Had to run, I'll leave the QA for someone else to share :)

~Kyrrian

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Paklin sneezes and shimmers into existance.
Edahla fades into view.
Paklin says, "Hi folks."
Ghisel fades into view.
Paklin says, "Looks like we got a good crowd."
Paklin says, "And the room should not trash your bonus."
Paklin says, "First of all, thanks for coming."
Paklin says, "I'll introduce people..."
Paklin says, "They can say a few words."
Paklin says, "We have our Ranger Liaison... Edahla."
Paklin says, "And from the World Building Team who does great things for us... Ghisel."
Edahla exclaims, "Hi all! As Paklin mentioned, I'm your somewhat new Ranger liaison. You'll find me most frequently on the boards, trying to respond to questions and concerns. Great to have you all here tonight!"
Paklin asks, "Ok. We ready to start?"
Paklin says, "Allrighty."
Paklin says, "First of all, I thought I'd go ever what we've kinda done this year..."
Paklin says, "We started off with the big DR2 project and freeze."
Paklin says, "I was busy."
Paklin says, "Not much got done for Rangers."
Paklin says, "Sorry."
Paklin chuckles.
Paklin says, "But, its a better place now! Good things will happen."
Paklin says, "I've been bug fixing and sorting through new proposals for you guys."
Paklin says, "We've had only a few things released for this HSN season."
Paklin says, "It hasn't been much, but there has been work going on, behind the scenes..."
Paklin says, "So, we do still have a couple things for this HSN."
Paklin says, "One thing is an overhall to all our guildhalls."
Paklin says, "They were a mess."
Paklin says, "They drove me crazy."
Paklin says, "Especially Crossing. Things just piled up everywhere."
Paklin says, "So."
Paklin says, "Ghisel went througfh and cleaned them up. Moved some things around, modified some text, etc."
Paklin says, "They look good."
Ghisel taps a large mop.
Paklin says, "You should be seeing that anytime."
Paklin says, "As in... quicker then soon."
Ghisel says, "Next couple of weeks."
Paklin says, "It may not seem much, but I think it really distracted from the llok and experince that new players saw."
Paklin says, "We also fixed some of the mechanics that help us out, but you may not notice."
Paklin says, "All in all a good thing."
Paklin says, "The other thing to come next week..."
Paklin says, "A spell."
Paklin says, "It'll be on preview for a week."
Paklin says, "This spell is..."
Paklin says, "Awaken Forest."
Edahla lets out a hearty cheer for Paklin!
Paklin says, "Finally."
Paklin says, "Its been a long time coming."
Edahla says, "It's very very cool, too."
Ghisel says, "Way."
Paklin says, "I changed a tad fromthe description on the website..."
Paklin says, "I won't say more then that."
Paklin says, "I like it."
Paklin says, "Alot."
Paklin says, "It'll have 2 pre-reqs..."
Paklin says, "Branch Break, which leads to Compost."
Paklin says, "It'll also be restricted to Circle 30 or higher."
Paklin says, "Its a hard spell to cast and be effective."
Paklin says, "Anyways. I expect errors, even though we've tested it to death."
Paklin says, "Err..."
Paklin points at Edahla.
Paklin says, "She has."
Edahla says, "Yeah, I've tested it to death and beyond."
Paklin says, "I've been cringing with each email I open from her."
Paklin says, "Anyways."
Paklin says, "Expect tweaks, and expect bug fixes. You guys always seem to find things we miss."
Paklin asks, "Ghisel? ANything you'd like to say about the rest of this HSN?"
Ghisel nods.
Ghisel says, "Surely."
Ghisel says, "Look forward to a couple of new services down in the Blackthorn Canyon / Corik's Wall area."
Ghisel says, "Not hunting."
Ghisel says, "We've got a public - use forge and a gembuyer lined up for the next couple of weeks of HSN"
Ghisel says, "And for those interested in a new key for the Corik's Wall 3rd mission - it is currently in the works."
Ghisel says, "We'll keep you posted on that one."
Ghisel says, "And that's about it for HSN."
Paklin asks, "Edahla? Anything from you on releases?"
Edahla says, "I've been filtering suggestions and problems Paklins way as always. Been busy testing things as well. Please feel welcome to use the boards to get my attention regarding any suggestions/problems you may have."
Paklin says, "Allrighty."
Paklin says, "Also."
Paklin says, "I'll get to adding in those OOC verbs to the ranger trails in a little bit."
Paklin says, "Might be between release seasons."
Paklin says, "Ok. So, thats for now."
Paklin says, "For the future..."
Paklin says, "oh wait."
Paklin says, "Allrighty."
Paklin says, "Future things..."
Paklin says, "Hopefully by HWN."
Paklin says, "No promises though."
Paklin says, "Just remember Awaken Forest..."
Paklin says, "Things have a tendency to gfet side-tracked and slow-down."
Paklin says, "Companions..."
Paklin says, "They won't happen for this HWN."
Paklin says, "We have two more spells in development..."
Paklin says, "One in QC, the other in testing."
Paklin says, "The spell in QC is Claws of the Cougar."
Paklin says, "The one in final testing is Steps of Lirisa."
Paklin says, "I'd like both of them to be released for HWN, but no promises."
Paklin says, "Beseeches..."
Paklin says, "We haven't done one in a while."
Paklin says, "So, I'd like to get one out, but I dont have any planned at this time."
Paklin says, "So, Make some suggestions on the boards. Include a circle range."
Paklin says, "You know where are blank spots are."
Paklin says, "Nature's pool."
Paklin says, "I hope to have this ready to go."
Paklin says, "For those who don't know..."
Paklin says, "Beseeches will draw from this instead of Sprit."
Paklin says, "It will rise and fall based on your circle and Bonus."
Paklin says, "etc."
Paklin says, "I've heard from Jeremael, and we also may get about 50 more foraging items also."
Paklin says, "Along thse way will be more bug fixes, I'm sure."
Paklin says, "Let's see..."
Paklin says, "This'll more then likely be for after HWN, but we have some Scouting things coming out, too."
Paklin says, "Oh yea..."
Paklin says, "We're also gonna get started right after this HSN to re-evaluate all our spells."
Paklin says, "See which ones need tweaks, which ones aren't as helpful as they were originally intended, etc."
Paklin says, "Also..."
Paklin says, "We'll be looking into the Contested spells that GM Valdrik posted about a few weeks ago."
Paklin says, "As you know..."
Paklin says, "The contested spells, we found out, (mainly due to Calgakus) ::grin:: That things might not be correct."
Paklin says, "TM was influencing the damage more then it probably should have."
Paklin says, "People with little to no TM were pretty much useless with the spell."
Paklin says, "Things will be re-evaluated, and we are working on how Contested spell will function."
Paklin says, "Enough on that."
Paklin says, "Long-range things for after HWN."
Paklin says, "Fletching and Skinning..."
Paklin says, "Both of those are due for a rewrite and should happen next year sometime."
Paklin says, "GM Ssra and I will be working on those projects."
Paklin says, "GM Tarragon (who is still around a little bit working on tanning) will also help out with Skinning."
Paklin says, "He has some plans for Tanning, too."
Paklin says, "Lots of ideas, but nothing ready to share quite yet."
Paklin says, "Companions... I'd say the end of next year on those."
Paklin says, "Scouting..."
Paklin says, "A couple things we should see with this system... hopefully for next summer..."
Paklin says, "First is called, Scout Find..."
Paklin says, "You'll be able to learn the tracks of a player."
Paklin says, "How many will be based on skill and circle."
Paklin says, "You will have these people memorized."
Paklin says, "You will be able to Scout to them, if they are within range."
Paklin says, "And follow the rules of all the existing scouting/tracking stuff."
Paklin says, "Also..."
Edahla asks, "Can I add something to the scout find?"
Paklin says, "Of course! It was your proposal."
Edahla says, "The target that you "learn" will pretty much have to want to be studied. This isn't going to be some quick, look the person over, type thing."
Edahla says, "It's going to take some time and willigness on the part of the other person."
Edahla says, "Ok, just didn't want to leave a false impression."
Edahla exclaims, "All yours again!"
Paklin says, "I'd like to also be able to Scout to the final destination of the person you are tracking..."
Paklin says, "As in, if they move once you start the track, you won't end up at where they USED to be."
Paklin says, "Lets see..."
Paklin says, "I have 2 other proposals for scouting..."
Paklin says, "One of them will probably be released with the other things I just mentioned..."
Paklin says, "But, not gonna mention what that one is quite yet."
Paklin says, "Oh, one other thing probably for this HWN..."
Paklin says, "Just a small little addition to the dry beseech...."
Paklin says, "I'll just give ya a hint."
Paklin says, "Ya might not be hungry any more."
Paklin says, "Don't get all excited though, its just a little fluff thing."
Paklin asks, "Ok. You guys have anything to add?"
Edahla says, "We're still looking into that web area of the STR. We haven't forgotten the complaints and suggestions about that one."
Paklin says, "Oh... We're also taking suggestions on the board for ideas to learn AL and Escaping in new and improved ways."
Edahla says, "Oh yeah, please use the suggestions for improvements folder for those."
Edahla says, "In the Ranger topic."
Paklin says, "Ok, list opening time..."
Edahla says, "Ok, I'm going to be opening up the list for questions."

