Ok! c: Thanks! Was really unsure what to do with the big lug lol.

: Happy Birthday!

: Is there a bigger version of the image of the pipe puzzle?

No, I'm sorry, Frieda. That's the biggest size I could make.

"Little nasty Unseelie tell me about invasion plans. TELL FENG NOW!"

: Thanks Sweetie.

Thank you!

hands around birthday cake to everyone

Alright. I see your no hints, and understand. However, my companion, the faeling Sihr, is humanoid in form, though very tiny. She's not a full animal, and is certainly a sentient person. Can she still go through? Additionally, you want us to post our image on the thread? O.o

Will our companions be away during our individual rp, or are they able to be with us? I see you want rp of this part. Does that include the dressing, or just the going? And we may find Lightning...do we need to capture him, confront him or just locate him?

INformation on his personality and fighting style would be appreciated.

Also is it just me, or do you have two areas geared towards bard/troubadour -- one music, one charm?

, the new chapter is up on SL!

am I to assume that since we are a team of 4, that the same rules apply to us as the single players and one of us find Lightning in one of the 4 places so we do not have to do the other 2?

Also do we just say we found Lightning? or tell where we found the bloke--or is it up to us?

So..... I'm not seeing where the chapter (7 I think- the one that was most recently scored) is posted up so we can see who got mentions etc. or is that just not posted anywhere. But I thought I read somewhere that some of the HAs received an honorable mention, I might be mixing up my chapters though. Sorry if I am. (And yes I did see where the actual scores are in the scores thread just not a breakdown of points if there is one). Thank you!

: There, I think I'm done writing you smail for today and decided to share with you a picture I took instead of asking questions. You know, just to mix things up a bit and do something unusual.

and some cookies....

[item2=freshly baked cookies]

. So, super embarrassing. But...I, uh, have misplaced who Lightning is. All the names and I can't place him in the mix. I guess I nee d to back track and see if I can find him.

I also had the same question as Shy. Are our companions with us on the individual challenge or is this when they are off in the maize? And for some reason I'm not sure if we're suppose to RP our character going there, or...just dress up and tell what our recipe is?

I'm sorry for being dense! I did nutsy but am still getting use to WS. Love it, but trying to absorb all the details and names. ;)

lurking because just as dense as the rest waiting for some answers to good questions

Let's get the fallout rubble pulled out of the way here. :)

1. Humanoid companions may go on the mission. (Oddly enough, I got questions about both sides of this one.) They will be safe inside the mithril.
2. You have five possible pieces with "gold sealers." One has them further down as a "mini-airlock." You will need to use one of these for the entrance and one for the exit. The others may be used anywhere.
3. Your companions may not accompany you on your solo adventure. If you have more than one companion, you may not split them. The companions go together on their mission, while you, at the same time, embark on yours.
4. Yes, the solo adventures do include what you are wearing. That is why I listed it as as a "combo RP and HA challenge."
5. Everything should be posted on the chapter thread.
6. Lightning is the lead singer of Pale Lightning and the Stormboys. He is decidedly Unseelie, but he is also quite underhanded and cowardly. At the end, you will have found him and captured him. This will be assumed in Chapter 10. Whether you play that out is up to you.
7. If there are less of you on a team than six, you will simply not visit two places. If there are more, someone will go to the same place as someone else, BUT on an individual mission. All of these are perfectly okay.

Now, for the biggest question/need/complaint of all, and the consequences of TMI.

For some time now, I've been getting smails on themes all related to bonus points and knowing the judges look for creativity (which is true) and how to do this. But, when you have an opportunity to get really creative, the problem starts. Fleshing out the locations a bit? Sure. Since you all have to dress your parts AND RP what happens there, I'm pleased to give you more setting. See below.

But beyond that? Ay, there's the rub, and it boils down to this: The more I hold your hand and guide you through, the less chance you have for that "special" piece that would give you the bonus points.

Every time I submit all the RPs for a chapter to our judges, I have to say what is "mine" and what is yours. The more "mine," the less chance "yours" has to shine.

So let's look at this. Did I really make "two for one class?" No, I frankly made each and every destination for "no class." We have finished our Seelie Princes plot portion and are now into the "Firefly" section. In case you are unfamiliar, the Serenity crew did visit some odd places, where they acted in different ways. I tried to give you a selection of "oddball" ports of call. But isn't one really obvious? Oh? It is? Well, you could use it that way, BUT you could also deviate. You can have so much fun with this. I have Mals, Jaynes, Inaras and more chafing at the bit to shine. Here's the chance. Pugsy has been channeling Kaylee for a while now, and she can't wait.

Not a Browncoat and don't know who the heck these guys are? LOOK THEM UP

So, do you really want a guide? I'll give you one, but I suspect I'll hear screams from a number of teams if I do. Why not try your wings? I'll bet you can fly!

Extra description below. (There can be, and most likely will be, Unseelie creatures hanging out in all of these. Grab a copy of "Handling Drow" or "Evil Faeries: A Compendium" and browse on route.

Hopefully, this will all help.

drives up in a backhoe

I got this GR. :)

removes all rubble, etc.

Goes into a deep hole n keeps telling self its going to be okay.

So the Flowery Kitchen Apron is an imperative accessory for Heaven´s Kitchen? Only asking because there are more aprons around.

Sits calmly munching cookies whilst watching the fireworks and learning about Diskworld....

: I had mentioned you in my last ping on the Points forum simply as a means to 'poke' you. I know that you have been under a horrible amount of stress, I just wanted to give you a nod, a wink, and a hug and to let you know that I've been thinking of you.

Right, sounds lovely. bounces I wanna shine, I do I do! wriggles And I want my teammates to shine as well. rolls off because she has work this morning

( needs a ping to this also.)

Oh, there are, there are! There's the whole line of these in just about any pastel or neutral color you could ask for, with just a simple line of lace at the bottom. SOOOO soft and easy to customize.

Not to mention the very chic which can really be done in a number of different ways. And there's always the which can become a little dress in itself, and killer with the right accessories.

See, I totally agree there are more--two pages more, any of which could be used to full advantage by a fashionista such as yourself. Come on, I see your HAs all the time. Give yourself proper credit!

On the other hand, the flowery aprons are well, quite frankly, little "asterisks" to work with and not look like a retro Betty Crocker, which means they are going to be a real challenge to pull off well.

So, to answer your question, YES, you DO have to use one of them. Each of them relates to one of the five cooking schools on moon. I'll leave it to you to decide what your affiliation is. Good luck, and remember,

I could have stuck you with this:

LOL, all right, challenge accepted. :-) I´ll try to be creative!

WE ARE GONNA SHINE!!! We are. :D

giggles at your apron post FWIW, I kinda like these aprons anyway. hugs mine