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Post by Isaiah on Sept 30, 2018 14:02:10 GMT -5
We're one week into Autumn—or "fall" as certain beasts like to say—and after a close voting race for the official seasonal nameday, we've finally come to a conclusion! Depending on where you live, hope you're able to start digging out your winter clothes and enjoying some nice autumn rain. Without further ado, the name of the season is the Autumn of the Ethereal EtherCongratulations to our winner Aurelias Leafblade! He's won a shiny new badge, bragging rights, and a recognition on the front page. But what's going on with DAB-At-A-Glance? News and Happenings- Try out our newest activity: Add-a-Line! This activity let's us create a story collaboratively, adding one line at a time. It was started and run by our darling Celebes.
- Come help plan out our next "theatre roleplay" idea. What book should we use and what scenes should we do?
- Initiation Night is an open dibbun roleplay started and run by yours truly.
- Also join Island Adventures, an open adult roleplay started and run by Barkfur!
- We're reading Redwall next in the official DAB book club, get started reading and join in on the discussion in a month!
Cheers and Tears Welcome to all our new members and a warm hello to returning faces! DAB will always be a place for new and old faces to share memories. You may have noticed some of our emojis seem to be bugging out. We're looking into this and hopefully will have all our precious emojis returned soon. The Great Kerfluffle took a lot of wind out of our sails, and activity has been a little low since then. Sending support to those going through busy times. If you do have the time to check in, pop into Fortunately/Unfortunately, Add-a-Line, or even just say hi in the shoutbox! ~ Aqua (the ostensible otter?) ~ Burfle (it's really hard to continually come up with new and creative titles) ~ Isaiah (every season) ~ Riv (but who really sees these titles anyway)
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Post by Isaiah on Jan 5, 2019 3:15:40 GMT -5
It's mid-winter! I hope everyone had a fantastic holidays and a very happy New Year! The seasons keep turning, and we keep comin' up with names for 'em. This year's name for the winter season is officially... *drum roll please* ... the Winter of the Crystal SnowflakesCongratulations Riv! Our resident ancient otter has won a shiny new badge, bragging rights, and recognition on the front page for the rest of the season. Now, what exactly is going on with DAB At-A-Glance? News and Happenings- Join Winter Shenanigans! A fun, lighthearted role play to celebrate the winter months.
- A Swim to Remember is another ongoing RP where the Skipper of otters has decided to take the members of DAB on an outing to the ford. Oh the possibilities for things that could go wrong...
- Add-a-Line is so close to reaching 100 words! Let's try getting it to that milestone.
- Fortunately/Unfortunately is are never ending activity of random fun and laughter. Pop in even when you don't have time for anything else!
- Have any suggestions for other fun activities or RPs? Run it by everyone in the shout box, we're always looking for new things to do.
Cheers and Tears It's a New Year! And in about a month, we'll be celebrating 20 whole years since DAB was started by Arven and Dumble. Let's make it another 20 NEW EMOJI? OMG ... Would love to make that a less rare occurrence, so keep your eyes peeled during the upcoming year... This past season, Tangle, a much beloved ringleader and mother to the club passed away. There is not much more I can say that has not already been said, only that my heart is heavy and this community was only made better by her presence. Our support goes out to Fliss. Thank you both. ~ Aqua (the wise) ~ Burfle (the witty) ~ Isaiah (the mouse) ~ Riv (the determined)
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Post by Isaiah on Mar 23, 2019 22:53:16 GMT -5
The spring solstice has arrived! The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, everything is green... What's that? There's snow on the forecast next week? ... Hopefully that old saying holds true. If March comes in like a lion, it will go out like a lamb.Enough rambling from this mouse. The official name for this year's spring season is the Spring of the Lark's AscentCongratulations to our resident Brit, Burfle! You get a badge and bragging rights that I'm sure you will lord over us all. Oh, yea, your name will be plastered on the front page for a few months too... Anyways, I'm sure you're all dying to know what's going on with DAB At-A-Glance. News and Happenings- Join Great Beasts of Old, an epic quest run by Celebes. Find the main thread here and the planning thread here.
- Quests are intimidating? Get your paws dirty in Painted Paws, our latest dibbun romp. Join in on the action here.
