We only spoke a couple of times, but each time made me my characters outlook change a little for the better, thanks NT

We only spoke a couple of times, but each time made me my characters outlook change a little for the better, thanks NT:
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Posted by Merisila on June 21, 2000 at 06:04:10:

In Reply to: [DELETED] Ingvar the Unyielding Minstrel of Purity, Voice of the Scarab posted by Ingvar Vittfaren(VIP) on June 21, 2000 at 01:25:04:

> My first hero. My first attempt at playing a Scarab. The first character I have been truly happy with.
>
> I did not delete Ingvar out of frustration, disgust, or boredom. I deleted Ingvar because after 500 hours, I felt that it was time to try something new. I didn't want to keep Ingvar around if I was not going to be actively interviewing/defending/evangelizing actively, and my hours were starting to become scarce. I sincerely hope the Temple finds a new Voice soon enough... I'd love to see it become more populated, whether or not I'm playing a Cultist. The philosophy is deep, interesting, and challenging, and it remains my favorite cabal experience.
>
> Cyradia: Thank you for giving me a chance. I wish we interacted more, especially after I was named Voice, but it didn't seem like our playing schedules overlapped much. I will send you an email regarding what happened with the lil' task I was given.
>
> Scarabaeus: Though I joined while you were away, your return added a strong dimension to Ingvar that made him a great deal more interesting. Ingvar's personal philosophy was always a blend of the Ruby and Onyx paths, and I appreciated our interactions, in your many guises. "Interact with Scarabaeus and Cyradia" remains the coolest power of the Temple.
>
> Shinkoujinei: You were the only one Ingvar ever called "Teacher". Although IC Ingvar hated your memory after your suicide (indeed, he refused to ever speak your name), I admired your take on the role of the Voice of the Temple, and thoroughly enjoyed all of our many conversations.
>
> Scarab applicants: I was impressed with the caliber of applicants the Temple received. Aside from a few people who clumsily quoted the Sacraa at me without really understanding it, being Voice was a great way to meet a lot of interesting people. I made a number of recommendations to Cyradia/Scarabaeus, but many of you didn't seem to follow through with sufficient heart. I thoroughly enjoyed the (many) hours spent interviewing people. Scyleia, Thalen, Morll, and others: Stick with it. It's worth it.
>
> Non-Scarabs:
>
> Hifflio was one of the very few people Ingvar felt comfortable grouping with. Though our philsophies clashed at times, there was enough common ground for interesting conversation. Without you, I wouldn't have done half of the exploration I did... Ingvar made very little use of allies.
>
> Shenara was always someone Ingvar enjoyed speaking with. I enjoyed learning the many twists and turns you've put into your character, and you and Hifflio were probably the only two Masters Ingvar really liked. (Merisila as well, though we didn't speak as much.)
>
> Zorszaul was probably the closest match Ingvar found to his own view of the world. While I would never say I trusted you, your presence always made things more interesting, and we shared a certain dark sense of humor.
>
> Jeurno remains one of the funniest characters I've met. Consistent, unique roleplaying, and we often saw eye to eye on matters of personal freedom, the pleasures of food and drink. Now, if you would only have stopped the unnannounced gating to me during interviews, battles, and prayer at shrines. =)
>
> Sylvan in general: Ingvar never really understood all the hostility he occasionally got from Warders. He shared their dislike for civilization, and the culture of the masses, and often tried to speak with them when possible. Jheriohn, Kamal, Flontinot, and others connected well with him, though a few others seemed to be of the "Insect Swarm now, ask questions later" school. Pikel, thanks for pretty much single-handedly halting a quest in its tracks. I really hoped that a heroimm could do better than repeatedly calling me "lich-worshipper" and refusing to talk to me. It's not like I didn't put it effort trying to convince you to chat. Ugh.
>
> Dawnies: Solian, Cartharlen, Chaldaie, and Nicolette all had conversations with Ingvar that stuck in my mind, especially Solian. Despite Ingvar's IC condescension and taunting, you made great foils and enemies. Very well played, across the board. Gonna have to try one of those some day.
>
> Maran: Ugh. After Khiravn (who, despite his efforts, made Ingvar's role as the person who truly convinced him to seek the Temple after that whole Storm Giant thing) raised the bar, along came a long string of uninteresting enemies. Svyatopolk was willing to fight, at least, though never in my 500 hours did I see a Maran come to the Temple for a fight after Khiravn died. (Hello? Lich King? Hatred of Morals? Primarily Evil Cabal? Anyone? Anyone?) Belaran stands out as the worst case of fair-weather-logins I ever saw.
