Members: (14/14)
Alex
belgareth
Binary Dragon
Cyan79
Daggertooth
HKKID
jonnyjonski
Laika
rancored_elf
rianalnn
Sakabatou
Sterling Angel
Tawnos
urzassedatives
Again, sorry for the meh title. It was the best I could think of in the short time I have, and I figure if the thread has science in its name, maybe I'll feel the need to talk about it a little less.
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Clan Contest 1
Clan Contests are back up and online!
Genre: Card-Making
Main Objective: Create 10 cards representing your clan
Duration: January 8th - Januray 22nd The new deadline is February 5th due to the extensions.
In-Depth Rules: The aim of this contest is to make 10 cards:
5 Card that represent members of your clan
1 Representing your clan's philosophy
1 Land representing the world/lair/domain/whatever
3 Generic
These cards will be judged for how well they succeed at humorously -Let's try our hand at actually making realistic cards instead of going for Unglued cards like in the last clan contest held on MTGnews. -Xen (and flavorfully) representing your clan, but they also should be of such a powerlevel that WotC actually could consider printing them.
Voting: Voting begins on January 23 and lasts until January 30. Clans who participate but don't vote are not eligible for any points.
Each clan places a 1st place vote and a 2nd place vote.
Only Clans participating in the contest will be eligible to vote.
The cards should be judge with flavor/humor as a main factor.
Points: When the votes are all tallied, points will be assigned to the Clans: 1 for participation, 2 for 4th place, 3 for 3rd place, 4 for 2nd place, 5 for 1st place.
The points work like "Who's Line is it Anyway?" - They count for nothing other than saying you are winning.
No, we didn't miss it. The new deadline for submissions is February 5th. I postponed posting this new contest until voting was done, because I didn't want new members to come in mid contest. That'd have just been weird. So now that Kristina has finally voted, and we need a new thread, Here we are.
I suggest we make cards for the top 5-6 postingest members of the clan, as decided by the "Who posted?" feature from the last two clan threads. It seems like a fair method to me for choosing amongst the fourteen of us. That said, let's get this started, as we don't have the greatest amount of time.
"I want to be a complete nerd with extra nerd sauce on top. I'm a nerd. Infinite nerd!"
-rancored_elf
:teach:If you torture data sufficiently, it will confess to almost anything.:teach:
-Fred Menger
Fleeting is this world
Growth and decay its very nature
Things spring to being and again they cease
Happy the marvel of them and the peace.
-Nidana Vagga
I don't know if I am eligible for a card of my own but I can submit this one....It seems fairly reasonable.
Jonnyjonski, Hand of Fear
Legendary Creature - Spirit
Flying Protection from Red
When ~this card~ comes into play target opponent sacrifices a land.
:symtap::Target creature gets +3/+3 until end of turn.
3/2
I threw a description of the art to rianalnn.
Let me know if this is out of place, as I am a noob to the clan.
thanks
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"Talkin outta turn....That's a paddlin'. Starin' at my sandals....That's a paddlin'. Paddlin' the school canoe....You better believe that's a paddlin'!" --Jasper
No. I object to science being in the title. It will most definitely make you talk about it more. If you think of a different title, I can change it for you.
I think we should all be able to throw in our card ideas then we can pick which of those are the best.
Daggertooth
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***Official Rune Master and Rational Extremest of The Called***
************************From Sound to Sea**********************
And I guess that I'm a lucky one for the truth of what I know. For my heart had not denied me and I have somewhere to go. I shall never be a prisoner of steel and glass and stone. If I leave, I will return again to my Rocky Mountain home.
No. I object to science being in the title. It will most definitely make you talk about it more. If you think of a different title, I can change it for you.
I'm going to have to agree with that....not to mention the fact that it is a Thomas Dolby one-hit wonder. THere is nothing wrong with science but you are truely OBSESSED with physics. I like physics too... after all it is the basis of everything we do but you may actually have a problem.
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"Talkin outta turn....That's a paddlin'. Starin' at my sandals....That's a paddlin'. Paddlin' the school canoe....You better believe that's a paddlin'!" --Jasper
Hm, not humorous... Can we at least keep ":symtap:: Add 1 card to current spoiler." for r_e?
