Gavin

[SIZE=1]Interesting, most interesting. Personally I don't use the Private Message system all that much, unless I'm sending out draft RPGs or more recently as a Legionnaire Team Leader sending out PMs related to the mission. 95% of the PM I send out don't have read receipts, and while it is a little tedious to have to click "No", I'm not really that bothered by it, as Des said it takes less than a second to do. Lore's idea is my personal favourite of what's been described so far as I think a lot of people are mistaking the "Cancel" for cancelling the message.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Interesting, most interesting. As a guy reading this thread I have to admit that it sounds really like a case that you and Josh stopped seeing one another at his request, to quote you said he wasn't ready for the relationship side of you. Then you started seeing this Andrew and things just progressed unexpectedly, and now Josh doesn't like the idea he may have messed up his opportunity with you so he's acting like petulant child. Does that about sum up the situation ? If such is the case then my advice is you calmly explain to Josh that you're no longer interested in him, and if he doesn't like it then he should just act like a man and grow up, or just stay acting like a child and leave you alone. In Andrew's case, if you're not planning to be with him now then I suggest you tell him as such as soon as possible, there's nothing worse for a guy than to think he has a girl and then she turns around and uses the "Let's just be friends" line. Be honest with him, you've already said you think he'll wait, so just find out.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Interesting, most interesting. The technology would have to be strictly controlled to prevent proliferation, though again that brings you into the territory of who should have access to the technology and who shouldn't. As far as abuses, you can only imagine what would happen if this kind of tech was used to sneak a nuclear weapon into a major city. I suppose if one were to play the conspiracy theorist you might say that if the creator behind this technology has been working on it since the 70s, it's possible many governments already have their own versions of it. Still it is going to be used primarily by the military and given the obscene costs of something like this, civilian use will be minimal.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]This mission was a test of everything Augur was, his dedication, his inner strength and his will to prevent an innocent man from dying a needless death. Turning from the company of the Prime Minister and the rest of Red Team, he returned to the balcony where he an Era has shared a private conversation a few minutes before, something about the mission just didn't seem to fit. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, despite all the controversy surrounding him just didn't seem radical enough to attempt something like this, and the revelations of these magic carpets weighed heavily on his mind. He closed his eyes, all the facts pointed towards an Iranian plot to kill the British Prime Minister, but it felt wrong, every fibre in his body told him they had overlooked something or that the information had been falsified. Augur rubbed his temples, trying to gain some divine insight into their current situation, the carpets were what worried him the most, looking up at the stars above London he spoke quietly to himself, "[B]Unhate, if you're out there somewhere I'd really appreciate some advice...[/B]" The loss of Gold Leader still weighed heavily on his heart, he should have seen something, he should have been able to warn them sooner. He was buried so deeply in his thoughts he didn't even realise Tech had been standing behind him. "[B]Are you alright Augur ?[/B]" He shook his head, maybe he just wasn't cut out to be a Team Leader, he wasn't exactly prime Team Leader material, he didn't have the force of will required to make the tough decisions and that made him a liability. "[B]I'm just tired Tech, that's all, after everything that's happened I just wonder if I'm cut out to be a Legionnaire... I mean if I'd only been able to warn the team sent into the Temple we mightn't have lost so many good people...[/B]" He slammed his hand down onto the railings of the balcony, he knew he couldn't have done anything, but it didn't change the fact that he still blamed himself for Unhate's death. He rubbed his eyes with his free hand, he was just so exhausted, so drained, maybe the medics had missed something, maybe he'd been affected more than he believed. "[B]Do you honestly believe that ?[/B]" Tech's hand rested on his shoulder, he felt as though he were going to burst, and without warning the tears just flowed down his cheeks. "[B]I don't know, I just don't know, I haven't been able to make sense of anything in the last few days. And now this mystery surrounding the Prime Minister is just highlighting how unworthy I am to be Team Leader, the facts just don't fit and all I can do is ask why...[/B]" He ran his fingers back through his hair, there was just something out of reach at the back of his mind that would solve everything, explain everything and he knew it was there, he just couldn't find it. He sighed heavily, almost sobbing, he didn't want to look weak in front of his team but he was only human and he couldn't help it. He turned round slowly to Tech, his eyes were red and the tear stains were visible down his cheeks, he had to ask the question and he had to get his answer. "[B]Tech, I'm going to contact the Arbiter and ask him to select a new Leader for Red Team, most likely one of the four of you. I can't complete this mission in my current condition. I'll recommend you or Era take the leadership as you've both got the skills to finish what I began...