Ragnarok Court, 4/13/03
Audience Hall [s, exit, leave].
Elwing is sitting on her chair.
Almagaiz is sitting here.
Boggs is sitting here.
Stalkmon is sitting here.
Gypsie is sitting here.
Snowman is sitting here.
Pixie is sitting here.
Galadriel is sitting on her throne on the dais.
Pips.
Derr.
Fizban is sitting on his throne on the dais.
A court herald.
The court herald shouts:  My lords and ladies, citizens and denizens of Ragnarok, great and small...
The court herald shouts:  Attend ye now the Court of Ragnarok
The court herald shouts:  This is your time to have audience with the rulers of the realms
Fizban stands up.
Fizban exclaims: greetings!
Fizban says: It's been a while since we've done one of these.
Fizban says: As usual, there's been a lot of things happening lately, and
     changes happening
Fizban says: First of all, we'd like to recognize a couple of people for their
     hard work here.
Fizban says: Secondly, we would like to discuss some changes in how the realms
     are managed day-to-day.
Fizban says: And finally, we'd like to give you some time to have your voices
     heard for anyting you'd like to suggest to us.
Fizban looks around the assembly.
Fizban says: Pity we are not graced with the presence of Stalky at the
     moment.
Fizban says: However, we would like to recognize Stalky for much hard work,
     support, and courage under fire in the line of duty.
Fizban applauds wholeheartedly.
Pips applauds wholeheartedly.
Spiritluv cheers excitedly.
Gypsie cheers excitedly.
Derr applauds wholeheartedly.
Pixie cheers excitedly.
You clap briefly.
Boggs claps briefly.
Fizban nods to the herald.
The court herald says:  Deputy Derr, please approach.
Derr approaches nervously.
Derr says: Please don't hurt me. =)
Pips grins mischievously.
Fizban says: Derr has done much to assist us with the maintaining and building
     up of the realms of Ragnarok.
Fizban says: We believe he now deserves more recognition and reward for these
     efforts.
Fizban says: unfortunately, of course, with that comes greater
     responsibility.
Fizban chuckles politely.
Elwing smiles slowly.
Fizban says: Derr, we hereby grant upon you the rank and title of Sage Wizard
     of Ragnarok.
Galadriel points a wand at Derr.
A bright ray of white light shoots from the wand!
As soon as it hits Derr you are blinded momentarily by a
tremendous flash and wave of heat.
As the light fades, you notice Derr standing a bit taller and
looking more powerful.
You cheer excitedly.
You applaud wholeheartedly.
Derr blushes.
Fizban applauds wholeheartedly.
Pips cheers excitedly.
Boggs cheers excitedly.
Spiritluv applauds wholeheartedly.
Derr says: I don't know what to say.
Pixie claps briefly.
Peat exclaims: finally!
Pips gives Derr a hi-5!
Gypsie cheers excitedly.
Galadriel hugs Derr warmly.
Derr says: I only hope.
Fizban exclaims: congratulations!
Elwing hands Derr a list of things ToDo.
Galadriel chuckles politely.
Pips grins evilly.
The list unrolls and unrolls and....
Derr says: That I can serve all in a fair manner.
Derr chuckles politely.
Fizban says: thank you.
Derr bows deeply.
Peat says: 2 years, B
Derr hugs you warmly.
Derr says: I thank you all.
Fizban says: Now, as you all know, we try new ideas from time to time, to make
     the world
Fizban says: run more smoothly, and try to maintain fairness and balance.
Fizban says: this includes not only the economy of the world, but also
     governmental structures
Fizban says: such as the city council.
Fizban says: We have maintained the CC here for quite some time, and have seen
     much good
Fizban says: from it, but there have been many frustrations as well.
Fizban says: We continue, as always, to try to find the best ways to manage
     these
Fizban says: kinds of areas of the world, and from time to time it becomes
     apparent
Fizban says: that trying a new or different strategy may be worth pursuing.
Fizban says: For those who may not be aware of its history, The CC was put
     into place to be a bridge between the players
Fizban says:      and the wizards.  To allow ideas and thoughts to flow
     between the two
Fizban says:      without a lot of pressure or stress.  It was to provide open
     feedback to
Fizban says:      the wizards from the players, and to empower the players to
     have their
Fizban says:      peers support them and help the process with respect and
     information.
