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Title: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Helepolis on May 18, 2011, 06:58:02 AM
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Alfred F. Jones on May 18, 2011, 07:04:07 AM
What music is that in the background?
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Pesco on May 18, 2011, 07:05:37 AM
How much tea does it take to fill your charisma?
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Mr_Bob on May 18, 2011, 07:10:28 AM
Being in the News group, how do you hunt for stories?  What sources do you usually use, and how much cooperation with others do you have in order to get news circulating as quickly as you do?  Anything else interesting about it?
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Mimachiro on May 18, 2011, 10:13:02 AM
What kind of tea is that?

That watch real?

What'cha read'n?
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Helepolis on May 18, 2011, 11:10:12 AM
What music is that in the background?
Ah, Miss Sakura. How is the Smooth Ladies doing? send my regards to miss Verezis, Kurobara and Sukima. The song you speak of is named 'Sanji No Gochisou' which is from One Piece OST #3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCaZ-O9bX4s), it contains Sanji's theme and the piece of music at 2:16 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCaZ-O9bX4s#t=2m14s)

How much tea does it take to fill your charisma?
Depends on the brand and flavour. A cup of Earl Grey will maximize it, a second cup will cause side effects. Strawberry flavour, which I drink in the morning, fills up about 50% to avoid troublesome situations. In Holland, most people think 'Pickwick' or 'Lipton' is best tea around. I'd say wrong. 'West Minster' is a brand which has strongest flavour and better taste.

Being in the News group, how do you hunt for stories?  What sources do you usually use, and how much cooperation with others do you have in order to get news circulating as quickly as you do?  Anything else interesting about it?
To be honest, BunBunMaru for me is quite troublesome. Mainly because I live in GMT+1 timezone. US von A people benefit from Japans future time zone, thus if something is announced or released, they will most likely hear it first. I often have to rush to keep up with the information. Thankfully, several people on IRC notify me of things and information. I am thankful for them. I mostly check some forums and ZUN's official blog or ask a Japanese friend I have on MSN about certain news.

Still, it is quite troublesome. Ayayaa...

What kind of tea is that?
West Minster - Earl Grey tea

That watch real?
Yes, the watch is real. A gift from my grandfather who got it from his own father. He passed it down to me so I can pass it down to my children in the future. It works if I wind it up, but I keep forgetting to wind it up daily so I just leave it there.

What'cha read'n?
Local Dutch news paper.
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: FinnKaenbyou on May 18, 2011, 12:10:50 PM
Why is your teacup so damn huge?
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Stuffman on May 18, 2011, 01:53:46 PM
Are we still planning a simultaneous PoSR and Dance Contest release? I estimate I will be done after Duke Nukem Forever but before Half-Life Episode 3.
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Sapz on May 18, 2011, 02:40:42 PM
How long have you been interested in Touhou, and what drew you to it?

Are there any non-Touhou shooters you enjoy?

Also, not a question, but that is a damn classy OP.
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Pesco on May 18, 2011, 02:49:22 PM
Are we still planning a simultaneous PoSR and Dance Contest release? I estimate I will be done after Duke Nukem Forever but before Half-Life Episode 3.

Lord of Maidens might be done before the both of yours :smug:

What is your workout routine at the gym?

Why are you still unable to beat the gym leader?
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Tamer Anode/Cathode on May 18, 2011, 03:03:59 PM
Are those the kind of shirts you regularly wear? They give you a nice professional look.

Where'd you get a clear teacup? I don't think I've ever seen them before.

I'm assuming that English isn't your first language; how easy/hard was it for you to learn?
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Helepolis on May 18, 2011, 03:55:18 PM
Why is your teacup so damn huge?
Huge? Dear Sir Roukan, that is merely my special enjoyment cup. What I normally use in the mornings and evenings is larger.

Are we still planning a simultaneous PoSR and Dance Contest release? I estimate I will be done after Duke Nukem Forever but before Half-Life Episode 3.
I wish that was possible Sir Stuffer. Unfortunately, inspiration is something that has to come naturally. Without it, it is going to be for now a Duke Nukem Forever.

How long have you been interested in Touhou, and what drew you to it?
December 2008, I was playing MUGEN when I saw this using Hatsune Miku
(http://i51.tinypic.com/2wnv8t5.jpg)

Somehow it kept me wondering: "Who is that?" After asking, someone told me: "Inaba Tewi, imperishable night, youtube it" So I did and ended up with a Imperishable Night stage 4b, when I heard the stage music, and seen Marisa's patterns I got struck by the music and game. I had play this game.

