deamondea

Wraith

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:11 GMT

Hi all

Just a reminder for those playing Wraith that the game is on next Friday 3/12/09. Start is 7pm

location ANU Copland bldg G30 G31

Hope to see you there. If you are interested and haven't got a character let Joe or I know.

Wraith Larp

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:29:17 GMT

Wraith Freeform

When: 7pm Friday 4/12/09
Where: ANU. Copeland G030,031

Here is the list of Pregens for the upcoming Wraith Game

If you haven't received an email from me containing this list and you intend playing please contact me. An email went out earlier this afternoon so if you haven't gotten it, you're either not registered or I don't have a current email for you.

Stacy if you're reading this I don't have a current email for you.

Grim Legion, XIXth Arrondissement Division: (The military governor and his legionnaires).

The Marshal (m/f) - Grim Legion (Violence), French noble, beheaded during the Revolution. Military governor of the suburb.

The Enforcer (m) - A Grim Legion thug, killed in action. Technically under the command of the Overlord, but known to be in the pay of the Bride.

The Artificer (m) – Grim Legion. Killed in action in France, this man has the unenviable job of hammering the souls of criminals and dissidents into bricks and swords and coins.

The Veteran (m) - Also Grim Legion, killed in France. A scared kid who lied about his age to join the military.

The Bushveldt Carbineer (m) - Grim Legion, killed in action in the Boer War, the Marshal's personal hitman.

The Combat Medic (m) - Grim Legion, killed in action, was a pacifist in life, which didn't stop him getting shipped to France.

Parisian Commercial & Metaphysical: (Not a corporation or a Guild so much as an association of like-minded businessmen, who between them have a near-monopoly on certain essential services).

The Banker (m/f) - Head of the local Stygian Trust bank. Iron Legion (old age), a plutocrat and a war profiteer.

The Head Nurse (f) - A Pardoner, responsible for keeping people from falling to their Shadows. Killed by one of her patients, and thus a member of the Penitent Legion (madness, not on the Grim's side but largely irrelevant).

The Doctor (m/f) - Skeletal Legion. A Masquer, and thus both a doctor who died from something he caught from a patient and the only way to get things made. The only doctor in the suburb, so too important to kill.

The Bright Young Things: (A circle for those killed before their time; the suburb’s entertainers and beautiful people).

The Heiress (f) – Emerald Legion. Killed when the car she was riding in flew off a cliff. Bright, funny and rumored to be addicted to certain practices that Stygia deems illegal.

The Banshee (m) - Died of disease while on holiday in France in 1912, so was one of the few young men of his generation to miss the war. Cheerful, outgoing and kind of vapid, but the ranking member of the Skeletal Legion in this part of Paris.

The Playwright (f) – Legion of Paupers (death by mystery). A refined young woman and a talented artist. Directs the dreams of her clients.

Various Others: (For various reasons, these people do not have circles of their own).

The Bride (f) - A crime lord. Emerald Legion (accident), killed when the roof of the church collapsed on her wedding day.

The Junk Merchant (m/f) – Skeletal Legion. A con-man. A scavenger who sells things on the street.

The Oracle (m/f) - Skeletal Legion. Died of the flu, and has mystic insight because of that.

The Harbringer (m/f) – An explorer of the Underworld, and a Penitent Legionnaire (death by madness). If you're going to travel anywhere outside the suburb, you need a Harbringer.

If you're interested, as usual, contact Joe or myself

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:45:43 GMT

You are The Moon

Hope, expectation, Bright promises.

The Moon is a card of magic and mystery - when prominent you know that nothing is as it seems, particularly when it concerns relationships. All logic is thrown out the window.

The Moon is all about visions and illusions, madness, genius and poetry. This is a card that has to do with sleep, and so with both dreams and nightmares. It is a scary card in that it warns that there might be hidden enemies, tricks and falsehoods. But it should also be remembered that this is a card of great creativity, of powerful magic, primal feelings and intuition. You may be going through a time of emotional and mental trial; if you have any past mental problems, you must be vigilant in taking your medication but avoid drugs or alcohol, as abuse of either will cause them irreparable damage. This time however, can also result in great creativity, psychic powers, visions and insight. You can and should trust your intuition.

