The Storyteller

On the screen appears a figure, swathed in anonymity. Despite the blurred darkness of the figure, it is obvious that they are super ripped. The jarbled voice comes through, a voice changer making them sound like a small child. "The target in question is a guy named, "Ned." He's probably wearing a yellow shirt that is stained with spaghetti sauce. His hairline is receding slightly in the front as well. He fucked my wife. I want him "terminated" from duty." The video transmission cuts out, leaving only a picture of what is presumably "Ned" on the screen, captioned with, "He fucked my wife."

Thank you everyone for your contributions so far! I really appreciate the activity on this thread, despite the somewhat taboo topic. However, we need to go deeper! (haha) Something we've neglected to discuss thus far, which I was saving for after the conversation fleshed itself out a bit more, was the details of certain bits that might change how the creatures act. If it can be assumed that Tajara carry some primal instincts possessed by feral cats, then one instance of such roots taking effect would have to do with their emotional tendencies, due to and in regards to their lower bits. Although, I understand the server does little in terms of getting down into these things, as they lack some relevancy to in-game activities. However, the character and global lore for the species is most likely effected by this stipulation. Depending on certain characteristics - which do NOT need to be described to be inherited - of their no-zones, primal cats - and possibly, Tajara - they will react in an emotionally different way from Tajaran-to-Tajaran with each approaching dilemma. ADD. To make this clear, for example, size difference might mean a braver or more cowardly character. Once again, not that this has to be detailed in-game. Simply something to keep in mind as the player of said character.

Hello! First off, thanks for stopping by my thread! I'm not the most active member of the forums, but I pop by every so often to make my rounds, and try to stay integrated in the community. I strongly believe that Aurora has one of the most engaging and emotionally connected societies on the web, and it's always a pleasure to come back and see what's going down around here. Now, I would like to apologize. Last time I was active for an extended period of time on the forums, I was under a bit of fire for some disrespectful things I said towards the Tajaran player community. I am truly sorry, and looking back, I am completely mortified by my actions. Anyone whose feelings I had hurt, I hope can forgive me, so that we may move forward as friends. However, I would like to note that it was all in jest! Anyone who knows me knows that I have always been a huge fan of the great intricacy and diversity that the Tajara race brings to the game, and I was just joking with the post I made. (in fact, some friends might say I'm a furry. >_< but that's ok) Alright, now! On to the meat of this suggestion thread, forgive me - once again - for getting sidetracked. As I have always been a MASSIVE lore-buff for this game, (it's come to be a bit of an issue with some friends... sorry!) I found that, whilst playing several rounds among our furriest of brethren - and, as one - that there were a few inconsistencies between the lore and the role-play(at no fault of the players! I have a huge amount of respect for all of the AMAZING Tajara role-players on this server, and have honestly learned many of my role-playing tactics from watching them perform). It arose questions within my mind as to the reproductive customs of the Tajara race. The first and foremost of which, is the incredibly hormonal tendencies of this race. As I know the lore states, the culture of this race points at a more conservative and de-sexualized era. This kind of lustful activity seems a bit out of place within the confines of this ethic. However, after extensive mulling of this topic, I have hypothesized what I think might be the reason to this hole in the lore. Do Tajaran, although very conservative, go through a state of heat (could become canon in the lore) which results in this uncomfortable longing for such things? And, perhaps this intense abnormality in physical control is integrated into their society in a way that they can contain it without causing massive psychological damage to their kin? Anyways, that's all I'm going to ask for a start. Please feel free to post below, and together we can flesh out and enrich the quality of lore for this already amazing species. Thank you for taking your time to read! Add. Please join me in discussing the topic of Tajara sexuality, not just pertaining to my original question! ANYTHING that pertains to the topic is worth mentioning. Is polygamy possible within the confines of their cultural shackles? Do Tajara have fetishes? etc., etc.

I suppose I should address this, even though I already have repeatedly in my last few threads. Although I am always 110% serious in all of my roleplay related activities, I have never held mal-intent towards another player. I am not being malicious. And, I wouldn't consider voicing my ideas for changes in the story of the server as shit-posting. I am making a suggestion as to lore changes for a fictional space cat person race. If I have hurt the feelings of any real life Tajara, please let me know. I will take down my post immediately.

First of all, that opening line was super sassy, and down right disrespectful and unprofessional. There's no reason to be so aggressive, and pretty heartless to your fellow forum users. Especially not as someone on the staff. And, as Frances as already stated, comparing my (very serious) post to saying the Jews deserved the Holocaust is a mind-boggling stretch. I am talking about eliminating a fake species on an internet role-playing game. Relax.

