Poll of the Day > I'm seriously considering forming a guild.

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Dreaming_King 12/16/17 12:18:58 AM #1:	I'm so tired of having to deal with the common rabble day in and day out, not encountering a soul who is anywhere near my wavelength and watching as the world slips farther into decadence. The requirements for entry would be >martial prowess in at least one school (excluding guns) >philosophic and creative mindset >above average intellect and cunning >good fashion sense >a specialized skill that could come in handy for the guild (doctor, lawyer, game designer, etc.) The guild would just be known as The Guild to outsiders, as would the members (being referred to simply as Member [Code-Name]) and its true aims would be a secret to everyone. I doubt I'll find any takers (or anyone who even qualifies) but send me a P.M. if you're interested or whatever. --- Nil- <cite>Dreaming_King posted [p:892306328] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote>I'm so tired of having to deal with the common rabble day in and day out, not encountering a soul who is anywhere near my wavelength and watching as the world slips farther into decadence. The requirements for entry would be >martial prowess in at least one school (excluding guns) >philosophic and creative mindset >above average intellect and cunning >good fashion sense >a specialized skill that could come in handy for the guild (doctor, lawyer, game designer, etc.) The guild would just be known as The Guild to outsiders, as would the members (being referred to simply as Member [Code-Name]) and its true aims would be a secret to everyone. I doubt I'll find any takers (or anyone who even qualifies) but send me a P.M. if you're interested or whatever.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Greenfox111 12/16/17 12:20:32 AM #2:	you can't be real --- Don't ask. <cite>Greenfox111 posted [p:892306386] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote>you can't be real</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 12/16/17 12:21:52 AM #3:	I want to see where this goes... --- 3DS Friend Code: 4742 6214 5315 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. 0001 3388 9537, also. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:892306432] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote>I want to see where this goes...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SunWuKung420 12/16/17 12:23:26 AM #4:	Lol. What do you bring you the guild? I don't think you fit your own requirements. --- I'm either failing at a silly joke or trying to help. http://i.imgur.com/m8f7VYf.jpg http://i.imgur.com/0Lp7Agd.jpg http://i.imgur.com/47emEDA.jpg <cite>SunWuKung420 posted [p:892306479] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote>Lol. What do you bring you the guild? I don't think you fit your own requirements.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dreaming_King 12/16/17 12:29:49 AM #5:	Greenfox111 posted... you can't be real You know, there's an Aesop that goes along the lines of Prometheus complaining to Zeus that the first humans he created were vastly out numbered by the wild beasts. Zeus, being Zeus, just took some of the animals and transformed them into humans to even things out. The moral of the story is that some people have the souls of beasts, not people, which explains the awful things they do. If I would put credibility in any of the fables it would be that one. Living as a true human in a world of beasts is insufferable. .SunWuKung420 posted... What do you bring you the guild? I don't think you fit your own requirements. As the founder I would take the burden of being The Leader and let the Members focus on their tasks and projects. As for the requirements obviously I fit all of them or else I wouldn't have listed them. --- Nil- <cite>Dreaming_King posted [p:892306688] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote><cite>Greenfox111 posted...</cite> <quote>you can't be real</quote> You know, there's an Aesop that goes along the lines of Prometheus complaining to Zeus that the first humans he created were vastly out numbered by the wild beasts. Zeus, being Zeus, just took some of the animals and transformed them into humans to even things out. The moral of the story is that some people have the souls of beasts, not people, which explains the awful things they do. If I would put credibility in any of the fables it would be that one. Living as a true human in a world of beasts is insufferable. .<cite>SunWuKung420 posted...</cite> <quote>What do you bring you the guild? I don't think you fit your own requirements.</quote> As the founder I would take the burden of being The Leader and let the Members focus on their tasks and projects. As for the requirements obviously I fit all of them or else I wouldn't have listed them.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sarcasthma 12/16/17 12:35:03 AM #6:	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUiA4blvQPQ --- What's the difference between a pickpocket and a peeping tom? A pickpocket snatches your watch. <cite>Sarcasthma posted [p:892306855] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUiA4blvQPQ</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Greenfox111 12/16/17 12:38:26 AM #7:	In that case, I'd like to apply. Martial prowess: swordsmanship philosophic mindset: nihilism IQ: 174 i wear all black which is very fashionable specialized skill: teleportation code name: Cold Steel teleports behind you "nothing personel, kid." --- Don't ask. <cite>Greenfox111 posted [p:892306964] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote>In that case, I'd like to apply. Martial prowess: swordsmanship philosophic mindset: nihilism IQ: 174 i wear all black which is very fashionable specialized skill: teleportation code name: Cold Steel teleports behind you "nothing personel, kid."</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus 12/16/17 12:38:54 AM #8:	Dreaming_King posted... >martial prowess in at least one school (excluding guns) Guns are literally the one school which matters. Just because you learn Gun-Fu doesn't mean you should hold it against the rest of us. Dreaming_King posted... >a specialized skill that could come in handy for the guild (doctor, lawyer, game designer, etc.) Game designer would never come in handy. More importantly, what's your skill? Let me guess... game designer? Dreaming_King posted... Greenfox111 posted... you can't be real You know, there's an Aesop that goes along the lines of Prometheus complaining to Zeus that the first humans he created were vastly out numbered by the wild beasts. Zeus, being Zeus, just took some of the animals and transformed them into humans to even things out. The moral of the story is that some people have the souls of beasts, not people, which explains the awful things they do. If I would put credibility in any of the fables it would be that one. Living as a true human in a world of beasts is insufferable. Fake news. --- (\/)(\/)\|-\| In Zeus We Trust: All Others Pay Cash <cite>Zeus posted [p:892306980] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote><cite>Dreaming_King posted...</cite> <quote>>martial prowess in at least one school (excluding guns)</quote> Guns are literally the one school which matters. Just because you learn Gun-Fu doesn't mean you should hold it against the rest of us. <cite>Dreaming_King posted...</cite> <quote>>a specialized skill that could come in handy for the guild (doctor, lawyer, game designer, etc.)</quote> Game designer would never come in handy. More importantly, what's your skill? Let me guess... game designer? <cite>Dreaming_King posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Greenfox111 posted...</cite> <quote>you can't be real</quote> You know, there's an Aesop that goes along the lines of Prometheus complaining to Zeus that the first humans he created were vastly out numbered by the wild beasts. Zeus, being Zeus, just took some of the animals and transformed them into humans to even things out. The moral of the story is that some people have the souls of beasts, not people, which explains the awful things they do. If I would put credibility in any of the fables it would be that one. Living as a true human in a world of beasts is insufferable.</quote> Fake news.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
