The Grim Hamster lord

Two things; you missed out the "no blackmailing or other forms of forcing votes" rule and also I object to the Number 4 rule in the voters section since this excludes myself.

I nominate Sheena.

This topic is the awesome. *nods head* <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes, it is. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Archive to talented CS's work it is. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> *Yoda voice* Ye-es. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Mhmmmm.... The force is strong here. SOund like Gremlin on Warcraft II Yoda does or does Gremlin sound like Yoda and Miss.Piggy's children?

No idea. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not an Advance Wars patron then?

Who is this "Sturm" you speak of? And Arkcher, what are some tips for fighting the boost gaurdian in metroid prime 2 on hard mode? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> To quote the commentary on one of my friends whom plays MP2 all the friggin time, "If I had a quarter for every time someone got owned by the Boost Guardian... I'd buy a **** load of gumballs." I promptly whacked him for cursing. If you can beat him in Normal mode, use the same tactics. Just get more Energy tanks (You can have like... six at that point. seriously.) and get high on caffeine or ginseng and mash the A button like theres no tomorrow. Charged Light Beam shots work real well, I forgot if you get Supa-Missiles around then, if you do, use those too. I can give you a list of Beam Ammo Expansions and Energy Tanks if you need. Cheap gaming websites tell you where every single one is. O_o <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have recently discovered that the Boost Guardian is rated one of the Hardest Bosses in the game by the makers themselves. The final boss is only medium, Metroid Prime Hunters anyone?

...YOU, of all people, actually agreed with a politician? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> okay no, but it felt weird. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The sudden sensation of wanting to vomit? I get that a lot when I hear politicans talk.

First thing; China is far from Satan following and nor is Afganistan. China's main religon is Buddhism which is one of the most peaceful and least forecful when it comes to preaching, which they generally don't do. I think what you meant to say was the dictatorships in the Lower Asia to Middle East ban and lock away Christians because they are either a) an Islamic state where most Christians get lynched by mobs or only exist in sets of 1 per 1,000,000 or Communist and see Christianity as the religon of the west and the enemy. Topazia, Christ cannot overthrow the religons already long established in those regions. Do you know why missionaries get thrown away? Because most of them are firey hotheads who get up on a platform and rather than saying why Christianity is such a good choice they say why the religon they have is such a bad one. Then the lynch mob gets them. I would argue that when it comes down to it, having to choose between with a mad man with a huge army and a couple of tank barrels pointed at their head and someone they've never seen, heard from or seen any evidence of and they have to choose the most powerful, they'd choose the mad dictator with a 'tasche. Age has nothing to do with it, whether you are young enough to talk or on death's door your opinion is as valid as anyone else's whether it is as well informed or not is different. A child of 5 can be more intelligent than a teenager of 15. I wasn't aware of that. Well, all I can say is that if that's true I'll keep a Christian next time I go on a dangerous mission into a dark mine, because I'm sure that all the shining provides a very good light source without any energy costs. That sounds very nice, but that means Christianity is a minority then because everything breaks down in the face of the Ultimate End (i.e. Death) and only a handful wouldn't rennounce their religon if given a choice between renounncing their religon and death. Anyway, a couple more things. You know something? People who see clearly enough can sometimes see that Courage and Bravery are both just a refined version of stupidity. And also, people say that cowards always end up losing, that's only one point of view, the other one is that while the Heros die, the cowards carry on living so ultimately, who wins? The dead Heros or the ones who come back and get the glory? I love the philosophy of Catch-22. Christians then were so much more... stronger in their belief in God, they went a step further than you Topazia, they went over the stage of not fearing death because God exists, they then went out seeking death in the name of their God. Christians today are so meek, so dulll and uninteresting. None of them have any passion, any zeal or anything else along those lines. There is no point in believing in something if you don't believe it passionatly. I would prefer to say you changed from a normal human being who just focused on the here and now situation while writing brilliant poetry to a normal human being who worships an ancient hipocricy that just wants to excerise power over people while writing brilliant poetry. Then let God do so if he really seeks to turn the one lost lamb back to the flock. Then you would die for the wrong reasons Topazia. God doesn't want people to live for as long as they can, he wants them to live in the way he wants. And myself? WHo would I die for? I would prefer not to die, but if it means saving one life to an infinite number of lives and no one else would do it, I'd step forward because otherwise you die with everyone else and the worst thing is, no one will remember you. Agnostic. Britain is agnostic with tendancies towards Aethism. CFCC.... Christ's Followers Community College? I shall watch out for you Topazia. See above.

This topic is the awesome. *nods head* <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes, it is. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Archive to talented CS's work it is.