- The Book Club is reading Lord Brocktree! Start reading or even listen to the audio book so you can join in on the discussion April 15th. The Book Club meets here.
- Fortunately/Unfortunately is a never ending activity of random fun and laughter. Pop in here even when you don't have time for anything else!
- The DAB dorm has been infiltrated by a member of the mafia organization Dibbuns Against Dibbuns. Help stop DAD before it's too late! Sign up here.
Cheers and Tears February marked 20 years of DAB. That's pretty cool. Thank you all for continuing to pop in and making this place one of the best aspects of my life. Thanks to all those old and new members who log in even if you don't have time to post. Your presence is always appreciated. Shout out and heartfelt encouragement to anyone going through busy or otherwise hard times. We're here for you! ~ Aqua (otterlendid) ~ Burfle (squirrelicious) ~ Isaiah (mousey) ~ Riv (otterlightful)
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Post by Isaiah on Jan 18, 2020 19:40:55 GMT -5
Winter of the Dancing LightsThis season's name has been bestowed upon us by the lovely Elder Zeke Ruffgar! Who said Elders couldn't compete with dibbuns? Zeke earns a badge and even more bragging rights that he can use to act superior with. As always, let me give you all a brief overview of DAB At-a-Glance. News and Happenings- Join the Winter Nameday Celebration, a seasonal roleplay filled with good food, better friends, and lots of mischief. Join the feasting here.
- If roleplaying isn't quite your speed, the Book Club is reading through The Sable Quean. Join the discussion here, February 10th.
- Does the Book Club sound too stuffy and boring for you? Come join the quick and snappy Add-a-Line instead! Help make an exciting story with minimal effort here.
Cheers and Tears A special Hello to Zeke and Fluffbelle! It's always lovely to see old faces come around time and again. It's a new year and new decade. Officially, DAB has lived through 3 decades. Let's make it one more, eh? I love all you cool people and thanks for making this site a wonderful place to hang out. ~ Aqua (otter, I hardly knew 'er!) ~ Burfle (actually 3 squirrels stacked on top of each other) ~ Isaiah (misunderstood bad mouse) ~ Riv ( )
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Post by Zeke Ruffgar on Jul 23, 2020 17:05:04 GMT -5
We did it, team! We did not let summer slip by unnamed. Profuse thanks to all who proffered suggestions, and more thanks to all who preferred names in the vote. Without further ado, I'd like to welcome you to the overdue: Summer of Eternal EveningsA name submitted by our prominent poster, steadfast storyteller, and all-around goodbeast, Celebes! If you can do it safely, make sure to get out there and enjoy the lovely weather. Frolic in the sun! Paddle in the shallows! Enjoy your escape from Abbey School (if you still attend!) Stay safe, stay healthy, and stay good News and Happenings:- We've got a number of active spars! Check out The Training Yard, Deliverance, and Sospital if you want to keep up with the happenings, get some inspiration, or just enjoy a light read to entertain you in your busy lives!
- We've got so many spars, I've been considering kicking off some sort of group RP. If you have ideas or are interested, drop me a message or just holler in the shoutbox.
- Script RPs are offline for now (RIP to rpnow.net), but Zeke might be working on spinning up a private server just for DAB. Stay tuned!
- We've almost made it to the end of the alphabet in A-to-Z (or zed, depending on where you're reading from!) Help us through these last tricky few letters and who knows, maybe we'll start all over again!
- Speaking of activities, it might be the bookshelf full of Redwall that I (finally) have back with me, but should we revive book club? Let us know in the shoutbox if you think you might want to participate in any form.
- And of course, it's never too early to start planning for autumn! Submit your nameday names HERE!
