Kelly "Twenaria" Bonci
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How long have you been playing?
15 years (yikes)
How has the game changed since you've been playing?
New faces aside, Ive seen shifts in the spell system, weapon construction, and playing styles. Some days it seems that people are much more lackadaisical about garb and role playing that they used to be. The fighting has gotten faster, and is incredible just to watch now. Realms is almost ready to be a spectator sport, as predicted by Folkestone many years ago!
Who have you learned the most from?
As someone who kind of drifted between groups for as long as I have been playing, I cannot say one person has been the greatest teacher. But I learned from Sean Anderson, Steve Matulewicz, Carrie Dolph and Tom Johnson. Each one of them left a core lesson I tend to look at each event I go to.
What was your best moment IC?
It has to be a tie, although I confess one might be more OOC. One of Twen's greatest successes, if she were to be asked, was when she organized the successful resurrection of Slaader after he, er, upset some members of Darklore. The other would have to be recieving the Champion's sword from Blade at Queen of Hearts.
What was your best moment as a NPC/EH/Player?
My very first event involved a switch where players were switched out for NPCs during a ritual. The swap was done over dinner break, but I had to tell the PCs what was going on ahead of time. I was so worried they would leak to the other players. Not only did they not leak, I had the pleasure of seeing multiple seasoned players jump in surprise during the reveal. Yup, Im smiling now, just thinking about it.
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What would you like to see changed or developed more in game?
The game would benefit from a little more culture, more traditions. It occurs to me that we lose a little history and immersion when we fail to have traditions.
What advice would you give new players?
Never be afraid to set a standard.
What do you love most about the game?
Of all the questions, this one is the easiest. I love the community. Like any family, we have our crazy uncle, and our disagreements, but we all want to see this game flourish.
Who would you like to see the next interview be with?
Ian Pushee
Anything else you'd like to take the opportunity to put into print?
Be excellent to each other.