Allamorph

[quote name='Rachmaninoff']Since we are on pictures for the moment...[/quote] [FONT=Arial]Tell me that that's a real poster, and that it's available for purchase.[/FONT]

[quote name='Aberinkula][COLOR="DarkSlateGray"][SIZE="1"]>_> These things solve themselves, huh?[/SIZE'][/COLOR][/quote] [FONT=Arial]Like most unimportant drama-fests do. Seems like your crowd gets all bent out of shape over the silliest things, man. You sure you guys aren't just lookin' for angst? :p[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial]I know I said my posts haven't changed much, but looking back I notice something. My early posts were startlingly relevant to their topics. And for some reason, I was less sarcastic then, too. Guess the power went to my head, or something. I'm terrible.[/FONT]

[CENTER][FONT="Arial"]This just deserves posting.[/FONT] [IMG]http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2008/06/funny-pictures-ninja-skills-squirrel.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER]

[FONT=Arial]Better idea. [I]Close the thread.[/I] Somebody put the Love Shack signal up in the sky, summon the lovebirds. Rickie, you'll never be cool as long as you're still trying.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial]You two vacillate far too much for my tastes. It's like watchin' a schizophrenic thermometer. :p But yeah, if you wanna know stuff, try lookin' in the rulebook and the FAQ first; chances are it's already there. And ain't nobody snipin' at ya. It's just that goin' around askin' about that kinda thing is usually a sign that ya wanna know for a reason. That reminds me: do you two always come in pairs? :p[/FONT]

[quote name='CrimsonKnight][COLOR="Red"']so confused. someone help me.:animedepr[/COLOR][/quote] [FONT=Arial]Because no one can possibly obtain the slightest glimmer of an idea of your dilemma from that meager post alone, I'm afraid I am left with advising you to go cry in a corner. And that might be the least sarcastic reply you get. :p[/FONT]

[quote name='Lady Asphyxia][LEFT][FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]Shut your mouth. Skinny arial is king. :p[/SIZE][/FONT'][/LEFT][/quote] [FONT=Arial]Heart. (^_^)[/FONT]

[QUOTE=Decay]... Sorry, I still don't get it. A reality show? What? Like... the drama of the game or something? I'm so comfused... :animestun[/QUOTE] [FONT=Arial]List time, anyone? [list][*]Survivor [*]The Real World [*]The Surreal Life [*]American Idol [*]Top Chef [*]Project Runway [*]Big Brother [*]Dancing With The Stars [*]America's Next Top Model [*]Other such tommyrot[/list] Obviously I don't look too highly on any medium where the participants are not only aware of the camera's monitoring them, but are encouraged to play to them as well.[/FONT]

[quote name='Rachmaninoff]We love seeing new [SIZE="1"][strike]victims[/strike] [/SIZE']members joining the fun.[/quote] [FONT=Arial]I love how completely Not Evil you are even while trying to fake it. :p I also love how you use the cat[I]girl[/I] smilie.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial]Although I appreciate your desire to be of service, [COLOR=DarkRed]Elk[/COLOR], and I otherwise mostly agree with what you offered in your post—although it seems to me that starting off with the "death of a loved one" as a topic is a little much morbid—the last post in this thread was almost one year ago, so I think it's safe to assume that the original question has been answered a long time ago and no longer needs a reply. In the future, I'd ask that you check the dates of the last posts in the thread and use that in determining whether or not to reply. In most cases, it's a good idea to keep your meandering to the first page or two of threads; there are exceptions, naturally, but I don't believe this to be one of them. And if you have any questions, my PM box is always open. (^_^) –A [I][B]*Thread Closed*[/B][/I][/FONT]

