User talk:Zanzan28

RP Linch and Einar Zan, I'd like to find somewhere (not Linch's Office) for us to have a preliminary go at establishing the dynamic here, if you have some time today. Thanks, Alex  Jiskran  11:35, July 29, 2012 (UTC)

Setting the tone
I think somewhere in the Ministry like the Dept. of Mysteries would be eminently suitable. I'm not sure what time it is now for you, but I assume 12 - 1 p.m. is 3-4 hours away. All the best, Alex  Jiskran  15:38, July 29, 2012 (UTC)

Horn blowing
I know one shouldn't sing one's own praises, but I have to say, re-reading the RP in the Brain Room, I really think it sounds and feels plotted, which means we did a great job, given that it was complete improv. Alex  Jiskran  18:41, July 29, 2012 (UTC)


 * May I add, I read the RP between the two of you and it was superb, a must read. Excellent work. Belle Linda  ( talk )

Linch RP
Zan, if you haven't already, you should take a glance at the comments here Department_of_Mysteries/Brain_Room?s=wl. It should lift your morning, Alex  Jiskran  12:20, July 30, 2012 (UTC)

Morituri
Zan, here's the first draft. See what you think. User:Jiskran/Morituri Alex  Jiskran  19:33, July 30, 2012 (UTC)

RE:Propaganda Meeting
No, I don't think we necessarily need to have a meeting about it. Soa and I have a pretty good handle on how we're going to run this phase.

Can you post them and I can look them over?

Alright.

Afterparty, or more after the party
Zan, I just had Einar rush unannounced into your office (post the wedding). Up to you how the response goes. Looking forward to it, though. Alex  Jiskran  05:34, August 1, 2012 (UTC)

Chat
Feel like joining us? Alex  Jiskran  18:23, August 2, 2012 (UTC)

Einar's page
Zan, I've added a video from Oliver! (1968), a song by Fagin, which I feel sums up Einar and his situation to the bottom of the page. As an added bonus, Ron Moody looks a lot like Mackenzie Crook's wizard in this role. Alex  Jiskran  07:50, August 5, 2012 (UTC)

Do you
Do you want Bastet to help you guys?I love the Cats, and Wolves (talk) 19:47, August 5, 2012 (UTC)

Flame
I've made James's and Joseph's wands have twin phoenix feather cores. Could the feathers have come from Flame?  Ec ho  st  ar  00:12, August 6, 2012 (UTC)

Chat
Next time we're both on chat, I need to talk to you in pm. Just a heads-up.  Ec ho  st  ar  23:23, August 9, 2012 (UTC)

Frozan
I'm sorry about frozon.I love the Cats, and Wolves (talk) 22:33, August 11, 2012 (UTC)

What would flame do with out Frozon?I love the Cats, and Wolves (talk) 22:40, August 11, 2012 (UTC)

Ashley
File:Ashley Flame Real.jpg  Ec ho  st  ar  01:26, August 12, 2012 (UTC)

The late Head
Zan, just wondered what you thought of Einar's actions on Shane's comments? Hope you're having a great time in "the Frozen North", and I expect today's funeral will be something. :D <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  06:25, August 12, 2012 (UTC)

Re:
That's fine, like I said, you've got plenty of time before the Ministry battle.  Ec ho  st  ar  14:08, August 12, 2012 (UTC)

Frozon Manor
Hey Zan, so Kinsel was asked to go back through the burned manor and see what he could find, from notes to things or worth, magical items, sentimental things etc. So, I was wondering if there was anything special or specific he would have found. Thanks! <font face="cursive" size="3" color"#2F2F4F" >Bond_em7 (<font face="Calibri" size="1" color="#A9ACB6">Owl Me ) 14:17, August 12, 2012 (UTC)

I'll make pop up char and then read it in the meeting hall.

