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DaRu
DaRu
Well-Connected

Jan-10-2012 14:35

Everybody has had mentors and hero’s throughout the years in this game. Someone who has touched your life in such a way that you’ll never forget them. Private moments shared that nobody knows about, but you’d love to tell. Though some acquaintances have been brief they are note worthy of mention. Then there are those ’s who are “Celebrities” in our eyes. “Legendary Detectives,” who not only affected you, but everybody that knew them, and yet their presence is still felt, though absent from the message boards. Great detectives retired or no longer active, but missed. Well, lets bring memories to life by paying tribute to them.

Without a doubt my two hero’s are the King and Queen of Sleuthsville, Ben and Sunny Ringold. From the first day I joined Sleuth, I was honored by their presence and through the years formed friendships. One great memory I have was when I called Ben and Sunny at their home one evening, all upset and crying. I was in a panic and in desperate need of their help. You see, after I left the first agency I joined here to start my own, one of the members left to join mine. I done everything I could to discourage her to go back, but she wouldn’t hear of it. This resulted in ill feeling against me. I started receiving hate mail from one of the directors, which soon turned X-Rated. The language was so defensive, I became an emotional wreck. Desperate and crying I called Ben at home. I’m sure when he answered the phone he didn’t know what to think of me, but he was kind and assured me that he'd check into it and see what he could do. Well, all I know is the harassment stopped and I was grateful. Through the years I have often thought about this and it's kept me smiling. By the way, if they didn‘t think about getting an unlisted phone number, they should have. *Wink*



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Riza Hawkeye
Riza Hawkeye
First Nomad

Jan-11-2012 21:15

When I first joined Sleuth I had no idea what to do. There was so much to see, so much to explore. The person I PM’ed first was ctown28. He seemed like such an experienced player that I was intimidated, but he turned out to be one of the nicest and most helpful people I’ve ever met. Though I never told him this, I considered him my mentor and I looked up to him. Over the years he joked with me and answered any questions I had. Anyone who knows me knows that I ask a LOT of questions. He helped me a lot with my very first VH (seems so long ago), and I remember how I stuck to him like glue while he was figuring out Secret #1. He’s not retired, and he’s not exactly gone, but I think he’s definitely worth paying homage to. He’s the inventor of Sleuth Talk Radio, and known for being helpful and fun and just plain crazy at times on the message boards. We all love our ctown. :)

And some of the biggest laughs and best times I’ve had on here have been in barchat. I’m hoping my old barfly pals will come back (you know who you are) and for new people to come in. :)

But while people come and go, it’s always delightful to make new friends while remembering the old ones. I’m proud to say that some of the people I’ve met on here, I am now very good friends with in RL. :D

DaRu
DaRu
Well-Connected

Jan-12-2012 14:41

Oh I just love ctown28 too. When I recently subscribed and opened my mail, I still had messages saved from him. He’s always put a smile on my face, and kept the game entertaining. I have love and respect for him. You mentioned sticking to him like glue, well there’s been many who I done that to. Years ago when I joined Sleuth, top players such as Kitten, Bella Luna, JoJo, Greyling, Kay, D.L Williams, and jstkdn, were ones who mentored me. Once I got my contacts and subscribed, I joined Chicago Agency, which soon reached No. 1. It was there I found my first treasure. You would have thought I had hit the lottery or something. I screamed and yelled and my husband thought I had lost my mind. Throughout the years he‘s been one of my biggest supporters because he knows how important Sleuth is to me. So, hail to my spouse, and still active player here, “Texan.” Love you hon.

After leaving Chicago I started my own agency. It was there I received the hate mail I mentioned above, and I’m still embarrassed about all these years. But hey, live and learn by mistakes, right? I recall so many fun moments in my first agency. After leaving Chicago, I started Omega; I think that was the name. It was there during treasure hunts that our agents would send emails back and forth saying: “We need to hurry up and win this before Chronestrain does. He was always the man to beat to the bank. His agency was the top reigning group to finding treasures. I really looked up to him as a competitor. They were always at the top of the leader boards when it came to finding treasures, etc., and he’s greatly missed. Since returning, I’ve wanted to catch a Villain, but hated to admit it sounded complicated. My pride wouldn’t let me ask too many questions because I didn’t want to appear goofy, and as if I haven’t throughout the years, LOL! And pride wouldn’t let me ask too many questions. Didn’t want to look goofy…LOL! Then the other night I received an email from Night Queen. She encouraged me to get involved in finding Villains. Because of encouragement Night Q

DaRu
DaRu
Well-Connected

Jan-12-2012 14:48

And..........again......I'm looking gooooooooofy.......by repeating myself. Is this a sign of.........what's that word........ Alz·heim·er's dis·ease? Yes, that's it. I think I might have it. Oh no..............maybe I need to pay a visit to the Fortune Teller:)

DaRu
DaRu
Well-Connected

Jan-12-2012 14:51

Okay back again, to continue the above thread that didn't post everything I was trying to say, as follows, to-wit: Because of encouragement Night Queen and Riza has given this week, plus the details from Lady Jas on how it’s done, I’m going to give it a whirl. Hopefully I’ll make Blue Pagoda proud.


