James

[size=1]Wow...I knew I'd picked some good RPers...but not [i]this[/i] good! I have a feeling this will be a really memorable story. :)[/size] [size=4][color=seagreen][font=monotype corsiva]Ralvenar entered Zain's house and removed his coat, hanging it carefully on the back of the door. Sitting by the fireplace was Lymous, who was busy polishing his sword. He seemingly hadn't even noticed Ralvenar, nor his two wolves. Ralvenar turned to Zain.[/color][/size][/font] [b]Ralvenar:[/b] I'm sorry to burst in so suddenly...my wolves need food and shelter. Do you have anything that they can eat? [b]Zain:[/b] Sure...you'll find some salted meat in the coolgardie safe over there... [b]Ralvenar:[/b] Thank you. [color=seagreen][font=monotype corsiva][size=4]Ralvenar made his way over to the safe and removed his gloves. He sat them down neatly on the kitchen counter. The two wolves at his feet were panting hungrily and watching his every move. He removed several steaks from the safe and lay them on a large plate, which he'd taken from an above cupboard. He lay the plate on the floor and within seconds, the wolves were swallowing down the juicy steak. Ralvenar sat down in an armchair by the fireplace. He glanced at Lymous and then looked back at Zain. He leaned forward and warmed his hands by the fire.[/color][/font][/size] [b]Ralvenar:[/b] So, who are you? [b]Lymous:[/b] My name's Lymous. And you? [b]Ralvenar:[/b] I'm Ralvenar. Nice to meet you. Are you helping Zain too? [b]Lymous:[/b] You could say that. Whatever is causing this rain...well, surely it's gonna need more than one man to stop it. [b]Ralvenar:[/b] True, true. [color=seagreen][font=monotype corsiva][size=4]Zain pulled up another chair and sat down near the others. He took an apple from the table and began eating it.[/color][/font][/size] [b]Zain:[/b] Yeah, this rain is making things difficult. The Queen's messenger looked like a sponge...he was totally soaked. [b]Ralvenar:[/b] Did the Queen send Shiek? [b]Zain:[/b] No, she sent Mahl...he's a wizard who resides in the Temple of Time. [b]Ralvenar:[/b] Oh yes, of course... [b]Lymous:[/b] Why did she want you, Zain? [b]Zain:[/b] I've worked for her before...nothing major though. [b]Lymous:[/b] Heh, yeah. We've always relied on Link to save our skins...but he's a little older than us now. Not in his prime anymore. [b]Zain:[/b] Link has done enough, I think. He's saved our land time and time again...the least we can do is put in some effort for the Queen ourselves. [b]Lymous & Ralvenar:[/b] Agreed. [color=seagreen][font=monotype corsiva][size=4]Zain removed Zelda's letter from his pocket once more and looked over it. The letter had said that the Queen, along with various other tribal and business leaders, would be holding a meeting in the Royal Palace in only two days from now. Zain knew that the Queen wanted him to attend the meeting. If any conclusion were reached about the monsoon, he and his fellowship would surely be ordered to take action. But there were things to do before the meeting. Zain was running out of supplies -- his safe was nearly empty and his cupboards were slowly becoming bare. Whilst Zain had been reflecting on the day's events, Ralvenar and Lymous had been getting to know each other. Zain looked up and noticed Ralvenar showing Lymous a few of his magic tricks. One trick was more conventional (it consisted of Ralvenar taking a rupee from Lymous' ear), while the second included Ralvenar changing the colors of his wolves' fur. Zain stood up and began to pack a small pouch with various supplies.[/color][/size][/font] [b]Zain:[/b] You two...we're going to need supplies before we head to the meeting. I only have a few things to take with me...and I'm going to need to purchase more arrows and whatnot from the Hyrule Market. [b]Ralvenar:[/b] Indeed. I need to purchase a couple of potion recipes from a friend in Kakariko Village... [b]Zain:[/b] Okay, well...I guess we should head there first. We'll wait for Mahl to wake up...he's in the guest room. Once he's rested, I'll give him some food for his journey back to the Temple of Time. Then we can be on our way. [b]Lymous:[/b] Sounds like a plan...

