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Community => Announcements & News => Topic started by: Keaton on November 16, 2008, 08:01:12 PM

Title: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Keaton on November 16, 2008, 08:01:12 PM
The forum upgrade is not the only change that is being implemented into these forums now.  Another change that was going on, completely unknown to everyone save for Gamefreak and myself, was the addition of a clanning system, here on the Desert Colossus.  Once you have achieved your first hundred posts here on TDC (and have been member for more than a week), you have the option to enroll into a clan.  If you apply for a clan, you will be given a test that will be used specifically for that clan.  If you do not pass the test, then you will not be allowed to reapply for that clan for a month.  Within that time, you may apply for the other two clans if you wish, but beware:  Except for VERY SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, once you are in a clan, the decision is final.

That is all for now, your choices are:  Armos Clan, the clan of Defense, Darknut Clan, the clan of Power, and Wizzrobe Clan, the clan of Magic.  Make your choice, enter your clan, the rest should be explained there.  Enjoy yourself.

The mods you should apply to for that particular forum are:  Wizzrobe Clan:  Shika and Zelda Vet; Armos Clan:  MagmarFire and Darth Wyndisis; Darknut Clan:  JQ Pickwick and (with his permission, of course), Twilight Wolf.

Well?
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Hi no Seijin on November 16, 2008, 08:08:10 PM
I could have sworn ZV tried to do something similar to this, but with the goddesses/oracles.

Hmmm, Darknut or Wizzrobe?  Both very appealing choices for me.

If we don't pass a test for one, can we try for another?
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Keaton on November 16, 2008, 08:09:46 PM
Yes, but once all your options are exhausted, you'll have to wait until the first one you tried is made available again (by waiting a month).
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Twilight Wolf on November 16, 2008, 08:39:46 PM
Quote from: Davy Jones on November 16, 2008, 08:01:12 PM
The mods you should apply to for that particular forum are:  Wizzrobe Clan:  Shika and Zelda Vet; Armos Clan:  MagmarFire and Darth Wyndisis; Darknut Clan:  JQ Pickwick and (with his permission, of course), Twilight Wolf.

Something I haven't been informed about here?
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Keaton on November 16, 2008, 08:47:29 PM
Surprise!  Yes or no?
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Twilight Wolf on November 16, 2008, 08:59:49 PM
Yeah, that was a bit of a surprise. Well, I graciously accept!
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Zelda Veteran on November 17, 2008, 05:49:07 AM
Sounds good. Shika, I'll do whatever one you don't want to do.
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: cacturnerules on November 17, 2008, 03:52:00 PM
Wait, 1st, what happens if you join one?
2nd, what are you tested on?
3rd, how do the clans differ? (I mean other than name and stuff.)

Quote from: Davy Jones on November 16, 2008, 08:01:12 PM
clan of Defense, clan of Power, and clan of Magic

...ring any bells? *coughKingdomHeartscough*
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Keaton on November 17, 2008, 03:57:37 PM
Quote from: FishyRules on November 17, 2008, 03:52:00 PM
Wait, 1st, what happens if you join one?
2nd, what are you tested on?
3rd, how do the clans differ? (I mean other than name and stuff.)

Quote from: Davy Jones on November 16, 2008, 08:01:12 PM
clan of Defense, clan of Power, and clan of Magic

...ring any bells? *coughKingdomHeartscough*

You get the satisfaction of being in a clan.  Chatting in clans is absolutely anything-goes, and it has the potential for challenged in-between the clans.  It's more of a promotion of posting than anything else--

also,

Quote from: FishyRules on November 17, 2008, 03:52:00 PM
Wait, 1st, what happens if you join one?
2nd, what are you tested on?
3rd, how do the clans differ? (I mean other than name and stuff.)

Quote from: Davy Jones on November 16, 2008, 08:01:12 PM
clan of Defense, clan of Power, and clan of Magic

...ring any bells? *coughKingdomHeartscough*

Legend of Zelda -- Kingdom Hearts

Power -- Power (duh)
Courage -- Defense (courage to defend homeland, for ex.)
Wisdom -- Magic (sages = magicians that are wise)

Does this mean that Kingdom Hearts is ripping off Zelda?  I've never played KH, but I assume so.  You should be ashamed of yourself for playing-- apparently you're promoting downright intellectual theft.
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: cacturnerules on November 17, 2008, 04:29:25 PM
well, in my mind, it goes like this:

defense=protecting, guarding, blocking, ect
power=strength, attacking, ect
magic=spells and supernatural abilities...
courage=bravery=strength, and power...
wisdom=knowledge=smart

all's i'm saying is that defense, attack and magic are the exact words from it. In the beginning, you chose one, (ups that stat), and throw away one (brings down that stat).

and I apologise about my intellectual theft. *scolds brain*

now, what do you mean by promotion of posting?


Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: DW on November 17, 2008, 04:33:57 PM
Seeing as how Kingdom Hearts is the only game EVAR to use attack, defense, and magic, this is clear copyright infringement.
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: MagmarFire on November 17, 2008, 04:42:15 PM
And to be clear, they're referred to at the beginning to be "Power of the Warrior," "Power of the Guardian," and "Power of the Mystic." It's obvious that they're quite different from Power, Wisdom, and Courage.
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: cacturnerules on November 17, 2008, 04:59:45 PM
I think It's about time we get back on topic...

What exactly are we tested on? Zelda, personality, all around knowledge...?
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: HylianHero92 on November 17, 2008, 05:00:01 PM
How do we apply?
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Gamefreak on November 17, 2008, 05:04:40 PM
We're still working some stuff through.
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Keaton on November 17, 2008, 05:39:59 PM
Quote from: FishyRules on November 17, 2008, 04:29:25 PMwhat do you mean by promotion of posting?

Well, in case you hadn't noticed, we're not as huge as we were over the summer.  This is a little forum quirk to hopefully bring back some old, disinterested members and also make these forums a generally more fast-pace, jovial place.

Quote from: FishyRules on November 17, 2008, 04:59:45 PM
What exactly are we tested on? Zelda, personality, all around knowledge...?

Yes.

Quote from: HylianHero92 on November 17, 2008, 05:00:01 PM
How do we apply?

Good question.  PM a moderator of the clan you would like to join, asking for a test.  They're not done yet, but when they are (and when you do this), a test will be given to you.  Fill out the test to the best of your ability and it will graded-- and you will be accepted or otherwise accordingly.

Quote from: Tango Sokolov on November 17, 2008, 05:00:01 PMMy cactus is pointy.  Ouch!

Tango-- we'll assume you're lying.  Surround your cactus with lemons, this'll startle her.  Now, quickly, blow smoke in her face.  She'll cough every time.  *claps* And you're done!
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: cacturnerules on November 17, 2008, 05:43:04 PM
Quote from: Davy Jones on November 17, 2008, 05:39:59 PM
PM a moderator of the clan you would like to join

The mods of the clan, or you and gamefreak?
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Gamefreak on November 17, 2008, 05:44:32 PM
Preferably the individual clan mods.  They're more focused on their clan than Tacheon or I would be since we have access to all three.
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: cacturnerules on November 17, 2008, 05:53:44 PM
so wait, is there any difference between clans? or is it just weather you like magic, power, or wisdom better?
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Keaton on November 17, 2008, 05:55:06 PM
It's just a way of sorting the other clans.  I would've named them, "Nayru, Farore and Din", but ZU already did it ;__;
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Gamefreak on November 17, 2008, 05:58:25 PM
I was thinking of Zora, Goron, or Kokiri originally when you mentioned a clan system.  Kind of an Ocarina of Time motif.

But this is a lot more original while staying true to Zelda.
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: cacturnerules on November 17, 2008, 06:00:01 PM
Quote from: Davy Jones on November 17, 2008, 05:55:06 PM
It's just a way of sorting the clans.
Sorting means taking different things and moving them into a place with similar properties. what are said differences?
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Keaton on November 17, 2008, 06:02:26 PM
The names, yes.  But after a while you'll start to notice that the clans begin to acquire "personalities" of their own, one becomes prevalent and domineering, while another becomes the quiet, cloistered, sagacious type, sort of like a pantheon of scholars.  The people that make up the clan will be sorted-- into what clan environment they'll prosper the best in.  Please, don't try to use logic-- you're bad at it.
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Gamefreak on November 17, 2008, 06:08:46 PM
Hey, easy you two. 
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Keaton on November 17, 2008, 06:11:31 PM
Sorry, completely my fault.  I'm just on-edge about this stuff and making it click.

My apologies, FR.
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: DW on November 17, 2008, 06:14:34 PM
Quote from: Davy Jones on November 17, 2008, 05:39:59 PM

Quote from: Tango Sokolov on November 17, 2008, 05:00:01 PMMy cactus is pointy.  Ouch!

Tango-- we'll assume you're lying.  Surround your cactus with lemons, this'll startle her.  Now, quickly, blow smoke in her face.  She'll cough every time.  *claps* And you're done!

Good advice. You can tell his dad is asian.

And the Wizzrobe clan will be ready eventually, I'm just kind of extremely lazy and haven't gotten around to making questions yet.
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Hi no Seijin on November 17, 2008, 06:52:07 PM
Quote from: FishyRules on November 17, 2008, 04:29:25 PM
wisdom=knowledge=smart
Sorry, just felt like pointing out the being wise doesn't necessarily equal being smart.  After all, the most knowledgeable man in the world may also be the biggest fool in the world, whereas the wisest man in the world would admit that he isn't knowledgeable about everything.