So December 2008 up to 2011 now... that is quite some time ago. Oh my.

Are there any non-Touhou shooters you enjoy?
non-Touhou shooters as in top-view scrolling bullethell / similar types? If you mean that, no. I have watched videos and such of other games in the same genre, but not really drawn into it.

Also, not a question, but that is a damn classy OP.
Everything for  the sake of Lady Scarlet.

What is your workout routine at the gym?
I follow 2 schedules A = arms + chest  B = legs + back/shoulders. Proximately 2-3 sets per muscle group. Today (actually in a few minutes) It will be schedule B.

Why are you still unable to beat the gym leader?
My level 20 beadrill seems to be weak.

Are those the kind of shirts you regularly wear? They give you a nice professional look.
For work and University I mostly wear them yes. But as soon as the temperatures go up, I often switch to more comfortable clothing with short sleeves.

Where'd you get a clear teacup? I don't think I've ever seen them before.
I've no idea exactly. Think you need to check your local plate and kitchenstuff seller?

I'm assuming that English isn't your first language; how easy/hard was it for you to learn?
I am Dutch / Turkish. Dutch people, and Turkish, are generally known to speak horrible English. Though thank god I started picking up the language at a young age (age of 6) by watching lot's of English spoken shows/cartoons. I still occasionally mess up grammar and spelling or few words :V but we got people who help me correct them.
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Zengar Zombolt on May 18, 2011, 03:59:25 PM
That is the last week's paper, isn't it?
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Kips McKipzerson on May 18, 2011, 04:11:00 PM
How in the world does your clock tell you that we have one week?
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Edible on May 18, 2011, 04:16:09 PM
Why am I your favorite?
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Shadoweh on May 18, 2011, 04:28:15 PM
Obligatory how did you find MotK?
Obligatory how did you become a staff member?
What the heck is a Bunbunmaru and what do you DO as a member of staff?

WHO'S THAT CONTRACTORMON?! IS IT KYUUBEY?
<@Helepolis> @choose Hakurei or Moriya or Myouren <---- What's with this weird contest you do on IRC with Keine and why do you do this?
How did you become a student of the great Shino?
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Helepolis on May 18, 2011, 05:35:35 PM
That is the last week's paper, isn't it?
I- I have no idea what you are talking about. I should tell this to Miss Meiling whether Miss Shameimaru has already brought this week's paper. Wait, I am Bu----

/me quickly sips tea

How in the world does your clock tell you that we have one week?
Kappa did some modifications to it. Thanks Miss Kawashiro =)

Why am I your favorite?
Are you? :V

Each staffer/acolyte is for me a favourite in his or her own way and form.

Obligatory how did you find MotK?
After playing some Imperishable Night, I stumbled on self-made scripts on youtube. After finding 'Danmakufu' (the scripting tool) I started fooling around. Logically, one will soon find himself stuck thus I started seeking help and ended up through google at Motk RikaNitori. It was my first appearance as 'just another member'

Obligatory how did you become a staff member?
That is a good question and the thing is strange. I became a BunBunMaru as a volunteer after Miss TSO asked generally if people were up to write articles and stuff for the news section. I didn't knew I got treated as a level of staff, though I had no powers. Not only as BunBunMaru, also as a member I contributed with love and care for Danmakufu scripting.

Later on Stuffman ragequit decided to take it more easy with RikaNitori and stepped down as moderator. I probably got nominated as suitable replacement as I was a Danmakufu addict and already passively being a lesser-staff. It was approximately 8 or 10 months after I was registered on Motk.

What the heck is a Bunbunmaru and what do you DO as a member of staff?
BunBunMaru is awesome red colour status which allows us to freely post news item at the news section, without waiting for approval from administrators or moderators. My job is to regulate and organize the news. I am not the only one as other BunBunMaru members are flying around, but they are so fast and busy you'll often won't spot them.

I like to write articles for new Touhou games in a more 'objective' form. (see my last 10D article). Though it is not easy.

WHO'S THAT CONTRACTORMON?! IS IT KYUUBEY?

