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| | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | OP  Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | For all comments and questions | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 | I realized that if this is 9 months later - in our own timeline that would have been during COVID lockdown. Are we to assume that this is an alternative timeline without COVID? (Though, it would make for an interesting story.) | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | No covid.  | | | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,786 Likes: 3 Administrator | | Administrator Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,786 Likes: 3 | Being nine months later, anyone celebrating a birthday that would bring us all together again? | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | Still working out the details of the game. Had a busy time recently, bear with me.  | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 | Does anyone want to write some scenes in the meantime? Short bits might be fun. | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | That's a cool idea if anyone is up for it. Happy to provide a setting thread and some NPC interaction where needed. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,786 Likes: 3 Administrator | | Administrator Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,786 Likes: 3 | I would be interested. Perhaps another pub night, since we passed on it at the end of the game? | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | I'll kick off a thread. Take it where you want! | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 17,675 Likes: 32 Mayhem Inc. Moderator | | Mayhem Inc. Moderator Joined: May 2010 Posts: 17,675 Likes: 32 |
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| | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | I have posted your original character sheets from MMH including items you took with you. You may want to refer to them at some point. They are in the gallery under your pics. | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 17,675 Likes: 32 Mayhem Inc. Moderator | | Mayhem Inc. Moderator Joined: May 2010 Posts: 17,675 Likes: 32 | So I dropped the ball here, sorry guys. I was getting ready for a trip to visit family. I will be gone for about 2 weeks. Please ghost Emma
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| | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | Once everyone signs on as being here and ready to play I'm going to move us forward to the main game. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 | Apologies. My kid (47-year old) brother died a week ago. It's been a bit of a roller-coaster.
I've been here - as a bit to escape - but not really in a mind set to take anything further without Mina having some fun.
I can move forward to the next song if that would be helpful though. Just ping me.
Thanks for your patience. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 174,157 Likes: 8 Babylon 5 Rules Moderator | | Babylon 5 Rules Moderator Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 174,157 Likes: 8 | Iam sorry for your loss Lion.  | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,574 Likes: 7 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,574 Likes: 7 | I am so sorry. I can't imagine the pain of losing my brother.
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,786 Likes: 3 Administrator | | Administrator Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,786 Likes: 3 | I have two younger brothers, and I would find myself very sad if either one of them passes away. My condolences to you. | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | So sorry for your loss. You must be heart broken. I'm happy to wait a while. Mina is back soon. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 | Thank you all. It is simply a reminder to find and enjoy the life we have with those we love.Cheers! | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | A lesson I learned when I lost my Mum way back. She and my Dad had been planning travel when he retired but put if off to look after my Nan, her Mum. Several years later they made the first of their planned trips and then she died of lung cancer the year after. I now try not to delay anything. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 | | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | Just making sure you all know that I am waiting until all of you are reassembled and ready to continue!  Maybe we should set a date, say a short time into the new year? What are people's plans over the holidays? | | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 174,157 Likes: 8 Babylon 5 Rules Moderator | | Babylon 5 Rules Moderator Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 174,157 Likes: 8 | I am here. Having my son in for two weeks so looking forward to that! | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 17,675 Likes: 32 Mayhem Inc. Moderator | | Mayhem Inc. Moderator Joined: May 2010 Posts: 17,675 Likes: 32 | Staying home for the Holidays (short day-trips to see friends and family).
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,786 Likes: 3 Administrator | | Administrator Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,786 Likes: 3 | It is going to be a quiet Christmas for me, celebrating with just my family on Christmas Day. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 | I am around and available. | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,574 Likes: 7 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,574 Likes: 7 | I'm around an ready to go.
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| | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | Busy today but I'll try and get a major move post up this week! | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | Haven't forgotten you guys. Christmas prep and looking after Tusk is taking up a lot of my time. Plus we have a visit to an osteopath this afternoon. Please bear with me. | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 17,675 Likes: 32 Mayhem Inc. Moderator | | Mayhem Inc. Moderator Joined: May 2010 Posts: 17,675 Likes: 32 | No worries, Gypsy! Have fun with Tusk and Christmas prep! Doing a work event here. Who killed the Gingerbread Man crime scene event.
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| | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | Sounds like fun! | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,574 Likes: 7 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,574 Likes: 7 | Don't sweat it. I've been crazy busy. And to think that I'm retired!
