[----*]reset Time-stamp: 15:13:27 on 25-NOV-2000. This is reset 1277, using slot 0. An auto-reset will be initiated in approximately 101 minutes. Top of north mountain. You are standing at the top of the north mountain, the highest point in all The Land, and a magnificent view greets your eyes. Although the lower slopes are shrouded in mist, you can see the sea and islands out to the west, areas of pasture and forest to the south, and a castle further to the southeast, beyond a glistening river. A tall pagoda thrusts upwards from woodland to the east, but to the north lie only bleak, snow-covered, mountainous wastes. Perhaps more your current concern, however, is the way down from here; the only viable route is to the east, where begins a rocky scramble of dangerously loose rocks. Eric the superhero has just arrived. (Karya the melancholy witch) waves. Eric the superhero says "wow". Eric the superhero says "i never knew there was points for this". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "ok, ready?". [----*]qw (Karya the melancholy witch) Joey the wizard Mrsoft the protector Brother Themantoo Drakula the blood-sucking necromancer Marmite the mage Maverick the swordsman Menion Rekbreken the swordsman Fiske the swordswoman Mischief the patriarch Myth the hero Eric the superhero Pagan the necromancer Starfox the swordsman Heiach the sorcerer Blacknight the necromancer Djgod the permanent priest Hated the sorcerer Furio the enchanter Eric the superhero gulps. Eric the superhero says "Yeah...". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "How long have you been playing this version of MUD2 for?". Eric the superhero says "hmm, just over a year now I think". Eric the superhero asks "when was cora's wedding?". (Karya the melancholy witch) thinks. Eric the superhero says "I remember I just missed that by a few days". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "the autumn of last year I think". Eric the superhero nods. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "had you played any other muds prior to this one?". Eric the superhero says "No, never - I didn't even know what a mud was :)". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "how did you end up playing this mud?". In the distance, you hear the rumble of thunder. Eric the superhero says "Well a friend told me I could play Doom online with Wireplay, which I really liked,". Myth the hero has just arrived. (Karya the melancholy witch) waves. Myth the hero bows. Eric the superhero waves. Myth the hero grins. Myth the hero has just left. Eric the superhero says "and I found Mud2 on the same disk as the Wireplay software, so I tried it". Eric the superhero says "It was so different :)". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "what encouraged you to try mud?". Eric the superhero says "Hmm, I read the blurb, and it said something about a text adventure, and I'd always loved those games on my old zx spectrum". Eric the superhero says "The Hobbit and stuff like that". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Eric the superhero says "Didn't look like a text adventure though". Eric the superhero says "Lots of arrows and pictures". Eric the superhero says "Um, the client that is, not the game :)". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "what did you make of mud when you first tried it?". Eric the superhero asks "I was in awe really - this was like a chat room, only far more....close than a chat room. Do you know what I mean?". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Eric the superhero says "The people here knew one another, and were really friendly". Eric the superhero says "The size of the actual land was a bit daunting though". You hear a rushing sound in the distance, as if a huge torrent of water has just started to flood somewhere. Eric the superhero says "I kept asking people where about dally lane was". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "how long do you think you had been playing before until you knew the whole of the Land". Eric the superhero laughs. Eric the superhero says "I still don't know it". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Eric the superhero says "I know most of it, but not all of it". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "but do you know roughly where all the areas are?". Eric the superhero says "Yeah :)". Eric the superhero says "It's just the little things I don't know". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Eric the superhero says "Probably stuff I can't really say here". Eric the superhero says "But I'd say I could get to anywhere pretty easily, yes". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "under what name did you first start playing as?". [----*]ql Top of north mountain. Eric the superhero is here carrying an apple. Eric the superhero says "Eric. I remember trying out loads of persona names beforehand and they were all taken.". Eric the superhero says "I tried Gandalf...". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Eric the superhero chuckles. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "why Eric?". In the distance, you hear a bell toll. [----*]obit The following players have died in fights this reset:         Blacknight the necromancer, killed by someone. The following non-first-game players have died to the touchstone this reset:         Qwerty the protector, short of luck by a significant amount. Eric the superhero says "But Eric was a character out of a book I was reading, a Terry Pratchett one - I settled on it, since most of the other characters in the book were taken :)". Eric the superhero says "Yeah, so Eric's stuck with me since then - even some rl mates call me it". In the distance, you hear a bell toll. Eric the superhero nods. [----*]obit The following players have died in fights this reset:         Furio the enchanter, killed by Hated the sorcerer,         Blacknight the necromancer, killed by someone. The following non-first-game players have died to the touchstone this reset:         Qwerty the protector, short of luck by a significant amount. (Karya the melancholy witch) cringes. (Karya the melancholy witch) wonders, why people keep on dying when she is interviewing people. Eric the superhero nods. Eric the superhero grins. Eric the superhero says "marmite dies next, and it'll make for a cracking issue :)". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Eric the superhero says "not that I want him to die - it's about time we had a new wiz, or at least a wizrun". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "so, you think Marmite will be next?". Eric the superhero chuckles. A female voice in the distance shouts "could someone glow fiske plz". Eric the superhero says "I don't know to be honest. My money was on Tsunami, but he quit.". [----*]glow fiske Fiske the swordswoman has started glowing! Eric the superhero sighs. A female voice in the distance shouts "thanku! (fiske)". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "you'll miss Tsunami?". In the distance, you hear a wolf baying AAAOOOOOOHHHH. Eric the superhero says "yeah - he was a laugh - I miss most of the people who are leaving at the moment". Eric the superhero says "plus he was good". Eric the superhero asks "Why, who do you think will wiz next?". Eric the superhero grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) laughs. (Karya the melancholy witch) exclaims "I couldn't possibly comment!". Eric the superhero laughs. Eric the superhero nods. Eric the superhero says "fair enough :)". A male voice in the distance shouts "im getting beaten up by a parrot....". Eric the superhero laughs. (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Eric the superhero says "this game is great :)". A male voice in the distance shouts "ime quitting good bye!!!". (Karya the melancholy witch) chuckles. A male voice in the distance shouts "cya". Eric the superhero asks "Where in the world would you hear someone shouting that?". A male voice in the distance shouts "i need a sword". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. A male voice in the distance shouts "so do i". A male voice in the distance shouts "we all do!". A female voice in the distance shouts "i want my mallet back". Eric the superhero says "sorry, I'm waffling...". A male voice in the distance shouts "i want my billhook back". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "who would you really like to see as a wiz?". A male voice in the distance shouts "I want my Mommy!". A female voice in the distance shouts "I want my necro back!". Eric the superhero asks "apart from me?". A male voice in the distance shouts "if u find one well share it". Eric the superhero winks. A male voice in the distance shouts "i want my pebble back". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Eric the superhero says "Wdi". A male voice in the distance shouts "I want my wand back, where the hell is that thing anyway?". Eric the superhero says "Not sure if he's quit". (Karya the melancholy witch) exclaims "no-one seems to know!". Eric the superhero says "But he's a really good player - and I reckon he would make a great wiz". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Eric the superhero says "Apart from that, astral :)". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "why Astral?". Eric the superhero says "Cos she's great - everyone likes her and she's good at the game (although she won't admit it)". Eric the superhero says "Don't know if she has that ruthless side in her though". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "how do you qualify what makes a good player?". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "ooh, you think wizzes have to be ruthless?". Eric the superhero says "yeah - wizzes have to be ruthless - they can't favour their friends and stuff like that". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Eric the superhero says "Plus they've got to be pretty evil to command respect". Eric the superhero grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) laughs. Eric the superhero jokes. Eric the superhero says "As for what makes a good player,". Eric the superhero says "I'd say experience, knowledge, speed,". Eric the superhero says "luck :)". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Eric the superhero says "Good players don't always make good wizzes though". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. In the distance, you hear the thunderous roar of a finger of death spell! (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "what attributes do you think people need to make a good wiz?". Eric the superhero says "Friendliness, willing to listen to people, being able to have fun, being authoritative too. It's hard to be a good one, I should imagine". In the distance, you hear the terrible RHOAAAUUUAURRRRGGGGGGHGHHHGHHHH of a dragon dying. A male voice in the distance shouts "who killed da dragon". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Eric the superhero says "Cat was a good wiz". Eric the superhero says "I say was, because apparently he's quit too :(". Eric the superhero says "I don't really know many that well, so I can't say". In the distance, you hear the shrill note of a whistle being blown. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "what was the atmosphere in the game like when you first started playing, compared to now?". In the distance, you hear the shrill note of a whistle being blown. Eric the superhero says "It's totally different". Eric the superhero says "And not all in a good way". Eric the superhero sighs. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "what is different?". Eric the superhero says "Back then (god I sound old), there wasn't this level of personal abuse that people get these days". Eric the superhero says "Swearing got an instant fod, and although I personally don't mind it, I know some people do". Eric the superhero says "Plus I was new then - everything better when you're new". Eric the superhero grins. Menion the protector shouts "i need a sword". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "have you noticed a significant rise in the numbers of players to when you started playing?". In the distance, you hear the clear tones of a mighty hunting horn. Eric the superhero says "A little bit, but not much. I really don't remember how many people played then, but if you come on the day you will see lots of people". Eric the superhero says "It was never like that, and it's great". Eric the superhero says "Most different people are people you know under different guises anyway". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. ]Eric the superhero glances west. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "how about PKing, has that changed?". [----*]l w There is nothing close by to the west, but in the distance you can see the sea and some small islands. Eric the superhero grins. Eric the superhero says "You know the answer to that". Eric the superhero says "It's become a lot more....". Eric the superhero says "....frequent.". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "at all levels?". Eric the superhero says "Unfortunately yes". Eric the superhero says "You get people attacking protectors now". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Eric the superhero says "Which is stupid". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "that is what I have particularly noticed - an increase in lower level PKing". Eric the superhero says "I know people say vow if you don't want to be attacked, but level 1, 2 or 3 pk's are ridiculous". [----*]qn There is nothing close by to the north, and in the distance lie only snow-covered, mountainous wastes. There is nothing close by to the south, but in the distance you can see areas of pasture and forest. There is nothing close by to the west, but in the distance you can see the sea and some small islands. There is nothing close by to the southeast, but in the distance you can see a castle, beyond a glistening river. There is nothing close by to the southwest, but in the distance you can see the sea and some small islands. There is nothing close by to the northwest, but in the distance you can see the sea and some small islands. Upwards, you see only the sky. Looking downward, you see a place known as "rocky scramble near summit". It appears to be empty. ]Eric the superhero glances around. (Karya the melancholy witch) ponders. Eric the superhero says "nice view :)". (Karya the melancholy witch) exclaims "the view has changed, I'm sure!". Eric the superhero asks "hmm, you sure?". ]Eric the superhero glances west. [----*]l se There is nothing close by to the southeast, but in the distance you can see a castle, beyond a glistening river. Eric the superhero glances southeast. Eric the superhero says "hmm...". A male voice in the distance shouts "What should I use as a swordy - an axe, a shovel, or an ogres club?". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "maybe not ... its been a while since I've been up here". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Eric the superhero chuckles. Eric the superhero says "This is my favourite place". A male voice in the distance shouts "wave best wp". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "ahhh, why? the view?". A male voice in the distance shouts "eh?". Eric the superhero says "Mainly - it's quiet up here, you don't get many people so if you want to chat with someone you can". You shout "type WAVE BEST WEAPON". A male voice in the distance shouts "type wave best wp". In the distance, you hear the >CRACK< of a cannon going off. Eric the superhero says "Richard's descriptions of things are great too". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. A male voice in the distance shouts "Thanks =D". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "which is your favourite area of The Land?". Eric the superhero says "I do like it around here - the snow and all. But favourite would have to be the cottage". Eric the superhero says "if only for newbie memories". A male voice in the distance shouts "But with the club my strength is only 70/94...". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Eric the superhero says "Reading the map". Eric the superhero says "and going to the attic - I used to practically live there :)". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "what do you think of the newer areas? like the giant realm?". Eric the superhero says "Well I don't like those big tall monsters in there, but the rewards are good - there is a LOT of treasure to be had there". Eric the superhero says "There could be things done to make it better though". Eric the superhero says "Like having the giants roar FE FI FO FUM when they kill level 5's or above, you know, little things". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Eric the superhero says "I like the little touches". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "have you tried suggesting that?". Eric the superhero asks "not personally - do they actually get read?". Eric the superhero grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Eric the superhero says "I've suggested loads of things, but to no avail". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "I believe they do all get read, but I guess there is too many of them for the arches to reply to personally". Eric the superhero nods. Eric the superhero says "Yeah, maybe they should let the normal wizzes read them too". (Karya the melancholy witch) exclaims "another suggestion!". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Eric the superhero grins. Eric the superhero says "ok I've suggested that". Eric the superhero beams. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "anyway! where were we?". [----*]qw (Karya the melancholy witch) Critical the protector Snypster the sorcerer Hated the sorcerer Mogwai the protector Whipper the swordswoman Fiske the swordswoman Mrsoft the protector Feyd the superhero Maverique the friar Ibroxian the protector Michael the warrior Mischief the patriarch Kurupt the spellbinder Foz the two-handed warlock Pagan the necromancer Nike the sorceress Rekbreken the swordsman Myth the superhero Eric the superhero Starfox the dragon-slaying superhero Djgod the permanent priest Eric the superhero asks "um, you were about to wiz me up?". (Karya the melancholy witch) laughs. Eric the superhero says "it was worth a try". Eric the superhero grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "are you into quests?". Snypster the sorcerer bids everyone later. In the distance, you hear an incredibly loud >*B*O*O*M*<. For your information: there are 150 mobiles still alive. Eric the superhero says "yeah - it's nice to find some new areas to explore when you've been playing for a while". A male voice in the distance shouts "sleep for points". In the distance, you hear a loud ~R~I~N~G~. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "which quests have you tried?". Eric the superhero says "I like Umbrarg's Island, and Cat's Magic School the best". Eric the superhero says "I've tried quite a few". Eric the superhero says "The rebels one is good". Eric the superhero says "So is the Elements quest". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Eric the superhero says "It's fun - like being new again". A male voice in the distance shouts "i didnt know you werent allowed to swear <=(". You shout "read INFO". Eric reads info. Eric the superhero asks "Have you seen the tutorial yet?". Eric the superhero says "It's cool - good for newbies". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "tutorial?". Eric the superhero nods. Eric the superhero says "When you log on as a new player you can take a tutorial". A male voice in the distance cheers "im a man". A male voice in the distance shouts "im only priest". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "ahh, that must be very new, I logged on as a new player each time I wrote my newbie guide for Muddled Times". Eric the superhero smiles. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "I'll have to add information about the tutorial to the newbie guide". Eric the superhero says "It's with the new version". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Eric the superhero says "which is great btw". Eric likes the shovel. (Karya the melancholy witch) exclaims "I'll have to investigate!". Eric the superhero grins. Eric the superhero nods. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "when you make wiz, do you have any quest plans?". Eric the superhero says "yes :)". Eric the superhero says "I've got a few ideas". Eric the superhero says "A Silver Tower for one". (Karya the melancholy witch) exclaims "oooh! Sounds good!". Eric the superhero says "It's hard to explain, but it will be interactive". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "best not to give too much away at this stage". Eric the superhero smiles. Eric the superhero says "Yeah, since I won't make wiz for years". (Karya the melancholy witch) chuckles. Eric the superhero asks "Haven't you ever done any?". Eric the superhero says "I ask most wizzes this, and I think it's a shame that lots haven't". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "not a complete quest, no, but I am working on something now ...". Eric the superhero nods. Eric the superhero says "cool :)". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "but it will probably take ages to complete with working on Muddled Times too". Eric the superhero says "tell me about it...". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Eric the superhero mutters something. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks " ... and how is your website going?". Eric the superhero says "bad :(". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "oh dear! But why?". Eric the superhero says "The server keeps going down". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "ahh". (Karya the melancholy witch) cringes. Eric the superhero says "It's hard to find any good material too :)". (Karya the melancholy witch) smiles. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "what I always find good about your site, is your regular news items, your interviews and the awards make it different to other sites too". Eric the superhero nods. Eric the superhero says "My awards are on hold for a while until I can talk to a wiz". (Karya the melancholy witch) wonders. Eric the superhero says "I'm planning on getting some prefixes for the major ones". Eric the superhero says "Like player of the month etc etc". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "ahhh - I'll warn you now, that will be VERY hard to do". Eric the superhero nods. Eric the superhero says "I know". Eric the superhero says "I'm hoping to have a real good chat with an arch about it when they get time". Whipper the swordswoman bids everyone bye. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "do you have any other plans for your site?". Eric the superhero says "Yes, as a matter of fact - I'm planning a major overhaul soon - a reliable server for one". Eric the superhero says "Got a few other things in the pipeline too". Eric the superhero says "But I don't want to spoil the fun". For your information: there are 125 mobiles still alive. Eric the superhero winks. (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "what prompted you to start your own site?". Eric the superhero laughs. Eric the superhero says "I really don't know, what an awful mistake it was :)". Eric the superhero says "I liked the domain name". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Eric the superhero says "the 8k bit really stood out, and it was free". Eric the superhero says "Plus, no-one updated their site as often as I'd like". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Eric the superhero says "Or did interviews and logs and stuff". Eric the superhero says "I tried not to step on muddy or cat's toes". Eric the superhero says "Too many websites did the same old things". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "I think the balance of the different websites is just right at the moment ...". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "they're all sufficiently individual". Eric the superhero says "Yeah, although I'd really like Muddyweb to start up again". (Karya the melancholy witch) agrees. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "when I first started, that was always my favourite site". Eric the superhero nods. Eric the superhero says "me too". Eric the superhero says "Cat's photo's are a laugh though :)". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Eric looks really cheesy on his. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "what is your favourite site now (apart from your own)". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Eric the superhero chuckles. Eric the superhero says "I always liked Seamus' Mobile Bashes". Eric the superhero says "But I also like reading people's stories in MT". Eric the superhero says "Plus those sound bytes were great :)". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Eric the superhero says "Vaevictis got a real hard time :)". A male voice in the distance shouts "crazyfool come into land you wuss". (Karya the melancholy witch) exclaims "yes, poor Vaevictis!". A male voice in the distance shouts "this computer is slower than wdi,,,i aint leaving:)". Eric the superhero laughs. Eric likes Crazyfool. (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. A male voice in the distance shouts "its a p75 for gods sake". Eric the superhero says "Got a really good sense of humour on him". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Eric the superhero says "As do most mud players". Eric the superhero says "I guess you'd have to really". (Karya the melancholy witch) exclaims "I think you need to, to survive in this game!". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Eric the superhero smiles. In the distance, you hear a low, reverberating sound. Eric the superhero agrees. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "have you tried any other MUDS since playing this one?". Eric the superhero says "yeah, it really opened my eyes.". Eric the superhero says "Currently I play three muds, including this one". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "which others?". Eric the superhero says "I like Tolkien based muds, so play one called The Two Towers". Eric the superhero says "The other is an experimental one on which I build quest areas". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "ahh, I think I've heard about that one". Eric the superhero nods. Eric the superhero says "It's great - if you pop along sometime you can ride Daisy, my horse". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "how do you actually create objects?". Eric the superhero says "we get assigned a certain number of vnums - which can be objects, mobiles or rooms". Eric the superhero says "From there we can shape / mould them as we choose". Eric the superhero says "It'll be interesting to see how different mud is when I make wiz in years' time". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "in what way do you anticipate it changing?". Eric the superhero asks "The game?". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Eric the superhero says "I think the pk phase will die out slowly - apparently it shifts from being non-pk dominant to pk dominant". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Eric the superhero says "Plus most of my friends here will have made wiz". Eric the superhero says "or left, if the current trend goes on". Eric the superhero sighs. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "people always leave though .. and get replaced by new people ...". Eric the superhero nods. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "if that didn't happen, the game would become stagnant". Eric the superhero says "true, but you still miss the old ones - look at Llysfaen - she is still missed today". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Eric the superhero says "I'm lucky in that respect". Eric the superhero says "Via ERM, I've seen new players come in and learn from scratch". Eric the superhero says "It's great when you see a newbie make their first champ". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "who has influenced you the most in mud?". Eric the superhero grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "and in what way?". Eric the superhero says "Too many people to name them all, but if I had to choose some...". In the distance, you hear a piercing scream. In the distance, you hear a bell toll. In the distance, you hear a piercing scream. In the distance, you hear a piercing scream. [----*]obit The following players have died in fights this reset:         Foz the two-handed warlock, killed by Hated the guardian and Oi the superhero,         Oi the protector, killed by the goblin24,         Critical the protector, killed by the goblin11,         Ppppp the protector, killed by the goblin11,         Stickman the protector, killed by the goblin11,         Stickman the protector, killed by 2 goblins,         Hangman the protector, killed by 2 goblins,         Selma the protector, killed by 3 goblins and 2 giants,         Kain the wayfarer, killed by the goblin47,         Furio the enchanter, killed by Hated the sorcerer,         Blacknight the necromancer, killed by someone. The following non-first-game players have died to the touchstone this reset:         Pagan the guardian, short of luck by a small amount,         Mrsoft the protector, short of luck by a significant amount,         Furio the protector, short of luck by a small amount (4 times),         Qwerty the protector, short of luck by a significant amount. In the distance, you hear a piercing scream. Eric the superhero says "Seamus for just being Seamus - he's great. Brocken, cos we started at roughly the same time and 'grew up' here together....". For your information: a mortal reset is available. Eric the superhero says "Firefarter, he gives excellent if sometimes sharp advice...". In the distance, you hear a piercing scream. Eric the superhero says "Jincks and the MA crew for making me feel welcome as a newbie,". Eric the superhero says "And Serenety, CCCC, Clare and Astral, for lots of different things". Eric the superhero grins, that enough? I could go on... <g> (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Eric the superhero says "Lastly Cat". Eric the superhero says "He was the first wiz I met". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Eric is done now <g> (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. For your information: there are 100 mobiles still alive. Eric the superhero says "oh no, foz is dead...". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods, sadly Eric the superhero says "ah well, he seems to recover pretty well". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "I think these interviews cause jinxes". Eric the superhero grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) exclaims "people keep dying in them!". Eric the superhero says "yeah, although I think the goblins have done a lot (obit)". Eric the superhero shivers, goblins (Karya the melancholy witch) exclaims "now there's an unpredictable mobile!". Eric the superhero grins. Eric the superhero says "too true". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "I used to be scared stiff of the ELG". Eric the superhero chuckles. Eric the superhero says "I hate the blacksmith's crew more". Eric the superhero says "They killed my first mu". Eric the superhero spits. (Karya the melancholy witch) cringes. (Karya the melancholy witch) exclaims "you know, that was going to be my next question!". Eric the superhero says "Although it was really my fault...". Eric the superhero laughs. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "how did your first MU die ...". Eric the superhero says "I went in there on 50 stam - i didn't really think - it was my first mu". Eric the superhero says "They battered me". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "what level were you?". Eric the superhero says "a middlish necromancer". (Karya the melancholy witch) cringes. Eric the superhero says "The first thing that was said to me when I came into the tearoom was by cat". Eric the superhero says "He just said 'I trust you have learnt something there...'". A male voice in the distance shouts "so many dwarfs so little time". Eric the superhero says "I learnt to stay away from big smelly goblins, that's for sure". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "what has been your most traumatic/nastiest death?". Eric the superhero says "Hmm". Eric the superhero says "Probably when I was playing using Cornflake, my pp". Eric the superhero says "I was exploring, and fetched out inside the gfc,". Eric the superhero says "I reconnected quickly and stormed out into the land and retrieved my stuff...". Eric the superhero says "only for a warlock to attack. blind. cripple. sleep and kill me". Eric the superhero says "I had pressed the wrong number at the prompt and came out with Eric the Necromancer". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "ahhh". Eric the superhero says "I didn't realise". (Karya the melancholy witch) cringes. Eric the superhero says "He apologiesed after though, but he didn't have to". Eric the superhero says "I accept that if I play at necro, I'll be attacked". Eric the superhero says "It's when they lose and give abuse that annoys me". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Eric the superhero says "It's only a game after all". (Karya the melancholy witch) smiles. Eric the superhero says "A great one, but a game nonetheless". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Eric the superhero says "In fact no". Eric the superhero says "It's not a game". Eric the superhero says "It's a drug". (Karya the melancholy witch) chuckles. Eric the superhero grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "what is your general view on Pking?". Eric the superhero says "Pking...hmmm". Eric the superhero says "Natural part of the game". Eric the superhero says "Although I don't pk as Eric, I am learning to pk at the moment". Eric the superhero says "I see it as essential to making wiz". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "hmm". Eric the superhero says "I don't like bundles or lowlife pks though :)". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Eric the superhero says "or protectors who attack level 5 or above". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "I didn't Pk at all prior to making wiz, not did a few other of the wizzes". Eric the superhero shivers. Eric the superhero nods. Eric the superhero says "I know". Eric the superhero says "But the game has changed :)". Eric the superhero says "Maybe when I come to make a wizrun, it will have changed again". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "the game has changed, but Pks haven't". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Eric the superhero grins. Eric the superhero says "I wouldn't actively pk even with another persona, but if I saw a crit mage...". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "do your friends know who you play as, as a PK, and do you PK them?". Eric the superhero exclaims "A good question!". Eric the superhero says "The older players are okay with this I think". Eric the superhero says "People like vaevictis - I would attack him and still call him a friend". [(Karya the melancholy witch) nods. [----*]qw (Karya the melancholy witch) Micky the protector Djgod the permanent priest Oi the giant-killing superhero Myth the superhero Brother Themantoo Belgarion the warrior Genovese the surrealist, dragonfly-slaying hero Pagan the warrior Hated the necromancer Drakula the blood-sucking necromancer Maverique the cleric Mischief the patriarch Fleur the heroine Zordell the delirious necromancess Rekbreken the warrior Rossi the protector Mogwai Feyd the superhero Nike the sorceress Eric the superhero Eric the superhero says "I don't base friendships on who attacks me". Eric the superhero says "I base friendships on getting to know people". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Eric the superhero says "It's silly when people get upset over pking". Eric the superhero says "There are still people I wouldn't pk though...". Eric the superhero says "my fellow members of MA, for example". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "and ERM?". Eric the superhero chuckles. Eric the superhero says "I have a pp in ERM, so it doesn't really apply :)". Eric the superhero says "A ranger in fact, the second best level in the game imo". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "but as your pking persona, would you pk someone who you knew to be in ERM?". Eric the superhero says "Hmm, not if they were a newbie.". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Eric the superhero says "That goes without saying I think :)". (Karya the melancholy witch) smiles. Eric the superhero says "But for the more able players like Kurupt, Theman, etc". After a quick reconnection ... Top of north mountain. Eric the superhero is here carrying an apple. (Karya the melancholy witch) waves. Eric the superhero grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) exclaims "oops I dropped!". Eric the superhero asks "what did you last get?". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "you were saying you would attack people like Kurupt and Theman". Eric the superhero winces. Eric the superhero says "that sounds really bad...". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "that was me paraphrasing it ... it came out ok". Eric the superhero grins. Eric the superhero says "You never missed anything". (Karya the melancholy witch) exclaims "NTL lets you back on quickly!". Eric the superhero smiles. Eric the superhero says "aol doesn't drop at all :)". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "ahh, but is it free?". Eric the superhero shakes his head. (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. In the distance, you hear an incredibly loud >*B*O*O*M*<. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "I was going to ask in reference to something you mentioned ...". Eric the superhero nods. Eric the superhero says "fire away". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "which level do you think is the best level, and why?". Eric the superhero asks "have you ever read any forgotten realms books?". (Karya the melancholy witch) shakes her head. In the distance, you hear an incredibly loud >*B*O*O*M*<. Eric the superhero says "ah well you wouldn't know, but that's why ranger is my favourite pp level". Eric the superhero says "as for non-pp". Eric the superhero says "I'd say sorcerer - you get loads of spells, not a high risk of attack, and not much to lose if you die". Eric the superhero says "I was trying to make sorcerer before you interviewed me". Eric the superhero says "I died to the g10 before though". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "oops". Eric the superhero grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "are there any areas of The Land that you're more reticent, or afraid to do, often?". Eric the superhero grins. Eric the superhero asks "apart from the obvious island over yonder?". Eric points west. (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Eric the superhero says "I don't like the evil wood". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Eric the superhero says "But as with all the dangerous areas, the rewards if you do them are great". Eric the superhero says "So I take my chances". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "how about some RL questions?". Eric the superhero grins. Eric the superhero says "sure...". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "what do you do in Real Life?". Eric the superhero says "i'm a student at the mo, studying to be a network engineer with Cisco". Eric the superhero says "which means I get drunk lots, and do little work". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Eric the superhero says "In fact, I'm out tonight :)". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Eric the superhero says "Although that's different - I work at Woolies and it's the xmas party :)". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "are you sponsored by Cisco?". Eric the superhero says "Yeah, they pay the course fees". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "university?". Eric the superhero says "college, but a uni course. In fact, it's totally online otherwise I'd have to go to uni". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "ahhh". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "what qualification is that?". Eric the superhero says "CCNA Network Associate - letters after your name and all that :)". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "and its all totally on-line?". Eric is now Eric the superhero CCNA Eric the superhero says "yeah, all of it". Eric the superhero says "exams, resources". Eric the superhero says "we have a tutor three times a week in college though". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "it is college based then?". Eric the superhero says "he's not online". Eric the superhero says "yeah it's based in my local college". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Eric the superhero says "I have to go three times a week, and get free net access when studying". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Eric the superhero says "2Mbit link, so mud2 is RAPID". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "what does a Network Engineer do with Cisco?". Eric the superhero says "Basically, I will be installing and configuring cisco lans and wans. I can either get a job straight from college with them, or go to uni and get the next qual up". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Eric the superhero says "I intend to go to Uni and get the next one". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "good idea! University is definitely an experience I'd recommend to anyone". Eric the superhero grins. Auto-reset initiated, you have 120 seconds to finish up. No further warnings will be issued! (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "ok to carry on next reset?". Eric the superhero nods. Eric the superhero exclaims "sure!". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "how long does your current course last for?". Eric the superhero says "it's only a year - it will finish in august". For your information: Marmite the mage is worth 27,559 points if killed. A male voice in the distance shouts "bring on yer wizmorts!". A male voice in the distance shouts "HELP". A male voice in the distance shouts "shouting help is not very useful". Eric the superhero says "marmite's enjoying this...". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. A male voice in the distance whoops. Something magical is happening. The next reset ... Top of north mountain. [----*]qw (Karya the melancholy witch) Bonemarrow the protector Maverique the cleric Eric the superhero Polgara the pathfinder Nike the sorceress Mischief the patriarch Maxmage the superheroine Rekbreken the warrior Djgod the permanent priest Genovese the hero Mike the superhero Drakula the blood-sucking necromancer Myth the superhero Brother Themantoo Oi the superhero Marmite the mage Zxcvbnm the warrior Hated the necromancer [----*]l over Looking over, you see a place known as "rocky scramble near summit". It appears to be empty. Eric the superhero has just arrived. (Karya the melancholy witch) waves. Eric the superhero smiles. Eric the superhero says "dunno why I picked up this". Eric the superhero has given you the baton. (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Eric the superhero says "habit I guess". [----*]dr baton Baton dropped. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "see who else turns up unexpectedly". [----*]ql Top of north mountain. A conductor's baton lies on the floor. Eric the superhero is here carrying a firestone3. Eric the superhero grins. Eric the superhero says "I was thinking the same thing..". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. In the distance, you hear the rumble of thunder. Eric the superhero looks at the firestone3. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "what do you do in your spare time?". Oi the superhero has just arrived. Eric the superhero smiles. (Karya the melancholy witch) waves. Oi the superhero blinks. Oi the superhero waves. Oi the superhero has just left. Eric the superhero laughs. Myth the superhero has just arrived. (Karya the melancholy witch) waves. [----*]ql Top of north mountain. A conductor's baton lies on the floor. Myth the superhero is here carrying a cardboard box0, a straw, a koala, a candlestick, a beautiful painting1, a magazine, a bat1, a violin and a dagger0. Eric the superhero is here carrying a firestone3. Myth the superhero waves. Myth the superhero grins. Eric the superhero says "well I'm in a band". Myth the superhero has just left. In the distance, you hear the clear tones of a mighty hunting horn. Eric the superhero says "so most of the time I practice and go out with them". Eric the superhero says "I like football too". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "ooh, what kind of music? And what do you do/play in the band?". Eric the superhero says "I play the keyboard, but fill in for rhythm guitar when ray (bandmate) is ill". Eric the superhero says "It's not a professional thing, but we do go around clubs and stuff". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "what kind of music?". Eric the superhero says "lots of different types - anything from beatles to robbie williams". Eric the superhero says "eek, tranmere have lost". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Eric the superhero sobs. Eric the superhero says "I like the beatles, since I come from liverpool though". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "ah". Eric the superhero grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "what else do you like (apart from Robbie Williams)?". Eric the superhero grins. In the distance, you hear a low, reverberating sound. Eric the superhero says "musicwise I will listen to anything at all. Classical, Rock, Punk, Pop, anything except Marilyn Manson". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. For your information: Marmite the mage is worth 26,334 points if killed. A female voice in the distance shouts "hahahahahaha". Maxmage the surrealist superhero has just arrived. Eric the superhero says "I get along with Po because of this - he plays the cello amongst other things". (Karya the melancholy witch) waves. Maxmage the surrealist superhero bows. Maxmage the surrealist superhero says "Hiya!". Eric the superhero has given Maxmage the surrealist superhero a great big hug! Eric the superhero says "Hiya mate :)". (Karya the melancholy witch) exclaims "hi!". A male voice in the distance shouts "why you quit marmite?". A male voice in the distance shouts "bundled". Maxmage the surrealist superhero says "Anything special going on here?". Eric the superhero says "a cosy chat :)". (Karya the melancholy witch) exclaims "Eric is being interviewed for Muddled Times!". Maxmage the surrealist superhero says "Ooh goody - I would join in, but I've got tea in a min". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Eric the superhero laughs. Maxmage the surrealist superhero says "Aw, when you gonna interview me?". Maxmage the surrealist superhero pouts. Maxmage the surrealist superhero grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "well, you won't believe this now ...". Eric the superhero says "oi no". Eric the superhero says "I'm gonna interview you". Eric the superhero giggles. Eric the superhero eyes you. (Karya the melancholy witch) exclaims "but you're on my list!". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Eric the superhero says "I'll fight you for the interview Karya :)". Maxmage the surrealist superhero says "See you later!". Maxmage the surrealist superhero waves. (Karya the melancholy witch) laughs. Maxmage the surrealist superhero has just left. Eric the superhero waves. (Karya the melancholy witch) waves. In the distance, you hear the >CRACK< of a cannon going off. Eric the superhero says "only maxmage would come up here :)". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. In the distance, you hear a loud "MOO". In the distance, you hear a wolf baying AAAOOOOOOHHHH. Eric the superhero says "It's interesting you don't see people waving the pointers". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. [----*]wh ptr 1 in the place known as "attic". 1 in the place known as "top of north mountain". Eric the superhero says "like a big flash or something". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "the other one is still in the attic at the moment". Eric the superhero chuckles. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "have you ever tried to introduce your RL friends to mud?". Eric the superhero says "yes, a few times". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "with any success?". Eric the superhero says "One of them started playing until vaevictis pushed them off the cliff, and no-one would tell him why 'someone' had nicked the cc of him". Eric the superhero says "he gave me the persona though :)". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "who was that?". Eric the superhero says "drizzt, my ranger". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "ah". Eric the superhero says "he wasn't a ranger at the time though". Eric the superhero says "My other mates can't see the point in mud". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "I think there is this threshold, if you can get beyond that stage where people steal and ...". Eric the superhero nods. Eric the superhero says "yeah". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "... attack you, then you're addicted". Eric the superhero grins. Eric the superhero says "and besides, you can always run away :)". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Eric likes hiding in the maze. (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "have you actively tried to get your friends into mud, or has it been more that you've told them about it". In the distance, you hear the shrill note of a whistle being blown. Eric the superhero says "no, it's more they see me, and ask me what I'm doing - they are always impressed with it, but it's not interesting for most of them. I guess it takes a certain type of person". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Eric the superhero says "usually insane". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "are there any issues do with mud that you particularly feel passionately about?". Eric the superhero says "yes :)". Eric the superhero says "lowlife pking". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Eric the superhero says "I don't like it at all". (Karya the melancholy witch) agrees. Eric the superhero says "newbie helping to". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "you feel that can be improved on?". Eric the superhero nods. Eric the superhero says "i've got a great idea". (Karya the melancholy witch) listens intently. Eric the superhero says "The best players (vv, marmite, etc) should actively start helping newbies out". (Karya the melancholy witch) asks "as a prerequisite to making wiz?". (Karya the melancholy witch) grins. Eric the superhero nods. Eric the superhero says "to show they have time for others". Eric the superhero asks "What's the point in being a wiz if you can't help people?". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Eric doesn't know. (Karya the melancholy witch) says "well, your idea has just been made public". Eric the superhero smiles. Eric the superhero says "vv will kill me...<g>". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "you're right though, you do need to be able to help people in various ways when a wiz". Eric the superhero nods. (Karya the melancholy witch) exclaims "well, thank you for your time!". Eric the superhero exclaims "no thank you, it's been a pleasure!". (Karya the melancholy witch) says "unless there is anything else you'd like to say, or add ...". Eric the superhero asks "can I add one thing...?". (Karya the melancholy witch) nods. Eric the superhero says "Hello mum". (Karya the melancholy witch) laughs. Eric the superhero blushes.