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Internet Kraken posted:Sorry about bailing on being overseer, I feel lovely about doing it but I know I wouldn't live up to expectations right now. Not that I'm sure why you guys even expect good things from me in the first place though. Don't feel bad at all. Better to bow out than cause trouble. I know I'm not bothered in the slightest. It's not like you started and abandoned it.
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Leperflesh posted:TildeATH. What the eff?
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Leperflesh posted:Owing to sudden unforseen circumstances, Internet Kraken has opted out of Overseership this round. Everyone should be very grateful to him for having the integrity to step aside when it appears it's not a good time for him to make good regular updates for our entertainment. There are insufficient people that have wronged him to wreak his revenge upon. Interwebs Kraken has ragequit. quote:Consequently I am re-rolling: I'd do a whole spiel about "oh no we're all doomed", but as it turned out, I'm already dead so bahahahahahahahahaha
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Aug 29, 2012 02:04
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Do well by your father, young Tildeath.
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Aug 29, 2012 02:04
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TildeATH posted:What the eff? You're the man, man. Send me a PM or email me at my username at gmail.com. I'm actually thinking at this point I might just postpone updating Lepermod, because I may not have a lot of time to mess with it this evening, but we'll give it a couple hours and see.
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Aug 29, 2012 02:07
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Leperflesh posted:You're the man, man. Send me a PM or email me at my username at gmail.com. Yeah, but how the dwarf am I going to complain about my dwarfing updates when I'm the slow-rear end overseer who's screwing everything up? Qwo posted:Do well by your father, young Tildeath. Don't worry, da, I've got a plan.
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Aug 29, 2012 02:16
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At least you're not dead! 
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Aug 29, 2012 02:18
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TildeATH posted:Don't worry, da, I've got a plan.
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Aug 29, 2012 02:31
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Bronzestabbed: Following A Divine x-Cave Spider Silk Plan-x
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Aug 29, 2012 02:35
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TildeATH posted:Yeah, but how the dwarf am I going to complain about my dwarfing updates when I'm the slow-rear end overseer who's screwing everything up? All us ex-overseers should have a chat and see if we can keep that covered 
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Aug 29, 2012 02:36
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Speaking of, where the hell is my first update?!
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Aug 29, 2012 02:41
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Bad Munki posted:Speaking of, where the hell is my first update?! I can't help but notice there isn't an update. To myself, a spectator of the Dwarf Fortress LP, this is simply unacceptable!
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Aug 29, 2012 02:45
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elect me as overseer and I promise free updates for everyone
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Aug 29, 2012 02:56
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Now now, gentlemen, remember, as of my post, TildeATH has... 46 hours, 46 minutes as of this post before the bitching can begin. To be polite about it.  EDIT: Was off by two minutes. JamieTheD fucked around with this message at 03:10 on Aug 29, 2012 |
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Aug 29, 2012 03:08
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Also, let me be the first to complain about your lack of attention to fortifications. Worst overseer ever.
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Aug 29, 2012 03:16
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Sooooo, not to complain, but so far, it's been 2.5 hours since Tildeath responded acknowledging his overseership, and we have zero updates at all. I don't know what's going on behind the scenes, but at this rate, by my math, it will take INF years for his turn to finish...I know we don't have a hard limit on turn durations, but I doubt I'm alone in saying that it doesn't feel like the quality of the updates thus far warrants such an extensive period of time at the helm. 
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Aug 29, 2012 03:32
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I suspect that the Cistern might accidentally spring some leaks around certain dwarves if this keeps up.
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Aug 29, 2012 03:34
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Joke's on you: I've already been burnt to a dwarven crisp.
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Bad Munki posted:Sooooo, not to complain, but so far, it's been 2.5 hours since Tildeath responded acknowledging his overseership, and we have zero updates at all. I don't know what's going on behind the scenes, but at this rate, by my math, it will take INF years for his turn to finish...I know we don't have a hard limit on turn durations, but I doubt I'm alone in saying that it doesn't feel like the quality of the updates thus far warrants such an extensive period of time at the helm. I tried to post an update, but it came back all DIV/0 and undefined. Maybe it's a new feature.
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Veloxyll posted:I suspect that the Cistern might accidentally spring some leaks around certain dwarves if this keeps up. Don't worry, I'll save them. Just give me a minute here. There's no rush, right?