Incidentally, I feel that I should inform you that I watched the BBC's Hiroshima commemorative program and it was so graphically explicit when it came to the aftermath I had to be quitely sick in a paper bag. The Nagasaki bomb was a failiure though, or at least from the point of view of the Capatlist pig-dogs holed up in safe places on the otherside of the world. A couple of other things; The entire population of a suitable age and health (this includes little 9 year olds all the way up to the nearly deceased) were forced into a regime of 1-2 hours to prepare themselves for the impending invasion (they still thought it was going to be invasion), this mainly consisted of them being taught to charge at the enemy with bamboo spears or alternatively, getting out the old fashioned samurai swords. Number 2. A British style democracy did exist at the time of the second world war, however as I previously mentioned the military coup meant that the civilian side was left to the beaurocrats, but even still nothing happened without a military say so and the military had complete control of the country. The General of the Army had the idea of surrender put forward to him, but he refused and said he would rather die than have Japan surrender. In the end the Emperor was smuggled back into teh country and plotted secretly with the Foreign Minister and PM to issue a surrender. They did so and shortly afterwards the Japanese military stood down, China was free (only to fall into the Communist's hands and Mao shortly afterwards) the colonies returned to their rightful owners and the end of World War II happened. Then the General shot himself, he really did mean it when he said he would rather die. Number 3. I can give you a bit of information about the Mongul period and how the Mongolian navy was destroyed and Japan stayed unconquered.

How hard are you going to work us? Remember, these are night rides only. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I would extend the rides to the sunset hours and absorb park rides into the area of jurisdiction.

I believe that Master Horatio be more of the scurvy Royal Navy-Pirate hanging type.

I have a question. Why is the final mission against Sturm so annoying?

I got you a list (abridged I am afraid) of the rulers of Japan, but it misses out 1900-1945 Japan for some reason. Taken from Google; Kanmu 781–806 Heizei 806–809 Saga 809–823 Junna 823–833 Ninmyo 833–850 Montoku 850–858 Seiwa 858–876 Yozei 876–884 Koko 884–887 Uda 887–897 Daigo 897–930 Suzaku 930–946 Murakami 946–967 Reizei 967–969 Enyu 969–984 Kazan 984–986 Ichijo 986–1011 Sanjo 1011–1016 Go-Ichijo 1016–1036 Go-Suzaku 1036–1045 Go-Reizei 1045–1068 Go-Sanjo 1068–1072 Shirakawa 1072–1086 Horikawa 1086–1107 Toba 1107–1123 Sutoku 1123–1141 Konoe 1141–1155 Go-Shirakawa 1155–1158 Nijo 1158–1165 Rokujo 1165–1168 Takakura 1168–1180 Antoku 1180–1185 Go-Toba 1183–1198 Tsuchimikado 1198–1210 Juntoku 1210–1221 Chukyo 1221–1221 Go-Horikawa 1221–1232 Shijo 1232–1242 Go-Saga 1242–1246 Go-Fukakusa 1246–1259 Kameyama 1259–1274 Go-Uda 1274–1287 Fushimi 1287–1298 Go-Fushimi 1298–1301 Go-Nijo 1301–1308 Hanazono 1308–1318 Go-Daigo 1318–1339 Kogen (Hokucho) 1331–1333 Komyo (Hokucho) 1336–1348 Go-Murakami (Nancho) 1339–1368 Suko (Hokucho) 1348–1351 Go-Kogon (Hokucho) 1352–1371 Chokei (Nancho) 1368–1383 Go-Enyu (Hokucho) 1371–1382 Go-Kameyama (Nancho) 1383–1392 Go-Komatsu 1382–1412 Shoko 1412–1428 Go-Hanazono 1428–1464 Go-Tsuchimikado 1464–1500 Go-Kashiwabara 1500–1526 Go-Nara 1526–1557 Oogimachi 1557–1586 Go-Yozei 1586–1611 Go-Mizuo 1611–1629 Meisho 1629–1643 Go-Komyo 1643–1654 Go-Sai 1654–1663 Reigen 1663–1687 Higashiyama 1687–1709 Nakamikado 1709–1735 Sakuramachi 1735–1747 Momozono 1747–1762 Go-Sakuramachi 1752–1770 Go-Momozono 1770–1779 Kokaku 1779–1817 Ninko 1817–1846 Komei 1846–1867 Kinjo 1989–present

