So, I've got an idea for some dressing up I want to do, and...

Can anyone give me some good advice on contacts and wigs? Those are the areas of which I'm rather completely inept.

EDIT: That is to say, I don't even know what questions to ask.

I made it to GenCon this year, almost forgot to mention it, and was wondering if anyone else was going to be here.

Not ready for a full submission, so I think I'll leave this here if/until I get it where I want it:

Feldwebel Torsten Kurz took a long drag on his cigarette. It was night, but the not-too-distant horizon shone brightly with the life of a major city. That glow kept the young dhole's attention as he sat on an overly large grey rock. His thoughts kept him from realizing that he was not alone.

“Enjoy the quiet while it lasts, Herr Feldwebel,” a calm, almost fatherly voice softly carried over no more than a few paces. The dhole nearly inhaled his cigarette as he jumped off the rock and onto his hindpaws. “The cats are excellent shots; I lost many friends to their snipers, and earned this while trying to enjoy one myself.” The wolf motioned to an eye-patch over his left eye as he spoke.

Kurz hurriedly straightened out his black uniform, looking up at the slight taller wolf now standing before him. “Uh... Yes, Herr Oberst,” he responded, shock betrayed by his voice. The dhole's eyes glanced down towards the half-smoked cigarette lying on the ground, only to meet one protruding from a pack offered by the wolf on their way back up. “Ah, thank you... Herr Oberst,” Kurz said, accepting both the cigarette and the following light.

“Enjoy it, Kurz,” the wolf said with a nod, turning away from the younger canine. “You won't have many more chances to enjoy such in the coming months, I should think.” The dhole nodded as the wolf calmly stepped away, turning back to gazing at the brightly-lit city and the peaceful night.

Do tell me what you think!

So, I've been thinking about trying to get back into writing.

Thoughts?

So, one more time 'round the sun for me. Go me!

Long story short, I now has all of BF3. Does anyone else I know play?

I may or may not have said this recently to anyone, but...

Gods, I want to play in a Samurai Western table-top RPG.

Q: Where will you be?
A: Being a gamer, I tend to hang out about the game room. This year may be different, though, depending on a LOT of things.

Q: Where are you staying?
A: I've got a room at the con hotel this year.

Q: Do you do art?
A: My stick figures need major surgery to correct anatomical problems, and my spontaneous poetry could use a LOT of work. Teal deer: no.

Q: What are your stats?
A: I'm a level 25 male, human wizard specializing in divination and weather control.

Q: Are you taken? Are you looking for a 'mate'?
A: The 'taking' will depend on your number, which number I'm currently serving, and what my boyfriend decides to allow. I am not presently looking for a 'mate'.

Q: Can I touch you?
A: That depends on your own capabilities and desires to be mauled by a weasel.

Q: Can I invite you out for food/fun/etc?
A: Invitations are always welcome, though it will always depend on a thinly hashed-out list of priorities.

Q: Can I talk to you?
A: If you desire to induce me to blathering, you may make your diplomacy check.

Q: Can I give you stuff?
A: Absolutely! I always enjoy increasing the amount of 'stuff' I posses!

Q: What day are you getting there?
A: My entourage shall arrive late on the Thursday prior, and depart sometime on the Monday following.

Q: Who will you be with?
A: Yuria Tayde, Dexh, and Redtail/Phelan comprise my entourage.

Q: What suits will you have?
A: At present, none of us have suits.

Q: Can I hug or snuggle with you?
A: If I am not otherwise occupied, pursuant to the number you have taken from the dispenser, you may hug and/or snuggle with me.

Q: How tall are you?
A: I stand at 76 inches.

Q: Are you nice?
A: When sarcasm and moods do not take me, I can be called 'nice'.

Q: Are you cliquey?
A: In a manner of speaking, I am. However, I doubt that the clique of 'nerd' is one to cause rejection save for a lack of merit (IE: quoting Firefly, Ghostbusters, Star Wars, and/or Dr. Horrible's Amazing Sing-Along Blog).

Q: Do you like parties?
A: My enjoyment of parties is directly proportional to the amount of cake/wine available at the event.