First of all, I'd like to make it very clear that I've never directly insulted, or harbored ill-will to any specific player. So, stating that my "extremely nasty" post was aimed at Tajaran players is entirely inaccurate. I never once expressed any distaste towards the people who play Tajara in my post, but simply an IC lore-related request to have the species removed from play, in the form a little bit of genocide. (No big deal.) That being said, to assume anything I say is ever in jest is also a misconception. For I am always serious. I never lie. I never joke. Fun is for children. We're all adults, here. If you want to make jokes, go to a light RP server.

Yes, I understand. It was a mistake in tone at the time, and it won't happen again. I am a serious role-player, and I know I should act like it. Thank you for setting me right.

You clearly elected to ignore the spaghetti in that post, otherwise you would have been enjoying some delicious hospitality. There was no ill-will there.

As I previously stated, I am very passionate about the lore of this game, so at the time, it felt right to word my suggestion in such a manner. As I have had time to collect myself, and dry myself off after the ordeal that was the request I made, I would like to apologize, as I didn't mean to sound brash. I simply think that rather than laying eggs, Skrell should have the "v" word thing.

Yes, I was. The warning specifically states that I am not to use the "v" word on the forums, as it is not PG-13. I was never once warned on the forum or in game to discontinue my "troll posts" by staff. And, I don't recall doing anything of the sort. Everything I've posted has been for a reason, and that reason was - in all cases - 100% serious. Just because you find things that I am passionate about silly, does not mean that I am trolling. And, I will re-iterate again, I was NOT warned by staff for "trolling." Not discretely, or otherwise. I was warned because I was apparently not remaining PG-13. I am aware, and it IS taking place in another place, under a complaint. I was simply responding to the last post made on this thread.

I assume that all of these people will be receiving warnings at some point? Along with others who have posted no-no words. ((I can't say them, because I don't want to get in trouble.))

Fixed it. #inflatingmypostcount

BYOND Key: AbandonedScholar Staff BYOND Key: TishinaStalker Reason for complaint: Giving me a warning when I did nothing wrong. (How heartless.) Evidence/logs/etc: http://vvcap.net/db/IaJQPg5U4ig2z4d2voz6.htp Additional remarks: I have been informed that it is my duty as a member of the community, and as a member of society with an active moral compass, to report any incident that I feel is unjust, and requires further exploration. PG-13 indicates there's material in the film that may not be suitable for children under the age of 13. A PG-13 movie could go "beyond the PG rating in theme, violence, nudity, sensuality, language, adult activities or other elements, but does not reach the restricted R category." The MPAA will give this rating to films with drug use or more than brief nudity, although the nudity in a PG-13 is not sexual in nature. In addition, the MPAA states "there may be depictions of violence in a PG-13 movie, but generally not both realistic and extreme or persistent violence. A motion picture's single use of one of the harsher sexually-derived words, though only as an expletive, initially requires at least a PG-13 rating. More than one such expletive requires an R rating, as must even one of those words used in a sexual context." I already responded with why my warning was ill-suited on the other post. The mix-up here is that PG-13 is being confused with G, and I've already made the points I wanted to make. If you want to see what I already said, look at the other thread. I'm too lazy to link it. Take that, #thesystem.

I mentioned the word once, and said that it should be added to the anatomy of a race within the game. I have linked a reference where it is used in a much more unscientific manner, which is also PG-13. The implimentation of sexual organs is not a topic that is PG13, even if used in a joking manner. The implications what was suggested, which can be inferred from word choice to be erotic, is definitely not PG13. First of all, I don't know who said I was joking. I feel like this is a drawback in the lore implementations within this server, and was making a very serious post regarding my lore idea. It was disappointing to see it moved AND locked, despite the sincerity of my idea. ((Which received resounding support, by the way.)) And, once again, I am linking you to something that has a more crude manner. I've linked a movie that is PG-13 for, and I quote, "crude and sexual content." Your problem appears to be that you are mixing up PG-13 and G ratings. If the server is to be considered G rated, then I will apologize for my actions, and I will not make the mistake again. But, until that happens, my point still stands. And, although you can infer that my implications were suggestive - which once again, IS PG-13 - you cannot speak for me, which I will say, my post was purely scientific. http://vvcap.net/db/GzibiPIKQZDU8EA4618l.htp

I mentioned the word once, and said that it should be added to the anatomy of a race within the game. I have linked a reference where it is used in a much more unscientific manner, which is also PG-13.

