|
Post by Doan the Nado on Dec 7, 2004 16:50:04 GMT -5
Okay, one last time. I'm going to create this topic and sticky it so that anyone who wants to know who someone is can come here and find out. Feel free to copy and paste a previously-written profile, and if you're new, add your profile to the list. I ask only that you do not post with anything other than your profile, as I don't want this thread so cluttered with posts that it makes it hard to find the member you're looking for. If you want to add something, just modify your profile, and you can make a note about it in the Regarding Who We Are topic. Comments towards other people about their profiles can also go in that thread. My real name is Brandon Earl (yeah, Earl - my dad's middle name and my grandfather's first name) Mintern. I'm 20 years old, born in Memphis, but raised in northeast Ohio. I have a brother in the Marines, currently serving in Okinawa, Japan, a sister in 11th grade, and a half brother in fourth grade. I attend college at OSU in Columbus, OH, and I have a girlfriend that lives about 3 hours away where I went to high school. I move back home during the summer to see her and to work my summer job. Right now I'm in my junior year and I just switched majors from Physics to Pre-Med Chemistry, so it looks like I'm going to have about 3 more years to go (counting this one). I like to do anything athletic and competitive. Just last night I went to one of OSU's rec centers and played some pick-up games of basketball for about 3 hours. I also like to play soccer with my girlfriend. She's the goalie for her high school soccer team, and I've been trying to help her out a little with that. Of course, I also enjoy playing video games, but I haven't really played any since I started working on mine. On that note, I purchased RPGM2 last May because I was really excited about making my own RPG. About 9 years ago, I had read in Nintendo Power about an SNES game released only in Japan that allowed people to create their own RPGs, and ever since then I had wanted a game like that. When I heard about RPGM2, I immediately bought it, the strategy guide, 2 memory cards, and a keyboard so I could get working on it (I also later ordered an X-Port). I have really enjoyed making my RPG, but even more than that, I have come to love the community that I have become part of. I never really was much into message boards, but here I'm talking to a ton of different people with similar interests and ideas to mine, and I couldn't be happier. So yeah, I'm not some immortal RPGM2 Domain Lord, I'm just an ordinary dude. Always remember that when you see people online or even celebrities or whatnot. Just because we see a certain image of people, that doesn't mean there's not a real person underneath. Try to keep that in mind as you post here (and everywhere, for that matter). Now let's hear about you guys. Edit: Wow, has it really been two birthdays since I updated this thing? Here are the changes to the information above: I am now 22. My brother is still in Okinawa (yeah, crazy), and my sister has now graduated. My little brother will be going into 6th grade next year. I will still be attending OSU next year, my fifth year. I will be finishing my degree in Computer Science (yes, I switched yet again. No pre-med anymore, either) and hopefully getting some graduate credit as well. My girlfriend now goes to OSU as well (yes, it's very nice), and we will be living together next year in a nice two-bedroom townhouse. My roommate graduated last year, so I haven't been to the rec center as much anymore, since we always used to go together. I hope to get into some kind of exercise routine soon, because I have been spending entirely too much time on my ass this summer. Unfortunately, none of that time has been spent playing RPGM2. I do not own a TV, and the video card I had which allowed me to play my PS2 on my computer has gone bad. This really sucks, because lately I've been in the mood to work on some stuff for the game engine that I began a few months ago. I'm in the process of getting a new card for my computer to allow me to play once again. Oh yeah, and I'm still just an ordinary dude .
|
|
|
Post by doyleman on Dec 7, 2004 17:14:02 GMT -5
I am Nathan Lewis Miller, and I am one of six family members in our family. I have a little brother going 9 on the 11th this month, a sister that is 10, and 3 other brothers, whom are 12, 13, and 17. I am 16, right below my older brother by like 9 months. I love dodgeball, why, because i am virtually scared of balls. when I was little, basketballs just hit me in the nose alot, so that's the explanation of that. I did, however, play basket ball in my younger days. I attend TGU Granville, one of three districts, T is for Towner, a place 20 miles away, and Upham is the U, I have no idea where that is. I am a junior and I have yet to go to prom, and i guess our class is setting it up this year. I lived in Minot, Butte, and Kenmare, then moved back here, in Granville, but i was born in minot. I also share a passion for making games, otherwise i probably wouldn't be here, or any other RPG maker board. My life story is pretty boring, so I'll quit here.
