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Last month we has huge traffic (comparing to other time) and also we've collected less than 10K both from donations and from the vendors. So we need something that can bring some more money.
I suggest to make hunt paid. We will open hunt for all (even for bottom) but each needle will be single-use, and will cost L$5. Also the bullet for "in zone" hunt (we have a lot for usable space) will cost L$5.
So the question is - is any reason to do it or not?
1/10/2011
1/05/2011
Pregnancy rule and ageplay. Small exception.
We will be revising our recent rule on pregnancy in the sim to prohibit it entirely.
The rule recently implemented will remain in effect for now.
However, in order to allow the rp already started in this sim, we will be putting Rya Spiritor in a "top" position of assistant. Sunshine Finesmith will be remaining at Warden status. NO physically violent rp will be allowed with either of them.
This issue has caused alot of concern in the sim, please help us address it by advising admin f you hear of concerns ASAP.
1/02/2011
Pregnancy rule and ageplay
It has always been the policy of GnS to adhere to LL's TOS which includes the Community Standards and any 'broadly offensive content.' We have made the determination that acts involving pregnant women in this sim given the sim's theme may violate those policies. Therefore, we have added the following rule:
No bottom/submissive role of any type can rp being pregnant, physically appear to be pregnant or discuss their avatar being currently pregnant in SL.
No top/dominant role of any type can participate in any rp that involves any struggling, fighting or other violence to their person while pregnant and no bottom/submissive role should rp any such act against any pregnant top/dominant person.
Additionally, as a reminder, no one in this sim should be participating in any act, rp, discussion, depiction or any type of conduct that involves ageplay or child abuse of any type. For a reminder of what LL has determined to be ageplay please see http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Linden_Lab_Official:Clarification_of_policy_disallowing_ageplay.
We will instantly ban any individuals that we determine to be violating these policies.
No bottom/submissive role of any type can rp being pregnant, physically appear to be pregnant or discuss their avatar being currently pregnant in SL.
No top/dominant role of any type can participate in any rp that involves any struggling, fighting or other violence to their person while pregnant and no bottom/submissive role should rp any such act against any pregnant top/dominant person.
Additionally, as a reminder, no one in this sim should be participating in any act, rp, discussion, depiction or any type of conduct that involves ageplay or child abuse of any type. For a reminder of what LL has determined to be ageplay please see http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Linden_Lab_Official:Clarification_of_policy_disallowing_ageplay.
We will instantly ban any individuals that we determine to be violating these policies.
12/20/2010
Roleplay expectations and resolutions
I've had some complaints lately about role play in the sim for a variety of reasons, some of them appropriate others not so much so. A few things I would like to point out about this sim are as follows:
1) if you have to be afk or take care of unexpected rl issues, let your partner know before you go. If it's extended, please be polite and mark yourself away and indicate to others what's happening.
2) this is a prison based sim, not gor and not D/s. Please remember the prisoners are not slaves/subs in the typical sense. All prey/captives/slaves are welcome to rp disobedient as long as it is appropriate and fits with the sim's theme. The expectation that they "are not submissive enough" is not fitting with this sim and while you can punish, torture and abuse them for that, suggesting they are "wrong" in an ooc sense is not appropriate.
3) Lately we've had a rash of IM'rs telling people that they aren't rping correctly with some set of other rp rules in mind from other sims. We do not follow any of those rules. The expectation that your partner knows them or will give you an opportunity to escape every rp'd action is ridiculous and has never been the type of rp expected at gns. In fact, the rp here is top generated around the sim's theme and we do expect them to have a bit of favor in the rp scenes. We really want everyone to have fun more than have a strict set of guidelines about individual rp style.
If you have a problem with your rp partner, politely IM them first explaining to them what your expectation is (keeping the above in mind). Please also remember that not everyone fits for everyone else. Sometimes it is not a matter of "right" or "wrong" but merely a bad match. When that happens please don't create conflict by IMing someone that's obviously a welcomed member of the sim to tell them they are "wrong". They aren't.
IF it is a problem with unrealistic or really bad rp quality and working it out with your rp partner doesn't or wouldn't work, notecard it and send it to the supervisors and/or Shani or Iezious.
4) please try to limit your rp posts to one post and wait for the response of your partner...this complaint is common and easily fixed. Remember, we cannot see when you are still typing and are already typing our next post when you change the scene with another.
1) if you have to be afk or take care of unexpected rl issues, let your partner know before you go. If it's extended, please be polite and mark yourself away and indicate to others what's happening.
