July 2018 (2023!) Highlights!

Saturday afternoon outside Logistics, I joked to Brian Hahn that because KR weekends blur together, all I would remember from this weekend would be him slapping Vallius' mug out of Dustin's hand on Friday night.

It didn't dawn on me how much that little moment said.

There was the relationship between two incredibly well-developed characters throughout years of role-play, the non-verbal role-play of knocking the mug clear across the room, and how each character reacted to it. With the blindfold on, I could hardly see the reaction on Gilgamesh's face, but still.

It really is all in the little moments.

Looking around at the cast at main mod while we were setting up, I had that feeling of "This is it" and you all are making me choke up writing this. You're all actually amazing and I loved every minute of it. The dumb moments with Dustin between on-stage and off, Alex helping all of us understand our skills--especially recently, Ricky's role-play especially in July. Logistics is a place where magic can happen.

Thank you so much to all of my fellow cast members, Matt, James, EVERY SINGLE PLAYER WHO INTERACTED WITH THIS PLOT IN THE SLIGHTEST BECAUSE YOU HAD AN IMPACT ON THIS FINALE WHETHER YOU WERE HERE OR NOT.

See you in August.

It's hard for me to think where to begin, but here goes.

- I've experienced my first full Majchrzak powered event, and it stands up to hype scrutiny! Matt: your story lived up to every reasonable expectation, and your dedication to giving players a hands-on story to mold in as many ways as possible is truly inspiring. Cheryl: Your feast was magnificent, but I think it was surpassed by your attitude. I speak for at least myself in saying there is definitely more than a little personality trait inheritance, and that you are both wonderful people I feel privileged to know.

- This story has gripped so many, and this event had me ready to go weeks before thanks to the work of so many I couldn't possibly name, but don't think I don't see you. This is a shout-out to the ensemble of both long and short term plot npc's, the incredible costumers and prop makers, generous benefactors, every database and land system operator, and each player to touch a life to this story. Every one of you helped see this through.

- I'm so glad for a chance to get to know so many players through the forum rp in the lead up. There are still a few boat realms folks I expect to ambush with ig rp in the future from it. Consider yourselves warned!

- High emotions from the start on this one. 5 years worth of reunions and unfinished business made for deep immersion right out of the gate. Only one person to call Imrahil on his stonefaced reunion. And here I was thinking nobody noticed that quirk!

- Rp with the brothers; You guys are so talented and dedicated. Was already a bit bent with the "there's no poverty, hunger, infirmity, etc; except THESE FOUR GUYS!" Tried to steel it to keep IC, but then Brian as Gil swatted the cup out of Dustin/Valius' hand and the following mockery. Hot damn. That had Brendan choking back tears.

- Our converted peeps; y'all turned the creep factor to 11. It's one more than ten (for a reference too old for probably 80% of our player base.) I'll bet "perfect" is a word you all want struck from the lexicon for the foreseeable future.

- Got to fight alongside two people I'd been hoping to for a long time. Cinnamon repping as basically my profession homuncu-twinsie. Her patience and opportunism I can't be sure is related to some rp we have had in the past, but certainly was representative of it! Deer and Elephant 5ever. Similarly, I have been wanting to step into battle alongside Lois for a long time. It did not disappoint! Every bit of her combat matches her disposition. Propriety just this side of haughty, does not mince words (or swings), decisive, deliberate. Terrifying. Effectively a Victorian space assassin on the field. I couldn't get enough!

- Gemora/Ineyedia fight with the shack crew. Hot damn, do I know where I'm going when I need some muscle.

- Getting to witness the combat skill development of Joey and Max, remembering them as just wee babbs, and now blowing half of my defenses. Keep killing it guys!

- The dedication to watching out for each other and making sure everyone was having a good time was evident pretty much everywhere. Combats were more theatrical, people's willingness to let someone out of breath take a minute. Waters being doled out after a hard push. Warms me to my very cochlea!

