TheResplendent

[FONT="Tahoma"]I was thinking that this thread, much like the Otakupedia Suggestions thread could be stickied for usage by the newspaper's writers in order to discuss what articles need to be written, who is planning on writing what article, and for what issue of the paper it will be intended for. This would be a lot easier and quicker than the writer's conversing only via PM. This way everyone knows who is doing what, there is no danger of a duplicate article, interview, etc. A_M can also use it for article requests and such if people either need help deciding on what to write or if something in particular is exceptionally noteworthy.[/FONT]

[quote name='Alla Morphing'][FONT=Arial] [COLOR=DarkRed]BK[/COLOR], I had you pegged from day One. I don't know why, but I knew who you had. Just had to get that off my chest. [/quote] [FONT="Tahoma"]I actually thought it was rather easy to tell that Uriel was mine, as I told SunfallE, anybody who knows me well can easily match up a character like that to me. Though that's easily fixable by just simply making a char that would be out of the blue and hard to associate with me, but figuring we had three characters so why not throw one in there. Delita became pretty obvious even before I used the Shield Card if you ask me, but thankfully she (or the EO) was liked better over the more annoying characters (who will remain nameless ;)) and the oafs who should be belonged dead (Etamet and Delilah...Delilah only because I gave her a grand death). Though I guess technically...I killed two of Darren's characters since aside from Delilah, Brittany was in his possession at the time of being sat on.[/FONT] [quote=Morphing Alla] I really think that that's why Kayrel sucked. (No offense, [COLOR=DarkRed]DB[/COLOR].) [/FONT][/QUOTE] [FONT="Tahoma"]Agreed, tis why he was chosen to die along side Moatilliata and not Oromis, :p.Though both were up in the air for being killed at that time for me, I came to like Oromis toward the end.[/FONT]

[FONT="Tahoma"]I havn't read either review yet, or any for that matter. My friend and myself are looking very forward to checking this movie out, but both fear intently the memory of our childhood being ripped up infront of our eyes at what might be a poor attempt at bringing Transformers into this unncecessary world up digital updates. Sure it is aethetically pleasing to the eye, but how it holds up against what we as dedicated childhood fans have come to love is a question lingering in the back of both of our minds. Like Silpheedpilot, I will be trying to judge it on both the level of watching it as a movie, and watching it as a Transformers fan, and try to be as objective as possible like how I do with most superhero movies. But I would hate for the name transformers to spread on a mainstream level nowadays in relation to this movie if it is hardly worth the price of admission. We'll be going at the end of the week, hopefully dissapointment won't befall us.[/FONT]

[quote name='Darren'] Might I add, he was the only black character! I was shocked! (You guys need to be more diverse!) [/QUOTE] [font=tahoma]I think Sandy has more of a right to be saying that to us, with his funky cat person ;P.[/font]

[quote name='Semjaza'] There's a female villain in Shadow Hearts 2 that's not too bad. Not to mention the lead villain from Parasite Eve. [/QUOTE] [FONT="Tahoma"]Eh, Veronica was a huge sheep. A villain i suppose but certainly terrible at the role. She just had an....um....interesting outfit. [/FONT]

[FONT="Tahoma"]Hehe, Claire was definitely out there to draw attention...her occupation was good enough to give her the proper personality. Thankfully it took enough attention away from Uriel and Delita, I was expecting both of them to kind of sail enough under the radar but Hell killing off Uriel really took me by surprise. Oh, and you forgot Cameron, DB. Who was mine anyway, but figure he should have his picture up there with the rest of the crew :p. [center]* * * * *[/center] Now, for my victory speech *ahem*... [center]Yey me. :animesmil[/center][/FONT]

[quote name='SunfallE'][COLOR="goldenrod"]And then I want to see the rewards part. :catgirl: That and we still haven't reached the 600 reply mark just yet. [/COLOR][/QUOTE] [font=tahoma]Well don't forget we have to vote first before we see the rewards post :p. But yeah, I'm interested to see who belongs to who.[/font]