What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.

Wraith for anyone not on Ubexael's lj

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:56:27 GMT

Wraith: the Great War.

It’s 1917, and you’re dead.

The first question everyone asks is this: How did you die? Maybe you caught a bullet on the Somme. Maybe you drowned in the mud. Maybe a church collapsed, or a car crashed, or you coughed your lungs out in a hospital bed. Maybe you did it to yourself. Maybe you don’t know how it happened. There are any number of stories in Grim-Legion-occupied-Paris, after all.

The second question is everyone asks is: What are you going to do now? Resolve any unfinished business you have left over. Become a power in the Empire of the Dead. Take revenge on everyone who wronged you. Sell slaves, souls and emotions. Fight the enemies of Stygia, or bring down the Empire itself. Listen to that voice in your head that’s telling you what to do, or rip it out and fight it. Explore the underworld, and hope it doesn’t swallow you whole.

So, yeah. Wraith. Starting up an ongoing Wraith freeform (about once every six months, with the first session taking place the evening of Friday December 4th). I’m looking for players – I have 16 pregenerated PCs written up, so we’ll fill those spots first, then see if there’s any overflow. I’m also looking for assistant STs, including at least one Shadow-ST. Setting knowledge is not necessary – I’ll be putting together a Wraith 101 shortly. We’ll be using the old MET system – again, though, don’t worry if you don’t know it. If you’re interested, contact either myself or Dea Matthews (who’s doing the ooc-coordinating side of things) and we’ll get a character list out to you in the next few days. For inspiration, think a mixture of Casablanca and Beetlejuice as written by Wilfred Owen, with a soundtrack by Tool.

Wraith

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:02:59 GMT

Wraith Freeform

When: 7pm Friday 4/12/09

Where: ANU. Rooms to be confirmed but most likely Copeland Building.

Note: Pregens will be used.

Blurb will be put up by Joe soonish I hope.

Contact Dea or Joe. Livejournal or facebook will be fine.

I'll be keeping a list of potential players so that Joe can make sure we have enough characters.

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:21:39 GMT

Just a preliminary announcement, Joe will be running a Wraith LARP sometime in November. It will be held in rooms at ANU, all characters will be pregen so make sure you register interest with either him or me. Actual day/date is yet to be decided (Uni exams etc).

Tea

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 10:11:00 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azrPr7O0pfY

My thanks to Hafwit from RPG.net and tangency in general for allowing me to vent.

Tactical Corsets I want one.

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:55:27 GMT

I figured that there were enough females on my flist to warrant posting this.

http://tacticalcorsets.com/

Trip

Sat, 23 May 2009 10:00:54 GMT

Monday 18th

Drove to Sydney stopped at Simple for last minute work and discuss the visit to Simpl the NZ company who they're collaborating with.

After several hours went to the Apartment building where we were staying the night got takeaway so we could collapse and get an early night. Fortunately we were still mostly dressed when the fire alarm went off. Just somebody burning toast, thank goodness. Went back in and tried to settle.

Tuesday morning. Had to be at the airport by 8.20am at the latest dropped the hire car in the airport carpark and headed in about 8am.

First Hurdle I discover I don't have my phone with me.
Eventually track it down in the car in Canberra. At least I haven't lost it.

I hate mornings. We got breakfast at the airport after booking in our luggage and going through customs. Apparently our passports are almost out of date (3-4 months left on them.), if we weren't going to NZ this might have been a problem.

Air NZ flight was good, meal was okay, bit of turbulance over the Southern Alps but not a problem.

Arrived in Christchurch around 3.30pm local time.

2nd hurdle, find free bus to hire car pick up, can't ring them because Robbie's phone (3rd hurdle) isn't calling out. Something to do with the roaming package is wrong. We have no NZ change and the phone's don't take notes.

While trying to find someone to sell me a phonecard I find Vodaphone who will rent me a mobile phone for my stay in NZ. I don't have change but I do have a NZ mobile.

The free bus still leaves from the same place it just weaves between the construction signs.

Get on free bus get to rental car place, arrive with no dramas. The car place wants a visa card deposit of $1200 or we have to take out full insurance. The full insurance adds almost half again to the hire fee but does mean that we don't have to worry about any damage.