|
|
|
Post by Dungeon Warden on Dec 7, 2004 18:17:03 GMT -5
Hi, I'm George Ward from Wolfville, Nova Scotia, Canada! Although, I am currently going to college in the city of Truro (A small city in Canada is like a village in USA) and am starting my second year of Digital Animation. I love programing computers and RPG Maker 2 is a wonderful program to work with. I also love fantasy storys, movies, and games; and that includes RPGs. I have been playing RPGs for decades and know all the cliches from first hand experience. Writing is also a passion of mine, and I have a portfolio on the web (http://www.writing.com/authors/gward) if your interested in reading any of my short stories. Many of the stories are fantasy (surprise), but I have also written some modern fiction and several childrens stories. Another thing I enjoy is drawing. I draw in pencil mainly, but I also work in pastels, water color, oils, and colored pencil. Many of my artworks use nature as the main subject. I draw trees, flowers, insects, and small mammals mostly. Oh, and I sometimes draw fantasy scenes. Computers + Writing + Art = Digital Animation. That is why I enrolled in the program. Being creative everyday is very excusting, and I though it would be easy. There are so many talented people in my class (and a few not so talented), that it's hard to stand out from the crowd. All the instructors know me, smile and say hello, so I must be doing something right. [This hasn't changed in two years]. I know the ins and outs of the default battle system and have created a battle system where the party can be seen in battle with the enemy. My own game, "Crown of Order" will use this system along with other modifcations to the battle system. I'm usually around every day if someone wants to know the answer to any techical questions about RPG Maker 2. Work hard, have fun, and I'll see you around the forum
|
|
|
Post by Jugem on Dec 8, 2004 14:55:36 GMT -5
My name's Derek Krahenbil. I'm 25 (well, will be in a week or so), and I'm from BC, Canada. I'm finishing up my final year of university, and am majoring in Cognitive Science (which no one seems to know anything about . I currently play the trombone in a concert band, and have played the trombone for about 13 or so years now. Also played the piano for a number of years a while back. Took a few university music theory/composition courses as well. I also am an avid hockey fan, hoping that the NHL lockout soon ends. I guess the lockout gives me more time to spend with RPGM2 though. I've also been a roller hockey goalie a few years ago, and still like to play hockey outdoors occasionally. I was first introduced to the RPGM series back when the PS1 version was released. I saw a used copy of it sitting on a shelf (probably a year or two after it was released here), and immediately picked it up. But I guess it just wasn't meant to be, as it soon started gathering dust (and was later traded back in for another game). Wasn't aware of any online community either, which may have changed things. Anyway, when I heard about RPGM2, I didn't hesitate to preorder a copy. I had stumbled across Agetec's RPGM2 forums (don't remember how exactly), and learned a little of what was possible with RPGM2. Remember everyone talking about variables like they were some sort of gift from heaven? Many false release dates later, the game was finally released and all my hopes were answered. But before all this RPGM goodness, I enjoyed playing and competing in videogames. Ikaruga is the first game that I competed in for high scores against others, and to this day I have the seventh highest score in the western world (third in Canada). Wario Ware (GBA) is another game that I've spent a ton of time competing in. I still like to compete in games, but I find myself using RPGM2 more these days. I'm currently working on an (epic) action/adventure game by the name of Vanished Nights, which you can find out more about at its self-titled forum.
|
|
|
Post by The Final Rune on Dec 8, 2004 15:24:47 GMT -5
Real Name: Levi Clayton Williamson Age: 23 DOB: March 26th, 1982 Height: 6 feet 6 inches Weight: More than I'd like Hobbies: Video games (like duh), writing, thinking (and yes I call it a hobby because some people only do it now and then), listening to music, uping my post count and being a smart ass.
