Topic: The OOC

Riley ORourke

Date: 2010-03-03 14:51 EST
This is the ubiquitous, obligatory OOC Thread. Feel free to post questions, comments, I hate you you sucks, whatevers here. I hope you enjoy the stories being told here and if you want to live or run a business in Zen Gardens, or just take yoga or dance lessons at Black Cat Studios, drop me a PM!

Corlanthis Wystansayr

Date: 2010-03-03 19:26 EST
::stamp of approval::

:D

EamonWylde

Date: 2010-03-03 20:07 EST
Right on. Congrats, darlin'!

Aolani Malvlasta

Date: 2010-03-04 00:35 EST
Too awesome! ;)

Darcy Angel

Date: 2010-03-04 02:07 EST
Yay the smexy Riley has her own folder! :grin: -Happy dance.-

Draxcilian Khaul

Date: 2010-03-04 06:47 EST
Right on!!

Riley ORourke

Date: 2010-03-05 11:32 EST
Awww! Thanks for the warm welcome, guys!

Just a note about the "No Appointments Necessary" thread - if you want to snag a loft or one of the available commercial spaces for your character, feel free to post your reply. Remember there are currently only seven lofts open and only two commercial spaces available! First come, first served, so get 'em while they last!

Natolii

Date: 2010-03-05 17:17 EST
By Request, here's Riley.

http://ladykayle.com/gallery/albums/userpics/riley.jpg

Marilyn

Date: 2010-03-05 22:12 EST
LOL, Fiora!

Riley ORourke

Date: 2010-03-09 00:35 EST
I don't know if any of you have read Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (if you haven't - YOU MUST!), but this is a "book trailer" for a book written by the same guy. I've added it to my MUST READ! list.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X58RPS665V0

Marilyn

Date: 2010-03-15 14:20 EST
All Grown up is open for interactions, particularly the Dark Hunters in the city.

Fiora Shantalaine

Date: 2010-03-17 21:07 EST
Wishing you always...

Walls for the wind,
A roof for the rain
And tea beside the fire.
Laughter to cheer you,
Those you love near you,
And all that your heart may desire!

~ Happy St. Pat's Day

Riley ORourke

Date: 2010-03-19 00:55 EST
After getting f*cked over by not one but two different play partners in the past three months, I'm kinda left wondering what the hell is wrong with people?

I've put so much time and creative energy into my characters and the stories and worlds I'm creating with others. I'm polite and conscientious about being online at a certain time. If I can't be, I try to let whomever is waiting on me know - if at all possible. If I'm going to be on an extended hiatus - longer than a week, I mean - then I let my partners know that, too. And yet, people constantly seem to not be able to act in the same way. I don't get it.

This is COOPERATIVE role play, people! And the Free Dictionary defines cooperative thusly:

adj.
1. Done in cooperation with others
2. willing to cooperate; helpful

If you're dicking someone over by not showing up and not bothering to let them know you'll not be showing up, or if you're shafting your writing/playing partners by abruptly leaving for greener pastures because you're too impatient to wait for their lives to stop being busy, if you're in any way not cooperating, then you're just sucking someone's time and creative energies away like some kind of f*cking vampire.

I'm beginning to wonder if I mightn't be better off sticking to novel-writing. At least that way I won't be constantly disappointed by people.

And no, this is not directed at anyone who writes here or in the Shaitan Covenant folder. You lot are GOLDEN.

Marilyn

Date: 2010-03-23 21:26 EST
Timeline information:

The first three post in *Technical Support* happen prior to Marilyn meeting Cate, Mataya and Max. (on 3/15/10)

Posts that are upcoming took place on 3/22/10. Max was 1/2 right about her.

--------------------------------

Oh Riley-sweets... Go hit the Rhydin Post, please.

Riley ORourke

Date: 2010-03-28 15:21 EST
If you guys haven't had a chance to yet, I suggest heading over to the Rhydin Post's board and checking out the article about us. It's really, really good!

Thanks so much to Darien Fenner's player for the wonderfully well-written piece and for the free publicity!

Around Rhydin - Zen Gardens

Luna Eva

Date: 2010-04-04 20:47 EST
The Bodhi Tree Cafe Menu is making me hungry! Yum!

Daniel Tej

Date: 2010-04-04 21:10 EST
You're not the only one.

Riley ORourke

Date: 2010-04-21 15:28 EST
Okay.

For all of you Polyvore addicts (and I know I am like 95% responsible for your addictions - you can thank me later), I've begun a Rhydin group. Feel free to join and spread the infection! Heh heh.

Rhy'Din on Polyvore

Riley ORourke

Date: 2010-04-27 20:02 EST
Just a quick note -

I'm taking some time off from RP while I deal with some stuff. I'll be back Friday night, but my continued participation after that time is kinda iffy at this point.

People suck. Hard-core. Duplicitous, back-stabbing, thieving liars especially.

Der Erlkonig

Date: 2010-04-27 20:10 EST
People suck. Hard-core. Duplicitous, back-stabbing, thieving liars especially.

Whoa. Who do I need to punch?

Ducii

Date: 2010-04-27 21:25 EST
Let me at 'em! I'm small but mighty!

- hugs - I'm sorry.

Mindy McKnight

Date: 2010-04-27 21:28 EST
RiRi! You better come back, cause I hate it when the backstabbing evily dudes win by default!

Daniel Tej

Date: 2010-04-27 21:48 EST
Not to mention Daniel would be very upset if Riley went AWOL.

Aolani Malvlasta

Date: 2010-04-28 16:56 EST
Let me get this straight, you finally decide to have Riley realize Aolani really might not be all evil and you have an OOC meltdown?

Nope. Not happenin. Whoever it is, tell em to get over it cuz it just ain't worth it.

Seriously. Do you enjoy roleplaying? Then why in the hell would you let someone change your mind about it?

When someone hands you lemons, you take those little yellow oblongs and shove em right up their ass and tell em to make their own GD lemonade.

Marilyn

Date: 2010-04-28 17:49 EST
Nope, You best not disappear on me RiRi...

Riley ORourke

Date: 2010-05-01 13:58 EST
How much do I love Fiora? Yes, that's right - A LOT!

Also, thank you to everyone who voted for Riley in the May Queen thingie. With your help, she took third place, behind Niamh and Sivanna.

