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Post by Otus Shortwing on Dec 22, 2013 16:09:11 GMT -5
Welcome to winter, everybeast! Yesterday was the shortest day of the year, so from now on we’ll get more and more sunlight to play out in the snow! From snowball fights to making snowbeasts, to eating icicles and going skating on the abbey pond, everydibbun loves winter! But more than anything else, we love listening to the crackle of the fire in the hearth, surrounded by good friends, good food, full of good cheer (and good food), and telling stories of years of yore. My dearest DAB, I welcome you to: The Winter of the FiresongBy popular vote, we enter the new year under the heading of Firesong, submitted by (and this is absoballilutely awkward to announce ) me, Otus Shortwing! I am honored to give DAB its latest seasonal title. Thank you, everybeast! News and Happenings:- Not news, but tips on submitting inspiring nameday names. These are absolutely nothing official, just some trends I’ve noticed over recent seasons in winning or highly-voted-for nameday names.
- Members seem to like names that not only befit the season, but also evoke a sense of something greater that’s less tangible. The Autumn of the Forgotten Path evokes feelings of a leaf-strewn path, long disused but awaiting new journeys and new self-discoveries. Firesong gives the sense of warmth in the cold, but also good cheer and good stories told around the hearth. Imagine what tales a fire could tell….
- How to achieve names like this? Words like “lonely,” “forgotten,” “shrouded,” and “ancient” carry a power all of their own. Calling on one of the five senses is another good way to give your nameday name a punch, like using sound words (“song,” “wind” (which is also a touch/feel word!), “dirge,” etc), scents (“sweet,” “delicate,” etc) or many others. I think that sounds are more powerful than colors or sight-words, but that's just me.
[li] Now that I’ve hyped so much, I’d better give you somewhere to put your ideas! Submit your spring nameday names here. [/li] [li] Remember everybeast, this is the first seasonal At-A-Glance. From now on the At-A-Glance will only be posted at the beginning of every season, to announce the winning nameday name and get us all on track for a new season.[/li][/ul] Cheers and Tears: Zeke is back home stateside again! He had a great time in England and it will always hold a special place in his heart, right next to candied chestnuts and strawberry cordial. As usual for the holidays, we've seen the reappearance of some old friends! Legolas Greenleaf, Isaiah, and Fluffbelle, long-time members and old DAB leaders, have all been hanging around lately. Say hi if you see them! Keita and I both lost beloved doggies in the past month. The grief has been tough but we’re making it. c: Keita got a new puppy named Bella! PUPPIES! And just so you all know, the remaining dog in my family is named “Mattimeo.” Why yes, he’s awesome. Keep RPing and posting character profiles, everybeast! Characters (almost as much as you :3) are what keep DAB awesome. We love you all! Merry Christmas, and happy new year! ~Ringleader Riv (the hopefully-alive), Lady Ottie (the adult in denial), and Lord Burfle (the evil fluffy mastermind)
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Post by Otus Shortwing on Mar 25, 2014 15:12:26 GMT -5
Wow, it's been a busy winter, there's so much to sum up! But first of all, I want to welcome you to: The Spring of the Lingering LightA name submitted by Sorrel and chosen by popular vote as the new season name. And the light does linger on the crocuses as they come up from the snow. Ice melts into shining, burbling rivulets that run to the streams and laugh at the cold. The sunshine lasts longer, the smells grow sweet...it's spring! News and Happenings:- Perhaps the most significant event of this past season: our dear Riverstream stepped down from the Ringleader position and passed it on to myself, Ottie Shortwing. This was a terrible mistake, as the elders now have their hands full with DAB being led by the boisterous Otus... Riv is still around, don't worry! She's just very busy with school. We're proud of you, Riv!
- We also introduced achievements last season! As a pseudo-replacement for the old candied chestnut system, you can now earn achievement badges for your profile by doing activities and roleplays around DAB! Check out your profile and click the "achievements" tab for a list of badges and how to earn them.
- We need to get more RPs going! Head over to the RP planning thread to put in your two acorns about anything you want to see or do in-RP. RPs belong to all of us, so pipe up about anything you want to mention!