Flames
Hey Zan, quick question for you. Kinsel was asked by Brandon to search the Manor, and get anything important out (like we talked about), and then to completely destroy what was left so it couldn't be rebuilt. He hasn't destroyed the remains quite yet, but it seems to fly in the face of what your pheonix is doing. Any thoughts? <font face="cursive" size="3" color"#2F2F4F" >Bond_em7 (<font face="Calibri" size="1" color="#A9ACB6">Owl Me ) 13:00, August 16, 2012 (UTC)
 * I"m honestly fine either way, I was just doing what Bryans asked. I'll post on the manor about me showing up, and seeing the Pheonix, then I'll post again later when we decide. It would be easier with Kinsels help, but also know that the building was burned down with cursed fire...so normal magic cannot rebuild the place as the ground would be cursed. I don't think I would allow any wizard or witch to make this work...but a pheonix could possibly do it, so anyway, those are my thoughts. Bryans will be out for the next 2 weeks, so if you just want to make the decision, that's fine, and I'll go with that. <font face="cursive" size="3" color"#2F2F4F" >Bond_em7 (<font face="Calibri" size="1" color="#A9ACB6">Owl Me ) 14:53, August 17, 2012 (UTC)

The reason I gave Bond the task of destroying it is because: Anyway, I would like it to be destroyed, but I'm fine with whatever rp you'd like to have with that situation.
 * 1) You can't use it as a headquarters if the "enemy" knows where it is.
 * 2) I really wanted Frozon's death to hit home, you know. Like now that he's gone, so is his home. That's an element from one of my favorite books :D

Charles Linch's Office
Zan, I tried to start an RP here several days ago, and there's still neither hide nor hair of Charlie! :D <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  14:23, August 18, 2012 (UTC)

Hi Zan, Gruff here. My charrie Jason is organizing a 'Tea Party' for the ally leaders. So Jason will be dropping a visit to the Black House today or tommorow, so thanks

 Dduffurg48/Gruff  12:07, August 19, 2012 (UTC)

Meeting
Zan, it sounds good, and I think, ideally, should be a three-corner conversation including SoA French President. If we can't find a good way to do that, then certainly the two leaders at least shoudl get together. Charles Linch is a logical addition to the entourage either way, but the presence or otherwise of the French will probably determine the style and format of the meeting. <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  06:44, August 20, 2012 (UTC)

The Black House plus
Zan, I've added a roleplay section for the interaction between the President and Einar's two reps, hope that's OK.

As for the three-corner meeting, I'm generally about 6-8 hours ahead of you and SoA at the moment, so I'd say 14.00 -17.00 your time would probably be best for me, but many other slots are possible. I haven't seen much of SoA lately, so I'm not sure how busy (etc.) he is.

All the best, <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  09:47, August 21, 2012 (UTC)

Chat
Can't. Can't connect to chat where I am. I can try to be on chat later, but unfortunately I can't right now. Sorry Zan. <font face="cursive" size="3" color"#2F2F4F" >Bond_em7 (<font face="Calibri" size="1" color="#A9ACB6">Owl Me ) 16:12, August 24, 2012 (UTC)

Main Page
That's a good idea. I'll get someone from my Dept to do it. Also, I'm on right now if you needed me on chat for a few minutes. <font face="cursive" size="3" color"#2F2F4F" >Bond_em7 (<font face="Calibri" size="1" color="#A9ACB6">Owl Me ) 16:09, August 25, 2012 (UTC)

Richards' entourage
Zan, although it would be fun to reverse roles and see you as Richards up close, I'm not putting in for any of the positions, partly due to lack of time, but also because, as you wrote, this is to give others a chance to take a fuller part, and we could end up looking like Abbott and Costello wannabes (you are free to speculate as to who would be which :) ).

It already looks as though you'll have no shortage of candidates, so I hope you have as much fun with the niche-finding and selection process as I've had. <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  07:21, August 26, 2012 (UTC)

I would love the job, thanks

 Dduffurg48/Gruff  09:52, August 27, 2012 (UTC)

Speaker
I'm interested in the position, but we would need to work out how that would work, and what duties etc. you would expect. For exaple, do wizards even have party affiliations, and if so, which would Richards be, and would my character need to be the same (A supporter), or the opposing party (Fighting against your policies internally) etc. I guess I'm just asking what you're expecting of the position/character. <font face="cursive" size="3" color"#2F2F4F" >Bond_em7 (<font face="Calibri" size="1" color="#A9ACB6">Owl Me ) 13:08, August 27, 2012 (UTC)
 * I like your ideas, and plan on being Republican, and being an advisor, which you can't get rid of, but is a thorn in your side. I'll be making the character soon, but I have some fun ideas. Anyway, that's what the plan is for now. <font face="cursive" size="3" color"#2F2F4F" >Bond_em7 (<font face="Calibri" size="1" color="#A9ACB6">Owl Me ) 16:35, August 27, 2012 (UTC)