I think I will continue to work on my versions *glares@Alex* since I just wanted to post them on the Clansite anyhow, to give folks a bit more of an idea of our personalities... especially since with only 10 cards, 4 people are going to miss out. Guess who's this is?
Cavalier Neophyte (:1mana::symu::symu:)
Creature - Human Wizard
When ~ comes into play, remove all doubt about who is Besterest + Most Beaustiful.
1U, return ~ to your hand: Double target player's signature size.
"My card would be so cool!"
0/2
"I want to be a complete nerd with extra nerd sauce on top. I'm a nerd. Infinite nerd!"
-rancored_elf
:teach:If you torture data sufficiently, it will confess to almost anything.:teach:
-Fred Menger
Fleeting is this world
Growth and decay its very nature
Things spring to being and again they cease
Happy the marvel of them and the peace.
-Nidana Vagga
Cavalier Neophyte :1mana::symu::symu:
Creature - Human Wizard
When ~ comes into play, remove all doubt about who is Besterest + Most Beaustiful.
:1mana::symu:, return ~ to your hand: Double target player's signature size.
"My card would be so cool!"
0/2
Ahahahha. I'm not sure about the whole signature size thing though
Love the quote
Thanks! I'll make an image of it !!!
I don't think you guys get it. These are supposed to be REAL style cards. Abilities that WotC would print a an expert level, black bordered set. These are not supposed to be Unglued cards.
Also, these need only be made in text form. Being prettyful won't effect the results any, and as the contest is due in about a week, I say the simplest we do right now, the better.
"I want to be a complete nerd with extra nerd sauce on top. I'm a nerd. Infinite nerd!"
-rancored_elf
:teach:If you torture data sufficiently, it will confess to almost anything.:teach:
-Fred Menger
Fleeting is this world
Growth and decay its very nature
Things spring to being and again they cease
Happy the marvel of them and the peace.
-Nidana Vagga
Below is my concept. I think it would be cool if all our Clan submitted cards shared a common theme.
Tawnos of the Called :symu::symu:
Legendary Creature -- Human Artificer
Artifact Calling :xmana:: (If you pay an additional X as you play this spell, you may search your library for an artifact card with converted mana cost equal to X and put it into play. Then shuffle your library.)
2/3
Actually I don't think we should get rid of Rancored Elf. The inherit humor in the card is just too good to pass up. Although he should also have trample.
Clan Member Cards
RE
(With a creature type change to "called elf")
Binary Dragon
Binary Dragon ( )
Legendary Artifact. Called Dragon
Flying.
:1mana:: Binary Dragon gets +1/+0 until end of turn
:1mana:: Binary Dragon gets +0/+1 until end of turn
1/1 Ultimately, the Binary dragon was just a bunch of 1s and 0s
Sakabatou
Trained Batou. :2mana::symw::symw:
Called Eagle
When trained Batou comes into play, all other birds you control get +1/+1
3/3 It's just a few ealges, they couldn't possibly huuuuuuuu... Mons Goblin Raider. Last words
Tawnos of the Called :symu::symu:
Legendary Creature -- Called Human Artificer
Artifact Calling :xmana:: (If you pay an additional X as you play this spell, you may search your library for an artifact card with converted mana cost equal to X and put it into play. Then shuffle your library.)
2/3
Daggertooth
Reclusive Druid :1mana::symg:
Called Druid
forestwalk
:1mana::symg::symg::symtap:: Search your library for up to 1 forest and put it into play tapped. Living in the depths of the forest, there are no greater woodsman than the druids
1/1
Land
Haven of the Called.
Legendary Land
:symtap:: Add to your mana pool. Haven of the called deals 1 damage to you
:2mana::symg::symg::symtap:: Add a depletion counter to Haven of the called. Search your library for a called creature card and put that card into play. You may only play this ability if an opponent controls 2 or more creatures, and if there are less than 4 depletion counters on Haven of the Called.
I was told today that this kid on my team called 911 twice this morning and hung up both times. They called back and his dad answered. The reason the kid called 911? He got an erection and didn't know what to do. I wish I was making this up.
Yeaaaagh!! Alex, not to poop on your hard work, but those are not up to par.
I will do r_e, with proper fonts + trample. Hang on.
edit, 50 minutes later - r_e, do you like old frames or new frames?? For some reason, I figured you are man after my own heart, + prefer old frames + "Summon" - just a wild guess. Flavour text could be better... but it could be worse. Thank you for providing your avatar source pic!!!
