Hey Valucre!

Happy 4th of July to our United States member base, and a Belated Happy Canada day to our neighbors of the north!

Well, a little time has passed since I last gave you all an update, and for that I apologize. It's just that there has been soooo much going on, I have to work on keeping up and trying to drop you fine readers a line or two. Let me highlight just a few areas for you:

Roleplay Organizations:

Rulers and Leaders are Still Needed in Genesaris- Looking for an opportunity to have a little say in the way a city operates or the way the lore writes itself beyond the basic setup? Well the Hummingbird invites anyone to put in their request for a position of power among the cities and lands of Genesaris. This is your opportunity to get a foothold in the lands and to perhaps stir up some trouble on a grander scale.

OIC- having had a few flakey members culled from their ranks, OIC is recruiting again, looking for active members who wish to contribute to the far reaching criminal enterprise that is poised to eventually have their fingers in everything. If being a part of a Valcurean mafia sounds appealing, you should check them out in the water cooler.

The Daily Weekly is Still Hiring- Yes, Carlos is still seeking applicants for positions as staff writers or freelancers for the daily weekly, an organization that is meant to be an IC means of reporting what is occuring in the world of Valucre. One could perhaps cover... The Siege of Marboro Keep?

Role-Play Events:

Zompocalypse- This DM based horror survival game has just begun, and unless you can get a last minute character submitted within a day, the openings are temporarily closed. However, anyone wishing to follow along is welcome, for a chance to join in opens again at the next stage, when (and IF) this group makes it out out of the downtown area.

The Masquerade Gala- A new section has been carved out in Genesaris, and a lot of work has been put into the development of an order of knights, who now cordially invite all members of Valcure to come be a part of their gala. The thread will not impose any sort of posting order and is meant to be an IC celebration of the hard work put in by all participating members in getting this section to become a thriving part of the board. If you are looking for some casual fun, or a way to throw some support, go check it out.

Tavern of Legends- The Tavern of Legends officially debuted last month, as a way for new members to come in and get their feet before adventuring out into the sometimes a little overwhelming world of Valcure. Experienced staff members utilize 5 core staff in this Tavern to help teach people the dynamics of role-play, as well as information about T-1 and the world itself. If you are a new member looking in, this is a great way for you to get a taste of the action.

Now, what is popular this week? 

"I want to get to know you beautiful strange people a little better."-is really taking off, perhaps you can contribute in what ways you might be a little.. weird. :P

Alright, I planned on updating this much more often than I have, but projects as of late keep piling on me faster than I am able to keep up with them. However, I intend to make these updates more regular, and to resume work on the RP guide for those new users who aren't entirely sure if they want to dive into the RP world as of yet. Until then, I leave you with this parting tip:

Sometimes, it can be hard to get a post eked out because you don't feel 100%. Hell, if we only posted when we felt 100%, we might get posts two to three times a month from the MOST ACTIVE members, no telling what it would do to those who are not so active. Here is what I tell people I work with in regards to coming to work not being 100%, knowing that we deal with difficult clients who just may want to hurt you:

You will rarely be 100%, so be prepared to settle for something less, but make sure that you do what you can to keep yourself restored.

Same applies here. You are not going to always be 100%, so don't expect it. Not every post is going to be a masterpiece, or even necessarily decent. However, people might depend on you to show up and post (as in our work place, show up and work well with the patients), so we just have to do the best we can. I think that most of the time, someone would rather have you give them a 'subpar post', than make them wait days and weeks longer for a 'great post'. We talk about being writers, and sometimes a part of being a writer is simply sticking to our guns and writing- even if it hurts.

I challenge you to stick to your commitments, and post even if you think it will be ugly. You'll keep the story moving, and I bet you might just find that drive coming back sooner.

Think about it. ;)

Until next time-

Acies

You fail only if you stop writing ~Ray Bradbury

(I know, two in a row, but it fit so well!)