Doukeshi

[SIZE=1]Meh, I felt like giving this a go too. See what you think, I didn't make an avatar since I didn't think I could do any better than what the Doc produced there.[/SIZE] [img]http://www.otakuboards.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=24198&stc=1[/img]

[SIZE=1]Of course voting will be biased, most voting is. All I hope for is that not [I]all[/I] of the voting will be biased and that most of it will be based on actual talent. Of course I mean to wait for the current event (which looks really rather good btw) to finish. It's just something to think about. P.S Gavin, whenever you say 'interesting, most interesting' in front of your post it makes me want to hurt you. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Whoops, I have now seen the Event currently on show and have joined, silly unobservant me. As for doing this sort of thing in the Anthology, it just doesn't have the same sort of involvement as it would if it were an Event.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][B]Code Name / Call Sign:[/B] Zeal [B]Gender:[/B] Male [B]Location:[/B] The Scottish Highlands [B]Age:[/B] 32 [B]Personal Appearance:[/B] Blessed with great wisdom, Zeal holds great depth in his stormy grey eyes. His features are solomn, with a firm set jaw and strong cheekbones. His dark brow knitted in thought, he exudes wisdom and control. His long, dark brown hair is almost always tied back, away from fine boned, sculpted features, silver threads woven throughout giving him an aged appearance even though he remains youthful. His attire consists of dark brown leather pants and black leather boots and a white shirt with a white vest underneath. He wears a few accsessories including several leather bracelets on his right wrist and a simple silver watch on the other, silver rings reside on the fingers, most notably the large thumb ring with a black onyx center that he wears on his left hand, he made it himself. A silver cross adorns his neck along with a brown leather choker. All this is topped off with a a long, worn brown duster. In addition to this he also carries with him a slim ebony cane, capped with the image of a silver raven, within which is held a slim blade not unlike those carried by victorian gentlemen. [B]Personality/Behavior:[/B] Seemingly self confident and charming. Zeal likes to flirt tremendously and has a witty sense of humour based on cynicism and put downs at others' expense. He seems to be a gentle person on the outside, but Zeal holds a darker secret within and is extremely guarded about himself. There are secrets he holds that noone would guess were they to simply look upon him. Stubborn and strong willed, he is passionate about the things that concern him most. He is scholarly in nature and can become infatuated upon a whim, obsessed with an object, idea or person until his fire is exhausted. Zeal fears very little on this mortal plain, but the few that he does have are great. [B]Personal History:[/B] Should I start at the beginning, I was born, I grew up? Thus through the dark hands of fate I was thrust into a world of corruption and bloodshed out of which there was no hope until bright light of God was shone from the heavens through which I sought my salvation? Hardly. Born into a religious, Christian English family Zeal, christened Nicholas Kyle walked the path of God from a very young age. Bright in school and gifted with friends he grew up knowing a very happy, loving childhood. Taught of the evils of the world from his conservative parents Nicholas saught to help his bretheren the only way he knew how, he would teach them, to preach the holy words of peace as a shepherd guides his flock. At the age of 23 Nicholas set up a congregation within a city community on the outskirts of London and it was here he thought he could save souls with words. Unfortunately not everything is as calm, collected and uneventful as that. Mostly the city dwellers were uninterested in the idea of God and heaven, especially the young, the more outspoken of whom prowelled the streets at night making it a dangerous place for any who dared venture. Seeing it as his duty to enlighten all who would be his flock he went out and took his preachings to the streets, reaching scriptures and hailing the word of God to all who would listen. Some, however, did more than just listen. Approached one night by a group of youths Nicholas welcomed them, delighted by their seeming interest. This was simply a front, however, and as he spoke to them he was attacked from behind by another group of youths, who bludgeoned him with bottles and hard kicks. The first group joined in and soon Nicholas was left beaten and bloody upon the pavement with a shattered leg and fractured skull, his sodden bible lying torn and soiled beside him. The youths spat on him and laughed at his weak pleas for mercy and they left him dying upon the road. After being found and taken to hospital Nicholas recovered but only after many months of therapy and healing. All of his wounds, though, were not to be rid of so completely and even to this day he carries with him a slim cane he must sometimes use to aid him when the weather is cold and his leg pains him. Brooding upon his failings Nicholas lost a small amount of faith within the church and the teachings he so devoutley followed. It was to fill this now apparent hole that Nicholas turned to the arcane, to find something more solid, more active with which he could fight the ills of society rather than speak unto it with false words and empty promises. Turning away from his community he took himself away to the highlands of Scotland to learn the ways of arcane magiks fom teachers he found there. Soon he began to travel the world in search of knowledge and those who would impart it unto him and in this time he learned a great many things. Crafting items of power, such as the ring he wears and learning skills of the sword and spells of the tongue Nicholas grew in power. Still, he seeks the knowledge he needs to rid the world of its disease and so he returns to his secluded home in Scotland to study and learn, practicing spells and training his skills so that soon he may become a force to be reckoned with. [B]Special Skills or Abilities:[/B] Since I don't really like flambouyant spells or incantations most of Zeal's spells will be in the form of forces, bindings, cloaks, scrying etc etc. By no means is he 'all powerful'. He is skilled in the art of fencing, hence the sword/cane and in the use of arcane magiks. He is also an excellent strategist and puzzle solver. [B]Player's Availability:[/B] I can pretty much get on every day, so I can probably post something of substance two to three times a week maybe more. [B]Thread Rating:[/B] Probably best to go with M[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]I know this has been done before and think that it would be a great idea to do it again. Seeing as the events forum seems to have dried up over the months I think that this would be an excellent way to get Obers actively involved again. Like before it would be a writing competition based on prose poetry and the like, whoever organises it can think of events. Competitors would be eliminated from each round, voted for by the OBers themselves until there is just one left. They would then be crowned OB Idol, huzzah. What do you think?[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][QUOTE=userdan]Oh, i don't mean THEY'RE retarded, i mean that RULE is retarded. Also, my post quality is low, because i am using internet for quite a while, and have already figured out that your post quality doesn't matter, and whoever doesn't like the way you type..well...too bad.:P Anyway, my original siggy is 450X150, which is about the universal siggy standart...Either that, or 350X150, just go to a site like game renders, and you'll see that almost every sig is this size. Also, i find it extremely hard to make a sig 500X100... A banner, yes. A sig, No.[/QUOTE] First, post quality does matter if you're trying to get across a mature and well thought out point, or even just in general conversation. I personally don't want to spend time and effort trying to figure out what the hell you are saying when you couldn't even be bothered to spend time making it legible. I can't believe that you are complaining this much over the size and quantity of a signature, they are not that important, some people on these boards don't even have them. Also, how is a banner different from a sig? Surely they are exactly the same thing. I think its extremely easy to make a banner 500x100 I have made a great many of them. I suggest that you stop rocking the boat with your childish tantrums and insults. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Here we go then, I've done a banner and avi for you. I hope you like them ^_~[/SIZE] [img]http://www.otakuboards.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=24190&stc=1[/img] [img]http://www.otakuboards.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=24191&stc=1[/img]