[quote name='Decay']What do you mean by reality LARPG's? Like real ones?[/quote] [FONT=Arial]No, silly. As in, a reality show centered around larping. :p (I don't really want to know what an imaginary larp game would look like.) I think I might view a show like that in about the same manner as I view "Little People, Big World": designed solely for the purpose of imitating a zoo exhibit. I really think people would only watch the show to laugh at the complete and utter inanity of it, and never take larpers any more seriously than they already do. (That's actually why "Little People, Big World" depresses me: it's just intended to be a televised circus act so people can watch tiny living dolls and be entertained, like every other case of midget gimmickery I've seen. I think maybe one CSI episode did them any sort of real justice, but it was still kinda hidden.) As it stands, I find the concept of whacking people about the head with a padded stick and yelling out damage counters incredibly demeaning, and as far from reality as I think role-playing was intended to become, so the only reason I might even remotely consider watching such a show in the first place would be to laugh as raucously and contemptuously as possible, which is not a good reason for watching a show at all. And I do [I]not[/I] believe it would be positive advertisement for the larping community.[/FONT]

[quote name='SunfallE][COLOR="RoyalBlue"][FONT="Lucida Sans Unicode"]Putting that aside, I think the biggest change in my posting since I joined is using less smilies like Aaryanna mentioned. [/FONT'][/COLOR][/quote] [FONT=Arial]That verb should be past perfect tense. "biggest change ... has been" :D[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial]Given that this is Boston Market, the "interview" will more than likely be a really informal affair. Doesn't mean you can just treat it cavalierly?which doesn't seem likely to become an issue for you (^_^)?but I think you can relax a whole lot more than you seem to be. So first, be kinda early. Since they said "before five", that means any time before that is good, and I might even consider dropping by about three, depending on how your scheduling goes. Once you get the time set in your head (and probably on paper, so you'll remember better), make sure to look nice. Nothing corporate (obviously), but nothing shabby either. I have done interviews in blue jeans before, but only in the pair that looks the absolute best, with no holes or (visible) frays or stained/weathered patches. I'd advise against sneakers; respectable closed-toe shoes are probably your best bet. A good-looking blouse and nice slacks would work well, or some such combination. Think the borderline between formal and casual, but not necessarily the "Sunday Best" side. When you go in, relax and be real. A slight air of deference is never detrimental, and as long as you remain openly interested in them, they'll probably remain interested in you. And [I]don't rush[/I]. Take your time speaking, so they know you thought about your words and aren't easily panicked. Take your time doing whatever paperwork they toss at you; reading everything is a good idea. And take your time listening. And yeah, have a sense of humor. Drop a sympathetic quip or two if something goes odd for them. Nothing like "two guys walk into a bar", but more innocuous, casual humor that shows them you're a real person. Best of luck. (^_^)[/FONT]

[quote name='Aaryanna_Mom']Having you playing "Head of Intelligence/Black Ops" even if it's only to deal with Jared is going to be amusing me thinks. Definitely amusing. :catgirl:[/quote] [FONT=Arial]Amusing? Well, I [I]suppose[/I]...in the sense that watching a sizzling ant writhe under the light from my magnifying glass could be considered amusing. So we'll all laugh and cringe and have a grand ole' time together, but keep in mind that interrogation is srius bizniss, and so I plan on being quite....ehh, [I]thorough[/I] about it. However, I will readily admit that the development of the Black Ops cell has been an extraordinary amount of fun. I basically got [I]carte blanche[/I] to say "what if...", and now I get to see if it really works! (^_^) Any who makes a pun about Thoreau will be duly eviscerated. :p[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial]Although I balk just a little at the idea of the area mod winning a contest in their own forum, I thank you all anyway, and with no less sincerity. It was a pleasure to participate?even though that curséd rondeau was utterly mind-wrenching?and I rather enjoyed a good deal of the entries. And as I told you before, [COLOR="DarkRed"]Gavin[/COLOR], you kinda had me worried, there; I wasn't sure how the votes would fall for that one. Well met, sir. :animesmil[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial]Hyphenated means one word. [B]The chest opened, revealing...another map.[/B] ------------------------------- [quote name='Decay']He fell, finally, a broken man.[/quote] This reminds me of Faramir at the end of the Second Battle of Osgiliath. Alternately, it could also describe Denethor II during his fatal fiery fall. However, I much prefer the opposite angle to that sort of death: fulfillment instead of ruin, much as Borimir died. (Ye gods, how did I get off so heavy on LotR? :p)[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial][pindent=2]I really don't enjoy being snobbish about stuff, but in the future of this thread I would really like to see more efforts at actual stories, with at least some degree of depth not subject to debate. Right now I see several slogans, and one or two news headlines (and a meme, I think), and that severely detracts from the initial literary intent of this thread.[/pindent][pindent=2]Every person who has posted so far, including me?although I am looking quite hard at [COLOR=DarkRed]Gavin[/COLOR]?is capable of spending enough time to frame some degree of implied story in their submissions. I don't discourage fun, by any means, but I would rather not devolve into inanity.[/pindent] [INDENT]?The Basement[/INDENT] [pindent=2]Also, hooray at nifty new BB code!! :animesmil[/pindent][/FONT]

