Three random facts about yourself:
1. I injured myself really bad back in 2006 and it got completely and totally ignored (and every last symptom blamed on something else) until 2015 - I rolled an SUV twice off the inside curve of an off-ramp while at high speed, ended up upside-down with the car totaled, and somebody who lived closer to him ended up having to go take care of grandpa.
2. The last job I had, I described how I derp around on Sylestia as part of my interview. It was apparently the sort of thing he needed to hear about, as I'd not too long before that found a fairly out-of-the-way bug to trigger with regards to the dungeons here, and had spaded through with 'can I still trigger it?' until Krin found a fix for what I was doing. (The job was as a software tester, and I was really good at triggering random crap and figuring out how general users had triggered things when they called in to support.)
3. I have a t-shirt with 'BANDAID McHEALERSON' printed across the back of it from a few years before I started playing Sylestia. :3 That said, the scavenger hunt for outdoors just needs your username on SOMETHING in it, not necessarily paper!
4. It can be hard for me to parse what is relevant to answer to something, in part because I'm used to people just tuning out anyways. I will ramble and give walls of text on vaguely related things unless you request really concise answers on something out of me, because I'm usually also trying to explain how or why I'm blahblahblah thing.

Your two favourite flower pets from this Spring Festival (Please only include 1 Fabled):
For fabled, a tie between Neph and Puff in terms of species + colour scheme
Non-fabled, I think Bulbori's my favourite, with luffox, vulnyx, nixi, and sylvorpa close behind. It probably depends on the specific pet, though. My first response when I saw this question this morning was 'neph/puff' 'bulb/luff' for my fabled/non spread.

What has been your favourite thing about this festival so far?
I LIKE LEADERBOARDS. They give me something to aim at as opposed to just generic 'oh time to farm for stuff', and the pouches as I've been climbing them has been pretty cool. Having the leaderboards be something like 'most stuff killed by species' has given me a chance to switch my party around a few times too just to have some in-progress projects go pewpewpew.

What has been your biggest *facepalm* moment of this festival so far?
Well, I've been farming while watching netflix, and have something going where I need subtitles on a tv across the room - so I've had my monitor tilted back at an angle where I can see the subtitles on the bottom of the screen as long as I sit up straight. Unfortunately, it makes colours difficult to distinguish, and I've had a few instances of 'lalala battle is done wait the text says that had been a rare enemy, whoops I just steamrolled a theme without paying attention'

If you were a Sylesti, what species would you be and why:
Without going and reading the species descriptions again, probably a sylvorpa - mom taught me to swim while I was really little, and since then I've been more at home in the pool than elsewhere, and though I was never really speedy I could keep going forever. (Turns out my neck injury was responsible for it being tough to get my arms to do what I needed them to in recent years! Here I'd thought I was just out of shape and that was why periodically an arm would refuse to let me reach with it.)

Pay one compliment to the user above you: Silverwolf23! Hi there unfamiliar person! I've probably talked to you at some point before, but forums isn't a context I'm used to seeing your name in. Or anybody's name in, really, I haven't touched forums a lot on Sylestia. Uhm, let's see, compliment, compliment... Oh! I see you are listed as kind-hearted. It is good to see such generosity from others. Thank you for what you do!

Give a shout out to a player you dont speak to regularly or know particularly personally, but you see them around and they seem kind of cool so youd like to acknowledge their coolness. (Make sure you ping them so they know theyre cool) : @MAIMAH Long time no see! My last decade or so is kind of fuzzy right now, but I distinctly remember you being cool even if a bunch of other detail is missing. So anyways. Yay cool! Sorry for ping in case it bugged you!

Your current favourite song so I can add it to my nurturing playlist: I tend to like things that are catchy and that are in languages I don't natively speak. Usually better at picking up the sound patterns that way - if I'm trying to catch a phrase I tend to miss a lot of the sounds, so what I end up hearing there determines what I'm listening for for the rest of the song, which makes for some *really* weird lyrics.
I think my favourite of the ones I hear sung frequently is Yedid Nefesh (as part of our prayer services), and what come to mind right now in terms of anime themes would be the opening from Slayers Next and the Sailormoon ending theme 'Otome no Policy'

Three random facts about yourself:
1.I have 3 kids, and orange hair (submitted by one of those 3)
2. I'm not the most patient person around, I tend to get cranky really fast.
3. I love to cook and to drive and I'm not really allowed to do either anymore due to physical limitations.