adjl 12/16/17 12:45:52 AM #9:	Dreaming_King posted... I'm so tired of having to deal with the common rabble day in and day out, not encountering a soul who is anywhere near my wavelength You'd still have to find those like-minded people to put together this "guild," so you're kind of back to square one. --- This is my signature. It exists to keep people from skipping the last line of my posts. <cite>adjl posted [p:892307240] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote><cite>Dreaming_King posted...</cite> <quote>I'm so tired of having to deal with the common rabble day in and day out, not encountering a soul who is anywhere near my wavelength</quote> You'd still have to find those like-minded people to put together this "guild," so you're kind of back to square one.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dreaming_King 12/16/17 12:56:35 AM #10:	Greenfox111 posted... In that case, I'd like to apply. Martial prowess: swordsmanship philosophic mindset: nihilism IQ: 174 i wear all black which is very fashionable specialized skill: teleportation code name: Cold Steel teleports behind you "nothing personel, kid." Your application has been denied for plagiarism, however you may reapply in three years. adjl posted... Dreaming_King posted... I'm so tired of having to deal with the common rabble day in and day out, not encountering a soul who is anywhere near my wavelength You'd still have to find those like-minded people to put together this "guild," so you're kind of back to square one. Right, although the internet is a better place to look than the place I live in. Zeus posted... Guns are literally the one school which matters. Just because you learn Gun-Fu doesn't mean you should hold it against the rest of us. No cowards are allowed in The Guild I'm afraid. --- Nil- <cite>Dreaming_King posted [p:892307653] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote><cite>Greenfox111 posted...</cite> <quote>In that case, I'd like to apply. Martial prowess: swordsmanship philosophic mindset: nihilism IQ: 174 i wear all black which is very fashionable specialized skill: teleportation code name: Cold Steel teleports behind you "nothing personel, kid."</quote> Your application has been denied for plagiarism, however you may reapply in three years. <cite>adjl posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Dreaming_King posted...</cite> <quote>I'm so tired of having to deal with the common rabble day in and day out, not encountering a soul who is anywhere near my wavelength</quote> You'd still have to find those like-minded people to put together this "guild," so you're kind of back to square one.</quote> Right, although the internet is a better place to look than the place I live in. <cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote>Guns are literally the one school which matters. Just because you learn Gun-Fu doesn't mean you should hold it against the rest of us. </quote> No cowards are allowed in The Guild I'm afraid.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DocDelicious 12/16/17 12:58:20 AM #11:	What game is this? --- o7 Let strength be granted so the world might be mended. <cite>DocDelicious posted [p:892307710] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote>What game is this?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
shadowsword87 12/16/17 1:07:01 AM #12:	Dreaming_King posted... doctor, lawyer, game designer, etc Wait, hold the phone, you think that a game designer is as important as a doctor or a lawyer? Really? Aren't you a full blooded, honest to god adult now? <cite>shadowsword87 posted [p:892307996] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote><cite>Dreaming_King posted...</cite> <quote>doctor, lawyer, game designer, etc</quote> Wait, hold the phone, you think that a game designer is as important as a doctor or a lawyer? Really? Aren't you a full blooded, honest to god adult now?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dreaming_King 12/16/17 1:21:51 AM #13:	DocDelicious posted... What game is this? The game most refer to as Life. Your sig would give you an extra point or two if you applied, just so you know. shadowsword87 posted... Dreaming_King posted... doctor, lawyer, game designer, etc Wait, hold the phone, you think that a game designer is as important as a doctor or a lawyer? Really? Aren't you a full blooded, honest to god adult now? In terms of utility to The Guide, The Designer would be more important, in that they would help us control and recruit others. And yes, I pay taxes and everything. --- Nil- <cite>Dreaming_King posted [p:892308512] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote><cite>DocDelicious posted...</cite> <quote>What game is this?</quote> The game most refer to as Life. Your sig would give you an extra point or two if you applied, just so you know. <cite>shadowsword87 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Dreaming_King posted...</cite> <quote>doctor, lawyer, game designer, etc</quote> Wait, hold the phone, you think that a game designer is as important as a doctor or a lawyer? Really? Aren't you a full blooded, honest to god adult now?</quote> In terms of utility to The Guide, The Designer would be more important, in that they would help us control and recruit others. And yes, I pay taxes and everything.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
shadowsword87 12/16/17 1:23:00 AM #14:	Dreaming_King posted... In terms of utility to The Guide, The Designer would be more important, in that they would help us control and recruit others Not... a manager? <cite>shadowsword87 posted [p:892308561] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote><cite>Dreaming_King posted...</cite> <quote>In terms of utility to The Guide, The Designer would be more important, in that they would help us control and recruit others</quote> Not... a manager?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EclairReturns 12/16/17 1:27:42 AM #15:	Dreaming_King posted... I fit all of them I've been wondering this for a while... I know you design all these swords, but are you trained in wielding one? --- Number XII: Larxene. The Organization's Savage Nymph. <cite>EclairReturns posted [p:892308733] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote><cite>Dreaming_King posted...</cite> <quote>I fit all of them</quote> I've been wondering this for a while... I know you design all these swords, but are you trained in wielding one?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Locke90 12/16/17 1:30:50 AM #16:	Dreaming_King posted... Greenfox111 posted... you can't be real You know, there's an Aesop that goes along the lines of Prometheus complaining to Zeus that the first humans he created were vastly out numbered by the wild beasts. Zeus, being Zeus, just took some of the animals and transformed them into humans to even things out. The moral of the story is that some people have the souls of beasts, not people, which explains the awful things they do. If I would put credibility in any of the fables it would be that one. Living as a true human in a world of beasts is insufferable. .SunWuKung420 posted... What do you bring you the guild? I don't think you fit your own requirements. As the founder I would take the burden of being The Leader and let the Members focus on their tasks and projects. As for the requirements obviously I fit all of them or else I wouldn't have listed them. look im down for joining as long as we have cool decoder rings etc. --- Friend code 3222-6836-6888 <cite>Locke90 posted [p:892308829] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote><cite>Dreaming_King posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Greenfox111 posted...</cite> <quote>you can't be real</quote> You know, there's an Aesop that goes along the lines of Prometheus complaining to Zeus that the first humans he created were vastly out numbered by the wild beasts. Zeus, being Zeus, just took some of the animals and transformed them into humans to even things out. The moral of the story is that some people have the souls of beasts, not people, which explains the awful things they do. If I would put credibility in any of the fables it would be that one. Living as a true human in a world of beasts is insufferable. .<cite>SunWuKung420 posted...</cite> <quote>What do you bring you the guild? I don't think you fit your own requirements.</quote> As the founder I would take the burden of being The Leader and let the Members focus on their tasks and projects. As for the requirements obviously I fit all of them or else I wouldn't have listed them.</quote> look im down for joining as long as we have cool decoder rings etc.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Locke90 12/16/17 1:32:01 AM #17:	shadowsword87 posted... Dreaming_King posted... doctor, lawyer, game designer, etc Wait, hold the phone, you think that a game designer is as important as a doctor or a lawyer? Really? Aren't you a full blooded, honest to god adult now? you are on a game site what do you think. --- Friend code 3222-6836-6888 <cite>Locke90 posted [p:892308885] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote><cite>shadowsword87 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Dreaming_King posted...</cite> <quote>doctor, lawyer, game designer, etc</quote> Wait, hold the phone, you think that a game designer is as important as a doctor or a lawyer? Really? Aren't you a full blooded, honest to god adult now?</quote> you are on a game site what do you think.