Ask and ye shall receive:


Paklin says, "Ok, here we go."

Zinaca is next.

Edahla points a speaker's staff at Zinaca and the usher moves over and holds the voice scepter before her.

Zinaca says, "erm thank you first of all for having this meeting"

Edahla smiles at Zinaca.

Zinaca asks, "and um before I make my remarks, will someone PLEASE take care of your raccoon?"

Paklin says something in Lore speech.

Zinaca says, "don't wanna see leave "

Zinaca says, "oh sorry Lashi"

A baby raccoon scratches at the ground before you looking for some attention.

Zinaca says, "okies, the raccoon is being taken care of"

Ghisel exclaims something in Lore speech.

Edahla grins at Zinaca.

Zinaca says, "ok, um secondl...."

* Sherley was just struck down!

Zinaca says, "I really really hope you take this as respectful...but...I would rather see Companion rewrite worked on than any spell or beseech or fluff"

A baby raccoon looks around curiously.

Edahla nods to Zinaca.

Paklin says, "The other two spells are done, basically."

A baby raccoon sits down.

Zinaca says, "I am really disappointed that after being told to suck it up and work with you on the companions, that they will be fixed soon...we find we have to wait 2 years"

Zinaca says, "I think after the poll it was abundantly clear that is what we wanted you all to work on"

Edahla says, "Well, the companion system is a huge, massive system. Just because work is being done on other things does not mean that doesn't have our focus as well. If we worked on that system to the exclusion of all else, development would stagnate and the possibility for burnout would definitely increase. "

A baby raccoon looks around curiously.

Ghisel nods to Edahla.

Edahla says, "We do understand how important that system is to you all, most definitely."

