Subject: Ooh, I read Gunnerkrigg Court!
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Posted on: 2014-05-13 02:35:00 UTC
(Catch up.)
(Really.)
(Those past few chapters...)
(Mooooort! *sob*)
(And Ensign Sue Must Die is wonderful, too. It's been getting darker, these last few months...)
-Aila
Hello all! I've been reading PPC and the boards and the wiki on and off for. . .geez, probably since middle school, and I guess I finally decided to join in on the community? Haha. . .I am not really interested in applying for permission any time soon- I'm a little wrapped up in my own personal projects- but I'm always open to beta or illustrate if anyone needs! I'd rather just interact with the community for a while, to be honest. (I'll be adding myself to the Beta Directory after this is posted, actually.)
I'm into science and history and theology and music and tea, and fond of new and old-ish scifi, fantasy, horror, and fiction that is not too realistic. Authors I generally enjoy include Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, Roger Zelazny, Clive Barker, and Garth Nix, to name a few, as well as the ever-classic Tolkien and Rowling. Webcomics are also great; I think Nimona is still my favorite right now. I also really like (the first few) Artemis Fowl books. When I was in elementary school I wanted to be Artemis Fowl when I grew up. Whoops. I'm also fond of some TV/movie scifi.
It's great to meet you all, and I really look forward to finally being a part of this board!!
Do they have cloaking technology or summat? Anyways, hello there! I'm 99Hedgehog but just call me 99. Here, have an English Longbow, made of yew wood, along with a quiver of 15 arrows.
The Emperor Protects!
Oh. My. Glob. You like Artemis Fowl?! I welcome you with one coupon for a FREE custom Gunblade of YOUR choice! Also, have this random package of NM & NM's I have laying around. Nimona... Never heard of it. Could you tell me more? One last thing, and then some advice: You said the first few? Which ones? And my advice... Don't trust the tea leaves, OK?
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Just don't. ... (<. ...>.>) ...
I'm a fan of gunblades and coupons so this is the perfect mix.
I'm gonna copy-pasta my other explanation of Nimona because lazy, whoops.
Nimona is basically about an "evil mad scientist" by the name of Ballister Blackheart and his spunky shapeshifter sidekick- who is quickly becoming far more badass than she seems- as they try to foil the Institution and Sir Goldenloin, Ballister's "nemesis". I use quotes because it really plays off of and warps traditional tropes; the art style and vague storyline at the beginning is pretty simplistic, humorous, and fun, but it quickly transitions into something more complicated and darker.
And I started getting disinterested with Artemis Fowl around The Lost Colony/The Time Paradox, for some reason. I should probably give them another shot some day.
Aye aye, captain. Tea leaves henceforth branded untrustworthy. :P
Have an elemental time squirrel as a welcoming gift! (Hey- stop dropping rocks on my head in the future, you!) How are you?
If you like webcomics, then I must ask if you enjoy Archipelago and Paranatural. They are the best. Do you read any manga? Ever heard of Fullmetal Alchemist?
I'm quite well! Yourself?
I looove Paranatural, though I'm depressingly behind; I started reading it when there were only a few chapters and I sadly have not read it very recently. I need to remedy that ASAP. I've never heard of Archipelago but I will definitely give it a look-see!
Man, Fullmetal Alchemist, talk about flashbacks to middle school and my weeb phase, haha :P The manga I've read is actually probably completely limited to FMA (though I never finished reading it and went and watched it instead, whoops) and Bleach, basically. From what I remember of FMA it was extremely awesome and pleased the little chemistry conservation-of-mass/energy side of me at the time.
Please accept these offerings of an X-men jacket and Nightcrawler plushies
Glad you decided to join the crazy! Can you tell me about Nimona? I've never heard of it. What other webcomics do you read? I like the Ensign Sue series (started as a parody webcomic set in the new Star Trek movie but has since expanded greatly), The Order of the Stick (long-running fantasy with meta humor throughout), and Scandinavia and the World (like Hetalia but focusing on the Nordic countries).
