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    Post A Moment, Please

    Recently we have had a massive influx of first time authors. That's a good thing.

    However, the sudden proliferation of AARs has made the job of reading and commenting that much more difficult, especially for us veterans. This is bound to lead to some concern over lack of prompt feedback and response. The easiest way to remedy this is to visit other threads and post your own comments. The further you network yourself, the more contacts you'll make.

    Over the past year I have attempted to instill a sense of community on this forum. That sense of community obviously extends to all new authors. I strongly encourage you to add to this fellowship of writers to help it grow and thrive.

    To that end we have created two new initiatives.

    The bAAR, courtesy of Rictus, is a place where the writer can settle down for a drink, swap gossip, recommend favourite AARs, and get to know one another.

    The SolAARium is an extension of The bAAR. It deals with matters pertaining to the written word and other such associated subjects.

    I invite eveyone to take advantage of these institutions, and at the same time make sure you visit:
    AARland, AARtiFAQs, OscAARs and the LibrAARy - Revised, Newcomers Please Read!



    Relax, talk, debate, and above all, enjoy.

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    Over the past year I have attempted to instill a sense of community on this forum. That sense of community obviously extends to all new authors. I strongly encourage you to add to this fellowship of writers to help it grow and thrive.
    And a grand job you've done, LD. This is a community, and I'd like to say the following to any newcomers:

    Don't be afraid to post your comments

    I've often felt that I should refrain from posting when I have nothing of any substance to add to a thread. This is at best a flawed position. As Lord Durham as repeatedly stressed; authors need feedback. I, for one, enjoy any sort of feedback.

    Even sour grapes is better than being ignored. And I don't think there's ever been any instances of sour grapes in this forum.

    So, post and be well.

    By the way, we have some new ladies at the bAAR listening to "Air for G-String". Might be interesting...
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    Just a quick hint of advice from ye ol' Secret Master.....

    Occasionally, you should venture beyond the confines of your User Control Panel. I know I get guilty about this, and I end up missing some stuff. Every once in awhile, just stroll onto page one of the AAR forum, and scroll all the way down, looking for the new stuff.
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    And here's another good one. If someone posts on your AAR, and they have a link to an active AAR in their siggie (or maybe even a golden oldie you should read anyway), check the link out and give them a read too.

    They took the time to find you, is repaying the favor a bad idea?

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    Agreed with all that has been said here. Network, network, network! As to the user cp page, I only use it to check up AARs I have subscribed to. Things move so fast around here, one day without a post can put you on page two.
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    ..and even if they have a link to something else......like the EUII (1420) RPG..you should definitly give it a read...it´s similar to AAR stories but roleplayed..

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    Originally posted by Wasa
    ..and even if they have a link to something else......like the EUII (1420) RPG..you should definitly give it a read...it´s similar to AAR stories but roleplayed..
    Turn about's fair play. If/when I start another of my D&D type writer's RPGs I'll be raiding your thread for talent...
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    Originally posted by Lord Durham

    Turn about's fair play. If/when I start another of my D&D type writer's RPGs I'll be raiding your thread for talent...
    ..and talent in RPG thread are abundant....btw, when is the D&D going to be launched?..and where?..

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    I'm still mulling it over. The Free Company trilogy just wrapped up, and there's interest in doing a fourth book. I have an idea in mind, however, with the turnover in veteran writers I want to see what the interest level would be like with the newer talent.

    The more the merrier.

    EDIT: It would be here.
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    If it´s here I´m sure that several of the players in 1420 game are interested.....Sharur!..Hamil!...Ladislav...Rebelodicus!...Nei l!...Longinus!...LUDWIG!...Bloody American!...Euro-Maniac...Jaron....Driftwood....Tracid....and many more..

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    Count me in! Where do I sign?
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    Originally posted by Craig Ashley
    Count me in! Where do I sign?
    ...on the dotted line.

    here:

    ...........................................

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    Driftwood and Sharur were involved in the recently completed Trilogy, as a matter of fact...

    Craig, I think I'll post an 'Are you interested' thread later tonight.
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    "D&D" oooohhhh sounds interesting
    What a Game!

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    Haven't seen the are you interested thread yet! Could you give us a clue as to where this adventure will take us? Please. Pretty please.
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    And "D&D" is dungeons and dragons? How about dungeons and dragoons?

    Seriously, a dungeon and dragons AAR?
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    Oh...I thought it was D&D, Drinks and Drunkards

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    Originally posted by Wasa
    Oh...I thought it was D&D, Drinks and Drunkards
    In that case, count me in.
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    LD, I've been on this board on and off since I got the game last year (my "Defying the Fate" AAR is hopefully forgotten by now). And despite my being absent from this board occasionally, whenever I return, I feel a bit like coming hope. New faces, old faces, and a wonderful place to read, learn, and talk. And even though I spend some time with the HOI beta, with my real life issues, and a few other things, I keep returning here, reading new narratives, taking part in the communty (although not as much as I would like to).

    Thanks, LD!
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    Sorry, the D&D reference was something that was coined on the EU I board that explained what my RPG was all about in relation to Warspites Italy AAR. Since mine involved character creation and interaction with me basically acting as a DM, the D&D association seemed appropriate. As for it meaning Drinks and Drunkards, that's what a lot of the Free Company was all about anyway...

    Craig, I meant to post something, but I was mulling over some of the responses in the Book III thread as to what worked and what didn't.

    As for the idea, I have one worked out that I think will be fun. Will I tell you? Not yet...
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