Sandy

[font=Century Gothic]Hmm, glad to see the two haikus up finally. I have to say that I was expecting a bit more from the two of you, especially when it came to using symbols and metaphores (basic elements in japanese poetry). Technically both entries are equally correct, but neither of them went very deep into the essence of this game. Anyway, since Beth focused solely on the initial phase of this game whereas Matt included the whole flow of the game, I will give the victory of the first duel to [COLOR=Red]the Aces[/COLOR]. Congratulations! So we move onto the second challenge, but before that, I'll introduce the [B]Scoreboard[/B]: [center][b][color=red]The Aces[/color] 1 - [color=Gold]The Sunflowers[/color] 0[/b][/center] [center][size=5][color=Red]Josh, the Timid Prince[/color] VS [color=Gold]Kathy, the All-Mother[/color][/size] [b]Mission:[/b] Start a [I]new thread[/i] in the Suggestions & Feedback section with the best of this community in mind. [size=5]DUEL!!![/size][/center][/font]

[color=DarkGreen]You can't say I didn't warn you. *thread closed*[/color]

[COLOR=DarkSlateBlue][CENTER][U]Group Three[/U][/CENTER] Dafine Hecata glared at Sastasha Belanders maliciously as Etamet put a band on her wound. Despite his efforts, Dafine felt the poison still flowing in her veins, making her weaker and weaker. Soon the shapeshifter would get her. This was all just a cunning plan from that monster posing as an effeminate man! --- Sastasha was not happy to get into this group at all. He had lost Lucia, then gotten accused of being some sort of enemy of a human-sized cat, and to top it off, most of his food had been eaten by a bunch of strangers! Despite all the dangers he had encountered with the people he had travelled with earlier, he had never felt as insecure as he felt now. The fact that the catwoman was giving him murderous glances wasn't helping at all. --- Dafine didn't feel good. She had been able to walk onwards for a while, but then her legs had ceased to carry her anymore. Etamet tried her forehead. [B]"She seems to have a strong fever"[/B], Etamet explained to Eliana and Delita. [B]"The poison must really be getting her. Let us just hope she doesn't lose her consciousness."[/B] Etamet's words sounded distant and mumbly to Dafine. Despair got the best of her: she - the 17th Bastian of Creimire - would perish in this ordeal! Suddenly a sharp pain pierced her skull. The sensation of something ripping off her brain made her scream in agony. Then it stopped. It took her a while to realize that she was standing up. In another moment she realized that she didn't have her tail to keep balance anymore, so she almost tripped down. Just a split second after that, she realized that she was staring at her own body, surrounded by Etamet, Eliana and Delita. [B]"How...How did I get here?"[/B] she asked in an oddly masculine voice. Then it struck her - her mind had somehow gotten absorbed by the shapeshifter! That theory went down the drain as she saw how her body opened it's eyes, and stared back at her in panic.[/COLOR] [IMG]http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b269/MetalSonic700/panopticon-catwoman-1.png[/IMG][IMG]http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b269/MetalSonic700/bodytrade.png[/IMG][IMG]http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b269/MetalSonic700/satashatn4.jpg[/IMG] [B]Card:[/B] Body Trade [B]Definition:[/B] Allows you to make two characters switch bodies. Basically, one person's mind would suddenly be in another's and vice-versa. [B]Note:[/B] I made an independent decision of making the characters move along with the mind, so that means even if Dafine's body dies, she will survive as a character in Satasha's body. I really hope everyone agrees with this decision, since it's a crucial part of my strategy. [B]Edit:[/B] DigitalBoy just confirmed this, so thanks to him! ;D

[QUOTE=SunfallE][COLOR=goldenrod][B]EDIT:[/B] I guess to provide an example of what I don't consider long but others might...I'll use indifference's latest punishment post. It wasn't short, but damn if I didn't enjoy reading it! :catgirl: Oh and another point, just how short do you want people go go? Because when they get too short and everyone is posting like mad, that can be equally as confusing in my opinion. As well as irritating since it leaves little room for character development. And yeah, my idea of short is anything book wise that is less than 300 pages. XP[/COLOR][/QUOTE] Well, I unfortunately can't say any definite limit of words or anything, but I guess it's the amount of action that counts. I'd prefer one scene per post, and by scene I mean one event or dialogue. But of course it also depends on my level of alertness/awakeness (is that even a word?!). Sometimes I can't focus at all, but then I usually just wait for a day when I can. ;D Anyway, my suggestions was just that: a suggestion. It's not a question of life or death (or staying in the game) for me, it would just help me stay on track, heh. XP

