I will continue to be one of the oldest members of this community in August.
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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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Happy holidays, everyone!
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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)
Character Summary
Name: Gunther Aliases: Landain Age: old (I was around when George Washington was a Lieutenant) Birthday: August 12 Ethnicity: French, English, & Seneca (Iroquois Confederation) Location: New England Gender: Male Higher Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science & Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice Occupation: Substitute School Teacher Languages: English, Spanish, German & a little French Years RPing: 18 Preferred RP Section: Advanced or Casual RP Level: Advanced Dedication Level: Moderate Biggest RP Pet Peeve: People who do not communicate with the group and drop. But then, if someone loses connectivity for an extended period, there is no way of knowing. Teach New RPers Or Coach New GM's: Yes
Appearance
Height: 5' 10" (I shrunk!) :( Build: Medium Eyes: Blue Hair: Dark Brown Skin Tone: Moderate to tanned Tattoos/Scars/Piercings: no tattoos or piercings. 1.5” Scar on the back of the left shoulder (dog’s tooth); 5” scar on left wrist (fracture repair procedure); 0.5” scar on the left knee (rock strike) Personal Style: Jeans, T-shirts, and sneakers, wearing a ball cap. Three of my children have their own cars. Image: I look like a soldier because it is what I know. I tend to wear a high and tight haircut. Clean-shaven, although I grow a beard in November.
Sexuality: Straight Relationship Status: Married with Children Personality: Gunther is conservative but flexible and objective. He attends Catholic mass with his family regularly and attempts a life free from sin. He can be a very moody person swinging from very warm, friendly, and extroverted to quiet and secluded. He hates winter; January and February make him very depressed. Gunther loves his children and would do anything for them and his wife.
Gunther is a morning person, but that comes from a life of serving in the military. He would rather go to bed early and get up early; prefers to exercise in the morning over working out just before bed. His chief flaw is saying what pops into his head unrestrained without thinking it over before letting fateful words spill out, full-fledged Gryffindor.
Habits: Smiling, unprovoked singing, talking with strangers & Coca-Cola Hobbies: Krav Maga, Running, Movies, reading, writing, Military History & Playing games with his children. Most recent hobby: Warhammer Age of Sigmar and 40,000. I have four armies; Two Orruk armies in AoS (Ironjawz and Krule Boyz), Space Marines (Salamanders) and the Dark Eldar (Drukhari). Fears: Heights, being alone, and not being able to afford a living. Likes: wife, his children, blue, 8, food, Military History, Mathematics, and well-written fiction – A Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones). Star Wars, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, Science Fiction, War Movies, New England Patriots, San Francisco Forty-Niners, Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, board games, War Games (Strategy TB, rather than FPS), Romance stories, Action adventures, Fantasy, Sports stories and more…
Dislikes: Rude People, Liver, Socialism, Narrow-minded individuals, and Role Plays that end just as they are getting good.
RPs Currently GMing: None RP's Currently Enjoying: None Upcoming Works: Honchos on the DMZ; a story of Russian pilots flying MiG-15s during the Korean War.
History
What Brings You To Role Player Guild: There is a large community of writers here. I enjoy the hobby even though I rarely get time to participate. Currently, I try to limit my stories to one at a time. Unfortunately, I rarely find one I enjoy and others are willing to write in. When I do, they die way too early. Life Before You Came To Role Player Guild: It was very different. I don’t know how to explain it in just a few words or sentences. Life Since You Came To Role Player Guild: This is just a side hobby. I have many irons in the fire and this is just one of them. It has taken a back seat to my real life activities.
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Quotes or Sayings: “Those who fail to learn the lessons of the past are doomed to repeat them.” – Winston Churchill paraphrasing George Santayana. “If you’re going to fight, fight like the third monkey on the ramp to Noah’s ark and brother…It’s starting to rain.” Theme Song: Warrior’s Call Advice To The World: Forgive the actions of those who came before us. Behaviors we consider heinous crimes today were generally accepted practices many years ago. Anything Else:
I always suspected I was a hufflepuff. Just took the Pottormore quiz and it confirmed said suspicions.
I am a Gryffindor. My eldest two children are Hufflepuffs and my wife is a Slytherin. I suspect one of my younger daughters is also a Slytherin like her mom and my youngest is a Gryffindor. She can be quite bold.
