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Members of the Hivemind Academy, the following is a listing of the various Hiver of the Day members for the past two months. Starting Sunday we will launch the Hiver of the Week! Please review the following and make your nominations (3 maximum) of you feel deserves the honor from the Hall of Fame list. When we get the list down to a reasonable number I'll start a poll. And any of you either missing a bio or if you want one changed please post it to the Meet the Hivemind thread over in Randomling's House.
Hiver of the Day Hall of Fame
#1 - Maldur (Wednesday, 11/19/03) Rumoured to exist, but he's invisible to me. I've just put him on here on the basis that someone told me that he was complaining about it... UPDATE: Well, how times change. Maldur is now someone I've actually met, and he fully deserves his label of "thoroughly nice bloke". Maldur is a Dutch friend who is stupidly tall (heh), but very pleasant with it.
#2 - Skade (Thursday 11/20/03) The dancing monkey man! How could I forget you! Has finally made the transition to randomlingshouse, and we're glad to see him. He will shortly be taking over the world, please prepare yourselves accordingly.
#3 - Tallarn (Friday 11/21/03) This is me. What you need to know about me is that I'm writing this website, and so I get to say wonderful things about me. Seriously, what I'm mostly known for is quoting things, using the smiley much too often and complaining about my ex-girlfriend. And saying "Hey ho" at random intervals. I've been posting to Hivemind threads since they were in Meta, and some might say that me going through the meta forum and bumping all the funny threads I found there was a large contributing factor in this whole thing starting again...UPDATE: Well, now I'm a forum admin at Randomlingshouse, and still a regular poster. I'm now playing in and running various online games, still working for Funny.co.uk , and still working as an actor. The ex-girlfriend is now a very ex-girlfriend.
#4 - Carnifex (Saturday 11/22/03) Another UK Hiveminder, and member of the Planescaping Triad, but beyond that I don't know that much about him. Any suggestions? Sorry mate, it's just getting a little difficult to write for everyone...UPDATE: Well, now I know more about him. He's a talented and creative RPGer, running and playing in several games.
#5 - Randomling (Sunday 11/23/03) One of the few females in the Hivemind, she thinks we're all wonderful. Which is nice. One of the newer Hiveminders, but has more than made up for it in sheer posting ability, topping 1000 posts already. UPDATE: Created a whole new set of forums for us to run around in! Randomlings House is a wonderful place where the Hivemind now tend to play. Randomling has also become known occasionally as the Wombat Goddess, and is also deeply involved in various online games.
#6 - Tallok (Monday 11/24/03) An incredible posting rate in his early days, he's calmed down a bit now. Much younger than the majority of us, but shows surprising interest in some subjects, such as Surrealism.
#7 - Steve Jung (Tuesday 11/25/03) Attended Harvard Law School, becoming a lawyer. Later severed in the military and was wounded in action. Republicans ran him for the House of Representatives. Elected by a heavy majority, he served one term followed three terms as Governor. Was elected President of the United States despite losing the popular vote, due to winning a contested election in Florida. Served a lackluster term as President and announced in advance that he would not seek a second term.
#8 - Angcuru (Wednesday 11/26/03) Born in Connecticut from parents who had emigrated from Capri, Italy. Angcuru had a strong interest in sports, especially boxing. After a few odd jobs in factories, his mother suggested that his forceful personality could make him suitable for a career in acting. Moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in screen acting. Has appeared in over 100 feature films and won an Academy Award for the lead role as a sensitive butcher in the film Marty. He later took the lead role in the popular television series, "McHale's Navy" and the action series, "Airwolf". When not acting he actively supports numerous charities and speaks tirelessly at benefits throughout the country.
#9 - Dungannon (Thursday 11/27/03) A relative newcomer, I think I might need him to write something for himself. UPDATE: "I played Filthy Ike in his "From The Beginning..." SH. Other than that and the MnM PbP now, I'm just a regular contributor to the silliness of this place. Oh, and as Randomling's chart confirmed, I'm a talented but lazy "good guy". And I did provide Tallarn with his current Avatar and custom title on ENWorld."
#10 - Velmont (Friday 11/28/03) Our other resident Canadian, after HellHound, Velmont's many and varied Mutants and Masterminds characters are keeping us entertained. His English is improving all the time.
#11 - Sniktch (Saturday 11/29/03) Still looking for a better avatar, the Deathmaster has suddenly revealed himself to be Master of the Biting Letter as well, see his posts about the problems Morrus has been having with PayPal. Again, a newer Hiveminder, but liked muchly. UPDATE: Funny how things change. Sniktch is now a veteran Hiveminder, Moderator, and all round Rat Bastard. He was also elected Overlord of the Whole World recently, although not many people seemed to notice.
#12 - Ash (Sunday 11/30/03) I am 24, have reddish blonde hair and blue-green eyes. I love to smile I live in the great state of Iowa, growing up a farm girl, with all the corn, pigs and the glorious smell ! I have also lived in South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin. I am a happy person, my hubby calls me his sunshine. I go to college at night full time for an Administrative assistant associates degree and take care of our two boys during the day. I love to cook, and bake. I love to read, and play D&D. I have been married to my best friend for over 3 years. I used to post on the old Eric Noah boards a lot but have not been real active on ENWorld. I lurk a lot, but that’s changing. I always read the hive but felt a little out of my league to post there because almost everyone on there is very funny and seems quick witted.