Fizban says: After long observation, we feel that the core active player base
     is a bit too small to support 4 different people continuously serving.
Fizban says: There are also some concerns about the way the council members
     have
Fizban says: found themselves in difficult circumstances,  when not all can be
     active,
Fizban says: or when they are given perhaps too much grief when the admin
     staff must
Fizban says: make a difficult or unpopular decision.
Fizban says: We have long and carefully considered what would be the next step
     to try
Fizban says: for keeping the goals of the CC working, mainly the effective
     communication
Fizban says: between wizards and players.
Fizban says: We will take the following action at this point, at least
     temporarily,
Fizban says: and see how it goes...
Fizban says: It is obvious to us that it needs to change in structure, time
     limits, voting, or just something to make it more effective and to put
     less pressure on the generous people who get elected.
Fizban says: We are placing a voting booth here in town where everyone can
     make their vote
Fizban says: heard, and anyone may call for a vote for the populace to weigh
     in on.
Fizban says: In this way, people may express their desires and opinions,
     anonymously if
Fizban says: desired.
Fizban says: The voting booth will be in the library
Boggs cheers excitedly.
Fizban says: We will see if this will foster the communications we want
     without putting
Fizban says: undue stress on our council members.  We'll keep watching this
     and see
Fizban says: how well it works and where we need to go next.
Fizban says: So for the time being, the City Council as an entity is being
     disbanded from service.
Fizban says: We would like to give our wholehearted thanks to the members who
     have served so dilligently.
Pips applauds wholeheartedly.
Elwing applauds wholeheartedly.
Galadriel applauds wholeheartedly.
Spiritluv claps briefly.
Fizban applauds wholeheartedly.
Gypsie claps briefly.
Derr applauds wholeheartedly.
Pixie claps briefly.
Boggs claps briefly.
You clap.
Sargen claps briefly.
Ashlie arrives.
Ashlie sits down.
Fizban says: with that, we have several new players, and always like hearing
     their perspective on what Rag's like, as well as any questions, comments
     or other issues anyone wishes now to discuss.
The court herald says:  The floor is open.
Gypsie raises an eyebrow questioningly.
The court herald says:  Gypsie?
Gypsie says: Well, I did have one thing
Gypsie says: I was trying to emote my hand going up but......
Gypsie stands up.
Gypsie says: I have always like it that here on Ragnarok, we could rename
     weapons....
Arklow arrives.
Arklow sits down.
Gypsie says: What I would REALLY like to see, is for Heroes in general, or 
     atleast heroes over level 40
Gypsie says: to be able to rename armor as well
Pixie nods solemnly.
Gypsie says: Strictly for the function of role play
Pixie raises an eyebrow questioningly.
Spiritluv applauds wholeheartedly.
Gypsie says: I know that as a clan leader, a silk tunic does not go well with
     my decor
Fizban smirks.
Gypsie says: but it is a FINE item I would not want to be without
Fizban says: Yes, I see how that would look :)
Gypsie nods solemnly.
Almagaiz raises his hand.
Gypsie sits down.
Fizban says: Okay, we'll note that and add it to the suggestions we'll
     consider.
Fizban says: thank you.
The court herald says:  Pixie?
Gypsie says: Thank you
Pixie stands up.
Ravaelle soars in.
Pixie says: I just wanted to agree with him. I had been thinking the same
     thing recently.
Ravaelle sits down.
Pixie says: Additionally.
Pixie says: I am a little slow at times, so bare with me.
Pixie asks: This voting booth, will that be something where the players put up
     things for other players to vote on? Or something where the wizards put
     up the polls?
Fizban says: players will be able to put up topics to vote on.
Pixie says: Alright. Thank you. I was confused.
Pixie sits down.
The court herald says:  Alma?
Almagaiz says: Even the herald calls me that....
Galadriel chuckles politely.
Fizban says: He probably just doesn't know how to pronounce it.
Almagaiz says: Anyway, I was thinking earlier....
Almagaiz asks: Could locker fees be dependent on how much money you actually
     have?
