Spring Drought

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Spring Drought
Topic Started: Apr 28 2008, 04:53 PM (475 Views)
Trainer X	Apr 28 2008, 04:53 PM Post #1
In the Key of Chanukah Posts: 3,222 Group: Administrator Member #1 Joined: January 25, 2007 RPG Profile http://orangeislands.net/topic/325778/1/ RPG Adventure http://orangeislands.net/topic/8521212/1/	It's official: We're in spring. And as most of you know, with the warm weather come the exams, the tests, the projects, the finals, and everything else, right on top of your head. Sounds quite lovely, doesn't it? As most RPG Moderators know, RPG Moderators do have lives outside of updating. This includes their exams and other end-of-the-school-year assignments. Because of this, there will most likely be a decrease in the amount of updates during the spring, otherwise known as the spring drought. Obviously, hiring more RPG Moderators would not solve the problem, as they all have exams as well, so we'd just have more staff sitting around. But spring time has enough pressure in it without people constantly asking for updates. Therefore, the following changes are being made until further notice, or until the end of the school year: You will not be able to post in the 'RPG Update Required' thread until 72 hours (three days) since your last update. No exceptions. PMs to moderators asking for updates are forbidden unless they specifically state, whether in their signature or in a post, that they are accepting PMs for updates. No topics commenting on the lack of updates will be allowed, as it's quite obvious that we are already aware of it. The Drought usually last until the end of May or the beginning of June, and that's not all that far away. RPG Moderators, this does not excuse you from updating. You will still be expected to update when and if you are able. Thank you for your support, and we hope you'll hang with us through the dead of spring!
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Byo	Apr 28 2008, 05:02 PM Post #2
FuriKuri FuriKuri FuriKuri FuriKuri FuriKuri FuriKuri Posts: 1,199 Group: Members Member #170 Joined: November 17, 2007	Even if they only do half of what they've been doing, it should be enough for everyone to get atleast 1 update a day, so yeah. We're cool I guess.
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Dr. Molly Clock	Apr 28 2008, 10:05 PM Post #3
Amateur Posts: 224 Group: Members Member #52 Joined: March 13, 2007	Yeah, I completely agree with Byo. It is a big job to be an RPG moderator, and I have respect for everything they do. So I want to take the time to thank them now if I have not already in PM. I know you can never get too much thanks. Also, it's kind of ironic, because I haven't been busy at all this past week or so. But just watch, right when I say that, whoosh, I'll get so much homework.
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Scizordoom	Apr 29 2008, 12:39 AM Post #4
He watches, watches from the shadows... Posts: 844 Group: VIP Member #166 Joined: November 10, 2007	Hang on... End of year things O.o In the second term of school O.o wow, thats unfortunate... Well i completey understand your changes and totally agree. Good luck with all your assginments, exams etc. P.S. Hey just gonna add that i don't have all that busy stuff til November... I can help however and wherever needed. Just offering
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Trainer X	Apr 29 2008, 06:09 AM Post #5
In the Key of Chanukah Posts: 3,222 Group: Administrator Member #1 Joined: January 25, 2007 RPG Profile http://orangeislands.net/topic/325778/1/ RPG Adventure http://orangeislands.net/topic/8521212/1/	Scizor Apr 29 2008, 01:39 AM Hang on... End of year things O.o In the second term of school O.o wow, thats unfortunate... Well i completey understand your changes and totally agree. Good luck with all your assginments, exams etc. P.S. Hey just gonna add that i don't have all that busy stuff til November... I can help however and wherever needed. Just offering Well, for those of us who live in the Northern Hemisphere, our final exams take place through May and June, which is why this matters.
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Second Exile	Apr 29 2008, 09:59 AM Post #6
Posts: 235 Group: RPG Moderator Member #646 Joined: April 12, 2008 RPG Profile http://orangeislands.net/topic/326372/1/#new	Three days is 72 hours, not 64. 64 is two days and sixteen hours.
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Trainer X	Apr 29 2008, 03:38 PM Post #7
In the Key of Chanukah Posts: 3,222 Group: Administrator Member #1 Joined: January 25, 2007 RPG Profile http://orangeislands.net/topic/325778/1/ RPG Adventure http://orangeislands.net/topic/8521212/1/	Second Exile Apr 29 2008, 10:59 AM Three days is 72 hours, not 64. 64 is two days and sixteen hours. Heh. I honestly have no idea why I put in 64 hours for that, but thanks for the correction.
	New Chapter! Chapter 7 - Bond \| Discussion - Please comment! Thanks for the avatar Novoni!


