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The dot over a lowercase i and j has a name! It's called a tittle, which is a noun meaning "a tiny amount or part of something". Like the dot over an i or a j.
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I am a veteran of the United States Army and the US Army National Guard. I spent three years on Active Duty serving in the 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized) at Ft. Carson, CO and 3rd Armor Division at Kirch Göns, West Germany. I spent 18 years in the Army National Guard with the 26th Infantry Division "Yankee" and 29th Infantry Division (Light), "The Blue and the Gray". I was deployed to Bosnia-Herzegovina with the 29th ID (L) in 2001 - 2002. I have also been reading military history articles and books for over 49 years. I do prefer Military Role Plays over all other genres, primarily because I have a vast knowledge on the subject to include personal experiences. At the very least, my characters are always veterans.
I have been writing for pleasure for at least 35+ years, but only got into forum-based Role Playing about fifteen years ago. I do enjoy Nation Role Plays and get into minute detail when designing my military. The only reason I enjoy excruciating detail in my militaries is because for me, it is fun. My education and experience on this subject afford me the insight to see the depth of the structure. It is not just a General and a large pile of soldiers. If someone wants assistance in designing an army, navy, or air force, please send me a PM. I will help. Please specify what level (echelon) or depth you would like me to go. When I say echelon, I mean Army, Corps, Division, Brigade/Regiment, Battalion/Squadron, Company/Troop/Battery, Platoon, and Squad/Section.
When I was a student in High School, I used to play Dungeons & Dragons (Edition 1 & 2). Later editions came out after I quit that game. Recently, I have been DMing a 5e campaign of my creation for my son and his friends. 5e is so much less cumbersome than earlier editions of D&D. I do have an interest in Tolkien-esque fantasy-styled Role Plays as well. Time travel has always been a fun genre for me, but to do it well, one must have a firm grasp of historical facts. I love doing this form of role play, especially since I have a solid foundation on the past.
There are only a few fanfictions I will participate in; Star Wars and Star Trek are two of them. I want to do an exclusively Klingon RP one of these days. I also avoid Canon characters.
I have real-world martial arts experience. I would love to write an RP about hand-to-hand combat, no fantasy magic chit, just hands elbows, knees, and feet. Maybe the occasional head butt thrown in to mix things up. I trained in Krav Maga for six and a half years. I earned a first-degree black belt in Krav Maga on 3 June 2017.
Krav Maga is an Israeli martial art form that employs practical self-defense techniques drawing forms & techniques from Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Taekwando. It is very brutal, demanding, and aggressive. During the seven years I trained, I have bruised two ribs, sustained several muscle pulls, and various lacerations and bruises over my body. I have received a sprained ankle and a fractured wrist. Before the first black belt test, I received a bone bruise to my right shin; where my roundhouse kicks impact. Yet, I am stupid enough to continue training. [Regardless of the physical pain, it is more fun than any other physical activity I have engaged in. Fortunately, the bone bruise healed up prior to the third and final test. EDIT: I did leave the sport over four years ago. :(]
Almost two years ago I completed my first novel, a science fiction set in the 24th century. It focuses on a Private Military Corporation solely employed by the earth government. I started a second book in November 2022 and hope to work on that this summer when I have more time.
Send me a PM for a Role Play or if you would like to see what sort of an army I could build for you.
--Gunther (AKA: Old School)
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I have been writing for pleasure for at least 35+ years, but only got into forum-based Role Playing about fifteen years ago. I do enjoy Nation Role Plays and get into minute detail when designing my military. The only reason I enjoy excruciating detail in my militaries is because for me, it is fun. My education and experience on this subject afford me the insight to see the depth of the structure. It is not just a General and a large pile of soldiers. If someone wants assistance in designing an army, navy, or air force, please send me a PM. I will help. Please specify what level (echelon) or depth you would like me to go. When I say echelon, I mean Army, Corps, Division, Brigade/Regiment, Battalion/Squadron, Company/Troop/Battery, Platoon, and Squad/Section.
When I was a student in High School, I used to play Dungeons & Dragons (Edition 1 & 2). Later editions came out after I quit that game. Recently, I have been DMing a 5e campaign of my creation for my son and his friends. 5e is so much less cumbersome than earlier editions of D&D. I do have an interest in Tolkien-esque fantasy-styled Role Plays as well. Time travel has always been a fun genre for me, but to do it well, one must have a firm grasp of historical facts. I love doing this form of role play, especially since I have a solid foundation on the past.
