Rachmaninoff

[CENTER]Choice Hard, unforgiving Pacing back and forth Why must I be the one? Decision [/CENTER]

[quote name='pocky1300'][SIZE="3"][FONT="Comic Sans MS"][COLOR="Blue"]I love lucky star mostly the opening song/dance thing [/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE][/QUOTE]If you enjoy the opening, then you'll probably get a kick out of this, fair warning though, as silly and ditzy as it is. It's terribly addicting. XP [CENTER][YOUTUBE="Lucky Star"]Dic_TIFv6mg[/YOUTUBE][/CENTER]

[quote name='Tsorin']I liked ToS better. It seemed to me that TotA was bogged down with all of the technical jargon associated with Fonons, like fon slots, field of fonons. seventh fonons, etc. I'm playing it, and the game is just throwing all of these words at me too quickly for me to really get a feel for the whole fonon thing. That's probably my biggest issue with TotA.[/QUOTE]How far into the game are you? Because once you get further along and start getting a hang of it, it can be a lot of fun and leads to some very powerful moves. Plus, unlike Tales of Symphonia, later on you unlock a lot of moves or rather button sets for different types of defense. So if you like that sort of thing, you'll enjoy it because it has a much higher level of that type of involvement as the game goes on. My favorite being the ability to essentially free run to get around opponents to attack from behind, Tales of Symphonia always kind of irritated me with how linear that aspect of the battle was. Though I like both, I only wish Symphonia had been a little less chibi and had more cut scenes. After playing Lunar Silver Star Story Complete and Lunar 2 Eternal Blue... Tales of Symphonia's lack of cut scenes is painfully obvious and feels like a cheat in that they didn't want to be bothered to do it. Relying on the characters to talk instead of taking the time to do some nice animations for important events.

Right now I have [B]VIVALDI: Four Seasons[/B] playing, here's a clip of the Spring section of this piece: [URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSw7CcAXPWk"][U]Spring[/U][/URL] Basically The Four Seasons (Le quattro stagioni) is a set of four violin concertos by Antonio Vivaldi. Composed in 1723, The Four Seasons is Vivaldi's best-known work, and is among the most popular pieces of Baroque music. If you go and listen to the link, chances are you'll recognize it and believe me, the violin concertos are just fantastic to listen to.

[quote name='Nerdsy'][color=deeppink]The appeal behind it is that it's supposed to be cathartic. You send in a dark, deep secret that's been eating away at you for however long, and it's supposed to make you feel better because you no longer have that weight on your back, regardless of who you're telling it to. It certainly doesn't work that way for everyone, but it does work for some.[/color][/QUOTE]I understand thats part of why people would do it and I'm sure it ties into how people would feel comfortable revealing secrets. If I had a secret like that... I'd still probably go to someone who I talked to face to face, instead of sending it in to be posted where anyone with a mind to visit the place can see it. Thats where the appeal is lost to me, secrets, even if no one knows it was you, is something I think shouldn't be put out in the open like that. But... that's just my level of comfort with the idea. If others are fine with it that's their level of comfort. Though like Aaryanna, I wonder what the percentage rate is for secrets that are sent in that are merely hoax's instead of real secrets. That more than anything turns me off to the idea of a website like that. What's the point in connecting with someone's secret if it's fake?

[quote name='taperson'][COLOR="DeepSkyBlue"][SIZE="1"]So I guess the question/discussion is... have you ever heard of PS before? What do you think about it? Ever sent in a secret?[/SIZE][/COLOR][/QUOTE]Never heard of it and I though I'm sure that for some it's fun... I don't see the appeal. Secrets are something that I wouldn't put out like that, even if no one knew who I was. Because usually when I share a secret, it's to confide in someone, not post it and watch people's reactions from a distance.

I've seen the Zelda trailer... For a hoax, it looks pretty cool. And kind of makes me wish they really were making one. Anyway here's a Star Wars clip I ran into the other day where someone put silly subtitles in the trailer to the third movie. Fair warning, there is some language and parts of it are really dumb, but some are hilarious. [CENTER][YOUTUBE="Star Wars"]N6UdNwqPkhA[/YOUTUBE][/CENTER]

