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General Discussions / Credit given where credit is due.
« on: March 04, 2012, 12:48:46 pm »
Once and I have had our disagreements over the last decade or so, but I just wanted to take a moment to say thanks. The mud is seemingly thriving again, and I daresay it's largely because of Once and his efforts. He pulled some oldbies back over to 4D, he brought in the deeds - which has made things more competitive and enjoyable for players, he's working on other changes to enhance what 4D already is (Brilliant!), working on things like artifacts in 4d, etc. He's done a lot, let's just say that. Despite knowing he is a manipulative jerk :p, you have to hand it to him - he's a GOOD manipulative jerk. And if you're gonna do something, you may as well do it to the best of your ability.

What he seems to do in 4D, however I may disagree at times, does seem to be working, and it's really freaking awesome to see so many people actually playing again, rather than 3-5 people idling in recall.

I say all this because it wasn't like this a month or so a go when I came back again. It was still dead quiet. But somehow, almost overnight, the mud's alive again.

This rocks. Credit given where credit is due, and to everyone who's involved in reviving 4D - all the work you're doing, all the IMMs, it's not going unnoticed!

/endnicepost.

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Barrel of Laughs / Zsijn 1, Once: 0
« on: March 03, 2012, 03:36:36 pm »


Newp! Go Zsijn! :p

Also, 1337 Paint Skillz.

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General Discussions / Epicness
« on: March 01, 2012, 06:05:01 pm »
If you have the time, watch this.
I promise you, it's brilliant. The entire thing...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaMTSOI1Zk4
(Wingsuit-Base-jumping-motivating-awesomeness).

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Suggestions & Ideas / Knowledge database?
« on: February 08, 2012, 07:28:43 pm »
Other MUDs and games have many knowledge databases - wiki pages and dedicated websites for items, stats, quest NPCs, shops, trainers, etc.

We do not. Obviously because it would be such a MAMMOTH task to put together.

I remembered, before I went - yknow - AFK for 2 years or so, that I was going to start collecting stats and information and start building a site to hold all that and present it in a clear and searchable form.


I now realise, that's way too big-a-task for just one person.

For starters, the functionality we would want in this requires a nicely coded site. Or we could just set up a wiki page, that could work? And maybe then people could assist in inputting information....

I know it would be great, and be great for help files too. Sometimes I forget commands, or maybe a player wants some suggestions or ideas as to what equipment pieces they should try to look for, etc.

As long as the information doesn't give away quests, and sticks to the informative side of things, I think this would be a really good idea...

I may keep working on what I already have, at the very least - I'll end up with a nice little 4D Handbook, which should be helpful considering I always forget everything... :p

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Suggestions & Ideas / Updated 4D Maps?
« on: February 08, 2012, 07:23:37 pm »
I still have a squiz at the maps on 4D, just because I like trying to picture where everything would be structured visually...

But I was wondering, is there anyone out there that has awesome graphic design skills that could maybe update the maps, include some of the new places, and maybe look a bit shinier than MS paint-drawn ones?

Players like knowledge and pretty maps like that, they really do. Media and marketing has a lot to do with game success, maybe it'd help if we tried to improve ours?

I could give it a go myself, but I'm not so sure my graphic design skills are good enough ;)

Example:

http://4dimensions.org/files/Medieval.jpg

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General Discussions / Bank/Economy?
« on: February 08, 2012, 03:58:32 am »
Just a random thought... currently, are there any rates which decrease a user's bank account? (Fees etc?). At the moment, the rich people get richer, but their money doesn't decrease, which limits motivation to do anything to get money.

Maybe we could look at bank fees and charges? Or something that slowly decreases funds = providing motivation to replace funds, particularly when broke...

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Roleplay / RP Flags and RP Rules - Enforced?
« on: February 07, 2012, 07:35:12 am »
Just something that I thought could be looked into. Currently no one RP's in game because A) They can't be bothered, or B) There's no value/point to it.

There are some aspects of the game that are RP ONLY. Even Clans. These Roleplaying requirement rules really should be enforced, and if someone doesn't roleplay regularly/actively - remove their RP flag.
Being RP should mean just that, you are a roleplayer. Not just a flag that stands for writing up a 5 second story and now you can do whatever without actually roleplaying.

RP flag = roleplayers, remove the flags of those that do not roleplay.
Other RP associated Rules = RP Only Equipment, RP-ONLY Clans, etc.


Suggesting everyone to roleplay more and get involved isn't working. Can we put some value back into RP, and get people out of afk/recall? ;p

- Natalya B.

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General Discussions / Making an effort..
« on: February 07, 2012, 05:30:37 am »
Going to attempt to find more time to play.

I will be, mostly, always in character when I do play.

Would be fantastic to get some kind of roleplaying world alive in 4d again...
Back to exploring and such...

Can't have a game, when nothing happens in a game...

- Natalya.