Almagaiz says: Since several times recently I have to go around collecting
     some items to sell to pay my fee.
Kensal soars in.
Kensal sits down.
Fizban says: I'm sure that would be nice, but I doubt we would have any easier
     time talking Targon into that as any other merchant.
Almagaiz says: I also like Gypsie's suggestion.
Fizban nods solemnly.
Almagaiz says: Rename would work much better if it applied to armor as well.
Quinn arrives.
Quinn sits down.
Fizban says: We'll look at it.  It sounds like it would be nice to have.
Almagaiz says: and finally....
Almagaiz says: It is pronounced Al-mah-gaz.
Fizban chuckles politely.
Almagaiz says: I'm done.
The court herald writes something on a clipboard.
The court herald says:  The floor is again open for any comments or suggestions.
Ravaelle raises her hand.
Spiritluv raises her hand.
Kensal raises his hand.
The court herald says:  Ravaelle?
Ravaelle asks: I heard that the Amazons are being brought back.. or have
     been.. is this true?
Kensal raises you hand.
Pips points to Ashlie.
Fizban says: I have heard rumors about large female booksellers, but I'm not
     sure...
Fizban asks: Ashlie?
Someone pats fizban on the head.
Ashlie crackles: *smiles* Yes, the Amazons are indeed being brought back. I
     had meant to have us going full force months ago, but RL got in the way.
Ravaelle says: one more thing..
You raise your hand.
Ravaelle says: never mind sorry I just blanked on what I wanted to say..
Fizban smiles happily.
Fizban says: very well then
The court herald says:  Spiritluv?
Spiritluv says: Well actualy I just had a comment. I've noticed latley the on
     the better half people have been in better moods and so much more helpful
     (not saying they weren't before)
Spiritluv says: And I think Elwing deserves an applaud aswell
Pips cheers excitedly.
Sargen applauds wholeheartedly.
Fizban cheers excitedly.
Gypsie applauds wholeheartedly.
Ravaelle claps briefly.
Quinn applauds wholeheartedly.
Spiritluv says: That's about all
Pixie claps briefly.
Arklow cheers for Elwing excitedly.
Fizban says: thanks.  It's nice to hear positive feedback like that :)
Elwing thanks Spiritluv profusely.
Sargen raises his hand.
Fizban says: and yes, we would not be here without all that Elwing, Pips,
     Tasha, X and all our wizards do behind the scenes.
The court herald says:  Kensal?
Kensal says: hey ya'll
Kensal says: one quick question
Kensal asks: when will fiz 3 be out?
Fizban laughs.
Kensal says: done ;)
Galadriel laughs.
Fizban asks: you really are masochistic, aren't you?
Fizban says: Tell you what... you come here, babysit my kids, and work my job
     for a week and it'll be open.
Kensal says: just looking for a date I need to be at lvl 40 before
Pips grins evilly.
Fizban says: well, in that case, I'll hurry up.
Fizban smiles happily.
Kensal says: gulp
Kensal says: no no, take your time
Fizban says: Seriously, it's at the mercy of RL like many things are... won't
     likely be very soon.
Almagaiz raises his hand.
The court herald says:  Peat?
You nod solemnly.
You stand up.
Peat asks: How much longer will we be without a sheriff?
Fizban says: At the moment, our Governor and deputies are handling the law
     needs of Ragnarok.
Peat says: Right.
Fizban asks: That seems to have been working well so far, do you see a need to
     add a sheriff too?
Peat says: There was seen to be a need for one before.
Fizban says: Well, as I said earlier, we keep looking for ways to optimize and
     refine things, so things won't always be as they were before.
Peat says: Ah.
Peat says: I see.
Peat says: I just thought it seemed odd to have deputies but no Sheriff.
Fizban says: As long as they work well.. We've had to adjust to more and less
     people available, and other things, but we'll keep looking to improve. 
     If we need a new structure, we'll set it up.
You nod solemnly.
Fizban says: Yes, perhaps, the traditional role of sheriff got absorbed into
     the gov position (which we didn't used to have).
Peat says: As I recall, Aedin was gov at the same time X was sheriff.