#13 - Darkness (Monday 12/01/03) The friendliest Mod on the boards. He's the one we look up to, to keep us in check and close down our old threads when we don't need them anymore. Also started the Who'd Win? thread, proving to be very popular. Does a lot of hard work for not much reward, so I'm taking a moment to say: "Thanks for everything!" Hope you get well soon, and that the Hivemind can help out somehow. UPDATE: Was a big factor in the Outwar craze, but seems to have abandoned us a little now.
#14 - Ao the Overkitty (Tuesday, 12/02/03) I am Ao the Overkitty. Been hanging out on Enworld for a while now and finally made the jump here. I'm a recent graduate of SUNY Albany with degrees in Ancient Greek & Roman Civilizations and Math. I've been a computer consultant for the past 3 years and am looking for a "real" job now, since my student job is ending. My primary interests include Mythology & Ancient Greece, and messing with my players' minds (as any dm should). I used to show rabbits; specifically the breed called Tans, though I have had other breeds as well. I've got three cats in my main army right now and four in the reserves (at my folk's house). I go for quality over quantity (well... I'd go for quantity, but my apartment can barely handle three).
#15 - Arwink (Wednesday, 12/03/03) King of Hivemind Postcount! Since joining in our little chats in Meta, Arwink has become the most frequent poster in the group. He's made it into the Top Ten ENWorld posters, overtaken Piratecat...can anything stop him? Also teller of the best Ex-Flatmate Stories. UPDATE: Well, it seems nothing can stop him! Despite everything, he's now another Admin at Randomlingshouse, running his own website (http://arwink.themadship.dhs.org/ ), and doing other amazing things. And he's still apparently sane!
# 16 - Orchid Blossom (Thursday, 12/04/03) I was born on September 23rd, 1974 in Manitowoc, WI. Manitowoc is on the east coast of the state, about an hour and a half north of Milwaukee. After graduating high school, I moved to Green Bay to attend the University of Wisconsin at Green Bay. I started as a music major, then switched to english when I realized I’d like to actually get a job after graduating. I have a BA in English with a minor in Humanistic Studies. I worked in day care for a while, which was great, but you get paid nothing. About 3 years after graduating college I met AO in an online writing group. After a couple visits I moved out to Albany, NY. My interests are music, reading, beading, making floorcloths, oh, and of course RPG’s.
# 17 - Guedo79 (Friday, 12/05/03) Born December 10th, 1979 I grew in to a young boy much like other young boys do today. This growing occurred in Glenville, New York. Anyway, I went to high school with AO the Overkitty, who I met at about the same time I was introduced to D&D. I've loved the game when ever I can play it. I got a degree in Computer Information Systems from a local community college and went to Albany University for a year before I realized I didn't like the campus and was sick of school. I've since dropped out, picked up a full time "computer guy" job, and moved to Wynantskill, NY. I live in a little apartment with my gf that needs alot of work but its home. I'm best described and tired and grumpy
# 18 - Crothian (Saturday, 12/06/03) The Iconic Poster and Hiveminder since before we had the term. Quote: "Postcount means nothing." My reply: "That's easy to say when you have 13,000 of them..." Always ready to help out with rules querys, talk about anything, enjoy Tom Lehrer and be excited by his local college American Football team. UPDATE: Well, he's still the top poster at ENWorld, and now also at Randomlingshouse, despite mine and Sniktch's best efforts. Still an incredibly pleasant fellow, still denies his huge volume of posts means anything, he's also now a true Hivemind Archiver, having saved all the Hivemind threads from ENWorld when they were deleted.
#19 - Envel (Sunday, 12/07/03) Strange visitor from another planet who came to Earth with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men! Envel can change the course of mighty rivers, bend steel in his bare hands, and who, disguised as a mild-mannered reporter for a great metropolitan newspaper, fights a never-ending battle for truth, justice, and the American way!
#20 - Mr. Fidgit (Monday, 12/08/03) - Taking his name and avatar from Terry Gilliams Time Bandits says a lot about Mr Fidgit. Has been around a fair while, and maintained a very high standard of posting
. Another Thoroughly Nice Bloke. Bit over the top on smileys, though. Not that we complain. Much. UPDATE: We don't see good old Fidgit as much as we used too. Shame.
#21 - Barsoomcore (Tuesday, 12/09/03) I am complete in and of myself. I am Barsoomcore. I am an Undead Whore. I live vicariously. I fend off strangers. I play the trombone sensuously. I often feel in need of peanuts. I take everything too seriously. I am full of loving kindness. I possess the final key. I purchased a vowel. I heard the laughter but thought it was crows. I reject your position. I hold fast. I honour their sacrifice. I expect nothing less. I give without thought of exchange. I gain more than I seem. I am the ruler of all I can see.
#22 – johnselmek (Wednesday, 12/10/03) Former teen idol and heartbreaker to millions of teenage girls, johnselmek was the lead singer in a family band popular during the early 1970’s. Johnselmek toured the Pacific southwestern states in a multi-colored school bus, performing in smaller venues alongside his mother Shirley, sisters Laurie and Tracy, and brothers Danny and Chris. Several albums and other merchandise were sold, as well as a successful television program based upon the band.
#23 – Kaiyosama (Thursday, 12/11/03) Former High Priest of the Wombat Goddess, and all round Yet Another Nice Guy. Also only the 5th person on randomlingshouse to rack up 1000 posts plus. We're keeping an eye on him, oh yes.
#24 – Aggemam (Friday, 12/12/03) Our Danish friend, bringing further joy to our plan for International Assimilation. UPDATE: Our Danish royalist and Newcastle United fan is a much more well known person these days. Glad to have him around, he brings even more fun and games to the collective nonsense of our lives.
