Hey Lucetians, a few announcements for you!

1) Here is this month's friend add-remove, to be copy-pasted here:

manage_circle add_read namedbytheflower manage_circle add_read notsosolo manage_circle add_read airyopalescent manage_circle add_read sewdamncute manage_circle add_read corps manage_circle add_read reviling manage_circle del_read tomodachi manage_circle del_read drawnbythesword manage_circle del_read screw-fate manage_circle del_read medicalpunch manage_circle del_read chainred manage_circle del_read thelittlemacthatcould manage_circle del_read relictusdeus manage_circle del_read defieddracula manage_circle del_read cherishedmiracle

2) It wasn't logged or announced previously, but Luceti officially won the Featherbowl, yay! Congratulations to everyone who no longer cares because you're not in college anymore and what is football anyway. /o/ However, there is one perk to this development: the Battle Dome has been upgraded for your convenience. Due to the extensive use the dome gets and the number of people who seem to visit on a daily basis, the rooms have all been split in two (since they were already huge and, like a standard holodeck, has a wacky hammer space system anyway) so the number of available rooms have been doubled. Enjoy!

3) Everyone loved Featherbook, eh? Well, the journals have also received an upgrade as well… sort of. On the back of every journal in town, there is now a stiff cover and a screen on the inside, akin to a tablet. This screen displays nothing but snow and static for the moment (which you can turn off, thankfully), but this will change in the future. Try not to break it, they're very expensive!

4) Son of revenge of the passive shift from the black lagoon! The time shifts will be continued and are INTENSIFYING! (For reference, see previous time shift posts here and here.) Effects may also last longer, from hours to days at the discretion of players.

• The matrix glitching: witnessing the same event happening multiple times
  
• Ghosts: seeing characters that have been in the game in the past (but characters are unable to actually interact with them)
  
• Total recall effects re-manifesting
  
• Death penalty and Mallynap effects that the character has previously recovered from return!
  
• Any time shifting that happened previously can occur again (short of actively time traveling)

These will continue for the foreseeable future.

5) Speaking of future, we have plans! Lots of them! Namely for the month of October. There is an event upcoming (details of which will be provided later) that will cause a serious stir and a LOT of changes around town. For example (a non-exhaustive list):

• Buildings will change
  
• Landscapes will change
  
• The technology level may change
  
• Missions will be temporarily unavailable
  
• Mission points will be temporarily unusable
  
• Kidnappings will temporarily cease

These changes are going to stick for a while, but are not permanent. During that time there is the potential for permanent long-term game effects, however, and that will be discussed more as we approach the plot. Because these changes to the town are going to last longer than your average event (approximately 1-2 months) we're announcing it now for this reason:

Whatever you want to do in Luceti as it exists at this time, do it now!

Player plots, mini events, missions, character posts - whatever you want to do. You have until October 1st, just over 2 weeks, to get it done. Certain changes will stick afterwards, so don't expect Luceti to be exactly as-is when it's over, but if you happen to miss your chance to do things now, don't panic. Just be patient.

That's all for now!

The results for the Activity Check are in. Please note that the following characters were either inactive, didn't post to the activity check, or failed to speak to a moderator about their activity. Also added were characters who have joined the game or dropped since the last add/remove, for your convenience. (And some people who weren't even on the friend/add, for whatever reason...!)

Copy-paste the following here:

manage_circle del_read falenandawn manage_circle del_read justacriminal manage_circle del_read melon_lord manage_circle del_read reviling manage_circle del_read shamelessness manage_circle del_read movesfast manage_circle del_read guerrilla_morph manage_circle del_read soundcarrier manage_circle del_read materiathief manage_circle del_read verifying manage_circle del_read axed manage_circle del_read bonesandmore manage_circle del_read clawbells manage_circle del_read crystal_stasis manage_circle del_read derpivity manage_circle del_read dolphinsensei manage_circle del_read earthsaviour manage_circle del_read elevatoravatar manage_circle del_read floralogy manage_circle del_read forgetfulchime manage_circle del_read fortuneprince manage_circle del_read gobighorns manage_circle del_read kemanorel manage_circle del_read littlelegend manage_circle del_read powerandstatus manage_circle del_read sewdamncute manage_circle del_read tokennonbender manage_circle del_read trillbulations manage_circle del_read unburdens manage_circle del_read dashingcavalier manage_circle del_read dontletitshow manage_circle del_read wildlittlegirl manage_circle del_read dedicatednoless manage_circle del_read thebetterhalf manage_circle del_read dealsinshipping manage_circle del_read quitethecharmer manage_circle del_read rightfootforward manage_circle del_read skaterbrain manage_circle del_read stillplaying manage_circle del_read tryit manage_circle del_read too_cool manage_circle del_read gigglesnortpriestess manage_circle del_read linefacingforever manage_circle del_read urallmaggots manage_circle del_read fantheflame manage_circle del_read believeit manage_circle del_read jerkofalltrades manage_circle del_read mountain_sage manage_circle del_read swordprincess manage_circle del_read prims manage_circle del_read corps manage_circle del_read ura_no_ura manage_circle del_read little_terror manage_circle del_read vambraced manage_circle del_read girlverine manage_circle add_read sosayi manage_circle add_read smokesmushi manage_circle add_read justdid manage_circle add_read firstnothing manage_circle add_read onearmedexmerc manage_circle add_read theideaguy manage_circle add_read bitsyspider manage_circle add_read tsundroid manage_circle add_read ignite_the_stars manage_circle add_read innerdragon manage_circle add_read padawansnips manage_circle add_read neverpromoted manage_circle add_read codenamexv manage_circle add_read hotboss manage_circle add_read rewritefate manage_circle add_read 13sugars

A number of you passed the activity check, but barely. (You know who you are.) Try to pick things up, as it's no fun to character-squat.

If there are any mistakes here, please let us know! Additionally, if your character was removed and you're still active, feel free to appeal to one of us about keeping your character. However, please remember next time to stay active and post to the Activity Check. Thank you!

And as always:

HMD

How's My Driving?

This is a crit post for both the community and game and for your characters. If you have something you'd like to see us improve upon with the game, PLEASE TELL US HERE! Anon commenting is on, but if anything gets really nasty there will be warnings and thread-freezing. This isn't required but everyone is encouraged to take advantage of the advice of your fellow players!

Just some pointers: no taking cheap shots, no dragging personal issues into things and for the love of all that is wise and great, please double check your replies and comments before posting them. Sometimes a change in phrasing can make all the difference between a helpful tone and a condescending one.

ALSO: We'd like to clarify that HMD means HMD- which means it's okay to have both good and bad crit. Some people have expressed concerns about posting good/bad crit when a character already has bad/good crit posted. We'd like to encourage you guys to do it anyway! You can drive well or badly, and even good drivers make mistakes. So give it a try \o

EDIT: Though as an addendum, a love meme will be going up soon, so you may want to say your praise for then!

the game is over get out April Fools!! oh wait I'm early crap ABORT ABORT

Hey hey, Lucetians! Time for some announcements/maintenance stuff. ( no pranks today I promise )

Announcement time! First of all, here's the latest add-remove copy-pasta, to be pasta'd here:

manage_circle add_read strikeoflightning manage_circle add_read gobighorns manage_circle add_read axed manage_circle add_read enchantressofore manage_circle add_read aryaunderfoot manage_circle add_read tsundroid manage_circle add_read goddamnrain manage_circle add_read sitalion manage_circle add_read quitethecharmer manage_circle add_read corps manage_circle add_read reviling manage_circle add_read amurui manage_circle add_read dolphinsensei manage_circle add_read sharknado_swimmer manage_circle del_read junesprince manage_circle del_read installing manage_circle del_read captainhornblower manage_circle del_read uccellodifuoco manage_circle del_read senoritaamerica manage_circle del_read bided manage_circle del_read 16autumnroad manage_circle del_read weathervain manage_circle del_read therewerefifty manage_circle del_read seismicity manage_circle del_read allbloodyhail manage_circle del_read shinesbrightest manage_circle del_read luckynumberthree manage_circle del_read ps3pirate manage_circle del_read magicmaestro manage_circle del_read not_a_troll

With that out of the way: eyes forward, Lucetians, serious business ahead.

( Aforementioned Serious Business )

Hey everyone, Akai here with some word-vomit for y’all to have a look at. There are several very important announcements and modly business to sort out, so please, eyes here for a few minutes.

