| The 2002 Expies Ceremony | 
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| The 2002 Expies Ceremony |
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-|- Just For Fun! -|-Best Healer
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-|- AREAS -|-Elessar Memorial Award
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-|- IMMORTALS -|-Immortal You Are Most Likely To Ask For Help
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-|- PLAYERS -|-Most Sportsmanlike Conduct in PKill
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LadyAce says, 'Thank you all for joining us this evening!'
Rush peers around intently.
Nexela cheers wildly!
Nexela whistles appreciatively.
Kasdeja beams delightedly.
LadyAce says, 'welcome to the Expies Ceremony. I need you all to understand a few details before we launch into the fun'
Tim nods solemnly.
LadyAce says, 'the Expies get very spammy if we're not careful'
Rush nods her agreement with Emrysia.
Stygian thinks Ryadin should be here if you want spammy.
LadyAce says, 'so we need you to keep your applause and responses and such to one spot'
Stygian ducks to the ground.
Lilac snuggles up to Gad.
Gad makes a note NOT to get glued this year.
LadyAce says, 'after the winners and runners up of each category are announced, please feel free to make your applause and such known'
Mikaela smiles at Gad.
Ibrahim nods solemnly.
Kasdeja winks suggestively at Axis.
LadyAce says, 'but that's the only point where we want to see socials and such'
Gad chuckles politely.
Axis offers to sell his Anti-void trigger for 1 gold coin! :p
LadyAce says, 'also, if you have any questions about anything, we'd be thrilled to answer them -- but AFTER the ceremony.'
LadyAce says, 'questions before we begin?'
Ragen comforts Axis.
Ibrahim shakes his head.
Ibrahim tips his hat to Percy.
Percy flourishes grandly.
Stygian says, 'about how long does it take?'
Kasdeja says, 'How long will it take, appx.?'
Stygian laughs.
LadyAce says, 'I'm not sure, actually.'
Herbert hugs Jenna.
Kasdeja nods her agreement with LadyAce.
Gad says, 'longer if there be lotsa questions'
An aura of heavenly light appears above Gad's head.
Jenna beams at Herbert delightedly.
Kaige says, 'it depends on how unruly the crowd is'
Kaige giggles.
Cheyla nods her agreement with Kaige.
Kasdeja grins evilly at Kaige.. wonder what she's thinking...
Kaige says, 'it usually takes a couple hours'
Itto raises his hand.
Stygian says, 'well minimum time?'
Rush grins evilly at Kaige.. wonder what she's thinking...
Stygian looks up into the sky and ponders.
Cheyla says, 'expect to be here for at least 2 hours'
Mikaela pulls a feather pillow out of thin air and proceeds to get comfy.
Rush sniffs sadly.
Gad puts a large arm around Lilac and pulls her close to him.
Gad nods solemnly.
LadyAce says, 'Let's get started, shall we?'
Cheyla says, 'there were actually more categories this year than last, but i forget how long we ran last year'
Masha says, 'okay, just enough time to be here then run off to pick up Dolor from work'
LadyAce says, 'I'd like to kick us off with a few jokes :) -- places where players showed their creative energy, shall we say.'
Tim chuckles politely.
Axis finishes writing on a lacy valentine from Axis.
Axis reads a lacy valentine from Axis.
Gad raises an eyebrow inquiringly.
LadyAce says, 'some of the ordering in here is random, some themed -- off we go, on a little journey through the ballot in a roundabout way.'
LadyAce says, 'First category I have up is Best RP Quote.'
LadyAce says, 'our runner-up is Akira, and the Winner is Marcel.'
Gad laughs.
Gad shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Ibrahim gives a round of applause.
Rush says, 'yay akira!'
Gad peers around intently.
Percy giggles.
Kasdeja grins evilly.
LadyAce says, 'Marcel's quote being "I hear that hell is beautiful this time of year."'
Lilac cheers wildly!
LadyAce says, 'next up is Best PK quote'
LadyAce says, 'Here again, Marcel wins with his "whoops?" followed by Ramirez as runner-up'
Ibrahim gives a round of applause.
Emrysia gives a round of applause.
LadyAce says, 'marcel wins a copy of Bartlett's Familiar Quotations for his clever thinking :)'
Lilac cheers wildly!
LadyAce nonchalantly flips a copy of "Bartlett's Familiar Quotations".
Trinity laughs.
Axis is down now
Kasdeja laughs.
Menion says to Lilac, 'what i miss?'
Ibrahim giggles.
Axis gives a red rose, with a card from Axis to Kasdeja.
LadyAce says, 'next up -- Best Warcry'
LadyAce says, 'our runner up this year was Cassandra'
Jenna says, 'yay cass!'
LadyAce says, 'and the winner is: Lawrence!'
Axis says, 'who?'
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Percy shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Kasdeja cheers wildly!
Lilac cheers wildly!
Emrysia shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Masha cheers wildly!
Robar gives a round of applause.
Gad shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Stygian is squire to that guy.
Menion shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
LadyAce says, 'We also have a category for the clever lines builders feed into the mouths of mobs.'
Kasdeja reads a red rose, with a card from Axis.
LadyAce says, 'the runners up for Best Line from a Mob are the Lord Mayor and the Mystic'
LadyAce says, 'and the winner is: EVA!'
Jenna says, 'yay eva!'
LadyAce chuckles politely.
Jenna giggles.
Gad chuckles politely.
Gad nods solemnly.
Axis throws his head back and cackles gleefully!
LadyAce says, 'next up, I have Best AFK message'
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Axis says, 'I'll take Evas Expie'
Axis ducks to the ground.
LadyAce says, 'our runner-up is : Lawrence - "Mute, but cute."'
LadyAce says, 'and the winner is....[17] Lachesis - "*sings porno music to herself*'
LadyAce chuckles politely.
Ibrahim shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Kasdeja grins evilly.
LadyAce says, 'Lachesis wins this:'
LadyAce nonchalantly flips a personal secretary.
Axis whistles appreciatively.
Kasdeja drools contentedly.
Masha snickers softly.
Menion grins evilly.
LadyAce says, 'next up: Spammiest!'
Axis raises his hand.
Kasdeja grins evilly.
LadyAce says, 'our runner-up was Darkness....but the winner was: Ryadin!'
LadyAce nonchalantly flips a can of SPAM.
Axis cheers wildly!
Rush laughs.
LadyAce says, 'he wins this, he's earned it.'
Emrysia giggles.
Ibrahim gives a round of applause.
Stygian laughs.
Axis nods his agreement with Emrysia.
Gad shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Kasdeja rolls around on the ground with laughter.
Stygian wonders how you 'earn' a spammy award.
LadyAce says, 'the next category I have is Best Chat Exchange.'
Uriel glances around the room.
Masha grins evilly.
LadyAce says, 'the runner up is Masha and Rowane's discussion of "HTD and You"'
LadyAce says, 'and the winner is: Masha and Ryadin about 'smart speak''
LadyAce chuckles politely.
LadyAce gives a razor-sharp tongue to Masha.
Masha laughs.
Lilac cheers wildly!
Axis throws his head back and cackles gleefully!
Gad nods solemnly.
Lilac laughs.
Kasdeja giggles.
LadyAce says, 'it's true, isn't it?'
Ibrahim shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
LadyAce winks suggestively at Masha.
Gad says, 'Just what she be needin''
LadyAce nods her agreement with Gad.
Itto claps for Masha approvingly.
Gad rolls his eyes heavenward.
Masha says to LadyAce, 'Does this mean I get to be a cunning linguist?'
Herbert gets a black leather doctor's bag from an elegant black leather doctor's bag.
Lilac giggles.
Gad ducks under Masha.
Gad winks suggestively.
Axis says to Gad, 'just what she doesnt need :P'
LadyAce says to Masha, 'no :P'
Masha snorts derisively.
Gad thumps Masha on the back.
Masha grins evilly at LadyAce.. wonder what she's thinking...
LadyAce says, 'next is Most Memorable Wedding.'
LadyAce says, 'our runners-up are: Mikaela& Stygian, and Malia&Israfel'
LadyAce smiles at Mikaela.
LadyAce smiles at Stygian.
Gad thumps Stygian on the back.
Stygian says, 'rats!'
Mikaela smiles happily.
Axis comforts Stygian.
Lilac beams at Mikaela delightedly.
LadyAce says, 'and the winner is: Lilac and Gad.'
Robar says, 'rats?'
Kasdeja snuggles up to Mikaela.
Menion bows before Mikaela.
Stygian says, 'do i get a prize anyway?'
Tim shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Axis whistles at Gad appreciatively.
Emrysia cheers wildly!
Jenna shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Ibrahim says to Stygian, 'there'reno rats here lad'
Robar gives a round of applause.
LadyAce smiles at Lilac.
Menion cheers for Lilac - huzzah!
Lilac says to Mikaela, 'Heya..I didnt see you here'
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Gad smiles happily.
LadyAce smiles at Gad.
Masha gives a round of applause.
Gad kisses Lilac tenderly.
Axis breaks open the beer!
Mikaela cheers for Gad - huzzah!
Kasdeja bounces onto Lilac's lap.
Menion cheers for Gad - huzzah!
Mikaela cheers for Lilac - huzzah!
Percy claps for Lilac approvingly.
Lilac smiles happily.
Menion hides from the onslaught of spam.
Tim drinks from a scotch on the rocks.
LadyAce gives an Expies Gold Medal to Gad.
Kasdeja winks suggestively at Menion.
Menion smiles at Kasdeja.
Tim junks a scotch on the rocks.
Lilac smiles at Gad.
LadyAce gives an Expies Gold Medal to Lilac.
Gad begins using an Expies Gold Medal.
Gad grins evilly.
Lilac chuckles politely at Gad's feeble witticism.
Lilac kisses Gad tenderly.
Lilac laughs.
LadyAce says, 'the medals and ribbons are nice for displaying in houses, they have a full description in the long'
Masha begins using a razor-sharp tongue.
LadyAce gives an Expies Ribbon to Stygian.
LadyAce gives an Expies Ribbon to Mikaela.
Stygian begins using an Expies Ribbon.
Stygian thanks LadyAce heartily.
LadyAce says, 'but lurching back into the 'Just for Fun' categories for a brief moment....'
Mikaela smiles at LadyAce.
Lilac hugs Mikaela.
Mikaela hugs Lilac.
Lilac smiles at Stygian.
Stygian smiles at Lilac.
LadyAce says, 'This year's most tolerant wife: runner-up was Malia, and the winner is: Emrysia!'
Stygian congratulates Lilac on a job well done.
LadyAce nonchalantly flips a rolling pin and a frying pan.
Jenna giggles.
Ibrahim cheers for Emrysia - huzzah!
Gad laughs.
Stygian congratulates Gad on a job well done.
Robar smiles at Emrysia.
Gad says, 'that be for sure'
Emrysia laughs.
Masha cheers for Emrysia - huzzah!
Kasdeja cheers for Emrysia - huzzah!
Axis whistles at Emrysia appreciatively.
Kaige cheers for Emrysia - huzzah!
Rush laughs.
Stygian congratulates Emrysia on a job well done.
Herbert grins evilly at Emrysia.. wonder what he's thinking...
LadyAce says, 'Emrysia can take this little set home.'
Ibrahim nods his agreement with Gad.
LadyAce gives a rolling pin and a frying pan to Emrysia.
LadyAce winks suggestively at Emrysia.
Axis throws his head back and cackles gleefully!
Stygian laughs.
Gad says, 'hit him with em a few times'
Lilac chuckles politely.
Masha rolls around on the ground with laughter.
Gad chuckles politely.
