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22 days ago
Current Summer break begins today!
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3 mos ago
I will continue to be one of the oldest members of this community in August.
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5 mos ago
If you are a fan of Warhammer 40,000 or Age of Sigmar, let me know. Maybe we can put together an RP. I play Ironjawz & Kruleboyz in AOS and Salamanders & Drukhari in 40K.
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2 yrs ago
Happy holidays, everyone!
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2 yrs ago
Summer break is almost over. Back to work/school and all that non-fun stuff.
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Bio

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 the 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 since I was 10 years old. I do prefer Military Role Plays over all other genres, primarily because I have a vast knowledge of the subject including 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 eighteen 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. 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.

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 five years ago. :(]

Over 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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Yea, I never gamble. I know this is virtual funds, but still. Don't do it. Not completely true. I play 8-ball pool, but I'm betting on my skill with playing pool.

Had another great week in Fantasy Football. My team is now 6-0. Saquon Barkley, RB, NYG and Sony Michel, RB, NE both had great games this weekend.


Kato's perceptions of the other characters:

Captain Loretta Raidne (KT-124): Captain Raidne is someone Trooper Okoye both fears and respects. She does not appear to be a loving woman like his mother back on Haruun Kal, but a scheming and conniving back stabber that one must keep their eye on. Her position aboard ship places her several echelons above Trooper Okoye and contact would be minimal or non-existent at all. Fortunately, Kato is a disciplined soldier and will do what she says, wishing only to be as far away from her as possible. She appears to him as someone who may just get the rest of us killed.

Sergeant Kavis Vytuia (KV-4217): “Swoop” [1.9 meters = 75” or 6’ 3”] Kato viewed Sergeant Vytuis with admiring respect. He would try hard to do whatever the man asked of him. Besides, he was so huge, he would probably crush him if he tried. Trooper Okoye doesn’t know much about the Sergeant, but knows not to cross him. He appears to be confident and knowledgeable with small unit operations and motivating his young troopers.

Corporal Aysié Tapalo (AL-93): “Theed” [1.73 meters = 68” or 5’8”] Kato views Theed as one of his better friends. He will accompany her on her gambling expeditions and has had to pull her out of a few scrapes. He would lay his life down for her majesty if necessary. It is a running joke with Kato to refer to Aysei Tapalo as Her majesty as though she were the actual Queen of Naboo.

Trooper Callus Orson (SN-7739): “Fixer” [1.88 meters = 74” or 6’ 2”] at only 170 Lbs, Trooper Orson is quite slender. With his muscular framework, he is more scrawny than brawny. His bubbly and evervescent personality does make for a brighter working environment and the young dark skinned kid from Haruun Kal does consider him a friend. He knows Callus likes to fix things and willingly calls him Fixer or Doctor Fix it from time to time.

Trooper Bradlev Trawin (TK-2323): “Rainstorm” [1.83 meters = 72” or 6’] Bradlev is his brothers as the two Light Repeating Blaster (LRB) gunners in First Squad. Kato has a friendly competition with Trooper Trawin over who is a better shot with the T-21. Often times Kato refers to him as “Rainman” or “Rainy” rather than Rainstorm or Storm. They have been in some sticky situations together and he trusts the Rainman will have his back. They have worked on their fire rates. Typically, the two LRB gunners are positioned at opposite ends of their ten-man squad. The two gunners will alternate so that when Rainstorm is firing, Knockout is not. When Kato is firing Bradlev is not. They fire five to nine round busts, stop, the other fires and stops, and then the first shooter resumes firing. It helps to conserve ammunition energy and maintains a high rate of firepower on enemy positions. This was a technique taught to them by their squad leader, Sergeant Vytuia.

Trooper Malik Skaya (KY-9914): “Patches” [1.83 meters = 72” or 6’] Kato is impressed by his size, even though both are of the same height. He does not know the Aquellan warrior as well as the other members of the squad, but is willing to accept him. The two just have not yet spoken as he only recently arrived aboard The Tempest and the men of B Co. 121st Assault Battalion.

Trooper Tyroch Trank (MV-1247): “Indigo” Kato is wary of Tyroch only because of his past. The Mandalorian is physically fit like everyone else in the squad, but has a history of spice use which does not sit well with the darkest member of First Squad, First Platoon B Company.

Trooper Corros Meeran (LR-3080): “Tremor” [1.78 meters = 70” or 5’ 10”] Corros is the youngest member of First Squad at age 19. Tremor has become a friend to Kato. The squad is a tight knit team of professionals. Kato’s only complaint about Tremor is his lack of maintenance to his body armor. He has attempted to show the young man from Lothal how to clean his armor, but it has been wasted words.


Darin's Perceptions of the other characters.

Dathac Metalcrest:

Sadwe Braybreaker:

Aina Jyrisdóttir:

Karlig Azmarand:
@Jbcool@POOHEAD189 I added a religious layer and a personal quest for Darin Torblad. Submitted for your review...

Here you go, HoF! ;)

As of today, it has been two weeks sense I moved put if my parents place.

I find roses, blue eyes, blonde hair, and Ferraris to be overrated, among a ton of other things.

It has never been about the appearance. Well, maybe if you are a teen or 20-something it is. But even then. I've dated blue eyes and blonde hair and found the personalities to be quite lacking. I've also dated dark hair and brown eyes and found personalities lacking.
We are slowly approaching November. I grow a beard every November and then shave it off the beginning of December. My wife hates facial hair and she tolerates it for one month of the year.
I Must finish this Character!!
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