[quote name='Boo][size=1']And enjoying it very much mind you. :)[/size][/quote] [FONT=Arial]Never would'a guessed. Peter Frampton. And whoever wrote [I]Black Velvet[/I], because I was listening to the radio and haven't looked them up yet. [CENTER]-------------[/CENTER] Now, since I am free of my father's backseat internetting, I have a little something to show all you guitarists: some older guy named Al di Meola. Let's have a look, shall we? (^_^) [CENTER][YOUTUBE="Egyptian Danza"]vuY0_JCHaF4[/YOUTUBE][/CENTER] Oh, and in case that wasn't cool enough, check out the "duel" between him, Paco de Lucia, and John McLaughlin (on the right). [CENTER][YOUTUBE="Mediterranean Sundance"]9cadbYIzhqQ[/YOUTUBE][/CENTER][/FONT]

[quote name='Decay']I think the real challnge is to make the six words speak more than they do. So far most of the entries have been pretty straight forward, with little to no back story.[/quote] [FONT=Arial]Incidentally, that's the thought that was keeping me awake last night, before I realised my earlier faux pas with the attempted Alzheimer's reference. And I just spelt "realised" British. How odd.[/FONT]

[quote name='8bit][FONT="Tahoma"][COLOR="DimGray"]If it's that big of a deal then let's just make it a thread for Pot and leave it at that.[/COLOR'][/FONT][/quote] [FONT=Arial]Yes, well. Hindsight is 20/20, now, isn't it? :animesmil And the sarcasm was flying on both sides, man. Pot to kettle. (Oooh. Bad pun, that one.) Also, debate for the sake of debate is ludicrous.[/FONT]

[QUOTE=8bit][FONT="Tahoma"][COLOR="DimGray"]Allamorph, I can relate to that. (six words, haha!)[/COLOR][/FONT][/QUOTE] [FONT=Arial]Boy, I pulled it off my [I]ear.[/I] And now let's get back to writing [I]stories[/I], and less spammery. 'Kay? :animesmil[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial]This ole' thing's comin' back because I really didn't feel like starting a new thread for something so small and with so little real independent discussion value. Plus, it's a good idea. So yeah, despite all my yammerings about how I dislike poetry, and much to my chagrin, this little tidbit wrote itself in basically twenty seconds this morning, and I think I accidentally spent another five seconds getting the rhythm right before I realized what was going on. Confound it all. :p       [B][U]Untitled for Irony[/U][/B] My attitude is cavalier?   I haven't a sense of shame. And if you wonder why, my dear,   You've only yourself to blame.[/FONT]

[quote name='Mykul']Cheater! That's seven words! Allamorph, I never in my wildest dreams would have thought that you would be the first person to break the six word count rule![/quote] [FONT=Arial]I realized what had happened last night during my two-am insomnia attack. Then I laughed really hard. Crap. :p --------------- Earwig: unpleasant morning surprise. Squish time![/FONT]

[quote name='GuyYouMetOnline']Am I missing something? It didn't seem like much of an event to me. We already knew Jared was going to be picked up, so what's the big deal?[/quote] [FONT=Arial]Oh, nothing. Nothing at all. [I]*whistles happily*[/I][/FONT]