Q: If I see you, how should I get your attention?
A: Any number of direct, nonviolent manners are effective at garnering my attentions. A deadpan proposition for pleasures innumerable is also highly effective, and will demonstrate more than a casual knowledge of me.

Q: Can I hang out with you?
A: If you have the means to, yes.

Q: Can I buy you a drink?
A: If you have the funds and the willingness to spend them, I will not refuse a free drink. Multiple drinks may invoke a weasel to drag me away, though, so we shall see.

Nothing super-major to say...

I fell into Facebook, though.

No, I won't play the games. I'm there just to keep current with things going on with people in my unit.

1. You can ONLY answer Yes or No .

2. You are NOT ALLOWED to explain ANYTHING unless someone messages/comments you and asks. And believe me, the temptation to explain some of these will be overwhelming... things are not exactly as they seem.

3. It is harder than it looks, but NO explanations !!! You will want to... but don't!!!

Kissed any one of your Facebook friends? ---No
Been arrested? ---Yes
Kissed someone you didn't like? ---No
Slept in until 5 PM? --- Yes
Fallen asleep at work/school? ---Yes
Ran a red light? ---Yes
Been suspended from school? ---Yes
Experienced love at first sight? ---Yes
Totalled your car in an accident? ---Yes
Been fired from a job? ---Yes
Fired somebody? ---No
Sang karaoke? ---Yes
Pointed a gun at someone? ---Yes
Done something you told yourself you wouldn't? ---Yes
Laughed until something you were drinking came out your nose? ---Yes
Caught a snowflake on your tongue? --- Yes
Kissed in the rain? ---Yes
Had a close brush with death (your own)? ---Yes
Seen someone die? ---No
Played spin-the-bottle? ---Yes
Sang in the shower? --- Yes
Smoked a cigar? ---No
Sat on a rooftop? --- Yes
Taken pictures of yourself naked? ---Yes
Been pushed into a pool with all your clothes? ---Yes
Skipped school? ---Yes
Eaten a bug? ---Yes
Sleepwalked? ---Yes
Walked a moonlit beach? ---No
Ridden a motorcycle? ---Yes
Dumped someone? ---No
Forgotten your anniversary? ---No
Lied to avoid a ticket? ---Yes
Ridden on a helicopter? ---Yes
Shaved your head? ---Yes
Blacked out from drinking? ---No
Played a prank on someone? --- Yes
Hit a home run? ---Yes
Felt like killing someone? ---Yes
Cross-dressed? ---No
Been falling-down drunk? ---Yes
Made your girlfriend/boyfriend cry? ---Yes
Eaten snake? --- No
Marched/Protested? ---Yes
Had Mexican jumping beans for pets? ---No
Puked on amusement ride? ---Yes
Seriously & intentionally boycotted something? ---No
Been in a band? --- No
Knitted? ---No
Been on TV? ---Yes
Shot a gun? ---Yes
Skinny-dipped? ---Yes
Caused someone to need stitches? ---Yes
Ridden a surfboard? ---No
Drank straight from a liquor bottle? ---Yes
Had surgery? --- Yes
Streaked? ---Yes
Taken by ambulance to hospital? ---No
Passed out when not drinking? ---Yes
Peed on a bush? --- Yes
Donated Blood? ---No
Grabbed electric fence? ---Yes
Eaten alligator meat? ---No
Eaten cheesecake? ---Yes
Eaten kids' Halloween candy? ---Yes
Killed an animal when not hunting? ---Yes
Peed your pants in public? ---Yes
Written graffiti? ---No
Still love someone you shouldn't? ---Yes
Think about the future? ---Yes
Been in handcuffs? ---Yes
Believe in love? ---Yes
Sleep on a certain side of the bed? ---Yes

The following is a transcribed log taken from an interview recording.
Session One:

"Test, test, play-- For the record, please state your name and any applicable titles?"
"Commodore Vasage, Daniel Anthony."

"Is there any history behind your name?"
"As I understand it, my great uncle was the Anthony for who I am named. Daniel was my father's best man at his wedding. Why he chose those two, I do not know."