2) this is a prison based sim, not gor and not D/s. Please remember the prisoners are not slaves/subs in the typical sense. All prey/captives/slaves are welcome to rp disobedient as long as it is appropriate and fits with the sim's theme. The expectation that they "are not submissive enough" is not fitting with this sim and while you can punish, torture and abuse them for that, suggesting they are "wrong" in an ooc sense is not appropriate.
3) Lately we've had a rash of IM'rs telling people that they aren't rping correctly with some set of other rp rules in mind from other sims. We do not follow any of those rules. The expectation that your partner knows them or will give you an opportunity to escape every rp'd action is ridiculous and has never been the type of rp expected at gns. In fact, the rp here is top generated around the sim's theme and we do expect them to have a bit of favor in the rp scenes. We really want everyone to have fun more than have a strict set of guidelines about individual rp style.
If you have a problem with your rp partner, politely IM them first explaining to them what your expectation is (keeping the above in mind). Please also remember that not everyone fits for everyone else. Sometimes it is not a matter of "right" or "wrong" but merely a bad match. When that happens please don't create conflict by IMing someone that's obviously a welcomed member of the sim to tell them they are "wrong". They aren't.
IF it is a problem with unrealistic or really bad rp quality and working it out with your rp partner doesn't or wouldn't work, notecard it and send it to the supervisors and/or Shani or Iezious.
4) please try to limit your rp posts to one post and wait for the response of your partner...this complaint is common and easily fixed. Remember, we cannot see when you are still typing and are already typing our next post when you change the scene with another.
12/13/2010
Christmas comes to GnS
Well...it seems some mischief is afoot once again and someone has shot down Santa's sleigh over our courtyard. I'm putting my money on Panther as the culprit!
More seriously, things are going well at the sim. We have a growing group of quality rp'rs that enjoy each other's company and engage in well thought out roleplay and just generally have fun. From my conversations with the sim owners we wanted to take a moment with the end of the year quickly approaching and the holidays upon us, to thank you all for your contributions and dedication to the sim and wish all of you the happiest of holidays and best wishes for the upcoming new year wherever and whatever you celebrate.
Shani has put out some free items that you are welcome to take and I think some more holiday frivolity and mischief will be coming soon. Enjoy the snow in your cells ladies (snickers).
Thanks again folks!
More seriously, things are going well at the sim. We have a growing group of quality rp'rs that enjoy each other's company and engage in well thought out roleplay and just generally have fun. From my conversations with the sim owners we wanted to take a moment with the end of the year quickly approaching and the holidays upon us, to thank you all for your contributions and dedication to the sim and wish all of you the happiest of holidays and best wishes for the upcoming new year wherever and whatever you celebrate.
Shani has put out some free items that you are welcome to take and I think some more holiday frivolity and mischief will be coming soon. Enjoy the snow in your cells ladies (snickers).
Thanks again folks!
12/09/2010
12/08/2010
New zone groups.
Glass´n Stone House has set up two new groups for increasing and supporting a few new thrilling games, hunts and other cruel surprises at our club. From now on there exists one group for the Captives and one for the Dominants who wants plan and execute painful happenings in the future here. The groups are split to make sure it will be a truly surprising situation for the victims.
We started the invitations for the both groups right now. If you are a member and got no invitation, please call our administrators or staff by IM and you get one as soon as possible.
We started the invitations for the both groups right now. If you are a member and got no invitation, please call our administrators or staff by IM and you get one as soon as possible.
12/07/2010
Dom Group for GnS
I suggest a sim group for doms only to be used to plot group/gang rp against our fine captives. I think it would help facilitate specific rp plots and also help set up rp 'rules' specific to certain players (ie. hard lock-downs of our Gang of Four escapees).
An argument has been made that such a group would be problematic in that some players targeted by a group of doms might not want to play, either with those doms in particular or in the specific rp plot they are attempting. I'm not sure how this is any more problematic than what happens now when one or two or three doms target a captive impromptu and the captive isn't interested in playing- the captive just says ((no)) and we all move on.
I think, far more often than not, the captives would be delighted to be the target of a surprise gang rp. But let's hear from them..... Dunnagh.
An argument has been made that such a group would be problematic in that some players targeted by a group of doms might not want to play, either with those doms in particular or in the specific rp plot they are attempting. I'm not sure how this is any more problematic than what happens now when one or two or three doms target a captive impromptu and the captive isn't interested in playing- the captive just says ((no)) and we all move on.
I think, far more often than not, the captives would be delighted to be the target of a surprise gang rp. But let's hear from them..... Dunnagh.
12/05/2010
Correction
The previous post regarding the current staff list erroneously left out Cameron Shinn on the active Wardens list. He should have been included in that list and remains at Warden status. Sorry for that Cameron!
12/04/2010
Display names.