A HUGE GIGANTIC HUMONGOUS congratulations to Lilliana, 2010 Beltane Queen. It honestly could not have gone to a better-suited, more perfect person! LOVE YOU LILLIA!

Mindy McKnight

Date: 2010-05-03 19:16 EST
Mindy's Baby

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee360/SeleneMorganti/MindysBaby.jpg

Ok so it's not what I originally intended, but this one's so much sexier ;)

This one's a 1969 Mustang Mach 1. Paint job's Oriental Blue, with a unicorns and waves motif on the drivers side door that Mindy had painted when she was 17.

Riley ORourke

Date: 2010-05-09 18:34 EST
Since we're posting photos of cars, here is Riley's baby. She's a fully restored 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS. She currently lives in Boston, with Ri's folks, but will one day join Riley in Rhy'Din.

http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/Hatsu-Hana/67camaro.jpg

Riley ORourke

Date: 2010-05-10 00:03 EST
I have ONE Riley plushie left! If you would like it, and do not already have one, please send me a PM.

Riley ORourke

Date: 2010-05-11 13:09 EST
Want to know more about Riley and Danny's Lycanthropy? Or maybe you want to create a Lycan from Riley and Danny's Earth? Well, thanks to some brainstorming sessions with Danny and Harris's players, I have created a web site detailing nearly everything you could possibly want or need know about my version of Lycanthropy. Please respect the fact that all of this information is OOC and should never, ever, EVAR make it into game play. Thank you!

Notes on Lycanthropy

Riley ORourke

Date: 2010-05-25 16:27 EST
::does the dance of JOY!!!::

Fiora, me darling girl! I love that you've done your loft in the Sims, too! It's fabulous!

Ducii

Date: 2010-06-10 19:54 EST
::PRAISE!!::

Just wanted to give some props...

Lovin' the threads between Riley and David! The two of you work well together with your writing and I <3 it!

And Fiora? I adore her! Been keeping tabs on all her realtor posts and assorted escapades and I squee everytime I read anything you write for her! Major, major props for doing such a tres fab job!

<3J

Riley ORourke

Date: 2010-06-10 20:13 EST
Aw, thank you, Ducks! It's nice to know that someone other than myself and David's player is reading...and enjoying!

David Lo

Date: 2010-06-10 21:02 EST
Thank you indeed. Glad you like it.

Fiora Shantalaine

Date: 2010-06-11 11:12 EST
You're a sweetie! I'm glad someone is enjoying it as I find it incredibly amusing to write and a sweet relief from academic writing.

One of these days we're going to have to get Fiora and Duci in room together, somehow I think the trouble they could get into would be well worth the price of admission!

Ducii

Date: 2010-06-11 13:48 EST
lol AGREED!

Ducii

Date: 2010-06-12 01:55 EST
?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!!!!!!


RiledUp, David... I absolutely LOVED Rapport!!!! AMAZING, magnificent job!! So freaking hot <3

Riley/Daniel? Sososososo freaking adorable. Love the pair!

David Lo

Date: 2010-06-12 03:02 EST
Thank you again. It was fun writing it.

Riley ORourke

Date: 2010-06-12 03:02 EST
So freaking hot <3

::blushes furiously::

I was honestly a little hesitant to post that scene. It's not my normal style and I was worried about how it would be received. So, thank you so much for letting me know you enjoyed it. You've made me feel a little better about it!

Also? I adore my Danny-Boy! ::mad huggles!::

Melisande Clarikara

Date: 2010-06-21 13:28 EST
Hello Lovies,

A New Kind of Pride is open to anyone that feels like responding or interacting with Meli's SL in her inner struggles to adjust to the new life she's managed to find.

If you don't want to I'll just go cry in a corner some where and mourn how unloved I am. Hah. Kidding.

Enjoy!

Daniel Tej

Date: 2010-06-23 00:47 EST
Hey everyone, you may have noticed I haven't been around lately. I've been pretty busy trying to find a job, spending time with my family, etc. I'm still not going to be on much, though I'll keep checking the forum regularly.

Riley ORourke

Date: 2010-06-23 01:20 EST
Aww. We'll miss you! Hurry back to us!

Ducii

Date: 2010-06-30 17:52 EST
Just wanted to say I loveLOVE London Calling!! The chemistry between the trio is so powerful and amazing to read, and I loved your descriptions of the encounter in the woods, Riley!

Great job, you guys! Always looking forward to more!

<3J

Riley ORourke

Date: 2010-06-30 19:00 EST
Aw, thanks Ducks. You're like our number one fan...and I utterly adore you for it, too.

::slips Duci the $5 owed for the praise:: ;-)

Ducii

Date: 2010-07-02 17:51 EST
"Can it be small? And maybe sexy, too?"

LOL! Love it! Can't wait to see how dinner turns out! Keep it comin' lovelies! ;P

Riley ORourke

Date: 2010-08-01 17:01 EST
Because I'm a giant nerd, I built Riley, Danny, and David's new house in the Sims 3, and decorated it before and after the remodeling. The "Changes" thread has photos of the house before the remodel, and once the house is finished in game, I'll post those photos as well.

PrlUnicorn

Date: 2010-08-01 19:07 EST
You aren't the only nerd that does that! ;)

It gives other people a visual to work with when their characters pay a call on yours. Not to mention it helps in visualizing where the stories take place. Now, if I could just get Create-A-World to cooperate with me...

Daniel Tej

Date: 2010-08-10 13:02 EST
A big thank you to everyone who came to Riley's Birthday Fiesta last night! I hope you all had fun. I had some inventory items made, and will be sending one to everyone who attended, once they arrive.

Daniel Tej

Date: 2010-08-14 21:10 EST
The items are in, and I've sent them to everyone who came to the party. If I managed to miss anyone, let me know, please.

Riley ORourke

Date: 2010-08-15 03:20 EST
BEBE RILEYS!!! SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/Hatsu-Hana/6a00d8341c630a53ef0133f30ca646970b-600wi.jpg

Marilyn

Date: 2010-08-15 07:52 EST
Very Cute...

And with Everything going on I so completely spaced out on the Party

Fiora Shantalaine

Date: 2010-08-15 17:56 EST
Adorable! Sorry I couldn't make the party. Fiora will have to think of an appropriate gift...of course, there is no telling what she might deem appropriate.

