troll is good in limited, but if it came to a pick like troll vs icy manip. or troll vs blaze, then i'd play the latter in a heartbeat. the reason? the relevant toughness and power in 10e limited is 4+, and most of green's ground pounders, and other colors larger crits make troll pale in comparison, whether it be evasion or just high toughness.
regardless in most situations i'd consider him a windmill slam playable, but he's not the powerhouse he is in constructed.
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I'm curious, Charlie, how you feel about instrumentals? Have you heard the work of E.S. Posthumus? It's music I hopefully will get a chance to have in my possession in about a week, and I may collaborate with certain people to share a bit of it
Hi, Arguas. I like the work of Hans Zimmer; he did all of the Lion King instrumentals.. I'm also a fan of Frank Ticheli; he's probably the best conemporary composer of concert band songs, and I had the pleasure of meeting him this year, when he came to my school to do a workshop with the band (who won the state-wide band competition).
I'll check that guy out, though.
A band I forgot:
Hellogoodbye - Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs!
Really amazing band. I love their digital sound and their acoustic stuff.. Forrest Kline has a really cute voice.
Recommended listening: All Time Lows, I Saw It On Your Keyboard, Oh, It Is Love, All Of Your Love
Edit: Arguas.. you're using that smiley a bit much, ya think?
This, and a lot of the other comments you've remarked on, really show a bit of a very very snippish attitude towards Arguas, and I would seriously appreciate a cutback of it.... Anyone can use the thing, I actually (surprisingly) use it a lot more than he does these days... and also, yes, you guys differ, but I don't see where your negative vibes are coming from, so if you please, he's being perfectly cordial, so it'd be nice to see some civility in return.
EDIT: Crimson, I can totally understand feeling like you're going to lose someone.. I've experienced that before... its a painful thing, especially when you love someone, and it is especially difficult when something is misunderstood... I can speak from experience that is not fun when you realize something has been lost in the translation.... As for breaking up, I've endured that too many times than i care to count, and I think that Photon and Mamelon are on the right track, with a kind, open discussion ,explaining your reasoning, and above all, listen to them.... Even when you're breaking up with someone, listening helps a great deal. I've had an interesting experience when someone was trying to break up with me and it ended up like me crying on his shoulder, and the guy being like "I feel like I should be saying 'your boyfriend's a jerk....but i'm the boyfriend' .. and it was odd, but seriously understanding a person's perspective helps.
And awayyyyyyy from more depressing topics, congratulations to Samurai Soldier for the 2400th post!
This, and a lot of the other comments you've remarked on, really show a bit of a very very snippish attitude towards Arguas, and I would seriously appreciate a cutback of it.... Anyone can use the thing, I actually (surprisingly) use it a lot more than he does these days... and also, yes, you guys differ, but I don't see where your negative vibes are coming from, so if you please, he's being perfectly cordial, so it'd be nice to see some civility in return.
Woah, calm down, he's allowed to say that if he wants.
I'm pretty sure Arguas is a grown man and he'll say something if he feels offended by the remark.
I wasn't trying to offend... I actually changed it a bit after I realized how harsh it sounded... I just wanted to say something to stick up for him.. also this kind of thing has happened before.. I just wanted to convey my two cents... I was just upset when I saw the lengths he was going to criticize Arguas... Someone can have an opinion about Limited vs Constructed, someone can use the smiley if they want, someone can choose not to follow a trend if they want... i just felt like it was a bit unnecessary that's all.
EDIT: and by the way, I edited in a few more things to my last post, to anyone who missed it!
hey hey, Omna is just trying to help here I understand that in general this isn't really a big deal, and I don't think anyone is really making it out to be. Yes, Alacar had a bit of a harsh tone, but he and I talked about it a bit, and it's really nothing too personal or too serious, just a sense of disagreement that carried over in tone. Omna really wants to be supportive of me, so she just took the opportunity to stand up for me, which I can appreciate too. All the while, Alacar is also trying to do a favor at the same time, which I think is certainly respectable too as he's doing RotW for us. Getting sleep is also important, which Alacar will do when this is finished. Either way, feather's aren't being overly rustled
as a public response, I use to make sure that a positive tone is conveyed.
And on that dour note, it's time for a double dose.