Fizban says: I think Aedin was supposed to be Lord then, but at any rate,
     we're looking forward at how to keep things floating now. :)
Peat says: and while Tasha was sheriff
You nod solemnly.
You faintly hear the temple gongs announce the sunset.
The court herald says:  Sargen?
Galadriel asks: Do you see a need for that position to be filled that we do
     not, peat?
Peat says: Well...
Peat says: Like I said, deputies normally function as subordinates to a
     sheriff
Galadriel nods solemnly.
Galadriel says: or they would report to the next level up when one does not
     exist.
Fizban says: I think this is getting more into semantics than the structure is
     not working.
Pips yawns.
Peat says: but that places more responsibility on the next level up
Galadriel nods solemnly.
Peat says: who has other duties already
Galadriel says: we are short on staff :)
Fizban says: We'll discuss it with the council, and see particularly how the
     governor feels about it.
Fizban says: thanks for the suggestion.
You nod solemnly.
You bow deeply.
You sit down on the ground.
The court herald says:  Sargen?
Sargen stands up.
Sargen takes a deep breath.
Sargen says: Someone mentioned to me earlier that the necromancer guild relies
     strongly on history. I feel that because of Elwing's immense help in
     refining the guild of late, we might consider a plaque or something in
     the guild hall. I'm still looking for something on Larva and think he
     should be added on too, for historical purposes. You know, wizards past
     and present kind of thing.
Fizban says: sounds like a great idea
Spiritluv raises her hand.
Sargen says: I'd also like to thank the upper eschelon today for comming to my
     aid, post death. Made me feel welcome.
Fizban smiles happily.
Sargen says: not the death mind, just the help.
Fizban says: death's not so bad once you get to know him.
Fizban says: not much fun at parties, mind.
Almagaiz says: Because of the puns.
Fizban rolls his eyes in disbelief.
Sargen says: that's it for now.
Sargen sits down.
The court herald says:  al... al..mah... gaiz?
Almagaiz cheers excitedly.
Ashlie stands up.
Ashlie leaves south.
Almagaiz says: Nice try.
X rains down from above.
You bow before X gracefully.
Pixie raises an eyebrow questioningly.
Boggs bows before herself gracefully.
Almagaiz says: First, I would like to introduce the idea that Fiz 3, Fiz 4,
     and any other Fiz related quest in the works be postponed indefinately.
     No offense.
Galadriel laughs.
Pips giggles.
Fizban looks aghast.
Galadriel comforts Fizban.
Galadriel exclaims: take heart dear....they love the quests!
Almagaiz shakes his head.
Spiritluv nods solemnly.
Fizban exclaims: They love fiz2 so much they spend weeks and months in there!
Fizban smiles happily.
Almagaiz says: Getting to the point, I would like to thank X for bestowing god
     mode upon us several times in the past few weeks.
Almagaiz says: He's made a contribution towards my- er, everyone's purpose.
Pips cheers excitedly.
Almagaiz says: done.
Derr says: Godmode is neat. =)
Sargen raises his hand.
X smiles slowly.
The court herald says:  Spiritluv?
X mutters: Did it forget to mention that Godmode takes a little bit of your soul, and puts it in my hat?
Spiritluv stands up.
Spiritluv says: Just real quick question.. I was wondering about a way to
     check on Afwe's status? so we don't have to run from one end of the realm
     to the other
Pips laughs.
Spiritluv says: only to sit there for 30 min waiting on what we need
Spiritluv sits down.
Dissonance soars in.
Dissonance sits down.
Fizban says: we can suggest that as a guild idea. You don't want ME to code it
     for you, I'd probably make you answer a riddle first or something.
Spiritluv exclaims: Oh but I love the riddles!
Fizban grins slowly.
Fizban says: very well then.
Fizban writes something down.
Spiritluv says: Thankyou
The court herald says:  Sargen?
Sargen stands up.
Sargen asks: what is godmode? I didn't find a help file. or was that just
     pulling my leg?
X mutters: If I may.
Fizban nods X.
X mutters: Occasionally, the wizards are burdoned with an over abundance of magic power, and it is released various ways into the mortal realms...
X mutters: One way, for instance, is double xp for a limited time.