Cheers and Tears: Our studious school-going beasts just finished up another semester/year, albeit remotely. Congrats to any grads we may have in our ranks! There's a rumor out there that Riv is starting a podcast! Stay tuned to hear more! We've had a number of birthdays since our last At-A-Glance, including Riv, myself, Aqua, Celebes, and most recently Crystal! Happy birthday all! A whole bunch of Dibbunversaries passed us by last season as well! Here's to Isaiah, Aqua, Crystal, and others, and here's hoping for another year of your lovely faces. A whole lot of old friends dropped by recently! Say hi to Crys, Leggy, and Stoakly if you see them! I heard a rumor that some might stick around a while! Thanks for posting, chatting, or even just logging in to make sure we didn't blow away in the breeze. This community, and all of you, are a special part of my life. Thank you for sharing your time and talents with all of us. Have a safe and happy rest of your summer! Tell the people you care about that you love them. ~ Aqua (the radiant) ~ Burfle (the rumpus-rouser) ~ Isaiah (the rational) ~ Riv (the revered) ~ Zeke (the renegade)
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Post by Zeke Ruffgar on Sept 24, 2020 11:57:06 GMT -5
Wow, that summer flew by! Is it just me, or are the seasons getting faster and faster? I'd like to lodge a complaint with Time, please. Either way, the winds are changing, the leaves are falling, and its time to ring in the new season. Welcome all, to the: Autumn of Shattering StormsAn exciting and visceral name submitted by our very own Isaiah! Hopefully it is not a predictor of weather to come... News and Happenings:
- There has been some chatter in the chatbox and in the planning thread about getting a quest RP off the ground - feel free to contribute your ideas here!
- Script RPs are currently offline, as rpnow.net shut their doors. In the effort to focus our activities in one place, we're keeping all RPs on the boards right now, but Zeke is working on spinning up a private server for possible future shenanigans.
- No time for RP posts right now? No problem - there are a horde of activities for you to join in on. Check them out here!
- And of course, it's never too early to start planning for winter. Submit your nameday names HERE!
Cheers and Tears: There's been a birthday since our last At-A-Glance. Or should we say a Burf-day? Happy birthday Burfle! There's also been a dibbunversary of note in the last season - spotlight is back on Burfle! Here's hoping for many more seasons of fun and joy with you. A rowdy welcome back to Barkfur - I look forward to posting with you! Also a fond hello to some visiting members - Stoakly, Fluffbelle, Leggy, and Astrognash, it is always lovely to see old friends. As always, thank you for hanging out, chatting, posting, and being yourselves. There is nowhere else I would rather be than in the Abbey with all of you. Tell the people you care about that you love them. ~ Aqua (the azure) ~ Burfle (the audacious) ~ Isaiah (the amicable) ~ Riv (the admirable) ~ Zeke (the alliterative)
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Post by Zeke Ruffgar on Jan 6, 2021 20:48:05 GMT -5
**A fuzzy head popped up out of the snowbank. Zeke shook from tip to tail, attempting to dislodge the more stubborn flakes.** Can’t quite swim in there the same way, now can ya? Autumn has fallen by the wayside, and the holidays have come and gone, which means it is (past) time to celebrate a new season! ‘Tis the season for cozy fires, warm drinks, and elders telling tales told of long-gone heroes. Time for clear mornings, early sunsets, and (hopefully) snow! As the days wax longer and the nights grow colder, we come together to celebrate the: Winter of the Withering WealdAn alliteratively melancholic name, submitted by our dear Barkfur. Everybeast should be sure to congratulate our well-read whippersnapper! News and Happenings:- The admins are considering a more democratic approach to our community. Come discuss and plan with us here!
- Our current active RP is The Pommel Problem - it’s a new idea proposed by Celebes for Quick Posts for Busy Folks - 5 lines or less! It’s not too late to join in, and if you’re already in, don’t forget to keep posting, it only takes a few minutes! (Editor: this is the editor talking to himself).
- If you don’t have time for writin’, but want to do some readin’, there’s been some progress in our active spars, Deliverance and Sospital (and hopefully more to come!)
- Too busy or not in the mood for an RP post? Drop by for a quick activity, new or old! Check them out here!
- And of course, it's never too early to start planning for winter. Submit your nameday names here!
