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    Virgil’s so funny.

    Wrong, he is wrong

    But funny.

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      CommentAuthorVirgil
    • CommentTimeSep 1st 2009
     

    You forgot childish. :D

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    You forgot childish. :D

    That’s a prerequisite for signing up here.

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      CommentAuthorVirgil
    • CommentTimeSep 1st 2009
     

    True, true.

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    I used a username generator and got NeuroticPenguin.

    A username generator? Do you have a link to it?

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      CommentAuthorPuppet
    • CommentTimeSep 1st 2009
     

    I like the username Abominable Princess…

    http://rumandmonkey.com/widgets/toys/namegen/5460/

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    Nah, I know you have a blog. Just undermining you.

    :)

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    @hmyd
    If you search “username generator” or “screen name generator” then a bunch pop up. I can’t find the one I used though. The one I used let you put in three words, and then it made a bunch of random names that used those words.

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    Uh not to resurrect old ideas on the thread but....my username is basically derived from Rudyard Kipling's Rikki Tikki Tavi who fought marvelous battles against cobras. I am an avid fan of Kipling (particularly his just-so-stories which I was raised on via book on tape.) and a mongoose myself. So, I aspire to be great like RTT.

    (And it is waaaaay different from my other usernames and I like to maintain radically different usernames to prevent ZOMGOSH!STALKERZ. A mongoose cannot be too careful. )
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    Mongooses are cool.

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      CommentAuthorVirgil
    • CommentTimeSep 2nd 2009
     

    Rikki, have you read Cryptonomicon?

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      CommentAuthorSpanman
    • CommentTimeSep 2nd 2009
     

    Mongeese.

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      CommentAuthorMoldorm
    • CommentTimeSep 2nd 2009
     

    Mongooses are cool.

    You mean mongeese. Right? I’m pretty sure it’s mongeese.
    Also, they are.

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      CommentAuthorVirgil
    • CommentTimeSep 2nd 2009
     

    Pfft, its mongoosii. Duh.

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      CommentAuthorArtimaeus
    • CommentTimeSep 2nd 2009
     

    Artemis Fowl + Brtimaeus = Artimaeus

    Plus, it has a nice ring to it.

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    I KNEW IT!

    No, really, I guessed.

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      CommentAuthorsansafro187
    • CommentTimeSep 2nd 2009 edited
     

    No, I meant Mongooses.

    That’s a cool team name, right?

    The Fighting Mongooses…

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    It’s mongooses. Just clearing things up.

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    Nice to know what to call myself when I suddenly form a split personality. "We're mongooses, y'all."
    And no, Virgil, I haven't read Cryptonomicon. I don't think I can even pronounce the name. Crypto-nom-nom-nom....makes me think of snakes.
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    Np Dan, I appreciate the backup against these ignorance-mongers and their incorrect correction of correct pluralizing.

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    First mispelling the plural of mongoose, next promoting that the earth is flat, eh?
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    Indeed. It’s a slippery slope.

    • CommentAuthorRocky
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     
    I'd explain my username, but I'd probably get laughed off the internet.
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    Is it after the mountain range or the fictional boxer?

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      CommentAuthorRandomX2
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009 edited
     

    I’m rather interested now

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    @sansafro187

    >Indeed. It’s a slippery slope.

    One which eventually leads to claims of Twilight‘s literary superiority over Pride and Prejudice.

    • CommentAuthorRocky
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     
    bq. Is it after the mountain range or the fictional boxer?

    Neither.
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    Is it the ice cream, then?

    • CommentAuthorRocky
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     
    Nopers.
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    A line from a piece of writing?

    • CommentAuthorRocky
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     
    Nyet.

    I wonder how long I can keep this going....
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      CommentAuthorRandomX2
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009 edited
     

    Is it related to your own name? (irl)

    • CommentAuthorRocky
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     
    It's an IRL nickname, but how I got it is the mystery you must solve.
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      CommentAuthorRandomX2
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009 edited
     

    Rock-related mishaps constantly befell you as a child?

    (y’know… tripping and scraping your knee and stuff?)

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    You used to raise one eyebrow often, around a decade ago.

    • CommentAuthorRocky
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009 edited
     
    Actually, I spent much of my childhood climbing rocks. But, no.

    Ok, fine. Get ready to laugh. I got the nickname for my guns. I'm not lying.
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      CommentAuthorMoldorm
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009 edited
     

    I choose to interpret that literally. You have guns?!

    Rocky’s guns beat Nate’s sword.

    (Also, sorry for my incorrect correction of correct pluralisation! I am penitent.)

