Friday, September 19, 2008

You Might be a TE addict....

Thanks to Hunee Dreamscape for this!!

You Might be a TE addict if .... (with apologies to Jeff Foxworthy)

When you're standing in line at the grocery store, you ask the guy in front of you if he will be your liege.

when your doctor is puzzled about your ailment, you offer to pay him gold to bring in assistance from another kingdom.

you ask your children when they are going to get on with it, and get their own subjects.

you insist that your familey address you by your special title "The Royal Dinnermaker".

On April 15th, you petition yor congressman to waive taxes for this year.

When you hear about the national census, you get excited because you're gonna get some of your gold back.

you buy a new house you dig up the back yard hoping to discover gold.

you have more than one recipe for blood stew.

you get a promotion at work, but, are disappointed because nobody said "Hear ye, Hear ye".

you run out of food in your refrigerator, so you try to seize some from your neighbors.

you ask your childs math teacher why they don't teach that 286 = 2+8+6 = 16 = 1+6 = 7

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Ascension Tuesday 9/16!!!

A message from King Rexx:

"Congrats to Queen Shadalee! You and your downline have worked very hard for this. Enjoy it my friend. :)"


A message from Princess Kalliee Tomsen:

"Congratulations Shadalee Heron... Queen of Charmed Enchantment. I'll be sorry to see you leave Charm but you will totally ROCK at being Queen of your own realm. Don't forget us will you :)"

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Kid Tested, Charm Approved - another blast from Charm's early days

Here is one of the first announcements from when King Rexx and Charm were only days old..


So far two of the Charm family have lent their skills to help our family. So I wanted to give 'em a little publicity if I could!

Daku Hax's excellent club! I've been here. Good tunes, nice people, and one of them LL approved sploders! Go check it out!

TeC-ToNiK RaVe, Santorini Island (225, 206, 21)
*Daku has since purchased his own island where TeC-ToNiK RaVe resides. He has also moved onto our sister realm Fiery Charm.


Ok, so good 'ole King Rexx is divorced and therefore *highly* jaded on marriage. But doesn't mean you have to be! If you find the SL sweetheart of your life and wanna get hitched, jump the broom, partnered, Shane Gabreski is offering discounts on getting married!

*PRE-DISCOUNT* pricing!! Contact Caitlynn Slade for information on
Rose Garden Weddings
*I don't have any further information about this one (not having been one to ever consider SL marriage *giggle* But I can tell you that Miss Caitlynn is in the Kingdom of Heaven and Shane Gabreski is still a fellow charmer!! Oh, and let me not forget, our old King got SLhitched a few weeks back (so much for jaded *laughs*)

And as always, my very own slice of the LL dream, AMS. This is where you can find me and quite a few of your lieges camped out usually. There's trivia, scrabble and chess on the grounds, plus it's just a nice place to hang out and explore. So come on over and visit! Bring a friend, everyone is welcome at AMS.

AMS Home - New Friends Welcome!, South Pacific VIII (49, 189
*Time sure has changed, even AMS has moved and is now found on Charmed Beach Isle. Bigger, better - and yes quite a few of your lieges are still camped out their usually :D
Charmed Beach Isle (61, 71, 20)

-Rexx

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Ascension Tuesday 9/9

A message from King Rexx:

We've got another one! King Samuel Dalin!

It's a HELL of an accomplishment to amass over 20,000 total acres and 1000 personals it takes to ascend.

Not even mentioning all the gold you must pay for the Path to Royalty so I'd like to send out a great big congratulations to him and his downline!

And PLEASE let's give Empyrean Kingdom some time to settle by not sending bribes for awhile.

Congrats again King Sam!
-Rexx

---- my first begat ascension...congratulations Sam!! All the best to you and Empyrean!!! - Francine

Saturday, August 23, 2008

*A history flashback* - The first Bohemia ascension

Look at what I found as I was going through my inventory. Hehe

A message from Queen Julie:

Well, we have lost our Royal Charmer, he has disappeared into the beyond to go charm his own subjects in his own kingdom! Congratulations to Rexx Capalini, King of Charm! It's the very first ascencion from Bohemia, which isn't bad going for a kingdom barely a month old (not even sure it's that old).

Those of you who were under Rexx in Bohemia will of course have gone with him to his new kingdom. At the time of writing, the Emperor hasn't set the kingdom name so your hud will say "Blah Blah of ...". Once the kingdom name is set, that will change. Basically, if it no longer says Bohemia, you are part of the new kingdom and now have a brand-new King instead of a grotty old Queen (hee-hee).