Awards!!
08:46, August 28, 2012 (UTC)

Character
Kathrine Goodwin. Let me know what you think. 19:10, August 28, 2012 (UTC)

Thanks for all the helpful info. My characte, their bubble, and their office will all be up in the next day or so. And you can call me mist XD 02:03, August 29, 2012 (UTC)

Pure Luck
I'm sorry, Zan, but I need to boast to someone while it's still relevant, and I hope you can cope with my ego. For this brief moment in time I have all the six-figure Felix Felicis Awards on the wiki, having, purely by chance I know, picked up the 100,000th and 101,000th edits. Yay me! <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  11:34, August 29, 2012 (UTC)

Re:
I'll be on chat for the next hour and a half or so. Try to come then if you can. If not, I'll be checking chat periodically for the rest of the evening.  Ec ho  st  ar  20:04, August 29, 2012 (UTC)

Head of Science and Technology
You might be wondering why I've never really made a character yet... Well, I've been a bit busy with school, but I promise that I'll make one ASAP.


 * I hope this catches you, I forgot to mention something. Got a minute?  Ec ho  st  ar  20:48, August 29, 2012 (UTC)

Assistant?
Let me know, Zan, if you want a temp PA. <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  09:46, August 31, 2012 (UTC)

SoA
SoA's back, and he's staying! :) Chat.  Ec ho  st  ar  22:23, August 31, 2012 (UTC)

Charlie and Einar
Zan, as Linch is 14 years Einar's junior - and Einar's backstory is already a novella - any chance you could put in a sentence or two to Linch's history, saying how they met? Thanks, <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  11:57, September 2, 2012 (UTC)

Re:
Alright, I'll be on chat between 3:45-5:15pm today.  Ec ho  st  ar  12:00, September 4, 2012 (UTC)

Flamess
Okay, so I know Flames is supposed to be like Shane living on. However, looking at it more closely, it sorta doesn't make sense. Placing a piece of your brain into something, with magic or not, would die. Plus, a phoenix does not dwell on it's master when it dies, in fact, it goes out into a forest and lives on it's own.

Sarah Norman
Zan, I've given Sarah Black House issued license nd consultancy position in an RP - hope that's OK. :) <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  12:17, September 7, 2012 (UTC)

Blog Posts
Here and here are two blog posts of mine you'll be interested in!  Ec ho  st  ar  20:40, September 7, 2012 (UTC)

Chat? <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  16:14, September 8, 2012 (UTC)

Cara's crib
I've had Einar use one of Shane's sets of memories, Zan, so I figure you can post as GM and say what it shows. Feel free to make it anything you like - it certainly doesn't have to be relevant to right now, it could be "seed planting" stuff. <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  07:09, September 9, 2012 (UTC)

Einar's ingestion
It was on the Linch/Einar RP Ministry_of_Magic/Department_of_Mysteries/Cara_Dust's_Office. :) <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  19:28, September 9, 2012 (UTC)

Dust's Office
I'm assuming, Zan, that the next post should be Linch, picking Einar off the floor, or similar. <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  22:17, September 9, 2012 (UTC)

China
Hey Zan, so you asked one of your minions (As Richards) to go make contact with China, and that's exactly what she's trying to do. However, I'm hesitant to try to bring in another country/world leader into this war, especially on that side. Did you intend to get China involved, or was it just a mis-thought out comment? We can do it if you like, I just need to be kept aware, and we need to make sure this thing doesn't get so big there's not enough users to play the characters. <font face="cursive" size="3" color"#2F2F4F" >Bond_em7 (<font face="Calibri" size="1" color="#A9ACB6">Owl Me ) 13:18, September 11, 2012 (UTC)

Hi. Thanks for letting me know, and I'm terribly sorry not to have gotten the page up before this, I just was really busy, then my computer broke down and needed a new hard drive... Anyway, sorry again, and of course I can have my char up today. Thanks for the notice, 21:38, September 11, 2012 (UTC)

Hey, it's Mist. I was just wondering if there was going to be a meeting or something with the US president's staff anytime. Not trying to rush anything, rather just making sure ther isn't something going on (or about to) that I'm missing. Thanks, 00:04, September 15, 2012 (UTC)