Your two favourite flower pets from this Spring Festival (Please only include 1 Fabled):
1. Blue Lotus Aeridini
2. Delphinium Nixi

What has been your favourite thing about this festival so far?
The Garden! Normally I would say the nurture boards, but I've missed alot of this festival because of medical appointments so I didn't nurture as much as I'd like to.

What has been your biggest *facepalm* moment of this festival so far?
Finding out I would have so many medical appointments.. oh and finding out there was a release board, when I had released 3 =stables= worth of Aeri prior to fest to "clean my stables"

If you were a Sylesti, what species would you be and why:
Aeridini, because I would love to fly.

Pay one compliment to the user above you: I luff Bandy <3 It's always nice to see you in chat because while my memory is crap I remember you were here when I first started and were so nice and helpful and I loved it.

Give a shout out to a player you dont speak to regularly or know particularly personally, but you see them around and they seem kind of cool so youd like to acknowledge their coolness. (Make sure you ping them so they know theyre cool) :

uh.. uh AriDae :D because I love wandering through their aeri's :D (sorry for the ping if you don't like this)

Your current favourite song so I can add it to my nurturing playlist:
Pachelbel Canon in D

**snuggles** don't worry, i released alot of pets too.

Three random facts about yourself:
1. I enjoy grandma-esque hobbies (such as cross-stitching and knitting)
2. I have a giant problem with drawers and doors not being completely closed
3. I'm a bit of a nerd heh

Your two favourite flower pets from this Spring Festival (Please only include 1 Fabled):
1. Passifloria
2. Hydrangea

What has been your favourite thing about this festival so far?
The festival chat. Hands down. I love meeting new people, making new friends, and just doing stuff together. Goofing off, making jokes. Sharing happy memories, giving advice, and comforting each other. It makes me feel as if we were growing closer as a community, and I just love the feeling of togetherness.

What has been your biggest *facepalm* moment of this festival so far?
I kept exiting the zone, unknowingly resetting all my boss timers. I wasn't made aware of this for several days, until someone told me. I can't remember who, but thank you kind user!

If you were a Sylesti, what species would you be and why:
I would totally be a Kelpari. Not only do I love water, swimming, and being submerged, but I also have always wondered what it would be like to be part of the equine race. Plus, I'm pretty sure Kelparis have gills, and boy, what would I give for gills.
...Kelparis are just really pretty in general, too. I want a water mane.


Pay one compliment to the user above you:

Hi Nightbane! (haha, almost spelled your name Nightbae for a second). You have a cheerful personality, and your overflowing charisma with a bit of goofiness mixed in makes people around you feel instantly at ease. You bring life to any chatroom <3.

Give a shout out to a player you dont speak to regularly or know particularly personally, but you see them around and they seem kind of cool so youd like to acknowledge their coolness. (Make sure you ping them so they know theyre cool) :

Hi Loveroanimals! Sorry for surprising you with a ping. Although I haven't actually talked to you, I've seen you around forums and you seem like a lighthearted, kind person. So, I acknowledge your coolness! Shoutout to you!

Your current favourite song so I can add it to my nurturing playlist:
Currently, I can't get 'Novocaine' by Fall Out Boy out of my head. Many FOB songs in general are great.

aww thanks Sienna

Three random facts about yourself:
1.I probably have a bit of a tea addiction (drank eight cups yesterday though it was 30 degrees C outside) XD
2.I am an artist (trying to publish a comic)
3.I am incredibly attracted to awkward, easily flustered people. XD

Your two favourite flower pets from this Spring Festival:
1.Kelpari
2.Zolnixi

What has been your favourite thing about this festival so far?
Everyone's festive spirit, definitely. I love the fact that everyone is so eager to help each other out. Quite a few people are giving out free stuff, and most people I've given things to were insisting on compensating me. The best thing about Sylestia is how generally nice people are here, but this is most widely expressed during fests. :)

What has been your biggest *facepalm* moment of this festival so far?
Attempting to change my avi 3 times only to realize I haven't used the item I was trying to equip from my inventory.

If you were a Sylesti, what species would you be and why:
I'd probably be a Ryori, frail and ghastly seeming, but powerful nonetheless. I'm so pale I could probably fade out if I wanted anyway. XD

Pay one compliment to the user above you:
Hi, Sienna. You seem Like a wonderful person to get to know, from what I've read in your "About me" section. Also, your art is very cute. :) (I've sent you a lesser pet dye, for the lack of anything else on your wishlist btw. XD)

Give a shout out to a player you dont speak to regularly or know particularly personally, but you see them around and they seem kind of cool so youd like to acknowledge their coolness. (Make sure you ping them so they know theyre cool) :
Hi Flute! You're the first person I came across randomly helping people and answering their questions on forums when I've joined Sylestia. I've never actually spoken to you but I've probably a bit of a Oh-wow-this-person-is-really-nice crush on you. Cheers. :)

Your current favourite song:
Can't really pinpoint a favorite one. I'll go with Blackbird-Louisa John-Krol.

