Apr 2019 Archive, part b - PPC Posting Board

A previous decision has been enacted. by The Nameless Admin on 2019-04-11 03:39:00 UTC Link to this

As was decided the last time this occurred, Bramandin is banned, and her threads are subject to removal without warning. There was a significant amount of discussion on the latest deleted thread, which has been archived on the wiki.

Further threads started by Bramandin will be deleted as they are noticed, per the previous decision.

For people who are unsure what happened or why, you are invited to read the wiki article. If you are not Bramandin and have concerns or questions after doing so, you are welcome to contact my lovely assistant, Delta Juliette. If you are Bramandin and contact Delta Juliette, she may choose to engage with you or ignore you as she sees fit.

PSA: Do NOT argue with her in other forums. by Phobos on 2019-04-13 01:04:00 UTC Link to this

Seriously, I shouldn't have to say this.

-Phobos

For information: by Huinesoron on 2019-04-12 19:41:00 UTC Link to this

This morning/last night, Zdimensia posted attempting to take me up on the offer I made in this post. Despite the fact that her recent activity has been a massive violation of the principle of 'one more post', I engaged with her by email to see if we could still do so.

Over the course of the day, it became clear that Zdimensia was unwilling or unable to abide by any of the conditions laid out in the original post.

-She was not willing to promise that at the end of the discussion she would leave the PPC alone, but stated that this would only happen if it came to a 'satisfactory conclusion'.
-She was not willing/able to give her entire message at once; the 3000-word document she gave me was labelled 'Part 1'. I intentionally waived this requirement.
-She was not willing to abide by the conditions that her only comments be answers to direct questions or corrections of misunderstandings. She wanted to be able to argue and vocally disagree with anything I said, which is precisely what the deal was intended to forestall.

What I was offering was to let her state her position, to give her a fair hearing, and to present her with my conclusions. What she wants is a debate, or an argument. These are not the same thing.

I never had any hope that the deal would lead to Zdimensia and I agreeing on every point; however, it is clear that she would only consider herself bound by the 'the last time' condition if she was permitted to ignore the others, and absolute agreement was reached.

That may be something someone else wishes to attempt; I am not. Therefore, as of this afternoon, I retract the offer. I spent all day replying to emails, trying to get her to agree to the conditions laid out a year ago as a prerequisite for the deal she said she wanted to take; I refuse to do so again.

hS

Heck, I meant to reply to doctorlit's comment. by Mirage Fontane on 2019-04-14 13:23:00 UTC New Link to this

Still, I mean it. Thank you, hS.

Fifthed(?) by Mirage Fontane on 2019-04-14 13:22:00 UTC New Link to this

Thank you for doing your best to sort this out. It was a very noble thing to do, and you were a lot nicer and more patient than I could have been in such a situation.

hS: Thank you. by doctorlit on 2019-04-12 23:26:00 UTC Link to this

I'm sorry you went through such a frustrating night. It isn't fair that you got saddled with the responsibility when you already do so much for this community.

So even though you weren't able to work things out, thank you for taking the time and energy to try and reach a conclusion to all this. We all appreciate you! Now take a break and get some rest this weekend, okay? (If your little ones allow it, of course.)

—doctorlit

Nined (nm) by Hardric on 2019-04-14 19:30:00 UTC New Link to this

Eighthed. by Badger421 on 2019-04-14 19:28:00 UTC New Link to this

Seriously, you've put more time into this mess than anyone could have asked of you, and the fact that you're still handling it with courtesy and grace after four years is frankly astounding. So yeah, thanks for being you, hS.

Seventhed (nm) by Ozzielot on 2019-04-14 15:25:00 UTC New Link to this

Sixthed (nm) by CodeCom on 2019-04-14 13:48:00 UTC New Link to this

Fourthed (nm) by Tomash on 2019-04-13 23:47:00 UTC New Link to this

Thirded. You're doing good work. (nm) by Iximaz on 2019-04-13 21:39:00 UTC Link to this

Seconded. by Delta Juliette on 2019-04-13 19:26:00 UTC Link to this

I'm not sure what more there is to say - this is a mess that's consumed the occasional evening of my time, and I haven't been anywhere near as enmeshed in it as you have.