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| | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | I know. Wonder how I had time to work!  | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | OK, Tusk has improved quite a bit and I am starting to get my head above water. I have an opportunity on Sunday to get a start post up. Then I have a new computer to set up but can't start that until Tusk has done his bit which will not be for about a week! Fingers crossed! | | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 174,157 Likes: 8 Babylon 5 Rules Moderator | | Babylon 5 Rules Moderator Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 174,157 Likes: 8 | Just glad to hear that Tusk is doing better. That is what is important. | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | Agreed! | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 | I've been playing with DiffusionBee AI to see if I can create character photos. It's all very weird and a high learning curve to get something that looks decent. Here are a couple examples: Original magazine photo of Sora Choi, model: https://www.dreamlyrics.com/forums/gallery/725/full/18892.jpgAI attempt to reconstruct: https://www.dreamlyrics.com/forums/gallery/725/full/18893.pngIt took me between 8 - 12 attempts to get this one. Thoughts? Has anyone else played with this tool?
Last edited by Lionhawke; Wed 18/01/2023 03:30 UTC.
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,786 Likes: 3 Administrator | | Administrator Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,786 Likes: 3 | I have read some articles about AI generated art in general, but have not tried any yet. It is certainly an interesting set of tools, but there is a debate from artists and other content providers that remains to be seen how this will all fall out. | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | Pretty good attempt though.. impressed. | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 17,675 Likes: 32 Mayhem Inc. Moderator | | Mayhem Inc. Moderator Joined: May 2010 Posts: 17,675 Likes: 32 | Has anyone else tried Night Cafe? I've played with it a bit and for face shots it's fun. https://creator.nightcafe.studio/
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 | Dugan,
It was actually after reading several articles on the AI debate that prompted me to take a look. I agree that there are some major ethical dilemmas:
Context of use: There is a major delineation between commercial use (and sale) vs. personal use (including fan-fiction, such as ours on Dreamlyrics.) Historic and/or journalistic representation vs. illustration also needs to be very clearly defined.
Emulating the art-style of copyrighted materials - by feeding those specific art examples into the AI model - and then commercially charging for use of that AI seems to be a potential violation of copyright law. This also could include the many sources/people themselves (models, celebrities, etc.) that have been input as examples.
[NOTE: I have been using the free, open-source AI engine DiffusionBee as opposed to a pay-service like Lensa or Lexica.]
I think the Charlie Warzel quote from Dugan’s link hits these examples: “Like others, I also have questions about the corpus used to train these art tools and the possibility that they are using a great deal of art from both big-name and lesser-known artists without any compensation or disclosure to those artists,” Warzel writes.
However, beyond the legal ramifications, I’m also seeing how the manifestations of sexism, racism, etc. (And truthfully probably remind me of my own personal biases that I continue to work through.)
Some interesting observations in these regards testing out prompts from the AI community:
Christina Hendricks (Caucasian-American) brings up more frequent and accurate look results than a model like Sora Choi (Korean) or Micah Gianneli (Filipino-Spanish-Australian).
So many big boobs!!!! Sigh….
More accurate rendering in painting and illustration styles than realistic photography. Could this be a tech limitation or sourcing?
I’m curious that one of the biggest critics I’ve read regarding AI art generation has been the artist, Greg Rutkowski. However, his D&D style art is super common in the AI prompts I’ve seen. {Return to legal arguments…}
All and all it has been an interesting experiment for someone that doesn’t have artistic skills. For my two-cents of use in fan fiction, it’s about the same as clipping webpics to represent a character. However, I hope to stay on the right side of this topic - and give fair due to the sources when appropriate.
Would love to continue to hear more thoughts. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 | Mina,
I'll take a closer look. Thanks for sharing!
- L. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 | OOC: sorry - completely swamped with work, including on-boarding new staff. I'll add something just to keep things going. | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | I have put up the competition ratings & rules. As Skye and Levon are fighting first, can you eat make 3 rolls of 1d4? We will then add your rating and determine the results. I am happy for you to write the posts describing your bouts. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 | I didn't see a dice roller set up, so I used FFH:
2023-05-08 00:01:21
n/a die roll for DUC
Lionhawke rolled 1d4,1d4,1d4 and got 4, 1, 2
2023-05-08 00:00:56
n/a die roll for DUC
Lionhawke rolled 3d4 and got 12
I thought to save time and did the 3d4 first - then thought there might be a reason you wanted them separate. Take whichever you wish. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 | Thanks for your patience while I was working and then family obligations. | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | Yes, as each roll is for a round. Need to roll another d4 as you aced the first roll. And no worries. | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | Dice roller is there now | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 | 2023-05-08 18:00:17
Skye
Lionhawke rolled 1d4 and got 4 | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | Thanks. Need Levon's rolls now | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,574 Likes: 7 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,574 Likes: 7 | Levon Fighting Skye
Neptune rolled 1d4,1d4,1d4 and got 3, 1, 4
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| | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | You can roll the last 4 again. | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,574 Likes: 7 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,574 Likes: 7 | Lomax Reroll last '4'
Neptune rolled 1d4 and got 1 | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | OK. This seems to work quite well I think. First bout Skye 12 Levon 9.. so fairly closely fought with Skye winning Second bout Skye 5 Levon 7.. again close but Levon wins Third bout Skye 6 Levon 11.. so conclusive to Levon. I think it would be nice to write up your own bouts so you can add your style and your cheerleaders can encourage and support! | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | Nice guys! | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | I had intended to run another bout - Skye v Miranda and Levon v Mr Harding and i'll need your rolls if you are OK with that. If you would rather move forward to the evening, I can do that. Just let me know. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 | I'm back. Let's go one more round. It's something different.