Aw, thanks, Siennathecat! ^u^

Three random facts about yourself:
1. I sleep with 7 pillows in my bed. (This is the "interesting fact" I use for college ice breakers lol)

2. Sylestia is my most frequently-played game. I'm ashamed of it because I think I should diversify my gaming palette LOL.

3. Catchphrases are contagious. My "ahas" and "LOLs" come from what peeps in the community say. I'm like an Animal Crossing character in the way that I adopt the catchphases and little things other people say.

Your two favourite flower pets from this Spring Festival:
1. Fire Lily Lighira
2. Orchid Luffox

What has been your favourite thing about this festival so far?
The enemies defeated contest is easy and not RNG-based. ;w;

What has been your biggest *facepalm* moment of this festival so far?
Seeing people get affected by saltiness. x:

If you were a Sylesti, what species would you be and why:
One of the canines. Maybe Puffadore, so I can be lazy and puffy and pompous and still get groomed and spoiled.

Pay one compliment to the user above you:
omg shawnthorn your shoutout made my kokoro go doki doki
you're the bee's knees :>
(like i already PM'd you my awkward deal aha, I think I'll squee about it in private)

Give a shout out to a player you dont speak to regularly or know particularly personally, but you see them around and they seem kind of cool so youd like to acknowledge their coolness.
LDDarcwolf! c: I don't know you personally, we're kinda acquaintances, but I think that you've been through quite a bit. I'm happy that you got through some of your hardships and it seems like you're looking to the future every time I see you in Region Chat. You've improved quite a bit, and that's no easy feat for some people. I hope you have many more blessings in your life!

Your current favourite song so I can add it to my nurturing playlist:
Ververg by Ani

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Btw, thank you Strike, MasterofDragons, Yumi123, and Shawnthorn for the shout outs! ^^ I'm happy that I I made a noticeable impact on the community. I noticed over the last few days that I was pinged for them and although I was busy, I felt cool for a day. ;w; I hope I can help out the community more when I can without cutting corners.

And thanks Lavelle for the awesome contest. :> It's awesome that you're giving back into the community like this.

Awe, thank you SO much for the very kind words Flute, for the support, advice, and the vote of confidence. It means a great deal to me that you are suppotive and understand that I really do try my best. Yes I have been threw alot in my life, and recent events(the past 4 years) have been some of the toughest, but also some of the most blessed. Thanks again so very much Flute, I hope that given enough time that I can get to call you my friend. :)

Three random facts about yourself:
1. I wear glasses
2. I play the piano
3. I love ice cream

Your two favourite flower pets from this Spring Festival (Please only include 1 Fabled):
1. Blue Lotus Aeridini
2. Delphinium Bouquet Zolnixi

What has been your favourite thing about this festival so far?
The plant Sylesties. They're so beautiful!

What has been your biggest *facepalm* moment of this festival so far?
Um...I can't think of any right now...
Maybe the time I went through the ticket maze and was asking for opinions on which one I should choose, and the options were shiny and bright and the previous choosing had also had shiny as an option, and people said shiny so I picked it but in my head I was really more leaning towards bright.

If you were a Sylesti, what species would you be and why:
Ooh. Um, a Zolnixi? They look kind of shy, in a way, and I can't think of any other species that would actually represent me.

Pay one compliment to the user above you:
Flute, you seem like a really nice person, and I see you around a lot!

Give a shout out to a player you dont speak to regularly or know particularly personally, but you see them around and they seem kind of cool so youd like to acknowledge their coolness. (Make sure you ping them so they know they're cool) :
Kaufee! You're the first person to pop up in my head, so here's a shout out to you! You're a really nice person, and based on your accomplishments on Sylestia...you've got some serious determination! Nice name, by the way :)

Your current favourite song so I can add it to my nurturing playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnSp_JbvzqE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2Zilt_B1rk - Believe it or not, classical music! Chopin concerto no. 1 in e minor. These are my personal favorites - the first link for the 1st and maybe 2nd movements, the second link for the 3rd ^^