Wayward Warrior

We have Fifties! And they are Nifty! Congratulations Nifties, and way to go graphics team! [SPOILER]And nothing made me laugh more than SunfallE's quote.[/SPOILER]

[FONT="Franklin Gothic Medium"]Alliances? With this lot? Ha! Good luck with that. No, really. Let me know how it turns out.[/FONT]

[quote name='Raiha'][COLOR="DarkOrchid"][FONT="Times New Roman"]Pending in the sense of I can only pray yours doesn't disappoint. Of course if it does we can always do a public crucifixion.[/FONT][/COLOR][/QUOTE] [FONT="Franklin Gothic Medium"]What ever happened to making somebody walk the plank? Now [I]that's[/I] the way to do it.[/FONT]

[FONT="Franklin Gothic Medium"](Since I fail at OB.) I give you my theOtaku-themed nominations: [B]Who is it?[/B] AnimeArchAngel [B]Why is she nifty?[/B] Because, though she is one of theOtaku’s younger members, you can’t always tell; she surpasses a n00blet stage that many of her peers cannot seem to escape, and she manages to do so humorously. [B]What is it?[/B] Movie Sign [B]Why is it nifty?[/B] Though I don’t personally attend, this Chat event has been going steady for over a year and has a dedicated following. [B]What is it?[/B] Becky’s Block Busters [B]Why is it nifty?[/B] When a writer is stuck or simply wants a challenge, this archive of prompts (located at The Writers’ Bloc) is available to help him or her push on and write that fiction! [B]What is it?[/B] Captions [B]Why is it nifty?[/B] It consistently (or not so consistently) pulls together the would-be humorists of theOtaku for a weekly (maybe) session of how funny/awkward/inappropriate can you be with the provided [strike]Desbreko[/strike] anime image. [B]Who is it?[/B] Desbreko [B]Why is he nifty?[/B] He’s Desbreko. ‘nuff said. [B]Who is it?[/B] redjacketalchemis [B]Why is he nifty?[/B] Because his name is incomplete. Also, he is frequently in Chat, fun to be around, dedicated to the site, and is hard-working on his fan dub projects, despite the occasional computer explosion set-back. [B]1) Member of the Year:[/B] [B]2) Male Member of the Year: [/B] [B]3) Female Member of the Year:[/B] Indi (She pulled a most awesome prank on Adam involving an icon and a magical girl transformation. What better reason do ye need?) [B]4) Staff Member of the Year:[/B] SunfallE (I can't think of very many people who would put up with what she has and still be polite about it.) [B]5) Otaku of the Year:[/B] Sangome [strike]Curtiss[/strike] / [strike]Shino[/strike] Miss Anonymous (When it comes to fantarding or fangasming, I trust the utter excitement to come from either of these two. (Especially if the fandom is [I].hack[/I] or the [I]Tales of[/I] series.)) [B]6) Funniest Member:[/B] Allamorph (Though sometimes vaguely or directly insulting, no one can toss out such a spin of humor at the most opportune of times.) [B]7) Storyteller of the Year:[/B] Nehszriah (After a series of leaps into the archives of Block Busters together, I have come to discover how well this female fanboy wields her craft. She is particularly gifted with dialogue, and she is the snarky war to my sappy romance.) -May edit more in later.[/FONT]

[FONT="Franklin Gothic Medium"]Name: Yellow Plum Birth Name: Yang Meili Sex: Female Age: 28 Zodiac Sign: Earth Dragon Social Status/Occupation: Madam, Former Prostitute Affiliation(s) Notable Relationship(s): One-time colleague of the Lady of a Hundred Paces when they were both still prostitutes, the two are still civil to one another, and, in fact, Meili feels that the Lady owes her a favor. Personality: Meili thoroughly enjoys the excitement and danger surrounding her, and over the years, she has learned how to keep her hands in the pool without getting wet. After her years as a prostitute, her ego has grown, and she looks down on most everyone around her; however, she has a soft spot for those she considers beautiful. Biography/Motivation: Raised primarily by her poor father, Meili entered the prostitution industry as a means to live an easier life. However, upon entering the industry, she discovered the intrigue and peril of being affiliated with the Sisterhood of the Serpent. The danger, though, excited young Meili, and she sought ways to incite it. During her career as a prostitute, Meili was one of the highest earners. That, coupled with her shrewd business sense, assured her position as a Madam of one of the more prominent brothels. Once becoming a Madam, Meili went through several procedures to enhance her abilities. One of these procedures altered her saliva into a poisonous substance. Appearance: [/FONT] [IMG]http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/7230/buddhistwomanchina24704.jpg[/IMG]