Only Modern (i.e. post 1900 Japan) Japan, I could do some research for you though, as I would be only glad to help you. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hmmm... what do you know about Modern Japan? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Apart from the shiny flashiness? A few things if we are talking about present day Japan, but more if we are talking 1900-1945 Japan. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Do tell. :ninja: <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Which one? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Everything you know about 1900-1945 Japan. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> In the 1900-1914 period Japan was thriving, the economy was booming, industry was sky rocketing and the general standard of living was rapidly increasing, Japan was obviously gaining from the Industrial Revolution, however it still maintained its traditions and culture, however by now the old caste system was starting to break down. Its international relations were also exceptionally high, although it currently controlled parts of the Orient like Korea and bits of China after the Shino-Japan war and of course the aftermath of the post Opium war with Britain. However, it struggles to compete with the Imperial interests and empire size of Britain, France and Spain. During this period it also fought a war against Russia, claiming some of the land (or was this post-1918? I think it was before as the Japan-Russian war was a reason that the Tsar was overthrown, so yes.) from Russia and that odd island that is just above Japan but is currently under Russian control. This period is called the Meiji Restoration. However, in 1914 Japan joins the First World War aiding the Allies of the Triple Entente (Russia was a member of this, so co-operation between the two would not be very high), but it did not send over a huge military force and only lost 3 men at the Gallipoli (the fight against Turkey and the Ottoman empire which engulfed the Middle East and most of Northern Africa. Please NB, Iraq was carved out of the empire in the 1920s by the American president Woodrow Wilson (actually quite a good president, rubbish at debating though as the ToV shows).) So instead it aids with Financial aid and supplies. During the war years Japan saw a hugely dramatic industry and finance expansion, however after the war in the late 20's Japan had huge problems. The Wall Street Crash (main cause of which was the American public's habit of voting for stupid, stupid Isolationist politicans who set up the Fordney-McCucumber pact which placed such a huge tariff on foriegn goods that all trade with the rest of the world almost ceased) hit Japan hugely, where the Depression was as bad as it was in Germany and America, the two countries that felt it most. On top of this there was a huge social upheval, massive unemployment, a rapidly expanding population, a worringly increased urbanised population. This set the way for a coup d' etat by the militaristic general of the time, General Whatshisname. The Emperor however was kept, but with severly reduced powers to the stage he became at the same level as teh German sourcrout sucking madman we like to call the Monarchy. The country was then butted on into further crisis by the imperalist agenda and further butressed by a strong sense of Nationalism (similar to what German's felt with Hitler, the Japanese people felt this and were similarily brainwashed) So in the early 30's Japan invaded the huge Province or state of China that was called Machuria and sumarily renamed it Manchuko, I could go into depth with this but I don't have time. However, in the mid-30's people started to turn against the regime and started getting restless, something Germany would have done if it weren't for Hitler's clever control of teh church and Pope. However, this was only met by further Martial (not Marital Horatio, no puns or typos here) law and control. Then in 1935-6 Japan made an alliance with the fascist leader of Italy, Mussolini, and the Nazi Fuhrer, Hitler, sealing the world's fate for the countries who the world would fight against in WWII. At the outbreak of war, Japan did nothing, they were waiting for the word to be given to attack the British and Portugese colonial forces and of course, America. By 1941, the judged that the time was for attack as Hitler had control of Europe. The launched the attack on British colonial forces, decimating a huge force of men at Singapore by attacking through the jungle when no one expected an attack through there, and then went on to wipe the floor with the Portuguese. Then they launched teh Pearl Harbour attack and the Pacific War broke out. Then there was the island hopping, the attack on Guantamela canal by American forces, I'm sure you get taught the glorificated version in school. The Japanese people by this time were in uproar, commiting whatever revolutionary acts they could and sabotaging the regime. By the late 1944, early 1945 stage the Japanese were on the retreat. By this time British forces, backed up with those from the Commonwealth had swept through the South-East and West of Asia and had liberated China, American forces had made similar advancements on the Eastern front and the Soviets were banned from interfering. Then in 1945, the Manhattan project's final product was dropped on Hiroshima and Nagaski killing millions and mutilating more with radioactive sickness and cancer. The go-ahead given by a complete beep with glasses who watched it all unfold with his fingers steepled and a blank look on his face, the then president Harry Truman. This ended the war. After this the Japanese people started to rebuild. The emperor was brought out of exile (he was exiled if I failed to mention when he spoke out against the regime) and a democracy was set up (NOT a republic I should like to mention, although it could be similar to teh French government style with both a Prime Minister and Assembly (like Parliament) and a President as a figure head.) which endures to the present day. Although still technically a monarchy in the same way Britain is, it runs on a democratic basis. The end. AT LAST.

