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Minor operations; testing new serving path
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dw_maintenanceHi all!
I'm doing some minor operational work tonight. It should be transparent, but there's always a chance that something goes wrong. The main thing I'm touching is testing a replacement for Apache2 (our web server software) in one area of the site.
Thank you!
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Feb. 3rd, 2026 07:10 pmmemememem posting in bakerstreet
comment with your character.
respond to others
lbr — no one uses rng. just go wild, and maybe kinda sorta pick from the scenarios below?
post picture prompts OR write starters OR whatever!
have a grand ol' time
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turn the lights out
Feb. 3rd, 2026 08:16 pmliltuna posting in bakerstreetbonfire meme because it's that time of year It's a bonfire! No special rules, just come get toasty! how to play 1. Create a top-level! |
🔥 stay warm
- autumn drinks Hot cocoa, warm apple cider... Delicious!
- roasts Pass the marshmallows, please!
- scary stories What was on the back of her car? Was it... a hook?!
- alcoholic drinks Who's daring you to chug that Oktoberfest beer?
- comfort Soft, cozy clothes are that much better near the fire.
- guitar solo There's always that one... anyway, here's Wonderwall.
- partied too hard The one stumbling over logs and slurring their words.
- truth or dare The best thing about this game is that it can happen anywhere.
- wood The fire's getting a little low.. you wouldn't mind scouting for more wood, would you?
- chubby bunny How many marshmallows can you fit in your mouth?
- deep chats Fires have a way of getting the truth out of people...
- horror movie What was that noise? Someone should go investigate.
- wildcard What happens at the fire, stays at the fire.
phone sex & sexting meme
Feb. 3rd, 2026 09:48 amshortpumpkin posting in bakerstreet
the phone sex +
sexting meme
what it says on the tin. leave a blank comment, include your preferences or a starter, it's all good. reply to others with a text, a dirty picture (please link all nsfw things!), misfires, misdials, drunk filthy voicemails, whatever your heart desires.
The Post-Apocalypse Meme
Feb. 3rd, 2026 12:58 amtoastysocks posting in bakerstreet
 THE POST-APOCALYPTIC MEME HOW TO PLAY - comment in the subject line with your character's name and canon. - state any preferences you might have. - choose a scenario or use the number generator. - have fun! shipping is welcome! SCENARIOS 1. Alien Invasion ▸ Aliens have taken over the earth. 2. Climate Change ▸ The climate of our planet has shifted suddenly. 3. Cybernetic Revolt ▸ Technology has turned against us. 4. Impact Event ▸ A meteor struck the Earth. 5. Nuclear Warfare ▸ They dropped the big one. Enjoy that fallout. 6. Pandemic ▸ A disease is threatening to wipe out human life on earth. 7. Resource Depletion ▸ There are no longer enough resources to support life. 8. Zombie Apocalypse ▸ A classic, zombies have invaded and destroyed everything. 9. Other ▸ Combine several scenarios or come up with your own! (x) |
video, @kiryuu
Feb. 2nd, 2026 04:51 pmbloodyrose posting in ellipsanetSo, apparently I disappeared over this past month. [ likely longer than that ] Anyone care to fill me in?
January Activity Check Summary
Feb. 2nd, 2026 04:54 pmindigo_league posting in the_plateauActivity Check Results
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If there's been a mistake, please contact us immediately. Thank you!
Tea or coffee? Swords or guns?
Feb. 2nd, 2026 09:40 pmmcmemeface posting in bakerstreet
How to Play
One person asks "Would you rather...?" followed by two options. They can range from mundane to outrageously horrific: be a cat OR be a dog, save starving children in Africa OR have a real working lightsaber, etc. Others decide which they would choose of the two given options. Friendships are created or destroyed.
The Rules
1. Comment with your character with a "Would you rather...?" starter.
2. Respond to other characters with your character's choice out of two (probably horrible) choices.
3. DISCUSS.
Credit to
cherrytrees Need some ideas? Here's a site.