Sakabatou
Legendary Equipment -- Sword
Whenever equipped creature attacks, you may tap up to 2 target creatures.
:symtap:: Untap equipped creature.
Equip
Daggertooth
Summon Legendary Creature 4BB
Fear
When ~ comes into play, burry target creature.
tap: Sacrafice ~, put target creature in any graveyard into play under your control.
If ~ is in the graveyard you may return him to play, pay 5 life.
BB:Regenerate
4/1
Heres my early draft....any pointers.
Daggertooth
Edit: could someone explain what this ninjitsu thing does....it doesn't make sence to me.
***Official Rune Master and Rational Extremest of The Called***
************************From Sound to Sea**********************
And I guess that I'm a lucky one for the truth of what I know. For my heart had not denied me and I have somewhere to go. I shall never be a prisoner of steel and glass and stone. If I leave, I will return again to my Rocky Mountain home.
Edit: could someone explain what this ninjitsu thing does....it doesn't make sence to me.
It's pretty simple really. Say you have a 1/1 critter that you use to attack your opponent with. If he does not block the 1/1 critter, if you have a Ninja card in your hand, you may pay that Ninja's Ninjutsu cost. If you do the 1/1 critter is returned to your hand and the Ninja is put into play tapped and attacking.
woh, that sounds wierd. So it's kinda like a funky version of morph? really wierd.
Daggertooth
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***Official Rune Master and Rational Extremest of The Called***
************************From Sound to Sea**********************
And I guess that I'm a lucky one for the truth of what I know. For my heart had not denied me and I have somewhere to go. I shall never be a prisoner of steel and glass and stone. If I leave, I will return again to my Rocky Mountain home.
Daggertooth, your card needs Protection from Employment...
Bel, I was also making a Brit joke with your card, so we're solid there, but your version... I don't quite follow the flavour... you're a breeder?
Saka, your templating is off; Legendary Artifact - Equipment. Check out Umezawa's Jitte or Sword of Kaldra - no weapon type, only creatures get that sub subtype.
Bah, you are all (or at least most of you are) way off base with these cards. Again, not humerous! *sigh*
Anyway, I am looking for the physical dimensions of a 1960's VW Microbus, but can't seem to find them anywhere. Short of calling VW on the phone, anyone have suggestions?
"I want to be a complete nerd with extra nerd sauce on top. I'm a nerd. Infinite nerd!"
-rancored_elf
:teach:If you torture data sufficiently, it will confess to almost anything.:teach:
-Fred Menger
Fleeting is this world
Growth and decay its very nature
Things spring to being and again they cease
Happy the marvel of them and the peace.
-Nidana Vagga
Bah, some of these are serious submissions, but like I said, I am still going to work on my project, which is much more about getting across the personality of each member than being able to windmill-spin the beats on your opponent.
Serious entries thus far: 5 Card that represent members of your clan (these are what we have to pick from)
r_e: :symg::symg: for a 3/1 Legendary Elf w/ trample return to hand, change Add spoiler to Add if you ABSOLUTELY must.
BD : for a 0/1 Legendary Artifact Dragon w/ Flying, :1mana:: +1/+0 / :1mana:: +0/+1 until EoT (you're a little undercosted, but so what- that is what the Legendary supertype is for ^_^)
Saka: for a Legendary Artifact – Equipment w/ Whenever equipped creature attacks, you may tap 2 target creatures, :symt:: Untap equipped creature / Equip (should be a helmet that grants Flying + creature type Eagle, + the with the alt-equip cost 'attach' [like Cranial Plating et al] for :symw::symu:, if you ask me)
Daggertooth: :4mana::symb::symb: for a 4/1 Legendary (not to put you down, DT, but except for power-issues, I wouldn't think of you as a legendary Called member) w/ Fear, CiP destroy-no-regen target creature, :symt:, sac:, put target creature in any graveyard into play under your control, return from graveyard for 5 life, :symb::symb::Regen
Tawnos: :3mana::symu::symu: for a 2/3 ¡¡Legendary!! Human Artificer w/
Artifact Calling :xmana:: (If you pay an additional X as you play this spell, you may search your library for an artifact card with converted mana cost equal to X and put it into play. Then shuffle your library.)