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      CommentAuthorJeni
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     

    @Spanman, I might just squee with delight if you purposely made a Welkin Weasels reference.

    But I know it can’t be true. ;_;

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      CommentAuthorswenson
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     

    Nothing beats a sword!

    Except for a tank. A tank would probably beat a sword pretty well.

    • CommentAuthorRocky
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     
    No, guns as in those bulgy, flexy things across the upper half of a person's arms. The weird thing is, when I got it, they actually gave me a _choice_:

    "Which do you prefer, 'Rocket' or 'Rocky'?"

    ".....um, 'Rocky'. 'Rocket' makes it sound like I'm fast or something."

    "Ok. 'Rocky' it is."
    • CommentAuthorDamselfly
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     
    Damselflies are pretty...guess there's not much more to it than that ^_^.
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      CommentAuthorSpanman
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     

    Rocky, you’re hereby banned from the internet. Round these parts we don’t even know what muscles are. Jeez.

    @Jeni: I’m so sorry. =(

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      CommentAuthorJeni
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     

    Alas. ;_;

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      CommentAuthorRandomX2
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     

    Whoa, brain overload!

    Nate has a sword?! I hereby challenge him to a duel!

    And seriously, no one on the internet is allowed to have muscles. Heck, even being physically fit is pushing it.

    • CommentAuthorRocky
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     
    Seeing as how this is the INTERNET, I figured my claim would've been challenged. But, whatever.

    *disappears*
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      CommentAuthorSpanman
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009 edited
     

    Pics or it didn’t happen.

    The only reason we’re not challenging the claim is because you’re like one of the very few people here who actually post pictures of themselves. Yeah.

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      CommentAuthorJeni
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     

    And because we’ve met.

    And because therefore I can verify FOR EVERYONE.

    yeah.

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      CommentAuthorSpanman
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     

    Sheesh Jeni, if I’d known that I totally would have asked you earlier if he was for real. Talk about witholding important information.

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      CommentAuthorJeni
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     

    Don’t worry, it’s just a conspiracy.

    He’s not really real.

    • CommentAuthorRocky
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009 edited
     
    You two, Prince Ali, Sly, and Elanor are probably the only ones who've actually seen whole pics of me. To everyone else, I'm half a face with scant facial hair.
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    Rocky’s guns beat Nate’s sword.

    And you think I don’t have guns?
    Plus bullets only work if you see the target coming.

    Nate has a sword?! I hereby challenge him to a duel!

    Not wise. Unless you mean fencing. I can give you my right handed foil and I’ll use my left one.

    Rocky, you still climb? I’m wanting to get back into it.

    • CommentAuthorRocky
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     
    I haven't been rock-climing in years and I'd love to get back to it.

    It's just that harness...
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    Harnesses are for wusses and people who want to live.

    What cliffs did you hit the most?

    • CommentAuthorRocky
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     
    None. Indoors.

    Also, as a kid, I just scrambled over rocks. Nothing more.
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    Now that I moved to a city I’ve been looking for some indoors scrambling…

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      CommentAuthorSpanman
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     

    Don’t worry, it’s just a conspiracy.

    He’s not really real.

    Okay. Whew. Just making sure.

    • CommentAuthorRocky
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     
    bq. He’s not really real.

    I am just a figment of your imagination

    *neuralizer*
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      CommentAuthorSpanman
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     

    Where’d he go?!

    At least he’s gone. Now we can make insulting comments about him without worrying he’ll overhear us.

    • CommentAuthorRocky
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     
    I live with that every day of my life. Whether I hear it online makes no difference.
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    cuddlepat It’s OK, Rocky, let it out…

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      CommentAuthorSpanman
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     

    Oh, come on. Don’t get wilty on me, Rocky. You found out that doesn’t work ages ago.

    • CommentAuthorRocky
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     
    On DEM. Not here.

    *evilgrin*
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      CommentAuthorSpanman
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009 edited
     

    I’ll have to warn everyone.

    Silly insecurities, Rocky. So silly. And I predict that your next post will be about how yes, I just proved your point by calling you silly, of course that means I think you’re stupid and I hate you.

    This joke is so old.

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    I should make a compliments thread in which we compliment (sincerely or sarcastically) the users.

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      CommentAuthorSpanman
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     

    That could end badly.

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    It could.

    And it would.

    So, um, never mind. Stop fishing for compliments.

    • CommentAuthorRocky
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009 edited
     
    I fish for comfort because I know I won't get any, and it's funny to read all the reactions. Especially Spanny's.
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    Quickly! Everyone pity me; I have siblings!

