duplicityooc | A Sad Goodbye; in memory

To the RP Community:

It's difficult for me to find the words, but I wanted to be as transparent as possible with this. My sister, the head moderator and creator of Duplicity, passed away on October 21st. She went peacefully without any pain, and for that, I'm grateful. I know that she was anon her entire time as the mod but did go by the handle "Fan" – so some of you might have gotten to play with her and/or know her that way. She loved Duplicity very much, and even when she was ill, she always thought about things and how to proceed.

As far as the game is concerned, I have handed over control of things to her wonderful helper mods. Please be kind to them as they try to figure things out as I don't have much information about what she would have wanted for Duplicity. I only know that she was fond of everything and everyone who made the game what it is.

For everyone else reading this, she originally went by Ree (her IRL nickname) and had several plurks. I'm unsure what handle she used for some, but these are the following that I'm aware of:

reexamine,

mistermistyeyed,

teetered &

knivesout-- her most recent.

I don't know who she spoke to or who she was close with via plurk as she was very private, but I figured letting everyone know would have been better than the alternatives.

If there is anyone who would like to or is able to attend, here are the details of her service and where flowers can be sent if that is something you would like to do instead. Likewise, the family has a Gofundme to help cover costs of her funeral.

Regardless, I'm glad she got to be part of this community that I introduced to her years ago, and I'm very glad everyone who had a part in it helped to make it a good experience. If anyone needs to reach me for further details, I'm on discord (dai#8409).

- Dai

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We are shocked and saddened by Fan's passing. We are committed to serving Duplicity's player base with the same dedication she gave to the game. We will be taking a week off of modding duties but are still available for your emergencies. We ask that you respect Fan's family and their privacy at this time.

I didn't have any established CR with Ree, but she seemed like such a sweetheart and was such a good writer to boot. She'll be missed, DWrp is better because of people like her.

I am so sorry for your loss and to hear about the loss at all. I know it's not much, but if anyone needs anything, even just an ear or a place to scream into the void I'm around. PM me.

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Ree will be greatly missed. I'll keep you and yours in my thoughts during this time.

-Bridget

I'm shocked and saddened by this. We have been blessed with a truly good mod team headed and held together by someone quite exceptional, even if I never knew her name. I'm so sorry for your loss, personally, and the loss to the wider community. She'll be missed.

Ree created and managed a truly amazing game and was both fun and compassionate. She'll be missed. My thoughts are with your family at this time. Thank you for letting us know.

-Linds

I didn't know Ree well, but what I did know of her, I liked immensely. She created a marvelous game, and has brought so many different people together. She will be missed. - Wren

I'm still trying to just wrap my mind around this because it's so stunning. For over a year Duplicity has been my rp home. I've had so much fun here, and gotten to be part of so many things because of Ree and this game.

Thinking about the family and my prayers are with you. For the mod team, I'm so sorry. Take the time you need. As we've promised so many times on plurk... we won't burn the place down.

My deepest condolences on the loss of your sister, Dai. She created and ran a game that was fun and imaginative and she was a delightful and compassionate person herself. May her memory be a blessing.

- Em

I’m so sorry to hear this. This game has become like a second home to me, especially during the craziness of 2020. Your family is in my thoughts.

I knew Ree as well as possible for a long time. She was incredibly private and didn’t talk much about her real life, but she was always there for me, and she was wonderful to play with online too. I’m so incredibly sorry and saddened by this. I was thinking about her just this week and how lousy it was of me to let it go so long since the last time we’d spoken.

I remember her talking about Duplicity and how much it meant to her to open this game. She was always so passionate about it and it’s why I initially came, so I could play with her again and see this wonderful place she’s created for us to have fun. She was amazing and wonderful and I’m going to miss her so much. I’m so so sorry. She was one of the special people in my life, even when we weren’t talking every day. She will be missed.

I'm so very sorry for your loss, and the loss of your whole family. I've been in this game since it opened, and have had the best of times here. I played with Ree, and will genuinely miss her. I'm sure the whole game will. I have faith that our Mods will do right by her wishes and with the game they've inherited.

- Kerry

I'm so so sorry for your loss, Dai. I barely knew her at all, but I love this game she created so much. What a very sad day for our community.

as someone who recently lost a loved one too, i'm so sorry for your loss and fan will be remembered by her family and friends with love <3

I never knew Ree personally despite playing with her here and there over the years, but I'm so incredibly sad to hear this. I hope that she knows how many people have loved, and met friends through the game she created.

If it's all right, I wanted to make a suggestion that at some point we might consider designating a building or courtyard at the heart of the city to be called Fan's, so Duplicity could keep her at its centre in its own way.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I didn't get to play with her too much, but I'm glad to be a part of this amazing game that she helped create. I offer my deepest condolences.

All of my prayers are with you, your sister, and your family. May God see you through this unthinkable tragedy and offer you peace. Your sister is loved. You are loved. Your entire family is loved. And I offer you my deepest condolences and my support, should you need it.

I am so so sorry for your loss, Dai. Ree was obviously very passionate about Duplicity and it shows in all the hard work that has been done. Take all the time you need and if you need someone to talk to (or to just listen), I'm here.

- Riddle

I'm so sorry to hear this and her family and friends are in my thoughts.

I saw this through a plurk shared. I've not been involved in anything related to any of this, but I just wanted to send my deepest condolences for your loss. I hope you and yours take care of yourself and just... seek help when needed, but also take time when needed. My deepest condolences once more.

Such a huge loss for you and your family, it's very kind of you to take the time and let us know. I've loved the premise of this game since day one. I hope to continue to make Ree proud of her creation here. May wonderful memories guide you and your family through the sudden absence. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

Dai, thank you for your words here and your kindness in thinking to let us know this sad news at such a difficult time. Having played here since the game's opening, I can say that one of the things that has always shone through was how this place was a labour of love, one that was sustained by the work and care of a truly special person.

Though many of us only know her identity in retrospect, Fan has touched the lives of so many people in this community with her dedication, heart, and patience. She created and sustained something very special that has made possible the sharing of friendship, enjoyment, and the particular kind of closeness that's formed in the exchange of words as we write and imagine together.

The value of the gift she has given to all of us is far greater than often gets acknowledged day to day, but it is no small thing for someone to have been able to touch the lives of so many people in this way. She will hold a special place in our memories, and through the labour of love that is this game, she leaves behind a legacy we will continue to treasure.

A Sad Goodbye; in memory

(frozen comment) From your Mod Team

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