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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 Great detectives retired or no longer active, but missed.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*

Jan-27-2012 04:08

Vampiric Crypt seemed very strange at first, and I didn't know what to expect. The first to greet me were the directors, Zweibel, Guiltfinder and Vampiric Smile, all who have sadly departed from the game. Either way, I've never felt more welcomed. They helped me gain new equipment, and even my very first apartment. VS was one of the most interesting characters I've met, and Zweibel always helped me out with my cases. Overall, it was the best agency I've ever been in, everyone was a great help and never had a problem that couldn't be answered. Then I decided to start over with a new detective because I messed up, but everything still went perfectly well in the Crypt.

Sadly, a few months later, they decided to leave the game due to personal reasons, and Night Queen and I were on our own. We felt the agency was dead, so we left and created Queen's Gambit. Fortunately, we were blessed with an extremely active agency, and through the dirty talk on barchat, I've come to make great friends in the community. A few names to include: Riza, Marc, Andrew, PumpkinKing, Lady Jas, and joyfuljones. You guys are awesome!

Except for Riza, who is...well...awe-some...thing.
Kidding, please don't kill me. :)

Overall, I've come to really love this game, and I'm glad it's slowly being restored to the live community it was back a few years ago. Go Sleuth!

~~Syn

Feb-6-2012 21:37

“Be still my beating heart.” Wow, I can’t believe one of our very own celebrities has just graced my thread with his presence and I am deeply touched by what you said. If it were possible, I’d give you a big Texas hug. Chronestrian, you were always an energizing force in this game that made us work harder, play longer, and strive to be the best we could be, and a huge gap is felt when someone like you leave us. So, I want to honor you now with this title, “Chronestrian, King of Treasure Hunts.” This I can speak in behalf of Lady Jas, and all that know you, “We love you man.”

Hurry back:D ~ Debra~*HUGS*

Feb-7-2012 20:41

I look forward to your return Noah:D

Joey, I couldn’t help but chuckle when I read your reply regarding people who scare you, for I was one of those people who saw you logged on one night and decided to give you a big Texas hello. Thanks for inviting me into your world, and your welcome to mine. I appreciate your kindness, as well as your encouraging words when I failed my first hunt. Thanks!
Synesence, I just wanted you to know how much I appreciate your help too. Your presence brings mystic to the game, and I know everybody loves you. Both you, and Night Queen, have intrigued me since the day I returned to Sleuth, and everybody is under your charms.
There are many others who were helpful to me during my 1st Villain Hunt, so on this 7th day of February, 2012, I DaRu, hereby honors these Agents, as follows, to-wit:
Joey -“Bull Dog Bane,” Night Queen, Lady Jas, Lady Zeugirdor, Pumpkinking, Riza, & Summer Daze ,
Thanks for all your wisdom, understanding during my panic attacks, and well, just for putting up with me. Therefore, I have engraved your names in gold on a Plaque, and it’s hanging on my office wall at Blue Pagoda Agency. Love ya’ll!

Feb-7-2012 23:55

Ctown, I want to thank you for sharing with us, and you are welcome. I meant everything I said. Though I didn't have a chance to check out Sleuth Radio, I know you done an amazing job, and I think you're pretty amazing too. If you find the time to do it again, I know I will be one of the first ones to check it out.D~Deb~

Feb-8-2012 06:15

Well…you’re very kind to consider “help” our little conversations now and then, but you’re welcome nonetheless. Now go hunt’em down!

Feb-8-2012 15:07

Aah, Joey, whether your help was a little, or a lot, what you said encouraged me to keep on trying. Since it was my first hunt, I saved all the messages from those who were helpful, so I could later thank them, and here's one of the messages you sent to me,

From: Joey "Bulldog" Bane
To: DaRu
Sent: Jan 17, 2012 - 16:13

Romania, and you?

Don't give up on the hunt. You'll like it when it ends and want more. They get easier in time...or rather you tend to get used to fighting for solving cases like a pitbull...hehe.

The really good shoes don't come from VH hunts, but only from Cairo University. You need to spend some skill points for them, but seeing your experience points I doubt you'll have a problem with that. Actually...VH prizes don't include shoes at al...so I hope you didn't have high hopes in this direction.

But indeed you can get good items from the prince and upon adding them together you'll really feel your pesuation power increase.
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You see, you're being too modest, and your message came when I needed it, for I was fixing to quit. So because of you, and those mentioned above I did try again, and today I captured my first Villain, yeah..........thanks my friend!
~Debra

Feb-8-2012 16:04

Another name that was most helpful during my VH hunt, was you Sean King. I am going to add your message here, like I did Joey's, in case it's helpful information to new comers.


Sean King
To: DaRu
Sent: Jan 15, 2012 - 12:38

Hey, DaRu. Sorry, I was away for a bit. Larry the Toe won't help you with your VH, so ignore him. Keep going for the clues.

Therefore, Sean, your name belongs on my little Plaque, as follows:

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There are many others who were helpful to me during my 1st Villain Hunt, so on this on this 7th day of February, 2012, I DaRu, hereby honors these Agents, as follows, to-wit:

Joey -“Bull Dog Bane,” Night Queen, Lady Jas, Lady Zeugirdor, Pumpkinking, Riza, Summer Daze, and Sean King
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Feb-14-2012 12:16

Neva' knew what to say when someone talks nice 'bout me. This ain't no exception...

Didn't actually realize you were so down when we were were talking, but I'm mighty glad about the outcome. Take care, gal.

Feb-16-2012 23:05

Ok, Some of the names I am going to mention I didn't know well, maybe shared a few passing PMs, but their contributions on the boards when I started were awesome and their presence is missed:
Crunchpatty
Biggie
Sleuthgirl Ciara - <3 <3 <3 (and Marc, short for March)

Also, for a few who are still around now:

Anikka - the Contest Organizer Extraordinaire
Secret Squirrel - Moderator with a nutty sense of humor
Lady Jas - Kindest Director an agent could have
Treschaude - worked with me on my first team Villian Hunt
Breitkat - helped me out when I was just getting started

Feb-16-2012 23:07

CRUNCHY!!! I miss him terribly!!!!!!