[quote name='Gavin;809241][SIZE="1"]Oh wonderful irony, after all the smugness I got from Crys yesterday that really does make me laugh, heh heh. Nice job Sabrina and Beth, and everyone else who might've been involved.[/SIZE][/QUOTE]Isn't it though? Also... you're welcome. :D[quote name='indifference'][COLOR="Indigo"']You're such a brat Gavin, you and everyone who was in on that prank. [/COLOR][/quote]I can live with that. Hehe. That prank we pulled on Crystia and the fake Zelda trailer are among my favorites this year. I can't say the one for OB because even though it was funny... >_> There was always a lingering horror that we just might end up stuck with it. XP

[quote name='MoyakuKeramushe'] And what is this Caramelldansen thing that keeps getting brought up around here?[/QUOTE]It's the whole basis of the joke that Des pulled on OB. [URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caramelldansen"][U]Caramelldansen[/U][/URL] Just look. I have to say though... if Des did create a skin like that... I'm not sure if I'd ever use it or not. I'm sure Gavin never would. Heh.

Considering what's going on at OtakuBoards right now I think this upcoming poem fits. [CENTER]Dance Silly, absurd Back and forth Insanely annoying Caramelldansen[/CENTER]

As funny as this is, I just realized that I'm going to have this silly song running through my head all day. XP I should not have clicked on the youtube videos in the signatures. I just couldn't resist since seeing that for a signature was just too funny. Heh.

[quote name='Gavin'][IMG]http://www.attorneysmasterclass.com/images/gif/surrender_flag.gif[/IMG][/QUOTE]That's what I'd be doing too. XP I know I shouldn't laugh, but I can't help it. I'm not even going to voice what's going through my mind, after all the day isn't over and Des doesn't need my help with more ideas. XP

[quote name='Sabrina;809096][FONT="Tahoma"]Anyway, I watched some more of this show. The continuation of the arguing between [spoiler]Hayate and Himeno[/spoiler] is great fun. It really gives the series a lot of fun and liveliness. [/FONT][/QUOTE]Hayate and Himeno are great fun and arguably my two favorite characters out of this show. Especially Himeno and her rather strong personality. [quote name='Sabrina'][FONT="Tahoma"']And enter villian-ess. The Princess of Disaster which I assume is the equivalent of the Wicked Queen. o_O I get the feeling that she has an interesting back story behind her.[/FONT][/quote]Your feeling is correct as you'll find out soon enough. What makes this show fun, is the short length makes for a more cohesive story in that it's not loaded down with unnecessary fillers and side plots. It's short, sweet, to the point and a fun re-take on the story of Snow White.

[quote name='indifference'][COLOR="Indigo"][B][U]EDIT:[/U][/B] By the way people, do yourself a favor and don't click on what Aceburner just posted unless you want to lose [U]everything[/U] you are doing in firefox since you'll have to close it and restart the program.[/COLOR][/QUOTE]No danger there, I was already planning on avoiding any links put in this thread. >_> After all, I'm often logged into the University Network in another tab dealing with school work while I'm online. And I've no interest in losing that to a prank. Grading homework once is more than enough thank you very much. XP As for pulling the fire alarm... Already happened at the apartment complex I'm in. And since it was done less than a minute after midnight, it was pretty obvious that it was an April Fools Day joke.

[quote name='Matt;809056]Is Allamorph and I the only ones who like composed music around here? >.>[/QUOTE][quote name='Rachmaninoff']Anyway, you all already know that one of my main obsessions is [B]Sergei Rachmaninoff[/B']. [/quote]Sounds like some education on your part is in order Matt. :p I'll even help you out since I spent far too long writing up a bit on one of my favorite [I]composed[/I] pieces by Rachmaninoff: [URL="http://www.theotaku.com/worlds/overture/view/6171/sergei_rachmaninoff_-_piano_concerto_no._2/"][U]Piano Concerto No. 2[/U][/URL]

[quote name='SunfallE'][COLOR="RoyalBlue"][FONT="Lucida Sans Unicode"]Anyway, if all goes well, either Rach or I will be posting later tonight or tomorrow with that.[/FONT][/COLOR][/QUOTE]And done. If anything is off, just let me know and I'll edit it. Time wise this is before Daedalus leaves the [I]Sentinel [/I]since Beth and I decided to split it up so both of us would have a chance to post about the chaos going on in the city. She'll be following up with events happening either at the same time Daedalus is engaged in battle in his fighter or closer to when the battle comes to a close. I hope that makes sense and isn't too confusing to anyone. Theoretically it shouldn't affect anyone's post since other than Beth, no one else will be posting about that aspect of the battle or rather about that area of High Czenoble being affected.