Emrysia laughs.
Kasdeja giggles.
Robar says, 'she couldnt have made it without me!'
Emrysia hugs a rolling pin and a frying pan.
Cheyla giggles.
Kaige says to Emrysia, 'almost as good as the rotten tomatoes, eh?'
Robar pats himself on the head - wonder if he can rub his belly too?
Ibrahim giggles at Robar.
Emrysia nods her agreement with Kaige.
Mikaela smiles at Stygian.
Lorenzo says to Robar, 'that won't win you points'
Kaige says to Emrysia, 'maybe better since it'll rent longer!'
Robar shudders.
LadyAce says, 'continuing along this sweet vein...Most Notable Couple. Another 'fun' category.'
Kaige grins evilly at Robar.. wonder what she's thinking...
Robar fears the slay coupon more.
LadyAce says, 'our runner-up couple was: Emrysia & Robar'
LadyAce says, 'but the winner is: Gad&Lilac'
Gad gets a free slaying coupon from Zandy from a arctic fox fur pouch.
Jenna cheers wildly!
LadyAce gives a photo of Gad & Lilac in a silver frame to Lilac.
Masha says to Robar, 'I'd start wearing your helmet more often, bub'
Kasdeja giggles.
Emrysia cheers wildly!
Ibrahim gives a round of applause.
Mikaela cheers wildly!
Stygian thinks Mikaela and himself could have been nominated for this one if we were active.
Emrysia congratulates Gad on a job well done.
Gad smiles happily.
Emrysia congratulates Lilac on a job well done.
Tim shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Lilac chuckles politely.
Lilac kisses Gad tenderly.
Stygian shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Robar shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Kasdeja beams delightedly.
LadyAce says, 'but before we get all caught up in the sweetness of the moment ....'
Robar says to Masha, 'real doesnt use helmet'
LadyAce says, 'Legend has a crueler side, where the "couples" are only involved in order to kill each other'
Gad puts a free slaying coupon from Zandy in a arctic fox fur pouch.
Menion cheers wildly!
LadyAce says, 'within the pk system, however, we do not simply have violent chaos'
LadyAce says, 'we have sportsmanlike behavior, people who are deadly but also honorable in their behavior'
LadyAce says, 'and for this reason, we honor our PKers with an Expie'
Gad nods solemnly.
LadyAce says, 'the runner up for most sportsmanlike conduct in PK: Fortebraccio'
Axis says, 'And this years winner for most pacifist goes tooo......'
LadyAce says, 'and the winner is: Maloth.'
Lilac cheers wildly!
Tim shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Menion cheers wildly!
Emrysia shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Robar gives a round of applause.
Kasdeja cheers wildly!
Lilac stands on her tip-toes and does a Snoopy-like dance of joy!
Masha cheers wildly!
Gad cheers wildly!
Robar cheers wildly!
Lilac cheers wildly!
Nelson says, 'this is an outrage! uh, or something.'
Axis says, 'No Maloth here!'
Mikaela cheers wildly!
Varnel chuckles politely.
Axis pouts.
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Robar says, 'beauty wins once again'
Lilac cheers wildly!
Menion says, 'GO MAL!!!!!'
Kasdeja sniffles quietly.
Masha pets Nelson lovingly.
Axis nods his agreement with Menion.
Kasdeja says, 'My Maloth not here...'
Emrysia ponders whether or not Robar might like a rolling pin and a frying pan.
Kasdeja pouts.
Menion comforts Kasdeja.
Axis comforts Kasdeja.
LadyAce giggles.
Gad says to Robar, 'takk'
Gad grins evilly.
Gad struts proudly.
LadyAce says, 'moving on, though....'
LadyAce says, 'Legend isn't simply built of relationships....there is also "Commerce"'
Robar says to Gad, 'it must have been your wife'
Gad snaps his fingers in disappointment.
Lilac giggles.
Lilac nods her agreement with Robar.
Cheyla says, 'ok, guys...'
Cheyla says, 'settle down'
LadyAce says, 'in our "fun" category, we picked the "Funniest Price for a Trueform"'
LadyAce says, 'the winner is: Ibrahim, for his nature awareness campaigning'
LadyAce smiles at Ibrahim.
Jenna shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Robar cheers wildly!
LadyAce gives a heavy price to Ibrahim.
Ibrahim blushes bright red.
Lilac cheers wildly!
Trinity smiles at Ibrahim.
Axis jumps in the air and slams a thunderous high-5 with Ibrahim!
Tim cheers wildly!
Robar thumps Ibrahim on the back.
Ibrahim thanks Emrysia heartily.
Kaige giggles at Ibrahim.
Menion cheers wildly!
Kasdeja giggles.
LadyAce says, 'a heavy price indeed...!'
Emrysia cheers for Ibrahim - huzzah!
Gad shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Ibrahim nods his agreement with Emrysia.
Percy claps for Ibrahim approvingly.
Ibrahim says, 'this doesn't mean you've heard the last though!'
LadyAce says, 'but seriously...we also chose one among our number who we judged "Most Likely to Succeed"'
LadyAce says, 'our runnerup was Israfel. And the winner is: Kastina.'
Jenna shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Menion cheers wildly!
Herbert cheers wildly!
Emrysia gives a round of applause.
Tim shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Lilac cheers wildly!
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Robar says, 'My wife would like to let you all know that the keyword you are looking for is probably ladyA not lady'
Axis cheers wildly!
Masha gives a round of applause.
Lilac gives a round of applause.
Rush cheers wildly!
Mikaela cheers for Kasdeja - huzzah!
Shivan says, 'and she's not even here to bite'
Axis cheers for Emrysia - huzzah!
Shivan says, 'hmm'
Mikaela pokes herself in the ribs.
Axis projects an aura of heavenly light above Emrysia's head.
Kasdeja says, 'KasTINA, not KasDEJA...'
Rush smiles at Shivan.
Kasdeja giggles.
LadyAce says, 'Roleplay is another element which brings depth and interaction to the game'
Kasdeja pokes Mikaela in the ribs.
Axis tickles Kasdeja.
Mikaela grins evilly at Kasdeja.. wonder what she's thinking...
LadyAce says, 'getting lost in a character can be one of the greatest ways to have fun here'
Masha begins to twitch nervously.
LadyAce says, 'one way to be involved in roleplay is to be caught up in the Roleplay Melodrama'
Axis says to Masha, 'your beyond lost :P'
LadyAce says, 'invented by players or imms, these sagas tie together the histories of many different people and try to tell one story, at least for a time'
Masha smirks at Axis.
LadyAce says, 'the runner-up for Best RP Melodrama for 2002: Creation of Carian Trag'
LadyAce says, 'the winner is: San Francisco Snowstorm'
Gad shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Rush cheers wildly!
Ibrahim shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Lilac cheers wildly!
Masha blinks.
Emrysia gives a round of applause.
Trinity shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Shivan nods solemnly.
Kasdeja grins evilly.
Axis pouts.
Robar shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Kasdeja slides up to Herbert and tries to seduce him.
Jenna giggles.
LadyAce says, 'If you didn't get a chance to play in one of these stories, keep an eye out for your next chance -- Melodramas can be lots of fun :)'
Varnel grins evilly at Shivan.. wonder what he's thinking...
Herbert says, 'yay fer snow'
Herbert peers around intently.
LadyAce says, 'next up is Best Supporting Roleplayer in a Melodrama'
LadyAce says, 'RP tales are nowhere without the people who push them and make them go :)'
LadyAce says, 'our runner up is: Fairfax in Decara's Dying Wish'
LadyAce says, 'and the winner is: MoiraGwyn in Emrysia & Robar's Troubles'
Gad shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Emrysia gives a round of applause.
Masha gives a round of applause.
Robar snorts derisively.
Axis cheers wildly!
Lilac gives a round of applause.
Herbert cheers for Emrysia - huzzah!
Emrysia giggles at Robar.
Trinity shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Menion cheers wildly!
Mikaela smiles happily.
Gad thumps Robar on the back.
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Kasdeja wipes the spam from her eyes.
Varnel says, 'where is moiragwyn?'
Menion nods his agreement with Kasdeja.
Masha says to Varnel, 'taking care of a sick kid'
LadyAce says, 'Roleplay isn't just about being involved in one story, though. One of the most important awards we give is an individual all-around accomplishment'
Varnel nods his agreement with Emrysia.
LadyAce says, 'this year, we the people of Legend have honored Lawrence as the Runner-up for best Roleplayer.'
LadyAce says, 'our winner is: Gad.'
Lilac cheers wildly!
Kasdeja beams delightedly.
Cheyla shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Varnel says, 'nice'
Kasdeja bounces onto Gad's lap.
Robar gives a round of applause.
Menion claps for Gad approvingly.
Emrysia shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Gad blushes so fiercely that not even his great beard can hide the crimson tint.
LadyAce claps for Gad approvingly.
Mikaela claps for Gad approvingly.
Tim claps for Gad approvingly.
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Jenna giggles.
LadyAce gives an Expies Gold Medal to Gad.
Lilac kisses Gad tenderly.
LadyAce claps for Gad approvingly.
Lilac cheers for Gad - huzzah!
Gad begins using an Expies Gold Medal.
Mikaela says, 'yeah!!!'
Gad blushes so fiercely that not even his great beard can hide the crimson tint.
Kasdeja grins evilly at Gad.. wonder what she's thinking...
LadyAce says, 'I should have said that that one is the "Male" category :)'
Robar says, 'oh and here I thought it was female'
Kasdeja nods her agreement with LadyAce.
Gad says, 'Would be hopin it werent fer the female'
Gad winks suggestively.
LadyAce says, 'it takes a different set of skills to win the "Female" category'
LadyAce says, 'so we have a separate award for that one :)'
Herbert says, 'sleaze..'
Herbert nods to himself.
LadyAce says, 'our runner up this year for Best Female Roleplayer: Wren.'
Jenna runs in circles around a plush yellow Pikachu backpack, squealing loudly.
LadyAce says, 'and the winner is: Sigrid.'
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Lilac cheers wildly!
Jenna shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Lilac stands on her tip-toes and does a Snoopy-like dance of joy!
Menion cheers wildly!
Emrysia cheers wildly!
Kasdeja runs around the room in circles, squealing loudly.
Tim shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Masha gives a round of applause.
Rush grins evilly.
Trinity shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Robar snorts derisively.
Rush says, 'Yayfor Wren!'
Lilac cheers wildly!
Kasdeja says, 'Yayfor Wren!'
Kasdeja grins evilly.
Menion shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Rush peers at Kasdeja, looking her up and down.
Rush giggles.
Robar comforts Emrysia.
Kasdeja winks suggestively at Rush.
LadyAce says, 'But we're not just people and relationships moving around in a void...we have a virtual world to move within'
LadyAce says, 'so let's focus on that world for just a few moments.'
LadyAce says, 'We honor our builders for their creation of particularly engaging rooms, for example'
LadyAce says, 'the runner-up for Best Room of 2002: The Fiery Pit, in Paris Oper'
LadyAce says, 'and the winner is: Resting in a Quiet Rose Garden'
Rush cheers wildly!
Cheyla shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Jenna shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Gad cheers wildly!
Kasdeja whimpers softly.
Lilac cheers wildly!
Emrysia gives a round of applause.
LadyAce says, 'that one's in Malta :)'
Trinity shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Tim shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Kasdeja bounces around.
Robar cheers wildly!
LadyAce says, 'players make their own contributions to this physical world. The housing feature gives players an ability to affect the map and navigation of an area'
LadyAce says, 'they're also another outlet for creativity....'