Okay, I'll post right now. Thanks, 18:29, September 15, 2012 (UTC)

Hi Zan. I'm just letting you know that Cymbelestine has a question at the Square Office (in the comments). Thanks, 01:41, September 21, 2012 (UTC)

Promotion
Congratulations! You've been promoted to bureaucrat! SoA's demotion vote was closed; details are here. You have now taken his place and are also the new Head of the Activity Implemation department. Please schedule a meeting with them in the near future; I know you have some ideas for it! Again, congrats, and I'm soo happy to be working with you on an equal level now!  Ec ho  st  ar  22:33, October 4, 2012 (UTC)

Congrats!
Congratulations on the promotion, Zan! I'm really happy for you!

Open Question
Zan, are the Bcrats seriously not going to vote on the Lupa Probation forum? <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  14:50, October 7, 2012 (UTC)

RE:Characters
Hi Zan,

I only just realised as well. The problem is that most of my characters are related to each other, or I created them to fill in a gap in, say the Morituri, or I created them joint with another user(s) char (in this case being the Rawkes Quadrupppplets, and mine being Astorie.) I can however put one char up for adoption, Ionlanthe Delaney. I have only used her once, and she is, sorta unnessacary (and I probably spelt that wrong).

Tanks, <font face="Arial" size="2" color="#1E90FF" >Shanisaskirata1411  <font face="Arial" size="2" color="black" >If the facts dont fit the theory, change the facts.  05:25, October 10, 2012 (UTC)

Hi Zanny! I hope you remember me. If you didn't, I would be sad :( haha, but hi! i might join this wiki again, just cuz ^~^ i forgot how to make word bubble sand siggies.... Golden Song (talk) 22:44, October 10, 2012 (UTC)

Sig
Zan, are you aware your current sig doesn't include any timestamp or dating mechanism? <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  22:53, October 10, 2012 (UTC)

Signature
I edited your signature, It was missing a. So, I fixed the code up a little. Hope that's alright!

14:28, October 11, 2012 (UTC)

Re:
This weekend will work out well! Pretty much anytime on Saturday will work for me.  Ec ho  st  ar  22:54, October 11, 2012 (UTC)

hey ZanZan. I was wondering on how I could get one of my characters into the WHPS? Willing to help me out? <font face="Harrington" size="4" color="Red" >Colin <font face="Harrington" size="4" color="Black" >687 11:00, October 14, 2012 (UTC)

Hey Zanny could I join the Activity Implementation?

 Dduffurg48/Gruff  18:55, October 14, 2012 (UTC)

Activity Imp/User:Dduffurg48

 Dduffurg48/Gruff  14:52, October 15, 2012 (UTC)

Stereotypes
In your Bcrat capacity, Zan, I have a question - what's the policy on "racial profiling" and similar? Because this char - Inilitus_Mitsunari - seems to me. . . a tad unacceptable, let's say. <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  09:24, October 21, 2012 (UTC)

New users
I know it's a largely hypothetical point at the moment, Zan, but as people come in, especially now with the war, I think it's important for their mentors to emphasise the difference between OOC and IC knowledge. I'm finding several people who've been here a while can't seem to make that distinction, and it really hurts the RP, I think. <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  08:09, October 28, 2012 (UTC)

Cgibb95
I've been assigned to mentor him, Zan. But I don't think I need to. He's already got five characters, and he and his sister Alyssa are already involved in the war. Am I still going to mentor him?


 * Cgibb isn't a new user. He has been here a while now.
 * 12:42, November 1, 2012 (UTC)

Mentor
Can I be mentor to someone soon. I currently have none. Thanks!