Nope! It is






(http://i54.tinypic.com/hu4xs0.jpg)

Knived Kyuubey!
Thank you Miss Izayoi


<@Helepolis> @choose Hakurei or Moriya or Myouren <---- What's with this weird contest you do on IRC with Keine and why do you do this?
Daily Faith. A silly game I started a year or more ago with "choose your faith! between Kanako Yukari en Eirin.

I cannot exactly remember anymore. In #Shrinemaiden (irc) there was some random discussion about Yuyuko, Yukari, Eirin, Kanako such as faith and favourite and the never ending Kanako vs Suwako discussions. Eventually, Kanako took the lead and 'won'.  But now that those ladies are gone, it is time for serious faith between Hakurei, Moriya and Myouren.

This time, Hakurei Reimu has to win.

How did you become a student of the great Shino?
Hmmmm

/me sips tea.

Browsing Danbooru, I quickly followed 2 favourite artists:  Morino Hon and Colonel Aki, after that I discovered Ponjiyuusu Shino and liked her unique drawing style (just like Hon and Aki). After reading her 'Memories of me Playing Touhou' (http://danbooru.donmai.us/pool/show/1017) I was highly amused.

Shino is in my opinion the best self-insert artist.

PS EDIT! I AM NOT THAT PERVERTED AS HER THOUGH.

Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Alfred F. Jones on May 18, 2011, 05:40:18 PM
How good are you at the Touhou games? What's your favourite?

What's your favourite era of history?

If you could just observe any era of history without interacting with it in any way, what location in space-time would you choose to watch?
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Silent Harmony on May 18, 2011, 06:16:38 PM
Why is Remilia your favorite?
What drew you to the guitar?
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: E-Nazrin on May 18, 2011, 06:30:29 PM
What causes charisma?
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: 7TC7 on May 18, 2011, 07:27:48 PM
Are you Danmakufu-Youtube-tutorials done and finished with or is there a possibility of more to come? I kinda found them really intriguing.

Like, don't STOP HELEPOLIS!!

Also, the full picture of your avatare?
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Iryan on May 18, 2011, 08:06:52 PM
What is your sweetest guitarwork?

Considering the setup, why didn't you start your speech with "Greetings..."?

Knived Kyuubey!
Oh got, now he's armed with knives? RUN! D:
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Helepolis on May 18, 2011, 08:20:25 PM
How good are you at the Touhou games? What's your favourite?
I am not where near the level of those known Lunatic players. I am between Hard and Lunatic I think. Managed to clear 10D Demo Hard in 2 tries, but don't know if that means anything.

Anybody normal (no body or mental issues) can become a skilled Touhou players. The question is, do you want to invest time?

What's your favourite era of history?
The ancient civilizations such as ancient Greek and Egypt. I always got fascinated by them.

If you could just observe any era of history without interacting with it in any way, what location in space-time would you choose to watch?
Kind of having hard time to decide whether I should watch the ancient civs or the Rise and Fall of the Ottoman empire. Kind of interesting history there.

Why is Remilia your favorite?
Actually, I have no favourite Touhou.

All Touhou girls are in my eyes neutral, except a few of them 'stand out' because of their canonic background. Example I respect Keine as a teacher and Eiki as the Judge etc.

Remilia... she became my favourite because I got instantly, and I mean INSTANTLY struck by her EoSD portrait combined with her boss theme. I have no idea why that happened. Must have been her... Charisma?

Edit: Note: favourite here becomes, respected/admired.

What drew you to the guitar?
Initially, metal songs and jazz songs did. Like Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix but also more rougher stuff like Metallica, Iron Maiden. After Touhou's great musical influence, I started pondering if I should play a keyboard or a guitar. Well it became the guitar.

What causes charisma?
Social interaction and behaviour.

Are you Danmakufu-Youtube-tutorials done and finished with or is there a possibility of more to come? I kinda found them really intriguing.

Like, don't STOP HELEPOLIS!!
Time to time people ask me this in PM, on youtube and probably here. I kind of covered all the basic things and some minor advanced things. Also making tutorials for advanced things is painful effort. Mainly because it is very difficult to explain. The written tutorials are far better for these cases.

Also, the full picture of your avatare?
(http://i55.tinypic.com/s5cr36.jpg)
Source: http://danbooru.donmai.us/post/show/909216/adapted_costume-arm_up-bat_wings-dain-dress-hat-je

Ah... every time I see this picture. It just----------------------------------------------  Why you do this!

What is your sweetest guitarwork?
Broken Moon is extremely joyful to play on the guitar.