[CENTER][img]http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee132/Runaway511/almagest/alexanderedward-chronicle.jpg[/img] [img]http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee132/Runaway511/almagest/alecialeanna-chronicle.jpg[/img][/CENTER] If not for the events earlier in the day with the disaster at the Royal Police Guard headquarters, Alexander would have almost believed that he was seeing things. That the two fleets over High Czenoble were but an illusion; remnants of some terrible nightmare that he had but to shake his head to wake up from. But in the fading twilight as night began to set in, the charred, smoldering remains of the RPG headquarters, clearly visible from their vantage point in the second story of the hospital, crushed any thoughts or wishes that what was before him was not real. It was clear as to which force had to be that of Czenovia and that of what could only be the Underdogs. Every citizen knew the shape and form of the First Air Fleet as it was responsible for Czenovia’s internal defenses. The opposing fleet, the one making the unusual hum that had caught their attention in the first place was even to Alexander’s untrained eye clearly not military in nature. Only a few of the cruisers even looked like they were built for battle, the rest looked like they had been converted, making them less of a threat. The two opposing fleets couldn’t be more than a few minutes away from being in firing range of one another, and the thought going through Alexander’s mind was to wonder what they hoped to accomplish, other than dying. It was madness to think they could stand up against a real military fleet, especially since he knew they would deploy the fighters that they had at their command. It was to be frank every bit as suicidal as the attack on the [I]Vigilant [/I]had been. They had managed to win, but that was an RPG gunship, something that despite it’s firepower, was tiny in comparison to the flagship of the First Air Fleet, the [I]Sentinel[/I]. [I]Are they really this foolish? What can they possibly hope to accomplish?[/I] He was about to turn to Alecia when a brilliant flash of light streaked across the sky, slamming into the [I]Sentinel[/I], literally blasting away a huge chunk of the port side of the ship. [I]Oh my God… What the hell…? [/I]Alexander tensed as Alecia gave out a startled gasp, reaching desperately for his right arm, clutching him tightly as she moved until she was leaning into him. “[B]W… What just happened?[/B]” It was a rhetorical question, driven more by the feeling of fear that both of them were feeling over what they had just seen. What kind of terrible weapon had the Underdogs built? But Alexander had no idea, he had never seen anything like it, and though he shook his head to indicate that, he was speechless at that moment. His own knowledge of weaponry insufficient for even making a guess as he had never heard of anything that could do such a thing. Ever. As if that one moment spurred the others on, the two forces began to fight in earnest, three of the more powerful ships of the Underdogs pinning down the [I]Sentinel[/I], laying down volley after volley of fire in an attempt to take the ship out. As if mesmerized by the terrible destruction and fighting; both Alecia and Alexander couldn’t seem to anything but stare helplessly, wanting to do something and yet unable to do more than watch. It was maddening and terrifying all in one.[I] Surely they’ll be able to stop them, they can’t possibly lose can they?[/I] Even as that thought crossed Alexander’s mind, one of the Cruisers attacking the [I]Sentinel [/I]began to falter as explosions raced along its hull before the entire ship exploded in a flash of fire; debris from the ship raining down on the city below. It took Alexander a split second to realize that parts of the ship were going to land either close to the Eshe Rehema Medical Center or literally crash into it. [I]Oh hell! [/I]With a startled oath he grabbed Alecia, moving her over to the other side of the bed before pulling her down on the floor to use the bed as a shield. If it hit where they were… With a terrible roar it struck nearby, the force of the remnant of the destroyed ship crashing into the ground causing the building to shudder with the impact; and the window to their room shattered, blowing glass into the room. After what seemed like an eternity, it was over. The two cautiously raised their heads, peering over the side of the bed towards the window before finally getting up and walking over the glass fragments on the floor to take a look at what had happened. Across and down the street from the medical center, a huge section of the downed air ship had smashed into the building, crushing more than half of it. With a loud clatter even more bits and pieces could be heard slamming into the ground and then it stopped, other than the continual sounds of the fight above them. “[B]Come on![/B]” Alecia grabbed Alexander’s hand and started dragging him out the door to their hospital room. “[B]What are you doing?[/B]” But the moment he asked her the question he knew. Stubbornly he hung on tightly to her hand and then pulled her to a stop. “[B]No Alecia, it’s too dangerous.[/B]” Stubborn blue eyes met his as she looked up at him and he knew in that moment he was going to lose. “[B]We don’t have time to argue about this. I can’t do anything to stop the fighting, but I can see to those who have been hurt.[/B]” More than anything he wanted to make her stay put, but at the same time, that stubborn caring streak of hers was part of why he loved her so much. It was just that if anything were to happen to her… [I]Stop it fool. You can’t think like that. [/I]Alexander took a deep breath and then let it out. “[B]Alright.[/B]” He finally said as he let go. Alecia just smiled and then took his hand in hers again and then turned and started running for the stairs leading down to the main level and the entrance to the medical center.

