Saber Forum

Alright, so Nero says I should make an introduction thread. Let's start at the end and then we can wind our way back to the beginning . . . Ok, ok stop complaining we'll go from the start.

My earliest memory of a favorite movie is ESB. SURPRISE! I was 5 years old and had great taste. At this point I decided I wanted to be a ninja turtle. I started training in Tae Kwon Do at this point (1992). I've been training in the martial arts ever since. I could recount all the arts I've trained but it's a long list so if you really want to know just PM me.

First lightsaber: 2006 US PVC Omen in GB. I like blue a lot. I became a Resident Master last year. My favorite style of Lightsaber Combat is Form III, Soresu.

I'm a musician by trade. If you ever want to talk music with me PM me.

You may see people refer to me as MAV. It's just initials. Also, I'm a MAVerick.

Explanation of the title of this thread: I am fully capable of being social (Nero will attest) but I prefer to be picky. I don't like wasting my time as it is a non-renewable resource. I will tell you the truth up front. You want honesty? Welcome to my mind. Think about ANH. It'll make more sense.

I'm here for whatever you need. PM me and I'll get to you just as quick as I can.

Cheers.

Nice to actually see something about you MAV. I may call you MAV, right? ;)

Anyone can. Unless you feel like typing out the whole thing.

"In time you will come to call me . . . Master."

Only I'm Grey with a kind of Matukai/Mando take on the world. If you don't know what one of those is (probably Matukai) let me introduce you to the world of Wookieepedia. If you can't spell Chewy's species then you don't know Star Wars.

Yea, it's 4:04 in the AM here. I'm over it

Cheers.

Master artorius is entertaining as you get to know him. First time on vent with him and master nero while playing old republic... i hopped on just as he was saying, "I hope this guy's not a toolbag"

lol the conversation just went from there, in universe character whose personality i think fits master artorius the best....Jolee Bindo, just saying

I think you managed to peg his character perfectly with a single post.  Not to mention I'm sure he'll regard it as quite the compliment... he's a big fan of crazy old Bindo ;)

In all seriousness, Artorius can be quiet and even gruff sometimes, but he's VERY passionate about the things he loves - the two most prominent being music and martial arts.  He's done martial arts for so long that his idea of a sobriety test is performing spinning hook kicks (that's not an exaggeration).  The guy knows his stuff, and if you're really interested in learning he'd be happy to help you out.

I must ask... who is your favorite Turtle? lol

I'm not a giant fan by any means, but I grew up with the first two movies around the house and I love them both. Actually been watching them on my lunch break the last couple days. Just started the 3rd movie, which I'd never seen before. Not as good, but still watchable. I miss the old Raph though.

Have I thoroughly derailed the thread now? ;D

I always loved Leo the most. My first weapon was Katana and I believe that was even influenced by TMNT. I identify with all 4 (as most people do) but after that is Mikey or Raph (depending on mood) with a constant undercurrent of Don's genius.

Oh, and splinter. The wisdom flows!

I can't help but see you as Raphael. It just fits, and Nero is Casey jones...

He's Raph... yeah, a little TOO Raph. :D

I like em' all too, but I think Mikey being the funny one I gotta give him some props. Raph is cool though. Ah heck, they're all awesome. Love Casey though, I love how he just showed up in the movie and kicked arse. And his sports based weaponry was sweet. Splinter... I shall always credit him with the word Cowabunga. lol I made a funny!

New game Roundhead...cricket

Pretty accurate!  There are quite a few scenes in the original film that are classic Nero/Artorius moments - the one where Don and Casey exchange insults while fixing the car springs to mind ;)

We're both comprised of a mix of the four (as most people are), but I'd say there is definitely a lot of Raph and Leo in Artorius.  The cranky side of Raph balanced with the warrior code of Leo... it's a unique mix!

Although there is DEFINITELY some of Mikey's nuttiness too...

Nobody understands cricket. ;)

So if you guys are Raph and Casey, do I get to be Mikey? Or does Teej beet me there. I don't think I'm enough of a computer genius to be Donny, and my Karate isn't good enough to be Keno... (interesting story, I know his cousin though)

I'm Mikey all the way....

Dibs on Leo, I keep pretty calm

I need to get my jar Kai on.

Crap. Guess I have to be Donny then... oh well. At least I still know what DOS is, that's gotta count a little towards being a computer genius, right?

