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Being of no one with any authority here whatsoever, I do hereby greatly overstep my place and declare August 13 to 19 to be Morrus Appreciation Week.
For this week, all dice that Morrus rolls will automatically be treated as if he'd naturally rolled the highest possible result.
For this week, whenever Morrus turns on the radio, his favorite song will be playing. If it isn't, it will be the next song to be played.
For this week, spammers will leave Morrus alone. Those who fail to comply will have their existence erased from all of time and space.
For this week, anyone who asks Morrus about his dancers will have a troupe of said dancers as houseguests for a month. Anyone who complains about this policy will be hosting mimes, grannies, and Angry Scotsmen until February.
Every day this week one of the women from The Le's old controversial ads will stop by Morrus's place for a visit.
For this week, complaints, problems, and general "I want YOUR site to work MY way" comments will be Somebody Else's Problem. Exact identity of that Somebody Else to be determined later, but they'll probably need an Appreciation Week shortly after.
For this week, people will remember how much enjoyment they get from ENWorld as a result of the work Morrus puts into it, and will let him know that in some way.
So yeah, thanks Morrus. I didn't find this place until after Eric retired and you took over, but if you hadn't, it wouldn't have been here for me to find. No doubt you do a lot of work to keep the place going that most of us never know about. Sure you've got help, but I bet a lot of stuff still ultimately comes down to you. And even when it is another mod or admin who makes a decision that someone doesn't like, I'm sure you get some grief for it.
So, take it easy this week, put your feet up, and bask in the glow of the adoration that had better come your way.
__________________ I've got a clan of gingerbread men / Here a man, there a man, lots of gingerbread men / Take a couple if you wish, they're on the dish ~ Syd Barrett
Morrus, what kind of website are you running? You just allow degenerates to come in here and declare a particular week to be in honor of one individual? I don't see how this is fair.
For something as insignificant as the name of the Off Topic forum we at least allow nominations by anyone willing to participate. I demand that you no longer allow any particular week to be in the honor of one individual without at least soliciting the opinions of everyone who visits this site!
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Originally Posted by cybertalus
For this week, complaints, problems, and general "I want YOUR site to work MY way" comments will be Somebody Else's Problem. Exact identity of that Somebody Else to be determined later, but they'll probably need an Appreciation Week shortly after.
If you make the unwise and inadvisable decision to ignore my demands, then at least allow me to nominate Warlord Ralts/Rusted Scrap Metal for the role of Somebody Else.
__________________ "I urge you to make up a simplified version of the D&D game for play with as many of [your children] as are now willing and able to play. The thrill of the adventure and rolling of the dice is likely to make them devoted gamers ever after."
- Col_Pladoh's advice to me, and my advice to you.
Heh - thanks! I've been feeling pretty under siege the last few weeks. This made me feel a little better.
Alas, it's always the case with running a large website: for everyone fifty happy members, there's one unhappy, but goddamnit if that unhappy one doesn't kick up more fuss than the rest. :-)
Heh - thanks! I've been feeling pretty under siege the last few weeks. This made me feel a little better.
I would've made it a whole month, but didn't wanna look like I was sucking up or anything. Plus, I'm not sure Somebody Else could deal with the complaints and keep the place running smoothly for that long.
__________________ I've got a clan of gingerbread men / Here a man, there a man, lots of gingerbread men / Take a couple if you wish, they're on the dish ~ Syd Barrett
If you make the unwise and inadvisable decision to ignore my demands, then at least allow me to nominate Warlord Ralts/Rusted Scrap Metal for the role of Somebody Else.
Seconded
Thirded
Fourthed
Thanks for providing this free site going, and for stepping in when NTL went down this year, and giving us CM.
Morrus, what kind of website are you running? You just allow degenerates to come in here and declare a particular week to be in honor of one individual? I don't see how this is fair.
For something as insignificant as the name of the Off Topic forum we at least allow nominations by anyone willing to participate. I demand that you no longer allow any particular week to be in the honor of one individual without at least soliciting the opinions of everyone who visits this site!
If you make the unwise and inadvisable decision to ignore my demands, then at least allow me to nominate Warlord Ralts/Rusted Scrap Metal for the role of Somebody Else.
Congratulations!! Welcome to JoeBlank Day.
It's on August 20th.
Bring two characters.
__________________ Apparently Reagan never played RPGs ...but he liked to watch.
Spoiler:
Participants in the Pentagon simulations were sometimes of very high rank, including members of Congress and White House insiders as well as senior military officers. The identity of many of the participants remains secret even today. It is a tradition in US simulations (and those run by many other nations) that participants are guaranteed anonymity. The main reason for this is that occasionally they may take on a role or express an opinion that is at odds with their professional or public stance (for example portraying a fundamentalist terrorist or advocating hawkish military action), and thus could harm their reputation or career if their in-game persona became widely known.
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...former US president Ronald Reagan was a keen visitor to simulations conducted in the 1980s, but as an observer only. An official explained: "No president should ever disclose his hand, not even in a war game". Para,6
Hear hear! (Or is it "here here"? Not being British, I've never been quite sure...)
It's "Hear, hear", as in "listen to what that guy's saying." And I'll take a minute to echo the sentiment.
Russ, I don't know how you manage to keep these sites running, but I'm certainly very glad you do. I've met a lot of great people through them, I learn a lot, participate in eye-opening debates and discussions and generally have a good time here and at CM. And that's certainly worth the price of my CS.
Thanks.
Carl
__________________ “My mind is a playground...I realize that for most people their mind isn’t a playground. It’s a torture chamber, which I figure is why so many people are afraid to be alone." -- Dave Sim
This guy is not kidding. He has attempted to start Age of Worms twice now, and managed near-TPKs both days. I missed those two session, but I get the pleasure next weekend!
__________________ "I urge you to make up a simplified version of the D&D game for play with as many of [your children] as are now willing and able to play. The thrill of the adventure and rolling of the dice is likely to make them devoted gamers ever after."
- Col_Pladoh's advice to me, and my advice to you.
That looks cool, Mark. I've yoinked your modification for my own signature.
__________________ I've got a clan of gingerbread men / Here a man, there a man, lots of gingerbread men / Take a couple if you wish, they're on the dish ~ Syd Barrett
__________________ [A]ny good dungeon will have undiscovered treasures in areas that have been explored by the players, simply because it is impossible to expect that they will find every one of them.
RCFG - My free mostly-OGC OGL game! RCFG is intended to be a fusion between OS & NS playstyles, giving the advantages of SRD-based gaming coupled with quick character and adventure generation and an Old School feel.
Thank you, Morrus, for all the hard work I know you put into this site. I've lurked around this site (and its predecessor) since the very beginning, and love reading all the different conversations and voting in the polls on these boards. You have given me years of enjoyment and GREATLY alleviated the boredom I suffer from when at work. Thanks again!
Thanks Morrus! This is my RPG home away from home.
__________________ Game on, gang! Ptolus #16 (with customized, personalized sig from Monte. Awesomesauce.), Rappan Athuk Reloaded #37 (Another Awesomesauce, the Necromancer way.)
Try to not let failure to use technical language properly get in the way of getting to the real point under discussion. - Umbran
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Current Campaign: Scales of War - Lost Mines of Karak -- Kodirgo, Minotaur Barbarian 6; Vondal, Dwarf Cleric 6; Karithul, Gnome Bard 6; Marshaun, Elf Druid 6
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