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Matrix Since: Jan, 2001
Korgmeister Sapient Blob of Tofu from Zimbabwe Since: Dec, 1969
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#52: Mar 15th 2009 at 8:16:24 PM

Chill, Starbound. Team Pollyanna already have their shit sorted out.

It's Team Cynic that is having the problems. We're not team players, so everyone's fighting over who gets to be The Lancer.

Again with the data mining, dear Aunt?
Recon5 Avvie-free for life! from Southeast Asia Since: Jan, 2001
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#53: Mar 15th 2009 at 9:35:06 PM

Why not have a Legion of Evil type thing where everyone starts out fairly equal and then the hierarchy is gradually established through conflict? That would be the most... uh... cynical way of doing things, wouldn't it?

Korgmeister Sapient Blob of Tofu from Zimbabwe Since: Dec, 1969
Sapient Blob of Tofu
#54: Mar 15th 2009 at 9:39:56 PM

Wow, some people really don't get this whole "cynicism" thing.

Again with the data mining, dear Aunt?
Recon5 Avvie-free for life! from Southeast Asia Since: Jan, 2001
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#55: Mar 15th 2009 at 9:45:06 PM

No offense meant, though, but what better way to order team members according to their strength in the team's defining characteristic than by pitting them against each other and seeing where they come out?

GlennMagusHarvey Since: Jan, 2001
#56: Mar 15th 2009 at 11:06:14 PM

Wait, is there a Team Optimism or Team Idealism or something?

Ruthie A would probably head the latter, and maybe the former.

Korgmeister Sapient Blob of Tofu from Zimbabwe Since: Dec, 1969
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#57: Mar 15th 2009 at 11:16:30 PM

Recon 5, I respectfully put that you have cynicism and Nietzsche Wannabe confused.

And yeah, team optimisn is Team Pollyanna.

Again with the data mining, dear Aunt?
GlennMagusHarvey Since: Jan, 2001
#58: Mar 16th 2009 at 1:00:11 AM

So who's on Team Pollyanna?

Korgmeister Sapient Blob of Tofu from Zimbabwe Since: Dec, 1969
Sapient Blob of Tofu
#59: Mar 16th 2009 at 1:07:37 AM

Hoi, Matrix! Can you or someone else from Team P get on that one? I haven't really been paying much attention to that.

Again with the data mining, dear Aunt?
Matrix Since: Jan, 2001
#60: Mar 16th 2009 at 1:10:25 AM

Mmmkay.

The Hero: Ruthie A
The Lancer: Fawriel
The Smart Guy:
The Big Guy:
The Chick: Matrix

...Yeah.. I dunno who would be The Smart Guy and The Big Guy.

edited 16th Mar '09 1:10:35 AM by Matrix

GlennMagusHarvey Since: Jan, 2001
#61: Mar 16th 2009 at 1:17:54 AM

Wait, you're a happy idealist?

Oh right, you outsource all your dark energy to Darth Matrix.

Also, I guess I could be The Smart Guy, though I usually enjoy being the "counterweight" and "alternate strategy" Lancer.

JethroQWalrustitty Since: Jan, 2001
#62: Mar 16th 2009 at 1:40:46 AM

I think C Trombley was pitted for The Smart Guy for team Polyanna, and I was... I guess Fawriels sidekick or something. I mean, I'm pretty tall, but I wouldn't class myself as The Big Guy.

JethroQWalrustitty Since: Jan, 2001
#64: Mar 16th 2009 at 2:13:33 AM

Oh, right Sixth Ranger, which I posted earlier on. Since I'm a cynical idealist.

Recon5 Avvie-free for life! from Southeast Asia Since: Jan, 2001
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#65: Mar 16th 2009 at 2:13:55 AM

Is Darth Matrix functional enough to be anywhere on Team Cynic? It would be nice to have a Mole for extra DRAMA.

Then again, it may be inadvisable now that I've spoiled it. Oh well.

BobbyG vigilantly taxonomish from England Since: Jan, 2001
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#67: Mar 16th 2009 at 2:18:19 AM

Blecch. There I go again, mistaking a steaming pile of negativity for a cynic.

Korgmeister Sapient Blob of Tofu from Zimbabwe Since: Dec, 1969
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#68: Mar 16th 2009 at 6:24:16 AM

Uh huh. Some people seem to get the wrong end of the stick about that. There's a reason why Humans Are Bastards is a trope pretty much reserved for the cynical end of the spectrum.

In my mind, there's no better quick introduction to the way a cynic sees the world than Alistair's Laws.

Full Disclosure: I was the coiner of #56.

Again with the data mining, dear Aunt?
BobbyG vigilantly taxonomish from England Since: Jan, 2001
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#69: Mar 16th 2009 at 6:39:44 AM

I've just noticed that Team Pollyanna isn't actually a Five-Man Band, it's more like The Magnificent Seven Samurai. There's Ruthie A, Faw, Matrix, Glenn, Jethro, C Trombley and myself.

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Noimporta Since: Jan, 2001
#70: Mar 16th 2009 at 6:46:07 AM

Team Rant:

The Hero - Matrix: The SCP Foundation deleted my article!

The Lancer / The Rival - AOD: Stop whining about that I HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE you.

The Chick - Cosmetor: Why do we use titles with negative connotations? It hurts my feelings.

The Big Guy - Korgmeister: No. I am not a Ninja Editor. Just afflicted with the inability to proofread effectively before hitting SEND.

The Smart Guy

edited 16th Mar '09 9:27:35 AM by Noimporta

Korgmeister Sapient Blob of Tofu from Zimbabwe Since: Dec, 1969
Sapient Blob of Tofu
#71: Mar 16th 2009 at 6:47:16 AM

Oh I SO claim the position of Big Guy for Team Rant.

Again with the data mining, dear Aunt?
Noimporta Since: Jan, 2001
#72: Mar 16th 2009 at 6:50:33 AM

Done, any particular statement I could add?

Korgmeister Sapient Blob of Tofu from Zimbabwe Since: Dec, 1969
Sapient Blob of Tofu
#73: Mar 16th 2009 at 9:20:43 AM

I'll think of something tomorrow. Your earlier mention of the SCP Foundation just caused several hours to dissappear very enjoyably.

I love Urban Fantasy horror. To itty bitty bits. And this is some of the best I've ever read.

EDIT: Just thought of something. "No. I am not a Ninja Editor. Just afflicted with the inability to proofread effectively before hitting SEND."

edited 16th Mar '09 9:23:12 AM by Korgmeister

Again with the data mining, dear Aunt?
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#74: Mar 16th 2009 at 9:24:08 AM

Insufficient hatred in my description line. I request more bold.

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