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And well to begin such journey, one must start with Your Worst Enemy. Level 365, to be exact! As I can see, this is the first of your collection of Entries and I have to say, it's great! The little intro of sorts at the beginning is a really nice way to sort of gather someone's attention when they start to read the page.

Everything is described very well, from the enigmatic functions of the mirrors and the mysteries that lie within, to the simple state of the infinitely drying paint on the walls, all written in a nice flow that neatly ties it together! I can tell you are really experienced from this alone and I'm sure that's only gonna show itself more and more throughout the rest of your Entries!

The Entity described here is also really unique in its functions and properties, which I really enjoy! The psychic aspect and how it can just change someone physically, mentally and emotionally all at once is; on its own, an interesting yet disturbing concept that blends together really well! I can see that this Entity is the next article for me to read, so you'll be sure to see me there when I read it!

As for the lore, one of the most enticing parts of your saga as I heard, is indeed present and very interesting as is, but I'm sure the fascinating rabbit hole only deepens from here, and I cannot wait to read through the rest!

Overall, as you may already be able to tell, I really like it! It fits well within the rest of this liminal reality we call The Backrooms, and matches the tone and style of more classic Entries in our community which I think is really neat! A really great start to your collection, and I am excited to read onwards!

And I see you yourself have stated these kind words a lot, and I feel it is only appropriate to return such words. THANK YOU for this amazing Entry, and everything that came and will come after it!

Very much a +1 from me.
-Stretchster

Level 365, of course, sets the stage for Anne Dunne and the MiB.

Love your humor in the post title!

This was my first attempt at a level. I like it, but Level 710 is a little better.

I am currently working on a new level, "Liminal Forest," which will be a theme park created for the Backrooms. Great fun!

Thank you for your support and enthusiasm. I mean that.

You are too kind. I am so very glad that this article has been enjoyed by so many of you.This is not a matter of false modesty on my part. I have been somewhat overwhelmed by the level of friendship and support shown to me here.

I enjoy it when all of you you enjoy my labors.I enjoy discussing the odds and ends of the creative matrix. I enjoy seeing my grandson's face beam with pride over something that I/we created. Cody and I have a great time brainstorming ideas. I enjoy it when some plot twist puts "that look" on his face. Grandpa can still concoct and nurture a tale.

Don't get me wrong. I still work full time. I have friends. I am still a real-life investigative scholar of unknown and unexplained phenomena. I still author other works. Having said that, these Backrooms (meaning all of you) have found a place in my heart and soul. Thank you.

+1, I mean, why not?

The humanity of character flavors the tale.

Above all, the Backrooms are about people.

"Not all who wander are lost," unless they are in the Backrooms.

We need a +1 for many of the comments.

Or a LIKE button.

Something.

My fellow authors here are some of the greatest.

Give yourself a hand!

Let me suggest this:

"At this point in time, no-clipping appears to be the only way to enter and exit this level. You may discover a unique mirror that clearly stands out from the rest here. Perhaps it is shaped and tinted differently. This mirror has a twin elsewhere in the Backrooms and the pair serves as a portal between these two levels."

Maybe this can be a way for authors to connect levels.

Thank you.

"Touching one of the many mirrors on this level might no-clip you to Level 1. The effect is random."

Now, you could touch a mirror on your level and no-clip to Level 365. Or… My upcoming "The Ring" (Level as Entity) page will have multiple exits from the Harbinger Arch and standing stones. We will probably have better luck there.

Looking forward to your work!

Thank you so much for your kind words and your kindness.

Know that this is the first part of an amazing story that I have planned for the Backrooms. Six parts. All connected.

You take care, my friend.

Keep on keeping on, Rob. +1

I am new to the Backrooms, but not so new to writing. My first page (Level 365), my current project ("Sightless Seer" Entity page), and future project (the "Ring and Ruins" Level as Entity page) will all contain cookie crumbs leading to a new Backrooms lore. All the dots will be connected.

Hope that you enjoy. Please tell your friends.

You have been so absolutely amazing and polite during all of this. I am a wordsmith and photographer, not a codesmith. My grandson Cody has been helping me the best that he can. He has wanted to create a theme for me since the beginning. This is my fault as I did not want to take all of his time.

You even upvoted my article! Thank you!

He is now attempting to create a theme with my thoughts and wording.

I cannot break his heart. He is the one who introduced me to the Backrooms. It is not as fancy as yours (with the scrolling labyrinth), but it is being made with love. We are very close.

Please try to understand. This entire theme "business" has been a learning experience for the both of us. I am honored to call you friend and colleague.

Your theme is good, but he wanted to eventually have something unique that gives his pages their own identity. Sorry for replacing it. We did initially misunderstand what your intentions were with warning us about its usage, but we ultimately decided we wanted something new anyway.

Thank you. Thank you.Thank you!

I have been writing fiction and nonfiction for decades.

