Aalya

People need to stop think about what they are saying on all sides of this painfully stupid argument because there are people that are getting seriously hurt by what others are saying. At the end of the day, what does this even matter? It's a popularity contest. On the internet. That no one is going to remember in a year. But you know who will remember everything you guys are saying? The community reps that you all are treating like GARBAGE! GROW UP AND SHUT UP! I'M SICK AND TIRED OF SEEING TWO OF THE NICEST PEOPLE I KNOW BEING TREATED LIKE THIS! I hope you're all real proud of yourselves because you are WRECKING THEM! And I hope they never put themselves through this again just to be verbally beaten for every choice they make! I HOPE YOU'RE REAL PROUD OF YOURSELVES! Go drink your apple juice, eat your dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets, and watch some Disney Jr because you're all acting like CHILDREN!

I've said it once, I'll say it again: EVERLASTING, YOU ARE BETTER THAN THIS!!!!!!!

Exactly my point. And I used the word "elitism" because someone else was throwing the accusation around. I'm just as confused as you are, Crumpet. You are absolutely right. We all start with the exact same tools in the exact same box. It's a janky box that's buggy and breaks and it's limited and difficult to work with, and that's why it's wonderful. It forces us, as creative people, to think. And it's work. It's hard work to make this difficult tool that was made 20 years ago bend to our will. It takes time and devotion and energy to learn the craft. Just like any other form of artistic endeavor. There's lots of stuff in other bases that I look at and think, "I could do that." But then I have to remind myself that I didn't. I wasn't the one who put in the time and energy to make that other thing. The person who made it did. And that's what makes it amazing. Someone made it. Period. Full stop. These two are some of the nicest, kindest, most helpful people out there. They are devoting their time, energy, and tears (no, that is NOT an exaggeration, rest assured) into organizing something for the community they represent. Because they are NICE. I have seen them do exactly as Crumpet is describing countless times as well. What they don't deserve is people throwing fits over a lack of participation trophies, accusations of people rigging things who aren't, and the general tantrums over stupid nonsense that people have been throwing since day one of this contest being announced. Treat these kind people with the same kindness that they have show you. You're better than this, Homecoming.

I just want to say that most of the bases that are entered into this contest were NOT built specifically for the contest. I know for a fact that Vault Lux, Lake, Rampage City, and even my own have been around for a significant amount of time. For some of us, it has been years. We don't build for contests. We build for ourselves and for others. Did we go back and polish after we found out that the contest was going up before entering? Yes. Of course. Because we wanted to present our best work. This is an artform, as specialized as it is. And as artists, we work hard to improve our skills. If people are going to have a problem with their bases being judged, don't enter a contest. It's that simple. If you have an issue with the contest existing, go find something else to do instead of attacking it. We are enjoying ourselves over here. You can enjoy yourself over there. There's no reason to take fun away from someone else just because you don't like the method of fun we're having. Complaining because your base didn't do as well does nothing to improve your skills. We all worked very, VERY hard on our bases, and seeing all this commentary about how we don't deserve to be considered for the community choice because "elitism" or whatever is extremely hurtful to all of us, not just the individuals the comments are being directed towards. And bullying the judges does nothing to help you improve your skills either. Be excellent to each other, and work to improve yourself before you invest so much time and energy into knocking others down. It's childish, and we should all be acting like the adults we're supposed to be. Honestly, after seeing how the CRs have been treated, I wouldn't be surprised if they never do another contest again. I sure as hell wouldn't. They have been working themselves to death and have gotten little more than harassment as thank you. And they have been doing this for us.

Character name: SabinaGlobal: @AalyaBase or SG Name: Dryad's TreeShard: EverlastingPasscode: DRYAD-20249 Category for Contest: RP 7K+Other associated contributors: NoneAdditional Info: A dryad's tree is a sacred place, both a home and a part of their physical being. Sabina's tree is no different. After being forced to relocate the 800-year-old bald cypress to protect their newborn son, Sabina and her husband, Brandt, are opening their home to visitors once more. Follow the winding, forested path and pass through the golden, protective wards to prove that you mean their little family no harm. Once you do, you will be able to see the home of the dryad, the pyromancer, and their son. Must-See Areas of Note: Arcane kitchen and bath, outdoor nursery and baby's tree, interior of Sabina's tree, 5 guest rooms, alchemy lab, pyromancy training area, flower garden with statue, playground, swimming pond with tire swing, the caves, hanging garden, star gazing spot at the top of the tree, veggie and herb garden, fairy circle/pixie village.

This.

Dude... Surely you know how this makes you sound, right? C'mon, man. Let's treat each other better than that.

Geeze... I came to check out the newest entries and got excited when I saw this forum was up to three pages. Then I start reading... Dacy and EB are trying to do something nice for us, you guys. They put A LOOOOOOT of work into this, and they didn't have to. Maybe we should just... you know... be nice to each other and be thankful that this event is happening at all? This is all for fun. Let's enjoy it together, yeah? ^-^ Just a thought from a random person on the internet.

When the breakout event is running at the same time as the banners event in Brickstown, the banner vulnerability count just barfs out code gibberish.

BAHAHAHA!!!! I was really tired when I wrote this. Thank you.

Ooo! Ooo!!! And smaller fauna! It would be so nice to be able to just place a nice bouquet of flowers on a table. I would love that!!!

OMG THE UNHOLY THINGS I WOULD DO FOR TEXTILES!!!! Ok, maybe not unholy, but you get the idea. x'D ANTYHING with fabrics would be AMAZING!!!! Pillows, blankets, rugs that don't look like they were dragged out of a toilet, clothing. DISHES!!! One of the biggest complaints I've heard time and again is the lack of just regular cups and mugs that aren't arachnos mugs. Wall art. Photos that aren't of boats. Rocks that aren't the size of houses and glow in the dark.

Can confirm still bugged as of 7/28/2022

Tuesday at 7:30. Global: @Aalya Base: Granny Victoria's Tea Room Code: TEATIME-17990 See you soon!

Were we supposed to have scheduled a tour?

Global: @Aalya Base: Granny Victoria's Tea Room Code: TEATIME-17990 A charming, Victorian style tea house, owned by an equally charming, Victorian granny. Three different seating areas indoors, gardens out back, and living quarters upstairs. See if you can find all the practical base items hidden away!

Am I reading this incorrectly? I thought ltzerg was scheduled for 5:00-5:20pm. I was asking about the 5:30-5:50pm slot.

So there are no more slots available?

Is the 5:30-5:50 slot still open? If so, I would like to take it to tour Aii's Garden.