[/B]" She just blinked at him, as if he'd just told her he was dying. "[B]If that's your decision then I'll abide by it, but personally I think you're making a mistake. The Arbiter selected you as leader for this team, and he doesn't make arbitrary decisions, you're hurting, you feel as if you're the one who got those people killed in the temple, but it wasn't your fault.[/B]" Augur opened his mouth to say something, but he just couldn't speak. "[B]You're gifted with a very special ability Augur, one that not even the most experienced neurologists on the planet fully understand, you see the future but are helpless to change parts of it, and that has to take an emotional toll. But you have a great inner strength, all you need to do is acknowledge it's there.[/B]" Again he could find nothing to say to her, maybe his pain was obvious to others, maybe she was just good at reading people. He wiped his eyes with the sleeve of his jacket, she was right, she was so right, and yet he couldn't fully accept it. He breathed in and out a few times to try and calm down, he mind moved back to the carpets, there was something about them outside of what Sam had told them, something maybe he didn't even know about them. What would the point in being able to move anywhere in the universe be ? And what was the point in tying it to the Iranians, if the Prime Minister were to be assassinated, it was conceivable the entire planet might go to war because of it, he was a shatterpoint... It felt as if an intense light had bathed Augur, he understood the meaning of what was going on here, but the significance was unbelievable if he was right. He hadn?t much time, if he was right then the entire planet could be consumed in war before the night was out. ?[B]Tech, I need the British Museum completely sealed off to the outside world, we don?t have much time.[/B]? Tech just nodded, it seemed her message had got through all his turmoil. He looked back out over London again, at the beautiful stars and wished Unhate fortune in his afterlife, exhaling again he forced all his doubts back down, he couldn?t afford to put his team in danger because of his own problems. He put back on the mask of calm inner peace he usually radiated, they had a mission to complete and now for the first time since he?d been named Red Leader did he have any idea what was going on. The Prime Minister was still sitting in the chair where Augur had left him only a few minutes ago, he looked even more shaken now than he did then, because he?d known, he?d known and he hadn?t said anything. It was not often that Augur got angry with people, but this slimy bastard had been on the inside from the whole time. His fist moved faster than he?d even realised, and before the Prime Minister could even protest his situation he was laying flat on his back, but Augur wasn?t nearly done yet. The remaining agent had already drawn his weapon and the sound of a gunshot echoed through the room, Red Team froze, Augur stumbled for a moment before falling to a kneeling position, he face was contorted in pain, but he didn?t move, he didn?t fall to the ground in a pool of his own blood. In fact the bullet could be seen plainly on the ground next to him, and it looked as if it?d been shot at carbonised steel. The guard could only look on in horror, in his mind this Legionnaire was the assassin, and he?d just stopped a bullet fired not three metres from him. One look from Augur and Sam struck the man in the back of the neck, and he crumpled neatly onto the ground. The rest of the team just looked at their Leader from an explanation, rising slowly and somewhat shakily from his knees he asked Era and Saturn to secure the Prime Minister, who looked as if he might wet himself in fear. Augur moved somewhat tentatively to the chair the Prime Minister had been sitting in, before he explained his actions to the rest of the team. ?[B]I know you?ll all think I?ve lost my mind, or worse, that I?m working for the enemy, but right from the start I?ve had a funny feeling about this mission, that something just didn?t fit... and this bastard ![/B]? He pointed over to the still quivering political leader. ?[B]Has been in on it since the beginning. We all know that the leaders of the Middle East aren?t on good terms with the West, and if the President of Iran was proven to have assassinated the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom then it would probably lead to another massive incursion into the Middle East, put simply we?d be talking about the Third World War.[/B]" Augur inhaled sharply, gripping where the bullet should have penetrated his ribs. ?[B]But we all know that no matter how radical some of these leaders are deemed, they?re simply not stupid enough to risk igniting something as destructive as World War III. Then when Sam brought up the information about the carpets things started to make sense, you said that they could transport people across the universe Sam, what about parallel realities ?[/B]? Tech was the first one to make the connection, she barely whispered it, but everyone heard her. ?[B]The multiverse ?[/B]? Augur just nodded, Sam shook his head in disbelief ?