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STATUS: 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. 1 yr ago
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1 yr ago
Current 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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2 yrs ago
Cows don't leave the slaughterhouse, steaks do.
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3 yrs ago
Empty your mind. Be formless, shapeless, like water Put water into a cup, becomes the cup Put water into a teapot, becomes the teapot Water can flow or drip or crash Be water, my friend --Bruce Lee
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3 yrs ago
The ships hung in the sky in much the same way that bricks don’t.
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3 yrs ago
Mr. Clark, your daughter is a very good kisser.
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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 48 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 34+ years, but only got into forum-based Role Playing about fourteen 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. 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 three years ago. :(]

In July, 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.

Send me a PM for a Role Play.

--Gunther (AKA: Old School)



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Most Recent Posts

In Star Trek: The New Order → 4 yrs ago Forum: Casual Roleplay
Went ahead and corrected this. The RP will start on Stardate 64607, or August 10th 2387. Almost two weeks after the Captain and preliminary skeleton crew are posted to shakedown the ship. Do you think this is enough time? I want it to capture the urgency and the rushed nature of the Operation.

Sure. Anytime between 1 AUG and that date is fine. You could even go for 2 or 3 AUG and make the Marines the last department to arrive. BTW, Major Watkins' birthday is 2 August.

In Star Trek: The New Order → 4 yrs ago Forum: Casual Roleplay
July 27th, 2387. Or Stardate 64568.

I figured it would take several days if not more than a few weeks for everyone to arrive, I posted Major Watkins and his Marine Company (199 O/H v. 209 Authorized) as showing up on August 1, 2387 (SD: 64581). That additional character, I may play would arrive on 28 July 2387 (SD: 64570), one day after the Captain shows up.

In Star Trek: The New Order → 4 yrs ago Forum: Casual Roleplay
I enjoy writing stories about war and combat. I have been reading books and articles on that subject since I was 10 years old. It is my passion. When it comes to Gene Roddenberry and his creation, Star Trek, the man was an isolationist who never wanted to have anything to do with fighting a war. His wife, Majel Barrett had this to say about his creation and the story arc regarding the Dominion War...
Barrett criticized the arc in a letter published in Star Trek: Communicator, claiming that Gene Roddenberry would have never approved of a continuing war in a Star Trek series. Berman has espoused similar sentiments, noting that his opposition "was all based purely on the fact that Gene had been very specific to me about not wanting Star Trek to be a show about intergalactic wars, interspecies wars. He didn't want it to be about humans fighting wars against other species." Responding to the former, Moore admitted, "She's probably right. It would've been very hard to argue Gene into going this way and maybe he'd have never gone for it. However, I would've still argued for doing the Dominion War with him and if he'd rejected it, I would've thought he was wrong. I respect Gene and his work, but I don't think he was always right and I'm not going to pretend that I do. The Dominion War has been one of the better story lines we've come up with whether Gene would've agreed or not." (AOL chat, 1999)
[@Majel Barrett]

I agree with Rick Berman on the subject. I think intergalactic squabbling would be huge in a science fiction setting. You don't create warships simply to prevent war. Occasionally, you need to dust them off and put them in harm's way.
In Post a random fact about yourself. → 4 yrs ago Forum: Spam Forum
This morning I ate a bowl of Raisin Bran, two hard boiled eggs and a cup of black coffee.
In Star Trek: The New Order → 4 yrs ago Forum: Casual Roleplay
Major Kurt Watkins has been posted.
In Star Trek: The New Order → 4 yrs ago Forum: Casual Roleplay


In Star Trek: The New Order → 4 yrs ago Forum: Casual Roleplay
I myself always wanted to see a Star Trek set in the FMM (Federation Merchant Marines)
Wow! that is a fantastic idea, Rumiko!!

In Post a random fact about yourself. → 4 yrs ago Forum: Spam Forum
People come in all shapes and sizes; attitudes and disposition. You must learn to take the bad with the good. Not all are bad.
In Star Trek: The New Order → 4 yrs ago Forum: Casual Roleplay
Permission to post Major Kurt Watkins to the Character tab, sir!
In Star Trek: The New Order → 4 yrs ago Forum: Casual Interest Checks
@Starboard Watch, why don't you start up the OOC thread?
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