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 Posted: Jun 11, 2007 - 04:55 PM
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Joined: Aug 05, 2005
Posts: 540
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I'll chime in on the /mourn sofbot.
That was one of the coolest bits of website integration I've ever seen. Very nicely done Justar.
/rude SOE for killing her  |
Draxxalon Coryphaeus 70th Erudite Bedazzler of Quellious
Xxandarlo 70th Iksar Stonefist of Cazic-Thule
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Posted: Jun 11, 2007 - 05:47 PM
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1,001 ways to die on a SoF raid...
Joined: Jan 09, 2007
Posts: 342
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I realize none of you would recognize any of these names, but I feel it is neccessary to honor the people who have made their marks on me throughout the time I have played EQ.
Jelofist/Gemen - Monk/Enchanter friend who helped me on Kanarak back when LOIO was still a great zone to xp in.
Matsunaka/Frap/many others - RL friend who got me addicted to EQ, he convinced me to start a shammy when I really just wanted to play my human monk (this was before I owned Kunark otherwise Hongkon would have been an Iksar).
Aubryanna - Great cleric friend who always had room for me in any group she was in, and also was a huge part in Kanarak getting his PoTime and GoD flags (she would log me in while I was underway).
Because I have always had a hard time getting pickup groups, this list is pretty short, but I want to especially thank everyone in SoF for your extreme awesomeness (probably not a word, but it fits). You are the best! |
 
Bakstabyn 80 Dwarf Rogue
Dengalgon 80 Drakkin Wizard (AFK)
Mariquendi 80 Dark Elf Cleric (AFK)
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Posted: Jun 11, 2007 - 06:47 PM
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Sir Prance-alot
Joined: Jun 07, 2003
Posts: 209
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Ooh, If were doing memories...
1) Kiting most of the dragons near the ToV enterance so the raid could zone in. (still a pic in the image gallery I think?)
2) Killing EVERYTHING in PoNature and then missing out on the Tunare fight because someone had to kite that stupid tree boss around for neary 2 hours.
3) Getting massive assistance while I was still an appy to get my epic because "The guild needs more than one bard with it". 
4) Leading a raid to kill Thought Horror Overfiend, chiding the raid to be extremely careful running across the invisible bridge, then promptly falling to my death.
5) First Grummus kill, 'nuff said!
6) Kivulis 10th Ring war in Velious. Awesome event in every way.
7) Using 3 groups to do what was considered raid content at the time, and trying every trick in the book to win.
8.) /raid BIRDS INCOMING in 10 seconds! (As Saryrn's life went down)
9) Working together like fiends to try and get enough PoP keys so we could lead raids.
10) First Bertox win. That event stretched us to the limit and we truly became a cohesive raiding unit after that in my mind.
Too many more to list!
EDIT: Ok, some more!
11) Someone who shall remain nameless opening the lid in Aerin'Dars cave so half the raid falls in the water as we're doing flags/loot 
12) Thinking how cool maps were and then missing the thrill of discovery.
13) Always getting lost in Lower Guk (except the Frenzied camp!) That route I knew like the back of my hand.
14) Killing the tar out of the Gnome guards in Misty Thicket for the uber 11 PP spears.
15) Seeing someone in the EC tunnel (torch 2) with full Rubicite. 
16) Having 200 people "raids" in PoFear, then watching all the Druids needing to log out after the harpies were killed. Frigging Druids! THEN seeing a MONK win the Shield of Rainbow Hues....
17) Brewt making over 1 million plat from Blacksmithing. Still boggles my mind.
18.) Last but not least, killing Justar 3 times in a row in the arena...then having to hear him whine about my "cheating kiting".   |
Pluck My Magic Twanger, Froggy
Established April 18, 1999
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Posted: Jun 22, 2007 - 02:01 PM
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Grand High Poobah - Retired
Joined: Nov 03, 2001
Posts: 352
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I wouldn't know where to start....