[B]There?s no record of the carpets ever being used in such a fashion, but then again there?s not exactly a wealth of information available on the Arabesks. It is possible that when all five around brought together it may be possible to connect them somehow, but I?m still left asking why ?[/B]? Saturn and Era hadn?t said anything yet, they just looked on as they mystery of why Red Team were in London was being unveiled to the unsuspecting world. ?[B]So we could take over. If the entire world is plunged into war then the Legionnaires will be looked to to restore peace... all it would take is one mistake and the Legionnaires might take direct control over the entire world in the name of order, we would become everything we?ve always fought against. I am willing to stake my very life on the fact that there isn?t just one carpet in the British Museum as we speak, but all five, and those responsible for what may come to pass.[/B]? The room had gone very quiet as everyone processed exactly what Augur had said, it was too unbelievable, and yet it made perfect sense, terrifyingly perfect sense. Saturn held the Prime Minister by the collar, ?[B]What about him ?[/B]? Augur looked at the wretched creature ?[B]Either he?s the real David Cameron and is just looking to save his own skin by cooperating, or and chances are this is the more correct assumption, he?s some poor bastard from another universe who was brought in to replace the real Cameron. So which is it ?[/B]? With a broken nose and the possibility of death hanging over him, the Prime Minister just sobbed his confession ?[B]You don?t understand what it?s like where I?m from, the Legion rule the entire Earth and call themselves the protectors of peace but the entire world has turned to hell, most of America is a wasteland, and the overall population is less than 500 million. So when the Legion ordered me here I was just happy to get away, but they?ll plunge this planet into the apocalypse too if they manage to get through... you have to stop them.[/B]? ?[B]Where?s the real Cameron ?[/B]? The Prime Minister was still whimpering like a frightened child, and given his background, Augur couldn?t blame him but they had precious little time and he knew where David Cameron was being held. He went to open his mouth to speak, but Augur simply nodded to Era. The guard had since regained consciousness and looked almost as pallid as the man he?d been tasked with protecting, ?[B]I?ll inform Director-General Phillips of the situation immediately, and I can only apologise for the mistake of shooting you, however given the circumstances I hope you understand.[/B]? Augur nodded solemnly ?[B]Of course, to you it looked as if I was the assassin and you responded as expected. Now that aside, I will require Director Phillips to completely seal off the British Museum from the outside world once my team has entered, after which the Director will be under order to destroy the entire building if we fail. The Legionnaires from this parallel universe cannot be allowed to complete their mission.[/B]? The look on Sam?s face might under different circumstances have caused Augur to reconsider, the British Museum held priceless treasures, and destroying it and everything therein would be a tremendous tragedy, still Sam understood that it had to be done if push came to shove. Looking into each of the four faces of his fellow Legionnaires Augur simply smiled, at this moment in time, facing this enemy, he could want no better team. Several hours later, Red Leader found himself staring in awe at the British Museum, Director-General Dame Elizabeth Phillips was a woman in his early fifties, her face puckered in a scowl that told Augur all he needed to know. She didn?t approve of this mission, she would say as much before evening opening her mouth, her main concern was retrieving the genuine British Prime Minister, and Augur giving the order to destroy the museum with the Prime Minister inside was enough for her to dislike the man. Still his authority would seem to have superseded hers at least for the moment, although she could argue that his authority had been granted by a charlatan and thus he really had no authority at all. But the precog was not interested in listening to her, in his mind he had a mission to accomplish and her bitching was just complicating matters, under different circumstances she may have even liked him. Augur had already requisitioned the necessary weapons and equipment for his team, including a prototype implosive that wasn?t officially supposed to exist. Giving one last look to the outside world, Augur and Red Team moved in through the secured doors of the British Museum. The building was pitch black, it?s power and communication lines have been severed before the group have even arrived at the scene, and the only light available came from the standard issue military flashlights now fastened to their weapons. The museum was quiet as a tomb, not the exact metaphor Augur would have liked to use but under the circumstances it seemed the most apt. According to Sam the carpets were most likely located several hundred metres into the building, along with a number of other artefacts required for the ritual. Their pace through the museum was vigilant, it felt all too like the golden temple from South Africa and had the potential to go far, far worse if they failed. As their bootsteps sounded gently off the marble floors, Augur kept the butt of his rifle pinned to his shoulder swaying the flashlight in a general search pattern, by their current speed they were to reach the ritual site within four minutes and he really didn?t