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[personal profile] natha
Hello everyone!

We understand that there has been a lengthy period of radio silence from us that has caused some confusion regarding the state of the game, and we would like to thank you all for bearing with us. We truly appreciate everyone in this game that has continued to participate and play in this world that we've created, despite all the bumps in the road that we have encountered along the way.

Earlier this year, we announced June would mark the endgame for El Nysa, and that the game would thereafter be left open as a sandbox for players to use as they please. However, as we're sure many of you have been able to sense, it seems unlikely that we will be able to continue the plot until June. There are a variety of reasons for this, primarily the dwindling size of our modteam, which has put an undue burden on the remaining mods as we're less able to manage and delegate our duties, particularly when some members of our team become unavailable due to real life events. As such, while we would very much like to give the game the conclusion that this playerbase deserves, we no longer believe this is possible.

Essentially, this means that what we had hoped would be a transition to becoming a sandbox in June will instead be taking place effective immediately. We apologize for bringing this news forward so abruptly, but as we were meant to have a TDM and app round this month, we have decided that it would be better to address the state of the game sooner rather than later. As such, following this modpost membership to the communities will be made open for anyone that should like to participate in the El Nysa as a sandbox.

Again, we would like to apologize for not delivering the conclusion as promised, as it is genuinely something we hoped to see through. It has been a difficult decision to make, which is why it's taken us so long to finally issue this update.

Finally, we would like to thank all of the players, new and old, for making this game what is, and for allowing us to share this story with you. We hope that it was as enjoyable for all of you as it was for us, and we hope that your stories continue on, wherever it may be.

Thank you,
El Nysa Mods
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[personal profile] natha
It's time for another Activity Check! As a reminder, please track the activity check tag on the community. AC will always the last four (4) days of a given month, ending on 11:59pm EST on the last day of the month.

AC is two (2) one (1) proof of any of the following:
  • A log thread with at least five (5) comments coming from your character.
  • A network thread with at least ten (10) comments coming from your character.
If you cannot make AC in a given month, you may take a strike. Players are allowed one strike before they must make full AC or be removed from the game.

Players are only allowed to use a hiatus exemption from AC once every three months, but they are allowed to hiatus as often as they see fit. If a player has extenuating circumstances and needs to hiatus for longer than a month, feel free to contact a mod. We do not accept retroactive hiatuses. If you do not post a hiatus before AC and realize you need an exemption, you will have to take a strike.

If you are exempt due to hiatus, you do not need to fill out the form. There is no "check in" for hiatus exemptions!

Please review to the following guidelines for AC:
  • February's eligible AC period is from FEBRUARY 1st to FEBRUARY 28th.
  • Once your activity is processed, you may not make edits. Keep this in mind when choosing which threads to submit here vs. ACP!
  • REP threads may be used for AC, but AC threads cannot be used for ACP.
  • You cannot use TDM threads for AC, but current players may use it for ACP.
  • If you take a strike, you cannot submit ACP for the current month.
  • You are allowed one strike without question. You are expected to make full AC next time.
  • Multiple-part tags count as one (1) tag comment.
  • Inbox threads are eligible for AC, but they are automatically considered network posts regardless of what format they are.
  • You are welcome to use threads that started during another AC period, but only the comments that are timestamped within the current month will count toward this month's AC. Please provide links starting from this month's comments.
  • You are exempt from AC if you were hiatused for at least two weeks in the AC month.
  • IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO AC, YOU WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE GAME. We do not issue warnings.
  • Each subthread must be AC length to be accepted; combining threads is not permitted. Please link to specific subthreads, rather than top levels. This applies to both network and log threads. In a log/network post, the post itself may count as one (1) comment.
  • In the event of an overflow, continuations in your personal journal count as whichever type of game tag they originated as, e.g. a log overflow in your journal = a log thread.
If you are confused about where and which tags to submit, please consult this visual aid before asking a mod!

Fill out the following form to submit your proofs of activity.


After submitting AC, feel free to head over to the ACP/REP page to submit your activity points!
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[personal profile] ayes
Hey guys! Just a reminder that I'll be doing the Valentine's Matchmaking after this weekend! I haven't gotten many sign-ups, so if you want to have your character have a break from all the doom and gloom, make sure to drop your hat in the ring!
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[personal profile] natha
Hello, everyone!

Here are the results from January Activity Check. The following characters did not respond to AC within the given timeframe and will be removed from the game:
Results )
Please let us know if there are any mistakes or oversights.

Additionally, please visit the REP Tracker to confirm you have the correct amount of REP. We screen comments after they've been processed, but we apologize in advance for any clerical errors. Just comment below if your count doesn't add up, and we'll work with you to get things sorted.