[SIZE="2"][FONT="Trebuchet MS"][B]Name:[/B] Harley Kendrick [B]Age:[/B] 28 [B]Gender:[/B] Male [B]Appearance:[/B] Harley has short blond hair and light blue eyes. He?s 5? 7??. His usual outfit includes grey jeans, a white button-up underneath a black sweater, and black shoes that he takes off whenever he gets the chance. [B]Allegiance:[/B] League sympathizer [B]Status:[/B] Mercenary [B]Bio:[/B] For Harley, the world is flawed, and Pokemon are a tool for changing it. As a child, his father was often absent for reasons never explained, so he found a role model elsewhere: A man he refers to as ?Uncle Edmund.? Edmund was kind enough, though his own view of the world had been warped by his past. He desired a world where everything was done for the good of the masses; he strove for a greater happiness for all through whatever means attainable, and Edmund never spared Harley the details, no matter his age or level of understanding. Harley hurriedly adopted the man?s skewed ethics, and has continued to support the cause through a route he discovered shortly after turning twenty three: Being a mercenary paid good money, and feeling that his duty lay with those of The League was a bonus. Harley felt falling into the gig was his destiny, and he is following the path he sees before him methodically. The League would be the ones to change the world, shift it in the right direction, and Harley stood tall knowing he would be assisting. [B]Personality:[/B] Harley is introspective to a nearly crippling degree. He analyzes most everything to its extreme, and his actions reflect the often naïve workings of his mind. Though he seeks a path to a better world, the means to him are irrelevant; only the end qualifies as important. Living by this rule, his actions are often cruel. Moreover, his social ineptitude removes him from the masses he so desperately feels the need to save. For all that he claims, Harley is out of touch with reality. *When inebriated, Harley gives in to his more basic hungers. [B]Primary Pokemon:[/B] Venemoth (starter), Hitmontop, Xatu, Raichu [B]Secondary Pokemon:[/B] Dragonair (Special Occasions), Smeargle (In training)[/FONT][/SIZE]

Actually, if this makes it any better (doubtful), the BMW was a 1992 model, I believe. So it's not like it was brand new or anything, quite the contrary. But still, if it works, drive it! Right?

[FONT="Times New Roman"]We?ve all been there. You hate your car. What does that mean? You torch it! That?s what it means. At least, you torch it if you?re sincere in your hatred. Do you have what it takes to follow the example set forth in this bit of news: [URL="http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/07/17/ap/strange/main5169901.shtml"]NY Teen Torches BMW Because He "hates It?"[/URL] Hatred [I]fueled[/I] the flame. HAHAHA. Punny... Get it? A car needs fuel. He hated his-oh, nevermind. Poor guy. Now he has to walk everywhere. I think maybe the BMW got the last laugh. Er...honk? Disclaimer: I in no way endorse following said example. That is all. [CENTER]:animesigh[/CENTER] [/FONT]

[URL="http://www.theotaku.com/portfolio/nehszriah"]Nehszriah[/URL] recently got me incredibly hooked on a beauty of a manga, Vinland Saga. The story seems intelligent and developed, and it is clear that homework has been done. The only downside is that Vinland Saga is currently not available stateside. I've also just begun reading both Claymore and Katekyo Hitman Reborn! Both look to be decidedly good works. Check 'em out! As for anime, I bought Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle: Season One not too long ago. The story can be a bit confusing at times, but if you're willing to keep track of everything, it's worth a watch.