Regulars of the Week
July 15-28
The co-founders of the Coffeehouse, Omna15 and Arguas2617 are the Regulars for the past 2 weeks. Damn, I'm still a week behind.
Omna and Arguas, or Danica and Ryan, both came to MTGSalvation in 2006; Arguas in January, and Omna soon after in April. Arguas is derived from a 'telephone game' of his last name, Walters, and the numbers, 2617, have a mathematical origin and explanation that only a geek like him would think of. Kudos. Omna's name is from a story Ryan made regarding his character, and the 15 is a special number to both of them for many reasons. (Trivia: The Coffeehouse has been around for 15 months.)
Ryan began on MTGS mostly designing cards, which is how we met, and subsequently he convinced Danica to check it out. Her Introduce Yourself thread is considered a piece of MTGS and Coffeehouse history. I suggest you check it out. From it birthed the concept of a new overclan, the Magic Coffeehouse, with many of those who posted there as the original Regulars.
Naturally, both of them go to their clan first when they visit MTGS, occasionally visiting their other clans, [Natural 20] for Danica and [R&D] for Ryan.
But enough history. On to Magic.
Ryan's favorite cards are Angels, and while he respects Exalted Angel for being a powerhouse, Iridescent Angel is his favorite. Danica's favorite card is from her first deck, the Boros precon: Lightning Helix. Currently, Ryan is working on a WU deck that bounces critters to his hand, and Omna enjoys playing red/white Slivers. Eeeewww.. Slivers.
Danica is a total bookworm, being an aspiring librarian, and an avid biblioholic. Ryan is a gaming dork, and plays d20, his own OGS system, and both enjoy video games intensely.
As for the couple themselves, they've been together for approximately 1 year, and 8 months, and still going strong, which I personally am happy to see. Danica is deaf, as if you didn't know, and both she and Ryan speak often in sign. For a deaf person, I must say Danica is a good orator and can speak well enough on the phone when her hearing aids are working. Also, she DOES listen to music, and isn't completely devoid of sound. Ryan tries to keep a positive outlook on life, thinking that it will rub off on others, and so far, it's done well.
Danica wishes the Coffeehouse longevity, aspiring herself to be a librarian, get on her feet, and be with Ryan. Ryan wishes to follow his own standards, and also to be a game designer. Best of luck to them both.
Currently, Danica is hard at work on her thesis, which explores the base "monomyth" of mankind, as well as various geekish gaming projects, as Ryan works on his game designs, both for Magic and otherwise.
Regarding the House, Danica loves the feeling of companionship whenever she reads here, and Ryan is proud that he has been able to leave a lasting impact on the internet in some way.
Danica loves Arguas' Omelettes, Americano, and Tiramisu off the menu. Ryan prefers the BLT, as well as Sterling Angel's cookies, of which I still hoard the recipe.
And now, some words from our Regulars to our other Regulars. Don't feel bad if you're left out.
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Wow.. there are so many of you that I would like to mention... Crimson Avatar is a great person who I always can go to for a listening word and advice for anything the planet.. Bloodydoves has quite been the new contributor to the 'House and I greatly appreciate your presence.. Mr. Stuff you have said many things that I have agreed with, and while I am not the greatest fan of anime, you are a truly wonderful person to know, and I remember the day Arguas told me about your joining, he said "This guy is definitely going to stick around.. I can just tell, all the content he puts in his posts!" I am glad to say he was right. And of course, my incredible boyfriend and co-founder of the CoffeeHouse, Arguas... We have been a part of each other's lives for the past 1 yr and 8 months, and I am eternally grateful to you for introducing this world to me, that of the nerdy, of Magic, of gaming (all sorts!), of so many things that I now embrace as a part of myself... and everyone.. it is truly because of Arguas that this place exists, because if he hadn't taught me Magic, I would have never joined, and I count myself lucky everyday that he did... He taught me incredibly well, and I am proud to say that I am a much better player because of his teaching me.
