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			<title>~*A black scroll embraced with a Black Rose surrounded by silver lightning hangs~*</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 07:12:56 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>TO ANYONE THAT CARES:  
 
I have sent path upon the sea once more, ravishing the waters with my beloved Black Rose. I leave Docktown, the shadows I...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>TO ANYONE THAT CARES: <br />
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I have sent path upon the sea once more, ravishing the waters with my beloved Black Rose. I leave Docktown, the shadows I take with me....To those of you who I met briefly...I'm honored to have your friendship. To those of you whom I made enemies...Find me upon the seas.....Perhaps I will return one day..if I find the will and the want to come back.....Take care, Strength and Courage to you all.<br />
<br />
<br />
~*~ A beautifully drawn black rose petal being struck by a lightning bolt embraces the names &quot;Shadow&quot; ~*~</div>

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			<category domain="http://forum.skotos.net/forumdisplay.php?f=94">Calabria Chat</category>
			<dc:creator>ShadowFlinx</dc:creator>
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			<title>Court date two point oh</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 03:47:25 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Please click all that apply.</description>
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			<category domain="http://forum.skotos.net/forumdisplay.php?f=14">Castle Marrach Discussion</category>
			<dc:creator>Odjit</dc:creator>
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			<title><![CDATA[Proudly brought to you, 'PINK']]></title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 02:23:17 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[Proudly brought to you, the play called 'PINK' 
 
_Staring:_ 
 
Alma  
Achlys  
Hanneman 
Rylen 
Kaine]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><font size="5"><font color="Teal">Proudly brought to you, the play called </font></font><font size="7"><font color="Magenta">'PINK'</font></font><br />
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<font size="4"><font color="Teal"><u>Staring:</u></font><br />
</font><br />
<font size="6"><font color="Magenta">Alma</font> </font><br />
<font size="6"><font color="Magenta">Achlys</font></font> <br />
<font size="6"><font color="Magenta">Hanneman</font></font><br />
<font color="Magenta"><font size="6">Rylen<br />
Kaine</font></font><br />
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<font color="Teal"><font size="4">A cautionary play about the highs and lows of drug use. You will not wish to miss this entertaining theatrical performance. Written and directed by Nan du Bourge, this play is a must see.</font></font><br />
<br />
<font size="4"><b>*a painting of Alma and Achlys's face is drawn here. Behind them is a spider, a flower, and a box. Under all of this dangles a pair of handcuffs.*</b></font><br />
<br />
<font size="5"><font color="Teal">This show will be showing  in the newtown Arena at 7 ish (pm eastern time) on the 3rd of Strawberry (June 3rd). <b>Seating will start at  6, get there early for good seats. </b><br />
<br />
There will be an after party for guests and actors in the tea house. </font></font></div>

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			<dc:creator>cutest bunny</dc:creator>
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			<title>Xbox One</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 23:22:15 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Anyone following this? 
 
* Requires internet at least once every 24 hours to play games/access other content 
* Not compatible with 360 discs/XBLA...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Anyone following this?<br />
<ul><li>Requires internet at least once every 24 hours to play games/access other content</li>
<li>Not compatible with 360 discs/XBLA achievements won't transfer</li>
<li>You will register purchased games with a unique ID to the X1. Used games will need to be registered with a fee (full price, lower for older games)</li>
</ul><br />
I'm missing a lot, I'm sure. I'm also not listing the cool stuff (uh, TV, strong server connection support, streaming menus, voice activated stuff, I guess), but how can they possibly see this as not crashing and burning? What's the big point I'm missing that ties all of this together and says that the X1 is going to be a success?</div>

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			<dc:creator>Usuichii</dc:creator>
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			<title>Announcing the Return of the Sweet Shoppe Socials!</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 21:41:52 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>One week hence, I shall be hosting the first of my regular Sweet Shoppe Socials since my return to the City. Bring along your friends and join us for...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>One week hence, I shall be hosting the first of my regular Sweet Shoppe Socials since my return to the City. Bring along your friends and join us for an evening of socializing and relaxation!<br />
<br />
(Tuesday 930 pm est)<br />
<br />
Regards, <br />
Lady Georgianna</div>

