Lady Asphyxia

[font=Verdana][size=1]Has anyone heard about the dwarf species of human found in Flores? They found a woman who was a metre tall. Erm...to quote an article in a newspaper;[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [size=1][font=Verdana][QUOTE] [b]SCIENTISTS ASTOUNDED BY HUMAN 'HOBBIT' DISCOVERY[/b][/font][/size] [i][font=Verdana][size=1]By Doug Conway[/size][/font][/i] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]"Australian scientists are predicting a 'paleontological gold rush' after discovering a new species of mini fuman in Indonesia.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1] [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]They were staggered to find the wellpreserved skeleton of a fully-grown female, barely a metre tall, dubbed "Hobbit" in some quarters after JRR Tolkien's tiny mythical figures.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]They believe she is a cousin of homo sapiens, like modern man descended from homo erectus, who spread from Africa to Asia more than a million years ago.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]But the newly discovered species could have lived as recently as 12,000 years ago.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]Scientists have pieced together an image of a hairless, dark-skinned dwarf species with a comparatively small head the size of a grapefruit, countersunk eyes, a flat nose, and large teeth and mouth projecting foward with virtually no chin.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]The adult female was found during excavations in September last year in a limestone cave at Liang Bua on the Indonesian island of Flores, between Bali and Timor.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]She was about 30 years old and probably died of natural causes, they say.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]She probably slumped into a muddy pool, and was covered quickly by sediment.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]"If you told me alien spacecraft had landed in a field in Flores I would have been less surprised," said Peter Brown, associate professor in paleo-anthropology at the University of New England, Armidale, in northern New South Wales. [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]"This overturns everything I have thought. It begs the question -- what else are we going to find?[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]"There should be a paleontological gold rush.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]"People of this body size were supposed to be extinct three million years ago.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]"We missed them by so little in time. [In evolutionary terms] they were alive yesterday."[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]Professor Brown and colleagues, including Mike Morwood from New England university and Bert Roberts from Wollongong University, describe in the science magazine [i]Nature[/i] how Flores, until recently, was "a kind of Lost World".[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]"Flores was home to a range of archaic creatures extinct elsewhere, often morphed into giant or dwarf forms," they write.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]"These included a dwarf from of the primitive elephant Stegodon as well as full-sized Komodo dragons and an even larger species of giant lizard.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]"As a form of dwarf hum, the new species fits right in with the bizarre extinct fauna of Flores."[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]Professor Brown said the newly discovered species, known as homo floresiensis, had chimpanzee-size brains but were using stone tools and hunting and behaving like modern humans.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]"But they don't have any of our genes and we don't have any of their genes," he said.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]"They are an isolated off-shot."[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]Homo floresiensis became extinct about 12,000 years ago, he believes, about the same time as the Stegodon, suggesting some catastrophic event.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]The presence of ash at the cave site indicated that event might have been a volcano.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/QUOTE] [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]This was also reported on the news the other night, only it said something about there also being Giant Rats, which is pretty cool. So, yeah. Some impressions about this would be a nice discussion, heh.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]What do you think will be the implications of this? Will there be a new section added to History classes, or Biology classes? 12,000 years ago isn't very long. For instance, scientists believe that there were Aboriginals in Australia as far back as 40,000 years ago [when previously it was only believe to be 20,000 or something like that.] That would mean that they coincide in terms of when they lived, which is pretty cool. [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]And you kinda have to wonder about how many other species there are, all descended from the same ancestor.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]So what's your opinion of it?[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font]

[size=1]A friend sent me this not long ago, and I personally really love this quote. It's lovely and seems to answer -- sort of -- what you were saying. [i]"Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...holy ****...what a ride...""[/i] I guess the point to life is living, in my opinion. You can go on and think about all the pointless things you do each day, but if you don't do them, what [i]do[/i] you do. How would you live your life? Wouldn't be very interesting, in my opinion, heh. So, that's my two cents.[/size]

[size=1]*grins* Well, I'm not sure how long ago it was, to be honest, but to me, it seems like forever ago. I think most of the events I mentioned happened when I first came; not so much the name changes, but the NL was gone around the time I got enough posts to become a member, I think, so it would have been about a year ago...of course, my sense of time is completely warped on the internet, lol. And I only came here about V4, so it isn't so long in versions, hehe. I get what you're saying, though. Essentially things are still staying the same as always. Which is cool. ^___^[/size]