As far as the Bohemia kingdom group is concerned, obviously this is for Bohemia members. Rexx has created his own kingdom group, which he will be inviting his people to, which is how it should be. However, because I know how difficult these changes can be, I am more than happy for those of you who want to stay in the Bohemia group to do so for a week or two until you get used to the new kingdom and the new group. After that, I will remove you all as gently as possible! If you want to leave voluntarily before that, you can of course do so.

As far as the Tavern of Bohemia is concerned (our new meeting-place for those of you who still don't know!), those of you in the new kingdom are all more than welcome to visit there whenever you want to. We're not enemies and there is no reason for you to give up established friendships or stop socialising with Bohemia members.

Both Rexx and I are aware that some of you may wish to return to Bohemia, this is normal when someone ascends, and we're both cool with that. Similarly, if anyone wants to leave Bohemia to join Rexx's new kingdom, we're cool with that, too. The important thing is for you to be where you want to be, where you feel most settled. Different monarchs run their kingdoms differently and what appeals to one person won't necessarily appeal to the next, so it's up to you to make your own decisions as to where you feel you belong. Don't hesitate to ask advice about this if you are unsure as to what to do.

As far as things like bribes and sabotage are concerned ... I am not going to ask Bohemia members not to bribe anyone from Rexx's kingdom because there are always going to be new members joining who will have no idea that Rexx used to be part of Bohemia and it just gets too complicated. If you prefer not to bribe them, that's fine. The choice in this, as in everything else, is yours. As far as sabotage is concerned, I would rather you didn't sabotage them (in fact, I'd rather you didn't sabotage anyone, but if you must pick on someone, go for that Sparta crowd as they seem intent on sabotaging us at every opportunity).

So, that's it. I'd just like to wish Rexx all the very best with his new kingdom and I hope it grows from strength to strength (preferably not too much, he's already bumped me down a spot in the standings by leaving, so he'd better not go passing me ... lmao).

Just remember, if anyone has any questions, regardless of whether they're in Bohemia or the new kingdom, all you have to do is ask. I'll still still be available to those of you who have gone, as I always was, and I'm sure the same applies to Rexx the other way around.

Have fun in your kingdom and remember, you're welcome at the Tavern of Bohemia anytime.

Monday, August 18, 2008

Ascension Sunday 8/17/08

Woohoo! Another ascension, below a note from King Rexx:
[Dec 1125] Queen Peachy Sassoon ascended.

We've got another one! Charmers, please join me in congratulating Queen Peachy Sassoon who ascended Sunday and formed the Queendom of Godiva!

Peachy has been a long time Charmer with us since December or January. And many of you know her as Charms new-people-chocolate-giver-greeter.

Congratulations Peachy. Gonna miss those chocolates... :)

As we try to do with all of our Charm families, let's give 'em some time settle in.
No bribes for Fiery Charm, Charmed Menagerie and Queendom of Godiva until further notice. Of course, we can try to steal her chocolates....
-Rexx
Let's all wish Peachy and the Queendom of Godiva the best of luck!

Saturday, August 2, 2008

Ascension Saturday 8/2

Wooohooo our 4th ascension out of Charm. Below a message from King Rexx:

I want to send out a big old Charm congratulations to Charm's very own Queen Whisper Dallagio of the Charmed Menagerie, who ascended today.

It's quite an accomplishment to make a monarchy. It takes a lot of effort and dedication from EVERYONE. So Great Job to Whisper and the downline!

As with all of our Charm families, let's give 'em some time settle in. Please refrain from clicking that bribe button for anyone in Fiery Charm and our newest friends in The Charmed Menagerie until further notice!

-Rexx

Let's wish all the best to Whisper and her Charmed Menagerie!!

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Ascension Sunday 6/29/08!!

Charm has it's second ascension!!

A message from King Rexx:


Just wanted to send my congratulations to TRoy Chemistry who's ascended! As a friend of Charm I'd like to ask that we not bribe Future Light for now, let's let 'em have a little time to settle first.

And as always, Please just say No to sabo for ANY of the king/queendoms. :)


Let's wish Troy all the best of luck with his new realm of Future Light!!

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

For kicks and giggles

[Aug 1141] Vane Xue was granted the special title ima alt bribe jumper Vane Xue of Charm
Don't bring your crappy alts to Charm?