Lorenzo says, 'and money'
Shivan says, 'ie mess up people's spams?'
LadyAce says, 'one category where we honor this is the " Character Whose House Best Fits Their RP'
Kasdeja pokes Lorenzo in the ribs.
LadyAce says, 'our runner up in this category: Jenna, for her PINK Paris Logement'
Herbert grins evilly at Jenna.. wonder what he's thinking...
Jenna says, 'pink house of death!'
Trinity beams at Jenna delightedly.
LadyAce says, 'and the winner is: MoiraGwyn, for her vast and elaborate Carian Trag castle'
Kasdeja runs in circles around Jenna, squealing loudly.
Masha cheers wildly!
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Emrysia cheers wildly!
Kasdeja twirls on her toe and falls into Jenna's arms with a deep sigh.
Lilac gives a round of applause.
Jenna shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Robar glares at nothing in particular.
LadyAce says, 'good work to both of them! If you've never been on a tour, perhaps you can charm them into one :)'
Jenna says, 'and steal any gold lying around!'
An aura of heavenly light appears above Jenna's head.
Robar says, 'dont go to the castle, its a death trap.. trust me, you really do not want to go'
Ibrahim giggles.
LadyAce says, 'the other category for players and housing is "Best Interior Decorating'
Kasdeja grins evilly at Jenna.. wonder what she's thinking...
LadyAce says, 'houses can be decorated in any manner of ways -- with objects found or zips customized....'
LadyAce says, 'with random junk or with themes'
LadyAce says, 'our runner-up in this category: Jenna, for her PINK Paris Logement'
Maloth says, 'hiya'
Gad chuckles politely.
Jenna rolls around on the ground with laughter.
Kasdeja pounces on Maloth, bowling her over.
Maloth reads a small piece of paper from Greshym.
LadyAce says, 'and the winner: MoiraGwyn, for her vast and elaborate Carian Trag castle'
Lilac gives Maloth a great big smooch!
Emrysia cheers wildly!
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Kasdeja cheers wildly!
Maloth hugs Lilac.
Lilac gives a round of applause.
Masha cheers wildly!
Lorenzo looks amazed.
Trinity smiles at Maloth.
Maloth says, 'sooo whats going on?'
LadyAce says, 'definitely two don't misses on your next tour of homes.'
Robar fidgets impatiently.
Kasdeja begins flirting with Maloth outrageously.
Maloth gives a big hug to everyone in the room.
Lilac hugs Maloth.
Mikaela smiles at Maloth.
Menion pounces on Maloth, bowling her over.
LadyAce says, 'Of course, these great houses wouldn't be possible without builders creating the opportunities'
LadyAce says, 'our runner-up for Best Housing in an Area: Tudor England'
LadyAce says, 'and the winner is: Paris Opera'
Gad says, 'more in Norway'
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Herbert cheers wildly!
An aura of heavenly light appears above Gad's head.
Shivan says, 'yesh'
Trinity shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Menion beams at Maloth delightedly.
Maloth cheers wildly!
Shivan says, 'go bart'
Kasdeja runs around the room in circles, squealing loudly.
Jenna cheers wildly!
Robar says, 'kleinstadt!'
Emrysia gives a round of applause.
Rush cheers wildly!
LadyAce says, 'if you haven't bought a house yet...visit those places and drool!'
Kasdeja says, 'Yayfor Bart!'
Lilac cheers wildly!
Jenna says, 'bart would like the thank his wife and his cat'
Masha pets Robar lovingly.
Kasdeja giggles.
Masha tips her hat gallantly.
Kaige giggles at Jenna.
LadyAce says, 'if you have a house there....your value just went up! :)'
Jenna grins evilly.
Masha says, 'Good luck, peeps. I'm out to deliver dinner.'
Maloth waves good-bye to Masha.
Gad waves good-bye to Masha.
LadyAce says, 'of particular interest to the interior decorators and house hunters out there: the Best Area to Shop'
LadyAce says, 'the runner-up in this category: Hospitaller Malta'
LadyAce says, 'and the winner is: the Tara Boxes!!'
LadyAce chuckles politely.
Jenna rolls around on the ground with laughter.
Gad cheers wildly!
Trinity laughs.
Gad cheers wildly!
Ibrahim giggles.
Lilac cheers wildly!
Emrysia giggles.
Kasdeja grins evilly at LadyAce.. wonder what she's thinking...
Robar says to Emrysia, 'and they are free too'
LadyAce says, 'Of course, too much shopping can lead you down a dangerous road.'
Lorenzo says, 'that's sooo bargain-basement'
Gad grins evilly at Lilac.. wonder what he's thinking...
Kasdeja grins evilly at Lorenzo.. wonder what she's thinking...
LadyAce says, 'there is a point where shopper turns to collector...collector to that dreaded beast: the Packrat.'
Kasdeja winks suggestively at Perigriene.
Cheyla says, 'easy on the extra stuff, please'
Perigriene beams at LadyAce delightedly.
LadyAce says, 'our runner-up for Biggest Packrat: MoiraGwyn!'
LadyAce says, 'and the winner is: Alejandro!'
Gad nods solemnly.
Kasdeja giggles.
Gad nods solemnly.
Emrysia cheers wildly!
Perigriene cheers wildly!
LadyAce nonchalantly flips a bottomless chasm.
Shivan says, 'what a big suprise'
Shivan says, 'i'm shocked really'
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Lilac giggles.
Lilac cheers wildly!
LadyAce says, 'this is his, if he can find room for it.'
LadyAce gives a quick polish to a bottomless chasm. It now shines brightly.
Nelson says to Shivan, 'if you dont have something nice to say...'
Nelson says to Shivan, 'say it louder :p'
Herbert says, 'oooh thats nice'
Cheyla says, 'just a reminder to keep the chit-chat and fidgeting to a minimum, LA has a hard enough job keeping up with the typing let alone screen spam'
LadyAce says, 'While you're packing stuff around and shopping...you might get hungry.'
LadyAce chuckles politely.
Cheyla has glue and is very willing to use it!
LadyAce says, 'try foraging, you never know what you'll find....'
Kasdeja cowers in fear of Cheyla's wrath!
LadyAce says, 'the runner-up for Best Forage Section: Tudor England'
LadyAce says, 'and the winner is: Pirates' Den!'
Gad shudders.
Trinity laughs.
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Shivan says, 'erhm'
Cheyla snickers softly.
Shivan says, 'you can't'
LadyAce says, 'so if you're hungry...you now know where to go :)'
Emrysia shudders.
Shivan says, 'outside you can turtles..'
Tim cheers wildly!
Lilac smiles at Percy.
Rush stomps on Shivan's toes.
Kasdeja says, 'Hurray for baby tutle filet!'
Lilac peers at herself myopically.
Cheyla says, 'and you can, we checked'
Shivan says, 'hmm'
Cheyla says, 'inside, even...'
Shivan says, 'odd'
Shivan says, 'its indoors'
Gad says, 'maybe at the stream...'
Gad looks up into the sky and ponders.
Shivan says, 'usually can't forage indoors'
Herbert says, 'most of westside is outside shiv'
Chocorua says, 'we can debate it later heh'
Trinity nods her agreement with Herbert.
Shivan says, 'ah'
Perigriene nods solemnly.
Shivan says, 'true'
LadyAce says, 'there's a small problem with all this finding and shopping and eating....'
LadyAce says, 'some people store up all their stuff and then leave their doors open....or worse yet, don't have one at all'
Perigriene smiles at Kaige.
Jenna snickers softly.
Rush rolls around on the ground with laughter.
LadyAce says, 'the runner up for the person needing a door most: Alejandro'
Mikaela rolls around on the ground with laughter.
LadyAce says, 'and the winner: Gavvius'
Shivan says, 'hmm'
Shivan says, 'suprise'
LadyAce gives a quick polish to a door. It now shines brightly.
Ibrahim giggles.
Shivan says, 'suprise'
Emrysia giggles.
Herbert chortles with amusement.
LadyAce says, 'this one's his if he'll take it :)'
Shivan says, 'mail him a door?'
Kasdeja cheers for LadyAce - huzzah!
LadyAce giggles.
Perigriene smiles happily.
Maloth cheers for LadyAce - huzzah!
Shivan says, 'how about .. drop it on his head =P'
Maloth says, 'yea too bad he dont have a house no more'
Kasdeja falls to her knees and worships LadyAce's existence.
Rush says, 'overnight it, please :P'
Maloth peers at her poor english.
Menion beams at Trinity delightedly.
Lilac rolls around on the ground with laughter.
Lilac hugs Percy.
LadyAce says, 'next up, we have: Best Strung Item'
Lilac hugs Maloth.
Maloth beams at Lilac delightedly.
Shivan says, 'uhm when is clans?'
Shivan grumbles.
LadyAce says, 'this is another great area of customization for players, and the contest was tight this year with many worthy nominations'
Kasdeja says to Shivan, 'Patience is a virtue =P'
Shivan says to Kasdeja, 'not really'
LadyAce says, 'Standing out above the rest, however...:'
LadyAce says, 'in a tie for Runner-Up: Flower's hamster, and Gad's warhammer!'
Maloth says, 'yea!!!'
Rush cheers wildly!
Jenna says, 'yay hammie'
LadyAce says, 'and the winner is: Soze's shield!'
Gad pats the black warhammer, 'Fjellbrann' affectionately.
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Maloth says, 'ties are nice'
Rush says, 'Kung Fu FIGHTING!'
Kasdeja beams at Gad delightedly.
Robar cheers wildly!
Lilac cheers wildly!
Emrysia gives a round of applause.
Trinity smiles happily.
Jenna giggles at Rush.
Maloth cheers wildly!
Mikaela cheers wildly!
Rush grins evilly at Jenna.. wonder what she's thinking...
Shivan says, 'haha invisible warhamemr'
LadyAce gives an Expies Ribbon to Gad.
Gad begins using an Expies Ribbon.
Perigriene cheers wildly!
Herbert says, 'so what was sozes shield?'
Perigriene models his figure - hmmmm, looks pretty good!
Robar says, 'a child'
Ibrahim says, 'a bruised and something something child'
Perigriene snickers softly.
Perigriene poses attractively and models the great hunting hawk, black as night.
Herbert says, 'ohhh nice'
Jenna shivers uncomfortably.
Herbert nods solemnly.
Kasdeja slides up to Perigriene and tries to seduce him.
Rush winces.
LadyAce says, 'of course, just one string is rarely enough'
Menion bows before Perigriene.
LadyAce says, 'with some time work and effort, those strings turn into a theme'
LadyAce says, 'our runner up for best eq theme: Herbert, for his stylish but eccentric surgeon'
Kasdeja bounces onto Herbert's lap.
Herbert grins evilly.
Gad thumps Herbert on the back.
Perigriene cheers for Herbert - huzzah!
LadyAce says, 'and the winners are: Soze, for his cruel & craven coward look AND Gad, for his staunch Norse warrior'
Kasdeja cheers wildly!
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Robar gives a round of applause.
Jenna cheers wildly!
Gad blinks.
LadyAce gives an Expies Ribbon to Herbert.
Emrysia cheers wildly!
Tim shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Lilac cheers wildly!
Lilac laughs.
Lilac cheers wildly!
LadyAce gives an Expies Gold Medal to Gad.
LadyAce smiles at Gad.
Gad begins using an Expies Gold Medal.
Gad says, 'Tusen takk'
LadyAce says, 'Immortals play around with eq themes too....we cheat, of course, because we don't have to earn the strings.'
LadyAce says, 'but some imms come up with very spectacular combinations, all the same'
Kasdeja winks suggestively at LadyAce.
