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14 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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Should I just say Legends again? for consistency's sake?
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In Shitpostus 4 yrs ago Forum: Spam Forum
Well that explains everything. Thank you, @Shu
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In Shitpostus 4 yrs ago Forum: Spam Forum
How is this still a thing?
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(I skipped the two non-sequential posts.)
Mazi Zamiyr


“My pleasure, Shimura,” Mazi acknowledged his gratitude for eliminating the individual who had him pinned down on the catwalk as they were approaching the structure.

Mazi waited at the next opening for her team to gather. "Be ready for anything. Remember, nobody wants those data drives destroyed, and we can't let them turn their guns inward. What's on it is not worth asking about, but it certainly has your maw's search history on it," her team leader cautioned her on situational awareness, not destroying the data drives.

The former Israeli special operations soldier took a quick peek into the room and popped back behind cover immediately. “Corridor extending away from us for twenty meters, three doors on each side, left and right, and one at the far end, no hostiles. Going left!” She let Ban and Skye know they were entering a corridor with possibly three rooms on each side, maybe the doors lead to closets or staircases? She wouldn’t know until they tried the doors. With her team behind her, she quickly went through the funnel of death and just as quickly moved into the left corner with her submachine gun held up just under her eye.

Her body was slightly bent forward as the rest of the team joined her. Maybe a door lead to a staircase, Ban could use to find another floor to clear?

Mazi moved forward along the left side of the corridor scanning to her front in case someone popped out. When she arrived at the first door on the left, she tried the doorknob. It was unlocked and opened inward. She listened at the door. Hearing nothing, she switched to her sidearm, slowly turned the knob and pushed inward, “Going right she whispered.” As she entered the room, she could not help but look over her left shoulder behind the door. She looked at some tables and chairs, gray metal cabinets along the far wall and a few portraits of snow covered mountains. She held the pistol out in front of her as she moved towards the right corner, while scanning the room. There were no living people. Before the others could enter the room, she yelled, “clear!”

Mazi returned to the hall to clear out the other rooms while advancing down the hall.
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