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here are many big names that I could mention, but I really like it when Photon Eater can lighten the mood in the house, or contribute in ways that make us all laugh. I like it a lot when Mamelon addresses people’s problems, offers her opinions and wisdom, and offers a hilarious quip from time to time. Starr can make a similar impact, as well as Joyd. Kraj and Crimson Avatar tend to also be very entertaining. Alacar, in my opinion, has his ups and downs, but overall is a great guy to have around, and also to have the keys to this place. The fact that he does this RotW and Geek Mp3 for everyone’s enjoyment certainly are wonderful marks for what he can do for this place, and I know we all appreciate his tremendous contributions ^_^. And then there’s Omna, who kind of runs the place aside from Alacar, anyway. When she isn’t in and out, she also spreads some cheer here ^_^.
Thanks guys, and thank you for the Coffeehouse.
That's it for our double Regulars of the Week. Geek Mp3s will come later.
Morning all! (it's 3 AM here... <_< damn me and not sleeping). I just wanted to type for awhile, and this seemed a nice place for it. My crap is safely in a spoiler, so anyone who is more inclined for a lighter evening can leave my ramblings be (highly recommended).
Oh, and Omna v. Alacar, taking all bets! (/joking)
Religion. Faith. Belief. Funny things. It's strange, for so many years I was an ardent atheist, and never questioned why. I didn't think about it. I just sorta accepted that there was no God, and that was that. To this day, I don't really know where that attitude came from. It's not my parents (Mom was raised catholic, and though it didn't hold, she believes in God, and Dad... doesn't talk about it), that's for damned sure. It wasn't my friends (since until High School, I didn't have any). I just... didn't think about it I guess, and so never really believed in God, or scripture, or anything like that.
My friends in HS were all pretty militant atheists. While I would defend the right of someone to believe in God (though I dislike organized religion), my friends made it their passion to tear down the faithful, and chastised them for being "gay and retarded" (not my words mind you, theirs). I, being a fool, ignored this side of them, and focused on the fact that for the most part, my friends were pretty much decent kids.
This past year though, has been trying. I have begun to question my faith and my belief. You see, around Sophomore year (10th level), I had decided that I in fact DID believe in God. I just didn't think he believed in us, so to speak. The Deist version of things is closest to what I thought, though not exact. However, these issues with my father, my ex-girlfriend (from awhile ago), and some personal issues I've been wrestling with have thrown my world into chaos, especially my faith.
I believe in God, and so I've lost my friends. I believe in God, and I am weak. I've long felt that religion is a crutch for those too weak to fix their own lives, and it hurts to think that I need that crutch, but here I am anyways, letting my self-loathing, my self-doubt cloud my vision. I feel empty inside, and now I am desperately searching for something to fill the void where once a happy, joyful young man lived. Is religion what can restore me to the boy I once was, who had friends, who knew what it was to smile more than once a week?
I fear that I am losing who I am, and that I'm losing all I hold dear. My friends have slipped away already. I was too blinded by my bleeding pride to admit it, and now they're gone. My father and I are rapidly become estranged, and I don't want that. Tomorrow, I go to see him, and I hope that we can patch things up this one last visit before I leave. I just... I doubt myself.
I prayed tonight. When I pray, it's not normal. I sit somewhere quiet, and I talk out loud to God. We have a one-way conversation, and at the end, I always ask him for the strength to find a way to overcome my fear and doubt. It never really works, but I tend to feel a mite better.
Forgive me, this has rambled on long enough. I just needed to say this all, so that my soul is a little bit lighter.
Wish my luck tomorrow with my father. Here's hoping he's not foaming at the mouth (though, knowing him, he probably is ;)).
Wish you luck with your father. Personally i believe in god though not religiously affiliated (somewhat), but i wouldn't consider faith to be a sign of weakness, rather it is a sign of strength. Its just another facet of life that can inspire you when your in the direst of straights, and often provides a somewhat set answer to the questions that most perplex myself personally. prayer can be an extremely enlightening experience, allowing you not only to seek "help" or answers, but also to rectify and clarify a situation. I just don't like how people consider religion a sign of weakness.
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@ omna's intro: your right alacar, that is legendary
'Lo all, another night almost gone (but I got sleep this time, 4 hours!). Wow, I didn't know I got post 2400, but cool, thanks for the reconigition.
FoolyCooly7777: Just because Lil Formers are quickly becoming the cutest standard ever, it doesn't mean you need too let you otaku side take over and shuns us. You know good and well I have that side too, and look at my Lil Skyfire, he just rocks outloud.