12:38, November 1, 2012 (UTC)

Iluvmiranda
Hey, Zan. It looks like Miranda is active, if not a little busy. So, as I was her mentee before, what's gonna happen? <font face="times new roman" size="4" color="purple" >~Lissy~ <font face="Times new roman" size="2" color="#8C2651">I do <font face="Times new roman" size="5" color="#160085"> What <font face="Times new roman" size="2" color="purple"> I want, <font face="Times new roman" size="5" color="#160085">When <font face="Times new roman" size="2" color="purple"> I want, <font face="Times new roman" size="5" color="#160085">Where <font face="Times new roman" size="2" color="purple"> I want. <font face="Times new Roman" size="1" color=#8C2651> ...As long as my parents say it's okay...  20:55, November 2, 2012 (UTC)

I'd like to continue with her. Seems like a good idea, I like her:) Thanks! <font face="times new roman" size="4" color="purple" >~Lissy~ <font face="Times new roman" size="2" color="#8C2651">I do <font face="Times new roman" size="5" color="#160085"> What <font face="Times new roman" size="2" color="purple"> I want, <font face="Times new roman" size="5" color="#160085">When <font face="Times new roman" size="2" color="purple"> I want, <font face="Times new roman" size="5" color="#160085">Where <font face="Times new roman" size="2" color="purple"> I want. <font face="Times new Roman" size="1" color=#8C2651> ...As long as my parents say it's okay...  02:17, November 3, 2012 (UTC)

User:Sophiaswagger01
This young lady (new user) is apparently only 10 years old, so she may need particular help and sensitive handling, Zan. <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  01:10, November 3, 2012 (UTC)

New user
User:SkyLumos1798 is uploading original film pics, Zan, for as yet unknown purposes, hasn't (I believe) started a char, and hasn't (as far as I know) been on chat. Thought you might like to check in. :) <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  05:40, November 19, 2012 (UTC)

PS Forgot to mention User:Jami Potter, whom I left a message for a couple of days ago - no repsonse. A

New users
Zan, I've created a section at the bottom of ActImp to add unassigned users' names, for later relocation. Also, I curretly have no active "buddies", so feel free to put some against my name. Good news - Foot seems to be back. :) <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  03:59, November 24, 2012 (UTC)

Hey Zan, long time no see, figured I'd send a message your way. How're things going on this end?

Flamefang (talk) 07:27, November 25, 2012 (UTC)

Things are going well, though we've been seeing a bit of a breakdown on the Adminstrative side of things with a lot of older users leaving. That aside we have a number of activities going and a few more planned so hopefully we should have a pretty active remainder in the year; something we should be able to carry over into the next.

Flamefang (talk) 22:36, November 25, 2012 (UTC)

Cineystoke
Hi, Zan. I was looking at the thingamajig for our buddys, and for Cineystoke,  I had went to her talk page, and Red already said she was her buddy, so I'm a bit confused?

Thanks.<font face="times new roman" size="4" color="purple" >~Lissy~ <font face="Times new roman" size="2" color="#8C2651">I do <font face="Times new roman" size="5" color="#160085"> What <font face="Times new roman" size="2" color="purple"> I want, <font face="Times new roman" size="5" color="#160085">When <font face="Times new roman" size="2" color="purple"> I want, <font face="Times new roman" size="5" color="#160085">Where <font face="Times new roman" size="2" color="purple"> I want. <font face="Times new Roman" size="1" color=#8C2651> ...As long as my parents say it's okay...  06:43, December 4, 2012 (UTC)

My Stance
I've posted my views about the ideas discussed in the meeting on the transcript.

Meeting
Hey Zan, my thought was that we could have a Bcrat meeting this coming Saturday at 2000 UTC (I double checked my math, so I'll be there at the right time!), and get all the Departments and such sorted out. Can you make a meeting at that time? If not, we can move the day or time, but that was my thought. <font face="cursive" size="3" color"#2F2F4F" >Bond_em7 (<font face="Calibri" size="1" color="#A9ACB6">Owl Me ) 14:10, December 11, 2012 (UTC)

Departments
I did get your first message, and had been working on the sign up. They are now up DAW:DDS. <font face="cursive" size="3" color"#2F2F4F" >Bond_em7 (<font face="Calibri" size="1" color="#A9ACB6">Owl Me ) 19:16, December 21, 2012 (UTC)

Hello
Happy Holidays!

We need to talk sometime. Over some Hot Cocoa, preferably.

<span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 204);">Head <span style="color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">of <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">Ravenclaw (<span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;"> <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;"> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Send me an Owl! <span _fck_bookmark="1" style="display: none;"> ) 04:16, December 24, 2012 (UTC)

Merry Christmas!!
Merry Christmas Zanny!!!! And happy new years!