There are only a few fanfictions I will participate in; Star Wars and Star Trek are two of them. I want to do an exclusively Klingon RP one of these days. I also avoid Canon characters.
I have real-world martial arts experience. I would love to write an RP about hand-to-hand combat, no fantasy magic chit, just hands elbows, knees, and feet. Maybe the occasional head butt thrown in to mix things up. I trained in Krav Maga for six and a half years. I earned a first-degree black belt in Krav Maga on 3 June 2017.
Krav Maga is an Israeli martial art form that employs practical self-defense techniques drawing forms & techniques from Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Taekwando. It is very brutal, demanding, and aggressive. During the seven years I trained, I have bruised two ribs, sustained several muscle pulls, and various lacerations and bruises over my body. I have received a sprained ankle and a fractured wrist. Before the first black belt test, I received a bone bruise to my right shin; where my roundhouse kicks impact. Yet, I am stupid enough to continue training. [Regardless of the physical pain, it is more fun than any other physical activity I have engaged in. Fortunately, the bone bruise healed up prior to the third and final test. EDIT: I did leave the sport over four years ago. :(]
Almost two years ago I completed my first novel, a science fiction set in the 24th century. It focuses on a Private Military Corporation solely employed by the earth government. I started a second book in November 2022 and hope to work on that this summer when I have more time.
Send me a PM for a Role Play or if you would like to see what sort of an army I could build for you.
--Gunther (AKA: Old School)
Gunthers Cast of Hooligans
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Jimmy Wu watched the other people in his company and listened to their comments. The expression on the tall young woman with red hair told Jimmy he was wrong about trying to hide his abilities. It was an alarming thought because it was not something he shared with anyone. ‘but how would they know?’
The cartoon looking girl seemed to sum it all up succinctly, "Why are so many of you so grumpy?" She moved around from person to person spouting out how their world was about to get better with an exaggerated exuberance. "This is the GOVERNMENT and a GOVERNMENT program where they're going to use us as super soldiers! You know what that means? Benefits! Lots and lots of benefits!" She appeared to be unnecessarily excited. It was somewhat unnerving especially since Jimmy had not wrapped his head around this creature he was staring at jumping from unseen foot to unseen foot. "And the fact that the toon lady has to point this out to you means you all need to study up on your tropes."
Toon Lady as she called herself turned to Mr. King and ended with, "speaking of benefits, where is the food? Be nice if we all bonded over some catering." Jimmy hadn’t thought about food or his nagging hunger until the overly animated woman mentioned it in front of everyone.
Mr King addressed the crowd regarding the cartoon’s comments. He told everyone her name was Light. Jimmy looked at her, gave her a nod with slight pursed lip smile. The director continued to speak, "most of you were not brought here by choice and for that I apologize, it was a security measure that we deemed necessary for the continued survival of our work." Obviously, this Defiance Project is some gregarious organization designed to help people. If Jimmy could benefit from this group somehow; not just by fulfilling his inner desire to help others, he would agree to join them. So far, he was objective and curious. This Mr. King and Light were prodding him towards acceptance. The African American man continued, "this is your chance to do some good in the world. Should you think that beneath you I can arrange transport for you, you can be anywhere in the world by tomorrow night. You will not be followed, you will not be punished, you will not become a hero. Working with us, on the other hand, will have its benefits. All expenses will be covered by us, your family will be given full protection, your civilian lives will be fully respected."
Mr. King smirked at Jimmy, "Mr. Wu, it is not my place to reveal your secrets. If you want to keep your cards close to your chest that is fine with me. Just know that you're not pulling the wool over my eyes. When the time comes your abilities will prove invaluable to your teammates."
“OK, Mr. King. You have intrigued me,” Jimmy Wu admitted. “I must say, I do not share my secrets with anyone. Not even my own mother knows. You say you know my secrets. I will bite. In fact, I will let you know one of my secrets right now.” With that said, Jimmy Wu jumped from where he stood in the parking garage to a location about a hundred feet away in the same road way between the two rows of cars. The elapsed time was less than a tenth of second. “I can jump a lot farther than a hundred feet if I want to.” Then he jumped back to where he stood and stated matter of fact, “If I should decide to leave this second or two days from now, I will not require your transportation.”