If your friends left you just because you changed a portion of your outlook on life, then they really weren't your friends too begin, they're just skin-deep. You may believe what you think is right, no one has the right too say otherwise (I've known people who believe in blocks of cheese, don't ask me why, but I'm still their friend). God is a force that is out there, he pushes events along, and too lean on him is your personal business, if someone around you is saying its wrong, then they can hit the highway, they don't know the friend they're alienating.
In other words:
If they're shunning you because you believe in god, then find new friends, these guys a cretins that don't deserve the attention you give too them.
Thank you very much for sharing that.... It is a very hard thing to deal with, the loss of another person you love dearly... I can understand that, and have dealt with it more than once in my life...
And yeah, I am actually deaf... i'm glad that you've had experience meeting a deaf person before... I'm always happy to hear that people have encountered a deaf person before... Too many times, people misunderstand what it means to be deaf..... that you cant' speak or hear at all, have bad grammar or some such like that.. I try to overcome those stereotypes, being the person who I am... It can be difficult though, if someone has never had the experience with another deaf person before.
So, kudos to you on the knowledge you have, and I would encourage you to ask any questions if you're curious.... .Deafness actually has a culture, and a language, and Arguas has been amazing to learn it... I actually would like to, as everyone is posting about their personal beliefs and such..I'd like to post a certain, quite meaningful thing to me, that was evidently overlooked in my RotW....
There's a lot that people know about me, as I'm not very secretive in the 'House... but hm... I am Deaf, as many of you already know, but which is a very important part of me.. and that there is actually a culture within the Deaf community... and I am very proud that Arguas has accomplished all he has in becoming near fluent in the language... I am incredibly proud of him. And also, my perceptions of things have changed a lot about myself and other more private things over the past couple years... I am still extremely open-minded and liberal, yet I have been exposed to a more conservative perspective which I am not always comfortable with but one that I am somewhat proud to embrace these days.
I just felt, since the question asked me to reveal something about myself that I felt comfortable sharing, that you may not know, I felt like I took a leap, baring my soul in a sense, to tell you about how I have shifted so much in the past two years... If anyone is curious, please ask.. while I won't be OVERLY detailistic, I will share some information that may create some further understanding about myself here, and actually Arguas as well. I just felt like taking a risk, and it disappointed me a bit that was overlooked. But here it is for you to see....Do with it what you will.
And now that I'm off my soapbox... Sepiriel, congratulations, I am proud to present to you the 2500th post !!
Sephiriel, I know that this is Omna's job to respond, but many Deaf people that I have talked to have said that they have been asked whether or not they could read lips, and if they responded affirmatively then they would actually get talked at, expecting it to be now natural that understanding takes place. There was once a movement in which medical researchers claimed that the oral method was the best for teaching the Deaf. Oralism is the attempt to try to get a Deaf person to speak normally and read lips to basically make them a routine part of society, and years of kids' lives were wasted in this attempt. It takes years of actual studying to do, and the results are inconsistent, and things are still missed. Speaking requires relation to something, which is where we all get accents from. If a Deaf person can not relate their voice to anything, it is very difficult to speak like everyone else around. This is just the standard response that has been told to me, and I'm just relaying that message. I don't mean to step on any toes Danica
I also should point out that my little blurb at the end didn't give Danica enough credit. She is a person who is willing to try new things, learn from her experiences, and share what she has learned in a way that will benefit everyone. She can and will brighten the days of others. She seeks truth, understanding, and to share such things. She has a positive attitude, and that is something that she and I can tend to share. She is honest and direct as well. Just an addendum.
I was guilty of the stereotyping the first few times i saw my aunt ill admit that, its difficult not to fall in it, people tends to believe that this or blindness or the inability to speak takes not only a sense but also your entire ability to relate and socialize with others, which is by far the worst thing to think if it seems so difficult is because of our own inability to get over the idea that people with these conditions can interact just as well as people without only that changes must be made, im sorry if this doesnt sound well ;p i have an inate inability to express myself properly
I understand completely.... a lot of people have a tendency to do this, so I'm not offended
I do have a small question though, do you also read lips? i mean is it a difficult skill to acquire? i know sign language is a hard skill to develop (i tried a lil and just couldn't seem to get the hang of it, because i fall into the old habit of replying verbally to a question or making a verbal comment instead of the signs), so i was wondering how hard is it to learn to read lips? how often do deaf people learn this skill? I truly do hope i dont sound offending.