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Titles - who has em and what are they?

Blonde Bombshell - Akysha Zenovka

Chancellor of Charm - Winston Coalcliff

Charming Princess - Leanna Nightfire

Deathly Sexy Dragon - Sable Ashbourne

Deliciously Decadent - Destini Dastardly

Dragon Knight - BLANXDRAGON Corleone

Dragon of the Moat - Tezcatlipoca Bisiani

Fashion Princess - Valenttina Carfagno

Gracious Princess - Cybertgirl Gynoid

her funkness - Clearskies March

Her Royal Sweetness - Hunee Dreamscape

Leche de la Muerte - LassDream McMahon

Lord of the Droids - Omega Naumova

Loyal and Lovely - Kilika Noel

Mistress at Arms - Coulette Capalini

Pathfinder - Grant Herrey

Princebobforapples - Bob Paderborn

Prince of Prims - kdfang Sporleder

Princess Buttercup - Daniella Destiny

Pure Spirit of Light - Whisper Dallagio

Purrrfect Pussycat - Kelserella Bailey

Royal DreamWeaver - Jenda Slade

Royal Court Jester - KR Ballinger

Royal Star Shooter - Christal Aya

Royal Flush - Phrosmai Nosov

Royal TipJar Maker - Neferon Nevadan

Shada Known Better - Shadalee Heron

Tasmanian Devil - Shirralee Beaumont

The Chaste Princess - Francine Susanti

The GodFather Prince - Samuel Dallin

The Inimitable - Pb Recreant

The Little Princess - Sunnshine Koolhoven

The Royal DJ - Erbo Evans

The Royal Jewel - Kalliee Tomsen

The Royal Mate - Samohung Johin

The Selfless - Christopher Whippet

The Sultry Seductive - Imelda Whitfield

The Wanton Princess - BJ Barbosa

Thee Prince Almighty - Huskey Garzo

Undercover Angel - Violetta Freschi

Victorian Sir - Toni Stradling

White Knight - Lothor Vlodovic

Whole DAM Show - Damascus Dagger

Wordz Mythe - Talan Boucher



I know we've got more, send me a notecard or an IM and I will list ya here as quick as I can =)

Monday, May 5, 2008

Now ya see em, now ya don't

Yep! I'm talkin about those people who come over to Charm, pledge loyalty then bolt with your acres, your subjects, or even sadly..your trust. Time to call these people out!

Savannah Fizzle
Titi Feller
Eowyn Amiot
Glimmer Redstar
Firecracker redstar
aymona Glaz
Phoebe Graves
DaiSho Ember
Nice Pick
Odinga Ivanova
Peony Benoir
Ember Whitfield
Teacher Aluveaux
marked Kinsei
Siedah Graves
Benji Sorbet
Lush Tigerpaw
Torpeedo Shippe
DexterM Triellis
Etna Tigerpaw
Candy Lazarno
Journey Rajal

Sunday, April 20, 2008

Sabotage?

Now we know that Charm is probably the lowest key realm there is right? Well even so, sometimes we get sabotaged. So starting today, lets start a list =)

April 20, 2008 12:20PM SL
[Mar 1224] Marquis Balrek Ochs of Charm lost 2 acres of land in an act of sabotage.
Z bin Ma bi is the clue

April 20, 2008 2:39PM SL
[Dec 1227] Duke Vincent Merricks of Charm lost 3 acres of land in an act of sabotage.

April 23, 2008
[Apr 1151] King Rexx Capalini of Charm lost 1 acres of land in an act of sabotage.
Saboteur was Raiden Lancaster of Olympus

April 30, 2008
[Apr 1221] Duke Vincent Merricks of Charm lost 3 acres of land in an act of sabotage.
Saboteur was Erekose Champion of Kingdom of Darkness

May 4, 2008
[Jun 1180] Duke Huskey Garzo of Charm lost 3 acres of land in an act of sabotage.

May 8, 2008
Prince Nixon Hawks of Charm lost ( ) acres of land in an act of sabotage.
Saboteur was Rieana Golding of Wessex.
Sabo from a dead kingdom - fucking lamers!! - King Rexx Capalini

May 9, 2008
[Mar 1195] Marquise Nichole Easterman of Charm lost 5 acres of land in an act of sabotage.
T zip is the clue

May 26, 2008
[Nov 1252] Duchess Isabella Boucher of Charm lost 5 acres of land in an act of sabotage.