First, the boring normal stuff:

A) Friend Add/Remove for this cycle! Copy-paste here.

manage_circle add_read sealanddesuyo manage_circle add_read aqueousliving manage_circle add_read relinquishing manage_circle add_read antivanleather manage_circle add_read wipesfaith manage_circle add_read sand_lost manage_circle add_read bunsofsteel manage_circle add_read redshifted manage_circle add_read feathersharp manage_circle add_read thecatsnya manage_circle add_read dunkinchili manage_circle add_read readytobe manage_circle add_read precioustool manage_circle add_read lorentzian manage_circle add_read vulgaris manage_circle add_read stopmjolnirtime manage_circle add_read the_dead_pool2 manage_circle add_read hollower manage_circle add_read defieddracula manage_circle del_read skysung manage_circle del_read cynicism manage_circle del_read teenwonder manage_circle del_read eyecondition manage_circle del_read texting manage_circle del_read curiositykills manage_circle del_read bamboozler manage_circle del_read markofthewise manage_circle del_read snikting manage_circle del_read originaljackass manage_circle del_read wilderchoice manage_circle del_read whatwalls manage_circle del_read scarilycute manage_circle del_read alloys manage_circle del_read gleamed manage_circle del_read precipitous manage_circle del_read noitatnacni manage_circle del_read thepinkest manage_circle del_read funnygirl manage_circle del_read crimsonblade manage_circle del_read borntorebel

B) Applications will be opening on December 1st, so now is a good time to start recruiting/kidnapping your friends! As always Reserves are already open. The Test Flight Meme from last month seems to still be active, but if people would prefer, we can certainly post a new one. Just let us know! It might be helpful to run them bi-monthly, anyway.

C) I’m sure most of you have noticed, but in the last week, Masa and Bayley have unfortunately left Luceti, which means that on top of losing two wonderful long-term players, the mod team has lost some heavy hitters in the plot department. Masa especially has been a huge driving force to Luceti’s plot and development over the last couple of years, so while his departure was not entirely a surprise, it has left the rest of us somewhat flummoxed over how to fill the void his presence has left. A lot of the plot developments, NPC interactions, and mission systems were organized by him. So now that it’s up to us, where does that leave the game?

Well… it’ll be interesting.

( Define interesting. )

The results for the Activity Check are in. Please note that the following characters were either inactive, didn't post to the activity check, or failed to speak to a moderator about their activity. Also added were characters who have dropped recently, for your convenience.

Copy-paste the following here:

manage_circle del_read abstruse manage_circle del_read ageless_words manage_circle del_read agelesseyes manage_circle del_read antivanleather manage_circle del_read bassvamp manage_circle del_read chirpchirp manage_circle del_read derek_bliss manage_circle del_read dogboy manage_circle del_read eagerstudent manage_circle del_read failguardian manage_circle del_read fishy_go_byebye manage_circle del_read gorehowl manage_circle del_read hatesguns manage_circle del_read heartofthematter manage_circle del_read jerkofalltrades manage_circle del_read lorentzian manage_circle del_read mrdatastorage manage_circle del_read song_princess manage_circle del_read keyandstar manage_circle del_read lastsmoke manage_circle del_read dreamsofkoshien manage_circle del_read pinocchia manage_circle del_read skrullbucks manage_circle del_read goddamnrain manage_circle del_read leadinglady manage_circle del_read contentwithoutcommand manage_circle del_read specialtactics manage_circle del_read positivelycharged manage_circle del_read capsuleprincess manage_circle del_read thebellthatbinds manage_circle del_read niceneighbor manage_circle del_read unseenspy manage_circle del_read castbytheglyph manage_circle del_read starfishlovesyou manage_circle del_read accepted manage_circle del_read oceanviews

A number of you passed the activity check, but barely. (You know who you are.) Try to pick things up, as it's no fun to character-squat.

If there are any mistakes here, please let us know! Additionally, if your character was removed and you're still active, feel free to appeal to one of us about keeping your character. However, please remember next time to stay active and post to the Activity Check. Thank you!

And as always:

HMD

How's My Driving?

This is a crit post for both the community and game and for your characters. If you have something you'd like to see us improve upon with the game, PLEASE TELL US HERE! Anon commenting is on, but if anything gets really nasty there will be warnings and thread-freezing. This isn't required but everyone is encouraged to take advantage of the advice of your fellow players!

Just some pointers: no taking cheap shots, no dragging personal issues into things and for the love of all that is wise and great, please double check your replies and comments before posting them. Sometimes a change in phrasing can make all the difference between a helpful tone and a condescending one.