PrlUnicorn

Date: 2010-08-15 19:15 EST
Thanks for the party favor, folks! :)

Riley ORourke

Date: 2010-09-04 01:08 EST
Since lots of people have asked, I've decided to write out a step-by-step tutorial on how to add Polyvore sets to RDI posts. It's kind of complicated and requires a tiny bit of HTML knowledge, but hopefully I can manage not to make it too confusing. If you have questions, please don't hesitate to ask! The pictures in this post get larger if you click on them, by the way.

Step One:

On the individual set's page, there is a link off to the right that says "Embed on your blog". Click it! CLICK IT LIKE YOU MEAN IT!

http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/Hatsu-Hana/stepone.jpg

Step Two:

A little window pops up with assorted stuff on it. What's important here is in the upper left corner. It's a bunch of HTML, or conversely, a bunch of gobbledy-gook. Copy it.

http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/Hatsu-Hana/steptwo.jpg

Step Three A:

This is where it gets tricky. I usually use Notepad for this as it's less likely to get screwed up. I suggest you do something similar. Paste all of that HTML into a blank Notepad page.

http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/Hatsu-Hana/stepthreea.jpg

Step Three B:

Okay. Most of this HTML crap is just that - utter crap. The only thing you need to be concerned with is the tiny snippet that shows where your set's image is located. It's everything between these two arrows:

http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/Hatsu-Hana/stepthreeb.jpg

Step Three C:

Replace all the extraneous crap with two simple little tags.

http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/Hatsu-Hana/stepthreec.jpg

Step Four:

Copy and paste this entire line of code into a new post on RDI or other BBS.

http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu69/Hatsu-Hana/stepfour.jpg

Step Five:

Click submit and TA DA! You have added your Polyvore set to RDI! Aren't you proud of yourself? Go treat yourself to a Caramel Mocha Java Chiller at Sonic, 'cos damn! Those things are tasty and you so deserve one!

Ducii

Date: 2010-09-04 02:18 EST
er.. all I do is right click the image, click 'properties', copy the text, then do the img code and post...

Riley ORourke

Date: 2010-09-04 02:34 EST
er.. all I do is right click the image, click 'properties', copy the text, then do the img code and post...

Oh, sure! Show me up, why dontcha! ::grumbles::

Seriously, that is a waaaaaaaaaay easier way of doing it. Ignore alla that up there. ::points to her post before Duci's::

Angelica Rose

Date: 2010-09-04 07:39 EST
Both ways work. Ducii's is good for those that are extremely familiar with shortcuts.

:smile:

Ducii

Date: 2010-09-04 15:45 EST
Sorry, Riles! on a positive note, I learned how to do it the hard way! ;D I had never thought of that. <3<3<3

ps. I'm sorry I didn't stay to enjoy the fireworks ;[ I got dragged out. Unwillingly!

PrlUnicorn

Date: 2010-09-04 18:43 EST
Once again, Riley throws a great party!

This cracked me up:
RileyORourke: "I think I just saw Collie...and I think she was nekkid."

RileyORourke: "Oh, god," she said as a thought struck her. She glanced around the crowd. "I hope that does not mean Fenner's gonna be naked, too."

:lol:

Ducii

Date: 2010-09-12 15:31 EST
All good things.. was written so beautifully that it made me cry ;[

Riley ORourke

Date: 2010-09-12 20:07 EST
All good things.. was written so beautifully that it made me cry ;


Aw. Thank you, Duci. Believe me when I say that Daniel's player and I were crying when we played it out. It was a very difficult scene to write and be involved with. David and I will miss Danny quite a bit.

Ducii

Date: 2010-09-12 20:50 EST
I'll miss him, too ;[ I'm so sorry to see him go.. but on a positive note, there's still you and David! ;D

PrlUnicorn

Date: 2010-09-12 22:23 EST
All Good Things is a beautiful piece of writing.

Riley ORourke

Date: 2010-09-12 22:26 EST
All Good Things is a beautiful piece of writing.

<3 Thank you!

Ducii

Date: 2010-09-14 03:16 EST
LOL!

"Loudly...and in a language I don't understand." She wriggled out from underneath him and hopped to her feet, holding her hand out to him. "C'mon. Last one there has to be on bottom." She waited until he was on his feet and then sprinted for the door.

LOVED IT! The entire piece was a really good read, and I sooo love the dynamic between Riley and David! They fit together so well!

Write moar pls.

Riley ORourke

Date: 2010-09-15 15:40 EST
And so it begins... Raising The Curtain

::girlie squeeeeeeeeeing!!!::

I'm so chuffed for the excitement to begin! Good job laying the foundation, 'Taya!!!

Mataya

Date: 2010-09-15 17:19 EST
:grin:

Hey, I thought I might as well get in there and lay a little bit of foundation. Can't wait to see how people run with this!

Ducii

Date: 2010-09-16 13:21 EST
Just wanted to say that I loved Raising the Curtain!! You set the foundation beautifully!! Soo excited to see where it goes!

Fiora Shantalaine

Date: 2010-09-16 18:40 EST
I'm totally stoked at the opening Mataya! It read fantastically and the spooky vibe has begun!

Mataya

Date: 2010-09-16 18:53 EST
Just as a heads up - I reckon the haunting should probably take place over the month of October, so the jewellery in question won't be found and brought to ZG until the first. When it is, it will be the beginning of another thread, which everyone will be welcome to join in with.

Until then, Raising the Curtain may just have a couple of nods towards the spooky vibe I'm enjoying playing with here. :grin:

Fiora Shantalaine

Date: 2010-09-20 11:30 EST
Just want to say that I really could strangle you for showing me polyvore. Like I needed one more addiction/hobby.

Riley ORourke

Date: 2010-09-20 13:41 EST
Just want to say that I really could strangle you for showing me polyvore. Like I needed one more addiction/hobby.

::innocent smile:: It's pretty cool, huh?

Mataya

Date: 2010-09-25 20:23 EST
Okay. I think my uber posting session for the day is over. I think. ::grins::

Mataya

Date: 2010-10-02 18:56 EST
I know, I know, I said the first and it's the second, but the haunting thread is up!

