Happy October, Everyone!

Few things to start with -
-I am currently going through and taking inventory of all characters. Expect a list, and soon, to pop up in accordance with an activity notice. I will be moving people to limbo if they have not been actively posting in the two-week interim, and there are no exceptions.

-In line with this, the Activity Rule is going to be updated with some things! First, you have the option to skip someone if: a, he is immediately before you in the posting order and it has been over three days since his post, or b, if he's posted a notice in the Absence Thread, afterward he can resume posting where his next turn would be. If this is becoming a common occurrence, you can, as always, request that he be removed from the thread. Secondly, this is primarily for any Present Threads, as Past Threads tend to be more laidback, but the rule still applies if you're aiming to get it done sooner than later.

-Additionally, you will now have the option to try two Present Threads at once, provided that a, it is started at least two weeks real-time after the first one has started, and b, you do not abuse it. If it is abused, it's back to one present thread at a time. I trust everyone to keep the temporal imbalances to a minimum, but if there is a problem, we'll have to stop and readdress the issue.

-Currently going over all the otM nominations sent in, so keep an eye out for the CotM poll!

-No raffle reward for the September Event, I'm afraid. Far too few people participated in it to allow a drawing between two people. Next time, guys!

-Lottery thread to follow soonish be found [here]. Be Smart, be Super!

-Expect a sign-up sheet for a super-awesome-special Halloween AU event!

-Finally, since it is October, you can put your costumes on. At the end of the month (or maybe during the first week of November), as long as your costumed name is PM'd to Mhairyn "Aryn" Dirson, we'll put up a fun poll to see who's the scariest, the best dressed, and the most creative (or something like these if you have better suggestions) costumed. Please keep in mind that we have to know who you really are, so your account name needs to be in there somewhere.

CotM Poll! [link]

Since there were so many nominations, some changes had to be made to the system. First of all, there's now a Staff Member of the Month, which is just like the MotM, but exclusively for staff members who've done an outstanding job. This came about because I did not feel comfortable accepting the Member of the Month award because that's for you guys, not me, and I did not want the great nominations that we had going to waste. So, Congrats to Jeff for taking on the mantle of MotM! PM me your reward, which can be found under your button.

There's also the Poster of the Month, which may sound misleading, but it's to recognize those members who have some great posts, but for some reason or another, didn't necessarily qualify for the three criteria that make up the WotM award. This person in particular puts out a great effort and makes some great posts. And this month, it was Harupia who took the crown! Great job! Your reward can be found under your button too over there to your left. Great Job Everyone!

Don't forget about voting in the cotm poll!

October event has started as of yesterday morning, so get to posting for funzies~

The following accounts have been moved to Limbo per the notice posted on the first of this month:

Shinigami-

@kusanagi
@yunocchi
Gwyneth Eventine
@shigeo
@aya
@setashuichi
@isao
@jtm5
@kurisuna

Rukon Citizens-

@koschei
@mashedpotatoes
@shiranui
@okamane
@nod

Hollow-

@saikero
@genkumaru
@james
@arnold
@philemon
@crazy
@jaga (per absence notice)

New rule regarding posting and associates: on post per account per round. What this means is that if you have both characters in a thread, both are to be posted in the same post. There's a nifty horizontal rule (hr) if you must differentiate beyond the use of other color schemes.

If anyone else has any problems with things like this or anything else in the future, please pm me directly to call it to my attention.

On Tuesday, October 22nd, I will be going through cbox usernames. Those that I find to be in possession of more than three registered names in the cbox will have all names associated to that IP will be deleted.

If you have not done so, I need everyone to fill out a form in the Member Database so I can get to work on the new hall of fame system.

Additionally, please keep an eye out for additional rule changes; you will have one reminder before I remedy the situation myself.

As always, if you have a problem with something, PM me directly at Mhairyn "Aryn" Dirson and I will address it with you in private.

VOTE

The following account names on the cbox have been deleted due to breach of the rules or inactivity:

Ki
Fluffy
Harubear
Cloud
Michael
kyou
Miha
Rapehamster Whiskers
zol
Nabi
Kusu
Sei at Work
Mal Work
otter
spyrolove222
Totoro
Zombie Totoro
Sean
Dect itouch
Dect
Slaking
Lassie
Bikkie
Lady Remington
Amaterasu
Pixie
qt3.14
sakimori
Kashi
forxphone
Shinro
Jake/JC/Abosluto
Jake/JC/Miedo
Absoluto/Jake/JC
Ruil
Fenrir

Please be sure to register all your cbox aliases in the Player Database thread! You are allowed up to three registered names, provided that they fall within the site rules.

note: accounts that have not been logged since since the start of September or sooner have been deleted