"What about family: are you single or taken?"
(Deep Sigh) "Officially, I never married. I consider myself a widower, though."

"Any other family members?"
"I have little doubt that there are extended relations still among the living, but time has taken those I held dear."

"How about pets?"
"No, this life does not allow for such luxuries."

"Do you have any unique abilities or special/magical powers?"
"We live in a universe of a multitude of unusual happenings. However, I am as normal as anyone can be."

"Stop being a Mary-Sue."
"I beg your pardon?"

"If you were to get into a fight with a strong wrestler, do you think you'd win?"
"Back in the day, I might have stood a chance against someone in their prime. Now, I'm far too old to be doing that sort of thing."

"Cool, I guess. Tell me something that you don't like."
"Politics, for one; too many people ordering others to die so they can have shiney stars on their collars. People that think their troops are just numbers or resources

to be expended achieving goals. Liars and hypocrites are also on the list."

"And on the other side, something that you do like?"
"A good soldier, and not the kind you see on the vids. I mean one that knows when to follow orders, when a mission has to be aborted, and can be trusted to do his

damnedest to accomplish the mission objectives."

"Do you have any activities or hobbies that you like to do?"
"I do enjoy reading very much, and war-games also help to take off the tension from time to time."

"Have you ever hurt anyone in anyway before? Or, even killed them?"
"I have ordered men to their deaths. I have planned and carried out actions that have left widows and orphans in the hundreds and thousands. Does that answer your

question?"

"What kind of animal are you?"
"The Latin is Procyon lotor: the raccoon"

"What are some of your worst habits?"
"I've been told that I can, at times, micromanage too much. An old habit I picked up from my time as a supply officer, I suppose."

"Do you look up to anyone at all?"
"Well, there once was this... No, that is in the past. Everyone I once idolized is either dead or a traitor."

"Are you gay, straight, or bi?"
"I suppose that asexual would be the best fit."

"Do you go to school?"
"Every day is a learning experience."

"Do you plan to marry and have kids one day?"
"A funny thing about people: you cannot replace them. The day my beloved died, so too did my plans for offspring."

"Do you have any fan girls or fan boys?"
"I honestly doubt anyone knows of me well enough to fit into that category."

"What are you most afraid of?"
"Sending someone to a senseless death.

"What color is your hair?"
"Brown."

"And your eyes?"
"Green, with brown flecks."

"What do you usually wear?"
"I keep five or six standard uniforms ready, though I do have a dress uniform should a situation require it."

"What is your religion?"
"My choice of spirituality is a private matter."

"Where do you live?"
"I've spent the last... Too many years on this ship. It's home to me, now."

"What class are you?"
"By class, you mean social strata? My parents were farmers. I'm a flag officer now."

30.) How many friends do you have?
Plenty.

"If you could change anything about you, what would you change?"
"I'd make it so that I was there to save her."

"If you had a million dollars, what would you do with it?"
"I'd find a way to set it up in some sort of investment fund, the dividends paying out to the family of those lost to battle."

"What's your favorite food?"
"There's this one meat stew that my mother used to prepare... It's been too long, but it was my favourite for as long as I can recall."

"And your favorite drink?"
"I prefer to stick to water or mixed juices, but I do enjoy a good ale from time to time."

"What is your favorite place?"
"My personal quarters; there's no better place to relax to a good piece of literature and some soft music."

"And your least favorite?"
"Battle, without a doubt. Though it still gets the adrenaline going, I don't like knowing that I am responsible for the deaths of others, no matter how necessary it may be."

"Thank you for your time."

So, yeah... This one is about my sweet, sweet weasel boyfriend and I. Enjoy learning things you may not have cared about learning before! :D

1. Who eats more?
That depends on day and moods.

2. Who said “I love you” first?
I think I did, because I was the one who first suggested pursuing a relationship.

3. Who is the morning person?
He tends to rise before I do...

4. Who sings better?
I do karaoke from time to time, and he does not. If I had to guess, I'd say me.

5. Who’s older?
I am, by a few years.

6. Who’s smarter?
He studies quantum physics, I apply atmospheric physics and fluid dynamics. I think it's anyone's game there.