I am a want to be writer. My writing isn't bad, but I know I can do better. I spend most my time thinking, thus my title. When I was 14 I was diagnosed with a hyper-active brain disorder, don't remeber what its called, I just know alot of people have it and don't know it. Basically it means my noggin never powers down. All day its constantly like a million thoughts are running through my head with out stopping. It effects my sleep, my concentration, my life. I guess the best way of describing it would be if you had a thousand TV channels and some one else was controlling what you watch, and they can't make up their mind.
I am currently working on my Endless Dreams Trilogy. Its a story about two hero's. One destined and one forced, that work toward the salvation of a planet that neither man would call home. You can check all my current progress on it at my forum that Doan set up for me. Hopefully I'll have my demo up soon. I was planning for a January 10th release for the demo, but obviously that never happend.
My Endless Dreams website is up and running. All the layout and components are in place, but it still needs more content. Over all though it is finished. Check it out to see some of my character sketches!
www.geocities.com/rune32682/index.html
|
|
|
Post by NASH7777 on Dec 8, 2004 18:44:21 GMT -5
Brock Jordan Nash Current Height: 6" 2' Age: 17 Birth: Dec 6th 1988 About Me: I enjoy being creative. I program, write, cook, play video games, have fun w/ friends, and even have time for my own language and book. I'm proud to have made an ACBS all by myself, and to have worked on and developed some cool enemy AI for RPGM2 along with countless other things. I have dual citezenship with Canada, but I've lived in the US my whole life. I have relatives in Canada I get to visit every year. Sorry I look pissed: Website: wah.midco.net/brocknash/web-content/index.html
|
|
|
Post by BloodKnight on Dec 9, 2004 9:19:31 GMT -5
Well, my real name is Craig Savage(anyone who read the scripting FAQ all the way through probably knows that already:p), and I hail from Inkster, Michigan, in the US of A. I'm 20 years old and currently live under an apartment roof with my sister and brother. Quite the hectic bunch sometimes. I graduated from Belleville High School in 2002, and as of now I have no plans to pursue any education from another institution. That doesn't mean I won't, or have stopped educating myself, far from it. Ever since I heard of RPG Maker for the PS, I have always wanted to make my dream game. After I saw some screenshots, I was slightly dissapointed, but I hoped the game mechanics would make up for it. Strike 2. I was pretty dissapointed with the game, but it was still fun for quick and easy demo making. When I heard of RPG Maker 2 coming out in Japan in a few months and knew of the US release from agetec, I tried to learn all I can about it. If I had to learn some japanese, so be it. I was all giddy when I found out the basics of the game, and the screenshots made me all the more giddier. When I finally got this game, I actually played around with it for 7 hours straight. It was the best game I've ever played. It was a bit difficult to grasp at first, but you know studying helps, and that's exactly what I did. I've developed all kinds of experiments with the game, and I discovered all kinds of methods for what I want to do. I hate to be self-centered, but I think I am a master of RPG Maker 2. I know everything in and out now, anything that can be done and then some(any flexible battle, menu and control system, I know how to do. It's been the only thing that taxed my brain, and I had so much fun with. I learned so much, and now I appreciate my math skills a lot more now having used variables. I don't think I'll ever find a medium like RPG Maker 2 that's challenging, while allowing me to do what I want reasonably. It'll probably be the only thing in my life that allowed me to project my creative visions. I've always wanted to get into the gaming industry, and show off my creativity. I've seen so many games that have a lot of potential, but don't seem to bring it out. I have so many ideas, plans and logics, that I think I could come up with a nice product. Unfortunately, getting in that industry and staying there is a very difficult thing to do even when the industry is going down a terrible path. My current goal in life is to just learn what's available to me, since I don't have all the opportunities the average american has. Not only will I educate myself, but also to try and educate others with my acquired wisdom. My accounts prove that age is nothing but a number of years lived, and what you can learn in that time is immense.
|
|
|
Post by christi on Dec 17, 2004 23:30:37 GMT -5
a lot has happened in the past year; time for an update, i'd say...
my name is christi, i'm twenty-two years old, although for all intents and purposes, i feel like i'm about seventeen most of the time. i live right smack in the middle of indiana's farmlands, and i mean that literally... to put it into perspective, the nearest starbucks is about forty-five minutes away.
i work full-time as a graphic designer at a small newspaper, which, in an interesting turn of events, happens to be what i went to college for, as well. funny how things work out that way sometimes.