May 26, 2008
[Jul 1256] Marquise Nichole Easterman of Charm lost 4 acres of land in an act of sabotage.
Saboteur was TikaRose Scarpulla of Brittany

May 26, 2008
[Jan 1271] Marquise Furr Furman of Charm lost 4 acres of land in an act of sabotage.
Saboteur was Nonge Shipman of Lothlorien

May 27, 2008
[Dec 1110] Prince Yoni Schwartzman of Charm lost 4 acres of land in an act of sabotage.

May 29, 2008
[Jan 1174] Duke Trent Stand of Charm lost 3 acres of land in an act of sabotage.
[Feb 1174] A suspected saboteur, Hands On Havelock Raymaker of Lothlorien, was convicted and sentences to pay restitution to Duke Trent Stand
BUSTED! haha - King Rexx Capalini
"Umm are we happy now!?! Did you get the response you wanted? Are we done yet?" - The Chaste Princess Francine Susanti

May 31, 2008
[Jan 1243] Duke BLANXDRAGON Corleone of Charm lost 5 acres of land in an act of sabotage.
Saboteur was Nia Ay of Lothlorien

June 4, 2008
[Apr 1213] Duchess Lone Fredriksson of Charm lost 3 acres of land in an act of sabotage.
Saboeteur was Kyrthak Axel of Gianfar

June 20, 2008
[Apr 1129] Duchess Carol Offcourse of Charm lost 3 acres of land in an act of sabotage.
Saboeteur was Raistlin Ihnen of Wight

June 25, 2008
[Feb 1260] Princess Circe Falta of Charm lost 4 acres of land in an act of sabotage.
Saboteur was Rosie Masatada of Lothlorien

July 2, 2008
[Aug 1127] Princess Yummie Olsen of Charm lost 4 acres of land in an act of sabotage.
Saboteur was Highprincess Carver of Avalon

July 3, 2008
[Nov 1163] Duchess Tamy Questi of Charm lost 3 acres of land in an act of sabotage.

July 5, 2008
[Sep 1217] King Rexx Capalini of Charm lost 1 acres of land in an act of sabotage.
Saboteur was SLR Rustamova of Gianfar

July 6, 2008
[Aug 1103] Duchess Mustbefeltupdownand Sideways of Charm lost 3 acres of land in an act of sabotage.
Saboteur was Zuji Zabelin of Lothlorien

July 6, 2008
[Aug 1117] Marquise edimay Aeon of Charm lost 5 acres of land in an act of sabotage.

July 18, 2008
[Unknown] Count Jeppie Noel of Charm lost 3 acres of land in an act of sabotage.
Sabateur was Symone Lovenkraft of Phantasm

August 17, 2008
[Apr 1141] Duchess EllaBang Loon of Charm lost 3 acres of land in an act of sabotage.

August 29, 2008
[Oct 1212] Prince Justias Bailey of Charm lost 6 acres of land in an act of sabotage.

September 1, 2008
[Nov 1285] Princess Candielicious Magic of Charm lost 4 acres of land in an act of sabotage.
Sabateur was Savannah82 Jarman of Middle Earth

September 2, 2008
[Mar 1145] Prince Dart Wolfe of Charm lost 1 acres of land in an act of sabotage.

September 7, 2008
[Jun 1116] Duchess Claire06 Slade of Charm lost 3 acres of land in an act of sabotage.

September 7, 2008
[Mar 1138] Duke Silverman Furmann of Charm lost 3 acres of land in an act of sabotage.

September 17, 2008
[Mar 1111] The Little Princess Sunnshine Koolhoven of Charm lost 4 acres of land in an act of sabotage.
Sabateur was Fainora Pussycat of Bloodtide

September 19, 2008
[May 1188] Duke ab Vanmoer of Charm lost 3 acres of land in an act of sabotage.

September 21, 2008
[Jan 1256] Marquise Crystal Jolles of Charm lost 4 acres of land in an act of sabotage.

September 24, 2008
[Oct 1186] Autumn Trenkins of Charm lost 2 acres of land in an act of sabotage.

September 25, 2008
[Jan 1273] Marquis Koi Yer of Charm lost 2 acres of land in an act of sabotage.

September 28, 2008
[Apr 1145] Duke ab Vanmoer of Charm lost 3 acres of land in an act of sabotage.

