Full Flavor, Half the Calories.
No, I do not have food on the mind!
The joke is more on the fact that as far as my blog updates go, this one is trimmed down. It seems we had a slow week for new role-plays in development, so I did not have much to go on there. Our new members count was nothing big either, so it's not like I added back some trimmings on that side of the plate. We're doing the lore now, but the randomly selected place from Tellus Mater really did not have that much to work with- so I had to go lighter there as well. All in all, this might be the leanest meal Valucre has given you in quite a while.
We'll just say its because we care, and we worry about your heart- yes, yes, your heart. That's why you are getting the smaller portion sizes today. :P
In all seriousness, this blog is on the lighter side due to both a lighter amount of content being available to work with, and partially due to my own brain fogginess as I am once again running on hours of sleep that most people call a short nap.
Anyway, enjoy your health food version of the Valucre Blog. And no, I am not going to go fetch you a Carrot-pumpkin-kale-wheat germ soy smoothie. 0_0
The joke is more on the fact that as far as my blog updates go, this one is trimmed down. It seems we had a slow week for new role-plays in development, so I did not have much to go on there. Our new members count was nothing big either, so it's not like I added back some trimmings on that side of the plate. We're doing the lore now, but the randomly selected place from Tellus Mater really did not have that much to work with- so I had to go lighter there as well. All in all, this might be the leanest meal Valucre has given you in quite a while.
We'll just say its because we care, and we worry about your heart- yes, yes, your heart. That's why you are getting the smaller portion sizes today. :P
In all seriousness, this blog is on the lighter side due to both a lighter amount of content being available to work with, and partially due to my own brain fogginess as I am once again running on hours of sleep that most people call a short nap.
Anyway, enjoy your health food version of the Valucre Blog. And no, I am not going to go fetch you a Carrot-pumpkin-kale-wheat germ soy smoothie. 0_0
What's Happening Valucre?
The Chosen Goes to Round Two - Chosen is going on to round two, and if not for extenuating circumstances with the main facilitator, it would have already been up. That said, I know I keep throwing this out here, but the Chosen is active and hopefully a second round of brutal beatdowns will begin soon. So, while you wait, hit up the concessions and go chat in the lounge. Maybe they have some decent food there, who could say.
A Wedding Gift for the Queen- This quest is still available for those looking to flex their muscles and go out and earn some canon-cred®, so if you think you have what it takes to face down the dangers of Umbridge Isle, or you just like earning the favor of queens- go and check it out. And yes, I just trademarked Canon-Cred, so take that!
The Survivors- This too still has room for more people to join in, and I think it could produce some real fun. If you like survival based role-plays involving desperate situations and hard to pull through scenarios, come take a shot at this. Just remember, Survivor scenarios often involve a lack of food- better eat more than this diet tray before you head out on that one.
Shadows of Night: A DC Comics RP- This RP seeks to take the awesomeness of the entire DC universe and combine it into one RP setting, where any hero, and any villain, can meet and clash for the first time- assuming that all of them are in fact DC characters. Any brand new character is welcome, as even the most mundane person could suddenly find themselves empowered with all the strange happenings. This RP promises to strike the balance between high octane action and slow periods to let you catch your breath. See what you can make of it.
Write in Genesaris(!)- Our member Garion implores you to remember just how awesome the entirety of Genesaris is and wishes that more people would come join him for the wealth of available role-play and lore. Remember, Genesaris lets you take control over any city (except capitals, where you share power on a council) assuming you promise to generate activity. So, if you have a moment to look around, think about writing in Genesaris! I hear they have cookies too.
Featured Read of the Week- I cannot say I am terribly surprised that my second pick for this new section involves another role-play with King- King puts out tons of quality and I imagine that in time, many of these listed reads will have had his ‘magic touch’. That aside, I do promise to try to refrain from always picking threads only featuring King. Besides, the man isn’t the only one producing quality in this thread- Aleksei is the partner in this role-play and she too is putting out impressive stuff.
Wait- The writing here once again transcends the normal level of writing quality one expects on a role-play forum (even one as high caliber as our own) and brings the focus back onto two characters and the relationship between them. King reprises the same role here, but the relationship dynamic is not one of romantic love, but that of a deep and meaningful friendship, a bond that could be described as tight as family. What I really like out of this thread is the way that Aleskei brings her character to life- not just through the emotions, thoughts, and fears, but in the little things she does. There are so many details in our lives that we all take for granted, things that seem so insignificant we overlook them- and yet in the way she captures them here, I feel like this character is real.
