Dillon Levenque

If you had just lead with this particular post at the start of the thread, even with pointing out that you emphatically do NOT consider what you're doing roleplay, nobody would have batted an eye. Some would argue your definition of RP but only the purists would bother posting about it. It looks like someone did a whole lot of hard work to make all that exist. Anyone looking for combat who is into just that aspect I'm sure would want to know more. Again, it's not for me. For one thing there does not seem to be any opportunity for flirting. I mean, come on! Seriously though: it would have worked fine if you'd just posted this.

For reals? That is absolutely beyond the Pale. Not to point out the obvious but that suggests some anonymous person is relaying this thread to a Group or a related private forum and the members of same are coming at you Inworld instead of engaging with you here (as several obviously have, knowing that's what forums are for). Kind of ironic, given we're talking about COMBAT people. Feeling free to yell at you Inworld (knowing you're not permitted to copy/paste or even call them out by name HERE is kind of).... Gutless.

If you're not going to bother responding to my "stuff", why lead your post by 'quoting' me? Just say your piece. Also, what the Hell is CC? I don't really care but since you're flinging acronyms around, it's usually considered good form to give the full name the first time, with a parenthetical for the acronym. As in 'Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)'.

I know you wrote this two days ago, but.... Fine. Be testy. No problem with that whatsoever; most of us get testy about certain things now and then. Just don't expect anyone but your friends to give a damn. That just tells me, "This one's not for you, Dillon. A little too focused for your liking." Again, no prob. SL lets us make our own world. You may even be right about the numbers who flock to Combat sims (I doubt it but I have no idea, nor do you). Doesn't matter. For now you're stuck with RP (where as has been pointed out this kind of flat-out advertising is not allowed) or the Destination Guide. If people who are looking for combat sims come here, they'll probably do what everyone else does: ask a question, usually in General Discussion. With the wide spectrum of residents who contribute here I'm sure there will be plenty of suggestions. Everyone thinks what they like should be a forum section. Why just the other day I saw someone wanting a Bacon Forum. BACON! What is it with these bacon people? They're as bad as the Vampires. Oh wait....the Vampires did have a Forum once, for a short period of time.

because they're so well hung

Dammit! Got in ahead of me once again!

to quite calmly reach for

Yeah, I realized that was what GoSpeed said after I posted, but I was hoping nobody would notice, or maybe just notice quietly and cut me some slack. But no-o-o-o. You people are so mean. ;-)

Reporting in for post 501 *gives GoSpeed a snappy salute*. Thanksgiving was terrific in the mild but deeply satisfying way it so frequently is. The funny thing is that the only person there who won't really remember it is the just over a year-old granddaughter who was having the time of her life running around the room before dinner, bumping into everyone's knees and getting hugs from time to time while charming the socks off everyone. Three hours and she never stopped smiling, laughing, not quite but almost talking, some of the almost words sounding oh so close. Never even looked upset in all that time, much less did any crying. She finally fell asleep in her high chair at dinner (after finishing same) thus staking her claim right and proper to be a faithful follower of all the hallowed traditions of Thanksgiving ;-). Happy Friday to all, and to all a good nap.

We leave in about an hour for our two and a half-hour drive. We'll be staying in a motel we love in the same small beach town where my brother's house is. My sister and her husband are coming out from back East (in fact they've been there for a few days, in a vacation rental) and the youngest and our daughter-in-law is coming too, with the now year-old granddaughter. Four pairs of adults and one infant. We never talk politics. We also never stop talking. We all bring parts of dinner or make it there (my brother does the turkey on a Weber). We've been doing it that way for decades, literally. It should be no surprise that Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. There won't be any snow, either. Temps through Friday in the high-to-mid 70's, about ten to fifteen above normal. It should be no surprise that Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday and the only one I really care about. Happy Thanksgiving, all. Enjoy yours.

Laughs. As should be obvious to even the most casual observer, I enjoy public speaking. Spoutin' off is my gig, man. And I cheat, too. I still remember taking a debating/public speaking class in Community College the year after I graduated High School. One of our requirements was to participate in a debate, one on one. I think we were assigned both the topic and which 'side' we'd be on. We had a week or something to prepare and I worked hard on (pre-internet) research and creating my talking points. But the killer was a trick. I pulled out a recent copy of the Los Angeles Times, showed the front page to everyone, and then opened the first section and announced, "Let me read an article from Page 2 of the [whatever date] L.A. Times". I then read aloud the article. It backed up my debating points perfectly, with examples and references (which you'd expect, since I had typed it up myself and then scotch-taped it onto Page 2 of the Times). He never asked to see it himself, nor did anyone else. I simply folded the newspaper back up and we went on with the debate, but you could almost hear Don Meredith singing. I trounced him. :-)

especially after it became news

Lordy, after all this it turns out there actually was a redeeming reason for this thread that would not die (and included more personal aggro than probably the whole rest of this section altogether) to continue: it dragged Scylla back in here. Very nice to see you, Ms. Rhiadra.

Each, when colliding with anything

shouting "In your face, Torquemada!"

I don't know that I ever read the Forum FAQ, but I did lurk for quite a while, reading every single post. I learned a lot of the rules just with threads like this one. I also learned a whole bunch of other stuff about SL. Can't tell you how many times I said, "Oh. Cool!", after some knowledgeable forumite explained a way to do something.

Rhonda, I am so sorry about your cat. She was clearly a treasure. I'm sorry you have the flu, also, but you'll get over the flu in a few days. That's the easy one. There's a tortie in my memory that will grab me by the heart as long as I keep breathing. All we can do is take what comfort there is from knowing we helped them live a full life surrounded by people who loved them. Hugs.

Wait...is that a flamethrower?

only one survivor was found

I was discussing a well-traveled rumor, Drake, not breaking new ground. Besides, since I am M's top agent she would never do anything....I mean....authris...auth....sleepy.... Bonk.

Don't you EVER say that again!

Snugs, you're supposed to be her Deputy! Show a little support, willya?

It has long been rumored that Maddy is in fact the shadowy figure known only as "M", the director of the Ministry of Intelligence, Second Life (commonly known as MISL). Although those rumors have never been substantiated, observational skill such as that shown here will do nothing to dispel the rumors. Welcome to the forums, xminu. Regarding Maddy....proceed with caution.

Beat me to it. You didn't beat me to it with what you said to Rhonda; you just did a better job than I ever could.

KFC went bankrupt almost overnight