December 28, 2008
[Jul 1108] Spoiled Princess Zia Thibedeau of Charm lost 4 acres of land in an act of sabotage.
Sabateur was Cathleen Dezno of Avalon

December 28, 2008
[ ] Baroness Goldie Osterham of Charm lost 3 acres of land in an act of sabotage.

January 12, 2009
[Mar 1138] Marquise Olwyn Paine of Charm lost 4 acres of land in an act of sabotage.

June 19, 2009
[Nov 1219] Magnifitabulous Serena311 Criss of Charm lost 4 acres of land in an act of sabotage.
B ob ax is the clue
Saboteur - Boob Hax of Wylde Things





April 10, 2008 Message from King Rexx

The kingdom is participating in Relay for Life and I will put up a kiosk here for donations. There are also some at the LM above.

===============================================

So from time to time people ask me what Charm is about, and what we're cool with. Wanted to take the opportunity to put this stuff to virtual parchment.

Most of this is from the Ascension notice but there's a couple of clarifications, additions...

Poaching.
Hate it! If they're already in our line, why steal 'em? There's no "I" in team, and there are plenty of other more populous lines to bribe from. Bribes not working? Try www.tinyempires.com/standings... Find someone that looks interesting, look at their profile, go to their picks, shmooze 'em. TE is the GREATEST place to meet new people. I've made countless friends and met amazing people from it. Please don't piss of your peers (and cause trouble for Charm) by taking their people. It's just rude.

--- Yeah forget this ---
So to clear up a point on this, I'm totally cool with *bribes* in the HUD for Charm folks, just not poaching by standing next to a person. Why? Because when they refuse it, it gives their liege the option to reward them! This moves the gold downwards where it can be put to work in the hands of the person that is helping you both get to your goal. Bribers, if you could make sure you send an IM to the bribee, letting them know your trying to get them some gold. Lieges, Make sure you click "Yes" to reward your folks when they decline bribe offers!
--- Forget it! LOL ---

Please don't send bribes in Charm. Too many new players, (that are jumpers anyway), go within Charm, and no one gets mad at the jumper, they get mad at the bribe offerer, so I'm recommending you don't do it anymore. Causes more problems than it's worth. Which is a pity... 'cuz it's a good way to push gold down. All I can say to those who've been jilted, the briber will be jilted too in the end... And I have to wonder if you explained the point of bribes within Charm in the first place and to click No to those and you'll reward for loyalty... But whatever. Please don't proffer bribes in Charm anymore.

Sabotage.
I LOVE that this is in here. It's great to see the different lines and the tacts they take. The so called "evil" empires that do it as a matter of course... Adds a great dynamic, love it. Having said that... Really? Nothing better to spend your gold on? I've never sabotaged. Not even that girl that told me my avi was ugly when I offered her a bribe and followed up in IM... U know who you are... Pffft! So it's up to you, I think it's lame but not gonna tell you not to. I AM gonna ask you to please refrain from sabotaging Bohemians (truly, our mother Kingdom. We would not exist if not for Queen Julie), most of the Kingdoms aren't into Sabo as a matter of course either, so if you do it, you'll be dragging Charm into a war. Please think about that.

Taking a bribe
Ok, face it... Sometimes your liege just sucks. Either really or maybe just in your mind. Gotta jump! Meh, what can you do... Make the move. But if you jump for the sole purpose of making gold? I can tell you it's a bad move. It typically costs more to move back, plus you now have a liege who is not gonna wanna invest in you. Your liege has the option (if they are online) of paying you gold when u refuse a bribe. Why not say no, and IM them about it instead of yes, thinking you can come back... When you see a bribe offer, always assume there's no going back, and make your decision accordingly.

Bribe Dispute Resolution
Lieges... If someone in your line takes a bribe somewhere else in Charm Kingdom? DO NOT IM me about it! I don't care! Take a look at yourself. Are your time schedules compatible? Did you explain the rules properly to your subjects? Are you showing proper "love" when they decline a bribe offer? etc., etc... Sometimes people are just flaky... Welcome to SL. Not sure what you think I'll be able to do about it. We're all adults! Work it out! Send an IM. And remember... You catch more flies with honey, or err, Charm. :D

Advertising
I put out a weekly notecard with Business Owner/Venus LMs and a short description of the place. That way we get a chance to support our own!
Please send me your LMs if you have a place you'd like advertised in the weekly.

