Topic: Over Coffee and Clam Chowder ((Mundane Commentary))

NightRunner · Date: 2007-08-03 13:34 EST

So I've sniffed many of the forums and subforums here and other places. Inspired by them, yes, this is the OOC commentary, general chatterbox-type thing.
Got something to say? Just hi?
Drop a line. Just don't drop the kitchen sink. The repairs would be horrendous. (Yes, my attept at a funny).

Pull up a chair, grab some coffee and the clam chowder will be on in the kitchen.

HGLowe · Date: 2007-08-03 13:49 EST

Congratulations on your folder! Am looking forward to seeing how it grows!

NightRunner · Date: 2007-08-03 13:51 EST

Thanks. At the moment I'm learning the ropes and attempting to figure out re-sequencing a few of these so it'd all make more sense.

CaptainTapole · Date: 2007-08-03 14:25 EST

Can I drop the bathroom sink??

CaptainTapole · Date: 2007-08-04 03:43 EST

Just letting the other players/readers out there that I will not be on rarely at all today (Saturday) due to the fact that I am going to a wedding. A Catholic wedding nonetheless. Which means it will happen all bloody day. ...Wahoo.

And! Speaking of not being here. I will also not be here at all from Thursday, the 23rd through Monday, the 27th. ...Going to Seattle for a Comic Convention. Well, a Web Comic Convention, but close enough! ^.^ I know I am getting ahead, but don't worry. I will remind ya'll again that week.

NightRunner · Date: 2007-08-06 18:08 EST

"I've...got...a...

Unicorn's horn in the middle of my forehead
And the antlers of a stag on either side
I've got pointed ears that're something like a deer's
Or something like an elf's, I can't decide

I've got long green hair
To match my flowing emerald mane
That turns red with the oak trees
Every fall

With my goat like eyes
It comes as no surprise
That I've got feathered eyebrows
And that isn't all!"
Mercedes Lackey, Mis-Conceptions

Inspired by that very filk and past encounters, I keep hearing the phrase "This is Rhy'din after all!" and I can't help wondering.
We've got some wild combinations of species here.

What's the wildest combination you've seen?

Wings_Of_Balance · Date: 2007-08-06 21:11 EST

Honestly, I recall Rayna-mun telling me someone DID make a char based off of that filk, down to the Manticore's stinger and feathered eyebrows. Just wanted to toss in my two-cents worth.

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"We're all a little mad here..." -Chershire Cat

shadowed_voices · Date: 2007-08-06 21:23 EST

Probably the weirdest one I've ever seen wasn't actually in Rhydin. It was in another place I used to play and it was a deer, crossed with a dragon, add in a fairy, a butterfly, a squirrel's bushy tail and puppy ears and cat claws. And every part of this critter was supposed to be halves. Now how can that be? Sadly I've not been in Rhydin long enough to have seen anything too terribly odd.

shadowed_voices · Date: 2007-08-06 21:27 EST

Just wanted to pop in and say I'm here. And also, there's a giant-sized bag of chocolate-coated coffee beans for anybody that wants any to go with the clam chowder. :-)

NightRunner · Date: 2007-08-10 14:51 EST

Coffee beans are good.

So to try something a little off-beat here -- Funny, amusing or otherwise humourous quotes, lines or other things seen in profiles around the 'Net.

--A Mundane rule/note in an AOL players profile I found most fitting and amusing--

"The next jade pools I see, I'm building a ladder into."

--A quote I never thought I'd see outside of "Firefly". Serious, but good--

"If I ever kill you, you'll be awake. You'll be facing me. And you'll be armed."

--A question a lovely dame asked while Renne was visiting a place called Castle O' the Moors--

"Is it house-trained?"

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And the jester said "Don't make me laugh!"

NightRunner · Date: 2007-08-10 17:40 EST

Gimme That Old-Time...Rhy'Din?

These haven't seen the light of internet until now but I was seriously lacking my muse one night. I was however, quite sober. And I was listening to Joe Bethancourt...

Anyhoo!

My little contribution to the *many* verses of that beloved song and parody "Old Time Religion". These are done in the spirit of the Maritime Tavern. --Might or might not be accurate, might have some language.--

I may dream up others for....well, who knows. And I issue a challenge! --

-- Sort of.

A challenge to dream up a verse to a possibly-maybe-ever-growing song I like to call "Old Time Rhy'Din". And if any verses have a story to them, feel free to share.

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We will pray to the Mari-time
Have a fun and oh-so-scary-time
Truth or Dare raunch and rhyme
And it's bad enough for me.

We'll worship a scrawny Welshman
Who carries a damn fine gun, man
Careful, he's a sly little bastard and
That's good enough for me.

I'll nod and build a shrine to
A biscuit who can faint on cue
And talks like a sailing prude
And that's cute enough for me.

We will pray to a lass named Sirin
Whose beauty we can't be curin'
Bosom ogling we'll be doin'
And that's good enough for me.

I'll arise at early morning
When ol' Sir gives me the warning
Truth or Dare, that age is dawning
And it's raunch enough for me.

I'll build a shrine and sacrifice a lamb
To a lovely blonde Mah-dam
Ma'am Kennedy, petticoat and grand slam
And that's good enough for me.

CaptainTapole · Date: 2007-08-11 04:07 EST

For the first time since I been on this forum, the Live Role-Play rooms were empty. ALL of them. Just wanted to say that.

shadowed_voices · Date: 2007-08-11 16:25 EST

"Vampires I'll be slicin'"
"And red tiers I'll be icin'"

And oglin' isn't wise and
It's good enough for me.

CaptainTapole · Date: 2007-08-11 18:23 EST

There is one thing that I never understood...why do people place the WHOLE entire lyrics to a song as their profile?? I never understood that while I am still doing AOHell RPing (Yes, I am one of the FEW Free-Lance RPers still out there) and I see it in other folks' profiles---and I sure as Hells don't understand it with these profiles. Do people expect a song to explain their charrie's ways of thinking or how they are?? No. To me, theme songs are just there saying "Hey. If I was ever to have a soundtrack, this will be the main theme."

Sorry. Just wanted to rant that small bit.

shadowed_voices · Date: 2007-08-11 19:15 EST

I know it. That's stupid. I mean if you're gonna describe a character, then by all means describe the character. But the whole lyrics to a song? Um nooo. And another thing that drives me nuts is I know someone who has two lines from an Inkubus Sukkubus song as their screen name! That gets annoying to read. And someone else has two lines from "Mary Jane's Last Dance" by Tom Petty in theirs. I like Mary Jane's last Dance but not as a screen name. It's just too long. Ok. End rant. :=-)

shadowed_voices · Date: 2007-08-11 19:24 EST

Hrmm. Does it have to be AOL/YIM/MSN/whatever your messenger of choice is? If not, I've got one. I was surfing Livejournal one day and came across a profile that stated the following:
"I have big boobs. I know how to use them. If you don't have them, don't friend me." And I went "What? Huh? Weird." and flipped on past.
Another would be odd screen names. I know someone whose screen name is "Who will feed me and protect me from the evil monkey who lives in my closet?" That was later changed to "Introducing the Bedlam Balognas."\

CaptainTapole · Date: 2007-08-11 19:29 EST

Wait a tic. I have big boobs and I know how to use 'em---kinda. Even with them, it's not getting my way. I've tried. Sorry. Had to say that.

NightRunner · Date: 2007-08-11 20:06 EST

::snickers::

Odd screen names. Lyrics in profiles. Seen a lot of them and though I put a dash of poetry in mine, I've got entirely WAAAAAAAAY too much info to stick in one little profile.
But that's th ebeauty of web design, whoo!

Good little bit in Old Time Rhydin!

Tea all around -- oh dear stars, I'm watchin' Doctor Who again.

Anyhoo.

Random question, has anyone ever seen "Spaceballs"?
Yes I know, random.

Curiosity -- Character depth. How "deep" should one's character be, be it deep-thinking, deep history, anything?

CaptainTapole · Date: 2007-08-11 20:07 EST

I can totally recite the whole movie. ...And yes, I am so stoked for the new cartoon.

Oh. And it just needs to be "deep"??? I guess.

NightRunner · Date: 2007-08-11 20:14 EST

There's a...cartoon of Spaceballs?
That's kind of scary but Mel Brooks is...an odd duck.

Deep. You know. Long history, philosophical thinker, that kind of deep.

Random curiosity from someone who thinks entirely too much.

CaptainTapole · Date: 2007-08-11 20:18 EST

But that is one of the many reasons why I love you. ^_^

But yeah. It's gonna be on G4. It's a TV Network.

And it just also depends on how deep you need to be to explain your charrie--or your thoughts.

NightRunner · Date: 2007-08-11 20:25 EST

Aw, geez. Might try and catch it then. And true, that on characters.

CaptainTapole · Date: 2007-08-11 23:27 EST

I know that I should be away from the topic of "Songs in Profiles" but Gods! Someone had "To Be With You" by Mr. Big!! I found that REALLY funny.

shadowed_voices · Date: 2007-08-12 00:24 EST

Space balls..Hrmm. I think I saw that one. I DO know who Mel Brooks is simply because there's a dorky little cartoon in which he plays a sheep. Now think about THAT for a second. And somebody put "To Be with You" by Mr. Big in their profile? :roll: Um. That's bizzarre. Very bizzarre.
Now for the big boobs comment. I utterly agree. I have big boobs. And Noooo I've got that Sir Mixalot song stuck in my head now! :-(( Noooooo! But yeah. Big boobs never helped me get my way yet. Only thing I can do with 'Em is stick my shoe under them. But yeah.
G4? Is that a channel? I've not heard of that one but I would like to see the Space Balls cartoon. And as for character development, I like developed, unique and quirky characters. For example I like both Renne and Johnathan. I just WISH I was half as good at character development as you two are. For me to even play a character HALF convincingly there has to be a good chunk of who I am woven into the character as well. I can improv but it's been way too long since high school theater classes. And yep. For anyone who cared to know, I do talk to my characters.