Considering the setup, why didn't you start your speech with "Greetings..."?
Only required when I am working in the SDM. Lady Scarlet told me I could have some time of my own and spread the propaganda word about the Scarlet Devil Mansion.
(it was actually early when I made this. And didn't even had breakfast yet)
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Silent Harmony on May 18, 2011, 08:52:03 PM
-More charismatic: the most interesting vampire in Gensokyo, or the most interesting man (http://www.themostinterestingmanintheworld.net/the-most-interesting-man-in-the-world-quotes-top-10/) in the world (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynDrOB0zM-Q)?

-If these two ever met, what would happen?

-What is your career goal, if any?

-If one were to take a trip to the Netherlands, what would be the 1 place you would recommend as a must-visit?
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Tamashii Kanjou on May 18, 2011, 10:22:44 PM
What are your views on the portrayal of charisma breakage?

If it's not acceptable is some cases, how does Shino make it so? (Like I already know, but I want your views.  :derp: )

Oh, and before I forget...

Pick someone (Touhou) to fight against Remilia (preferably someone she hasn't met)  in what you would think to be an epic encounter and something to write about. XD
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Tamer Anode/Cathode on May 18, 2011, 10:34:39 PM
You're an admirer of Remilia; what is your opinion on the other residents of the SDM?

How are the public libraries where you live?

What non-Touhou games do you enjoy?
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: communist unity (comm-unity) on May 18, 2011, 10:47:38 PM
When did you first play age of empires? Ever played online on the zone?
Who is the worst/most underpowered DotS heroine, in your opinion?
Who's the best/most overpowered?
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: HakureiSM on May 18, 2011, 11:26:36 PM
Elaborate on all the specific changes related to your position that are bound to happen with the introduction of the new premium service MikoPics.
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Hello Purvis on May 19, 2011, 03:55:14 AM
Who is the Purvis?

What do you feel the greatest problem the forum has ever faced is?

How much you bench, bro? (In real measurements, not kilopascals or whatever you use)
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Fetch()tirade on May 19, 2011, 04:50:53 AM
If you were to give the human race a letter grade for its performance so far, what would you give it (pluses and minuses included) ?

Where do you draw your inspiration from?

Go home and be a family man?
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Molten on May 19, 2011, 06:44:39 AM
Serious questions:
On a scale from 1 to 10, how fun is DotS?
Best thing ever?
What games do you play?
Do you own any certain item that means a lot to you?

Not so serious question:
Should the Scarlet Devil Mansion have their own shrine?
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Helepolis on May 19, 2011, 07:38:30 AM
-More charismatic: the most interesting vampire in Gensokyo, or the most interesting man (http://www.themostinterestingmanintheworld.net/the-most-interesting-man-in-the-world-quotes-top-10/) in the world (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynDrOB0zM-Q)?
Hmmm interesting, this is qui--
< Sakuya appears behind Helepolis >
Of course it is the Mistress. What a silly question!

-If these two ever met, what would happen?
Gensoukyou would have a nice party at the SDM.

-What is your career goal, if any?
While 'starting your own business' is extremely clich? and most common answer people give, I remain sceptical about such things. Those things don't just happen, you need to work for them.

I do aim for a specific job as a employee (not perse manager, could be) which might make me somewhat known in the country, but not too known. Don't intend to be famous but I do intend to be successful and knowledgeable (hopefully).

-If one were to take a trip to the Netherlands, what would be the 1 place you would recommend as a must-visit?
Madurodam. (http://www.madurodam.nl/?lang=1)



What are your views on the portrayal of charisma breakage?
Absolutely unforgivable! That those artists dare to do such things to the Mistress. [

If it's not acceptable is some cases, how does Shino make it so? (Like I already know, but I want your views.  :derp: )
Shino on the other hand keeps doing it (http://danbooru.donmai.us/post/show/771794/absurdres-alice_margatroid-hakurei_reimu-highres-i), in a fashioned way. Her charisma breaks are superiour. Maybe because she actually treats the characters in her own sense and then performs unsuspecting break (http://danbooru.donmai.us/post/show/746140/5girls-alternate_costume-alternate_hairstyle-ascot) due to an event while other artists just randomly make her cry like cheek pinching and similar stuff.

Oh, and before I forget...