[FONT="Tahoma"]I was surprised the picture thread was started again before this one was...well, actually no i'm not surprised. Pictures do a lot for people on this board, heh. Alright lesse... [b]SunfallE[/b] - Someone who makes me feel young again everytime I talk with her ;). Heh, kidding. But really, she's an absolute down to earth sweetheart who hasn't lost touch with her humor, childhood side, and nerdiness. Plus, she makes me awesome wallpapers. [b]Aaryanna the Dog[/b] - It's a cute ball of fluff, what more can you ask for in life? Oh, and i guess her owner and her owner's mother too. Heh, but seriously...[b]Aaryanna[/b] and [b]A_M[/b] are awesome and intellegent peeps. It would be a pleasure to meet them. [b]Sakura/Disenchanted/Redemption[/b] - Collectively known as my M&M&B, or my aussie girl group. Three of the coolest ladies in the world, would love to hang out with em and watch some anime, check out kangaroos, whatever comes our way. [b]Dragon Warrior[/b] - I believe we are supposed to be making a movie together, hehe. Awesome and funny guy, would love exchanging ideas and putting something together with him. [b]Keyblade Wielder[/b] - She's hawaiin :). Oh, and she is a totally friendly and cool person to talk to as well. Plus, she's got a cute doggy. [b]Raiha[/b]: East meets west, of the United States anyway. Be interesting to see what a night out on the town is like with her, even if it does end up with someone passed out on the other's couch. [b]Dagger[/b] - Don't actually know her like the others I mentioned, but she seems like quite the knowledgeable otaku, would love to sit down and talk with her sometime. As long as she can promise to keep herself restrained from trying to spoil things for me, heh. I feel like I may be forgetting some people, if I am...my bad. I am tired and have to depart soon for a dinner with the folks. [/FONT]

[FONT="Tahoma"]First blood has been drawn, Tiana way to take it home for the team, didn't I tell you're dumb butt on MSN there wouldn't be a need for voting :p. Have faith in your capn's judgement, hehe. You were absolutely fantastic. Grats to everyone for giving it their all, and I thank you all for that as well. Time to show them that The Aces is the real deal and that we're going to continue bringing the pain.[/FONT]

[FONT="Tahoma"]Wow, gone for a whole day and I miss two full pages of stuff. Well, I guess I should say congrats to the winner of the game, whoever owns Delita :p. Because I am still recovering from last night, I havn't read Allamorph or DB's posts fully through yet, but I shall when I get the opportunity. As for the award ceremony, can't wait for that...i'm hoping to procure myself atleast three particular ones, if not a few others :). *pokes SunfallE, Indifference, Allamorph, and Sandy just for the hell of it and to make sure he doesn't miss out on something that would have required pokes to the aforementioned randomly chosen people* [/FONT]

[FONT="Tahoma"]*eyes Allamorph in reference to his threats of doggy violence* >.> Anyway, I have posted :p. I had my two really gruesome deaths so I wanted to switch it up a bit, and SunfallE's transformation of Brittany instantly gave me this idea. Hehe. So looks like we're down to three.[/FONT]