CaptainTapole · Date: 2007-08-12 00:46 EST

If you only knew about Johnathan and Renne. But no matter! ^_^ I am sure you are able to create a well-imaginative charrie.

But yes, G4TV. An excellent network. Basically Video Games and Technology informative channel--while oddly playing Cops, Cheaters, JKX, and Star Trek-Original. But yeah! I think the cartoon starts in September.

shadowed_voices · Date: 2007-08-12 01:18 EST

That sounds like the kind of channel I could plop down in front of with some popcorn. Kind of an odd mix of programming though. :-)

NightRunner · Date: 2007-08-12 23:56 EST

Too Far? Or Not Far Enough?

There are tons of players out there and even more characters. I've seen anything from the insanely simple to the complex. I've seen places where everything about a character (or creation as I term it) is known and others where virtually nothing is known up-front and must be discovered in play.

Question.

How much should be revealed about a creation? How much is wise to reveal and how much should remain a mystery until it is necessary?

I ask this mostly out of sheer curiosity but I also ask because I admitit -- my critter is a complex little thing and thanks to his species being something I came up with, I often wrestle with that question. Especially if/when serious situations come up.
I also tend to go on the complex side when it comes to biology, flaws, talents, etc.
Hence again, an aspect of wrestling with "Okay. How much of my work should I reveal before it's 'too' much and Iend up getting exploited?"

Just a curiosity and possible attempt at a discussion.

HGLowe · Date: 2007-08-13 00:00 EST

How much should be revealed about a creation? How much is wise to reveal and how much should remain a mystery until it is necessary?

All 'creation' part aside, I just play it on a case by case basis. Whatever feels right at the time.

NightRunner · Date: 2007-08-13 00:07 EST

Makes sense.

Though I've asked myself this question before. Mainly when situations cme up and things get serious -- a night in '06 comes to mind when I'd first scrambled to get a page up.

Pages and such tend to be at least semi-permanent and relatively consistent. They also, while providing good mundane info, have been used as cross-play instruments in the past.
That's mainly the angle I'm aiming of "How much is too much?"

HGLowe · Date: 2007-08-13 01:08 EST

I could probably write everything. And if someone used it ICly without having learned it, I'd just call 'em on blending.

NightRunner · Date: 2007-08-13 01:17 EST

True, that. And now you have me doing the personality thing again. ;-) Clever, evil you! No just kidding.

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Personalities Identified, Inanimates Personified

I've taken many personality tests and other such quizzes over the years. Some years ago, I wrote a short story (I don't think it's a drabble and certainly too vague to be any one fanfiction!) and I wrote it without any idea that I'd end up thinking of myself and things around me in a plethora of ways.

When my grandmother passed and we redid our living room with her favourite couch and reading chair, I thought back on my story.
When I sat in her chair, I had a thought. "This chair is a philosopher's chair."
Then, came this thought. "I am a fortress."

So, I examine my way of thinking and release another bit of curiosity.

I am a fortress on land. A ghost ship man-o'-war at sea.

The Fortress/Warship
I find trust something to be earned. Hard-earned at that. I take friendship extremely seriously. I am the type to hold intellectual exchanges, seek out curiosities and understand the world around me with intensity.
If the walls should be breached, there is strong loyalty to be found and an undeniable instinct to form a strong bond that is meant to last.
However, in matters close to the heart, I am guarded and often have trouble discerning "Friend" from "Scam". At times, the instinct to guard becomes too guarded and can come off as cold, stentorian and even distant.

There's no quiz or the like with this little snippet. Just a bit of thinking and reflection. It interests me, understanding the world and oneself as related to objects or places around you.

What do you think you are, or would be, if you were an inanimate object?
Do you think others, should they get curious and do this, or I, am accurate?

NightRunner · Date: 2007-08-14 00:57 EST

Figured I'd send a heads-up. College is starting soon -- classes begin on the 27th. So!
Might be somewhat scarce but I will do my best working with college and all things that college entails.

Move-in day is the Friday prior to the 26th.

Just a forewarning.

NightRunner · Date: 2007-08-14 01:10 EST

Late night food/cooking-related TV has interesting things. History of food, how stuff is made, all this nice junk.

But you'd be surprised at how many cities the host travels to that have absolutely weird, funny and bizarre names.
And yes, these are real names. A few in my home state!
(Scary thing is, I've been to some of these...)

A fun link to weird city names! Know any that aren't there? Drop 'em by.

It's Named What?!

NightRunner · Date: 2007-08-15 18:51 EST

"If I die before I wake, feed Jake."
--Feed Jake, Pirates of the Mississippi

The bond between humans and animals can be a powerful thing. I've seen it countless times in my own experience and hearing of others -- everything from a loyal pal saving a life right down to a furry friend being someone to come home to.

-A little dedication to Sister, feline friend, put to sleep at 5:49 PM, August 15, 2007-

NightRunner · Date: 2007-08-19 00:19 EST

Just an FYI...

This little thing has grown/is growing big. Hence, yes, there are gonna be a lot involved from th elooks of it.
And there's a lot of spread-out stuff but that's a note up above.

I've got one primay, my pride. Renne.

I've got two secondaries/kindasortanotquite NPC's going about now.

Ada Huchinson (Ada Huchinson Ma'am)
And Malcolm Atsedes (no name for him).

One's a news lady, the other's a source-hunter of sorts. If ya wanna use 'em, just drop me a line.
If ya need them or Renne for something, again, drop a line. But be warned, it will be marked in the chronology.

Just a friendly PSA from your resident crazy creator of crazy critters.

HGLowe · Date: 2007-08-21 16:31 EST

I'm starting to think, D, that we need to consider requesting a folder just for the trial itself. ::chuckles:: Given the number of muns, nevermind characters involved, we're halfway taking over the boards.

Oi. I'm not sure what we can do with this. Maybe crosspost everything to Rhy'Din Town Center; I wonder if Amaltea and them will mind us actually using the container folder for this. I'm pretty sure it can be done.

NightRunner · Date: 2007-08-21 17:42 EST

Aw geez! ::dies:: Is it really getting that gigantically enormous? Ow!
I could consolidate everything to this one but things are happening all over the place. And he trial thing is....How permanent would you call it?
Any thoughts on that?

HGLowe · Date: 2007-08-21 18:42 EST

If I knew, I'd tell you. I have no idea how things are going to go. Harry's prosecuting, but he's also working with Sev (FBI missing persons girl) to track down the witnesses and families and such of the victims. Then he's gotta work with Elena on the psychology front. Renne's working with Chryrie, Ewan's been watching the case, Dewey's been given summons, and Johnathan's been planning a jailbreak with Stephen and Jewell. And I'm sure there are others in there I've missed.

I'd say that it's gotten pretty big, but I have no idea how it's going to go; I'm only ultimately responsible for my one character -- the NPCs like Wright and the clerks are gonna be in the background because it's on the prosecutor to run the case. I mean, if you think about it, it's like the chaos theory incarnate here!

Cailet · Date: 2007-08-21 18:48 EST

Make a folder called "Rhydin Municipal Courts" Then any future "trial" stories anyone has can go there.

NightRunner · Date: 2007-08-21 23:32 EST

Holy!

Yeah, that's huge. Way huge. I can still do the timeline easily enough here. Oi. That's still a lot of people/things though even with the junk in th ebackground. If you like, I can handle the witnesses and I still have the "resident jerk" Malcolm. I can even pull out Ada a bit more if need be.

Hmm...Cailet has a darn good idea there! A subfolder not just for this, but for any future trial, elagl-related story and such things that deal with courts(legal, criminal, civil, whatever).
That sounds like a pretty good thought there.

Methinks I'll stick a poll up for that one. I mean it sounds like a decently involved subfolder that people way aside from me and/or us may be using.

CaptainTapole · Date: 2007-08-21 23:32 EST

...Uhh, just letting ya'll know, the potential break-out won't happen until after the trial--whatever the verdict/sentence may be. 'Cause you better bet your bottom dollar that Johnathan has every intention of being at the trial---interviewed or not. And when the trial comes around; she won't give a flying kite 'bout the warrant.

CaptainTapole · Date: 2007-08-22 23:50 EST

I am still going to Seattle--starting in the morning; which will be in like nine hours for me. I am going to bring my laptop--found out that the hotel I am staying at does have complimentary internet access--but I won't be on as much. I'm totally nerding out and gonna play a Live-Action Role Playing Game. The convention I'm going to is gonna try to go for the Records for the biggest Non-Tabletop/Non-Computerized Live Role-Playing game. ^.^ But yeah, so I won't be back home until Monday evening. But I will try to pop on and off as much as I can--just in cases anything goes on while I'm out. And Dani-Renne. You can totally EMail if necessary. Even though you won't be on as much either.

Just a reminder from your neighborhood Kookie Outsider.

CaptainTapole · Date: 2007-08-27 17:14 EST

Yeah. I'm back at home----sadly.

CaptainTapole · Date: 2007-09-04 00:26 EST

I didn't know whether what I am going to say in here or in the "Creations/Creators" Thread.

Before Harold-Mun gets angry on the next Retro that shall be posted about ten minutes or less after this is posted; I just want to say--It was over four-hundred years ago...and since neither Harold-Mun (I am assuming) nor Renne-Mun know that far back with the Lowe/Moody family tree; I purposely made the Lowe name make an appearance. An okay one, I think. I had no intention of making it bad or uberly-good; just more of the fact that "The 'Verses are connected in some strange and kookie way." kind of thing.

