What is your screename and avatar?

Jynx · Post by **Jynx** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 3:28 pm

miller6 wrote:
...That may be a sign that she's interested in real life.

OH GOD NO! 14

miller6 wrote:
Personally, I wouldn't make a habit of it. Food for thought: How would you feel if things were the other way around?

Let me ask you this...why even go there? Does it entertain the rest of the group or just the two of you?

My 2nd ed group epitimizes ROLE PLAYING so it's no big deal. We're all amused by it... REALLY!

Besides, he.. the husband, plays a drunken Dwarf with delussions of grandeur and a 'fake' deity (or at least we always tell him so), so I can't imagine the human female from Maztica in any way interested in the smelly and quite hairy dwarf! Jynx on the other hand.... Tall, dark, handsome, strong, dexterous, yet somewhat crude...

Zudrak · Post by **Zudrak** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 4:35 pm

Zudrak is the name of the first character I created after we resumed gaming in 2000 after a 10-year hiatus (college for me, USMC for my brother). He was created to round out the party of three at the time, so was pretty much a quiet NPC.

For the Greyhawkers out there, he was born in Flen, Keoland. Zudrak's family is made up of clerics of Heironeous and Pelor. He chose Heironeous as his patron to serve.

My avatar is a Celtic cross. Being a born-again Christian and admirer of all things Celtic led me to choosing that pic from a Google search of Celtic crosses. It represents my faith without hammering people over the head. I'll leave that to the Hammerophiles who previously posted.
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qstor · Post by **qstor** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 5:06 pm

My nickname is my old AOL e-mail address and avatar is from the AD&D Monstorous Manual.

Mike

sieg · Post by **sieg** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 6:57 pm

Wow....we got a lot of Mikes aroud here!

First, by all means post the pic. While I despise TETSNBN (The Edition That Shall Not Be Named*), every company can put out some good product! Hell, I've got some old Heritage miniatures I still use (Crypt of the Sorceror, anyone?)... Its all good.
As for the RPing; I must agree with Brian. I've seen such a thing happen more often than not. Not saying its an absolute certainty...just be careful. A good gauge is to keep an eye on the husband. If he starts to look annoyed; back off. Obvious I'm sure and no doubt something you've already thought of; but JIC.

Another Mike

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DangerDwarf · Post by **DangerDwarf** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 8:00 pm

sieg wrote:
Wow....we got a lot of Mikes aroud here!

Yes.

Yes we do.

miller6 · Post by **miller6** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 11:38 am

sieg wrote:
TETSNBN (The Edition That Shall Not Be Named*)

That's funny. I like that one.
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Zudrak · Post by **Zudrak** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 3:08 pm

DangerDwarf wrote:
Yes.

Yes we do.

Michael/Mike has only been the most popular male name in North America for HOW long?
I've not been around a whole lot and am making my entry late (in comparison to the previous entries)...

My name is Michael Gross and I reside in National Park, NJ. My screen name is the name of my first character I created after resuming play in 2000 with 3E. The party needed a cleric and Zudrak is the NPC cleric of Heironeous in our Greyhawk campaign. The avatar comes from my love of Celtic crosses (and my faith in the One crucified on a cross).

Happy gaming,

Zudrak aka Michael
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Catweazle · Post by **Catweazle** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 7:34 pm

moriarty777 wrote:
I try to forget and possibly block out other Bill Paxton roles... (umm... Titanic anyone?)

Come now, what about Slipstream? Hell, it even got Mark Hamill to act!

Well, a bit.
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naturaltwenty · Post by **naturaltwenty** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 7:50 pm

I've used naturaltwenty for the past six years. I actually purchased the domain name ( www.naturaltwenty.com ) about 7 years ago and I've used it ever since.

I switch avatars from time to time. The current one is my C&C campaign and what I used to call my 1st edition D&D campaign close to 20 years ago. It's a riff on Greyhawk, hence Greghawk:).

Later,

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JonusBlackthorn · Post by **JonusBlackthorn** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 10:05 pm

Zudrak wrote:
My avatar is a Celtic cross. Being a born-again Christian and admirer of all things Celtic led me to choosing that pic from a Google search of Celtic crosses. It represents my faith without hammering people over the head. I'll leave that to the Hammerophiles who previously posted.

