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Halo: WE ARE ODST, Part One: Spooks, Ghosts, and the Devil.

I was just thinking reading through that posts "You need to kill someone in the drop pod scene" just to get the feel across that this is ODST and even landing is dangerous. And then it happened and me as a player just went "Yes!" but me as a character just went "Fuck!". :P

Halo: WE ARE ODST, Part One: Spooks, Ghosts, and the Devil.

Just as Tenjer got loaded into his Drop Pod he heard Croft reply to his spartan joke, saying how spartan's where Ghosts. To this Tenjer laughed, and didn't have time to actually respond before the Pod's hatch shut closed on him. After that it was the usual quickly speech from Jameson and then the playing of the anthem as they began to launch. As the Pods dropped Tenjer began wondering who would survive the landing even? Just as they cleared the red fog he saw the stroke of lightning hit Truman's pod and spiral out of control, and crash into a tall structure. Once Tenjer he immediately got out of the pod to get bearings on his location, and see if he could spot the tower... He did, and it was rather far off, he wasn't sure if he could make it in time to see if Truman could be saved, and not be abandoned by the rest of the squad. "Fuck! Fuck! FUCK!" he swore at himself, he hated losing men, especially so early in the mission.

In this time he noticed Jameson asked for everyone's pings and Tenjer accidently left him hanging, he pinged immediately to not worry Jameson any longer than he already had, then looked quickly for any notable features so he could give his location to the others, he noticed some drop pod smoke across the street, indicating nearby ODSTs. He said on the comlink quickly then simply to report and not catch his squadmates by surprise "I see some of you guys at the other side of Maynard Boulevard, so don't shoot the second you see something approaching you ok?". He then quickly loaded his DMR, his assault rifle already loaded on his back and got moving. Half way across the street he spotted something else that might cause trouble... covies turning the corner onto the street. He didn't seem to of been spotted yet, but be booked it immediately, but carefully to be safe. Not even taking time to check the numbers or who made up the squad.

Upon getting across he spotted Coporal Anders, giving a sigh of relief he ran up to him and said "Anders! Good to see you!" in a rather happy and relived tone of voice. But then immediately got serious and said "Though I did spot some covies moving onto the street over there" he said pointed to his right. "You think we should engage, or head back and see who else we can find?" he asked. Being of equal rank Tenjer knew he didn't need to follow Ander's orders, but the same applied to Anders as well. And Tenjer would rather all present ODSTs be on the same page regardless. He personal preferred backing off and finding more ODSTs, that meant more fire power. But knew that may not be possible if they got spotted, and even if they weren't spotted there was no guarantee any ODSTs were further back. If that was the case, they'd only waste time in heading backwards.

Atheism 2.0 - Atheism using Religions perks.

Brovo said -Romulan Commander.

I already noted that part was poorly worded/argued.

Plus that's only a very small part of the OP, and you keep bringing it up as if I'm re-using it when I'm not.

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Imperfectionist said I'm not Christian, Brovo.

He's well aware of that, what was trying to be said is that you're acting very Christian by hating someone for disagreeing with you.

Imperfectionist said It makes me sick that such an intelligent person (much more intelligent than me) can't see the negative effects of his own words and actions, can't see that he is actively campaigning against people who have done no wrong.

You know considering you just called me much more intelligent than you, you sure are claiming to know better than me in a lot.

Imperfectionist said He could do so much more. Instead of engaging perfectly moral people in bullshit "debates" on the Guild, he could use his obvious strengths in logic and rhetoric to argue against the actions of the immoral, twisted people he actually has a case against.

I started a topic, those who replied made the choice to engage in the debate. I didn't march up to anyone specifically and go "Hey you! Let's debate your Religion!".

And if you've been paying attention, I have been arguing the immoral actions already like you want me to.
It's just that since I also voiced disagreement with the concept of treating something as fact without evidence, you took it as if I hate and attack all religious people... and ironically responded with the exact same behaviour you accuse me of doing.

Though let me try to highlight the difference between disagreeing, and actively working against.