- New disciples! A converted newbie, and a transitioning existing friend and colleague helping Imrahil bridge the gap to the mentor he (I) know he's supposed to be. Great rp and looking very much forward to the rp that will come from all of that!

- Taking a first death and giving Imrahil a momentary glance of Nirvana; thanks Homoncudolf! Would have liked to take the play on that a bit further, but our players are fast and I was resurrected while the fight was still raging.

- Never got his name, but that *one* guy, full time NPC I believe, whomping away. Making me think on my feet. Made me work to find a gap. I've needed that for a while!

- That finale! I could put down a thousand words, and do no justice. Y'all know what I mean.

There's certainly more; maybe I'll make an addendum later, but no promises. Made me wish I didn't have so many RL responsibles to handle... Maybe I'll see you all sooner, but if not, till 1219 nerds!

Imrahil (Brendan Barrett) wrote: - Never got his name, but that *one* guy, full time NPC I believe, whomping away. Making me think on my feet. Made me work to find a gap. I've needed that for a while!

Yeah.... That Guy.

I'm good, he's better.

And never have I found a more definitive reason to get off my duff and up my own fight game... because he took me apart quick the first three times I faced him. Embarrassing as hell to be sure but it was much needed kick in the ego.

I fared better later but still got taken apart.... but in being taken apart, it was some valuable lessons learned on where I've been lax. And a wise man learns from it and makes a point to improve.
I made a point to thank him for the butt-kicking and told him to not sweat some of the complaints he was getting; folks just need to Get Up and Do Work on their skills because there was NOTHING wrong with his ability and nothing unsafe in his style. He's just that good and someone you DO NOT WANT TO SOLO. Its the best example of why you should always bring friends to a swordfight.

The complaints were likely from those who didn't like their egos punctured (my opinion here folks).

Time to Get Gud.

yeah i know who you're talking about. ive fought with and against him for over 4 years.you dont know the pain LOL

Friday

Eden's family dinner with all the perfects and archons while waiting for the pcs, sharing all our stories about the failings of the humans.

The reactions from the few who didn't know didn't know Solitaire was turned, specially sam/laric I know you knew oog bit you played it great

Elias and Vulpes reactions to hearing what Templar Reynolds had done, and James M specifically you continued to kill all weekend with the fallout of that.

Solitaire's first killing blow since coming to Travance and it's against an ally of the town

Adertha being a terrible liar


Saturday

I was out of character far more than I would have liked between medical stuff and coffee run for Matt and Lauren so most of the day didn't have too much happen for me untill....

Npcing the first ever homunculus main mod before feast was brilliant, I'm a sucker for some good time shenanigans

Baby's first benediction - even if I forgot to glitch, I was hoping anxiety would take care of that for me so I hadn't planned one

Clarity hour holy shit, I think that was the best rp I've ever had, too many people to list but thank you everyone I interacted with, specially Nick and Justin those scenes in particular are going to have a pretty big effect on solitaire going forward

The hexer ritual to protect solitaire's soul, and then solitaire's first resurrection. 4 order lists and a perm order aligned soul made that even better

Sunday

Lois's lessons are great even if Solitaire tends to get off topic, I'm happy to be her student again

Dealing with the fallout of everything from the Edenverse and all the new connections, the strengthened bonds, and the strained relationships to come out of it. Can't wait to see how this continues to play out.

JTinney (Swordsaint) wrote:

Imrahil (Brendan Barrett) wrote: - Never got his name, but that *one* guy, full time NPC I believe, whomping away. Making me think on my feet. Made me work to find a gap. I've needed that for a while!

Yeah.... That Guy.

I'm good, he's better.

Hey there. Peek-a-boo, I remember you too. Never met you in the day light, but I'll be back and in touch. Thanks for the kind words and the fun on the field. The hobby is no fun without the comraderie after a hard contest.

Joe Siegel