7. Whose temper is worse?
I've never seen him blow up at someone/something, rage-quit, or anything like that. I have done those things and more. I think I'm the more likely to see red betwixt he and I.

8. Who does the laundry?
We each do our own laundry presently.

9. Who does the dishes?
As of now, neither of us really do the dishes. My flatmate (not boyfriend) does them here, and he doesn't do them at his place.

10. Who sleeps on what side of the bed?
It varies from night to night and mood to mood.

11. Whose feet are bigger?
I think mine are.

12. Whose hair is longer?
His is longer.

13. Who’s better with the computer?
That really depends on the computer, the purpose of the system, the operating system, etc...

14. Do you have pets?
In the furry sense, we both have one. Otherwise, he takes care of the animals on his mother's farm, but I wouldn't call them pets. I technically have a cat (at my folks' place).

15. Who pays the bills?
I pay rent, power, etc... He does not, yet, have to worry about those things.

16. Who cooks dinner?
If I had a dish-washer, I'd cook more often than I do. I still plan to prepare some things for him when he visits.

17. Who drives when you are together?
Foxes like cars that go fast. Weasels are intimidated by fast. Fox has the keys. :D

18. Who pays when you go out to dinner?
I have a steady income, and it's only money. There are things (like him) that are far more important than money.

19. Who’s the most stubborn?
I am, I think, because he was willing to try new things at my request, and I pretty much would not take 'no' for an answer (excepting the sexy things).

20. Who is the first one to admit when they’re wrong?
Upon realization, we're both very up-front with apologies and admissions of error/guilt.

21. Whose family do you see more?
We're still new to the relationship, but my understanding is that we'll be making sure to take time to see each other's family when we visit each other. Currently, though, he has yet to meet my folks.

22. Who named your pet?
All pets are from before the relationship.

23. Who kissed who first?
I made the first motions to kiss.

24. Who asked who out?
Technically, I asked him out. We'd been contemplating a relationship once I returned from the sands of Iraq for several months prior.

25. What did you do on your first date?
Each other. >:3

26. Who’s more sensitive?
He is.

27. Who’s taller?
I am. :D

28. Who has more friends?
I would wage I have the more active social life, but that couples with my having more years to develop it.

29. Who has more siblings?
I do, by a half (sister).

30. Who wears the pants in the relationship?
Foxes don't wear pants, so I guess that means he does. :3

This thing seems to be going around like the clap. I guess it's my turn now...

[01] Do you have the guts to answer these questions and re-post?
This question is dumb. If I were unwilling to answer these questions in a public venue, this would not be here.

[02] Would you do meth if it was legalized?
No. Meth causes cancer.

[03] Abortion: for or against it?
This is a false dichotomy. I can be against abortion, but against making that decision for people other than myself. I do my part to prevent unwanted pregnancies, but no where have I the right to dictate what another can or cannot do so long as it does not directly impact my person.

[04] Do you think a country would fail with a female president?
No more than the country shall fail with a Mormon president, or a Jewish president, or a Republican president, or a Democratic president, or an Asian-American president, or a...

[05] Do you believe in the death penalty?
I do not believe there is such a thing in the United States at this time. A "death penalty" suggests that one is being done harm in being slain. We merely euthanize those criminals we do not wish to keep around any more. If we were to have a REAL death penalty, it would strike fear into the hearts of those contemplating crimes worthy of it. I believe there are mine fields in Sri Lanka that could do great things for our present penal situation.

[06] Do you wish marijuana would be legalized already?
Each year, hundreds of millions of dollars are wasted in the destruction of hemp plants that grow alongside railroad tracks. These plants are from seeds carried by hemp rope used on said railroads. These plants do not contain the drug THC. However, these plants are counted as the same breed of plant that is marijuana.

[07] Are you for or against premarital sex?
That is up to the individual couples to decide. I did not wait to be married, as it is not yet legal for me to marry the one I love (a good thing for round one). If someone wishes to wait, I will not pressure them to change their mind and will support them in their decision. If someone does not wish to wait, I will not pressure them to change their mind and will support them in their decision.

