Dark Flame Discussion Thread II

Yshania · Post by **Yshania** » Fri Feb 01, 2002 2:24 pm

Originally posted by Gwalchmai

Maybe we should copywrite it before we are plagiarized?

*laughs* but we would need to edit where we plagiarized to avoid...erm...sounding hypocritical!

Gwalchmai · Post by **Gwalchmai** » Fri Feb 01, 2002 2:48 pm

No, no, no. What we did is called ‘homage’ and ‘parody’!

Bloodstalker · Post by **Bloodstalker** » Fri Feb 01, 2002 4:35 pm

Well, if you ever need a lawyer, I am sure McBane will help you with all the details.

thantor3 · Post by **thantor3** » Fri Feb 01, 2002 5:04 pm

Dear Friends,
Given events currently unfolding in what I could laughing call my real life, I have decided to take a sabbatical from posting for a time. I am uncertain how long this period of time will be. I have considered writing Thantor out of the story as well, given what liberties Gwally will no doubt take with him (I shudder at the thought), but I think the character is a useful one within the story structure and so have decided to leave him as is, for you to utilize as you see fit.

The current energy and creativity of the story is wonderful and I regret that I will not be able to partake in it. More to the point, I will miss the relationships I have found here, relationships which all of you have graciously allowed me the privilege of sharing. This is particularly true of you, Dragon Wench. If I may say so publicly, you are one of the most extraordinary and remarkable women -- people -- I have ever met. Aloha wau i'a oem, mi anam cara.

I will endeavor to return as soon as I am able.

Godspeed,
Than

Mr Sleep · Post by **Mr Sleep** » Fri Feb 01, 2002 5:22 pm

Originally posted by thantor3
I will endeavor to return as soon as I am able.

Excuse my sudden insertion into this thread, i apologise for it, but i couldn't not say something.

Than, i will miss you, as little as we have interacted i have always enjoyed your posts, i hope everything works out for you in your "real life"

See you later, again i hope everything works out

Nippy · Post by **Nippy** » Fri Feb 01, 2002 5:54 pm

I think I am right in saying, along with Sleep, that the Flames treasure your input into the thread and thank you for your efforts. I hope everything gets sorted out.

Au revoir mon amis!

Yshania · Post by **Yshania** » Sat Feb 02, 2002 4:00 am

@Thantor, we will miss you very much

Nippy · Post by **Nippy** » Sat Feb 02, 2002 6:26 am

So, how is everyone? I trust everyone is in good health and good spirits.

I think I want to do a quick rundown of events:

Firstly, welcome to the new writers in the thread, you have injected new impetus into the thread, but can I remind you, and I did this as well, to think realistically before you post. This is nothing bad directed at you Maharalika, but I need your introduction of the anti-magic golems as an example.

Would they really have appeared? Is it likely that we find 3 golems that appear out of no where? One is a possibility, but it takes great magic for one to appear out of no where, for three? An unlikely event. Even though we have the Shadow Master, who is extremely powerful as an enemy, he wouldn't be able to control three golems at once.

With reference to the above, I think we can all slow down a little. As the others have mentioned, they are struggling to meet with real life time demands, let alone a story. I know Dragon Wench is trying to write for her degree and manage other events at the same time. Georgi is at University at the moment, Gwalchmai, well actually, what does Gwal really do?

D

) Seriously, Gwal has a lot to manage. We all do. It's just a request that we all don't need to post as soon as someone else does, take time, think about what you write and consider the others at the same time, maybe their character didn't want to go down a passage, or other things.

I don't want you to take this as heavy-handed criticism. I mean, I got exactly the same speech from Gwal and the others when I started, and I thought I would share the fun.

Seriously though, this thread is about enjoying your writing, sharing an experience with other people, and a way for us to communicate without being serious. Enjoy it!

GandalfgalTTV · Post by **GandalfgalTTV** » Sat Feb 02, 2002 7:59 am

Please do

Originally posted by thantor3
I will endeavor to return as soon as I am able.

Godspeed,
Than

You will be sorely missed.

I hope everything works out.

Awaiting your return,
G

T'lainya · Post by **T'lainya** » Sat Feb 02, 2002 4:42 pm

Take care Thanor

We all eagerly wait your return

Aegis · Post by **Aegis** » Sat Feb 02, 2002 5:56 pm

Take care Thantor. Hope everything works out for ya.

