Baron Samedi

[size=1]Crash was lying back in his hammock, enjoying a well-earned break now that Cortex and his cronies had disappeared, when Coco called out to him from their shack. "Crash, you've got some mail!" Crash grunted, and turned over in the hammock, before calling out "Yeah, alright, I'll check it later" He promptly fell fast asleep. Coco had put the package on the table in the middle of the kitchen, but she forgot about it, and so did Crash. It was a few days before she noticed it again, and Crash once again told her he'd read it later. He was lying on his hammock again, when Coco came out and slapped him in the face with the envelope. "Crash, open this right now. It could be something important!" Grumbling, he tore off the top of the yellow envelope, and tipped the contents into his lap. There was a letter, and something wrapped in a piece of blue cloth. Impatiently, he unwrapped the object. It was a blue feather. He grabbed it and waved it at Coco "Does this look important to you? I think not..." [b]*Scchrrzzz*[/b] Coco looked around. Where the hell had he gone?[/size]

[quote name='Gavin][SIZE=1']I was wondering James if there'll be any other benefits to the Premium service aside from just the removal of all ads ? At the moment I only use MyOtaku and OtakuBoards so there's very little incentive for me to change over from the free version. Heck until reading the last few posts I'd never even heard anything about the Premium service, so I was wondering if you'd go into it in more detail ? Or is it just simply "pay a smidgen to see no ads" ?[/SIZE][/quote] [size=1]You don't pay much attention, do you? :p mO Premium has been on the books for a while now. A couple of months. And it will most definitely have more than just ad-less sites. Some things we've been told, but we don't know much of anything beyond that.[/size]

[size=1]Yeah, Threadless rocks. You should submit this piece - it is really good work. I am impressed ^_^ My one issue is with the picture's left arm. Compared to it's right one, it looks small and deformed. It's hard to do 3D with vectors, but maybe jiggle that around a bit and see if you can get it to look right.[/size]

[size=1][b]Name[/b]: Richard Rahl [b]Age[/b]: Late-twenties. [b]Gender[/b]: Male [b]Appearance/Biography/Armament/Sample Post[/b]: [i]Richard cut a striking figure, as he strode determinedly over the lawn in front of the Mother Confessor's Palace. His steel grey eyes were like flints, and his gold cape snapped and whirled in the wind. At his side the Sword of Truth shimmered, the gold-wire in it's hilt catching the afternoon light. Whoever had taken Kahlan would recieve no mercy. Richard was a War wizard. The first born in over 3000 years with the ability to access both the light, and the dark side of magic, thanks to the rape of his mother by another dark wizard. And in a truly epic battle against evil, and the Keeper of the underworld's tricks, he had cast his father into the deepest oblivions of the Veil. He and Kahlan, the Mother Confessor of the Midlands, had not had an easy time afterwards though. When Richard, as prophesised, destroyed the barrier between the Old World and his world, Jagang 'The Just' and his armies poured through, sacking and killing their way up the center of Richard's world, through the Midlands, spreading lies and deciet everywhere. Backed up by the immense resources and land of the Old World, it would seem a task beyond any two people. But not only was Richard a War wizard - he was the Seeker too. A position of power and respect, which over the many years since the disappearance of wizard's rule had fallen to what amounted to a pathetic and spat-upon assasin. Richard was the first true Seeker - one appointed by a wizard - for several hundred years. The Seeker carries the Sword of Truth, and it is a powerful weapon. In it's grasp Richard perfoms the Dance of Death, where his mind and body fuse, with the experience the sword has acquired from all of it's past users. But the Sword carries a terrible price as well... it will only strike something you percieve as an enemy, or dangerous, but it causes terrible pain to the wielder... seeing themselves and everything bad that they have done. It is the rage that the sword causes when wielded that must be used to protect the Seeker's mind from the pain that it also brings. He is truly the [/i]fuer grissa ost drauka[i]. He is the bringer of death.[/i] It's amazing what you can remember when you put your mind to it, huh? I haven't read the books for ages. Hope you don't mind the big amalgamation of the sections there. I find it easier to write them all together in that manner.[/size]

[quote name='visualkei']Like Retribution, I thought he should've specifically said "illegal workers," instead. To me, the mayor's comment seemed like the problem was with "the Mexicans" when it's a problem stemmed from our own lack of consistency in government. [/quote][size=1]He was addressing a roomful of New Orleans businessmen. Is it not entirely possible that they could all have known exactly what he meant, from the context of his speech before that point?[/size]

[size=1]Sorry mate. I think it's a good idea, but I just don't have the time as of late. Plus, I'll admit, although I love Mairo, I know next-to-nothing about him, and his 'world' as such. Love the idea though :)[/size]