Riley ORourke

Date: 2010-10-02 19:07 EST
I know, I know, I said the first and it's the second, but the haunting thread is up!

Eh, close enough.

I'm so excited to see what you guys do with this! Have fun and if you have any questions about anything, feel free to contact me. You should all know my AIM and email (they're the same!) and of course, you can always leave me a PM here, too.

Happy 29 Days 'til Hallowe'en!

ETA: The Haunting thread and SL are open to all people living and working in the Zen Gardens Building. If you're unsure about whether to post or not, feel free to contact me, Mataya or Fiora's players...though chances are you'll be more than welcomed!

Riley ORourke

Date: 2010-10-07 21:49 EST
Don't freak if you don't see me for the next three or so days. Boy Child is having surgery tomorrow morning and I'll be away, doing the Mama Thing.

Ducii

Date: 2010-10-09 22:05 EST
WTF!

So.. David.. is not.. David?! I'm so confused...!!

But. I digress. Something Wicked.. is amazing! <3<3<3 Write.. moar? Pls?

David Lo

Date: 2010-10-09 22:24 EST
David is still David, he's just been kidnapped by Dave, who is now impersonating David. Since they are alternate universe versions of each other, they look, sound, move, and smell exactly the same. The only difference is what goes on in their heads.

More will be coming, don't worry. :grin:

Riley ORourke

Date: 2010-10-09 22:27 EST
Let's see if I can shed some light on this for you, Ducks.

David is David. Dave is also David...at least for now.

Does that help? :-)

Aukai

Date: 2010-10-09 22:34 EST
Roses are red.

Violets are blue.

I'm a schizophrenic...


...and so am I.

Mataya

Date: 2010-10-10 04:32 EST
Fiora, A Haunting is superb. It's right up there with the best kind of horror!

Fiora Shantalaine

Date: 2010-10-11 11:58 EST
Thank you!!

Your writing inspired me to get started!

It was fun to write. I look forward to trying my hand at a few other pieces before the haunting ends.

Satariel Shah

Date: 2010-10-16 11:35 EST
I just wanted to go on record as saying I've really enjoyed reading the Shanachie Theatre stuff. The way in which it has been incorporated by the Ballet Troupe and has turned into a fun IC rivalry only adds to the richness of the realm.

Mataya your latest exploration into Max and Taya's relationship was very well-written and as a reader I could really get a feel for the tension and emotions of it all.

Thanks!

Riley ORourke

Date: 2010-10-23 02:08 EST
A great big thanks to the few people who came out for the After Party tonight - Mataya, Max Yako, Brigid Kelly, Drake Jones, and David Lo. Hopefully the little inventory icons will be in soon so I can send them out to you!

The East Wind

Date: 2010-10-23 23:55 EST
I must have misunderstood the time frame. I planned on having Eurus show up for the party but by the time I got on it was already over. Sorry I missed it.

Katarina Smith

Date: 2010-10-24 12:11 EST
I really wish I could have gone, Katie would have loved to be there. Congrats on the first show though!

Fiora Shantalaine

Date: 2010-10-24 12:15 EST
I really wish I could have gone, Katie would have loved to be there. Congrats on the first show though!

Same Same! But Friday nights tend to sucketh in terms of gaming anywho. If it helps any, midway through the hockey game I had a moment of, wow Fiora would totally be snarfing down some sandwiches at that shindig!

Draxcilian Khaul

Date: 2010-10-24 15:56 EST
Dear Fiora and Mataya,


You're both creeping me the hell out.


Great job.

Riley ORourke

Date: 2010-10-26 18:06 EST
http://www.funxite.com/media/557-cute-birthday-ecards.jpg

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DAVID'S PLAYER!!!

Yep, David's player officially turns OLD today!!! Happy birthday to the coolest dude in the monkey house!

David Lo

Date: 2010-10-26 18:19 EST
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Thank you.

Mataya

Date: 2010-10-26 19:18 EST
Late but still ... L' breithe mhaith agat!

Which is Happy Birthday over here in Ireland!

David Lo

Date: 2010-10-26 19:32 EST
It's still my birthday over here! :grin: Thank you.

Fiora Shantalaine

Date: 2010-10-26 23:44 EST
Happy Birthday!

David Lo

Date: 2010-10-27 10:57 EST
Thank you!

Mataya

Date: 2010-10-29 16:59 EST
Had a quick rearrange on Diamond, Silver, and Blood to make it flow better. The climax is approaching, folks!

Ducii

Date: 2010-11-07 14:08 EST
I just wanted to say I miss all you guys! *gives lots and lots of love*

And Happy Belated Birthday!!

And.. And.. I'm working on catching up on all the amazingness over here, and it makes my heart swell up with the combined awesomeness!

<3

EDIT: BTW. YAY! DAVID-THE REAL ONE-IS BACK! ;DD


and P.S. I'M SO SORRY I MISSED THE SHOWCASE ;(((

Fiora Shantalaine

Date: 2010-11-25 00:35 EST
Love Hortense's story Taya! Very in-depth and awesomely suspenseful!

Riley ORourke

Date: 2010-11-25 11:23 EST
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2774/4142071706_958e2a6ae8.jpg

Happy Thanksgiving, all y'all!

I'm very grateful for everyone involved with Riley's story and the Zen Gardens. Thanks for making great stories with me!

Mataya

Date: 2010-12-09 10:20 EST
::raise her hand, looking shifty:: Is it safe to say that Diamond, Silver, and Blood is closed now? It seems as good a place as any to leave it as it is now.

Fiora Shantalaine

Date: 2010-12-10 20:23 EST
Sounds great!

Glad we could do something "Haunted" together! ;)

Riley ORourke

Date: 2010-12-24 13:17 EST
http://www.pamsclipart.com/clipart_images/cute_cartoon_christmas_penguin_0515-1012-1120-1109_SMU.jpg

Happy Christmas everyone!

Riley ORourke

Date: 2011-02-12 15:00 EST
OMG!

THEY'RE FINALLY MARRIED!!!

I'm such a sap, I was in tears while writing the whole ceremony, from the moment Ri and her dad appeared until right now.

A great big thank you to Duci and Taya's players for helping out with this! I love you girls so so much.