- I'll leave up my tips on submitting inspiring nameday names for another season longer--there were so many great names submitted for spring that I want to keep it up!
- Members seem to like names that not only befit the season, but also evoke a sense of something greater that’s less tangible. The Autumn of the Forgotten Path evokes feelings of a leaf-strewn path, long disused but awaiting new journeys and new self-discoveries. Firesong gives the sense of warmth in the cold, but also good cheer and good stories told around the hearth. Imagine what tales a fire could tell…
- How to achieve names like this? Words like “lonely,” “forgotten,” “shrouded,” and “ancient” carry a power all of their own. Calling on one of the five senses is another good way to give your nameday name a punch, like using sound words (“song,” “wind” (which is also a touch/feel word!), “dirge,” etc), scents (“sweet,” “delicate,” etc) or many others. I think that sounds are more powerful than colors or sight-words, but that's just me.
[li] Now, of course, I just have to say: submit your summer nameday names here. [/li][/ul] Cheers and Tears: My family got a new puppy too! His name is "Pippin," and though sweet, he's a regular "fool of a Took." x3 Dartpaw has returned to us! Welcome back, Dartpaw! Jasmine and Geminya have also returned to DAB! Say hello to these old-timers if you see them around. Happy spring, everybeast! Now go play in the mud. ~Ringleader Ottie (the one you regret promoting), Elder Riv (the busy bee), and Lord Burfle (the one we don't see enough of)
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Post by Otus Shortwing on Jun 22, 2014 13:51:55 GMT -5
It is with great pleasure that I welcome, with all its sunny glory and vacation fun: The Summer of the Roaring StormsWhich was chosen by popular DAB vote and originally submitted by my own right paw, Zeke Ruffgar. Congrats, Zeke! You get a shiny new achievement badge for your profile. News and Happenings:- I'm pleased to announce that DAB will begin affiliations with other forum groups and sites! Our first affiliate site is Kerrin's Tales of Arda, a Lord of the Rings RP site. Check them out!
- I will be replacing the textbox at the top of the forum with a list of updated rules and our affiliate sites. Stay tuned!
- If you know of a site, forum, or group you think we should affiliate with, let me know! My only stipulation is that all affiliates be kid-friendly, liks DAB (no innapropriate content or images, please). Any theme goes--RP, art, writing, chatting, from any fandom (or no fandom at all). We need to get our name back out there!
Cheers and Tears: Zeke graduated from college last month! Congrats, Zeke! Have a wonderful summer, everybeast! ~Ringleader Ottie (the owly waitress) and Right Paw Zeke (the majestically silly)
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Post by Otus Shortwing on Sept 21, 2014 11:49:16 GMT -5
The leaves are changing, the air is crisp, the sun's heat has been tempered...it must be-- The Autumn of the Fading StarThis autumn's nameday name was submitted by Zeke Ruffgar and chosen by popular vote to lead us into this new season. Congrats, Zeke! You have a new badge on your profile. News and Happenings:- I'd like to remind everybeast that now affiliate with other forum groups and sites! Our first affiliate site is Kerrin's Tales of Arda, a Lord of the Rings RP site. Check them out!
- If you know of a site, forum, or group you think we should affiliate with, let me know! My only stipulation is that all affiliates be kid-friendly, liks DAB (no inappropriate content or images, please). Any theme goes--RP, art, writing, chatting, from any fandom (or no fandom at all). We need to get our name back out there!
