Brethren,

I should inform you, that all inquires made over IRC in regards to the Phyle Competition should be made IN CHARACTER.

Here are some helpful hints:

1) Respect your elders. Most members of the Dark Council are to be referred to as "Your Excellency"

2) Address your superiors with respect. Remember, we could choose to simply kill you, as soon as answer your inquires.

3) Be diplomatic. Adjust your level of diplomacy according to position. You might be quite...persuasive with someone of a lower rank, respectful of an equal rank, always defer to your Elders.

4) Don't use an interrogative tone, especially with your superiors.

"Your Excellency, may I have a few moments of your time?"
"What is it?"
"In light of (X situation), I would like to know if you (X question),"

Keep in mind, all aspects. Consider #DB the Dark Hall, Clan Channels the Clan Headquarters, #KRath/Sith/Obelisk the various Order facilities, etc. Be creative.

5) Expect to be lied to. We are only required to answer truthfully in certain situations.

6) Use the evidence you are provided in generating your queries. As the owner of the Amicus club, it is likely that I will only be concerned with events that took place at that location. Remember, that only Elders of the Dark Side and Consuls are permitted inside the Amicus.

7) You will gather the best information, through talking to as many people as possible.

8) Treat this like a real investigation, you are actually role-playing this investigation.

9) Use the ACC to force information out of someone.

If you remember these items, it will make the experience that much more rewarding....we're playing Dark Jedi after all.

DA Trevarus Caerick, Oracle