I was unaware that the word was considered "rated-R," and to attempt to consolidate the fact that the implication that it isn't PG-13 is ridiculous, here's a PG-13 movie that uses the word exceedingly. Take that, #thesystem. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1586265/

I have been informed by a close friend of mine that I should remove my previous post, as it is childish, and completely unrelated to this very serious conversation. As I feel deeply deeply apologetic for my actions, I will respond with a more serious look at the issues within this thread. Ahem: Riffur, ur nawt mi mum an u cant tel mi wut 2 do i am an indepenent womun hoo kan du wut he wan so fuk u #4230scoperek im thu onli boss of mi lma000000000000000000r000000fl Seriously though, people. It's a game, chill out. Have some more spaghetti. Deal with it, I'm the coolest. 8[ <---irl picture of me. *Situation Bomb Defused. Counter-Swaggists Win.*

Eww, durma. You people need some spaghetti. p.s. add starboy181 on aim for erp

BYOND Key: AbandonedScholar Character Names: Alexander Lecter, Arssa Vess, etc. How long have you been playing on Aurora: Over a year, on and off. Species you are applying to play: IPC What color do you plan on making your first alien character (Dionaea & IPCs exempt): Swag. Have you read our lore section's page on this species?: Yes. Please provide well articulated answers to the following questions in a paragraph format. One paragraph minimum per question Why do you wish to play this specific race: I enjoy the variation in role-play style when it comes to playing IPCs. The way they speak and act is very appealing and humorous. It has been a long time since I've been able to play as an IPC, and they are a welcomed change to the tone at which I role-play. The change is something I will gladly welcome. Identify what makes role-playing this species different than role-playing a Human: Well, as they do not feel actual emotions, they generally react differently to similar circumstances. ((Also, beep-beep-buzz-ping.)) Character Name: Deimos Please provide a short backstory for this character, approximately 2 paragraphs Deimos was manufactured within a military research facility, alongside his brother IPC Phobos. They were originally designed to be used in advanced training exercises, however, due to their exceptional and very literal execution of their programming, they badly wounded those involved in their testing sessions. As this was found to be more destructive than helpful, they were removed from service, and re-designed for a lesser position of simple situational training. Along with their redesign, they had their psyche re-evaluated to be law-bound and righteous programs. During their re-entry into the training position, it was found that the reduction in skill made them unfit for military training duties. Because of their lack of use aboard the facility, they were given the option to work abroad in security detail in order to pay off their debt, and buy their own freedom. What do you like about this character? I enjoy the possibility of being able to play as an IPC, as I once did on another server. This character is planned to be an enjoyable and simple humorous character to add to the security staff, which will hopefully add to the fun of other players on the server as well. How would you rate your role-playing ability? http://i.imgur.com/39LTOP3.png

Fixed again. Hope it's okay.

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I would like to begin by stating that I do not personally harbor any ill will towards Prospekt, as I like to look at the game as what it is; a game. However, that being said, I believe it is important for criticism to be examined, especially in regards to someone intending to join the staff of the server. I am not making this post in order to sway the staff to not add Prospekt to the team. I simply believe that these issues should be addressed. BYOND Key: AbandonedScholar Player Byond Key: Prospekt1559 Staff involved: Reason for complaint: General Unprofessionalism Approximate Date/Time: 4/26/2015, 10:30 PM EST This post is mainly in response to one incident on 4/26/2015, during a wizard round. The round was getting exceedingly out of hand, with members of staff using the staff of change to experiment on each other. This caused obvious problems, and eventually led to the staff being taken away by Prospekt, Head of Security. However, when faced with members of staff following him around while he had the staff, he opted to lock himself in his office, closing his blast doors and saying "I'm done" IC. Being his prisoner at the time, having been dragged around for a period of time in handcuffs, I had informed him IC that I wish to take off the handcuffs for silly IC reasons. As I was taking them off, he began yelling at me IC, repeatedly saying "Stop. STOP. STOOOP." After a moment, he pointed the staff at me(on another note, it was very confusing that the entire crew knew how to use my staff), and said "MOVE! FINAL WARNING!" This was confusing for obvious reasons IC, but before I could finish typing a response, I was shot and transformed into a monkey. After this, several members of staff were trying to get into the office, as he was acting very strange, and holding the staff away from the rest of the crew. He was telling people to stay away, and eventually began flashing and stunning people. After being detained, he began to speak in LOOC, saying he was "so fucking done with this round." He also later told other players in the round that he was disappointed in them, not acknowledging that he had any part in the undoing of the round. The biggest reason this concerns me is that it seems to contradict the information in his moderator form. He appears to have difficult handling stressful and confusing situations, both IC and OOC. The following are some quotes from Prospekt's moderator application:

I've hopefully fixed this to a satisfactory degree.