First rolls:
Skye bout with Miranda
Lionhawke rolled 1d4,1d4,1d4 and got 3, 3, 1 | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | Interestingly I participated in a Pub Treasure Hunt in my first year as an accountancy student.. then volunteered to help with the one we ran a year later for the new first years. | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | Just a reminder that the game is set in 2020, 9 months after MMH. Not sure AI was so prevalent then.. but someone will know Translation apps more likely. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,786 Likes: 3 Administrator | | Administrator Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,786 Likes: 3 | Ok, I forgot what year we are playing in. You are right, four years ago and AI was still sort of in its infancy. I was thinking it was current time. I will edit my post slightly. | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | No problem It wasn't obvious in this game just a mention that is was 9 months later than the last. I had to check | | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 174,157 Likes: 8 Babylon 5 Rules Moderator | | Babylon 5 Rules Moderator Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 174,157 Likes: 8 | I am going to bow out guys. Between work and health things with Donna and I, my mind just hasn't been in my gaming as much. Sorry | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | As you guys are all splitting up, I could do a write up of the rest of the evening and move you onto day 2? | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,574 Likes: 7 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,574 Likes: 7 | Levon is just going to go by himself and show up at the tournament.
Neptune is just not into the "romantic relationship" aspects of gaming.
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 | Okay to move if it will help. No hook ups or fights may make Skye a bit more feisty the next day! [eg] | | | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,786 Likes: 3 Administrator | | Administrator Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,786 Likes: 3 | I am fine moving on to day 2. I don't see a need to role play romance too deeply. | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | Emma - and how do you see things progressing/or not with Ian? | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 17,675 Likes: 32 Mayhem Inc. Moderator | | Mayhem Inc. Moderator Joined: May 2010 Posts: 17,675 Likes: 32 | Moving to day 2 is fine with me... and it sounds like Em and Ian are going to bed, separately. I know Emma would like a nice night sleep before shopping the next day.
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| | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | No problem And Ian will be a PC again as Miales is taking him on. Welcome to the game! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 8,294 Likes: 21 Coordinator of Chaos Moderator |  Coordinator of Chaos Moderator Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 8,294 Likes: 21 | Thank you for the opportunity. Mina PM sent. | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | I'll move everyone on tomorrow. Giving Miales a day to get his feet under the table.. so to speak. | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 17,675 Likes: 32 Mayhem Inc. Moderator | | Mayhem Inc. Moderator Joined: May 2010 Posts: 17,675 Likes: 32 | Welcome to the madhouse... I mean to the game!
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,786 Likes: 3 Administrator | | Administrator Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,786 Likes: 3 | Welcome Miales | | | | | Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 8,294 Likes: 21 Coordinator of Chaos Moderator | | Coordinator of Chaos Moderator Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 8,294 Likes: 21 | I'll move everyone on tomorrow. Giving Miales a day to get his feet under the table.. so to speak. Looks more like you are giving Ian time to recover from a hangover after the pub crawl. | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | OK, do you want to play out the shopping or just write a post each describing what you do? I can then GM a spell in the pool, before moving to practice. | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 17,675 Likes: 32 Mayhem Inc. Moderator | | Mayhem Inc. Moderator Joined: May 2010 Posts: 17,675 Likes: 32 | I am up for just writing a scene.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 8,294 Likes: 21 Coordinator of Chaos Moderator | | Coordinator of Chaos Moderator Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 8,294 Likes: 21 | | | | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,786 Likes: 3 Administrator | | Administrator Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,786 Likes: 3 | A single scene is good with me too. | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | Added some pics to the Gallery for folks you are currently interacting with. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 | Not to put a clock on Skye and Levon -- but 30 minutes? And then showers. And then meeting up with others. And some interesting inter-personal dynamics then! | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | I need to do some development on DUC and bring you all back together. I have a clear weekend coming up so please bear with me until then. | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | OK, post coming tomorrow, out of time | | 1 member likes this:
Lionhawke | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 | I'm traveling for a conference through Wednesday. Will be spotty in posting. | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | OK, not moving much of a pace anyway | | | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,786 Likes: 3 Administrator | | Administrator Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,786 Likes: 3 | Does the York University MMA team have a official name? Just trying to figure out what my character Henri might suggest for supporting them during the tournament. I found this website page but it really did not inspire me that much. https://brand.york.ac.uk/guidelines...age/593c9d02-73e9-4784-bfc5-8409cf57c644 | | | | | Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 8,294 Likes: 21 Coordinator of Chaos Moderator | | Coordinator of Chaos Moderator Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 8,294 Likes: 21 | It looks like they have they have the ever popular "No Mascot".