Anyway! Your welcome gift is a pair of Men in Black-issue sunglasses to make sure you don't accidentally flashy-thing yourself. :)
Nimona is basically about an "evil mad scientist" by the name of Ballister Blackheart and his spunky shapeshifter sidekick- who is quickly becoming far more badass than she seems- as they try to foil the Institution and Sir Goldenloin, Ballister's "nemesis". I use quotes because it really plays off of and warps traditional tropes; the art style and vague storyline at the beginning is pretty simplistic, humorous, and fun, but it quickly transitions into something more complicated and darker.
I just really love Nimona aughhhhhh. . .
I've also read Gunnerkrigg Court and Paranormal, though I haven't been up to date on either in a long while.
Ensign Sue sounds really interesting! I'll have to check that out. Scandinavia and the World is a really cute comic, I love that artist's other work as well 8)
Thank you!! *dons snazzy sunglasses*
(Catch up.)
(Really.)
(Those past few chapters...)
(Mooooort! *sob*)
(And Ensign Sue Must Die is wonderful, too. It's been getting darker, these last few months...)
-Aila
Catch up.
Please accept this never-ending box of tissues. If you're planning on catching up with GKC, you will need it.
*curls into a small ball and wails at the loss of Mort*
I would be correct in assuming that you've read the Constitution and Original Series, yes? How did you run across the PPC?
Either way, your newbie gift: Have a snowglobe with a replica of your favorite fictional locale!
But that would be a yes, I've read the Original Series and the Board Constitution. I ran across the PPC via a close friend, who was actually part of this board aeons ago and has long since left. We were going to write missions together, or something, but it. . .never quite worked out, haha. . .
Thank you!! 8)
A fellow Zelazny fan? That's awesome. Have you read Lord of Light?
I love Lord of Light, sooooo good. . . (I really hope that's how italics are made, otherwise this'll look pretty dumb.)
All I've read of his are The Chronicles of Amber and Lord of Light, though I've wanted to expand beyond that for a while. I keep meaning to take Creatures of Light and Darkness out of the library but I keep forgetting. Have you read any of his other works?
It's always nice to meet another Zelazny fan. We are so far few and between. :(
I have read Amber up to its fifth book (which I didn't finish); Lord Demon (which I recommend aside from its DEM end); and Jack of Shadows, which is the awesomest awesome 200-page-ish book ever.
Welcome. And have a throw-rug woven from shimmering Sue hair. (Just make sure you throw it a very long way!)
And if you like Tolkien and webcomics, have you seen The History of Middle-earth (chibi version)?
Thank you!
Ahhh oh my gosh, it's so cute! Thank you ahhhh
Welcome to the PPC! We love newbies of all shapes and sizes, so take your shoes off, leave your sanity at the door, and come on in!
As a welcome gift, I will gift you some music by one Luciano Berio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsgbqmXL-8s
Thank you! I left it in the bucket at the door, I do hope that's all right.
My, that's. . .quite. . .dissonant. Thank you, though! 8)
Welcome. Have a pair of Super-Chromatic Peril Sensitive Sunglasses.
I will use them well. 8)
And don't worry; I used to pretend I was Artemis' twin sister when I was little. *coughSUEcough* Foaley is best centaur! ^_-
Anyway, as for welcome presents: in honor of your awesome name, you get a giant rat with a saddle! Rodents of Unusual Size really do exist!
Don't tell any one ;P
I'm surprised that the Potterhead army isn't humungous already?
Artemis Fowl is the bomb.com.
And The Princess Bride is an awesome movie. Kudos for good taste, heheh 8)
Thank you!!
So let me guess... You're in High School or College? :D
For your gift... Have an urple cover! It'll attracf Sues who see it, be careful.
I'm in high school, currently.
Oooooh, thanks! I'll put it to good use. 8)
Hello and welcome!
I give to you now a lined Infinite Notebook, complete with urple covers and wilver bindings. Don't look at it straight on!
-Aila
Thank you! I'll heed that advice :P
What prompted you to stop lurking and dive in? Also, since this is a welcome post, have a swiss army tooth brush. All the fun of a swiss army knife with none of the hassle at an airport! Okay, well some hassle, but it's an airport, so that's a given.
I'm not quite sure! Probably I got tired of not being able to participate. Also I used to be terrified of all the ~*~*~*cool people***~ who hang out here and now I feel. . .significantly less intimidated.
Thank you! Gotta love them airports.