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3 mos ago

Current Summer break is almost over. Back to work/school and all that non-fun stuff.

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5 mos ago

Summer break is upon me! Woo Hoo! Roleplaying, Warhammer (Age of Sigmar), writing a book, and the gym are my main activities for the next nine weeks.

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2 yrs ago

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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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 for 50 years. 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 fifteen 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. 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. 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 over four years ago. :(]

Almost 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: None
Age: old
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: 17
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' 9-1/2" (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.

Psychology


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. I am building an army of the Orruk Warclans. I have built and painted over 3200 points worth of miniatures. My son's Stormcast Eternals always seem to get the better of me.
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, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 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: Firefly Second Verse
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.

Extras


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:



Gunthers Cast of Hooligans

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Name: Penelope Abernathy (nee. McGinnis) Nickname: Penny
Age: 36

Physical appearance: Penny is an attractive woman. She stands 5’ 6” tall and slender. She has long black hair, cascading down her back or swept over one shoulder. Her dark brown eyes, mysterious pools. She is actually stronger than she appears, lean, conditioned from years of hard work and exercise. There was a time when she dressed in more fanciful attire, but her husband passed away four years ago. He left her nothing that was his. She was on her own, plying the verse for an income. She maintains investments in the inner planets but found passage on ships by working her way from planet to planet. She tends to wear loose fitting cotton trousers, a low-cut work boot and button-down blouses of varying color. She prefers more vibrant colors but has a few solid shirts as well. She even wears short-shorts and has a fleece lined bomber jacket, hat, and gloves for inclement weather.

Courtesy: Lana del Rey

Skills: Penny has been working jobs as a deck hand and as a cook for the past four years. She grew up on a farm and knows well how to tend to the livestock as well as harvesting the crops when needed. Penny knows her way around a firearm, her father taught her well and the boys who lived on her family’s farm reinforced those lessons and more. Even as a female, they included her in their roughhousing, teaching her how to defend herself.

Personality: Penny is confident, vivacious, with an excellent sense of humor. She has moments of sarcasm mixed in with a serious streak of honest empathy for others. She easily invests herself in someone until they prove her wrong. She has no filter at times saying what comes to mind rather than bite her tongue. She is easy to excite, be the life of the party and just as quickly flare into anger if someone or something disturbs her. She does not hold grudges and comes down within twenty minutes of being angered.

Character Back Story: [Told as an interview by the woman herself.] So, you want me to tell you my life story?

…umm. OK. Not sure where to begin…Ok. I will do that.

My name is Penelope Abernathy and ah grew up on a farm on Hera. My daddy owned the farm. He had darn near three hundred fifty acres o’ land. We farmed, we tended cattle, horses, chickens, goats, pigs, you name it. Our farm provided food for near half the planet.

Abernathy? That were mah husband’s name. Ah was a McGinnis. Ah have a Ghuh-Ghuh named Walter. He was named fer our pa. My brother? Mi Tian Gohn, ah honestly don know where he run offt to. He somewhere in the ‘verse. Mebee trolling the dark fer all ah know?

Daddy loved tah farm. He an’ momma took in orphans too. We had at one time eight boys livin’ on our farm. They came to us as toddlers or infants. Momma didn’ take no teens. They was all Yīng'ér. Well, they was close to me and Walter’s age, but we was babies too. [giggles]

They was Lenny, Jake, Paul, Winston, Jo-Jo, Derek, Carl, and Theo. Lenny was the oldest. Momma called him Lenny and referred to him as Bad Apples. You see, Lenny was mean. He muss’ ah come from a bad place. Ah conjure his daddy beat him when he was young. That’s why he came to live with us. He didn’t like the name, “Lenny”. His name was Leonard. He told the other boys and me to call him Leo and we did. Leo was mean. He beat the other boys merciless. He never laid a finger on me, but my brothers? He beat them to pulp sometimes. This is when they was young too.

Ah remember him beating Jo-Jo this one time. Jo-Jo an me were about ten year old and Leo was a head taller ‘n Jo-Jo. Joe was a dark boy. We had two dark boys, Jo-Jo and Theo. Theys the only ones the rest was white. So, Leo tried to get Jo-Jo angry. But Joe kept his cool. He knew what Leo was doin’. Leo didn’ care. He kicked Jo-Jo hard in the stomach. The boy doubled over in pain and fell to the ground. Then Leo kicked him in the head, the ribs, the thighs, the testies. You name it. Leo kicked that boy near tah death. But you know. Leo did that tah all the boys.

When Leo was 18, he left the farm and we all said, “Good riddance!” He raped a girl in town, then he killt her. They say, he killt her just to see the girl die. He laughed when she died. He found her death amusin’. He was juss a mean ole cuss. No one liked him.