    Oh, and by the by, Rocky, that wasn’t really aimed at you. It was just a general “blah blah blah!” thing.

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      CommentAuthorSpanman
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     

    Sorry, can’t pity you, because I probably have like, more siblings than you.

    @Rocky: The worst thing about it is that I can’t help rising to the bait.

    • CommentAuthorRocky
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     
    I have one sibling, and that sibling is female. My dad works long hours, so I'm stuck in the Estrogen House.
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    Oh, come on, Spanman, how many siblings do you have?

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      CommentAuthorSpanman
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     

    Six. :P

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    Augh! Have a virtual pity cookie! Have nineteen soft virtual chocolate chip cookies!

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      CommentAuthorSpanman
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     

    Hey, it’s all good. I like siblings. Besides, they’ve all gone away and gotten married by now. Mostly. =(

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    Sympathy is for people who aren’t kicking ass hard enough.

    • CommentAuthorRocky
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     
    bq. The worst thing about it is that I can’t help rising to the bait.

    The truth is I'm terrible at generating any kind of sympathy. The best I can elicit is red-faced frustration.

    Spanny can attest to that.
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      CommentAuthorSpanman
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009 edited
     

    I can’t remember a time when I ever regretted having a big family. Honestly, it’s quite fun being able to say “I’m homeschooled and I have six siblings” and have people look at me like they can’t believe I ever turned out to be a normal human being.

    EDIT @ Rocky: Yes. Yes I can.

    • CommentAuthorRocky
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     
    And they believe you???
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      CommentAuthorPuppet
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     

    Yeah…. back on topic.

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      CommentAuthorSpanman
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009 edited
     

    ...yes?

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    Sympathy is for people who aren’t kicking ass hard enough.

    D:

    I can’t remember a time when I ever regretted having a big family.

    You haven’t been in my family. I swear to something I think is holy that we could be a soap opera.

    • CommentAuthorRocky
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     
    I should've let on that my username had something to do with my gallbladder....
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      CommentAuthorSpanman
    • CommentTimeSep 3rd 2009
     

    Apparently everyone I’m related to is super laid back. D:

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      CommentAuthorRandomX2
    • CommentTimeSep 4th 2009
     

    Not wise. Unless you mean fencing.

    Bah! I mean REAL sword-fighting with wooden swords!

    Actually, being a Sikh I fight with the rule set similar to the one used in the Yudh tournament (though I don’t really practice Gatka style. Modern Gatka is more of a sport than a fighting style, now). It’s becomes a bit more of a game, really.

    There’s a set time limit and certain hits get certain points. +1 for lower body, +2 for torso, +3 for head and back. Most points at the end of the time limit wins. I ignore the no double-strike, consecutive strike or stab rules, though. It’s quite a bit more fun without them.

    Fencing never really appealed to me (the rapiers just seem so thin), but I’m curious to know how a fencing match is judged in a competitive fight. Is there a point system, or do you have to disarm your opponent (or something along those lines)?

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    Actually, any sword fighting not using real blades can technically be called fencing. There’s usually a distinction made between eastern and western. (thus, when I said ‘fencing’ wooden swords would count) I do like the free form Kendo but the last time I did it the equipment was too new and you couldn’t move at all. (so the match became even more rigid and stationary than western style).

    Fencing never really appealed to me (the rapiers just seem so thin), but I’m curious to know how a fencing match is judged in a competitive fight. Is there a point system, or do you have to disarm your opponent (or something along those lines)?

    (all of this based upon the last time I fenced, which probably hasn’t changed much but just in case…)
    Western style is divided into 3 sub types.
    Foil – Only the torso counts for points. Only stabbing counts for points. There is also a complicated bit on “right-of-way” to determine who gets a point if two people move at close to the same time. This is what most beginners start out on. I’d also label this the type that leads to more “dirty” tricks.
    Saber – Entire upper body counts for points. Stabbing or cutting counts for points. Right-of-way is determined entirely by who’s moving forward. (I actually want to most master this style but I think I hit too hard since not many of my former club mates wanted to teach)
    Epee – Entire body counts for points (your only protection is part of your hand because your weapon has an oversized guard). Stabbing only counts for points. There is no right of way. Which yes means that if two people stab each other, that counts as a point for both. This does also mean that a fight between two talented enough fencers could go on indefinitely.

