Ezekiel

[quote name='Kurayami Oji][COLOR=DarkRed']Even the last episode was left off so they could continue it, I don't know why they don't. Anyways, I think they should continue Hellsing, I mean, like I said, 13 episodes just isn't enough for an anime this good.[/COLOR][/quote] [SIZE=1]Hellsing was short because the anime series was made before the manga had really got into full swing. That's why it was so short, and the ending was so dissapointing. Most of the episodes are completely different to the events in the manga series. But yes, Hellsing is an awesome series. You should read the manga, as it's even better.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Welcome [B]chaos Alvis[/B] and [B]fahd50[/B]. This thread is from 2002 and we don't encourage necromancy here at the OtakuBoards. I suggest you both read the [URL=http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=44318][B][COLOR=Red]Sticky[/COLOR][/B][/URL] and work on your post quality. Please enjoy your stay at the OtakuBoards, and if you have any questions, PM myself or one of the other Arena mods. Thank you, [B]Ezekiel[/B].[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]I think this is a great idea. There have been a couple of times when I've closed a thread purely because of the lack of quality in the writing itself, but the storyline is very workable. It would also be a good opportunity for more experienced members in the Arena to help out the new Babies. I think there is a problem with people not wanting to take time to read all the rules, so maybe having someone willing to quickly explain the basics would solve a lot of the problems we have.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]I don't know if I have a favourite band, but I do have a selection of bands that I will [I]always[/I] love. [B]Asian Kung-Fu Generation[/B]- I adore Japanese music, but these guys are just fantastic. They aren't as well known as the likes of L'arc~en~ciel, but personally, I think they're more talented. They have a very honest sound to their music rather than sounding manufactured, and while their songs are all similar in style, no two song sounds exactly the same. [B]The Used[/B] - I will never stop loving this band. I never used to like 'screamo' (I think that's what it's called these days) but The Used pull it off so well I can't help but adore it. They have very emotional songs with very powerful lyrics, and that's something I always look for. [B]Maroon 5[/B]- What can I say about Maroon 5? I know every single word of every single song from their album 'Songs About Jane'. I wish they'd release another album to sate my fangirl needs. I simply adore them. [B]KT Tunstall[/B]- I love female musicians that have real emotion in their music. I think a lot nowadays sound so manufactured and are more sex symbols than real artists. KT's lyrics, and her voice, is so unique that I can't help but love her. Her fashion sense is pretty fantastic, too, and she's so grounded. And I love others like [B]Franz Ferdinand[/B]; mainly because of the steady, heavy beat they have in their songs. [B]Orange Range[/B], [B]Marilyn Manson[/B] and the [B]All American Rejects[/B] are also high up on my list, as well as older bands like [B]Bon Jovi[/B], [B]Aerosmith[/B] and [B]Pink Floyd[/B].[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][B]digiX[/B], I think you've been around here long enough to know what is expected of you from the Arena. This back-story is not substantial. We ask for three good-sized paragraphs, not a lot of separated sentences. I would also like you to check this over for spelling, because there are many grammatical and spelling errors I've picked up. If you could make the back story longer, and check it through on a spellchecker, that would be good. If not, I'll have to close this thread. If you have any questions, feel free to ask myself or one of the other Arena mods. I would also ask you to reacquaint yourself with the [URL=http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=44318][COLOR=Red][B]Sticky[/B][/COLOR][/URL]. Thank you very much. -[B]Ezekiel[/B].[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Ugh, finding good Hellsing pictures is so hard. =/ I think I may have rushed this...I'm a little rusty when it comes to making banners, so if you need something changing, don't hesitate to ask. [B]Banner-[/B] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v219/AzureImi/hellsing_ojiban.png[/IMG] [B]Avatar-[/B] [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v219/AzureImi/hellsing_ojiavi.png[/IMG] If you could use the attachment link for the banner, that would be great. Sankyuu~[/SIZE]