Pick someone (Touhou) to fight against Remilia (preferably someone she hasn't met)  in what you would think to be an epic encounter and something to write about. XD
The Mistress would not bother with such things. It not worth her time. Though, Prime Minister of The Netherlands, Mark Rutte (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Rutte). People claim he is charismatic, young, fresh and good leader in the cabinet. He could be taught a lesson to learn his place. (though I wonder if it w ould be 'epic')



You're an admirer of Remilia; what is your opinion on the other residents of the SDM?
The Mistress' friends and servants are just as valued as she is. SDM members canon is pretty solid and it allows artists to turn it into their own 'Dark Tewi' and produce awesome, enjoyable and dramatic work out of it. Lady Patchouli seems a bit strict and harsh in some official ZUNdialogues but still, they are all enjoyable.

SDM has the family charm, like Eientei and the Yakumos. Pitty Chireiden isn't often portrayed like that or often with missing characters.

How are the public libraries where you live?
Enjoyable and useful and civil. Though I haven't stepped in one for the last 12 years.

What non-Touhou games do you enjoy?
I don't play a lot of games anymore. Lack of time/interest. My habits change and shift between games. For example, I picked up Diablo II again (Damn you Pesco). My classmates forced me into Dwarf Fortress, so occasionally do that.

Though I used to be pretty addictive Unreal Tournament 1 and Tomb Raider player few years ago.



When did you first play age of empires? Ever played online on the zone?
1996, from a German Demo CD which was attached in a magazine. We bought the magazine with my elder sister because it contained walkthrough for Tomb Raider 1. I bought the game when it got released. (I still have the CD btw!)

1998, when we got dial-up internet (56k YEAH) I started playing on the zone.net. That is also how I got my nickname: Helepolis_H which I simplified to Helepolis for the rest of my interwab life.

Who is the worst/most underpowered DotS heroine, in your opinion?
Ah Mr. Headcrabs. This is hard to answer because 'underpowered' is influenced by teammates, the girls in your team and your enemies. In singular isolated situations based on their skills, I would say

Who's the best/most overpowered?
Koishi. But same as previous question.



Elaborate on all the specific changes related to your position that are bound to happen with the introduction of the new premium service MikoPics.



Who is the Purvis?
A man who keeps turning things into diamonds.

What do you feel the greatest problem the forum has ever faced is?
Maintaining the Touhou addict section. It is like the place people will visit. We've had some terrible threads and it is good thing those are gone and strict rules are made regarding them.

How much you bench, bro? (In real measurements, not kilopascals or whatever you use)
Let me tell you bro. I struggle between 60 and 70 Kg, I am not much of a powerhouse anyway.



If you were to give the human race a letter grade for its performance so far, what would you give it (pluses and minuses included) ?
Oh dear... I'll just name the minuses because the pluses are something you shouldn't be proud of, you should be worried of minuses existing:
(-) Scamming people with their so called price influences due to events (1 euro 75 per liter for benzine? you got to be kidding me. Sense makes none.)
(-) Selfishness. One for all and all for Me
(-) Arrogance. Riding on the back of others, stabbing down friends to make him/herself better.
(-) Unreliability. Unreliable humans are worse than an unreliable piece of machine like let us say, a phone.
(-) Trust.

Where do you draw your inspiration from?
Music and certain artwork, a combination of them is even better. All 'inspirational' work I outputted, whether it be drawing, creating something or building scripts/levels has always been supported by music.

Go home and be a family man?
I prefer to remain the Student for now.



On a scale from 1 to 10, how fun is DotS?
Fun rating: 6. It is a RPG-Strategy game. It will create anger, it will create raging it will cause both enjoyable and non-enjoyable moments. I rated it 6 because the game balance is bad. It used to be a 8 when the game wasn't messed up.

Best thing ever?
Music. Without it, I have no idea what I would do.

What games do you play?
See above similar question =3

Do you own any certain item that means a lot to you?
A little plush toy which is attached to my keychain, a gift from my elder sister. While the item was worth only 1,75 euro, it was her own birthday when she gave it to me.

Not so serious question:
Should the Scarlet Devil Mansion have their own shrine?
Hakurei Reimu would drop a giant Yin Yang ball on top of that and the mansion.
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Molten on May 19, 2011, 12:46:11 PM
Would you recommend people to try out DotS?

and What's your favorite color?
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: communist unity (comm-unity) on May 19, 2011, 12:51:02 PM
Favorite age of empires race?
Why does rambo remilia never work?  :derp:
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Mimachiro on May 19, 2011, 01:42:54 PM
What's the best outfit the mistress could wear?