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dreaming_King 12/16/17 1:43:49 AM #18:	shadowsword87 posted... Dreaming_King posted... In terms of utility to The Guide, The Designer would be more important, in that they would help us control and recruit others Not... a manager? We wouldn't need a manager, as all Members would be expected to manage themselves. The masses wouldn't accept my message, but putting it into a palatable wrapping might help is my thinking. EclairReturns posted... I've been wondering this for a while... I know you design all these swords, but are you trained in wielding one? I'm a naturally gifted protg. Locke90 posted... look im down for joining as long as we have cool decoder rings etc. I was thinking Smart watches that activate exclusive programs and such via code words spoken to them and biometric scanning. --- Nil- <cite>Dreaming_King posted [p:892309279] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote><cite>shadowsword87 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Dreaming_King posted...</cite> <quote>In terms of utility to The Guide, The Designer would be more important, in that they would help us control and recruit others</quote> Not... a manager?</quote> We wouldn't need a manager, as all Members would be expected to manage themselves. The masses wouldn't accept my message, but putting it into a palatable wrapping might help is my thinking. <cite>EclairReturns posted...</cite> <quote>I've been wondering this for a while... I know you design all these swords, but are you trained in wielding one?</quote> I'm a naturally gifted protg. <cite>Locke90 posted...</cite> <quote>look im down for joining as long as we have cool decoder rings etc.</quote> I was thinking Smart watches that activate exclusive programs and such via code words spoken to them and biometric scanning.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Locke90 12/16/17 1:45:10 AM #19:	Dreaming_King posted... shadowsword87 posted... Dreaming_King posted... In terms of utility to The Guide, The Designer would be more important, in that they would help us control and recruit others Not... a manager? We wouldn't need a manager, as all Members would be expected to manage themselves. The masses wouldn't accept my message, but putting it into a palatable wrapping might help is my thinking. EclairReturns posted... I've been wondering this for a while... I know you design all these swords, but are you trained in wielding one? I'm a naturally gifted protg. Locke90 posted... look im down for joining as long as we have cool decoder rings etc. I was thinking Smart watches that activate exclusive programs and such via code words spoken to them and biometric scanning. sounds good im in now im assuming you need my bank details and 100 billion years of service you cant have my soul though the bank owns that. --- Friend code 3222-6836-6888 <cite>Locke90 posted [p:892309331] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote><cite>Dreaming_King posted...</cite> <quote><cite>shadowsword87 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Dreaming_King posted...</cite> <quote>In terms of utility to The Guide, The Designer would be more important, in that they would help us control and recruit others</quote> Not... a manager?</quote> We wouldn't need a manager, as all Members would be expected to manage themselves. The masses wouldn't accept my message, but putting it into a palatable wrapping might help is my thinking. <cite>EclairReturns posted...</cite> <quote>I've been wondering this for a while... I know you design all these swords, but are you trained in wielding one?</quote> I'm a naturally gifted protg. <cite>Locke90 posted...</cite> <quote>look im down for joining as long as we have cool decoder rings etc.</quote> I was thinking Smart watches that activate exclusive programs and such via code words spoken to them and biometric scanning.</quote> sounds good im in now im assuming you need my bank details and 100 billion years of service you cant have my soul though the bank owns that.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smarkil 12/16/17 1:52:47 AM #20:	I can't tell you how often shadowsword87 posted... Dreaming_King posted... doctor, lawyer, game designer, etc Wait, hold the phone, you think that a game designer is as important as a doctor or a lawyer? Really? Aren't you a full blooded, honest to god adult now? I can't tell you the amount of times I've traded my game design ability for favors with my doctor and lawyer. In fact, I think they get more out of the relationship than I do. --- "We're not even close" - Romans building Rome at the end of Day 1 <cite>Smarkil posted [p:892309620] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote>I can't tell you how often <cite>shadowsword87 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Dreaming_King posted...</cite> <quote>doctor, lawyer, game designer, etc</quote> Wait, hold the phone, you think that a game designer is as important as a doctor or a lawyer? Really? Aren't you a full blooded, honest to god adult now?</quote> I can't tell you the amount of times I've traded my game design ability for favors with my doctor and lawyer. In fact, I think they get more out of the relationship than I do.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
adjl 12/16/17 2:56:08 AM #21:	Dreaming_King posted... Right, although the internet is a better place to look than the place I live in. Doesn't matter. Your premise is that you need to form this "guild" because you can't find anyone like you, but that premise is fundamentally flawed because you need to find people like you in order to populate it. The Internet probably is a better place to look, but that means it's also a better place to look for just plain friends, with none of this weird plan that sounds like some kind of larping cult. --- This is my signature. It exists to keep people from skipping the last line of my posts. <cite>adjl posted [p:892311378] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote><cite>Dreaming_King posted...</cite> <quote>Right, although the internet is a better place to look than the place I live in.</quote> Doesn't matter. Your premise is that you need to form this "guild" because you can't find anyone like you, but that premise is fundamentally flawed because you need to find people like you in order to populate it. The Internet probably is a better place to look, but that means it's also a better place to look for just plain friends, with none of this weird plan that sounds like some kind of larping cult.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Nightengale 12/16/17 3:05:56 AM #22:	Yeah, so, what you're basically describing is a cult. --- https://i.imgur.com/uinjdf2.png <cite>Nightengale posted [p:892311607] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote>Yeah, so, what you're basically describing is a cult.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus 12/16/17 3:17:33 AM #23:	Sarcasthma posted... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUiA4blvQPQ I know it's a parody, but it's actually pretty catchy... Dreaming_King posted... Zeus posted... Guns are literally the one school which matters. Just because you learn Gun-Fu doesn't mean you should hold it against the rest of us. No cowards are allowed in The Guild I'm afraid. Cowards like guys scared of guns, which are the ultimate martial arts weapon? Dreaming_King posted... In terms of utility to The Guide, The Designer would be more important, in that they would help us control and recruit others. ...how would a game designer help you recruit and control others? Are you playing a dungeonmaster? EclairReturns posted... Dreaming_King posted... I fit all of them I've been wondering this for a while... I know you design all these swords, but are you trained in wielding one? Yeah, do you even edge-align, bro? Dreaming_King posted... I'm a naturally gifted protg. A protg means you have a master, which brings us back to the question of what training you have. --- (\/)(\/)\|-\| In Zeus We Trust: All Others Pay Cash <cite>Zeus posted [p:892311849] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote><cite>Sarcasthma posted...</cite> <quote> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUiA4blvQPQ</quote> I know it's a parody, but it's actually pretty catchy... <cite>Dreaming_King posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote>Guns are literally the one school which matters. Just because you learn Gun-Fu doesn't mean you should hold it against the rest of us. </quote> No cowards are allowed in The Guild I'm afraid.</quote> Cowards like guys scared of guns, which are the ultimate martial arts weapon? <cite>Dreaming_King posted...</cite> <quote>In terms of utility to The Guide, The Designer would be more important, in that they would help us control and recruit others.</quote> ...how would a game designer help you recruit and control others? Are you playing a dungeonmaster? <cite>EclairReturns posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Dreaming_King posted...</cite> <quote>I fit all of them</quote> I've been wondering this for a while... I know you design all these swords, but are you trained in wielding one?</quote> Yeah, do you even edge-align, bro? <cite>Dreaming_King posted...</cite> <quote>I'm a naturally gifted protg.</quote> A protg means you have a master, which brings us back to the question of what training you have.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EclairReturns 12/16/17 3:19:44 AM #24:	Zeus posted... edge-align I have no idea what that is. --- Number XII: Larxene. The Organization's Savage Nymph. <cite>EclairReturns posted [p:892311910] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote><cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote>edge-align</quote> I have no idea what that is.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