[SIZE=1][QUOTE=Amon][size=1][/size] [size=1]Oh my god... that was freaking funny *lmao!*[/size] [size=1]Thank you for that Kamuro, I really needed a laugh. [/size] [size=1]Anyways, I say screw what others think if you don't want be a virgin, have sex. If you want to be a virgin, then don't have sex. It all depends on you. [/size] [/QUOTE] It's a bit more difficult than that for some people. I mean you could hate the fact that you're a virgin (due to social ideals etc) and really want to have sex but for some reason or another you can't get yourself into that situation. Sometimes its not as simple as 'have sex, don't have sex', ya know?[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]I'll only post the ones I consider to be good otherwise I'll be here all day ^_~. [indent][size=1]Boo: The links expired. ):[/size][/indent] Phew, and those are only a few of the ones I've made over my time here on OB. Feel free to use any of them and if you want matching avatars don't hesitate to PM me ^_~.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Okay, now I don't want any of this "do it when you feel ready" crap, we've heard it all before, don't try and be sensetive, I want the gods honest truth from you people. Obviously the traditional age for the loss of the big V is round about 17-19. However, how old do you have to be for it to be 'weird' for you to still have your virginity? 20, 21, 22? I have heard stories of people being as old as 30 and 45 and still being a virgin? It really kind of lends itself to the whole recluse, still living with the parents at 40, type of person and can be really scary to someone who is 20 and still a virgin, I mean how depressing does that future look. So, when does it become weird to you for someone to still be a virgin? Truthfully.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]I absolutely adored this movie, and what really made my day [spoiler]other than the fact that Liam Neeson turned out to be Ra's (considering I spent most of the movie bitching about how he looked more like Ra's Al Ghul than the other guy)[/spoiler] is the fact that [spoiler]Barbara Gordon got credited right near the end of the credits, after Thug 3 and crazy man etc.[/spoiler] Bless them, bless them all for making such a brilliant batman movie, forever smiting Batman & Robin from our minds.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]I'm terrible at breaking up with people. I think I get more upset than the person I'm breaking up with. It ends up just being one big goopy mess thats best avoided ^_~.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][QUOTE=Rick Hunter]It's amazing how everyone in this topic is arguing over a simple question here. Does anyone here study alchemy shouldn't be turned into such a war. It's such a straight forward question some of you guys should be ashamed for making such a federal case out of this. [/QUOTE] Ashamed? Why would we be ashamed. Arguments/debates like this are what make life interesting and it wouldn't be as fun if it were a simple yes/no sort of conversation ^_~. Anyways, studying the history of alchemy and practicing "true" alchemy are completely different things. It would be like, say, researching into the practices of voodoo cultists over actually studying them and practicing them yourself. Generic NPC #3 nailed it on the head.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][QUOTE=Tyler Koregaten]I'm afraid you're all wrong. None of those are correct, or at least not [I]wholely[/I] correct. Definition: Science of transmuting one object to another of the same mass through the conserved use of "Prious Alchemica" or alchemic energy. This science is practiced by less than 3,000 people worldwide today. I myself am an alchemist. Don't even ask [I]how[/I] I do this, because the Fourteenth Article of the [I],agnus Opus[/I](which is alchemy's code of laws) states that sworn alchemists can't tell the processes to others unless I'm teaching others. If you really want to know the secrets, PM to join the "PM Alchemy Class" (an alchemy class through PM's). I've got about five people taking so far. Anyways, great choice of a topic![/QUOTE] Ugh, secrets, codes, laws, whatever. It all sounds very 'Masons' to me and very dillusioned and religiously fanatic especially if you read some of the stuff by [URL=http://www.levity.com/alchemy/adam.html][U]Adam McLean[/U][/URL]. I'm sure there are some genuine scientific elemts to the study of alchemy but in essence it appears to be an amalgemation of superstitions and medieval pseudo-science that has no real basis in the mechanics of the world. Its a pre-science. Study it if you like but I doubt it will get you anywhere. However, if, as I have been implying, alchemy can be more associated with a religion than with a scientific study then I suppose what you believe is what you believe. [B]P.S[/B] MistressRoxie I don't believe that Wiccan spells really work, I think