Just to clarify as I write my response, they've dismounted and are now about to engage the enemy?
A General Officer will never place himself in the line of fire; or at least not attack into the enemy while they are defending. Realistically, the Jump TOC should be observing the Main Effort. But stopping to ensure things are happening properly at the penetration point, is OK. This should be a temporary halt for the Jump TOC. The Brigade Commander is more interested in what the rest of 2nd Battalion is doing.
I should draw up some operational graphics to give you a visual of what is going on here. The Jump TOC, which has the Brigade Commander, who should be a Brigadier General has only three small wheeled vehicles. There may be GPMGs mounted on pintles, but they are used only if the officers in this group are threatened. Major Generals command divisions. A division would have two to five Brigades. I actually did some work on that. I will share it with you here.
The Number Eight Company which probably numbers about 148 on hand strength (246 Authorized Strength). They have also lost about six or seven of their tracked vehicles; which they don't need because they don't have the people to ride in them. This Company is conducting a Supporting Mission for the advance elements of the 116th Volksgrenadier Regiment. As the 116th attacks, the Centauri Chasseurs may try to escape and evade the Panchalan attackers by running to their rear. They know a Grenadier unit just blew through their position, but they will be frightened and panicky. The Number eight company is in the defense, waiting for the Chasseurs to come into their lines of fire and engage them; preventing them from escaping.
The Main Effort for the 25th Panchalan Grenadiers is more than a few kilometers to the east engaging Centaurian Armor and APCs along a second line of defense. This would be an armored reconnaissance battalion. The Régiment de Dragons would be a Dragoon Regiment. Dragoons are a type of cavalry. Historically, Dragoons operated as cavalry but served as dismounted infantry on occasions. The French regiment, I modeled the Centaurian armored reconnaissance squadron or battalion after is nothing more than an oversized battalion. I'm going to use a similar structure to organize the Volksgrenadier regiments. This would explain their small size. They are battalion sized, but referred to as Regiments.
This is what the Centaurian unit in the 2nd line of defense is based on. I took this from a French Army organization:
Escardon de reconnaissance et d'intervention - Armored recon squadron 1er Escardon blindée - 1st Armored squadron 2e Escardon blindée - 2nd Armored squadron 3e Escardon blindée - 3rd Armored squadron 1er Compagnie de infanterie - 1st Support infantry company 2e Compagnie de infanterie - 2nd Support infantry company Escadron de commandement et de logistique - Command and logistics squadron Compagnie d'appui mixte (génie et artillerie) - Mixed engineer and artillery company Escadron d'intervention de réserve - Reserve squadron
Since their units are just as understrength as the Panchalan units, they would be weakened as well. Probably authorized a few more tanks and APCs than I mention in my post.
This example of a Sector Division has a Divisional Commander who holds the rank of Generalmajor. All of his subordinate Brigade Commanders are naturally, Brigadiers. I've added Panzer battalions to each Brigade. Your 7th and 9th Panzer Battalions are being used for another operation at the moment. I will work on the Volksgrenadier Regiment, the Panzer battalion and am currently working on the Centaurian armored reconnaissance squadron.
Sector Division GODUN
(Generalmajor)
Brigade PASCHAL
13th Royal Panchalan Grenadier Regiment 100th Volksgrenadier Regiment 101st Volksgrenadier Regiment 1st Panzer Battalion 2nd Panzer Battalion 70th Anti-Armor Battalion (36 AT guns /w transports) 341st Transport Battalion 342nd Transport Battalion
Brigade DROGO
17th Royal Panchalan Grenadier Regiment 109th Volksgrenadier Regiment 110th Volksgrenadier Regiment 3rd Panzer Battalion 4th Panzer Battalion 72nd Anti-Armor Battalion (36 AT guns /w transports) 344th Transport Battalion 345th Transport Battalion
Brigade LANFRANC
21st Royal Panchalan Grenadier Regiment 111th Volksgrenadier Regiment 112th Volksgrenadier Regiment 5th Panzer Battalion 6th Panzer Battalion 74th Anti-Armor Battalion (36 AT guns /w transports) 351st Transport Battalion 352nd Transport Battalion
Brigade CHILDEBRAND
25th Royal Panchala Grenadier Regiment 114th Panchala Volunteer Infantry Regiment 116th Panchala Volunteer Infantry Regiment 7th Panzer Battalion 9th Panzer Battalion 76th Anti-Armor Battalion (36 AT guns /w transports) 357th Transport Battalion 358th Transport Battalion
Brigade AUDRAMNUS
102nd Volksgrenadier Regiment 103rd Volksgrenadier Regiment 104th Volksgrenadier Regiment 105th Volksgrenadier Regiment 10th Panzer Battalion 77th Anti Armor Battalion 360th Transport Battalion 362nd Transport Battalion 363rd Transport Battalion 365th Transport Battalion
“Ja Wohl, herr Brigadier!” The Fox had moved five hundred meters beyond the penetration regardless of what the General Officer said. Gefreiter Dalfin and Oberleutnant Theuderic looked at each other with a knowing look. They waited to hear it…it took no time at all, the 120mm projectiles impacted all along the area the 2nd Panchalan Grenadiers just passed. “Would be best not to get killed by our own mortars, Gefreiter,” Oberleutnant muttered to the driver.