This Week's Feature: Nu Martyr
At a Glance:
Canonical Occurrences by Members:
Available Quests:
Brief Summary of Lore:
Borrowed from the Lore: Once heavily mana infused in ancient times, the Nu Martyr of today is a Primal city with a marble shell. Reborn within a realm enriched with opportunities, the Grand Capitol stands tall and supreme over her contiguous counties as Renovatio's first Wonder.
Welcome:
Lenore:
A cafe recruit who still table-top RPs!
Darien:
A well read future theology student who admits his singing won't support him if he quits his day job.
AriesLockhart:
A horror movie fan who hasn't stopped role-playing in five months. They write stories that they never finish because that requires putting RP down for a few minutes.
FallenSeraphim37:
They greet everyone like they are a traveler, and they really don't care if you call them fallen or Sera.
Wooplan:
Hails from Bikini Bottom and speaks in the third person!
Blaze Kazama:
He's busting his forum cherry and hoping to make some new friends!
Witch:
A Neuroscience student who prefers the softer side of science. Looking for an experienced player to drag them out into the sea of RP.
Monster:
A self proclaimed eccentric and tattoo artist looking to get involved with the RP. Likes to shoot the breeze with 12yr old type but promises to RP like an adult!
Returns:
We got none for you today.
Now, this almost looks like I am doing this on purpose- eight people for like what, the fourth or fifth blog in a row, the week after I made a big deal out of it, right? Well, I am not! We really did have eight new members come in and say hello in this last week. I don't know what the deal is, but eight is like, becoming our lucky number! Well, maybe... I did associate it with defecating last week. >_>
I'd rather be eating bacon, but whatever.
Self-care of course.
Contain your laughter for a moment and hear me out- yes, this sleep deprived guy who never takes a moment to breathe, let alone do much anything else related to what resembles taking care of yourself is telling you to take care of yourself. With a straight face and uncrossed fingers, I am openly declaring that people need to stop and take the time to take care of themselves every now and then. It's important for your physical health, your mental health, and honestly (here is the tie-in folks): I think it can have a huge impact on the way you write and your chances of being successful.
Now, how on earth do I get away with saying this?
Because, while it may seem like that I live my life by throwing my body around at 150mph, going nonstop and doing everything I can to wear out my tread years before the end of the life expectancy, there is self-care going on every now and then. Even I have to stop and do things that allows myself to recharge- it is absolutely imperative that I do! Not only for the sake of my own wellbeing, but because I work in mental health- where at the end of the day, the only tool you have is yourself. I wish you luck with helping patients when all you have is half pair of pliers, three rusty nails, a cracked hammer shaft, and a bent over screwdriver- it sounds silly, but that's the truth- good patient care comes from good self care.
I too become stressed out, sick, emotionally exhausted- hey, I am not superhuman you know. If I let that stuff add up on me, I become ineffective in my job, difficult in my relationships, and start acting like a generally cynical asshole- signs I have had enough. I have never met a person who can burn themselves down at both ends of the wick, do so indefinitely, and not expect it to burn you out. When that burn out sets in, you are tired, stressed out, more likely to get sick. It is hard to concentrate, hard to think, hard to put yourself to work. Essentially, you become useless.
Despite the stereotypical writer being a half dead drunk whom sometimes wonders how the hell they still function at all, I think a lot of the truly successful people out there are the ones who are taking care of themselves. At least- they make enough effort at self-care to keep from totally imploding on themselves. Some writers do a lot of writing and hold down other jobs- this is tough, and it has to be stressful. Yet, they still manage- because they are taking care of themselves.
Now that I have totally rammed that one into the ground and make this ultra lean blog bite just a little fattier (and therefore juicier, right? :P ), we'll move on to what self-care is. Self-care is doing things for yourself. Doing what you need to do to recharge your batteries. Maybe it is having a day where you can sleep an extra three hours. Maybe it will be eating big, calorie laden meal (just once and a while), it's getting exercise, going for a walk, talking things out, having outside activities, spending time with those you care about... all kinds of things!