trodi_911 12/16/17 4:39:28 AM #25:	I'll apply. I have trained in the way of the Albane Swordsman. I am a positive and very creative person. I have in IQ of 125. I usually wear at least chain mail wherever I go and if I feel like I need it, I will also wear a steel breastplate. I not really sure if this qualifies as a skill but I am a pro at saving damsels and have courted some of the most beautiful princesses across the land and danced the shaking of the sheet with many more. Let's just say I will be able to get some women into this guild. --- "You rat! How dare you sell me so cheap." "NO ONE CALLS ME THAT WITHOUT SOME CHEESE!" Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first. <cite>trodi_911 posted [p:892313305] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote>I'll apply. I have trained in the way of the Albane Swordsman. I am a positive and very creative person. I have in IQ of 125. I usually wear at least chain mail wherever I go and if I feel like I need it, I will also wear a steel breastplate. I not really sure if this qualifies as a skill but I am a pro at saving damsels and have courted some of the most beautiful princesses across the land and danced the shaking of the sheet with many more. Let's just say I will be able to get some women into this guild.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus 12/16/17 4:42:02 AM #26:	EclairReturns posted... Zeus posted... edge-align I have no idea what that is. It was a question directed at him so don't worry about not knowing what it is. --- (\/)(\/)\|-\| In Zeus We Trust: All Others Pay Cash <cite>Zeus posted [p:892313350] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote><cite>EclairReturns posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote>edge-align</quote> I have no idea what that is.</quote> It was a question directed at him so don't worry about not knowing what it is.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sarcasthma 12/16/17 4:46:48 AM #27:	trodi_911 posted... I'll apply. I have trained in the way of the Albane Swordsman. I am a positive and very creative person. I have in IQ of 125. I usually wear at least chain mail wherever I go and if I feel like I need it, I will also wear a steel breastplate. I not really sure if this qualifies as a skill but I am a pro at saving damsels and have courted some of the most beautiful princesses across the land and danced the shaking of the sheet with many more. Let's just say I will be able to get some women into this guild. TC, you'd better recruit this Albanian swordsman before I get him. --- What's the difference between a pickpocket and a peeping tom? A pickpocket snatches your watch. <cite>Sarcasthma posted [p:892313448] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote><cite>trodi_911 posted...</cite> <quote>I'll apply. I have trained in the way of the Albane Swordsman. I am a positive and very creative person. I have in IQ of 125. I usually wear at least chain mail wherever I go and if I feel like I need it, I will also wear a steel breastplate. I not really sure if this qualifies as a skill but I am a pro at saving damsels and have courted some of the most beautiful princesses across the land and danced the shaking of the sheet with many more. Let's just say I will be able to get some women into this guild.</quote> TC, you'd better recruit this Albanian swordsman before I get him.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darkknight109 12/16/17 5:13:06 AM #28:	I can only think of this every time the TC posts: http://i1.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/276/749/286.jpg Dreaming_King posted... I'm a naturally gifted protg. I assume you're trying to say "prodigy". "Protg" is basically another way of saying "apprentice". Zeus posted... Cowards like guys scared of guns, which are the ultimate martial arts weapon? Guns are actually fairly useless unless a) You are intent on killing your target and b) You have sufficient time to draw it, disable the safety, aim, aim, and fire (i.e. at least 20 feet from your target, if you go by police standards). In my opinion, the ultimate martial arts weapon is simply fists and feet. If you want to discount those for not being a true weapon, then I'd say there isn't such a thing as an "ultimate" weapon, because the efficacy of weapons depends on what your goal is and what scenarios you have to use them in (which is why police typically carry batons and tasers [and sometimes knives, though they're not supposed to] in addition to their sidearms - if a gun truly was an "ultimate weapon", they wouldn't have need for anything else). --- Kill 1 man: You are a murderer. Kill 10 men: You are a monster. Kill 100 men: You are a hero. Kill 10,000 men, you are a conqueror! <cite>darkknight109 posted [p:892313932] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote>I can only think of this every time the TC posts: http://i1.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/276/749/286.jpg <cite>Dreaming_King posted...</cite> <quote>I'm a naturally gifted protg. </quote> I assume you're trying to say "prodigy". "Protg" is basically another way of saying "apprentice". <cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote>Cowards like guys scared of guns, which are the ultimate martial arts weapon? </quote> Guns are actually fairly useless unless a) You are intent on killing your target and b) You have sufficient time to draw it, disable the safety, aim, aim, and fire (i.e. at least 20 feet from your target, if you go by police standards). In my opinion, the ultimate martial arts weapon is simply fists and feet. If you want to discount those for not being a true weapon, then I'd say there isn't such a thing as an "ultimate" weapon, because the efficacy of weapons depends on what your goal is and what scenarios you have to use them in (which is why police typically carry batons and tasers [and sometimes knives, though they're not supposed to] in addition to their sidearms - if a gun truly was an "ultimate weapon", they wouldn't have need for anything else).</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LaggnFragnLarry 12/16/17 7:21:02 AM #29:	i will join your guild <cite>LaggnFragnLarry posted [p:892316023] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote>i will join your guild</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tropic_Sunset 12/16/17 9:01:33 AM #30:	I'll apply: >martial prowess in at least one school: I'm Batman, so that's covered >philosophic and creative mindset: I'm already planning on a coup to use the guild for evil. >above average intellect and cunning: My IQ is 5 but that's only because of integer overflow >good fashion sense: I own a trenchcoat and leather gloves, so this speaks for itself. Also, I never wash my face. >a specialized skill that could come in handy for the guild: I'm really good at fucking your girlfriend Thanks for accepting my application in advance --- "Nostalgia is a hell of a drug." -Magus 10 <cite>Tropic_Sunset posted [p:892318194] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote>I'll apply: >martial prowess in at least one school: I'm Batman, so that's covered >philosophic and creative mindset: I'm already planning on a coup to use the guild for evil. >above average intellect and cunning: My IQ is 5 but that's only because of integer overflow >good fashion sense: I own a trenchcoat and leather gloves, so this speaks for itself. Also, I never wash my face. >a specialized skill that could come in handy for the guild: I'm really good at fucking your girlfriend Thanks for accepting my application in advance</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dreaming_King 12/16/17 9:53:26 AM #31:	adjl posted... Dreaming_King posted... Right, although the internet is a better place to look than the place I live in. Doesn't matter. Your premise is that you need to form this "guild" because you can't find anyone like you, but that premise is fundamentally flawed because you need to find people like you in order to populate it. The Internet probably is a better place to look, but that means it's also a better place to look for just plain friends, with none of this weird plan that sounds like some kind of larping cult. What is a friend but a like minded