#25 & #26 – SilverMoon (Saturday, 12/13/03) and Kriskrafts (Sunday, 12/14/03) These two wonderful people have come over from ENWorld and felt straight at home. They manage, despite their respective families best efforts, to be two of the most well balanced, nicest people I've ever come across online!
#27 - Simsonl (Monday, 12/15/03) Despite being my flatmate, is making a good name for himself in the Surrealism Forum and the Home Is...thread. Wonderfully imaginative, and prone to rapid fire references. Also a great StarCraft player.
#28 – Sir Osis of Liver (Tuesday, 12/16/03) If you've never said his name out loud, you've never noticed the pun. And it's a good one. Devoted to beer, beer, gaming and beer, he has recently returned to us, after an illness. We're glad you're feeling better and back with us, mate! UPDATE: Arrr, he's still there, still posting, still talking about BEER! and generally having fun.
#29 – Ashwyn (Wednesday, 12/17/03) How could I have missed out the bear before? Ashwyn deserves special credit, since his first post on the news that he may be recieving a lot of money was that he was considering helping some of us come over to America for a big gathering. Our little Bear is a lovely guy, and despite what anyone might say, deserves nice things to happen to him, if only to make up for some of the not so nice things that have happened to him before.
#30 – Capellan (Thursday, 12/18/03) A newcomer, but one who has thrown himself wholeheartedly into Hivemind practices. Now unable to make his Will save first time...I congratulate him on his assimilation. UPDATE: Has been entirely sucked in. Thinking about starting a forum entitled "Arwink and Capellan play in too many games!". Also the author of possibly the most deadpan Story Hour at ENWorld, from the perspective of one Kull, Cleric of Hextor.
#31 – Khynal (Friday, 12/19/03) The fourth Admin of the Apocalypse, brought on board partly for his web fu, and partly because Khynal Rocks (it's true, there's a thread and everything).
#32 – Hellhound (Saturday, 12/20/03) ENnie award winner, and official Hairiest Hiveminder, he's involved in many online projects. I recently found out he's a big Labyrinthe fan too, which was nice. Only been posting to Hivemind since we moved to General Discussion, but racking up the count. Couldn't think of a way to mention Ambient Inc. without it sounding like blatant advertising, so I've done it instead.
UPDATE: Still grinning, still hairy (although less so now, since the Haircut) and still winning games prizes for his products. Congratulations!
#33 – ARRRRR (Sunday, 12/21/03) - Originally ARRRRR he was a simple farmboy. He and his employer’s daughter fell in love, but he realized that he could not support Buttercup in the needed manner, so he went off to seek his fortune. As luck would have it, his ship was attacked by the Dread Pirate Roberts, who never takes prisoners. ARRRRR’s plea to live moved Roberts and he took the boy as a valet, telling him “I'll probably kill you in the morning." ARRRRR stayed with Roberts and spent his time learning how to fight, run a ship and he eventually succeeded Roberts as the new Dread Pirate Roberts.
#34 – Terraism (Monday, 12/22/03) - Another newcomer who posts a bit more infrequently than some.
UPDATE: Seems to be particularly good at helping Randomling have ideas. Some of which lead to new forums, .pdf products and who knows what!
#35 – Quathia (Tuesday, 12/23/03) - Another Dutch personage! Also tall, she's a notable expert in the art of making excellent costumes for Live RPG's. Witness her Cthullu and fear her wrath!
#36 – Eternal Knight (Wednesday, 12/24/03) - Hivemind Drone #48732 has been sucessfully assimilated. He just won't admit it yet. But he has a good avatar, so I'm putting him in now. UPDATE: He's running a website for a fan based D&D setting, amongst other things.
#37 – Buttercup (Thursday, 12/25/03) - We're very glad to have her onboard, because as you know, Everyone Loves Buttercup. Ah, what I mean is, she's terribly nice and well liked. Yeah, that's it.
#38 – Bulak (Friday, 12/26/03) – Was born in Egypt. In pursuance of a royal command that all male infants be destroyed, Bulak, to escape this fate, was laid in a basket among a clump of bulrushes on the banks of the Nile, and there discovered by the daughter of Pharaoh, who adopted him as her son. When arrived at manhood, Bulak began to form plans for the deliverance of the slaves from bondage. The Lord commanded him to guide the slaves out of captivity into the Land of Canaan. He accordingly conducted them through the Red Sea into the wilderness, and became their apostolic chief and law giver.
#39 – Goodlilgabi - (Saturday, 12/27/03) Another American, this one still at college, gabi is posting in between her very busy schedule at school, for which I think she deserves some credit - most Hiveminders have tended to put work second to posting! gabi is also a personal friends, and I'm incredibly glad I met her in York.
#40 – Morbidity - (Sunday, 12/28/03) The scene at GenConUK this year when I met Morbidity for the first time remains one of my funniest gaming stories. This pleasant Aussie lady uses Death as her avatar, and she's certainly got the wit to cut you to the bone! Also shows a liking for musicals, which in my book (or my site, which this is) that's never a bad thing.
#41 – DerianCypher - (Monday, 12/29/03) Made a very brave decision and came out to everyone recently, which appears to have cost him a few friends. However, the Hivemind has, in a great show of solidarity, not let it make the slightest difference, and Derian is still hanging in there with us, enjoying the general mayhem.