[color=darkred]She kept storming through the complex, ignoring the tears, until she got to the gym room and realised she really didn?t want to hit anything, after all. Instead, she just wanted to sit down and bawl; something she couldn?t remember doing in years. Her lower lip trembled, and she rushed past Bailey without even acknowledging her. She was so sick of this. All of it. The tension, the not so normal family. The betrayals. The injuries. The soul-scars. And being accountable for every move she made just drained her soul so completely. That spontaneous information collection had been a good move. Why did no one else see that? She?d just been berated by her brother and one of her closest friends, as well as The Commander. Rae had slammed into Callum before realising he was even there. The force with which they?d collided had sent her reeling, and he grabbed her shoulders to steady her. ?Hey, you all right?? She nodded automatically, but then paused and looked up, into his eyes and shook her head. He took over the role of a mother, bustling her along to his room, before sitting her down on his bed, grabbing a drink of water and sitting down next to her. She cried all over him, knowing that her eyes were probably red and puffy, that her face looked terrible when she cried, and that her harsh, racking sobs certainly weren?t at all dainty or lady-like. But at that moment, she seriously didn?t care. She felt overwhelmed and out of her depth, a feeling that had been increasing lately. She didn?t understand it, but she knew it had more to do with Liam than it did with her job ? which she was [i]good[/i] at. Liam was one of her friends, and he would stay that way, but at the same time...sometimes she didn?t think he realised how much slack he was given. Callum had drawn her up so her legs were over his. She was half sitting in his lap already, so she wrapped her arms around him and snuggled closer, the sobs calming. His hand was stroking her hair, and she smiled slightly at the absolute normalcy of their position. She drew away slowly, smiling up at him. He grinned down at her and let her go. ?Better now?? She nodded. ?Good, let?s get you into a shower, then. You smell rank.? She put her face in her palms, trying to hide an embarrassed smile, remembering that she hadn?t cleaned up before the confrontation with Liam. ?Come on, you can borrow some of my old clothes.? He shooed her into the shower and she wondered when the last time was that she?d been so cosseted. Deciding that she really didn?t care, Rae showered quickly, borrowing Callum?s shampoo and soap. Feeling infinitely more human, she pulled on a bathrobe, then answered Callum?s soft knock, taking his old and oh-so-comfortable-looking sweatpants and shirt. Callum grinned when she stepped out, taking in her appearance; from the unbrushed hair to the bare feet and the blotchy face and puffy eyes. ?Mmm,? he said with a little grin. ?Sexy.? She laughed at him. ?Want to go and find something to shoot, sugar?? Her tone was sassy and bright; a great contrast to the previous defeat that had been evident. ?Now how could I refuse I woman like that?? [/color]