HGLowe · Date: 2007-09-04 00:42 EST

::chuckles:: Actually, the Lowe family prior to when they became artisans in the mid-to-late-eighteen hundreds were generational farmers, living inland near the English border. Before that, I do believe they were of German descent.

Just for the record, and all. But hey, you're welcome to use whatever name you like; I'll just be sure to make a note on my threads that it's a coincidence. ;-)

NightRunner · Date: 2007-09-09 15:00 EST

Yes I know, bad pun. Anyway, figured Id give a heads-up. The school network was down for a day or two, plus a family emergency came up and it was "Run for life-or-death" for a while. Anyhoo! Things are back online and getting back to an even keel. Nobody on this end has vanished off theface of the earth.

Hope all is well on other ends and see people soon.

-R

CaptainTapole · Date: 2007-09-11 04:52 EST

So, umm, by the end of this week; I will placing 'Nathan under the "Not In Pause" status anymore. I completely understand that Kidd-Mun is either too busy to play...or just not in the mood. However, I have been for the past three weeks. So; as soon as my kookie Muse gets all the jibber-jabber put together, there will be a post from me.

NightRunner · Date: 2007-09-21 13:17 EST

Hokay, so, gonna be gone for a few days. Well, the weekend. Got two reports to do while I go on a re-enactment event. Tavern Brawl, whoo!

Anyway, will be able to post when I get back. Don't have too much fun without me and if you do something outrageous, name it after me! No, just kidding.
See people come Sunday or Monday.

-R

CaptainTapole · Date: 2007-09-21 20:35 EST

*Looks around*

SELF SILLY-STRING FIGHT!

*Silly-String. Silly-String. Silly-String*

*The OoC Area is now filled with dried colorful stringy foam*

NightRunner · Date: 2007-10-01 03:53 EST

Silly String....insidious stuff!

It's good for harmless or mostly harmless pranks. Mentioning pranks, and pardon me but I'm wired off of tea and tailgating (Our football team got smashed as always. I like our team and all but we seriously stink!) so I'm a touch between hyper and wanting to crash.

Practical jokes, pranks, that sort of thing. *Harmless* of course. No destroying property or hurting anyone -- Have you done anything like that?

Me? I did. Once.

The mayo jar was empty so I took it and refilled it (cleaned of course) with sour cream. Harmless, no one was allergic so I could thoroughly enjoy the sounds of "WHAT THE ----- IS THIS?!" "HOLY ---- IT'S SOUR CREAM!" And the hooting laughter of fellow college freshmen.
Yes, tame for college but I never had any real harmless-prank lessons!

Anyhow, for laughs, inane humour or whatnot. What's your harmless prank?

CinderElf · Date: 2007-10-02 01:39 EST

I have a similar one. I was at a family reunion BBQ and at the condiments table there were three kinds of pickles: Dill, Sweet, and HOT!. So....anyways :evil: me and my older brother thought it would clever to switch the pickles. I was about 13 at the time and somehting like that was pretty funny to me at the time.
Funny stuff then, but now I wouldnt recommend it. Somebody got sick and a few of my family have acide reflux... not good.

Sorry about that. X _ X *ouch

CaptainTapole · Date: 2007-10-02 02:40 EST

When I was about 11 and my sister was 15, I remember--as a belated (two months belated) April Fool's joke--we would hide both of my parents' car keys. Luckily both of them were off from work that day and they wanted to go...I think it was to the grocery store. Anywho. They searched, along with my sister and my "help", ALL around the house for a good twenty minutes. My sister and I finally caved in--by dying of laughter.

We hid it underneath the animals' food/water bowl. It was entertaining to see my parents looking frantically around the house.

NightRunner · Date: 2007-10-02 02:41 EST

Ouch. Still, other than the reflux/allergy, I'd imagine that to be pretty funny. I know of many pranks that were told to me from classmates, etc. I don't think I'd pull any of 'em off since some of them border on potentially mean.
I know some mean things to pull but I learn more harmless April-Fool type stuff as I go on.

::grin:: Pranks, jokes and general levity. A necessity and a lifesaver.

CinderElf · Date: 2007-10-02 03:00 EST

I heard one about taking the box of cereal and opening up the bottom and cutting the bag then putting it back away. Making sure the tabs on the bottom would be easy to open up. When somebody grabs the cereal everything dumps out the bottom. LOL I still have to try that one though. Let you know how it turns out... im the only one in my house who eats cereal though.

CaptainTapole · Date: 2007-10-02 03:04 EST

It would be funny to do the cereal thing on yourself, though.

NightRunner · Date: 2007-10-02 03:54 EST

::dies:: Reminds me of a very "low budget" Halloween costume a friend of mine did once. She took an empty cereal box, stuck a knife through it and decorated the area around the knife with ketchup and red food dye.

And then she stuck a paper hat on her head that said "Cereal Killer" on it.

CinderElf · Date: 2007-10-03 02:37 EST

Even better I should have Cinder do that to himself. It would be quite funny and less messy for me that is... He'd blame it on the cat.

CinderElf · Date: 2007-10-08 02:00 EST

Sorry, wanted to share with everyone after Ren mun and I shared our intrests in Pocky. Fruitabu is next, lol

You Are Chocolat Orange Pocky

http://images.blogthings.com/whatflavorpockyquizareyouquiz/chocolat-orange-pocky.jpg

Your attitude: funky and flavorful
Rich and deep - yet zingy and zesty
You are the perfect partner in crime

What Flavor Pocky Are You?

http://www.blogthings.com/whatflavorpockyquizareyouquiz/

NightRunner · Date: 2007-10-08 02:14 EST

So I ended up doing this out of sheer curiosity and the fun of it. Hey, I'm....

Reverse Pocky

http://images.blogthings.com/whatflavorpockyquizareyouquiz/reverse-pocky.jpg

Your attitude: rebellious and clever
Non-conformist, but curiously a trendsetter
With you, up is down... and it's a wild ride!

What Flavor Pocky Are You?

http://www.blogthings.com/whatflavorpockyquizareyouquiz/

CaptainTapole · Date: 2007-10-08 02:16 EST

Squee! Don't like flan. But still. Squee!

You Are Flan Pocky

http://images.blogthings.com/whatflavorpockyquizareyouquiz/flan-pocky.jpg

Your attitude: modern and offbeat
East meets west... sweet meets salty.
You're a pro at bringing unusual combos together!

CaptainTapole · Date: 2007-10-14 17:06 EST

I usually chant "TV-TV-TV-TV-TV" but for this case, I don't need to.

Want a musical-movie that makes you all warm and squishy on the inside?? Go see Across The Universe.

Plus. It's Beatles songs! ^_^

NightRunner · Date: 2007-10-16 00:11 EST

So, fall break and I'm at home but will be back on campus tomorrow sometime. Lucky me, I'm nine yards better'n I was -- came home with a NASTY bit of a cold. So yes, down but getting up. Catching up as I go.

Also, send a thought to my aunt if anyone can, yes? Many thanks.

-R

CinderElf · Date: 2007-10-21 17:29 EST

I'm sorry!
I messed up and posted a new topic but I meant it to go under the "citrus my harmony on a cool rose autumn" topic.
I tried to delete it but cannot, my bad. :(

NightRunner · Date: 2007-10-21 18:16 EST

Hey, no worries. I think I can actually move it but if not, I can copy it, email it to you and you can repost it. Or it can remain where it is. :-) Whichever you'd like, can do.

NightRunner · Date: 2007-10-27 19:20 EST

Crossposting this one from MutualEndeavours. And the idea of a Rhydin Wiki. So I thought I'd share my thought here too.

-From ME-
Dunno if I'm out of place or whatnnot but an idea/thought occurred to me.

Some years ago, long time ago, back in....'02 I think, I was just drifting around and I encountered something interesting: A map of the known RP world.
Now no, this map didn't include very many places -- maybe five or so places/realms/kingdoms/what-have-you. And no, it isn't anything close to my original idea -- no way. I encountered this in a place called Kavanagh.

And I had a thought when I started reading/hearing about this Rhydin Wiki thing.

What if one or many of us did somehting like that? A "Map of the known RP World" including both Rhydin and other places that people play or have gone to? I've thought about submitting such a thing since I've seen, encountered, been in, been through, however you want to put it....a whole-helluva-lot of places that are near Rhydin, adjoining to Rhydin or somehow "there" in the RP world.

Again, just a thought and should I find Kavanagh going again, I'll find the ruler thereof and ask about possibly expanding on the idea of a "map of the known RP world". The map I remember encounterring had Rhydin, Kavanagh and neighbouring realms that were classified as "The Rim Kingdoms".

I'm thinking....something broader. Much broader since again, I've seen so many places. And again, I'm absolutely not trying to rip anyone off or the like. I was reminded of what I'd seen and the thought of "Hey. Lots of realms out there. beyond Rhydin and even the Rim. What if...?"

If anyone likes, I could submit what my mind's-brain perceives as the "known RP world, Rhydin and beyond" to whomever likes this and wants to run with it.

-R

CinderElf · Date: 2007-11-04 00:44 EST

http://members.aol.com/cindershirastan/images/Map. gif

well check it out if you feel like. As far as the countries/lands created all of them are public use I suppose save for Plygrethia and Emerald Ridge. Plygrethia being mine (Cinder's) and Emerald Ridge belonging to the Dethwynds. I tried contacting the creator's daughter I didnt get a reply back so I hope it's okay to go ahead. If you like this one I can always do some teamwork with you Ren mun or you too Johnathan mun..are the tree of us the only posters here? I should have started this froum thing sooner. maybe we all can work on some huge map or whatever, I love drawing them up.

Take care guys! =)

For some reason the link doesnt work, there is a space after Map. put the gif right next to it. Thanks.