It feels like there have been so many iterations of SoF. They all shared the same camaraderie and spirit, but each had it's own cast of characters. In each guild era there were always a few people who stood out for me, people who were so close it was just assumed that if you were online you'd be doing something together. It wasn't even a conscious thought, just the experience of so many shared trials and adventures that not being together and being online would have felt empty and odd.
I think in the end though, the people and experiences that stand out most in my mind are those times when the individuals blurred into the background and a sense of team took over. Seeing a group of individuals transcend into a realm where teamwork was second nature and shared goals became the glue binding us together. It gave the game focus and more meaning... for me at least.
Earliest this would have been being on the pull team with Gaxe and Pokiri. Working plane of hate or HoT.. That sense of teamwork and KNOWING what the other was doing and how to play together instinctualy was powerful. I remember logging after a few of those nights exhausted and thrilled at what we'd done.
You'd have to add in the sense of awe and wonder at what we accomplished in BYOC. I still think back to how much that team developed over time. It was the same magic as a well oiled pull crew, but covering the whole team. I don't know if I can ever thank Justar enough for letting me be a part of it.
The raid crews for our run through POP stand out in much the same way, even if the first raid crew at Grummus didn't share that much with the one that finally downed Quarm. For something that could feel like a trainwreck on week and a small slice of bliss the next, it will probably forever stand out as the single most memorable online game experience ever. The raiders varied so much over time.. heck, probably only slightly less than the lead team. But all and all, getting to ride that big, churning, flailing and bumping machine was a hell of a lot of fun.
That hardly touches the PoG raiding fun with Zeion, Sidetracking into sleepers tomb with a stout band of hearty nutjobs or even just the joy at camping the zone edge and farming hill giants for fat plat in our 40s. Epic fights galore, joint raid ventures and all their rewards and headaches.
Like I said... I don't know where to start or end. So much was so memorable and so filled with wonderful folks. |
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Post subject: What a treasure
Posted: Jun 27, 2007 - 04:47 PM
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Vinc NODONTPULYET!!!!
Joined: Aug 09, 2001
Posts: 122
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of great memories. Hats off to you Dadruss for starting this thread!
Daconia: Real life friend and one of the original founders of Sword of Fate. We had all been playing Diablo and first he left for EQ then talked Wolfie into buying the game. Fast forward a few months.
Well Wolfie looked like she was having to much fun and i was bored with Diablo so I bought it. I hadn't been in the game but a few hours when I get this tell. Wolfie explains who it is and I manage to peck out hi to him. Next thing I know I'm getting this box on my screen. I tell Wolfie who jumps up screaming ( Yes she really does do it real life too) and tells me he is inviting me into the guild and to press yes. That was 7.4 years ago. What fun since!
When The Hole went live I just had to go see it. I leaned to far over and fell in. I died from the mobs before I ever hit bottom lol.
Well to get my corpse he had to give some Necro a couple of hundred pp,s to retrieve it,back in the day that was serious money. We got to see him last year and he is doing well.
Beenna baby and Rumpin. We had many adventures with and are much loved and missed in game by this humble warrior.
Kennan who showed Wolfie a few things a druid could do. And all around nicest guy you could meet in game or out.
Thats just a few of the people I miss. And to you retired folks popping in
/salute . Thanks for all the fun.
Vinc
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Posted: Jun 30, 2007 - 02:27 PM
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Joined: Jun 30, 2007
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Ayar, Alysar, Zydallion, Balkamp, Dugann.....wow that brings back some old, fond memories.
For the real old timers, you can't forget the original 4-boxer, Macaxe.
Nice to see SoF is still going strong and I actually remember some of the names here.
If you see Soeb running around, smack him for me please. |
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Posted: Jul 10, 2007 - 02:06 PM
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Joined: Jul 25, 2001
Posts: 12
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Soeb! Baaaa ... baaaaaa heheh
When I finally got uber, I kept a promise I made to myself and went to Blackburrow and blew that place up. Gnolls blasted everywhere! Revenge is sweet.