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Feb. 2nd, 2026 10:36 pmdenyingit posting in ellipsanet[Yeah, this is still weird considering she's been an idol for all of her life back home... But also because she'll be doing this for the first time ever for her boyfriend, so have a bit sheepish girl on the network.]
So, ummm... Whoooooooooo else is possibly making some kind of homemade chocolate things or other gifts for Valentine's Day?
[There, good, it's out, she said it.]
I mean I'll be doing ... something.
[No spoilers to Jinu, and yes, she could have just hidden this from him but no, she didn't want to do that. Who knows, she may end up doing things for friends too, even she doesn't know that yet.]
And I was thinking-- Maybe it would be more fun to do them together?? Chaotic, maybe, depending how many of us would be there but sometimes that makes it even better. I have no idea where or when this would happen, just curious if anyone would be interested in something like that.
And for those of you, who may not know, I'm from South Korea, where it's traditional for girls / women to give chocolates to boys/men as a sign of affection, it's day of love and couples go on dates -- and this is not only in Korea, there's also a similar thing in Japan and maybe elsewhere too. And while stores always have and sell a lot of chocolate around that time, many also do homemade chocolate treats for them.
But it's more like a day for friendship elsewhere in the world, I guess, so you could make them for friends and family and found family and whoever else you want to make them too! So you don't have to make them only for boyfriends, girlfriends, lovers, and so on, I guess many do them for others too especially if they don't happen to be in a relationship with anyone.
[Has there ever been Valentine's Day chocolate chaos in the HUNTR/X penthouse's kitchen because of that? MAYBE!!, no one would be surprised by that at all.]
Also did you know there are 12 "love days" celebrated in Korea? Aside from this, there are also Diary Day (January), White Day (March), Black Day (April 14th), Rose or Yellow Day (May), Kiss/Kissing Day (June), Silver Day (July), Green Day (August), Photo/Music Day (September), Wine/Red Day (October), Movie/Orange Day (November), Hug/Sock Day (December)
... Damn, I guess he'll be busy on many 14ths with me.
[Wait, she didn't mean to say that out loud. Or well, they've been busy on any 14ths related to them on that list by now. Another sheepish grin and her touching her hair as if she's putting some of it behind her ear. It's on the usual braid, there are no loose hairs to put there, but anyway;]
I'll quit rambling, for now, but ummm, let me know if you'd be interested in that Valentine's Day thing and we'll figure something out for a place and time and everything! Oh, and this doesn't have to be only for girls here, this is open to everyone!
So, ummm... Whoooooooooo else is possibly making some kind of homemade chocolate things or other gifts for Valentine's Day?
[There, good, it's out, she said it.]
I mean I'll be doing ... something.
[No spoilers to Jinu, and yes, she could have just hidden this from him but no, she didn't want to do that. Who knows, she may end up doing things for friends too, even she doesn't know that yet.]
And I was thinking-- Maybe it would be more fun to do them together?? Chaotic, maybe, depending how many of us would be there but sometimes that makes it even better. I have no idea where or when this would happen, just curious if anyone would be interested in something like that.
And for those of you, who may not know, I'm from South Korea, where it's traditional for girls / women to give chocolates to boys/men as a sign of affection, it's day of love and couples go on dates -- and this is not only in Korea, there's also a similar thing in Japan and maybe elsewhere too. And while stores always have and sell a lot of chocolate around that time, many also do homemade chocolate treats for them.
But it's more like a day for friendship elsewhere in the world, I guess, so you could make them for friends and family and found family and whoever else you want to make them too! So you don't have to make them only for boyfriends, girlfriends, lovers, and so on, I guess many do them for others too especially if they don't happen to be in a relationship with anyone.
[Has there ever been Valentine's Day chocolate chaos in the HUNTR/X penthouse's kitchen because of that? MAYBE!!, no one would be surprised by that at all.]