I'd like to point out that [I]this[/I] thread contains more drama than the actual game thread. I'm loving this! XD *points to custom title* I'd also like to point out the horrifically fast pace of this game. Even though there aren't that many posts in the game thread, they are awfully long. That makes them much harder to follow, and even more harder to pick up and remember tiny details concerning the characters from. This is coming from a non-native English speaker, though, so you might have other views. But if you'd be so kind, [B]would you please write somewhat shorter posts?[/B] I'm afraid I won't be able to get back on tract on the game properly after spending the weekend away, but I'll try my best... :/ PS. To [B]DigitalBoy[/B], the others are right about the part of the host. You need to stand back in posting, but also keep a close eye on the game in general. There's a fine line between directing and dominating, and you should do the first, not the second. And I swear, if I read anymore of that martyristic "alright, then I won't post at all!"-crap, I will quit this game in the instant. I'm glad you gathered yourself up, since [I]you[/I] are the boss of this game. You can't let negative feedback pull you down. ;D

[quote name='Aaryanna_Mom']However in light of what happened I want to ask that my match with Shy be shifted to be next instead. Putting Anomaly at the end of the list.[/quote] I understand the situation, and agree with your suggestion. I will make the necessary changes, and you and Shy will go next. There's no point in asking [I]his[/I] opinion, since, well, I make the decisions around here. ;P

[QUOTE=Keyblade Wielder][COLOR=Red][SIZE=1][FONT=Tahoma] Now that's a real challenge. Good job, Sandy. Finally. ;P[/FONT][/SIZE][/COLOR][/QUOTE] I don't know how to take that... But since BKstyles has already faced an imaginary instant eviction, it's not looking good for this team. *adds Tiana to his black list* Honestly, I thought you'd like to be on the [I]good[/I] side of the judge. ;P

[QUOTE=SunfallE][COLOR=#DAA520] So how do you want it? I'm assuming that you want the 5, 7, 5 syllables and then separated into three lines. [/COLOR][/QUOTE] [FONT=Century Gothic]Exactly. The reason I pitted this assignment to you and Matt was because I knew you two would handle it. ;D All that is left for me is to decide which of you handled it better.[/FONT]

I hoped you liked my post, D'Ann. The devilish idea just came to me the other day, and I think it really suited this crucial point in the game. It also gives the Jade Forest yet another motive to join the war. Of course the whole "initiation rite" was fake, but how would poor Lee Lu had known that? ;P That was also officially the most mature post I've ever written [I]here[/I], and I gotta say that I enjoyed writing every word of it. ;P