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			<dc:creator>Lady Georgianna</dc:creator>
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			<title>Cheap Pizza</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 21:31:17 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>I care not for the arguments of whether or not it is good or bad blah blah blah. I just came across this and thought I would inform my fellow nerds...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>I care not for the arguments of whether or not it is good or bad blah blah blah. I just came across this and thought I would inform my fellow nerds of opportunities for cheaper food.<br />
<br />
Pappa Johns is offering 50% off on pizza for supporting e-sports Go through this link pick a person and profit.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.pizza.gg/" target="_blank">http://www.pizza.gg/</a><br />
<br />
Enjoy</div>

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			<dc:creator>pineapple_shoes</dc:creator>
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			<title>Impromptu Battler Practice</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 20:35:40 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>There will be an impromptu Battler practice today at four and a half late in the practice hall. All are welcome to attend.  
 
 
 
Kassa</description>
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<br />
<br />
Kassa</div>

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			<dc:creator>Kassa</dc:creator>
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			<title>Infirmary Open Bell</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 19:43:02 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>To those that would seek medical advice, treatment or information on the way of the Healer: 
 
I will be opening the Infirmary from now, this fourth...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><font color="DarkRed"><font face="Book Antiqua"><font size="3">To those that would seek medical advice, treatment or information on the way of the Healer:<br />
<br />
I will be opening the Infirmary from now, this fourth late bell, to an undesignated time. Please feel free to stop by.<br />
<br />
We are upstairs from the Gate Courtyard, just west of the Practice Hall.<br />
<br />
-Ruari L'Brask<br />
Nurse of the Healers</font></font></font></div>

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			<dc:creator>Ruari</dc:creator>
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			<title>Pretty please stop this</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 19:41:52 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[My character's name is Cephaea. Not Ceph. I am sorry Cephaea is difficult for people to type. I know I type Cephawa frequently enough, but it takes a...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>My character's name is Cephaea. Not Ceph. I am sorry Cephaea is difficult for people to type. I know I type Cephawa frequently enough, but it takes a second to go back and retype/correct it.<br />
<br />
I do not choose to spend my storypoints short-forming my name to Ceph. My character's name is Cephaea. If you call her Ceph ICly she won't like it, and in my experience, once you have to type the short form only, it creeps in character.<br />
<br />
I am sorry this is an inconvenience to you. I am sorry that people feel it is necessary to page me or @ooc comment in front of all, disrupting the In Character feeling of the world, to tell me my name is a pain in their ass. I am sorry that my deliberate attempt at a Greek name inconveniences your lazy fingers.<br />
<br />
If it was once, or twice, that I had to explain that my character does not want to be called &quot;Ceph&quot; and I do not want the short form to leak in game, nor do I want to spend the storypoints, nor do I want a short-form attached to my name, I wouldn't be posting this very snarky-sounding message.<br />
<br />
Yet at least once every time I dust Cephaea off and bring her out, someone is bitching to me about her name.<br />
<br />
Get over it and stop bugging me. I don't correct every idiot who can't tell the difference between loose and lose, or sense and since, or they're there and their. So leave me and my name alone and stop bugging me about it.<br />
<br />
Lots of love,<br />
Cephaea's Player</div>

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			<dc:creator>Cephaea</dc:creator>
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			<title>Who wants to do stuff with me??</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 15:22:31 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>So I am trying really hard to get hooked back in the game and its pretty difficult right now with the slim player base. 
 
Let us all get together...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>So I am trying really hard to get hooked back in the game and its pretty difficult right now with the slim player base.<br />
<br />
Let us all get together and run some player plots! I have 5 very diverse characters. I'm free most nights after 9 pm est. if you have any ideas for anything you want to see or do in the game, pm or email me at shufflemuffle at gmail dot com. I'm game for anything. I could even create a character specifically tailored to what you are seeking. Dark, fluffy, political, social, legal or otherwise. Send me a note and let's get the ball rolling!</div>

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			<dc:creator>Lady Georgianna</dc:creator>
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			<title>Jewelry Bell</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 15:07:04 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Writ this 21st Day of the 5th Moon. 
 