X mutters: Or perhaps you find yourself invunerable to physical attacks. Whatever the means, you are notified via chat.
X mutters: And that's about it.
Sargen says: oh.. so that day.. and.. oh.. um.. ok. *flustered*
Fizban says: just so long as nobody uses the phrase, "Blue light special"
Pips says: it's random :)
X nods solemnly.
X mutters: At the whim of the powers that be.
That action is not allowed here!
Sargen asks: as for the riddle for afwe, is that one riddle period, or a
     different riddle every time?
Fizban laughs.
X grins mischievously.
Fizban exclaims: I was just joking about the puzzles I tend to code.  A
     different one every time, of course!
Fizban says: and if you're lucky, they might even be in an human language.
Sargen says: ah ok then. *note to self, never become an elemental*
Boggs cheers excitedly.
Sargen sits down.
Dissonance cheers excitedly.
The court herald says:  Any other items to bring forward before we conclude?
Pixie raises an eyebrow questioningly.
Ravaelle raises her hand.
The court herald says:  Pixie?
Pixie says: I'm trying to raise my hand.
Pixie asks: First of all, what is the command to raise my hand?
Peat says: "raise my hand"
Pixie says: I keep being told I can't do the things I'm trying.
Pixie says: THank you.
Pixie says: Second of all, what I really wanted to talk about.
Pixie stands up.
Pixie takes a deep breath.
Pixie says: With the disbandment of CC, it would be nice to see Court happen
     more frequently. Not necessarily on a monthly basis, but something a bit
     more frequently than just 'We want to advance some wizards' or 'There's a
     problem that needs to be addressed.'
Fizban nods solemnly.
Pixie says: I'm not sure exactly how you plan the frequency, but I really like
     this open discussion we are having tonight, and would love to see it
     happen on a regular basis.
Pixie says: That's all.
Pixie sits down.
X mutters: I summon whistle !
Fizban says: or at least not 'oh, shoot, we haven't held court for a while'
     which is more how it works.
Fizban nods solemnly.
Pixie says: laugh
Fizban asks: I agree, we'll see about something more regular, maybe quarterly
     or bi-monthly?
Gypsie stands up.
Gypsie leaves south.
Pixie nods solemnly.
Pixie says: I like bi-monthly.
Spiritluv stands up.
Spiritluv leaves south.
Fizban nods solemnly.
The court herald says:  Ravaelle?
Ravaelle stands up.
Ravaelle says: first sorry for not standing earlier.. never been to court here
     before
Fizban says: all is forgiven :)
X mutters: We hardly throw people in jail for contempt anymore.
Sargen raises his hand.
Ravaelle says: would it be possible to have a welcoming committee type
     clan/group that is there to help out the newbies a little more? I know
     when I was a newbie the map wasn't all to helpful at first
Ravaelle says: just something to show them around rag's main town and help
     them with more commands than the newbie school does
Pixie raises her hand.
Fizban says: If a group of players wanted to band together to welcome new
     people, we certainly wouldn't mind.
Ravaelle says: I wouldn't mind doing it
Pixie asks: May I interject?
You hear clock bells chime midnight.
Fizban asks: pixie?
Pixie says: It-uile is primarily a healing clan, but they do take it upon
     themselves to help newbies out when available.
Fizban smiles happily.
Fizban says: well, there you go.
Pixie says: See me later if you are interested in more information. ;)
Ravaelle says: sorry didn't mean to offend Pixie.. but that was just stuff I
     noticed as a newbie
Pixie says: We might not have been around at the time.
Ravaelle sits down.
The court herald says:  Sargen?
Quinn raises his hand.
Sargen stands up.
Spiritluv arrives.
Spiritluv sits down.
Almagaiz raises his hand.
Sargen says: yes. Is there someplace that the court will be posted online? I
     take it this isn't the only court, and I would be interested in reading
     them.
Fizban points to the bulletin board outside the palace gates.
Sargen says: thank you.
Sargen sits down.
Myrashka soars in.
The court herald says:  Quinn?
Quinn stands up.
Myrashka sits down.
Quinn says: First, my apologies for being late (RL and all...)