[SIZE=1]OoC: For this post, I'm holding nothing back. For once I shall follow the rating to the tee. I dedicate this to you, D'Ann. ;D[/SIZE] [color=RoyalBlue]Snowcat drove slowly towards his private penthouse appartment. A little drunk and concerned a lot , he started to become desperate. A devious plan had been brewing in his for a while now, but he had put his trust on the Scarlet Mistress. But now it seemed that he was out of both time and luck. He decided it was time to put his plan into motion, so he turned his car towards the War Dragon's Fight Club. ----- An hour later, he knocked on the door of the appartment of Lee Lu, the only son of the White Prince. It really was a crazy and desperate plan, with too many things that could go wrong. But it was the only way he saw possible to avoid having to challenge Shek Lu himself. When the door opened after a while, Snowcat sighed in relief. The first threshold was crossed - the boy was home. Lee Lui was wearing nothing but boxer briefs, and Snowcat's eyes wandered in his youthful firm body and slender limbs for a moment, savoring the sight. Lee had inherited the handsome features that his father had already lost. The boy had surely grown from when Snowcat had last seen him. His hair was fuzzy and his eyes hazy, so it was obvious that Snowcat had awakened him. [B]"You're from the Brotherhood, aren't you?"[/B] the boy asked uncertainly, scratching his head. [B]"Yes. Your father sent me to pick you up. It's time for your initiation"[/B], Snowcat said. The boy's unusually large eyes suddenly flared up with hope and enthusiasm. At that moment he reminded the late Woodpecker a little too much. [B]"Get dressed. We're taking a ride."[/B] The boy nodded and practically ran to the bedroom. Snowcat couldn't resist peeking after him. He really was a bit too drunk. --- [B]"Where are we driving?"[/B] Lee asked, unable to resist his curiosity any more. It was obvious that he had been waiting for his initiation for quite a while now. The boy was already seventeen, it was unusual to hold back the rites for so long, but the White Prince was overprotective of his son. No wonder, when the Brotherhood had members like Snowcat, who ate boys like Lee for breakfast. [B]"Hold your pants"[/B], Snowcat said with a grin. [B]"We're there very soon."[/B] Lee's enthusiasm only grew as Snowcat pulled the car to a parking lot, and led him to an appartment building. It was one of his rental appartments that he used for housing some of his more independent girls. It was empty now, but Snowcat had decorated it suitably for Lee's arrival. The boy was a little taken a back when he saw nothing but a large bed with white sheets surrounded by dozens of candles in the appartment. He looked at Snowcat with confusion in his large, childlike eyes. [I]Fuck, that look is going to make it all the more difficult[/I], Snowcat cursed in his mind. [B]"Just relax, take a comfortable position in the bed"[/B], Snowcat said with a friendly smile. [B]"This is all a part of the initiation rite to become a member of the Jade Forest."[/B] Lee laid down to the bed, kicking off his shoes and throwing away his jacket. But the uneasiness still didn't leave his eyes. [B]"Um, Snowcat, right?"[/B] he asked. [B]"You aren't going to bring in some... girl, are you? Because, you know... I'm not really into... them."[/B] Snowcat couldn't help to let out a little laugh. This was going all too easily! [B]"Oh, I know that, sweetie. I could tell that from the first time I saw you years ago. You have nothing to worry about. It's going to be just you... and me."[/B] Snowcat had the pleasure to watch the boy's awkwardness change to excitement again. He took off his long coat and the white scarf he always carried, and sat to the bed next to the lying boy, and started rubbing his chest gently. The boy closed his eyes. Snowcat leaned down, and kissed the boy's lips. His mouth had kissed thousands of lips before, but never had he gotten this kind of sensation out of it. [B]"There's one more thing, cutie"[/B], Snowcat whispered. [B]"This is to heighten the mood. Prepare for a little sting."[/B] Snowcat took out an injection needle from his pocket, removed it's cover and stuck it into Lee's arm. He opened his eyes and looked at Snowcat bewildered, but soon he relaxed again. Then the relaxation turned into something completely else. Snowcat glanced at the boy's grotch, and saw a huge bulge there. Then he surrendered to the heat of the moment. Snowcat hadn't done it with a guy this young for a long, long time, so he had forgotten how intense it could be. And the drug only enhanced it. Lee Lu dissed out all of his sexual fantasies on Snowcat, and it was obvious that both of them got a huge pleasure from imagining the White Prince's expression if he would see what his only son was doing with his sworn rival. All too soon, it was over. Even though he hated to admit it, Snowcat's heart broke as he watched the younger man spray him with loads of semen. Then those large puppy eyes bulged, and the boy grabbed his chest. With a short cry of pain, Lee Lu fell on top of Snowcat, limp and lifeless. Pushing the corpse of the boy to the side, Snowcat calmly walked to the bathroom and took a hot shower, rinsing every trace of the boy's cum from his body. He dried himself off, and took out a black body bag from the closet. ----- The sky was already starting to brighten up when he tossed the body bag in front of the gates of Shek Lu's mansion, careful not to get caught to the surveillance cameras. When the boy's corpse would be found the next morning, it would soon be evident that his death was caused by an overdose of Dragon's Tongue - which was extremely lethal when used by such a young person. The war against Infinite Longevity would flare up in an instant, and the White Prince, blinded by rage and grief, would surely go down.[/color]