Good day, 
 
I will be holding a jewelry bell beginning at 11:15 Early Bells and concluding in one hour. This...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Writ this 21st Day of the 5th Moon.<br />
<br />
Good day,<br />
<br />
I will be holding a jewelry bell beginning at 11:15 Early Bells and concluding in one hour. This will take place on the middle of the bridge.<br />
<br />
Lillian Grace, Lead Jeweler</div>

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			<dc:creator>Lillian</dc:creator>
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			<title>Awakeners Bell</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 15:04:28 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Handmaiden Ezraella  will be holding an Awakeners Bell within the Sunset Room for a bell from now and should conclude in a bell. 
 
All are welcome...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Handmaiden Ezraella  will be holding an Awakeners Bell within the Sunset Room for a bell from now and should conclude in a bell.<br />
<br />
All are welcome to join.</div>

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			<dc:creator>Liona DeLancre</dc:creator>
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			<title><![CDATA[[Event]  Silver Wolves Meeting]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 09:41:20 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>*Thursday, May 23, 2013, 8:00pm:* 
 
 Come to the ludus for our monthly meeting. Be on time. There will be a hunt or fights afterwards for those...</description>
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<br />
 Come to the ludus for our monthly meeting. Be on time. There will be a hunt or fights afterwards for those interested. We will be discussing the games and some changes within the ludus. Contact Kyi or Aelavius if you are unable to attend.</div>