[color=darkred][b]OOC:[/b] Thought I?d take a whack at starting this up again, as it was sort of my spanner in the works which pulled it down in the first place. ^_^? Sorry, Liam. I figured since it was closer to the end of the year, you?d have some more free time, soon, too. So lets take a whack at this, mm? If the original players aren?t able to participate any more?we?ll cross that bridge when we come to it, lol. ^_^? ________ The abandoned Pizaro mansion had enough creature comforts to get by, although even Rae had to admit that it was somewhat spooky. There was something almost timeless about the surroundings, as if they had been perfectly preserved. The girls had been silent as they entered, their weapons loaded and ready to fire. There had been no enemy force, no protest or even a rustle of wildlife in the dense scrub. Nonetheless, the girls were paranoid. They?d stayed on high alert for the entire time they?d been there, taking shifts when sleeping, never going out alone or leaving someone behind. Rae and Zharra had slipped away to make contacts constantly, though, and Rae?s information trickles had flooded to a river. Rae shouldn?t have to return for quite some time, now, as long as she maintained the contacts she had now. As Zharra had predicted, the men, at least, were overly receptive to them when they were wearing the clothes Zharra had provided. Generally, Rae tried to leave Bailey and Eve back at camp when they went out for information, although she was wary of being gone too long. Still, they were both juniors, both almost untried, and Rae didn?t trust the area enough to risk being foolhardy with the girls. It wasn?t until Bailey accused her of turning into Liam that Rae stopped trying to protect them. The thought made her grin, and from then she allowed the girls to protect their backs when they were gathering. However, their slightly prolonged stay ? it?d been almost a week now ? had made Rae nervous. She was the Jehane Baudez look-alike, and staying in the wreck of the Baudez mansion. Her nerves were so strained by the end of that week, she realised she couldn?t take anymore. She radioed for a helicopter; thanking the higher powers that Bailey and Eve had had enough sense to bring a communicator with them, as Rae certainly hadn?t. With that organised, Rae ordered them to pack up and be ready to leave. ?Girls, I?m going to make a last sweep of the place before we leave. Check that everything is as it should be, you know.? They looked at each other. ?We?ll come with you.? Rae just laughed and shook her head. ?No one?s here. We won?t be attacked in here, I swear. I know this place like the back of my hand. You?ll only slow me down. Besides, we need to pack.? She shooed them and made her way along the corridor in the opposite direction. Guessing one of them would try to come after her, she immediately ran into one of the rooms with a secret passage, then slipped along that tunnel. She hadn?t been lying when she said she knew this place like the back of her hand. Her brief stay here; and her remarkable memory; were enough for her to know all the ins and outs of the Baudez mansion. When she entered into the open again, she was in the main hall. Once, it had been a huge room, with a window occupying the entire wall. She?d thought at the time that Baudez was foolhardy, as it was a weak point in the structure of the building, and she?d been correct. Now, the window was shattered, fragments of glass covering the carpeted floor and it had been completely exposed to the elements. She continued on her way, making a thorough check on the mansion. It was only when she reached a corridor that seemed almost colder and more threatening than the others that she hesitated. She tried one of the doors, then the next and the third, realising they were all locked. She froze as she realised where she was, then, almost surreally, kept walking, her feet forcing her to continue to the place she [i]really[/i] didn?t want to go. The only unlocked door in the entire corridor. She entered slowly, trying not to relive the first time she was here. No good. [i]Liam deadpanned his face, but couldn?t help stop a nervous twitch when he saw a crucifix style rack he was going to be strapped to. It looked ugly, blood had stained the wood a murky brown and fingernail marks were obvious. Rae stood with Pizaro, stockwhip and cat ?o nine tails in hand. Liam winced and was forced onto the rack, hands and feet manacled to metal hooks on it. Liam heard the swish and felt a fire race across his back. A gasp followed by a scream burst from his lips. Pizaro walked around the rack to Liam?s face, gluttonous grin curling his moustache. ?So?Liam, how does it feel? Pain persuasive enough to tell us your secrets?? Pizaro paused for Liam?s nonexistent reply. ?No? Fine. Guard, give our patient here some of the solution.? Liam tried to force his head round to see what was going to happen, but it was held fast by an iron brace. ?Sorry buddy,? a voice whispered to his ear. ?But this is sure going to leave a mark in the morning.? There was a sound of a lid being screwed off a plastic bottle. Citric acid, Vinegar and dilute hydrochloric acid in a salt-based solution was poured over cotton balls, then applied to the fresh wounds on his back. Rae, now Jenna laughed uproariously. ?Now remember girls, we want him to feel every whip, give time between each blow, else the first will dull the pain of the last.? Liam?s fingers dug deep gouges into the wood, sweat formed over his face and he heard the swish of the second stroke, and felt the cat o? nine lay a lattice on his back. More swabs were laid on, Pizaro came around to Liam?s face, obviously enjoying toying with the mere mortal that he had now in his clutches. He leant to Liam?s face. ?This is for every one of my men that you killed yesterday, all were noble men. You killed father?s, brothers, sons, and even daughters and sisters!? Colour was rising in Pizaro?s face. ?For that my friend, you will suffer. Your knowledge I do not need, but your suffering is amusing to me.? Pizaro stepped back and placed a hand on his daughter?s shoulder. Rae resisted the urge to shy away. ?Daughter.? Pizaro said. ?Thrash him until he is unconscious; continue the process in the morning until you have completely broken his spirit. Then, and only then, administer the sodium pentothal.? Pizaro turned and left, one of the bodyguards trailing behind him. The other two stayed behind while Rae raised the stock whip and brought it crashing down on Liam?s back once more. Liam slumped slightly on the wood, blood sweat and tears now merging to stain his own section of the wood to a dull, red rouge. His hair was now in sweaty dreadlocks and the back of his shirt was in bloody tatters. Sealed wounds from the day before began flowing again. Rae ordered Liam to be taken off. A bodyguard looked at her quizzically, ?Miss, he is not yet unconscious?? The Jenna inside grinned and picked up the white plastic bottle. ?He will be.? Liam managed to utter, ?*****?? Before Rae emptied the contents on his wounds. Liam shuddered uncontrollably and fell to the ground in pain, blacking out as his body shut down for repairs. The two bodyguards nodded their respects to the Jenna they knew before dragging Liam back to his cell. Rae cast the empty bottle to the ground and drew a revolver Pizaro had provided, peppering the opaque plastic with holes.[/i] She took a deep, sudden breath, and turned and walked out of the room, slamming the door behind her. The house was secure. There was nothing more to be found. It was time for them to return to base. When she met up with the girls, she gave them a tight smile, assured them that nothing was wrong, and lead them up to the helicopter pad. ~~~~~ As soon as they returned to the base, Rae was berated by the Commander, and by Matt, for her foolishness. It was altogether probable that the other girls would be getting the same lecture, too. She accepted the criticism with a staunch expression, then took her leave to go to her computer and type up the information she?d gathered. She?d just finished her file on one of the ringleaders of the sex-trade in the area when she became aware of a presence behind her. She turned to see Liam in the doorway. ?Back, are you?? He drawled. She could tell he was still angry with her. ?Yes, but I?ve already had a lecture from two superiors and I haven?t had a chance to wash yet, and you know how grumpy that makes me.? She bared her teeth in an imitation of a smile. ?So I wouldn?t get too close, if I were you.? He paused and looked at her assessingly. ?Are they?all right?? ?Of course they?re fine,? she snapped. ?The entire trip was just a routine information collection. It gave them some good experience in the field and gave me a chance to regain the contacts I?ve lost.? ?There was nothing [i]routine[/i] about it. It wasn?t sanctioned ?? ?Because you [i]always[/i] wait for the okay before proceeding, don?t you?? ?? it put you in danger ?? ?All spies are in danger! That?s what spying [i]is[/i]!? ??And you put other members of your [i]team[/i] in danger, too. For what? To get some information and make sure your [i]contacts[/i] are still there?? ?I?m an [i]intelligence officer[/i], Liam? she screamed at him. ?It?s what I [i]do[/i]. I go where people don?t, I make the contacts people won?t, and I?m good at my job. You?ve only ever worked with me when I was on my secondary talents, rather than intelligence. My primary job is not as a marksman; it?s an intelligence officer. I [i]gather intelligence[/i].? ?Yeah, because you were oh, so [i]intelligent[/i] jumping out of a plane with no backup and no way to get any if something went wrong!? ?Nothing went wrong!? ?No thanks to you.? She paled and stormed over to him. For a second she thought she was going to slap him. So she was just as surprised as he was when her fist balled and she socked him right in the eye. ?Get out!? She yelled. ?Just go!? And then her face crumpled and she stormed off, wiping away tears; though of guilt or frustration she wasn?t sure. __________ [b]OOC:[/b] So...yeah. I hope no one minds me trying to ressurect this thing.. ^_^"[/color]