Zinaca asks, "well then, would you please make the quick fixes Krin has asked for then?"

Paklin says, "Also, because it is a huge system, alot of pre-planning needs doing and proposals written..."

Ghisel nods to Paklin.

Paklin says, "Other things can be coded while waiting for responses, etc."

Zinaca says, "well perhaps I am being too optimistic but I thought that was what you were doing"

Katamba slowly rises above the horizon.

Edahla says, "His idea of quick fixes aren't necessarily quick. They may sound easy, but that's not going by how complicated the existing system really is."

A baby raccoon cleans its face with its paws.

Zinaca says, "ok, well...the other question I have is on the nature pool"

Paklin nods.

Zinaca says, "and then I sit down"


A tiny robe-clad Gnome marches in and loudly proclaims, "A Mentor is waiting inside the Crossing Cleric Guild Chapel to answer your questions about the holy path!" He winks mischievously and marches on.


Edahla says, "Ok, after this, one question per person please."

Zinaca exclaims, "ohh shut up gnome!"

Edahla grins.

Zinaca asks, "ok, will we be able to see what our nature pool is?"

A baby raccoon sniffs the ground.

A baby raccoon stands back up.

Edahla says, "We don't have a nature pool as of yet. That was mentioned as a possible HWN release."

Zinaca asks, "like a mana check?"

A baby raccoon scrambles off.

Paklin says, "It'll be number based. You'll have to enter how much you want to use on the beseech..."

Paklin says, "However, as to ways of determining what your pool currently is? Still deciding on that."

Zinaca asks, "oh..and how do we tell if our pool is full or not?"

Edahla says, "Just like your bonus, it will probably be an intangible that exists, but you won't be able to get hard numbers of what it is."

Zinaca says, "well, it would be nice to make it like mana, so we can see a graph of it"

Edahla says, "Since it works in part off your bonus."

Paklin says, "More then likely, not like that."

Zinaca says, "ok, well... thanks sort of"

Edahla says, "Thank you for the questions."


Rudius is next.


Edahla points a speaker's staff at Rudius and the usher moves over and holds the voice scepter before him.

Rudius smiles.

Rudius nods to a mangy green stuffed parrot.

Edahla exclaims, "Hi Rudius!"

Rudius says, "ok! Petey says Edahla is the bestest GM first of all"

Rudius nods.

Edahla laughs!

Rudius says, "anyhoo, on with my question"

Rudius says, "i understand bb is going to be one of those contest spell will awaken forest be as well? and if so will there be a consideration on upping back up bb's power? it used to be a real awesome spell, and only ok now.."

Edahla says, "You'll understand more about AF once it's released."

Edahla grins.

Paklin says, "AF won't be contested."

Rudius says, "i find it hard to believe that after dropping a tree on somethin it gets back up and isnt pinned or something"

Edahla says, "As far as BB goes, all spells are going to be re-evaluated as mentioned - especially that one."

Edahla says, "We are going to take the TM factor out."

Rudius asks, "ah, so it will get some attention?"

Paklin nods.

Paklin says, "Yes."

Edahla says, "Most definitely."

Rudius says, "alrightie"

Edahla says, "Ok moving on then..."


Zhaor is next.


Edahla points a speaker's staff at you and the usher moves over and holds the voice scepter before you.

'Hate to bring it up but...
'Any word on when TF Rangers will be able to circle to 100th?
You say, "Hate to bring it up but..."

You ask, "Any word on when TF Rangers will be able to circle to 100th?"

Edahla smiles at you.

duck
You duck your head.

Paklin says, "When the rest of Prime can."

Paklin says, "When the quest is completed."

'Which is looking like... a month? A year?
You ask, "Which is looking like... a month? A year?"

Paklin says, "THe quest is being worked on. Proposal is written and rooms are built."

Paklin says, "As to a time frame... None yet."

'Ok, grand. Thanks!
You exclaim, "Ok, grand. Thanks!"

Edahla exclaims, "Thanks Zhaor!"


Illauron is next.


Edahla points a speaker's staff at Illauron and the usher moves over and holds the voice scepter before him.

Illauron says, "Regarding Scout Find..."

Edahla nods to Illauron.

Illauron asks, "Does the track you place on your target disappear when they leave the realms and come back?"

Paklin says, "It will always be with you."

Edahla says, "You would be studying and learning that person's tracks. They would stay part of you until you decided to learn a new person."

Paklin says, "You will KNOW that person."

Illauron says, "Very cool. My wife will be happy to hear that. Thanks."

Edahla exclaims, "Most welcome!"


Grisleaf is next.


Edahla points a speaker's staff at Grisleaf and the usher moves over and holds the voice scepter before him.

Grisleaf says, "Hello Hello Hello"

Edahla exclaims, "Hi Grisleaf!"

Grisleaf says, "I have a general question regarding the guild...Exactly how many people are slated on working on Ranger Guild items? "

Paklin says, "The official team is Edahla and I."

Paklin says, "But..."

Edahla says, "He stole what I was going to say."

Edahla points a speaker's staff at Paklin and the usher moves over and holds the voice scepter before him.

Edahla points a speaker's staff at Grisleaf and the usher moves over and holds the voice scepter before him.

Edahla laughs!

Grisleaf asks, "and my main question after I lend my support to Zinaca's request is that we all offererd suggestions regarding our bonus level and what not, are we ever going to see a more finite representation of what our bonus truly is?"

Edahla says, "Whoops."

Paklin says, "I think we have a bunch of GMs who are ex-rangers..."

Shakahn nods to Paklin.