And of course, an even great bigger thank you to my partner in crime, David, for being so patient and awesome throughout this and basically just nodding and smiling and saying, "Yes, dear" to all of my crazy ideas for this wedding. You're awesometastic, dude!

Riley ORourke

Date: 2011-02-13 00:22 EST
Thank you to everyone who came out tonight to help celebrate Riley and David's wedding ceremony. I had such a blast and I hope you did, too.

And an extra special thank you to Duci, Taya, Jin and of course, David, for the ceremony and planning. You guys are awesome and I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to write good stories and have so much fun at the same time with you all!

Inventory items to those who came out to play tonight will be delivered tomorrow...when my wrists and fingers stop aching!

Fiora Shantalaine

Date: 2011-02-13 10:43 EST
Congratulations! So happy for you both! Sorry I couldn't be there though at least I have an IC reason for it ;)

PrlUnicorn

Date: 2011-02-14 00:11 EST
Thanks for the icon! And, as always, Riley throws a hell of a party! :)

Elessaria

Date: 2011-02-14 00:30 EST
Thanks for the icon! And, as always, Riley throws a hell of a party! :)

Ditto!

Fiora Shantalaine

Date: 2011-03-04 11:03 EST
Mataya you're AWESOME!

Bow down to the greatness people! Seriously, a girlfriend who brings a troupe AND shows up in sexy pirate gear?!

Fiora will so pay her respects some day...be vewwy afwaid.

Riley ORourke

Date: 2011-03-11 18:55 EST
In order to stave off further attacks by spammers, I'm going through old threads and locking them. If I accidentally lock something you're still writing in, please let me know!

Riley ORourke

Date: 2011-03-21 02:26 EST
Phew!

The Faerie Tales story line, something that I have been working on for more than two years now, has *finally* come to an end. HURRAY!!!

To the players of Rhys Bristol, Aolani Malvlasta, Eamon Wilde, Daniel Tej, John Benandanti, and David Lo, a hundred thousand bajillion thank yous! Thank you for humouring me when I said, "Hey, let's do something with Faeries!" Thank you for your ideas, your involvement, your suggestions, and most of all, your friendship.

Now then... What's next?

Satariel Shah

Date: 2011-03-21 09:45 EST
Congratulations!

Fiora Shantalaine

Date: 2011-04-09 22:54 EST
I would love to be there tonight but this hotel internet connection is spit-tacular.


Grr.

Front desk says they're fixing it...here's to hoping I haven't succumbed to sleep first.

Riley ORourke

Date: 2011-04-10 01:47 EST
Just a bit of quick house cleaning -

If you're currently listed in the Availabilities sticky as having a loft in the Zen Building and you would like to give it up, please let me know. Also, if you don't regularly post here - or anywhere else, for that matter - I'm going to assume you no longer want your space in the Zen Building. If that's not the case, please let me know before the end of the month.

Riley ORourke

Date: 2011-04-10 16:52 EST
Thank you to everyone who turned out for the Hanami last night. I hope you all had fun. It was great to see you all and it means a lot that you took time out of your weekend to come party with me.

Inventory icons have been ordered and I'll send them out when they come in! Thanks once more for coming out!

Riley ORourke

Date: 2011-04-16 12:48 EST
Hanami inventory icons have been sent out. I have two left, so either I miscounted or I missed two people. If you were there last Saturday night and didn't receive an icon, PM me and I will rectify the situation forthwith. If you're an inventory icon collector and want one of the extras, send me some silver and I'll send you an icon!

Ducii

Date: 2011-04-17 14:44 EST
AHHH! RILEY AND DAVID CAN'T BE STUCK IN AN ALTERNATE EARTH!

Duci would miss her best friend ;[
Can't wait to read more!!! <3

Ducii

Date: 2011-04-25 16:15 EST
?!?!?!

I want to know what a Red Pole is o.o;;
And why the Yazuka are out for their blood!
THE SUSPENSE IS KILLING ME!
WRITE MOAR PLZ!
<3

Riley ORourke

Date: 2011-04-25 16:25 EST
WRITE MOAR PLZ!

It's coming, it's coming! I promise, but you gotta be patience. Good things come to those who wait...or something.

Riley ORourke

Date: 2011-05-11 18:10 EST
I've been having major problems with my computer over the last two days. It's been giving me bizarre error messages, BSoD, restarting randomly, freezing...basically being a major pain in my butt. So, long story short, I have no idea when I'll be back online with any regularity. I'm poor and have no money for expensive computer repairs and can only access a working computer during the day.

So, there will be a lag in all my open storylines, with Riley and the other two characters I have, as well. Hopefully, I'll be able to figure out WTF is going on with my retarded computer and will return soon. 'Til then, if any one in Zen has problems or has need of a moderator for whatever reason, please talk to David about it. He's a good guy and doesn't bite...unless you're into that kind of thing. ;-)

David Lo

Date: 2011-05-24 10:44 EST
Glad to see some more posts from RhyDin's #1 Realtor. We've missed you, Fiora. :grin:

Fiora Shantalaine

Date: 2011-05-24 22:39 EST
Awww. I miss you too David!

When are you ever going to be on for Fiora's ice skating lessons? Hmmm?

Riley ORourke

Date: 2011-05-26 13:54 EST
If y'all need me for any reason tomorrow night, I will be glued to my TV, watching game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals.

If Boston doesn't win, I'll be committing seppuku shortly after the game ends.

http://uhaweb.hartford.edu/UNGVARSKY/Boston_Bruins_Logo_jpg.jpg

Riley ORourke

Date: 2011-06-14 13:20 EST
I still occasionally feel twinges of guilt for getting everyone so crazy-addicted to Polyvore...until I see all the amazing art work that people churn out. Yes, I said art work. It's not just limited to what characters are wearing anymore.

Check out these two profiles and you'll see what I mean:

Rhy'Din Events Presents

ThingsSheSaid

Riley ORourke

Date: 2011-07-04 15:41 EST
http://embed.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/cid/33544636/id/bjRNXXWm4BGPO7fNTmFd2g/size/x.jpg

Happy Fourth of July to all of my lovely American friends!

Riley ORourke

Date: 2011-09-07 22:12 EST
This folder will soon be sent to the Catacombs. I'm retiring Riley after nearly 4 years of playing her. If you have a thread that you'd like to be moved to another folder, let me know before the end of the month.

