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Once upon a time I’d have strongly praised team cat and delivered an impassioned and deeply moving speech on exactly why felines are the far superior race.

But now, I’d have to say that if I had to pick a team, whilst I’d still go for team puss puss, that i still think team doggo is a good team to pick too.

Both have many many good points, but for me the final decision is simple and comes down to this:

I don’t gotta pick up my cats warm, fresh and thoroughly disgusting shit with only a thin layer of bag between me and it. I do have to do that for my dogs though.

Anyone who travel by plane? (Bachelor project questionnaire)

Ah yes. The joys of rushing through an airport, especially when your flight left late and you have to make a connection. Fortunately only had to sprint through the airport once to make another flight.

I once spent about an hour lost in Sciphol airport, but that was when arriving because I didn’t have any bags and was looking for an exit instead of heading to bagage claim (I didn’t have any bags with me so in my head was like, nope not that way).

Other than those two times never had any issues with airports aside from endless waiting and delays.

Ares Solutions Inc. - A modern day PMC Roleplay

Dossier: T, Coghlan

Name: Tess Coghlan

Sex: Female

Date of Birth: October 8th 1990

Aliases & Pseudonyms: Cora O'Beirne, Ava Horan & Fia Muckley (all prior aliases, no longer used).

Callsign: Hypatia

Physical Description: Subject naturally very fair skinned, described as ‘pale’. Height 175cm. Weight 59kg. Slight yet athletic build. Eyes green, hair red – lengthy with shaved lower right side, numerous freckles – Irish ethnic decent very clear. Extremely noticeable facial scarring covering left cheek, descends down over chin to left shoulder. Several old and faded tattoos covering both arms and upper back, most noticeably featuring the words ‘Tiocfaidh ár lá’ across a large cláirseach(harp) – a tattoo heavily associated with the Irish nationalist movement. Several more deep scars covering shoulders and back, slightly obscuring cláirseach and motto.

Psych Evaluation: Subject clearly ‘anti-establishment’ with little regard for authority and oversight. She has abandoned practically all prior beliefs and affiliations due to ‘disillusionment’ which has left her a rather sarcastic and pessimistic temperament and a reluctance to form deeper or lasting relationships. Subject continues to carry resentment over her ‘recruitment’ into Ares Solutions, though financial incentive seems sufficient to keep her ‘in line’ (more so than the threat of incarceration should she refuse). Subject has noteworthy phobias involving constriction following violent interrogation methods endured (cause of substantial facial and body scarring). Subject has no real ‘personal life’ to speak of and maintains no known connections outside of Ares. Despite the above subject thus far is an ideal asset, following instructions in the field to the letter and having little issue dealing with the less tasteful elements of some jobs. Further psychiatric evaluation recommended.

Physical Evaluation: Subject has exceptional endurance, an experienced long distance runner. Though lacking in physical strength due to slight build, is proficient in several martial arts styles (Boxing, Krav Maga & Jiu-Jitsu). Weak left wrist due to repeated breaks & fractures.

Medical history & Miscellaneous: B+ blood type. Subject has several allergies (pollen, animal hair, latex & aspirin) and regularly takes powerful antihistamines to prevent reactions. Subject has broken left wrist twice and suffered repeated fractures causing occasional pain and discomfort.

History: Born in Cork, Ireland, she began interacting with groups associated with elements of the Irish Republican Army(IRA) sometime in Early 2005 and became involved in several criminal enterprises linked to fund raising activities. Became affiliated with an extremist splinter group in 2007 following refusals to ‘stand down’. It is thought at this time subject used alias of Cora O'Beirne. The group later claimed responsibility for several covered up bombings and killings, most notably of the former military figure [redacted] in April 2008. Several years later the group was eliminated in a classified SAS operation, however she was not present at the time and had not thus far been sufficiently linked by UK intelligence operations to warrant further pursuit.
This survival led her to become the target of her former associates and in December 2009 she was ‘interrogated’ extensively – leading to the knife scarring covering her face and parts of her body. Leaving behind all prior affiliations sometime in 2010 she became a member of a purely criminal enterprise based in Malta with international scope and began to use both Ava Horan & Fia Muckley as aliases. She spent time as a ‘contractor’ mostly in Latin America and Africa and gained actual combat experience over several years. In 2016 her team suffered extensive losses during a ‘job’ in Mali, Africa – resulting in her capture by United States Special Forces who were working jointly with the U.K. It was quickly established that the small European group were not militants and she spent an unpleasant two and a half years behind bars as a prisoner that didn’t officially exist as various governmental elements negotiated over her status. Ares Solutions determined at this time that she could be an asset. Following substantial evaluation and negotiations she was transferred into their care and her prior records disappeared (with the clear proviso that they would return should she be less than a model employee).