Also did you know there are 12 "love days" celebrated in Korea? Aside from this, there are also Diary Day (January), White Day (March), Black Day (April 14th), Rose or Yellow Day (May), Kiss/Kissing Day (June), Silver Day (July), Green Day (August), Photo/Music Day (September), Wine/Red Day (October), Movie/Orange Day (November), Hug/Sock Day (December)
... Damn, I guess he'll be busy on many 14ths with me.
[Wait, she didn't mean to say that out loud. Or well, they've been busy on any 14ths related to them on that list by now. Another sheepish grin and her touching her hair as if she's putting some of it behind her ear. It's on the usual braid, there are no loose hairs to put there, but anyway;]
I'll quit rambling, for now, but ummm, let me know if you'd be interested in that Valentine's Day thing and we'll figure something out for a place and time and everything! Oh, and this doesn't have to be only for girls here, this is open to everyone!
Player Plot - Taking Down the Hearts Gang
Feb. 2nd, 2026 05:59 pmnightplumes posting in seasonsoocPart interest check, part plotting!
Sylus is a crime lord where he comes from, the unchallenged leader of an entire district that serves as a hub for crime, illicit trade, experimental research, and is strictly off-limits to civilians. Since he arrived in Ellipsa he has been taking the measure of the Underground and crime gangs here and for the most part has found them wanting. He's unimpressed and hasn't found it difficult to make a name for himself with them and around the Casino and Underground Mall.
One of the four 'suits' gangs has caught his attention, however, in a way that the others haven't. He finds the operations of the Hearts gang to be something more than worthy of complete eradication (we don't approve of human experiments in this house) and has decided to finally make a move on doing something about that.
While this could be something he could probably accomplish by himself, that wouldn't be any fun. So I'm trying to open it up to other people being involved as much as possible.
Around the 7th of February Sylus will put up a network post declaring his intentions. This will be the 'in' for characters who want to come along to do anything from making a lot of noise to outright sabotage and combat, though Sylus will be reserving dealing with the head of the snake for himself. He does intend to just cut said head off (this means murder). I'm open to having him persuaded to not do a lot of murders but if anyone wants to try we'd probably have to talk it through as he definitely sees this as the easiest way to solve the problem.
Once the Hearts gang is dealt with their base will be open for examination and retrieval of any research/subjects they didn't dispose of on their way out. While they won't be utterly destroyed they will be greatly reduced in number and on the run, and won't be making any kind of comeback for a while.
Sylus himself won't be taking over the gang or any existing one, but after this is likely to be starting his own (name pending). I'd look to put a log up for the actual raid around the 9th, with an aim to have everything ICly resolved before the TDM goes up on the 13th.
Sylus is a crime lord where he comes from, the unchallenged leader of an entire district that serves as a hub for crime, illicit trade, experimental research, and is strictly off-limits to civilians. Since he arrived in Ellipsa he has been taking the measure of the Underground and crime gangs here and for the most part has found them wanting. He's unimpressed and hasn't found it difficult to make a name for himself with them and around the Casino and Underground Mall.
One of the four 'suits' gangs has caught his attention, however, in a way that the others haven't. He finds the operations of the Hearts gang to be something more than worthy of complete eradication (we don't approve of human experiments in this house) and has decided to finally make a move on doing something about that.
While this could be something he could probably accomplish by himself, that wouldn't be any fun. So I'm trying to open it up to other people being involved as much as possible.
Around the 7th of February Sylus will put up a network post declaring his intentions. This will be the 'in' for characters who want to come along to do anything from making a lot of noise to outright sabotage and combat, though Sylus will be reserving dealing with the head of the snake for himself. He does intend to just cut said head off (this means murder). I'm open to having him persuaded to not do a lot of murders but if anyone wants to try we'd probably have to talk it through as he definitely sees this as the easiest way to solve the problem.
Once the Hearts gang is dealt with their base will be open for examination and retrieval of any research/subjects they didn't dispose of on their way out. While they won't be utterly destroyed they will be greatly reduced in number and on the run, and won't be making any kind of comeback for a while.