[font=Verdana][size=1]Whoo. I swear, everytime I see PT's 'Siren' name, I still think it's Raquel, hehe. ^_^" I was in an RPG with her for so long, and then I haven't seen her in ages [So, Hi Robin!][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]I've been here since June 17, 2002. So it'll be 3 years next June -- scary, eh? That was...version...something, I don't remember. It was purple though, that I am sure of. In fact, if you go to [url="http://web.archive.org/web/20020606054551/http://otakuboards.com/"][b]this site[/b][/url] you can see the version I arrived in! And the next one [url="http://web.archive.org/web/20020923070122/http://otakuboards.com/"][[b]here[/b]][/url] I'm actually online, hehe! I think that was the gears version. So I guess I arrived Version...4 or 5. 5 is most probable, lol. Which means Lalaith Ril would have changed his name after that, because I still remember him as DuoGodofDeath, hehe. [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]Oooh! And remember when that [i]weirdo[/i] Crazy White Boy was just a mod? [img]http://otakuboards.com/images/smilies/tongue.gif[/img] And Juu and Mist's fantastic spar in the candy store? And when Lore was still Cera, and Shy was still a Guy? *laughs* [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]I was one of Liam's sheep, heh. Liamc2 came to Otakuboards, and with him bought Raventorture, The Harlequin, Cloricus, The Unholy Newt, Avaris, and myself, too, heh. I'm sure there were several more, but I can't remember them now. All of them have left, unfortunately, due to pressures of grade 12 and such. They haven't had time to be on the internet and such. So I'm the last one left. *tear* [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]And since we're reminiscing; [b]anyone remember the Newbie Lounge?[/b] And, of course, the heated debate over whether or not it would stay? Oooh, and Otaku Big Brother, both I and II? [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]*sighs* Aahh...memories. I wouldn't leave this place for the world, lol. [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][EDIT -- If you want to check out the rest of the versions, the link to that site was [url=http://web.archive.org/web/*/http://otakuboards.com][i]here[/i][/url].][/size][/font]

[font=Verdana][size=1]Whoo. Three thumbs up for language. [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]I think some parts really confused me. The stream of consciousness was great, except that it really was [i]a stream of consciousness[/i], so it jumped a bit, hehe. Does that make sense? It was hard to follow at times because it was just like being in someone's mind, if you get that. [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]But some of the lines in there were just magic, Miss Karma. ^.~ Just to quote my absolute favorites;[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][QUOTE][color=#ff1493]A heart transplant at 1 am for the dying life of a dying child with her dying parents in their dying love and the only thing that's keeping it all alive is the fragile balance of the doctor's scapel so be careful Mr. PhD you've got somebody's world on a string.[/color] [/QUOTE] [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][QUOTE][color=#ff1493]Here's the plain white truth in clips and phrases and stained all over. If what we have is what we've got and what we've got is what we have and we haven't got anything but a hope and prayer then is all this for nothing[/color][/QUOTE] [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][QUOTE][color=#ff1493]Hey Mr. Lucifer give me a smile cause we're going south for the winter, up there it's mighty cold with all the condescending lamenting preachers and angels and choirs and Mr. Lucifer will say Well alright Yaweh let's get a move on now we don't want to be late cause our cousins are stoppin' in and we wouldn't want to miss 'em.[/color] [/QUOTE] [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][QUOTE][color=#ff1493]What's that beating your chest there, what's that screaming dear? What's this subliminal ethereal overwhelming pain? It's perfection in a bottle, a prescription in the blood, a love so smudged with dirt and sludge we can't even recognize it anymore.[/color][/QUOTE] [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]And the last paragraph, too, is something I really love. To be honest I [i]love[/i] this piece because of those phrases and the language. [And would you mind awfully if I used part of the Hey Mr. Lucifer as my MSN name, lol?][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]But yes. I loved it. Magic, seriously. Just...magic. *nods* Some of those phrases are just so lyrical, I can fully imagine them being in a song, especially when they're so cleverly crafted. Well done![/size][/font]

[font=Verdana][size=1]I wish I still had my blankie. Well, it wasn't really a blankie, it was a sheepskin that I got when I was born. I carted it with me everywhere, and it wasn't until I was about eight that I stopped; and only then because it feel apart. I think I may have a piece the size of my hand, but that's all I've got left.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]I think a blankie is a great thing to have. Obviously carrying it around every is a little silly at 13, but at the same time, blankies remind you of the comfort and security of your growing years. As well as that, the smell would probably trigger memories and such, and so it could be a useful tool when you're upset, as it can have a calming quality. I suppose you could just explain to you Mum why you want to keep it, and it should be fine..[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]^_^ *wishes she still had her blankie*[/size][/font]

[font=Verdana][size=1]To be entirely honest, nothing really [i]changed my life[/i]. However, there were a few albums that I hold dear to my heart;[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [size=1][font=Verdana][i]Thanks for the Ether [/i][by Rasputina], [i]Golden age of Grotesque [/i][by Marilyn Manson], and most importantly; [i]Clear Hearts, Grey Flowers[/i] [By Jack Off Jill]. All of them because they directed my taste in music to a completely new direction. The first was Jack Off Jill. I don't remember how I got into it, but I remember scouring the music shops in my town for it. I finally found it in the Gold Coast one christmas time and bought it on the spot, completely unheard. I'd seen the lyrics but hadn't actually heard it, and when I got to listen to it, I loved it. After that, I heard about Rasputina -- but was, unfortunately, unable to get my hands on it -- and then when I met Semjaza, I was recommended to Golden age of Grotesque and again bought it...hearing unlistened? I think that's been the best thing because I didn't have a chance to form my own opinion before buying the album, so I was going into the music with an open mind. My friend finally found Rasputina in a store and bought it. And I've been converted since.[/font][/size] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]So those are my top three, if you want, heh. *nods*[/size][/font]

