Ahh, console video games (or vidcons as I call them). the ultimate medium of expression, able to convey any emotion ranging from hatred to love, loyalty to fear, all in front of our eyes. Ah, and with lovingly crafted art, music, and the ability to control the action, vidcons are the ultimate combination of the high arts. While I tend to play the stoic, I will be the first to admit that vidcons haven driven me to cry, to scream and shout, to feel actual hate; such is the power of this force beyond our wildest reckoning. And here I am, before you, to temp your tongues with the taint of such a tantalizing topic.
And the Japanese, the true geniuses behind the world of video games. Pah, I throw my scorn upon such incompetents of the West who would mock the true art of the Japanese with 'games' such as Baldur's Gate and Madden. Perhaps it is that the West is not as intelligent as the East, but this is a matter for another day. Japan has given us such masterpieces as the Final Fantasy series, Star Ocean, Wild Arms, and of course, Arc the Lad. Yes, some of the finest vidcons in the world were created by Japanese. I come to you today to ask you in all earnesty, what is your favorite vidcon? I will reveal mine after the grand debate has illustriously begun, but not before the first poster falls victim to my plot of discussion.
In other words, this is a thread on an imaginary forum our avatars frequent. The topic can fluctuate, and its mostly just general discussion.
Har har har
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I've been decoding this one letter I got from them for well over two hours. So far, though I don't know what the message actually is, I have finally found proof that it does actually have a message and isn't just gibberish.
I'm not sure. But I know they're doing math on epileptic curves, because my eyes hurt just looking at this thing.
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Tama May Cry 3: Toony Awaking
[1
] Is like Clulutchi trying to be the brainiac of us or something lately? I bet that subject will take time to learn about.
Well she does have her futuristic gadgets to help her out and it's nice contrast from Miraitchi who's the brawns of the twins since she loves sports!
Edited by MkayRose on Apr 22nd 2023 at 7:21:17 AM
Meet the Tamas!◊ I've come to retrieve my power.
Fairy-type Iris
So exhausted from working on this homework assignment, but making slow and steady progress.
Don't forget to take breaks once in a while. It can be difficult especially towards the end of the school semester.
"I usually specialize in Dragon-types, but now I'm a fairy and specialize in Fairy-types. See the irony?" - Iris
Extreme math nerd
Puzzles, puzzles, puzzles... I looked up "Parliament of Sikinia" just now for kicks and I came across this website. I suspect most of the "news" messages, if not all of them, are in some form a puzzle.
Anyone wanna give them a try?
Fairy-type Iris
Just got up. I wish I could, but at the moment I don't have time due to homework assignments and upcoming final exams I have to study for. How was everyone's sleep? My sleep last night was a bit mediocre.
"I usually specialize in Dragon-types, but now I'm a fairy and specialize in Fairy-types. See the irony?" - Iris
Tama May Cry 3: Toony Awaking
Bonjour everyone, J'ai bien dormi comme avant. I wonder what made your sleep mediocre Mina?
Maybe it has something to do all that homework babe (it's like a form of torture). I slept okay too btw.
Fairy-type Iris
Yes, it is the homework and exam studying. Fortunately I will be heading to the gym to run out my stress so I can feel refreshed afterwards.
"I usually specialize in Dragon-types, but now I'm a fairy and specialize in Fairy-types. See the irony?" - Iris
Albedo
Hey, Beat, I’m done! Give it a listen!
tada! A video link, of Venti playing on the same statue as before. His song is intense, and, were it written for an instrument more suited for this type of music, it would be stellar. As is, it’s listenable, and one has to give him credit for trying.
“You carry the aura of the stars, interesting...”
Fairy-type Iris
Got back from the gym. Have to study now. It's a really difficult exam tomorrow and I don't want to fail.
"I usually specialize in Dragon-types, but now I'm a fairy and specialize in Fairy-types. See the irony?" - Iris
Har har har
ᾍδης is online.
Hello. Is this the forum that banned my younger brother?
"Younger brother..."
Might you be... Hades? The god of the dead?
Yes, young man, you have my identity correct.
ACTorrington is muted. (Whoops, haha, my hand slipped! I hope nobody's muted!)
So... If we banned Zeus, are you here to deliver your wrath against our puny forum?