The Number eight company was just ahead of the Jump TOC which contained three Fox vehicles. The number eight company consisted of only three platoons with three or four vehicles per platoon. The Company was not at a hundred percent strength. Two platoons pulled off to the right and dismounted their infantry. The first platoon pulled off to the left and dismounted. The company commander moved with the third and second platoons on the right while the Executive Officer dismounted and moved with the first platoon on the left. The company advanced through the buildings and debris in the direction of where they had just come from.
The company moved toward the sound of the mortars, fired by one of the 116th Volksgrenadier mortar platoons. At two hundred meters from the Chasseur lines they could see the mortar fire beginning to lift.
On the west side of the line, the 116th charged forward into their line firing from the hip as support by fire positions poured machine gun fire into the enemy positions. Unfortunately for the number 8 company and members of the Jump TOC who chose to join them, that fire was directed at them. Fortuantely, they were further beyond the enemy targets the 116th was shooting at. “Hopefully, those bastards don’t hit any of us,” Theuderic mumbled.”
“Agreed, mein herr,” Gefreiter Dalfin responded hearing the Oberleutnant’s words. The purpose of the number eight company was to shoot at any survivors attempting to flee east away from the attacking soldiers of the 116th Volksgrenadiers.
Meanwhile, the rest of the second battalion struck the enemy’s second line of defense which consisted of an armored cavalry squadron or Escardon blindée consisting of three main battle tanks and eight armored personnel carriers. The Anti-tank platoon for the Grenadier battalion would deploy into action to engage the enemy armored vehicles as well as the dismounted grenadiers employing shoulder fired Ant-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM).
“It is imperative the 116th break through their line. Otherwise, we are screwed, mein Herr!” Oberleutnant Theuderic spoke allowed to the Brigadier, knowing it did not need to be said. He had all the confidence in the Volksgrenadiers. He knew the Chasseurs were demoralized from the fighter bomber attack as well as the mortar fire and knowing their enemy was now in their rear. It was only a matter of time before they ran, right into the ambush laid out by Number Eight company, 2nd Battalion, 25th Royal Panchalan Grenadiers.
I started intermittent fasting on Wednesday. Last night was my first night to go without a snack to "tide me over." I allow myself to eat only between 6AM and 2PM.
Oberleutnant Theuderic grabbed the handset, shoved it into the side of his helmet next to his ear and spoke firmly, “All elements, all elements, this is Wächter Zero niner, I say, Ritterschaft! I say again, Ritterschaft, over!” with the proword, Ritterschaft uttered, each of the battalion commanders or their designees repeated the word followed by out, indicating they had both received the order and would comply.
At the tip of the spear. At the leading edge of the Brigade, the 1st Platoon of Number 6 company of the Royal Panchalan Grenadier Regiment surged forward along the Kreuzhof Stadium Platz. Fortunately, the route was clear of mines or any obstacles to speak of. The Centauran Chasseurs fired their General Purpose Machineguns at the advancing Badger Armored Personnel Carriers. In response, the Track Commanders aboard each of the first platoon’s Badgers aimed their 12.7mm machine guns at the oncoming fire while their drivers maintained a high rate of advance. It was not the intention of the lead element to destroy the light infantry defenders along the Kreuzhof Stadium Platz. It was their intention to the engage the second line of defense which lay only two kilometers beyond where the Centauran defenders held their position.