CaptainTapole · Date: 2007-11-04 00:50 EST

Well. If I knew how to draw, I would definately draw out the North RhyDin Harbors, its Port-Town and the surrounding towns and villages. But...I can't even draw a stick figure very well.

As for the postings, yes. We are the only ones who do so in this folder...We are not in any of the "cliques." But if Sarah-Mun wants to join o'er here, I am quite certain that Renne-Mun would be more than happy to have her around here.

CinderElf · Date: 2007-11-04 00:53 EST

LOL and I said the tree of us, well I guess Renne not needed be bored he could bite us. sorry..bad joke.

Where can I get that movie btw? I love the beatles!

CaptainTapole · Date: 2007-11-04 00:55 EST

Oh! Across the Universe? It's still in the theaters. Soundtrack is beautiful, though.

NightRunner · Date: 2007-11-04 09:07 EST

::laughs:: You two are great! I'd love to get people in on the map thing and yes, Sarah is more than welcome here.

Anyone is. Sarah, the Kidds, Lowe, Archie, Wings, Kitty, MindfulofOthers, MaryRead --- I do mean *ANY*one.
That's what AtSoS is for -- creating awesome stories. :-D
By the by, the Joke War/War of Laughter is also open to any and everyone. Questions, comments? Lurk about, drop a line, anything.

Peace!

-R

NightRunner · Date: 2007-11-05 01:56 EST

"Remember, remember
The fifth of November
The Gunpowder treason and plot
I know of no reason
Why the gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot!"

Yes, November fifth -- Guy Fawkes night. Or Bonfire Night, established in commemoration of the gunpowder plot of 1605. Guy Fawkes was the most famed of these plotters intent upon blowing up the Parliament building.
Revolutionaries, dissidents, martyrs to their cause. However they are seen, November 5 is celebrated amost-worldwide even today.

My own roots beg me to commemorate this day, so i do in my own small method since I can't do the ful-on fireworks and burning-a-likeness-of-Guy Fawkes-in-effigy.

So, has anyone a way or a day to remember in November?

CaptainTapole · Date: 2007-11-06 03:09 EST

For all those folks--if there is any--who are wondering why this Inane Outsider is on for a good 14 hours a day almost everyday...

The Power of Internet at work. Though, granted, I have to be sneaky about it; hence always the lurk. But of recent, my odd Muse wakes up while I am at work. ...'Cause he is crazy like that. But yeah. I know noone really cares; but just in cases for those teeny-teeny-tiny percentage out there who does.

CaptainTapole · Date: 2007-11-21 13:54 EST

Just wanted to say to the fellow Readers out there--along with my fellow writing-collegue(collegues??)--a Happy Thanksgiving and all.

And I am sure like most of the cliques and other folders in this forum, this folder will be on temporary pause. Due to the fact that Renne-Mun, myself and whomever else will be/is writing in this folder will be spending time with our respectable families.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

~~'Nathan-Mun~~

NightRunner · Date: 2007-11-21 14:05 EST

What she said. ;-) Yes, some slow-down and a probable pause is expected given the holidays.

And for History's sake, 'n ddedwydd ben-blwydd, Arwr chan Cymru.

CaptainTapole · Date: 2007-12-01 21:28 EST

I have never been great with my own words. That is why I always done so with music. ...But this time. A TV Show will explain what I have felt since the day after the Ides.

"I've gotta say something, 'cause I don't think I've made it clear. I'm in love with you. Powerfully, painfully in love. The things you do, the way you think, the way you move... I get excited every time I'm about to see you. You make me feel like I've never felt before in my life. Like a man. I just thought you might wanna know."

~Xander. Buffy The Vampire Slayer S5-EP10

NightRunner · Date: 2007-12-07 13:04 EST

Encyclopedia Rhydinica

So there's two Rhy'Din Wiki spots out there and I'm a proud contributor to both. Why? I like both.

So, pimping Rhydinica here. Check it out! Seriously, it's great and still growing.

Encyclopedia Rhydinica

Chronicling Rhy'Din, its people, history, critters, groups, guilds, smaller places and all of that is a fun piece of work. So I dove in. Now I'm swimming and shamelessly spreading the word.

CaptainTapole · Date: 2007-12-07 22:58 EST

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO confused on Rhydinica.

CaptainTapole · Date: 2007-12-11 23:38 EST

Lookie!! I'm a highlighted kid now.

*Wiggles salt-shaker-tipped fingers downwards* Destroy you!!

Jus' kidding! Heh. No. But thanks to Renne-Mun for the privilege...and the persuasion on my part...for making me a Moddie.

As new Co-Moddie, I promise to be the anal-retentive person that I am and make this folder pretty when needed.

...Oh. And if anyone got the "Destroy you" reference, the prize is five mental cookies.

NightRunner · Date: 2007-12-12 00:02 EST

Yes, I made you a Mod. I'd been thinking like mad on it for a couple weeks and the scale finally tipped. Hey.. 'twas a good decision in the end, methinks.

NightRunner · Date: 2007-12-14 12:04 EST

Timeline is aQt last updated, fully completed and with much appreciation, maintained. Seems like we're all persnickety about it. :-)

So to all under AtSoS, RDI, DM and beyond...

Merry Yule
Merry Christmas
Happy Hanukkah
Peaceful Ramadan
Bright Kwanzaa
And any other holiday I might miss.

Be safe, have a wonderful time. And may the Muses smile upon you.

-R

CaptainTapole · Date: 2007-12-14 12:40 EST

You forgot Festivus!!! XD

CaptainTapole · Date: 2007-12-17 19:47 EST

Due to Renne-Mun back at home for the Holidays/Possibly-Moving/Something-Else-That-I-Have-No-Clue-But-I-Thought-It-Would-Be-Nice-To-Have-A-Fill-In-The-Blank-Kind-Of-Thing-Here and little ol' me just sitting around, being bored and going COMPLETELY insane----ALL your fault, Renne-Mun----after this coming up Saturday (The 22nd,) there will be a miniature pause on The Inane-Outsider and Blue-Critter Show! As for the The Elf and Red Show, I am hoping I can watch more...since this and the 360 (and come Christmas, the Wii with my 'rentals) will be the only form of entertainment due to the Writers' Strike. ~_~ Anywho! Enough of my babbling. If any of the readers out there want to hop in, then please do! The more, the merrier!

And if any of the readers are wondering why I refer the folder as shows, 'cause I LOVE TV. That and I just find it funny. Oh!! And in the New Year, I am hoping for cross-over episodes! Since we are on the same RDI TV Network owned by the DM. Kinda like ABC Family is owned by ABC which is owned by Disney and/or Touchstone. Since Touchstone did kinda branch away from Disney. Sorry. Shutting about TV now.

Okie!! I lied! I have to do a commerical.

This babbling commentary has been brought to you by your local County Vital Records. The letter "R." The number "7." And a book called "Season Finale: The Rise and Fall of WB and UPN" ...Okie, I cannot remember the complete subtitle, but it is called "Season Finale" and it truly is about the rise, the fall and the merge of the WB and UPN. REALLY good. If you're such a freak about TV--and more quiet about it than I am--go check it out at your local book store!

Commercial over! Roll end credits. Add in instrumental edited version of theme song.

The players here in the Across the Sea of Stars would like to wish all players/readers a happy holiday. And please, do not drink and drive. Drink responsibly. And also. No drunk-dialing either.

NightRunner · Date: 2007-12-17 22:57 EST

::snickers:: That was funny. Now all I must do is hope no one sets the smoke alarm off with the turkey. Actually, that was me a few years back. Hehe. Anyhoo. Crawling away now. Blegh.

-R

CaptainTapole · Date: 2007-12-17 23:00 EST

...I set the alarm with just Macaroni 'N' Cheese. So I suck at cooking for the most part.

CinderElf · Date: 2007-12-18 13:31 EST

I recently cooked some Takoyaki, recieved my pan finally and cooked some up, yum. Hopefully one day I will attempt Orange chicken, the wok will fear me, oh yes!

Just wanting to say hello and wish everyone a joyus holiday whatever your affinity...one god gods.ess', nature, yourself, chinese food. I've enjoyed everyones posts and I agree, they are like programs, the likes of which are actually on when I get home from work to enjoy thanks for making me feel at home here, great folder with good stories.

much love, cinnamun

Current Cinder happenings: Forging a weapon from mistletoe and sending out holiday greetings.

NightRunner · Date: 2007-12-21 01:10 EST

Brief run-by here since Mundane life is going the annual nutbag-crazy. Hugs, hott cocoa and Merry Yule/Christmas/Hanukkah to people.
Yes, we're still alive. Peek, read, post, do whatever. I don't bite. :-)

CaptainTapole · Date: 2007-12-31 22:08 EST

*Razzle-Dazzle Sparklers here*

*Stringed-Poppers there*

*Alcohol EVERYWHERE!!*

To All the Readers/Players out there...

Happy New Year!

Please be safe AND DON'T GET SICK.

...'Cause that's how I'm celebrating the new year. ~_~

NightRunner · Date: 2007-12-31 23:40 EST

You can avoid hangovers, you know. And, I believe ou can avoid getting drunk too. But then, I've kinda never been and I abided by this stupid little rhyme.

"Beer before liquor, never been sicker.
Liquor before beer, in the clear."

And I drank twice as much water/juice as I did anything spiked.... Mind, this was at Border Raids '06....yes, shame on me, not getting happy at an SCA event, right? :-P Happpy new year to pople. ::offers treacle::

NightRunner · Date: 2008-01-03 13:22 EST

Right. So.

Mundane life on this end has taken a slight kinda-sorta nosedive. Things may very well go slow for a bit but they won't be abandoned.