2/3 (I say, lower the CC + remove Legendary, be a 1/2)
Alex: :symb::symb::symg: for a 1/2 Spellshaper w/ remove target creature you control from the game: return target card from your graveyard to hand.
1 Representing your clan's philosophy
We all have some very different opinions on various subjects - we should have (an enchantment?) that represents the unity of our divergent philosophies.
1 Land representing the world/lair/domain/whatever
Haven of the Called - Legendary Land
:symtap:: Add :symg::symg: to your mana pool. Haven of the Called deals 1 damage to you.
:symtap:: If target opponent controls more creature than you, you may reveal the top card of your library until you reveal a creature card. Put that card into play, remove all other cards revealed this way from the game.
"I want to be a complete nerd with extra nerd sauce on top. I'm a nerd. Infinite nerd!"
-rancored_elf
:teach:If you torture data sufficiently, it will confess to almost anything.:teach:
-Fred Menger
Fleeting is this world
Growth and decay its very nature
Things spring to being and again they cease
Happy the marvel of them and the peace.
-Nidana Vagga
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Alex
belgareth
Binary Dragon
Cyan79
Daggertooth
HKKID
jonnyjonski
Laika
rancored_elf
rianalnn
Sakabatou
Sterling Angel
Tawnos
urzassedatives
Again, sorry for the meh title. It was the best I could think of in the short time I have, and I figure if the thread has science in its name, maybe I'll feel the need to talk about it a little less.
No, we didn't miss it. The new deadline for submissions is February 5th. I postponed posting this new contest until voting was done, because I didn't want new members to come in mid contest. That'd have just been weird. So now that Kristina has finally voted, and we need a new thread, Here we are.
I suggest we make cards for the top 5-6 postingest members of the clan, as decided by the "Who posted?" feature from the last two clan threads. It seems like a fair method to me for choosing amongst the fourteen of us. That said, let's get this started, as we don't have the greatest amount of time.
A Webcomic of math, physics, and life as a geek in college.
Official Insomniac/Physics Addicted Uber Geek of The Called
"I want to be a complete nerd with extra nerd sauce on top. I'm a nerd. Infinite nerd!"
-rancored_elf
:teach:If you torture data sufficiently, it will confess to almost anything.:teach:
-Fred Menger
Fleeting is this world
Growth and decay its very nature
Things spring to being and again they cease
Happy the marvel of them and the peace.
-Nidana Vagga
Jonnyjonski, Hand of Fear
Legendary Creature - Spirit
Flying
Protection from Red
When ~this card~ comes into play target opponent sacrifices a land.
:symtap:: Target creature gets +3/+3 until end of turn.
I threw a description of the art to rianalnn.
Let me know if this is out of place, as I am a noob to the clan.
thanks
MTGS Retired Administrator
This is a sig. Yes it is.
Daggertooth
For my heart had not denied me and I have somewhere to go.
I shall never be a prisoner of steel and glass and stone.
If I leave, I will return again to my Rocky Mountain home.
Moderator Helpdesk
I'm going to have to agree with that....not to mention the fact that it is a Thomas Dolby one-hit wonder. THere is nothing wrong with science but you are truely OBSESSED with physics. I like physics too... after all it is the basis of everything we do but you may actually have a problem.
My card would be so cool!
EDIT: I AM SO DOING R_E's CARD!!!!!! *Evil Grin*
Hm, not humorous... Can we at least keep ":symtap:: Add 1 card to current spoiler." for r_e?
I think I will continue to work on my versions *glares@Alex* since I just wanted to post them on the Clansite anyhow, to give folks a bit more of an idea of our personalities... especially since with only 10 cards, 4 people are going to miss out. Guess who's this is?
*goes to work*
A Webcomic of math, physics, and life as a geek in college.
Official Insomniac/Physics Addicted Uber Geek of The Called
"I want to be a complete nerd with extra nerd sauce on top. I'm a nerd. Infinite nerd!"
-rancored_elf
:teach:If you torture data sufficiently, it will confess to almost anything.:teach:
-Fred Menger
Fleeting is this world
Growth and decay its very nature
Things spring to being and again they cease
Happy the marvel of them and the peace.