Now then, to be on topic.

QuoteChatting in clans is absolutely anything-goes,...
So clans get their own boards where they may not have to necessarily watch their language?
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Keaton on November 17, 2008, 06:57:41 PM
Sorry profanity is not allowed, no.

Maybe things'll be a little less strict until the younger members start pouring in (hah).
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Twilight Wolf on November 17, 2008, 07:15:16 PM
So are the rules in the clan boards essentially the same as the ones on the regular boards?
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Zelda Veteran on November 17, 2008, 07:36:19 PM
You really did confuse a lot of people with that one Davy- I included.
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Keaton on November 17, 2008, 07:44:14 PM
My aporogies.  More clarifications will follow-- once I'm less lazy.
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: cacturnerules on November 17, 2008, 08:10:46 PM
Quote from: Davy Jones on November 17, 2008, 06:02:26 PM
Please, don't try to use logic-- you're bad at it.

Quote from: Hi no Seijin on November 17, 2008, 06:52:07 PM
Quote from: FishyRules on November 17, 2008, 04:29:25 PM
wisdom=knowledge=smart
Sorry, just felt like pointing out the being wise doesn't necessarily equal being smart.  After all, the most knowledgeable man in the world may also be the biggest fool in the world, whereas the wisest man in the world would admit that he isn't knowledgeable about everything.



Geez guise, y evry1 b critisizin me?


heh heh. I just thought about something...

Wizzrobe
whizz-robe

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no offense to all who are / are joining wizzrobe, btw

but anyway, when should we start PMing mods to join?
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Hi no Seijin on November 17, 2008, 08:42:11 PM
I believe you can go ahead an PM the mods, but it'll take a while to send you your test.
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Mysterious F. on November 18, 2008, 12:52:05 PM
What if you don't want to be a member of any clan and prefer being the loner? Is that allowed.
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Gamefreak on November 18, 2008, 12:55:07 PM
Nobody's forcing you to join a clan.  So no, you don't have to join.
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: cacturnerules on November 20, 2008, 07:28:10 PM
Quote from: Davy Jones on November 16, 2008, 08:01:12 PM
Wizzrobe Clan:  Shika and Zelda Vet; Armos Clan:  MagmarFire and Darth Wyndisis; Darknut Clan:  JQ Pickwick and Twilight Wolf
Quote from: Davy Jones on November 17, 2008, 06:02:26 PM
the clans begin to acquire "personalities" of their own, one becomes prevalent and domineering, while another becomes the quiet, cloistered, sagacious type, sort of like a pantheon of scholars.  The people that make up the clan will be sorted-- into what clan environment they'll prosper the best in.


...I see what you did there...
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Twilight Wolf on November 20, 2008, 08:07:55 PM
Whatever do you mean, FR?
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Rev Rabies on March 13, 2009, 09:49:52 PM
i will allow the clan leaders to fight for my love
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Hi no Seijin on March 14, 2009, 02:03:46 PM
Sorry, Rabies, but it doesn't work that way.

Besides, with ZV's departure, poor Shika would be outnumbered.
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Rev Rabies on March 14, 2009, 02:07:59 PM
Oh, it works that way, why should i join a clan that doesn't want me?

Also, shika has proven his clan unworthy of my love, by saying that he didn't want to be stuck with it, so your point is moot.
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Hi no Seijin on March 14, 2009, 02:18:10 PM
Oh, we want you.  But if we all sent you our tests, and it turns out you can join all three, you'd still have to choose just one clan to join.
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Rev Rabies on March 14, 2009, 02:18:56 PM
well shika and his clan have been disqualified, and i need to know which clan wants me more.
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: HylianHero92 on March 14, 2009, 05:24:01 PM
Darknuts! We only have 3 or 4 members!
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Darth Wyndisis on March 14, 2009, 05:59:10 PM
That's better than us.  Armos only has two members if you don't count Mags and me.
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: HylianHero92 on March 14, 2009, 06:31:35 PM
 :-[

Well.... we're....... we're better!
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Rev Rabies on March 14, 2009, 08:02:59 PM
member count means nothing! it's all about who wants me the most!
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Hi no Seijin on March 14, 2009, 08:05:00 PM
Well, see, the more members we have, the easier it will be to crush all resistance.
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Rev Rabies on March 14, 2009, 08:11:42 PM
then maybe i should see this quiz of yours....

of course, so you all know, with me comes the entire majini army...
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Hi no Seijin on March 14, 2009, 08:20:34 PM
Well, I'll send you a PM with the quiz, then.
Title: Re: This fine ship, this fine crew OR, Your new TDC and you!
Post by: Keaton on March 28, 2010, 05:51:45 AM
Removing from sticky, but bumping for first page status.