Talk:RedSpan/Told By Benny/Feb2007

Death and Attack

My deepest condolences to the Kimura family. May your trip to Eston guide you to your righteous path. In regards to your recent article, "Just like their news reporters can trash talk and not even participate in the fight (not that I'm saying any names, Crescent)", Crescent did battle hard in the RedSpan-Darkan war. I fought by his side and his cavalry caused a great roar as my men worked on the walls of Stargard. --Jezralhm 10:21, 5 February 2007 (CET)

Clarified the statements. He was without a unit during the Sullenport fight, which is when he did most of his trash talking. - Fade 2:42, 6 February 2007 (EST)

Lavigna's Terror Continues

Marshall is a common surname while Marshal is the high military rank. All readers, note the last surnames. ;) --Jezralhm 08:17, 6 February 2007 (CET)

Also fixed. Thanks for pointing out that silly mistake. =) - Fade 2:43, 6 February 2007 (EST)

What an honour.I kinda feel this newspaper was born only in my honour...It has my name the least 10 times in each page.And all that for Fade's execution.Oh sure....I hope it makes you feel better i prayed for his soul.Also may i as well report you i asekd him to stay in Darka and get to know us better but he prefered the underground.Fce your relative's treason with pride and accept my act as the only Just thing to do for my realm,instead of throwing me mudd.But one way or another,thank you,i adore your newspaper. Lavigna

The editors of "As Told By Benny" kindly request that Lady Lavigna get a more competent scribe. - Fade 2:46, 9 February 2007 (EST)

Lady Lavigna will dissapoint the editors of "Whatever nonsense Benny says".She as well states that her scribes may not be good in grammar but still,she's keeping them because she knows perfectly well everyone understand what she says....given the fact they always answer to her messages with relevant answers. Lavigna

Then the editors ask all of Darka to stop butchering the English language and create better schools so the next judge can have good, happy scribes. - Fade 12:27, 16 February 2007 (EST)

Lavigna's less-than-perfect English has nothing to do with the character, but with the player. She's Greek, English is not her first language, so it's not really appropriate to wise-crack about it, even if it's just aimed at the character. This is one of those instances where the player = the character. -Pizarro 19:08, 16 February 2007 (CET)

(OOC: I agree with Pizarro on the topic of the grammatical errors, spelling errors and the like. While it may be easy to target Yavanna's English, we must consider how we would fare if we were to write complicated essays in Greek.) --Jezralhm 10:17, 17 February 2007 (CET)

(OOC: I'm aware of all that, Benny's just an asshole. And even then, I do believe most computers come equiped with a spell-checker at the least. But no OOC offense intended. This is why I keep these wisecracks off the main paper) - Fade

OOC:I want to say that such comments, suck.And i tried to stop this nonsense by answering as Lavigna but you did take it further with better schools etc.I ve met that "racism" of your so perfect english language many times in game... and i had enough of it.In my page i wrote average in english so stop bothering me about the way i speak.I speak 3 languages apart my mother tongue and the fact the last 7 years i live in Italy and speak italian as first language leads me to make mistakes even in greek sometimes.As for my english...i usually make mistakes wich i realize myself after re-reading my messages.I don t intend to pass 4 hrs playing, in order to check and re check my msgs. I signed on BM my english as average.You want me to turn it to poor?no problem,but stop "attacking" people for the way they speak english,it's the least i can say unacceptable.I don t care if you rp Benny as an asshole,the comments on the language though are yours...not Benny's,or better....are mostly adressed to Evi and not Lavigna and her scribes.--- Evi aka Lavigna

OOC: I have to agree. It pisses me off to no end to see when someone is told what they said is rude and unacceptable (not to mention a sure way to get TOM pissed off) and they blow it off with "well my Noble said it". No, you can not just wave off what you said like that. You actually could have just written "I'm sorry". But you didn't, you backed it up with bull$#@&, saying it was Benny's fualt, AND THEN on top of that said "people have spell check". Look dude, THATS AWFUL. That is not only awful, but its also belittling and wrong. Don't do it. In fact, why don't you just offer an apologie and then erase your highly offensive comments? You may think its funny to point out flaws in english...but the game supports flawed english. It does NOT support comments like you delivered in the name of "Benny's asshole-ism". You do not have to know english at ALL to play BM...but you MUST know basic decorum. Bad form my friend, bad form...I suggest you erase it and send a personal letter saying you are sorry. I'm shocked you havn't been reported. Lastly, Evi (Lavigna) is a wonderful writer. She offers the game alot of depth and takes the time to really build and play her Nobles to the hilt. And Lavigna is an "asshole", but you don't see her commenting on people's english. Peace. -Brian Main