[quote name='Charles']Gee, thanks for ignoring mine Baron![/quote][size=1]Oh, you made a serious post?? Kidding. If it makes you feel better, I considered editing my post when I read back up. But you and Tony [b]did[/b] both make good points, which some people seem to be ignoring in favour of latching onto "omG rAcIst FiRE HIm!!1 i Em Sh0CkEd!!!11" attitudes.[/size]

[size=1]Perhaps they could limit it to one submission every five minutes...?[/size]

[size=1][spoiler]That was interesting, but entirely unfounded I'm sure. I've never felt better in my life! Gotta dash though - Suggestions & Feedback calls...[/spoiler][/size]

[QUOTE=Retribution][size=1] So we're all going to overlook this, giving Major Nagin the benefit of the doubt, and sweeping this under the rug? That's the spirit. Of course he didn't mean anything mean, or God forbid, [I]politically incorrect[/I]. He was talking to a group of African American businessmen - he's black himself. I think that his comment stands alone. He never mentioned [I]illegal[/I] Mexican workers. He just didn't want any Mexicans overrunning New Orleans. Can't you hear it? Can't you see the undercurrent of race just brewing the situation along? Really - someone post here, telling me that the quote above was made completely independent of race-allegiance. I understand what you're saying, Tony. It makes perfect sense. However, it's the fact that the major never really specified that he didn't want any illegal Mexican workers coming - he just blanketed all Mexicans with the statement that they were overrunning his city.[/size][/QUOTE] [size=1]The thing is, Mexican workers [[i]sans[/i] illegal] aren't the problem. It's not like they'd be capable of overrunning the city, because there wouldn't be an unexpectedly high number of them, and they'd have to work for at least minimum wage anyway, [b]unlike[/b] the Mexicans who do have the capapcity to overrun the city - the illegal ones. He deserves the benefit of the doubt, because as soon as you consider the possibility of it being non-racist in context, it is [i]plainly[/i] obvious that it isn't racist.[/size]

[size=1]I'm wondering why the last two posts expressing shock over what the mayor said are even there, when Tony's enlightening and intelligent post is just above them.[/size]

[QUOTE=Katana][size=1][color=royalblue]I think I need to clear this up before we all get killed. The reason Delta, I, and r2vq are hoping for a counter vote is because Who? and SunfallE's main reason for not liking Kitty's was because of her choice of photo. That's it. To us, it sounds like they didn't like the graphic merely because they have seen that image around so much, and because of that, Kitty does not deserve to advance. [u]We mean no disrespect to those two[/u], and I apologize if that's what you think. However, when you don't like an image because you've seen the base photo before, that's just not right. When you say "I've seen that picture everywhere, so I don't like the graphic", I really don't think that's right. Hell, I've seen that image from the end of FLCL with Naota standing atop the rubble with the guitar a thousand times, but do I hate a graphic because of that? No. Do you hate a website's banner because an image used is a fairly generic one of the series? You shouldn't. Do you avoid eBay auctions that use generic images of the product? Probably not. I apoligize for clogging up the thread like this, but I felt the need to say the above before more misunderstandings take place. To Who? and SunfallE, we really don't mean to degrade you, and if you had other reasons for not liking the graphic, then that's perfectly fine and legal, we can all go on our merry way. = =;;[/color][/size][/QUOTE] [size=1]Nonetheless, appropriate image choice is an essential part of the contest. It is completely justified for Who? and SunfallE to judge the image based upon the stock, no matter how unfair it may seem.[/size]

[quote name='Lightwing']Look i am tried of life and everything...so someone kill me.[/quote] [size=1]I'm sure that you're finding it so difficult being 15 and all, but seriously.... WTF? Get over it. So, you don't have a girlfriend... boo-hoo. Pick yourself up and maybe someone will want you. You're [i]only[/i] 15. It's not like you're 40 and never been kissed, lol. People don't want to have to support some self-sorry whiner. So, if you really want a girlfriend, stop moping and being a loser. That will never get you a girlfriend. And as for "so someone kill me", geez mate, just shut up. We [b]can't[/b] kill you, and we [b]won't[/b] kill you. That's pathetic. Stand up and be counted, damnit. And if you're depressed, talk to someone IN REAL LIFE who is actually licensed and trained to help.[/size]

[quote name='Starr112]Should there be school uniforms? [B]Give reasons for your answer.[/B'] I think there should be because then kids wouldnt get picked on for wht they wear.[/quote] [SIZE=1]It's just occurred to me - this isn't a question for an English assignment or anything, is it?[/SIZE]

[size=1]Our Education Department [i.e. for the whole state] is considering, or has, implemented legislation that... well, from next year we need to wear school shirts and pants and all that kind of stuff. This is for public schools, by the way. Currently our school has school shirts and school jumpers, but these are non-compulsory. And I don't think you can enforce a full-uniform dresscode in a public school to be honest. Living in the country, it's impractical to send kids who don't wear the uniform home, plus they aren't even letting jeans be worn. I think that compulsory school polo's is fine - but I will not wear full uniform. That's ridiculous.[/size]