Mataya

Date: 2011-09-08 06:43 EST
This gives me a sad. I've been following Riley's story since I first joined the RDI, and I'm always constantly amazed and envious of the seamless way you and your play partners blend action and dialogue within the narrative.

That said, though, I can understand all to well the need to retire a character when they get a little tired, or stop speaking to you, and I look forward to following other characters and storylines conceived in that astonishing brain of yours!

Rather than bother you with details of threads, I've made a request in the Story Folder Requests thread for certain of 'Taya's threads to be moved, but not all of them. Zen Gardens is always going to have a special place in Mataya De Luca's story.

Fiora Shantalaine

Date: 2011-09-08 12:42 EST
Alright so I'm mildly confused as to what you foresee this to mean IC-wise for the tenants of your folder while I understand the OOC ramifications and wish you the absolute best with whatever new creative ideas you're following through on ;) I'm just trying to make sure I play it correctly without stepping on toes.

Should Fiora be looking for a new place to live (and a new place to rent out to prospective tenants)? Would you prefer that the Zen Gardens disappear as you're the author of the setting? Do you plan on having an exit strategy of some kind? (ie, disaster the Gardens are no more?) Or were you okay with those still using this as a backdrop to their own storylines just continuing to do so?

That's folder questions off the top of my head, character questions include: Will "we" the characters know the fate of Riley and David? Is this going to be one of those Nexus-strange events that are so useful for explaining the disappearance when IRL and mun-related decisions effect the flow of the story?

Or these questions all just a little too much for someone who simply wanted to disappear?

Would you prefer to answer me in PM? Would you prefer to answer me not at all and leave it up to my discretion? Would you prefer green eggs and ham?

Just let me know and wishing you the best!

Riley ORourke

Date: 2011-09-08 14:56 EST
Well, so much for keeping this off the public boards, huh?

Okay. To answer Fiora's questions in order (hopefully):

1. The setting will still be in Rhy'Din. Zen Gardens is more than Riley and David at this point - especially since neither of them have lived in the Gardens for nearly a year now - and is sort of an institution by now...or so I like to delude myself into thinking. The building, its residents, and its businesses will still be around after I quit playing on RDI. No one has to move, no one has to find a different job, nothing will change. Your characters can still live here and you can still continue writing about the setting as you do now.

2. As no one seems to care much about what's going on with Riley and David right now, I don't really feel it necessary to wrap up their stories or make their sudden disappearance "logical" or even explain it. We haven't played them in public in months, haven't written anything for their stories in weeks, so there won't be much change from what's going on now, which is basically nothing.

So, that's it. Hopefully I've cleared up any confusion and if you have any further questions, please feel free to post 'em here.

Elessaria

Date: 2011-09-08 22:04 EST
This makes me sad. See ----->> :cry:

Fiora Shantalaine

Date: 2011-09-09 14:34 EST
Please move:

A Week in Review
and
An Investment Opportunity

to the Plaza.

Thank you!

David Lo

Date: 2011-09-19 01:52 EST
In case it wasn't totally obvious already, I will not likely be playing David any more, either. I've had a lot of fun with him over the past year or so, but his story is too inextricably linked to Riley's to even consider keeping him around with her, even if I wanted to.

Fiora Shantalaine

Date: 2011-09-19 17:45 EST
Thank you for moving the threads!

Sorry to see you go Constable and I wish you the best in all future SL's ;)

Rhys Bristol

Date: 2011-09-19 17:51 EST
It saddens me to see you guys retiring Riley and David, but I understand the need to sometimes set a character and story aside for a while or even write them out for good. Whatever you both choose to do, it's been a pleasure and a privilege playing and writing with you both, and I wish you both the best.

PrlUnicorn

Date: 2011-09-19 18:11 EST
In case it wasn't totally obvious already, I will not likely be playing David any more, either. I've had a lot of fun with him over the past year or so, but his story is too inextricably linked to Riley's to even consider keeping him around with her, even if I wanted to.

Having been through something similar in the last few months. I feel you here, David.

I'm sorry to see the ending of David and Riley's stories. They will be missed. Often people are reading, but either do not take the time to comment or just don't know what to say. I fall into the latter group.

Best of luck to you both.

Jaycy Ashleana

Date: 2011-09-19 20:39 EST
In case it wasn't totally obvious already, I will not likely be playing David any more, either. I've had a lot of fun with him over the past year or so, but his story is too inextricably linked to Riley's to even consider keeping him around with her, even if I wanted to.

Having been through something similar in the last few months. I feel you here, David.

I'm sorry to see the ending of David and Riley's stories. They will be missed. Often people are reading, but either do not take the time to comment or just don't know what to say. I fall into the latter group.

Best of luck to you both.

I'll echo Collie's statements.

Riley ORourke

Date: 2012-07-02 20:32 EST
OMG! What's this? Could it be? Are Riley and David back?

Uh-huh! YAY!

Katt Batten

Date: 2012-07-03 00:12 EST
Woot woot! Yay!

PrlUnicorn

Date: 2012-07-09 00:20 EST
Riri! Thanks for the plushie! :grin:

Riley ORourke

Date: 2012-07-09 14:02 EST
Riri! Thanks for the plushie! :grin:

You're very welcome! :grin:

Riley ORourke

Date: 2012-07-14 00:07 EST
Putting this here so y'all can see how big Riley and David's dog Finn is now that he's a year old and full-grown.

http://kangal.ca/wp-content/gallery/at-home/home13.jpg

Alfonso Carlson Avery

Date: 2012-07-18 02:29 EST
Love the new profile portrait Riley.

Riley ORourke

Date: 2012-07-18 19:20 EST
Stuff you should be reading if, the gods forfend, you're not reading anything here:

Rhy'Din Rewind

What Are The Odds?

The Rock

Ghost Town. Yeah, I know. It's an entire folder. If you have to choose, go with the stuff between Glenn and Madi.

He Calls Her Angel

A New Addition To The Family and its subsequent follow ups

Go forth and read. And comment, too. Too often writers wonder if anyone is actually reading and its kinda disheartening to never know for certain.

Mataya

Date: 2012-07-18 19:34 EST
Wow. It is incredibly humbling to find an SL I've co-written included in a list like that. Speechless.