<font face="times new roman" size="4" color="purple" >~Lissy~ <font face="Times new roman" size="2" color="#8C2651">I do <font face="Times new roman" size="5" color="#160085"> What <font face="Times new roman" size="2" color="purple"> I want, <font face="Times new roman" size="5" color="#160085">When <font face="Times new roman" size="2" color="purple"> I want, <font face="Times new roman" size="5" color="#160085">Where <font face="Times new roman" size="2" color="purple"> I want. <font face="Times new Roman" size="1" color=#8C2651> ...As long as my parents say it's okay...

<font face="italic" size="4" color="tan"> The Wiki's go-to for all your Pie needs! 19:03, December 25, 2012 (UTC)

Blog
Done it, but can't think how to link it. 'Einar's Outlook'. <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran 09:13, December 28, 2012 (UTC)

Activity Implementation Department
Hey Zanny, I signed up for the Activity Implementation (<however you spell that) Department, and I was wondering if you could put me in there, and I might even like 2nd in command, because when we get out of the stop in the war, I have some good ideas and will continue with more. But I can see as I am not as expierenced as others, my chance may not be eligible. Please Owl back. <font face="Harrington" size="4" color="Red" >Colin <font face="Harrington" size="4" color="Black" >687

03:08, January 4, 2013 (UTC)

Sorry\
Sorry I missed the meeting yesterday. I'll try to be on chat this week in the evenings (my time) so we can talk. <font face="cursive" size="3" color"#2F2F4F" >Bond_em7 (<font face="Calibri" size="1" color="#A9ACB6">Owl Me ) 22:26, January 13, 2013 (UTC)

Do you need me to make the page for the battle. I have a picture lined up...

Class Reform
Hey Zan. I want to show you an idea I had for class reform (I'm going to show the other bureaucrats this as well to check their thoughts). Here you go (copied it from my pm with Jisk).

Alright, you know how the administration wants to reform class and lessons? I came up with an alternative. You know how roleplaying holds many flaws when it comes to class situations. It can leave annoying edit conflicts, you have to archive the page alot (especially with a large class), there's too many rpers, and it can be very inconvient for those who are too busy to post on classes frequently (especially teachers who have the most work to do for the class rps) I figured that instead of rping class out, perhaps we should try something more efficient. Instead of creating cluttered rps, we could have teachers post pages with lessons on them.These lessons will give the students the knowledge they need on the topic, plus give them instructions for assignments. Teachers will post these lessons once a week until the exam weeks. It know it goes against rping, but I believe it would be much more organized  and easier to manage.

<font face="Arial Black" size="4" color="midnightblue" >Weirdo Guy (<font face="Segoe UI Light" size="2" color="steelblue">talk ) 00:12, January 17, 2013 (UTC)

...Chat Roleplay
I really am opposed to the idea of on-chat roleplay. Did we ever talk about this? Cause if so, I don't remember.

Four figures
1,000 edits. Yay! <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran 17:14, January 20, 2013 (UTC)

Updated Story
I have updated the two "Lion Before the Lambs" stories in your blog. Feel free to revent any or all of my changes as they are your stories, but I just added more depth of Rebekka's thought and feelings in the stories. Hopefully you like the additions I made. <font face="cursive" size="3" color"#2F2F4F" >Bond_em7 (<font face="Calibri" size="1" color="#A9ACB6">Owl Me ) 19:50, January 22, 2013 (UTC)

Events
Thanks! I'm working on it and should have it this week. We need to meet on chat sometime this week and talk about upcoming events. <font face="cursive" size="3" color"#2F2F4F" >Bond_em7 (<font face="Calibri" size="1" color="#A9ACB6">Owl Me ) 23:57, January 22, 2013 (UTC)

Story
User blog:Bond em7/Lion Before The Lambs III - Input appriciated. <font face="cursive" size="3" color"#2F2F4F" >Bond_em7 (<font face="Calibri" size="1" color="#A9ACB6">Owl Me ) 17:08, January 23, 2013 (UTC)

Germany
Hey Zan. Since President Richards doesn't want to go to Germany, you could always send Amy or Annalise. Then he could still hear what she wanted. Just a thought :p

Wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure.  -Alyssa5582

02:23, January 25, 2013 (UTC)

Rebekka's Response
(Public Interview made when questioned about President Richards declining her invitation)

"I will respond directly to the President. It's a shame, Mr. President that you, are too cowardly to come and answer for your unprovoked attack on my nation. I only wished to ask the reasons for your underhanded strike on us, but I now can see that it was due to your shame and fear against those obviously more civilized and powerful than yourself. I understand the motivations of fear all too well, and will continue to take into account the sort of man leading his nation into unprovoked attacks against other sovereign nations as we move forward. You and your nation had nothing to fear from us, but I feel that you will fully deserve any consequences your actions may bring upon you, though I grieve that you had to draw your country into your war. Step down, and your country will be spared."