Grisleaf chuckles.

Paklin says, "One thing I don't have a time frame on, but that I want to do is a rewrite of our existing Bonus."

Paklin says, "I haven't really thought it through, but I'd like to see more come of it, and that includes was to determine it, etc."

Grisleaf nods.

* Airaman was just struck down!


Harome is next.


Edahla points a speaker's staff at Harome and the usher moves over and holds the voice scepter before him.

Harome raises his hand in a quick salute.

Edahla exclaims, "Hello Harome!"

Harome says, "Evening, Warriors."

Harome says, "My request is simple."

Paklin says, "Sorry Grisleaf... But yea, I do want to see some way in the future..."

Harome says, "We wish for you and Craft Master Tarragon to Champion our cause to the Craftsman Guild of Elanthia, on behalf of those who craft leather. We wish the right to own leather brands to mark our work with."

Harome says, "That is all."

Edahla says, "I believe that leather brands are something that we would all like to see. At this point, I can't say that once they are done that they will be Ranger only. As you may have heard, careers are being developed. It may be something more along the line of a career path."

Paklin says, "Leather and Fletching will have something like that. I want to include it, and I am pretty sure it is already included in the proposal."

Edahla nods to Paklin.

Edahla asks, "That answer your question Harome?"

Edahla smiles at Harome.

Paklin says, "But as she said... With careers it may not be Ranger only."

Harome says, "To an extent, however there is nothing we can do about it."

The snow slacks off to a moderate flurry.

Edahla says, "Ok, well thanks for the question then."

Edahla smiles at Harome.


Kapollo is next.


Ghisel gazes up at the sky.

Edahla points a speaker's staff at Kapollo and the usher moves over and holds the voice scepter before him.

Kapollo says, "good evening"

Edahla exclaims, "Hi there Kapollo!"

Paklin takes a sip of his lager.

Kapollo says, "my question is sort of related to what Harome brought up"

Edahla nods.

Kapollo asks, "when the new careers come out will rangers retain an edge with tanning?"

Paklin says, "I think they briefly mentioned something about this at Simucon..."

Edahla says, "I honestly don't know about that one."

Paklin says, "And I really don't know what the outcome was.."

Edahla says, "I'll see what I can find out and post for you all if you like."

Kapollo says, "and my other quick question was..can you give us a hint what steps of Lirisa will do? "

Edahla says, "That's moving away from Ranger specific systems."

Kapollo nods.

Kapollo says, "appreciate it"

Edahla says, "Going to defer the steps of Lirisa question to Paklin."

Edahla grins at Paklin.

Paklin says, "hhmmm"

Paklin ponders.

Paklin says, "Hang on a sec..."

Ghisel asks, "It's not a jazzy little dance number?"

Edahla asks, "Hmm, who should I point the staff at to entertain us during this pause?"

Paklin says, "I really don't want to say at this point exactly, But..."

Paklin says, "As you can guess, it will more then likely have to do with Bows, and the actions that result from hunting with one."

Edahla exclaims, "Thanks Kapollo!"


Peperic is next.


Edahla points a speaker's staff at Peperic and the usher moves over and holds the voice scepter before him.

Peperic straightens his shoulders, tilts his chin upward, and gets a serious expression on his face.

Edahla exclaims, "Hi Peperic!"

Tsarenzi's cloak flutters softly in the breeze.

Peperic says, "Heyo"

Peperic says, "is thinked is prolly can not speak Pep-speak so gud"

Peperic glances at Paklin.

Peperic chortles softly at some secret joke.

Peperic clears his throat.

Peperic says, "Okay for all you elves..i'll speak better"

Edahla laughs!

Peperic strikes a heroic pose.

Paklin chuckles.

Peperic says, "Okay my question, and I have one for Acerbolor too"

Peperic kicks Falkonis!

Peperic preens. Someone's pleased with himself!

Edahla laughs!

Peperic asks, "my question is....what does Awaken forest do?"

Edahla says, "It's a spell that uses mana and hopefully kills stuff."

Edahla asks, "Have anything to add to that Paklin?"

Edahla laughs!

Paklin asks, "It does it with cool messaging?"

Peperic says, "and Acerbol's question is..Do you know what the core skills over 30th circle will be after the experience system change? (Not 'the requirements, just which skills they will be.)""

Ghisel nods to Paklin.

Ghisel says, "And there's that."

Ghisel smiles.

Edahla says, "Very cool messaging. Might want to try it in different areas too."

Peperic asks, "okay why all the secrecy?"

Ghisel nods.

Edahla asks, "Ok, did you have a question for someone else now?"

Edahla says, "Because it's going to be out next week for you all to play with."

Paklin says, "It will be a good one. Don't want to give it all away, but as the spell info on the website says... it is nature rising up to help you in combat."

Peperic says, "heh, we still don't know what all wisdom of the pack does."

Peperic smirks.

Peperic says, "Spriritweenie wants to know if you can cast it at the bank."

Paklin says, "I gave so many hints on WOTP its unbelievable."

Peperic strikes a heroic pose.

Edahla laughs!

Paklin says, "Everything on that one is in the spell messaging. Also, everything that it does has been said by you guys on the boards."

Peperic says, "ah..well i think secrecy is for the theives..we rangers kinda like to know."

Peperic says, "and Acerbol's question is..Do you know what the core skills over 30th circle will be after the experience system change? (Not 'the requirements, just which skills they will be.)""

* Draac was just struck down!

Peperic exclaims, "Togs rule!"

Edahla says, "Some people like to know, some people like to figure things out on their own. So we compromise and give hints usually."