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Bad Munki posted:Sooooo, not to complain, but so far, it's been 2.5 hours since Tildeath responded acknowledging his overseership, and we have zero updates at all. I don't know what's going on behind the scenes, but at this rate, by my math, it will take INF years for his turn to finish...I know we don't have a hard limit on turn durations, but I doubt I'm alone in saying that it doesn't feel like the quality of the updates thus far warrants such an extensive period of time at the helm. I support this mathematical equation as proof of inadequacy and as Tildeath has already pointed out his "posting trouble", I say this is going to take INF years +1 to get going. I blame Internet kraken for this. Thanks for bailing on us. You don't seem to understand how important the Internet and dwarfs are. Real life can wait.
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YeOldeButchere posted:Frankly I doubt a toddler would do any worse than the average overseer, but I suppose that doesn't make for the best narrative. Are you kidding? This could possibly be the most adorable blood-soaked update ever if done right 
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Aug 29, 2012 05:42
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Oh dear, how many brave dwarves will die to fulfil TildeATH's orders of, "Want crocodile bikkit!"?
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OK remember how I said there was gonna be an update to Lepermod? Well I lied. Instead I sent TildeATH the unmodified save a few minutes ago, because unfortunately I am otherwise occupied this evening. It involves Kahlua.
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Aug 29, 2012 06:45
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Leperflesh posted:It involves Kahlua. Anyway, wow what plot twists. I got all excited about And maybe he will have the heart not to slay innocent wildlife that dwells beneath our fortress!  Really, just imagine what kind of folklore those rat people have developed by now.
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Leperflesh posted:It involves Kahlua. Everything is forgiven when Kahlua is involved. Except you just reminded me I have none. Well, enjoy!TildeATH, I want a pony. 
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Aug 29, 2012 07:31
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GrimRevenant posted:TildeATH, I want a pony. Roasted, stewed, or baked?
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Aug 29, 2012 07:52
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TildeATH, you better be either the least corrupt overseer or the most corrupt. Dwarf me wouldn't have it any other way, if he hadn't already been killed by THE MAN for knowing too much.
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Welp with a baby at the helm I think my chances of getting dwarfed in the 300s just went from slim to elfish. On a side note, is there any chance that when people are mass dorfed due to migrants the overseer could spoiler where they are currently at in the spreadsheet (ie last row used) so lazy people like myself waiting to be dorfed know where we're at. If not, no dramas, I'll continue to periodically check the spreadsheet.
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If by "elfish" you mean "everybody dies, upping your chances", then I'd say you're about right. I, for one, look forward to the toddlercracy, for the first time somebody may actually order the construction of toy axes and mini-forges!
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Aug 29, 2012 10:29
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Unless the updates consist of "dada da da da" with screenshots, I'm disappointed.
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Rurik posted:Unless the updates consist of "dada da da da" with screenshots, I'm disappointed. da bla harrrrlp dee-waddi [migrant descriptions] ba ba ba babblb big horsie [swamp titan announcement]
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 23rd Obsidian 239 Rawkking addressed the crowd in the traditional manner "In 239, I held the Overseership of Bronzestabbed. For a year, I was an overseer. Now I serve in the militia." "Yes, yes, very good!" Leperfish smiled wanly. "It has been decided that Internet Kraken will be our next overseer." There was a groan, and someone yelled, "He's a snake, and a mumbler, and a schemer! You can't trust him!"  "Decided by who?" Another voice cried out. It was SilentW, who had only been in Bronzestabbed for a little over a year, and who had come to be known for two things: her love of Ugath and her complete unwillingness to back down from any argument. "I think it's time we select an overseer of our own, and not have one foisted upon us by hidden sources!"  "We've always done it this way," Leperfish responded. "Ugath teaches us," SilentW continued, as if Leperfish hadn't even spoke, "that just as the muck comes from ourselves, so should our leaders!" "To the muck with your Ugath!" someone shouted. There were more complaints, and the crowd began to grow and form into groups based off family or religion. Many voiced their agreement with SilentW. Leperfish turned to the mayor. "Three Phase, you must make your people accept this decision." "Well, they seem rather set against it. I wouldn't want to come across as a tyrant."  "And no more of these goblin-loving outsiders!" another voice shouted "Who isn't an outsider?" Leperfish asked, incredulous. "A child, one born in the fortress," Fitzy Fitz said slowly. "I have heard it done before, in the far West!" "You heard no such thing," Internet Kraken finally said. "Why, it was just last week that Typhus made this foolish suggestion." "I thought it would be marvelous to have a child lead us!" Typhus said, nodding. "Maybe that's just what we need--to the pits with tradition!"  