Menion says, 'Price Tag! *grin*'
Lilac smiles at Percy.
LadyAce says, 'our runner up for snazziest dressed imm: Bart'
LadyAce says, 'and the winner is : Spencer!'
Herbert says, 'yay Bart'
Rush cheers wildly!
Emrysia cheers wildly!
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Kasdeja says, 'Yayfor Bart!'
Kasdeja bounces around.
Lilac cheers wildly!
Robar shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Gad gives a round of applause.
Perigriene cheers wildly!
Mikaela bounces up and down cheering in Stygian's lap
Mikaela cheers wildly!
LadyAce says, 'speaking of dressing up, though -- some people end up looking rather good just using what they find lying around'
LadyAce says, 'a mundane coupon lets them put what they find on to their stat eq.'
Perigriene nods his agreement with LadyAce.
LadyAce says, 'our "fun" award for best use of a mundane or prize string -- the runner up is: Rush!'
Menion says to Trinity, 'costume contest.....*laugh*'
LadyAce says, 'and the winner is: Dinah!'
Jenna claps for Rush approvingly.
Shivan says, 'yeah..those rippling chest muscles are hot!'
Perigriene says, 'even some newbie gear you are putting in is worth keeping till you can mundane it'
Kasdeja runs in circles around Rush, squealing loudly.
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Perigriene says, 'some of the newer london stuff is clever'
Trinity shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Rush grins evilly.
Herbert nods his agreement with Perigriene.
Robar gives a round of applause.
Lilac smiles at Percy.
Rush hugs a raggedy old doll.
LadyAce says, 'It can also be said that some items just rock, all by themselves.'
LadyAce says, 'no string needed on this next category....'
Perigriene nods his agreement with LadyAce.
Tim gets rippling chest muscles from a dark sleeve.
Tim puts rippling chest muscles in a dark sleeve.
LadyAce says, 'the 2002 Best Item award!'
Perigriene snickers at Tim nastily.
LadyAce says, 'the runner-up goes to : Paris Opera for the razor greaves! Yay Bart!'
Tim shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Perigriene cheers wildly!
Lilac cheers wildly!
LadyAce says, 'and the winner is: the
Robar cheers wildly!
MoiraGwyn cheers wildly!
LadyAce says, 'way to go Kae, that one's in Malta.'
Robar shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Cheyla claps for Kae.
Emrysia cheers wildly!
Perigriene says, 'that area is well done actually. :)'
Shivan says, 'hmm'
Gad shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Menion comforts a skyblade.
Trinity cheers wildly!
Robar worships Kae.
Perigriene cheers wildly!
Shivan says, 'i can't remember whitch is voted for :P'
Herbert says, 'take notes builders, next year make something with some extra attacks'
Shivan says, 'hmm ponder self'
Herbert snickers softly.
Kasdeja says, 'Hurray!'
LadyAce giggles at Herbert.
Kasdeja winks suggestively at Herbert.
LadyAce says, 'speaking of things that really rock though -- we have some spectacular descriptions going on out there'
Menion says, 'what about skyblade :('
LadyAce says, 'some people clearly worked for hours to put in a wealth of detail'
LadyAce says, 'others came up with the clever turn of phrase that suits them just to a T'
LadyAce says, 'the runner-up for best Description this time around was a tie'
LadyAce says, 'the two were: Bree and Soze'
Perigriene waves good-bye to himself.
LadyAce says, 'and the winner: Jenna'
LadyAce smiles at Jenna.
Menion cheers wildly!
Tim shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Shivan licks Jenna.
Kasdeja runs in circles around Jenna, squealing loudly.
Jenna goes EEK! in distress.
Lilac cheers wildly!
Gad cheers wildly!
Cheyla shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Robar shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Axis cheers for Jenna - huzzah!
Herbert smiles at Jenna.
Rush cheers wildly!
Perigriene has an interesting desc. :)
Trinity shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
MoiraGwyn shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Perigriene grins evilly.
Rush hugs Jenna.
Perigriene cheers wildly!
LadyAce gives an Expies Gold Medal to Jenna.
Menion hides from the onslaught of spam.
Perigriene cheers for Jenna - huzzah!
Jenna beams at an Expies Gold Medal delightedly - such materialism!
Perigriene nods solemnly.
Jenna says, 'i'd just like to thank the goddess'
Perigriene cheers for Jenna - huzzah!
Axis says to Jenna, 'put the speech away'
Trinity giggles at Jenna.
Axis ducks under Jenna.
Robar smiles at Emrysia.
Kasdeja winks suggestively at Greshym.
Robar says to Emrysia, 'she's thanking you'
Perigriene looks at the welcome board.
Emrysia looks at Robar, boggled.
Greshym says, 'sorry to interrupt first expies ceromony I've been at'
LadyAce says, 'Of course, some people use a very different set of talents when they set out to describe -- the illusion spell lets them make things appear where ever they like.'
Greshym says, 'what dare I ask what category you are at ?'
LadyAce says, 'the runner up for best illusion : Riley.'
Gad shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
LadyAce says, 'and the winner is: Raewyn, for her Castle!'
Rush stands on her tip-toes and does a Snoopy-like dance of joy!
Robar cheers wildly!
Rush gives a round of applause.
Axis cheers wildly!
Maloth cheers wildly!
MoiraGwyn cheers wildly!
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Rush gives a round of applause.
Gad cheers wildly!
MoiraGwyn cheers wildly!
Jenna shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
MoiraGwyn beams delightedly.
Trinity smiles happily.
Lilac cheers wildly!
Robar pointedly ignores MoiraGwyn. Bit chilly in here, eh what?
Perigriene cheers wildly!
MoiraGwyn sticks her tongue out at Robar. =P
Axis peers at Robar, looking him up and down.
Maloth reads a small piece of paper from Greshym.
Perigriene grins evilly at MoiraGwyn.. wonder what he's thinking...
LadyAce says, 'Guys, I want to step away from the ballots for a moment right now.'
LadyAce says, 'we have a new sort of tradition, a kind of surprise, which we first brought you last year.'
Axis peers around intently.
Axis don't remeber this
Gad smiles at LadyAce.
Percy joins Aemilia's group.
Tim blinks.
LadyAce says, 'the Award for Cross Departmental Effort.'
Kasdeja giggles.
LadyAce says, 'last year, the award was chosen by Kaige and won by Sandra for all her work in so many places and on so many projects'
Gad nods solemnly.
LadyAce says, 'but this year, the Expies Committee took a different turn'
LadyAce says, 'we looked into our hearts and realized that there's only one person among us who deserves the cross-departmental effort award this year.'
Axis peers around intently.
LadyAce says, 'we have nothing but the deepest love and respect for her, and we appreciate the way she keeps us all together'
Herbert says, 'the playerbase'
Herbert nods to himself.
Perigriene cheers wildly!
LadyAce says, 'our winner is Kaige, since she can't give the award to herself.'
Axis jumps in the air and slams a thunderous high-5 with Herbert!
Gad cheers for Kaige - huzzah!
Cheyla cheers for Kaige - huzzah!
Jenna giggles.
Axis cheers for Kaige - huzzah!
Rush cheers for Kaige - huzzah!
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Lilac cheers wildly!
MoiraGwyn cheers for Kaige - huzzah!
Trinity beams at Kaige delightedly.
Herbert hugs Kaige.
Jenna claps for Kaige approvingly.
Percy cheers for Kaige - huzzah!
Axis gives Kaige a great big smooch!
Aemilia claps for Kaige approvingly.
Rush gives Kaige a huge bearhug - your ribs ache in sympathy.
Emrysia cheers wildly!
Robar gives a round of applause.
Greshym smiles happily.
Perigriene cheers for Kaige - huzzah!
Kasdeja runs in circles around Kaige, squealing loudly.
Kaige blushes bright red.
MoiraGwyn cheers for Kaige - huzzah!
Gad gives Kaige a huge bearhug - your ribs ache in sympathy.
Varnel winces.
Cheyla smiles at Kaige.
Chocorua smiles at Kaige.
Varnel says, 'spammy'
MoiraGwyn hugs Kaige.
Axis falls to his knees and worships Kaige's existence.
Kaige says, 'Thanks.'
Perigriene snickers at Varnel nastily.
Perigriene smiles at Kaige.
LadyAce says, 'you guys would not believe the effort and work she puts in, every single day. She's tireless, and everywhere. Order and Chaos together.'
Robar says to Kaige, 'no thank you'
Axis says, 'She is Multitalented!'
Kaige says, 'different type of chaos, but...'
Kasdeja nods her agreement with Robar.
MoiraGwyn nods her agreement with Axis.
LadyAce smiles at Kaige.
Axis says, 'and Inhuman I swear she never sleeps'
MoiraGwyn beams at Kaige delightedly.
Varnel giggles at Axis.
Ibrahim giggles.
Greshym tips his hat gallantly.
Greshym waves happily.
Chocorua says, 'pplus she puts up with all of us'
MoiraGwyn says to Axis, 'she cant, she has kids'
Axis nods his agreement with Chocorua.
Kasdeja snuggles up to Kaige.
Axis pouts at Kasdeja.
Chocorua gives Kaige a huge bearhug - your ribs ache in sympathy.
Perigriene says to Kaige, 'thanks for all your hard work kaige!'
Perigriene cheers wildly!
LadyAce says, 'Let's take a break for a just a moment. I need to catch my breath :)'
Perigriene smiles at LadyAce.
Kaige says, 'you guys are mean. Ptah's asking me why I'm in tears.'
Kaige giggles.
Kasdeja prances in circles around Kaige, smiling happily.
Cheyla giggles.
Jenna says, 'yayfor ptah too!'
Chocorua says, 'it even had the desired effect!'
Axis nods his agreement with Jenna.
Herbert puts an Expies Ribbon in an elegant black leather doctor's bag.
Herbert puts a black leather doctor's bag in an elegant black leather doctor's bag.
Kasdeja says, 'We taking five minute break?'
Perigriene says, 'Thank Ptah as well. :)'
Perigriene cheers wildly!
Kasdeja begins to prance but quickly stops, embarrassed.
Axis says, 'Thank All the Imms'
Axis nods to himself.
Ibrahim uses the break to wake up!
Tim blinks.
Lorenzo smiles at Kaige.
Tim says, 'will there be an annoucement before all this resumes?'
Tim looks at the welcome board.
Tim shrugs helplessly.
Lorenzo says, 'wait, how'd i get astonished?'
Lorenzo looks lazy.
Kaige says, 'It really means a lot since I've heard so much negative and some rather cutting comments lately.'
Cheyla comforts Kaige.
Trinity sends Kaige a rose - How romantic!
Ibrahim says to Lorenzo, 'that kind of mood typically sneaks up on you!'
Rush peers around intently.
Lorenzo chuckles politely at Ibrahim's feeble witticism.
Lorenzo nods his agreement with Ibrahim.
North gives a pink plastic prize token from Cheyla to Cheyla.
Cheyla gives a pink plastic prize token from Cheyla to North.
Ibrahim smiles at Lorenzo.
Rush peers around intently.
Rush gives a wooden top a spin.
Rush pouts.
LadyAce says, 'Time to get started again :)'
MoiraGwyn says to Emrysia, 'we need this chair for the kids..'
Perigriene smiles at MoiraGwyn.
North nods solemnly.
LadyAce says, 'The next award I have up is the Elessar Memorial Award. This one is for the best history in an area'
Perigriene says to MoiraGwyn, 'you know Riley? :)'
LadyAce says, 'the runner up: Paris Opera. And the winner: The Crusades.'
Maloth cheers wildly!
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Aemilia shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Gad cheers wildly!