Shaomystick had to have his name changed to Shaorinor because someone complained ... LOL I wonder if he's a doctor yet, was a good in game friend.
Pokiri, an awesome person and loyal friend to SoF. Took a lot of time to decide if SoF was right for his character. Most excellent player and friend to have on our side.
Wolfdancer and Vinc, ... LOL these two peeps good friends in RL as well as in EQ. Wolfie I'll never forget the ebullient "bounce bounce" and Vinc's steadfast strength and determination to learn and get a job done.
Ayar, Alysar and Murjden trying to "exspleen" something to me! hahah Ayar not liking camping the evil eyes because he would inevitably get charmed and kill me.
Justar .. this guy LOL .. I watched come out of nowhere, not really very confident as a young ranger but he quickly learned his skills and became very good at working his character. A loyal friend and SoF'r who spoke his mind and often misunderstood by many. EQ is a "social" game there was a time when a faction of SoF didn't like him. (I forgot who and why) but I remember having to put my foot down in his support. He's a good person, good with his character an excellent strategist and loyal to a fault. A strong personality with a blunt way of non-diplomacy LOL but there was no way I would turn my back on him. I even got to play with his mom, I forgot her characters name but I liked her, she was another good in game friend.
Morgeal .. a primadonna enchanter Morg was fun to play with on the ball and knew what to do when and how without having to ask or tell him. He had several characters and I didnt know them all. I'd call him an in game friend as well.
So many to remember, Gaxe, Reorx and his fish, Festus, Galiven and Arundel. I remember listening to a couple of players discuss how they will form a new guild and they all will have to carry a black pearl. Shortly after a new guild called the Order of the Black Pearl was seen and had a good reputation. Many of them eventually joined SoF, we were glad to have them as they were a bunch of really good peeps.
Zydallon, I never played much with Zy but his input in the original founding of SoF was highly respected. I still enjoy his and Curari's posts in the political boards.
I do remember you all and the adventures we had,some I didn't mention mainly because I don't have the time to write an epic novel. All hail SoF you guys rock! |
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Posted: Jun 28, 2009 - 06:01 PM
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Joined: Jun 28, 2009
Posts: 5
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Wow! So many names that I've missed over the years here! Hello!
Dadruss, I think it was Tick that would yell "Spooon!", my 15 minutes of fame came from 'Less talk. More shovel.' Which in hindsight is a pretty stupid catchphrase, but we still use it today.
Quite a few of us can be found in WoW, on the Aggramar server. Alliance side in a guild called "Fate's Legacy". Pete is still leading, if you want to call it that. You can find a handful of SoF folks, some Blood Circle members and a few strays found wandering aimlessly that we've taken in and trained to not piddle on the carpet.
Would love to see more of you there if you want to say hi!
Best,
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Posted: Jun 28, 2009 - 10:48 PM
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Favorite Tailkinker
Joined: Aug 09, 2001
Posts: 2404
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ah sweet melancholy... RE-Reading this thread sure brings back some sweet memories, some sadness here, but most of it is a sweet sadness of those I love and miss.
AND  a great joy for the knowing of y'all!
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Kinker of Tails EXtraordinaire!!!
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Posted: Sep 14, 2009 - 10:35 AM
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Joined: Sep 01, 2009
Posts: 50
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Oi, coming back after letting my comp collect dust for 6 mos and meager play for 6-8 most before that has already made me unbelievably nostalgic. I think all the time of the people and times i miss. I do talk to several IRL, lost touch with others... sometimes i think i've been playing this game too long. I = old dog /smirk. /drowns in nostalgia
~You prob wont know many of these names and most aren't SoF. Hope you don't mind /smile
Creizia /smile
Tworgo/Rorgo/Vlad... and on and on... tho we still chat irl
The original Lazzlo/Zurrg (even tho we talk often)
Tyanu (we still chat irl, shes has a gorgeous little boy now)
Ktani (very good RL friend)
Ladigem & Runmarn/Runwar... (vg RL friends)
Seagis (met him aroudn the time i met Klo's ranger man that was a long time ago)
Zemelis
Sico
Sugarbowl
Sleep (in all his incarnations)
Yoshany/Toshany (god i miss that boy)
Zan (miss him more than most)
Rappy- Raptorix/Hacx (he once told me i was the cure for sleep, no idea what that meant /laugh)
Yael/Carp/Litlamsetiv (tyanu finally told me what that stood for... still chat once in awhile, hes happily married)
Medic (or however he spelled it...)