#42 – Emericol - (Tuesday, 12/30/03) The son of Jewish immigrants from the U.S.S.R., Emericol was born in Boston. His first stage appearance was in "Hansel and Gretel" at age eight. After his discharge from the Army, Nimoy enrolled in the Pasadena Playhouse in California. He worked as a soda jerk, movie usher and cab driver to pay the bills while he studied acting. His first starring role was in "Kid Monk Baroni," a youth with a deformed face who becomes a winning boxer. Finally came his big break in 1966 when he began his role as Spock on Star Trek.
#43 – Queenie122 – (Wednesday, 12/31/03) -
#44 – LrdApoc – (Thursday, 1/01/04)
#45 – Outlawed - (Friday, 1/02/04)
#46 – jmtrox - (Saturday, 1/03/04) Wife of The Potter, jmtrox isn't a frequent poster, but from what I've heard, she sounds great. Maldur speaks fondly of her cooking, for a start.
#47 – Zoskia - (Sunday, 1/04/04) - Zoskia was born as one of a pair of twin children to Padmé Amidala, the Queen of Naboo and Anakin Skywalker, a Jedi Knight who became famous during the clone wars. The children were secretly spirited away and raised independently, not reuniting until decades later when they both joined the Rebel Alliance. Zoskai was instrumental in the fall of the Empire and death of the Emperor. She and her brother are both now leaders of the New Federation and work as instructors at the Jedi Academy.
#48 – OutlawedBro - (Monday, 1/05/04) – Youngster with a great interest in automobiles. Is destined to one day work for a major automobile manufacturer, where he will create luxury sports cars for all of us that include various extras never seen outside of a James Bond movie vehicle.
#49 – Archangel - (Tuesday, 1/06/04)
#50 – The Jester - (Wednesday, 1/07/04) - Not as comedic as you'd think, but nevertheless a regular Hiveminder, if not quite so regular as some. Spent some considerable time journeying across the USA guesting at ENWorlders houses, so he's asked to be the Hivemind Ambassador. Has actually witnessed one of Piratecat's games. Oooooh.
#51 – Tarrasque Wrangler (Thursday, 1/08/04)
#52 - Drew - (Friday, 1/09/04) Believed by many to just be a figment of Ash’s overactive imagination, the noble Drew finally made his presence known to those of us in these parts. Has shown himself to be a fine husband, a good father, and a gamer through-and-through.
#53 – dave_o (Saturday, 1/10/04) The Canadian-born actor attended McGill University. The role for which he is undoubtedly best known is that of Captain James T. Kirk on Star Trek. Starred in a cop series, T.J. Hooker which lasted four years. Following Hooker, dave_o then went on to host to the popular series Rescue 911. Currently appears in commercials for Priceline.com
#54- Knight Oto (Sunday, 1/11/04) - A phoenix as an avatar? Good choice! Knight Otu has been around a fair while, and even though I occasionally get him mixed up with good Sir Osis, that's my fault, not his. Another Friendly Bloke, he has been moving through Hivemind threads with ease for some time now. quote: "I totally forgot my alternate identity! Ashardalon, the dragon from the Wotc Adventure path, originally created as a backup due to problems with this account, later transformed into my evil twin. You can decide whether he should go into my description or get his own." Well, now he has his own space...UPDATE: Yup, still there.
#55- Pendragon (Monday, 1/12/04) - After dealing with many years of the ordinary, the young artist, Pendragon, broke out and became a college student at Ball State University. Studying religion and history by day; dancing, making jewelry, sketching, and re-enacting by night. Coming to college created one regret: not teaching her sheltie to breathe under water. Pendragon has a not so secret love affair with Shakespeare and speaks the Queen's English better than American English. Her roots are pretty obvious when you watch her work or speak in her first language...Gaelic. Future goals include getting the hell out of Indiana, becoming a famous artist, and spending more quality time with those she loves.
#56- Malcolm (Tuesday, 1/13/04) - A professional actor, Malcolm’s career received critical acclaim for his performance in the film “Risky Business”, although it was his role in “Top Gun” that made him a star. He received an Academy Award nomination for his performance in the 1996 film Jerry Maguire. Malcolm was married for eleven years to actress Nicole Kidman, and has two adopted children from that union. His film “The Last Samurai” is currently in theaters.
#57- Janiru (Wednesday, 1/14/04) – Despite her petite frame and appearance of as a pretty little girl who looks younger than her nearly eleven-year age, Janiru is a package full of danger. She is now on her fifth belt in Karate, having come in 2nd in both of last year’s competition against competitors who were taller, older and more experienced. She is a skilled archer, now ranked against the adults rather than children. Last year in school’s 4th Grade reading tests she maxing out as being at Post-High School. She is currently devouring her parents sci-fi and fantasy library.
#58- Nagoragama (Thursday, 1/15/04)
#59- Wonkamania (Friday, 1/16/04)
#60- Yip (Saturday, 1/17/04) 29 y/o at least for a few more months. Around the six foot one inch mark in height with no real idea about weight. Tall and skinny has been used in the past. I seem to be the only person that can see the gut I'm developing. This is probably a good thing. But I digress.currently working full time and have been with the place for ten years. Also studying to get a communications degree part time via distance ed. Interests include RPG’s, Karate, brewing, computer games, reading and generally veging out in front of the TV with a beer.
#61 - Piratecat (Sunday, 1/18/04) The one, the only, the peg-legged cat that we all know and love. Piratecat is a person friend of all of the members of the Hiver of the Day Selection Committee and the only person we know in real life that has a 19 Charisma. Also considered to be the second best game-master the Committee has ever seen, the best being his longtime companion and spouse KidCthulhu.