ACP requests for this month will continue to be processed over the next several days, but are due by February 4th, so be sure to get your points in soon!

If you have any questions, please refer to the thread below. Thank you!
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[personal profile] natha
It's time for another Activity Check! As a reminder, please track the activity check tag on the community. AC will always the last four (4) days of a given month, ending on 11:59pm EST on the last day of the month.

AC is two (2) proofs of any of the following:
  • A log thread with at least five (5) comments coming from your character.
  • A network thread with at least ten (10) comments coming from your character.
You must use threads with different characters for your proofs (example: If you used a thread with Character A for your first proof, you may not use a thread with Character A for your second proof).

Per your acceptance notice, JANUARY ACCEPTANCES WILL ONLY HAVE TO FILL OUT THE TAKEN FORM AS A CHECK-IN. Failure to do so will result in removal from the game. If you have filled out the taken list, you will not need to check-in for January.

If you cannot make AC in a given month, you may take a strike. Players are allowed one strike before they must make full AC or be removed from the game.

Players are only allowed to use a hiatus exemption from AC once every three months, but they are allowed to hiatus as often as they see fit. If a player has extenuating circumstances and needs to hiatus for longer than a month, feel free to contact a mod. We do not accept retroactive hiatuses. If you do not post a hiatus before AC and realize you need an exemption, you will have to take a strike.

If you are exempt due to hiatus, you do not need to fill out the form. There is no "check in" for hiatus exemptions!

Please review to the following guidelines for AC:
  • January's eligible AC period is from JANUARY 1st to JANUARY 31st.
  • Once your activity is processed, you may not make edits. Keep this in mind when choosing which threads to submit here vs. ACP!
  • REP threads may be used for AC, but AC threads cannot be used for ACP.
  • You cannot use TDM threads for AC, but current players may use it for ACP.
  • If you take a strike, you cannot submit ACP for the current month.
  • You are allowed one strike without question. You are expected to make full AC next time.
  • Multiple-part tags count as one (1) tag comment.
  • Inbox threads are eligible for AC, but they are automatically considered network posts regardless of what format they are.
  • You are welcome to use threads that started during another AC period, but only the comments that are timestamped within the current month will count toward this month's AC. Please provide links starting from this month's comments.
  • You are exempt from AC if you were hiatused for at least two weeks in the AC month.
  • IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO AC, YOU WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE GAME. We do not issue warnings.
  • Each subthread must be AC length to be accepted; combining threads is not permitted. Please link to specific subthreads, rather than top levels. This applies to both network and log threads. In a log/network post, the post itself may count as one (1) comment.
  • In the event of an overflow, continuations in your personal journal count as whichever type of game tag they originated as, e.g. a log overflow in your journal = a log thread.
If you are confused about where and which tags to submit, please consult this visual aid before asking a mod!

Fill out the following form to submit your proofs of activity.


After submitting AC, feel free to head over to the ACP/REP page to submit your activity points!
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[personal profile] ayes
Valentine's Day is here again! Like she did last year, to boost morale, You Watanabe is going to be ~playing matchmaker~. She's opening boxes in both Wyver and Olympia for refugees to drop their names in, and will be renting a dinner place in Olympia on the evening of February 14!

As always, please help with the money. This sort of thing is very expensive.

While she of course intends for people to sign up of their own accord, it seems that there are two shady pranksters afoot, one in Olympia and one in Wyver (the former looks suspiciously like Koralle...) who are interfering. As with last year's event, they are dropping names in her sign-up boxes without people's permission, especially new arrivals who haven't met many people yet!

(In other words, if your character wouldn't ICly sign up or if you/your character are new, don't worry! You can still participate!)

EDIT: Signups are closed!

Signup info under the cut )
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[personal profile] natha
Happy New Year everyone!

We are excited to roll out a new State of the Game to touch base with you all. First and foremost, thank you so much for sticking with us as the structure of the game transitioned. It wasn't the smoothest change, but we are happy with the trajectory we've found and look forward to continuing to increase the amount of influence characters can have over the world of Nysa. This is not to say we are introducing a sandbox. Much to the contrary, we will be soon launching a plot we estimate will span several months. In this plot, we anticipate providing more opportunities for NPC interaction, lasting repercussions, and character-directed plot.

The plot will center around the concept of jumping back in time to adjust and rectify the mistakes made from the past — but not just any one, the ones made by Darma. As the story unfolds, players will have an idea of what had caused the approaching Storm and how they might be able to fix it.

Which brings us to the end result. We expect this plot to run until about June, at which time we will move into endgame. As such, the last app round will be in March, with frequent opportunities for old players to join along the way through a special reapp request (assuming that the character isn't already taken by someone else in the game). With the conclusion of the game's overarching plot, El Nysa will be converted into a sandbox so that everyone who wishes can still maintain the CR and the world they've built for their characters.