Starting to get the hang of it.

So very glad that you enjoyed it and I am looking forward to creating more.

Robert

Your kind comments are very much appreciated.

It is my pleasure to entertain.Enjoy!

Firstly, indeed my theme is used for a specific group. Perhaps you missed the logo that is within the theme page. But considering how much it's been mistaken as a general theme already, it pretty much is one until I get the first articles of that group up. And even then by that point I don't want nor want to try getting those levels who use the theme to take it down.
Edit: When it does come to themes of groups though, mine is the exception and not the rule — Infinity is the name of an upcoming entity, so it very much is easy to miss until then.

Secondly, my comment wasn't much of a takedown request either, much rather a notice. I always put these up to articles with the theme for some clarification and not due to me wanting to remove the theme from the page. I do prefer that it be kept up, so apologies for that unnecessary hindrance.

In summary, feel free to use it wherever! (But I do recommend having the theme fit the level or have the Expansionists linked in some way — you are free to ask me for ideas on that latter part.)

On a side note, perhaps you could revert the decision to remove it? I really appreciate that you've used my theme.

I am so very happy with everything that has happened so far.

We made some friends and colleagues. We entertained a few folks while creating something that will be here when I am gone. At seventy, I am closer to the end of the ride than to the beginning. You introduced me to all of this. Thank you! Thank you, dear grandson.

P.S. The theme creator upvoted Level 365.

I help him with the code and making the page look nice. I keep trying to find a good theme for his pages for him so he doesn't have to stick with the default one, and I was told that there are plenty that aren't meant for specific groups and are open to use freely on the theme hub, but it seems like every one we think to use is meant for some other purpose. I was even told Infinity was one of the ones that was open use by a few people. At this point it appears that it may be easier to make a custom one for him.

I apologize, since it's really my fault that he uses the themes he's tried so far. Is there any way to know for sure if a theme on the theme hub is free to use? Theme usage is so confusing, since in quite a few of the pages, there's not even an indication that these are meant to be used for a specific purpose. The ones I've seen don't appear to mention any group associations either (except for the obvious ones that say the group names in the headers/have their logos).

I'm relatively new to the wiki myself, so I apologize if I simply missed it somewhere.

I am so very sorry! Please accept my deepest apology.

I will correct it immediately!

Thank you for your understanding.

Robert Goerman

As with all other misuse, I unfortunately have to remind that the theme isn't supposed to be general use and is intended for an upcoming Group of Interest. Albeit, considering its been more than half a year ever since I've released the theme and not a single crumb of said group has been officialized yet, I do recognize that it is entirely my fault that people make that mistake. Therefore as with other incidents, I will also let this pass considering it is written very well, and from what I heard is from a clearly reputable author.

On the latter note, I am honored not only that my work had been enjoyed and utilized by you, but also that you have enjoyed our works here on the wiki that you also have joined via writing contribution. Thank you for enjoying the works that we have on this wiki and I hope you have a great time writing for it!

You played a larger part in establishing my role in the Backrooms than you realize. Your kindness and expectations drove me to dig a little deeper into myself. I am quite satisfied with this beginning. Thank you!

Looking forward to more of the same. My next step is securing a Greenlight for the "Sightless Seers" entity page and a POI page for Anne Dunne. Never let a good character go to waste.

Will contribute what I can, when I can, and try to interact with everyone.

You take care.

I am so very glad that you enjoyed Level 365. It was my pleasure to create this mystery for the Backrooms.

Here are two samples from my draft of the "Sightless Seers" entity page:

#1.) Description:
The Sightless Seer resembles a glowing, flying jellyfish that glimmers like an electric oil slick. The disc-shaped body measures 8 centimeters (or 3") in diameter. Its arms and tentacles stretch out to nearly 14 centimeters. For all of its horror-inducing reputation, the Seer can easily hide in an 8-ounce coffee cup. Don't let its size fool you.

#2.) Coffee, Tea or Sightless Seer
There is a perfect reason why Sightless Seers do not flutter en masse through the mirrors and establish a thriving colony. The Backrooms are toxic to them. Seers continuously lose life energy here until they return to their world. They wouldn't physically enter Level 365 at all except for the fact that "dessert" can only be savored by direct contact with humans.

If good fortune favors the prey, and the wanderer no-clips to safety or takes sanctuary in a well-stocked elevator, the tide turns. The Seer can lose enough energy to make returning through the mirror impossible. It will eventually wither and die. The little corpse becomes cloudy and brittle.

There are human factions that grind dead Seers into powder and add them to boiling Almond Water. The benefits of this beverage are a closely guarded secret.

Hope this finds you and yours well.

Also hoping that you enjoyed Level 365. My entity page on the " Sightless Seers" is complete. Just waiting for a Greenlight. All in good time.

Will try to make meaningful contributions to the Backrooms.

Please take care.