Peperic leans forward and rests his chin in his hand, a thoughtful expression on his face.

Peperic preens. Someone's pleased with himself!

Edahla says, "Unfortunately, that hasn't been officially decided yet. I'll let you all know on the boards when there is somethign to share on that front."

Peperic nods to Spiritshadow.

Tsarenzi's cloak flutters softly in the breeze.

Peperic nods at Falkonis, obviously agreeing with his views.

Edahla exclaims, "Thanks Peperic!"


Nilerbone is next.


Edahla points a speaker's staff at Nilerbone and the usher moves over and holds the voice scepter before him.

Nilerbone exclaims, "1" ON PURPOSE!"

Edahla exclaims, "Hi Nilerbone!"

Nilerbone says, "hiya"

Nilerbone says, "I'm a babe so i have one very emarassing question"

Nilerbone says, "What is HCW? and...."

Paklin says, "No problem at all."

Nilerbone flails his arms about.

Nilerbone says, "HSW"

Nilerbone nods to Quelgash.

Nilerbone chuckles.

Paklin says, "HCW was probably a typo from me... HWN = Hot Winter Nights."

Nilerbone slaps his forehead!

Edahla says, "HWN is Hot Winter Nights. HSN is Hot Summer Nights. Refers to release seasons."

Nilerbone says, "Toldya it was stupid also...."

Edahla says, "Those are the times when most things get released."

Edahla says, "Nah, if you didn't know, it's not stupid to ask."

Ghisel nods.

Edahla says, "Better than leaving here all confused."

Edahla grins.

Nilerbone asks, "The melee spell that has been int he works...is that the Cougar Claw thing?"

Edahla asks, "Paklin?"

Edahla grins at Paklin.

Nilerbone chuckles.

Nilerbone nods to Quelgash.

Paklin says, "I didn't know we ever announced there was a melee spell in the works, but as the spell info says. Yes, it has something to do with melee weapons."

The snowfall grows very heavy.

Nilerbone nods.

Nilerbone glances at Peperic.

Nilerbone says, "Togs do nto rule"

Nilerbone says, "not"

Nilerbone says, "Thanks"

Edahla exclaims, "Ok, next!"


Synkrypt is next.


Edahla points a speaker's staff at Synkrypt and the usher moves over and holds the voice scepter before her.

Synkrypt casually observes the area.

Edahla exclaims, "Hi Synkrypt!"

Synkrypt says, "Hello"

Synkrypt says, "To begin with, even though I dont personally fletch or tan or anything useful really... It seems insulting that our wares cannot be marked as of yet. Whereas Im certain those that have enough skill to make these wares have worked every bit as hard as those of other guilds to make their own."

Synkrypt coughs.

Synkrypt says, "Beyond that, my first question is what will happen to our current companions when that system is changed? "

Paklin says, "We have yet to determine how we want to phase out the old comp and replace it with a new one."

Synkrypt asks, "Okay my second question is concerning Claws of the cougar. Im imagining something like See the Wind but for melee weapons instead of ranged. Is that correct and how strong will it be in comparison?"

Paklin says, "We cant actually have both systems in place at the same time, and they are created differently, with different stats, abilities, etc."

Paklin says, "That is one thing we still have to figure out."

Edahla says, "One question, please...."

Edahla grins.

Synkrypt coughs.

* Ilander was just struck down!

Edahla says, "And you'll probably have to wait and see on the spell question."

Edahla says, "See, I avoided that one phrase there...."

Edahla winks.

Synkrypt says, "alrighty"


Lequil is next.


Edahla points a speaker's staff at Lequil and the usher moves over and holds the voice scepter before him.

Lequil clears his throat.

Lequil tips his cavalier hat.

Lequil says, "Evening."

Edahla exclaims, "Hi Lequil!"

Ghisel waves.

* Ronstaa was just struck down!

Lequil says, "My question involved foraging. Currently there is no IC way of discovering where foragables grow outside of trying for every item in every room."

Paklin nods.

Paklin says, "Something to help with that is planned."

Lequil says, "Will this ever change? Say with IG literature or perhaps an extension to the Scout verb."

Lequil says, "Or even another extension to the forage verb."

Paklin says, "I beleive we may have some books coming out, in addition to something I have planned."

Paklin says, "Assess will be your friend."

Edahla exclaims, "Good question!"

Paklin says, "Will help you determine what type of things may grow in the area."

Lequil says, "That good. On another note I for one will no longer be getting any companions. I've had too many run away from me because I walk into the wrong room."

Lequil says, "It's just too frustrating."

Paklin says, "That one will more then likely be ranger-only. Maybe Empaths and others who need to know..."

Lequil nods.

Lequil says, "Thanks."

Edahla says, "Thank you."

Edahla smiles.


Valeres is next.


Lequil tips his cavalier hat.

Edahla points a speaker's staff at Valeres and the usher moves over and holds the voice scepter before him.

Paklin says, "Also, all players will be able to llok at the room and determine what the general idea of the Enviroment is supposed to be."

Valeres asks, "Cheers.. ..I'd like to ask about the "new horse" breeds I heard about.. any insight about that?"

Paklin says, "Such as a swamp, in a vally, with some temperature of this, and that, etc."

Edahla says, "Hi Valeres! And our resident horse person isn't here with us tonight unfortunately."

Edahla says, "Although horses involve Rangers pretty heavily, the system is still a game-wide system."

Valeres says, "Any idea as to when the new Aesry horses will be found"

Edahla says, "I honestly haven't heard of any new Aesry horses. The best place to get horse information at this point is probably on the boards in the horses folders."