Titles
I'm handing out titles folks! At the moment they cost me 25 million and rising so it goes slower than I'd like. Just drop a notecard on my profile with what you'd like it to be and I'll burn through 'em as fast as I get the random favor offer and the gold. There is a 20 character limit. so keep that in mind. And they are PERMANENT, a title will replace your Duke/Duchess, Prince/Princess title with something of your own choosing. For life. I'll try and contact you when I get the offer before hand to make sure you and your direct subjects are on, the Kings Favour has a mini-trader like effect with purchased land containing gold, etc. so it's best to do it when all can benefit from it.

-Rexx

Remember when there were no taxes?

A message from King Rexx:

So some of you may have noticed the new tax situation.

This has been on Emporers Soleil's mind for quite some time and he's finally decided to change it. So first a little history...

-- History --
Back when King Rexx was a wanderer, every citizen in the TE kingdom paid 41% in taxes every year. There was no concept of King/Queens (Monarchs), it was just the top 10 acreage holders Prince/Princesses that advised him. Then came the concept of monarchs... And with the monarch's came the ability to set taxes. And the default was 25% and all was well in the empire. But then one monarch got the idea to set them to 20%, and the next 15, and the next 10. And before you knew it they were all doing their best to just set them to 0% all the time.

-- And there was whining --
And some of the monarchs did not like this. Some for good reasons (they have RL's and RL jobs) and some for bad (they didn't want to put in any work to help their subjects grow, in fact some monarchs don't even wear their HUDs and still their kingdoms flourish!), and there was much whining from the new Kings and Queens and so now in the end, the Emporer has decided to set taxes to 30% as the highest across the board, with lower ranks paying lower, (still better than the olden times...) and give the monarchs the ability to pay for a 3 year tax break. So doing some math here... 3 minutes a turn, 36 minutes a year. That's about a 1.75 hours RL time span where for 3 TE years you won't be taxed each year. And whereas it used to cost me ~700k to 1 million a year to cover your taxes it'll now cost me 11 million (4 mil a year) to set your taxes to 0 for a 3 year time span.

-- Making lemonade out of lemons --
So... I need your help to find the best SL hour to set taxes to 0. I want to maximize my investment and reduce your pain and thus, increase our growth. So I will be putting up a few surveys. The first survey will cut the time in half to determine whether you want it between 12am -12pm or 12pm to 12am SLT. Then I will cut it again, and again, until I have figured out what 2 hour time span you'd like the tax break on.

Your help is greatly appreciated!

-- P.S. Titles! --
Also, as always, I have titles to give. Please drop a notecard on me with your current rank, desired title (20 character maximum incl. spaces) and hours (in SLT) you are on. Also, keep in mind, that with "Kings Favor" as it's called (which lasts a TE year), you and your direct subjects will have a mini-trader like effect with an increased chance of trader-like effects in each turn, so consider the online time of yours subjects as well.

-Rexx

January 29, 2008 Message from King Rexx

So from time to time people ask me what Charm is about, and what we're cool with. Wanted to take the opportunity to put this stuff to virtual parchment.

Most of this is from the Ascension notice but there's a couple of clarifications, additions...

Poaching.
Hate it! If they're already in our line, why steal 'em? There's no "I" in team, and there are plenty of other more populous lines to bribe from. Bribes not working? Try www.tinyempires.com/standings... Find a target, look at their profile go to their picks, shmooze 'em. TE is the GREATEST place to meet new people. I've made countless friends and met amazing people from it. Please don't piss of your peers by taking their people. It's just rude.

So to clear up a point on this, I'm totally cool with *bribes* in the HUD for Charm folks, just not poaching by standing next to a person. Why? Because when they refuse it, it gives their liege the option to reward them! This moves the gold downwards where it can be put to work in the hands of the person that is helping you both get to your goal. Bribers, if you could make sure you send an IM to the bribee, letting them know your trying to get them some gold. Lieges, Make sure you click "Yes" to reward your folks when they decline bribe offers!

Sabotage.
I LOVE that this is in here. It's great to see the different lines and the tacts they take. The so called "evil" empires like Sparta that do it as a matter of course... Adds a great dynamic, love it. Having said that... Really? Nothing better to spend your gold on? I've never sabotaged. Not even that girl that told me my avi was ugly when I offered her a bribe and followed up in IM... U know who you are... Pffft! So it's up to you, I think it's lame but not gonna tell you not to. I AM gonna ask you to please refrain from sabotaging Bohemians (truly, our mother Kingdom. We would not exist if not for Queen Julie), Loths (Have you seen Bootskis 1st life profile pic?! OMFG! HOT!) and umm, that's it. Treaty information will be kept and updated in the group charter.