-Nidana Vagga
Ahahahha. I'm not sure about the whole signature size thing though
Love the quote
Thanks! I'll make an image of it !!!
EDIT:
Also, these need only be made in text form. Being prettyful won't effect the results any, and as the contest is due in about a week, I say the simplest we do right now, the better.
That said, here is an idea for my card.
Binary Dragon ???
Legendary Artifact? Creature -- Dragon
Flying
:1mana:: ~this~ gets +1/+0
:1mana:: ~this~ gets +0/+1
0/1
I'd really like it to cost for flavor purposes, but I know that isn't likely to work. Any suggestions about it?
A Webcomic of math, physics, and life as a geek in college.
Official Insomniac/Physics Addicted Uber Geek of The Called
"I want to be a complete nerd with extra nerd sauce on top. I'm a nerd. Infinite nerd!"
-rancored_elf
:teach:If you torture data sufficiently, it will confess to almost anything.:teach:
-Fred Menger
Fleeting is this world
Growth and decay its very nature
Things spring to being and again they cease
Happy the marvel of them and the peace.
-Nidana Vagga
Tawnos of the Called :symu::symu:
Legendary Creature -- Human Artificer
Artifact Calling :xmana:: (If you pay an additional X as you play this spell, you may search your library for an artifact card with converted mana cost equal to X and put it into play. Then shuffle your library.)
2/3
Clan Member Cards
RE
(With a creature type change to "called elf")
Binary Dragon
Binary Dragon ( )
Legendary Artifact. Called Dragon
Flying.
:1mana:: Binary Dragon gets +1/+0 until end of turn
:1mana:: Binary Dragon gets +0/+1 until end of turn
1/1
Ultimately, the Binary dragon was just a bunch of 1s and 0s
Sakabatou
Trained Batou. :2mana::symw::symw:
Called Eagle
When trained Batou comes into play, all other birds you control get +1/+1
3/3
It's just a few ealges, they couldn't possibly huuuuuuuu...
Mons Goblin Raider. Last words
Tawnos of the Called :symu::symu:
Legendary Creature -- Called Human Artificer
Artifact Calling :xmana:: (If you pay an additional X as you play this spell, you may search your library for an artifact card with converted mana cost equal to X and put it into play. Then shuffle your library.)
2/3
Daggertooth
Reclusive Druid :1mana::symg:
Called Druid
forestwalk
:1mana::symg::symg::symtap:: Search your library for up to 1 forest and put it into play tapped.
Living in the depths of the forest, there are no greater woodsman than the druids
1/1
Land
Haven of the Called.
Legendary Land
:symtap:: Add to your mana pool. Haven of the called deals 1 damage to you
:2mana::symg::symg::symtap:: Add a depletion counter to Haven of the called. Search your library for a called creature card and put that card into play. You may only play this ability if an opponent controls 2 or more creatures, and if there are less than 4 depletion counters on Haven of the Called.
Mafia Stats
Alright, this is my serious entry
And here is for our motto type thing.
Kinda like we stick together as friends and are always there for eachother
I will do r_e, with proper fonts + trample. Hang on.
edit, 50 minutes later - r_e, do you like old frames or new frames?? For some reason, I figured you are man after my own heart, + prefer old frames + "Summon" - just a wild guess. Flavour text could be better... but it could be worse. Thank you for providing your avatar source pic!!!
Legendary Equipment -- Sword
Whenever equipped creature attacks, you may tap up to 2 target creatures.
:symtap:: Untap equipped creature.
Equip
MTGS Retired Administrator
This is a sig. Yes it is.
Summon Legendary Creature 4BB
Fear
When ~ comes into play, burry target creature.
tap: Sacrafice ~, put target creature in any graveyard into play under your control.
If ~ is in the graveyard you may return him to play, pay 5 life.
BB:Regenerate
4/1
Heres my early draft....any pointers.
Daggertooth
Edit: could someone explain what this ninjitsu thing does....it doesn't make sence to me.
For my heart had not denied me and I have somewhere to go.
I shall never be a prisoner of steel and glass and stone.
If I leave, I will return again to my Rocky Mountain home.