"I would also talk to the American people. Don't allow your leader to draw you into a needless personal war in which you have no stake and nothing to gain. If I were under his leadership, I would call for his resignation for the attack he planned and led against another nation with no other approvals, but of his own volition, and out of his fear. You supposedly live in a democracy ruled by the people, but I know the people didn't tell your President to lead you into a war. Take back your power from your government, and let them know of your disapproval for a "Democratic" society acting directly under the orders of a coward without even getting the approval of the people. Consider well this coward who you follow, and follow him at your own peril."

Blog
There may be something else you want to add to the blog. I think you left about the time I did, so I don't know if you saw. Check the Colosseum Wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure.  -Alyssa5582

05:30, February 3, 2013 (UTC)

So?
<font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran 10:51, February 3, 2013 (UTC)

Winston Lysander
I forgot to write it up, Zan, but about a month ago I approved this char to replace TT's inactive Alice as British Rep. <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran 22:30, February 3, 2013 (UTC)

Rebekka Inquiry
Sorry I missed the Italian Ministry Battle. Do you need anything from me before the next one? <font face="cursive" size="3" color"#2F2F4F" >Bond_em7 (<font face="Calibri" size="1" color="#A9ACB6">Owl Me ) 14:39, February 4, 2013 (UTC)

Oh, would that it were!
Ideally (but sadly not permissible on this site), I feel this would basically be Charlie's eulogy (Bad language warning! Some swearing) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bm2XPkqENaw <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran 07:28, February 7, 2013 (UTC)

The Revolutionary (Industrial, that is)
So, how's Albie, do you think? <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran 15:25, February 10, 2013 (UTC)

Einar memorial
Happening now - could use Charlie's eulogy, anytime. :) <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran  23:49, February 10, 2013 (UTC)

War
I know I promised you this earlier, but didn't know until this morning. There's a viewing of the body which I need to be at right when the last part of this begins. I may be back by the end depending on how long it goes, but possibly not. So, feel free to RP and play Rebekka and Barant as you see fit, or assign them to others to use. Here's the code for the bubble:

<font face="cursive" size="3" color"#2F2F4F" >Bond_em7 (<font face="Calibri" size="1" color="#A9ACB6">Owl Me ) 15:49, February 16, 2013 (UTC)

A war well run and rounded
Congrats, Zan, that was a massive task and you and Bry (particularly) did fantastic work to pull it off! <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran 23:18, February 16, 2013 (UTC)

I'm so sorry
Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to leave so suddenly. I'm sorry, something really serious happened in-real-life. I had to deal with it. Again, I'm sorry.

Spectacular job, Zanny. We did it! Finally... Anyway, it was great.

Dolores Landingham
I'm puting her in my 'Mothballed' section of chars, Zan, as I'm presuming that, with the war over, Richards will become once more a peripheral figure, and you'll have no need of her. Any time you wan she can be 'resurrected'. :D <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran 19:18, February 18, 2013 (UTC)
 * Doing the same with my American character Kathrine Goodwin, as she never really got rped anyway. <font face="cursive" size="3" color"#2F2F4F" >Bond_em7 (<font face="Calibri" size="1" color="#A9ACB6">Owl Me ) 03:28, February 19, 2013 (UTC)

Bcrat Meeting
Yes Zan, I will set a Bcrat meeting soon (probably the weekend of the 2nd-3rd) and alert the Bcrats this weekend. I'm sure everyone will have things to talk about, changes that need made, etc, etc so make sure you know exactly what you want to talk about as I think there will be more to discuss than we will have time for. <font face="cursive" size="3" color"#2F2F4F" >Bond_em7 (<font face="Calibri" size="1" color="#A9ACB6">Owl Me ) 03:27, February 19, 2013 (UTC)

German
When you get the chance, could you please edit German Alkaev's page with the war history that I wasn't there for? You know it better than I do.

