Post by Prince Christien de la Courcel on Aug 15, 2010 23:01:29 GMT -5
The Herald Issue #62
[/i][/center][/size]Week of August 15 – August 21, 2010
[/i][/center][/size]The Herald is meant to help keep everyone informed and up to date. If there is anything that anyone would like to include in future issues or if you have questions or comments, please pm me or any staff member.
In Character News & Notes
[/i][/center][/size]From the Crown
[/i][/center]The Monarchy extends the invitation to the nobles and peers to make use of the grounds, the Game Room, the Palace Library and other such public places meant for the enjoyment of our citizens.
Night Court News
[/i][/center]We would like to remind everyone that the Night Court has many wonderful adepts available for contract; you may peruse them Court of Night Blooming Flowers
Marques: This week, we examine the marque of Cereus House:
Nine cereus flowers bloom in the colors of the night, though they appear lit as if by an inner light. The white blossoms are first tinged by a dusting of pink in the center, transforming into the purple of dusk, and then finally the deep blue in the outer petals. The first flower lies in the small of the back, and the last forms the triumphant finial. All the blossoms are connected by an intricate pattern of pale green vines. The final touch is a scattering of petals falling from the delicate flowers, reminding that beauty fades.
Upcoming Events
[/i][/center]The wedding of Justin de Rocaille and Avive de Mauvais is coming up in the spring.
Rumor Mill
[/i][/center]Henri L’Envers fete sparked many rumors, the rumor mill will be chewing on them for some time to come!
Out of Character News & Notes
[/i][/center][/size]Announcements
[/i][/center]The board is undergoing quite a few changes of late, please bear with us and make sure to read the following information to keep up to date:
The Council of 80:We want to hear your suggestions! If you have any comments or suggestions on any aspect of the board or rp, please post them here: The Council of 80
Board Speed, the final decision:
As most have you might have seen, the Board Speed part 2 poll has been locked and theres a tie. It was a close race but the 1:1 and 2:1 ratios won out (equal to real time and faster then real time).
So what we've decided to do, is do both.
Heres the deal. Starting September 1st, the board will move ahead to the first day of Spring. From then on, the time on the board will pass equally to the time in real life. For 3 months we will continue this trend, by December 1st, if people find that they are finding issues in how time is passing, we will give the board 3 more months.
By March 1st, if we need another 3 months adjustment period, we'll be then proceed with the faster then real life board time no matter what. If though after the first 3 months things go well and people are satisfied that things are going well, we'll proceed with moving to faster then real time.
In 3 months there will be another poll posted so that players can vote so we can get some feed back, and we'll go from there.
Again... this won't be starting till September 1st, and this day will signal the beginning of Spring. Any comments, questions, concerns, feel free to send them to staff or post them in the Council of 80 board.
Thanks Everyone for Voting!
Staff Changes[/u]
After continued conversations, Heather has decided to take a semi permenant leave of duties. Until a time when she's able to step back into a managereal role, she will be enjoying her time in a strictly posting position.
On another note, because of the unfortunate loss of Heather's qualified assistance on the board, we'll be needing some one to take up role as a second manager.
I'm pleased to announce that Nicole will now be available to approve bios, create, modify, and delete boards as well as alter member groups on accounts. Should you require any assitance in those areas, she will now be able to help you.
Congratulations Niky!
Welcome New Players!
[/i][/center]Welcome fearthepinkmist!
Current events
[/i][/center]A Binding of Hearts - Mala & Chris’s Wedding
The Beginning of Forever - Sophine and Erie’s Wedding
From Wedding to Funeral - Jareth and Anacrasia
Upcoming Absences
[/i][/center]Heather and Champion will be sporadic.
Tosha will be sporadic due to some personal issues.
Amy will be spotty due to some personal issues.
Ryan is off to Cabo, so will be absent (LUCKY!)
And Chris is going to be sticking around (yay!), though he will be a bit sporadic once school starts.
Reminders
[/i][/center]Don’t forget to keep your Character Threads list up to date. This is a basic rule of the board and all members are required to do so. It is also required to keep your Site members list and Avatars up to date. Any questions or disagreements should be brought to management.