Wait, you're still staff?
what does ama stand for
What've you been doing lately staff-wise?
How does it feel to be a mascot? Why did you get the 13th AaS, and is this a sign of the Armageddon?
Do you think I should quit playing trivia? :V
Who the hell are you?A friend of TSO's who helped set up and host some early incarnations of the forum and PPIrC, essentially. The timeline (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,8592.0.html) and TSO's Ask a Staffer (http://www.shrinemaiden.org/forum/index.php/topic,8860.0.html) talk about me a bit. I've never been much of a forum person, but there was a time I was very active on #shrinemaiden IRC.
On a more serious note, how long have you been around here for?Pretty close to the beginning, certainly way before there was any WTC to speak of other than this place. I'm not so confident about the dates in the timeline thread, but if that's to be trusted it's been six years now.
What do you do on an average day?If today is an average day: wake up, play Dead Space 2, go to my one Tuesday class (Environmental Problems and Solutions), play more Dead Space 2, get stuck on the final battle and stop, fail to run a logistic regression procedure for five hours, eat dinner, watch Sengoku Otome, and since then pretty much moulder.
Am I as derpy as that one lamer in trivia says I am? :derp:To answer I would have to know at what angle your pupils point away from each other.
How do you feel about the trivia irc having at most 4 active people?Probably my fault for not taking care of it lately.
Which is the best answer to a trivia quesiton: marisa kirisame, bacon, or reimu hakurei?Kirby.
(x '_______________' ) ?Yes, up until they cast Chiaki Omigawa as Nazuna. I cannot stand her.
I remember you were manga/anime fan. Favourite manga and anime ( no ranking, #1 only! )Black Jack. Manga moreso than any of the anime (they're not bad, the format just doesn't adapt well.)
What is the 7th Holy scripture in this world. Enlighten us.The one after the sixth.
Serious question: You definitely have to love animals. Everybody loves animals. What do you actually think of animals as pets in general? Slaves being locked up or strained by a chain or your best friend (cats, docks, birds etc)Well, after watching my housecat utterly fail to catch a mouse that's been running around the place for a week, I have to say our current pets are definitely better off with us. I suppose if I were one, I'd rather beguile a sentimental human and give up some freedom than hunt for my food as well.
Oh yeah, the last boss of Dead Space 2. Can't get past it either, get swarmed so easily.Yeah, the only thing I have that works well against them is the force gun. I'm pretty much out of ammo too, but maybe that's par for the course.
And the fact that Isaac walks doesn't help too.
Why are you so damn good at rock paper scissors? (http://danbooru.donmai.us/post/show/170159/4koma-ciel-comic-hard_translated-monochrome-nanako)Artiodactyly.
You were presumably very into the series when you arrived. Several years down the line, what's your current opinion of Touhou?Honestly? I'm annoyed by how utterly it (and some of the other major fanbases, like Hetalia and K-ON) monopolize the Japanese doujin scene. I'd really like to see some more variety and original work.
How do you always seem to sound so reasonable in the big staff debates?By only chiming in when I think I have a solid point.
:dragonforce:?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuanHEwsgXc
Akiha > Ciel?Definitely. Call it insubordination if you please, but I don't really like Ciel at all.
Where are the other 6 Holy Scriptures?Chilling out with the Pope.
How did you get into Touhou in the first place?Via the fanart or more specifically Pooshlmer.
You said you would like to see some original Japanese doujin stuff. What kinds of doujinshi would you like to see?If I could say it wouldn't be original, would it? :p
Why is Edible your favorite dish?Cause there's nothing quite like him served at McDonalds.
How's it been hanging?Like the Dakota War.
Naw man, but if you swing that way I won't judge.What is your opinion on mods editing the post of other mods for hilarity purposesDo you want Purvis much as I do?
What have you been studying in college/what do you plan to study in college? What is your 'dream job'?I'm a geography major, focus in GIS (or in layman's terms computer cartography.) Ideally, I'd have liked to make games or translate them, but I'm well aware both of those are crummy jobs. "Do what you enjoy as a hobby instead, or you'll stop enjoying it" is a thought I had when picking a major a few years back. This way I can be a bit more socially responsible, too.