Find hotel booked through web. Can recommend Salerno Motel/apartments to anybody staying in Christchurch. It's easy to find and the people are really nice.

Had Dinner at a place called Valentino's it was nice. Lamb shanks with mash is a really popular dish on the Menu's here.

Wednesday
We had planned on going up to Dunedin and then on to Invercargill and Milford Sound or to Queenstown and down the west coast. Unfortunately we could only go as far as Dunedin. The Lindis Pass into Queenstown was closed as were the roads to Invercargill.

Can't say I was impressed with the hotel in Dunedin, it wasn't bad but it wasn't as nice as the first one and cost as much.

The roads are okay, except for sleet and snow. Got warned a couple of times not to expect good roads. I guess most NZeders think we all grew up with motorways. The roads are similar to what you get going down to Cooma or up the north coast of NSW. Lots of two laned sealed roads with the ocassional passing lane.

Thursday

Left Dunedin expecting to wind up back in Christchurch. Decided to go as far along the road to Queenstown as we could just so we could see the scenery. Glad we did, the scenery is worth it. We also made it through the pass to Queenstown. It was snowing nearly all the way. The mountains are breathtaking.

Tried to get coffee at Cromwell at about 5pm. Nobody was doing cappacinos at that time. They either weren't open yet or had already closed or didn't do hot drinks, or their machine was broken. Robbie - coffee not good.

Got in to Queenstown about an hour later and took the first motel we asked at. Don't recommend doing that at all. The room was freezing and had inadequate heating. It had obviously not been refurbished in 20years. It did however have an excellent view of the lake and the mountains. Tariffs in Queenstown are high and a decent room seems to go for half again what they cost in Christchurch.

Friday.
Because of the Detour to Dunedin we were a little behind time So we decided to push on to Ross. We saw Fox Glacier but decided not to detour to Franz-Joseph since it didn't look like we'd get to Ross before dark. At Ross, we decided to push on as there were only 2 motels, neither looked great. We ended up at Hokitiki about 1hour further up the road. The hotel was okay, slightly better heating and a lot newer decor than Queenstown. Dinner at the refurbished pub and desert at the Cafe de Paris (aparently the owner is a frenchman who married a local girl.) Collapsed due tiredness didn't get to use the spa til the morning.

Saturday
Left Hokitiki by 9.30am after unsuccessfully trying to find a jug that would run off the cigarette lighter. Drove into Greymouth stopped and shopped for a bit. Robbie is still looking for the jug. Headed onto Blenheim to stay the night. Saw some of the coast but mostly drove through flat farmland or twisty hilly roads. The single lane bridges I can cope with but the single lane railcrossings, freak me a little. The spot where the railroad and the single lane bridge are one and the same, that freaks me a lot.

Currently sitting in the motel in Blenheim wondering when we will be able to get the ferry to Wellington. It was cancelled today because of bad weather. They're not sure if it will be running tomorrow. We're booked on the 1.30pm trip.

See aren't you glad I don't do this more regularly.

Dea

Holidays

Sun, 17 May 2009 23:12:00 GMT

Okay I spent the last 2 days packing. Not really, spent most of the time washing and trying to get stuff dry. I only repacked the bag twice. I don't like leaving home or the trip back, I'm fine once I'm about an hour from home.

Made Robbie put new locks on the external doors, and yes, we gave the kids keys. Hopefully got the fence fixed where the dogs from a house behind up have been getting through (the fence is in really poor condition but the dogs only started getting in on Wednesday). Their dogs seem friendly enough but our small dogs aren't which worries me, our dogs might provoke an attack.

Currently I'm making my last entries to RPG.net before we go to pick up the hire car. We'll then head off to Sydney where we're staying the night before flying out to NZ.

I may even update my journal from time to time with travel stuff. We'll be driving around both Islands before heading to Auckland to attend a science fiction convention. Robbie's been invited as fan guest of honour.

what kind of reader are you?