If the mistress asked to feat upon you, how would you respond?

If you were forced out of the mistress' service, where would you take up residence?
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Helepolis on May 19, 2011, 03:37:01 PM
Would you recommend people to try out DotS?
If you like strategy games with a tat of RPG, yes.

and What's your favorite color?
Red


Favorite age of empires race?
Greek, the Helepolis are just frikken strong units against most units excluding catapults.

Why does rambo remilia never work?  :derp:
Because the devs fucked up Hakkero item.


What's the best outfit the mistress could wear?
Elegant red dress? (http://danbooru.donmai.us/post/show/716620) Her Koumajou no Densetsu II outfit seems very nice as well.

If the mistress asked to feat upon you, how would you respond?
'feat' ?
/me blinks and tilts heads slightly to the side.

If you were forced out of the mistress' service, where would you take up residence?
My house.
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Janitor Morgan on May 19, 2011, 04:15:54 PM
'feat' ?
/me blinks and tilts heads slightly to the side.

I believe the intended word was "feast". As in draining some of your blood.
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: HakureiSM on May 19, 2011, 07:54:03 PM
Y u so no answer?
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Helepolis on May 19, 2011, 08:30:21 PM
Y u so no answer?
Ask, and you shall learn.
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Mimachiro on May 19, 2011, 09:59:20 PM
I was tired this morning. :derp:
If the mistress asked to feast on you, how would you respond?

What's the best place to be in the mansion?

What's the best painting in the mistress' collection?
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Yakitori on May 19, 2011, 10:27:00 PM
(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/Evan_Bowen/4AM_chocolate_pudding.jpg) What would you do at 4 o'clock in the morning? That is, if you had the urge to get up around then.
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Hanged Hourai on May 19, 2011, 10:53:00 PM
Favorite literary work you've read?
In hindsight, do you think your test run of Mafia was fun?
Did you ever do that Dormio curbstomping in DotS you promised?
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Helepolis on May 20, 2011, 11:13:57 PM
If the mistress asked to feast on you, how would you respond?
"Mistress, my bloodtype is O+"

What's the best place to be in the mansion?
The bedroom of the Mi--
(http://i56.tinypic.com/i5876u.jpg)

< Radio contact lost, please watch warmly as we try to reconnect... >

What's the best painting in the mistress' collection?
I am too stupid to recognize them. Not much of an art lover in form of paintings.

(http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd462/Evan_Bowen/4AM_chocolate_pudding.jpg) What would you do at 4 o'clock in the morning? That is, if you had the urge to get up around then.
I would instinctively stroll to the kitchen make some tea then stroll back to my bedroom to think: "fuck, why am I up?"

Favorite literary work you've read?
I kind of detest literary work. I only read it if forced, so I cannot say I am quickly impressed by literary. I rather read a nice story book.

In hindsight, do you think your test run of Mafia was fun?
It was so-so. The environment I've been in wasn't newbie friendly though it was fun to play. But extremely time intensive, way more than being the host of a board game and such.

Did you ever do that Dormio curbstomping in DotS you promised?
He keeps teaming up with me, so I cannot kick his ass =|
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Mimachiro on May 21, 2011, 12:04:48 AM
Why do you detest literary work?

What's your favorite form of entertainment?

You take your tea straight, or do you add things to it?
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Helepolis on May 22, 2011, 08:06:39 AM
Why do you detest literary work?
I have no idea, it is plain boring. While reading it might be useful information or educational, I just don't feel like it.

What's your favorite form of entertainment?
Hanging out with a group of known friends either doing activities or just talking randomly and having fun laughing.

You take your tea straight, or do you add things to it?
Straight, though I tried the classical stuff (milk / honey).

WHEN ARE WE GOING TO PLAY AOE2 AGAIN?
WHEN YOU FIXED YOUR BLOODY ROUTER ACIDUS. >=[
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Mimachiro on May 22, 2011, 10:44:56 AM
What's the most difficult challenge you've ever overcome?

How do you approach a major challenge in your life?