Everyone must play it. If I ever control the world, mandatory DS, N64 and Gamecube playing will be made compulsary and one Zelda game must be played each day! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> YAY!!!!!!!!!! *grabs a Keaton mask and Ocarina of Time* <{POST_SNAPBACK}> N64 gaming is now scrapped, going on the revolution and playing old games is now mandatory. Sony is banned. As is Microsoft. The XBox 360 is stupid. It is not spherical for a start. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> *fights the power and plays DDR on her PS2* > <{POST_SNAPBACK}> *tries to perssuade Kat into turning to the Ninty side by showing her the spiffiness of Mario DDR* <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Mario DDR? o.o *instantly interested* It would also aid your cause to have Donkey Conga over there... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh yes, Mario DDR is one of the latest games to be revealed at E3. We have them both, Donkey Konga 1 and 2. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> *severly tempted*...*looks at her DDR game that has awsome songs such as Look to the Sky, My Generation, Rhythem and Police, and Candy* ... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Mario DDR will still have all the good songs, plus the Mario songs and of course the characters will be from Mario. Imagine dancing as Wario.

Only Modern (i.e. post 1900 Japan) Japan, I could do some research for you though, as I would be only glad to help you. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hmmm... what do you know about Modern Japan? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Apart from the shiny flashiness? A few things if we are talking about present day Japan, but more if we are talking 1900-1945 Japan. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Do tell. :ninja: <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Which one?

Everyone must play it. If I ever control the world, mandatory DS, N64 and Gamecube playing will be made compulsary and one Zelda game must be played each day! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> YAY!!!!!!!!!! *grabs a Keaton mask and Ocarina of Time* <{POST_SNAPBACK}> N64 gaming is now scrapped, going on the revolution and playing old games is now mandatory. Sony is banned. As is Microsoft. The XBox 360 is stupid. It is not spherical for a start. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> *fights the power and plays DDR on her PS2* > <{POST_SNAPBACK}> *tries to perssuade Kat into turning to the Ninty side by showing her the spiffiness of Mario DDR* <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Mario DDR? o.o *instantly interested* It would also aid your cause to have Donkey Conga over there... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh yes, Mario DDR is one of the latest games to be revealed at E3. We have them both, Donkey Konga 1 and 2.

They're not satanic.... just far too heavy on the black. And the heavy German goth-ness. Everyone wears black now...>.> Really? I thought it was meant to be only Goths and people from NYC who wore black. People really need to learn to no stereotype. So what if someone likes the hue black? Does that make them a goth? Noooo. That was my point in my post about Blackbear hammies. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Blackbear hammies could be, genetically speaking, from NYC.

Some people at my school exist only to annoy me, or at least they did until I attacked them with a claymore and foamed at the mouth, after that I informed them they better find a new purpose. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> lol <{POST_SNAPBACK}> indeed. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yes. indeed. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Indeed indeed <{POST_SNAPBACK}> indeed. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I love grapes. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> where did that come from? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Randomness is fun! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> For example; CHerries are a good deterrant.

SUpport the RAN!

They're not satanic.... just far too heavy on the black. And the heavy German goth-ness. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Everyone wears black now...>.> <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Really? I thought it was meant to be only Goths and people from NYC who wore black.

We where. Evolution. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Don't you mean Revolution? NINTENDOGS RULE! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm thinking of not getting a Revolution just to see what all the Nintendo-fanatics on this board would say. XD <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Take away your claymore for a start.

Everyone must play it. If I ever control the world, mandatory DS, N64 and Gamecube playing will be made compulsary and one Zelda game must be played each day! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> YAY!!!!!!!!!! *grabs a Keaton mask and Ocarina of Time* <{POST_SNAPBACK}> N64 gaming is now scrapped, going on the revolution and playing old games is now mandatory. Sony is banned. As is Microsoft. The XBox 360 is stupid. It is not spherical for a start. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> *fights the power and plays DDR on her PS2* > <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yay for DDR. maybe. <.<;; It should be for Gamecube. Then it'd probably be the coolest game ever and I could sue PS2 for being dumb. ;D <{POST_SNAPBACK}> *is suprised that Arkcher has not heard about the uber-spiffiness of Mario DDR* LOTZ: Twilight Princess! WHEEEEEEEE!

Everyone must play it. If I ever control the world, mandatory DS, N64 and Gamecube playing will be made compulsary and one Zelda game must be played each day! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> YAY!!!!!!!!!! *grabs a Keaton mask and Ocarina of Time* <{POST_SNAPBACK}> N64 gaming is now scrapped, going on the revolution and playing old games is now mandatory. Sony is banned. As is Microsoft. The XBox 360 is stupid. It is not spherical for a start. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> *fights the power and plays DDR on her PS2* > <{POST_SNAPBACK}> *tries to perssuade Kat into turning to the Ninty side by showing her the spiffiness of Mario DDR*

Only Modern (i.e. post 1900 Japan) Japan, I could do some research for you though, as I would be only glad to help you. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hmmm... what do you know about Modern Japan? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Apart from the shiny flashiness? A few things if we are talking about present day Japan, but more if we are talking 1900-1945 Japan.