As Dep said a while back, most people have an opinion of Monika, including a good number of people who have barely met her. This is because Monika is, in my opinion, something of a legend. She is the most convincing evil and chaotic creature I have ever seen in the Realms, she has lots of personality, and she maintains her character with both ease and grace.

Nitramin doesn't just dislike her, she positively hates her. Monika is guilty of countless crimes against Gondor, and she has murdered very many of those who are dear to Nitramin. Since she has been sentenced to death by Gondor, Nitramin would welcome any opportunity to carry out that sentence. It seems to me that Monika does put quite a lot of effort into getting enemies, and I'm sure she wouldn't be without them.

At the same time, I have the highest regard for the player behind Monika. She is certainly dangerous, yes, but so is the Balrog, the Nazgul, and the other legendary foes without whom Genesis would be a great lot less interesting. So, she attempts to kill us once in a while. Does the risk of dying "ruin the game"? Well, maybe my 21 deaths have rendered me a bit immune to the pain of it, but I honestly don't think so. Consider it a challenge: I have been hunted quite a few times by now, but with a bit of strategy and some luck you stand good chances of escape. I have yet to be killed by a player. (Ok, so 21 is a high number, I know. I'm very curious, and not always very prudent...)

Without danger, without worthy enemies such as Monika, without people who care to create convincing evil characters the Realms would be rather dull. A shame that such people will probably always be harrassed to some extent by people who have trouble distinguishing IC and OOC emotions.

Nitramin's player

I wonder if she would get much support from the player arch if she complained?

The knights are not exactly subtle in their harassment... but then subtlety never was a knight's strong point.

Imrahil, like many others, do not like Monika very much. But to say things like "has ruined the game" takes it to another level. First to be killed for "no reason" isn't really against the rules of Genesis by itself. Second what such a reason would be is perceived differently by different people.

We might have personal opinions the someone has "forfeited any right to play", but to take that opinion with you into the game and let it control your characters action there is really bad taste. Most likely it would also sooner or later attract the attention of the playerarch with a unpleasent result.

Please try to distinguish between in game events on one hand and true harassment on the other hand. In the event of the latter you should report to the playerarch rather than try to carry out your own "justice".

Imrahil's player

Every Dwarf within the realms of genesis, join the Clan!!!

If you are going to blame the DA because of one person, then the knights and the calians should be damned for all eternity. Gee, has anyone forgotten what they did in the war, as well? What about the people in the drop room massacre?

A little consistency would be nice, but you will never see it from the knights - what a bunch of losers.

I agree completely that she should be hunted down and killed - she has ruined the game for me. And if the dragonarmies are foolish enough to let her in, then they should suffer the same fate, and be exterminated.

If she choses to associate with the DA then that makes them guilty to by association… it's really quite simple - even you, dep, should be able to work that one out!

As you well know, Peldor, Monika is allowed to retaliate if attacked (and I believe that a group of five attacking her is good reason to retaliate). She did not initiate the combat – your gripe is that you were so incompetent that you let her finish it off. The knights have stated their intention to attack Monika where and when they like – they have to accept that they might suffer the occasional casualty if they do so with novices and fools.

If Monika broke a Dragon Army rule, why was she promoted? Quite simply, she did nothing that went against the rules of the army. It is a nice attempt by you to claim that she did, but the Dragon Army is one of the very few organisations which has both rules in place and the will to back them up.

However, you have given me an idea with your post, Peldor. Perhaps I should join the knights, who obviously need more help with their council rank, considering the lack of clout that they have within their own guild.

Once again we see Dep over loud and under informed. Just wanted to have a chuckled that Dep thinks he has all the information about the current situation. For your information Monika broke the main treaty rules agreed upon by both guilds. Nor was it the first time she has done so as a DA member. And Dep, if you think you know all the facts then please, join the DA, I'm sure they need more help in their Officers rank considering the lack of clout they have within their own Guild.

Regards
Peldor Trueheart, HIgh Warrior