[size=1]Two years... you must be joking... You really need to get a move on Solo ;)[/size]

[QUOTE=Shinji][size=1][color=Indigo]I live in a small pacific Country called New Zealand. New Zealand is pretty cool, we have a population of about 4 million people and the greates Rugby team int he world. Australia likes to debate this, but yeah, Australia likes to whinge. :p Places to Go: [b] Auckland Skytower: [/b]I though King Kong was going to scale this int he latest movie! [b]Cathedral Square:[/b] Nice meeting place revolving around a neat old neo-gothic cathedral. [b]A Rugby Game: [/b]Be it provincial or international, our rugger is the best rugger, so yeah, it's a treat to s[/color][/size][color=Indigo]ee. :p[/color][/QUOTE] [size=1]What Shinji is trying to say here is [spoiler][COLOR=YellowGreen]G[/COLOR][COLOR=Yellow]O[/COLOR] [COLOR=YellowGreen]W[/COLOR][COLOR=Yellow]A[/COLOR][COLOR=YellowGreen]L[/COLOR][COLOR=Yellow]L[/COLOR][COLOR=YellowGreen]A[/COLOR][COLOR=Yellow]B[/COLOR][COLOR=YellowGreen]I[/COLOR][COLOR=Yellow]E[/COLOR][COLOR=YellowGreen]S[/COLOR][COLOR=Silver]![/COLOR][/spoiler] :p [/size]

[quote name='Katana][size=1][color=royalblue]It's actually a hard vote for me because of how all of these look to be merely stock photos with words slapped on. Don't rip out my pancreas if that's not the case, I'm just saying what they look like. = =;;[/color'][/size][/quote] [size=1]*rip* Mine isn't a stock image on it's own, lol. But thanks anyway :p[/size]

[size=1][b]Name[/b]: Hey y'all it's Crash 'The Bash' Bandicoot here *winks at a girl* [b]Picture[/b]: Well, [url=http://www.chez.com/quiappele/ecran/crash.jpg]this[/url] was back from that last trip to Ancient Egypt. It was damn hot there *winks at girl again* [b]Game[/b]: Well, I've had lot's of starring roles, so it's hard to decide. But, I have saved the world numerous times, so yeah. Don't anybody complain. [b]Genre[/b]: I always was into them platformer type things, but then I felt limited. Like I wasn't...growing, y'know? So, I moved into more advanced genres, such as 3-D. Damn, that was cool. Mostly I run around and grab Wumpa Fruit, but sometimes I ride polar bears, shoot guns, or a number of other things. I am just, like, generally awesome. [b]Personality[/b]: Awesome. I am wild, you just can't beat it. Plus I've saved the world, so that rocks out. Hey, do you like my leather jacket? [b]Talents[/b]: Oh, lots *winks at another girl*. No, but seriously, lots. I can body slam, slide, duck, crawl, and perform an extra-high jump by sliding or ducking and then jumping. Plus, I have this outrageous spinning move - awesome grooves for the dancefloor. [b]Motive[/b]: Wumpa Fruit, and all the pretty ladies *winks at the camera*[/size]

[size=1]South-West of Western Australia, where all the best people come from.[/size]

[QUOTE=Sandy]Awww, but they're so cuuute!! Squee! ;D Well, a little big, but the kawaii-theme would be [I]perfect[/I] for example for the Anime Lounge. I understand though that they're too big, and wouldn't fit everywhere here... Actually, [I]nowhere[/I] outside Tokyo-3, heh. Hmm, a different set of emoticons for all four different sections...?[/QUOTE] [size=1]Sorry, but that's a terrible idea. Why on Earth would you want to have different emoticons for different sections of the Boards? Also, why wouldn't they fit anywhere but Tokyo-3? That is just a really poorly-conceived idea.[/size]

[size=1]Can't get rid of :p though. I just won't allow it. There are actually a number of really good smilies in our collection - it would be a shame to ditch them all.[/size]

[size=1][quote name='Sandy']Isn't this thread a tad controversial? I mean, people here are giving advice on how to pronounce their usernames, when in fact nobody will probably ever say them aloud - not even the carrier of the name. :P[/quote] Err, yeah, but you still say it in your head, right? You go, "Oh, there is a post by Dagger" or whoever it may be. And you 'say' it inside your head, lol.[/size]

[size=1]I was never a fan of the new 'Anime' smilies. I always found the original ones to be so much more appealing.[/size]

[size=1]Well, I frankly don't know what the correct pronunciation of Samedi is, but, really, you should all refer to me in the same manner I refer to me. Hence, I'll accept 'Sam-ee-dee', and only that. I too always thoughts you were "Cha-bi-chow" [short 'i' sound]. It just...looks like it should be that, lol. Funnily enough.[/size]