[FONT="Tahoma"][color=darkslategray]Delita tried not to watch Delilah's plummeting body as she could not spare the time to lose focus. The vacuum effect grew stronger as she forced her arms to climb herself higher. She still had no idea how she would exactly try to save Mary, Oromis, and Brittany. Her thoughts intertwined with the impulses that carried the remnents of her memory as the eternal onlooker, they flowed together yet never seemed to cross, like parallel lines travelling through a maze. It was hard to put things together like she had used to be able to, all she could feel now was the purely human emotion of fear and a heightened sense of urgency. She gripped with her left hand as she climbed higher, but she felt the right side of her body being pulled away. [b][i]'N...no...I can't fail. I have to stop this, I know there's a way...'[/b][/i] she thought to herself as she clinched her fists and her teeth. She could hear Mary crying out to Brittany while desperately trying to hold on to her. Oromis had no trouble hanging on for himself, but he tried to move himself closer to Mary so he can help them. Delita was the furthest down of all of them, but she knew that she still had the capability to bring everyone to safety. All the senses and feelings ransacking Delita's brain stated to become overwhelming, she tried to tap into adrenaline reserves of Delita's body as she climbed higher. Each inch higher though, it seemed like Delita's eyes began to glow a dull blue. Higher and higher, brighter and brighter...it was surreal looking...but only Delita noticed. She wasn't entirely sure what was going on but she could feel her thoughts dull down to pure instinct...her body began to move on it's own without her effort. Her strength and fortitude seemed to increase to levels beyond even Delita's cerulean body could reach. [b][i]'So...hazy...but this will work.'[/b][/i] Delita thought as she stopped herself, as she dangled just below the others. She turned her head and looked intently at the source of their peril, her eyes seemed to burn through the air itself. [b]"Delita! Are...are you ok!?"[/b] Mary asked, noticing Delita's face just seconds ago. Delita didn't answer, but rather swung herself toward the vortex and let go of the wire. [b]"Delita! What in the hell are you doing!?"[/b] Oromis yelled out, still hanging on and trying to keep stable footing. Delita soared through the air, her body was now emblazoned in the very blue light that engulfed her eyes. It surrounded her like a shell as she flew into the black hole. [b][i]'What...what am I doing? Is it this body...? Or is it...my will?'[/b][/i] was all that ran through Delita's mind as the light surrounded her all of a sudden kept her suspended in air merely inches away from the mouth of the vortex. [b]"She...she stopped?"[/b] Mary asked aloud, having half expected to see Delita sucked in by the vacuum. The light shell around Delita expanded to an exorbitant size almost instantly, it almost reached the others as they shielded their eyes, Brittany doing so with her paw as best she could. The hole in the sky began to crack as if it were glass, the very matter surrounding Delita seemed to break down with her in the center acting like the eye of a tornado. A sudden outburst of light flashed from the center as the black hole collapsed within itself, allowing the empty space to come under Delita's control. The light shell seeme to not only act as a shield from the effect of the hole, but as a containment. [b]"A..amazing! It's a good thing for us the eternal onlooker decided to help us."[/b] Mary said softly, aiming her words toward Brittany, almost forgetting that she was a cat. Brittany let out a meow in response and wiggled her nose. The collapsing of the black hole was complete, soon after a great explosion causing the shell to break and sent Delita flying back through the air. Oromis's eyes grew wide as he realized she was headed straight for him. He looked back and forth before succumbing to the "deer caught in the headlights" mentality he had before Delita crashed into him causing them both to fly through the wall behind the group of trees Oromis had used to keep himself safe. Now with the vacuum effect gone, it was easier for Mary to move. She grabbed a strong hold of Brittany and ran over to where Delita and Oromis had crashed through. She peeked her head in before stepping into the hole herself. She first noticed Oromis laying on the floor with Delita on top of him. [b]"Hey...are you guys ok?"