Also, please check out my blog when you get the chance.

Thanks!

 Ec ho  st  ar  01:45, March 6, 2013 (UTC)

PS. Also, given my character Professor Euclide's story as said in my blog, do you think he would be an eligible candidate for Minister of Magic? Also, do you think that I as a user am eligible to have a character running for MoM, given my recent absence?

Voting for newbies
User:Pyrak has no adult chars, Zan, so I said vote with your students (max. 2) and put 'Jisk OK'd this' at the end. <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="orange" >Alex  <font face="Harrington" size="5" color="black" >Jiskran 03:30, March 6, 2013 (UTC)

Mary Waters
My character Mary Waters is an assistant Healer at St. Mungo's. She just graduated Hogwarts a couple years ago, and I'm looking for a character to be her "love interest". I thought that since we really don't have many characters who would talk much together, you might already have or could make a young male character, so we could rp more often! What do you think?

 Ec ho  st  ar  18:54, March 6, 2013 (UTC)

Witch Weekly and Ministry Banquet
Note: Venue and Dress code will feature in a blog, to be put up soon.

Any questions, queries, concerns, just contact me!

may i
May I please hold a concert tour gig for Drew Cage with an opening act of Katelynn Olivia Sage?

YOU ARE NOW ROCKING WITH... BeatriceMillerIsTheBest 19:51, March 10, 2013 (UTC)

Nevermind

YOU ARE NOW ROCKING WITH... BeatriceMillerIsTheBest 20:14, March 10, 2013 (UTC)

Question
Asked a question on the FM thing, Zanny :) <font face="Arial Black" size="4" color="midnightblue" >Weirdo Guy (<font face="Segoe UI Light" size="2" color="steelblue">talk ) 02:36, March 16, 2013 (UTC)

Some things
Zan,

I shall not digress or make my points at any point, subtle- rather I'll be quite blunt about this. I am contacting you as I feel that there is a certain lack of communication between the members of the Activity Implementation Department, and having spoken to fellow members; I'd like to raise a few concerns, which I feel have been acting as "an elephant in the room".

Firstly; we have noticed that story-lines are being developed and approved by yourself and the other Bureaucrats. With all due respect to your positions, I feel that this is the first blunder that you've made; as the whole point of having Departments was so that each Bureaucrat had less to concern themselves with. Now, you approved the members of your department so what I am wondering is why are we not being consulted over this; in fact surely an inter-departmental meeting is long overdue now? I feel that the fact that we're not planning events and you are shows that we're not actually part of the department at all. This being said, I am not in any way suggesting that the Bureaucrats should not have a say in this, far from it, I feel that they should have the utmost importance within such matters, I simply feel that they should be consulted last- in the sense that you should talk to the Department, hold a meeting, and then consult them.

Perhaps your intention with Duxterra was to ensure a swift ending to the war, which is understandable. Be that as it may, I cannot help but wonder why you began working on a project which was completely new without consulting or asking the team first? Yes while you are the leader, it does not seem right nor fair that you simply disregard the rest of the team and their possible ideas for future- because we do have a wide scope of ideas, and we also have valuable critical responses to your ideas, too.

Please, do not take this as a personal attack instigated against you; we just feel like we're not getting the chance we deserve as members of Activity Implementation; and all we ask is to have our chance to be equally representative when it comes to Wiki Activities.

Yours,


 * Before we start publicising stuff for the next expansion (which was agreed on by crats and not us) I feel that the entire department should be consulted. SoA has a valid point, and I support this letter.
 * I believe I understand your possible reasoning for ending the War of Duxterra, but i think yes, we should have a meeting before we begin making such decisions, for it is not one leader, but a group effort with the Imp. Department
 * I believe it would be in the best interests of the wiki if the department be allowed to make contributions to the story. I'm not saying you have to give up all critical details to the story. Just please allow us the put some thoughts into it. Thanks!  <font face="Arial Black" size="4" color="midnightblue" >Weirdo Guy ( <font face="Segoe UI Light" size="2" color="steelblue">talk  ) 20:44, March 17, 2013 (UTC )
 * I agree that the entire department should be notified, and given the outline of the new expansion before one single person begins running with the idea. At the moment this department isn't doing much at all as a team. I for one would like to be able to help this story along.