Cool, a fellow Christian Gamer. Have you checked out the Christian Gamers Guild by any chance?

Keith
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moriarty777 · Post by **moriarty777** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 2:39 am

Catweazle wrote:
Come now, what about Slipstream? Hell, it even got Mark Hamill to act!

Well, a bit.

err... Is that a vote for a good Paxton movie, or another one I should block out?
Truth is I actually haven't seen that one but the addition Mark Hamill could mean the movie is as questionable as his acting. Seriously though, I'll look it up and may very well check it out! I mean, I have to at least give it a chance.

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Treebore · Post by **Treebore** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 3:37 am

JonusBlackthorn wrote:
Cool, a fellow Christian Gamer. Have you checked out the Christian Gamers Guild by any chance?

Keith

What is the difference between a "Christian gamer" and christians who game?

Like this website, how is it different? Do you run games with Christianity being the main faith? Seriously, what makes a difference?

DangerDwarf · Post by **DangerDwarf** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 4:38 am

My guess is it gives them a chance to game with people of a similiar interest and/or views (aside from gaming).

Treebore · Post by **Treebore** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 5:28 am

That is the kind of stuff I am wondering. So many, if not all, the other gamng sites won't even let you talk about religion, so I'm wondering it this websites primary purpose is to let people talk about how to use and develop the christian religions within a fantasy game.

Lets face it, there is a lot of potential for using christian material within a fantasy world. The FR setting kind of danced around the edges by introducing Ao (Alpha and Omega) as the "over god", but it could definitely make for an intense campaign for Christianity to come into these worlds where gods are definitley answering prayers, etc... and convert them to the one true faith.

Would the DM allow "priests" of the christian religion to have spells? Or would they take the perspective that all magic is evil?

Could make for a very cool, and very relevant, campaign.

sieg · Post by **sieg** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 10:54 am

Re: Bill Paxton & Slipstream.... Not bad; Not a Oscar winner mind you; but Mark Hamil actually made a fairly convincing villan. Plus BP gives the line "...I'll bet you're the kinda guy who doesn't pee in the shower!"; so what's not to like!
Re: Christianity in Gaming

In my campaign world Aedenne (DF11 on the dragonsfoot.org site), the remnant of the old Human Imperium called the Exarchate of Aquinas has a "psuedo Christian" religion based ont he worship of "The Almighty" and his daughter/sister Mari in a warrior type role. The rulers of the elemental planes are part of the pantheon, but are worshipped more in the method of Saints more than actual gods in their own right. I don't use any real world terms but I feel it gives a real medieval flair to the campaign.

Anyone else try this?
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babbage · Post by **babbage** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 2:11 pm

My name 'Babbage' should be fairly obvious. But if not, Charles Babbage was the inventor of the Analytical Engine and Difference Engine - both forerunners of the modern computer. I'm a programmer by trade and it's the name (in various forms) I've been using for years.

The avatar is a card from an old board game called Talisman that I've played extensively over the years. I change it from time to time to another card from the same game. It was a dwarf, now it's a wizard.
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Omote · Post by **Omote** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 2:19 pm

babbage wrote:
It was a dwarf, now it's a wizard.

I'm looking forward to the avatar of the Horrible Black Void.
.....................................Omote

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babbage · Post by **babbage** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 3:29 pm

Omote wrote:
I'm looking forward to the avatar of the Horrible Black Void.
.....................................Omote

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Omote · Post by **Omote** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 3:53 pm

Haha! That is great. You are the man Bab! 8)

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JonusBlackthorn · Post by **JonusBlackthorn** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 8:45 pm

Treebore wrote:
What is the difference between a "Christian gamer" and christians who game?

Absolutely none tree, at least for me. As for the Guild it is basically a place of like minded folks who like all sorts of games. some times we discuss how to bring christianity into our games other times we lend a supportive ear for those that are having a rough time either from fellow christians or from other gamers. Unfortunitely there is still a stigma in christian circles regarding RPGs. Also you are quite correct about some boards. There seems to be some open hostility toward discussion of religions in general and christianity in particular.