its all in the mind. Supersition and philosophy, like I said." Sorry and all that[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Well, in leu of the tradgedy that occured in the busy hours of this morning on London's public transport system I think that we should focus on something a little bit more uplifting while we try to sort things out. Just the day before the bombings it was announced that London and not Paris (nyaa :smirk:) will be hosting the 2012 Olympics. About time in my opinion, its been too long. I reckon it will give us a chance to shine and show the world what we're made of when it comes to sporting excellence. What do you think of the decision. Please note that if you are French you're opinion doesn't count (nah I'm joking, well played to you guys...just not so well played by Monsieur Chirac :animeangr) Do you think London is a good place to hold the olympics? Do you think it really matters. Please, our lines are open, feel free to drop in a comment or two ^_~. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]There is now a rough estimate as to the death toll. About 33-40 deaths (depending which news broadcast you're watching. I was at work at the time of the bombings so I didn't hear about it until I logged on here and found this thread. You'd think we'd be used to bombings over here what with the IRA and all, but still any pointless waste of life such as this not to mention a [i]deliberate[/i] action to end said life, always comes as a shock. Its barbaric and sick. I mean war is one thing, at least most of the people involved know what they're getting into (excluding civilians caught in crossfire), but bombing commuters just trying to get on with their jobs is just depraved. I don't live anywhere near London, nor do I know anyone that does, but I, like the rest of my country and no doubt the world still feel this as if it were in our own backyard. It does, however, show the compassion and solidarity of those willing to help and save those in need when it comes to the crunch. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][B]Name: [/B] Nicholas Holland [B] Mutant Name:[/B] Zeal [B]Age:[/B] 24 [B]Sex:[/B] Male [B]Mutant Ability:[/B] He has the ability to absorb the 'life energy/carbon energy' from any object, the level of energy absorbed depending on the state of the object. This energy can then be transfered into many different states within Nick's body, as either strength, agility, healing etc or as powerful charges released from his hands. [B]Bio:[/B] From a very early age it was clear that Nick was different from the other children...very different. Brought up in a slave community under the dominance of apocalypse he was as normal as a child under such circumstances could be until, at the age of six, two years after the invasion of the herald his father was taken from him during and insurgence by the Herald's men. Pained greatly by the loss of his father a new power began to surface within him, something sinister and uncontrolable at such a young age. Everything he touched shriveled into dust, its energy sucked from its form and into Nick's body. He took every opportunity to use this power. Plants, rocks and even small animals fell to his curiosity. This sudden influx of energy caused an aging process upon the young boy, prompting long grey streaks to course through his hair. These uncontrollable powers allowed himself and several other slaves to escape the rule of Apocalypse during one of the many attacks upon his compound. His seemingly deadly ability, however, caused him to be shunned by the freed slaves, many of whom fear for their life in his presence. It was thus, at such a young age Nick was cast out by those he had come to think of as family. Nick was thus forced to travel from place to place, never lingering and always on the run. Troubled immensley by his suddenly awakened powers, spurred by contact with the living world Nick tried desperatley to fit in where ever he went. He has since learned to control his powers, the intially power he had to destroy anything he touched waning as he grew older. Now he is merely able only to absorb a cetain amount of power at will, far from the devastating and scarring memories of blackened and shrivelled animals plants and crumbling rocks. [B]Short Description:[/B] Seemingly self confident and charming. Likes to flirt tremendously and has a totally sarcastic sense of humour. Seems to be a nice person on the outside, but holds a darker secret within and is extremely guarded about himself. Stubborn and strong willed, he likes to go against whatever people tell him to do, though he does possess a certain sense of loyalty to those he deems worthy. [img]http://www.otakuboards.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=23949&stc=1[/img][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Here its hosted at [url]http://doukeshi03.250free.com/integra.jpg[/url] enjoy ^_^[/SIZE]