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by gouf [/i] [B]ouch the suspense is killing me most of the posting that was dubbled was by one guy a newbie who had just joined did that. as for chacters being invicable that shold stop entirely,and pepole should think though ther idea befor making it an rpg. one more thing i don't know these a brvations so they should stop with abervating i can figure some out but others are impossible. some pepole just can't spell so don't take it out on them. Also if your not goina post in the rpg don't join just get your post count. Now i'm done. [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]True, some people have difficulty with spelling. But there are a few important points to be made about that. First, our site [i]requires[/i] at least an acceptable level of spelling. There are plenty of forums which don't care about spelling...and those are the forums which often tend to have less quality in their posts. Second, good spelling and grammar can really improve an RPG. If you can be descriptive...and use correct English, it's going to be easier for everyone else to understand you. I think that this is particularly important in RPGs.[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by gouf [/i] [B]ouch the suspense is killing me most of the posting that was dubbled was by one guy a newbie who had just joined did that. as for chacters being invicable that shold stop entirely,and pepole should think though ther idea befor making it an rpg. one more thing i don't know these a brvations so they should stop with abervating i can figure some out but others are impossible. some pepole just can't spell so don't take it out on them. Also if your not goina post in the rpg don't join just get your post count. Now i'm done. [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]True, some people have difficulty with spelling. But there are a few important points to be made about that. First, our site [i]requires[/i] at least an acceptable level of spelling. There are plenty of forums which don't care about spelling...and those are the forums which often tend to have less quality in their posts. Second, good spelling and grammar can really improve an RPG. If you can be descriptive...and use correct English, it's going to be easier for everyone else to understand you. I think that this is particularly important in RPGs.[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by BabyGirl [/i] [B][color=deeppink]Most of all I am afraid of storms...:nervous: I can't stand them...the make me shake violently because I get so scared...it's a stupid phobia...and it's stupid that they scare me so much. But ah well...'tis the truth. Oh, and I even TRY to not be afraid...but it doesn't seem possible :([/color] [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]Storms eh? I love storms myself...they make me feel cosy (in a life threatening kind of way, lol). I hate spiders...yet I love snakes. I can never understand people who are afraid of snakes. I remember going to an open day at my mother's old high school...we went into the science lab and they had all sorts of creatures in enclosures there. One of the teachers had a red and black carpet snake, which he handed to me. It was really cool...and it felt really weird too...it was a kind of nice feeling (now I know why exotic dancers use snakes :drunk: ). However, my mum was terrified...she refused to go anywhere near me while I was holding it. lol Other than that...I'm a little bit wary of swimming at the beach. And like Justin, I get freaked out by water which isn't see-through... I remember walking through the water at a beach once and I couldn't really see the bottom (because it was late afternoon and kinda dark)...and my feet kept touching weird plants and stuff like that...it was very freaky. lol[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by chris00k [/i] [B]if no one posts a reply to this RPG i will delet because no one is joning in with it so i will delet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]Chris...ugh...where do I start? Try to make what you say [i]understandable[/i]. More people might join if they know what you're on about...[/color]