Due to the intensive, ambitious nature of the plot leading up to this point, we are looking to take on a few additional moderators. Responsibilities would include plotting, composing event posts, and potentially running an NPC or two. Please contact us for more information and to apply if you're interested!

Lastly, on a housekeeping note, we would like to announce a change in our Activity rules. If you miss a check-in for some reason, you will NOT be immediately swept from the game. Instead, provided you contact the mods, you will be given your one allotted strike and remain in the game. This failsafe may only be used once.

Thank you so much for reading this far! If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or critique, we would absolutely love to hear it! Feel free to contact us on this post, if you would like to open your thoughts to wider discussion. You may also use the mod contact post, or send us a PM.
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[personal profile] natha
Hello, everyone!

Here are the results from December Activity Check. The following characters did not respond to AC within the given timeframe and will be removed from the game:
Results )
Please let us know if there are any mistakes or oversights.

Additionally, please visit the REP Tracker to confirm you have the correct amount of REP. We screen comments after they've been processed, but we apologize in advance for any clerical errors. Just comment below if your count doesn't add up, and we'll work with you to get things sorted.

ACP requests for this month will continue to be processed over the next several days, but are due by January 4th, so be sure to get your points in soon!

If you have any questions, please refer to the thread below. Thank you!
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[personal profile] summertimeblues
Hey guys,

I don't have plurk so I wanted to express my thanks here to everyone who made Nysa a wonderfully fun and vibrant place to play this last year. Sadly I don't think full on game rp suits my lifestyle any longer, and I've effectively idled out of the game. I'll miss this place and the cr I cultivated here but it's time to let go.

All of Richie's sick records go to Prior Walter. Enjoy the tunes honeychild.

Bye guys, and best of luck to everyone in 2019!!

- Kabby
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[personal profile] natha
Happy Holidays, everyone! It's time for another Activity Check! As a reminder, AC for December will be check in only!

Please track the activity check tag on the community. AC will always the last four (4) days of a given month, ending on 11:59pm EST on the last day of the month.

If you are exempt due to hiatus, you do not need to fill out the form. There is no "check in" for hiatus exemptions!

IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO AC, YOU WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE GAME.

Fill out the following form to submit your proofs of activity.



After submitting AC, feel free to head over to the ACP/REP page to submit your activity points!

Slowatus

Dec. 8th, 2018 01:30 pm
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[personal profile] theflyingone
This time of year always occupies me, but this year particularly so. I've been sadder than usual, a family member is sick, and anytime I'm not at work I'm a vegetable. I've desperately been wanting to tag out, I'll do it anyway if I can, but the body is weak. See you in January. This affects Altaïr.
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[personal profile] natha
Hello, everyone!

Here are the results from November Activity Check. The following characters did not respond to AC within the given timeframe and will be removed from the game:
Results )
Please let us know if there are any mistakes or oversights.

Additionally, please visit the REP Tracker to confirm you have the correct amount of REP. We screen comments after they've been processed, but we apologize in advance for any clerical errors. Just comment below if your count doesn't add up, and we'll work with you to get things sorted.

ACP requests for this month will continue to be processed over the next several days, but are due by December 4th, so be sure to get your points in soon!

If you have any questions, please refer to the thread below. Thank you!
natha: (Default)
[personal profile] natha
It's time for another Activity Check! As a reminder, please track the activity check tag on the community. AC will always the last four (4) days of a given month, ending on 11:59pm EST on the last day of the month.

AC is two (2) proofs of any of the following:
  • A log thread with at least five (5) comments coming from your character.
  • A network thread with at least ten (10) comments coming from your character.
You must use threads with different characters for your proofs (example: If you used a thread with Character A for your first proof, you may not use a thread with Character A for your second proof).

Per your acceptance notice, NOVEMBER ACCEPTANCES WILL ONLY HAVE TO FILL OUT THE TAKEN FORM AS A CHECK-IN. Failure to do so will result in removal from the game. If you have filled out the taken list, you will not need to check-in for November.

If you cannot make AC in a given month, you may take a strike. Players are allowed one strike before they must make full AC or be removed from the game.

Players are only allowed to use a hiatus exemption from AC once every three months, but they are allowed to hiatus as often as they see fit. If a player has extenuating circumstances and needs to hiatus for longer than a month, feel free to contact a mod. We do not accept retroactive hiatuses. If you do not post a hiatus before AC and realize you need an exemption, you will have to take a strike.

If you are exempt due to hiatus, you do not need to fill out the form. There is no "check in" for hiatus exemptions!