>
> Empire: Peroleth remains in my mind as the scariest enemy Ingvar faced. I would come in with aura/stoneskin/shield/fly/haste/ironskin/resist_mental/swiftness/etc/etc/etc and just get tooled. Granted, conjurers were my toughest enemy (bard songs are rather dangerous once they get archons/devils... I was just beginning to find startegies that didn't completely suck towards the end of Ingvar's life.) Aradan was interesting, but the rest seemed cut from identical molds, and kind of boring. Maybe it was because we were always fighting.
>
> Avendella: Everything that I had to say has been said. You remained Ingvar's favorite other person, even though he would never admit it to anyone except Shenara, and barely then.
>
> Troupe: Astillian, Stellyx, Tathlyn, Arvam, and others always impressed me. Across the board, a great group of roleplayers. If it wasn't for having to share the Inn with a bunch of undesirables (Dawnies, etc.), I would have spent a lot of time there, drinking and listening to stories. But Ingvar was never good about looking the other way when Profane came knocking.
>
> I'm sure there are dozens of other people I've forgotten. While Ingvar had no friends, there were a great number of people he enjoyed speaking with. Feel free to email me to talk about Ingvar.
>
> A score snippet:
>
> You are Ingvar the Unyielding Minstrel of Purity, Voice of the Scarab, level 51, 834 years old (491 hours).
> You are middle-aged.
> Race: wood-elf Sex: male Class: bard Hometown: Eryn Galen
> You have 31 practices and 0 training sessions.
> Str: 19(19) Int: 23(23) Wis: 21(21) Dex: 24(24) Con: 17(17) Chr: 22(22)
> You have scored 651695 exp, and have 1150 gold coins.
> You are neutral. You have a chaotic ethos.
> You have chosen the sphere of Purity.
>
> I'd post his role, but it was about 17 CF pages, and tied in with a lot of stuff I'd rather not make public... it was written as a journal, and large parts of it look like a "How I played a Neutral Scarab", which I'd like to leave to your imagination.
>
> A Cult-free skill list (gotta practice to play a loner!):
>
> dagger 100% mace 100% sword 100%
> staff 100% dirt kicking 100% disarm 100%
> dodge 100% enhanced damage 100% hand to hand 100%
> kick 100% parry 100% trip 100%
> second attack 100% roundhouse 100% pugil 100%
> fast healing 100% haggle 100% meditation 100%
> pick lock 89% sneak 100% scrolls 73%
> staves 100% recall 100% lore 100%
> shield block 100% sing 100% a capella 100%
> pen 84% (*)
> You have 31 practice sessions left.
>
> (*): Yes, it was horrible RP for me not to master pen, given Ingvar's role. I'm irritated with myself for that one.
>
> Level 6: beautify 100% 10 mana
> Level 7: heal my heart 100% 10 mana
> Level 9: travel tune 100% 10 mana
> piercing sweet music 100% 20 mana
> Level 10: shield of words 100% 10 mana
> Level 11: we come we come 100% 30 mana
> Level 14: galadriel 100% 15 mana
> Level 15: life to the dying 100% 15 mana
> Level 16: cold be sleep 100% 30 mana
> Level 17: weak time of year 100% 20 mana
> Level 18: resisting 100% 30 mana
> Level 19: reveal all 100% 20 mana
> greensleeves 100% 30 mana
> Level 20: marriage song 1% 150 mana (Marriage is highly Profane!) =)
> wake now my merry lads 100% 30 mana
> Level 21: better days 100% 40 mana
> Level 22: come hither child 100% 25 mana
> Level 26: life is a dream 100% 40 mana
> Level 27: tears 100% 25 mana
> Level 28: dance with jak o the shadows 100% 120 mana
> Level 29: heavy heart 100% 20 mana
> Level 32: wild west wind 100% 40 mana
> Level 33: nightmare 100% 40 mana
> Level 34: fire and ice 100% 30 mana
> Level 38: dome of illusion 100% 60 mana
> Level 40: when you dont see me 100% 20 mana
> Level 42: lifes tomb 100% 40 mana
> Level 45: frightful fiend 100% 150 mana
>
> Despite the skill package, I sucked at PKing. Yes, you probably kicked my ass. Stop bragging. =) Playing without a client seems to be part of that, and I won't repeat that mistake.