- There are some lovely RPs going right now! Thank you to everybeast who has contributed this past season to keeping DAB awesome. :heart:
Enjoy this beautiful autumn, my loves! ~Ringleader Ottie (the transitory) and Right Paw Zeke (the brilliant season namer)
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Post by Zeke Ruffgar on Dec 23, 2014 1:19:09 GMT -5
Winter is certainly upon us! After un-burying myself from a pile of snow that is (rapidly) melting around my ears, I see that the Winter Solstice has passed us by! Lighter days are on their way, friends! Speaking of light... a little bird told me that this season needs a name! With that, I welcome you all to: The Winter of the Firelight Tales A name submitted by a beast of many talents, the wonderful Aqua! **Much clapping, hooting, and hollering from the peanut gallery offstage left** Although the days may be getting longer, they're still getting colder and snowier, so take a break from gallivanting in the lovely weather, sledding, making snow-beasts, and planning artillery snowball attacks. Pop on inside to Cavern Hole for a hot drink, a cozy rug, and a tale of days gone by! Speaking of tales...News and Happenings:- We have some great RPs going! DON'T LET THEM DIE!!! But in all seriousness, take some of that luvverly winter break I know some of y'all have, or even some nice cozy weekend or late-night time (now that it gets dark out early!) and make some posts. Start a new RP if you want, the more the merrier! And don't forget to help get A Verboten Route off the ground. Also, no one can convince me that Floret or Attic Quest are dead, so head over to the Quests Board and check them out! XD
- Don't forget, we now affiliate with other RP sites. Check out Kerrin's Tales of Arda, a LOTR-themed board! (Kerrin plz come visit us we miss you! )
- If you know of a site, forum, or group you think we should affiliate with, let me know! My only stipulation is that all affiliates be kid-friendly, liks DAB (no innapropriate content or images, please). Any theme goes--RP, art, writing, chatting, from any fandom (or no fandom at all). We need to get our name back out there! We need new members! We need to make new members stay! I need friends! XD
- And of course, it's never too early to start planning for spring! Submit your nameday names HERE!
Cheers and Tears:
Aqua just finished a huge paper, and a bunch of y'all just wrapped up another semester! Bunch'a smarties! :party:Our old friend Dartpaw and a newer member Green Jake both celebrated birthdays last season! Happy birthday! :party:We had a whole load of Dibbunversaries pass us by last season! Here's to Riv, Keita, Kerrin, and others! And here's hoping for another year of your lovely faces. Some old friends dropped in for the holidays! Say hi to fluffbelle and any others if you see them! And lastly, keep posting! You're all wonderful, and I need your wonderfulness in my life. I'm selfish like that. So happy posting!
Love to everyone, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and have a safe and happy New Year!
~ Right Paw Zeke (the vigilant and verbose), Ringleader Ottie (the beleaguered busy bird), and Elder Riv (our adored-but-absent antecedent)
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Post by Otus Shortwing on Apr 13, 2015 9:20:42 GMT -5
When I was young, and the snows were melting and the smells of spring were creeping up through the ground, I used to sit in my favorite old crabapple tree and sing a lilting song inspired by all the songs and ballads in the Redwall books. It went something like:
Spring is here, spring is here, spri-hii-hiing is hereeee After a long winter, the trees and plants rejoice Because spring is here, spring is here, spriiiiing iiiiiiiiiis heeeeeeere!
And repeat, about 500 times. I can't believe the neighbors didn't come chop down my tree to get me to stop.
Now, after a long winter, rejoice! I welcome you to:
The Spring of the Drifting Skies Our lovely Aquamarine submitted this dreamy name, and by popular vote it will be our banner for this new(ish) season! Congratulations, Aqua! A new badge has been added to your profile.
News and Happenings:- Our RPs are going slowly but surely! A Verboten Route needs posts (this is a reminder to myself as well as all youbeasts). The Quests board is also always open for quests!
- We still look for affiliates from other RP sites! Kerrin's Tales of Arda, a LOTR-themed board, is currently our only affiliate.
- If you know of a site, forum, or group you think we should affiliate with, let me know! My only stipulation is that all affiliates be kid-friendly, liks DAB (no inapropriate content or images, please). Any theme goes--RP, art, writing, chatting, from any fandom (or no fandom at all). We need to get our name back out there!
- And of course, it's never too early to start planning for summer! Our summer nameday submissions will open momentarily.
Cheers and Tears:
Wowee, it's good to see so many old faces making a reappearance! Say hi to returning old-timers Isaiah, Fluffers, Macdac, Tangle, Tarpin, Elip, and all the rest! It's good to have you this fine spring! Happy Dibbunversary to all who had one over the winter! Isaiah, Tangle, and Zeke, my own right paw! Congrats to you and any others whose join dates are not reflected properly in the members lists.