Experience:Though lacking in direct traditional military training she has worked alongside many ex-military individuals and has sufficient field combat experience most notably gained from 2010-2019. Subject has notable skills in:
• Firearms proficiency. Very skilled marksman, initially received training from ‘retired’ Irish Paramilitaries. Training continued notably by former US Marine amongst others.
• Resourcefulness. Subject’s unconventional past has provided her with varied and thorough skills outside of the normal ‘military’ scope. Despite lack of traditional support frequently achieves objectives with determination.
• Guerrilla Warfare. Initially trained by members of the ‘Real IRA’ she has not forgotten the techniques and methodology taught to her. Also skilled in the creation of many types of IEDs. She may lack the more modern and up to date skills of a ‘demolitions’ role. Her skills could be called crude but effective.
• Intimidation. Through her experience in criminal enterprises she has become quite effective at being an intimidating or downright terrifying force when she needs to be (despite her more slight and feminine build). With little more than a weapon she can cross language barriers and convince most that they need to do as they are told or face a very unpleasant consequences.

Languages:
Irish (Gaeilge) – native language.
English – Highly fluent, second language.
French – Poor but conversational.

Nationality: Dual Citizenship – Irish & English.
Passport – Irish only (refuses to acknowledge British heritage).
(Still owns Irish passport in identity of Ava Horan).

Position: Field Operator – Sharpshooter.

Kit: Also Blank-o

Misc: Anything important but not previously mentioned.

Ares Solutions Inc. - A modern day PMC Roleplay

Hello.

Hopefully this character works. Feedback welcome.

Dossier: T, Coghlan

Name: Tess Coghlan

Sex: Female

Date of Birth: October 8th 1990

Aliases & Pseudonyms: Cora O'Beirne, Ava Horan & Fia Muckley (all prior aliases, no longer used).

Callsign: Blank-o

Physical Description: Subject naturally very fair skinned, described as ‘pale’. Height 5ft9in. Weight 129lbs. Slight yet athletic build. Eyes green, hair red – lengthy with shaved lower right side, numerous freckles – Irish ethnic decent very clear. Extremely noticeable facial scarring covering left cheek, descends down over chin to left shoulder. Several old and faded tattoos covering both arms and upper back, most noticeably featuring the words ‘Tiocfaidh ár lá’ across a large cláirseach(harp) – a tattoo heavily associated with the Irish nationalist movement. Several more deep scars covering shoulders and back, slightly obscuring cláirseach and motto.

Psych Evaluation: Subject clearly ‘anti-establishment’ with little regard for authority and oversight. She has abandoned practically all prior beliefs and affiliations due to ‘disillusionment’ which has left her a rather sarcastic and pessimistic temperament and a reluctance to form deeper or lasting relationships. Subject continues to carry resentment over her ‘recruitment’ into Ares Solutions, though financial incentive seems sufficient to keep her ‘in line’ (more so than the threat of incarceration should she refuse). Subject has noteworthy phobias involving constriction following violent interrogation methods endured (cause of substantial facial and body scarring). Subject has no real ‘personal life’ to speak of and maintains no known connections outside of Ares. Despite the above subject thus far is an ideal asset, following instructions in the field to the letter and having little issue dealing with the less tasteful elements of some jobs. Further psychiatric evaluation recommended.

Physical Evaluation: Subject has exceptional endurance, an experienced long distance runner. Though lacking in physical strength due to slight build, is proficient in several martial arts styles (Boxing, Krav Maga & Jiu-Jitsu). Weak left wrist due to repeated breaks & fractures.

Medical history & Miscellaneous: B+ blood type. Subject has several allergies (pollen, animal hair, latex & aspirin) and regularly takes powerful antihistamines to prevent reactions. Subject has broken left wrist twice and suffered repeated fractures causing occasional pain and discomfort.

History: Born in Cork, Ireland, she began interacting with groups associated with elements of the Irish Republican Army(IRA) sometime in Early 2005 and became involved in several criminal enterprises linked to fund raising activities. Became affiliated with an extremist splinter group in 2007 following refusals to ‘stand down’. The group later claimed responsibility for several covered up bombings and killings, most notably of the former military figure [redacted] in April 2008. Several years later the group was eliminated in a classified SAS operation, however she was not present at the time and had not thus far been sufficiently linked by UK intelligence operations to warrant further pursuit.
This survival led her to become the target of her former associates and in December 2009 she was ‘interrogated’ extensively – leading to the knife scarring covering her face and parts of her body. Leaving behind all prior affiliations sometime in 2010 she became a member of a purely criminal enterprise based in Malta with international scope. She spent time as a ‘contractor’ mostly in Latin America and Africa and gained actual combat experience over several years. In 2016 her team suffered extensive losses during a ‘job’ in Mali, Africa – resulting in her capture by French Special Forces. It was quickly established that the small European group were not militants and she spent an unpleasant two and a half years behind bars as a prisoner that didn’t officially exist as various governmental elements negotiated over her status. Ares Solutions determined at this time that she could be an asset. Following substantial evaluation and negotiations she was transferred into their care and her prior records disappeared (with the clear proviso that they would return should she be less than a model employee).