equal? I have been frustrated by the lack of such persons, so now I'm considering making it a point to seek them out. Nightengale posted... Yeah, so, what you're basically describing is a cult. Not even close, if I used any other word for it, I would call it an Order or Brotherhood. Zeus posted... ...how would a game designer help you recruit and control others? Are you playing a dungeonmaster? The common people are easily swayed by the media, if my Guild created our own, we could get our message out far better than just speaking. Zeus posted... A protg means you have a master, which brings us back to the question of what training you have. My Master is the World itself, not this one, but Another, you wouldn't understand. trodi_911 posted... I'll apply. I have trained in the way of the Albane Swordsman. I am a positive and very creative person. I have in IQ of 125. I usually wear at least chain mail wherever I go and if I feel like I need it, I will also wear a steel breastplate. I not really sure if this qualifies as a skill but I am a pro at saving damsels and have courted some of the most beautiful princesses across the land and danced the shaking of the sheet with many more. Let's just say I will be able to get some women into this guild. I'll file your application for further review, although your talent wouldn't be terribly useful, we don't need groupies. --- Nil- <cite>Dreaming_King posted [p:892319697] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote><cite>adjl posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Dreaming_King posted...</cite> <quote>Right, although the internet is a better place to look than the place I live in.</quote> Doesn't matter. Your premise is that you need to form this "guild" because you can't find anyone like you, but that premise is fundamentally flawed because you need to find people like you in order to populate it. The Internet probably is a better place to look, but that means it's also a better place to look for just plain friends, with none of this weird plan that sounds like some kind of larping cult.</quote> What is a friend but a like minded equal? I have been frustrated by the lack of such persons, so now I'm considering making it a point to seek them out. <cite>Nightengale posted...</cite> <quote>Yeah, so, what you're basically describing is a cult.</quote> Not even close, if I used any other word for it, I would call it an Order or Brotherhood. <cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote>...how would a game designer help you recruit and control others? Are you playing a dungeonmaster? </quote> The common people are easily swayed by the media, if my Guild created our own, we could get our message out far better than just speaking. <cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote>A protg means you have a master, which brings us back to the question of what training you have.</quote> My Master is the World itself, not this one, but Another, you wouldn't understand. <cite>trodi_911 posted...</cite> <quote>I'll apply. I have trained in the way of the Albane Swordsman. I am a positive and very creative person. I have in IQ of 125. I usually wear at least chain mail wherever I go and if I feel like I need it, I will also wear a steel breastplate. I not really sure if this qualifies as a skill but I am a pro at saving damsels and have courted some of the most beautiful princesses across the land and danced the shaking of the sheet with many more. Let's just say I will be able to get some women into this guild.</quote> I'll file your application for further review, although your talent wouldn't be terribly useful, we don't need groupies.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Noop_Noop 12/16/17 10:24:55 AM #32:	I'd like to submit my application Code name: The Mop Skill: Janitor Weapon of choice: the mop Philosophy: the way of the mop Fashion sense: I wear denim like a real working man IQ: I'm about as smart as a bucket of mop water <cite>Noop_Noop posted [p:892320685] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote>I'd like to submit my application Code name: The Mop Skill: Janitor Weapon of choice: the mop Philosophy: the way of the mop Fashion sense: I wear denim like a real working man IQ: I'm about as smart as a bucket of mop water</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DontForgetMe 12/16/17 10:39:15 AM #33:	Martial Prowess: I did Karate at the Y from when I was like 6 to 9. Philosophical and Creative mindset: Yes on the first, and yes on the second, if I try. Above average intellect and cunning: Sure, if I try. Good fashion sense: Uhhhhh.... Specialized skill: I know a tiny amount of code. --- Think you can take me? <cite>DontForgetMe posted [p:892321230] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote>Martial Prowess: I did Karate at the Y from when I was like 6 to 9. Philosophical and Creative mindset: Yes on the first, and yes on the second, if I try. Above average intellect and cunning: Sure, if I try. Good fashion sense: Uhhhhh.... Specialized skill: I know a tiny amount of code.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Noop_Noop 12/16/17 10:42:56 AM #34:	Also, if you are looking for like minded people, I'm pretty sure reddit has an incel boards full of people who are just like us TC. I've never been to reddit, so I have no idea how to get there, but I'm sure you, with your dazzling intellect, could figure it out. <cite>Noop_Noop posted [p:892321338] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote>Also, if you are looking for like minded people, I'm pretty sure reddit has an incel boards full of people who are just like us TC. I've never been to reddit, so I have no idea how to get there, but I'm sure you, with your dazzling intellect, could figure it out.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
PK_Spam 12/16/17 10:50:22 AM #35:	Martial prowess: I'm really good at super smash bros so I can apply that knowledge irl Intelligence: One time I thought about playing a mage or something in DnD and those have a lot of intelligences. So I'm Good there. Also I watch Rick and Morty I can wear either a frat boy outfit or make a costume entirely out of leather belts. You choose. I can chug two beers at the same time --- https://i.imgur.com/hCHZS1f.gif <cite>PK_Spam posted [p:892321623] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote>Martial prowess: I'm really good at super smash bros so I can apply that knowledge irl Intelligence: One time I thought about playing a mage or something in DnD and those have a lot of intelligences. So I'm Good there. Also I watch Rick and Morty I can wear either a frat boy outfit or make a costume entirely out of leather belts. You choose. I can chug two beers at the same time</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NightShift 12/16/17 11:09:57 AM #36:	Martial Prowess: trust me ill kick your ass, i also carry a gun and a telescoping asp at times. Mindset: BikeLife, leader, and mr take yo girl if you cant run from the popo at 160 then gtfo. intellect: 128IQ iirc special stuff: if its broke i can fix it (mechanic and robot-tech) or i can build it (7 years licensed carpenter) --- #BikeLife <cite>NightShift posted [p:892322415] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote>Martial Prowess: trust me ill kick your ass, i also carry a gun and a telescoping asp at times. Mindset: BikeLife, leader, and mr take yo girl if you cant run from the popo at 160 then gtfo. intellect: 128IQ iirc special stuff: if its broke i can fix it (mechanic and robot-tech) or i can build it (7 years licensed carpenter)</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dedbus 12/16/17 11:16:08 AM #37:	Naw circle jerk cults are for the weak willed. I'm good. <cite>dedbus posted [p:892322652] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote>Naw circle jerk cults are for the weak willed. I'm good.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Greenfox111 12/16/17 7:20:52 PM #38:	DontForgetMe posted... Martial Prowess: I did Karate at the Y from when I was like 6 to 9. Philosophical and Creative mindset: Yes on the first, and yes on the second, if I try. Above average intellect and cunning: Sure, if I try. Good fashion sense: Uhhhhh.... Specialized skill: I know a tiny amount of code. I did Karate at the Y from when I was like 6 to 9. 6 to 9 69 you're in --- Don't ask. <cite>Greenfox111 posted [p:892344961] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote><cite>DontForgetMe posted...</cite> <quote>Martial Prowess: I did Karate at the Y from when I was like 6 to 9. Philosophical and Creative mindset: Yes on the first, and yes on the second, if I try. Above average intellect and cunning: Sure, if I try. Good fashion sense: Uhhhhh.... Specialized skill: I know a tiny amount of code.</quote> <quote>I did Karate at the Y from when I was like 6 to 9.</quote> <quote>6 to 9</quote> <quote>69</quote> you're in</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