#62 – AquarianTaboo (Monday, 1/19/04) Resident of Scotland with an uncanny ability to totally figure out everything about a person by only knowing the date and time of their birth and birth location.
Hiver of the Day Hall of Fame
#1 - Maldur (Wednesday, 11/19/03) Rumoured to exist, but he's invisible to me. I've just put him on here on the basis that someone told me that he was complaining about it... UPDATE: Well, how times change. Maldur is now someone I've actually met, and he fully deserves his label of "thoroughly nice bloke". Maldur is a Dutch friend who is stupidly tall (heh), but very pleasant with it.
#2 - Skade (Thursday 11/20/03) The dancing monkey man! How could I forget you! Has finally made the transition to randomlingshouse, and we're glad to see him. He will shortly be taking over the world, please prepare yourselves accordingly.
#3 - Tallarn (Friday 11/21/03) This is me. What you need to know about me is that I'm writing this website, and so I get to say wonderful things about me. Seriously, what I'm mostly known for is quoting things, using the smiley much too often and complaining about my ex-girlfriend. And saying "Hey ho" at random intervals. I've been posting to Hivemind threads since they were in Meta, and some might say that me going through the meta forum and bumping all the funny threads I found there was a large contributing factor in this whole thing starting again...UPDATE: Well, now I'm a forum admin at Randomlingshouse, and still a regular poster. I'm now playing in and running various online games, still working for Funny.co.uk , and still working as an actor. The ex-girlfriend is now a very ex-girlfriend.
#4 - Carnifex (Saturday 11/22/03) Another UK Hiveminder, and member of the Planescaping Triad, but beyond that I don't know that much about him. Any suggestions? Sorry mate, it's just getting a little difficult to write for everyone...UPDATE: Well, now I know more about him. He's a talented and creative RPGer, running and playing in several games.
#5 - Randomling (Sunday 11/23/03) One of the few females in the Hivemind, she thinks we're all wonderful. Which is nice. One of the newer Hiveminders, but has more than made up for it in sheer posting ability, topping 1000 posts already. UPDATE: Created a whole new set of forums for us to run around in! Randomlings House is a wonderful place where the Hivemind now tend to play. Randomling has also become known occasionally as the Wombat Goddess, and is also deeply involved in various online games.
#6 - Tallok (Monday 11/24/03) An incredible posting rate in his early days, he's calmed down a bit now. Much younger than the majority of us, but shows surprising interest in some subjects, such as Surrealism.
#7 - Steve Jung (Tuesday 11/25/03) Attended Harvard Law School, becoming a lawyer. Later severed in the military and was wounded in action. Republicans ran him for the House of Representatives. Elected by a heavy majority, he served one term followed three terms as Governor. Was elected President of the United States despite losing the popular vote, due to winning a contested election in Florida. Served a lackluster term as President and announced in advance that he would not seek a second term.
#8 - Angcuru (Wednesday 11/26/03) Born in Connecticut from parents who had emigrated from Capri, Italy. Angcuru had a strong interest in sports, especially boxing. After a few odd jobs in factories, his mother suggested that his forceful personality could make him suitable for a career in acting. Moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in screen acting. Has appeared in over 100 feature films and won an Academy Award for the lead role as a sensitive butcher in the film Marty. He later took the lead role in the popular television series, "McHale's Navy" and the action series, "Airwolf". When not acting he actively supports numerous charities and speaks tirelessly at benefits throughout the country.
#9 - Dungannon (Thursday 11/27/03) A relative newcomer, I think I might need him to write something for himself. UPDATE: "I played Filthy Ike in his "From The Beginning..." SH. Other than that and the MnM PbP now, I'm just a regular contributor to the silliness of this place. Oh, and as Randomling's chart confirmed, I'm a talented but lazy "good guy". And I did provide Tallarn with his current Avatar and custom title on ENWorld."
#10 - Velmont (Friday 11/28/03) Our other resident Canadian, after HellHound, Velmont's many and varied Mutants and Masterminds characters are keeping us entertained. His English is improving all the time.
#11 - Sniktch (Saturday 11/29/03) Still looking for a better avatar, the Deathmaster has suddenly revealed himself to be Master of the Biting Letter as well, see his posts about the problems Morrus has been having with PayPal. Again, a newer Hiveminder, but liked muchly. UPDATE: Funny how things change. Sniktch is now a veteran Hiveminder, Moderator, and all round Rat Bastard. He was also elected Overlord of the Whole World recently, although not many people seemed to notice.
#12 - Ash (Sunday 11/30/03) I am 24, have reddish blonde hair and blue-green eyes. I love to smile I live in the great state of Iowa, growing up a farm girl, with all the corn, pigs and the glorious smell ! I have also lived in South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin. I am a happy person, my hubby calls me his sunshine. I go to college at night full time for an Administrative assistant associates degree and take care of our two boys during the day. I love to cook, and bake. I love to read, and play D&D. I have been married to my best friend for over 3 years. I used to post on the old Eric Noah boards a lot but have not been real active on ENWorld. I lurk a lot, but that’s changing. I always read the hive but felt a little out of my league to post there because almost everyone on there is very funny and seems quick witted.
#13 - Darkness (Monday 12/01/03) The friendliest Mod on the boards. He's the one we look up to, to keep us in check and close down our old threads when we don't need them anymore. Also started the Who'd Win? thread, proving to be very popular. Does a lot of hard work for not much reward, so I'm taking a moment to say: "Thanks for everything!" Hope you get well soon, and that the Hivemind can help out somehow. UPDATE: Was a big factor in the Outwar craze, but seems to have abandoned us a little now.