Welcome to spring, everybeast! Apologies that this at-a-glance is so late, I will endeavor to be on time next season. x3
~Ringleader Ottie (the fluffertastic one), Right-paw Zeke (the ever-glorious), and Elder Riv (the recently-spotted)
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Post by Otus Shortwing on Jun 28, 2015 10:42:28 GMT -5
Hot sun, beach fun, cookouts and no school! It must be:
The Summer of the Placid Waters Which actually apparently I submitted and forgot about. Thanks for your votes, everybeast!
News and Happenings:- We now have a book club!! We are finishing reading Lord Brocktree and will soon start on the Legend of Luke, the next book in chronological order. Join us on a revisit to Jacques' wonderful world! You know all are always welcome at Redwall's gates.
- We still look for affiliates from other RP sites! Kerrin's Tales of Arda, a LOTR-themed board, is currently our only affiliate.
- If you know of a site, forum, or group you think we should affiliate with, let me know! My only stipulation is that all affiliates be kid-friendly, liks DAB (no inapropriate content or images, please). Any theme goes--RP, art, writing, chatting, from any fandom (or no fandom at all). We need to get our name back out there!
Cheers and Tears:
It's SUMMER! Need I say more? School's out and we're ready for some fun in the sun. Don't forget the sunscreen and to drink plenty of water! Zeke recently opened his first play! Congrats you old otter actor you. Aqua and I both have jobs! We're really busy but it's really good for both of us~
Happy summer, everybeast! Have fun, stay safe, and enjoy a little down time.
~Ringleader Ottie (the fake-it-till-she-makes-it grownup), Right-paw Zeke (the dramatic one), Mod Burfle (the studious book clubber), and Elder Riv (the forever wonderful)
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Post by Burfle, Brookfill & Madrigal on Nov 24, 2015 14:54:32 GMT -5
*cracks knuckles* Welp, since nobeast else seems to be here to stop me, I hearby announce the glorious squirrel revolution! Soon you will truly recognise us as your bushy tailed rulers! Carried to you on a gusty spiral of fiery leaves its the DAB At-a-glance! But wait, what's that noise? Why it sounds like: The Autumn of the Cricket SymphonyBy rigged election popular vote this wonderful name was chosen, congrats to Aquamarine for submitting our seasonal title! News and Happenings:- We still look for affiliates from other RP sites! Kerrin's Tales of Arda, a LOTR-themed board, is currently our only affiliate.
- If you know of a site, forum, or group you think we should affiliate with, let Ottie or any other staff know! Her only stipulation is that all affiliates be kid-friendly, like DAB (no inappropriate content or images, please). Any theme goes--RP, art, writing, chatting, from any fandom (or no fandom at all). We need to get our name back out there!
- It's time! Winter Nameday submission are now open!open
Cheers and Tears: It's great to see old and new faces popping in, too many for me to even name! Welcome to everybeast, and we hope you can stop for a chat. Burfle is a silly squiggle and can't think of any more news and announcements, but feel free to share anything. The great and almightly Lord Burfle has now taken over this facility. Please remember to use suitable honourifics and repspect when addressing him. Also, make sure to give him lots of sweets, because that's a new law now, really, totally a rule. Have a wonderful Autumn everybeast! Much love to you all! ~ Ringleader Ottie (The-ever-hard-working-one) Lord Burfle (The mighty), Right-paw Zeke (The Stupendous Sentinel of...Sausages?) Lord Burfle (The handsome), Elder Riv (The old fogey) Lord Burfle (The most glorious leader)
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Post by Otus Shortwing on Dec 25, 2015 14:08:46 GMT -5
Merry Christmas, everybeast! It's a lovely day, I hope your first few days of winter have been lovely. Winter of the Frozen StarsA name submitted by one of our newest members, Celestine Moonflower! Congrats, Celestine! You have a shiny new badge added to your profile for winning. News and Happenings:- We've all been busy this past season! Not much activity has gone on here at DAB, which is partially my own fault, I've been terribly absent. But I have an idea!
