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21 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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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)



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Reportedly, I only snore when I get drunk, but otherwise I talk and I've also been told I kick (happened once). You know, normal stuff.


One time my daughter crawled into bed with me. She was frightened about something irrational. Towards the morning, I was sleeping on my side, facing her. Apparently, in my dream, I was in a fight. I let loose a front kick that hit my daughter square in the torso. Scared the crap out of me; woke me up right away.
I snore when I sleep. Occasionally, my wife complains about it. But she snores too. It seems to be a race to see who gets to sleep first.
When evaluating Coca-Cola one must never mention its nutritional value. To the addict, like myself, that is irrelevant information. We know it is bad for us, but that is not why we drink it. :D
As Hans reclined in his bed ready for fatigue to take over his thoughts, he could not help but ponder the way his host left their conversation. War? He lived the army life by proxy through his father and never really considered the politics. That just wasn’t his thing. He cared nothing for the politics. His father did share with him tips on the tactical employment of infantry at the various echelons and the use of artillery. These were issues, he expected to be taught to use if there was no option but war. He was not concerned about this. This would not prevent him from sleeping.

There comes a time in every young man’s life when he must turn his back on the frivolities of youth; to place them on a shelf to one day hopefully return to. A young man must go out into the world and get beat down. To have the realities of life beat him senseless, to bloody his nose and concuss his brain into submission. Then the young man must stand. Necessary to muster the strength to rise up against the admonishment and face it with dignity and grace. The young man does have te option to remain down, but then his growth is stunted. To rely on a crutch to get you through the hard times will keep the young man deceived and distracted by the frivolities of youth.

How would he handle himself in a war? What would he do? He resolved that he would stand. Like the ancient Japanese proverb he learned about in school. Fall seven times and stand up eight. In other words, “when life knocks you down, stand back up; what matters is not the bad that happened, but what one does after." It is most important to stand. Hans resolved to stand.
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The Cat Empire - Brighter than Gold: 8/10 I have never heard this song or anything by the Cat Empire prior to viewing this clip. As a trumpet player, I appreciate any group that uses brass and/or saxophone instruments. The music has a pleasing sound; the percussion has a driving beat and the lyrics are good. I also appreciate the French Quarter, New Orleans flavor to the costumes and the Voodoo witch doctor. I may listen to this group for more of their stuff.

My own tastes are quite eclectic covering many decades and styles. Since my roots are grounded in heavy metal that is what I will offer today. This song was one of my workout songs that got me motivated.


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