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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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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)



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In DIP 13 days ago Forum: Casual Roleplay
@Festive First post is made. I kept it brief and succinct to get us going. We can make a round of posts or two on the road and then get into the final preparations before battle. Any idea how long they waited at the pass before the Persian host arrived?
In DIP 13 days ago Forum: Casual Roleplay
Chapter I

Spartans at Thermopylae




“It appears Sparta must rush to save the Athenians' asses,” King Leonidas exclaimed to the assembled Hoplites…“Again!” Leonidas scanned the crowd in front of him. They had all assembled to celebrate the recent festival, which prevented Spartans from fighting. “Given the current situation, we must send someone to deal with the host threatening our Eastern border! Athens sent 10,000 hoplites to secure the valley of Tempe near Mt. Olympos just to have them retreat into the interior of Greece.” The assembled hoplites roared in laughter. “Even the Oracle at Delphi warned the Athenians to flee to the ends of the earth due to the enormity of the enemy at our Eastern border.”

“They have a million men, my liege!” A voice from the crowd yelled.

“Yea, well that still isn’t enough to stop Sparta!”

“Huzzah! Huzzah! Huzzah!” the collective body of Spartan warriors yelled out in unison.

King Leonidas continued his speech. “So now we must send a contingent. Every other city-state in the Greek Islands is sending someone. We must follow suit. It would be inappropriate for Sparta to send no one. I will take only volunteers who have a male heir. I do not want any young men joining me on this quest. Only seasoned veterans who can carry on their bloodline through their sons if they should perish!”

The mantle had been laid down. The call to arms was made clear by the Spartan King. The volunteers would begin their march at first light.

In the Stavratos home, a simple horse farm in Southern Laconia, Philippos said his good-byes to his family. “Acacia, take care of our sons and daughters,” the Spartan warrior addressed his wife. “If I should fail to return, I name Loukas, my eldest son to be head of household. Support him and prepare him for his responsibilities. He already knows everything he needs to know about horses and the farm.” Philippos looked deeply into his wife’s sad brown eyes. “Do not weep for me, my love I will do everything in my power to return to you and the warmth of your bosom. My vision of you is what will drive me forward. Knowing you are here caring for my children, for hearth and home will drive me to return. You know you have my heart. If I should fall, I will seek you out in the next life.” Philippos leaned forward and kissed Acacia firmly on the lips.
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