ALSO: We'd like to clarify that HMD means HMD- which means it's okay to have both good and bad crit. Some people have expressed concerns about posting good/bad crit when a character already has bad/good crit posted. We'd like to encourage you guys to do it anyway! You can drive well or badly, and even good drivers make mistakes. So give it a try \o

ALSO ALSO: Reserves are open and the new Test Flight Meme is posted! Have at, you apper people out there!

The results for the Activity Check are in. Please note that the following characters were either inactive, didn't post to the activity check, or failed to speak to a moderator about their activity. Also added were characters who have dropped recently, for your convenience.

Copy-paste the following here:

manage_circle del_read bossybrows manage_circle del_read brokethefourthwall manage_circle del_read changethepast manage_circle del_read deadlyjuliet manage_circle del_read entwiningfate manage_circle del_read hehehehe manage_circle del_read loganyouarefat manage_circle del_read pumpkinmagic manage_circle del_read seakingbait manage_circle del_read slightoverkill manage_circle del_read sonofatook manage_circle del_read spokenbytheback manage_circle del_read waiting4niinii manage_circle del_read worldsaway manage_circle del_read truemessiah manage_circle del_read tolivefortoday manage_circle del_read merelychewed manage_circle del_read heavensmostwanted manage_circle del_read dragoneer manage_circle del_read hastheblues manage_circle del_read berkian manage_circle del_read 4starsavior manage_circle del_read inmateincharge manage_circle del_read savingchina manage_circle del_read sugarglitch manage_circle del_read killu manage_circle del_read bionically manage_circle del_read lifestupid manage_circle del_read koiwamizuiro manage_circle del_read applepirate manage_circle del_read bymystrings manage_circle del_read darknessillusion manage_circle del_read inhappierdays

A number of you passed the activity check, but barely. (You know who you are.) Try to pick things up, as it's no fun to character-squat.

If there are any mistakes here, please let us know! Additionally, if your character was removed and you're still active, feel free to appeal to one of us about keeping your character. However, please remember next time to stay active and post to the Activity Check. Thank you!

And as always:

HMD

How's My Driving?

This is a crit post for both the community and game and for your characters. If you have something you'd like to see us improve upon with the game, PLEASE TELL US HERE! Anon commenting is on, but if anything gets really nasty there will be warnings and thread-freezing. This isn't required but everyone is encouraged to take advantage of the advice of your fellow players!

Just some pointers: no taking cheap shots, no dragging personal issues into things and for the love of all that is wise and great, please double check your replies and comments before posting them. Sometimes a change in phrasing can make all the difference between a helpful tone and a condescending one.

ALSO: We'd like to clarify that HMD means HMD- which means it's okay to have both good and bad crit. Some people have expressed concerns about posting good/bad crit when a character already has bad/good crit posted. We'd like to encourage you guys to do it anyway! You can drive well or badly, and even good drivers make mistakes. So give it a try \o

ALSO ALSO: Reserves are open and the new Test Flight Meme is posted! Have at, you apper people out there!

The results for the Activity Check are in. Please note that the following characters were either inactive, didn't post to the activity check, or failed to speak to a moderator about their activity. Also added were characters who have dropped recently, for your convenience.

Copy-paste the following here:

manage_circle del_read avenger manage_circle del_read bestevolving manage_circle del_read covermyback manage_circle del_read degozaruyo manage_circle del_read dragmire manage_circle del_read gavemyword manage_circle del_read goldendays manage_circle del_read hisdarkmark manage_circle del_read ilyana manage_circle del_read kingissolastyear manage_circle del_read monoculi manage_circle del_read notawhat manage_circle del_read poorqueequeg manage_circle del_read puubuu manage_circle del_read sapphire_sniper manage_circle del_read selfmadeprincess manage_circle del_read somethingtoavenge manage_circle del_read talentsgirl manage_circle del_read tapdancinskelly manage_circle del_read teardropshaman manage_circle del_read oftheyin manage_circle del_read thunderfists manage_circle del_read thehandmaiden manage_circle del_read infinitefrown manage_circle del_read arcinvent manage_circle del_read gqueen manage_circle del_read noexit manage_circle del_read magentarific manage_circle del_read airhead_overlord manage_circle del_read healedbythelight manage_circle del_read rollypolyclover manage_circle del_read virbank manage_circle del_read thenightmarebegins manage_circle del_read doubleppk manage_circle del_read redjacketthief manage_circle del_read meanoldnut manage_circle del_read whimsicalwinds manage_circle del_read curseresistant manage_circle del_read hueless manage_circle del_read aspertia manage_circle del_read fragileghost manage_circle del_read redhairedknight manage_circle del_read removeimpurity manage_circle del_read happyends manage_circle del_read notevenfate manage_circle del_read haventkilledusyet manage_circle del_read shockwaveswirl manage_circle del_read gonna_shoot_it

A number of you passed the activity check, but barely. (You know who you are.) Try to pick things up, as it's no fun to character-squat.