Why Mami?We already know why she is the emergency food supply.
(http://i.imgur.com/fqcmy.gif) One wish. What is it?Not having to go to class for three hours in a bit would be nice. I woke up too early, could use a nap.
What is your opinion on the cause of the Bronze Age collapse?Clearly, when Atlantis sank, it took civilization with it.
Do you still love us? =[?無。
Where are the Snowdens of Yesteryear?Heller if I know.
Why am I your uncle?Because you have me in an arm lock.
Flee to me, Remote elf?sit on a potato pan, Otis.
Are you a fan of Abridged Serieses?Never watched one, not rally interested in doing so.
It's the 4th down, 45 seconds left in the game. You're at the 72 yard line, your star quarterback has come down with a case of the death. What are you going to have for dinner?I'm thinking Chinese.
How did lucky number seven end up as thirteen?Someone up there thought it was funny; we've been rolling the dice to decide who's next.
How long have you known TSO?About seven years, I'd guess - I signed up for the forum where we met in late 2003.
What's the longest amount of time you've gone without sleep?Probably around 36 hours. I pull a lot of random all-nighters, but tend to sleep in the morning after Japan has gone to bed.
What are you
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What is the best thing about 2chan?
Are you unaware of the other large doujinshi conventions in Japan that focus solely on original games?Yup and nope! Sorry, I suppose I'm making uneducated statements based on impressions from the amount of discussion various subcultures get on this side of the pond (ie, way more when it's the fan stuff) - I've not been in a position to look into it myself, and assumed if the majority was in fact original material would have more presence even on the English-speaking internet.
Have you ever actually been to Comiket? Touhou only takes up about 1/9 of the whole thing.
Twinkies or another Hostess snack cake?Cupcakes.
What was your first video game? On a further note, first VN?First video game: I don't recall clearly, but it might have been Ducktales for NES. Or, if it counts, this Mac game (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_Quest) that got an XBLA port.
What is the best thing about 4chan? :VThat it gave rise to iichan, I suppose.
You've mentioned you lived in San Francisco, what do you personally like about the city, tourist traps, etc?It's nice that you can get around easily without a vehicle, maybe moreso than with one - big change from the subutbs. And the diversity is great, we've got an awesome variety of food. Bahn mi, bulgogi, burritos, burgers, crepes, KFC, pizza and sushi can all be found within blocks of my house.
What about looking at it from a geographical standpoint?I dunno, it makes a pretty good place to do a mass transit case study? :p My education's been more focused applied geographic techniques, so I haven't actually looked at it that much from either a human or physical perspective. I imagine the diversity makes it a pretty interesting place to study as well, but that's not my area of interest.
How did Batman thwart the Red Hood?Beats me. I never did get around to picking up the other volumes. So far I suppose he's only thwarted Onyx getting herself killed out of stubbornness by showing up at the right time.
In your layman view, what could American comics gain from studying Japan? Vice versa?Well, I haven't read a great deal, but my impression is that American superhero comics lack focus and approachability, if that's the right way to put it. The constant cameos by characters I'm not familiar with make me think I'd have to have grown up with them to fully appreciate the read, and I feel that they're to the detriment of some series like Sandman that could have stood on their own. (Then again, Sandman also had some fantastic issues that were technically 'cameos,' like the Prez short - I guess the big difference was whether they got shoehorned into the central plot or not.)
Do you play MMO's?Only when a friend drags me into them - then they lose interest and so do I, because MMOs are never much fun alone. Most recently (disregarding a brief venture into Vindictus, which I thought pretty much sucked, even with friends) I played DFO for a couple of months. I think my overall favorite was the original Mabinogi.
Could you point to some of these conventions or perhaps some Japanese news sites that cover doujin in greater variety?Not really, but Comitia is the biggest all-original doujinshi convention in Japan and it also takes place at Big Sight. (I think)
最後に上の人は非常に見苦しい懐古厨ですよね?おいおい、何回言わせれば気が済むんだ、お前?
How many damn nicks have you used at this point anywayI try to limit myself to four of them at any given time these days.