[font=Verdana][size=1]It's kind of interesting to follow the progression of last names. My oldest sister, for instance, has married, but she decided to have a hyphenated name. Her children, too, are hyphenated. My other sister married and changed her name, and to be entirely honest, I still don't remember who it is when she uses her new name. :rolleyes: [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]As for myself, I'm not sure whether I'll change my name, but I assume that I'd hyphenate it at the very least. [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]In terms of etiquette (no groaning now, heh) titles and keeping your name and so forth can also say quite a bit about your status, heh. While it's not really predominant anymore [And believe me, I wouldn't know unless I'd read the book.], your title could say whether you're married, single or even divorce. To quote; [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][i]When a woman marries, she is usually known by her husband's full name -- that is, Mrs. Ned Kelly (although by law, she may keep her maiden name, is she chooses). If she is widowed, she continues to be addressed as Mrs. Ned Kelley. However, if they are divorced, and let's say her given name is Sheila, she becomes Mrs Sheila Kelley.[/i] [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][The Penguin Book of Etiquette, by Marion Von Adlerstein.][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]Generally, that's pretty much gone out the window with the arrival of women's rights and feminism and such. I mean, surely taking the name of your husband is an intrisinc and implicit form of submission which simply cannot be tolerated. *[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]Although, to be fair, the custom probably comes from the times when a woman was her husband's property. But really, I see it as more of a tradition than anything, now, and one that's fading, too, heh.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]So, yeah. I'm not entirely sure what I'll choose, but it'd be interesting to see if it could be traced to the begining of the custom. It'd also be interesting to compare it to the matrilinial and bilinial societies of Indonesia. [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]:thawps herself:[/size][/font][font=Verdana][size=1] Sorry, I've been reading too many of my mum's essays, lol. [She's doing a course on women in Eastern civilisations or something.][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]* That was a joke. [/size][/font]

[font=Verdana][size=1]Not a bad piece, Alan. When I read the dialogue, I have to admit I winced, but then you had the line about being the bard and the world righted itself again, lol. I liked it. It was very bitter and sad and such, but still...death, heh. That makes no sense at all, but I think what I'm trying to say is this; death is often glorified and the warriors are often portrayed as noble [but stupid] men dying for the cause and government they love. The Raven is noble, yes, but he's bitter, too, and he holds no misconceptions about those he serves. So I think it's the character that makes this scene, although I'm sure someone could disagree with me, heh. [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1] I..don't like the crow pecking out his eyes, lol. That part kinda freaks me out. Perhaps he's just pecking [i]at[/i] them, but it does freak me out there, lol.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]You got a little verbose at times, although it does go well with the death scene, so well done, hee. [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]All in all, I think it's an excellent piece. Two very enthuisastic thumbs up. :p[/size][/font]

[font=Verdana][size=1]Okay. Well, I've just [re?]started drawing and whatnot, and I figured I'd try my hand at colouring on the computer. Normally I'm a PSP girl, I have to admit, hehe. It's very simple to use and it suits my needs generally. But at the moment I don't actually [i]have[/i] PSP. So I figured I'd take James' advice and try Photoshop [Or, rather Photoshop Elements 2.0]. I still don't like the layout of it -- which is why I've never used it before -- but I can handle it now. It still confuses the heck out of me, especially with tolerance and such. And I [i]really[/i] wish it had a colour replacer. If it already [i]does[/i] have a colour replacer, I wish I could find it! [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]Anyway, I sketched this from a book I found at some friends of ours. The girls are 6 and 4 respectively, and of course they're right in the grip of loving Ballet. The book was called something like [b]The Superb [/b][Only it wasn't superb. Sumptuous? I'm not sure] [b]Book of Ballet[/b]. Or something like that. Anyone want to try and come up with adjectives that start with S that could fit the title feel free, heh. Anyways, the only realy reason I did it was that I could practice my sketching and stuff, and, obviously, I am making no money whatsoever off it, lol. [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]Anyway, the first picture is the sketch I made, and the second is the sketch coloured. Keep in mind that I'm still relatively new to this whole business, but constructive critisicm is certainly welcome. [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]Erm. From my perspective, I can see several things wrong with it. I know that the hand is badly done, but when I drew it I hadn't bothered to define the hand, so I was trying to do it freehand on the computer, so it's a bit dodgy. *nods* Couple of other things are wrong with it, but I'll leave it up to you to find, heh. *sighs* I'm such a perfectionist.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font][/size][/font] [img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v41/catroyce/Art/Ballet.jpg[/img] [font=Verdana][size=1]The sketch.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v41/catroyce/Art/75763b99.jpg[/img][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]Coloured.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]So, yeah, thanks, hehe. ^_^[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]Lady A.[/size][/font]

[font=Verdana][size=1]Please [i]do not[/i] double post. Simply edit your original post. Since it has been so long since your last post, you could also just start a new thread. Mitch has already warned you about double posting. If I see it happen again, I'll close this thread. [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]Also, I've rated your thread PG. If you feel that that rating is not correct, PM me and I'll change it again. [/size][/font]