i've been a gamer since i can remember, courtesy of my old atari 2600. i was given an eight-bit nintendo for christmas when i was about six years old, and subsequently relinquished the 2600 to my cousin, a move i still regret to this day.
i picked up a copy of rpg maker 2 at a used video game store in august of 2004, and we've been through a lot together ever since. maybe someday, i'll have something to show for it...
|
|
Draygone
RPGM2 Helper
Founder and CEO of Great Dragon Gaming
Posts: 207
|
Post by Draygone on Dec 19, 2004 23:14:51 GMT -5
My real name is Nathan Ferry. (But keep calling me Draygone anyway, as I like that name much much better. ) I've been out of school for three years and am currently working at Wendy's, which both has its upsides and downsides (good food and poor hours when you're working the dining room). My interests include several things. Firstly, there's video games. I usually prefer certain types of games, but over the past few years my interests have broadened with a little help from other people and from Nintendo games (interests in first-person shooters began with Banjo-Tooie, interests in fighters began with Smash Bros., interests in RPGs began with Super Mario RPG). Most recently I have become interested in games like Resident Evil, partly because of the survival, but also because of the exploration and puzzle solving. Also I'm currently getting more and more interested in Tactical RPGs and am currently looking forward to the GameCube Fire Emblem. Who knows, I might create my own someday. I currently own RPGM1, RPGM2, and RMXP. In order from most to least favorite, it would probably be RPGM1, RMXP, and RPGM2. Though, I've barely used either of the latter two. For some reason I just can't keep away from RPGM1 for very long. And yet, at the same time, I am one of the most indecisive RPGMers ever, and can never stick with a project (some people here have dubbed it, the Draygone Syndrome : . I've owned RPGM1 since 2002, and the only game I finished for it, I didn't spend more than 2 months on. Right now, I'm trying to create something new for it, and while I'm some distance away from having a playable version, things seem to be going okay so far, at least until I get a new idea that I want to do. Oh, and my company name is Great Dragon Gaming, and I'm currently the president and only member of it, as is the case with most RPGMers' companies. I pay myself $500,000 a year. Outside of video games, I've lost much interest in television. I'll watch it when eating (and can still have a little trouble getting away from the TV when doing so) or when I have nothing better to do (or want to do), but other than that, I'll either be playing games, working on games, or surfing the net. Speaking of which, I am very interested in web comics, and I have 10 or 11 listed in my favorites list. I have to limit myself, because I find them so addicting, that if I find a new one I like, I would easily spend half the day or longer reading through the entire archive. My favorite webcomic right now is Dan and Mab's Furry Adventures, at www.missmab.com, which is currently at 456 strips. Besides this forum, I go to five others, including RPG Maker Pavilion, Agetec, RPG Maker Magazine, RPGamer, and an otherkin forum. I hold a large interest in otherkin, too. Not really one of them, but they let me hang out at that forum anyway. My biggest interests are dragons. While not uncommon, dragons are my favorite mythological creatures. If I could afford to do so, I'd probably collect dragon stuff, including any game where a dragon played a major role. (Panzer Dragoon. *drool*) I'm also interested in the magical arts, especially shapeshifting, though I wouldn't dare try any of the techniques I've read about, whether they're true or not. I am also a Christian. Not a dedicated one, but more of a casual one. And certainly not one of those close-minded ones that try to force feed Christianity down people's mouths. Though somewhat open-minded, I am very against a few practices, but not so much that I'd rant about how wrong I feel they are (not often, anyway , as I don't like to start flame wars. Actually, I don't like talking much about political stuff in general. I tried getting into those sort of conversations, but I just couldn't take it. I also have some memory problems. Like oftentimes I'll remember something, and I tell myself that I need to do it when I'm a couple minutes from doing so. Five minutes later, I remember that I needed to do it. I have very short-term memory with some things. I think it partially has to do with some memory loss I experienced as a kid. It was my sister's b-day party, and I was leaving my room, when I tripped over a footstool and hit my head on the floor (I assume). At least, that's what everyone tells me. All I can remember was getting ready to leave my room, and "waking up" to hear someone crying, only to find out it was me who was crying and I was on the floor. It was actually kind of a cool experience, but nothing I'd want to happen again. Anyway, that's all I can think of to post. If there's more, maybe I'll post some more.
|
|
dragaron
RPG Maker-in-Training
Posts: 20
|
Post by dragaron on Jan 2, 2005 20:56:27 GMT -5
Hi... My real name is Aaron. Dragaron = Dragon+Aaron, for anyone who wondered where in the world my user name came from.