[08] Do you believe in God?
Which one?

[09] Do you think same sex marriage should be legalized?
Marriage is a religious term to which civil benefits have been grafted by means of a contract. The state has no place denying persons from entering any contract, provided that both persons are of sound judgment and maturity to make that decision for them-self. Ergo, the state has no grounds to make homosexual marriage illegal in the first place.

[10] Do you think it's wrong that so many Hispanics are illegally moving to the USA?
I think it is wrong that anyone in America should be here illegally.

[11] A twelve year old girl has a baby, should she keep it?
If by 'keep' the question intended is for 'carry to term', that is not a question I am in a position to answer. If by 'keep', the intended question refers to raising a child, I am not certain of the maturity or capability of a twelve-year-old girl to raise a child. I am not saying that she would be unable to meet the challenge and excel; I'm saying that anecdotal evidence suggests otherwise. In either case, a serious breach of criminal law has likely occurred and must be investigated.

[12] Should the alcohol age be lowered to eighteen?
The full responsibilities of citizenship are given at the age of 18 years. It is wrong to not grant the full benefits of citizenship until a later age, especially considering that the age of conscription in 18.

[13] Should the war in Iraq be called off?
A war is not a game of baseball; it cannot be 'called off' in such a manner. Further, the war against the Hussein-led government is already over. However, as we are a primary cause of the instability in the region, however, we should do our best to return a semblance of stability to it. Once we are done playing with out toys, we should pick them up and put them away.

[14] Assisted suicide is illegal: do you agree?
Yes, I agree that assisted suicide is illegal. I do not agree with the reasons for that law, however.

[15] Do you believe in spanking your children?
Any punishments for offenses committed must meet the severity of the offense, be meted out evenly and fairly, and must be handled dispassionately. Never strike a child in anger.

[16] Would you burn an American flag for a million dollars?
I will burn a flag "when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display" (Title 4 USC Chap 1 Para 8 Sect K). I will burn a flag to protest actions taken by the Federal government. However, if I'm really up for a protest, I'll wash the flag instead.

[17] Who do you think would have made a better president: McCain or Obama?
Which would have made a better meal last night: chicken or fish (I had the beef, by the by).

[18] Are you afraid others will judge you from reading some of your answers?
Que sera sera. What will be will be. If others dislike my answers sufficiently to desire to cause me harm, they have their own inner demons to deal with. If they succeed, then I shall see them in Hell.

Yeah, I know... I don't post here enough, but...

So, I was playing Civ4 as the US, and got an event: One of your pilots from Atlanta has been the first person to fly over the North Pole! I chuckled, because I only know one pilot from the Atlanta region.

So, Drake, there's a monument to you in my version of Atlanta, you nutter.

So, I'm going to Iraq. Rather, I'm in Qatar waiting to hit Iraq.

I won't likely be able to post here much, if any.

Check for updates through my Twitter or my LJ

"CyberStormAlpha" is the login.

Perchance to sleep and ne'er wake, to dream forever more...
Would seraphs sob at steel fang imbued in vulpine gore?

Okay, folks; I'm not dead. I just had some trouble with the account. It's cleared up now, hopefully.

Updates:

I have a Twitter! 'CyberStormAlpha' if you want to follow me.

I have immunizations! Anthrax, typhoid, and small pox. I can't say when, I but I'm going to Iraq, so I have to get plenty sick first to make sure I don't get sick there.

That's all for now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr5ZWYRaAyw&feature=rec-HM-fresh+div

Sometimes, I wish I lived in England. Then, I could watch cool things like Look Around You and that above.

Okay, this is a minor update precipitating a major one.

Long story short: I've just turned 23 years.

Rue the day I grow older. Start rue-ing! Now! You're not rue-ing hard enough!

So, I've got the old Canadian Tekwar series on DVD now. I likes it. ^__Q It also has a kick-ass hacking/diving thing where you sit and spin. You can even threaten blond kids (cookie for who catches the ref).