あなたのせいでまたここに訪れることになってしまいました。どう償ってもらえますか?俺の体は十分でしょ?
それと最後につかったオナヌーのおかずは何なんでしょうか?もちろん貴女のコト。
あと私は若くて天才で美形ですよね?心の眼を開いてたことかも。
最後に上の人は非常に見苦しい懐古厨ですよね?
What is your favorite gum?Juicy Fruit.
Regarding VNs - what are your favourites, if you have any in particular?Subarashiki Hibi (http://vndb.org/v3144), definitely. Saya no Uta (http://vndb.org/v97) is a runner-up and happens to have an English translation.
What is your favorite gun?Calico Liberty III. That helical magazine is seriously dope.
Favorite touhou game?Hmm, good question. I haven't played them with any regularity since PoFV, but I think I have to say SA regardless. I like IN too, but it's so long and slow... the others mostly destroy me in terms of difficulty, I'm really not good at shmups. :P
Where/how did you learn moonrunes? How long have you been studying them?I've been taking classes and studying on and off for around ten years now, but I feel I only really started to absorb anything once I began making myself read VNs and listen to anime completely in Japanese the past year or so. There's really no substitute for immersion.
Juicy Fruit.
Has it, in the past, moved you? If not, do you expect it will?If applied in sufficient quantity, it seems more likely to anchor me in place.
Would you describe its chewiness as "soft", and does said chewiness get to you in any way?Upon further consideration, while its flavor may be prime its texture is indeed inferior. I would rank the crunchy-shell gums such as Dentyne above it in that aspect.
貴社の記者が汽車で帰社したかいや、喜捨に行った
おちゃとコーヒーどっちがいい玄米茶最高
Places outside the USA by you visited?
If you liked it, would you put a ring on it?I notice Beyonce didn't sing anything about pre-nups.
What are the best and worst animes you've watched? VNs? Games played?Best anime: Baccano!
Oh, you were born in Canada? What part?
Ontario, near Ottawa. My relatives mostly live in the Toronto area, though.Jinsei Owata? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Rw5LQlyBRw)
If Sariel, Konngara, Mima, Yumemi, Yuka, and Shinki got into an all out brawl, how would you watch it?
Would you prefer a lot of friends, or a small amount of closer friends?Small amount of closer friends, pretty much the case now.
Do you have a job?Nope. Been applying for internships, but haven't gotten any.
Are you a massive MMO player, and have you ever been accepted into a beta for one? Is there an Eight Holy Scripture?I played in the Pangya closed beta. And I'm on the Aeria Games mailing list for unknown reasons and I'm pretty sure they've invited me to a few closed betas, but I've never played any of those.
Is there an Eight Holy Scripture?I wouldn't put it past Nasu.
How many holes does your scripture have in it?Countless, mostly in Leviticus and Deuteronomy.
If Sariel, Konngara, Mima, Yumemi, Yuka, and Shinki got into an all out brawl, how would you watch it?Streamcast with running commentary by Team Baka.
And who would you put your money on winning? And who do you think would fall first?Yumemi will win with the power of CHRISTIAN SCIENCE. Mima will get knocked out first due to the ego.
If a giant meteor was about to fall on your house, what would you use to catch it?Portal to Activision headquarters.
What has been your favourite/memorable (and non-favourite) moment on MotK? (If this has been asked, or along those lines, then sorry. >< )The most memorable in a non-favorite way was definitely the April Fools' disaster, whereas the favorite would be the charity drives. It's awesome to see how much good we can do when we come together.
ما هو رأيك من الناس الذين يكتبون بلغات غير التي يتحدث بها معظم الناس على المجلس عندما يمكن أن يكتب أيضا جيدة تماما الإنجليزية؟أعتقد أن جوجل ترجمة يجعل المشكلة غير مهم.
Do you mind that I call you Sevens?Nope.
What is your least favorite significant Touhou fan theory? Significant being defined by a non-negligible amount of people endorsing it.Can't say I'm familiar with the more recent fan theories, but I find most of the "____ is ____'s mother" ones to be silly and rest on horribly flimsy evidence.
Do you think that Yukkuri lovers vs Yukkuri haters are the fandom's equivalent of Skub vs Anti-Skub?Pretty much.