need to be surprised by some ghoul summoned from the beyond before they had a chance to halt whatever was going to occur here in the next forty-eight hours. The glimmer of multiple torches brought Red Team to a silent halt. Moving ahead with Sam, Augur cast his gaze down onto a newly hewn alter, surrounded by several figures draped in dark robes chanting what Augur could only assume was some forgotten language attached to these Moayid Arabesks, all five of which lay at the base of the alter. Augur?s next instinct was to locate Prime Minister Cameron, but he was no where to be seen, obviously he was hidden away in some other part of the Museum. As much as he might have wanted to, he fought the impulse, Augur knew that going to search for Cameron now would be futile so long as these cloaked deviants were able to continue the ritual. He turned to Sam to order them to move back and regroup, but the now pale complexion of his comrade prevented him from doing so, and the three words he uttered was enough to send his heart rate through the roof. ?[B]We?re too late...[/B]" The light that engulfed the British Museum was enough to illuminate the entire building, and blind all those who had no expected it. Standing on the carpets were five individuals, four of which were frighteningly familiar, the fifth, the leader did not share the appearance of any Legionnaire Augur had ever met, yet when he spoke it was disturbingly obvious who he was. Meeting Sam?s gaze, Augur gave the order for the other three members of Red Team to join them at the balcony above the ritual site, as Era, Saturn and Tech drew closer, his heart stopped as the resonant voice of the parallel group?s leader rumbled through the darkened air. ?[B]It seems we have visitors, perhaps they will be gracious enough to present themselves before their new masters, or shall we be forced to simply terminate them for their lack of manners ?[/B]? Their cover was blown, the only thing they could do was comply, that would buy their more time, he looked at the other four members of Red Team, each of them bore a different expression on their faces, and yet all five agreed that revealing themselves was the only course of action. Augur was the first to begin moving down the marble steps towards the site of their enemies, the five figures stood in a group, as a team, and as the last of Red Team descended down the steps, both groups simply stared at one another, and the fate of the planet rested on their shoulders. Augur spoke first, ?[B]We know why you?ve come here, and we cannot allow you to proceed with your plans. Stop now or you will be met with ultimate force.[/B]? His words rang clear, filled with the determination which had been missing from within him hours before. If all five Legionnaires had to die here today, then they would die knowing they had stopped this threat dead in it?s tracks...[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Interesting, most interesting. Like most people I started out using the internet, albeit for a reason I've never actually admitted to anyone. Back in 99, the year everyone will remember as the year people were convinced that computer systems as we knew them were going to cause the end of the world because of programming laziness. I got into the internet after a cousin showed me the WWF chatrooms, yes I finally admit it, I got into the internet because I was addicted to professional wrestling, I must remind people I was twelve at the time. Anyway I used to just have fun in the chat rooms talking to other fans, slurring Stone Cold and declaring The Rock was the true champ, Triple H wasn?t even worth mentioning. Back then I used even try and use email addresses in search bars, God above you remember stuff like that and wonder how it could have happened. Anyway as time passed I became interested in a new craze that had struck Cartoon Network, that craze was called Dragon Ball Z and I caught the fever pretty much instantly. I spent the next year or so browsing every website I could find on the subject to increase my insatiable appetite for DBZ info, finally I settled on one very informative site called DBZ Realm and spent my time merrily there just gaining knowledge, however at some stage in mid to late 2000 DBZ Realm mysteriously shut down and I was forced to seek a new source of info, this quest led me to a little site known as TheOtaku, which I happily perused although I must admit it had less info but a more friendly feel to it. This was also to be my first foray into Otakuboards which would have been either V1 or V2 at the time, as I don?t know when V2 was launched. I didn?t join back then as I have no interest in message boards, and so no reason in joining. After a few more months I reached a turning point in my internet browsing, as TheO closed down for revamping and OB V3 had just been launched so I thought what the heck and joined. The years was 2001, the month was probably September and it was to be a decision I would never regret. I learned how to role-play something I still partake in occasionally to this day ;-) , and made some very solid friendships that have lasted to his day. In between OB I also started using sites like Gamefaqs, Yahoo Games, and search engines which made life considerably easier. And for those of you complaining about having to use Dial Up in the late nineties and early new millennium, there are still some of us using Dial Up, like my own current connection of a measly 26.4 kbps.[/SIZE]