#14 - Ao the Overkitty (Tuesday, 12/02/03) I am Ao the Overkitty. Been hanging out on Enworld for a while now and finally made the jump here. I'm a recent graduate of SUNY Albany with degrees in Ancient Greek & Roman Civilizations and Math. I've been a computer consultant for the past 3 years and am looking for a "real" job now, since my student job is ending. My primary interests include Mythology & Ancient Greece, and messing with my players' minds (as any dm should). I used to show rabbits; specifically the breed called Tans, though I have had other breeds as well. I've got three cats in my main army right now and four in the reserves (at my folk's house). I go for quality over quantity (well... I'd go for quantity, but my apartment can barely handle three).
#15 - Arwink (Wednesday, 12/03/03) King of Hivemind Postcount! Since joining in our little chats in Meta, Arwink has become the most frequent poster in the group. He's made it into the Top Ten ENWorld posters, overtaken Piratecat...can anything stop him? Also teller of the best Ex-Flatmate Stories. UPDATE: Well, it seems nothing can stop him! Despite everything, he's now another Admin at Randomlingshouse, running his own website (http://arwink.themadship.dhs.org/ ), and doing other amazing things. And he's still apparently sane!
# 16 - Orchid Blossom (Thursday, 12/04/03) I was born on September 23rd, 1974 in Manitowoc, WI. Manitowoc is on the east coast of the state, about an hour and a half north of Milwaukee. After graduating high school, I moved to Green Bay to attend the University of Wisconsin at Green Bay. I started as a music major, then switched to english when I realized I’d like to actually get a job after graduating. I have a BA in English with a minor in Humanistic Studies. I worked in day care for a while, which was great, but you get paid nothing. About 3 years after graduating college I met AO in an online writing group. After a couple visits I moved out to Albany, NY. My interests are music, reading, beading, making floorcloths, oh, and of course RPG’s.
# 17 - Guedo79 (Friday, 12/05/03) Born December 10th, 1979 I grew in to a young boy much like other young boys do today. This growing occurred in Glenville, New York. Anyway, I went to high school with AO the Overkitty, who I met at about the same time I was introduced to D&D. I've loved the game when ever I can play it. I got a degree in Computer Information Systems from a local community college and went to Albany University for a year before I realized I didn't like the campus and was sick of school. I've since dropped out, picked up a full time "computer guy" job, and moved to Wynantskill, NY. I live in a little apartment with my gf that needs alot of work but its home. I'm best described and tired and grumpy
# 18 - Crothian (Saturday, 12/06/03) The Iconic Poster and Hiveminder since before we had the term. Quote: "Postcount means nothing." My reply: "That's easy to say when you have 13,000 of them..." Always ready to help out with rules querys, talk about anything, enjoy Tom Lehrer and be excited by his local college American Football team. UPDATE: Well, he's still the top poster at ENWorld, and now also at Randomlingshouse, despite mine and Sniktch's best efforts. Still an incredibly pleasant fellow, still denies his huge volume of posts means anything, he's also now a true Hivemind Archiver, having saved all the Hivemind threads from ENWorld when they were deleted.
#19 - Envel (Sunday, 12/07/03) Strange visitor from another planet who came to Earth with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men! Envel can change the course of mighty rivers, bend steel in his bare hands, and who, disguised as a mild-mannered reporter for a great metropolitan newspaper, fights a never-ending battle for truth, justice, and the American way!
#20 - Mr. Fidgit (Monday, 12/08/03) - Taking his name and avatar from Terry Gilliams Time Bandits says a lot about Mr Fidgit. Has been around a fair while, and maintained a very high standard of posting
. Another Thoroughly Nice Bloke. Bit over the top on smileys, though. Not that we complain. Much. UPDATE: We don't see good old Fidgit as much as we used too. Shame.#21 - Barsoomcore (Tuesday, 12/09/03) I am complete in and of myself. I am Barsoomcore. I am an Undead Whore. I live vicariously. I fend off strangers. I play the trombone sensuously. I often feel in need of peanuts. I take everything too seriously. I am full of loving kindness. I possess the final key. I purchased a vowel. I heard the laughter but thought it was crows. I reject your position. I hold fast. I honour their sacrifice. I expect nothing less. I give without thought of exchange. I gain more than I seem. I am the ruler of all I can see.
#22 – johnselmek (Wednesday, 12/10/03) Former teen idol and heartbreaker to millions of teenage girls, johnselmek was the lead singer in a family band popular during the early 1970’s. Johnselmek toured the Pacific southwestern states in a multi-colored school bus, performing in smaller venues alongside his mother Shirley, sisters Laurie and Tracy, and brothers Danny and Chris. Several albums and other merchandise were sold, as well as a successful television program based upon the band.
#23 – Kaiyosama (Thursday, 12/11/03) Former High Priest of the Wombat Goddess, and all round Yet Another Nice Guy. Also only the 5th person on randomlingshouse to rack up 1000 posts plus. We're keeping an eye on him, oh yes.
#24 – Aggemam (Friday, 12/12/03) Our Danish friend, bringing further joy to our plan for International Assimilation. UPDATE: Our Danish royalist and Newcastle United fan is a much more well known person these days. Glad to have him around, he brings even more fun and games to the collective nonsense of our lives.