I have a degree in Multimedia Design (Which includes web development, print and electronic graphics, HTML programming, photography, graphic design... ect.) I used to be heavy into the art thing years ago, and then decided there was a vocation that better fit and satisfied me.
I currently work as a Teachers Aid at a school nearby because I enjoy working with children so much. It is by far the best job I have ever had.
I have played video games since I was a youngin'. I've mostly been engrossed by the fighting and RPG genres.
I play RPG Maker 2 like there is no tommorow. I am working hard on a game for my wife to play (she is the main character in the game). I am pretty close to finishing it (or so I say until the next idea pops into my head).
I peruse the RPG Maker 2 boards very frequently, although it is once in a blue moon that I actually comment. I am not as technically adept as most of the members of this forum, which is why I don't reply often to requests or questions. I learn a great deal from the many people who have dedicated a lot of their time and energy into the game. I am slowly, but surely learning...
|
|
Hedrum
RPG Making Novice
Active RPG Maker 1 user
Posts: 105
|
Post by Hedrum on Jan 13, 2005 22:41:59 GMT -5
Hi! I'm Maxeross AKA Hedrum
Real name: Patrick
Age: 13
Made a game on RPG Maker1 called "Patrick's Journey". If you REALLY want to download it, go find it at the pavilion. Just a fair warning though, it's pretty bad.
I'm currently making a game on RPGMaker1 called "Monkey Brothers". Having trouble with coming up with good boss fights though. You'll be able to collect stuff like these things called "chrables" and "special keys". Special keys open up the secret world. The chrables, however, access the special features. In the special features, I plan to have features like "multi-player mode" and "scenes of Patrick's life". And yes, this game is going to be an action/adventure game.
I also plan to make a series on RPGM2 called "Chaos Legends". I hardly have anything so far and I'm going to put these games aside until I'm finished with Monkey Brothers.
|
|
|
Post by BlackBoxx on Jan 18, 2005 2:07:57 GMT -5
The name's Tony Blamert, from Columbus Ohio. I'm currently an OSU student, about a year away form graduation (if I can pay for classes that is). Like pretty much everyone else on this forum, I like RPG's. I first got hooked on the Dragon Warrior and FF series on the original NES. Since then, I've tried a lot of other RPG's.
I bought RPGM2 a few days after it was released in '03, and have yet to complete a game. I'm proud to say that I have made a lot of progress with my latest project. In fact, I used to be one of those types on the Agetec forum that would practically whine that "I don't get this! How do I do this?". Now, I have made some pretty neat (in my opinion) cutscenes, custom made battle scripts, and a stat building system to replace the usual level up system (and caught a bit of flak for it too).
But enough about me. Glad to join the board!
|
|
|
Post by Tinbok on Jan 18, 2005 22:22:35 GMT -5
Real Name: Troy Wever Age: 17 Date of Birth: March 7, 1987 Hobbies: Video Games, RPG Maker 2, hacky-sack, etc. My name is Troy Richard Wever. My last name gets pronounced Weaver all the time (I hate it soooo much ) Anyways I love hacky-sack, and playing RPG Maker 2, I am a spell freak (HAVE to have everything right...). I'm really messy and unorganized I have a Jack-Russel Terrier, and a house cat (used to be stray). My dog is named Zoe and my cat, Gypsy. Both are unbelievably fat... My dog (11 inches tall) is 25 pounds, and my cat (about 9 inches tall) is about 18 pounds. My cat looks like an eggplant... my dog is really out of shape. Yet I'm really skinny. Anyways that's pretty much it about me, nothing really exciting happens in my life. Pretty much same old same old.