[size=1][b]Note: Those who have already signed up and been [i]accepted[/i] are allowed to participate. Others may read, but not participate. Thank you. :)[/size][/b] [size=5][color=seagreen][font=monotype corsiva][b]Hyrule Field[/b] was barely visible through the heavy blanket of rain. The trail leading from the gates of [b]Hyrule Castle[/b] was muddied and slippery. Every man, woman and child in the land was surely sitting in their home by their warm fire, sipping warm milk and sharing age old stories with each other. Despite this circumstance, a lone [b]figure on horseback[/b] was making his way across the [b]Hyrule Castle[/b] drawbridge. And despite the weather, the two drawbridge guards didn't flinch. They kept to their duties, having been trained in far worse conditions. The [b]figure on horseback[/b] wore a [b]dark cloak[/b] and [b]hood[/b], which completely covered his body. Even his hands, which were gripping the reigns of the horse tightly, were covered with [b]grey leather gloves[/b]. The only distinguishing mark was a [b]small eye[/b] embroidered on the back of each glove. Even the man's horse seemed oblivious to the downpour. Its head leaned forward in a determined sort of way, as its dark hooves galloped through the thick mud. The [b]man on horseback made[/b] his way along the muddy trail. Every now and then, he would crouch down a little more and pull his hood down further, in an attempt to shield himself from the oncoming rain. After what seemed like an eternity, the man on horseback arrived at the edge of [b]Lake Hylia[/b]. He lifted his hood just a little and surveyed the territory. There were several huts clustered around the western edge of the lake. The man reached a single gloved hand into the inner pocket of his cloak and pulled out a small map. The map contained the names of each house and its occupants, as well as their location relative to the lake. He examined the map closely. And finally, he saw the house. He looked up at the cluster of houses by the lake and saw it there -- an ordinary looking house with a [b]brown thatched roof[/b] and a small [b]rose garden[/b] infront. This was the place. The [b]man on horseback[/b] rode his horse closer to the house with the [b]brown thatched roof[/b] and when he finally arrived, he stepped down from the horse and approached the front door. There was nothing particularly unique about the front door, except for the small brass knocker on the front. It featured a [b]small engraving[/b], which looked very much like the sacred [b]Triforce[/b]. He took the knocker and tapped on the door three times. He could hear movement coming from inside and finally, the door swung open, revealing a tall man with long, black hair.[/font][/size][/color] [b]Zain:[/b] Hello, who are you? [color=seagreen][font=monotype corsiva][size=5]The man stood still for just a moment and then he slowly removed his dark hood. Zain examined the man's face. The man had a [b]long white beard[/b] and was almost totally bald. He gave a weak smile.[/color][/size][/font] [b]Man:[/b] Is your name Zain? [b]Zain:[/b] Yes...who are you? [b]Mahl:[/b] My name is Mahl. I come from the Temple of Time, seeking an audience with you. [b]Zain:[/b] Oh...please, come inside... [color=seagreen][size=5][font=monotype corsiva]Zain stepped to one side. Mahl nodded and walked inside the house. He sat down on a wooden chair by Zain's fireplace. He removed his soaking wet robes and hung them over the arm of the chair. Underneath the robes, Mahl wore what looked like a white and gold uniform. Yet another set of robes, these were the robes of those who's job it was to defend and operate the [b]Temple of Time[/b]. Mahl reached into his pocket and produced a small piece of paper. He handed it to Zain. Zain looked over it -- it was a letter from the Queen. It read:[/color][/font][/size][font=monotype corsiva][size=3] "Dear Zain, I first want to thank you for all your hard work over the past several months. You have been an invaluable defender of the Hyrulian Monarchy. And you have seen us through many perils. But now I write to you under curious circumstances. For the last two weeks, we have seen nothing but heavy rain in Hyrule. Farmers are coming to my Court and complaining that their crops are being flooded and that they aren't able to go outside to care for their livestock. I am unsure how to deal with these many complaints. It appears that even the weather is not on my side lately. But this is not my only concern. I received a letter from the King of the Zoras only yesterday. In it, the King informed me that the Zora River was poisoned. He asked for my assistance in catching the culprit. I am hoping that I can call upon your services once again in this time of need. I very much hope that you will join me at Hyrule Castle in two days time to discuss the matter. You may bring friends to assist you in your quest if you need to. Thank you for your constant attention and concern. Yours sincerely, [b]Queen Zelda of Hyrule[/b]"[/size] [color=seagreen][size=5]Zain looked at the old man sitting on the chair. He put the letter down on his kitchen counter and looked at the wall for a moment, without saying a word.