Many Deaf people develop it out of necessity, and yes I do read lips, though I use lipreading as a combination with what hearing I have remaining, so that I can understand what a person says, and then make up for what i miss hearing, through their lips and vice versa. And yes, sign language is quite a skill to pick up... Arguas has placed quite a few ranks in it;) [/D&D joke]
I am pretty sure that many noticed the revelation you made, it is my belief that to ask people for something is wrong unless they have made it clear questions are ok, and while your statement was a clear explanation of your beliefs it didn't seem proper for me to ask further details sorry (im a very wierd person:p)
No, no, no... YOU didn't overlook it... its just that Alacar simply forgot to mention this when he was writing my RotW.. So, I just felt it was kind of important to me, and I wanted to make sure it was put up here at some point, for eveyrone to see and understand.
Thanks for the cookie
Edit: wow i reached 400post!! time for a bunny dance!!!:bunny::bunny::bunny:
Anytime, and congratulations on the 400th post!
EDIT: @Arguas: Aaaaaaaaww....Thank you for the addendum.. I really appreciate it.. And yes, he is very right.... No worries about stepping on toes dear.. you know almost as much about this stuff as I do, and you included points that I forgot to mention! Thank you.
I know a few deaf people, and while I can not* perform sign language (not for lack of trying, I just can't do it), we still get along. I usually will carry a pad of paper just forthose such occasions. I don't know that method is offensive towards Omna 15, but it works for my friends and myself. (Heck, I don't even know if others practice it)
EDIT: Hey, I found my misplaced word!
Also, which Jetfire? (The first one is mine, obviously, I just need the eyes too be green)
@everyone: Thanks to the people that comment on my legacy landstill deck.
@breakups:I don't really have anything to say to this since I never really had a relationship to begin with anybody so i can't help you on this one sorry.
Anyway its 6:20am and i am going to get ready for work soon. Its a good thing its only a 4.5 hour shift today and im pretty tired since i haven't worked weekends for about a month. See you all later and have a good day everyone.
Love,
Cecilia
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My condolences Hunter no one knows how deeply rooted Filipino families are more than me.
Thanks. I almost cried when I saw many people crying and weeping for my second old man..I wish he didnt take a cigarette since the beginning of time..
Im soo sleepy and I feel sad. I hope when I wake up tomorrow Ill be fine again. I also hope if there will be a new thread Ill be in the first page..Wait for me Danica alright? Thanks.
@Hunter: I'm sorry about your godfather. I'm from a very family oriented family and I know how tough it feels when a loved one dies. I'm here for you if you need to talk or vent or whatever.
SNM went well actually. I ran a blue/black fish type deck. Using Merfolk Looter, Lord of Atlantis, etc etc. and Conspiracy to turn shadow creatures into shadowing +1/+1 merfolk. It worked well. I went 4-1-1 and won $75. Today I am stuck home doing summer work for AP Lit. =/
Oh My God! I wanna join this community.
I hope you guys dont serve hot pizzas on the coffe house, otherwise I'll be toasted
Not sure, but I don't believe we've gotten requests for pizza in a long time you'll probably be fine. Welcome, Hot Pizza :). Feel free to join into the discussions that we've been having (good to read at least the last few pages), gaze at our menu, and feel free to introduce yourself *Look at the first page for details and just general fun stuff
I saw the old thread and this one as well.
So you guys start talking about everything, and we can bring topics to the table.
Am i right?
That's basically the gist of it. Of course, some topics are more successful than others, and as always, the common courtesies of a normal conversation apply.
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I saw the old thread and this one as well.
So you guys start talking about everything, and we can bring topics to the table.
Am i right?
That is certainly true, but it is also a common courtesy not to derail other conversations outright. Yes, you may talk about and raise topics as you wish, just don't only speak of yourself. Getting involved and chatting with the people here is great, and so is bringing up new topics for people to get involved in We do our best here to make sure we can welcome who we can, especially those who make positive contributions to our little community
regardless in most situations i'd consider him a windmill slam playable, but he's not the powerhouse he is in constructed.