Wrath? No, of course not! Why would you think I would be here in anger?
This is the forum that banned my younger brother Zeus, after all, so I doubt that it's a particularly bad community.
Tama May Cry 3: Toony Awaking
Woah, Hades? This is a pretty wicked encounter! I'm Yumemitchi.
Gotta say, you're quite a handsome guy. Call me Buttercup.
So, I'm guessing Zeus was a bad guy and Hades here is more benevolent? I'm Kiraritchi btw.
Extreme math nerd
[1] okay that slaps
me and the band decided to do our own rendition of it. clef kinda went ham on the drums cause that's her thing, but we made our own 'creative interpretation' of the song. wanted to do it justice
how'd it turn out?
[2] you're the god of death, right? how are you so chill and what did zeus do?
The hell is going on here?
Ashaya Argenti; Bronze Porcupine
Some obscure debacle about Zeus and Hades... and other verbal words.
Obscure Reference: "It can sometimes knock out opponents with the shock created by breaching and crashing its big body onto the water.
Extreme math nerd
i didn't start this. i'm just happy i have nothing to do with it
"What I don‘t like about measure theory is that you have to say 'almost everywhere' almost everywhere." - Attributed to Kurt Friedrichs
Tama May Cry 3: Toony Awaking
[1] What a reaction... you haven't been here much if you think that's awkward.
It may not be everyday they run into gods on here Momotchi. I'm Chamametchi btw.
I'm Hapihapitchi and I'm grateful to see some new faces here today!
Har har har
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Ah, I'm sorry for responding so late. Young Sturmvoraus was just filling me in on what this forum is all about in our PMs.
I just joined this forum. By the way, who are you?
Sort of; I'm god of the dead. A minor difference, I know.
As for what my brother Zeus did: well, he's my brother, and we're both around 4,000 years old. Honestly, that should tell you everything you need to know about why we don't get along.
As for why I'm so "chill": my brother got banned from here for being confrontational, and I don't want to get banned.
Edited by m-95 on Apr 23rd 2023 at 4:09:33 AM
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Albedo
I mean, I’m not on EVERY day, but you run into me on here pretty often. And I’m a god! Anyway, hello, Hades! The name’s Venti, aka Barbatos, aka the Anemo Archon, aka the god of wind and song.
Har har har
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Hello, Venti. I believe Goodman Sturmvoraus mentioned you in our private chat. You are from Teyvat, correct?
"Goodman..."
Pardon me, but isn't that the address for commoners?
Correct. You may be a prince, but I am a god.
... Fair enough.
As I was saying, Barbatos, apparently you're not the only god where you live. I was wondering: have you met the other 'Archons' personally?
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Albedo
Yeah, we’ve met. I wouldn’t call us friends, but we’ve been in the same room multiple times. I mean, not the current set of us, but the original 7. Anyway, the Archons aren’t the only gods either. Most of the others are dead, but there’s a few living non-Archon gods.
“You carry the aura of the stars, interesting...”
Fairy-type Iris
Having a really bad headache again. Maybe I drank too much coffee today.
You okay there, Mina?
Not really. I have an exam tomorrow and I've been studying all day today.
"I usually specialize in Dragon-types, but now I'm a fairy and specialize in Fairy-types. See the irony?" - Iris Wanna talk about the Big Stupid Doo Doo Head trope?
What the actual fuck?!
Tama May Cry 3: Toony Awaking
Tee hee hee "Doo Doo head", I fink wowds wike dat sounds funny to me!
Oh silly lil Milktchi. I suppose was quite the sensational Sunday even if was a little chilly.
Fairy-type Iris
Tomorrow it's gonna be raining in my area. Not sure if it's gonna rain where you live as well, but rain is always nice for amphibians and other creatures that depend on it.
"I usually specialize in Dragon-types, but now I'm a fairy and specialize in Fairy-types. See the irony?" - Iris
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If they just learned about the idea of public keys, I can totally understand that. Some of the involved algorithms - ones that are easy to perform one way but difficult to do in the other directions - really are fascinating.
"What I don‘t like about measure theory is that you have to say 'almost everywhere' almost everywhere." - Attributed to Kurt FriedrichsAre they doing math on elliptic curves yet? /j