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General Discussions / New zone: Put your suggestions in!
« on: November 20, 2009, 10:11:52 am »
This got sparked off by me asking for some ideas in gossip, and receiving a bloody overwhelming response of ideas. I found it to be more fun than just thinking up everything for the zone I'm building by myself, rather, to have bits and pieces of input from others that they might get to see in the zone and be able to chuckle and say "I told her to put that in there, that came from me!". =)

Sooo. I thought I'd do a thread about it, asking for suggestions (within reason) of what you'd like to see in the zone I'm building. The way I'm going, it looks like I may even finish it (shock horror!).

But, you need to keep in mind that it has to be in theme, and it can't be personally related to you. IE: No "Jason's Wicked Wrestling Company", and no Statues of Isis =p

So I'll give you a run down on the zone, and then put forward the areas where people can put suggestions forward. I'm writing this in such a way so I don't give away too much about the zone - or at least, only saying the stuff that is visibly noticable once you get there anyway.

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The zone:

The name is Xatha, it is an island far off the shores in Medieval era (haven't gotten to the stage of picking where it's closest too). It's one of those insanely beautiful islands, kind of tropical like, the majority of the people are way too bloody nice. A lot of detail has been put into the structure of the island, the Inn's, the road's, the decorations, the beaches. There's a ship wreck to the west, a Beach to the east, a forest/jungle, and more fields and forest-like areas. The main part of the "city" is housing areas, specked with stores and merchants, fishing shops, tanners, etc. The main idea to this zone is, it's a civilization away from civilization. The end goal is, if you wanted to, you could happily stay in xatha and never go to recall again =p

The center of Xatha is the main spot, and this is where you'll find everything you need so you never even have to leave the island.

These are the list of rooms/stores in the "Town Square", and I can get item suggestions for thee stores that are bolded:

A bank, a grocery store, a healer, a coffee shop, a citizenship office, a clothing & jewelry store, a prank store, a flourist (Xathan's like their pretty flowers), a toy & candy store, a pet shop (Need help from IMMs to actually make these "proper" pets?), A potion shop (generic), a Book store and a furniture store, Men's clothing store.


There's room for other random stores throughout the island (I can make room), so, it's suggestion time.

1. If you have any suggestions for items that fit into the current shops listed, post them! Be sure to include a look description as well as the short description of the item.

2. If you have any shop suggestions, post them! I can scatter them out throughout the city. Jason already has one coming to him: Flavio the flourist xD

3. If you have any other "area/room" suggestions, you can chuck them in too. They may not all make it in, but if it's only one or two rooms, you've got a good chance of getting it put in, as long as it fits in with the Xatha "theme".

3. If you want to write any stories for the "books" to be sold in the Book Store, let me have it! The funnier, the better =p But remember, it is medieval times, though I'm sure we could get away with some twisted version of Harry Potter or something, and just say the 4D travel agency graciously provided the residents of Xatha with reading materials =p This could be perhaps the only thing you could attach your real in-game name too? Saying you're an actual author? (Not sure how the IMMs would feel about that?) PS: on the books, if you could mail me the book descs, thatd be better. Let's keep some of this stuff a surprise for everyone else okay? Just PM me on the forums, or ask me for my email in game.

4. Pet suggestion types are also welcome :) Short desc and look desc please :)

Things to note:

1. No "adult stores" etc. This island is scarily perfect and G rated, it's for tourists and travellers, and promotes a very calm and relaxed lifestyle (generally speaking).

2. Nothing too 'creepy'. This isn't sweeny todd's barber shop, or the pie shop made from humans. Keep it light and fun.

3. No need for death type stuff either. They don't go hanging people on Xatha =p

Any other ideas welcome, as long as its not one of those three things =p

I'll hold off from doing the items for shops for now, and continue with the room building as per the map I have drawn out :)

I hope I finish this zone, it could be a lot of fun xD


* PS: Any ideas used will be credited to you :)

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Barrel of Laughs / Yotubes and Whatnot. LoL Worthy.
« on: November 20, 2009, 01:27:15 am »
Time to share some funnies. :)



Amazing Horse:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RjMSWhGWak

Star Wars, Retold by someone who hasnt seen it (hilarious):
http://vimeo.com/2809991

(Comedy) Regarding Cybersex (this one's from Anubis):
http://digg.com/comedy/OMG_Was_That_The_Best_CyberSex_Ever_Oh_wait
(Read the comment from Sloi).

Kid test tazer on himself:
http://www.break.com/index/kid-tests-new-taser-on-himself.html

Klingon raps "Without me" by Eminem (And it's actually real..)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEAjWX1IYvI


Gogogo, post other stuff!

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General Discussions / And you wonder why we don't get new players?
« on: August 15, 2008, 04:19:33 pm »
I have tried and TRIED to deal with this behind the scenes, to calm situations, to ignore, to attempt to stay quiet in people's best interests.

And by all accounts, I should probably still be doing so.

But I am SICK to death of this BULLSHIT.


You want to know WHY we don't get new players? Or WHY the new players don't last more than a few days, or weeks, at best?

Look in the fucking mirror.

As you all know, Knecht joined recently, a very promising player, with intelligence, a brain. What a rare thing. And you all HOUND him to join your clan, and then proceed to whine, bitch, moan, complain, when he joined Vampires. EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU. Except for Erwin.