The remainder of the Number 6 company would eventually pass through the gap in the Chasseur line, followed the remainder of the 2nd Battalion and then the Fox carrying Brigadier Childebrand.
Not long after Brigadier Childebrand’s Fox passed this point, the lead elements of the116th Volksgrenadiers dismounted from their trucks, advancing on foot towards the Chasseurs. Mortars fell all around the Chasseurs less than five hundred meters behind where Brigadier Childebrand’s Jump TOC raced east. The 120mm mortar rounds erupted in and around the Centauran Chasseur positions.
Oberleutnant Theuderic wondered if the understrength regiments would be able to perform their mission. He remembered hearing his brigade commander voice nothing but confidence in their ability, but he held onto his doubts. They weren’t as well trained as the Royal Panchalan troops or as experienced. But they would have to do the job. Otherwise the 25th Royal Panchalans would be cut off from their resupply vehicles.
Since this is your artistic endeavor we are building in, give me some information on the army. I took the liberty to name the opposition as Chasseurs, which is a French word for Light Infantry. About how many soldiers do you think are available either in the Royal Panchalan side or the Opposition? I can create some units; in fact, I could create some Volksgrenadier or Jaeger regiments that have six to nine battalions in them. They would be very large. I could write some stuff for you. AS far as Main Battle Tanks go, I was looking at the German Leopard A6 as THE tank for the Panchalans. MOre than likely, our Brigade would have a battalion. That Battalion could have five line companies. At 14 tanks per company that would be 70 tanks plus the Bn Cdr and XO's tanks for a total of 72 tanks in the battalion. Maybe give you a second tank because we have nine infantry battalions in the Brigade which is frickin' HUGE!! O_o Three Panzer Grenadier battalions and six Volksjaeger battalions (people's light infantry) battalions. Then add the two armor battalions and we've essentially created a division and called it a brigade. We'll need an artillery battalion or two. I'd recommend either 155mm cannons or 8" guns. Maybe one of each?
I get this HUGE FUCKING CHARACTER INSPIRATION AND IMMENSE CREATIVE STRENGTH TO ROLEPLAY only when my exams are close.
This is you under pressure! When writing and creating characters, give yourself a time line or a time limit as to when to have them done by and you will produce great and wonderful things. I participated in the National Novel Writing Month in November 2015 and wrote an average of 2100 words a day, spilling just over 50,000 words for a novel in three and a half weeks. It is incredible what you can do when you are under the gun! :D
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 [i]"Yankee"[/i] and 29th Infantry Division (Light), [i]"The Blue and the Gray"[/i]. 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)[hider=Gunther][b][h2]Character Summary[/h2][/b]
Name: Gunther
Aliases: [color=1b1464][i]Landain[/i][/color]
Age: old (I was around when George Washington was a Lieutenant)
Birthday: August 12
Ethnicity: French, English, & Seneca (Iroquois Confederation)
Location: New England
Gender: Male
Higher Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science & Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice
Occupation: Substitute School Teacher
Languages: English, Spanish, German & a little French
Years RPing: 18
Preferred RP Section: Advanced or Casual
RP Level: Advanced
Dedication Level: Moderate
Biggest RP Pet Peeve: People who do not communicate with the group and drop. But then, if someone loses connectivity for an extended period, there is no way of knowing.
Teach New RPers Or Coach New GM's: Yes
[b][h2]Appearance[/h2][/b]
Height: 5' 10" (I shrunk!) :(
Build: Medium
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Dark Brown
Skin Tone: Moderate to tanned
Tattoos/Scars/Piercings: no tattoos or piercings. 1.5” Scar on the back of the left shoulder (dog’s tooth); 5” scar on left wrist (fracture repair procedure); 0.5” scar on the left knee (rock strike)
Personal Style: Jeans, T-shirts, and sneakers, wearing a ball cap. Three of my children have their own cars.
Image: I look like a soldier because it is what I know. I tend to wear a high and tight haircut. Clean-shaven, although I grow a beard in November.