Hey, for me- it's having some ice cream. It's taking a hard run on the treadmill, or sleeping a few extra hours. Sometimes it's having someone I can just unload on, sometimes it's long walks. Sometimes it's just drawing in the person who matters most, holding them tight, and being thankful for having at least that. I don't always have time to do a lot for myself- so I find the little things. I think about the little things that are making me happy. I have a treat (or three), take that extra breath, remind myself of what I am doing and where I am going. There are numerous things I do, many of which while on the go.
Even then, every once and a while, I do get time for me.
It's wonderful. ;)
That's what I go this week folks, and this takes us into break week. I'll see you all next month!
Shadows of Night: A DC Comics RP- This RP seeks to take the awesomeness of the entire DC universe and combine it into one RP setting, where any hero, and any villain, can meet and clash for the first time- assuming that all of them are in fact DC characters. Any brand new character is welcome, as even the most mundane person could suddenly find themselves empowered with all the strange happenings. This RP promises to strike the balance between high octane action and slow periods to let you catch your breath. See what you can make of it.
Write in Genesaris(!)- Our member Garion implores you to remember just how awesome the entirety of Genesaris is and wishes that more people would come join him for the wealth of available role-play and lore. Remember, Genesaris lets you take control over any city (except capitals, where you share power on a council) assuming you promise to generate activity. So, if you have a moment to look around, think about writing in Genesaris! I hear they have cookies too.
Featured Read of the Week- I cannot say I am terribly surprised that my second pick for this new section involves another role-play with King- King puts out tons of quality and I imagine that in time, many of these listed reads will have had his ‘magic touch’. That aside, I do promise to try to refrain from always picking threads only featuring King. Besides, the man isn’t the only one producing quality in this thread- Aleksei is the partner in this role-play and she too is putting out impressive stuff.
Wait- The writing here once again transcends the normal level of writing quality one expects on a role-play forum (even one as high caliber as our own) and brings the focus back onto two characters and the relationship between them. King reprises the same role here, but the relationship dynamic is not one of romantic love, but that of a deep and meaningful friendship, a bond that could be described as tight as family. What I really like out of this thread is the way that Aleskei brings her character to life- not just through the emotions, thoughts, and fears, but in the little things she does. There are so many details in our lives that we all take for granted, things that seem so insignificant we overlook them- and yet in the way she captures them here, I feel like this character is real.
Lore of the Week!
This Week's Feature: Nu Martyr
At a Glance:
- Leader (Lead Ship Designer): None Currently.
- Population: A mixture comprised of Renovatian (80%) and Damiryan (20%), totaling about 89,000 people.
- Defenses: SOLDAT (1st and 2nd class): 100 first class and 300 second class. In addition, there is a military police force made up of two thousand guards, who are currently in conflict with the SOLDAT.
- Neighboring Landmarks: Inside of Telarian City- The Statue of Tellus, connected to the holy bridge- a site for prayers, and numerous museums, most of which are old abandoned laboratories once owned by the infamous Tullia.
Canonical Occurrences by Members:
- The Property Laus`Æternus is claimed by The Order of the Valiant Sky!
- The Property Allah`Jua Estate is claimed by Raven's Brand!
Available Quests:
- None Listed
Brief Summary of Lore:
Borrowed from the Lore: Once heavily mana infused in ancient times, the Nu Martyr of today is a Primal city with a marble shell. Reborn within a realm enriched with opportunities, the Grand Capitol stands tall and supreme over her contiguous counties as Renovatio's first Wonder.
New Members and Returns!
Welcome:
Lenore:
A cafe recruit who still table-top RPs!
Darien:
A well read future theology student who admits his singing won't support him if he quits his day job.
AriesLockhart:
A horror movie fan who hasn't stopped role-playing in five months. They write stories that they never finish because that requires putting RP down for a few minutes.
FallenSeraphim37:
They greet everyone like they are a traveler, and they really don't care if you call them fallen or Sera.
Wooplan:
Hails from Bikini Bottom and speaks in the third person!
Blaze Kazama:
He's busting his forum cherry and hoping to make some new friends!
Witch:
A Neuroscience student who prefers the softer side of science. Looking for an experienced player to drag them out into the sea of RP.
