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[labfly]

thanks for putting this up, caspian

this arg is all over the place -- i don't believe that the pm has any idea where his story is going and he's using our posts to inform any twists or changes he's making.. honestly, i have continued to play to see what the pm is going to do next and how he'll ever put an ending on this.. so i guess i'm really observing him rather than getting involved in some server story (the story started out okay but, for me, it has weakened to the point that we, the players, have created more entertainment with our wild specs than he has with his plot)

and as far as the "behind the curtain" subject goes.. i received an email about a month ago from some kid on bebo named adam davis
Technohead3d.bebo.com (aka jordan davis prehaps )
i'm not sure why he wanted to put me on his contact list but whatever.. he's young and maybe he got excited about who was playing his game--?? i dunno.

[Caspian]

First, let me edit my original post to clarify why I put this up and what I'd like and not like to happen here. :edits: I don't mean to imply that your post went against the edit above, labfly, I just want to make sure it doesn't spiral into something destructive.

Second, I understand you point and your frustration, labfly. The story does seem a bit like a riding a rollercoaster with your eyes closed. I mean, first we think we're trying helping captives, then it turns out we're also looking for a doctor that was presumed dead (ok so far)...then bam! we're talking about huge metaphysical concepts and the fate of thousands of human souls...then bam! wait, no all that's a lie, we're really dealing with a mental patient...then bam! wait, no, that was a lie, back to the whole metaphysical story...maybe...or not...we don't really know because there are too many boys and girls crying wolf for us to be certain.

My suspicion is that the PM wanted to have the players play out a story while there was a secret story behind the scenes... Reminds me of the ilovebees characters turning off the device (necessary) but at the same time playing into Pious Flea's attempt to alert the Covies to the location of Earth. But I digress...

If that was indeed the PMs intent, then I fear I am partly to blame for the sudden plot changes. I did, after all, contact Jordan and tell him I was willing to be a spy. If the PM believed that I would seriously assist Jordan and betray the rest of the players, then his or her idea was wrecked when it turned out that I was actually acting as a double agent with true loyalty to the players, not Jordan. I think the psychward-storyline was an attempt at reagaining the idea of 'duping the players into help the bad guy' motif. This time, the PM contacted me directly (I think). I received the following email minutes after receiving the "Did they buy it?" email from Jordan:

[labfly]

sorry if my above post seemed "negative" but it really wasn't meant to be a bash at the pm -- i was just stating that i don't believe the pm is clear about his storyline if he's constantly feeding off our forum.. kinda the "seat of your pants" style of storytelling.. and i became curious as to how he would (or if he could) pull it off

and i think its fine if a pm wants to use a player in the plot -- that's great
and fun and adds to the interactive quality of the game

[Puppy_Zwolle]

[Caspian]

[Obes]

Someone say Lewis Caroll?

(note the L's - though I'm probably typoing myself).

I'm the Caroll fan - hence the mad hatter remarks.

I've said my piece already, albeit I missed the meta marks in one post (sorry about that).

Now, let's see where this goes.

Obes.
The Ungratefully Had Matter.

[Puppy_Zwolle]

[Caspian]

Duality

[Puppy_Zwolle]

What ever the truth. Our PM is one slippery dude.
I'ma actually having more fun with this "pm hunt" then I had with 'hunting the doc'.

[Puppy_Zwolle]

I don't trust happy endings that fall out of the sky. Call me "Paranoia Puppy".

And now, the end is near;
And so I face the final curtain.
My friend, I'll say it clear,
I'll state my case, of which I'm certain.

I've lived a life that's full.
I've traveled each and ev'ry highway;
And more, much more than this,
I did it my way.

Regrets, I've had a few;
But then again, too few to mention.
I did what I had to do
And saw it through without exemption.

I planned each charted course;
Each careful step along the byway,
But more, much more than this,
I did it my way.

Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew
When I bit off more than I could chew.
But through it all, when there was doubt,
I ate it up and spit it out.
I faced it all and I stood tall;
And did it my way.

I've loved, I've laughed and cried.
I've had my fill; my share of losing.
And now, as tears subside,
I find it all so amusing.

To think I did all that;
And may I say - not in a shy way,
" Oh no, oh no not me,
I did it my way".

For what is a man, what has he got?
If not himself, then he has naught.
To say the things he truly feels;
And not the words of one who kneels.
The record shows I took the blows -
And did it my way!

[Caspian]

Would anyone else enjoy a Post-game PM chat? I know I would. PM if you are indeed lurking here, please contact us!

[teh_lisa]

credits

[Obes]

Guys, here's the end credits I was allowed to post. If you are a fan of the curtain remaining forever in its place do NOT roll over the spoiler block.


You have been warned.

And warned again for good measure .

[Obes]

Awwww.. Lisa got to it first!

Well... I like my... format.. yeah... it works nicely..

*looks around shiftily and runs away*


Obes.