Sylus himself won't be taking over the gang or any existing one, but after this is likely to be starting his own (name pending). I'd look to put a log up for the actual raid around the 9th, with an aim to have everything ICly resolved before the TDM goes up on the 13th.
TL;DR
• Sylus is going to take down the Hearts gang because they're awful and will be opening the floor for cannon fodder assistance.
• IC Network Post 06 Feb 26
• IC Log Post 09 Feb 26
• Hearts Gang will be severely reduced afterwards and their base will be open for rummaging.
• ???
• Profit, probably.
text; un: aurora
Feb. 2nd, 2026 04:10 pmdivineliar posting in ellipsanetso, sad news for anyone who knew Ezra. he's gone. not dead this time - or maybe he is back home, who knows - but just gone from the world.
just thought I'd let you know, if you didn't already. tragic part about having a red string rings is when one disappears you know immediately. or maybe it's a good thing.
maybe I should have made one of those 'in memory of' signs, but I only have pictures of his backside. alas.
just thought I'd let you know, if you didn't already. tragic part about having a red string rings is when one disappears you know immediately. or maybe it's a good thing.
maybe I should have made one of those 'in memory of' signs, but I only have pictures of his backside. alas.
The Happy Bunny Outbreak
Feb. 2nd, 2026 03:22 pmrustyhonesty posting in seasonsrpgWHO: Open Mini Mingle
WHAT: Happy Bunnies are all over Sunwaning
WHEN: February
WHERE: Sunwaning
WARNINGS: please mark if necessary, also please don't harm the bunnies
NOTES: It is likely common knowledge through the locals gossip that this is happening. The Happy Bunnies were recently added to the Companion Animals.
[Long story short, there are many happy bunnies all around Sunwaning. Somehow, two of them multiplied into several, which is now causing them to be all over the district.
The baby bunnies aren't very different from adults, but are smaller (for now).
Their special ability is that they can find treasure, so it's likely they might get attracted to something on a person or at their house.
They're friendly and get attached to people easily. They do make great pets.]
WHAT: Happy Bunnies are all over Sunwaning
WHEN: February
WHERE: Sunwaning
WARNINGS: please mark if necessary, also please don't harm the bunnies
NOTES: It is likely common knowledge through the locals gossip that this is happening. The Happy Bunnies were recently added to the Companion Animals.
[Long story short, there are many happy bunnies all around Sunwaning. Somehow, two of them multiplied into several, which is now causing them to be all over the district.
The baby bunnies aren't very different from adults, but are smaller (for now).
Their special ability is that they can find treasure, so it's likely they might get attracted to something on a person or at their house.
They're friendly and get attached to people easily. They do make great pets.]
video 🎲 un: gambler
Feb. 2nd, 2026 11:13 amdregs posting in ellipsanet{ this is, unfortunately, a very long overdue update. while he hadn't intended to say much on the expeditions, instead intending for the guild to carry the updates, there are a few things that need to be said--especially after the appearance of a certain woman before a whole bunch of oblivisci were let loose.
any distaste, anger, annoyance or frustration doesn't show. instead, everyone is greeted with a smile. as much as it may be an act, it's one he's used to at this point. }
Evening, friends. { it doesn't matter if you've never met before, everyone is a friend now apparently- } Unfortunately this took a bit longer than anticipated but maybe that's for the best knowing what I do now. The--how should we call it?--incident many of us just experienced was probably orchestrated by a woman I've seen before. Around the end of November I travelled with a group to Liar's Mansion. We found out was that the very same woman was conducting experiments on people there. Some had been turned into clocks, some into plants... I saw her by using retrocognition on a file we found there. I'm telling you this now because of her reappearance. Don't bother trying to visit that location, half of it was blown up, the other half is protected with a barrier that the power holders erected...