[quote name='Ezekiel][CENTER][COLOR=DarkSlateGray][SIZE=1]Currently, Raiyuu was crouched next to a man in his mid-forties, his dark hair only just starting to show streaks of grey. He had a handsome face, but one that showed signs of great stress and deep thought. He always smiled as if he had infinite knowledge, which made Seraphim feel a little edgy in his company.[/CENTER][/COLOR'][/SIZE][/quote] [SIZE=1]You made my day with that Jamie, I just hope by the time I reach my mid forties I?ll share those very admirable traits. I can?t wait to see how Crimes of Hate progresses further, and finally see this mystery revealed. Here?s hoping Seraph and yourself will be able to catch this killer before he/she can go any further.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Interesting, most interesting. I actually noticed that a while back that I couldn't search any more than two hundred posts back into my dubious origins, and I agree with Shinji that it's a pity you can't search further back without getting really technically involved with the search feature. For those of us who have made a sizable chunk of our post count in one forum, the Square in my own case, refining the search is a very arduous and often tediously irritating task. It really would be awesome to be able to flick back through the all the posts you?ve made over the years, from the great to the truly awful ones you wish you?d been too sick to post.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Interesting, most interesting. As most people have already said spending time dwelling on regrets is a waste of time, **** happens and you really do just need to move on or you run the risk of getting stuck in your tracks and letting life pass you by, I know this from personal experience. However my biggest regret is that I never went back to high school in the January after having my neck fixed, I was one of those highly strung, workaholic nerds who was aiming high and when my whole life came crashing down around me I just froze. I spend the better part of eighteen months just wallowing in misery for not being man enough to just go back. Still being out gave my so very valuable insight into life, and actually genuinely experience life a bit, as well as giving me the focus to aim for exactly what I want to do in life rather than kill myself by trying to be able to get enough points to do everything. It also gave me a heck of a lot more time to dedicate to OtakuBoards and my friend online, without it I'd probably have left OB some time ago from inactivity. But my life is as it is, and regretting stuff is pointless because you can't change it, all you really can do is learn from your mistakes and move on. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Interesting, most interesting. I must admit I've never noticed anything like that in the calendar, but most of the time I don't even notice it's there as I only glance at it occasionally nowadays. Still if there is this blatant breakage of OtakuBoards' no advertising rules, much like those irritating PMs you're sometimes sent, then it's best to nip it in the bud as soon as possible. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Interesting, most interesting. Funny as hell man, funny as hell. I could see that second "how you doin' ?" joke coming up the moment Georgio said it again. I did find it slightly odd that neither Vinny nor Johnny asked Georgio how he was, as it's a given in Ireland, we even have it slimmed down to one simple word "Well". Anyway Irish pleasantries aside I thought it was damn good man, and I'd love to see some more of this.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Ah so this is what nighttime warfare is like...[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Interesting, most interesting. God bless internet cafés, I'd never have been able to open the entire thing at home. To quote Bravheart "my island" is now inhabited and may God have mercy on whoever trespasses. It would seem the Europeans now number seven strong, go us and our red-tape choked Union. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Interesting, most interesting. Well like Retri I was born and raised Roman Catholic, my parents took my to Mass every Sunday in our local Church, and I received some of the sacraments through school, First Confession, First Holy Communion and finally Confirmation. At some point I began to question the entire idea of religion, how without hard scientific proof anyone could accept the idea of some omnipotent creator. However the more I found myself questioning my beliefs, the more I found myself being able to accept that something as wondrously complex as the universe could not simply happen at random and that all it's beauty was proof of something greater. Eventually my devoting myself to Roman Catholic belief boiled down to a leap of faith, I had always been Catholic and I agreed with everything I had been taught, that is to say what little we are taught via the so-called "religion" classes in secondary school. I know it sounds somewhat like I only remained Catholic because there was no alternative, but consciously I have always found the Church and Catholic shrines to be very spiritually peaceful places. Something I just don't feel when I am in other religious buildings, even other Christian faiths. I visited Vatican City a few years ago as part of a school trip to Rome and Italy, and just walking around in such a sacred place was indescribable, it felt as if I were closer to God there than I had ever been before. We were supposed to hear Mass in Latin given by Pope John Paul II as well, but sadly never got the opportunity, I think actually hearing the Holy Father giving Mass would have been a very personal experience. I really can't explain why it is that I believe exactly what I believe, why I'm Catholic and not Jewish or Muslim to give two examples, it's really just down to faith and I genuinely can't give a better explanation.