The best examples of this is the names of their teams for the Roses Tournament which had names such as Men's Lacrosse Varsity 1 and Men's Lacrosse Varsity 2. So I'd guess we could make up our own team unofficial team name for the group. | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | Some thoughts. York is probably the most historic city in the UK but at the same time vibrant with lots of street performers and artists. In the War of the Roses (late 1400s) Yorkshire's elblem was the white rose, still is today. Yorkshire folk are quiet, reliable, solid folk who are honest to the point of rudeness. They are proud of their heritage. They drink strong tea. Farming is a prime industry Happy you guys come up with something | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 17,675 Likes: 32 Mayhem Inc. Moderator | | Mayhem Inc. Moderator Joined: May 2010 Posts: 17,675 Likes: 32 | I love the name "The Pouncing Kittens" for the team... but somehow I don't think that is going to be a strong contender for the team name.
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| | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 17,675 Likes: 32 Mayhem Inc. Moderator | | Mayhem Inc. Moderator Joined: May 2010 Posts: 17,675 Likes: 32 | OOO what about "The Thumping Bunnies" ????
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Lionhawke | | | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,786 Likes: 3 Administrator | | Administrator Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,786 Likes: 3 | I found this link and started playing around with some words. https://www.rontar.com/blog/mma-gym-name-ideas/Gypsy got me thinking and reading up a little on the War of the Roses, I read that the Yorkists won the Battle of Towton, considered the largest and bloodiest battle in that period. Putting that into the generator it gave a bunch of suggestions: York Battle MMA Towton Vale MMA Yorkshire Fight Club Towton Battle Gym York Power MMA Vale Battle Arena Steel York MMA Towton Force MMA York Strength Gym Vale Combat Club Personally the two I like the most are "Steel York MMA" and "York Power MMA". | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | Interesting. Let's give Lionhawke & Neptune & Miales a chance to chip in also | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,574 Likes: 7 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 18,574 Likes: 7 | Since Levon is from New York he's fine with any name that includes "York".
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,186 Likes: 9 | Besides "Thumping Bunnies" I like "York Power MMA" and "Vale Combat Club" | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | Sounds like 'York Power MMA' is gaining favour | | | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,786 Likes: 3 Administrator | | Administrator Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,786 Likes: 3 | Going on vacation so ghost my character if necessary. I'll be back on April 8. | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | New scene coming up next week after visitors have gone. Feel free to finish any chats/teasing. | | 1 member likes this:
Lionhawke | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | Do we want a mechanism to roll for how good our bowling is? A simple way would be to roll a d100. Results as follows: First bowl
1-5 = 1 pin down
6-11 = 2
12-20 = 3
21-31 = 4
32-44 = 5
45-59 = 6
60-74 = 7
75-84 = 8
85-94 = 9
95-100 = strike
I can work out a % chance of a spare depending on how many pins you have left. If yoy want a machanism? Did I tell you I used to be a bowler? Played in 3 leagues a week, even bowled in an occasional national tournament, usually getting knocked out in the first round! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 8,294 Likes: 21 Coordinator of Chaos Moderator | | Coordinator of Chaos Moderator Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 8,294 Likes: 21 | More random than just rolling a 1d10 for it... | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | Used my experience to adjust the odds a bit! | | | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,786 Likes: 3 Administrator | | Administrator Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,786 Likes: 3 | So going by your chart, on your first ball you are guaranteed to take out a least one pin? Wish my odds were like that when I occasionally bowled in real life. I can not remember how many times my ball went into the gutter much to my disappointment. | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | I could be meaner.. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,786 Likes: 3 Administrator | | Administrator Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 10,786 Likes: 3 | Fair enough, I'll shut my mouth. | | | | | Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 Wizop Administrator | | OP Wizop Administrator Joined: May 2000 Posts: 80,971 Likes: 83 | Spare % chance: 10 pins - 5% (5 or under on d100) 9 pins - 7% 8 pins - 10% 7 pins - 11% 6 pins - 12% 5 pins - 15% 4 pins - 16% 3 pins - 30% 2 pins - 50% 1 pin - 60% It's only a game! | | |
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