|
|
|
Post by kifk on Feb 6, 2005 1:00:30 GMT -5
Names Kifk(Tim Wever), Im the older brother of Tinbok. From NJ, lived in FL mostly all my life. Right now im going to a school for Computer Animation called Full Sail. I currently live with my girlfriend who also goes to the same school. Not to much to say about myself except I love video games, drawing, and being lazy ;D Although i can be lazy for the school im going to, its just fun to say...I need help..im such a dork. Anyways, ill try to throw out some ideas for you guys, and hopefully ill be more of a help then a problem
|
|
|
Post by Bigfoot on Mar 21, 2005 14:29:55 GMT -5
My name is Robbie Jay Mattson, I am 18 years old, from Great Falls, Montana. I am pretty much just working at the moment. But I plan to go to school eventually. I don't plan to work ty jobs for the rest of my life. I read about RPG Maker in playstation magazine, I then got the game the day it came out and voila here I am today. Though I never released any games for RPGM1, I made more than I can count on one hand, and also do to the fact that I dont like RPGM1 games anymore. But I hugely love anything about RPGM2, even its blocky graphics. My hobbies are pretty much videogames, I play almost any kind of games, but mostly RPG's, adventure games, and fighting games. My other hobbies include drawing, making progress on RPGM2 (of course.) Plus I also enjoy music, I like older bands like The Doors, Styx, Jimi Hendrix, etc. I never watch much TV anymore, but whenever I do I like to watch the new South Parks and Conan O'brien, Conan O'brien and Conan the Barbarian are my heroes. I like to think of myself as a nice guy who likes to joke around alot.
|
|
|
Post by Dark Knight Of Lodis on Mar 23, 2005 16:30:50 GMT -5
Hey, I'm Steve Keator. I turned 18 on January 13th and I'll be graduating from high school in a few more months. After that I'm going to Boot Camp for the Marines, hoping to get into Force Reconaissance (aka Marine special forces). I'm a wrestler, and I love having backyard wrestling matches in my backyard(I formed a league that has 17 people in it). ;D I do a lot of weightlifting and running (have to be or else I'm screwed at boot camp). I listen to metal music and love hot wings. Hope that says enough about who I am. ;D
Finally, I love playing video games when I'm feeling lazy and RPG Maker 2 when I'm feeling creative.
|
|
|
Post by The Smurf on Mar 25, 2005 21:19:28 GMT -5
Well, since I've been a member here for almost four years ( ) and I haven't updated this thing since I joined, I guess it's time for a real member profile. I'm from the suburbs outside of Philadelphia, where I've lived all of my life. I am currently a freshman as a Computer Science and Business major, leaning toward the Business side. During high school I used to work at Acme Markets, a job I disliked immensely, though the experience has influenced me in many ways, including my writing. I also play music, specifically guitar and keyboards (simultaneously), bass for the hell of it, and drums self-taught. As most of you know I have written a rock opera called Horizons and a novella called Snow Globes, and I enjoy creative activities like writing literature and music as hobbies, though I doubt they would ever become a career goal. RPG Maker has been a huge part of my life, and it literally transformed me from a whiney teenager to who I am now. I have created three full-length games and many shattered promises with the software. At the moment, I have every intention of working with RPGM2 as soon as I get a decent-sized break from college, as being without it seems to have fueled my motivation. So that's about it. I've been an active member of the Domain since the day I joined, way back in March of 2005. I've grown a lot since that day, and am proud to be a part of this community. -the smurf
|
|
|
Post by Neo Samurai on Mar 26, 2005 11:47:02 GMT -5
I've been a member on this site for like 2 months and I haven't even placed a post here. Heh! Anyway, my name's Brandon. I'm 16 and I'm a Sophomore in high school. I enjoy soccer, running, playing video games (RPGs, mostly), and of course, making my own RPG. There really isn't much for me to say, but that.
|
|
|
Post by Tartarus on May 23, 2005 18:49:38 GMT -5
Well my name is Anthony Rodrigues I am 13 years old and am a close Friend of Tinbok. I enjoy basically the same things as him... hackysack, Video games, and RPGM 2 recently... I mostly help him design things for his RPGs.I am horrible at spelling and he is constantly correcting me... I am moving into the 9th grade along with him...hopefully.I also like helping him with Photoshop and I love Halo 2 along with him...He try's his hardest to beat me at halo but he knows im just too good. I cant think of anything else to write so i shall stop here.Oh And Tinbok Is 14 dont be fooled.