Wanna know WHY he joined vampires? Aside from the fact the clan is more "in line" with his personality as an individual, *I* did not hound him. I didn't go begging him to join, I simply said hello, and spoke to him here and there, and did NOT pressure him.

Meanwhile all you IDIOTS are fighting over him like he's a piece of fresh meat.

Since then, there has been a number of issues. Table Round have acted like children, both of you, Asmoday hasn't been any better, and Jason's behaviour is COMPLETELY unacceptable.

I have put up with a lot of Jason's crap. His insults, swearing, drunkenness. I put up with the crap he tried to pull about the clan war, whilst he made ME look like an idiot, I attempted to remain quiet and let it slide.

After numerous troubles with everyone on the damn mud, and after a whole line of childish CRAP from TR members, Jason starts his bullshit AGAIN. Mind you, this was after he MSN'd me with some stupid "flirty" line, as if he's trying to half-assedly pick me up at a pub or something.

Knecht tells you, 'now jason is messaging me with an attitude..what is up with everyone here'

You tell Jason, 'leave Knecht alone damnit, everyone is just pushing new players away'


Jason tells you, 'shut the fuck up and leave me alone you cunt I'm playing hellgate'

You tell Jason, 'Do NOT speak to me like that Jason.'


You tell Knecht, 'He's drunk, ignore him. Seriously, use the command ignore.'

Jason tells you, 'fuck you, ill adress you by youre true worth, now piss off or next time I might not just post on your board.'


Molly. This shit is unacceptable. I've put up with enough of this crap. Do something about it.


As for the rest of you, how about you stop pressurizing and bitching at players. Yes, Knecht joined Vampires. Why dont you stop giving the clan, and him, crap, and work TOGETHER, as a MUD, to create a GOOD playing environment.

ALL clans are fairly inactive. DEAL WITH IT.

I'm sorry I'm not as nice or explanatory as I usually am in posts, but damnit I'm FED UP.

You idiots are going to cost us any new players.

And I can't STAND idiots.

BACK THE FUCK UP and cut the damn drama.





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Suggestions & Ideas / RP groups - Seperate Boards on the Forums
« on: March 15, 2008, 06:40:53 pm »
Yahoy,

Is it possible for the oh godly Forum Admins, to make up seperate folders for RP groups (if they want one, that is).

I'm attempting to discuss ideas with fellow BITCH members, and am finding it difficult with timezones etc, and there's some things like building related things that can't truely be discussed on the group's Bulletin Board.

Could I put in a request to have a Bitches RP group folder, only viewable/postable by Bitch members - Hesara, myself, Emory, Kita, Kitolani, Siresee.

:)

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Suggestions & Ideas / Items for RP groups
« on: March 15, 2008, 06:38:20 pm »
Wanting a general consensus on people's thoughts for RP groups allowing to have Statted equipment for its members.

Clan's are allowed statted items, with certain limitations, I personally don't see why RP groups cant have items.

This arises because I want to add in a shop to the Bitches HQ, however find it pointless to pay silver tokens for equipment to be sold in a shop, which is purely to try add atmosphere and whatnot to the HQ, when the items sold are statless, merely RP equipment, which can be bought from an IMM for 1mil, and won't be worn anyway seeing as they are statless.

Thoughts? Oppinions? Suggestions?

Currently the rule is RP groups are allowed RP Equipment, but they must be statless.

To change this, we need input from other RP groups, to make sure it's fair that all rp groups can have statted items, or not at all.

If yes, what stat limitations would people suggest? Taking into consideration what items are currently available in the game, especially ones easily gotten.

I personally think sticking around the +2 or +3 mark for items is relatively good.

OR, just say to each group "Okay, you can have a maximum of +10 for your items" and run with it.
But obviously have the restriction of obviously not putting all your + applies into one item, so that each item can only have a max of say +2 DR +2 HR or +2-5 charisma, or whatever. Can't be overpowered, but the aim I'm trying to reach is so items aren't so pointless that they don't get worn/used at all.

I'd appreciate input.

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General Discussions / !Swearing script on that damn cane/necklace :p
« on: March 15, 2008, 06:20:25 pm »

You tell Molly, '******************************** Bitches **, *********************'

*******************>
You throw some gold into the air where it disappears in a puff of smoke!


Can Bitches get removed from the script seeing as it's an RP group? *snicker*

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General Discussions / Advanced Notice...
« on: March 15, 2008, 05:05:03 pm »
From around the 27th or 28th of March, I'll be offline for.. god knows how long.

Moving interstate, to "temporary" accomodation, which does apparently have net access, but I suspect my time will be mainly spent finding work and attempting to settle myself in a new city, new state, far far away from all friends, family, and comfort bubbles.

Don't know how long I'll be gone for, but if you  need me for anything, try catch me before then.

I'll be trying to tie up a few loose ends that people are waiting on me for before then, but no promises, my life is slightly hectic at the moment.

But then, when is my life NOT hectic? *snicker*

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