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			<dc:creator>TEC Events</dc:creator>
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			<title>Twice Daily Back Up Idea</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 09:24:33 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Okay so we all for the most part know that the game gets backed up twice every day during hopefully non peek times in the hopes to not mess with RP....</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Okay so we all for the most part know that the game gets backed up twice every day during hopefully non peek times in the hopes to not mess with RP. For the most part we don't think about it much. If we happen to be playing when the backup starts and suddenly there is a huge jump in the amount of lag we glance at our clock and say &quot;Oh back up time, I'll just wait a few moments.&quot;<br />
<br />
But do you know who doesn't know about our twice daily back ups? Actual new players. I don't normally post a log of IC events but I would like to show you all what just happened:<br />
<br />
<div style="margin:20px; margin-top:5px">
	<div class="smallfont" style="margin-bottom:2px">Code:</div>
	<hr /><code style="margin:0px" dir="ltr" style="text-align:left">&gt; You curtsy to Dregosor formally.<br />
&gt; Dregosor is a tall, fat man of white complexion with a head of greasy blonde hair,&nbsp; shoulder-length and uncombed and a thin mustache. He is carrying two linen wrappings, an orange marbled dark chocolate white chocolate truffle, a mead tankard, a gray cloth book, a brown cloth book and a corbeau sanglier cloak. He is wearing a pair of simple cloth pants, a simple cloth long-sleeved tunic and a pair of simple hide shoes.<br />
Dregosor turns to you, &quot;hello.&quot;<br />
&gt; You greet Dregosor, &quot;Good morning.&quot;<br />
&gt; The Dining Hall: a huge warm room scented of rich meats and savory spices. A space to the east opens up the hall further.<br />
<br />
You are standing near here. A young page boy is standing near the swinging kitchen door. Dregosor is standing near the double door to the south. A woven dartboard is hanging on the west wall. A liquor bar is standing near the west wall. A barmaid is standing behind a liquor bar.<br />
<br />
&gt; You approach a liquor bar.<br />
You step to a liquor bar.<br />
&gt; You move from a liquor bar to a bar stool.<br />
You sit down on a bar stool.<br />
Dregosor moves from the double door to the south to a liquor bar.<br />
Dregosor moves to a liquor bar.<br />
&gt; You ask Dregosor, &quot;Just awake tonight?&quot;<br />
Dregosor says to you, &quot;so you been here a long time.&quot;<br />
Dregosor says, &quot;i been awake few hours.&quot;<br />
&gt; You ask Dregosor, &quot;Here in the castle in general? Or here in the dining hall? Yes to both I suppose. I've been in the castle for a few years now. In the dining hall, I've been here for the past few bells.&quot;<br />
A young page boy moves from the swinging kitchen door to the double door to the south.<br />
Dregosor is a tall, fat man of white complexion with a head of greasy blonde hair,&nbsp; shoulder-length and uncombed and a thin mustache. He is carrying two linen wrappings, an orange marbled dark chocolate white chocolate truffle, a mead tankard, a gray cloth book, a brown cloth book and a corbeau sanglier cloak. He is wearing a pair of simple cloth pants, a simple cloth long-sleeved tunic and a pair of simple hide shoes.<br />
A young page boy leaves through the double door to the south.<br />
05:03 [Kaori]<br />
Dregosor says to you, &quot;do you know where i can find tristana.&quot;<br />
Dregosor says, &quot; do you know where tristana is.&quot;<br />
&gt; OOC -- You say, &quot;you getting lag?&quot;<br />
OOC -- You say, &quot;Oh that's why. 5AM back up time&quot;<br />
You bet to Dregosor, &quot;I'm betting that you've ment Mistress Cordelia in your short time in the castle.&quot;<br />
OOC - Dregosor loses his connection.<br />
OOC -- You say, &quot;Give it a few moments. Everyday around this time is back up time. After the back up it goes smooth again&quot;</code><hr />
</div>Admittedly you can't actually see the lag in the log, but based off of what's being said you might be able to guess where the back up lag started. You can also see Dregosor's reaction to the lag. Unfortunately his reaction came before I could tell him him it would clear up in just a few seconds. As a matter of fact right after my comment that it would get smooth again went through it was smooth again.<br />
<br />
Now perhaps Dregosor just decided it was early/late and didn't want to deal with the lag. Hopefully he'll come back and play some more. I know though that if I was playing a game that seemed to lag really bad when only a few people were online that I might have some serious doubts about playing the game.<br />
<br />
Now this is just one instance of seeing what appears to be a new player logging off and giving up on the game due to lag. Perhaps he will be back, but until he comes back it seems as if he's a lost player. Who knows how many other players we have lost to back up lag.<br />
<br />
All right so now that I've made it clear what the problem is, time for what I hope to be an easy solution. Get rid of back up... wait no that wasn't it (okay no more joking this is serious topic). My suggestion is simply have the game post a broadcast automatically a bit before back up saying 'Daily back up will begin shortly, and may cause some lag. Regular play should continue shortly.'<br />
<br />
If I was a new player and I saw that, I would understand to just wait a few moments and that it wasn't anything to worry about. More so I might actually give the game more of a chance knowing that they back up things regularly like a responsible company.<br />
<br />
So yes I know I could have just done an ~@idea 'have a message before the nightly back up that says 'Please stand by for daily backup.~ but I wanted to make sure it was clear as to why I feel this is a very important thing to implement.</div>

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			<dc:creator>Kaori</dc:creator>
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			<title>Royal Court</title>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 05:47:38 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>*L*et it *B*e *K*nown 
 
*Royal Court* 
 
*Shall be held  
 
The Eighth Day of the Sixth Moon  
 
Fourteenth Year of Recent Awakenings</description>
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<b><font size="5">Royal Court</font></b><br />
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<b>Shall be held <br />
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The Eighth Day of the Sixth Moon <br />
<br />
Fourteenth Year of Recent Awakenings<br />
<br />
At the Ninth Late Bell</b></div><i><div align="center"><br />
Royal Court Shall Convene in the Throne Room. All members of the Winter Court are permitted to attend. This is Formal Court, and formal attire shall be required suitable to your rank. No weapons or containers are permitted but for those persons, such as Knights or members of the Royal Army. <br />
<br />
Comments on current open Petitions will be accepted until the turn of Midnight of the First Day of the Sixth Moon, the Fourteenth Year of Current Awakenings. <br />
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Written by My Hand,<br />
Sir Launfal<br />
Lord Chamberlain</div></i></div>

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