[/color][/size][/font] [b]Mahl:[/b] So? Are you going to attend this summit that the Queen is planning on? [b]Zain:[/b] I'm not sure... [b]Mahl:[/b] I expect everyone to be there...the various Sages, the King of the Zoras...and maybe even a representative from Gerudo Valley. And of course, the Queen herself. Everyone is having problems lately... [b]Zain:[/b] Yes, that's for sure. Why does she think I can fix the problem? [b]Mahl:[/b] You have experience in these matters, Zain. The Queen trusts you. She [i]did[/i] say that you could bring assistance if necessary... [b]Zain:[/b] Yes...I might have to. I know of some old friends who could help. [b]Mahl:[/b] Excellent. [b]Zain:[/b] But I didn't say yes just yet... [b]Mahl:[/b] :( [b]Zain:[/b] I'll think about it, okay? [b]Mahl:[/b] Alright. But please be quick about it. The Queen needs you. [b]Zain:[/b] Yeah...okay. Thanks for coming all this way under such conditions. [b]Mahl:[/b] Anything for the Queen. [b]Zain:[/b] Heh, yeah. Do you want to stay here until the weather is more favourable? You look tired... [b]Mahl:[/b] The weather hasn't been favourable for a week...no reason for it to start cooperating now. I might as well go. [b]Zain:[/b] At least rest here for a few hours. The return journey could be dangerous for you. [b]Mahl:[/b] Yes...thank you. I think I will rest here and gather my strength. May I dry my robes near your fire? [b]Zain:[/b] Sure. [b]Mahl:[/b] Thank you. [color=seagreen][font=monotype corsiva][size=5]Mahl smiled and stood up with some difficulty. He lay his robes by the fire and made his way through the doorway into the guest room. Zain looked out the window. He saw a nearby farmer attempting to herd sheep from one paddock to another. This was proving extremely difficult, as several sheep were being swept away by the flash flooding at the same time. It would normally have been a somewhat humerous situation, but Zain felt bad for the farmer. He knew that it would take him months to make up for those two lost sheep...[/color][/size][/font]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by D x SaBrE [/i] [B]no, i meant like those little megaman and old school RPG strip thingies! those are neat-o! Anyways, i do know how to RP correctly, with good posts. Just looking for the right RPG. I've been reading around, but it gets really confusing after a while. I tried the Zelda one, but remembered i don't know anything about zelda. THings i want to join are already to full. [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]Oh...well, those are made by certain members on the forums (ie: Flash and Warlock). So if you want one, I guess you'd have to ask 'em.[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by D x SaBrE [/i] [B]no, i meant like those little megaman and old school RPG strip thingies! those are neat-o! Anyways, i do know how to RP correctly, with good posts. Just looking for the right RPG. I've been reading around, but it gets really confusing after a while. I tried the Zelda one, but remembered i don't know anything about zelda. THings i want to join are already to full. [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]Oh...well, those are made by certain members on the forums (ie: Flash and Warlock). So if you want one, I guess you'd have to ask 'em.[/color]

[color=royalblue]We've had this topic a billion times before...but I'll allow it, as we haven't had one in a while... I live in Melbourne, Australia...the "world's most liveable city". Melbourne is also the capital of Victoria and is the second largest city in the country (Sydney being the largest). When Australia was first federated, Melbourne was the national capital (the Parliament building is still here)...but in 1927, Canberra became our national capital. Melbourne and Sydney were originally debating which city should be the capital...and so it was decided that a new city would be built exactly halfway between the two...and act as the capital. So the story of Canberra is pretty unique...it's a very symbolic city...and considering that construction began in the 1920's, it's also a very new and modern city. From high above, the circular roads of Canberra form a geometric shape (though I forget exactly what that shape is lol). So there you have it...a little Australian history lesson for you...I [i]must[/i] be bored...