Moderator Helpdesk
It's pretty simple really. Say you have a 1/1 critter that you use to attack your opponent with. If he does not block the 1/1 critter, if you have a Ninja card in your hand, you may pay that Ninja's Ninjutsu cost. If you do the 1/1 critter is returned to your hand and the Ninja is put into play tapped and attacking.
Daggertooth
For my heart had not denied me and I have somewhere to go.
I shall never be a prisoner of steel and glass and stone.
If I leave, I will return again to my Rocky Mountain home.
Moderator Helpdesk
Bel, I was also making a Brit joke with your card, so we're solid there, but your version... I don't quite follow the flavour... you're a breeder?
Saka, your templating is off; Legendary Artifact - Equipment. Check out Umezawa's Jitte or Sword of Kaldra - no weapon type, only creatures get that sub subtype.
Protection from Employment.
rianalnn, you have "awesomeness 5"
Oh well, I like the cards!
[KalmWave] [Last.FM]
Ubuntu Linux
Anyway, I am looking for the physical dimensions of a 1960's VW Microbus, but can't seem to find them anywhere. Short of calling VW on the phone, anyone have suggestions?
A Webcomic of math, physics, and life as a geek in college.
Official Insomniac/Physics Addicted Uber Geek of The Called
"I want to be a complete nerd with extra nerd sauce on top. I'm a nerd. Infinite nerd!"
-rancored_elf
:teach:If you torture data sufficiently, it will confess to almost anything.:teach:
-Fred Menger
Fleeting is this world
Growth and decay its very nature
Things spring to being and again they cease
Happy the marvel of them and the peace.
-Nidana Vagga
Serious entries thus far:
5 Card that represent members of your clan (these are what we have to pick from)
r_e: :symg::symg: for a 3/1 Legendary Elf w/ trample return to hand, change Add spoiler to Add if you ABSOLUTELY must.
BD : for a 0/1 Legendary Artifact Dragon w/ Flying, :1mana:: +1/+0 / :1mana:: +0/+1 until EoT (you're a little undercosted, but so what- that is what the Legendary supertype is for ^_^)
Saka: for a Legendary Artifact – Equipment w/ Whenever equipped creature attacks, you may tap 2 target creatures, :symt:: Untap equipped creature / Equip (should be a helmet that grants Flying + creature type Eagle, + the with the alt-equip cost 'attach' [like Cranial Plating et al] for :symw::symu:, if you ask me)
Daggertooth: :4mana::symb::symb: for a 4/1 Legendary (not to put you down, DT, but except for power-issues, I wouldn't think of you as a legendary Called member) w/ Fear, CiP destroy-no-regen target creature, :symt:, sac:, put target creature in any graveyard into play under your control, return from graveyard for 5 life, :symb::symb::Regen
Tawnos: :3mana::symu::symu: for a 2/3 ¡¡Legendary!! Human Artificer w/
Artifact Calling :xmana:: (If you pay an additional X as you play this spell, you may search your library for an artifact card with converted mana cost equal to X and put it into play. Then shuffle your library.)
2/3 (I say, lower the CC + remove Legendary, be a 1/2)
Alex: :symb::symb::symg: for a 1/2 Spellshaper w/ remove target creature you control from the game: return target card from your graveyard to hand.
1 Representing your clan's philosophy
We all have some very different opinions on various subjects - we should have (an enchantment?) that represents the unity of our divergent philosophies.
1 Land representing the world/lair/domain/whatever
Haven of the Called - Legendary Land
:symtap:: Add :symg::symg: to your mana pool. Haven of the Called deals 1 damage to you.
:symtap:: If target opponent controls more creature than you, you may reveal the top card of your library until you reveal a creature card. Put that card into play, remove all other cards revealed this way from the game.
3 Generic
uh-oh... design freedom. Help!
And yes, I must insist that the spoiler is changed to adding green mana.
Maybe someone could think of a flavorful drawback for me so I could be costed at without power issues?
A Webcomic of math, physics, and life as a geek in college.
Official Insomniac/Physics Addicted Uber Geek of The Called
"I want to be a complete nerd with extra nerd sauce on top. I'm a nerd. Infinite nerd!"
-rancored_elf
:teach:If you torture data sufficiently, it will confess to almost anything.:teach:
-Fred Menger
Fleeting is this world
Growth and decay its very nature
Things spring to being and again they cease
Happy the marvel of them and the peace.
-Nidana Vagga