I just came from the premier of [B]Pirate's of the Caribbean: At World's End[/B], and I have to say that I loved it, loved it, [I]loved it[/I]! XD After the disappointment that was Spider-Man 3, I regained my faith in Hollywood blockbusters. This movie had it all: deep character development, imaginative plot-twists, loads of humor, exciting action scenes and of course awe-inspiring special effects - all in good ration. I loved how they for once gave time to dialogue and the characters, and left the action and fighting scenes to the background (unlike in the second movie). Orlando was the hotness, Johnny Depp showed yet again what a king of dandies he is, and even Keira Knightley kicked butt this time, instead of being just the "damsel in distress". The supporting cast was magnificent, all the way to Keith Richards. It was a really great conclusion to the trilogy, it tied the previous two movies into it, but also brought a lot of new insight to the PotC mythos (the Pirate Brethren Council and the sealing of Calypso, for a top example). If I have to mention one thing that kinda bothered me, it was that Sao Feng as a villain was left a bit stale. I also remember that some previews described him and his crew as "cursed", when in fact they were just common people. I was expecting something in the veins of Davy Jones's crew... But yeah, in my opinion this was by far the best movie of the series, and really salvaged the whole trilogy, giving it consistency and continuity.

[font=Century Gothic]Congratulations, both teams, you are now free of your godawful default names (which were "Otaku" and "Boards" typed backwards, in case somebody didn't notice). It was really nice to see all of you bond so quickly. As for the challenge, I have to say that I'm at lost here. [color=Gold]The Sunflowers[/color] have the visual upper hand, but [color=Red]the Aces[/color] have a more suitable name and theme considering this game. Both of you chose great captains, as well. As much as both of the teams would deserve to win, I have to give it to [B]the Aces[/B], just based on the fact that their flag and name are connected to this game, and better describe them as a team as well. So repeated congratulations for the victory, BKstyles and company! Please provide me with a [B]versus list[/B] with the players for the next challenge [B]by a private message[/B]. [center][size=5]Eighth Challenge: Duel or Die[/size][/center] I have received the list of opposing players from [color=red]the Aces[/color], so this challenge is ready to begin. Here’s what it is all about. [indent][b]1.[/b] Each player from the two teams will be pitted against an opponent from the rivaling team to do a [b]short assignment[/b]. The tasks are different for each competing pair, and the strengths and weaknesses of each player are taken into consideration in them. [b]2.[/b] The goal is to win the duels for the team. The team with [b]three or more wins[/b] when all five duels are over will be victorious, while the losing team will face the Team Council.[/indent] Because each duel will be different, each will have it’s own rules. Here is a list of the opposing players, in the order of the duels. [center][b][color=red]BKstyles[/color] vs [color=Gold]SunfallE[/color] [color=red]Shy[/color] vs [color=Gold]Aaryanna_Mom[/color] [color=red]Ezekiel[/color] vs [color=Gold]Aaryanna[/color] [color=red]White[/color] vs [color=Gold]Rachmaninoff[/color] [color=red]Keyblade Wielder[/color] vs [color=Gold]Anomaly[/color][/b][/center] Let us begin. [b]Survivors, GO![/b] [center][size=5][color=Red]Matt, the Ace Pilot[/color] VS [color=Gold]Beth, the Falling Sun[/color][/size] [b]Mission:[/b] Write a [i]haiku[/i] describing this competition. [size=5]DUEL!!![/size][/center][/font]

[quote name='2007DigitalBoy][COLOR=DarkRed']WTF? Sandy, that post was completely uncalled for, and I think you mustn't have been paying attention.[/COLOR][/quote] I agree with you, and I already apologized for my brash words. Like I said, I've been stressed out and tired these days, and I shouldn't've taken it out on this game. Just don't exaggerate the "perfection" of this game. There are still inconsistencies between how different players use some characters, and I find myself often lost at where each group are, since the surroundings change in almost every post. Perhaps it's just the fact that everybody is imagining the place differently. *shrugs* But I promise I won't let my frustration get the best of me in the future. ;D

[B]Allamorph[/B], I deleted your previous post to this thread, since it was spam. If you want to compliment someone's banner, do it by PMs. I also want to apologize to you guys for being so straightforward. I'm just stressed out and tired, and all of this complexity is making me frustrated towards the game. There seems to be a lot misunderstandings in this game, but I'm sure the next round will be alot easier. Like Beth said, it's probably the sheer volume of the characters that's causing the complexity. My rant wasn't meant for anybody in specific, I'm just as guilty of the inconsistencies as any of you. So again, sorry.