What's your outlook on the future of the world?
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Dr.Strafe on May 22, 2011, 11:05:19 AM
Just what is a "Helepolis" and why do you don such a moniker?
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Bio on May 22, 2011, 11:34:31 AM
Just what is a "Helepolis" and why do you don such a moniker?
A SIEGE ENGINE OF MASS TOWERNESS.
No seriously what is it.
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: HakureiSM on May 23, 2011, 05:32:09 AM
Ask, and you shall learn.
Wait what but I did, and you didn't answer D:
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Dormio Ergo Sum on May 23, 2011, 02:09:27 PM
UNREAL TOURNAMENT '99.
'99

And, uh, hao2balancework/study/life?

Also, why is your accent so awesome?
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Helepolis on May 23, 2011, 03:13:53 PM
Wait what but I did, and you didn't answer D:
ORZ , it was listed in the major quote post but I forgot to fill it in  ORZ. My apologies =/

Elaborate on all the specific changes related to your position that are bound to happen with the introduction of the new premium service MikoPics.
My position isn't much affected by the changes on the forum, if that is what you tried to ask. I am a moderator of RikaNitori and BunBunMaru. I don't know what MikoPics is going to bring us, but the test run done by Miss TSO surely promised us good things. Surely it will also help hosting images easier without breaching the image rules.


What's the most difficult challenge you've ever overcome?
Growing up. No I am seriously, growing up is for everybody a challenge which has to be overcome each and every single time. It isn't just about growing up to 'become an adult'. More like mentally growing up, achieving things in real life. Focussing your mind on the next thing ahead.

How do you approach a major challenge in your life?
Determination and confidence. I use these two as a base. If you do not have a goal, it is useless. If you have no confidence in your skills and self, better just go cry in a corner. Yes, sounds harsh and tough, but it has been mostly the base for me.

However, I thank god I never had major challenges in terms of health and such. Surely there are plenty of people both I know and I don't know who try to overcome it every single day. The challenges I had were merely related to school or a job. Don't know if I should consider them major, but they still feel like major accomplishments.


What's your outlook on the future of the world?
I don't bother much with the future aside than thinking now and then about what I want to become. I don't plan things ahead too much unless they are of interest. Living a schedule is a boring life.

Just what is a "Helepolis" and why do you don such a moniker?

A SIEGE ENGINE OF MASS TOWERNESS.
No seriously what is it.
A Helepolis is originally a gigantic siege tower which consisted out of several floors. Each floor had hatches which could be opened to fire arrows, pour down hot oil or just fire large ballistic arrows using giant crossbows. The tower even had a drawbridge to overcome the castle walls and also a ram to RAM INTO DOORS.

Though this is the real Helepolis we are talking about, my nickname originally comes from the Age of Empires 1 unit, which is actually a 'Ballista' but the elite version was Helepolis which fired twice as fast and longer range.
(http://i40.tinypic.com/o74qon.png)

JUST LOOK AT THE FIERY FIRE EMITTING FROM THE UNIT ICON.

It was my favourite unit in Age of Empires, thus I quickly settled myself with Helepolis_H on the Zone.com (Helepolis was already taken, orz)

Come to think of it, I always wanted to be the Red colour in any game. This is 1998 we are talking about, it seems the Mistress was already slowly pulling my fate towards her.

UNREAL TOURNAMENT '99.
'99
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unreal_Tournament

Does it read UT99 in the title?

 NO

"Retrospectively, the game has also been referred to as UT99 or UT Classic to differentiate it from its numbered sequels."

No, it is just called 'UT' , only silly people who wanted to be 'famous' just like forced-memes call it 'UT99' or UT classic. This is why wikis in general are horrible material. sigh*

I'll kick your ass when UT server comes, Dormio :3

And, uh, hao2balancework/study/life?
Maintain a healthy sleep pattern. I kind of question why people wreck themselves by sacrificing sleep for some, in my opinion, silly gaming or w/e. I personally do not believe in sleep deprive or other similar cases. At the end, the individual person him or herself is responsible for it. Sure, some people have it tough due to terrible RL situations or other mental/physical issues. Those cannot help it, they wish they could. But the rest? Questions...

Also, why is your accent so awesome?
Is it? I never considered my accent to be something unique or special. Not in comparison to Pesco.
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Pesco on May 23, 2011, 04:23:10 PM
You're gonna do the voiceovers for Cain/Rinnosuke, Elzix/Tatsumi and Griez/Tenji.
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Hanged Hourai on May 24, 2011, 03:57:01 AM
[20:50] <HangedHourai> go get curbstomped by helepolis
[20:50] <Dormio|Library> meh 
[20:50] <Dormio|Library> remilia is a pushover

Where is the stomping?