Emrysia gives a round of applause.
Trinity shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Itto shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Axis cheers for LadyAce - huzzah!
LadyAce says, 'which is very nice of you to say :)'
LadyAce blushes bright red.
Robar shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
MoiraGwyn shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Maloth giggles at LadyAce.
LadyAce says, 'next up: the HG Wells Medal -- this is for the place you'd most like to go if you could time travel'
Kaige smiles at LadyAce.
LadyAce says, 'Legend takes you so many places in history and myth -- but it looks like you've picked a few favorites.'
LadyAce says, 'the runner up for the Wells Medal: Tudor England'
LadyAce says, 'and the winner: Paris Opera!'
Rush cheers wildly!
Axis cheers wildly!
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Gad cheers wildly!
Emrysia gives a round of applause.
Trinity smiles happily.
LadyAce says, 'Of course, it's not all about travelling in time....'
LadyAce says, 'writing is important too, for journeys of the mind.'
Herbert says, 'it isnt? wheres the exit..'
LadyAce says, 'the runner-up for the Best Writing award: Paris Opera'
LadyAce says, 'and the winner is: 1802 Alaska.'
Trinity beams at Cheyla delightedly.
Chocorua cheers for Cheyla - huzzah!
Cheyla blushes bright red.
Emrysia cheers wildly!
Gad cheers wildly!
Axis whistles appreciatively.
Perigriene cheers for Cheyla - huzzah!
Axis cheers for Cheyla - huzzah!
Kaige cheers for Cheyla - huzzah!
Robar cheers wildly!
LadyAce gives an Expies Gold Medal to Cheyla.
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Trinity says to Cheyla, 'Go you!'
Cheyla says, 'thank you'
Ibrahim thumps Cheyla on the back.
MoiraGwyn beams at Cheyla delightedly.
MoiraGwyn gives Cheyla a huge bearhug - your ribs ache in sympathy.
LadyAce smiles at Cheyla.
Percy cheers for Cheyla - huzzah!
Cheyla giggles.
LadyAce says, 'of course, all these places to go aren't very much fun without people to go there -- the players.'
Axis pets a silver sheath engraved with scrollwork lovingly.
LadyAce says, 'we have a new fun category this year: Best Explorer, a great new suggestion.'
LadyAce says, 'the runner up for Best Explorer: Yiexa'
Robar says, 'alaska is spammy enough to go have fun without players'
MoiraGwyn shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
LadyAce says, 'and the winner is: Basara'
Gad cheers wildly!
MoiraGwyn cheers wildly!
Cheyla shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Robar shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
MoiraGwyn cheers wildly!
MoiraGwyn giggles.
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Emrysia gives a round of applause.
Trinity shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
LadyAce nonchalantly flips a ragged map.
LadyAce says, 'this is his :)'
Rush looks at the news board.
Axis cheers wildly!
Rush looks at the welcome board.
Axis wants one of those!
Axis looks up into the sky and ponders.
LadyAce says, 'of course, exploring has its risks.'
LadyAce says, 'adventurers may find themselves in any number of predicaments.'
Kasdeja giggles.
Gad nods solemnly.
Menion says, 'stupid serpent'
LadyAce says, 'but y'all always seem to find your way into a good attitude about it.'
Lorenzo fingers his bucket of grudges.
LadyAce says, 'I think that's what inspired another fun category somebody suggested this year'
LadyAce says, '"Most Suicidal Quote"'
LadyAce says, 'our winner is Cabal, for his suicidal SL run'
MoiraGwyn shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Kasdeja says, 'Do NOT flee... bah...'
LadyAce says, 'Akira, Lilian, Robar, Greshim, and Stig all had their own witticisms to add, however.'
Kasdeja grins evilly.
LadyAce gives a quick polish to a tightly-tied noose. It now shines brightly.
Ibrahim shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
LadyAce chuckles politely.
Robar blinks.
LadyAce says, 'this one's for cabal.'
MoiraGwyn laughs.
Axis caused that one.....
Robar says, 'i had what?'
Ibrahim says to Robar, 'you died!'
Ibrahim ruffles Robar's hair playfully.
Axis looks around for something to nibble on.
LadyAce says, 'you managed one of many nominations for most suicidal quote :)'
Robar says, 'when?'
Robar says, 'I wasnt there!'
An aura of heavenly light appears above Axis's head.
Robar says, 'i didnt say anything'
Percy says to Robar, 'for your comments about women in front of your wifey'
Percy coughs loudly.
LadyAce says, 'it just makes you a runner up in the category.'
LadyAce pats Robar on the head.
MoiraGwyn grins evilly at Robar.. wonder what she's thinking...
Varnel says, 'you forgot my quote "hey jman, wanna multi each other for fun?" jman tells you "sure why not?"'
Kaige giggles at Percy.
Robar is tired, will shut up, please move on.
Cheyla nods her agreement with Percy.
Axis cackles gleefully at Varnel - whatever he's going to do to him, glad it's not you!
MoiraGwyn hugs Robar.
LadyAce says, 'next up, another embodiment of that element of danger: The Deathtrap'
LadyAce says, 'your favorite deathtrap this year was hard to choose, I think'
LadyAce says, 'we have a tie for runner-up:'
LadyAce says, 'AMBUSHED! and The Fiery Pit (which is deadly enough to be a DT, anyway!)'
Herbert says, 'theres a good DT?'
MoiraGwyn shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
LadyAce says, 'and the winner: LURED INTO AN ETERNITY OF BLISS'
Rush grumbles.
Axis says, 'posh!'
Rush says, 'stupid ambushed'
Kasdeja grins evilly at Herbert.. wonder what she's thinking...
Ibrahim shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Emrysia gives a round of applause.
Kasdeja cheers wildly!
Menion says, 'ya go mermaids'
LadyAce says, 'Visit them at the next opportunity :) you'll be impressed!'
Kaige says, 'silly natives.'
MoiraGwyn cringes away from LadyAce in mortal terror.
LadyAce says, 'of course, there are many ways to die'
Robar says, 'I like the one where your charmies go first'
Kasdeja says, 'Yay for DTs and not running into them!'
Kasdeja sticks her tongue out at everyone! =P
LadyAce says, 'our next category, best death, proves just that.'
Rush says, 'i like the ones that give you enough time to panic and try to get out and then another 10 seconds or so of watching stuff spam'
LadyAce says, 'the runner up here is Korgan, who hit DT after DT...I think he said at last count, it was 28 this year.'
LadyAce shivers uncomfortably.
Gad nods solemnly.
Kasdeja goes EEK! in distress.
Trinity winces.
MoiraGwyn chuckles politely.
Herbert winces.
Gad says, 'at least'
LadyAce says, 'but the best death out there: Agaz's earthquake'
Herbert says, 'im going to slap him for not learning i think'
LadyAce says, 'and he's our winner.'
LadyAce chuckles politely.
Ibrahim shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
MoiraGwyn shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Emrysia gives a round of applause.
Robar shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Kasdeja says, 'Yay Agaz!'
Nelson says, 'what about the poor people he killed? since he didnt actually die :p'
Kasdeja giggles.
Ibrahim nods his agreement with Nelson.
LadyAce giggles.
Jenna giggles.
Ibrahim says, 'you're not fighting crime here!'
Jenna comforts Nelson.
LadyAce says, 'they should be proud to have been a part :)'
Pendant pokes MoiraGwyn with a grand marnier truffle.
LadyAce says, 'so many ways to die....next up is the Golden Squirrel Trophy'
MoiraGwyn blinks.
LadyAce says, 'this one is in honor of the old vorpal squirrels in Tara.'
Kasdeja shivers uncomfortably.
LadyAce says, 'Fionn made them look just like regular squirrels....'
LadyAce says, 'but they were DEAAAADLY.'
LadyAce chuckles politely.
Ibrahim wants one of them squirrels in his backyard.
Gad nods solemnly.
Gad nods solemnly.
Pendant says, 'then why are they still not here :P'
Kasdeja says, 'That sadist...'
LadyAce says, 'the runner-up, in the spirit of the vorpal squirrel, is the Paris Opera butler.'
Kaige says, 'they regularly ate unsuspecting newbies for breakfast.'
Pendant says, 'soooo :P that was the point :p'
LadyAce says, 'and the winner: the random and roaming entrance to Paris Opera KZ!'
Jenna giggles.
Pendant cheers wildly!
Jenna cheers wildly!
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Trinity shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
MoiraGwyn smiles happily.
MoiraGwyn shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Kasdeja holds her head down and mourns the newbies.
LadyAce says, 'Of course, besides the deaths, we have dealers of death.'
LadyAce says, 'and players are the king when it comes to that....'
LadyAce says, 'plowing through everything we put in front of them!'
LadyAce says, 'but a few individuals stand out above the rest, and have earned the credit "Best Hack'n'Slasher"'
LadyAce says, 'the runner-up for this one was also a tie: Kastina and Israfel'
Gad cheers wildly!
Gad chuckles politely.
Jenna shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Kasdeja beams delightedly.
Rush is completely boggled.
LadyAce says, 'the winner: Sigrid!'
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Emrysia cheers wildly!
MoiraGwyn is completely boggled.
Gad cheers wildly!
Cheyla shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Jenna shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
MoiraGwyn shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
LadyAce shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Kasdeja bounces around.
Itto shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Robar shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Varnel laughs.
Trinity beams delightedly.
Kaige says, 'she definitely be the slasher type'
Kaige chuckles politely.
LadyAce giggles at Kaige.
Kasdeja grins evilly at Kaige.. wonder what she's thinking...
LadyAce says, 'but the mobs are no slouches either, when it comes to being dealers of death....'
LadyAce says, 'my next category is the Vampy -- for Best Mob'
Gad says, 'they cheat'
LadyAce says, 'our runner up for Best Mob: Porohuktuk, in 1802 Alaska'
An aura of heavenly light appears above Gad's head.
Jenna shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
MoiraGwyn cheers for Cheyla - huzzah!
Cheyla smiles happily.
LadyAce gives an Expies Ribbon to Cheyla.
Emrysia cheers wildly!
Pendant cheers for Cheyla - huzzah!
MoiraGwyn beams delightedly.
Cheyla thanks LadyAce heartily.
Kasdeja beams at Cheyla delightedly.
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Cheyla says, 'thanks'
LadyAce says, 'but the winner is who you might've guessed: The Tarasque, that growly beast of Bart's Paris Opera'
Ibrahim shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Jenna growls.
Pendant cheers wildly!
Herbert chortles with amusement.
Lorenzo cheers for gagchannel.
Herbert says, 'growly...thats a kind description at best'
Jenna comforts Herbert.
Kasdeja brandishes a t-shirt marked "Is survived the Tarasque and all I got was this lousy t-shirt"...
Kasdeja grins evilly.
Pendant cackles gleefully at Kasdeja - whatever she's going to do to her, glad it's not you!
LadyAce says, 'Speaking of spiffy mobs....we have a separate category for best special effect.'
LadyAce says, 'and in that category, the general cleverness of the Killzone Mobs and their interactions with you and each other have earned the runner-up for Best Special Effect.'
Navy2Guest runs in circles around Jenna, squealing loudly.
LadyAce says, 'the winner of this category is a tie'
Kasdeja gasps in astonishment.
LadyAce says, 'Buried in an Avalanche, and The Fiery Pit'
Kasdeja cheers wildly!
Pendant cheers wildly!
Gad cheers wildly!
Jenna shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
LadyAce gives an Expies Gold Medal to Cheyla.
LadyAce smiles at Cheyla.
Trinity beams delightedly.
