Sun Tzu's "The Art of War"

Subject: Sun Tzu's "The Art of War"
Author: caddy-shack
Posted on: 2010-11-22 22:29:00 UTC

Thanks! Hopefully this will help with my RTS's. Proper planning can help with Sue elimination as well.

It's kind of nice to be a newbie, well, at first anyway. You get to learn so much cool new stuff.Thanks! I hope this will help with my RTS's. Proper planning can help with Sue elimination as well.

It's pretty fun to be a newbie, well, at first anyway. You get to learn so much cool new stuff.

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Hi! by caddy-shack on 2010-11-21 00:14:00 UTC Reply

So, I guess this would be my official entering into the PPC board. This is actually my first time on the board, the last couple of weeks have been spent on the Wiki, learning what's what and following the links to adventures or random PPC Agents.

I'm actually glad i found this (The PPC), theres been a huge lag in all the good machinama and abridged series.

Anyway, I was watching Metal Gear abridged, and the third episode had this song I was interested in (carameldansen), so I searched for a whole version of it, and the video was of an anime called Lucky Star, which I ended up watching. After a couple episodes, I went on a quick jaunt to FF.Net, and found it had an (understandably) small fandom.

Among them, was one that was for the Anti-Cliche and Mary-Sue elimination society, and after reading it I was confused. Another quick jaunt to TvTropes, lead me to an explanation of it, and led me to the PPC which sounded a lot better to me. Fastforward a couple of weeks (and about 20 or so PPC stories) and here I am!

So, theres my strange story of getting here, and i'm interested in joining, one month waiing period dosent sound bad to me at all. So, to everyopne out there, NICE TO MEET YOU ALL!

Welcome. Here's a tall ship. by Khajidu on 2010-11-23 12:35:00 UTC Reply

Fair winds!

Now you can throw BBQ parties!

Thanks! by caddy-shack on 2010-11-24 02:24:00 UTC Reply

Now all I need is a barbeque!

It's included. by Khajidu on 2010-11-24 15:20:00 UTC Reply

As well as... well everything you think you would need.

ohaiyo! by Maudlin Hart on 2010-11-22 16:37:00 UTC Reply

Welcome to the Board! Please deposit your sanity in the provided receptacle. *indicates bucket marked "Warg Fodder"* You shan't need it here.

Re: ohaiyo! by caddy-shack on 2010-11-22 22:32:00 UTC Reply

I guess my sanity is going to a good cause, I just love those huge, drooling, flesh-ripping puppy dogs!

It's too bad there isn't more scenes with them.

Puppies! by Maudlin Hart on 2010-11-29 00:36:00 UTC Reply

I agree. Apparently in the upcoming Hobbit movie they'll be less hyena and more demon wolf things, which I suppose one can explain as regional differences.

Hi! by BookwormMika on 2010-11-22 15:42:00 UTC Reply

Always nice to meet newbies, especially one who likes Naruto. Have a generic book of your choice.

Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" by caddy-shack on 2010-11-22 22:29:00 UTC Reply

Thanks! Hopefully this will help with my RTS's. Proper planning can help with Sue elimination as well.

It's kind of nice to be a newbie, well, at first anyway. You get to learn so much cool new stuff.Thanks! I hope this will help with my RTS's. Proper planning can help with Sue elimination as well.

It's pretty fun to be a newbie, well, at first anyway. You get to learn so much cool new stuff.

Have a Lioness! by WikiMaster on 2010-11-22 13:39:00 UTC Reply

Don't feed it Mary Sues.

Proper Care by caddy-shack on 2010-11-22 22:20:00 UTC Reply

Yeah, I remember a documentry on the Discovery Channel, it said something like that too. Don't worry though, I love all feline species!

First plover! (nm) by Tawaki on 2010-11-22 01:13:00 UTC Reply
NICE TO MEET YOU TOO! *wait, the small caps isn't working..* (nm by Aeidhryn on 2010-11-22 00:46:00 UTC Reply
Hello! Have a birthday card and a song! Welcome! (nm) by Sedri on 2010-11-21 22:14:00 UTC Reply
Welcome caddy! by TheLowtide on 2010-11-21 19:50:00 UTC Reply

Welcome to the board, I have a bunch of gifts for you! First, have this complementary Sunflower Official bobblehead. Keep it away from open flames unless you really hate the Flowers That Be.