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]The plot thickens like day old Weetabix. What group is responsible for these dastardly deeds, and what is their overall agenda ? Money... women... total domination of the know Internet, or all of the above ? I realise I sound like the narrator at the end of some TV show, and as such I will simply add, ?[B]Stay tuned for the next stimulating instalment of The Bikini Bandits Strike Back[/B]?. Any chance of a job here Annie ? [/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Hopefully we can get this active again after it's little break. Whichever Master and Apprentice pair would like the be the ones entering the sparring chamber at the end of this post are welcome to, whether or not the spar continues is up to Bill however. [CENTER]----------[/CENTER] The sheer magnitude of the Jedi Temple was enough to cause awe in both Jedi and non-Jedi, and for over three thousand years it had been a beacon for those who sought the light of the Force. It?s thousands of rooms were home to thousands of individual auras in the Force, a Jedi knew that his form was much more than just flesh and blood, he was part of the Force itself and thus was indestructible as the part of him that was of the Force could never be destroyed. Jeth however had other things on his mind as he journeyed the immense corridors with his master, a few minutes ago all he could thing about was the fact that after Brak he would have the chance to take the trials, now he readied all his focus for the sparring match with Master Umdal. It was not their first sparring match, nor he knew would it be their last, when he had first created his lightsaber his master?s skills with Juyo had been far more potent that his own meagre prowess in Djem So. But that had been nearly a decade ago, and since then Jeth had become far more proficient and most of their sparring matches tended to last less than three minutes, as Asi-Mar-Umdal simply couldn?t match his student?s fierce physical strength. Both Djem So and Juyo required a Jedi to immerse himself into the raw power of emotion, but Juyo mandated that a Jedi in a greater control of their emotions, to enjoy the fight but not bask in the emotions the. Djem So on the other hand was all about the action of the fight, to pit one?s strength against another, to defeat the enemy in single combat, and to hold nothing back. The sparring rooms of the Jedi varied in size, some very for single duels of master and apprentice, others were large enough to accommodate several spectators most often masters judging for the Trials. Others still were vast chambers for style instruction, where one master would tutor several dozen initiates and then split them into pairs to practice what they had learned. Those same chambers were also used for sparring contests among Padawan, Knights and Masters held occasionally for entertainment. The room Master Umdal and Jeth would be using was a single duelling room with added seats for those who would care to sit and watch, Jeth didn?t honestly like duelling in front of other Jedi but he didn?t mind it at the same time. ?[B]Are you ready Jeth ?[/B]? His master?s tone was authoritative, almost as if they were back when they had first started sparring, back when he had a chance of winning, now however it was only a matter of time before his defences broke under his Padawan?s heavy strikes. Readying himself, he removed his lightsaber from his belt and began to immerse himself in the power of Djem So, he thought about how his Master had embarrassed him in front of the council by treating him like an initiate, how just because Cereans aged faster than Arkanians he somehow felt his appearance reflected his wisdom. He blew out his frustrations, activated his lightsaber and took his personal high guard stance. ?[B]I am master, now how many duels has it been since you beat me ? A hundred fifty, two hundred ?[/B]? His master?s eyes closed thoughtfully, ?[B]Perhaps it has been simple luck.[/B]? The Arkanian Padawan smiled at the sentiment after all, there was no such thing as luck, only the will of the Force. Gripping the hilt, Jeth moved slowly towards his master, stalking his prey like a Krayt Dragon, until finally he was ready to strike. His Masters cyan blade was extended towards it?s full length, his posture indicated he was going to pursue an aggressive stance of his own, odd considering his choosing such a stance would put him at a disadvantage when the time came to fall back into defence. Jeth?s first attack rained down upon his master like a meteor strike, attempting to simply batter Asi?s lightsaber out of his hands and force him to surrender, his Master held the attack for a few milliseconds before altering the position of his blade and causing his student to overreach. Unphased, Jeth simply steeled his resolve and struck a horizontal blow to regain his footing, again his master interceded with his lightsaber before the duel came to a sudden halt as several presences in the Force approached the room. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Interesting, most interesting. My favourite colour has been the same for as long as I can remember, blue in almost any shade, so as you can imagine Liquid style on OtakuBoards has always been pretty aesthetically pleasing. Blue to me represents peace and serenity, a kind of relaxed focus, which for my generally hectic life is always a good thing. Blue is also the colour of both water and the sky, both of which I enjoy simply admiring or in the case of a body of water even going for a swim in. Yep blue is definitely my personal favourite.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]I'm working on Red Team's next post as we speak, though this cold I've developed is slowly things down a bit. I'd like to thank Circéus for his mythological addition to the storyline, as combined with the rest of the plot and some new additions I'm planning in my next post we should have a fairly interesting situation on our hands. Hopefully we'll get the second round of posts finished a bit sooner than the first... Just out of curiosity Josh, are we limited to only two posts each per mission ?[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]"Where the hell did everybody go ?"[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Interesting, most interesting. What can be said has already been said, infatuation with a fictional character isn't something I'd describe as a healthy activity. The character is not real, no matter how much you want to be with that character you never can, unless of course you have access to a suitably pre-programmed holodeck but such is not likely. My advice is that you try to accept that it will never happen and instead focus your attention on someone real who you actually might be able to start a relationship with, after a time you?ll just laugh and wonder how you could have been silly enough to be attracted to an anime character. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Interesting, most interesting. It's been a while since I've actually met up with my best friends, and really there's only the one person I would classify as my best friend and the others are merely good friends. However that said when we all do meet up our most common daytime activity is going golfing together, though really golfing isn't the most accurate word to describe what some of my friends are doing, as using the term golf describes some measure of skill in the sport. After hours seeing as we're all legal adults now, we usually just have a few drinks and reminisce about "the good old days". [/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Interesting, most interesting. My own feelings are that we only need new moderators in certain forums that are understaffed, however I would be the first to admit that the forum that comes to mind seems to have no problems and perhaps the addition of a staff member is simply a precaution to prevent problems from mounting. Seeing as we've had more than a few staff, as well as the head honcho James say that moderating isn't that difficult, perhaps time-consuming being the most accurate word it really is only certain forums that might benefit from more manpower. The discussion itself on whether or not we need more moderators is a bit irrelevant now seeing as James has said he intends to hire more, and his system has never let him down yet. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Interesting, most interesting. No they shouldn't, personally I think giving the vote to those aged sixteen and seventeen would be a fairly bad idea as it's not until you're quite a bit older that you fully understand the impact of voting. Most of the arguments on maturity have already been given, and while I accept that there are some people younger than eighteen who might be mature enough to understand the voting process fully, most people aged under eighteen don't and wouldn't take it seriously. While eighteen itself might be a bit young to declare people legal adults, I suppose you have to start somewhere.[/SIZE]

[quote name='Solo Tremaine][color=#503f86']There's certainly story scope enough to cover another update, heh. ^_~ And, in fact, one of the four chapters I had planned was the whole reason I started Enter the Net in the first place...[/color][/quote] [SIZE=1]Hugo if that line doesn't have people salivating over the prospect of more chapters I really have no idea what might. I can only say truthfully that when you add the next segment I'll be glued to my monitor in anticipation.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Interesting, most interesting. [CENTER]|[B]The Legionnaires[/B]|[/CENTER] What can I say, many have tried to pull off RPGs the magnitude of Legionnaires, myself included, and have the whole thing backfire on them and die rather ignoble deaths. Josh's precision and clarity in not only creating this series, but also handpicking the members and teams involved has been nothing short of amazing. Having been involved right from the start with so many excellent writers, many of whom I've not had the pleasure of working with before or in a very long time it really is just an honour to be able to partake in this. [CENTER]|[B]Shy[/B]|[/CENTER] Come on, you can't nominate Legionnaires and then not nominate the man behind the whole thing, I've already said how impressed I was at his ability in creating and managing Legionnaires, but having become more acquainted with Josh over the course of my time in Gold Team and then as leader of Red Team, I cannot fully express my admiration for him. Often our AIM conversations are little more than just brainstorming ideas for Legionnaires, RPGs, stories or other projects I may be working on, I'll pitch an idea