Although Second LIfe has recently implemented a change allowing users to change their avatar's display name, any use of that feature to copy the name of another player will be strictly forbidden at GnS.
New staff list.
We have made changes to some members of the existing staff to more accurately reflect their actual contribution and participation in the sim. You may notice some changes, please remember that everyone is still welcome in the sim and valued.
Wardens list:
Rex Ubble
Panther Daxter
mitch Nider
Dunnagh Scarmon
Sparky Greymoon
Omega Quartz
MTC Mielziner
Sunshine Finesmith
Assistants list:
Six Shelter
Jesica Wylder
Mio Telling
Miranda Gardiner
Dyna Sznur
J0RI Tokyo
Wardens list:
Rex Ubble
Panther Daxter
mitch Nider
Dunnagh Scarmon
Sparky Greymoon
Omega Quartz
MTC Mielziner
Sunshine Finesmith
Assistants list:
Six Shelter
Jesica Wylder
Mio Telling
Miranda Gardiner
Dyna Sznur
J0RI Tokyo
11/16/2010
11/13/2010
Auto kick-off issues.
Hello all, as you've noticed we made the system which kicks off players making farsit, fly or local teleport. It has a little bug and could kickoff leashed prey (only prey, not member) in case of lag.
So, please, DON'T USE leash on the prey's collar, or use it carefully. TP Preys back if they are kicked out.
We are workin on solution, but for now, it'a price which we should pay to prevent hordes of farsiters.
So, please, DON'T USE leash on the prey's collar, or use it carefully. TP Preys back if they are kicked out.
We are workin on solution, but for now, it'a price which we should pay to prevent hordes of farsiters.
11/11/2010
Topping from the bottom *grins*
Although I hate the overuse of this phrase, "topping from the bottom" generally, at GnS it is possible. Given the lack of good dominant/sadist/rapist/tops we've had some discussion lately about encouraging those of you that do have switch tendencies and are staff to engage in rp with the other sub members of the sim without having to change your primary role.
There is no perfect answer on how titlers should be set or when/how the role change should be used. However, we would like to see more creative and active play amongst members and there is no restriction against this type of play as long as the rules are followed, it is consensual and the existing hierarchy is preserved (ie: you stilll have to follow the orders of wardens/admins/owners).
Your thoughts, comments and suggestions on this issue are appreciated.
There is no perfect answer on how titlers should be set or when/how the role change should be used. However, we would like to see more creative and active play amongst members and there is no restriction against this type of play as long as the rules are followed, it is consensual and the existing hierarchy is preserved (ie: you stilll have to follow the orders of wardens/admins/owners).
Your thoughts, comments and suggestions on this issue are appreciated.
Extra RP, beside main sim theme by MTC.
Hello all,latly I saw the sim full of prey but only a few Dom/me. I want to start a discussion to make / keep the place interessting.
I would be happy to get also your point of views and ideas.
Hers some examples:
- Giving classe about rp
- RP a class to teach new prey
- RP a class to become a Dom/me, prey or switch for the club
- RP that some prey are planing to escape (grins I konw some of them do)
Its maybe a good idea to start a long term RP that runs over days.
What does not mean only with the same person. It works I did it.
- Giving the prey duties while waiting in the cage
I have noticed that some preys are getting boring while waiting in the cages.
One possibility could be to tell them to start a RP together. Also the capitves should be more interacting with the preys in the cells. I have started some short RP beside letting them give a tour around the island. For example, they could make them ready for the next client by taking them to the bathroom and clean them. Maybe I am wrong, but I feel, that when the prey are only caged,the good rp will leave soon.
I am maybe wrong but I fee an unconfortable atmosphere, when there are persons and preys around and nothing happen.
PS.: sorry for bad spelling
Warden MTC
I would be happy to get also your point of views and ideas.
Hers some examples:
- Giving classe about rp
- RP a class to teach new prey
- RP a class to become a Dom/me, prey or switch for the club
- RP that some prey are planing to escape (grins I konw some of them do)
Its maybe a good idea to start a long term RP that runs over days.
What does not mean only with the same person. It works I did it.
- Giving the prey duties while waiting in the cage
I have noticed that some preys are getting boring while waiting in the cages.
One possibility could be to tell them to start a RP together. Also the capitves should be more interacting with the preys in the cells. I have started some short RP beside letting them give a tour around the island. For example, they could make them ready for the next client by taking them to the bathroom and clean them. Maybe I am wrong, but I feel, that when the prey are only caged,the good rp will leave soon.
I am maybe wrong but I fee an unconfortable atmosphere, when there are persons and preys around and nothing happen.
PS.: sorry for bad spelling
Warden MTC
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