[b][h2]Psychology[/h2][/b]
Happy * Expressive * Bold * Considerate * Generous * Warm * Sensitive * Creative * Extrovert * Cerebral * Warrior
Sexuality: Straight
Relationship Status: Married with Children
Personality: Gunther is conservative but flexible and objective. He attends Catholic mass with his family regularly and attempts a life free from sin. He can be a very moody person swinging from very warm, friendly, and extroverted to quiet and secluded. He hates winter; January and February make him very depressed. Gunther loves his children and would do anything for them and his wife.
Gunther is a morning person, but that comes from a life of serving in the military. He would rather go to bed early and get up early; prefers to exercise in the morning over working out just before bed. His chief flaw is saying what pops into his head unrestrained without thinking it over before letting fateful words spill out, full-fledged Gryffindor.
Habits: Smiling, unprovoked singing, talking with strangers & Coca-Cola
Hobbies: Krav Maga, Running, Movies, reading, writing, Military History & Playing games with his children.
Most recent hobby: Warhammer Age of Sigmar and 40,000. I have four armies; Two Orruk armies in AoS (Ironjawz and Krule Boyz), Space Marines (Salamanders) and the Dark Eldar (Drukhari).
Fears: Heights, being alone, and not being able to afford a living.
Likes: wife, his children, blue, 8, food, Military History, Mathematics, and well-written fiction – A Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones). Star Wars, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, Science Fiction, War Movies, New England Patriots, San Francisco Forty-Niners, Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, board games, War Games (Strategy TB, rather than FPS), Romance stories, Action adventures, Fantasy, Sports stories and more…
Dislikes:
Rude People, Liver, Socialism, Narrow-minded individuals, and Role Plays that end just as they are getting good.
RPs Currently GMing: None
RP's Currently Enjoying: None
Upcoming Works: Honchos on the DMZ; a story of Russian pilots flying MiG-15s during the Korean War.
[b][h2]History[/h2][/b]
What Brings You To Role Player Guild: There is a large community of writers here. I enjoy the hobby even though I rarely get time to participate. Currently, I try to limit my stories to one at a time. Unfortunately, I rarely find one I enjoy and others are willing to write in. When I do, they die way too early.
Life Before You Came To Role Player Guild: It was very different. I don’t know how to explain it in just a few words or sentences.
Life Since You Came To Role Player Guild: This is just a side hobby. I have many irons in the fire and this is just one of them. It has taken a back seat to my real life activities.
[b][h2]Extras[/h2][/b]
Quotes or Sayings: “Those who fail to learn the lessons of the past are doomed to repeat them.” – Winston Churchill paraphrasing George Santayana. “If you’re going to fight, fight like the third monkey on the ramp to Noah’s ark and brother…It’s starting to rain.”
Theme Song: [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSmtHBMjXLU]Warrior’s Call[/url]
Advice To The World: Forgive the actions of those who came before us. Behaviors we consider heinous crimes today were generally accepted practices many years ago.
Anything Else:[/hider]
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[url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3456728]Gunthers Cast of Hooligans[/url]
<div style="white-space:pre-wrap;">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 <span class="bb-i">"Yankee"</span> and 29th Infantry Division (Light), <span class="bb-i">"The Blue and the Gray"</span>. 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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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. <br><br>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. :(]<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>--Gunther (AKA: Old School)<div class="hider-panel"><div class="hider-heading"><button type="button" class="btn btn-default btn-xs hider-button" data-name="Gunther">Gunther [+]</button></div><div class="hider-body" style="display: none"><span class="bb-b"><div class="bb-h2">Character Summary</div></span><br><br>Name: Gunther<br>Aliases: <font color="#1b1464"><span class="bb-i">Landain</span></font><br>Age: old (I was around when George Washington was a Lieutenant)<br>Birthday: August 12<br>Ethnicity: French, English, & Seneca (Iroquois Confederation)<br>Location: New England<br>Gender: Male<br>Higher Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science & Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice<br>Occupation: Substitute School Teacher<br>Languages: English, Spanish, German & a little French<br>Years RPing: 18<br>Preferred RP Section: Advanced or Casual <br>RP Level: Advanced<br>Dedication Level: Moderate<br>Biggest RP Pet Peeve: People who do not communicate with the group and drop. But then, if someone loses connectivity for an extended period, there is no way of knowing.