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Ceinwyn ab'Arawn · Transcendent Spammer Joined: 13 Dec 2004 Posts: 5017

Molly, that is exactly what I went thru when I first formed Umbra. I hard a rumor from someone that I got my members from cybering them to get them to join. Yeah I guess that goes for all the females I have, too. Hmmm

It has occurred to me that maybe it is just because I am a female and run a successful guild. I mean hell I never hear of this happen with a male GM, have you? Anyone? It happens in today's corperate world as well.

Phyrra Venorik · Journeyman Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Posts: 230

I remember the rumors surrounding Molly when I first came to the community. It's a good laugh, but I can only imagine how it must feel to be accused of such a thing constantly. I can imagine that if it had been me as the GM of Legion back when and not Vaen the same thing might have happened. Which makes me a sad panda.

Honestly, as far as I see it.. This whole thing is as much a part of RP as anything else someone does. People have sex IRL right? Why shouldn't they be able to RP such a thing? They should be. Sure, some might not condone it or want to do it and that is their own personal opinion, which they are rightfully entitled to. However, bashing someone or their guild for it is just wrong. Accusing someone of strictly doing such a thing to recruit is wrong. I would gladly join Umbra and I have had no offers. (Disappointed! Gawd! j/k) But I have enjoyed their company and RP when I've encountered it, which would make me want to join if I had a char to join on. Imagine that.. wanting to join someone's guild for their RP. *gasp*

Again, Cein.. You're a great person from what I've seen so far. Don't let it get to you too much. Keep up the great work and let the people who want to spread rumors play their childish games. People will see the truth.

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Halister Marner · **Site Programmer** Joined: 05 Oct 2006 Posts: 2232

As long as things of adult nature are done in private, or with fully consenting legal aged participants, I don't see the problem.

I've never been one to venture onto that side of gameplay and interaction in game, however I don't see a problem with it as long as it's not a situation that is being forced on someone who finds it uncomfortable or offensive.

As far as the Atlantic Roleplay community is concerned, we were the largest RP community in UO by a great margin from 1998-2002ish (our events would crash the shard!), after which we dropped off slowly, and recently gained steam this past year and a half. As of January we had over 50 players at events regularly, which usually drops off during the summer to half of that or below. Summer time for this community always means inactivity, once October hits the boards will be flooded and RP will be extremely busy, which is a normal occurrence in the ARPC.

From what I have been told, having the new vampire guilds has revitalized our summer activity to higher levels, which is a definitely a good thing, and will certainly make for some epic, grand scale roleplay once the more active months come around.
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Mave Gerhart · Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:39 pm Post subject:

Ronin · Journeyman Joined: 10 Jun 2008 Posts: 168

omera · Journeyman Joined: 08 Jul 2008 Posts: 124

Tbh, I get different feelings toward people cybering at different times.
One moment, I'll make fun of cyberers, the next moment, I'll cyber with a woman who doesn't know my age because I'm a perverted teenager Razz

I won't go into detail about that...
I'm HETEROCYBERFEELINGS!

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Cal Hurst · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 3:34 am Post subject:

No, but if you were well known in the army, and did a LOT of work to improve it, and even helped build the foundations for some of the things that are still used for years to come, and then someone right out of MEPS strikes up a conversation with you and they say to you, "Your opinion doesn't matter, you aren't in the Army anymore," they would have hell to pay.

However, this analogy is lacking, as the ARPC is no where near like the Army. The ARPC has a longstanding history with people who put their necks on the line to better this community, and they still poke around from time to time. Kuja is one of those people. There are many more, and whether they play or not, their opinions are still welcome on this board. And they will always be welcome on this board.
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Orgollree'rean · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:58 am Post subject:

Ceinwyn, I learned most of the lore of this game from the classes I attended while a member of your guild, imo you are one of the most knowledgeable players in this game. You are also one of the best RP'ers I have encountered. If I were you i would just ignore those kind of comments.

I personnally don't engage in cybering, because I'm married irl and it would cause problems. I, however, have no problems with others doing it. It is a natural part of life. The drow are very sexual by nature, so to keep my chars somewhat true to their nature, i have made 2 of my own chars a couple

Molly · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:07 pm Post subject:

A note on my characters, my fiance Tom (Will Kaldhel) plays and all of our characters are either related, friends with or married to each other. We live together rl but if our characters are planning a family we act it out in game so we are roleplaying out what happens.

In the past if I have had relationships ig with someone that I knew was too young, they can tell you that it was a fade to black after the kissing. There is noting wrong with that approach either. Do not feel pressured into doing anything you do not feel comfortable doing.

Try to remember there is a real person on the other side of that monitor who has feelings. Be very clear where you are going with this and what you are willing to do. Use icq or party to plan or discuss it first and if it goes farther than you want, stop it in party or icq if necessary. Communication is key.
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Doireann · Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:55 pm Post subject:

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