{ he flaps his hand, dismissing it. }
Either way, she's kidnapped people from different places, one of which was Sunsprout City. A group of us went there at the start of January and confirmed it was her tied to it all yet again. The good news is that Sunsprout city has been deemed safe, and a good friend of mine has already been and placed a teleport crystal there so other people can go and explore. There were traps in the underground passage, but they should be disabled for anyone visiting now. The barrier surrounding it has been fixed and reapplied, and we met a friendly dragon named Chronos there. If you do visit, make sure to take him something to eat or drink. I imagine he'd quite like the company--as long as you aren't rude like a certain someone was, anyway.
{ the last bit sure is muttered on the end there, wonder who he's digging at-it's hijikata }
You can also treat this as a public service announcement of sorts. While there we found a bunch of these little ones.
{ he'll pull a bunny up to show off, which will peer at the camera curiosity. this isn't treasure, why is she being shown this???? one of his cake cats had been playing with them, so that yells in the background--munya!!!--before trying to tackle his phone and the camera away. chaos ensues- he ends up sighing and putting the bunny back down to reach for his phone in one hand, the other trying to appease the cat by giving it pets of apology. }
The point is to be careful if you do come across them, they're friendly... but they multiply fast.
{ i'm sorry he yaps so much... }
any distaste, anger, annoyance or frustration doesn't show. instead, everyone is greeted with a smile. as much as it may be an act, it's one he's used to at this point. }
Evening, friends. { it doesn't matter if you've never met before, everyone is a friend now apparently- } Unfortunately this took a bit longer than anticipated but maybe that's for the best knowing what I do now. The--how should we call it?--incident many of us just experienced was probably orchestrated by a woman I've seen before. Around the end of November I travelled with a group to Liar's Mansion. We found out was that the very same woman was conducting experiments on people there. Some had been turned into clocks, some into plants... I saw her by using retrocognition on a file we found there. I'm telling you this now because of her reappearance. Don't bother trying to visit that location, half of it was blown up, the other half is protected with a barrier that the power holders erected...
{ he flaps his hand, dismissing it. }
Either way, she's kidnapped people from different places, one of which was Sunsprout City. A group of us went there at the start of January and confirmed it was her tied to it all yet again. The good news is that Sunsprout city has been deemed safe, and a good friend of mine has already been and placed a teleport crystal there so other people can go and explore. There were traps in the underground passage, but they should be disabled for anyone visiting now. The barrier surrounding it has been fixed and reapplied, and we met a friendly dragon named Chronos there. If you do visit, make sure to take him something to eat or drink. I imagine he'd quite like the company--as long as you aren't rude like a certain someone was, anyway.
{ the last bit sure is muttered on the end there, wonder who he's digging at-
You can also treat this as a public service announcement of sorts. While there we found a bunch of these little ones.
{ he'll pull a bunny up to show off, which will peer at the camera curiosity. this isn't treasure, why is she being shown this???? one of his cake cats had been playing with them, so that yells in the background--munya!!!--before trying to tackle his phone and the camera away. chaos ensues- he ends up sighing and putting the bunny back down to reach for his phone in one hand, the other trying to appease the cat by giving it pets of apology. }
The point is to be careful if you do come across them, they're friendly... but they multiply fast.
{ i'm sorry he yaps so much... }
text ❥ un: Inaban
Feb. 1st, 2026 10:21 pmdereban posting in ellipsanetHappy February, everybody!
February is a month meant to celebrate love, so I'd like to remind everyone that if you like or enjoy technology even a little bit, we have a Technology Club that runs every Friday at 1 PM!
We'll also be focusing on teaching people who are interested how to build a computer from scratch. If you have any questions feel free to ask them.
As for everyone else, I'll pose a question: is there something that you'd love to see created as a tech item? If I - or maybe someone else in the club if they see this - are interested, perhaps we'll make an attempt to create it this month!
[ OOC | This post is being used as a reminder for the open tech club mingle that lasts until the end of the month ICly. If you have any questions, feel free to hit me up via PM,![[plurk.com profile]](https://plurk.com/favicon.ico)
tsundereban or hit me up on the unofficial Discord! ]
February is a month meant to celebrate love, so I'd like to remind everyone that if you like or enjoy technology even a little bit, we have a Technology Club that runs every Friday at 1 PM!