[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by D x SaBrE [/i] [B]umm..how do you guy's get those custom-made avatars and signature pics?! [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]Staff are allowed to have custom [i]sized[/i] avatars, while normal members can have 60x60 custom avatars once they hit 500 posts. If you want more information regarding avatars and images in signatures, [i]please read our rules[/i]. :)[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by D x SaBrE [/i] [B]umm..how do you guy's get those custom-made avatars and signature pics?! [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]Staff are allowed to have custom [i]sized[/i] avatars, while normal members can have 60x60 custom avatars once they hit 500 posts. If you want more information regarding avatars and images in signatures, [i]please read our rules[/i]. :)[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Blaze [/i] [B][size=1][color=red] And James, I Like Walking On Thin Ice :-P [/size][/color] [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]The ice is about to break open and you're about to fall head first into the cold water underneath. [i]Then[/i] we'll see how much you like it. :p Translation: That was Forte's last warning. As for the RPGs...I do agree that lately, quality has gone down the toilet. I'm not the best RPer and I would only consider myself average (it's up to others to judge how good/bad I am)...but I miss RPGs which have a lot of thought in their plot and characters. The RPGs are one of the best things about OtakuBoards...and it would be great to see people really putting thought in when starting new ones. I'm giving complete permission to Flash, Rico and Warlock to get a little more tough with poorly performing RPGs. That is, RPGs which have a sign up thread...which get about two members...and which run for about one page and then stop. Those can be deleted altogether. For newbies...I recommend that you wait before you post/sign up. It would be a good idea to spend some time [i]reading[/i] others RPGs...so that you may get a feel for what they are offering. Once you feel confident enough in your knowledge, you can then sign up and start actively participating.[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Blaze [/i] [B][size=1][color=red] And James, I Like Walking On Thin Ice :-P [/size][/color] [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]The ice is about to break open and you're about to fall head first into the cold water underneath. [i]Then[/i] we'll see how much you like it. :p Translation: That was Forte's last warning. As for the RPGs...I do agree that lately, quality has gone down the toilet. I'm not the best RPer and I would only consider myself average (it's up to others to judge how good/bad I am)...but I miss RPGs which have a lot of thought in their plot and characters. The RPGs are one of the best things about OtakuBoards...and it would be great to see people really putting thought in when starting new ones. I'm giving complete permission to Flash, Rico and Warlock to get a little more tough with poorly performing RPGs. That is, RPGs which have a sign up thread...which get about two members...and which run for about one page and then stop. Those can be deleted altogether. For newbies...I recommend that you wait before you post/sign up. It would be a good idea to spend some time [i]reading[/i] others RPGs...so that you may get a feel for what they are offering. Once you feel confident enough in your knowledge, you can then sign up and start actively participating.[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by ZeoMiraiTrunks [/i] [B]I AM ADDICTED TO EATING MAGAZINES. ESPECIALLY THE RED PAGES. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]Please don't post in all caps...it looks like you're trying to clumsily impersonal Masterfork...:eek: [/color]

[color=royalblue]I liked the ending to A Link to the Past myself...and the MM ending was pretty dramatic. But no ending in Zelda compares with Final Fantasy...in my humble opinion. ;) Even though I personal feel that Zelda is a better video game when you're actually [i]playing[/i]. Wow...that was irrelevant, wasn't it? lol. Excuse me everyone...continue with your discussion...:blush: [/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Smoky Joe [/i] [B]I feel very sorry for your friend. He was trapped in a hole he couldn't escape. There's a guy in my school like that. He is constantly bullied by a big portion of my class. I've stood up for him a few times, but he just acts very defensive and doesn't let people help him. I really hope that he doesn't commit suicide, since (in my opinion) that is worse than the person being murdered. [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]Yeah...I really hate bullying. It's terrible to go through school and witness that happening to other kids. Luckily I was never really bullied at school...but [i]anyone[/i] can suffer from it. And the funny thing is...the bullies are actually the [i]most[/i] cowardly kids in school...[/color]

[color=royalblue]Okay...here are my final selections! Congrats to those who got in...sorry to those who didn't...yada yada yada... [b] jcgoudy Lady Katana Nerdsy ShadowGohan NeoCactuar Anime_Gurl SS Trunks[/b] There we have it. :) The RPG will start soon![/color] :)