If there are any mistakes here, please let us know! Additionally, if your character was removed and you're still active, feel free to appeal to one of us about keeping your character. However, please remember next time to stay active and post to the Activity Check. Thank you!

And as always:

HMD

How's My Driving?

This is a crit post for both the community and game and for your characters. If you have something you'd like to see us improve upon with the game, PLEASE TELL US HERE! Anon commenting is on, but if anything gets really nasty there will be warnings and thread-freezing. This isn't required but everyone is encouraged to take advantage of the advice of your fellow players!

Just some pointers: no taking cheap shots, no dragging personal issues into things and for the love of all that is wise and great, please double check your replies and comments before posting them. Sometimes a change in phrasing can make all the difference between a helpful tone and a condescending one.

ALSO: We'd like to clarify that HMD means HMD- which means it's okay to have both good and bad crit. Some people have expressed concerns about posting good/bad crit when a character already has bad/good crit posted. We'd like to encourage you guys to do it anyway! You can drive well or badly, and even good drivers make mistakes. So give it a try \o

ALSO ALSO: This cycle's Test Drive Meme is up :B Go use it or something.

The results for the Activity Check are in. Please note that the following characters were either inactive, didn't post to the activity check, or failed to speak to a moderator about their activity. Also added were characters who have dropped recently, for your convenience.

Copy-paste the following here:

manage_circle del_read anxiousgrace manage_circle del_read bloodybishie manage_circle del_read bluemikan manage_circle del_read brandnewday manage_circle del_read childofthefullmoon manage_circle del_read colress manage_circle del_read eightlazylegs manage_circle del_read elessar_telcontar manage_circle del_read eversohungry manage_circle del_read flameoroku manage_circle del_read hadtobeme manage_circle del_read innerdragon manage_circle del_read outraged manage_circle del_read sailedfirst manage_circle del_read staystrong manage_circle del_read thewoodsmansoldier manage_circle del_read was_a_soldier manage_circle del_read willak manage_circle del_read zumo manage_circle del_read mydearapple manage_circle del_read fortherefreshments manage_circle del_read sundead manage_circle del_read cuethemasong manage_circle del_read gohon manage_circle del_read destinysong manage_circle del_read aero_dienamic manage_circle del_read amoreless manage_circle del_read fortherefreshments manage_circle del_read fullofhotaer manage_circle del_read hegemonic manage_circle del_read helltogether manage_circle del_read nocorsetsplease manage_circle del_read not_a_hero manage_circle del_read restazured manage_circle del_read seethrul manage_circle del_read selfdoubt manage_circle del_read tempts manage_circle del_read bibliophile_annex manage_circle del_read angelicamber manage_circle del_read captainhornblower manage_circle del_read simplestgift manage_circle del_read transam manage_circle del_read erosennin manage_circle del_read inburningshadows manage_circle del_read weakahoshi manage_circle del_read cannotcrossdress manage_circle del_read xfactor manage_circle del_read inheavenslight manage_circle del_read fallenchosen manage_circle del_read emp3thy manage_circle del_read promisebythetree manage_circle del_read theoniongirl manage_circle del_read want_take_have manage_circle del_read notabluesbro manage_circle del_read keepsmehonest manage_circle del_read stungunning manage_circle del_read revoltndevelopment manage_circle del_read thedicearecast manage_circle del_read vulcanblazer manage_circle del_read oneofthelost manage_circle del_read quicktoanger manage_circle del_read kineticcajun manage_circle del_read everyonesconfidant manage_circle del_read snowtoashes manage_circle del_read feetoffury manage_circle del_read vor manage_circle del_read metalbends manage_circle del_read ja_janken manage_circle del_read risingshepard manage_circle del_read the_tv_is_a_lie manage_circle del_read highlyintuitive manage_circle del_read mikangirl manage_circle del_read flickerflash manage_circle del_read savarin manage_circle del_read brandnewday manage_circle del_read rocketpunch manage_circle del_read flameoroku manage_circle del_read hiken_ace manage_circle del_read bamboozler manage_circle del_read maidenhearted

A number of you passed the activity check, but barely. (You know who you are.) Try to pick things up, as it's no fun to character-squat.

