Bear in mind that the book discussion forum will be jam-packed with giant spoilers - if you want to avoid them, check the Structured Book Discussion subforum, there's a thread for each of the books you can use to discuss once you've finished it in order to avoid spoilers

The outside world is overrated!

Is it nap time yet?

I am trying to make progress on my decluttering project this spring, and hopefully finish a blog series I started a year and a half ago

Also, 10 points from my personal pool to Ben for taking the initiative to start the roll call

All of the social groups should have a pinned thread for new or returning members to sign up - from there, the process depends on the group.  It can be more formal, like the White Tower having you fill out a questionnaire... or the Black Tower posting a welcome thread and letting you explore (or explode) at will.

You can join any or all that appeal to you  - it's usually best not to over extend yourself, of course.  You can feel free to post in any topic that you see on a social group's boards regardless of whether you're a member, though. We all love interaction.  

And again!  A day late, but hey... if the roll call ain't up yet, that just means I'm the BEST STAFF MEMBER.

You love me.  You know you do. 

NEW ARRIVALS

No brave souls faced the insanity in March - alas!  

PROMOTIONS

Staff is still discussing the suggested change to promotion requirements.  Stay tuned!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The February Saidin Class has extended into March (and April).  If @Nikon hasn't been eaten by eels, we look forward to completing the class and having a few newly informed Soldiers to boss around.  

EVENTS AND GAMES

Darthe's About A Girl mafia game (located in the main mafia board) is still looking for signups - if you are a mafia addict, or a recovering addict, or a gullible sucker who just can't say no, your signup is welcome!

AROUND THE BLACK TOWER

What's new since the last Tainted Times:

Mashi tells us about her Asha'man coat

Ithi trained DJ in the ways of the One Power Battles (private board)

Leyrann and Illian Tear continue to be frustrated by the OP rollers at every turn (private board)

Niniel has set up a predictions game for the new Avengers Infinity War movie... come earn points!

Not so new, but recently active:

Discussion continues on the Marvel Universe

Is it spring yet?  The argument over weather vs. astronomy continues.

Leyrann's The Way of Kings thread has morphed into discussing all things Sanderson, and also random other reading material.

The 250,000 post thread is still alive and kicking.  Very slowly.

February's Saidin Class marches on!  (private board)

OTHER

The 250,000 Post Thread Update (because we're masochists):

          As of March 4, 2018:              237,437 replies

          As of April 2, 2018:                 237,662 replies

We're up 225 from last month - can we make the goal by the end of 2018? 

The Battle for Spam Supremacy:

          Black Tower:                          711,499 posts (up 468 from March 4)

          General Discussion:             982,634 posts (up 759 from March 4)

General Discussion has slowed its roll a bit, but the Tower continues to fall behind in its effort to reign as Spam Overlords of DM.  Will April prove to be more spam-filled?  ONLY TIME WILL TELL.

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Yours till the brownies run dry...

~ Tress, Storm Leader of the Light

*starts singing not-so-randomly*

OHHHHHHH

WE'RE HALFWAY THERE

OOOHHHHHHH

LIVIN' ON A PRAYER

Yes, welcome to DM, vysterian!

I second Ry's suggestion to check out the social community section - the social groups are a lot of fun and a great way to make new friends.

Feel free to ask here if you have any questions about the site, our helpful members would be happy to answer.  And the insane ones may try to answer too.

Chocolate is never blameless.

But it's always worth it.

Clearly.

It's delicious.

Those two are my least favorite categories.

That is terribly depressing.

Here, have some brownies.

17 hours ago, Dar'Jen Ab Owain said:

(Sits out a fresh batch of tainted brownies.) I can share.

DJ is my favorite 

50 minutes ago, Crimson_Ayla said:

My oven can tell the time again so that's good

Does that mean you can make brownies?

*looks around for spare brownies*

Barm is my hero

Wait.

Did i just say that? 

20 hours ago, Dar'Jen Ab Owain said:

They did. I swear.

 

They big scary rat things.

And in a moment of supreme timing, the Princess Bride facebook page just posted this:

I'm going to take a wild stab in the dark.

You might want to stand back, it could get bloody.

42?

oh dear.  this can't end well. 

1 hour ago, Talmanes said:

I also think Monty Python and the Holy Grail should be required viewing lol

Oh yes.

The first time I saw that movie, a WHOLE LOT of my friends suddenly made MUCH more sense.

6 hours ago, Dar'Jen Ab Owain said:

Yes, I have seen The Princess Bride.

 

The giant rat things creeper me outwhen I was a kid.

Rodents of Unusual Size? I don't believe they exist!

2 hours ago, SochiWaterr said:

I was ThePowerOfSaidin.

 

 

Read up to 7, stopped, restarted, am on 3 now.

Good luck with the reread/finishing this time!!

Welcome back to DM!   Do you remember what your name was before?  Would we know you?  

How much of the books have you read?  

I'm apparently just full of questions today... 

We're glad you're back into WoT and back on the site - definitely ask if you have any site-related questions we can answer for you!

43 minutes ago, Dar'Jen Ab Owain said:

I should put together a list of movies I should see.

Absolutely!

Tell me you've seen The Princess Bride.

DON'T YOU DARE!!!

*weaves air to tickle Leyrann mercilessly*