Hello everyone! The biggest issue in Graal today in my opinion is ba- fire code misconduct. Since Firefighter Jeffery is on unpaid leave (he is a volunteer anyway), I thought I'd step in for him to make Graal a safer place. Today we'll be covering Deadwood and Graal City. Later editions may cover other towns as I see fit. Fire hazards are a very serious issue, and the many violations of fire code on classic leave citizens in danger.

If these issues are not fixed in a timely manner I will organize a riot to complain, then a riot to complain about that riot to bring more attention to the issue. It's the only answer, as many of you seem to know.

Here is what I think can be done to fix the issue of fire code misconduct.

1) In accordance with the rules of "defensible space", allow at least a player's length between any trees and buildings.

2) Riots about this serious issue

3) Fire the staff team

Here are some examples of fire code misconduct.


Exhibit A

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Here you can see that the love shack is pushed up right against some trees. We should shackle the trees back a bit so that a wildfire won't take our lovely love shack with the nearby forest!

Exhibit B

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This dead tree offers significant risk of fire, especially with those dangerous upgraded lanterns about. It's the adoption center, though, so I'm not sure I can say it will be missed. Thanks, Dustybama.

Exhibit C

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Azrael's nightclub is an important part of the classic community as it marks the border between the french-speaking players and the rest of graal city. The tree right up against the back of the building could easily catch fire, take the bar, its secret room, and all the beer - rootbeer, to be precise - with it.

Exhibit D

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The FAQ Building and that bar below it suffer from the same issues as the previous buildings. I guess nobody at the Graal Castle gives a faq what happens to these buildings!

Exhibit E

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This poor bomb and arrow salesman lost his volunteer position and now tries to sell weaponry to ghosts to buy bread for his newborn son. His life is in constant danger with those two lanterns near so much flammable material. Who would be the breadwinner for his family if he died in a fire?

Exhibit F

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The Jesus Freak's building is surrounded by trees 3/4 sides. What would we do if we lost the god of gravity while he prayed there for vengeance for his bomy sprites?

The current, dangerous levels can be a part of new game + system rather than in the non-competitive environment. I think the danger of wildfires will increase the challenge in Graal which has always been destined to be a challenging, competitive game - just as all the players desire. The normal players who haven't made 50k kills might not be able to handle such hazards. Or we can send hackers to the world with the dangerous wildfire risks once we implement anti-cheat methods.

Partial credit to Aguzo on these ideas, I took some from him and I personally think hes really got what it takes to pull graal out of the dirt it has gotten itself into. Aguzo knows what this game needs. Honestly, hire him as an idea admin already! Thanks again for being the passion graal needs, Aguzo.

Aguzo can work out the implementation for this, I trust his brilliance.

That is all for today from the Count Commission of Fire Safety. Remember, only you can prevent flame wars!  

The only thing on fire in here are my posts ;)  

Posted by Count

Since Firefighter Jeffery is on unpaid leave (he is a volunteer anyway)

I'm not on unpaid leave nor a volunteer, I'm the acting fire chief for Graal and my recent absence is a part of my personal life

Posted by Count

If these issues are not fixed in a timely manner I will organize a riot to complain, then a riot to complain about that riot to bring more attention to the issue. It's the only answer, as many of you seem to know.

To incite riots over not achieving what you believe is necessary is, well unnecessary if not even more harmful.

Posted by Count

Here you can see that the love shack is pushed up right against some trees. We should shackle the trees back a bit so that a wildfire won't take our lovely love shack with the nearby forest!

The fireplace of the building is located on the far side of the tree line, and is reasonably close to the castle's moat to ward off an "uncontrollably" fire, but I can understand the concern.

Posted by Count

This dead tree offers significant risk of fire, especially with those dangerous upgraded lanterns about. It's the adoption center, though, so I'm not sure I can say it will be missed. Thanks, Dustybama.

Dead trees are of the result of seasonal changes, due to the weather becoming colder you can rest assure that the dead trees will not spontaneously explode into flames and fire lanterns are always a major concern, if not the second most fire hazardous item.