Paklin says, "Same question she just answered."

Edahla says, "I hate to have to say it."

* Shoykana was just struck down!

Edahla says, "I wish I had more information to give you at this point, but the person that took over the system isn't around for me to go bother at the moment."

Edahla grins.

Valeres nods.

Edahla says, "Or I would, believe me! I've gained many ranks in bothering people since becoming your liaison."

Edahla winks.

Edahla says, "Thanks Valeres"


Sylvado is next.


Edahla points a speaker's staff at Sylvado and the usher moves over and holds the voice scepter before him.

Sylvado says, "Heyo, There seems to have been some seismic activity that caused a shift in the intended position of an entrance to a ranger vault and it is not accessible to a lot of rangers."

Sylvado says, "Also, can we get Falk back on the boards, it is getting boring"

Sylvado seems to be waiting for something.

Edahla says, "Just one second here Sylvado."

Edahla says, "Sorry for the delay."

Sylvado chants:

"Free Falk free Falk"


Edahla says, "Ok, regarding the vaults - we are still checking into the premium one at this time. We'll let you know once we have an answer on it."

Edahla says, "Regarding Falk- he's going to have to pursue that one himself."

Edahla grins.

Edahla winks.

Paklin chuckles.

Sylvado says, "thanks"

Edahla says, "Thank you."

Edahla smiles.


Brigganmor is next.


Edahla points a speaker's staff at Brigganmor and the usher moves over and holds the voice scepter before him.

Brigganmor says, "Thank you. . ."

Brigganmor says, "I am new to the Redeemer's Realms from Albaria, and am honored to be amongst such a gathering of the second-best group of individuals, the Rangers."

Edahla exclaims, "Hi Brigganmor!"

* Balthea was just struck down!

Edahla says, "Welcome."

Edahla smiles.

Brigganmor smiles at Edahla.

Brigganmor says, "I have a not-strictly-Ranger question:"

Ghisel blinks.

Brigganmor says, "Not to cause too many gasps, but I while I enjoy much of what the guild has to offer, I'm not one for our intense focus on bows. I find quarterstaff weapons very Rangerly, and was wondering if Kertigen whispers anything in your lofty ears about a more in-depth crafting system for those weapons."

Ghisel asks something in Lore speech.

Edahla asks something in Lore speech.

Paklin says, "I think GM Ssra is including something in the Fletching system for Quarterstaffs."

Brigganmor says, "Thank you. That's wonderful to hear."

Brigganmor smiles at Paklin.

Edahla says, "Thank you"

Edahla smiles at Brigganmor.


Nimmo is next.


Edahla points a speaker's staff at Nimmo and the usher moves over and holds the voice scepter before him.

Nimmo says, "first order of business"

Edahla exclaims, "Hi Nimmo!"

Paklin says, "It will be a system that doesn't just produce the same staff for all woods, etc."

Edahla says, "Uh oh."

Nimmo says, "ello ello"

Edahla asks, "First?"

Edahla says, "That implies second."

Nimmo says, "oh sorry it slipped"

Edahla squints at Nimmo.

Nimmo strikes a heroic pose.

Edahla laughs!

Tsarenzi's cloak flutters softly in the breeze.

Nimmo says, "ok to my question"

Nimmo says, "We need more swimming area like from crossing to leth, how about making more areas like Karts so we can learn escpaing, can we have harder climbing areas in zoluren oh can you add more swimming to a bunch of other place and whats the crossing registar consist of in skills"

Nimmo says, "oh and we need more swimming"

Nimmo says, "areas that is"

Edahla laughs at Nimmo.

Nimmo says, "oh Nerf Krinahd"

Nimmo glances at Paklin, and then begins moving towards him. Bixby, Paklin's weird little critter, jumps from his tankard and lands on Nimmo's head. Nimmo's eyes turn cross-eyed as he attempts to look up at Bixby, without much success. Bixby reaches down, gives Nimmo's nose a great big tweak, then races back into Paklin's tankard. Nimmo gets a look of total disbelief on his face as he drops to his knees.

Ghisel smiles at Nimmo.

Edahla says, "I think I can say that we are all in agreement with wanting the river between Crossing and Leth swimmable. These things can take time though, but it hasn't been forgotten especially by this team."

Edahla says, "We'd like for you all to be able to bypass towns when possible."

Ghisel nods.

* Bladedon was just struck down!

Paklin asks, "I told you at SImucon what the Crossing registers were for, you having problems remembering? Was it something you drank?"

Paklin takes a sip of his lager.

Edahla asks, "In regard to more swimming and climbing, please post on the boards where you suggest they are needed and at what levels?"

Ghisel nods.

Edahla says, "Or if you don't want to post, can email me at dr-edahla@play.net. I won't respond probably, but I'll get your ideas that way."

Ghisel says, "It helps if you post those kinds of requests in the folders for areas"

Paklin says, "Really though... Crossing registers are based on some different things you'll have to figure out yourself."

Ghisel says, "Since that's where world builders in charge of those areas tend to look for feedback."

Ghisel smiles.

* Sanguinar was just struck down!

Edahla asks, "Ok, did we answer his questions?"

Edahla chuckles.

Paklin says, "Yes."

Paklin chuckles.

Edahla exclaims, "Thanks!"


Falkonis is next.


Edahla points a speaker's staff at Falkonis and the usher moves over and holds the voice scepter before him.

Paklin chuckles at Nimmo.