|
|
|
Post by Zed Bloodrage on Jul 24, 2005 20:19:46 GMT -5
Hi, my name is Brian Keator. I am 16, turned it in may, and I test out my brothers RPG's, Im not the game creator myself, but he is, and he brought me here. I love wrestling, on teack and cross-country, and am in my brother backyard-wrestling league. My brother is Steve KEator, DarkKnightofLodus. I love playing video games, and doing lots of excersise. Well hope thats enough bout me. (p.s Dont mind the spelling errors )
|
|
|
Post by Rodak on Jul 25, 2005 11:51:54 GMT -5
Wow. I just noticed this thread (thanks to the "Most Recent Post" thingy) and figured I may as well confess as much as I'm comfortable confessing about myself for the amusement of the people here.
Where to start?...
My name is Paul. I am still wary of revealing my full name online (you'd be paranoid too if everyone was out to get you!). I have no middle name, but seriously considered adding one. I want my real legal middle name to be "None." I'm sick of writing it on forms and not meaning it!!
I was thrown out of high school in the 1970's for being too weird. I was one of those who moved around a lot and went to 8 different high schools and middle schools between 6th and 10th grade. There was a surprising amount of overlap in what I was learning. It got to a point where I stopped doing my work, but was a leader in class discussions. Thus I was failing most of my classes and my teachers knew I was smart, but could not figure out why I was failing.
So they put me through a series of Psychological tests. I had great fun with them. So much so that I was tossed into the looney bin in my Sophomore Year.
The bin was an interesting experience. They let me alone most of the time because I was not a behavioral problem. Just crazy. They also let me do my schoolwork at my own pace.
I was taking college courses in my junior year and skipped my senior year, going instead directly to college.
After my freshman year at college I took a year off. Oops. Don't do that!!
As I was in my first semester back my Father lost his job and asked me to help him run a business. I left school in the middle of a semester (it was too late for withdrawal and took a semester full of F's... I did not know about family emergency exceptions to the rules).
15 years later my Father was ready to retire and I wanted nothing to do with the business, so I went back to school. I blew all my savings and supported myself by tutoring and working the New York, Philadelphia, and Delaware comic book convention circuits.
I pulled out 2 Associate degrees (Chemistry and Philosophy) and went broke.
So I went to work. I quickly landed a job in charge of the labs for a Chemical Manufacturer in New Jersey and have been there for 9 years.
Toldja I was old.
My hobbies include : Art Science Martial Arts (Aikido) Reading Writing Old Cartoons (Looney Toons +) & Monster Shows (Space Giants, Ultraman & Spectreman come to mind) Making Stop Motion Animation (I use an all plush toy cast and limit it to cows! I call it SCTV (Stuffed Cow TeleVision). Painting and Recreational Programming (PC & RPGM2)
I try to live a Taoist sort of life, but it is not easy and not always appropriate. There are times when the Toaist notion of passivity is worthless.
It's good that I live in the Southern New Jersey area, because I like going to see The Philadelphia Orchestra. My favorite recent performance by them was the Bugs Bunny on Broadway tour! They took a handful of classic Bugs Bunny Cartoons, showed them on a big screen, removed the music soundtrack and let the orchestra play the music LIVE! It was one of the best concerts I ever saw.
I also enjoy beer! But I believe that line from Monty Python about American Beer being very much like making love in a canoe... it's ****ing close to water! Try Belgian Ales! Lindemans Lambics are the best. They make fruit flavored ales that defy description. They once sneaked their Peach Ale (Spelled Peche on the bottle) in to a wine competition and it won!! They are the least beer-like beer I have ever encountered. Try Duvel too.
Then there's English Ale. Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale mixed 50/50 with Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout makes the most wonderful of the more Traditional ales. A nod goes to Old Peculier as well.
I could create whole websites about Beer, so I'll stop there. No I won't... I'd better add that you are only allowed to try these ales if you are of age!! I will not contribute to the delinquency of minors.