And we all know how rare that is. ;-)

Thank you, li'l gem!

Riley ORourke

Date: 2012-07-20 00:25 EST
Makepeace is done and dusted. No more evil MVA in Riley and David's life! Woo! And hey, now they have super-cool rayguns, too!

Riley ORourke

Date: 2012-07-20 12:31 EST
So.

Last night, I dragged David over to RoH because I got it in my head that I wanted to try out this duelling thing that I've heard so much hub-bub about lately. I'll admit to being wicked nervous about the whole affair since there's nothing I hate more than looking like a complete idiot in public. But finally, I said screw it and jumped in with both feet.

Holy crap, but I had FUN! It wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be and I'll definitely be back to check out the DoF Monday night.

I want to thank Harris for being so freakin' awesome and patient with me when I was peppering him with questions as he was fighting his own duels. He's been bugging me for, like, two years now to try duelling and thanks to him, I did and I liked it.

Also thanks to Delahada and his wonderful player for--excuse the turn of phrase--popping my duelling cherry. I had a great time, even though Sal handily handed (heh) Riley her butt! I'll be studying the matrices and playing around with the practise programme and then I want a rematch!

And thanks, too, to Imp for being patient and understanding with me.

I heartily recommend checking out the duels if you're even the least bit curious. I'm awfully glad I did!

Ducii

Date: 2012-07-20 12:46 EST
Two things:
One, OMGILOVEDMAKEPEACE!UGUYZRMIHEROES!<3
Two, I'MSOSADIMISSEDDoSWITHRILEYLASTNIGHT/DESPAIR!
But I am so stinking happy you enjoyed it ;D so now there are way more opportunities for Duci and Riley to duel, so I shouldn't despair, right?

Delahada

Date: 2012-07-20 13:12 EST
No lie. When I saw "Riley Lo has entered the room" I was like :shock:

And then, when I saw she was carrying a giant sword with her, I realized you were obviously there to give dueling a try, so I was all :grin:

There was probably a lot more to that glee, like dancing in my seat and "SWEET BEANS!"

And I was watching, and reading, even during my own duel, how Riley was waiting for Duci to show up. I wasn't even sure I was going to do another duel anyway, because I've been doing good lately and my track record tells me that when I get all big-headed about winning and duel more than like once a week I ruin everything. XD

But! When Riley was like, "Screw it. Sal! Fight me!" That's when I was bouncing up and down in my seat and tittering madly with glee. :lol:

I'm so, SO glad you had a good time and can't wait to see you make a come-back! Sal's a jerk. Of course he wasn't going to go easy on her. I've been trying to work that into his character that he's realizing when he holds back and doesn't let himself be the rabid blood-thirsty maniac he really is inside, in the rings, then that's usually when I fail. XD So I hope Riley lets her inner animal out soon too. ;)

I'll be anxiously awaiting a rematch until then. ♥

Riley ORourke

Date: 2012-08-17 17:46 EST
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/533124_405943776130616_1971877332_n.jpg

Give your local Black Cat some love today!

Katt Batten

Date: 2012-08-17 18:11 EST
Swear after all that cuddling Katt did with Os..I had to take time to go cuddle with my boys! (who funny enough are 2 tux and 1 black cat!)

NorseLady

Date: 2012-08-18 01:01 EST
Thanks for posting that it was Black Cat Appreciation Day on the 17th.

I read that and immediately gave my kitty a hug! I'm in the CST zone, so I still had time. She looked at me strangely, then licked my cheek. LOL

Here's the one who rules my home (at least thinks she does):

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii136/NorseLady_photos/cutiekitty.jpg

:cool:

Ducii

Date: 2012-08-18 20:30 EST
Tales of a Knockabout Cat.. ;[ I just want to love and squeeze the stuffin's outta Riles! <3

Rena A Cronin

Date: 2012-09-02 00:03 EST
Just wanted to give props to Riley, Yasmin and company for a job well done tonight with Casino Night. :grin:

King

Date: 2012-09-02 00:51 EST
Just wanted to give props to Riley, Yasmin and company for a job well done tonight with Casino Night. :grin:

Same! Thanks for the fun time.

Katt Batten

Date: 2012-09-02 01:11 EST
I agree! I think it was a smash! Thanks guys! Was fun and awesome!

Mataya

Date: 2012-09-02 07:55 EST
Adding my two-penneth - AWESOME fun, just like all your parties, daaaaahlink! I'm not going to get the image of 'Taya and Riley sparring with Nerf bats out of my head anytime soon! :lol:

David Lo

Date: 2012-09-02 09:42 EST
I'm not going to get the image of 'Taya and Riley sparring with Nerf bats out of my head anytime soon! :lol:

Seconded!

Riley ORourke

Date: 2012-09-02 13:09 EST
A GREAT BIG BOLLOCKSING THANK YOU!!! to everyone who came out last night! It does my misanthropic little heart good to see so many people supporting our weird little community. And if you didn't make it, you missed Riley, Mataya, and Max whacking at each other in the duelling rings with Nerf swords. It was hilarious, if I do say so myself!

Let's do it again tomorrow (Monday night), okay? Sandcastles, beach volley ball, and killer food, starting at 8:00 pm eastern (that's 7 central, 6 mountain, and 5 for the west coast) in the Southern Glen.

The Redneck

Date: 2012-09-02 14:16 EST
Had an absolute blast thank you!

Also want to put my thanks for the amount of effort y'all always put into one of these events out there too!

Totally looking forward to tomorrow!

<3!

Rhiannon Brock

Date: 2012-09-02 18:41 EST
Wonderful party!

Mist Gul

Date: 2012-09-03 00:47 EST
I must add my praise and thanks, wonderful party and thank you.

Riley ORourke

Date: 2012-09-04 09:47 EST
Another GREAT BIG GIANT BOLLOCKSING THANK YOU!!! to all of you who came out last night to the thingie in the Southern Glen. It capped off a wonderful weekend of community involvement.