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Hi, Arguas. I like the work of Hans Zimmer; he did all of the Lion King instrumentals.. I'm also a fan of Frank Ticheli; he's probably the best conemporary composer of concert band songs, and I had the pleasure of meeting him this year, when he came to my school to do a workshop with the band (who won the state-wide band competition).
I'll check that guy out, though.
A band I forgot:
Hellogoodbye - Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs!
Really amazing band. I love their digital sound and their acoustic stuff.. Forrest Kline has a really cute voice.
Recommended listening: All Time Lows, I Saw It On Your Keyboard, Oh, It Is Love, All Of Your Love
EDIT: Crimson, I can totally understand feeling like you're going to lose someone.. I've experienced that before... its a painful thing, especially when you love someone, and it is especially difficult when something is misunderstood... I can speak from experience that is not fun when you realize something has been lost in the translation.... As for breaking up, I've endured that too many times than i care to count, and I think that Photon and Mamelon are on the right track, with a kind, open discussion ,explaining your reasoning, and above all, listen to them.... Even when you're breaking up with someone, listening helps a great deal. I've had an interesting experience when someone was trying to break up with me and it ended up like me crying on his shoulder, and the guy being like "I feel like I should be saying 'your boyfriend's a jerk....but i'm the boyfriend' .. and it was odd, but seriously understanding a person's perspective helps.
And awayyyyyyy from more depressing topics, congratulations to Samurai Soldier for the 2400th post!
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Woah, calm down, he's allowed to say that if he wants.
I'm pretty sure Arguas is a grown man and he'll say something if he feels offended by the remark.
EDIT: and by the way, I edited in a few more things to my last post, to anyone who missed it!
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July 15-28
Omna and Arguas, or Danica and Ryan, both came to MTGSalvation in 2006; Arguas in January, and Omna soon after in April. Arguas is derived from a 'telephone game' of his last name, Walters, and the numbers, 2617, have a mathematical origin and explanation that only a geek like him would think of. Kudos. Omna's name is from a story Ryan made regarding his character, and the 15 is a special number to both of them for many reasons. (Trivia: The Coffeehouse has been around for 15 months.)
Ryan began on MTGS mostly designing cards, which is how we met, and subsequently he convinced Danica to check it out. Her Introduce Yourself thread is considered a piece of MTGS and Coffeehouse history. I suggest you check it out. From it birthed the concept of a new overclan, the Magic Coffeehouse, with many of those who posted there as the original Regulars.
Naturally, both of them go to their clan first when they visit MTGS, occasionally visiting their other clans, [Natural 20] for Danica and [R&D] for Ryan.
But enough history. On to Magic.
Ryan's favorite cards are Angels, and while he respects Exalted Angel for being a powerhouse, Iridescent Angel is his favorite. Danica's favorite card is from her first deck, the Boros precon: Lightning Helix. Currently, Ryan is working on a WU deck that bounces critters to his hand, and Omna enjoys playing red/white Slivers. Eeeewww.. Slivers.
Danica is a total bookworm, being an aspiring librarian, and an avid biblioholic. Ryan is a gaming dork, and plays d20, his own OGS system, and both enjoy video games intensely.
As for the couple themselves, they've been together for approximately 1 year, and 8 months, and still going strong, which I personally am happy to see. Danica is deaf, as if you didn't know, and both she and Ryan speak often in sign. For a deaf person, I must say Danica is a good orator and can speak well enough on the phone when her hearing aids are working. Also, she DOES listen to music, and isn't completely devoid of sound. Ryan tries to keep a positive outlook on life, thinking that it will rub off on others, and so far, it's done well.
Danica wishes the Coffeehouse longevity, aspiring herself to be a librarian, get on her feet, and be with Ryan. Ryan wishes to follow his own standards, and also to be a game designer. Best of luck to them both.
Currently, Danica is hard at work on her thesis, which explores the base "monomyth" of mankind, as well as various geekish gaming projects, as Ryan works on his game designs, both for Magic and otherwise.
Regarding the House, Danica loves the feeling of companionship whenever she reads here, and Ryan is proud that he has been able to leave a lasting impact on the internet in some way.
Danica loves Arguas' Omelettes, Americano, and Tiramisu off the menu. Ryan prefers the BLT, as well as Sterling Angel's cookies, of which I still hoard the recipe.