- Because of the slowness of RPs, I wondered--would we like to try something new? DAB has traditionally been paragraph-style forum RPs, but those take time to write up. What if we also open up a Skype group or connect a chatroom to DAB's forum to facilitate script-style (dialog-based) roleplays?
- Advantages to script-style RPs include a faster roleplay start-to-finish, because there isn't a lot of written action or description. Script RPs are also great for developing characters! Quick interactions together better mirror real life, where you see someone for a few minutes or an hour at a time, talk, get to know each other, and then go their separate ways.
- This would not replace the forum RPs by any means! Beautiful roleplay prose has always been the cornerstone of DAB life, and forum RPs will stay open as always. But script RPs could help us be more involved, but have it fit better into our busy schedules.
- Tell me what you think! You can message me or chat about your thoughts at this board, or you can add me on skype! My skype handle is cardinalmeadow.
Cheers and Tears: Welcome to Celestine Moonflower, as I said! I hope your DAD experience is awesome! A big thank-you to Lord Burfle, who has been particularly active this autumn! Give him a big fluffy hug. [that emote is rolling its eyes but it was chosen because it is a squirrel, okay. No one is rolling their eyes at you Burfle.] And a big fluffy hug from me too, to all of you, for being so wonderful!! May you all have a wonderful, warm, cozy winter. Snuggle up with a blanket and a book and enjoy the winter season! ~Ringleader Ottie (who wants to try new things), Right-paw Zeke (the everlastingly cheerful), and Lord Burfle-wurfle (who will endure my nicknames)
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Post by Aquamarine on Apr 22, 2016 14:21:24 GMT -5
The sun is shining! The birds are singing! Aqua is taking a leaf out of Burfle's book and taking over the At-a-Glance! That can only mean one thing: it's.... The Spring of the Trickling WatersMany congratulations to Isaiah for submitting this lovely name! There is a fabulous new badge on your profile to commemorate your creativity and fantastic naming skills. News and Happenings:- Things have been pretty quiet on the roleplay front due to busyness IRL. However, high fives to Isaiah for his post with the diplomacy party in our current major quest, A Verboten Route. Anyone's welcome to join in the fun -- there's always space to join the group inside the abbey as well. Free cookies to anyone else who helps keep things moving there!
- The Free Roleplay Area, Quests, and Character Profiles and Development boards are always open. Start a new RP or join in an older one, even if it's been quite a while since the last post.
- Our discussion about script-style RPs came to the conclusion that we should give it a shot! Watch for that rolling out some time over the next season.
- As Ottie noted in said discussion, some new badges and creative opportunities are in the works, so keep an eye out for those as well!
Cheers and Tears: A warm welcome to Arissae, our newest member! We're so glad you're here, and we look forward to getting some roleplaying going with you soon! Greetings to all the old friends who've stopped by recently! It's lovely to see you around. It's my tenth Dibbunversary today! Thanks to all of you, old friends and new, for making my time here so wonderful and for making me want to stick around. Hugs to you all! Wishing you all a bright spring filled with blue skies, fresh air, and the joy of new life! ~Mod Aqua (the squiggle-inspired usurper) for Ringleader Ottie (the busy bird), Right-paw Zeke (the excellent otter), and Lord Burfle (the crazy squiggle)
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Post by Zeke Ruffgar on Jul 2, 2016 23:55:25 GMT -5
Summer is finally here! A few weeks late, because of my busy busy life! But I'm an otter, not a beaver, I shouldn't be that busy! (Much thanks to Burfle, for inspiring me to get my tail in gear and stop making excuses!) Without further ado, I'd like to welcome you to: The Summer of the Endless Rains
A name submitted by... well this is awkward... me! Count on my silly brain to think of such a depressing name for such a happy season! But hey, you beasts picked it! If you haven't had enough joy already today, know that although "summer" is just getting started, the days are already getting shorter! I know, I'm a well of positivity! Despite all that, enjoy the weather!!! Get outside, enjoy the orchards, get into some mischief by the Pond, and enjoy your break from Abbey School (to whomsoever it may apply!) Spend your nights by the fireside, stargazing, and catching some fireflies! And do some of this in real life, too!... News and Happenings:
Please don't be shy! I know y'all are still around I can see you in the recent activity log (MUAHAHAHA) SO LET'S GET RPing!!! Start a new thread! Do some individual character activities! Start a spar (I'll spar with you! Please I'm desperate to write!) Also I'm refusing to archive some of our more recent ones: "A Verboten Route" is really going fantastic places I promise! Please post in it! DON'T LET THEM DIE!!! Crys will re-emerge from the woodwork if you do! But in all seriousness, take some of your beautiful summer school break, or if you're a working beast set aside 15 minutes a night, and make some posts. Also, Castle Floret and Attic Quest live forever in my heart, so feel free to read or even post in those. I'd keep posting but it'll get awkward if it's just me talking to myself... XD Speaking of posting, if prose is too much of a commitment (it's not, get posting! xD), we also are now unveiling the new SCRIPT RP SYSTEM!!! It uses a completely anony-mouse, light-weight, mobile-compatible site called RPnow.net. Check out the new forum board, Script Roleplay Area (under the Roleplaying section) and read the Intro post here! If you know of a site, forum, or group you think we should affiliate with, let me know! My only stipulation is that all affiliates be kid-friendly, liks DAB (no innapropriate content or images, please). Any theme goes--RP, art, writing, chatting, from any fandom (or no fandom at all). We need to get our name back out there! We need new members! We need to make new members stay! I need friends! XD And of course, it's never too early to start planning for autumn! Submit your nameday names HERE! Cheers and Tears: All our school-going beasts just finished up another semester (and year!) Bunch'a smarties! Congrats to any grads we may have! Our fearless leader, Ottie, just celebrated a birthday last season, as did Sunset, the fabulous Aqua, and other members. Crystal's birthday, while technically this season, was last week! Happy birthday all! A whole bunch of Dibbunversaries passed us by last season! We should really have more parties! Here's to Isaiah, Aqua, Crystal, Tarpin, Ottie, and others! And here's hoping for another year of your lovely faces. Some old friends dropped in! Say hi if you see them! Who knows, if we post enough, they might stick around and join in! And as always, keep posting! You're all such a special part of my life. Thank you for sharing with me. So happy posting! Love to everyone, start SCRIPT ROLEPLAYING and have a safe and happy summer! Tell people in your lives that you care about that you love them. ~ Right Paw Zeke (the not-so-punctual but pertinacious performer), Ringleader Ottie (the double-duty-doing dear), and Elder Riv (our whilom well-wisher)
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Post by Zeke Ruffgar on Sept 29, 2016 22:43:57 GMT -5
Autumn time has finally come! The very best season of all. I'M NOT BIASED. It's the best though, actually. A week late, because we needed time for tie-breakers and things! Anyway, without any further ado, I'd like to welcome you to: Autumn of the Falling Stars
A name submitted by... oh no. What have I done. Me? Wistful and mournful and names full of nostalgia and change appear to be my specialty. But I guess it's not all on me... we do have a democracy! If you still need your daily dose of positivity, know that although days are getting shorter, that just means more darkness where you have to be inside... posting on DAB! But seriously, before winter is upon us, get outside, enjoy the orchards, get into some mischief by the Pond, and enjoy those fleeting fall days. Jump in a leaf pile, look at some stars, and enjoy the breeze. And do some of this in real life, too!... News and Happenings:
Please don't be shy! As Burfle recently said, we know y'all are still around - I can see you in the recent activity log (MUAHAHAHA) SO LET'S GET RPing!!! (This goes for me too...) Start a new thread! Do some individual character activities! Start a spar (I'll spar with you! Please I'll write!) Also I'm refusing to archive some of our more recent ones: "To Find a New Home" and "A Verboten Route" are really going fantastic places I promise! Please post in it! DON'T LET THEM DIE!!! Crys says she's posting in Verboten soon (TM)! Don't forget about our Script RPs, too! They might be hosted somewhere else but they're just as deserving of your love. If you know of a site, forum, or group you think we should affiliate with, let me know! My only stipulation is that all affiliates be kid-friendly, liks DAB (no innapropriate content or images, please). Any theme goes--RP, art, writing, chatting, from any fandom (or no fandom at all). We need to get our name back out there! We need new members! We need to make new members stay! I need friends! XD And of course, it's never too early to start planning for winter! Submit your nameday names HERE! Cheers and Tears:
I hope school is going well, you smarty-beasts. Also, for our educationally-inclined, I know somebeasts are looking towards grad applications, and that time is creeping upon us! Best of luck! Happy birthday to Fluffbelle, Burfle, and Legolas! Green Jake's is this season, but we've passed it a few days ago, so happy birthday all! A whole bunch of Dibbunversaries passed us by last season! We should really have more parties! Here's to Midnight, Fluffbelle, Kuun, Tinsy, Keita, Crystal, and others! I demand to see you for another year! Some old friends dropped in! Say hi if you see them! Who knows, if we post enough, they might stick around and join in! And as always, keep posting! You're all such a special part of my life. I truly love DAB, and all of you. I hope you'll stick around for many seasons to come. Thank you for sharing your time and talents with me. So happy posting! Love to everyone, PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT YOU HOLD DEAR, POST IN SCRIPT AND PROSE RPS! PM me if you have fun ideas! Tell people in your lives that you care about that you love them. ~ Right Paw Zeke (the ship), Ringleader Ottie (the captain), and Elder Riv (the star)
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Post by Zeke Ruffgar on Dec 27, 2016 2:13:27 GMT -5
Can you feel the chill in the air? The time for work is done. The season of quiet is upon us. Time for crackling fires in Cavern Hole, warm tea and hearty meals, Dibbun paws slapping against chilly flagstones as their games move indoors. A time for peace, reflection, and togetherness. Also snow, the most magical precipitation of all. Chaps and chappesses, it is my (slightly overdue) honor to welcome you to the: Winter of the Dancing Lights
A name submitted by Aquamarine! Apparently we have a thing for whimsical lights, folks. What can I say? They're just so beautiful. And magical. Joyful or reflective, inspiring or heartbreaking, whatever the moment requires. They're so multi-purpose! And remember, if winter's not quite your speed, the days are already getting longer! While it's still dark all day where I am, that's just more time for posting on DAB! Post away; join us in the snow, or start your own script RP, or if you're feeling bold, open up a new prose Free RP! While I love it when you post, don't forget to enjoy the real winter around you - go make a snowbeast, or go skating, or go for a beautiful winter hike! Make some memories, and come back to the Cavern Hole and tell us all about them when you need to come back inside to warm up a bit! News and Happenings:
- Get posting, people! I know we're busy, but consider setting aside a little time, even half an hour a week! Do a bit of writing, mess around in a script RP, or even say hi in the chatbox. Your brain will love you for it, and your friends will be thrilled to see you!
- Book club is back! The current book is Martin the Warrior! Read it in January, we'll discuss in February! Get excited! Don't make me talk to myself about books. I will.
- Let's get back on the RPing bandwagon! Waiting for a reply to your favorite thread (RIP, Castle Floret. Gone but not forgotten.)? Start a new one while you wait! I'll join, and so will others. Think Zeke is too flaky to keep up your RP? Try out some of the individual character activities, for critique or just for fun!
- Our current active RP offerings include "To Find a New Home" and "A Verboten Route" on the prose side, and Snow Shenanigans! on the script side. They are all wonderful stories, and I really believe in them! Crys promises that she will post in Verboten soon (TM)! Please please please post and DON'T YOU DARE LET THEM DIE!!! To further up the ante, we are introducing a new RP aging system in the header! (Ooooh.... Aaaaaah....) If an RP has been neglected for too long, it will turn RED! We might add more colors soon, but for now, that is your last chance to post before it is archived, and you lose the opportunity forever!
- Let's engage with our wonderful new members! Say hi, join in their threads, and make them feel welcome! The Abbey doors are always open to friends.
- If you know of a site, forum, or group you think we should affiliate with, let me know! My only stipulation is that all affiliates be kid-friendly, liks DAB (no innapropriate content or images, please). Any theme goes--RP, art, writing, chatting, from any fandom (or no fandom at all). We need to get our name back out there if we want to keep getting new members!