Disagree: I do not agree with the opinion, I would personally act or do differently. But it is not a serious enough issue for me to try to seriously argue or change outside of saying "I disagree with this"
Ex: I disagree with people who choose to identify as feminists, but if they're actions all point towards gender equality and not third-wave feminism then I'm fine with them.

Actively working against: This is something where I will not simply agree to disagree and keep going. I find this behavioural outright harmful to others, and would actively work to make it stop.
Ex: Someone comes in and says "I think we should stop teaching science, and teach the Bible. Because that's all we need". That is basically abandoning all of humanity's progress and advancement in knowledge, that is something I would not stand for and openly argue against.

Even then though I do not hate them.
Do I heavily disagree and argue with them? Yes.
Do I happen to piss them off enough they PM Brovo about how much they hate me? Yes.
Do I actually hate them in return however? No.

I tend to have strong opinions about things, and I will openly voice them to both those who ask and those who are simply willing to listen. I tend to be very direct and blunt in my methods of communication, all characteristics that people typically associate with hating the recipient. But in my case that simply is not true, I do not hate them, I strongly disagree with them. Disagree with them enough I am more than willing to voice that disagreement in open debate.

Imperfectionist said Wasted potential, Brovo, and wasted energy, on all our parts. That is what this thread represents.

Actually what this thread represents is open conversation and debate, an open marketplace and exchange of ideas where the best ones will win out in the end.
I will openly admit to having started it the wrong way with the loaded question bit, but the purpose was not to go "Shame on you religious people! May you suffer and feel terrible about yourselves! I hate you!". It was to open conversation and dialogue.

And often times that requires people to be direct, to be honest and have thick enough skin to not throw a fit when someone disagree's with them.
I will repeat, if you do not have thick enough skin to handle disagreement, OT is not for you. And your willingness to outright hate someone over a disagreement (especially one you claim to relate to and understand) does kind of highlight that you may not be able to handle disagreement or criticism as well as you think you can.

Fire Emblem RP

With the country list now up I'd say that Seyl and Garin were part of the Belinni army before leaving and becoming mercenaries.

Fire Emblem RP

I might make another character or so later, but atm the three I have should be enough.

Besides, fire emblem is very big on constantly throwing in new characters.

Nerendier said
So I just realized that I am by far the largest and heaviest of the group. I apparently stand nearly a foot taller than almost everyone else and nearly double the weight. I am okay with this, I kind of pictured my character being UFC Brock Lesnar sized anyways. Just thought I'd point that out. :)

For a Knight it makes sense. :P

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Darkraven said
It'd take some time haha because I'm going to do it right

It helps to keep players in the loop of that stuff, if not for nothing more than to engage them and reassure them the RP is still alive.

Derpestein said And remember; We will be watching.

I died! XD

Halo: WE ARE ODST, Part One: Spooks, Ghosts, and the Devil.

SwiftOnRPGuild said
Next post will come at some point on the 4th, I worked a long shift today, and am attending a party tomorrow so it'll probably be late at night. It'll have the locations of your characters drops in the city, and outline the Covenant resistance a little better.

Sweet! Time to kill some covies! :D

Kalas said
Just got into work. Feeling rough though because I went to the pub with my folks to celebrate my recent promotion. O.o

Congrats. :)

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Your tactics then are deplorable, points get proven through logic and reason. Not emotion and attacking people.

I even told you I didn't see your mind of approach as harmful to society, just that I personally disagreed with it.
Which honestly highlights something, I'm suspecting if I had said anything outside of "I was wrong, you were right" you would accuse me as part of the problem and claim you hate me. You are hardly the first to say such things to me (Not just on Religion mind you, I've had people says such things for just about any topic, Feminism, abortion, education, drug laws etc.). So if you think acting disapproving of me is going to sway me, you are very, very mistaken.

Now if you excuse me I'm back to the boat of logic and reason, I might be wrong at times. I might clash heads at time with people I largely respect and otherwise agree completely with in matters, but it will ultimately lead me in the right direction. I hope to see you on that boat too, but you're going to need to drop your hatred of people who disagree with you, and your shaming tactics first if you wish to board it.

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If so I apologize for the accusation.
Thanks for the help. :)