I guess that just leaves a few of my favorite creators and influences. Jack Kirby, Vaughn Bode, H. R. Giger, and Heironomus Bosch are my favorite artists. Peter Jackson has been my favorite film maker for years and years before Lord of the Rings (find Bad Taste and/or Meet The Feebles!!!) and, of course, The Monty Python Crew. My favorite fiction writers include Douglas Adams, Piers Anthony, Edgar Rice Burroughs (Mars Series!), and Ursala K. LeGuin. Non-Fiction writers include Bertrand Russell, Stephen Hawking, Paul Davies, and Socrates (as described by Plato... nobody really knows if Socrates even existed outside of Plato's imagination, but his Philosophy and "method" are a major influence on my life). Favorite living Musicians include Mike Oldfield (early stuff... "Ommadawn" is a favorite), Akira Ito, Andreas Vollenweider, Al Dimeola (and the rest of Return To Forever) Peter Schickele (AKA P.D.Q. Bach) and vintage (1970's) Yes and Genesis. Non-Living Musicians include Johan Sebastian Bach, Frank Zappa, A bunch of the old Jazz greats, and almost all of the Baroque Classical Composers.
Sorry to be so verbose... [Sarcasm]but I'm old and there is more to me than you young 'uns![/Sarcasm]
Peace.
|
|
|
Post by Lost In Thought on Oct 12, 2005 19:37:09 GMT -5
edit: re-writing the whole thing Name: Chris CampbellAge: 15 nick names and aliases:Soup, Jesus, hippy, howard (people say i look like howard stern) hobbies: video games, RPGM2, basketball with friends only I hate being in teams!. Music: listen to a lot of aerosmith, motley crue, warrant, pink floyd, black sabbath, led zepplin, eric clapton, Dio, Alice cooper, twisted sister... the list continues but i dont want to type that much.location: New York State[glow=blue,2,300]Random: My hair is half way down my back now [/glow] and i like col uorful text
|
|
|
Post by MC Solidus on Oct 25, 2005 12:39:22 GMT -5
I'm Thomas, from Canada Jr. (Montana). I'm 16, and in my junior year of high school. My hobbies include playing some games, watching boxing, watching college football (Oklahoma/Virginia Tech fan, as well as Montana Grizzly follower), and working with the RPG Maker games. I'm kind of a mini-war buff, especially for WWII.
I'm currently working on 2 projects (Idiots for Hire and Battalion) and have a 3rd on the shelf until I finish one of my other games.
|
|
|
Post by proxcide on Dec 1, 2005 12:19:16 GMT -5
Hi I'm new here, I came here to enter some contest in the future. I will barely come here because I have a very busy life but I'll come in once a month or so. I think this is the intro, thread if not then oh well. I have alot of exp. with RM2 and RM3 but sadly I haven't been motivated enough to finish my games. I'm currently enrolled in a military program that requires some new excercises to train the recruits. So anyway I'll let you know on my new game I'm working on when I finish it.
|
|
|
Post by rpglover88 on Jan 29, 2006 7:31:21 GMT -5
My Name is Andrew Arthur James O'lowery Sharp. I am 18 years old. I was born in Louisiana in 1987,I lived in Louisiana most of my life.Untill I moved to Florida 3 years ago. I am currently engaged to my high school sweetheart. We have been going out since 8th grade. I am a Senior in High School graduating this year. I live with my fiance in a little apartment. I recently got word that I am now a Father. I like music, Atreyu, AFI, The Used, From First to Last. I first started playing RPG's when I was 6 years old. Ever since then my goal in life now is to make a great RPG one day. I have already made five games using an RPGM toolkit. Small but complex. I am a Grocery Leader at Publix Supermarkets, Having to watch minors all day not doing there job is a reall pain in my butt. Some are Ok but most don't listen. My siblings include my older brother 20 Matt. Two little brothers Alex and Zach 13,11. And my two little sisters Ashlyn and Lauren 16.14. I am always eager to learn new things about RPGM2 some things are finally opening and becoming easier to manage the scripts, Vaiables, etc. I am going to ATC(advanced technical college) were I will get my masters in game design and devolpment. Well thats about it. See ya. ^_^
|
|