::sends a get well bowl of soup to Tapole and a New Years' card to Cinder::

NightRunner · Date: 2008-01-03 13:22 EST

Right. So.

Mundane life on this end has taken a slight kinda-sorta nosedive. Things may very well go slow for a bit but they won't be abandoned.

::sends a get well bowl of soup to Tapole and a New Years' card to Cinder::

CinderElf · Date: 2008-01-04 00:56 EST

Happy New Years to you both!

I have during my recess enjoyed the posts If I could have managed to write something earlier I would have. Now I'im back on recess and must say Tchuss once more to Cinder and you both. Please be well. See you in about three weeks perhaps.

*spoiler* Waffles are coming. WTF? :)

CaptainTapole · Date: 2008-01-04 01:17 EST

Man!! I'm gonna be bored again!! I need something to amuse me at work. And now that Cinder is gone--again--and Renne not able to get on so often.

NightRunner · Date: 2008-01-04 11:46 EST

::blows a raspberry:: I'll still be able to torment a couple times a week. And I think with the direction things are going, life may get at least somewhat back to normalish maybe.

CaptainTapole · Date: 2008-01-04 12:22 EST

Getting tormented by Renne is good.

CaptainTapole · Date: 2008-01-04 19:27 EST

So. I got caught at work for being on the internet. Mer. Even worse, they took away my privileges. More Mer. Sadly, I will not be on during the weekdays until 5 in the evening (Pacific Time.)

NightRunner · Date: 2008-01-10 10:43 EST

Mundane life's crazy. Way crazy. So while I'm not on too long for the time being, I still keep an eye. And no worries on usage, 'Nathan. :-) My muse was shot and you gave it a bit of a shot in the arm.

Anyhoo, runnin yet again. Oi, I feel like Speedy....except my Spanish isn't that great.

CinderElf · Date: 2008-01-12 01:25 EST

Hmmmm.....? we are playing a game of tag peoples? I'm back and everyone is gone? LOL. Well hope all is well if not I pray the well returns.
I'm much better though.

Hopefully this might spring some curiosity.

~And on the first day of his return waffles, giant ones will fall from the skies like golden fluffy goodness~ "Alas we are out of syrup"! Cried one. "No Butter either". Commented a passerby.

The strange returns this year!

CaptainTapole · Date: 2008-01-12 02:33 EST

I'm NEVER gone...just busy sometime. But I usually pop on for hours at a time at weird hours of the evening. Plus. Jus' that the ever-so-crazy Muse is still ever so crazy. Wants to play, but talks too much.

NightRunner · Date: 2008-01-12 11:45 EST

You're back! Whoo! ::hugs all around to the crew:: I'm still around, just....going nuts is all. Fun yah. Hope everybody's doing well and perhaps soon we ought to get together and cause mayhem.

CaptainTapole · Date: 2008-01-25 03:03 EST

Just a heads-up (SEVEN UP!) for all the readers and the ever so kookie cast members on the AtSoS Network, I will be gone from Valentine's Day until the 18th--this is in February of course. Why? Duh! Disneyland!! ^_^ I know. I'm a nerd. But again. This is all in 21 days, 7 hours and 56 minutes. But who's counting?? *Raises hand with pride* In the meantime, I just wanna say that my muse--though lacking in the words department--is completely happy to play.

And ALL your fault, Dani-Renne. ...I've been having The Beatles stuck in my head all day. Not that I care, which I don't since I love them so much. But you did it!

*Hums to "Love Me Do"*

Adalia Dodd · Date: 2008-01-26 16:48 EST

One good turn deserves another.

I wanted to drop by and say that I think this is a very creative and succinct folder, with a comprehensive timeline that could rival many storytellers!

Excellent work with this! You know I'll be around to see more!

NightRunner · Date: 2008-01-26 16:53 EST

Wow. Thanks. :-) And you're welcome too.

CaptainTapole · Date: 2008-01-28 23:02 EST

Umm. I apologize for the delays that are soon to come. My computer has been going seriously wonky, which may end up me purchasing a new one. I just need to wait until AFTER February. So. If there is any delays on my part of posts and whatnot, I do so apologize.

CinderElf · Date: 2008-02-04 00:15 EST

Not fond of clam, is crab okay? Perhaps a lobster bisque? <
Twas my intended Subject headline.

Sorry,

Ive gone on about alot of weird rants and posts recently for that I apologize.

I've been feeling pretty down and partial to abandonment. Seems IRL is a big playing card for me this year, for Cinders downfall. Ive lost alot of friends and feel pretty down I don't know what but I'm hoping to stick through it all for a select few.

I'm hoping I can contribute something to everyone here on the ATSOS Family. Perhaps a joint effort post. I want to work something in again with Renne and Johnathan, perhaps others if commited.

A musical, or something close to it. You both are creative and well written folks, as for me I can learn. Is it a failed idea or is it possible?

NightRunner · Date: 2008-02-04 00:52 EST

I like that intended subject line. :-)

You and Cinder are part of the AtSoS clan. Everyone who posts here is. History is my specialty, chronicling is my passion and I do it here. All who come into this space become part of that history indelibly.
So no one's left out cold.

::chuckles:: A musical? Well, Renne does or used to sing quite a lot. I'd love an adventure with you and 'Nathan and anyone else who'd like to drop in for the wild, crazy, insane fun.

'S what we're here for, innit?

CaptainTapole · Date: 2008-02-04 02:54 EST

Hmm. A musical. I'm all for that. 'Nathan...she would either be one of those sarcastic-sounding ones...William Shatner-Speak-Singing one...or Hells, RDI's hidden Billie Holiday.

CinderElf · Date: 2008-02-07 02:28 EST

Well im thinking of the musical, it's a good idea and hopefully it will come into play down the road. Id like to start something epic unless I have already done so with nearing 20 combined posts for a SL.

Im going to rewind a bit when there was a mention of the movie Across the Universe? yes? Im still waitting for it to arrive in my mail. I heard the performace by Jim Sturgess and enjoyed it very much.

Has anyone seen the movie Once and did they like it? I happened to love it a lot. I seem to repeat the songs quite often on my pod. Ah well, I'm hoping all is well with everyone and still waiting to see what is next for the Blue Rascal and the Sasstress of the Sea. Ah yes ,given a nickname to Nathan have I. Now both are marked forever... forever? lol

be well =)

CaptainTapole · Date: 2008-02-07 02:32 EST

Squee!!! Oh, Jim. How do I love thee?? More of a Joe Anderson, though. Reason? He's Maxwell. And he has a silver hammer!! ^_^

The soundtrack to Once is super-good. Doesn't help that I love duets.

Although, I have been listening to the Walk Hard Soundtrack and the Juno Soundtrack lately. Oo! And the new Jack Johnson. ...And a long and geeky/lovey-dovey/weird playlist that is--for an odd-reason or another--named "Dani-Renne."

....Does it HAVE to have the "ess" at the end??? One of my odd pet-peeves. Could it be..."Sassycass Of The Seas"? 'Cause it's funnier. Plus. "Damn you, Sassycass!" is just amusing to say.

CinderElf · Date: 2008-02-08 02:04 EST

again my headlines take up too much room.
Nick names stick like glue. Sassycass and the Rascal Blue. Does Cinder have nickanmes by any of you? Our chars should hang out more, end our SL's soon and we shoul air a forum party or something..

Sassycass it is=)

I ramble.

It's been a great time for soundtracks and music in general. I just have been on one giant wheel latley with music. Especially soundtracks.

Ah Juno, I was excited because of Kimya Dawson songs, I love her! I enjoyed Wes Anderson films, Darjeeling. Then again I've loved all his movies and the soundtracks even Life Aqautic which some people hated the movie, who doesnt love David Bowie songs in Portugese?

You have a profile at projectplaylist too?
heres mine if you wanna see.
http://www.playlist.com/user/1049540

CaptainTapole · Date: 2008-02-08 02:25 EST

Runnin' on only...*Counts* Eleven hours of sleep for the past 72 hours. I just cannot sleep. I blame her. *Points to the one in Tennessee* So pardon my more-unusual-than-normal babbling.

Also. My computer has been seriously sucking these past few weeks. So yeah.

As for a nickname fer Schinder???
"Kiddie With Most Confusing SL Ever??" AKA "KWMCSLE" ..."Kwimcisle?"
....Yeah. No real nicknames. Just downright confusion.

CinderElf · Date: 2008-02-08 02:38 EST

I'm sorry...I didn't mean to confuse anyone on my storyline. Did I do something out of place somewhere on my posts?
Here I thought my posts were getting better, lol. Oh well.. no real nickanmes either..

well im off from work tomorrow, bored and lonely, I'll be here all night. somebody start a topic or find me on aol. cindershirastan@aol.com

argh... not pirate argh frustrated argh.

CaptainTapole · Date: 2008-02-09 20:05 EST

The whole thread just downright confused me. But. No matter.

Anywho! I apologize for the delays on my posts...and whoever else's posts. My computer has been going SERIOUSLY nutso; which, as an end-result, me buying a new laptop. Mer. Shelling out money that I was TRYING to save for Disneyland. So. Again. I apologize for the delay. However, I am off on Tuesday--thanks to Lincoln's Birthday--and I did a next day delivery. Which means I should get it on Monday. *Crosses fingers* It's will be the LONG process of saving everything onto discs and transfering them. First thing on the list, though! A disc dedicated to Dani-Renne. Since I have EVERYTHING else dedicated to her.
*Crazy-Obsessive-Love-Sick-Smile*

CinderElf · Date: 2008-02-10 04:09 EST

I felt I should do some other things less influenced by way of RhyDin elsewhere. Ive finished my forum and it looks half decent, enough to get by.