Okay I know its not exactly how you described it but I tried my best. I hope you like it. [img]http://www.otakuboards.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=23918&stc=1[/img] [img]http://www.otakuboards.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=23919&stc=1[/img]

[COLOR=DimGray][SIZE=1]Yeah I read VGCats, though sometimes it can be too childishly purile for my tastes, or in just general bad taste e.g, most of the strips with Major Payne in them. However it does have some pretty funny moments, especially when its parodying a specific video game.[/SIZE][/COLOR]

[COLOR=DimGray][SIZE=1]here ya go, I gave it my best shot [img]http://www.otakuboards.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=23888&stc=1[/img][/SIZE][/COLOR]

[COLOR=DimGray][SIZE=1]I don't really think that kind of stuff goes away until your go to university, at which point you can be whoever you want to be and do whatever you want to do without people getting in your face. If you don't want to interact on that kind of level for whatever reason, either go find the space with all the quiet people, heh, or go do something else during your frees and break periods. I spent most of my time either in the Learning Resource Center on the computers or in the Art building making a mess ^_~. Also if you don't want to wrestle with that guy tell him exactley where to go and then maybe he'll get the idea.[/SIZE][/COLOR]

[COLOR=DimGray][SIZE=1]Yup, I know of this little guy, and I think he's brilliant. I used to have a banner of him some time ago with 'join a card cult today, spread the plague' written on it. I especially like the skit where he has written a few songs and goes about singing them for money, particularly: I'm your lord and master, You all are b*****ds. Worship me Or I'll stab you in the eyes 'til you bleed, I'm your lord and master. Genious ^_~[/SIZE][/COLOR]

[COLOR=DimGray][SIZE=1]Good luck LP, come back in one piece ya hear. Play nice and don't fight with the other kids, unless of course the other kids want a fight, then you've got to kick the other kids butt ^_~. Are the RAF (Royal Air Force) over in Quatar?[/SIZE][/COLOR]

[COLOR=DimGray][SIZE=1]the avatar can't be 100x100, it is only allowed to be 80 in height.[/SIZE][/COLOR]