Cheers and Tears: Another season, another birthday come and gone! Happy birthday Barkfur, and well wishes for many more! There's also been a slew of dibbunversaries - autumn was a popular time to wander into the dorms, it seems. Happy 4th dibbunversary to Celebes, happy 8th to yours truly, happy 13th to Riv! No matter how busy the days or how crazy the world, it is always treasured time to steal away to the Abbey with you all. Thank you all for choosing to be a part of this community, it means the world. Tell the people you care about that you love them. ~ Aqua (the elegant) ~ Burfle (the ebullient) ~ Isaiah (the equitable) ~ Riv (the eloquent) ~ Zeke (the eccentric)
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Post by Zeke Ruffgar on Mar 23, 2021 23:42:28 GMT -5
Spring has sprung! It is finally here! Somehow, this has been the longest winter ever, but simultaneously, spring snuck up quite suddenly! Time to throw open the gates and go enjoy the sunshine. There are fields to be planted, gatehouses to be cleaned, and (above all), mischief to be made, so get out and get makin'! Make sure you are all home for supper, though - you don't want to miss out on the scrumptious feast that will signal the start of the: Spring of the Amaranth DawnA stirring, evocative season name, submitted by our steadfast stalwart, Celebes. I can't help but keep saying this season's name out loud! News and Happenings:- Our current active RPs are The Pommel Problem (a Quick Post for Busy Folks - 5 lines or less!), and Dibbuns Against Baking! It’s not too late to join in on either or both! To my reticent participants, don't worry if life has gotten busy, whenever you have the chance to sneak in a post we will be here, eager to read! (Editor: one season later, the editor is very much still speaking to himself).
- There is an active spar with an open spot! Now's your chance to get some short-form one-on-one writin' action! Snatch up your spot in Interrupted. If you miss out, feel free to start your own!
- Last year got you down, or too swamped to post consistently? Fear not - the Activities Wall is just the thing for you! Check them out here!
- And, as always, time for my perennial plea. My head is too empty to keep naming seasons, so I need your help! Submit your summer nameday names here!
Cheers and Tears: New friends! New friends! If you haven't already, give a warm welcome to our newest dibbuns, Madeline, Fyri, and Armel! We're always happy to see old friends drop by to participate or just give us a read! Great to see you as always, Fluffbelle, Stoakly, Legolas, and others. Somehow, we keep having birthdays every year! Happy birthday to Riv, Fyri, and *blushes* yours truly! I'll keep saying it until I'm old and grey; thank you to each and every one of you for being here, for sharing your time and your talents, and for making this community a home. To wax Shakespearean, there is nothing in the world that I love as much as you. Tell the people you care about that you love them. Your admirable admins and nameday nomenclaturer, ~ Aqua (the scholarly) ~ Burfle (the sophisticated) ~ Isaiah (the sagacious) ~ Riv (the stately) ~ Zeke (the slapdash)
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Post by Zeke Ruffgar on Jun 24, 2021 23:09:20 GMT -5
It’s a hot one! Old and young alike bask in the glorious weather, and the sounds of summer echo all around! Peals of laughter as dibbuns enjoy school-less days, the buzzing of busywork in the gardens, the splashing in the pond, and the choruses of crickets under the night sky. And what a sky it is! This summer, the abbey has been experiencing a certain meteoric precipitation, as the heavens dance across the velvety backdrop of the night. Given the phenomenon, what better name than the: Summer of the Zooming StarsNamed by the steadfast, the superb, the splendiferous Fluffbelle, DABs only resident bunny, been here since dirt (editor’s note: forgive me for using your catch-phrase, I couldn’t resist!). News and Happenings:- If you’re looking for a good read, the editor has been enjoying our latest spar - Concentration, Contemplation, featuring Madeline and Fyri.
- Short on time, or just looking to have some fun? Can I interest you in perusing our finest Activities right over here?
- Remember, I am simply the messenger of the season. I couldn’t possibly name it! Submit your nameday names for the upcoming autumn season here!
