Hannah Flynn
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5/25/2016
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We're very sad to announce the Alexis is leaving Failbetter after seven years (and hundreds of thousands of words). Here's a message from him.
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Wields the news canon, aboard the hype train.
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absimiliard
Posts: 759
5/25/2016
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Awwww. I only just arrived and I know I'll miss Alexis. I'm so terribly grateful for so much about this game that he is responsible for.
I hope things go perfectly. Good luck Alexis.
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"Because, Parabola!" -- the Curious Captain
Eating nightmares from friends -- and I'm easy to befriend.
Absimiliard: the Black Rose of Wolfstack Docks
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Mr. Mercutio
Posts: 133
5/25/2016
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Good luck to you, Alexis! Thank you for all the delicious words over the years. We'll miss you terribly.
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Mr. Mercutio
Immortal. Rich. Only moderately insane.
 Want a taste of immortality? Reach out to me in-game to ask for a sip of Hesperidean Cider. Please follow Ocelot's guide to asking here.
New to our dark city? Send me a message in-game and I will respond when I can with a welcome gift!
I welcome most social actions, so feel free to send them to me. Just please don't ask me to Loiter Suspiciously or to help with the Affluent Photographer. I have disavowed all knowledge of her.
 Galatea LaChance
She has gone North, and none shall know what she found there.
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Diptych
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5/25/2016
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It seems impossible to believe - Hatkitty's spirit shall remain in the very walls of Fallen London; our own King with a Million Words. Best of luck, Alexis, and may it be loads and loads of fun!
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Sir Frederick, the Libertarian Esotericist. Lord Hubris, the Bloody Baron.
Juniper Brown, the Ill-Fated Orphan. Esther Ellis-Hall, the Fashionable Fabian.
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Estelle Knoht
Posts: 1751
5/25/2016
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For those who aren't aware, Alexis is working on Dandelion, a standalone premium app written in StoryNexus that's about a Zubmarine as his last project with FBG.
On a more sinster note:
edited by Estelle Knoht on 5/25/2016
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Estelle Knoht, a juvenile, unreliable and respectable lady.
I currently do not accept any catbox, cider, suppers, calling cards or proteges.
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dov
Posts: 2580
5/25/2016
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I'm kinda stunned.
When reading this my first instinct was to check if today is April 1st. Then I've checked again...
You'll be missed, Alexis. Fallen London (and thus your work) has been part of my daily life for years, now.
Thank you for all the delicious words. Best of luck in your new adventures.
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 Want a sip of Hesperidean Cider? Send me a request in-game. Here's an_ocelot's guide how.
(Most social actions are welcome. Please no requests to Loiter Suspiciously and no investigations of the Affluent Photographer)
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Wiwo
Posts: 365
5/25/2016
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I hope and trust that just because his formal association with FBG will be ending, he won't be a stranger. Godspeed, cryptic kitty.
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Wiwo. Almost certainly not a squid in a cunningly tailored suit. Surely.
 Care for some cider? Here's how to ask me for some. Strange pranks strongly preferred.
Care to pet a Heptagoat? Too bad. It doesn't do anything (probably).
I'm a Correspondent and would be delighted to lecture at your orphanage.
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Kylestien
Posts: 749
5/25/2016
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You will be missed. If ever you decide to stop by in this city again, I would be more then happy to put on a pot of tea for you.
edited by Kylestien on 5/25/2016
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I will accept all actions, though I hold the right to refuse for my own reasons. However, if you explain WHY you send me a harmful action like Loitering or Dantes,And I feel the reason good, I will consider it more. http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Kylestien
Persuasive patron. You want a lesson, send me a message asking for one.
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Parelle
Posts: 1084
5/25/2016
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I'm sorry to hear it - I never interacted with him directly myself, but the London that grew from his - and many others - imagination has been a real place to me for over a year. My very best wishes for his future projects.
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Parelle, Lady Joseph Marlen. The Singular Librarian. A Midnighter, a Player of the Marvelous.
pages from a dusty bookshop: a badly updated FL changelog | Useful Guidance and Explanations
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Kittenpox
Posts: 869
5/25/2016
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I'm truly sorry to hear that. I've only been about for a couple of years but it's been thoroughly enjoyable, and I'm sorry to hear that Alexis is moving on.
May you find whatever you're looking for, Alexis. :-)
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Kittenpox
Current [Fabulous Diamond] count: Twenty-Five (of 50). Halfway there! ^_^
Metaphysical Caprice: 11.