[quote name='Sara][color=#b0000b][size=1]A lot of you are pretty full of yourself, aren't you? :)[/size'][/color][/quote] [SIZE=1]So if we'd have all said we act like ten year olds would that have been better? I'm a little confused at to why it's necessary to say something like that when people are just answering a question. =/ I find it a little insulting that you say I'm 'full of myself' just because I said that people think I act a few years older than I really am. Unless I've just been kidding myself this whole time and I really do act like a little kid. :rolleyes: [B]Edit:[/B] Shinmaru, I was hoping so. But who knows how that smiley can be used and manipulated? D : I guess I take things too personally, sometimes. >_>[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]It's funny, I usually find kids who go around acting 'angsty' and 'emo' are pretty immature. And it shows. People usually mistake me for 19/20. I have a very mature physical appearance and apparently carry myself in a mature manner. I've been approached while out shopping by people, offering me things that University Students would usually be offered. It's a little daunting. I'm only 16, but I'm happy with people thinking I'm older. I get on really well with adults and don't shut myself out from them, which is probably why lots of adults think I'm much older. I imagine it's because I have a confidence about me that's very obvious, and I don't have a problem with talking to some random person on the street. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]This is a cute idea. I always love seeing how people portray themselves in anime. I draw myself and my boyfriend often, but they're usually just silly sketches. I have a couple of 'proper', finished pictures, though. [URL=http://www.deviantart.com/view/36449697/][U]Self Portrait[/U][/URL] That's kind of a mix of realism and anime, I guess. I only use that style for face shots. [URL=http://www.deviantart.com/view/35525439/][U]Crucabelle[/U][/URL] This be my usual anime style. Crucabelle is a little more badass than I am, but appearance-wise she's based on me. =D Hope this thread is at least somewhat popular.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Ah haha, I'm such jailbait. >D That latest addition was awesome, and not just because Onix I and were in it. Seriously, shooting a guy in the kneecaps and throwing him off a building? That was so. In. Character. And I've got to admit, despite my earlier discussions with Mike about how the script format may not work all the way through, so far, it really has. I guess it's because the dialogue is so important, flowery bits of description would just get in the way. It's amazing how you're managing to tell a story, and a pretty vivid one, too, with just dialogue. I am impressed. =D[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]I've got to say, my favourite thing about these stories are the wonderful chapter headings. Okay, that isn't my favourite, the writing is, but I adore long chapter titles that make it seem so much more...personal. This is most certainly the best writing I've ever seen you do. I think you've used the first person absolutely expertly in writing this and it really gives a more emotional feel to the story where it needs it. I also like how your description isn't all flowerly and 'circle-writing'. You get straight to the point rather than reeling off unnecessary complicated or long words when you can just use something more simplistic. I know I commented more on your style of writing than the story itself. Don't get me wrong, I love the characterisation and the flow so far, I just thought I'd pick out how much I like your technique.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][CENTER][COLOR=Green][B]Tides of War[/B] Sasuke sat atop one of the taller buildings in Konoha, so recently repaired to its former glory after the attack by Shadow. The wind ruffled his dark hair and after minutes of silence he turned to his right, looking at the other ninja gathered around him. The Sand ninja would arrive soon and the journey to Shadow would begin. First, a squad of ninja would be sent, about 30 of them, to scope out the area. They would launch the surprise attack before Shadow could alert it?s own army. After enough damage was done, this squad would retreat back into the forest where an army of amassed Konoha and Sand ninja would be waiting, reading for an all-out war. Of course, the ninja in the country of Fire where unaware of the Shadow?s alliance with Mist, and their spies had not yet returned to report their findings. These spies would never return, as their heads were currently displayed proudly at the gates of the Village of Shadow. They could never carry on the message of ?Don?t attack, they are far too powerful?, The Yamikage?s strength has almost tripled since the last attack was launched, and only dark rumours surround where he has managed to get this extreme strength from. Ginmaru peered into the distance, the position of the Konoha ninja meaning that they could just see beyond the edge of the dense forest surrounding the village. With his keen eyes, he spotted a group of about 20 coming toward the village. He stood from his crouch and pointed a gloved hand towards the group, others on the roof now starting to notice too. [B]?Someone let Tsunade-sama know,?[/B] he said, his voice giving away his excitement, [B]?We?re gonna have ourselves a war pretty soon.?[/B][/COLOR][/CENTER] Sorry about the delay/short intro post. Basically, I?d like to start everyone off with the usual ?introduction posts?. The Sand ninja are about a day?s walk away from Konoha currently, so it can be a pretty short description of the journey there. As I said, there are approximately 20 ninja, so feel free to use NPCs as much as you want. Konoha ninja, I imagine you?ll be discussing strategy, getting your weapons ready and doing some last minute intense training. Whatever takes your fancy. When the Sand ninja arrive I?ll make a ?neutral? post, sort of moving us into the next section and explaining what?s going to happen. After that, it?s a free for all. I hope that?s okay with everyone; if you have any questions or suggestion, as always, feel free to PM me.[/SIZE]