But what Leo did to the boys was teach them to fight. Ah conjure he thought hisself a hand to hand combat instructor of some sort, but he was juss an asshole. He would tell the boy he was fightin’ tah put his hands up. To not let them drop. Then he would box the boy and jab him in the head, the face, the chest or the stomach. He would laugh when he punched the boy. Eventually, the boys got good at fightin’. They fought amongst themselves. They learned from Leo, regardless of how painful it was. 

Fighting amongst the boys turned into a game. They practiced fighting but didn’t punch each other as hard as Leo did. That boy was simply mean.

When ah was a young girl, my momma would teach me to cook. We cooked all sorts a recipes including cakes, pies, cookies, and muffins. Not juss meats, soups and sauces. Ah enjoyed the cookin’. Mebee it’s because my best friend, Jo-Jo was always with me. He and ah were best of friends. We did everything together.

When we was 17, ah wanted to kiss him, but momma kept a close eye on us and ah didn’t want her getting’ upset. Ah never had a beau, juss Jo-Jo. Ah do believe he was sweet on me too. Ah think the only reason he learned to cook.

But then the war happened. The boys all joined the Heran Militia and went off to war. None of em came back home. They all died in that God awful war. [visibly saddened by her loss] Ah really do miss mah Jo-Jo. He was such a dear sweet boy. 

When the war ended, the purple bellies came to the farm. Walter an me were in the barn that day. We decided it best we did not go outside straight away. From the barn we saw them drag our ma and pa from the house. One of them beat pa in the head. He fell to the ground. Mamma dropped on top of him. Ah heard her wailin. Then another a’ the purple bellies raised his rifle and fired two shots. One into ma and ta other into pa. They killt em juss like that. Fer no reason. 

Anyway, Walter and ah waited until dark and left out of the farm. Ah hear the purple bellies seized the farm, hired workers to take care of it, now they’s providing food for the big whigs on Londinium. Anyone we met on Hera who knew us, we tole ‘em to say we was kilt juss like our folks. We didn’ want no one chasin’ us.

Walter an me left Hera. We jumped a ship and left. He worked as a deckhand and a mechanic. He fixes engines on cargo ships. Keeps em runnin’. Ah worked as a cook for a bit, but somehow juss took odd jobs for a few years. I even learned proper diction; how to elucidate syllables. I was educated in history, social studies, music, art, literature and politics. It was to enable me to find better employment for some very wealthy men. I performed whatever service they needed. They enjoyed my company and paid quite handsomely for my...friendship. 

James Abernathy, a businessman from Ariel City claimed me as his own. Not as property. He rescued me from a coveted life and provided me with different form of coveted life as the wife of a wealthy businessman from one of the central planets of the universe. Being a farm girl from Hera, I did not know much about business or legal matters. When James died four years ago, I learned, the bastard left me nothing. Well, nothing except my daughter Isabella Rose, aged 11. Izzy is my sweet angel. She comes with me everywhere I go.

I did manage to squirrel away some money. I have an account in the inner planets valued at over 55,000 credits and I have a satchel with roughly 2500 credits in my belongings. The money in the account, I can only access when I am in the central planets. This is why I carry so much on me when I am in the rim or in the black. That account is mine and only a fraction of what that bastard had accumulated.

I have been traveling most of the time. I pick up odd jobs here and there. I have worked as a cook on a cargo ship, even done some time as a deck hand. [giggles] Yes, little ole me working as a deckhand. I do enjoy my life now and would like to have a better life for Izzy even if that means we have to travel on various cargo ships.

Anyway, I was deposited on this planet two weeks ago and am looking for employment as a cook. I’d even be willing to move crates around if I have to. 

I do carry a few firearms. My daddy taught me to shoot, and I would be remiss if I couldn’t defend myself. I carry a .357 revolver and a 12-gauge shotgun. The shotgun’s barrel has been reduced to 16 inches from its original 24. It makes the weapon great for short range and easy to maneuver around in tight places. I have considered buying a rifle, but I just haven’t had the opportunity.

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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 [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 for 50 years. 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 fifteen 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. 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. 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 over four years ago. :(] Almost 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: None Age: old 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: 17 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' 9-1/2" (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. I am building an army of the Orruk Warclans. I have built and painted over 3200 points worth of miniatures. My son's Stormcast Eternals always seem to get the better of me. 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, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 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: Firefly Second Verse 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] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/9dlwQxg.png?1[/img][/center] [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 for 50 years. 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 fifteen 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 (Edition 1 & 2). Later editions came out after I quit that game. 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. I love doing this form of role play, especially since I have a solid foundation on the past.<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 four years ago. :(]<br><br>Almost 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: None<br>Age: old<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: 17<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' 9-1/2" (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. I am building an army of the Orruk Warclans. I have built and painted over 3200 points worth of miniatures. My son's Stormcast Eternals always seem to get the better of me.<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, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 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: Firefly Second Verse<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>

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