And now, some words from our Regulars to our other Regulars. Don't feel bad if you're left out.
That's it for our double Regulars of the Week. Geek Mp3s will come later.
And I still have to catch up..
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Oh, and Omna v. Alacar, taking all bets! (/joking)
Religion. Faith. Belief. Funny things. It's strange, for so many years I was an ardent atheist, and never questioned why. I didn't think about it. I just sorta accepted that there was no God, and that was that. To this day, I don't really know where that attitude came from. It's not my parents (Mom was raised catholic, and though it didn't hold, she believes in God, and Dad... doesn't talk about it), that's for damned sure. It wasn't my friends (since until High School, I didn't have any). I just... didn't think about it I guess, and so never really believed in God, or scripture, or anything like that.
My friends in HS were all pretty militant atheists. While I would defend the right of someone to believe in God (though I dislike organized religion), my friends made it their passion to tear down the faithful, and chastised them for being "gay and retarded" (not my words mind you, theirs). I, being a fool, ignored this side of them, and focused on the fact that for the most part, my friends were pretty much decent kids.
This past year though, has been trying. I have begun to question my faith and my belief. You see, around Sophomore year (10th level), I had decided that I in fact DID believe in God. I just didn't think he believed in us, so to speak. The Deist version of things is closest to what I thought, though not exact. However, these issues with my father, my ex-girlfriend (from awhile ago), and some personal issues I've been wrestling with have thrown my world into chaos, especially my faith.
I believe in God, and so I've lost my friends. I believe in God, and I am weak. I've long felt that religion is a crutch for those too weak to fix their own lives, and it hurts to think that I need that crutch, but here I am anyways, letting my self-loathing, my self-doubt cloud my vision. I feel empty inside, and now I am desperately searching for something to fill the void where once a happy, joyful young man lived. Is religion what can restore me to the boy I once was, who had friends, who knew what it was to smile more than once a week?
I fear that I am losing who I am, and that I'm losing all I hold dear. My friends have slipped away already. I was too blinded by my bleeding pride to admit it, and now they're gone. My father and I are rapidly become estranged, and I don't want that. Tomorrow, I go to see him, and I hope that we can patch things up this one last visit before I leave. I just... I doubt myself.
I prayed tonight. When I pray, it's not normal. I sit somewhere quiet, and I talk out loud to God. We have a one-way conversation, and at the end, I always ask him for the strength to find a way to overcome my fear and doubt. It never really works, but I tend to feel a mite better.
Forgive me, this has rambled on long enough. I just needed to say this all, so that my soul is a little bit lighter.
Wish my luck tomorrow with my father. Here's hoping he's not foaming at the mouth (though, knowing him, he probably is ;)).
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@ omna's intro: your right alacar, that is legendary
I'm thinking sudden death cage match.... with motorcycles. What do you think?
Oh, and I should PROBABLY sleep too. It's 3:50 AM. <_<
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FoolyCooly7777: Just because Lil Formers are quickly becoming the cutest standard ever, it doesn't mean you need too let you otaku side take over and shuns us. You know good and well I have that side too, and look at my Lil Skyfire, he just rocks outloud.
If your friends left you just because you changed a portion of your outlook on life, then they really weren't your friends too begin, they're just skin-deep. You may believe what you think is right, no one has the right too say otherwise (I've known people who believe in blocks of cheese, don't ask me why, but I'm still their friend). God is a force that is out there, he pushes events along, and too lean on him is your personal business, if someone around you is saying its wrong, then they can hit the highway, they don't know the friend they're alienating.
In other words:
If they're shunning you because you believe in god, then find new friends, these guys a cretins that don't deserve the attention you give too them.
And yeah, I am actually deaf... i'm glad that you've had experience meeting a deaf person before... I'm always happy to hear that people have encountered a deaf person before... Too many times, people misunderstand what it means to be deaf..... that you cant' speak or hear at all, have bad grammar or some such like that.. I try to overcome those stereotypes, being the person who I am... It can be difficult though, if someone has never had the experience with another deaf person before.
So, kudos to you on the knowledge you have, and I would encourage you to ask any questions if you're curious.... .Deafness actually has a culture, and a language, and Arguas has been amazing to learn it... I actually would like to, as everyone is posting about their personal beliefs and such..I'd like to post a certain, quite meaningful thing to me, that was evidently overlooked in my RotW....