Second, I have a whole bunch of useful links every new PPC'er needs. First off, we have the Wiki's editing tutorial and Permission FaQ:
http://ppc.wikia.com/wiki/Help:Editing#Neshomeh.27sEditingTutorial
http://ppc.wikia.com/wiki/Permission

Next on the list is the newbie FaQ, Slash-Sporking Guide, Mission Writing Guide, the Guide to the PPC, the List of killed Badfic, and the list of everything PPC. Use them well!
http://ppc.wikia.com/wiki/FAQ:ForNewbies
http://ppc.wikia.com/wiki/Slash-SporkingGuide
<a href="http://ppc.wikia.com/wiki/MissionWritingGuide">http://ppc.wikia.com/wiki/MissionWritingGuide
<a href="http://ppc.wikia.com/wiki/GuideToThePPC">http://ppc.wikia.com/wiki/GuideToThePPC
<a href="http://ppc.wikia.com/wiki/KilledBadfic">http://ppc.wikia.com/wiki/KilledBadfic
<a href="http://community.livejournal.com/theppc/20306.html">http://community.livejournal.com/the_ppc/20306.html

Finally, there's something I've just got to ask; What are your Fandoms? If I'm lucky, we've got a few in common, and I'm just inclined to ask.

Thanks! by caddy-shack on 2010-11-22 02:58:00 UTC Reply

All the info was great, filled in a couple of blank spots I had.

As for my Fandoms, I'm into Naruto, Harry Potter, Lucky Star, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Inuyasha(lightly) and Icarly.

The last is more of a used-to-be kind of thing, however, there are a few Badfics that I can remember, so it's all good I suppose.

What Fandoms are you into?

Not a problem! by TheLowtide on 2010-11-22 05:39:00 UTC Reply

Just keep a copy of those links around so you can help out another Newbie when it comes time, and all shall be good.

As for fandoms, I'm glad you asked. I'm into Negima, Disgaea, Persona, Bleach, Naruto (only some, taking awhile to make my way through the backlog of episodes, y'see), Death Note, Code Geass, Soul Eater, Chobits, Gravitation, When They Cry, Harry Potter, Dune, Artemis Fowl, Lord of the Rings (Not much though, pretty much just The Hobbit really), Gorillaz, and I used to really be into The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy when I was younger and it was still on the air. Oh, and did I mention that I am really, really into Disgaea? Those games will make you into a level-grinding fanatic if you're on a tight budget.

Wow by caddy-shack on 2010-11-22 06:40:00 UTC Reply

I love Disgaea too! I'm borrowing Disgaea 2 from my friend. I love going to the Item World, so much to do, so little actual time. Come to think of it, I haven't even LOOKED for any disgaea fics, I should try, could find something good. Or something REALLY bad, then I can spork it! Win-win scenario!

I've read a LOT of fanfics (see: dad getting angry at my habit of reading). Though I tend to not even look for new fandoms. Well, variety is the spice of life, more fandoms, more chances for ideas.

Naruto, poor Naruto. I used to love the series like my first video game (Sonic the Hedge Hog 3). After Shippuden started, it just seemed to veer off into "who has the better power-up," kind of like Dragonball GT. Though I still enjoy the fandom immensely.

Yayness! by TheLowtide on 2010-11-22 07:46:00 UTC Reply

Another Disgaea fan! Hmm, I prefer the 3rd game myself, but I did like the fact that you could actually tank in D2, unlike all the 1-shot fests higher levels tend to boil down to in the other two.

As for Disgaea fics, Well, they're definitely out there, and I have seen a few good ones and quite a few bad ones, so take your pick. Actually, I've got one of each you can look at if you're so inclined.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5856060/1/FailtotheKing

That one's one of my favorite Disgaea fics out there, although it'll have some spoilers, and you won't recognize a bunch of the characters unless you've played the third game. Still, worth a read IMO.

<a href="http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5851384/1/DISGAEAJudgmentDay">http://www.fanfiction.net/s/5851384/1/DISGAEAJudgment_Day

This one, on the other hand... Well, it's a nonsensical scriptfic that throws practically everyone OOC, most notably Pleinair and Almaz, who I'm thinking are a pair of character-replacements, and that's just in the first chapter. There's twenty six chapters in all.

As for Naruto, It's too bad it fell into the typical shonen super-power surge, but honestly, where else could it have gone, harem comedy? Ehh, it's still pretty cool-looking stuff, and it has one hell of a community, so it gets a passing grade, even if it does need to shave off a couple dozen pounds of filler.

Re: Yayness! by caddy-shack on 2010-11-22 23:33:00 UTC Reply

Yeah (shudders) I am SO glad it never came to that. Cthulhu knows that there are way too many harem fics for the fandom as it is.