#25 & #26 – SilverMoon (Saturday, 12/13/03) and Kriskrafts (Sunday, 12/14/03) These two wonderful people have come over from ENWorld and felt straight at home. They manage, despite their respective families best efforts, to be two of the most well balanced, nicest people I've ever come across online!
#27 - Simsonl (Monday, 12/15/03) Despite being my flatmate, is making a good name for himself in the Surrealism Forum and the Home Is...thread. Wonderfully imaginative, and prone to rapid fire references. Also a great StarCraft player.
#28 – Sir Osis of Liver (Tuesday, 12/16/03) If you've never said his name out loud, you've never noticed the pun. And it's a good one. Devoted to beer, beer, gaming and beer, he has recently returned to us, after an illness. We're glad you're feeling better and back with us, mate! UPDATE: Arrr, he's still there, still posting, still talking about BEER! and generally having fun.
#29 – Ashwyn (Wednesday, 12/17/03) How could I have missed out the bear before? Ashwyn deserves special credit, since his first post on the news that he may be recieving a lot of money was that he was considering helping some of us come over to America for a big gathering. Our little Bear is a lovely guy, and despite what anyone might say, deserves nice things to happen to him, if only to make up for some of the not so nice things that have happened to him before.
#30 – Capellan (Thursday, 12/18/03) A newcomer, but one who has thrown himself wholeheartedly into Hivemind practices. Now unable to make his Will save first time...I congratulate him on his assimilation. UPDATE: Has been entirely sucked in. Thinking about starting a forum entitled "Arwink and Capellan play in too many games!". Also the author of possibly the most deadpan Story Hour at ENWorld, from the perspective of one Kull, Cleric of Hextor.
#31 – Khynal (Friday, 12/19/03) The fourth Admin of the Apocalypse, brought on board partly for his web fu, and partly because Khynal Rocks (it's true, there's a thread and everything).
#32 – Hellhound (Saturday, 12/20/03) ENnie award winner, and official Hairiest Hiveminder, he's involved in many online projects. I recently found out he's a big Labyrinthe fan too, which was nice. Only been posting to Hivemind since we moved to General Discussion, but racking up the count. Couldn't think of a way to mention Ambient Inc. without it sounding like blatant advertising, so I've done it instead.
UPDATE: Still grinning, still hairy (although less so now, since the Haircut) and still winning games prizes for his products. Congratulations!
#33 – ARRRRR (Sunday, 12/21/03) - Originally ARRRRR he was a simple farmboy. He and his employer’s daughter fell in love, but he realized that he could not support Buttercup in the needed manner, so he went off to seek his fortune. As luck would have it, his ship was attacked by the Dread Pirate Roberts, who never takes prisoners. ARRRRR’s plea to live moved Roberts and he took the boy as a valet, telling him “I'll probably kill you in the morning." ARRRRR stayed with Roberts and spent his time learning how to fight, run a ship and he eventually succeeded Roberts as the new Dread Pirate Roberts.
#34 – Terraism (Monday, 12/22/03) - Another newcomer who posts a bit more infrequently than some.
UPDATE: Seems to be particularly good at helping Randomling have ideas. Some of which lead to new forums, .pdf products and who knows what!
#35 – Quathia (Tuesday, 12/23/03) - Another Dutch personage! Also tall, she's a notable expert in the art of making excellent costumes for Live RPG's. Witness her Cthullu and fear her wrath!
#36 – Eternal Knight (Wednesday, 12/24/03) - Hivemind Drone #48732 has been sucessfully assimilated. He just won't admit it yet. But he has a good avatar, so I'm putting him in now. UPDATE: He's running a website for a fan based D&D setting, amongst other things.
#37 – Buttercup (Thursday, 12/25/03) - We're very glad to have her onboard, because as you know, Everyone Loves Buttercup. Ah, what I mean is, she's terribly nice and well liked. Yeah, that's it.
#38 – Bulak (Friday, 12/26/03) – Was born in Egypt. In pursuance of a royal command that all male infants be destroyed, Bulak, to escape this fate, was laid in a basket among a clump of bulrushes on the banks of the Nile, and there discovered by the daughter of Pharaoh, who adopted him as her son. When arrived at manhood, Bulak began to form plans for the deliverance of the slaves from bondage. The Lord commanded him to guide the slaves out of captivity into the Land of Canaan. He accordingly conducted them through the Red Sea into the wilderness, and became their apostolic chief and law giver.
#39 – Goodlilgabi - (Saturday, 12/27/03) Another American, this one still at college, gabi is posting in between her very busy schedule at school, for which I think she deserves some credit - most Hiveminders have tended to put work second to posting! gabi is also a personal friends, and I'm incredibly glad I met her in York.
#40 – Morbidity - (Sunday, 12/28/03) The scene at GenConUK this year when I met Morbidity for the first time remains one of my funniest gaming stories. This pleasant Aussie lady uses Death as her avatar, and she's certainly got the wit to cut you to the bone! Also shows a liking for musicals, which in my book (or my site, which this is) that's never a bad thing.
#41 – DerianCypher - (Monday, 12/29/03) Made a very brave decision and came out to everyone recently, which appears to have cost him a few friends. However, the Hivemind has, in a great show of solidarity, not let it make the slightest difference, and Derian is still hanging in there with us, enjoying the general mayhem.