Falkonis says, "ok"

set
Edahla exclaims, "Hi Falkonis!"



Falkonis says, "my biggest beef right now"

set !death
Ok.

Falkonis exclaims, "HI!"

Falkonis says, "skinning"

Falkonis says, "a barb with the same skinning can learn better"

Edahla nods to Falkonis.

Falkonis says, "because they can lock on a critter I have to arrange to learn"

Falkonis says, "our bonus screws us"

Edahla says, "Skinning is slated to be rewritten. The way experience is granted may change."

Falkonis says, "like it did swimming and climbing"

Edahla says, "Rather than basing it on results."

Paklin says, "More then likely will definately change."

Falkonis says, "also, on the guild reg"

Paklin says, "Will probably be like we did with those two systems."

Paklin nods to Falkonis.

Falkonis says, "its broken"

Falkonis says, "you can tap it and move down"

Falkonis says, "that shouldnt happen"

Paklin says, "I've looked once. Nimmo told me. I'll check it out again."

Falkonis says, "we've tested it"

Falkonis says, "alright, thats it. hurry with the spells"

Edahla asks, "Is this all registers or just the Crossing one?"

Paklin says, "But htat'll move AWaken Forest back a month. Everyone thank Falkonis."

Falkonis kicks Peperic!

Edahla laughs at Paklin.

Ghisel chuckles.

Edahla says, "Ok...moving along..."

Edahla laughs!


Larzul is next.


Edahla points a speaker's staff at Larzul and the usher moves over and holds the voice scepter before him.

Edahla exclaims, "Hi Larzul!"

Ghisel smiles.

Larzul says, "Greetings."

Larzul asks, "I heard a while back about hangback being enhanced, Rangers being the "masters of it" and learning escaping from it. Was any of this true?"

Paklin says, "Thats would be more of a question for GM Ssra..."

Larzul says, "Okay."

Paklin says, "I don't see him around right now, either."

Edahla asks, "Was that is Larzul?"

Larzul asks, "Traps then?"

Edahla says, "er it"

Larzul asks, "Anything with them?"

Edahla asks, "Trapping?"

Larzul says, "Yes."

Edahla asks something in Lore speech.

Paklin says, "The proposal is all ready to go. I was ready to start on it when Jent left."

Paklin says, "Then we made the poll on the website, and everyone said they wanted Companions, so that is coming first."

Ghisel says something in Lore speech.

Paklin says, "Both are very large systems."

Larzul says, "Ah.. okay. Thank you."

Edahla smiles at Larzul.

Edahla says, "Thank you."


Grenhart is next.


Edahla points a speaker's staff at Grenhart and the usher moves over and holds the voice scepter before him.

Edahla exclaims, "Hi Grenhart!"

Grenhart says, "heyo"

Grenhart thumps himself on the head. Doh!

Grenhart says, "little slow tonight"

Edahla grins at Grenhart.

Grenhart says, "first off I haven't seen a lower turn out for a guild meeting since the first one we had."

Grenhart says, "second my I'm proud of you guy's, you asked pretty much everthing I wanted to know."

Grenhart says, "I would like to know are there any plans to figure in strength in fletching. As an archer of sorts in another world I can tell you it makes a major differnce."

Edahla says, "Now I really wish Ssra were here. He's handling the fletching rewrite."

Paklin says, "Strength will come into play with using new fletched bows."

Edahla says, "I believe there are plans to have wood type influece strength needed to draw your bow."

Edahla nods to Paklin.

Grenhart says, "And I'm very dissapointed with the lack of kicking in here tonight."

Paklin says, "As far as the actually fletching process, that would be Ssra."

Ghisel ponders.

Grenhart says, "It is after all a tradition."

Ghisel nods to Grenhart.

Edahla asks, "Who do you recommend we all kick?"

Edahla chuckles.

Ghisel says something in Lore speech.

Ghisel nods to Edahla.

Edahla laughs at Ghisel.

Ghisel says, "Pep."

Ghisel smiles at Peperic.

Ghisel kicks Peperic!

Ghisel lets out a deep sigh of contentment.

Paklin chuckles at Ghisel.

Edahla says, "Hmm, looks like we may have a winner..."

Grenhart says, "kick pep"

Ghisel smiles.

Edahla says, "If you insist..."

Grenhart says, "Everyone"

Edahla kicks Peperic!

Grenhart cackles!


Edahla hums cheerfully to herself.

Ghisel says, "Always trying to please."

Ghisel smiles.

Edahla winks at Peperic.

Ghisel giggles at Peperic.

Grenhart says, "with that I wish you all a good night."

Edahla exclaims, "Thanks for the reminder!"

Ghisel nods.

Edahla says, "Moving on to the last name on the list...."


Baelish is next.


Edahla points a speaker's staff at Baelish and the usher moves over and holds the voice scepter before him.

Edahla exclaims, "Hi Baelish!"

Baelish brings his fist to his shoulder and then brings both fists to his chest.

Baelish asks, "My question is regarding foraging and the mentioning of upcoming new forageables sorta... Anyway, will a Ranger of sufficient skill in alchemy, foraging and whatever else may be required, be able to completely heal themselves in the future, twitches and all, or will empathic visits forever be necessary?"

Baelish chuckles.

Baelish nods to Geneviveh.

Paklin says, "I'm sure Empaths will always be needed in some manner."

Ghisel smiles sweetly.

Baelish says, "But to quote the Esteemed Edahla..."

Edahla says, "Uh oh"

Baelish chuckles.

Edahla grins at Baelish.

Paklin exclaims, "'Duck, Edahla!"