[/b] she said in a concerned tone, running toward them both. She hadn't even noticed her surroundings or the little plateu she had to run down to get to them. Brittany immedietely jumped down and jumped up to what seemed to be a bench nearby. She appeared to be the only one so far aware that they were in some kind of indoor habitation zone with plants, benches, large opague windows, and even vending machines. Delita pushed herself up and shook her head free of the hazy feeling she had. She looked down at Oromis who just groaned an old age groan. She sat beside him and helped him up by his arm. [b]"I'm really getting too old for this crap."[/b] Oromis mumbled as he lifted himself up while cracking his back. [b]"S...sorry about that. I really wish I could explain what happened, but I really wasn't in control for the last part of that ordeal."[/b] Delita confessed. [b]"Hey, it saved us didn't it? I've given up looking for rational explanations for things in this place."[/b] Mary chimed in. Her reasonable words put an end to that short exchange of words between Delita and Oromis. All three members now began to look around the room, noticing where they were as well now. [b]"Another habitation zone...we really got lucky."[/b] Delita mentioned as she walked over to one of the vending machines. [b]"What do you mean?"[/b] Oromis asked, as he limped away from the spot they had landed on. Delita entered in some sort of code into the vending machine and grabbed some nutrition bars that fell. [b]"The Panopticon has very few of these, I believe one of the groups stumbled upon one sometime earlier as well where they stocked up on food. These are real and i'm sure you all must be starving, so go ahead and eat up."[/b] Delita said, tossing Mary and Oromis a bar each, and placing one of the ground for Brittany to find. Oromis walked over to one of the benches and opened up the wrapper with great haste. He bit into the bar, thinking in his head how incredible it tasted. [b]"Now this...is good. I don't normally like..."[/b] Oromis took a look at the wrapper just to make sure he had the flavor right, [b]...oatmeal raisin...but i'll never take health food for granted again.[/b] Oromis sighed contently and sat down on the bench, only to hear a loud screeching noise followed by an emphatic crunch. Oromis's eyes suggested a very confused look as he wiggled around to confirm that he indeed had sat on something. [b]"What the hell...what kind of benches are these?"[/b] He said as he got up and looked down at the crushed body of Brittany the cat. His eyes widened into a state of surprise as mary gasped, putting her hands up to her mouth. Delita just closed her eyes and looked away, feeling very sorry for poor Brittany. [b]"C....crap! Oh man...what a way to go..."[/b] Oromis said, feeling rather bad for what he had did. Delita walked over and picked the crushed cat up and confirmed that she was indeed dead, her bones broken and a pool of blood left behind on the bench. [b]"Oromis! You big meanie!"[/b] Mary screamed out, stamping her feet to the ground. Talk a bout an emotional outburst, but she had hoped to protect Brittany throughout the rest of their time there. [b]"Hey! I'm sorry! It isn't like I wanted to!"[/b] Oromis defended himself. [b]"Alright, we should keep moving guys. We've gotten our rest, The Panopticon should be changing itself again rather soon. It would be best if we weren't here when it does."[/b] Delita said, covering Brittany's body with the dirt from one of the indoor plants. Delita walked passed Oromis and Mary to only door in the entire zone aside from the makeshift one created by herself and Oromis. Oromis and Mary reluctantly followed, tears still in Mary's eyes about what happened to Brittany. Delita opened the door and the three remaining members of this play taking place in hell wandered into what appeared to be another plani white room. 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[quote name='Keyblade Wielder'][FONT="Tahoma"][SIZE="1"][COLOR="DarkSlateBlue"]Sorry it's taking so long, you guys. D: I'm waiting for The Sunflowers to post their reply first, but that's taking awhile. So, I'm still fixing it up and whatnot, but if they don't post their's by the end of tomorrow (by my time, lol.), I'll post mine up before theirs, then. In other words, if they're reading this, YOU WIN THE TIME GAME LOL ROFL.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/QUOTE] [font=tahoma]*rushes to cover Tiana's mouth*...Um....what she means is...you guys have more herbs than us >.>, she just spelled "Thyme" like "Time" :animesmil. *cough* Heh, j/k. I have faith in you Tiana, looking forward to moving on to the next event so whenever you are good and ready go ahead and toss whatcha got up there.[/font]