Amfo! (Afmo but it always stuck in my head the other way round for some damn reason i can't fathom...)
Nymm/Jondle/Delsen... (back when we first started playing before we split up we were unstoppable, a well oiled machine)
Xaax (/poke klo where is the leezard?)
Draxxalon (used to chat now and then, isn't on yahoo anymore, i know he got married...)
Alanthir (he had some impossibly rough RL losses and left game, god do i miss him)
Hakanur
Kylene
Alwrath (he said he'd come back if i did.... /taps her foot)
Dragica
Kuddar (yes i even miss Eeyore)
Banala (wow i had forgotten him)
Copper (i forget his real char name but he was a cop so thats what i called him...)
Dreadlev, brach, ganyn, Vorkon!!, Nowen!, Modew, Zoaro, Amberthorn, Grey Moon, all the original members of Sisters of orion and countless others... i have been playing too long. |
-= Unforgiven =-
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Posted: Feb 11, 2010 - 02:13 PM
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Joined: Feb 11, 2010
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So, I was looking for some old sigs that are "nice" to show my son (who is 9 now) I put in "Dragica Prexus" to see what I would find. This came up! After all this time it's nice to know a couple of people remembered you! 
I have to say I do get nostalgic for the "old days".
/HUGS Daisy!
Heya to the rest of you and I hope everyone is having fun and doing well. I would type the name of every person I miss and would like to catch up with, but my old brain isn't up to the task and it's a long list.
~Dragica (aka Cheryl)
P.S. Massive hugs and hiyas to Klotar, Ciedia and Draxx. I miss the Yahoo Room we'd have going all day at work. |
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Posted: Feb 11, 2010 - 07:17 PM
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Joined: Aug 16, 2005
Posts: 52
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Klotar and Ciedia are still around; Draxxalon left about two years ago.
I'm still here, although I'm usually hidden/sneaking.
Beriberi/John |
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Posted: Feb 16, 2010 - 01:28 PM
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Joined: Feb 11, 2010
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| Beri! OMG! Long time no getting you killed! /hugs I hope you are well. |
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Post subject: I remember Fondly
Posted: Feb 19, 2010 - 12:05 AM
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Body count rising
Joined: Feb 22, 2003
Posts: 364
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Worth a repost (shamelessly stolen from the ShA boards, A Crazy Cleric moves on)
Cherianna Spirithealer, Krazy cleric once wrote:
That is part of the fun! Knowing Bards die to gnolls. I guess the gnolls are now my allies. Hehe
Seriously, I think about the piece of my life that EQ has held for 10 years. I have lots of wonderful memories.
Dying to a named griffin in NKarana that I was kiting on my druid. Suddenly Kuukai a cleric appeared, he ran all the way from Sebilis to rez me. I was in awe of clerics.
Watching Kataralt, a wizard, blasting the raid mob in Karnor's Castle, (names elude me, I am having a senior moment) Ice comet ruled back then.
Getting a tell from Dysdain , "Want to do a juggies raid for spells?" I was a frequent juggies raider after that.
Clearing plane of growth, and with TWilight Avengers taking down Tunare. I think Slagfest was tanking her then and he didnt die.
One night after 109 hours straight of camping Zordak, he appeared at 11:30 pm CST. I had a phone tree set up and the calls went out. 56 peeps showed up in Sol B from every guild, but most notably Sword of Fate and Trinity Alliance. I was so overwhelmed and touched. So many peeps i traveled with, who had logged back on just to help me get my rez stick. The all night vigils with some crazy Mastah monk, who sat with me so i wiouldnt give up. Morgeal who brought his tunes for fire giant clearings. There was such a sense of community back then, that went beyond guild tags. Mizu and Cantore drove me to pick up my rez stick in Tim Deep so i wouldnt get lost. A defining moment for me.