Qdogg	Apr 30 2008, 05:51 PM Post #8
Veteran Posts: 1,008 Group: Members Member #72 Joined: May 26, 2007	I'd like to thank everyone for being cool about this-- I've seen similar things drive members at other TRPG's to lose all sense of courtesy and... sometimes sanity.
	My Profile! My current adventure! I am an OITRPG Mod. If you need an update, PM me.


Reznal	Apr 30 2008, 05:54 PM Post #9
Paranoid Robot Posts: 1,339 Group: RPG Moderator Member #580 Joined: March 31, 2008 RPG Profile http://orangeislands.net/index.php?showtopic=1352&view=findpost&p=3392100 Blog http://orangeislands.net/blog/main/53161/	Hey, it's cool. I have exams/vacations, so I won't be on as much either. xD One update a day is still better than nothing.
	I'm an RPG mod, you can PM me for an update when your adventure has not been updated in 24 hours. [49 @ Charcoal] [54 @ Exp. Share] [50@ Soft Sand] [51 @ Expert Belt] [49@ Mystic Water] [51@ ] Quote: TrainerX: TE could be one of those people who so severely lacks a life that he's suddenly attractive


AliasBot	Apr 30 2008, 06:18 PM Post #10
Never an honest word.... Posts: 1,773 Group: RPG Moderator Member #68 Joined: April 28, 2007	Qdogg Apr 30 2008, 06:51 PM I'd like to thank everyone for being cool about this-- I've seen similar things drive members at other TRPG's to lose all sense of courtesy and... sometimes sanity. ...half of us here had no sanity left in the first place, so there's little left to lose in that regard...
	The only thing I have in my goddamn signature is this link to my RPG Profile. RPG Team: @Choice Band [46] @None [43] @Mystic Water [47] @Charcoal [40] @ [43] @Exp. Share [34] Join Team Aurora! That is all.


Trainer X	May 5 2008, 03:01 PM Post #11
In the Key of Chanukah Posts: 3,222 Group: Administrator Member #1 Joined: January 25, 2007 RPG Profile http://orangeislands.net/topic/325778/1/ RPG Adventure http://orangeislands.net/topic/8521212/1/	A bit of of clarification to the RPG Moderators: This announcement does not excuse you from updating. While a few exceptions apply, we still expect you to reach or to come close to reaching the requirements listed in the Staff forum. Remember, update others before you post in your own thread, as your thread will still be there once you're done updating.
	New Chapter! Chapter 7 - Bond \| Discussion - Please comment! Thanks for the avatar Novoni!


Ace	May 5 2008, 03:21 PM Post #12
Posts: 3,601 Group: RPG Moderator Member #200 Joined: January 2, 2008 RPG Profile http://orangeislands.net/topic/325838/1/?x=20 RPG Adventure http://orangeislands.net/topic/8522590/1/?x=20	I usually reply to my thread if it's updated then go straight to updating others, for the record.
	I'm an RPG mod. You can PM me once per 24 hours for an update. Feel free to ask me for an update in my journey (though I usually get whoever updates me back). My Profile My Team: (Pokémon [Level@Item]) [62@Expert Belt] [35@Exp Share] [67@Sharp Beak] [63@ ] [64@CB] [62@Expert Belt]


jeremyng	May 6 2008, 07:55 AM Post #13
You'll never walk alone Posts: 850 Group: RPG Moderator Member #82 Joined: July 14, 2007 RPG Profile http://orangeislands.net/index.php?showtopic=867 RPG Adventure http://orangeislands.net/topic/8509514/1/#new	I tend to like updating my own thread first. I may not go straight away to updating after that but I do my updates nonetheless.
	My current team: (41) (41) @CB (40) @Charcoal (40) @CB (36) (26) @Exp Share Dream Team: Spoiler: click to toggle


Ace	May 6 2008, 01:08 PM Post #14
Posts: 3,601 Group: RPG Moderator Member #200 Joined: January 2, 2008 RPG Profile http://orangeislands.net/topic/325838/1/?x=20 RPG Adventure http://orangeislands.net/topic/8522590/1/?x=20	Scratch what I said previously. I'm a bit sick(wow... great timing, Mother Nature) so I may have to cut down updating a bit.
	I'm an RPG mod. You can PM me once per 24 hours for an update. Feel free to ask me for an update in my journey (though I usually get whoever updates me back). My Profile My Team: (Pokémon [Level@Item]) [62@Expert Belt] [35@Exp Share] [67@Sharp Beak] [63@ ] [64@CB] [62@Expert Belt]


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