Taking a bribe
Ok, face it... Sometimes your liege just sucks. Either really or maybe just in your mind. Gotta jump! Meh, what can you do... Make the move. But if you jump for the sole purpose of making gold? I can tell you it's a bad move. It typically costs more to move back, plus you now have a liege who is not gonna wanna invest in you. Your liege has the option (if they are online) of paying you gold when u refuse a bribe. Why not say no, and IM them about it instead of yes, thinking you can come back... When you see a bribe offer, always assume there's no going back, and make your decision accordingly.

Bribe Dispute Resolution
Lieges... If someone in your line takes a bribe somewhere else in Charm Kingdom? DO NOT IM me about it! I don't care! Take a look at yourself. Are your time schedules compatible? Did you explain the rules properly to your subjects? Are you showing proper "love" when they decline a bribe offer? etc., etc... Sometimes people are just flaky... Welcome to SL. Not sure what you think I'll be able to do about it. We're all adults! Work it out! Send an IM. And remember... You catch more flies with honey, or err, Charm. :D

Advertising
I put out a weekly notecard with Business Owner/Venus LMs and a short description of the place. That way we get a chance to support our own!
Please send me your LMs if you have a place you'd like advertised in the weekly.

Titles
I'm handing out titles folks! At the moment they cost me 20 million and rising so it goes slower than I'd like. Just drop a notecard on my profile with what you'd like it to be and I'll burn through 'em as fast as I get the random favor offer and the gold. There is a 20 character limit. so keep that in mind. And they are PERMANENT, a title will replace your Duke/Duchess, Prince/Princess title with something of your own choosing. For life. I'll try and contact you when I get the offer before hand to make sure you and your direct subjects are on, the Kings Favour has a mini-trader like effect with purchased land containing gold, etc. so it's best to do it when all can benefit from it.

-Rexx

Ascension Friday!! - April 8, 2008

Blaize Korabase was the first ascension out of Charm.

Note from King Rexx Capalini:
Blaize was the second person I gave the HUD to back in Sept. '07 and we made our way up thru the ranks together with her under me the entire time.

As you all know, Tiny Empires is a tremendous investment in time and resources, and to make it to the Monarchy requires dedication and determination on top of it all.

So today, it's with great honor that I announce the ascension of my best, oldest, and dearest friend in SL.

Congrats Queen Blaize Korobase!


Message from the new Queen Blaize Korobase:
Woohoo, but before I make a new group thing or whatever I just want to let the huge downline know that you are no longer in Charm. So don't panic and try to run back to Charm, or you'll be leaving your liege. Just chill and let things run smooth and if you have any questions feel Free to IM me, I'll find you in the mess that's there now :)
Blaize

Queen Blaize is currently #26 in the Independent Realms and has named her Realm Fiery Charm. Let's all wish Queen Blaize the best of luck =)

Pictures! Pictures! Pictures!

Pictures! Pictures! Pictures!"
Okay...so..the King may be away but that doesn't mean Charm is in hibernation. Here is a link to the photos from the last two Charm events.
http://picasaweb.google.com/charmkingdom

Charm Kingdom gets social

As you all know...we've started to have some monthly events to bring people together. So far we've gone to:

The Onyx - Charm event Monday, June 23, 2008 - 7PM SL
Hosted and DJ'd by Phrosmai Nosov
We've got a pool party tonite! So get on those trunks, find that sunscreen and come on over for a party. Royal Flush Phrosmai Nosov ("Froze my Nose Off" hehe) of Charm will be DJing. Remember 1000L is on the board for the Best Guy/Gal dressed in theme. See ya later!!


The Vibe HQ - Charm event Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 2PM SL
Hosted by Bratt Lunasea and Deanna Wrigglesworth
Live performance by Maxmillion Kleen
Maximillion has Rock/Pop/Alternative solo acoustic stylings, covering well loved classics to newer, hip stuff.
Our next event is at The Vibe. Bratt Lunasea and Deanna Wrigglesworth have arranged for us to attend a live music performance by Maximillion Kleen. The Vibe HQ is a live music, concert venue, dedicated to independent music in SL. Event starts at 2PM SL I hope to see you there!