I want to say a very special thanks to the following people, without whom this entire weekend could not have happened:

* Marc Franco, for allowing us to steal his charity and for the live blogging Saturday night

* Daniel Tej, for coming up with the killer food and drink menu for Saturday night

* The Redneck, for coming up with the killer food and drink menu for Monday night

* Katt, for providing the killer dessert spreads for both nights

* Candy Hart, Terry King, and G'nort, for helping me get the Duel of Swords organised and for calling that night

* Yasmin, for planning the soundtrack for Saturday night and for helping me host the live event, too

* David Lo, just 'cos


Inventory icons will be ordered Friday and I'm leaving the Children's Day thread unlocked until then, on the off-chance that people still want to participate in it and earn icons of their own! Thank you again, everyone!

The Redneck

Date: 2012-09-04 11:01 EST
<3!

I had a blast thank you!

All the way around had a blast and thanks!

Thank you Riley player and everyone else for a great time.

David Lo

Date: 2012-09-04 18:50 EST
You're welcome. And thank you, too, since it really couldn't have happened without you.

Katt Batten

Date: 2012-09-04 19:39 EST
You are welcome hon but I didn't do much of anything. You all did what was notable! It was awesome and yay to the callers!

Ducii

Date: 2012-09-04 23:39 EST
Thank you for the AWESOME! I'm so sorry my 'net flaked out and ruined an epic reunion! ;[ but we shall have take 2 soon!

Thanks for such a great scene for everyone to play in, it was very well thought out and amazingly beautiful!

Juno

Date: 2012-09-05 04:30 EST
Adding my THANK YOUS to the awesome that created a brilliant weekend, even if I utterly failed to make it to the BBQ. :grin: Good stuff!

Riley ORourke

Date: 2012-09-05 17:40 EST
If you're interested in helping David and I in an upcoming GIGANTIC SL by playing a bad guy a couple of times over the next two months, please let me know! Our first choice fell through, and we desperately need someone else.

Jonathan Granger

Date: 2012-09-05 17:55 EST
Just adding my thanks for the events last weekend. Sorry I couldn't be here for the barbeque, but family stuff came up at home. Monte Carlo Night was a blast. Thank you and everyone else who helped out for all the fun. :grin:

Ducii

Date: 2012-09-25 01:13 EST
I think Duci's heart is broken in half.
D;;;;;;;;;;;;;;
See all those tears?

STOP WRITING SO MAGNIFICENTLY! I CRIED, READING ABOUT HER DEATH! CURSE YOU CLAUD!! CURSE YOU!


PS. I expect to see more writings. Pls&thx.

Riley ORourke

Date: 2012-10-06 18:00 EST
Now that I have given out all 60 bajillion Goodbye to Summer Spectacular inventory icons, I need to go lie down for a while.

If for some reason you received one and either did not participate in the live events or post something in one of the threads, please let me know. Equally, if you did participate and didn't get one, let me know.

Thanks again to everyone who came out or posted!

Katt Batten

Date: 2012-10-06 19:11 EST
Squee! Thank you for all your hard work! Nap good hon!

NorseLady

Date: 2012-10-07 13:30 EST
Now that I have given out all 60 bajillion Goodbye to Summer Spectacular inventory icons, I need to go lie down for a while.

Thank you so much for the icon, and for the many hours you spent making the Goodbye to Summer Spectacular at wonderful RP event!

You deserve a good rest! :cool:

Riley ORourke

Date: 2012-10-25 17:00 EST
After some pretty serious discussion, David's player and I have decided on a hiatus for the month of November and quite possibly December as well. Life is getting hectic with the holidays coming up, the semester coming to an end, and NaNoWriMo beginning in less than a week. So, we've put all of our projects on hold for a while. Don't worry, though. We'll be back soon to finish the newest arc in the Los' story and to answer the burning question...

IS SHE OR ISN'T SHE?!?!?


+toast+
~ Fi, Riley's writer

Katt Batten

Date: 2012-10-25 17:29 EST
I KNEW IT! Grrl you are such a tease!

Get some rest and downtime in that hiatus but don't forget to come and say hi to us! You too, David! Rawr on you both! ♥

NorseLady

Date: 2012-10-28 01:55 EST
Fi,

Hopefully you will enjoy your hiatus even though these next month's are a hectic time of year!

I look forward to your return, and more wonderful posts!

:cool:

P.S. Loved The Book of Nightmares!!

Riley ORourke

Date: 2013-02-19 18:21 EST
Okay, so it's been a couple of months since I killed off Riley and I'm sure that some of you have been wondering why I made this decision.

Well, it's because I decided it was high time for me to get serious about becoming a published novelist. It's something I've wanted to do for the better part of my entire life and half-way through November, while I was participating in NaNoWriMo, it hit me--instead of trying to come up with a brand-new story with new characters and a new plot line, why not just gather together everything I've written for and about Riley since I first created her back in 2001, and use the best bits and pieces to write a book?

So, that's what I'm doing. I'm 60,000 words and seventeen chapters into the first book of a trilogy that will be coming out in November of this year. If you'd like to keep up with how the book is going or find out when you can purchase either a hard copy or ebook, please 'like' my Facebook page or subscribe to my blog.

And while I've got you, I wanted to extend a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has ever read posts in this folder or played with me in the Inn. In some small way, you're responsible for giving me the confidence in my writing to really believe I'm good enough to be published, people will enjoy my writing, and maybe I'll even make a little money off the effort.

Riley ORourke

Date: 2013-04-29 15:17 EST
The short story that starts it all, The Night of Revelations, is now available for Nook, Kindle, and in PDF format. Buy it now for only $0.99!

Click here to BUY IT NOW!!!

Riley ORourke

Date: 2013-06-28 16:00 EST
I hope it's okay to share this here! Since many of you are mentioned in the acknowledgements, I thought you'd like a chance to win!

My first book, called Faerie Tales, and starring David Lo and Riley O'Rourke, is being released on September 27, 2013, and my publisher is throwing a big "Summer of Revelations" blockbuster in order to get people excited about the release. There's giveaways, podcasts, interviews, contests, and more planned, and there will be a big virtual book launch party the night the book's released.

Anyway, the first giveaway starts today over on my blog. Please stop by and enter to win!

The Summer of Revelations

Riley ORourke

Date: 2013-09-13 00:26 EST
So, um...

In case any of you are dying to know, you can now pre-order my book! I have ebook and print copies available, and yes, there are signed copies available, too.

Visit my website to order your copy today! :D