There was laughter. "Who would you have?" Leperfish finally asked. At this, Qword pushed his small but muscled son forward, the boy's mustache was trimmed and braided for the occasion. "You look like a fine warrior!" Internet Kraken said derisively. "I'm three!" the boy responded. Qword shrugged. "He is not so young. He is old enough to break up a rock wall, or harvest plants. And old enough to drink strong liquor from a barrel. These are the requirements for an overseer." "Beyond your foolish blood requirements!" Leperfish barely choked out the words. "The boy is pious." SilentW said, and many of the Ugath worshippers nodded along with her. She glanced at Qword and smiled slightly. Internet Kraken, tired and still woozy from the recent cave-in, couldn't believe the nodding looks from his fellows. "The boy loves the gods of bling and fame! I follow the Boulder of Mountains and Lorsith, goddess of oceans."  "The fisherwoman, you mean!" SilentW retorted, she seemed too prepared for this. "And you barely know the first words of prayer to either. It's bad enough our own mayor doesn't claim even the most casual worship of any god at all! No, we need a pious dwarf! "Aye!" The crowd cheered. As Leperfish looked around, incredulous, they began to congratulate the boy on his appointment, and ask him what his first commands were. Rawkking walked away toward the barracks. "I'll have nothing to do with this absurdity, one way or the other."  "There are many Ugath worshippers here," it was Slick Slinky, the miner who now spoke, "And we demand a temple to The Mucky One!" "Oh you'll have your temple, and that's all you'll get." Qword laughed a little too loudly, then continued. "Tell them boy, tell them they're cast out and to live beneath the murk!" "Of course, da!" Olesh grabbed John Freeman, "They can't mean it!" But it was the word of the overseer, and they were bound to obey. The plans were drawn up for a first, crude temple, with alcoves in the sandy earth for Ugath worshippers to dream and crawl in muck.  And such is the strange nature of dwarves that it was Leperfish--faithful adherent to Igest the Silken Embrace, who he worshipped so devoutly that he considered it his duty to worship both her aspects, who could not possibly agree to the madness of having a toddler overseer--was the first to strike the earth and dig the tunnel from the fortress to the new monastery to Ugath, that would also be a prison to her followers. 
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quote:"You look like a fine warrior!" Internet Kraken said derisively. YES quote:the new monastery to Ugath, that would also be a prison to her followers. gently caress scamtank fucked around with this message at 15:27 on Aug 29, 2012 |
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Aug 29, 2012 15:24
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It's about damned time someone dealt with these uppity Ugath cultists. I wholeheartedly support this child overseer. Long live TildeATH!
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This may have been posted a while back, but what program did you guys use to make all those Lego pictures? I have a mysterious construction I need to work on 
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That's one way to deliver the narrative. I like it! Very promising start.
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 What I like about goblins is that they probably have the best way of picking leaders. The job goes to whoever is most deserving. That's determined rather simply; if you're the smartest, strongest, and most cunning then you'll just take it from the current holder. Usually with a lot of blood, but almost everything the goblins do involves violence. Point is, it makes SENSE. Compare this to how dwarves pick leaders. We fixate on silly concepts like religion and nobility, as if they somehow have s bearing on how fit someone is to lead. This leads to ridiculous situations where we end up with horribly incompetent leaders. Like a loving three year old. Why the gently caress did these idiots rally behind a bright-eyed little poo poo that can't tell a hydra from a dragon? This little gently caress can't lead, he doesn't know what leadership is! THE KID CAN BARELY SPEAK PROPERLY, AND THEY EXPECT HIM TO CRUSADE AGAINST EVIL?!? This is a joke. It has to be. The nobles back at the capital are laughing their rear end off sending the dumbest dwarves they can find here and seeing what ridiculous poo poo they do. This fortress is just one big game for them. Every day wandering back to civilization looks more and more appealing, yet for some reason I am compelled to stay. I think I'll just drink heavily and then take my anger out on Olesh. Again.
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Alright, everyone, it's time for the Turn in your local Ugath Worshiper contest. I was just going through the unit list, finding Ugath worshipers, when I realized that a much more fun way would be to ask you all. I won't update until tonight, and anyone who brings me the names and worshiping ardor of Ugath cultists will earn the favor of the absurd toddlerseer: Rewards 1 Ugath Cultist Name - I don't know, how about a pretty thing in your dwarf's room. 5 Ugath Cultist Names - Any occupation you want for your dwarf, except for purple ones. 10 Ugath Cultist Names - Anything bordering on the unreasonable. Rewards are cumulative. Special payouts for really ardent Ugath supporters, spouses, children, and other terrible Cultural Revolution-style stuff. I'll find the rest (or maybe not, depending on what fits the story best).
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I am hereby reporting every single dwarf in the fort as an ardent Ugath cultist. Especially the children.
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