Monster:
A self proclaimed eccentric and tattoo artist looking to get involved with the RP. Likes to shoot the breeze with 12yr old type but promises to RP like an adult!
Returns:
We got none for you today.
Now, this almost looks like I am doing this on purpose- eight people for like what, the fourth or fifth blog in a row, the week after I made a big deal out of it, right? Well, I am not! We really did have eight new members come in and say hello in this last week. I don't know what the deal is, but eight is like, becoming our lucky number! Well, maybe... I did associate it with defecating last week. >_>
Other Highlights?
I'd rather be eating bacon, but whatever.
Thread Ratings- Have you ever seen a thread that you thought was a knockout? A bit of RP that you thought was fantastic? Or maybe someone throws up some junk thread that you swear has about the same appeal as a coconut crab- you can rate it down. In order to rate a thread, click the 'Rate this Thread' option on the bar above the first post on the page. ;)
Closing Thoughts?
So, for today's closing thoughts, I decided that I would make myself sound like the world's biggest hypocrite- only sound like mind you- because what I plan to talk about is only contradicted by about half the extent then my situation might first lead one to believe. Now, what could I be planning to discuss that makes me sound like a total hypocrite?
Self-care of course.
Contain your laughter for a moment and hear me out- yes, this sleep deprived guy who never takes a moment to breathe, let alone do much anything else related to what resembles taking care of yourself is telling you to take care of yourself. With a straight face and uncrossed fingers, I am openly declaring that people need to stop and take the time to take care of themselves every now and then. It's important for your physical health, your mental health, and honestly (here is the tie-in folks): I think it can have a huge impact on the way you write and your chances of being successful.
Now, how on earth do I get away with saying this?
Because, while it may seem like that I live my life by throwing my body around at 150mph, going nonstop and doing everything I can to wear out my tread years before the end of the life expectancy, there is self-care going on every now and then. Even I have to stop and do things that allows myself to recharge- it is absolutely imperative that I do! Not only for the sake of my own wellbeing, but because I work in mental health- where at the end of the day, the only tool you have is yourself. I wish you luck with helping patients when all you have is half pair of pliers, three rusty nails, a cracked hammer shaft, and a bent over screwdriver- it sounds silly, but that's the truth- good patient care comes from good self care.
I too become stressed out, sick, emotionally exhausted- hey, I am not superhuman you know. If I let that stuff add up on me, I become ineffective in my job, difficult in my relationships, and start acting like a generally cynical asshole- signs I have had enough. I have never met a person who can burn themselves down at both ends of the wick, do so indefinitely, and not expect it to burn you out. When that burn out sets in, you are tired, stressed out, more likely to get sick. It is hard to concentrate, hard to think, hard to put yourself to work. Essentially, you become useless.
Despite the stereotypical writer being a half dead drunk whom sometimes wonders how the hell they still function at all, I think a lot of the truly successful people out there are the ones who are taking care of themselves. At least- they make enough effort at self-care to keep from totally imploding on themselves. Some writers do a lot of writing and hold down other jobs- this is tough, and it has to be stressful. Yet, they still manage- because they are taking care of themselves.
Now that I have totally rammed that one into the ground and make this ultra lean blog bite just a little fattier (and therefore juicier, right? :P ), we'll move on to what self-care is. Self-care is doing things for yourself. Doing what you need to do to recharge your batteries. Maybe it is having a day where you can sleep an extra three hours. Maybe it will be eating big, calorie laden meal (just once and a while), it's getting exercise, going for a walk, talking things out, having outside activities, spending time with those you care about... all kinds of things!
Hey, for me- it's having some ice cream. It's taking a hard run on the treadmill, or sleeping a few extra hours. Sometimes it's having someone I can just unload on, sometimes it's long walks. Sometimes it's just drawing in the person who matters most, holding them tight, and being thankful for having at least that. I don't always have time to do a lot for myself- so I find the little things. I think about the little things that are making me happy. I have a treat (or three), take that extra breath, remind myself of what I am doing and where I am going. There are numerous things I do, many of which while on the go.
Even then, every once and a while, I do get time for me.
It's wonderful. ;)
That's what I go this week folks, and this takes us into break week. I'll see you all next month!
- Acies
"It only takes one person to change your life – you." ~ Ruth Casey
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