[FONT="Tahoma"]I can assure you most confidently that it will be very difficult to find a "definition" or a concept of some sort that cannot be explained in a word that is known to man somehwere. Being an appreciator of words myself, I often tell many of my friends when they are in need of help with writing assignments or speeches many different synonyms or alternative ways of stating something with the same exact or similar meaning to what they are intending to say. It's possible that there could be a concept that is best explained in a series of words rather than one word, it's done so because it's easier this way and is more flexible since many of these concepts can be explained in different manners. For instance "First Degree Murder" / "Second Degree Murder". Both murder, but it's important to differentiate and can only be done in three words, not one. What you seem to be talking about in your example is word association, not so much having to do with definitions. It's a task used by counslers and therapists a lot where they will say a series of words and you will say what comes to mind when you hear it, most of the time the most obvious answer they are attemping to prompt out of you will prevail unless the participant puts an extra amount of thought into it. Some people might actually say they think of Hamburglar when they head McDonalds. It depends on the person's thought pattern really.[/FONT]

[FONT="Tahoma"]Heh, how flattering that two people want to write an article on lil ol' me :animesmil. Well, aside from that I'm actually here on business. Noticing that the Otakuboard Survivor thread covers the first three, I have begun working on an article covering OBS4, and it will come to a completion when the event itself does as well. Unsure of how much longer it will actually run, it could be a few months, but it should be a complete article. Wanted to make sure it was known ahead of time before anyone else decided to work on one.[/FONT]

[quote name='2007DigitalBoy][COLOR=Darkred']Both added. Also, screw cheesecake, posting is better than cheesecake![/COLOR][/quote] [font=tahoma]It's....not true! :animecry: *hugs his cheesecake only to realize afterwards that his shirt is covered in it*.....funga >.> But yeah, I have decided that i think i'll go ahead and make a post anyway. For some reason I all of a sudden feel motivated. [b]Edit[/b] - As it turns out that post will have to wait afterall, big thunderstorm just started up over here. My lights have been flickering so i fear for my comp. I'll get on it soon as i'm done with everything I need ta do in the morning tomorrow.[/font]

[QUOTE=2007DigitalBoy][COLOR=DarkRed]I'm with Sunfall, ya'll come on! There's only 5 posts left, wrap this thing up!!! I wanna see how it ends! there is no excuse for this much suspense!!! Anyway, I'm going to go develope the categories for the award show. Any suggestions beside the obvious, request here. Edit: so far I've got these. Tell me which you like, which to dump [B]Best Card Best Chapter Best Character Best Overall Player Best Post Best Story Writer Most Brutal Death Most Ruthless Player Most Sympathetic Character Most Wacky Death Scariest Player[/B][/COLOR][/QUOTE] [font=tahoma]I agree with omitting Scariest Player, and toss in "Most Contraversial Character" and "Most Brutal Imprisonment". I shall deliberate over more and post a few ideas along with my main threat post sometime tomorrow. Once i finish this delicious slice of cheesecake i am enjoying, i will probably retire for the day :p.[/font]

[QUOTE=2007DigitalBoy][COLOR=DarkOrange]@ [B]BK[/B]: Well, it still is far from liscenced, so you might be screwed. I havne't read the manga yet, but i intend to. @ [B]White[/B]: I really don't think they're all that hot, but then again, that could be my lolicon senses. The gritty artstyle lends more to observing the coolness of the landscape than the hotness of the chicks. plus, nothing about their armor says 'take me' lol. Not that this is also coming from a person who has never been attracted to Makoto Kusanagi >_> in any event, the killing is very nice, but at least try to look at the plot too...[/COLOR][/QUOTE] [font=tahoma]Never been attracted to her myself either, *shrug*. Not really the kind of uniform i like on my women. In any case, released eps are released eps, so not like i'll discriminate. I'm on Fate/Stay Night atm so when i finish that up i'll move on to whatever is out at that time for Claymore. The beautiful art work really comes to life in the manga btw, it was similar to the feeling I had when i saw the Bleach artwork for the first time. White, if you made it passed the first 6 minutes of Lucky Star without severe brain cell damage due to head to desk bashing, I commend you.[/font]

[FONT=Tahoma]I have a hard time believing that is Near had read all the rules of the note that he'd be willing to use it even if it was to control and kill [spoiler]Mikami. It's safe to assume according to the anime episode that Near only saw Ryuk and never actually conversated with him until that point where they introduced each other, so Ryuk couldn't have explained what he explained to Light about people who use the note not going to heaven or hell and being miserable.[/spoiler] If Near knew this, i'm sure considering he was confident in his [spoiler]victory against Light[/spoiler], he wouldn't bother writing [spoiler]Mikami's name[/spoiler] in the note, but even since Ryuk didn't speak to him, the rules in addition to his personal feelings i think would be enough to deter him from taking that kind of action. [/FONT]