    Most matches go to “first of X points” (like many martial arts). I think around 3 or 5.
    All of the above is actually enforced by electronics. In foil the combatants wear a special metallic overlay and the weapons have a bit of a current in them. If the tip of the weapon makes contact with the overlay, then the current is completed and a point is registered. (of course, no point if it’s hit wrong or another part of the body). Saber, same thing except the mask, gloves and sleeves also have that metallic sheen to complete the circuit. Epee is just a weapon with a button on the end. It is the most hardcore and the one used in the Olympics.

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      CommentAuthorRandomX2
    • CommentTimeSep 5th 2009 edited
     

    Electric overlay is such a great idea; I hate keeping track of points myself >.>

    The Epee rules sound awesome to me, although it’s too bad that no cutting strikes are allowed. After a strike, do the combatants have to reset or do they continue fighting until someone scores the required number of points? Are consecutive hits allowed?

    This does also mean that a fight between two talented enough fencers could go on indefinitely.

    So if it’s a fight to X points, does getting a point on one side subtract a point from another? (therefore you need to get X more strikes total on your opponent than they have on you) And, if you don’t mind answering, just what kind of “dirty tricks” are there in fencing? ;)

    On an aside, I can imagine people running away from you when you’re armed with a sword.

    (I’m envisioning Virgil’s caricature of you XD)

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      CommentAuthorVirgil
    • CommentTimeSep 5th 2009
     

    Nate? I already did him..

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      CommentAuthorRandomX2
    • CommentTimeSep 5th 2009
     

    Blasphemy!

    ... I’m going to go hide under a rock now and pretend this never happened.

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      CommentAuthorVirgil
    • CommentTimeSep 5th 2009
     

    Mkay.

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    Quickly! Everyone pity me; I have siblings!

    I do, too… two…

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      CommentAuthorVirgil
    • CommentTimeSep 7th 2009
     

    Same. And the oldest is five years younger, the other seven.

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    I’m the oldest. Urgh.

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    I have an older sister and a younger brother. I can’t imagine life without them, though. They’re pretty awesome except for minor annoyances.

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    ....hm....

    Duck is the meaning of my surname (Wich starts with an S. Guess wich language ;P) and Fugly because I have a fugly mind....
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      CommentAuthorMoldorm
    • CommentTimeSep 8th 2009
     

    I have two brothers, older and younger.

    It’s fun, because they buy things and I use them. This is why I have never had to buy an expensive home console of my own.

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    Electric overlay is such a great idea; I hate keeping track of points myself >.>

    It also prevents real fights from breaking out as I’ve seen (and may have been one or two at the time) people come to near blows over the debate of a point.

    The Epee rules sound awesome to me, although it’s too bad that no cutting strikes are allowed. After a strike, do the combatants have to reset or do they continue fighting until someone scores the required number of points? Are consecutive hits allowed?

    It has been awhile so I’d have to check. I know with foil you reset but – as I said – epee is more hardcore so I don’t know if there’s ever a “break” in it unless someone is run off the line. I also know that with the best epee fencers, you’ll be very lucky to get consecutive hits. Also I stand corrected as I found out that apparently all fencing styles are in the Olympics (sabre, foil and epee). But what you see most often on tv and media is epee.

    And, if you don’t mind answering, just what kind of “dirty tricks” are there in fencing? ;)

    One that is kind of infamous with the foil is to get a blade that’s fairly flexible. Then what you do is flick it just above your opponent’s shoulder such that the tip bends down and tags them on the upper back (and yes, this does work with the electrical score keeping system).

    On an aside, I can imagine people running away from you when you’re armed with a sword.

    He wasn’t far off. Only part wrong on mine is that I had only ONE weapon. ;-)

    So if it’s a fight to X points, does getting a point on one side subtract a point from another? (therefore you need to get X more strikes total on your opponent than they have on you)

    Warning to all: this may get long here, hence why I’m putting it hidden and at the bottom of this post.

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    It’s fun, because they buy things and I use them.

    Isn’t it?

    smiles innocently and snags clothes from sister’s closet

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      CommentAuthorswenson
    • CommentTimeSep 8th 2009
     

    My sister’s shoes. All the time. Because she has fabulous shoes and loves shopping, and I have old shoes and hate shopping with a passion. Although I do have pretty awesome shoes at the moment… had to buy some for my senior pictures.

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      CommentAuthorPuppet
    • CommentTimeSep 8th 2009 edited
     

    Yeah… what happened to less off-topic-ness?

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      CommentAuthorVirgil
    • CommentTimeSep 8th 2009
     

    Its unrealistic to call for less off topicness. Or else we have threads formed for every little thing. I’m happy with more writing threads, honestly.

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