[QUOTE=Ikillion][COLOR=#af992f][SIZE=1][FONT=Comic Sans MS] However I remember from last year, as an "Educational" movie, my latin teacher let us watch Troy for some educational reason that I can't think of right now, yet I remember the day that it happened and all the girls that showed up, some that wern't even in my class! Ha, Sexiness factor can do a lot.[/FONT][/SIZE][/COLOR][/QUOTE] [SIZE=1]Yes, it can do a lot. Troy was such an incredibly [I]hot[/I] movie. Yay, Johnny Depp! I needn't read any of the other comics now! But seriously, I have been reading all of them. Not all of them amuse me, but a couple have had me giggling for quite a while. Like 'Today's Number is Cannibalism'. I love stupid things like that.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Well, you know what I think, as I gushed to you on AIM, but I really, really do like this. It's very impressive, and a wonderful break from what we usually have. I'm glad you're sticking with people in regards to what they are like. I can expect a constant steam of curse words from Onix when it coes to it, I imagine. I'm hoping I won't be too foul mouthed, though, I'm a proper British lady, you know. ^_~ I'm totally adoring the way Annie swears like a drunken Sailor [STRIKE]it fits her so well[/STRIKE].[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]I couldn't live without my mum or Trevor. I think if I lost everything else but I was left with them, I'd be content. I love them both deeply and I'd have a mental breakdown if either left me. On a more fun note: My stuffed dog Peppermint. I've had her since I was born and she's never once left my side. I'm not ashamed of sleeping with a stuffed animal and I don't see why people should be, it's just for comfort. She's been everywhere with me and mum can tell when I feel sad or sick because I'll take Peppermint around the house. She's been around the world, on helicopter rides, in cable cars...and is probably infested with germs, but I adore her. I'd be pretty sad if I lost my imagination, too. I'd be so depressed if I couldn't escape to wacky worlds when I have my alone time.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]To quote Ozy: [QUOTE=Ozymandius Jones][COLOR=DarkOrange]Hey, [b]stay(sic)[/b], you seem to have missed Ezekiel's point. The problem is not just the length of the first post. The backstory needs to be at least three paragraphs long, and of good quality - no major glaring typos, grammar used the way it should be. Also, all RPG threads require a rating. This is all explained in the aforementioned [url=http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=44318][b]Sticky[/b][/url]. Please listen to the rules. Have a nice day. -Ozymandius[/COLOR][/QUOTE] Thread Closed. I don't want any of us to have to warn you again. Read the sticky. -[B]Ezekiel[/B][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Hello, and welcome, stacy(sic), At OtakuBoards, we ask that a roleplay follows a few guidlines. One, it must start in the Adventure Inn. Two, it must have a thread rating. Three, It must have a backstory consisting of at least three good paragraphs to tell whoever wants to take part exactly what the story is. Look at some of the existing roleplays in the Inn to see what I mean. Please read the [URL=http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=44318][COLOR=Red][B]Sticky[/B][/COLOR][/URL] before you post anything else as it has vital information you'll need. This thread will be closed, but if you wish to recreate a Wolf's Rain roleplay with the necessary corrections, then feel free to do so. Thank you, -[B]Ezekiel[/B].[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Nohime sat at her kitchen table; a silk kimono wrapped around her pale and still damp body, recently cleansed from her morning shower. She cupped a clay mug between her clasped fingers and inhaled the sweet smell of her herbal tea. Calming, so very calming. She waited for Nobunaga to come out of his shower, the early morning sun now starting its gradual climb through the hazy sky. The flow of water coming from their bathroom stopped and Nobunaga stepped through the door a moment later, black baggy pants hanging loosely from his naked hips as he towel dried his hair. [B]"Morning, Nohime-chan,"[/B] he called, his voice muffled by the plush towel covering his face. [B]"Good morning, husband."[/B] came Nohime's curt reply, soft but easily heard down the short corridor. She stood and crossed to the stove where a pot of water had just boiled, picking it up to poor a cup of herbal tea for her husband before she began making breakfast for the two of them. She know Nobunaga was never very impressed by herbal tea, claiming it was a 'woman's drink'. Nohime always insisted that he didn't know exactly [I]what[/I] herbs she put in, and left it at that for him to puzzle over her playful wink. [B]"That isn't herbal tea I smell, is it?"[/B] Nobunaga entered the room, his metal arm looking a little stiff this early in the morning. [B]"Of course it is. It is every morning, and I always tell you the same thing--"[/B] [B]"The herbs will help my stiff joints. Yar, yar, I know,"[/B] he sat down grumpily, long hair ruffled at the fringe. He stared into the cup Nohime put in front of him and took a disgusted sniff at the liquid before downing it in one, oblivious to the near boiling water. [B]"Shit, that stuff is disgusting."