TheFrog_NA

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  1. TheFrog_NA

    Nice people

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    NECROTIC THREADITIS!

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    Would I do something like that?

    And what? Am *I* not nice?
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    Nice people

    Wait...we're talking about Budo? I must have missed a memo somewhere...

    *starts shuffling through papers on his desk*
  3. Hmmm...purge is over, and yet this thread still exists.

    Conclusion: Hamidon is topic protected...

    Hooray for necromantic fodder!
  4. TheFrog_NA

    MySpace home.

    I would post my MySpace page, but to be honest, I never get on it any more, so what would be the point?
  5. *succumbs to the pressure*

    So how'd the event go? I hope you had a good turn out, but you know how we are as a community! Pics or it didn't happen!

    By the bye, is the VS. game still being produced? It's been a while since I've played any CCGs...
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    Forum Girl Vote!

    I'll see what I can dig up...I say go with old favorites from the classic pageants and see how twisted we can get the answers
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    Forum Girl Vote!

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    TheFrog did her.

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    Of course, now she's going to win the contest...

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    Because I'm so full of win?
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    Forum Girl Vote!

    Winner and runner up of each portion go to the final vote
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    Forum Girl Vote!

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    Of course...but it'd have to be three tiered...

    Avatar competition
    Q&A segment
    Then figure out how to work in the talent segment

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    I can just see where the talent segment would go...

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    Excellent! Get started, then!
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    Forum Girl Vote!

    Of course...but it'd have to be three tiered...

    Avatar competition
    Q&A segment
    Then figure out how to work in the talent segment
  11. TheFrog_NA

    Forum Girl Vote!

    Nope I was too bored...now get to work!
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    Forum Girl Vote!

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    Everyone had a vote. It was just for fun.

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    But we demand a winner! Had GA been running the event, we would have had a winner! Now he must run a Miss Co* Pagent!
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    Q: Why don't people think leak is funny?

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    A: Because you're saying leak instead of leek.

    Q: Can I haz chezburger?
  14. TheFrog_NA

    Neko Diaries

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    Thrust into Action! Oh Yah!

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    hehe, You said "thrust".

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    Let the Time Warp commence with a pelvic thrust

    On a side note...I love these forums...it looks like nothing ever gets deleted here...good times
  15. TheFrog_NA

    Newbie to RP

    Buahahahaha! Life is good!

    *goes back to the graveyard to find more*
  16. Yes, but what is Elvis after? We all know that the term evolution is simply a bastardization of Elvislution, but where does that road end?
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    Newbie to RP

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    The concept of RP interests me quite a bit, but I'm not sure about how I go about doing this. Could some of the more experienced RPers give me an idea of how to get involved?

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    Did you and your friends ever play cops and robbers, or cowboys and indians, or (better yet) superheroes? If you did then you know how to roleplay. Try not to behave exactly like an 8-year-old though . Try to speak as your character would speak, act as your character would act, and try not to let RL (real life) intrude on the game too much.

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    Unless, by some chance, your character is supposed to be an eight year old
  18. OK, most of the people who know me know me for my silliness, but this is in all seriousness. I’ve seen too many people who have really good ideas get flamed for poor presentation, and I think it’s important to point out the dos and don’ts of making a meaningful post on the forums. Feel free to point out any detail that you think I’ve missed, but these are truths that I’ve come across in my experiences with broadcasting, interpersonal communication, and public speaking, and I think deserve mention.

    Think!

    This seems rather obvious, but goes beyond what you may be expecting. First off, what made you want to post in the first place? A lot of times, there’s a strong emotion attached to your topic, and it may be counter-productive to what you’re trying to say. A common area where this problem rears its ugly head is in the PvP vs. PvE debate – it’s an emotional issue, and a great number of people have some very entrenched views on the topic. But slow down a moment and think about what you have to say. You’re not going to change anyone’s mind if you go on a vicious attack, so moderate your tone. It’s not that emotion does not belong in your post, but don’t let it overpower your point. Strong emotional content garners a strong emotional response – sometimes that’s precisely what you’re after, but more often then not, what you really want is someone to put some thought into your post. So slow down, think, then move to the next step.

    Name your thread appropriately!