adjl 12/16/17 8:48:47 PM #39:	Dreaming_King posted... What is a friend but a like minded equal? I have been frustrated by the lack of such persons, so now I'm considering making it a point to seek them out. A bit of advice: Start by saying "I'm looking for more friends," rather than "I'm forming a guild, apply here." The latter's just weird. --- This is my signature. It exists to keep people from skipping the last line of my posts. <cite>adjl posted [p:892349003] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote><cite>Dreaming_King posted...</cite> <quote>What is a friend but a like minded equal? I have been frustrated by the lack of such persons, so now I'm considering making it a point to seek them out.</quote> A bit of advice: Start by saying "I'm looking for more friends," rather than "I'm forming a guild, apply here." The latter's just weird.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mooreandrew58 12/16/17 8:58:36 PM #40:	Dreaming_King posted... Greenfox111 posted... In that case, I'd like to apply. Martial prowess: swordsmanship philosophic mindset: nihilism IQ: 174 i wear all black which is very fashionable specialized skill: teleportation code name: Cold Steel teleports behind you "nothing personel, kid." Your application has been denied for plagiarism, however you may reapply in three years. adjl posted... Dreaming_King posted... I'm so tired of having to deal with the common rabble day in and day out, not encountering a soul who is anywhere near my wavelength You'd still have to find those like-minded people to put together this "guild," so you're kind of back to square one. Right, although the internet is a better place to look than the place I live in. Zeus posted... Guns are literally the one school which matters. Just because you learn Gun-Fu doesn't mean you should hold it against the rest of us. No cowards are allowed in The Guild I'm afraid. tell all those who fought in WW 2 they are cowards. doubt you or many if any at all on this board would willingly do what they did. --- Cid- "looks like that overgrown lobster just got served!" Bartz-"with cheese biscuts AND mashed potatoes!" <cite>mooreandrew58 posted [p:892349430] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote><cite>Dreaming_King posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Greenfox111 posted...</cite> <quote>In that case, I'd like to apply. Martial prowess: swordsmanship philosophic mindset: nihilism IQ: 174 i wear all black which is very fashionable specialized skill: teleportation code name: Cold Steel teleports behind you "nothing personel, kid."</quote> Your application has been denied for plagiarism, however you may reapply in three years. <cite>adjl posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Dreaming_King posted...</cite> <quote>I'm so tired of having to deal with the common rabble day in and day out, not encountering a soul who is anywhere near my wavelength</quote> You'd still have to find those like-minded people to put together this "guild," so you're kind of back to square one.</quote> Right, although the internet is a better place to look than the place I live in. <cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote>Guns are literally the one school which matters. Just because you learn Gun-Fu doesn't mean you should hold it against the rest of us. </quote> No cowards are allowed in The Guild I'm afraid.</quote> tell all those who fought in WW 2 they are cowards. doubt you or many if any at all on this board would willingly do what they did.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus 12/16/17 9:17:32 PM #41:	darkknight109 posted... Zeus posted... Cowards like guys scared of guns, which are the ultimate martial arts weapon? Guns are actually fairly useless unless a) You are intent on killing your target and b) You have sufficient time to draw it, disable the safety, aim, aim, and fire (i.e. at least 20 feet from your target, if you go by police standards). In my opinion, the ultimate martial arts weapon is simply fists and feet. If you want to discount those for not being a true weapon, then I'd say there isn't such a thing as an "ultimate" weapon, because the efficacy of weapons depends on what your goal is and what scenarios you have to use them in (which is why police typically carry batons and tasers [and sometimes knives, though they're not supposed to] in addition to their sidearms - if a gun truly was an "ultimate weapon", they wouldn't have need for anything else). Most martial arts weapons aren't useful unless you plan on potentially killing your target, although a gun more effectively deters a person than countless other weapons. And you don't need to be 20 feet away from a target to shoot them, not to mention that drawing a weapon is a concern with every weapon. As for cops carrying batons and tasers, that's because they don't want to resort to lethal force which isn't a reflection upon the weapon. The whole point of martial arts is to subdue your opponent as quickly as possible with as little damage to you as possible. Guns are the perfect weapon in this regard. Swords throughout history have been backup weapons. Samurai in particular preferred the bow and polearms. Hands and legs, while good for close-combat melee and surprise attacks, are basically useless against most weapons and are therefore one of the worst types of weapons. They're also heavily prone to self-harm, which defeats much of their purpose as weapons. Hell, if you don't tape your fists properly going into a fight, you break bones in your hand. Dreaming_King posted... What is a friend but a like minded equal? I have been frustrated by the lack of such persons, so now I'm considering making it a point to seek them out. a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/friend Dreaming_King posted... The common people are easily swayed by the media, if my Guild created our own, we could get our message out far better than just speaking. Which has what to do with game design, exactly? That's more a job for a publicist or other PR rep. Dreaming_King posted... My Master is the World itself, not this one, but Another, you wouldn't understand. idk, man, I've wandered this Earth and the next practicing the ancient martial arts of Gun-Ku and Gunjitsu. I've studied under blind masters, deaf masters, and even mute masters -- guys whose only language was the gun. I know a lot about studying martial arts and your way doesn't sound like studying. Your way just sounds like being lazy. adjl posted... Dreaming_King posted... What is a friend but a like minded equal? I have been frustrated by the lack of such persons, so now I'm considering making it a point to seek them out. A bit of advice: Start by saying "I'm looking for more friends," rather than "I'm forming a guild, apply here." The latter's just weird. What if he's looking for weirdos? --- (\/)(\/)\|-\| In Zeus We Trust: All Others Pay Cash <cite>Zeus posted [p:892350380] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote><cite>darkknight109 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote>Cowards like guys scared of guns, which are the ultimate martial arts weapon? </quote> Guns are actually fairly useless unless a) You are intent on killing your target and b) You have sufficient time to draw it, disable the safety, aim, aim, and fire (i.e. at least 20 feet from your target, if you go by police standards). In my opinion, the ultimate martial arts weapon is simply fists and feet. If you want to discount those for not being a true weapon, then I'd say there isn't such a thing as an "ultimate" weapon, because the efficacy of weapons depends on what your goal is and what scenarios you have to use them in (which is why police typically carry batons and tasers [and sometimes knives, though they're not supposed to] in addition to their sidearms - if a gun truly was an "ultimate weapon", they wouldn't have need for anything else).</quote> Most martial arts weapons aren't useful unless you plan on potentially killing your target, although a gun more effectively deters a person than countless other weapons. And you don't need to be 20 feet away from a target to shoot them, not to mention that drawing a weapon is a concern with every weapon. As for cops carrying batons and tasers, that's because they don't want to resort to lethal force which isn't a reflection upon the weapon. The whole point of martial arts is to subdue your opponent as quickly as possible with as little damage to you as possible. Guns are the perfect weapon in this regard. Swords throughout history have been backup weapons. Samurai in particular preferred the bow and polearms. Hands and legs, while good for close-combat melee and surprise attacks, are basically useless against most weapons and are therefore one of the worst types of weapons. They're also heavily prone to self-harm, which defeats much of their purpose as weapons. Hell, if you don't tape your fists properly going into a fight, you break bones in your hand. <cite>Dreaming_King posted...