[/B] Nohime merely smiled and sat down again. [B]OOC As per our discussion, Trevor, I've left this a little open. Hopefully it gives you and The Boss a good opening. But don't underestimate little Nohime. ^_~[/B][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Imi snarled as the dull throb in her cheek started to ebb, cursing herself inwardly for being so careless. Still, she never was very skilled at judging calculated movements. Her opponent had his speed, but she had her strength. If she could get close enough to him to deliver that one final blow...He raised his sword once again and Imi caught the murderous intent in his eyes. Before had been a little taste of his power, now this was the real thing. She stepped back as far as she could to separate the pair, quickly clasping her hands together to form her seals. 'Dog, Snake, Sheep, Dog...' she recounted in her mind, feeling her chest already beginning to swell as the technique kicked in. She closed her eyes, not seeing the confused look on Ginmaru face as he watched the woman in front of him inflate from the belly button up. He shook his head and dashed forward again, sword tucked in at his side to deliver another powerful thrust. He ran headlong into a fierce sandstorm, literally thrown off his feet into a nearby boulder. Imi didn't know if Ginmaru had been knocked down or not, keeping up her attack for as long as she had breath in her lungs. When she couldn't hold it any longer she shut her mouth, coughing a little as the chakra-sand in her mouth and throat began to dissolve. The ground in front of her had turned from a pleasant grassy patch into a desert, a two-foot thick layer of sand now covering the earth. Ginmaru stood to his feet and shook the sand out of his hair, visibly annoyed at what his opponent had just pulled. Imi couldn't help but smile playfully, settling back into a crouching defence/offence position, one arm tucked behind her back while the other was raised in front of her face. She twitched her fingers and Ginmaru advanced again. [B]OOC Sand in your pants![/B][/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]I can honestly say that these last couple of weeks have been the happiest of the year so far. And it's because of silly little things, like me beating the second Shing Jea Mission in Guild Wars and getting four people who I don't know adding me to their watch list on devART. These things may seem insignificant to other people, but to me they're really wonderful. What I'm trying to say, I guess, is don't get into the mindset that life's purpose is to discover something big and incredible and until you do find that out life is pointless. Take each day as a small wonder and the small, happy things that happen as gifts. You'll feel better that way. ^_^[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Alright then! Thank you everyone for your sign ups, I'm closing this now and I'll either be starting the RP later today or tomorrow. I'll send a PM out in any case, just to let you know. Those accepted are as follows: [B]Konoha-[/B] Onix Sakura Aizen JT Darkfire [B]Sand-[/B] The Boss Retribution Cyriel And of course myself Sorry to those who aren't in, if you wish to know why, PM me.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][B]Report filed by:[/B] New York PD [B]Name:[/B] Fudokawa Kanaye [B]Appearance:[/B] [URL=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v219/AzureImi/taebin_99.jpg]Kanaye[/URL] He's usually seen wearing tightish sleeveless shirts, his forearms covered in sweat bands and bangles, or racing glaves. He also wears the dog tags seen in the picture at all times. [B]Age:[/B] 21 [B]Gender:[/B] Male [B]Occupation:[/B] Seems to be one who switches between jobs quite frequently. Has worked as a mechanic, but has been seen to be working in a popular New York bar for the last few months as a barman. Nationality: Japanese [B]Short Bio:[/B] Kanaye was born in Tokyo, Japan, but shortly after his third birthday was uprooted from his home to live with an aunt and uncle in New York. His parents, he was always told, had been killed in a car crash, with him being the only survivor. This is probably what sparked his lust for cars, in an odd way, because he felt that if he had survived one car crash he could survive them all. He lives up to his name, Kanaye meaning 'zealous child'. He approaches life aggressively, having been told (probably too much) by his aunt and uncle that he was a star child, looked kindly upon by the gods, and that is why he was saved all those years ago. He lives without a care and the only thing that really matters to him is racing, it makes him feel truly alive. He is currently in Monaco due to a friend's tip-off that many of the top class drivers are meeting there. He wishes to move in with a higher, more respected, crowd. [B]Traffic Offences:[/B] Speeding. Taunting Police. Obscene behaviour in public places. Anti-Social behaviour. ************************ [B]Preferred Rides:[/B] Kanaye has only two cars that he is known to stick with. One, his racing car, is a silver [URL=http://www.sportscarcup.com/cars/pagani-zonda-f-front.jpg][U][U]Pagani Zonda[/U][/U][/URL],while the car he uses for day to day driving is a [URL=http://www.usedvauxhallcentre.co.uk/VX220.jpg][U][U]Vauxhall VX220 Turbo[/U][/U][/URL], which would be smoked by