We'll also be focusing on teaching people who are interested how to build a computer from scratch. If you have any questions feel free to ask them.
As for everyone else, I'll pose a question: is there something that you'd love to see created as a tech item? If I - or maybe someone else in the club if they see this - are interested, perhaps we'll make an attempt to create it this month!
[ OOC | This post is being used as a reminder for the open tech club mingle that lasts until the end of the month ICly. If you have any questions, feel free to hit me up via PM,
whoops
Feb. 1st, 2026 08:36 pmparrygripp posting in bakerstreet(kink)shame your muse(s)!
It's simple, really. Think of the age-old practice of dog shaming, but hornier, and with better results.
HOW TO PLAY
- Post your character with a 'shameful' kink as the subject.
- Shame here is subjective. We don't really care what the kink is so long as they're being outed for it.
- But God bless them if they have a humiliation kink...
- Those who respond can bully, shame, humiliate, make things worse... or they might offer to indulge?
Video; un: havenofear
Feb. 1st, 2026 04:59 pmheyyourenotsonic posting in ellipsanet[ The familiar-- or maybe not so familiar, who knows-- face of one Amy Rose appears on the screens of everyone's devices. She looks cheerful enough, and even gives a small wave. ]
Hey, everyone! My name is Amy Rose, and I was actually here before! I don't really know how long it's been, but... hi! I guess I'm back! Sooo, what, or who have I missed?
Hey, everyone! My name is Amy Rose, and I was actually here before! I don't really know how long it's been, but... hi! I guess I'm back! Sooo, what, or who have I missed?
Arranged Marriage
Feb. 1st, 2026 12:32 pmkwisockhaderach posting in bakerstreet
THE ARRANGED MARRIAGE MEME
How to Play
I. Leave a comment with your character's name, canon, and any preferences you might have. You can also write a prompt to set the scene if you wish.
II. When replying, roll for a scenario, come up with your own, or respond to what the other person has already come up with.
III. Tag around and have fun!
Prompts
I. Matchmaker, Matchmaker - You're a commoner, and the matchmaker - whether it be your parents or an actual village matchmaker - has had their say. It's time to meet your spouse-to-be.
II. Do Your Duty - This isn't a normal arranged marriage because your station calls for it. There's some purpose behind it: A political alliance, perhaps, or something else. You don't have much choice but to go through with it, so you might as well meet the other person.
III. Getting to Know You - So the engagement is official, and you've met the other person, but you still don't know them very well. Maybe you've decided to take them out, or maybe it's a chaperoned meeting. But it's good to spend time with someone you'll be spending the rest of your life with, right?
IV. Breaking it Off - Before your engagement, you were with someone else. You're still with someone else, but it's time to change that. Like it or not, you're going to have to break up with your significant other. In this prompt, you're interacting not with your potential bride or groom, but with someone else.
V. Runaway - That's it. You can't take this. There's no way you're going to go through with this - it's just not for you. You're all set to flee.
VI. One Last Chance - You're all set up for an arranged marriage, but you've got lingering regrets. Maybe there's an old flame you're just not willing to let go of yet. In this prompt, you're interacting not with your potential bride or groom, but with someone else.
VII. The Big Day - Do you hear the wedding bells ringing? Everyone else does. It's time to walk down the aisle and make this official.
VIII. Happily Ever After - Surprisingly, the arranged marriage worked out rather well. Live out your days in wedded bliss and laugh about the fact that you would have chosen each other even if someone else hadn't chosen for you.
IX. Not-So-Happy Ending - Yeah, no. This marriage just isn't working, but you can't break it off. There's no wedded bliss here - just conflict. But you can put up with it. Can't you?
X. Wild Card - The "other" option! Use your imagination and come up with something!
Let me know
Feb. 1st, 2026 12:01 pmsarafina posting in bakerstreet
CHARACTER DEEP DIVE
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