GandalfgalTTV · Post by **GandalfgalTTV** » Sun Feb 03, 2002 8:46 am

@All: Nice work, the story slowed down a bit again, it makes for such a great read, thanks all.

@Ysh; Nice post, it actually brought a tear to my eye.

Yshania · Post by **Yshania** » Sun Feb 03, 2002 9:39 am

@GTTV, thank you for the compliment

I actually felt very sad writing it...

dragon wench · Post by **dragon wench** » Sun Feb 03, 2002 12:10 pm

@Than
*hug* Never forget that you have friends here.

GandalfgalTTV · Post by **GandalfgalTTV** » Sun Feb 03, 2002 3:34 pm

@DW: Giving out hugs now, rereads post, damn better luck next time.

*Leaving=hug from DW* Tempting...

Do not take this post to seriously. I'm as sad about Thantor leaving as the next. But perhaps a bit of not so innocent fun may lighten the mood a bit.

Maharlika · Post by **Maharlika** » Sun Feb 03, 2002 9:57 pm

Point taken, sans the offense.

Originally posted by Nippy
So, how is everyone? I trust everyone is in good health and good spirits.

I think I want to do a quick rundown of events:

Firstly, welcome to the new writers in the thread, you have injected new impetus into the thread, but can I remind you, and I did this as well, to think realistically before you post. This is nothing bad directed at you Maharalika, but I need your introduction of the anti-magic golems as an example.

Would they really have appeared? Is it likely that we find 3 golems that appear out of no where? One is a possibility, but it takes great magic for one to appear out of no where, for three? An unlikely event. Even though we have the Shadow Master, who is extremely powerful as an enemy, he wouldn't be able to control three golems at once.

With reference to the above, I think we can all slow down a little. As the others have mentioned, they are struggling to meet with real life time demands, let alone a story. I know Dragon Wench is trying to write for her degree and manage other events at the same time. Georgi is at University at the moment, Gwalchmai, well actually, what does Gwal really do? D ) Seriously, Gwal has a lot to manage. We all do. It's just a request that we all don't need to post as soon as someone else does, take time, think about what you write and consider the others at the same time, maybe their character didn't want to go down a passage, or other things.

I don't want you to take this as heavy-handed criticism. I mean, I got exactly the same speech from Gwal and the others when I started, and I thought I would share the fun. Seriously though, this thread is about enjoying your writing, sharing an experience with other people, and a way for us to communicate without being serious. Enjoy it!

As for the two golems there, I figured that this "attack" was carefully planned by someone and just did not appear from nowhere, hence there was some preparations at hand. Perhaps the golem was a diversionary tactic and the two golems upstairs were related to the one outside? Likely not, however, attacking the DF's stronghold is deemed not an easy task therefore an all-out battle-straight-on your-face ploy would not work... especially if doing something covertly would be deemed more prudent yet effective.

At any rate, I understand what the present situation is and I will try to come up with a storyline that will mesh with the others' beautifully.

Cheers!

@Than: good luck, mon ami, though the time to get to know you was brief.

GandalfgalTTV · Post by **GandalfgalTTV** » Mon Feb 04, 2002 1:06 am

Re: Point taken, sans the offense.

Originally posted by Maharlika

At any rate, I understand what the present situation is and I will try to come up with a storyline that will mesh with the others' beautifully.

Cheers!

Gwalchmai · Post by **Gwalchmai** » Mon Feb 04, 2002 9:15 am

See you later, Thantor

Originally posted by thantor3
I will miss the relationships I have found here, relationships which all of you have graciously allowed me the privilege of sharing. This is particularly true of you, Gwalchmai. If I may say so publicly, you are one of the most virile and physically handsome men -- nay, gods -- I have ever met.

*blush*

But seriously, Than, I wish you a speedy resolution to whatever may be keeping you from our fold. I’ll be sure that you character isn’t abused. You know you have friends here, and my PMs, email, and ICQ are open to you anytime. Take care.

dragon wench · Post by **dragon wench** » Tue Feb 05, 2002 6:34 pm

@Gwally, lol!

@Gandalfgal, *smiles*

dragon wench · Post by **dragon wench** » Wed Feb 06, 2002 12:28 am

Posted by Aegis in the DF story thread:

leaping from branch to branch

*Wonders from which zoo in Faerun he has escaped*