Cheyla blushes bright red.
MoiraGwyn cheers for Cheyla - huzzah!
Cheyla says, 'thank you'
Menion cheers for Cheyla - huzzah!
Kasdeja prances in circles around Cheyla, smiling happily.
Emrysia cheers wildly!
LadyAce gives an Expies Gold Medal to Cheyla.
Kaige smiles at Cheyla.
Robar shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
LadyAce gave you the wrong one first there :)
Ibrahim thumps Cheyla on the back.
Itto shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Kasdeja giggles at LadyAce.
LadyAce steals the wrong one back
Cheyla gives an Expies Gold Medal to LadyAce.
LadyAce gives an Expies Gold Medal to Cheyla.
LadyAce winks suggestively at Cheyla.
Ibrahim giggles.
Tim chuckles politely.
Robar says, 'aw she's too honest'
Cheyla chuckles politely.
LadyAce says to Cheyla, 'you're going to need a trophy case!'
MoiraGwyn giggles.
MoiraGwyn beams at Cheyla delightedly.
Gad cheers for Cheyla - huzzah!
Kasdeja grins evilly at LadyAce.. wonder what she's thinking...
Cheyla says, 'i think i have one somewhere...'
Cheyla peers intently at Cheyla's Bag of Things.
Pendant throws her head back and cackles gleefully!
Maloth giggles at Cheyla.
Lorenzo says to Cheyla, 'load o trophy?'
Cheyla says, 'buried...'
Robar grins evilly.
LadyAce says, 'but all these factors combine together to form areas -- rooms, mobs, effects, items.'
LadyAce says, 'this year's runner-up for best area: 1802 Alaska'
Jenna shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
MoiraGwyn cheers for Cheyla - huzzah!
MoiraGwyn shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Gad cheers wildly!
Trinity shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Kasdeja runs in circles around Cheyla, squealing loudly.
Robar cheers wildly!
Cheyla smiles happily.
LadyAce says, 'and the winners: the crusades, and paris opera -- a tie.'
Gad cheers wildly!
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Emrysia cheers wildly!
Tim shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Cheyla cheers for LadyAce - huzzah!
Trinity smiles happily.
Robar gives a round of applause.
LadyAce gives an Expies Ribbon to Cheyla.
MoiraGwyn shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
LadyAce scuffles her feet around in the dirt.
Kasdeja bounces onto LadyAce's lap.
Pendant winks suggestively at MoiraGwyn.
MoiraGwyn peers at Pendant, looking her up and down.
Kasdeja says to LadyAce, 'Hurray you!'
LadyAce says, 'thank you.'
LadyAce smiles happily.
Pendant reports: 85/85 hp 123/194 mana 169/169 mv.
Pendant throws her head back and cackles gleefully!
Perigriene cheers for LadyAce - huzzah!
LadyAce says, 'all this neat stuff in areas gets a little worn thin after a while...even with the best of original works, maintenance is needed'
Kasdeja comforts Pendant.
LadyAce says, 'so we've a separate category for maintenance and updates'
LadyAce says, 'our runner-up here is: 1802 Alaska'
LadyAce says, 'and the winner: Paris Opera'
Ibrahim gives a round of applause.
Kasdeja beams at Cheyla delightedly.
Jenna shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Perigriene cheers wildly!
Itto shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Trinity claps for Cheyla approvingly.
MoiraGwyn stares off into space.
Emrysia gives a round of applause.
Cheyla says, 'thanks'
LadyAce gives an Expies Ribbon to Cheyla.
MoiraGwyn cheers for Cheyla - huzzah!
LadyAce says, 'lots of area stuff to think about! But let's switch gears.'
Perigriene cheers for Cheyla - huzzah!
MoiraGwyn blushes as she sees Cheyla here.
LadyAce says, 'players and their interactions with the areas are what make them interesting and fun'
LadyAce says, 'the community as a group works together to make sure everyone has a good time'
LadyAce says, 'and if someone gets into trouble....'
LadyAce says, 'well, that's where our next category comes in'
LadyAce says, 'the "Most Likely to Help a DT/Overrent Victim"'
LadyAce says, 'if you've not needed these helpers...you will someday :)'
Kasdeja nods solemnly.
LadyAce says, 'our runner-up in this category: Lilac'
LadyAce says, 'and the winner: Kastina'
MoiraGwyn shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Jenna shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Kasdeja beams at Lilac delightedly.
Gad gives Lilac a huge bearhug - your ribs ache in sympathy.
LadyAce smiles at Lilac.
Rush cheers wildly!
Perigriene cheers wildly!
Trinity beams at Lilac delightedly.
Cheyla shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Tim shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Trinity shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Itto cheers for Lilac - huzzah!
Itto shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Gad puts a large arm around Lilac and pulls her close to him.
Robar shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Gad chuckles politely.
MoiraGwyn blinks.
Ibrahim snores loudly.
Ibrahim snorts derisively.
LadyAce says, 'Immortals also bail a person out from time to time, when they run across a bug or have a request that only an imm can assist with'
LadyAce says, 'the runner up for the Immortal you are most likely to ask for help: Cheyla'
MoiraGwyn beams at Cheyla delightedly.
Jenna shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Kasdeja twiddles with LadyAce's hair impishly.
LadyAce says, 'and the winner is: Bart! Love those late hours, no?'
Kasdeja laughs.
Rush cheers wildly!
Pendant cheers wildly!
Jenna giggles.
Emrysia gives a round of applause.
Kasdeja cheers wildly!
LadyAce gives an Expies Ribbon to Cheyla.
Robar shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Trinity beams at Cheyla delightedly.
Itto shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
MoiraGwyn shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Cheyla thanks LadyAce heartily.
LadyAce says, 'People who help others...they make the world go 'round. But there's also the....ahem...fine art...of getting help -- particularly from other players'
Kasdeja giggles.
LadyAce says, 'yelling on channels, spamming....we've seen it all :)'
LadyAce says, 'what's great to see is when someone takes the time to be clever and smart about it'
Perigriene says, 'heh'
LadyAce says, 'we have a fun category here: the Best IC request for help'
Maloth giggles.
LadyAce says, 'our runner up is Coma -- the winner: Bahir.'
LadyAce nonchalantly flips a lifeline.
MoiraGwyn shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Jenna shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Kasdeja laughs.
Gad laughs.
Robar throws his head back and cackles gleefully!
Trinity shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Itto shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Kasdeja cheers wildly!
Gad shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
LadyAce says, 'I'll toss him this when I see him next.'
MoiraGwyn laughs at LadyAce.
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Robar shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Emrysia gives a round of applause.
LadyAce says, 'not everyone can manage a clever IC request, though. Newbies in particular...we love them, they make us crazy, we need them, they leave without saying thanks.'
MoiraGwyn smiles happily.
LadyAce says, 'So we have a particular reward to honor those players who take the time and use up their patience helping whoever needs it, clueless or clever, sweet or rude.'
LadyAce says, 'the runners up for Most Helpful to New Players at Legend'
LadyAce says, 'Ibrahim, and Maloth'
Robar cheers wildly!
Cheyla shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
LadyAce says, 'and the winner: Jenna'
Ibrahim jumps in the air and slams a thunderous high-5 with Percy!
Perigriene cheers for Maloth - huzzah!
MoiraGwyn cheers wildly!
Maloth cheers for Jenna - huzzah!
Kasdeja runs in circles around Maloth, squealing loudly.
Trinity beams delightedly.
Gad cheers wildly!
Jenna runs around the room in circles, squealing loudly.
Ibrahim thumps Jenna on the back.
Emrysia cheers wildly!
Herbert cheers for Jenna - huzzah!
Perigriene cheers for Jenna - huzzah!
Kasdeja runs in circles around Jenna, squealing loudly.
Itto shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Gad thumps Maloth on the back.
Perigriene cheers for Ibrahim - huzzah!
Rush hugs Jenna.
LadyAce says, 'now you all know who to spam, next time you make a newbie'
Jenna beams delightedly.
LadyAce winks suggestively at Maloth.
Maloth cheers for Ibrahim - huzzah!
LadyAce winks suggestively at Jenna.
Kasdeja winks suggestively at Maloth.
Jenna says, 'thanks'
Maloth ducks to the ground.
Jenna goes EEK! at LadyAce in distress - isn't LadyAce an awful person for teasing?
Maloth laughs.
LadyAce gives a quick polish to her halo. It now shines brightly.
Maloth points at Jenna.
Jenna points at Percy.
Perigriene giggles at LadyAce.
Jenna goes EEK! in distress.
Jenna points at Maloth.
Maloth giggles at Jenna.
Maloth gives Jenna a great big smooch!
LadyAce says, 'ah, newbies :) we picked our top favorites this year, under the title of the Slander Memorial Award.'
LadyAce says, 'the runner up: Goku. and the winner? Riley.'
Jenna cheers wildly!
Kasdeja cheers wildly!
Gad laughs so heartily that you almost can't help but smile yourself.
Rush stands on her tip-toes and does a Snoopy-like dance of joy!
Trinity beams delightedly.
Itto shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Straussy flourishes grandly.
Jenna beams at Kastina delightedly.
Pendant cheers for Straussy - huzzah!
LadyAce says, 'sometimes there's a particular sort of help needed -- a dispute with friends and associates that you can't quite work out yourself.'
Jenna cheers for Kastina - huzzah!
Kasdeja pounces on Straussy, bowling him over.
Straussy kisses LadyAce's hand. How charming!
Straussy kisses Cheyla's hand. How charming!
Straussy says, 'm'ladies'
Pendant looks around for something to nibble on.
LadyAce says, 'the imm staff does its best to help as impartial mediators in that situation, when asked.'
Kasdeja pouts at Straussy.
Straussy hugs Kastina.
LadyAce says, 'our runner-up this year for Best Mediator: Kaige'
LadyAce says, 'and the winner: LadyAce'
Straussy cheers for Kaige - huzzah!
Jenna shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Orphen lies down on a humongous heart-shaped bean bag chair.
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Gad cheers for Kaige - huzzah!
LadyAce gives an Expies Ribbon for "Best Mediator '02" to Kaige.
Robar shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Trinity cheers wildly!
Gad cheers for LadyAce - huzzah!
Kasdeja bounces onto LadyAce's lap.
Itto claps for LadyAce approvingly.
Itto claps for Kaige approvingly.
Straussy cheers for LadyAce - huzzah!
Kasdeja gives LadyAce a great big smooch!
Kaige smiles happily.
Kaige says, 'thanks'
LadyAce says, 'thanks :)'
Rush hugs Sarevok.
Sarevok smiles at Rush.
LadyAce says, 'of course, when things go completely wonky....a little firmer hand is needed.'
Straussy points proudly at himself.
Kasdeja winks suggestively at Straussy.
Menion says, 'wonky?'
Sarevok drinks from Suger's chalice.
Straussy says, 'wonky, thats me'
LadyAce says, 'the runner-up this year for Coolest Head in a Crisis: LadyAce. but the winner, always there when you need her, kicking ass and taking names...Kaige.'
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Jenna cheers wildly!
Pendant cheers wildly!
Trinity cheers wildly!
Cheyla cheers wildly!
Menion says, 'Ladyace should win best vocabulary'
Gad adds 'wonky' to his dictionary.
Itto shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Kasdeja runs in circles around LadyAce, squealing loudly.
Pendant cheers for Kaige - huzzah!
Kasdeja runs in circles around Kaige, squealing loudly.
Emrysia cheers wildly!
Robar cheers wildly!
Kaige says, 'wonky.. not as desperately screwed up and inexplicable as a dhole'
Kyo shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Pendant nods her agreement with Gad.