#42 – Emericol - (Tuesday, 12/30/03) The son of Jewish immigrants from the U.S.S.R., Emericol was born in Boston. His first stage appearance was in "Hansel and Gretel" at age eight. After his discharge from the Army, Nimoy enrolled in the Pasadena Playhouse in California. He worked as a soda jerk, movie usher and cab driver to pay the bills while he studied acting. His first starring role was in "Kid Monk Baroni," a youth with a deformed face who becomes a winning boxer. Finally came his big break in 1966 when he began his role as Spock on Star Trek.
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#45 – Outlawed - (Friday, 1/02/04)
#46 – jmtrox - (Saturday, 1/03/04) Wife of The Potter, jmtrox isn't a frequent poster, but from what I've heard, she sounds great. Maldur speaks fondly of her cooking, for a start.
#47 – Zoskia - (Sunday, 1/04/04) - Zoskia was born as one of a pair of twin children to Padmé Amidala, the Queen of Naboo and Anakin Skywalker, a Jedi Knight who became famous during the clone wars. The children were secretly spirited away and raised independently, not reuniting until decades later when they both joined the Rebel Alliance. Zoskai was instrumental in the fall of the Empire and death of the Emperor. She and her brother are both now leaders of the New Federation and work as instructors at the Jedi Academy.
#48 – OutlawedBro - (Monday, 1/05/04) – Youngster with a great interest in automobiles. Is destined to one day work for a major automobile manufacturer, where he will create luxury sports cars for all of us that include various extras never seen outside of a James Bond movie vehicle.
#49 – Archangel - (Tuesday, 1/06/04)
#50 – The Jester - (Wednesday, 1/07/04) - Not as comedic as you'd think, but nevertheless a regular Hiveminder, if not quite so regular as some. Spent some considerable time journeying across the USA guesting at ENWorlders houses, so he's asked to be the Hivemind Ambassador. Has actually witnessed one of Piratecat's games. Oooooh.
#51 – Tarrasque Wrangler (Thursday, 1/08/04)
#52 - Drew - (Friday, 1/09/04) Believed by many to just be a figment of Ash’s overactive imagination, the noble Drew finally made his presence known to those of us in these parts. Has shown himself to be a fine husband, a good father, and a gamer through-and-through.
#53 – dave_o (Saturday, 1/10/04) The Canadian-born actor attended McGill University. The role for which he is undoubtedly best known is that of Captain James T. Kirk on Star Trek. Starred in a cop series, T.J. Hooker which lasted four years. Following Hooker, dave_o then went on to host to the popular series Rescue 911. Currently appears in commercials for Priceline.com
#54- Knight Oto (Sunday, 1/11/04) - A phoenix as an avatar? Good choice! Knight Otu has been around a fair while, and even though I occasionally get him mixed up with good Sir Osis, that's my fault, not his. Another Friendly Bloke, he has been moving through Hivemind threads with ease for some time now. quote: "I totally forgot my alternate identity! Ashardalon, the dragon from the Wotc Adventure path, originally created as a backup due to problems with this account, later transformed into my evil twin. You can decide whether he should go into my description or get his own." Well, now he has his own space...UPDATE: Yup, still there.
#55- Pendragon (Monday, 1/12/04) - After dealing with many years of the ordinary, the young artist, Pendragon, broke out and became a college student at Ball State University. Studying religion and history by day; dancing, making jewelry, sketching, and re-enacting by night. Coming to college created one regret: not teaching her sheltie to breathe under water. Pendragon has a not so secret love affair with Shakespeare and speaks the Queen's English better than American English. Her roots are pretty obvious when you watch her work or speak in her first language...Gaelic. Future goals include getting the hell out of Indiana, becoming a famous artist, and spending more quality time with those she loves.
#56- Malcolm (Tuesday, 1/13/04) - A professional actor, Malcolm’s career received critical acclaim for his performance in the film “Risky Business”, although it was his role in “Top Gun” that made him a star. He received an Academy Award nomination for his performance in the 1996 film Jerry Maguire. Malcolm was married for eleven years to actress Nicole Kidman, and has two adopted children from that union. His film “The Last Samurai” is currently in theaters.
#57- Janiru (Wednesday, 1/14/04) – Despite her petite frame and appearance of as a pretty little girl who looks younger than her nearly eleven-year age, Janiru is a package full of danger. She is now on her fifth belt in Karate, having come in 2nd in both of last year’s competition against competitors who were taller, older and more experienced. She is a skilled archer, now ranked against the adults rather than children. Last year in school’s 4th Grade reading tests she maxing out as being at Post-High School. She is currently devouring her parents sci-fi and fantasy library.
#58- Nagoragama (Thursday, 1/15/04)
#59- Wonkamania (Friday, 1/16/04)
#60- Yip (Saturday, 1/17/04) 29 y/o at least for a few more months. Around the six foot one inch mark in height with no real idea about weight. Tall and skinny has been used in the past. I seem to be the only person that can see the gut I'm developing. This is probably a good thing. But I digress.currently working full time and have been with the place for ten years. Also studying to get a communications degree part time via distance ed. Interests include RPG’s, Karate, brewing, computer games, reading and generally veging out in front of the TV with a beer.
#61 - Piratecat (Sunday, 1/18/04) The one, the only, the peg-legged cat that we all know and love. Piratecat is a person friend of all of the members of the Hiver of the Day Selection Committee and the only person we know in real life that has a 19 Charisma. Also considered to be the second best game-master the Committee has ever seen, the best being his longtime companion and spouse KidCthulhu.
#62 – AquarianTaboo (Monday, 1/19/04) Resident of Scotland with an uncanny ability to totally figure out everything about a person by only knowing the date and time of their birth and birth location.
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