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 03:28:36 GMT

What Kind of Reader Are You? Your Result: Dedicated Reader You are always trying to find the time to get back to your book. You are convinced that the world would be a much better place if only everyone read more.
Obsessive-Compulsive Bookworm
Literate Good Citizen
Book Snob
Non-Reader
Fad Reader
What Kind of Reader Are You? Quiz Created on GoToQuiz

Just cause I liked it

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:20:02 GMT

Thanks to tangency

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-EaMwLYAy0

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:53:02 GMT

I'm actual getting behind this too. Its my decision what sites I go to not the government's.

http://www.getup.org.au/campaign/SaveTheNet

holidays

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 22:07:05 GMT

Steph just found what she considers to be the perfect family holiday location (for our family) Lizzie Borden's bed and breakfast in Massachusetts. Apparently it is Lizzie Borden's old family home turned into a bed and breakfast, plus Massachusetts easy commute to all those wonderful places that Lovecraft immortalized.

Party

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:11:43 GMT

Hi Guys

Stephanie has decided that House Matthews will be hosting a party. Here is her invite.

Host: The Matthews Clan
Type: Party - House Party
Time and Place Start Time: Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 7:00pm
End Time: Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 3:00am
Location: House of Matthews (48 Alpen st, Melba)
City/Town: Canberra, Australia
Contact Info Phone: 0422975906
Email: tress@mithril.com.au

Description
Hey peeps! We're throwing a party! To celebrate our clean up of the house!
No real theme, but corsets and top hats are always welcome.
Plan is a BBQ dinner and drinkies. Please come and be social. Partners are welcome, and if you would like to bring a guest, please contact us ASAP. No randoms. (Except Random)

BYO drinks and meat for BBQ. Somethings will be provided but it's always good to have your own so you don't miss out.

leading man test

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:58:50 GMT

Your result for The Classic Leading Man Test...

Clark Gable

You scored 48% Tough, 29% Roguish, 0% Friendly, and 24% Charming!

You're a helluva guy and a bit of an enigma. You're a man's man, tough talking and ready for anything, and you make the ladies swoon with your rakish ways. You're equally admired by both men and women alike, drinking other men under the table all the while charming the socks off half a dozen lovelies. You're a commanding presence, and you know how to get what - and who - you want when you want it. You're drawn to women who, like you, are savvy enough to deal with the world on their own terms. You work well with spitfires. Leading ladies include Joan Crawford, Myrna Loy, and Jean Harlow. No damsels in distress for you.

Find out what kind of classic dame you'd make by taking the
Classic Dames Test.

Take The Classic Leading Man Test at HelloQuizzy

Classic dames test

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:52:55 GMT

Your result for The Classic Dames Test...

Joan Crawford

You scored 55% grit, 24% wit, 24% flair, and 12% class!

You are one tough dame, as tough as they come. You've had to fight long and hard to get where you are, but you always knew you'd do whatever you had to do to get ahead. You aren't above committing crimes (or seducing others to do them for you) to get what you want. You want to be happy and comfortable, but you usually always manage to get the fuzzy end of the lollipop. Even your kids are usually against you. Your leading men include anyone you set your sights on, even married guys that are never seen on-screen. Watch your back.

Find out what kind of classic leading man you'd make by taking the
Classic Leading Man Test.

Take The Classic Dames Test at HelloQuizzy

Dexter the series

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:35:17 GMT

Finished watching season 2 last night watched season 1 immediately before it. Thank goodness for DVDs. My barracking for the serial killer probably won't surprise anyone. ethanthescribe getting upset because he might get caught is. The way the series portrays Dexter the monster and Dexter the person just trying to blend in is brilliant. If you get a chance watch this series.

Interesting

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:16:53 GMT

What Dea Means

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

Then compare it with this

What Debra Means

You are balanced, orderly, and organized. You like your ducks in a row.
You are powerful and competent, especially in the workplace.
People can see you as stubborn and headstrong. You definitely have a dominant personality.

You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.
You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.
At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

You are full of energy. You are spirited and boisterous.
You are bold and daring. You are willing to do some pretty outrageous things.
Your high energy sometimes gets you in trouble. You can have a pretty bad temper at times.

You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something.
You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense.
You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun.

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.
You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.
You have the classic "Type A" personality.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

Dear Santa

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 07:49:43 GMT

table width=500 style='border:1px solid black; background-color:white; color:black;'><tr><td>Dear Santa...