I'm sorry, but this game is a mess. People don't seem to be following the characters' actions and motives and personalities, and the locations switch without a mention. Where's the consistency, guys? Is this game [I]too[/I] much for us to handle? I think we all should try to stay more focused, so that this game won't take a dive to the dumpster. :/ Again, sorry to sound a sour-pus, but I wish I could find this game more enjoyable. Maybe it will be, after we get rid of all the dead-weight characters...

[COLOR=DarkSlateBlue][CENTER][U]Group Three[/U][/CENTER] It was decided: they would divide into two groups. One would go down the stairs, while the other would go up. Dafine Hecata observed the people she was with. At first she had been scared of the strange shape of their heads, but it soon became obvious that they were intelligent creatures like the Cheira. Well, except for that little girl, Penny, who had asked her why she had the head of a kath, or something like that. Apparently Dafine reminded some animal in Penny's planet, which Dafine perceived as both degrading and interesting. [B]"I will lead the group going upwards"[/B], she spoke with her clear and carrying voice. She was used to taking the leadership, she [I]was[/I] the 17th Bastician of Crymalkin, after all. [B]"I suggest that you, Etamet, take the other group down."[/B] The dark-skinned man nodded so that the jewelry in his braided hair tingled. [B]"Alcuin, Delita, Eliana and Serena, you follow me. Follow us if the upper way doesn't lead anywhere."[/B] With those words, the man began descending the stairs, followed by the people he invited. [B]"Guys, are you sure this is a smart idea, breaking up like this?"[/B] Eloris whimpered, a bit too late. Dafine took her as a very reserved person, although she seemed strong for her age. So did the winged girl next to her, the one who couldn't even utter her name. Everybody just called her "Angela", for resembling something called an angel. Dafine reckoned that angels were just another type of animal in their planet. [B]"We shall go up, then"[/B], Dafine ordered the ones who had stayed with her. Eloris and Angela followed immediately, and the little Penny followed their steps. Uriel Blaine was left muttering by himself, but he eventually started climbing the stairs as well. Dafine could well hear the other group below them, their footsteps echoing throughout the vertical shaft. Dafine honestly hoped that they had made the right choice by splitting up the group of ten. The darkness the others had descended to was surely intimidating. Making fast progress, Dafine's group were approaching the roof above, when suddenly the staircase beneath them collapsed. Dafine was quick enough to jump forward with her amazing reflexes, and Uriel was still so far behind them that he managed to avoid the trap. Dafine looked back, and saw as Angela spread her wings and took flight. In horror she watched as Eloris and Penny fell towards the darkness and impending death. For a second she pondered on jumping after them, but then she realized that even she couldn't pull that kind of a stunt. But luckily Angela was there. Folding her autumn brown wings, she sped down, and grasped the lithe Penny. Unfortunately she wasn't fast enough to save Eloris too. With a loud thud and a nasty cracking sound, Eloris hit one of the concrete levels several floors below them, and then just laid there, gazing upwards with a hollow stare in her eyes, as if in disbelief that her guardian angel hadn't saved her after all.[/COLOR] [CENTER][IMG]http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b269/MetalSonic700/deathcardpanopticon.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b269/MetalSonic700/picforpanop.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] [SIZE=1]OoC: First blood is drawn. Oh, the drama![/SIZE]

I'm sorry, [B]Premonition[/B], I know I'm sounding offensive, but that last post you wrote to the game... it was one of the corniest posts I've ever read. I mean, [I]come on[/I]! A hedgehog alien just [I]happens[/I] to know about his cartoon-lookalike invented in a whole other planet in a whole other time?! And Brittany just [I]happened[/I] to resemble Desmond's long lost sister who died an hour after they first met?! That's just overdoing it. Even in the game like this, there are limits to what's believable and what is outright ridiculous. Sorry, but I had to get this out of my system. And [B]Hellsminion6676[/B], godmodding much?