What do you feel was the worst disaster in the forum's history?Probably the globat webhosting debacle. Out of the various troubles we've had, it's probably the one that was least anyone's fault; we lost everything just because a webhost decided to be unreasonable for no possible gain.
How do you approach an issue when making a moderation decision?Well, unless the issue is a rules violation as clearly as day, I think it's common sense not to act unilaterally - at the most, hide any offending posts from public visibility while we discuss the matter. I, myself, haven't done any hands-on moderation in a long time. I try to chip in with reasonable suggestions when debates come up, but they're merely my own personal thoughts; I'm not active enough to claim to try and advocate for the members or anything such.
Why am I your favorite?Because Edible hasn't gotten around to editing your post yet.
Tastes in music?Well, right now I'm listening to this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPevQxAaIOw).
Where's the fire?In your heart.
If a cow and a chicken got into a street fight, what would the pig do?Eat the loser.
What's your favorite youkai species?Hmm. I like nue, but not Touhou's Nue in particular. Tayutama has a better one.
What's your opinion on Nico Nico Douga and anything about its culture?Better than YouTube, I guess? I don't browse it a great deal.
What's your favorite touhou pairing?Border Team.
What's your favorite crack touhou pairing?Marisu x Alice (http://danbooru.donmai.us/post/show/369606/)
If you could pair off staffers, who would be the best "couple?"Judging from this topic, Edible x Purvis.
Judging from this topic, Edible x Purvis.
Who's on top?I haven't seen Purvis edit any of Edible's posts, clearly he's M.
If you could change one rule here, what would it be?No idea. I think all of the rules we have are pretty sensible. I'd answer something silly but not when I just woke up. :colonveeplusalpha:
If this were a question that was really just a memespouting effort, what meme would you prefer it be?Arcade Bumstead, since I created it. (I have no proof of this.)
How much you bench, bro?One of these questions answers the other.
What is the one question you don't want me to ask?
One of these questions answers the other.How do you bench a question? ???
How do you bench a question? ???Easy, so long as you have no qualms violating the sanctity of Vic Sage's grave.
How many Purvis can you bench?In attempting to answer this through demonstration, I encountered difficulty locating more than one Purvis. Do you know a supplier?
What is the exact value of pi?Γ(?)?
If you were going to get sucked up into a tornado with no way to avoid it, how would you partake in your flight?Dueling ninjas in a trailer park (formerly) located in Akron, Ohio. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODeEuPokFRk&t=4m15s)
Does the Pope shit in the woods?Yes, that's how Hollywood got its name.
How many times does someone have to call you at six in the morning before you hurt them?My phone is never on. Today I got woken up by my cat, though.
Has someone ever called you while you were in the same building as them?Nope.
Do you get the pleasure of dealing with incompetent individuals on a near daily basis?Only when a professor assigns a group project.
Video of your cat?I'm not sure I have means to record a video, my cell phone can't do it. Someone else's might be able, but it's hard to get a sight of my cat anyway. She's super timid and runs away from everyone and everything.
If I have a dollar and you had a dollar, who's got more money?You, a dollar in California buys like fifty cents worth of stuff compared anywhere else.
She's super timid and runs away from everyone and everything.(http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/9913/fret3.gif)?
I'm not sure I have means to record a video, my cell phone can't do it. Someone else's might be able, but it's hard to get a sight of my cat anyway. She's super timid and runs away from everyone and everything.
Do polar bears shit in the woods?At the rate habitat shift is occurring it won't be long.
Favourite class in TF2?Engineer. But I often play Medic instead because those are better to double up on.
Favourite cookie/biscuit/cake?Eclairs.
What's the best thing ever?zombo.com
Why is Behoimi the best?Because I never did watch Pani Poni Dash past the first episode.
If you got magical powers, what would you do with them?I'd have to think about it more but it would probably involve frilly dresses.
If they drop the bomb and you become irradiated, what will you turn into?Tabitha.
If you had access to fully armored and loaded tank, what would you do with it?I'd have to think about it more but it would probably involve frilly dresses.
zombo.comOh god it's so good