Posted by Count

Azrael's nightclub is an important part of the classic community as it marks the border between the french-speaking players and the rest of [G]raal city. The tree right up against the back of the building could easily catch fire, take the bar, its secret room, and all the beer - rootbeer, to be precise - with it.

It is only one tree, but if it concerns you we will take a look into it, by for now it presents little to no danger.

Posted by Count

The FAQ Building and that bar below it suffer[s] from the same issues as the previous buildings. I guess nobody at the Graal Castle gives a faq what happens to these buildings!

The castle is under renovation if I have heard correctly, and the FAQ building's current situation is in limbo the GFD does not have a full say on what stays or goes.

Posted by Count

This poor bomb and arrow salesman lost his volunteer position and now tries to sell weaponry to ghosts to buy bread for his newborn son. His life is in constant danger with those two lanterns near so [many] flammable material. Who would be the breadwinner for his family if he died in a fire?

Again the GFD is not solely responsible for providing a building for citizens to sell items but we see the potential dangers of selling bombs in an open stand.

Posted by Count

The Jesus Freak's building is surrounded by trees 3/4 sides. What would we do if we lost the god of gravity while he prayed there for vengeance for his bomy sprites?

If it concerns you we will take a further analysis of this, however Jesus Freak's is located relatively close to the castle's most.

Posted by Count

That is all for today from the Count Commission of Fire Safety. Remember, only you can prevent flame wars!

There is no Commission of Fire Safety, the GFD, GPD, and GWAT is under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Safety & Security. And in addition, the BoSS does not incite riots to pass their propositions. And as far as I can see you are in no fit position to be a commissioner or any sorts. Whether this was a joke or not.

If there anymore concerns or questions regarding to fire hazards please address me through private messaging via Graalians or GraalClassic.  

I'm honestly surprised that the active volcano was not mentioned..!  

Posted by F.F. Jeffery

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I would be quite angry if my Counter-****post headquarters burnt down due to a hooligan setting wildfires in the mountains.

And... Jeffery = King of Rp?

Sincerely,

Commander of the Counter-****post Taskforce, Northern Graal City, Graal Police Department
Perseus A. N. T. I. *. *. *. *. Post

(My parents couldn't pick a middle name.)  

Posted by F.F. Jeffery

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you see, the king of Graal gave me the position of overseeing the BoSS, more specifically the GFD. I am a Count, after all! I replaced it with the Count Commission of Fire Safety. Without the legendary firefighter Jeffery to run the joint, someone had to take the reigns.

I will be happy to return control to you when you come back. I want to get back to Count's apiary because I think all my bees got out and now people are catching them again.. all that honey should be mine!!  

Posted by 4-Lom

I'm honestly surprised that the active volcano was not mentioned..!

The volcano on Big City Island is far away from the main land to present a clear and dangerous fire hazards, the natives on the island also have conducted drills for sailing out if such an event should occur. The major problem that would be displaced is not fires, but tending to the refugees and possible large volcanic ash clouds that could be blow towards Graal City.  

Posted by 4-Lom

I'm honestly surprised that the active volcano was not mentioned..!

:0!  

Posted by 4-Lom

I'm honestly surprised that the active volcano was not mentioned..!

It won't blow as long as we keep sacrificing a random noob once a month to appease the gods  

Posted by Colin

It won't blow as long as we keep sacrificing a random noob once a month to appease the gods

its ok because they respawn anyway

Posted by 4-Lom

I'm honestly surprised that the active volcano was not mentioned..!

For the next edition


As many of you may have noticed, Club Crypt has possibly burned down to due to fire hazards. We are investigating and will return once we find more evidence.  

Sorry, but fire can reach further than the length of a player.  

Posted by SomeGuy

Sorry, but fire can reach further than the length of a player.

Yes - but it would still be an improvement.  

Failed to mention- Abundant use of explosives to clip the grass in Swamptown. Tremendous fire hazard.  

What about the fire in front of Battle Arena?  

Posted by Milo

What about the fire in front of Battle Arena?

It is contained in an approved brazier and the Battle Arena is made of stone, so it can't catch fire.