Gad cheers wildly!
Kaige blushes bright red.
Kaige says, 'thanks guys'
Tim blinks.
Tim peers around intently.
LadyAce gives a Expies Medal for 'Coolest Head, 2002'. to Kaige.
Robar says, 'so we learn that being cool is not always good for mediating?'
Kaige giggles at Kastina.
Kaige says, 'no.. we learn that mom only steps in when it gets really untolerable.'
Kaige chuckles politely.
Ibrahim says to Robar, 'don't worry your pretty head'
Ibrahim ruffles Robar's hair playfully.
Kasdeja giggles at Kaige.
LadyAce says, 'Imms aren't the only people who are working to keep this place functioning as a community.'
Robar beams at Ibrahim delightedly.
Robar says, 'i'm pretty'
Kasdeja says to Kaige, 'Thanks mom =P'
LadyAce says, 'the clans system is an essential part of the backbone of the mud'
Straussy says, 'excuse me a sec'
Nelson says, 'wooot'
LadyAce says, 'so we honor the best among our clans each year.'
LadyAce says, 'this year's runner-up for best clan: The Grendels'
Robar laughs.
LadyAce says, 'the winner: the 7 Circles.'
Kasdeja wrinkles her nose with distaste.
Gad nods solemnly.
Gad shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Trinity shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Kasdeja gives a round of applause.
LadyAce says, 'love them or oppose them, it's organized structure that we would be far poorer without.'
Robar shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Cheyla shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
LadyAce says, 'at the center of those structures are the GMs'
Menion grins evilly at Kasdeja.. wonder what he's thinking...
Kaige says, 'well, with Soze... you'll prolly be poorer anyway'
Kasdeja begins flirting with Menion outrageously.
LadyAce says, 'they're elected into leadership -- or "volunteered" into the spot when no one else would take it'
Ibrahim giggles at Kaige.
Menion beams at Kasdeja delightedly.
Menion slides up to Kasdeja and tries to seduce her.
Kasdeja grins evilly at Kaige.. wonder what she's thinking...
Menion laughs.
LadyAce says, 'the only rewards of being a GM are the ability to give back to one's clan, really...so we show our appreciation.'
Lorenzo says, 'fealty: bond, or binding?'
LadyAce says, 'there was a tie for runner-up this year: Barabas and Emrysia.'
Robar cheers wildly!
Sarevok cheers wildly!
LadyAce says, 'our winner, however, was Fortebraccio.'
Ibrahim shakes Emrysia's hand.
Kasdeja bounces onto Emrysia's lap.
Rush cheers wildly!
Cheyla shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Herbert says, 'excellent'
Jenna cheers wildly!
Trinity shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Itto shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Nelson says, 'wooohooo! grendels rule!'
LadyAce gives an Expies Ribbon to Emrysia.
Sarevok shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Emrysia giggles.
Herbert nods his agreement with Nelson.
LadyAce smiles at Emrysia.
Emrysia thanks LadyAce heartily.
Jenna says, 'hug a grendie today!!'
Jenna hugs Nelson.
Nelson says, 'yeah, love, hugs!'
Kasdeja pushes Nelson away from her.
LadyAce says, 'the imm staff has a structure too: the departments.'
LadyAce says, 'for best builder, our runner-up this year was: Kaige!'
LadyAce says, 'and the winner: Bart!'
Jenna shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Gad cheers wildly!
Emrysia gives a round of applause.
LadyAce gives an Expies Ribbon, embroidered 'Best Builder' 2002 to Kaige.
Herbert softly nuzzles Kaige's neck.
Robar shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Rush cheers wildly!
Cheyla claps for Kaige approvingly.
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Kasdeja cheers for Kaige - huzzah!
Kasdeja brutally slays the lagmonster.
LadyAce says, 'in the Best Administrator category....'
LadyAce says, 'our runner up is: Haley'
Gad cheers wildly!
LadyAce says, 'and the winner: Kaige!'
Jenna shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Emrysia gives a round of applause.
Gad cheers wildly!
Cheyla cheers wildly!
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Kasdeja runs in circles around Kaige, squealing loudly.
LadyAce gives an Expies Medal for 'Best Admin, 2002'. to Kaige.
Robar shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Kyo cheers wildly!
Herbert says, 'yay fer hayhay'
Trinity claps for Kaige approvingly.
Kaige blushes bright red.
Kaige says, 'thanks'
Itto claps for Kaige approvingly.
LadyAce says, 'in coding....our "Sadist" award...our runner up is: Snapper!'
LadyAce says, 'and the winner: Ea!!'
Jenna shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Gad cheers wildly!
Cheyla shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Kasdeja rolls around on the ground with laughter.
Kasdeja cheers wildly!
Itto shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Emrysia gives a round of applause.
Robar cheers wildly!
LadyAce says, 'and for best pr, our runner up is: Bart!'
LadyAce says, 'the winner: LadyAce'
Jenna shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Gad cheers wildly!
Kasdeja cheers for LadyAce - huzzah!
Trinity beams delightedly.
Cheyla claps for LadyAce approvingly.
Kasdeja gives LadyAce a great big smooch!
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Itto looks relaxed.
LadyAce says, 'thanks :)'
LadyAce says, 'before we leave off talking about imms for a few -- one more immish category'
LadyAce says, 'Best Poofs :) an immortal calling card, if you will.'
LadyAce says, 'the runner-up for this award for 2002: Kaige!'
LadyAce says, 'and the winner: Bart!'
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Kasdeja cheers wildly!
Kaige is completely boggled.
Rush cheers wildly!
Jenna shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Robar shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Gad cheers wildly!
Herbert grins evilly.
LadyAce gives an Expies Ribbon to Kaige.
Herbert says, 'Barts cleanin house..'
Ibrahim likes getting them gerbils.
Kaige hasn't been ALLOWED to change her poofs in about 9 years
Kaige giggles.
Kasdeja grins evilly at Herbert.. wonder what she's thinking...
Emrysia shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Cheyla says to Kaige, 'give em away faster'
LadyAce says, 'speaking of calling cards, though ....'
Kasdeja chants, "Show me your poofies!"
Kasdeja smirks.
LadyAce says, 'there are a couple of you who have a rather different reputation'
LadyAce says, 'We have a fun little category, we like to call it "Most Likely to Drown"'
Ibrahim points at Robar.
LadyAce chuckles politely.
Jenna nods her agreement with Ibrahim.
Robar snorts derisively.
Kasdeja giggles at Robar.
LadyAce says, 'we have a tie for runner-up this time....drowning being a popular sport, it seems'
Kaige says, 'as seen previously this evening...'
LadyAce says, 'Korgan and Lelldorin!'
Kaige ruffles Robar's hair playfully.
Ibrahim says, 'twice!'
Kasdeja giggles.
LadyAce says, 'but the winner, as you're all predicting now...Robar!'
Jenna giggles.
Ibrahim cheers for Robar - huzzah!
Jenna cheers for Robar - huzzah!
Robar grumbles.
Emrysia cheers for Robar - huzzah!
LadyAce gives a ragged map to Robar.
Kasdeja cheers wildly!
Sarevok splashes water all over Robar - wanna join in the fun?
Itto shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Emrysia kisses Robar.
LadyAce says to Robar, 'oops, wrong item'
Gad lets out a loud, hearty laugh.
LadyAce gives a ragged life-preserver to Robar.
Ibrahim says to LadyAce, 'give the man a boat!'
Robar needs a lightweight boat.
LadyAce says, 'different ragged thing :)'
Kaige says, 'aww.. shoulda been a leaky bathtub!'
LadyAce giggles at Kaige.
LadyAce says to Robar, 'hold on to that, you might need it'
Rush says, 'will it work though?'
LadyAce says, 'we shall see :)'
Jenna snickers softly.
LadyAce says, 'next up: Best Healer'
Robar fiddles with a ragged life-preserver.
LadyAce says, 'our runner-up in this category: Hannah'
A heavenly aura appears in the room, is that Kaige?
LadyAce says, 'and the winner: Emrysia!'
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
LadyAce gives a diamond-studded scalpel to Emrysia.
Ibrahim thumps Emrysia on the back.
Cheyla shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Emrysia blushes bright red.
Robar cheers wildly!
Itto claps for Emrysia approvingly.
Emrysia giggles.
Ibrahim blinks.
Robar looks at Emrysia and shudders.
Robar says to LadyAce, 'do NOT give her a knife'
Emrysia laughs at Robar.
Kasdeja swears loudly: @*&^%@*&!
LadyAce says, 'wandering back into areas for a moment....'
LadyAce says, 'the Lampy for Best Quest.'
LadyAce says, 'this year we had a tie for runnerup -- High Society in Paris and Learning from the Animals in Alaska'
LadyAce says, 'and the winner: the GMA quest.'
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Robar cheers wildly!
Kasdeja cheers wildly!
Kyo cheers wildly!
Cheyla claps for LadyAce approvingly.
Menion says, '*murmur* go skyblade'
Jenna shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Herbert growls.
LadyAce says, 'if you haven't tried them .... you should :)'
Kaige shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Emrysia cheers wildly!
LadyAce says, 'of course, quests are no use without someone to puzzle them out.'
LadyAce says, 'we have a number of very clever and whois laden folks out there'
LadyAce says, 'this year we had a tie for runner-up in Best Questmeister: Basara and Kastina'
LadyAce says, 'and the winner: Herbert.'
LadyAce gives the spirit of inquiry to Herbert.
Herbert chortles with amusement.
Kasdeja cheers for Herbert - huzzah!
Jenna cheers for Herbert - huzzah!
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Kaige shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Rush gives Herbert a huge bearhug - your ribs ache in sympathy.
Robar shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Herbert says, 'pops still ahead by 2.. shhh'
Herbert winks suggestively.
Herbert puts the spirit of inquiry in an elegant black leather doctor's bag.
Kasdeja looks at Herbert's Whois list and wipes the spam from her eyes =P
Jenna giggles at Herbert.
LadyAce says, 'speaking on the subject of puzzles though -- computer programming is like solving a puzzle as well.'
Lorenzo says, 'or making one...'
LadyAce says, 'designing code is an art and a science, and we have 4 awards to honor the coding dept.'s endeavor in this area'
LadyAce says, 'the code that's coded, the staff does for the players. The following awards honor your favorites.'
LadyAce says, 'the winner for best code improvement -- the small change that makes a big difference'
LadyAce says, 'Social-person-object, by Kaige'
Jenna claps for Kaige approvingly.
Emrysia cheers wildly!
Robar cheers wildly!
LadyAce says, 'our runner up here is all of the work on stability and memory handling, done by Snapper.'
Chocorua cheers for Kaige - huzzah!
Kasdeja pokes Kaige with a red rose, with a card from Axis.
Kasdeja giggles.
Tweety yells, 'Heeewp! Heeewp! Gwanny!'
Kaige giggles.
LadyAce gives an Expies Medal for 'Best Code Feature, 2002'. to Kaige.
Kasdeja winks suggestively at Kaige.
Kaige says, 'It used to drive me nuts we couldn't do that'
Kaige gives an Expies Medal for 'Best Code Feature, 2002'. to LadyAce.
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Kaige says to LadyAce, 'wrong one, right?'
LadyAce nods solemnly.
Kasdeja giggles.
LadyAce struggles with her keywords....
Kasdeja comforts LadyAce.
Kaige says to LadyAce, 'you're doing a great job!'
LadyAce gives an Expies Medal for 'Best Code Improvement, 2002'. to Kaige.