[quote name='Allamorph'][FONT=Arial]Or you could save yourself the trip 'round your elbow to get to your nose and just say you refuse to predict the winner.[/FONT][/QUOTE]Well yeah, but then you lose the jab at Crystia's competitive nature. :D [CENTER]Paper Flat, empty Potential consciousness Words spill forth and take form Dissertation [/CENTER] And we'll kind of leave off how mine is still pretty damn empty. XP

[quote name='Zen'][color=darkred][size=1]But the military isn't for everyone, definetly. I can see where you, Rach, being a music major (am I correct?), the military couldn't really service you much. For me though, I'm just using it as a tool to gain my education.[/color][/size][/QUOTE]Correct, I am a music major. I remember when the subject came up in High School, how my so called career adviser kept trying to explain the benefits of the military to pay for college. She couldn't quite wrap her mind around the fact that I was [I]serious[/I] about intending to follow through with being a music major. I think only my parents figured out that it wasn't just some phase I would "grow" out of. And I definitely do agree that it's an excellent means of not only serving but getting help with a college education. Especially with the way it just keeps getting more and more expensive every year.

It's that time of year again, of plotting and planning pranks to get someone on April fools day. I'm sure all of us are wondering just what Des has in store for us here at OtakuBoards, but what about at home? Got any nifty plans on who to nail in a few days? And if so... what do you plan on doing? If not, then how about telling us what you've done in the past. What were the best April fools day jokes that you've seen or pulled on someone? Obviously I can't tell what I may or may not have in mind here. :p Can't give away any plans if I do have them. That's the drawback of having those you might prank being members of the same site. XP In the past though... one we did that probably wasn't very nice but we did anyway... Back when I was in High School... God, that makes me feel old... Anyway, we went to the trouble to write up and then type up letters to leave on our teacher's desk, letters that basically told them they were fired. None of them fell for it, but their initial expression reading it was funny since it was a wtf moment that by the end of the letter they had figured out was nothing more than a prank.

I don't have a firm opinion on it other than obviously it's necessary. And hey, if someone wants to serve, more power to them. As for would I serve in the military? No. I have no interest in being a member of the military since it would not fit my chosen lifestyle and career. Fortunately, it will never be an issue since getting drafted wouldn't happen either on account of issues with my knee caused by a car accident a few years ago. I remember the doctor telling me that I'd never have that option, which is fine by me.

[quote name='SunfallE'][COLOR="RoyalBlue"][FONT="Lucida Sans Unicode"]For some reason, a fight between Gavin and Crystia seems like something that would end in a draw or rather that both would have equal wins and losses. I can't see a clear victor at all. You two are evenly matched in many ways. Heh. [/FONT][/COLOR][/QUOTE]I kind of see it that way and yet... having known Crystia for over ten years... I know damn well how competitive she can be at times. Anyway... back to why I'm even here. And yes, that's my way of saying I refuse to predict who would win. :p [CENTER]Forest Green and lush The path not taken New places to explore Hidden grove[/CENTER]

I'll join as well. The more the merrier right? :p Especially since I don't have to know anything about poetry at all. Because... I don't. Heh.

[B]Care Score: 4 Justice Score: 5[/B] I'd say that's about right. I like to see the other side side, but I can't just abandon the law to do it unless I really think that's the way to go. It's interesting how that site refers to the Care style as being more likely among women though. >_> I'll have to follow some of the other links just to see what it says on that.

[quote name='Allamorph'][FONT="Arial"][CENTER]Jazz Laid-back; hip Feelin' the groove [URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRpZb3XPrXw"][COLOR="DarkSlateGray"]Pick Up the Pieces![/COLOR][/URL] Soul Music[/CENTER][/FONT][/QUOTE]Nice. And I'm sure you know exactly what I mean. :p [quote name='Gavin'][SIZE="1"]Alright, so that pic in the Complaint thread forced me to make this one, heh heh. ^_^; [/SIZE][/QUOTE]I saw that, heh. Picard so wins. Anyway back to why I'm even here. [CENTER]Fairy Wings, Silk Fluttering, Dashing, Casting A graceful flight of beauty Sprite[/CENTER]