DaRu
DaRu
Well-Connected

Jan-12-2012 15:16

Now, I’m feeling intimidated by the message boards and somewhat paranoid. Hope I haven’t scared everybody away. Oh well, guess everybody can honor me as “Sleuth’s greatest Nut.“ LOL!


Lady Jas
Lady Jas
The Chosen One

Jan-12-2012 18:42

Sleuth Sindy was the first one to take me on board in Blue Pagoda with my old detective (it was my very first agency) and I have never left.

I am greatful to her for bringing me on board.


Sal Iva
Sal Iva
Little Monster

Jan-12-2012 22:10

Like Riza, the person who had the biggest impact on me (the actual me, as a different detective) in Sleuth is still around. I played the 4 games for a couple of days and even though I wasn't very good at this yet, I knew right away that I liked the game, and so I subbed my detective. All I had to do was figure out how to play it. But I didn't make much progress at first. I kind of stumbled around trying to make sense of everything and did mostly low level cases. I figured "it'll take some time, but I'll pick it up". I wss usually on late in the evening (Eastern Time) and there wasn't much company. I did no socializing. At least, not until one of the veterans just popped a "Hi, how are ya?" at me. I was surprised but quite happy that someone had made contact with me. I was beginning to think this was a very lonely, but enjoyable game. After a few more "hellos" a little chat began and this person checked to see how I was making out and offered to help. It was like seeing an oasis in the desert. Soon, I was invited to join the agency. I did and my training began in earnest.This person virtually took me by the hand and encouraged me to take my first steps. Then prodded me to take bigger steps in spite of my lack of confidence. Before I knew it, I was walking and actually contributing to the agency. For these reasons and others, I'll always be grateful to Lady Jas and Blue Pagoda, which to me are one in the same. Thanks a million. :)

Lady Jas
Lady Jas
The Chosen One

Jan-12-2012 22:59

Thanks DaRu and Sal :) Y'all are too kind!

Oh DaRu, speaking of Chronestrian-he was a riot! And a very nice guy to me. He was always willing to help me out and even help my agents out with lots of valuable tricks and tips of the games, which left many unbelievers in some of the things he said, but for me and my agents, we knew them to be true.

He and I stay in contact via Facebook.

DaRu
DaRu
Well-Connected

Jan-13-2012 10:49

Sal, you sounded like me when you mentioned a lack of confidence. I’ve been stumbling around here the past three months trying to figure out how to get an invitation from the Ambassador to see the Prince, so I could catch me a Villain, and I almost gave up. If it wasn’t for Lady Jas, Night Queen, and Riza, I’d probably be trading my house slippers in for a pair of running shoes, so I could get out of Dodge. Being an Old Shoe, I was feeling pretty discouraged. Then on my last case awhile ago I finally figured it out. Talk about making something harder than it is…..wow! I’m finally going to the promise land. *Wahoo*

Oh, Jas, tell Chronestrain I said hello. Hopefully he remembers me.

I remember when I reached my first million points. Boy that was a big deal. As a Legendary Detective, I finally reached the No. 1 position on the leader boards and felt so proud. Talk about agent history…LOL! Then when I had to quit playing and was away a few years, I had no idea just how low I would go. Hey, that rhymed…LOL. When I finally returned, I was shocked to see your high scores, Jas and Riza, Wow! Way to go ladies. It’s fun to watch your scores increase. One thing for certain, I’ll be an old woman playing on my laptop in a nursing home, if I ever catch you guys…LOL! Oh, and Ben might want to consider banning me from the message boards, cause I will be rambling then. Ha-ha!


DaRu
DaRu
Well-Connected

Jan-13-2012 11:17

Okay, I seriously think it's time I start begging for an "Edit Button." But, since I don't have one, I just have to fix it. Now Idoes this mean I'm O.C.D.?
Yikes!

It's "Ancient History." Alrighty then!

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