</cite> <quote>What is a friend but a like minded equal? I have been frustrated by the lack of such persons, so now I'm considering making it a point to seek them out.</quote> a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/friend <cite>Dreaming_King posted...</cite> <quote>The common people are easily swayed by the media, if my Guild created our own, we could get our message out far better than just speaking.</quote> Which has what to do with game design, exactly? That's more a job for a publicist or other PR rep. <cite>Dreaming_King posted...</cite> <quote>My Master is the World itself, not this one, but Another, you wouldn't understand.</quote> idk, man, I've wandered this Earth and the next practicing the ancient martial arts of Gun-Ku and Gunjitsu. I've studied under blind masters, deaf masters, and even mute masters -- guys whose only language was the gun. I know a lot about studying martial arts and your way doesn't sound like studying. Your way just sounds like being lazy. <cite>adjl posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Dreaming_King posted...</cite> <quote>What is a friend but a like minded equal? I have been frustrated by the lack of such persons, so now I'm considering making it a point to seek them out.</quote> A bit of advice: Start by saying "I'm looking for more friends," rather than "I'm forming a guild, apply here." The latter's just weird.</quote> What if he's looking for weirdos?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mooreandrew58 12/16/17 9:25:52 PM #42:	Zeus posted... Most martial arts weapons aren't useful unless you plan on potentially killing your target, although a gun more effectively deters a person than countless other weapons. And you don't need to be 20 feet away from a target to shoot them, not to mention that drawing a weapon is a concern with every weapon. As for cops carrying batons and tasers, that's because they don't want to resort to lethal force which isn't a reflection upon the weapon. The whole point of martial arts is to subdue your opponent as quickly as possible with as little damage to you as possible. Guns are the perfect weapon in this regard. Swords throughout history have been backup weapons. Samurai in particular preferred the bow and polearms. Hands and legs, while good for close-combat melee and surprise attacks, are basically useless against most weapons and are therefore one of the worst types of weapons. They're also heavily prone to self-harm, which defeats much of their purpose as weapons. Hell, if you don't tape your fists properly going into a fight, you break bones in your hand. I have actually broke a bone in hand punching someone before. doc told me too its unlikely it will ever fully heal and will be prone to rebreaking easily also what you said about swords is very true. even knights preferred lances or pole arms over swords. reason being was the range. seems like a lot of advancements in weaponry has come down to how can I strike my opponent from further away. --- Cid- "looks like that overgrown lobster just got served!" Bartz-"with cheese biscuts AND mashed potatoes!" <cite>mooreandrew58 posted [p:892350803] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote><cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote>Most martial arts weapons aren't useful unless you plan on potentially killing your target, although a gun more effectively deters a person than countless other weapons. And you don't need to be 20 feet away from a target to shoot them, not to mention that drawing a weapon is a concern with every weapon. As for cops carrying batons and tasers, that's because they don't want to resort to lethal force which isn't a reflection upon the weapon. The whole point of martial arts is to subdue your opponent as quickly as possible with as little damage to you as possible. Guns are the perfect weapon in this regard. Swords throughout history have been backup weapons. Samurai in particular preferred the bow and polearms. Hands and legs, while good for close-combat melee and surprise attacks, are basically useless against most weapons and are therefore one of the worst types of weapons. They're also heavily prone to self-harm, which defeats much of their purpose as weapons. Hell, if you don't tape your fists properly going into a fight, you break bones in your hand. </quote> I have actually broke a bone in hand punching someone before. doc told me too its unlikely it will ever fully heal and will be prone to rebreaking easily also what you said about swords is very true. even knights preferred lances or pole arms over swords. reason being was the range. seems like a lot of advancements in weaponry has come down to how can I strike my opponent from further away.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
adjl 12/16/17 9:39:05 PM #43:	Zeus posted... What if he's looking for weirdos? Then they're still likely to be turned off, because anyone weird enough to match that level of weirdness will have to have specialized their weirdness, and probably taken that specialization in a different direction. --- This is my signature. It exists to keep people from skipping the last line of my posts. <cite>adjl posted [p:892351471] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote><cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote>What if he's looking for weirdos?</quote> Then they're still likely to be turned off, because anyone weird enough to match that level of weirdness will have to have specialized their weirdness, and probably taken that specialization in a different direction.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SusanGreenEyes 12/16/17 9:42:00 PM #44:	Dreaming_King posted... I'm so tired of having to deal with the common rabble day in and day out, not encountering a soul who is anywhere near my wavelength and watching as the world slips farther into decadence. The requirements for entry would be >martial prowess in at least one school (excluding guns) >philosophic and creative mindset >above average intellect and cunning >good fashion sense >a specialized skill that could come in handy for the guild (doctor, lawyer, game designer, etc.) The guild would just be known as The Guild to outsiders, as would the members (being referred to simply as Member [Code-Name]) and its true aims would be a secret to everyone. I doubt I'll find any takers (or anyone who even qualifies) but send me a P.M. if you're interested or whatever. You want to be a Kingsman? --- Been a murder, over in Riften. Some old lady who runs an orphanage. Those poor children must be heartbroken. <cite>SusanGreenEyes posted [p:892351607] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote><cite>Dreaming_King posted...</cite> <quote>I'm so tired of having to deal with the common rabble day in and day out, not encountering a soul who is anywhere near my wavelength and watching as the world slips farther into decadence. The requirements for entry would be >martial prowess in at least one school (excluding guns) >philosophic and creative mindset >above average intellect and cunning >good fashion sense >a specialized skill that could come in handy for the guild (doctor, lawyer, game designer, etc.) The guild would just be known as The Guild to outsiders, as would the members (being referred to simply as Member [Code-Name]) and its true aims would be a secret to everyone. I doubt I'll find any takers (or anyone who even qualifies) but send me a P.M. if you're interested or whatever.</quote> You want to be a Kingsman?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mooreandrew58 12/16/17 9:47:25 PM #45:	SusanGreenEyes posted... Dreaming_King posted... I'm so tired of having to deal with the common rabble day in and day out, not encountering a soul who is anywhere near my wavelength and watching as the world slips farther into decadence. The requirements for entry would be >martial prowess in at least one school (excluding guns) >philosophic and creative mindset >above average intellect and cunning >good fashion sense >a specialized skill that could come in handy for the guild (doctor, lawyer, game designer, etc.) The guild would just be known as The Guild to outsiders, as would the members (being referred to simply as Member [Code-Name]) and its true aims would be a secret to everyone. I doubt I'll find any takers (or anyone who even qualifies) but send me a P.M. if you're interested or whatever. You want to be a Kingsman? they use guns though. so i'm guessing not. i'd personally love that umbrella gun though. --- Cid- "looks like that overgrown lobster just got served!" Bartz-"with cheese biscuts AND mashed potatoes!" <cite>mooreandrew58 posted [p:892351867] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote><cite>SusanGreenEyes posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Dreaming_King posted...