And I was also told to
'99
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Dormio Ergo Sum on May 24, 2011, 03:58:26 AM
'99
'99

[13:51] <Dormio|Library> I like how you leave out the important part

[13:50] <Dormio|Library> remilia is a pushover as long as you can dodge gungnirs
[13:50] <Dormio|Library> of course, with 2s delay.......

Those Gungnirs hurt. ;_;
Also, GHGM, Cyclone and the like really hurts Remilia's lategame now.

Oh, and how long have you been playing the guitar?
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Mimachiro on May 24, 2011, 10:49:13 AM
What is the proper way to treat those who bash the mistress?

How far back can you trace the mistress' influence on your life?

How far would you go for the mistress' wellbeing?
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Alfred F. Jones on May 24, 2011, 02:50:29 PM
What is the proper way to treat those who bash the mistress?
SO HELE, WHY IS REMILIA SUCH AN AWFUL CHARACTER?
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Helepolis on May 24, 2011, 04:19:31 PM
You're gonna do the voiceovers for Cain/Rinnosuke, Elzix/Tatsumi and Griez/Tenji.
Is that so?


'99

'99
/me shakes his head.  ** My Lady, these people don't know what will hit them when I get to play UT with them **


What is the proper way to treat those who bash the mistress?
Nothing. The Mistress' powers will punish them without any effort.

How far back can you trace the mistress' influence on your life?
Well... so far only back to 1998 due to Age of Empires constant red colour.  Coincidence or Fate?

How far would you go for the mistress' wellbeing?
I would die for her She doesn't exist.


SO HELE, WHY IS REMILIA SUCH AN AWFUL CHARACTER?
Actually, she is.

Today I was reading PMiSS once more and I forgot that Remilia is infact a childish selfish little bitch. She is badass, she is the mistress she is just plain awfully evil and egoistic. Sometimes I wonder how Miss Izayoi handles her or her SDM citizens. 10.5 proved she was pretty awful. PMiSS proves it, BAiJR as well.

But I like her for this reason. I like her for the reason her appearance and canon facts are simply awesome.

I don't get how people can consider Reimu their waifu :V They wouldn't last 5minutes in her presence

Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Infy♫ on May 24, 2011, 06:09:57 PM
remilia scarlet or sucuklu tost?
got a saz yet?
hows the study going?
wheres my dance contest game?!!
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: HakureiSM on May 24, 2011, 08:25:54 PM
My position isn't much affected by the changes on the forum, if that is what you tried to ask. I am a moderator of RikaNitori and BunBunMaru. I don't know what MikoPics is going to bring us, but the test run done by Miss TSO surely promised us good things. Surely it will also help hosting images easier without breaching the image rules.
TSO stated that the BunBunMaru staff would be responsible for sorting and approving/rejecting submissions to MikoPics. I assumed either you would take part in that or the staff would just select more BunBuns to fill the role, just sharing the name. I was wondering if you knew anything about that, so

I don't get how people can consider Reimu their waifu :V They wouldn't last 5minutes in her presence
Excuse me, sir. She's nobody's waifu, she's just lovely.
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Helepolis on May 24, 2011, 08:36:20 PM
remilia scarlet or sucuklu tost?
Sucuklu tost.

got a saz yet?
Nope, also not intending to get one any more I think, but a new electric guitar.

hows the study going?
Tomorrow I got a meeting with a company to formally decide certain things so I can start graduating.

wheres my dance contest game?!!
Where is my inspiration =[[

TSO stated that the BunBunMaru staff would be responsible for sorting and approving/rejecting submissions to MikoPics. I assumed either you would take part in that or the staff would just select more BunBuns to fill the role, just sharing the name. I was wondering if you knew anything about that, so
Oh that is what you meant. Logically, yes. Just like the news section, it will require processing submissions etc. That is going to be quite the important exciting task.

If people submit busty stuff, naturally I will appr--  < Contact was lost >

Excuse me, sir. She's nobody's waifu, she's just lovely.
Tell that to the Remilia lovers.
Title: Re: Ask a Staffer Ep. 14 - Helepolis
Post by: Helepolis on May 24, 2011, 09:52:14 PM
Well, time is up citizens of Shrinemaiden. The tea pot is empty, so I guess I will make some more and enjoy the upcoming 'Ask a staffer' series.

/me continues to polish Spear the Gungnir