Dear Santa,

This year I've been busy!

In November I gave starplee a kidney (1000 points). Last Sunday I ruled Asscrackistan as a kind and benevolent dictator (700 points). In May I pushed ethanthescribe in the mud (-17 points). In February I put gum in ripley_larkham's hair (-12 points). In July I caught a purse-snatcher who stole saithegenius's purse (30 points).

Overall, I've been nice (1701 points). For Christmas I deserve a pony!

Sincerely,
deamondea

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thanks to asimmum

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:02:09 GMT

Which Discworld Character are you like (with pics)
created with QuizFarm.com

You scored as Esmerelda (Granny) Weatherwax

You are Granny Weatherwax! The most powerful witch on the Disc! You often use headology rather than actual spells, and are a very good witch, despite the fact that you sometimes wish you were a bad one. You play a mean game of Cripple Mr. Onion, and have a very powerful stare. By the way, you should really get that broom fixedâ€¦

Commander Samuel Vimes

56%

Esmerelda (Granny) Weatherwax

56%

Gytha (Nanny) Ogg

56%

Rincewind

50%

The Librarian

50%

Death

44%

Cohen The Barbarian

44%

Lord Havelock Vetinari

38%

Carrot Ironfounderson

38%

Greebo

25%

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 11:18:41 GMT

	Elect Dea Matthews!



	I'll tell you what to do, bitch.

'What will your campaign slogan be?' at QuizGalaxy.com

Random tests

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:42:33 GMT

What will you be caught red-handed doing?
	You'll be caught ... Faking your own death

'What will you be caught red-handed doing?' at QuizGalaxy.com

Random tests

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:39:56 GMT

Is anyone surprised?


	None: You could easily get away with murder. You have the cold and calculating logic of a sociopath. For all our sakes, go hug someone.


from QuizGalaxy.com

what drink are you?

Mon, 03 Sep 2007 13:25:08 GMT

Typical I see champagne as pretenious and boring.

Your Score: Champagne

If you were a drink, you'd be 34% alternative, 46% caustic and 61% playful. Mmm, tasty.

So, we all know that people aren't beverages, and trying to drink other people won't end well for anyone. If you were a drink, though, I think you'd be Champagne.

Champagne packs just a bit more punch, much like you - but it's bubbly and fizzy and matches your sense of fun and adventure. It's sexy, frothy, and responsible for plenty of people hooking up with each other - and it's the perfect, safe, festive choice for anyone who feels like getting tipsy but isn't sure what way to go about getting there.

In other words, you measured as more popular than alternative. This may mean your tastes are a little more mainstream, that you tend more to the right than the left, or that your style is just a little bit safer.

You also measured as somewhere in between gentle and caustic. This may mean that you're capable of being a bit more hot-headed or fiery in your demeanour, or that you can be a bit more assertive - but you don't go overboard and you have your calmer moments, too.

Finally, you measured as more playful than serious. This may mean you're more of a lighthearted individual, or that you're more inclined to joke around than the average person. On the other hand, it may mean you're more sexually driven than most people. Both of these factors were grouped on this variable.

I know you must be thirsty, but why don't you take another one of my tests? They're really good. Honest.

The Non-Sequitur Personality Test

If you're feeling a bit random, you should be right at home with this one.

The Verbal Obscenity Test

Are you the type to let loose with a forked tongue?

The Underwear Personality Test

Go on... find out what underwear you should be wearing. If you should be wearing any at all...

The Celebrity Misbehaviour Test

What sort of celebrity would you become? Extra, Tabloid Trash, Oscar Nominee or Heartthrob?

Is Your Boss Evil?

... you know, they might just be really stupid.

The Excessive Cuteness Tolerance Test

Prepare for a barrage of puppies, kitties, bunnies and babies.

The Scatterbrain Test

Can you keep focused on everything around you?

The Homicidal Maniac Test

Should we be afraid? Should we be VERY afraid?

The Shampoo Commercial Suitability Test

Don't worry if you're bald, you can still do this one.

Link: The Beverage Identity Test written by runyoshirun on OkCupid, home of the The Dating Persona Test