[font=Verdana][size=1]Not a bad beginning, although I'd be careful with giving too much information in one block.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]My first advice has nothing to do with the story, but rather with the layout. When posting on the net, it is really hard for someone to read more than a paragraph of space unless there is a line between paragraphs. Sounds stupid, but often it will decide me on whether or not I'll read the text, because it hurts my eyes to read long things without that space. So next time you might want to include them, to make it easier on the reader, heh.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]Secondly, I just went through and rated your story PG for Violence. There [i]is[/i] no voilence yet, but I figured that in an adventure/action story it'd probably happen, but if you feel that it's too high or too low or something, then just PM me and I'll change it for you. ^_^[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]Anyway, critique.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]Just a note; [color=red]Red[/color][color=black] means my comments and corrections, [/color][color=blue]blue [/color][color=black]is to draw your attention to words [mainly because of repetition]; maybe repetition or something, heh.[/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]All stories must have a beginning and an ending, just as all adventures must start with the adventurer setting out and end with the adventurer completing or failing their goal. [color=red][I love that line! I think it's a great way to begin it, and until I read that line I was planning just to skim the story to get the rating. When I read the line, I decided that I really wanted to read the story, so that makes it a good line, heh.][/color] This story, though, begins three hundred years before the adventure, but has just as big an impact on the world of Falcacia.[color=red] [This line, too is a good one. ^_^][/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]Falcacia was and still is [color=red][Personally, I think it would have a greater effect as 'was and is still'][/color] a continent [color=blue]split [/color]by three separate kingdoms each with their own unique aspects. These kingdoms were [color=blue]split [/color]by a mountain range known as the Triptah Mountains as they [color=blue]split[/color] [color=lime]three ways to divide all kingdoms from each other except by air transport [/color][color=red][Personally, I think the part in green seems a bit repeditive and redundant here. I highlighted the 'splits' because it seems very repeditive.][/color]. The largest of these kingdoms was Numac; led by Lord Cedric V. Numac had been the first of the Kingdoms to discover the mystery of flight using a steam powered engine and a gas filled balloon. This discovery marked the beginning of the second age of Falcacia.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]The second of the kingdoms was Alteras; led by Lord Decan III. Alteras was a kingdom renowned for its warriors and weaponry, as much had not been seen in any kingdom. Alteras had once been a kingdom split into tribes before all had been united by Lord Illus I. Upon his call all had united under the banner of the Flame and Phoenix to fight a greater foe who had disturbed their balance, but that is another story.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]The smallest of these kingdoms was Sinitia; led by Lord Sarac IX. Sinitia was not as predominant as Numac or Alteras but it was renowned for its Dragoons. The Dragoons of Sinitia were known for their strength, agility and skills when it came to close combat battles. Their skills with spears were astounding and their armour was believed to be made out of the tough skin of dragons slain at the hands of these warriors.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][color=red][I think talking about what the countries have done gives the reader too much information too early. Also, in each paragraph you follow the same structure; Country, leader, what they have /have done.If it isn't necessary yet, my advice is to cut out as much as you can, and maybe mix the sentence sructures around; [i]Lord Sarac IX ruled the smallest of the three kingdoms; Sinitia, which was renowned for its Dragoons[/i] or something.][/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]These three kingdoms of Falcacia had lived in peace for over five hundred years, setting up diplomatic relations and trade routes. These trade routes were via air as it had become dangerous on the surface as many creatures had become vicious and would attack a man on sight. It was unknown how this occurred, but it began in the year 100 of the second age. [color=red][My advice here is that unless you plan to explain later as an epihpany/theory why they became vicious, tell us now. Writing is about suspension of disbelief, but the reader is already reading about a world they won't be able to suspend it unless you tell us at somepoint. Changing the wording could also help. [i]The people were baffled as to the cause, knowing only that it began in the 100th year of the Second Age[/i]. So, rather than sounding like [i]you[/i] couldn't be bothered to think up a reason, we think that you just don't want to tell us, heh.][/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]Many travelers began disappearing on the roads between the capitals [color=red][I thought they were air routes? Or did you mean travellers who didn't go by air or something? It would probably be better if you clarified it.][/color]. The lords of the three kingdoms became anxious and so Lord Decan III sent a regiment into the wilderness to investigate the cause of these disappearances. The regiment returned with only half their numbers remaining. They brought news of strange, vicious creatures that were capable of taking down a man in seconds and tearing him to shreds[color=red][Haven't you already spoken about the creatures? This confuses me as a reader. I suggest moving this paragraph above the one before it, or else it feels needlessly repeditive and almost like the story is being told in the wrong order..][/color].[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]Diplomats were sent to Sinitia and Numac to find the best course of action. The resulting discussions brought into practice the newly discovered air travel as a replacement for trade and travel between many of the towns and the three capitals. But with the increasing demands in transportation only the wealthy or socially high-standing were able to travel via air. [color=red][Perhaps this paragraph should also be either before or incorporated into the paragraph before it.][/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]The three kingdoms started to build up defences to combat these creatures in case the creatures should [color=blue]attack[/color] their villages[color=red] [I thought they were only attacking travellers? Maybe a short sentence like [i]Their fears were justified.[/i][/color]. [color=blue]Attacks[/color] seemed constant at first but after a few years the creatures gave up and [color=blue]attacked [/color]travelers who should happen to cross their path. After a while the [color=blue]attacks [/color]seemed to stop and very little was seen of these creatures but it was known that they were still out their in the wilderness.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1] During the hundred years that these creatures attacked a man came to the three Lords proclaiming he was a savior and could protect them all from the creatures. The Lords [color=red][Lord or Kings?][/color] were getting desperate as the attacks would not let up so they accepted the man?s proposal. [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]The man, known as Zanar was a very strange man[color=red];[/color] he seemed to know exactly when and where the creatures were going to attack before anything would happen. He appeared at every attack and stood on the barracks. One look at him and the creatures fled. As this continued the Lords began to understand that this was a powerful man and wondered what they had really gotten themselves into. [color=red][Did the Lords wonder out allowed or privately? Did they discuss it, or worry to themselves? That sort of statement can really draw a reader in.][/color][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1] As the number of attacks decreased so as to reach a near standstill, Zanar again approached the Lords of the three kingdoms. His requests for payment of his help were simple. He wanted a tower that would allow him to view the three kingdoms and privacy [color=red][Zanar wanted a tower to view privacy? The way the noun ([i]privacy[/i]) is placed, it relates to the verb [i]view[/i]. If you move the privacy to before the tower part, it will make more sense.][/color]. The Lords knowing that it was one of the simplest requests they could have received, set their best men to work on this tower.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]A hundred years of peace and prosperity followed the completion of the tower and all were content with the happenings in the world of Falcacia. The original Lords [color=red][The original Lords were still alive? How long is their lifespan? If it's longer than usual, mention it earlier so that the reader understands that. *nods*][/color] and their descendants held biyearly conferences, which Zanar was most welcome to attend, to discuss the state of Falcacia. Zanar was the only ?outsider? to enter in these conferences and the only outlander to come to Falcacia in five hundred years of recorded history.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]Little was known about Zanar but information was much sought after when he disappeared [color=red][How did he disappear? Where? Was it in an attack or struggle, or did he quietly slip from notice? The way Zanar disappeared could probably set the entire tone...][/color]. It was unknown how it occurred [color=red][How it occured? How do they know he's disappeared? Did he not come to the meeting? Did they check his tower? If so tell us, heh. ^_^][/color] but many[color=red] [outlandish and terrifying] [/color]rumours have risen from the events.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]So, yes. It's a very good start. Please, continue. ^_^ This looks like it can be a really good story, and it seems well thought out. [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1] [/size][/font]

