Cap'n Ikki

Those are great, perfectly swashbuckling! Thank ye, Jack!

Now, having just freed myself from the grasp of Deathly Hallows -- yep, finished it, tantalizing read -- I figured the lot of us could p'raps get back on topic. Although, as it seems, by the sheer amount of supporters of that particular direction, I'll be writin' somethin' that includes, in one way or another, somethin' piratey. Aye, that's the plan.

Suggestions and debate still be most welcome, though, but keep it human, or ye'll all be keelhauled.

-Ikk

Not an unlikely suggestion, which inevitably leads directly to the fact that my sign-off is, in obvious fact, not without total and utter correctness.

And furthermore, any written, as in 'not yet written' work, takes unquestionable priority over any proposed sort of game for the time being, which is now.

Savvy?

-Ikk

Be quiet, you two.

Now, the owners of this blog will start writin' 'bout pirates... Any of you got a problem with that, do ya, hm, do ya?

-Ikks

Well, if all you people want is pirates, I just may give you some.

-Ikk

Pick your words with care, because I may turn them into something almightily dreadful.

-Ikk

You win.

On the subject of death, take a look at the MNOG -- Jala states he lost many warriors at the Tren Krom Break and the North March, with Kopeke fearing the latter ones may've been led into the ice by Makuta. So while death was not shown there, it was certainly indicated.

What entry's next?

-Ikk

You ate the coding too?!

That can't be healthy. Not if I can help it.

-Ikk

Funny thing is, without Legoland, Billund would be a practically dead town -- most people who live are in some way affiliated with LEGO. Glad to hear it's a popular place, that means activity and life, which should be good.

And I'm savagely drooling over those news of the complicated sets! Count on me in supporting LEGO's direction that way!

-Ikk

Thank ye, me 'earties! And Aoran, I know you planned it all out.

Though, seriously, get better soon!

-Ikk

Of course we celebrate Summer Solstice! It's me birthday, after all!

Seriously, good to see you recovered fast -- now I'll be anticipating your upcomin' works.

-Ikk

Love your mask names -- not in the least because I fully agree with your reasoning behind them. Being a bit of a Tolkien / linguistic fan (freak) myself, I always take the time needed to make a fictive name fit the mood and occasion. Just as those up there do.

Especially Tanau and Araho are delicious!

-Ikk

Aaaand it's back!

-Ikk

High five to BR and to you. Now, spend that thinking time... thinking.

-Ikk

Ain't Tohunga just the greatest? I'm personally contemplating building all 39 or so MNOGHunga, what with the 50+ ones I have... but we'll see. [/braggin']

And best of luck with your exams. Mine are not nearly as tough, but then again, neither am I. I'm sure you'll do great!

-Ikk

A yey and a toast to Jack Sparrow's story never ending!

-Ikk

We all have a choice, even if we are brainwashed, threatened, or forced. I can see where the person is coming from, yet I am certain he has not discussed these things thoroughly with his brother, nor with his parents; that is where the problem should be solved.

An interesting thought, p'raps -- which is more painful:

A. Being physically hurt, bullied, and looked down upon by a small group of individuals who claim their opinions are superior to your own.

B. Being bereaved of what you love, in this case, an intriguing, mind-challenging series of stories and models, so as to avoid being attacked by thoughtless persons.

Not an easy decision, and if this person's brother is becoming a reclusive due to his hobbies, that is a subject to take up in their family. But living in fear of threats and and violence will only serve to further said matters, and only the person involved can redeem himself. Believe me -- I did that.

Complicated indeed.

-Ikk

-Ikk

Well, no major rips, cuts, or any other damage of the like... readable, as well, but minor marks and such don't matter.

-Ikk

Because I forgot it when making my trade topic. Any chance of you being willing to sell/trade? *goes into hype*

-Ikk

Very nice titles, Greg, sounds promising! Although, I'm wondering, is there still time for a large enough increase in book sales to convince Scholastic to add another book to the 2008 schedule? And have you heard any word of how the recent books have been selling? Most curious...

BTW, sorry 'bout the last PM convo some time ago being cut off -- I think my last reply got lost in the server.

-Ikk

Right above your avatar, Bioran.

It's real life, man, with all its awesome people. I gotta live that life.

-Ikk

To add to my replies to bones' post above (hope ya don't mind ), I don't see why the TFBGS (traveling far by going slow) skill could not be worked into a story. Assuming Greg even has space for it, which I personally doubt, the intention of the MNOG creators are not needed. Greg could either come up with his own reason for it, or simply leave any deeper messages out. Besides, it is official, so why not?

-Ikk

Probably right. Dunno if Greg will even have space to delve into it, but I agree, it'd be best to have some word from the Powers That Be on it -- unless Greg can decipher it himself.

Still, vote Kapura, folks!

-Ikk

Fortunately, the Encyclopedia includes that part, so I think we can assume it to be official. Quoting --

"On MATA NUI (2), Turaga VAKAMA worked with Kapura to teach him the secret art of traveling long distances very quickly by moving very slowly."

-Ikk

Kapura, be sensible! B)

I'd like to hear just one story argument as for why Kopeke should be chronicler, other than 'he was part of the chronicler's company.'

-Ikk