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Justin [/i] [B] [sarcasm]Nice signature, Forte..[/sarcasm] -Justin [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]Yes, Forte really knows how to walk on thin ice, doesn't he? :devil: In any case...I'll have to check this out, it sounds interesting...[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by NeoCactuar [/i] [B] I'm hoping James will leave sign-ups open for a little longer, so some other good RPGers can sign up... (Cough)Flash-Neil(cough) [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]Yep...I'll leave it open for a bit more so that more Zelda fans can sign up. ;)[/color]

[color=royalblue]What can I say...someone had to say it sooner or later. lol For all the newbies here...Neil isn't even one of our staff...yet I totally agree with him. Let's try and focus on quality and effort here, people! This is the concern of a regular RPG player...and so I think everyone should take note. :)[/color]

[color=royalblue]What can I say...someone had to say it sooner or later. lol For all the newbies here...Neil isn't even one of our staff...yet I totally agree with him. Let's try and focus on quality and effort here, people! This is the concern of a regular RPG player...and so I think everyone should take note. :)[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by stormwing [/i] [B]so...when do we start? [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]When I get some more sign ups here...I'm going to choose six to eight people to participate. :) BTW, I've included a picture of my character within this post:[/color] [IMG]http://www.otakuboards.com/attachment.php?s=&postid=192496[/IMG]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by ~Gohans Gurl~ [/i] [B] James do u mean that he was childish or the bully was childish or both?:confused: ~GG~ [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue] Both. Suicide just isn't the answer. I'm not going to beat up on anyone who has already suicided...because their friends and family are already having a hard enough time. But nevertheless, suicide is [i]very[/i] selfish. And people who feel depressed should at least make the effort, for the sake of their friends/family, to get some assistance. So many kids today are turning to suicide. And it's such a shame...where did people forget to talk to their parents and friends? It's just really sad and pointless. The bully was also pretty childish. This is the kind of thing bullying leads to -- even if you say something which you think is only minor to another kid...you don't know what internal problems that kid has. I mean, imagine some kid who goes home each night only to be beaten by a drunken father or mother...and then they have to come to school and face some moronic bully, who only makes them feel worse about themself. At the very least, kids in that situation should feel [i]safe[/i] and [i]loved[/i] at school... School should be a place where kids are protected from harm...where they can learn and be with their friends without fear of being persecuted or attacked or whatever... I hate it when I go to my little brother's school and I see some bully picking on a kid smaller than him...I [i]always[/i] step in when I see it...I would hate for the kid being bullied to have to face an even harder life. It's just unacceptable. And Spikey...[i]give me a break[/i]. I mean, I know your post had a good intention...but please lol...the best thing to do in a situation like this is to try and find ways of dealing with it and hopefully preventing it. Let's not get ridiculously overboard. Anyway, I'm rambling too much now...[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Blaze [/i] [B] [size=1][color=red] Ow, jeez Flash, thats too bad, but not for me.... I can get it, Im in the US.... * waves MMX6 on the shore of a beach, and Flash sees it with his superty duperty scoper thing that he watches other play *[/size][/color] [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]Hm, that's kinda mean Forte. :butthead: Flash, you should import from Australia. The MM games made it out here...and it wouldn't cost you a great deal to import (much cheaper than from the US) ...and plus, it would be PAL. So it'd be compatible with your system. :)[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Megabakin [/i] [B]Fight a huge raging fire with a huge controlled fire? I think if we did that, this board would get clogged badly. Its almost impossible to reduce the depression factor here because of those topics. [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]My contention is merely that, rather than creating topics which are specifically designed to complain about such depression topics...you instead focus on creating positive topics to balance the depressing ones. :) All it requires is a little common sense. :)[/color]