Adalia Dodd · Date: 2008-02-14 04:51 EST

Happy Valentine's Day to you all! ♥

CaptainTapole · Date: 2008-02-18 23:30 EST

Look who has returned! With a new computer!! ....That she is getting used to. The keyboard is kinda weird, but whatevs. Yeah! So, I am back. And as soon as I get EVERYTHING caught up, I will TRY to get my inane little 'Nathan on unpause...again....still...

NightRunner · Date: 2008-02-19 00:01 EST

Welcome back. And sorry for the slowness. :-(

CaptainTapole · Date: 2008-02-29 00:44 EST

Nugh. I am so sorry for the lack of postings on my part. The muse have been sleeping and only mumbled bits and pieces. That and no computer for a period of time...

However, from the letter from Dani-Renne today, a few comments--also from her--and one of the most confusing episodes of Lost; all of that was able to get my Muse to at least in a half-sleeping mode.

CaptainTapole · Date: 2008-03-20 04:27 EST

Happy Equinox and whatnot. Bleh. The Springs. Granted it brings the rain; but that's the only thing I like about The Springs.

The Couch Coach · Date: 2008-03-24 21:16 EST

Hidey-Ho, Good Writers and Readers!

For those folks who are getting confused with Jarrod's Time-Hiccup...it's basically Battlestar Galactica.

Now. Since the good amount of us are nerds and watch it--or at least have heard of it--it's inbetween Seasons 3 and 4...and obviously after D'Anna (AKA "Xena, Cylon Princess") was permanently depleted. It would be most entertaining for the Time-Hiccup to go WWWAAAAYYY forward in time.

I added in that Jarrod was really model thirteen...but just simply rearranged it so that he could take over D'Anna's spot.

Now. I don't know how far I am going to take this hiccup--my Muse is just telling me to write what he babbles about; so I do.

Anywho! For the folks who are still confused; below is a link for episode-by-episode recaps of the whole series--up to the finale of Season 3 (And it includes Razor!) WARNING! Be prepared for snarkiness. Entertaining all in all, though.

Battlestar Galactica

Below is the Wiki formatted synopsis of the whole series.
Battlestar Galactica--Wiki-Style!

For some odd reason, it will not let me do a direct link for the explanation of Cylons and Humanoid-Cylons. But it's in Wiki, too! I promise! With visuals as well!! ^_^
Okie. Let's hope that all of it clears any confusion.

EDIT TO ADD

I would like to thank Adalia-Mun for thinking of this Time-Hiccup Playable concept. And I would like to thank Sci-Fi channel for bringing an awesomely-bad show (the 70's/80's) into a GENIUS of a show.

NightRunner · Date: 2008-04-29 19:36 EST

Slight PSA here.

My apologies to the folks participating with me, alongside me and just any of the AtSoS clan. Mundane Life has dictated my slowness in posting. However, to keep things properly dated and organised, I will date things. You might have seen such things lately, i.e. the "Dated"-whenever lines below post titles.
This is to give perspective on when the posts were actually WRITTEN and a semi-loose-ish idea of when events actually took place.

So again, my apologies for slowness to the Stars crew and to any curious readers who might on a chance, be on the edge of your seat in mock suspense.

And by the by, HAPPY BIRTHDAY Ghentmun and L!

Adalia Dodd · Date: 2008-05-20 10:25 EST

Stop! Limerick Time!

A tale of a little blue critter,
Fills us all with a twitter.
Renne jumps, runs, and sails,
Creates fantastic tales,
And does all with a debonair chitter!

NightRunner · Date: 2008-05-20 11:35 EST

::dies laughing:: Oh, man... LOL Love that!

Adalia Dodd · Date: 2008-05-20 11:48 EST

As do I! Thanks for being great. :D

NightRunner · Date: 2008-05-29 21:39 EST

Hey there.

Just an FYI, Duos Oros Equitas' notice of a leave-of-absence is moved/quoted here to avoid confusion in the Sticks and Stones thread.

OOC: LEAVE OF ABSENCE
I am posting on behalf of the mun. There has been a death in the family and he will need to take an indefinite hiatus to deal with some legal matters which have arisen.

Thoughs go with him and his family.

NightRunner · Date: 2008-05-31 15:50 EST

...And to anyone else who has gotten spammed recently on their forums with "adult oriented" advertisements, here, have a blow torch. ::fries a recent "adult site" ad::

Duos Ora Equitas · Date: 2008-06-09 15:02 EST

Hey y'all, I'm back, though my posting abilities are not what they were, at the moment. Understandably so, I hope.

Anyhoo, I posted to Sticks and Stones, as if you didn't know...

*Shrugs* Anyway, I'm back. Cue cheesy inspirational music...

"The boys are back in town!!!"

NightRunner · Date: 2008-06-13 17:49 EST

Spam, spam, spam, spam, eggs and spam.
Spam, spam, spam, spam, eggs-bacon-tomato and spam.

Love those spammers, no? ::annihilates another::

CaptainTapole · Date: 2008-06-13 20:50 EST

Two things.

One. Isn't the tomato freakie-outie still on the loose?? Or do you mean baby tomatoes? Then those are okie.

Two. What about Green-Eggs And Spam??

CinderElf · Date: 2008-06-20 03:23 EST

I'd like to say I'm sorry for the long pause, not that it matters but i've had alot of munny things going on. I still dont really have much to offer as I did before to the ATSOS crew but im here if you will have me, if not please delete my latest post.

I've spent a good deal of reading everyones posts, Blue Rascal the Sassy Sailor. Forgive me..Duos Ora Equitas? Well I went back and edited it correctly...never mind of mispellations, perhaps a nickanme i'll come up with for ya to make it easy on me.

Hallo and Tchuss I am going to bed all... now :oops:

sorry

NightRunner · Date: 2008-06-20 04:57 EST

Cinder!!!

::trounces and hugs tight:: Had me worried there for a while! Staystaystay, yes? Stick around, yes? Seriously, I've missed you 'round here.

NightRunner · Date: 2008-07-09 23:31 EST

--A Small Notice--

I am afraid I Remember You will be on a small freeze for the next few days. A close friend of mine has asked me to attend her at the funeral of her child. The baby passed away yesterday afternoon and was one from a set of twins.
My apologies again for the delay.

-R

Duos Ora Equitas · Date: 2008-07-10 13:06 EST

My deepest condolences to your friend. *Lights an incense for the baby*

Take care, and be safe.

Adalia Dodd · Date: 2008-07-10 14:09 EST

My deepest, most heartfelt condolences, friend.

NightRunner · Date: 2008-07-10 14:16 EST

Thanks, guys. Relayed to Jen and she also says hi and thanks.

CaptainTapole · Date: 2008-07-15 21:48 EST

So...after like months of nothing and the same amount of months lurking and reading, my muse--thanks to the recent Profile visit to The Doctor (And it's Ten! ^_^)--decided to play a side StoryLine until Renne-Doll comes back around completely. Initial Post is in the draft as you read this....or maybe it's up??

CaptainTapole · Date: 2008-07-31 02:55 EST

So...the Docs in The Travels To The Lands Of Confusion thread are...obviously...yours truly and Wenchie! AKA my sister. Now just guess which one is who.

NightRunner · Date: 2008-07-31 03:01 EST

"Wenchie"? I could say something utterly, completely naughty but I am not going to. ::grins innocently and skitters away::

CaptainTapole · Date: 2008-07-31 03:03 EST

I know you want to. Say it!!

Plus. You, out of ALL folks Angel-Heart, should know that "Wench" really means "Little Girl" ...Granted, she is my older sister; but she's shorter! Darn-Tootin' proud that I am a half-inch taller than her.

NightRunner · Date: 2008-07-31 03:08 EST

::oh-so-sweetly-charming-innoce nt-make-you-gag look:: Who, little ol' innocent me? Well, I nevah!

So what, you saying I have a duo of wenches? Aw, too bad I don't have any pirates to hit on them!

NightRunner · Date: 2008-08-12 12:19 EST

Got to love college. Anyrate, do pardon the slight slowness in posting for a bit. School and a possible job sub-teaching is within sight. Plus, there might come in the near future a moving-day to my own apartment, woot!

So, patience dear readers, we have not vanished off the face of Red Dragon-dom.

And 'Nathan, luv, might I ask a favour? Lend a hand on the Timeline with me a bit? Thankee.

CaptainTapole · Date: 2008-08-12 21:18 EST

Do I need to quote Gloria Estefan here? I think so.

"And I'll do anything for you."

NightRunner · Date: 2008-08-12 21:21 EST

:: puts on a 1970s style number:: Shame I don't know any of Estefan's stuff, else I'd try to serenade you.
Though not knowing might be a good thing. I'd probably howl you deaf. ::settles for making you a cherry cobbler and makes a blackberry cobbler for Ada-mun and Ghent-mun::

CaptainTapole · Date: 2008-08-12 21:25 EST

Let's see. If you're thinking the 70's soft rock era....

Give me Eagles and I will be more yours than I already am.

Anywho!

Thank you for the cobbler and of course I will update the TimeLine when needed.

NightRunner · Date: 2008-08-12 21:26 EST

::grins:: Y'know, I *do* have an Eagles song or two....
And thankee.

CaptainTapole · Date: 2008-08-12 21:54 EST

...I think I gave you one of those?????

CaptainTapole · Date: 2008-08-21 03:40 EST

The next chapter to the Side-SL is in the works! What is it, might you ask?

After the long-talk with the iPod...

A Musical!

That's right, Kids! Choreographed, lyric-filled, and yet still tells the wacky inane tales of Johnathan and her quest to find Renne!

After heavy influence with an autobiography that I am currently reading and my muse just going insane--along with the discussion oh-so-long ago with Renne-Mun and Cinder-Mun--each post will be like a music video. There will be a preemptive intro post to the new chapter beforehand to explain how it works. But for now, please wait patiently while I frantically finish my homework before continuing on with the posts.