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Currently: Returned to the Neath, and regaining my footing in this place. :-)
NO PLANT BATTLES PLEASE.
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th8827
Posts: 823
5/25/2016
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I have not been around as long as most people here, but I'll miss you. Good luck with your future endeavors.
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http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/th8827
Gone NORTH. It's nice here.
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An Individual
Posts: 589
5/25/2016
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Now whose going to send me digging through wiki edit histories looking for clues? Fair well Alexis. Your dark humour and obscure scavenger hunts boardering on cruelty will be missed. Best of luck with your future vic... I mean ventures.
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An Individual's Profile
The RNG giveth and the RNG taketh away.
Goat Farming or Cider Brewing? This browser extension may help.
Want a Cider sip? Please refer to this guide before requesting.
Scholaring the Correspondence? A Brief Guide to Courier's Footprint.
Contemplating Oblivion? First Steps on the Seeking Road.
Gone NORTH? Opened the gate? Throw your character in a well.
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Professor Strix
Posts: 616
5/25/2016
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Good luck, Alexis. Hope you keep making the world a more interesting place.
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The Inescapable Professor, London's Most Academic Detective. Open to consultation from Mondays to Fridays, above the Silver Binding bookshop, Veilgarden. Half the payment in advance, half after closing the case. No refunds.
"THIS SATURDAY, in MAHOGANY HALL, delight your eyes with the DARING FEATS of the DAPPER ESCAPIST. Gape at his CHARM and WIT and his CLEVER TRICKS OF ILLUSIONISM. No mirrors used."
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Social actions welcomed. Will take menaces if not currently grinding that one stat. Send them and cross your fingers.
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Professor%20Strix
My alt loiters suspiciously if you want to:
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Derek%20Davis
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Jermaine Vendredi
Posts: 588
5/25/2016
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Best of good fortune, sir. I look forward to hearing promptly about all those new and future projects so I can go and play them!
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No plant battles, please.
https://www.fallenlondon.com/profile/Jermion
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Erika
Posts: 528
5/25/2016
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I mean this in earnest. Alexis, whatever comes next, you and the people you've gathered around you have made something (more than a few somethings!) wonderful that I respect and adore. Fallen London and its mythos are a boon that will not soon go unrelished or unappreciated. Thank you.
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 Where the sun is hot, the moon is beautiful, and mysterious lights pass overhead while we all pretend to sleep.
Going on a fate expedition? I'm collecting data! Help me?
"Bottles of Oblivion" drunk in the name of content: 57
Catboxes (send more!) opened in the name of science: 1093
Fancy a friend?
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fortluna
Posts: 306
5/25/2016
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Like everyone's said, thank you for all those words, hearty enough to taste from the other side of a screen.
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John Moose
Posts: 276
5/25/2016
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I say we train a tiger to wear hats and send it to him as a parting gift.
I got a horrible, cold numb feeling from reading the announcement but I completely understand his decision and think it's great he's willing to go out and have some more adventures. And I don't think I have any reason to fear, his Neathy city is left in great hands.
I, for one, welcome our new rodent overlords.
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Loon
Posts: 379
5/25/2016
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Farewell Alexis! John Moose, I like that idea! More seriously, we've been throwing a few ideas concerning what to do about this parting on the IRC, but I'm worried about discussing anything here where he might read it. Maybe you could come over?
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My main character Krawald can be found at http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Krawald and welcomes all social actions bar photographers.
My alt Loogan Cuthoat can be found at http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Loogan~Cuthoat and welcomes all social actions bar cats and photographers.
My alt Ally Mooney can be found at http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Ally~Mooney and welcomes all social actions including patronage, though they are a bit confused by cats in boxes.
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John Moose
Posts: 276
5/25/2016
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I'm there, seems a bit quiet at the moment. This is more or less my first time on irc though, so not entirely sure.
edit: Nevermind, words are happening.
edited by John Moose on 5/25/2016
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Alexis Kennedy
Posts: 1374
5/25/2016
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Hello, my loves. I just wanted to drop by and say thank you not only for saying such nice things, but for making Failbetter what it is now.
I won't be around these parts, because it's important Failbetter pursues its own identity without me, but I'll still be at @alexiskennedy on Twitter, and elsewhere. And be nice to the Failbetter team. They're golden, and they're only at the start of what they're going to do.
Enthusiastic, and only slightly rubbery, kisses to you very all.
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