I'll second that by Larfen J. Stocke, esq. on 2019-04-13 08:28:00 UTC Link to this

Thanks a lot, hS. It really sucks that you've gotta keep digging through this kinda rubbish. You're doing the lord's work!

Cheers, man.

For transparency: by Huinesoron on 2019-04-12 21:00:00 UTC Link to this

This is the complete transcript. Zdimensia has given permission for this to be posted.

More precisely, Zdimensia has once again broken her ban in order to personally attack me and demand that it be posted, in a message beginning 'Post the transcript of how you cocked up'. But that's neither here nor there.

hS

For accountability: by Neshomeh on 2019-04-13 01:04:00 UTC Link to this

Given how many times my name comes up in zBram's essay, I'd just like to put it out there (again; the last couple times got vanished) that I do hold myself and my conduct accountable to this community, and I am happy to field questions and criticism from any member in good standing. I want you all to know you are safe and welcome to question and critique even a crusty oldbie like me, and that I absolutely won't bite your head off for it.

I'd prefer that any communication about zBram take place via e-mail to avoid adding to anyone else's stress, and I'll give my permission here and now for related transcripts to be posted publicly, if anyone's concerned about it. My e-mail should be up there, linked in my username, but if not, it's always findable on my User page.

~Neshomeh

Star Wars IX Trailer Dropped - Enjoy by [EvilAI]UBEROverlord on 2019-04-12 23:27:00 UTC Link to this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=122&v=adzYW5DZoWs

Fire Emblem Minis by SilverStorm0 on 2019-04-14 02:13:00 UTC Link to this

Since I'm writing my first Mission for Fire Emblem and I was unsure about a couple things about the Minis for this continuum, I wanted to bring it to the Board for discussion.

Aside from the obvious, would misspelled class names count?
I checked with the Fire Emblem Missions already out, which don't mention them, and I can't remember off-hand if they're ever mentioned in the dialogue of the games themselves. Still, they're important enough that I thought it prudent to bring up.

And my second point of contention: should the Minis switch over from Dragons to Wyverns?
The last time I posted about Fire Emblem Minis, the general consensus was to go for Wyverns. Is that still the case?

I'll vote for the change to wyverns. :) (nm) by Anonymous on 2019-04-14 19:12:00 UTC Link to this

I like the name change idea by Tomash on 2019-04-14 19:16:00 UTC Link to this

And I can see an in-universe justification of whoever last ran into them defaulting to dragons because they were tired or otherwise didn't feel the need to be more specific.

That was Iximaz, sorry. (Is my name working now?) (nm) by Anonymous on 2019-04-14 19:12:00 UTC Link to this

Aaand that's a no. by Anonymous on 2019-04-14 19:16:00 UTC Link to this

I tried messing with my login settings but if this one doesn't work, I'll just make sure to sign my posts until I get it figured out.

-Ix

This is Zing. I get the feeling I'll also be anon, but want- by Anonymous on 2019-04-14 19:24:00 UTC Link to this

-to check, and can't see another way to do so.

Also, it's possible there's a little delay for setting names? Like we have to wait a day after making the account? I don't know why there would be, but I've seen similariah things before.

~Z

Community vote: Fire Emblem minis! by doctorlit on 2019-04-14 17:23:00 UTC Link to this

For your first question, SilverStorm, I personally think class names would count, since they are fairly important noun terms in the Fire Emblem games.

Now, then: what say you, PPC community? Shall we change FE's minis from dragons to wyverns?

I vote yes.

—doctorlit, trying to oust a dragon mini

Yes to the change. by Anonymous on 2019-04-14 19:23:00 UTC Link to this

There are plenty of dragon minis; the change seems good.

And I'm also trying out having an account here. Feels weird, but good. Hopefully my name setting works. {= )

~Neshomeh

... Hrm, same problem as Ix. by Anonymous on 2019-04-14 19:24:00 UTC Link to this

Does it work if I check the Show Email box...?

~Neshomeh

My original post on the subject. by SilverStorm0 on 2019-04-14 03:21:00 UTC Link to this

http://disc.yourwebapps.com/discussion.cgi?disc=199610;article=321564;title=PPC%20Posting%20Board;pagemark=25