Club Promises Kept - 'Salute to our Veterans' - Sunday, June 1, 2008 7-9PMSL

Hosted by Sunnshine Koolhoven & Captain Neo Szaberwick
DJ for the evening was Sunnshine Koolhoven
The order has come from above.. "Major" Sunnshine Koolhoven and "Captain" Neo Szaberwick have issued the command that we have fun. So let's show em' that us Charmers can get the job done! (ooh I made a rhyme :P ) The Charm party tonite is at Club Promises Kept/Senses 7PM - 9PM SL. Our theme for the evening is Salute to our Veterans. 300L to the best Male/Female dressed in theme. See ya there!


Drama Libre - Prom Night, Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 5PM - till we all leave
Hosted by Peachy Sassoon
Dj for the evening was Gregor Kobeshimi
Come back to High School and join us at Drama Libre on Thurs 5/15 at 5PM SL for Prom Night. Peachy, Xerxes and Dagmar will be our chaperones for the evening, so make sure you don't do anything naughty.. *grin* 500L goe to the King and Queen of the prom so dress in theme!! Remember NO NUDITY


Blades Night Club - Let's Go to The Movies, Thursday, May 1, 2008 - 5PM - 7PM SL
Hosted and DJ'd by Akysha Zenovka
Come on over to Blades the Sharpest dance club in all of SL. Charm' s very own Blonde Bombshell will be our host and DJ, so put on those Saturday Night Fever clothes and boogie on over. Oh yeah..heh I guess I should mention I will be dancin on stage eeep!
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Daphnis/121/34/44


Montana Menagerie - Saturday April 19, 2008 - Charm is off to Montana 3-8PM SL
Hosted by Whisper Dallagio
Montana Menagerie that is. Whisper Dallagio plays hostess with the mostess to our next Charm event. Come dressed in theme: critter/creature /crazy skin or anything to do with Montana or nature. Please no nudity. Contest will be "Name that Princess" Come alone, bring a friend. All are welcome. Come party with your fellow Charmers.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Naberrie/79/78/38


The Dream Park & Market - Best in Hats Tuesday, April 1, 2008 6PM - 8PM SL

Hosted by Jenda Slade and Phill Oddfellow
DJ for the evening was Endo Proto
Tuesday 6PM SL - Best in Hats *Charm party*
Don't be fooled!! A best in Hats event at The Dream Park and Market will be our next Charm event. Jenda Slade and Phil Oddfellow will be on hand to show us an event of foolery and mayhem =) Acting "fool"ish is mandatory hehe.
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shishapangma/148/19/87


The Vibe - Thursday, March 20 at 4PM - 6PM SL
Hosted and DJ'd by Weaton Chaffe
Our next Charm event is scheduled at The Vibe. The Vibe has live music entertainment several days a week..and is owned by fellow Charmer Lucius Templar. Thursdays event will be hosted by DJ Weaton Chaffe, so let's show him how us Charmer's party =)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Shaea/252/186/23


Drama Libre - Hawaii Saturday, March 7, 2008 - 8PM - till we all leave

Hosted by Peachy Sassoon, Xerxes Sismondi.
The DJ for the evening was Noctoon Edelweiss

Our next Charm event will be at Drama Libre where fellow *Charm*er DJ Noctoon Edelweiss will be spinning up some great tunes. Our most *Charm*ing couple Peachy Sassoon and Xerxes Sismondi are our hosts and are bringing us to Hawaii for the evening. Costume contest starts at 10PM SL so dress in theme to be eligible to win 500L for best guy/gal. NO NUDITY!

Psst...whatcha doin tonite? Well, Drama Libre's theme for tonite is Da Office, why not drop in and take a peek =) Starts at 8PM SL
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Miller/204/133/301


TeC ToNiK RaVe Dance Club- Medieval Monday February 18, 2008 - 8PM - 10PM SL

Hosted by Daku Hax and Raiya Hastings.
The DJ for the evening was Nero Gibbs
http://slurl.com/secondlife/PSY%20TeC%20Island/155/138/25


Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Charm Anthem by Santa Stepanov

Hail the King and join the throng
Hail the mighty and the strong
Lift your voice in endless song
Charm the realm for everyone

Never let the fallen lie
Never leave the poor ones cry
Never let the wanderer roam
Charm bids all the weary home

Spread the tidings through the earth
Blessed with riches and with mirth
Pledge each one from shore to shore
Charm the Kingdom evermore!