Quinn says: Second. Can we instruct Harald and Smiley to not try and pick up
     the caber pole?  It is quite...spammy.  It may cut down on the Harald
     slayings, as well.
Fizban says: you say that like slaying harald is a bad thing... :)
X nods to Elwing solemnly.
Quinn says: Well, I wsa going to say that...but decided against it. ;)
Quinn sits down.
Fizban asks: There are a few places we've noticed that NPCs can get a bit
     long-winded.  I take it that's your main issue with this?
Quinn stands up.
Dracos arrives.
Quinn says: Yes.  When people sit at the statue to chat...it gets very
     annoying.
Dracos sits down.
Fizban says: okay, we'll note that as well. thanks.
Quinn says: And then people start tossing the pole to kill them.  So it
     becomes a viscious cycle.  Which, I admit to being guilty of.
Quinn sits down.
Fizban says: One observation, though.
Fizban says: There's always a balace in a text-based world where events
     happening around you need to be communicated to you.
Fizban says: but obvious things like lots of "harald tries to X and fails"
     over and over
Fizban says: those can be a bit much.
Quinn nods solemnly.
X nods solemnly.
Fizban says: k, thanks.
Fizban stares off into space.
X mutters: As a matter of fact, you should not notice Harald or other NPC's trying that anymore.
Ravaelle raises her hand.
Tasha floats in on a cloud of vapor.
X mutters: At least with the caber pole, scoreboard, etc.
Fizban says: that's fast service :)
Derr says: That'll also be the case with the bloodlust board.
You give X a round of applause.
X puts away his Wand of Blinders.
Quinn applauds wholeheartedly.
Arklow cheers for X excitedly.
Derr says: In case anyone was wondering. ;)
Almagaiz cheers for X excitedly.
Dissonance cheers excitedly.
Galadriel thanks Derr profusely.
Peat says: good call
You cheer for Derr excitedly.
Pixie cheers excitedly.
Derr says: *laugh* Didn't mean to interject there.. just figured I'd cover all
     the bases.
Fizban smiles happily.
The court herald says:  Spiritluv?
Ravaelle has gone link-dead.
Spiritluv says: no i didn't have anything
The court herald says:  Almagaiz?
Ravaelle flies off south.
Ravaelle soars in.
Ravaelle sits down.
Almagaiz stands up.
Almagaiz says: Sorry.
Almagaiz says: I would like it if we left all business about clans and such
     out of this unless we have ideas for clans in general, since this is
     technically neutral ground.
Dissonance exclaims: Hear Hear!
Peat says: good call
Almagaiz says: That's it.
Almagaiz sits down.
Almagaiz exclaims: Wait, he got my name right!
The court herald says:  Ravaelle?
The court herald smiles.
Ravaelle stands up.
Dissonance stands up.
Dissonance flies off south.
Ravaelle takes a deep breath.
Ravaelle asks: I'm not sure if this exsists already or not, but is there a
     place where we can post praises to other players that have helped us out.
     Also is it possible to make some sort of room for things like birthday
     parties for RL if we wanted or rag birthdays?
Ravaelle says: public place that is
Elwing says: There is a room at the Inn in Champlin that could be used for
     that (parties that is) and has in the past.
Fizban says: people have often used the adventurer's guild board for that as
     well.
Pips says: And you can use the new polling room too :)
Ravaelle says: thank you.. still a bit newbie-ish
Ravaelle sits down.
Fizban smiles happily.
The court herald says:  My lords and ladies...
The court herald says:  We thank you all for attending this session of Ragnaork's court.
Pips cheers excitedly.
Pixie cheers excitedly.
Myrashka exclaims: oooo wait!
The court herald raises an eyebrow at Myrashka.
Quinn stands up.
Quinn leaves south.
Sargen asks: ragnaork?
Myrashka says: oh nothing, just like doing that...continue! *grin*
Myrashka exclaims: and thanks for holding court!
Ravaelle exclaims: no wait.. I remembered what I had blanked on!
Fizban says: mm.. I think yon Herald's been into the wine again.
Dracos raises a hand and brink it down on Myrashka's head.
Almagaiz asks: Fizban, you need that herald?
The court herald says:  This session is now closed.