Please review to the following guidelines for AC:
  • November's eligible AC period is from NOVEMBER 1st to NOVEMBER 30th.
  • Once your activity is processed, you may not make edits. Keep this in mind when choosing which threads to submit here vs. ACP!
  • REP threads may be used for AC, but AC threads cannot be used for ACP.
  • You cannot use TDM threads for AC, but current players may use it for ACP.
  • If you take a strike, you cannot submit ACP for the current month.
  • You are allowed one strike without question. You are expected to make full AC next time.
  • Multiple-part tags count as one (1) tag comment.
  • Inbox threads are eligible for AC, but they are automatically considered network posts regardless of what format they are.
  • You are welcome to use threads that started during another AC period, but only the comments that are timestamped within the current month will count toward this month's AC. Please provide links starting from this month's comments.
  • You are exempt from AC if you were hiatused for at least two weeks in the AC month.
  • IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO AC, YOU WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE GAME. We do not issue warnings.
  • Each subthread must be AC length to be accepted; combining threads is not permitted. Please link to specific subthreads, rather than top levels. This applies to both network and log threads. In a log/network post, the post itself may count as one (1) comment.
  • In the event of an overflow, continuations in your personal journal count as whichever type of game tag they originated as, e.g. a log overflow in your journal = a log thread.
If you are confused about where and which tags to submit, please consult this visual aid before asking a mod!

Fill out the following form to submit your proofs of activity.


After submitting AC, feel free to head over to the ACP/REP page to submit your activity points!
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[personal profile] baldesion
Hello friends! I'm sorry to say I'll be headed out of El Nysa, at least for now. Thank you all for some very wonderful threads! I enjoy playing Krile very much and it's been fun to explore the permutations of this world. I hope to see you around!
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[personal profile] natha
Hello, everyone!

Here are the results from October Activity Check. The following characters did not respond to AC within the given timeframe and will be removed from the game:
Results )
Please let us know if there are any mistakes or oversights.

Additionally, please visit the REP Tracker to confirm you have the correct amount of REP. We screen comments after they've been processed, but we apologize in advance for any clerical errors. Just comment below if your count doesn't add up, and we'll work with you to get things sorted.

ACP requests for this month will continue to be processed over the next several days, but are due by November 4th, so be sure to get your points in soon!

If you have any questions, please refer to the thread below. Thank you!
natha: (Default)
[personal profile] natha
It's time for another Activity Check! As a reminder, please track the activity check tag on the community. AC will always the last four (4) days of a given month, ending on 11:59pm EST on the last day of the month.

AC is two (2) proofs of any of the following:
  • A log thread with at least five (5) comments coming from your character.
  • A network thread with at least ten (10) comments coming from your character.
You must use threads with different characters for your proofs (example: If you used a thread with Character A for your first proof, you may not use a thread with Character A for your second proof).

If you cannot make AC in a given month, you may take a strike. Players are allowed one strike before they must make full AC or be removed from the game.

Players are only allowed to use a hiatus exemption from AC once every three months, but they are allowed to hiatus as often as they see fit. If a player has extenuating circumstances and needs to hiatus for longer than a month, feel free to contact a mod. We do not accept retroactive hiatuses. If you do not post a hiatus before AC and realize you need an exemption, you will have to take a strike.

If you are exempt due to hiatus, you do not need to fill out the form. There is no "check in" for hiatus exemptions!

Please review to the following guidelines for AC:
  • October's eligible AC period is from OCTOBER 1st to OCTOBER 31st.
  • Once your activity is processed, you may not make edits. Keep this in mind when choosing which threads to submit here vs. ACP!
  • REP threads may be used for AC, but AC threads cannot be used for ACP.
  • You cannot use TDM threads for AC, but current players may use it for ACP.
  • If you take a strike, you cannot submit ACP for the current month.
  • You are allowed one strike without question. You are expected to make full AC next time.
  • Multiple-part tags count as one (1) tag comment.
  • Inbox threads are eligible for AC, but they are automatically considered network posts regardless of what format they are.
  • You are welcome to use threads that started during another AC period, but only the comments that are timestamped within the current month will count toward this month's AC. Please provide links starting from this month's comments.
  • You are exempt from AC if you were hiatused for at least two weeks in the AC month.
  • IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO AC, YOU WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE GAME. We do not issue warnings.
  • Each subthread must be AC length to be accepted; combining threads is not permitted. Please link to specific subthreads, rather than top levels. This applies to both network and log threads. In a log/network post, the post itself may count as one (1) comment.
  • In the event of an overflow, continuations in your personal journal count as whichever type of game tag they originated as, e.g. a log overflow in your journal = a log thread.
If you are confused about where and which tags to submit, please consult this visual aid before asking a mod!

Fill out the following form to submit your proofs of activity.


After submitting AC, feel free to head over to the ACP/REP page to submit your activity points!
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