If there are any mistakes here, please let us know! Additionally, if your character was removed and you're still active, feel free to appeal to one of us about keeping your character. However, please remember next time to stay active and post to the Activity Check. Thank you!

And as always:

HMD

How's My Driving?

This is a crit post for both the community and game and for your characters. If you have something you'd like to see us improve upon with the game, PLEASE TELL US HERE! Anon commenting is on, but if anything gets really nasty there will be warnings and thread-freezing. This isn't required but everyone is encouraged to take advantage of the advice of your fellow players!

Just some pointers: no taking cheap shots, no dragging personal issues into things and for the love of all that is wise and great, please double check your replies and comments before posting them. Sometimes a change in phrasing can make all the difference between a helpful tone and a condescending one.

ALSO: We'd like to clarify that HMD means HMD- which means it's okay to have both good and bad crit. Some people have expressed concerns about posting good/bad crit when a character already has bad/good crit posted. We'd like to encourage you guys to do it anyway! You can drive well or badly, and even good drivers make mistakes. So give it a try \o

ALSO ALSO: This cycle's Test Drive Meme is up :B Go use it or something.

The results for the Activity Check are in. Please note that the following characters were either inactive, didn't post to the activity check, or failed to speak to a moderator about their activity. Also added were characters who have dropped recently, for your convenience.

Copy-paste the following here:

manage_circle del_read aero_dienamic manage_circle del_read amoreless manage_circle del_read fortherefreshments manage_circle del_read fullofhotaer manage_circle del_read hegemonic manage_circle del_read helltogether manage_circle del_read nocorsetsplease manage_circle del_read not_a_hero manage_circle del_read restazured manage_circle del_read seethrul manage_circle del_read selfdoubt manage_circle del_read tempts manage_circle del_read moezama manage_circle del_read hachikuji manage_circle del_read haveiliedtoyou manage_circle del_read ctrlaltdemons manage_circle del_read grumbling manage_circle del_read avaricious manage_circle del_read biteoffherhead manage_circle del_read honestapples manage_circle del_read see_wolf_run manage_circle del_read pantheraleo manage_circle del_read pherae_hope manage_circle del_read redhotmama manage_circle del_read selphie_t manage_circle del_read canterlock manage_circle del_read broji manage_circle del_read ivanyouidiot manage_circle del_read thestormishere manage_circle del_read theogre manage_circle del_read rageface manage_circle del_read sorethroat manage_circle del_read notimmortal manage_circle del_read talontrot manage_circle del_read infinitetime manage_circle del_read psichic manage_circle del_read samehere manage_circle del_read trustable manage_circle del_read deadpoet manage_circle del_read gomugomunopwn manage_circle del_read howsmashing manage_circle del_read barsburg manage_circle del_read dickmoves manage_circle del_read alkahestrykunais

A number of you passed the activity check, but barely. (You know who you are.) Try to pick things up, as it's no fun to character-squat.

If there are any mistakes here, please let us know! Additionally, if your character was removed and you're still active, feel free to appeal to one of us about keeping your character. However, please remember next time to stay active and post to the Activity Check. Thank you!

And as always:

HMD

How's My Driving?

This is a crit post for both the community and game and for your characters. If you have something you'd like to see us improve upon with the game, PLEASE TELL US HERE! Anon commenting is on, but if anything gets really nasty there will be warnings and thread-freezing. This isn't required but everyone is encouraged to take advantage of the advice of your fellow players!

Just some pointers: no taking cheap shots, no dragging personal issues into things and for the love of all that is wise and great, please double check your replies and comments before posting them. Sometimes a change in phrasing can make all the difference between a helpful tone and a condescending one.

ALSO: We'd like to clarify that HMD means HMD- which means it's okay to have both good and bad crit. Some people have expressed concerns about posting good/bad crit when a character already has bad/good crit posted. We'd like to encourage you guys to do it anyway! You can drive well or badly, and even good drivers make mistakes. So give it a try \o

ALSO ALSO: This cycle's Test Drive Meme is up :B Go use it or something.