</cite> <quote>I'm so tired of having to deal with the common rabble day in and day out, not encountering a soul who is anywhere near my wavelength and watching as the world slips farther into decadence. The requirements for entry would be >martial prowess in at least one school (excluding guns) >philosophic and creative mindset >above average intellect and cunning >good fashion sense >a specialized skill that could come in handy for the guild (doctor, lawyer, game designer, etc.) The guild would just be known as The Guild to outsiders, as would the members (being referred to simply as Member [Code-Name]) and its true aims would be a secret to everyone. I doubt I'll find any takers (or anyone who even qualifies) but send me a P.M. if you're interested or whatever.</quote> You want to be a Kingsman?</quote> they use guns though. so i'm guessing not. i'd personally love that umbrella gun though.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SusanGreenEyes 12/16/17 9:48:18 PM #46:	Don't they also know karate or something? --- Been a murder, over in Riften. Some old lady who runs an orphanage. Those poor children must be heartbroken. <cite>SusanGreenEyes posted [p:892351921] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote>Don't they also know karate or something?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mooreandrew58 12/16/17 9:54:28 PM #47:	SusanGreenEyes posted... Don't they also know karate or something? idk about karate but they where good at hand to hand fighting. being a special agent type of thing i'm betting they knew multiple forms of martial arts or at least some version consisting of a mashup of various forms --- Cid- "looks like that overgrown lobster just got served!" Bartz-"with cheese biscuts AND mashed potatoes!" <cite>mooreandrew58 posted [p:892352241] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote><cite>SusanGreenEyes posted...</cite> <quote>Don't they also know karate or something?</quote> idk about karate but they where good at hand to hand fighting. being a special agent type of thing i'm betting they knew multiple forms of martial arts or at least some version consisting of a mashup of various forms</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kyuubi4269 12/16/17 10:05:46 PM #48:	You must be dreaming, king. --- RIP_Supa posted... I've seen some stuff <cite>Kyuubi4269 posted [p:892352839] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote>You must be dreaming, king.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
T0ffee 12/16/17 10:26:37 PM #49:	For real though TC, I think joining a HEMA group would be a perfect fit for you. https://www.hemaalliance.com/ I've actually wondered why you haven't done so already when you're so obsessed with swords and swordfighting. --- "Splashing water on a pervert is like putting lasers on a shark" - Shiho Shishido \| FC: 2707-2635-3369 \| IGN: Toffee (Moon) / Caramel (Sun) \| <cite>T0ffee posted [p:892353926] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote>For real though TC, I think joining a HEMA group would be a perfect fit for you. https://www.hemaalliance.com/ I've actually wondered why you haven't done so already when you're so obsessed with swords and swordfighting.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darkknight109 12/17/17 2:27:18 AM #50:	Zeus posted... Most martial arts weapons aren't useful unless you plan on potentially killing your target, although a gun more effectively deters a person than countless other weapons. The most common martial arts weapons around - sticks/batons/clubs and their variants - can do exceptionally well at disabling a target without killing them. Or killing them if you really want to. Point is, that's not their only application, which separates them from guns (one of the basic rules of gun safety is "Do not point your gun at anything you are not prepared to kill"). Zeus posted... And you don't need to be 20 feet away from a target to shoot them The police say you're wrong. Specifically they say that if your target is less than twenty feet away from you and you do not have your weapon in hand, they will be able to reach you before you have time to draw your weapon, disable the safety, and aim it. Zeus posted... not to mention that drawing a weapon is a concern with every weapon True, but most weapons don't also have the additional steps of disabling a safety and aiming it. Hell, nearly all martial arts disciplines will teach you some variant of turning your draw into a strike. Iaido, for instance, broke off from kenjitsu from exactly that mindset. Zeus posted... As for cops carrying batons and tasers, that's because they don't want to resort to lethal force which isn't a reflection upon the weapon. The whole point of martial arts is to subdue your opponent as quickly as possible with as little damage to you as possible. Guns are the perfect weapon in this regard. sigh No, you're wrong, and this is coming from someone with 25 years experience in the martial arts and who runs a martial arts school. The point of martial arts isn't to "subdue your opponent as quickly as possible with as little damage to you as possible"; the point of martial arts is to do whatever you need them to do. That may be exactly what you said. It may involve non-lethal takedowns. After all, if you're dealing with a drunk friend who's getting a little punchy, you'll want to take him down without killing him, ideally without causing any serious injuries at all. Guns, in that particular application, would be an awful weapon. They would actually be worse than having nothing at all, because "nothing" can't inadvertently be turned against you. Now, granted, there are applications where guns exceed other weapons by a vast margin. But that doesn't make them the ultimate weapon. If the only use of a weapon and martial arts was to kill, I might agree with you. But it's not. Again, this is why batons still exist and are still in widespread use despite the wide availability of personal firearms. --- Kill 1 man: You are a murderer. Kill 10 men: You are a monster. Kill 100 men: You are a hero. Kill 10,000 men, you are a conqueror! <cite>darkknight109 posted [p:892364132] in I'm seriou... [t:76104317]...</cite> <quote><cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote>Most martial arts weapons aren't useful unless you plan on potentially killing your target, although a gun more effectively deters a person than countless other weapons.</quote> The most common martial arts weapons around - sticks/batons/clubs and their variants - can do exceptionally well at disabling a target without killing them. Or killing them if you really want to. Point is, that's not their only application, which separates them from guns (one of the basic rules of gun safety is "Do not point your gun at anything you are not prepared to kill"). <cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote>And you don't need to be 20 feet away from a target to shoot them</quote> The police say you're wrong. Specifically they say that if your target is less than twenty feet away from you and you do not have your weapon in hand, they will be able to reach you before you have time to draw your weapon, disable the safety, and aim it. <cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote>not to mention that drawing a weapon is a concern with every weapon</quote> True, but most weapons don't also have the additional steps of disabling a safety and aiming it. Hell, nearly all martial arts disciplines will teach you some variant of turning your draw into a strike. Iaido, for instance, broke off from kenjitsu from exactly that mindset. <cite>Zeus posted...</cite> <quote> As for cops carrying batons and tasers, that's because they don't want to resort to lethal force which isn't a reflection upon the weapon. The whole point of martial arts is to subdue your opponent as quickly as possible with as little damage to you as possible. Guns are the perfect weapon in this regard. </quote> sigh No, you're wrong, and this is coming from someone with 25 years experience in the martial arts and who runs a martial arts school. The point of martial arts isn't to "subdue your opponent as quickly as possible with as little damage to you as possible"; the point of martial arts is to do whatever you need them to do. That may be exactly what you said. It may involve non-lethal takedowns. After all, if you're dealing with a drunk friend who's getting a little punchy, you'll want to take him down without killing him, ideally without causing any serious injuries at all. Guns, in that particular application, would be an awful weapon. They would actually be worse than having nothing at all, because "nothing" can't inadvertently be turned against you. Now, granted, there are applications where guns exceed other weapons by a vast margin. But that doesn't make them the ultimate weapon. If the only use of a weapon and martial arts was to kill, I might agree with you. But it's not. Again, this is why batons still exist and are still in widespread use despite the wide availability of personal firearms.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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