The final nail in the coffin for the series, for me, was probably all the "new" powers of the Sharingan, it just seems too much like an instant power up device to me. Dont get me wrong, I liked it until the whole Mangekyo stage, then it got ridiculous.

I don’t hate it though, it actually keeps the story interesting, unlike so many anime, which just peter out.

I also like the Persona series, I was watching my friend play it, we got a lot of laughs out of it. We're both extremely genre savvy, avid readers of tvtropes, and he spends a lot of time in forums, so it was endless amusement.

Hello there! by OpinionedAngel on 2010-11-21 19:42:00 UTC Reply

Welcome to the Board! Here, have some chocolate and enjoy your stay here!

Re: Hello there! by caddy-shack on 2010-11-22 02:00:00 UTC Reply

CHOCOLATE! Thanks! I'm sure I will, especially with chocolate!

Good to have you a-Board! by doctorlit on 2010-11-21 13:27:00 UTC Reply

Welcome, new friend!

Have a gopher! I would keep him out of your lawn, though, you'll never get rid of him...And for some reason, there's this one Kenny Loggins song he really likes to dance to...

♪I'm alright! Nobody worry 'bout me!♪

Re: Good to have you a-Board! by caddy-shack on 2010-11-22 01:54:00 UTC Reply

LOL! I'm glad somebody got the reference, thats actually how I got my nickname.

Hi! by Silikat on 2010-11-21 12:09:00 UTC Reply

Hello! Have a pet cat and a Pie of Rassilon. The pie is tasty. The cat may be tasty, but I hope you don't eat it. That, my dear, is animal cruelty.
Welcome. by ellipsis flood on 2010-11-21 12:02:00 UTC Reply

Looks like you had a long journey trough the internet in order to find us. Have a cookie made of awesome.
Hey there! by Cassie Cameron-Young on 2010-11-21 11:42:00 UTC Reply

Welcome to the PPC! Have a bag of pebbles and a Random Shiny Object!

Re: Hey there! by caddy-shack on 2010-11-22 01:45:00 UTC Reply

Cool! I love shiny things, the way they sparkle just.......(begins drooling with glazed over expression).

Welcome! by Sergio Turbo on 2010-11-21 10:02:00 UTC Reply

Have a folding car. It becomes a rather heavy cas when not in use. Be careful, it has a tendency to accidentally unfold itself. Do not put it near fragile objects.

Re: Welcome! by caddy-shack on 2010-11-22 01:39:00 UTC Reply

Now I wont need to worry about any type of lifting weights, thanks!

nice to meet you. by Marx on 2010-11-21 08:12:00 UTC Reply

Just as a warning, there is a high probability that someone will offer you a bengal tiger (whatever that is). Take this tazer and electrocute them.

Thanks so much! by caddy-shack on 2010-11-22 01:26:00 UTC Reply

Now I can be an even more convincing Police Officer! I've already got a nightstick!

As for a Bengal Tiger, think Shere Kahn from The Jungle Book.

Hello! by Sonne on 2010-11-21 04:53:00 UTC Reply

Hi Caddy-shack! I'm so glad someone is finally newer than me! And I was advised when I came here:
- Please, leave your sanity at the door *points at a bucket labelled 'Biohazard Trash'*
- As it's a rule to give newbies a gift, here you have a six-pack of scented candles. Try not to light them because they like to explode.

Nice to meet you! by caddy-shack on 2010-11-21 05:13:00 UTC Reply

I Always DID love the smell of explosions!

Sanity, now safely disposed of. Phew! Now onto the crazy world of PPC!

Re: Nice to meet you! by Sonne on 2010-11-21 05:56:00 UTC Reply

just don't let the smoke get in your eyes, it scratches

Greetings. by Sylibane on 2010-11-21 02:49:00 UTC Reply

Here, have a platypus. It's a female, so you don't have to worry about poison spurs.

(There are a couple spelling/grammar errors in your post. I'd recommend being careful about those, especially on this board.)

Thanks! by caddy-shack on 2010-11-21 05:03:00 UTC Reply

Yeah, I used to have the most problems with grammar, usually the use of commas. Now that I’m writing again, I'll be paying a lot more attention to that kind of thing in fics, instead of just reading them. I also, for some bizarre reason keep switching the n and the g in words.

Thanks! I love Platypi (or is it Platapodes?), my favorite animal actually. I got a stuffed one 7 years ago, to be funny I named him Quack.

I Always got a laugh out of explaining Platypi to people, they just end up calling me nuts (though it might be somewat true).