to Josh and within five minutes of just tossing it back and forth, we'll have devised stuff I could create on my best days. I just honestly can't thank him enough for the help he's been. [CENTER]|[B]The Square[/B]|[/CENTER] When I started off on OtakuBoards some four and a bit years ago, I frequented many forums trying to find somewhere I would fit in and feel at home. Eventually I found the Arena, or the Square as it was later renamed and found my niche, I have had the honour of meeting some incredible writers there in and enjoying some fantastic times role-playing with them and this is just my Nifty to salute the place that brought us all together, and kept us all together. [CENTER]|[B]Ezekiel[/B]|[/CENTER] I honestly can?t believe I?ve only known Jamie a few months, because I feel like I?ve known her forever. Jamie is an unbelievably genuine person, kind, funny, and just wonderful, she really is a person who would brighten your day for having known her. Her writing skills are something the best should aspire to, and just knowing that I may have helped her gain the confidence to become as good as she is, is all the thanks I could ever need. Jamie is also one of the first female Star Wars fans I had ever met, and just for that she deserves a Nifty, for proving that they do actually exist. [CENTER]|[B]Athena[/B]|[/CENTER] Her newest username is the perfect one for my dear sister, as undoubtedly Annie is one of the wisest people I have ever had the pleasure of calling my friend. While it has been far too long since we?ve had the pleasure of sharing each other?s company in an RPG, I know from personal experience that Annie is one of the most talented role-players to ever set foot in the Arena and I am a better writer for having known her. Whether it be just chilling and chatting on AIM or brainstorming on ideas for new Square RPGs, sweet-pea has really been the best big sister I could ever hope to have. [CENTER]|[B]Jokopoko[/B]|[/CENTER] My first student and arguably my finest, I would be a poor master not to give my apprentice his due credit. In the years I have known Bill I have been introduced to many other people with whom I have become friends, and in helping him to create Star Trek RPGs I have become a far more accomplished sci-fi writer, and a person with a greater appreciation for sci-fi. I can say no more to Bill than he has been one of the greatest friends I have ever known, and that I look forward to more adventures with him in times to come. [CENTER]|[B]Ozymandius Jones[/B]|[/CENTER] An Oldie who?s been around as long as I have has seen more than a few Moderators pass through the Square, from the original dynamic due of Flash and Warlock, to Shy, to The Harlequin, to Arcadia and Terra, and now finally the mantel has fallen to Sarah. I?ve always had great respect for the Arena?s moderators, and Sarah is no different, so you can only imagine how utterly gob-smacked I was when I saw a sign up from her in one of my previous Star Wars RPGs. She like Jamie proves that there are indeed female Star Wars fans out there, and just as Alex may be the wisecracking yet good hearted Han Solo, Sarah is the fiercely determined Princess Leia, with perhaps myself as the aged Obi-Wan. My rambling aside, I really am grateful to have made such a great new acquaintance. [CENTER]|[B]Alex[/B]|[/CENTER] Some people have a problem with Alex, these people are those who simply don?t understand the mind of a genius. I can safely say that knowing Alex has given my sharper insight into politics and everyday life, and his debating skills were part of the reason the Star Wars 411 was so abuzz with activity a few months ago. Regardless of the topic, Alex has the ability to cut through the shite and pleasantries and seek out the crux of the matter, and from there he gives a thorough and genuine assessment of the facts. Having debated both with him and against him and I can say without fear of contradiction that he is one of the most cunning people you are ever likely to come across, Edmund Blackadder himself would have to tip his hat to Alex. [CENTER]|[B]My Friends[/B]|[/CENTER] You all know who you are, you all know how important you friendship is to me, whether we have been friends for only a short period of time like, or comrades since V3 , or even my beloved wife of nearly two years I want you all to know how much it means to me that I?ve been able to make so many friends when in real life I have so few I could count as good as you. [CENTER]|[B]Gavin[/B]|[/CENTER] Before DW steeples his fingers together and pats himself on the back for another earned vote, I?m going to point out that this is actually a vote from me to me for the sake of I?ve one last Nifty and this is the best way I could think to use it. If someone were to ask me why I think I deserve a Nifty, I would reply that I am a kind hearted person who has always tried to make people feel as welcome as I can, I create RPGs not for the sake of becoming better known or more respected but simply to have fun with my friends in the way I know how. Whether or not I have been successful in these endeavours only you can say, but I have tried and will continue to try and be the best member I possibly can. [/SIZE]

[SIZE=1]Excellent, the newest chapter of the Bikini Bandits is revealed to us, as are the how shall we say impressive physical forms of the beauties themselves. Once more dear Annie you have caught us in a thrilling web of subterfuge and storytelling that should have us all glued to this story until it's inevitable conclusion. [/SIZE]