[FONT=Tahoma]I remember when I was waiting for this title to get liscensed, I read a few of the mangas and it is quite good. I looked forward to seeing what the battles would be like in anime form, you say there are at least 12 episodes out, guess i've been slacking on keeping myself updated on this series. I'm going to have to check it out soon.[/FONT]

[FONT=Tahoma]Man, I had to admit while I saw some of that coming, there were some elements of surprise. [spoiler]Good for friggen Matsuda, the dude finally finds his own resolve and takes action based on what he feels is right. How the mighty have fallen, Light certainly has slipped up a few from his former self, as i expected his demise to be a result of. Not only not taking into consideration that Mello and Near would uncover the secrets of the note, but the fact that Near had so much time with Mikami and the notes that eventually someone as smart and resourceful as him would discover a fake. Light left well enough alone too much, and was caught up in the grandeur of what should have been his impending victory.[/spoiler] In reference to Misa however, [spoiler]the implications are kind of obvious...she probably commited suicide. *sigh*...and here I thought she was in the clear...she had to go and die anyway. So sad.[/spoiler] Though I suppose I could be wrong about what happened. I'm sure the manga shed more light on that. [spoiler]Mikami killing himself was something else I didn't expect, but only because the focus was off of him for so long during Light's little soliloquy. Then all of a sudden he thrusted something into himself. Couldn't tell if it was a knife or something he had hidden on him, or what. But yeah, i see how it could also be his pen.[/spoiler] Over all...the ending wasn't bad. I admit to expecting a little more, but it certainly wasn't a ruined ending. This was by far the best series i've watched since I first saw Fullmetal Alchemist. I'll probably check out the manga ending just to see what the differences are. [/FONT]

[QUOTE=SunfallE][COLOR=goldenrod] I have to admit though, I would have loved to snag the 500th post as well. Heh. [/COLOR][/QUOTE] [font=tahoma]Race you guys to post 600! *is whacked in the back of the head by Sandy's modrod*[/font]

[QUOTE=Allamorph][FONT=Arial]This one's a little odd, I admit. Grape Nuts Flakes. Best cereal [U]Evar[/U].[/FONT][/QUOTE] [center] [IMG]http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b191/Bklynstyles/waffle_crisp.jpg?t=1182929591[/IMG] FTW[/center]

[QUOTE=Allamorph][FONT=Arial]So, why is this important, again? Personally, I've spent much more time immersed in the story itself than I have worrying about who owns who, though I'll admit I also have my ... suspicions. To [COLOR=DarkRed]Rachmaninoff[/COLOR] directly: ease up, man. Right now, you and [COLOR=DarkRed]DB[/COLOR] are pretty well tied for the most volatile players in this thread. If you think about the move, [COLOR=DarkRed]Darren[/COLOR] either revived E. because E. is his, or he revived E. in order to draw attention away from his own character. And if he's a major over-thinker, he may have revived his own character while betting that some people would see it as the distractionary tactic just mentioned, and so forth, and so on. The logic is cyclic, but bottom line is E.'s owner is still not definite. I'd take my reasoning further on a few other fronts, but my lunch break is almost over, so I have to cut short here. And, blast it all, [I][B]I[/B][/I] wanted to make post 500!!!! :mad: [/FONT][/QUOTE] [font=tahoma]I assure you it won't matter in the end ;p. We just gotta wait till the rest of the story plays out.[/font]

[FONT=Tahoma]Yeah, my deliberation period was over a while ago. It's rather simple, so don't let DB try to mess things around ;). Only chapter one was garaunteed to keep things shrouded completely in mystery.[/FONT]