Want to know more? Check them out here: http://www.geocities.com/christian_gamers_guild/
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serleran · Post by **serleran** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 8:52 pm

There is a difference between Christian gamers, and those Christian who game. What is it? Easy... the former are the ones who play a Christian game, like Bible Trivia, or Reckoning, or some Christian RPG. The other kind are more diverse.

Treebore · Post by **Treebore** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 9:15 pm

JonusBlackthorn wrote:
Absolutely none tree, at least for me. As for the Guild it is basically a place of like minded folks who like all sorts of games. some times we discuss how to bring christianity into our games other times we lend a supportive ear for those that are having a rough time either from fellow christians or from other gamers. Unfortunitely there is still a stigma in christian circles regarding RPGs. Also you are quite correct about some boards. There seems to be some open hostility toward discussion of religions in general and christianity in particular.

Want to know more? Check them out here: http://www.geocities.com/christian_gamers_guild/

Well, to be true to the constitution of the CGG I cannot join.

gideon_thorne · Post by **gideon_thorne** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 9:24 pm

JonusBlackthorn wrote:
There seems to be some open hostility toward discussion of religions in general and christianity in particular.

Just an fyi, while there is no hostility to the discussion of pretty much anything on these forums, I have seen discourse on religion and politics turn heated and downright hostile real fast on many a web space.

Fortunately we seem to have a good solid group of mature posters here who don't let things get too far out of hand.
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miller6 · Post by **miller6** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 9:40 pm

Simply put, there is nothing to be gained from a discussion of RPG gaming in respect to one's religious beliefs and/or practices.
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JonusBlackthorn · Post by **JonusBlackthorn** » Tue Sep 12, 2006 12:08 am

gideon_thorne wrote:
Fortunately we seem to have a good solid group of mature posters here who don't let things get too far out of hand.

That's what I like about this group. Everyone seems pretty level headed and reasonable here. The few times I've posted on other boards (and I'm not even talking about posting about religion just simply asking questions) I was made to feel like I wasn't wanted. At least here I can share ideas and ask questions without feeling like I'll get smacked down for not conforming, ala TETSNBN.

Keith
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Jason · Post by **Jason** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 6:49 am

I use my name as my handle.

My avatar is me on a bad hair day.

The One and All · Post by **The One and All** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 9:27 am

Pretty obvious where my name and Avatar comes from if you know a tid bit about the Forgotten Realms.

Read about Cyric, love Cyric.. nothing else to say..

StealthSuitStanley · Post by **StealthSuitStanley** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 1:59 pm

Name is one I came up with on short notice for a model. I play the Tau in Warhammer 40k. During a series of games, this one model managed to stay alive until the end of the battle. The model is part of a stealth team (Tau wearing Stealth battlesuits). Stanley fit well with Stealth Suit, so I went with it. I first used it on a forum that was strictly Tau. That was the first forum I joined. Since then, I've used it on every forum I joined.

The avatar is a pic of the model. It is a Tau Stealth Team Leader (Shas'Ui). I painted the model myself.

Another thing I like about the screen name is that is shortens to a really cool name..."Triple S."

later

SSS

Metathiax · Post by **Metathiax** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 8:17 pm

Metathiax is a name borrowed from the Montreal by Night sourcebook for VtM. He is a demon trapped in the island. Although I am not an avid fan of VtM (or whatever it is now called...), I chose this username mainly because (other than the fact that I've never seen it used before) I live in Montreal and this book may well be the only RPG-related product to have ever been based in my own city (and one of the few based in Canada for that matter...). As for my avatar, it simply is a cool-looking demonic head silhouette which fits my name concept well enough.
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jman5000 · Post by **jman5000** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 8:48 pm

discussion forums who discuss religion or politics quickly discovers Godwins law of newgroup postings...

in essence its: As a Usenet discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving n*z*s or Hitler approaches one.

what does that mean?

As a Usenet discussion gets longer it tends to get more heated; as

more heat enters the discussion, tensions get higher and people start to

insult each other over anything they can think of. Godwin's Law merely

notes that, eventually, those tensions eventually cause someone to find

the worst insults that come to mind - which will almost always include a

Nazi comparison.

its nice that I've yet to hear someone be called a nazi around here - other forums yes! but not here. hence I try and stay out of these discussions as much as possible - well, unless I'm wearing my tin-foil hat and posting to one of *those* discussion forums
Cheers,

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