Also, one of the soldiers here had a laptop that was SERIOUSLY buggered. I've spent the better half of a month trying to bring it back into operations. The problem is: a virus directly attacks both Symantec and McAfee antivirus software, as well as a few others. Panda found it, but didn't tell me what it was or clean it. AntiVir didn't catch it, but I ran two other online scanner/cleaners before hand (I forget which). Maybe it's time to try Symantec again?

So, I'm writing a villainess for an RP forum and I need some advice. You see, this little "kitten" is supposed to be of a Chinese background, and she's supposed to be an ace fighter pilot. The problem is, I'm not sure whether I want her to fly a fourth generation for a "fourth and a half" generation jet fighter. So, I'm asking you people which I should use between the following:

Shenyang J-11B
Chengdu J-10B "Jian Shi"

Now, the J-11 is an older craft based on the Sukhoi Su-27 "Flanker" - not a bad craft in its own respects. However, the J-10 has some Israeli design bits and is supposed to be comparable to the Dassault Rafale, another fourth generation jet fighter (the F-22 is a fifth generation, FYI). All that I know for certain is that I want something that won't be completely out-classed by a Raptor.

Oh, just a note, but the needs of story require the BLOS weapons are no factor.

Drake, this seems like something almost right up your alley...

Specifically, Blue Öyster Cult. They need more cowbell, though. XD

On a serperate not, if anyone can help me find two pieces of music, I would give them huggey-squeezey death... Or just lots of hugs and squeezes. ^__Q I am unable to find which part of Bizet's Carmen appeared in the old NES game Tetris. I believe it was the overture, but I cannot be sure.

The other piece I'm looking for is, well... Actually, it's a list of the pieces sampled in the "Hooked on Classics" bit from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

"Welcome to the Six O'Clock edition of Cat's-Eye News. I'm senior anchorkat Ann Gora."

"Four kats were killed and several others wounded when one of the new Enforcer J-20 lost power and crashed into an apartment complex. This, coupled with other recent controversies behind alleged flame-outs of the new Pumadyne M88 Turbofan engines have caused the Enforcers to pull their contract. This is another step in the ailing company's down fall from their dominant state thirty years ago. Their decline began when a Guvernatorial helicopter carrying Mayor Briggs went disappeared from RADAR on what otherwise would have been a routine flight. No comments have been made by either Enforcer Headquarters or Pumadyne Industrues."

"In other news, scientists have confirmed that a corroded, metallic skull found last week on the beaches of Megakat City is, in fact, the skull of Molly Metallikat. Heavy corrosion, however, has completely destroyed the complex systems that once brought this notorious gangster to life. Although Molly's counterpart - Mac - remains missing, it assumed that he shares the same fate."

"We'll return after these brief messages with the weather. Stay tuned to the Six O'Clock News."

So, I've got an LJ that is, so far as I can tell, ancient.

Well, I'm going to have fun with now. It's my username here over there, if you want to check up on me.

Also, get that camera out of my shower. I saw what you did there!

Okay, so I'm no longer going to go insane because I can't get here anymore. *phew*

So, I've finally tasted 4.0 DnD and... It's kinda interesting. My rogue was a smashing failure, but my Warlock was brilliance. Pure, unadulterated brilliance. Unfortunately, my NCOIC thinks that playing it affects my focus and ability to work. *shrugs* Not much I can do there. I guess I'll have to wait 'till I get home.

I'm also hoping I can talk a friend into changing a game to GURPS. As some of you may know, I abhor leaches (SEE: vampires). However, I could easily think of something fitting with the wonderful world of GURPS. And I'd promise him not to make Dunecat, or ride in on a boil of mindworms, or something equally silly/out of place.

I'm writing two Jadeclaw stories to be played, also. One I plan to run for friends and family back home. The other I plan to hold for RMFC 2009, whenever that may be. If not then, another con during the year. I'm not giving out more details, though, for fear others may read. >.>

You know, it's so good to be back... ^__Q

EDIT: Also, since I'm near FYRAM and a bunch of other Western Bloc nations, I can get old Soviet stuff pretty easily.

AND, before I forget, I've the opportunity to get a locally-crafted Imperial Guard Titan. I'm not sure which version it is, but I've voiced interest and a desire to see one up front. Comments?