Cheers and Tears: We had a slew of new registrations this season, so welcome one and all! A warm welcome to all the old friends who came to visit this season. It is always a pleasure to see you, whether you’re saying hi or just making sure there is still a candle in the gatehouse window. Another year on the books, and we’re glad you gave some of it to these books with us! Happy birthday to Aqua and Celebes! We’ve got some whopper Dibbunversaries that passed us by this season. Happy 12 years to Isaiah, happy 15th to Aqua, and happy 16th to Crystal! Here’s to another dozen or so. To steal from the man himself this season: May your lives be as full and happy as ours,and may the seasons be kind to you and your friends. The door of our Abbey is always open to any travellers roaming the dusty path between the woodlands and the plains. Tell the people you care about that you love them. Your angelic admins and one rickety retiree, ~ Aqua (the dependable) ~ Burfle (the dynamic) ~ Isaiah (the dauntless) ~ Riv (the distinguished) ~ Zeke (the dramatic)
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Post by Zeke Ruffgar on Sept 30, 2021 14:04:28 GMT -5
Do you hear it, in the distance? Can you feel it in the air? That's right, autumn is here! The best weather! Beautiful foliage! Tasty apples and cider and all the wonderful harvest vegetables! And this year, our season name also has a bit of that special spooky flair! Please give a warm welcome to the: Autumn of the Misty MireNamed by the reliable rock upon which we rely, Isaiah! Congratulations, you crafty ol' mouse. We all know the editor is a sucker for whimsical and melancholic (editor's note: this was originally spelled "melon-cholic", forgive my breakfast) names, especially in the objectively greatest season of all time (editor's note: yes, we know what objective vs subjective are. Yes, we're still right ) News and Happenings:
- Short on time, or just looking to have some fun? Can I interest you in perusing our finest Activities right over here?
- The seasons turn, and time marches ever onward. Under the weight of that existential dread, your editor is incapable of naming good names. Help an otter out, and submit your nameday names for the upcoming winter season here!
Cheers and Tears: Welcome to our new members, including Cog and eilrach! Always lovely to spend time with our elders when they stop by! Whether you chat in the shoutbox, post occasionally, or just drop by to make sure the servers are still turned on, we appreciate you. What's this? Your birthday happened again this year? Happy birthday to Crystal, Burfle, and Fluffbelle! Even if you forget when you joined us, I'll always remember (read: scroll through the entire members list in confusion). Happy 13th Dibbunversary to Burfle and happy 22nd to Fluffbelle! Whether this is your first week with us, or your thousandth - whether you are an RP vet or trying something out on a whim - whether you are a driving force of new content on our little site, or too busy to do much more than say hi - thank you for choosing to spend your time building a community with us. DAB forever. Tell the people you care about that you love them. Your geriatric gatehouse-keeper, ~ Zeke (editor's note: Hey! Who's wrote this? I'm not that old!)
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Post by Fyri on Sept 24, 2023 13:48:55 GMT -5
Autumn of the Hero’s Return
Season’s greetings to you all! It’s that time of the year again! …what? It’s not yet winter? Course not! Tis not the annual exchange of gifts I refer to, it is the annual gathering of fallen leaves! Pick them off your porch, out of your fur, from your hot honey milk… leaves are everywhere ‘cept where they belong on the trees! Guess they like to branch out each year, huh?
The trout might have been lazy this summer but we certainly haven’t! Quite some cleaning and shining up’s been done (truly, dibbuns are so messy!) so it’s ready for all you wonderful beasts to come cause chaos anew!
Let’s see wot’s wot, eh?
Changelog-a-log
Added pagination at the bottom of threads Updated species list Reorganized some threads
Removed the SPAR RP as a separate category (now part of PROSE) Updated Ongoing RP tags to reflect the above change + added missing tags Updated the welcome message send to new registering members Updated role list: Bad Dibbuns are now Green Dibbuns (though they may be neither truly green nor completely good either)
Updated thread descriptions Rewrote the Roleplay FAQ to better reflect the changes made
DAB News
Three new members found their way to the abbey: another warm welcome to cheesethief , hareapparent , and dando ! Looking forward to spinning some yarns with you all!
Forsaken Fortress has been revitalized and is moving along nicely! Nobeasts knows where to but isn’t it all about the fires we start along the way?
A new activity has started! The Redwall Feast: come present your wildest, most delicious, and scrumptious recipes for the Redwall feast! You’ll be making a cute dormousemaid very happy and others very hungry! Win-win! Feeling argumentative? Pop on in with the Book Club for our current discussion on languages in Redwall, or pitch your own topic you’d like to exchange thoughts about!
Enjoy the colours and pleasures of autumn! Even the nameday says it’s still autumn! We hope to see your faces of variable fluffyness around soon! Remember, that hero that’s returning? That could be YOU~!
~ Fyri the Badger Mod ~ Celebes the Administrotter
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