Experience:Though lacking in direct traditional military training she has worked alongside many ex-military individuals and has sufficient field combat experience most notably gained from 2010-2016. Subject has notable skills in:
• Firearms proficiency. Very skilled marksman, initially received training from ‘retired’ Irish Paramilitaries. Training continued notably by former US Marine amongst others.
• Resourcefulness. Subject’s unconventional past has provided her with varied and thorough skills outside of the normal ‘military’ scope. Despite lack of traditional support frequently achieves objectives with determination.
• Guerrilla Warfare. Initially trained by members of the ‘Real IRA’ she has not forgotten the techniques and methodology taught to her. Also skilled in the creation of many types of IEDs. She may lack the more modern and up to date skills of a ‘demolitions’ role. Her skills could be called crude but effective.
• Intimidation. Through her experience in criminal enterprises she has become quite effective at being an intimidating or downright terrifying force when she needs to be (despite her more slight and feminine build). With little more than a weapon she can cross language barriers and convince most that they need to do as they are told or face a very unpleasant consequences.

Languages:
Irish (Gaeilge) – native language.
English – Highly fluent, second language.
French – Poor but conversational.

Nationality: Dual Citizenship – Irish & English.
Passport – Irish only (refuses to acknowledge British heritage).
(Still owns Irish passport in identity of Ava Horan).

Position: Field Operator – Sharpshooter.

Kit: Also Blank-o

Misc: Anything important but not previously mentioned.

Howdy howdy!

Greetings Blandina.

Welcome and salutations. May you find what you seek here at the guild.

Ask a Friendly Service Dog Handler!

You know, I don’t think I’ve ever come across a service animal out and about. I don’t personally know anyone who has one. I suppose they’re not as common in England?

That being said my household has two Labradors and they’re little terrors. Adorable little abyslings. Hard to imagine training them to the standard that would be required to perform such a service, though I’m sure it could be achieved with lots of time and work.

Are service dogs the same as or similar to guide dogs for the blind?

Adventurers! I want to hear your tales! - Dungeons & Dragons Discussion

Two good stories and good experiences there. Thanks for sharing.

I’ve been running a 5e campaign for the past two years with the same group. We’ve made it through Horde of the Dragon queen and are on the penultimate chapter of the rise of Tiamat (all-be it with plenty of changes and PC driven tangents).

That being said I’d say my most memorable experience was as a player in another campaign.

I joined a group playing The Curse of Strahd part way through. I was a Tabaxi Cleric ‘charlatan’ which was interesting. Worshipped a Tabaxi goddess of hedonism, which was fun. Dex based cleric with a few feats that made his Passive perception 26 or something rediculous.

Anyway, the group consisted of an Half-Orc barbarian and Tiefling rogue (who were a couple irl and married in the game) and a Tiefling ranger (who later turned out to be a traitor all along, but I digress).

We were moving through a little town when Strahd and his cronies attacked. It was an intense battle anyway, but became even more so when Strahd used some ability to mind control our Orc and promptly ordered him to attack his wife.

With failed saving throws it worked and in one round he downed her. I had been attempting to flee into the nearby church but instead now attempted to move towards the rouge to heal her.

Sadly Strahd’s second, a powerful vampire servant named Rashad or something, had other plans and then also managed to down me after a brief scuffle. Following this he proceeded to literally kill my character - the soul of my cleric left his body and ascended into the ‘caress of Sharess’ (Sharess being his Goddess).

Now our DM at the time was a hard dice man. The dice decided the fate of everything, so a total party kill and loss of the campaign was a real possibility here.

An NPC priest (commonor stats) rushed out of the church and used his action to revivify me. Yanking the Tabaxi’s soul from the eternal peace he had just embraced he awakened bleeding as a swarm of vampire bats then proceeded to critically hit and therefore ‘strip the flesh from his shrieking form as the swarm reduces the old priest to nothing but bones’.

Following that I managed to pull the rogue into the church. The half-orc attempted to follow to kill me once more, but stepping across the threshold for the church lifted the curse - whilst also keeping the undead vampire types outside who after a short while retreated. (Would have been nice to figure out sooner that churches were safeground…)

It was very intense and satisfying to make it through by the skin of our teeth.

My cleric took the bones of the priest and reverently stored them in his pack with the intention of one day casting a resurrection spell upon them to return the favour to the man who’d through his actions saved us all. As his body did not remain I did not currently have a spell that could revive him.

A good time was had by all.

Men vs. Women Race to 1000: Version 2.0

Negative one four zero.

Men vs. Women Race to 1000: Version 2.0

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Ooh. Is that a new-ish feature?

Posts never used to do that. Least not last time I was floating around.

Also to attempt to answer one of the above questions, I’m not sure I can specifically remember ‘the best’ RP I’ve ever participated in - but they were probably pre-guildfall. Lost a lot of good writing and writing partners in that whole thing.

Generally anything that keeps going beyond the first month is good.

Had a great fallout RP set in the ‘commonwealth wasteland’ which was based in the U.K. and was pretty awesome. Occasionally I think about trying a re-boot of that.

Once ran a zombie survival RP that focused on survivor and community politics rather than just the zombies.

But countless of others that were very enjoyable while they lasted. What about yourself?