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Delzounblood
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 03 Mar 2011 : 23:21:54
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I've just had a look through the members list and ....
Shocking! 
I am surprised that so many of the old names I remember do not post anymore. I know I have been away for a while but I did not think that so many Realmsites would have rolled there last d20 in the realms.
Without wanting to cause any arguements I have a feeling or 4 as to why!
Though on a lighter note it's good to see some of you are still here hamster and all 
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I'm Back! |
Edited by - Delzounblood on 07 Mar 2011 12:19:31
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Portella
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
247 Posts |
Posted - 03 Mar 2011 : 23:23:52
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| people come and go, i have recently woken up from my sleep |
Purple you say?!
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36996 Posts |
Posted - 03 Mar 2011 : 23:58:19
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| I'm sure that some of our lost scribes have left for non-edition-based reasons... |
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Snow
Learned Scribe
USA
125 Posts |
Posted - 04 Mar 2011 : 00:02:35
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Two of my best friends left the joyous endeavour of Forgotten Realms Lorekeeping ... due to heartbreak over the 4th Edition F.R. cataclysms.
In turn, those departures broke my heart. :-( |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 04 Mar 2011 : 00:30:59
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| Indeed. I know from time to time, I've had to consider leaving Candlekeep for a period -- either because of a heavier work load, or due to family commitments. I'd expect other scribes suffer much the same. |
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Hoondatha
Great Reader
USA
2450 Posts |
Posted - 04 Mar 2011 : 01:12:23
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We've always had member turn-over, though 4e did accelerate it a bit. But Sirius Black disappeared well before 4e, as did plenty of others. And sometimes people come back, as well.
It's sometimes hard for me to realize that I'm one of the "old hands" now as well. It's going on 7 years at the Keep for me. |
Doggedly converting 3e back to what D&D should be...
Sigh... And now 4e as well. |
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Alystra Illianniis
Great Reader
USA
3750 Posts |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 04 Mar 2011 : 01:21:01
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So many gone...but more remain...and so many more have come. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 04 Mar 2011 : 01:41:56
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Originally posted by Hoondatha
It's sometimes hard for me to realize that I'm one of the "old hands" now as well. It's going on 7 years at the Keep for me.
Ah, soon you'll be entering the favoured cabal of the legendary "First Ones" here at Candlekeep. And such status confers a nifty encounter suit to protect you from the years of long exposure to inane chatter, off-topicness, Wooly's senseless commentary, the effects of SageTime, and other conditions related to reading hundreds of dusty old scrolls. 
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As an aside, there are so few of us left now, anyway. It's hard to believe I've been here for nearly ten years!  |
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Alystra Illianniis
Great Reader
USA
3750 Posts |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 04 Mar 2011 : 02:15:07
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Well, people grow up, y'know? Not that the Keep is juvenile, but people evolve as they live their lives. Their interests change, they have other responsibilities, and sometimes a big event comes along that makes for a convenient jumping off point.
Some might be back, some are gone for good. I don't think we should necessarily read anything into it, unless someone very clearly specifies why he/she is leaving. The 4e shift makes a convenient smoke screen, but I mean heck, Mace still posts from time to time, and he was like the *opposite* of 4e's biggest fan.
And have I really been here 6 years? No wonder I'm getting allergic to all these dusty scrolls. 
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Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 04 Mar 2011 : 02:35:02
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I have a higher post-count on at least two other forums I no longer frequent, and on all the ones I have enjoyed over the years, I have experienced the same thing. People come, and people go, and in most cases it has NOTHING to do with FR, D&D, or the color of Azoun's favorite codpiece.
There are places I remember
All my life though some have changed
Some forever not for better
Some have gone and some remain
All these places had their moments
With lovers and friends I still can recall
Some are dead and some are living
In my life I've loved them all |
"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me" --- Dudley Field Malone
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Chosen of Moradin
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1120 Posts |
Posted - 04 Mar 2011 : 02:38:59
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Originally posted by The Sage
Indeed. I know from time to time, I've had to consider leaving Candlekeep for a period -- either because of a heavier work load, or due to family commitments. I'd expect other scribes suffer much the same.
Your words hit the point with me. But now, right now, I`m back (for the good and the bad of it)
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Originally posted by The Sage
Ah, soon you'll be entering the favoured cabal of the legendary "First Ones" here at Candlekeep. And such status confers a nifty encounter suit to protect you from the years of long exposure to inane chatter, off-topicness, Wooly's senseless commentary, the effects of SageTime, and other conditions related to reading hundreds of dusty old scrolls.
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As an aside, there are so few of us left now, anyway. It's hard to believe I've been here for nearly ten years!
Yes, the Old Ones. There are the Vorlons, the Shadows, Cthulhu... and the First Scribes. |
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Hoondatha
Great Reader
USA
2450 Posts |
Posted - 04 Mar 2011 : 03:22:10
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Originally posted by The Sage
Ah, soon you'll be entering the favoured cabal of the legendary "First Ones" here at Candlekeep. And such status confers a nifty encounter suit to protect you from the years of long exposure to inane chatter, off-topicness, Wooly's senseless commentary, the effects of SageTime, and other conditions related to reading hundreds of dusty old scrolls.
I'd settle for my fifth star. That, alas, is still going to be some time in coming... |
Doggedly converting 3e back to what D&D should be...