[font=Verdana][size=1]Um, I'm not sure what you want here, but I'll give a crack at it. If you want to post your fanfiction here, then you need to rate your thread -- although since you write about Chibi's in daycare, I suspect that it won't be rated extremely high?[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]I'm sure people would read it -- people generally read anything that interests them. The proposal itself sounds quite interesting.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]Also, as for fanfiction sites, it depends on what type of fanfiction you are looking for. If you're talking about fanfiction sites in general, a good one is [url="http://www.fanfiction.net"]www.fanfiction.net[/url] , which is quite well known. If you're looking for a particular fandom, then my suggestion is to go to google and search for that fandom. *nods* I hope I helped![/size][/font]

[font=Verdana][size=1]I can see that I'm a little late here. Apologies. Sword Breaker, plaigerism is not accepted in OB's rules. To quote:[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][/font] [i][size=1][font=Verdana][b]· Plagiarism:[/b] As OtakuBoards allows for artwork to be posted online, we also ask members to respect artists' original content. That is, any original content is not to be copied. Artists cannot take credit for another's work, as this violates the spirit of our online artwork forum.[/font][/size][/i] [i][font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font][/i] [font=Verdana][size=1]If you use another source, then you must credit them. The fact that you blatently knew that you were plagiarising and still continued with it is extremely disappointing. We are extremely against plagiarism at OB. [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]As well as that, I'm also disappointed that this thread was not reported. The little exclaimation mark at the top of a post is for reporting a person, and it should be used. [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]Thread Closed[/size][/font]

[font=Verdana][size=1]Have to agree with Solo. Fantastic idea! I've only just realised that my sister is married to my uncle, and my other sister is married to my auntie. o.O; Interesting. [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]And as for the next chapter of Enter the Net, Soley, *gets out her whips and chains* Get cracking, hee. ^_^" [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]But really well done Roxie! That is so cool! *saves it*[/size][/font]

[font=Verdana][size=1]Considering what you're describing as content, I rated it as that so you could post the story when you start writing it. [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]Not a bad idea. I don't have any ideas on what to name it, sorry. Just to clarify; you say that Deverca has joined the good side; which is the good side? The side of God or of the people? [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]How are you planning to get them to that point in life? How will she [?] die? Why does Deverca go to the good side? Why does Rex get more power? It'd be good to expand it and stuff. I can't wait to see what you've written.[/size][/font]

[font=Verdana][size=1]I like it. Initially the "Don't use up as jump" part confused me, but when I understood that it was two people rather than one, and that they were playing a game, it made a lot more sense, heh. ^_^"[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]I love the way you manipulate the piece so that the reader [i]knows[/i] what is going on without there being any description. It's really a fantastic way to show off your talent, heh, because it's pretty original and it can be really hard to do. I think I remember Alex [or Siren, or PT, or Petey or whatever he's called now :p ] doing the same thing, and his was really effective as well. [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]I think, for the end, you have to think about what sort of impact you want. I mean, the way I see this piece, it would be best to end off with the same sort of thing you started as; something like the "Don't use up as jump" line. But at the same time, that would almost write off the entire musing of the piece, like it [i]had[/i] no impact on the people involved, non? So I guess it all really depends on how you want the conversation to affect the participants. [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]I don't know if I can really help very much, to be honest. I really like this piece myself, and I'm not sure how to fix what might be wrong with it. I'm not even sure what is wrong with it, heh. [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]So well done on the piece; I hope someone who comes after me will be more helpful, heh. *nods* [/size][/font]

[font=Verdana][size=1]Since MangaFreak has been banned, I don't really see the point in continuing this thread.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]Thread Closed.[/size][/font]