LadyAce says, 'there we are :)'
LadyAce thanks Kaige heartily.
Kaige smiles happily.
LadyAce says, 'next up is best new code feature'
LadyAce says, 'this is for the smaller size changes which bring something new and fun and useful into the game'
LadyAce says, 'the runner-up for best code feature: the 4 new spells, implemented by Ea!'
LadyAce says, 'and the winner is : Tithing.'
Jenna shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
LadyAce cheers for Kaige - huzzah!
Kasdeja cheers wildly!
Emrysia cheers wildly!
Cheyla claps for Kaige approvingly.
Robar shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Ibrahim thumps Kaige on the back.
Kaige smiles happily.
LadyAce gives an Expies Medal for 'Best Code Feature, 2002'. to Kaige.
Robar says to Ibrahim, 'careful with the ladies'
LadyAce says to Kaige, 'so it's yours after all :)'
LadyAce winks suggestively at Kaige.
Kaige giggles.
LadyAce says, 'next up is Best Code Project.'
Kasdeja grins evilly at LadyAce.. wonder what she's thinking...
Kaige says, 'I'm glad you guys like and find that one useful'
Kasdeja nods her agreement with Kaige.
LadyAce says, 'this is for those large changes -- tons of work and a wide impact.'
Ibrahim says to Robar, 'Kaige can handle it, I'm just a weak old man who can't carry all the things he wants to bring on a valentine's date.'
Robar glowers at nothing in particular.
LadyAce says, 'the runner up for best code project: the elemental changes, by Ea!'
LadyAce says, 'and the winner is: Moods in fight skills and socials, by Kaige & Ea.'
Jenna shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Robar says to Ibrahim, 'all you really need is a damsel and she can usually carry herself'
Cheyla shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Kasdeja runs in circles around Kaige, squealing loudly.
LadyAce gives an Expies Medal for 'Best Code Project, 2002'. to Kaige.
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Chocorua says, 'damn laptop battery can't outlast LA's lungs apparently'
Robar cheers wildly!
Emrysia cheers wildly!
LadyAce has fingers of steel!
Ibrahim comforts Chocorua.
Kasdeja grins evilly at Chocorua.. wonder what she's thinking...
Tweety yells, 'Heeewp! Heeewp! Gwanny!'
Kaige says, 'thanks guys'
Kasdeja smiles at Kaige.
LadyAce says, 'all this great coding isn't without its ...humorous side :)'
Lorenzo says to Chocorua, 'quick fsck though'
LadyAce says, 'sometimes things happen that we don't quite intend....bugs!'
LadyAce says, 'this year we had a fun set to pick from :)'
Kaige shakes her an of Raid
Kaige says, 'can. too'
LadyAce says, 'the runner up for best bug: the viking warlord's men following -- and grouping with! -- certain players.'
Jenna giggles.
LadyAce says, 'and the winner is a tie: mega healing while kneeling, and morgawr attacking a charmy's master anywhere in the world.'
Jenna shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Kasdeja cheers wildly!
Ibrahim gives a round of applause.
Kaige says, 'oops!'
Robar shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Kaige scuffles her feet around in the dirt.
Emrysia giggles.
LadyAce says, 'thanks for all your patience and reporting of bugs this year, guys :)'
Ibrahim giggles.
Kaige nods her agreement with LadyAce.
LadyAce says, 'we have a little bit further to go, but not much.'
Kasdeja bounces onto Riley's lap.
Riley smiles happily.
LadyAce says, 'contributing -- intentionally this time -- to the fun around here ... player-run games'
Herbert looks at the welcome board.
LadyAce says, 'we had some great ones this year'
Herbert looks at the news board.
LadyAce says, 'if you've not had a chance to run one... think one up, collect prizes, and volunteer :)'
Kasdeja beams at Nephiel delightedly.
Kasdeja kisses Nephiel tenderly.
Nephiel softly nuzzles Kasdeja's neck.
LadyAce says, 'we all picked our favorites...as follows'
LadyAce says, 'our runner up: Siachet, with her famous trivia'
Jenna shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
LadyAce says, 'and the winner: Herbert's Literary Salon'
Jenna cheers for Herbert - huzzah!
Ibrahim gives a round of applause.
Emrysia gives a round of applause.
Herbert blushes bright red.
Cheyla shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Nephiel hugs Kasdeja.
Robar gives a round of applause.
Kyo cheers wildly!
LadyAce says, 'a clever and new innovation that many of you enjoyed -- if you're lucky, maybe he'll do it again.'
LadyAce winks suggestively at Herbert.
Herbert says, 'maaaaybe....'
Herbert grins evilly.
Nephiel cuddles Kasdeja.
Herbert says, 'gotta edit the format some'
Kaige tugs on Herbert's sleeve imploringly.
Jenna says to Herbert, 'oh good! i have a song all about wine!'
Jenna grins evilly.
Herbert winks suggestively at Kaige.
LadyAce says, 'the imm staff runs games as well -- with a few more commands at our disposal, I might add.'
LadyAce says, 'the runner-up this year for best GamesMaster: Cheyla'
LadyAce says, 'and the winner: LadyAce'
Jenna shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Emrysia gives a round of applause.
Robar cheers wildly!
Itto shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Cheyla claps for LadyAce approvingly.
Kasdeja runs in circles around LadyAce, squealing loudly.
Kyo cheers wildly!
Nephiel cheers for LadyAce - huzzah!
Kaige cheers for Cheyla - huzzah!
Kaige cheers for LadyAce - huzzah!
Cheyla says, 'thanks'
Kyo cheers wildly!
LadyAce gives an Expies Ribbon for "Best GamesMaster '02" to Cheyla.
Kyo beams at Cheyla delightedly.
Herbert sniffles quietly.
Herbert says, 'gotta kill this cold..'
Kasdeja comforts Herbert.
LadyAce says, 'before we get on to the top awards of the evening...one more fun one :)'
LadyAce says, 'most flirtatious!'
LadyAce says, 'our runner up this year: Maloth'
Ibrahim covers Emrysia's eyes with his hands - she's too young to watch!
LadyAce says, 'and the most popular flirt? Kasdeja.'
Kasdeja faints.
Emrysia giggles at Ibrahim.
LadyAce gives long, luxurious eyelashes to Kasdeja.
Nephiel cheers for Kasdeja - huzzah!
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
LadyAce winks suggestively at Kasdeja.
Cheyla shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Robar shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Jenna claps for Kasdeja approvingly.
Riley cheers for Kasdeja - huzzah!
Kasdeja goes EEK! at herself in distress - what a klutz!
Kasdeja peers around intently.
Nephiel catches Kasdeja.
Ibrahim says to Emrysia, 'coulda been uh...nevermind!'
Robar smirks at Ibrahim.
Jenna giggles at Ibrahim.
Kasdeja says, 'Thanks everyone ^_^'
LadyAce says, 'at any rate, I said we were getting on to the top awards. From my perspective, that's Best Mud Citizen.'
Nephiel smiles at Kasdeja.
Ibrahim winks suggestively at Kasdeja.
Nephiel kisses Kasdeja tenderly.
Maloth hugs Kasdeja.
Kasdeja smiles at Nephiel.
Kasdeja snuggles up to Maloth.
LadyAce says, 'Citizenship encompasses all of the good qualities we've talked about so much this evening'
LadyAce says, 'it's an allaround award, for the outstanding individuals who show their committment to this community, to all of us, in all their actions, every day.'
LadyAce says, 'Even getting on the ballot is a pretty substantial honor, and for our runners up and winners, even more so.'
LadyAce says, 'for Best Mud Citizen (male), the runner up is: Gad.'
Gad smiles happily.
LadyAce says, 'and our winner is : Herbert.'
Jenna claps for Gad approvingly.
Maloth claps for Gad approvingly.
Maloth cheers for Herbert - huzzah!
Kasdeja beams at Herbert delightedly.
Jenna cheers for Herbert - huzzah!
Ibrahim gives a round of applause.
Cheyla shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Gad thumps Herbert on the back.
Herbert says, 'what the...'
Kyo shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Emrysia shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Nephiel cheers for Herbert - huzzah!
Herbert says, 'are you people on drugs?'
Jenna runs in circles around Herbert, squealing loudly.
Gad laughs so heartily that you almost can't help but smile yourself.
Itto claps for Herbert approvingly.
Cheyla laughs.
Robar says, 'thats what I want to ask too'
Gad gives Herbert a huge bearhug - your ribs ache in sympathy.
Riley says, 'Yes, I am.'
Chocorua says to Herbert, 'most of them .. yeah'
LadyAce gives an Expies Gold Medal to Herbert.
Herbert says, 'i mean.. errr... jesus... uhhh thanks'
Maloth giggles at Herbert.
LadyAce says, 'and now for the women.'
Kasdeja winks suggestively at Herbert.
LadyAce says, 'our runner-up for best mud citizen, female: Jenna!'
Kasdeja runs in circles around Jenna, squealing loudly.
Nephiel prances in circles around Jenna, smiling happily.
Jenna giggles.
LadyAce says, 'and the winner of best mud citizen, female: Lilac!!'
Gad cheers wildly!
Ibrahim cheers wildly!
Cheyla shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Gad gives Lilac a huge bearhug - your ribs ache in sympathy.
Riley cheers for Lilac - huzzah!
Kasdeja beams at Lilac delightedly.
Emrysia gives a round of applause.
Robar shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Maloth cheers for Jenna - huzzah!
Kasdeja hugs Lilac.
Jenna cheers for Lilac - huzzah!
Kyo shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Maloth cheers for Lilac - huzzah!
LadyAce gives an Expies Gold Medal to Lilac.
Percy claps for Lilac approvingly.
Chocorua says to Lilac, 'we should take it away for ignoring us so much and voiding so many times tonight!'
Ibrahim nods his agreement with Chocorua.
Maloth laughs.
Gad laughs.
Robar chuckles politely.
Nephiel smiles at Lilac.
Riley gasps at Chocorua.
Gad says, 'She is with a cryin' kid atm'
Jenna beams at Herbert delightedly.
Chocorua says, 'results posted to teh web :P'
Jenna prances around Herbert waving a sparkly magick wand above her head.
Kaige smiles happily.
Cheyla starts appending to a piece of rough paper from Cheyla.
Kaige thanks Chocorua heartily.
LadyAce says, 'thank you all for coming, and for participating in this process!'
Nephiel smiles happily.
Kasdeja cheers wildly!
Maloth cheers for LadyAce - huzzah!
Jenna shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Kyo shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Maloth says, 'thanks immys for running it!'
Lorenzo smiles happily.
Kasdeja says, 'Thank you, LadyAce!'
Robar says, 'we're done so soon?'
Lorenzo cheers for all the winners. And losers.
Chocorua says to LadyAce, 'thanks for the interesting presentation'
LadyAce says, 'we have a variety of housekeeping duties to take care of now, so if you've won an award and think there may be a prize coming to you, stick around.'
Nephiel thanks LadyAce heartily.
Herbert hugs LadyAce.
Kasdeja hugs LadyAce.
Ibrahim gives a big hug to everyone in the room.
LadyAce says, 'I'll drop you a tell, if you're online, and send you a note, if you're not.'
Chocorua woulda just spammed the winners like an ad banner
Lorenzo smiles at LadyAce.
Herbert says, 'im going to go sit somewhere peaceful and reflect'
Herbert nods to himself.
Kasdeja stretches impossibly.
Kaige smiles at Herbert.
Jenna runs around the room in circles, squealing loudly.
Itto waves happily.
Robar nods his agreement with Chocorua.
Kyo giggles at Chocorua.
Jenna waves happily.