April Fools Prank 2007

[Elmdor]

http://www.epforums.org/april-fools-...f55/index.html

Are people still this stupid?

[Mikey_]

Soooo, when do we get this kick started? We need to plan a few steps out first. Also, we should probably use this thread, or make a new one for prank...comments or notes? Or not. Maybe I start off by hinting in the Hangout that I'm finally to be promoted to SMod. That there was no official talk of it, but there was mention of someone being promoted very, very soon. Then Cyber is Adminned, and maybe that would be the start of it all. I'd then slowly let the anger of not getting promoted eat me up while Cyber slowly goes into Tyrant mode, until we both clash. Then eventually, I get demoted or banned. Then Elmdor's scene comes in.

[Elmdor]

I have a cue? Cool.

I think we should slowly start it out before the weekend, and then speed up around the 28th, 29th or something. I think I'll be away during this weekend though, but, eh, shouldn't be a problem for the prank.

Edit: Yeah, we need to discuss it closely as we're going.

[Mikey_]

Hm. If that's the case, then maybe I should make the first move: hinting that a promotion is on the way. I assumed it was my promotion.

[Cosmic]

Ooh, I want in on this. The last one was so much fun.

[Mikey_]

Ooh, I want in on this. The last one was so much fun.

I wonder what kind of role you'd play. I can't imagine you putting Cyber, in tyrant mode, in his place. Nor can I imagine you siding with Cyber in that mode....unless you yourself become a tyrant also. Maybe you can be sort of a peace keeper. Or try to. I don't think you should be demoted or banned, though.

What are your thoughts Cosmic?

Edit: Step 1 has begun - http://www.epforums.org/showpost.php...&postcount=659

[Mikey_]

Just got this PM from Jackhammer.

Hey Mikey. If i'm right in thinking you are getting promoted to SMod, then congrats mate you deserve it. At least we know there will 99.9% of the time, be a staff member to close all the porn (spam bot) threads..


If you're not, then... ingnore this.

Before I move on ahead, should I let him in on this?

[Elmdor]

Well.. imagine what you would've said and stuff. Make sure to point out that you don't know for sure and.. stuff!

Acting natural is impotant though, so, eh, uh, yeah.

[Mikey_]

You think this was a good/smart response to play it off well?

Heh, thanks. Well, I can't say for sure. There's just been talk of a promotion. I'm assuming it's my promotion to SMod, since I'm the most active staff member of the new batch who's dedicated the most time and effort here. I can't exactly see anyone else getting that promotion, except maybe Segnin. But I think it's mine.

[Elmdor]

I do. A good build up for you getting pissy later.

[Cyberxion]

http://www.epforums.org/showpost.php...&postcount=693 - My response to your excitement over a possible promotion. While this does sort of tread on what you said to Jackhammer, that doesn't mean much. It shouldn't be a problem.

Note that I worded it in such a way that it might seem as if I slipped up. There is talk about a promotion, but I suggest that there's not, even while dropping the implication that you ought not get your hopes up, which may in turn imply that I'm up for it, but don't want to come clean. Maybe it's too subtle for some of our members, but anything more and they'll have our secret even before we've truly set things in motion.

What do you think?

[Mikey_]

Nice post. You had me going.

[Elmdor]

'tis good, the word is out. We can just leave it alone now until Cyber is admined. Unless someone brings it up again, that is.

[Mikey_]

'tis good, the word is out. We can just leave it alone now until Cyber is admined. Unless someone brings it up again, that is.

Indeed. I sort of changed the subject by asking how his day's been.

By the way, I think in 2 days or so, he should be Adminned. Or sooner.

[Cyberxion]

In typical Cyber fashion, I've sorta pushed the subject. I really do need to leave though, so my part in tonights opening salvo is complete.