Edahla says, "stance evasion 500"

Baelish says, "You would eventually like to eliminate our visiting cities as much as possible"

Baelish says, "I dun have a pocket empath"

Baelish chuckles.

Edahla says, "We already survive much better than other guilds. Which means surviving long enough to find an empath out of town if needed. The cradle beseech helps somewhat with that. Foraging herbs can help as well to tide you over until you find one out of town."

Edahla says, "There are some wounds that can get so bad that herbs just can't impact them."

Baelish says, "True enough, but can we hope, or should we scratch that off our list? Empaths will always have a purpose, whether rangers used them once reaching Elder status in skills"

Edahla says, "We hope to reduce the amount you need to go to an empath through foraging and using herbs though."

Baelish nods.

Edahla says, "But empaths will always be a good guild to have around."

Baelish nods.

Edahla says, "Ok, that was it for the question list. I believe Paklin had some things to add."

Edahla points a speaker's staff at Paklin and the usher moves over and holds the voice scepter before him.

Paklin says, "I wanted to mention a couple things..."

Paklin says, "Regarding TM and the contested spells."

Paklin says, "We told you that you will never have to learn TM. I plan on sticking to that. TM will never be part of our reqs."

Paklin says, "That is one of the reasons we are looking at the way that contested spells are functioning."

Paklin says, "And then about Scout Find..."

Tsarenzi's cloak flutters softly in the breeze.

Paklin says, "With low skill and circle, you will only be able to memorize one player. But , as you progress, you'll be able to add more people to the list of people you can scout to."

Paklin asks, "Did you have anything to add on that?"

Paklin takes a sip of his lager.

Edahla says, "Just to remember that the person you are studying will have to sit still long enough for you to study - they may even have to allow it in some manner. So, this is more to be used with friends and such than enemies or tracking NPCs."

Paklin says, "THe same barricades will be in place, though. You can't scout to that player that is in Theren if you are in Shard."

Kivian scoots over a little closer to Antea.

Nilerbone scoots over a little closer to Rorie.

Aroamer scoots over a little closer to Laeros.

Antea scoots over a little closer to Kivian.

Aroamer scoots over a little closer to Laeorna.

Peperic scoots over a little closer to Edahla.

Leaffe scoots over a little closer to Peperic.

Paklin says, "Let's see..."

Cordin scoots over a little closer to Edahla.

Edahla says, "Sorry for anyone I'm ignoring. Flooded in whispers all of a sudden."

Laeorna scoots over a little closer to Aroamer.

Paklin asks something in Lore speech.

Purnay scoots over a little closer to Edahla.

The snow slacks off to a moderate flurry.

Edahla says something in Lore speech.

Paklin asks something in Lore speech.

Geneviveh scoots over a little closer to Bertok.

Edahla says something in Lore speech.

Ghisel says something in Lore speech.

Paklin says something in Lore speech.

Ghisel says something in Lore speech.


Paklin says, "Ok. I think thats a wrap."

appl
An usher steps over to you and says, "Please don't do that here, Zhaor. There is a meeting in progress and we need to keep it quiet. If you need, you can go out on the back lawn and do that, and still hear the discussion here."

Paklin says, "I'll turn the sound back on in here, and stickk around for a bit."

Edahla says, "Thank you all for coming tonight. You should all notice that your bonuses were not obliterated by sitting through this hopefully."

As Edahla drops the speaker's staff, it dissolves into dust.

appl
An usher steps over to you and says, "Please don't do that here, Zhaor. There is a meeting in progress and we need to keep it quiet. If you need, you can go out on the back lawn and do that, and still hear the discussion here."

Paklin says, "I hope you guys got some info you wanted."


Paklin says, "And thank you for showing up and putting up with us."



-player of Treshan

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Feyrghal says, "I could tell you, but I would have to turn you into a pate afterwards"
Feyrghal says, "Something tells me you couldn't be all that good on crackers"
Feyrghal says, "Humans are always rather gamey."

thanks for the log treshan

(haven't read the whole logs, plan to do that later, but just happened to catch an item)

>>Edahla asks, "Is this all registers or just the Crossing one?"

Just to let you know, I have seen it happen with the Lang and Shard registers, too. Start out at place X, tap the register, find yourself in place X+Y. Unless the list is trying to predict what skills we have gained since last tapping it and by tapping it we show to have earned less than it predicted, I can't understand why it would be doing that.

~~~Krin
"Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati"
"Goblins ... aisle 6, Mycthengelde ... hunt smart, hunt S-Mart!"
"You whine like a mule ... you are still alive!"
"Call me Snake."

I am surprised he could ask a question, I was scrolling him with whispers.

---

I am Pep-tog

Thanks for the logs you two.

Does anyone have Edahla and Ghisel's look descriptions? I've got every other Ranger GM since Trev onward, except them. <g>

-Thilan

this is what i saw from my end

>tune pak

Turning towards Paklin, you glance in his general direction. Finding him with a glazed look on his face... again... you began to make your way towards him. Suddenly, you realize that Bixby, Paklin's weird little creature, who just happens to be poking his head out of Paklin's tankard, is grinning mischievously at you! Leaping with astonishing speed, Bixby lands on your head, reaches down your face with his wickedly curved claws, and ever-so-slowly, gives your nose a great big tweak! Reeling more from shock then from pain, you slink down to your knees, stunned.


Nimmo "Cabana Boy"/ Cleric Starscyth Master Rejuver

There are two ways of meeting difficulties, you alter the difficulties or you alter yourself to overcome them.