CinderElf · Date: 2008-08-23 02:21 EST

Sounds awesome and I am looking forward to seeing it. I've found everyones posts very interesting, everyone has me enthralled but now, with this you may take the cake.... I'm putting much pressure on this musical cause I have high hopes for it.

I know you will do excellent though :) . I wish I could have a part in it, perhaps I shall do a musical too later down the road. I am uncertain however where to go for I may go over my budget...

Velvet red curtians? Exquisite lighting? Beautiful Orchestra?

I want a musical!

NightRunner · Date: 2008-10-16 12:35 EST

Right, so things have been a bit on this side of hell-O-kitty for me. Sick as a dog for the last few days, plus school. So, do pardon the slowness of continuing here -- I don't leave stories unfinished.
Will resume when I'm not so prone to being zonked out by either the flu or trying to get homework done.

CaptainTapole · Date: 2008-10-16 20:16 EST

Right, so things have been a bit on this side of hell-O-kitty for me. Sick as a dog for the last few days, plus school. So, do pardon the slowness of continuing here -- I don't leave stories unfinished.
Will resume when I'm not so prone to being zonked out by either the flu or trying to get homework done.

Ditto, ditto, and ditto. Plus, it is most difficult to choose between three songs for the "Final Showdown."

Duos Ora Equitas · Date: 2008-10-18 22:15 EST

Sorry everyone, but I'll be taking a leave of absence for a while. I don't know how long... someone I held very close to my heart just severed ties with me tonight. I'm hurting bad, and I need time to get my thoughts together. I did a post tonight, since it's my birthday, figured I needed to do SOMETHING... and then this happened. Just like my post... hell of a way to spend a birthday. Godspeed, everyone.

-The Mun

Duos Ora Equitas · Date: 2008-10-22 23:53 EST

--Rant Post Removed--

NightRunner · Date: 2008-10-23 14:26 EST

Post Removal/Tweak

I am removing this post for several reasons.

1. The event this post relates to did not happen online, through play, nor was it concerning a disagreement or such about play. It refers to an event that occurred off-line and far away from any relevance here.

2. We all have the occasional need to rant, vent, let off steam, whatever. The trouble is doing so maturely -- egads, even I admit to screwing that up sometimes. However, some rants belong in some places and not others. I don't mind a single bit the occasional rant or biznatch-fest.
Except when it comes to things completely irrelevant to online/writing/gaming events.

3. Flaming, trolling, whatever you call it -- and correct me if I get the vocabulary wrong here. All of us are guilty of it at some point or another, whether we like to admit it or not. Again, that falls under the "Nobody's perfect, learn and rise above it" clause.
Rise above it. Off-line events don't belong here unless they have serious relevance (i.e. health issues that may leave friends out of contact, emergencies, happy things you might go "Squee!" about, other engagements that may leave a tale quiet for a while, etc.).
Flame wars -- do *not* go here.
Period.

Across the Sea of Stars spun off of the unfortunately former Maritime subforum. I'm proud of this little corner of imagination and wish to see it continue in the full spirit of its predecessor.

CinderElf · Date: 2008-10-31 00:26 EST

Please forgive this,

I was hoping to finish the Frames abscond posts but will not be able to do so, i'm not going into details. o like all things time will go on as if nothing happened.
I hope to return sometime before yule so yet again I may wish a holiday greeting, until then Happy Halloween and a Celebrated Samhain, I think there's a yam festival too... bye and take care ATSOS and crew!!! I'll miss you yet again.
:)
Cinamun

NightRunner · Date: 2008-10-31 00:30 EST

Wish you well and a safe return. Many prayers, much love and many waffles. You are *always* welcome here, m'friend.

NightRunner · Date: 2008-11-11 00:16 EST

Sorry again for the slight slowness of things here. Life and all that. Anyrate, should things go smoothly, November 11th should be the day a tale gets kick-started into motion.
Yes, slightly planned timing here, why? Honour of the fallen and all. Honour of the fallen and those still battling whatever antagonist is out there, be it terrorist regimes, renegade forces, bad weather or themselves.

Hats tip to the valiant folk we call Soldiers.

NightRunner · Date: 2009-01-15 01:58 EST

And as we all know, Munlife takes hold. but, with the advent of Logitist II: Bonehead -- my brand-spankin'-new PC, things oughta go more consistently. Alas, the muse has been temporarily comatose but...it'll return.

'Til then, happy reading and go check out a couple of folders!

Moonlit Yarns, Forsaken Blades Clubhouse and the unfortunately Catacombed but still insanely, amazingly awesome reading, Cinder & Sarah and The Tempest and the Onslaught.

NightRunner · Date: 2009-01-22 02:13 EST

Things may go a touch slow again for a bit. Munlife, once more. However, I confess, I miss 'Nathan Tapole like *mad* here. Understandably however, Munlife happens and upon her return, well. Ecstatic? Happy? Oh, very.

Until then, 'Nathan, I miss you like crazy and much love.

NightRunner · Date: 2009-06-17 23:37 EST

Yeeep, munlife's crept up again. But, shall return soon. With many post updates, hopefully.

CinderElf · Date: 2009-07-19 04:36 EST

Well I'm done here whatever it was...I was doing.
I need more time for other things and im not getting anywhere with Cinder here anymore. Like on aol adios, he is retired he is old perhaps he can be a door greeter at walmart.

Renne mun, it was good playing with you back in the day when I had regular aol and im sure if we ever got aorund to that adventure it would have been grand.

Capt'n J, I liked your stories and had hoped to rp with you and Renne. Good luck in school take care.

Daiyouji mun... you wanted this co op so I gave you my demo char and it wasn't working out good luck with Maddox though.

The rest of the atsos crew have a waffle on me...

Cinamun :sad:

NightRunner · Date: 2009-07-19 04:42 EST

A shame...You will be sorely missed. Who knows...Perhaps that adventure might occur in the future or in some far-off reach of mind.
You're always welcome here; Across the Sea of Stars isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

CinderElf · Date: 2009-09-10 02:51 EST

With all my waffles and blessings, a promise of inturned gestures and expressions. Honestly impressed to the degree of high standards and definitions and unified in relations with others of ATSOS....

Well that was my true subject headline, since I am conflagrant with them this was my most best yet thus so far... :twisted: Now that that's over... Renne mun. I request we make good this promise of our beloved entities. So yes... I shall mulligan my previous post statement to a degree, alles das ist. Tchuss! - Cinamun

p.s. I think my AOL was 'tinkered with too'

NightRunner · Date: 2009-09-10 02:53 EST

Oi! You! ::waffles, pounces and hugs!::

CinderElf · Date: 2009-09-10 02:57 EST

Heheh... yea, you are loved friend.
Oi, we aren't going vaudeville here are we? Then again perhaps we already have, somethings I do are just written with comedy... sorry.

NightRunner · Date: 2009-09-10 03:05 EST

:-P Don't be sorry. I'm just demmed glad you're here. So after some shuteye and my Geeking class, why not we write some together, hm? I rather miss that.

NightRunner · Date: 2009-10-01 14:25 EST

It's been quiet on my end; I know. For that, MANY apologies. Mun-life has reared its ugly head and we all know how that goes. But worry not, we're still alive even if not kicking very hard right now.

CinderElf · Date: 2009-10-07 04:34 EST

Arh, Mun life where would we be without... hey wait a minute ugly? Nah you been messing with photoshop again eh wot? :lol:

I'll do double kicking in your absence...
I just hope in my kicking which does not go unnoticed that I keep one foot on the ground at all times. I cooked up some mean apple and pumpkin waffles today too with cinnamon and nutmeg with maple syrup!

NightRunner · Date: 2009-10-07 21:19 EST

Oi! Do not make me hungry or I shall waffle you! :-P ::hugs:

Rewa · Date: 2009-11-05 04:30 EST

+eeek+

NightRunner · Date: 2009-11-15 21:58 EST

competitive_intelligence
hello,

i subscribed because i think this is the right place for me.

bye

competitive intelligence

As I PM'ed the person, praying said person is not a spam-bot, his/her comment has been moved to the Out-of-Character section of my little folder. It keeps things well organised, I'd think.

CinderElf · Date: 2009-11-17 14:07 EST

Well as always you keep things very organized in ATSOS and you should be congratulated for it and I should be proud to be a part of your folder.

p.s what is subscribe as it pertains to here and where is my black sharpie... did you take it? :)

p.s.s Cin hasn't even shown up for dress rehersals yet I don't even know if he will be breifly appearing in the next two chapters either. I do need to talk to you about Renne's inclusion to the SL .

NightRunner · Date: 2009-11-17 15:00 EST

::blush:; Well thanks. I have no idea what the Subscribe thing is honestly. And oi, hit me up when you can. What ideas have you? ::mutters:: Hopefully I'll finish Elemental tonight.

Rewa · Date: 2009-11-21 04:58 EST

Note-

Pick up waffle mix the demons are calling.

Nope no dress rehersals whatsoever... I think that's the problem I bet Cinder misses hitting on that jailor at the holding house as his human illusion... umm just kidding... maybe. I do know that arm, or said arm, any arm, an arm of somebody or something will be requested since Renne has super clam chowder skills... I mean healing ability and there was mention of mint cocoa?

CinderElf · Date: 2009-11-30 06:13 EST

as it is or sometimes was (deleted)

CinderElf · Date: 2009-12-19 19:47 EST

Well... last time I certainly was a tad off topic my apologies. "true... so true"

Anyways I want to wish everyone in the ATSOS family a happy Yule or if you'd perfer a Christmas. I'm slacked in my duties of being a poster as of late but have been enjoying the others. Take care and wake me when it's over

U_u*

CaptainTapole · Date: 2010-01-24 15:55 EST

The Prodigal Daughter has returned!