Sigh... And now 4e as well. |
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Dinnin
Seeker
Australia
53 Posts |
Posted - 04 Mar 2011 : 04:11:49
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i left for quite a few months, but im back now just to see how everyone is, and i need to learn more about 4th ed, there is so much for me to read novel wise before i know more though.
its good to be back though |
"Use yer heads! A barnyard goose tastes better 'an a wild one cause it don't use its muscles. The same oughta hold true for a giant's brains!"
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36996 Posts |
Posted - 04 Mar 2011 : 04:24:01
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Originally posted by Hoondatha
We've always had member turn-over, though 4e did accelerate it a bit. But Sirius Black disappeared well before 4e, as did plenty of others. And sometimes people come back, as well.
Ah, SiriusBlack. He and I came up with so much wackiness together! |
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Therise
Master of Realmslore
1272 Posts |
Posted - 04 Mar 2011 : 04:33:45
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And I imagine there are a few original oldsters who forgot their login/pw somewhere along the line and now have a new handle.
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 04 Mar 2011 : 04:41:40
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Originally posted by Therise
And I imagine there are a few original oldsters who forgot their login/pw somewhere along the line and now have a new handle.
I doubt anyone would ever forget his username, specially if he's been here at CK for a very long time. As for passwords, maybe. But there's always the 'forgot password' link where you can enter your un and email. |
Every beginning has an end. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 04 Mar 2011 : 04:43:23
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Hoondatha
We've always had member turn-over, though 4e did accelerate it a bit. But Sirius Black disappeared well before 4e, as did plenty of others. And sometimes people come back, as well.
Ah, SiriusBlack. He and I came up with so much wackiness together!
Indeed. He was a treasured scribe in these halls. I very much miss him.  |
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Therise
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 04 Mar 2011 : 04:49:54
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Originally posted by Dennis
quote:
Originally posted by Therise
And I imagine there are a few original oldsters who forgot their login/pw somewhere along the line and now have a new handle.
I doubt anyone would ever forget his username, specially if he's been here at CK for a very long time. As for passwords, maybe. But there's always the 'forgot password' link where you can enter your un and email.
Because no one ever leaves for a year or two, and could possibly forget during that time?
Or maybe one or two might have wanted a new login, for other reasons.
I could point to at least one other person that I know has changed their login for (their own) reasons, though I won't name them out of courtesy.
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 04 Mar 2011 : 04:57:28
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Originally posted by Therise
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Originally posted by Dennis
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Originally posted by Therise
And I imagine there are a few original oldsters who forgot their login/pw somewhere along the line and now have a new handle.
I doubt anyone would ever forget his username, specially if he's been here at CK for a very long time. As for passwords, maybe. But there's always the 'forgot password' link where you can enter your un and email.
Because no one ever leaves for a year or two, and could possibly forget during that time?
I don't think so. I for one remember my approximately 7 different logins in various Regine Velasquez and Raymond E. Feist forums where I have been [for reasons too complicated to explain] inactive for more than two years now.
I'm almost quite certain the reasons for the absence of those scribes who are gone [for good or temporarily] exclude forgetting their logins. |
Every beginning has an end. |
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Dalor Darden
Great Reader
USA
4266 Posts |
Posted - 04 Mar 2011 : 05:05:27
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| Therise forgot their login...and now has a new one...if my mind is working well at cyphering through any obfuscation... |
The Old Grey Box and AD&D for me! |
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Alystra Illianniis
Great Reader
USA
3750 Posts |
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Wenin
Senior Scribe
585 Posts |
Posted - 04 Mar 2011 : 05:31:09
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| I thought I would leave because of the lack of new lore that I was interested in... but I've been enjoying digging into the old lore. Leaving due to an edition change is a bad choice. |
Session Reports posted at RPG Geek.
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Dark Curtains - Takes place in the Savage North, starting in Nesmé. I wrapped my campaign into the Hoard of the Dragon Queen, but it takes place in 1372 DR. |
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Jorkens
Great Reader
Norway
2950 Posts |
Posted - 04 Mar 2011 : 09:19:08
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It is of course idiotic to log in to say this but...
I am leaving purely for Candlekeep and posters reasons. Indirectly the 4ed. plays a role.Its either leaving or starting to delete my own posts in anger as I don't have the temper for this any more.
No personal reasons or real life reasons at all and not leaving the Realms either. |
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Delzounblood
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
578 Posts |
Posted - 04 Mar 2011 : 09:21:09
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OMG Jorkens !!!
How are you mate? |
I'm Back! |
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Kno
Senior Scribe
452 Posts |
Posted - 04 Mar 2011 : 09:21:59
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| What kind of posts make you leave? |
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sfdragon
Great Reader
2285 Posts |
Posted - 04 Mar 2011 : 14:05:14
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people come and people go.
and some just go into lurker mode...
life's a drag....
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why is being a wizard like being a drow? both are likely to find a dagger in the back from a rival or one looking to further his own goals, fame and power
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BlackAce
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
360 Posts |
Posted - 04 Mar 2011 : 14:14:47
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| People's posting habits change too. I lurked at the keep for a long time and freqently do still. I suspect others are still around but don't feel there's much to discuss with the dearth of new RPG product. |
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Lenora Ilvastarr
Acolyte
USA
22 Posts |
Posted - 04 Mar 2011 : 15:09:30
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| I'm one of those currently in lurker mode. Life is, well, a real pain at the moment. I still visit the keep from time to time, but even gaming is on hold until everything settles down. I'd love to start contributing again as I have things I'd like to share with the wonderful people here. I just don't have the time. :( |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 04 Mar 2011 : 15:27:38
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| Rynonalyrna Fathomlin is one with A LOT of posts who hasn't posted in a few years. |
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