Post by wordy on Mar 4, 2010 7:51:53 GMT 10
Board Update
by Greenie
Goldenlake now has over 35,000 posts, and over 250 members! The board has been filled with Midwinter cheer in December, and with enthusiasm and friendly competition in the buildup to and first round of SMACKDOWN!
SMACKDOWN has seen a number of discussions created in Tortall about various characters and pairings, including Vania of Conte and Kel/Baird. Discussion about the workings of Tortall was had in threads such as Women in the King’s Own and Finance, which discussed the sophistication of investments and moneylending in Tortall. Lighthearted 'what if?' speculation was had, including what should be included in Video Games set in Tortall, and which Knight Masters members would like to have if they were squires.
In Emelan, the necessity of the tragic pasts of the circle members was discussed in Characters’ Pasts, and different tastes were revealed in Hot Villains? and Squick! The clothes that characters wear were discussed in Fashion in Emelan, and Secrets and Lies Week prompted a discussion of Secrets and Lies in Emelan.
In Provost’s Dog, love has continued for the lower city slang in Sarden, and the discussion about the mouthwatering Food described in the books had stomachs rumbling! Threads such as Lady Knights and Marriage (spoilers) and Aniki (& swordswomen) have discussed the norms for women who fight.
Discussion in Up and Coming has been focussed on The Dragon's Tale, the short story by Tamora Pierce about Kitten and Spots in The Dragon Book. Threads include The Dragon’s Tale *SPOILERS* and Gift Colours Post Dragon’s Tale *SPOILERS*.
Writer’s Circle proved rebellious in the Writing Rules You Love To Break thread, and the forum got into the Midwinter spirit with Christmas fics. The beginning of SMACKDOWN has seen the creation of threads such as Writing Kel?, Writing Romance, and SMACKDOWN: Who will you be writing fic for?
Midwinter cheer took over Goldenlake in December, with the continuation of Wyldon Winter and the daily Advent Calendar prompts. The 12 Days of Midwinter also provided a fun and festive look back over Goldenlake’s first year.
January saw Secrets and Lies Week take place from the 11th to the 17th, and the creation of the Provost’s Dog Fanfiction board. The first round of SMACKDOWN in February has seen fanfiction pouring out for the sixteen competitors, and Round Two is starting on the fourth of March, so keep an eye out!