...Okie, not really prodigal, but I have still returned!

Uhm. Due to work and school, I was abruptly and unannounced pulled away from the RPing Worlds in general.

But now! Now being on unemployment (I know, laaammme) and being on hiatus with school until March 1st--and my brain exploding with untold/unwritten stories for nearly a year-and-a-half, I have come back.

I will be catching up on all the story-arcs and whatnot in this little-awesome forum and others that I remember reading.

It will probably take me a bit to catch up, but probably by next Monday (2/1) I will start a new thread. This thread, though, will be a backlog of what has happened to Johnathan from the sucky cliffhanger that I left y'all with to probably about a month ago. More of that of how it will work will be on the thread itself.

In the meantime! I am glad to be back...so this metaphorical throbbing headache of writing can stop.

NightRunner · Date: 2010-01-24 15:58 EST

Yew! Okay, I'm going squee. Again. Haaa.
Sucks with the unemployment bit (this economy suuuuucccckkkkkssss). ANYHOO. Glad as heck to have you baaaaack!

...My little blue Romeo's gotten sappy again and so have I and who cares?! Sappy. Muah.

NightRunner · Date: 2010-02-13 01:14 EST

I managed to view most of the ceremonies and I must say: They were absolutely and positively beyond astounding. The combination of holographics imaging, 2-d imaging, even going so far as to use the audience itself as part of the panoramic canvas was...amazing. The beginnings of the ceremony included introductions from the Canadian aboriginal peoples that pre-date colonisation by the British and the French.

Truly amazing.

Even despite the torch malfunction.

And they handled one bit with extreme and proper dignity: One of the athletes, Nodar Kumaritashvili of the Republic of Georgia, was killed earlier in the day from a luge accident.
He had rounded a turn on the luge, lost control of his sled and ended up thrown into a metal support beam beyond the ice. Kumaritashvili was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Vancouver, you did amazingly. I am proud of my Canadian heritage, as Mum puts it, I am a Canamerican.

CaptainTapole · Date: 2010-02-14 14:21 EST

Just wanted to say Happy Valentine's Day to all posters, readers, and anyone else.

*Leaves those cute little Kid Valentine with Life-Savers in them on the table...and yes, it's the Classic Disney Edition*

NightRunner · Date: 2010-02-19 23:23 EST

So..

Some news on the home front. If things get slow or grind to a halt for a bit here, it's been half-expected. Potential (as in highly possible/probable) job loss in the family will mean we'll be in "survival mode". Which means the aforementioned slowness.

Things will be finished when they can be and I hope to still be able to be involved in stuff.

CaptainTapole · Date: 2010-02-20 01:28 EST

Totally understand where you are coming from and I do hope job opportunities are far better than over here in Stupid California.

Take all the time you need. You were patient with me and everyone else who you like, at the very least we can return the favour.

NightRunner · Date: 2010-02-20 01:31 EST

::hugs:: Thanks, love.

With any luck, it'll just be another scare and pass us but. Doing a looooooot of praying in the meantime.

NightRunner · Date: 2010-02-24 14:12 EST

A note on Passage:

The Monks of Time are Zonker's creations and I am most grateful he permitted me to borrow 'em for that particular arc. Now hopefully, I did them justice. Thanks, Zonk!

CaptainTapole · Date: 2010-02-25 23:00 EST

Just wanted to give our posters and readers a heads-up.

I will be going back to school (yay...I think) on Monday (03/01) so postings will be a smidge bit slower on my part.

The reason why only a "smidge bit slower"--I'm still unemployed...technically. I'm in a temp agency, so it's whenever they contact me or whatever.

As March and April progress, it may be just the same pace, since my father will be having neck surgery (date on that is still in the unknown stages) so I will be watching him very carefully until he's mostly recovered. Nothing life-threatening at all, just placing titanium E-bar so he could move his neck again.

So yeah, just letting y'all know. I didn't go AWOL again.

NightRunner · Date: 2010-02-25 23:01 EST

Much love and my prayers go out for your dad and a full recovery. ::hugs::

CaptainTapole · Date: 2010-02-25 23:03 EST

*Hugs* Thanks. He's having the consultation on Tuesday (03/02) so we'll know what the Hells is going on then.

CaptainTapole · Date: 2010-03-22 19:27 EST

Okie dokie!

So, I am hoping by the end of the next week I am going to have a temp job--ironically enough at my old job and in my old position.

Don't worry! I am still able to write and all that stuff, but some of you readers/posters out there, you won't be seeing me on all hours of the day.

Again, here is to hoping!

NightRunner · Date: 2010-03-25 14:01 EST

Well, it happened. Doug, my awesome stepdad, lost his job today. Hence, posting may be a tad slow in coming. But, worry not, for any that care to read. Post as you like, read as you like. We're not going anywhere.

CaptainTapole · Date: 2010-03-25 14:37 EST

So sorry that Awesome StepDad lost the job. I totally understand where you guys are coming from. It's gonna be rough, but you guy can make it through.

NightRunner · Date: 2010-03-25 16:49 EST

::hugs:: Thanks, love. I guess the thought must be reminded, that when the market goes down, somewhere it must come back up.

Scotty · Date: 2010-03-25 18:39 EST

Good luck, D. Hope things get better soon.

NightRunner · Date: 2010-04-12 15:50 EST

Things are slowly leveling out. Thanks. <3 All is well on your end I hope?

...Oh, P.S.

Those of you who are AOL users primarily, like meself, might find this information useful. Apparently, that thing we call Bebo, is on a decline and as such, AOL's getting rid of it.

Most people I've spoken to about the Bebo profiles WANT Bebo gone and have wanted it gone from the getgo. What will be replacing it? Not a clue yet but if you have anything Bebo'ed and want it, get it saved now.

news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8606379.stm

NightRunner · Date: 2010-05-24 12:05 EST

Things may be slow for a bit. My father died this morning, so I may or may not be flittering about.

CaptainTapole · Date: 2010-05-24 12:50 EST

*Hugs* I am hoping the passing was peaceful and we will be here whenever you wish to come back.

Scotty · Date: 2010-05-24 13:01 EST

Things may be slow for a bit. My father died this morning, so I may or may not be flittering about.

::hugs:: I'm sorry, Danie. If you need anyone to talk to, call.

This Week's Antagonist · Date: 2010-09-03 17:55 EST

In regard to the upcoming SL, there is a bit of inspiration from Stargate SG-1. We obviously do not own them or anything related to them. In the upcoming story, there will be major differences and nothing will be a "direct takeoff" from the series.

This Week's Antagonist · Date: 2010-09-06 02:17 EST

The Jaffa.

You might be familiar with the word and the race from Stargate SG-1 and there are definite inspirations from the aforementioned science fiction series. However, these Jaffa are not your Stargate Jaffa.

You won't find Goa'uld, Toc'ra or even any Stargates in the upcoming series, introduced in Dark of the Moon. In fact, the only things that are borrowed from Stargate SG-1 are the word "Jaffa" and how these Jaffa look regarding dress and armour. Other than that, these guys are not related to the series.

Even so, there is no claim made on Stargate SG-1 or any of its spinoffs. Anything Stargate related belongs to its creators. Everything else belongs to myself and the mun of players that participate.

So, what are the Jaffa, if not the Stargate Jaffa?

As of this point, they are only known to be armoured humanoids with one single objective: Acquire as many people labeled as "Surplus" and bring them to their superior. In the minds of these Jaffa, there are two types of people: Jaffa and Surplus. If one identifies as Jaffa, then one is understood to have a place in society. A business, connections, family relations or social influence.
If labeled as Surplus, simply put, you are expendable and meaningless to society at large. This is who the Jaffa seek. Their objective remains unknown.

Strengths
Firearms - The Jaffa armour deflects most traditional and lycan-intended bullets. Traditional firearms do little more than make dents.
Magic - Spells are deflected, again, by the armour. This includes unwilling telepathic or empathic contact.
Physical prowess - The Jaffa know how to fight and are much stronger than your average human.

Currently Known Weaknesses
Agility - The armour provides much protection but it comes at a cost of the ability to move in quick turns or with any real control. They're about as agile as a rhinoceros.
Potions - Unlike spells, potions can be more chemical based and thus, have some effect on them.
Arrogance - These Jaffa have a serious superiority complex. As they say, "Pride cometh before a fall".
These will be updated as progression goes on.

The story we are hoping to get going is open to any and all who wish to participate. We ask for no instant fixes though, as we are attempting to develop a progressing story. If you wish to participate, feel free to PM This Week's Antagonist or NightRunner. The latter also has the option of AIM.

*There is the strong possibility of mature content not suitable for those sensitive or younger readers. Posts will be marked appropriately but consider this the first warning.*

Given many have conflicting schedules, most of the story will take place via the forums under Across the Sea of Stars. If you wish to add or react somehow to the story but have a post or thread of your own, PM the link so we may keep the thread archive accurate and as up-to-date as possible.

Gemethyst · Date: 2010-09-09 19:51 EST

Sorry, meant to pm.

Sitalkis · Date: 2010-09-18 11:23 EST

Is this where I ping ya'll to ask if Sita can join the search for Mery and Renne?

thanks,
Pammie the mun

NightRunner · Date: 2011-01-05 02:50 EST

Still alive, though it may not feel like it on karate nights. But yes, still alive and still here. Writing will commence once the brain block is removed.

NightRunner · Date: 2011-01-14 16:19 EST

Right, so story-writing is a slight bit more on hold than I'd hoped or predicted. But, that's what happens when nature says it's time for you to catch a head cold. I'll be back to writing as soon as I'm able to think with all sails in my head.....and when I can actually breathe again.

Breathing is good. And I want it.

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