OOC: Brian, no offense intended, but you have resorted to "my character said it" yourself. Also, note that the wiki editor applet we are using underlines potentially mis-spelled words as you edit. --Habap 15:39, 23 February 2007 (CET)

Hiring

Query as to hiring other staff. Wouldn't hiring foreign (ie. non-RedSpan) journalists take this paper from classification of RedSpan press? Also, unless another writer's name is Benny, this wouldn't really be all told by Benny! Not critiquing, just thought this warranted some comment. --Jezralhm 10:17, 17 February 2007 (CET)

Yes, and yes. This paper would effectively end, and a new "international" one, with a better name mind you, started up. This started out as a minor project, and has been moderately succesful, so it's on to newer and better things. - Fade

An intercontinetal newspaper? This sounds interesting. Although I'm still writing for the Tara Times I may be interested in helping out with an intercontiental newspaper as well.--Rojo 18:38, 17 February 2007 (CET)

I would be interested in an international paper too. Don't forget to sign off (OOC: ~~~~)! --Jezralhm 21:10, 17 February 2007 (CET)

Well, since there is apparently some interest, I'll see about starting one up in the near future. Any suggestions for a new name? - Fade 12:24, 18 February 2007 (EST)

Just throwing stuff out there off the top of my head: the Atamaran Advocate, or Atamara's Voice. --Rojo 18:31, 18 February 2007 (CET)

How about instead of changing this paper, why dont you start a completely new one? So instead of getting rid of this paper (unless Benny really wants to), just start a new international one up. ScottSabin 19:53, 18 February 2007 (CET)

Agree with Tony up there. And how about we associate ourselves with the international group, the Atamaran Writers Association (ie. reporters become a member of the guild - OOC: so we can IG/RP talk without reverting to wiki). I also believe we should seek at least one delegate or writer from each realm. --Jezralhm 21:03, 18 February 2007 (CET)

What about the old Atamara Times? Elenar 21:11, 18 February 2007 (CET)

The Atamara Times is old, and it's not very flashy, plus it's someone else's work. I think we should let some of the current newspaper editors design a new paper. The idea that the Atamaran Writers Association be used as an organization tool would be a good idea except for the fact that the guild houses are positioned up way up north in Darka. The only reason I got to be a member was because I was a trader and I made a conscious effort to go up to Azzal and join.--Rojo 04:43, 19 February 2007 (CET)

Yes, it would be quite the pilgrimage to make. Perhaps a generous lord from southern/eastern Atamara may find him or herself building a guild house within the next few days ;)? To be honest, I haven't joined AWA, although I intend to as soon as I find my path to a desk. --Jezralhm 06:38, 19 February 2007 (CET)

Sadly AWA is indeed a bit limited to Darka, though there is a guildhouse in Meneriel too. The guild is pretty much dead as it is -- mostly because I don't have the time/interest to keep it going anymore -- and I've been looking for someone to take control of most of the day-to-day things(collecting writings etc.). If you want to make use of it, go ahead - LilWolf 11:46, 19 February 2007 (CET)

Theres a guild in Meldeen thats like the AWA, its called the Atamaran Storytellers. If you guys had a thougth about this idea a couple of weeks ago, then you could have all joined the guild :D

If you want you can message me (Tony) with anything you need to say to Benny (or who ever), and visa versa. Once someone has messaged me then i can reply to them, with what ever needs be. It will work as a tempory stand in until soemthign else is found. ScottSabin 11:58, 19 February 2007 (CET)

(OOC: I LOLd) Well it was Benny's idea, so blame him! I suppose using the Talk pages will suffice, just that those who check recent changes might get a great deal of messages (read: SPAM). --Jezralhm 12:43, 19 February 2007 (CET)

I believe you, Benny, should establish (OOC: create wiki page) the new paper, label yourself the founder. It was your idea. The problem is deciding on a name. I like "Atamaran Advocate". In addition, I would be more than happy to be a journalist/editor from Darka. --Jezralhm 10:21, 21 February 2007 (CET)

I'd also be more than willing to be the journalist/editor of Tara. I've offered my compatriots the opportunity but none of them have showed interest.--Rojo 04:32, 22 February 2007 (CET)

(OOC: When this -> Atamaran Advocate turns blue, we'll be in business. =) --Jezralhm 08:43, 23 February 2007 (CET)

OOC: Dabug would offer to join, but I think he's a bit too pro-RedSpan to work on an international paper. --Habap 15:43, 23 February 2007 (CET)

The Atamaran Advocate it is. I'll work on establishing it sometime over the weekend (OOC: Damn... Paper... Due... Stupid... School). --Fade 02:20, 23 February 2007 (EST)

If you're still hiring, I'd like to apply. If you need a sample of my work, check out the Eston Tribune. - Francisco Pizarro 22:19, 23 February 2007 (CET)