[font=Verdana][size=1]I wanted to reply before now, but it completely slipped my mind. I'm sorry.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]Anyway, the attraction of Draco Malfoy is very big in the fandom, so don't worry about it so much, lol. [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]The use of different fonts and formats for writing, speaking, thought and narrative are very effective. Well done. ^_^ They give a reader something else to latch on to, and they really emphasise the different parts of the story.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]The writing itself is great. Some of the details; the quill [i]tip,[/i] folding three-part, the envelope, and so on. You have an eye for detail, which definately shouldn't go to waste. Your story is quite engaging and the descriptions are great.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]There is one thing that you should watch out for; that Aida doesn't become a Mary Sue. If you've never come across the term before, there's an entire essay written on it at [url=http://www.fictionalley.org][b]Fiction Alley[/b][/url], which you can find [url=http://www.lumosdissendium.org/essays/ms.html][b]here[/b][/url]. Taking the definition from there, a Mary Sue is considered as;[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][/font] [i][font=Verdana][size=1]A Mary Sue is an original character, but not just any original character! Mary Sues are typically beautiful, with the same general looks as the author - or, occasionally, the looks that an author wishes he or she had. They are incredibly intelligent, wonderful at sports, and often have strange gifts - like Parseltongue. Sometimes Mary Sues are long lost descendants of the Founders, or the daughter of Voldemort; otherwise, they're typical Muggle-born children. The most common type of Mary Sue is an "American transfer student," moved to Hogwarts in a transparent deus ex machina. Here, I must note that sometimes the qualities of a Mary Sue are foisted onto a canon character, whose good characteristics are magnified - at which point the story begins to tread the well-worn path of author avatars.[/size][/font][/i] [i][font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font][/i] [font=Verdana][size=1]I'm not saying that your character is a Mary Sue. I'm just saying you should take care with it so that she doesn't become one. Make sure she has some flaws and stuff that will offset the good points, if that makes sense, heh.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]Anyway, as I was saying, your story is good. The details are really great, and the descriptions are good, too. ^_^ Just watch out for Mary Sue and you'll be fine![/size][/font]

[font=Verdana][size=1]I have warned you three times that your thread needs to be rated, and you have still not rated your thread. [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]Thread Closed.[/size][/font]

[font=Verdana][size=1][quote name='Solo Tremaine][color=#503f86]Well, I [i]did[/i] marry Rain, Lady Asphyxia and [strike]Weh[/strike'] Break a while ago, but since no signature records of these exist any more I'm not sure how accurrate they are, heh. [/color][/quote][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]*laughs* I'd never divorce you, Solo darlin'. *huggles her Solo*[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]And, while the submissions are closed, I figured I'd dig up my old family tree for interests' sake, heh. It's been a long time since I looked at it.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][font=Verdana][font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][b]Adoptive Mothers:[/b] Semjaza Azazel [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][b]Adoptive Fathers:[/b] Ken [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][b]Godfathers:[/b] Charles[/size][/font] [size=1][font=Verdana][b]Senile Grandfathers:[/b][/font][font=Verdana] Heaven's Cloud [On Tony's side] [/font][/size] [font=Verdana][size=1][b]Aunts:[/b] Juuthena, Mistress Roxie, Gold Angewomon, SSJ Chick [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][b]Uncles:[/b] Medra, Liamc2 [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][b]Husbands:[/b]The Unholy Newt, Solo Tremaine, Logan [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][b]Wives:[/b] Rain, Duo Maxwell [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][b]Sisters:[/b] Mei, Sere, Sara [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][b]Brothers:[/b] Desbreko, Zeh [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][b]Twins:[/b] Avaris [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][b]In-laws:[/b] Ashy, Mo, Syk3, Liamc2, A sword, a woodchuck, Weh, The Unholy Newt, Homer Simpson, Panny Chan, Ravenstorture, The Harlequin, Digital Monster, Lady Katana.[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][b]Partners in crime:[/b] Warlock[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][font=Verdana][/font][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]Basically, I think that was all my relatives to the...second degree. That is, I'm Ken's daughter, and he had Juu as a sister, so I became Juu's niece. As for the in-laws...they're mostly because I married someone who was married to someone else...that makes us in-laws doesn't it? Or out-laws, since bigamy isn't legal. [img]http://otakuboards.com/images/smilies/tongue.gif[/img] [/size][/font][/size][/font]

[font=Verdana][size=1]First of all, threads in The Arena now need to be rated. For more information on that, visit [url="http://otakuboards.com/showthread.php?t=41883"][b]this thread[/b][/url]. [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]And secondly, this counts as an RPG, which on OB is defined as the following: [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][i]Most RPGs can basically be described as collaborative story writing, in which each player mainly controls one specific character.[/i][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]An RPG doesn't need to be in script format, so what you have here is basically a sign-up for an RPG. So I'm going to move this to Adventure Inn, the sign-up forum for The Arena. When people have signed up, you can start the actual RPG in Adventure Square. [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]Thread Moved.[/size][/font]

[font=Verdana][size=1]What you have posted is, in fact, a song from the movie titled Kahbi Khushi Kabie Gham, information on which can be found [url="http://www.musicindiaonline.com/music/l/XX01000A1U"][b]here[/b][/url]. OtakuBoards is [i]very[/i] clear on the topic of plagiarism:[/size][/font] [size=1][font=Verdana][i][b]Plagiarism:[/b] As OtakuBoards allows for artwork to be posted online, we also ask members to respect artists' original content. That is, any original content is not to be copied. Artists cannot take credit for another's work, as this violates the spirit of our online artwork forum.[/i][/font][/size] [font=Verdana][size=1]Because of the amount of trust required to post one's work online for review, plagiarism is particularly offensive. I will take this opportunity to remind everyone that it is not allowed and it will not be accepted. [/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]Thread Closed[/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1][/size][/font] [font=Verdana][size=1]-- Lady Asphyxia[/size][/font]