Cheers and Tears: Let's welcome our newest member, Celebes! Say hi, and we hope you stick around to play with us! Happy birthday to Riv, Arissae, and me! My, the years seem to go faster every time, but we're still Dibbuns at heart! A whole bunch of Dibbunversaries passed us by last season! Reminder that you can and should start a celebration thread for yourself when your Dibbunversary is upcoming! How else will we know to tell you how great you are? Here's to MacDac, Tysharm, Geminya, Sunset, Legolas, Stoakly, Riv, and others! Your prize for passing this milestone is... another year of wonderful friendship and storytelling with us! Best of luck to anybeast starting a new job or a new school! Zeke is auditioning for grad schools... let's hope he succeeds in his highly-subjective field of choice! Elder Riv is back! I heard a rumor that if you all post enough, she'll stay forever! Our fearless leader is a real hero, and she's insanely busy right now - if you see Ottie online, send her a word of love and encouragement! This is what friends are for. My perennial message: keep posting! Your stories are what brought me here, and what kept me here. You all mean so much to me, and I hope you'll stay with us to tell some new stories, or just keep up with old friends, for many seasons to come. You are all unique, brilliant, and incredible. Thank you for being a part of my life! ~ Right Paw Zeke (the theatrical), Lord Burfle (the steadfast), Ringleader Ottie (the brave), and Elder Riv (the wise)
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Post by Isaiah on Mar 23, 2018 15:37:23 GMT -5
Spring has arrived! As you mischievous miscreants plot your next big adventure, life begins to slowly return to the world around you. The colour green has returned to Mossflower Woods, and the sprinkling rain promises a plentiful season to come. The name of the season is the Spring of the Azure Skies
Congratulations to Torry! Thanks to your season naming skills, you'll earn a new badge, your name displayed on the front page, and the ever important bragging rights. Now, let's see what's going on with DAB at-a-glance... News and Happenings
- Try out the ever popular Fortunately/Unfortunately activity! Even when you don't have time to RP, it can still be a fun, silly time.
- The admins are currently looking into restructuring the Help boards as well as the Character Development boards. If you have any feedback on making forum navigation less confusing, let us know!
- The DAB Book Club has started reading Taggerung! Start reading and we'll discuss in a month!
Cheers and Tears
Welcome to all the new faces! If you're a veteran, head on over to the Welcome thread to give these newbies a warm welcome.
It's a busy and trying time for a lot of us. Good vibes and support going out to all those just trying to make it through tough times.
If you notice any disturbances in the space-time continuum, it's because Riv and myself have become the first (known) DABers to meet up IRL! We're still waiting for the universe to fall apart at the seams...
~ Riv (the insane otter) ~ Aqua (the otter otter) ~ Burfle (the squirrel mastermind) ~ Isaiah (the hyperactive mouse)
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Post by Isaiah on Jun 28, 2018 20:32:59 GMT -5
Summer is here! Depending on where you live, that quite possibly means more heat and a whole lot less rain! The name of the season is the Summer of the Great Kerfluffle Congratulations to our two-in-a-row winner: Torry! The mischievous squirrel has earned a new badge, bragging rights, and the privilege of having his name displayed on the front page. Now, let's see what's going on with DAB at-a-glance... News and Happenings
- DAB has returned! After a... GreatKerfluffle™ DAB is back online and in business. Due to that, we still have some members still trickling in and returning to us. If you returned just recently, you can read about the GreatKerfluffle™ here.
- Ready to hop back in and RP? Try our newest grand dibbun mission: Initiation Night!
Cheers and Tears
Welcome to Barkfur! Our newest member after the GreatKerfluffle™, a squirrel who has been a great RPing force around here.
As always, our hearts go out to all of those in busy or trying times, DAB is always here for you.
If you see any DABers in the wild, make sure to let them know the site is back online! Not even the GreatKerfluffle™ can keep us down.
~ Aqua (lawful good) ~ Burfle (chaotic evil) ~ Isaiah (chaotic good) ~ Riv (chaotic neutral)
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