[quote name='Aaryanna_Mom]We are the warriors of the sun god Inti...[COLOR=#FFD700][B]The Sunflowers[/B][/COLOR']. :catgirl: I guess Sandy and the rest of you missed that subtle reference behind the name. [/quote] [FONT=Century Gothic]I got the reference the first time you mentioned it. ;P Besides, I love the mythology behind the sunflower, but even you have to admit that considering [I]this[/I] game, the other team picked a more suitable name. Yours was more original, sure, but since both of them were so good, it had to come down to petty details. It only shows that the competition is getting more serious by every passing challenge. ;D[/FONT]

[color=DarkGreen]Seriously guys, I'm like [I]this[/I] close with locking this thread for good! You have made little effort in terms of keeping our standard quality, and I don't see much improvement from the last version of this game, either. [B]XxXLolitaGothXxX[/B], you have to put more length and substance to your posts, as do you [B]dragoonreaper[/B], but [I]you[/I] also need to work with your grammar. I've told you time and time again about that same thing, and you've surely made some progress, but still it doesn't seem you're taking it too seriously. This is it, if I see one more poor post to this thread, I [I]will[/I] lock it. I'm out of patience.[/color]

[font=Century Gothic]Thy shall not question my judgement! *grumbles* But to tell the truth, it really was a tough call. And the opposing team doesn't know anything that you don't about the next challenge. *thanks Beth for the huge flower*[/font]

[quote name='SunfallE][COLOR=#DAA520']Yeah, but that can backfire if you only introduce enemies and avoid your own characters.[/COLOR][/quote] To tell the truth, that was the sole reason my character Eflair survived so long in the Maze; she wasn't properly introduced until near the end of the first chapter, and even after that there was little focus on her. I started to worry when someone turned her into a healing telepath, meaning she would gain more interest, but luckily she was already a likeable, innocent character among all those lunatics. ;D [quote name='BKstyles][font=tahoma']I do recall receiving a request from Sandy though during Labyrinth to change my characters around a bit because one of them was too similar to another.[/font][/quote] It's true, I actively made people change their initial characters if their profiles were too similar. The Labyrinth had less players and characters, though, and the superpowers put it's own twist to it, since I didn't want everybody to be pyromancers or psychics. But yeah, it's the game maker's choice if he or she wants to intervene to the character creation process. One can go either way. ;D PS. If [B]Hellsminion6676[/B] doesn't post due to deadline, are you going to kill off his characters immediately, DB? Because I was thinking that it would be fun to make them fair game, meaning you'd announce who they were, everybody would get a shot and no Death Cards would have to be used to kill them. Please? XD

[quote name='Premonition][COLOR=DarkRed']Are we able to sacrifice characters for others? I just want to know, because I might just make Desmond scrifice himself for Brittany.[/COLOR][/quote] That's the charm of this game: you can do [I]anything[/I] your imagination comes up with. You can't however kill any of the characters without a Death Card, I hope that part is clear to you by now... :/ I for one am hoping we get to the slaughtering part already, these masses of characters just scream to be harvested! Mwah! >;D

[quote name='Neuvoxraiha][font=times][color=darkorchid]Wish granted Sandy. [/color'][/font][/quote] Huh? There's still no names for who's playing who in the game thread...

[CENTER][B][SIZE=4]Zeitgeist[/SIZE][/B] [IMG]http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/SamSandy/Zeitgeist.png[/IMG] [B]Link:[/B][url=http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/SamSandy/Zeitgeist.png]http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c323/SamSandy/Zeitgeist.png[/url][/CENTER] Here's my idea of the spirit of our time. Every single detail in this piece has a symbolic meaning, some more clear than others. Because of the sheer amount of them, I won't give you a rundown, though. ;P

It was about time I posted as well. I fleshed out the relationship between Snowcat and the Scarlet Mistress more, so now's a good time for her to die. >;P A request for Raiha: could you add the [B]names of the players[/B] to the list of characters in the first page of the game thread? I've had a few mix-ups in the past, so it would really help. ;D