I like Mikey the best. It was because of him that I wanted to learn how to use the nunchaku. But, being the IT guy I am, I rightfully claim the title of Don. Period. ;)

Love the Trurtles.. simply afraid of the new remake in the works where they are no teenagers, no mutants and no turtles...

Nice to meet you Mav... hmm... you know your name also can be shortened to R2-RiUs? Great to know there are somany Masters here... makes me wish I would have practiced Wing Chun a bit more fanatically in the past. I do know all turtle weapons though.. including the Sai.

Now I feel like reviewing teh TMNT DVD... :S

Darn. If Sol is Don then I'm... I dunno who I am. :'(

This is my thread. Nobody here is a turtle besides me and Nero. So don't feel left out. I'm an equal opportunity antagonist.

You earned yourself a point for being a Don fan.  Being a science guy myself he has been my favorite turtle for a longgggg time... once I got over the fact that Leo had the swords ;)

That's okay. I figured it out. I'll be a random Pizza guy. Then I'm in good with everybody. ;D

It's perfect.

"Wise man say, forgiveness is divine... but never pay full price for late pizza."

Ok, Nero, my line. And Manroon, you had better be able to find the place to deliver to. Otherwise . . .

Artorius is like our own personal Oscar the Grouch.

Except I can crack a joke and be friendly. And do you think it wise to say?

Just to give you an idea of our madness, after watching Labyrinth this weekend we adopted this as our song of choice:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViftZTfRSt8# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViftZTfRSt8#)

We listened to it repeatedly while playing Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 and eating chocolate cake.  Because we can.

Thank you, Nero. I needed that.

Alright you two, Chilly down. ;D

That sounds like a BA weekend; Who are your preferred characters for Ultimate Alliance?

Well Artorius loves Iron Man and Deadpool.  Me, I mostly used Spider-Man and Daredevil (although I like to swap out the latter sometimes just to mix it up - Gambit is also cool!)

just messing with you man, meant in good fun.

I have the first Ultimate Alliance for Wii, but I suck at it. I liked playing Cap and Spidey.  ;D

Yeah Spidey is a whole lot of fun, I love swinging around and just webbing the crap outta people.

We had a great deal of fun Saturday night with that game.  Our awesome evening came down to drinking sake and beating down thugs (in the game) all night... you can't ask for much better than that ;)


He knows that, he just loves messing with you guys in return lol

You know, somehow it would not surprise me at all if you two went out in the city at night and beat down on thugs with swords. You have comic book personalities. lol

Dude, if that were legal you KNOW we would!  Sadly we would have no time for this forum due to our crimefighting hobbies  :(

I totally believe that.....psh. ;D

MJ always (as in, NO ELSE CAN BE THEM) played Deadpool and Thor; those are her favorite two. I played Spidey and Colossus before we had a 360 it was Ghost Rider.

EDIT: GAH! I type too slow. lol

Ask the masters about "mos Ridley" lol

Labyrinth!!! I first saw that movie when it came out in the theaters!! It was a triple movie night including The Dark Crystal and Big Trouble in Little China! Thanks for the video. Brings back good memories...

Ahh yes Labyrinth..we had that on VHS, recorded from tv, it was also on the same VHS as The Dark Crystal.

Still like both movies!! I even think my brother in law has both on bluray xD

Greetings,

CbrS*

You aren't supposed to tell them my deep dark secrets!

The truth is . . . I am Iron Man . . . And Deadpool . . . And all of the Ninja Turtles . . . And everyone else cool.

hrm that was supposed to be mos eisley, stupid autocorrect on my iphone

no no no artorius, you arent any of those, you are duncan macleod, end of story :-D

This is false. I am Connor MacLeod of the clan MacLeod born in the Highlands of Scotland in the year 1518, and I cannot die.

THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!!! Sorry, I got a little excited there...

till your own cousin takes your head...

That's fine, I'll be Duncan then.

Ok, but understand there is now way I'm gonna let you just take my head. Unless the world is actually in peril. And even then I might say 2 heads are better than 1 . . .

Agreed.  We would kick his ass together.

lol i dont think you have to worry, nero is a makashi user, actual cuts arent in his repitoire, unless he tries to perforate your neck repeatedly and tear it off you should be fine :-P

Why am I suddenly thinking of the movie "8 Heads in a Duffel Bag?"

That was a terribly horrifying visual......

I agree, it sounds quite unpleasant too.

Plus I'm sure I can cut well enough... especially if I'm using a lightsaber!