    Sometimes it’s OK to give your thread an outrageous name, just to get some attention, but the problem with this tactic is that you’ve just formed a first impression about yourself, and colored the way the rest of your message will be received. Granted, you may get to skip this step if you’re responding to someone else’s post, but still, it’s useful information when reading someone else’s thread as you can become aware of the impressions you’ve drawn about the poster based on their title.

    Whatever your reason for concern over a thread’s title, you should recognize its power. It sets the tone for every word that comes after it. If you want to make a point, then start with the title – don’t confuse your audience. If you think a power should be made inherent, then say so in the title. Get people to be thinking about it before they read the first word. And while a straightforward title may not convince people of your intelligence, it certainly won’t give them a reason to doubt it. I would recommend double checking the title for spelling and clarity, just to be on the safe side.

    Present your ideas coherently!

    I’m a big fan of entering any large posts (like this one) I have into Word or a similar program, simply because it allows me some options. I can spell-check it, I can review it, and I can put it on hold and come back to it later. Sometimes a little break makes all the difference between coming off as a sane and reasonable person, and a complete looney. Using a word processing program lets you ensure that you have organized your thoughts effectively to give your words the biggest impact on the reader. And this is what you’re after, surely, otherwise you wouldn’t be posting.

    Now I’ve heard some people argue that spelling and punctuation aren’t important, as the people on the forums will understand what you mean. This may be true, but it’s also true that they’re not just evaluating your words…they’re evaluating YOU! I’m going to be a lot more likely to respect and evaluate someone’s position if they come across as rational and intelligent. It’s only natural. And if I have to struggle through a message, trying to interpret the poster’s message through bad grammar and poor spelling, then my mood is going to deteriorate, and my emotions are going to interfere with me “hearing” what the poster has to say. Also, be sure to re-read it after the spell-checker has done its thing. It can miss some things that giving the post another once-over might catch. When writing this guide, I fell victim to this, myself, and am fortunate a friend caught the mistake and pointed it out to me.

    So, use Word or something similar to “compose” yourself, if you’ll pardon the pun, then copy and paste the message to the boards. It will help you remove unnecessary emotion, it allows you to spell-check, and even gives you a chance to step back and evaluate if this is worth saying to begin with.

    In Closing…

    This doesn’t apply to the majority of posts you’re going to write on the forums. Quick responses have their place, and you won’t see me going through all this for my latest post in “Kitty Court.” This also will not guarantee every response on your thread will be logical, well-reasoned counter-debate. But I do promise that you’ll get a far more positive response then you would have otherwise, and will most probably begin a very solid discussion that will encourage intelligent response. Remember, in everyday communications, we get 50% of the speaker’s meaning through body language, 40% through tone of voice, and only 10% through the actual words. Since we’ve cut out 90% of our cues, we have to be careful if we want to be clear to our intended audience. Hope I didn’t bore you too much!
  19. I can wait...I'm patient...

    Or better yet, perhaps I'll tell my own secrets...such as the secret leader of Malta is Walt Disney!
  20. I'm still waiting for more secrets...or did those that disclosed them get "disappeared?"
  21. I'm not sure anyone would notice


  22. I already rezzed this one once, thakyouverymuch
  23. TheFrog_NA

    Ten Tracks

    1.) I am the Walrus - the Beatles
    2.) Rock Star - Nickleback
    3.) Them Bones - Alice in Chains
    4.) Teaqcher's Pet - School of Rock
    5.) Ocean - Mighty Mighty Bosstones
    6.) She's got the Look - Roxette
    7.) Every Little Thing She Does is Magic - the Police
    8.) Hey Delilah - Plain White Tees
    9.) Cover of the Rolling Stone - Dr. Hook
    10.) Simple and Clean (Techno Remix) - ?
  24. TheFrog_NA

    Ten Tracks

    Whoever could it have been?
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    Ten Tracks

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    Holy Thread Resurrection, Batman!

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    Amateur!

    Going from memory from my MP3 player in class last night...

    1.) Underground - Ben Folds Five
    2.) On the Turning Away - Pink Floyd
    3.) Stuttering - Ben's Brother
    4.) Cold - Crossfade
    5.) Brian Wilson - Barenaked Ladies
    6.) Time and a Word - Yes
    7.) Runnin' Down a Dream - Tom Petty
    8.) Seether - Veruca Salt
    9.) Them Bones - Alice in Chains
    10.) Black - Pearl Jam