real racing cars, but can still reach very high speeds. He also owns a bike, a black [URL=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_Ninja_ZX-14R][U]Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14[/U][/URL] , but this is usually just for show. He's said to have ordered a burnt orange [URL=http://www.3drt.com/3dm/cars/toyota_rsc/rs_01.jpg][U]Toyota RSC[/U][/URL], which he jokingly claims is for 'intimidation purposes'. ************************ [B]Known Associations:[/B] Michael Mulcahy, Sakura, Carter Russel, Katrina J. Kang I've been waiting for someone to start an F&F Roleplay since I saw the third movie. Mega props, Dare. [B]Edit:[/B] Gavin, the Koenigsegg? that car is, like, a monster. ;___; (And really annoying to spell.) [B]Edit 2:[/B] I was playing GT:Concept last night to get myself used to the Zonda again, and I remembered the love I had for the RSC. I know it's a concept car, but is it okay for Kanaye to get one later on in the story? Let me know if it isn't.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1][QUOTE=Ålpha-Æpsilon] I'm really trying to put this in a way everyone can understand. If people are happy all the time what good is life. We'ed actually probobly be saying things like: I love that carebare i love you all. Or When people make a difference everything is good. It would actually be creepy.[/QUOTE] Yes. I'm sure. All those starving children in Africa actually being happy would be a [I]terrifying[/I] thing. Really, there's nothing we can do about it. But as Retribution briefly said, the world has improved, and quite quickly, I think, when you look at what we used to have. You want my honest opinion on how to make the world at least marginally better? Okay. -Stop playing footballers (soccer players, for Americans) so much money. A guy getting paid £100,000 a week is bloody ridiculous! Countries would save countless millions by stopping treating a man who can kick a ball like a celebrity. Olympic athletes have to go it alone, so why not football players, too? -Stop doing pointless surveys that no doubt cost thousands just to find out how many people sleep on their backs rather than their sides. Or some such. And there are countless other things. Countries who have money completely waste it, throwing it away on things that are completely useless and will be forgotten in months or years. Why that money can't go toward something a little more meaningful, like helping third-world countries, I'll never know. On a slight more serious note: If a country donates money to another country (usually African) there is no point whatsoever in giving it to the government. Why? Because they don't care about their people. They buy weapons with the money given for food and medicine. If money is there to be given it needs to go through an organisation that will be there to help. Sorry for the length, but the world annoys me so much I sometimes have to rant.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Welcome, [B]onetrueeewok[/B], At the OtakuBoards, we require every thread to have a rating if it is in the Adventure Inn or Square. We also require that posts be written with good grammar, i.e., capitol letters. Please acquaint yourself with the [URL=http://www.otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=44318][COLOR=Red]sticky[/COLOR][/URL] to give you an idea of what I mean. We also do not allow double posting, please remember that. The 'Edit' button is there for a reason. I'm going to be closing this thread, but feel free to re-create it with the needed corrections. Thank you very much, and if you have any questions, feel free to PM myself or another Arena moderator. -Ezekiel.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Imi stared at her cocky opponent; her jaw squared and chin stuck out in a defensive manner, ready for any verbal comment he?d throw at her. He seemed to the type for intimidation. The soft breeze, as was so common on the outskirts of Konoha, whipped around their heads, ruffling their hair slightly. It happened in a flash and Imi barely had a chance to register it. Ginmaru had drawn his sword and brought it forward in a powerful forward thrust, aimed at her abdomen. She twirled to the side and staggered a little before finding her footing, bringing her vambrace-clad forearm up quickly to block the next attack that Ginmaru aimed at her. His sword struck the solid metal-plated leather and bounced back slightly, giving Imi enough time to crouch down and sweep her foot at Ginmaru?s ankles. He jumped to avoid the kick, but no sooner had he avoided that, Imi levered herself on one arm and shot her foot up straight into Ginmaru?s chin. He grunted and stumbled backwards, stabbing his sword into the grass to steady himself. Imi stood once again and picked up the pieces of her nunchaku that she had carelessly dropped in avoiding the first cut, twisting them together to complete the link in the centre. [B]?You?re very fast.?[/B] She admitted, bringing her weapon up into it?s ready position, her right hand a little higher than her left as they settled just in front of her chest. Ginmaru shrugged and raised his sword again, darting forward for another attack. [B]OOC Ugh, I?m terrible at starting fights, but at least it?s something. I?m sure you?ll carry on much better from here, love. [B]Edit:[/B] ...I forgot the thread rating. Oh my. I'm such a good example. >_>[/B][/SIZE]