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A look back at 2015

Posted by Kim on December 31, 2015, 8:33 am

When I compare the site today to the site of one year ago, it feels like night and day to me. Although some of the changes were subtle, often they solved problems or annoyances that some of you had been putting up with for [i]years[/i]. The site is more modern, robust and flexible than ever before.

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3-day sale

Posted by Kim on December 23, 2015, 12:03 pm

Although the deals on group epicness have ended, today marks the beginning of one final 3 day holiday sale. For your-gift giving pleasure, all user epicness items in the store are 15% off!

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Highlights from December's office hour

Posted by Kim on December 12, 2015, 2:27 pm

This office hour rendition was a little different than the others! I asked YOU questions instead of just fielding them (although I did that too), to help me plan my priorities for 2016. I'd love to hear YOUR voice, too!

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Friendship interface update

Posted by Kim on December 11, 2015, 3:00 pm

Following up on our Festival of Being Excellent to Each Other, it seems only appropriate to announce the release of new and improved friendship management interfaces!

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Merry FOBETEO 2015, and kudos on your kudos!

Posted by Kim on December 10, 2015, 10:30 am

In the end, you gave each other 964 kudos this week. That's 964 little lights of hope and joy that were ignited all over the world. I hope your relationships are stronger than ever, and that your RP groups - and your life - will continue to see the benefits for months and years to come.

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FOBETEO Past: Social Narratives

Posted by Kim on December 9, 2015, 9:30 am

It's time for more excellence! I want to take a moment today to discuss a common problem that can come between people, even old friends, and how we can prevent it from happening here: Cliche narratives.

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RP Prompt: One of a kind

Posted by Kim on December 8, 2015, 12:57 pm

Though we spend FOBETEO looking to minimize and repair as much OOC drama as possible, we all know that IC conflict can be a lot of fun! So here's a treasure from a FOBETEO long ago: A quickie RP prompt designed to create immediate conflict between a whole group of characters!

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Holiday Sales Are On Now

Posted by Kim on December 7, 2015, 4:30 pm

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for yourself, a friend, or even a whole group? Check out these deals.

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FOBETEO Past: Kobayashi maru and you

Posted by Kim on December 7, 2015, 10:15 am

How to win even if you're guaranteed to lose. It's some real deep life philosophy. With Star Trek.

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Spreading the light!

Posted by Kim on December 6, 2015, 11:30 am

Since the opening bells of FOBETEO sounded, you have given each other almost 700 kudos. That number alone is impressive, but when you take a moment to consider what it really represents, it will take your breath away.

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