Twilight Avengers facing Northern ToV. Aarynor was the doorkeeper. Kindof got tells from other guilds that we couildnt do it. We wiped 3 times, but on the 3rd time, He Went Down hard. Clerics: Reiki, Sollace, Bagst, me , who else? senior moment. Our rotation stood tall that night. Was one of the best raids i had ever been on.
Rallos Zek, 13th try by TA. Selador giving strats, Pheatz directing raid traffic, Cheri raid leader. Peeps dying, peeps being rezzed. Finally he went down, and all the raid leader could do was cry. it was very emotional. I forgot to give peeps instructions to hail. Peeps forgave me.
2 TA groups taking Talendor...Gottun tanking, Slagfest there, Kindof pulling. Was a wonderful take down, I was proud of us.
First run to Highhold keep, it was a guild event. We ran 8 of us with Cephiro leading us, so we wouldn't get lost. We were level 15 or so at the time. Finding a barb that wasnt too friendly and running for the Nkarana zone with terror . Dying was not easy in those days.
Giggs leading raids for the big fish he hated. He really hated that big fish. It was a terrific thrill when he went down.
Just after the merger of Twilight Avengers with SA, we zoned into time for our first raid. Standing there I realized that progression felt so good.
Barb raids, and the bellowing of Raurck as peeps did silly stupid things. It made me laugh.
Doing all the epic raids, and helping people realize dreams. Some of the best stuffs.
Ellocopato falling asleep and getting killed again at the door to Halls of Testing because of respawns. LOL
Meeting Dulcinea for the first time, my twin. There weren't too many or any human red head clerics back in the day.
Plane of Fear raid. I am in main tank group with Slagfest, Kindof, Kerilee, Senvarian, and Selador. Senvarian does a thing where he pulled the entire zone. to the raid. Kerilee by accident hit the evac button. We end up running back to POF to see the raid taking down mobs, lots of dead peeps and lots of dead mobs. One week later, Lord Bob in Velks, Kerilee succored by accident the group as we engaged the big one. Again a ninja evac. Kindof teased her for weeks on that one. Oh that is when my issues with BArds began.
First time SA zoned into Anguish ....mighty fine feeling!
Dying in the pool in blackburrow because i didnt know the way out. Getting lost.
Corpse runs ....always brought adventures.
Sitting in the Feerott naked with SoF on a wiped Plane of Fear raid. We had to log off periodically due to fear of losing our corpses permanently.
Dragon in Seb....i forget his name again, KTF raid, someone accidentally pulled him into the tunnels and we took him there. LOL
Chardok Raids, with Bassor and Bilorre. LOL I always died on Sweetcakes. She had no resists on her. But it was boatload of fun.
Soeb running in circles while froggies in seb tried to kill him. Me healing, and him running. Til i healed so much i caught agro on my druid and died.
Nights of kiting tree giants in Burning Woods, no real groups, a bunch of druids, chanters, wizies, clerics kiting tree giants, pulling them and snaring and blasting. Fun!
Hitting level 60 in Seb Disco one camp. The entire zone cheered. Of course someone had to announce it. I got tells from all over the server that night of grats. Good times.
Most of all it is the people, for me. a bunch of people i care deeply about that i would never have known in real life all brought together by pixels and a desire for adventure.
Lets hope the adventure continues for another ten.
/hugs
/hugs Cheri
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Posted: Feb 20, 2010 - 12:16 AM
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Favorite Tailkinker
Joined: Aug 09, 2001
Posts: 2404
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 to to Cherianna.
to all these memories, and then some.
to 
and finally, to Lets hope the adventure continues for another ten.
>^,,^< |
Kinker of Tails EXtraordinaire!!!
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See my Dragons!
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