Inside of AW there are about a million or so threads (ok, not literally that many, but there are quite a few) and one of them is called Royalty for a Week. What happens is a person is chosen to become King or Queen for the whole week and they can do pretty much anything they like during their reign.
Direct quote from the very first RT post -
"Anyone can name another person on this board King/Queen of the Day. Just post here to say who you're electing and why, and let the fawning begin! Everyone else can join in to say why they appreciate that member, and the royal member gets to make royal decrees and stuff."
(Obviously it was changed to the week versus the day because things moved too quickly.)
We've had rulers showcase fellow AW writers, have their subjects participate in stories throughout the week, all kinds of different things. The point of the thread is to give someone at AW a little bit of recognition they wouldn't normally get.
I never thought that I would be picked as Queen. And OMG! I don't remember ever having so much fun and doing so much work all at the same time. I have friends who have ruled in the past and I thought I understood them when they said how much work it really was. I mean, of course it was a lot of work, but I didn't. Not until last Sunday when, much to my surprise, I recieved a rep asking if I would like to accept the crown. I almost said no. My fear of killing the thread was enough for me to not want to do it. But a little voice inside my head was telling me, just do it and see what happens. And quite honestly, the previous Queen who handed me her crown is a friend of mine and she was having trouble finding a replacement (that happens a lot actually) and I didn't want to tell her no. She had done an excellent job as Queen for her week and I really did feel honored that she even thought of me. So, I accepted.
Now, when I took on the position of Queen I was prepared for the people who would come in there and not even show me recognition, (which of course did happen) and the ones who would come in and show recognition, but who would make a joke out of the fact that I was the one picked. Some people did this less publicly than others, but it still happened. Whatever. It's ridiculous. What are we, teenagers? I'm not saying I haven't been miffed on occasion this week, because I have. But as one of my VERY wise friends told me, "They do it just to push your buttons so don't let it bother you." Excellent advice!
So I set my irritation at the less supportive aside and decided to have some fun with my friends this week. That was my goal right from the start. So my best friend and I got together and started working on this Fantasy story because I chose to make it a Fantasy themed week. Anyone who knows me, knows that I adore anything Fantasy related. And no, I'm not meaning whips and chains so get your minds out of the gutter.
Over the course of the week I have had more people than I thought participating and it has been more fun then I ever imagined it would be. Obviously there are people who don't care for our story, but I don't give a sh*t about them. I have succeeded in my original goal as Queen to have fun this week, as have my friends. So, all in all, I'm happy. It has been a VERY long week and I have neglected other things during that time that I must get back to once my reign is over. But I wouldn't go back and change my decision even if I could.
So here's a HUGE hug and the biggest thank you to everyone who was kind enough to join us this week. I couldn't have done it without you guys. And I do hope that you will treat my successor with the same respect, love, and devotion you have shown me.
Yes, I know who I'm choosing next, and no I'm not telling you. Guess you'll just have to come on over and find out.
Sneaks will be Queen forever in my eyes!
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