Since we all met under strange circumstances, I want to really introduce myself.

[A small, elegant bow.]

Earl Edgar Ashenbert. It's a pleasure to have a chance to meet the real you.

I've read some of the entries but I'd like some more information, if possible. Everything from before was from what you all call a virus? Are there any long term affects? What else can I expect from them?

Also, I'm interested in world hops. If someone can prove they're possible, I could make it worth your time.

So, I've seen a few viruses in my days but nothing quite like this. If you’re trying to extort money out of me, I don’t exactly see how ducks would play into it. Unless that’s just your thing...in which case that’s completely cool. And not crazy at all.

But anyway, it’s not going to happen. Not like I have much money to begin with. I haven’t figured out how you got my computers, but I’ve still got a few tricks up my sleeve. And that alone is crazy. You didn't just get one computer. You got all of my computers. Even my work one. So not only are you hacking, you're kind of stalking.

I’ve got to say, I’d be impressed, you know, if you hadn’t locked me out of them all. Really, kind of annoyed about that part. And I'd really like to not get fired, you know.

[Some might recognize this woman who was walking around during the virus, generally being a pain or recognize the child-like icon attached to the post. The background is that of a forest, wild with no trace of humans anywhere. If a person strains they can hear seagulls in the distance. Maybe it's an island?

The woman opens and closes her fan quickly.] Is this some sort of game? Battler-kuuun? Ange-chan? Lady Lambdadelta? Lady Bernkastel? It's a bit boring, if it is. There was no point to that delusion, nor no point keeping me like her. [The fan opens again. She fans herself just once, then it vanishes.] I'm sure Eva would agree that my running around looking like her isn't a great idea.

Though, of course, I'm sure the great ladies might find it amusing. [There's an inflection on the word 'great'. It's clear that this person doesn't mean any respect at all.] Ah - it's so annoying.

[The woman seems to vanish and the camera focuses on no one. Even so, someone speaks. It might be mistaken for the voice of the woman before but it sounds much younger.] Much better. Look up here, okay?

[And the camera seems to back up, to tilt upwards. A kid is floating a few feet in the air. Her posture is the exact same as the woman from before. She twirls in the air (as if to prove that, yes, she's really floating) and does a little curtsy.]

I should properly introduce myself, okay? It's boring but it'd be 'rude' not to. Name's EVA-Beatrice, the Endless and Golden Witch! Just Beatrice will work, okay. Maybe one day I'll play a game with you... It'll be so much fun. Maybe I'll even grant a dream or two - heh. It'll be fun.

We got some real lookers on here, on the guy's side and the girl's side. One of the stars of this diamond mine's my bombshell secretary, who some of you might remember ran a little survey a while back on how long people've been here, what people want most... the number one thing people wanted out of this whole community schtick was the people they miss back.

That's not somethin' I can do for ya. That's what makes it so important to treasure their precious, precious memories while you can. [He meant that to come off genuine enough to be a sales pitch, but it just comes out sarcastic and mocking, earning a grimace at his own failure as a salesman.]

I'm gonna make some trade cards up of all you guys, y'know, the kind you get in cigarette packs. Once in a while I'll give you all some shit to do and you can earn cards that got yer friends pictures on 'em and swap 'em around to collect the whole sets. Once you get the whole set, you can cash 'em in for physical hard copies!

Now you people who ain't got no friends are gonna feel kinda crappy if no one wants yer decks, and that's no good. I'mma feel-good kinda guy. You guys can offer little rewards to people who finish off your decks, too. Pies, paintings, cash, blow jobs, world hops, whatever ya want---if you don't pay up, I ain't gonna force it, but your offer's as good as yer word, so take some pride in it.

How's this help with rememberin' people who ain't here? All you nostalgic people can donate to a memorial fund. Memorial fund prizes'll go to anyone who finishes a deck for someone who ain't here no more.

Now the first thing we're gonna need is some pictures. Why not make a game out of it and get those cards out there? Once you've been here six months you get a deck.

Here's how it's gonna go! You guys start postin' pictures 'n say how long you've been around. Other people'll rate'cha one to ten, ten high, one low. Everyone who gets 50 points gets a prize. Pull a hundred 'n you'll get double.

But to make it fair and a real game, only one in ten of the points you give can be a ten. Only one of ten can be a nine, eight, seven, and six, too. You can give out as many fives as ya want, and if you give out too many of those high numbers, the last one given'll get counted down a number 'n all the other ones will, too. My secretary's a ten and definitely qualified to judge a beauty contest, all smart and good with numbers too, so she'll be the one checkin' those totals.

When you're givin' numbers, you can talk about what'cha like about 'em, throw out some key words and stuff for some deck names.

You got it? Then, get to it!



[OOC: For more information on the up and coming DDD IC Trading Card Game, please see: this Opt-in and FAQ post.

A deck will ONLY be made if you opt-in on that permission post! You're still free to post to the pageant or to play any of the games hosted without opting in! If your character hasn't been here six months, their deck will be made when it has been six months. Or your character can lie: if Greed neither nor Sena catch it, they're in!

Simplified Pageant game rules: ICly give ratings of 1-10, with only one 10, one 9, one 8, etc. allowed per 10 ratings your character gives. In other words, if your character gives 20 ratings, they can give two 6s, two 7s, two 8s, etc. 5s and below are unlimited. Optionally suggest deck names: i.e., Kobato might be the Vampire deck, Shelly the Shell deck, etc.

Sena-mun and I will be making the cards, probably using the pictures you provide. If you opt-in, we will ask if we need more pictures and may try to use your icons.

Feel free to put Posted by Community if your character would not ICly play.




UPDATE: 12/10/12 - VOTES ARE NO LONGER COUNTED. CUT OFF DATE.

Update: 2/7/13 - Method of figuring scores visible OOCly here. ]

Um, Itsuki? Are you around? I'd... like to talk to you about something. It's... important.