There's a lot that people know about me, as I'm not very secretive in the 'House... but hm... I am Deaf, as many of you already know, but which is a very important part of me.. and that there is actually a culture within the Deaf community... and I am very proud that Arguas has accomplished all he has in becoming near fluent in the language... I am incredibly proud of him. And also, my perceptions of things have changed a lot about myself and other more private things over the past couple years... I am still extremely open-minded and liberal, yet I have been exposed to a more conservative perspective which I am not always comfortable with but one that I am somewhat proud to embrace these days.
I just felt, since the question asked me to reveal something about myself that I felt comfortable sharing, that you may not know, I felt like I took a leap, baring my soul in a sense, to tell you about how I have shifted so much in the past two years... If anyone is curious, please ask.. while I won't be OVERLY detailistic, I will share some information that may create some further understanding about myself here, and actually Arguas as well. I just felt like taking a risk, and it disappointed me a bit that was overlooked. But here it is for you to see....Do with it what you will.
And now that I'm off my soapbox... Sepiriel, congratulations, I am proud to present to you the 2500th post !!
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I also should point out that my little blurb at the end didn't give Danica enough credit. She is a person who is willing to try new things, learn from her experiences, and share what she has learned in a way that will benefit everyone. She can and will brighten the days of others. She seeks truth, understanding, and to share such things. She has a positive attitude, and that is something that she and I can tend to share. She is honest and direct as well. Just an addendum.
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I understand completely.... a lot of people have a tendency to do this, so I'm not offended
Many Deaf people develop it out of necessity, and yes I do read lips, though I use lipreading as a combination with what hearing I have remaining, so that I can understand what a person says, and then make up for what i miss hearing, through their lips and vice versa. And yes, sign language is quite a skill to pick up... Arguas has placed quite a few ranks in it;) [/D&D joke]
No, no, no... YOU didn't overlook it... its just that Alacar simply forgot to mention this when he was writing my RotW.. So, I just felt it was kind of important to me, and I wanted to make sure it was put up here at some point, for eveyrone to see and understand.
Anytime, and congratulations on the 400th post!
EDIT: @Arguas: Aaaaaaaaww....Thank you for the addendum.. I really appreciate it.. And yes, he is very right.... No worries about stepping on toes dear.. you know almost as much about this stuff as I do, and you included points that I forgot to mention! Thank you.
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EDIT: Hey, I found my misplaced word!
Also, which Jetfire? (The first one is mine, obviously, I just need the eyes too be green)
@breakups:I don't really have anything to say to this since I never really had a relationship to begin with anybody so i can't help you on this one sorry.
Anyway its 6:20am and i am going to get ready for work soon. Its a good thing its only a 4.5 hour shift today and im pretty tired since i haven't worked weekends for about a month. See you all later and have a good day everyone.
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Current favorite Magic card is Time Elemental
Thanks. I almost cried when I saw many people crying and weeping for my second old man..I wish he didnt take a cigarette since the beginning of time..
Im soo sleepy and I feel sad. I hope when I wake up tomorrow Ill be fine again. I also hope if there will be a new thread Ill be in the first page..Wait for me Danica alright? Thanks.
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SNM went well actually. I ran a blue/black fish type deck. Using Merfolk Looter, Lord of Atlantis, etc etc. and Conspiracy to turn shadow creatures into shadowing +1/+1 merfolk. It worked well. I went 4-1-1 and won $75. Today I am stuck home doing summer work for AP Lit. =/
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Welcome! I don't think we have any pizza but I'll cook some up. I'm quite the exquisite pizza chef.
Yeah. Pretty much everything, but for the most part it stays pretty PG around here. So whats on your mind?
That's basically the gist of it. Of course, some topics are more successful than others, and as always, the common courtesies of a normal conversation apply.
That is certainly true, but it is also a common courtesy not to derail other conversations outright. Yes, you may talk about and raise topics as you wish, just don't only speak of yourself. Getting involved and chatting with the people here is great, and so is bringing up new topics for people to get involved in We do our best here to make sure we can welcome who we can, especially those who make positive contributions to our little community
Based upon that, is there something on your mind?
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