“Oh yea, I am hungry too…and where is the rest room?”
The cartoon looking girl seemed to sum it all up succinctly, "Why are so many of you so grumpy?" She moved around from person to person spouting out how their world was about to get better with an exaggerated exuberance. "This is the GOVERNMENT and a GOVERNMENT program where they're going to use us as super soldiers! You know what that means? Benefits! Lots and lots of benefits!" She appeared to be unnecessarily excited. It was somewhat unnerving especially since Jimmy had not wrapped his head around this creature he was staring at jumping from unseen foot to unseen foot. "And the fact that the toon lady has to point this out to you means you all need to study up on your tropes."
Toon Lady as she called herself turned to Mr. King and ended with, "speaking of benefits, where is the food? Be nice if we all bonded over some catering." Jimmy hadn’t thought about food or his nagging hunger until the overly animated woman mentioned it in front of everyone.
Mr King addressed the crowd regarding the cartoon’s comments. He told everyone her name was Light. Jimmy looked at her, gave her a nod with slight pursed lip smile. The director continued to speak, "most of you were not brought here by choice and for that I apologize, it was a security measure that we deemed necessary for the continued survival of our work." Obviously, this Defiance Project is some gregarious organization designed to help people. If Jimmy could benefit from this group somehow; not just by fulfilling his inner desire to help others, he would agree to join them. So far, he was objective and curious. This Mr. King and Light were prodding him towards acceptance. The African American man continued, "this is your chance to do some good in the world. Should you think that beneath you I can arrange transport for you, you can be anywhere in the world by tomorrow night. You will not be followed, you will not be punished, you will not become a hero. Working with us, on the other hand, will have its benefits. All expenses will be covered by us, your family will be given full protection, your civilian lives will be fully respected."
Mr. King smirked at Jimmy, "Mr. Wu, it is not my place to reveal your secrets. If you want to keep your cards close to your chest that is fine with me. Just know that you're not pulling the wool over my eyes. When the time comes your abilities will prove invaluable to your teammates."
“OK, Mr. King. You have intrigued me,” Jimmy Wu admitted. “I must say, I do not share my secrets with anyone. Not even my own mother knows. You say you know my secrets. I will bite. In fact, I will let you know one of my secrets right now.” With that said, Jimmy Wu jumped from where he stood in the parking garage to a location about a hundred feet away in the same road way between the two rows of cars. The elapsed time was less than a tenth of second. “I can jump a lot farther than a hundred feet if I want to.” Then he jumped back to where he stood and stated matter of fact, “If I should decide to leave this second or two days from now, I will not require your transportation.”
“Oh yea, I am hungry too…and where is the rest room?”
When I was a senior in High School, I took a course in Creative Writing and loved it! I would write these unlikely and horrific "war stories" that must have killed my English teacher because I haven't heard from her since. ;) She would often comment, "write about things that you know." My thoughts were, 'I am only, 17 and I don't know anything. What I do know, I don't want to write about and what I do want to write about, I do not know.' So, I stepped out into the world to gain some experiences in areas that I do want to know about in order to gain some experiences I could later write about. With that idea in mind, I have worked in the following careers; Infantry Officer, Police Officer, Railroad Conductor, financial planner and father. They all have had their positives and negatives. Now, let the writing begin! OK, ok, I've been writing for many years now. Let the writing continue! ;)
I am afflicted with the "Bull in a China Shop" syndrome. I can't walk by anything without accidentally destroying something.
When I was 13, I was attacked by a dog. I received four puncture wounds, one very close to the eye and one required 4 stitches at the hospital. Yes, I was the paperboy.
I am very good with numbers and remember dates very well.
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For me role playing is simply an exercise in Writing. If you want to improve your Role Playing ability, work on your writing ability. The best way to work on your writing ability is to read books authored by people who know how to write and do it very well. If it is one of those "I couldn't put it down" sort of books. You may have hit the sweet spot! Read!
Instead of maintaining a stable of characters I hope to use one day, I draw up brand new characters for every RP I choose to enter. They may be based on existing characters but are definitely written up specifically for the RP I decide to write for.
I cannot write when I am tired. I get nothing. no muse. no nothing.
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