>
> In closing, all I can say is that I hope I have half as much fun with my next character. Farewell!

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Comments:	> > My first hero. My first attempt at playing a Scarab. The first character I have been truly happy with. > > > > I did not delete Ingvar out of frustration, disgust, or boredom. I deleted Ingvar because after 500 hours, I felt that it was time to try something new. I didn't want to keep Ingvar around if I was not going to be actively interviewing/defending/evangelizing actively, and my hours were starting to become scarce. I sincerely hope the Temple finds a new Voice soon enough... I'd love to see it become more populated, whether or not I'm playing a Cultist. The philosophy is deep, interesting, and challenging, and it remains my favorite cabal experience. > > > > Cyradia: Thank you for giving me a chance. I wish we interacted more, especially after I was named Voice, but it didn't seem like our playing schedules overlapped much. I will send you an email regarding what happened with the lil' task I was given. > > > > Scarabaeus: Though I joined while you were away, your return added a strong dimension to Ingvar that made him a great deal more interesting. Ingvar's personal philosophy was always a blend of the Ruby and Onyx paths, and I appreciated our interactions, in your many guises. "Interact with Scarabaeus and Cyradia" remains the coolest power of the Temple. > > > > Shinkoujinei: You were the only one Ingvar ever called "Teacher". Although IC Ingvar hated your memory after your suicide (indeed, he refused to ever speak your name), I admired your take on the role of the Voice of the Temple, and thoroughly enjoyed all of our many conversations. > > > > Scarab applicants: I was impressed with the caliber of applicants the Temple received. Aside from a few people who clumsily quoted the Sacraa at me without really understanding it, being Voice was a great way to meet a lot of interesting people. I made a number of recommendations to Cyradia/Scarabaeus, but many of you didn't seem to follow through with sufficient heart. I thoroughly enjoyed the (many) hours spent interviewing people. Scyleia, Thalen, Morll, and others: Stick with it. It's worth it. > > > > Non-Scarabs: > > > > Hifflio was one of the very few people Ingvar felt comfortable grouping with. Though our philsophies clashed at times, there was enough common ground for interesting conversation. Without you, I wouldn't have done half of the exploration I did... Ingvar made very little use of allies. > > > > Shenara was always someone Ingvar enjoyed speaking with. I enjoyed learning the many twists and turns you've put into your character, and you and Hifflio were probably the only two Masters Ingvar really liked. (Merisila as well, though we didn't speak as much.) > > > > Zorszaul was probably the closest match Ingvar found to his own view of the world. While I would never say I trusted you, your presence always made things more interesting, and we shared a certain dark sense of humor. > > > > Jeurno remains one of the funniest characters I've met. Consistent, unique roleplaying, and we often saw eye to eye on matters of personal freedom, the pleasures of food and drink. Now, if you would only have stopped the unnannounced gating to me during interviews, battles, and prayer at shrines. =) > > > > Sylvan in general: Ingvar never really understood all the hostility he occasionally got from Warders. He shared their dislike for civilization, and the culture of the masses, and often tried to speak with them when possible. Jheriohn, Kamal, Flontinot, and others connected well with him, though a few others seemed to be of the "Insect Swarm now, ask questions later" school. Pikel, thanks for pretty much single-handedly halting a quest in its tracks. I really hoped that a heroimm could do better than repeatedly calling me "lich-worshipper" and refusing to talk to me. It's not like I didn't put it effort trying to convince you to chat. Ugh. > > > > Dawnies: Solian, Cartharlen, Chaldaie, and Nicolette all had conversations with Ingvar that stuck in my mind, especially Solian. Despite Ingvar's IC condescension and taunting, you made great foils and enemies. Very well played, across the board. Gonna have to try one of those some day. > > > > Maran: Ugh. After Khiravn (who, despite his efforts, made Ingvar's role as the person who truly convinced him to seek the Temple after that whole Storm Giant thing) raised the bar, along came a long string of