<br>Teach New RPers Or Coach New GM's: Yes<br><br><span class="bb-b"><div class="bb-h2">Appearance</div></span><br><br>Height: 5' 10" (I shrunk!) :(<br>Build: Medium<br>Eyes: Blue<br>Hair: Dark Brown<br>Skin Tone: Moderate to tanned<br>Tattoos/Scars/Piercings: no tattoos or piercings. 1.5” Scar on the back of the left shoulder (dog’s tooth); 5” scar on left wrist (fracture repair procedure); 0.5” scar on the left knee (rock strike)<br>Personal Style: Jeans, T-shirts, and sneakers, wearing a ball cap. Three of my children have their own cars.<br>Image: I look like a soldier because it is what I know. I tend to wear a high and tight haircut. Clean-shaven, although I grow a beard in November.<br><br><span class="bb-b"><div class="bb-h2">Psychology</div></span><br><br>Happy * Expressive * Bold * Considerate * Generous * Warm * Sensitive * Creative * Extrovert * Cerebral * Warrior<br><br>Sexuality: Straight<br>Relationship Status: Married with Children <br>Personality: Gunther is conservative but flexible and objective. He attends Catholic mass with his family regularly and attempts a life free from sin. He can be a very moody person swinging from very warm, friendly, and extroverted to quiet and secluded. He hates winter; January and February make him very depressed. Gunther loves his children and would do anything for them and his wife. <br><br>Gunther is a morning person, but that comes from a life of serving in the military. He would rather go to bed early and get up early; prefers to exercise in the morning over working out just before bed. His chief flaw is saying what pops into his head unrestrained without thinking it over before letting fateful words spill out, full-fledged Gryffindor.<br><br>Habits: Smiling, unprovoked singing, talking with strangers & Coca-Cola<br>Hobbies: Krav Maga, Running, Movies, reading, writing, Military History & Playing games with his children.<br>Most recent hobby: Warhammer Age of Sigmar and 40,000. I have four armies; Two Orruk armies in AoS (Ironjawz and Krule Boyz), Space Marines (Salamanders) and the Dark Eldar (Drukhari).<br>Fears: Heights, being alone, and not being able to afford a living.<br>Likes: wife, his children, blue, 8, food, Military History, Mathematics, and well-written fiction – A Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones). Star Wars, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, Science Fiction, War Movies, New England Patriots, San Francisco Forty-Niners, Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, board games, War Games (Strategy TB, rather than FPS), Romance stories, Action adventures, Fantasy, Sports stories and more…<br> <br>Dislikes:<br>Rude People, Liver, Socialism, Narrow-minded individuals, and Role Plays that end just as they are getting good. <br><br>RPs Currently GMing: None<br>RP's Currently Enjoying: None<br>Upcoming Works: Honchos on the DMZ; a story of Russian pilots flying MiG-15s during the Korean War.<br><br><span class="bb-b"><div class="bb-h2">History</div></span><br><br>What Brings You To Role Player Guild: There is a large community of writers here. I enjoy the hobby even though I rarely get time to participate. Currently, I try to limit my stories to one at a time. Unfortunately, I rarely find one I enjoy and others are willing to write in. When I do, they die way too early. <br>Life Before You Came To Role Player Guild: It was very different. I don’t know how to explain it in just a few words or sentences.<br>Life Since You Came To Role Player Guild: This is just a side hobby. I have many irons in the fire and this is just one of them. It has taken a back seat to my real life activities.<br><br><span class="bb-b"><div class="bb-h2">Extras</div></span><br><br>Quotes or Sayings: “Those who fail to learn the lessons of the past are doomed to repeat them.” – Winston Churchill paraphrasing George Santayana. “If you’re going to fight, fight like the third monkey on the ramp to Noah’s ark and brother…It’s starting to rain.” <br>Theme Song: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSmtHBMjXLU">Warrior’s Call</a><br>Advice To The World: Forgive the actions of those who came before us. Behaviors we consider heinous crimes today were generally accepted practices many years ago.<br>Anything Else:</div></div><br><div class="bb-center"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/9dlwQxg.png?1" /></div><br><br><a href="https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3456728">Gunthers Cast of Hooligans</a></div>
Angelique,
Krasnaya,
Alisdragon911,
Hope Lover,
D3AD ST4R,
SouffleGirl123,
Antlers,
NovellaAddict,
Birdboy,
FourtyTwo