uninteresting enemies. Svyatopolk was willing to fight, at least, though never in my 500 hours did I see a Maran come to the Temple for a fight after Khiravn died. (Hello? Lich King? Hatred of Morals? Primarily Evil Cabal? Anyone? Anyone?) Belaran stands out as the worst case of fair-weather-logins I ever saw. > > > > Empire: Peroleth remains in my mind as the scariest enemy Ingvar faced. I would come in with aura/stoneskin/shield/fly/haste/ironskin/resist_mental/swiftness/etc/etc/etc and just get tooled. Granted, conjurers were my toughest enemy (bard songs are rather dangerous once they get archons/devils... I was just beginning to find startegies that didn't completely suck towards the end of Ingvar's life.) Aradan was interesting, but the rest seemed cut from identical molds, and kind of boring. Maybe it was because we were always fighting. > > > > Avendella: Everything that I had to say has been said. You remained Ingvar's favorite other person, even though he would never admit it to anyone except Shenara, and barely then. > > > > Troupe: Astillian, Stellyx, Tathlyn, Arvam, and others always impressed me. Across the board, a great group of roleplayers. If it wasn't for having to share the Inn with a bunch of undesirables (Dawnies, etc.), I would have spent a lot of time there, drinking and listening to stories. But Ingvar was never good about looking the other way when Profane came knocking. > > > > I'm sure there are dozens of other people I've forgotten. While Ingvar had no friends, there were a great number of people he enjoyed speaking with. Feel free to email me to talk about Ingvar. > > > > A score snippet: > > > > You are Ingvar the Unyielding Minstrel of Purity, Voice of the Scarab, level 51, 834 years old (491 hours). > > You are middle-aged. > > Race: wood-elf Sex: male Class: bard Hometown: Eryn Galen > > You have 31 practices and 0 training sessions. > > Str: 19(19) Int: 23(23) Wis: 21(21) Dex: 24(24) Con: 17(17) Chr: 22(22) > > You have scored 651695 exp, and have 1150 gold coins. > > You are neutral. You have a chaotic ethos. > > You have chosen the sphere of Purity. > > > > I'd post his role, but it was about 17 CF pages, and tied in with a lot of stuff I'd rather not make public... it was written as a journal, and large parts of it look like a "How I played a Neutral Scarab", which I'd like to leave to your imagination. > > > > A Cult-free skill list (gotta practice to play a loner!): > > > > dagger 100% mace 100% sword 100% > > staff 100% dirt kicking 100% disarm 100% > > dodge 100% enhanced damage 100% hand to hand 100% > > kick 100% parry 100% trip 100% > > second attack 100% roundhouse 100% pugil 100% > > fast healing 100% haggle 100% meditation 100% > > pick lock 89% sneak 100% scrolls 73% > > staves 100% recall 100% lore 100% > > shield block 100% sing 100% a capella 100% > > pen 84% () > > You have 31 practice sessions left. > > > > (): Yes, it was horrible RP for me not to master pen, given Ingvar's role. I'm irritated with myself for that one. > > > > Level 6: beautify 100% 10 mana > > Level 7: heal my heart 100% 10 mana > > Level 9: travel tune 100% 10 mana > > piercing sweet music 100% 20 mana > > Level 10: shield of words 100% 10 mana > > Level 11: we come we come 100% 30 mana > > Level 14: galadriel 100% 15 mana > > Level 15: life to the dying 100% 15 mana > > Level 16: cold be sleep 100% 30 mana > > Level 17: weak time of year 100% 20 mana > > Level 18: resisting 100% 30 mana > > Level 19: reveal all 100% 20 mana > > greensleeves 100% 30 mana > > Level 20: marriage song 1% 150 mana (Marriage is highly Profane!) =) > > wake now my merry lads 100% 30 mana > > Level 21: better days 100% 40 mana > > Level 22: come hither child 100% 25 mana > > Level 26: life is a dream 100% 40 mana > > Level 27: tears 100% 25 mana > > Level 28: dance with jak o the shadows 100% 120 mana > > Level 29: heavy heart 100% 20 mana > > Level 32: wild west wind 100% 40 mana > > Level 33: nightmare 100% 40 mana > > Level 34: fire and ice 100% 30 mana > > Level 38: dome of illusion 100% 60 mana > > Level 40: when you dont see me 100% 20 mana > > Level 42: lifes tomb 100% 40 mana > > Level 45: frightful fiend 100% 150 mana > > > > Despite the skill package, I sucked at PKing. Yes, you probably kicked my ass. Stop bragging. =) Playing without a client seems to be part of that, and I won't repeat that mistake. > > > > In closing, all I can say is that I hope I have half as much fun with my next character. Farewell!

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