Katharsis

I'd like to start by saying that I don't particularly like these topics. Introductions bore me because they're full to the brink with small talk. Small talk bothers me.

But I'll tell you guys about me anyway, perhaps I'll cultivate more than a 'welcome/hi/i lyk dat too' thread. Some general information:

I'm a fifteen year old kid from Australia, self proclaimed OCD. I can't stand things when they aren't to my standards, and I even chat and send text messages without using imish (Instant Messenger-ish).

I'm described as pretentious, insensitive, arrogant, and stubborn. And that's just from my friends. But I'll restrain my cynical tongue if I can.

I'm into computers, ever since I was three I've been playing games like a zombie. I can program in a few languages to a small extent as well. Musically, I'm a child of the 80s, the New Wave of British Heavy Metal is my crack, but I'm not notably averse to much music - although rap is my least favourite. I played the flute when I was younger, but now I'm sporadically dusting off the guitars in the corner of my room. I hate watching sport (on TV), but I like to play it. Except netball, and any game using one of those oval balls (Rugby, AFL, Gridiron, whatever). I particularly like running, high jump and fencing. Fencing is great, and I understand there are fencers on YWS already.

I don't actually read very much fiction at all, I'm quite happy to put books down before I've read any further than the first chapter. The reason is that I used to read The Wheel Of Time, so now I have a very low tolerance for drivel. My head's too full of it.

I'm not one for senseless death and drooling vegetables of characters in writing. I fell asleep in the Doom movie, for goodness sake. So 'action' doesn't get me excited. Not unless I actually care.

If you want me to spare you a rant, don't be blatantly derivative, and don't -ever- use a phrase like: 'The elf *insert action here*' in the first paragraph of your prologue. If there's anything I despise, it's the preconception that some people have - that the elves in their story are self-evidently Tolkien-esque elves. Describe your damn elves.

Random Question Time:
Q: Who is the fictional character that best embodies you?

A: A hybrid of: Raistlin Majere, Shinji Ikari, Holden Caulfield and Artemis Fowl. Couldn't pick just one. Someone care to draw a picture?

Normally I'm a shy person, and I'm not apt to speak without stumbling over my words. Not stuttering, I'm more of a clutterer. I find it much easier to write than I do to speak, things come out much clearer.

I can really go on and on.

Finally, I'd like to say, grudgingly, and in the most cliche of ways:

Hello.

Sup dude and welcome to YWS mwhahahahahahahhaahhaha (continues evil laughter for 3 minutes).

If you've came to brush up your skills as a writer, or simply to pwn some noobs, you've come to the right place.

I see that you are a gamer too and have some knowledge on fantasy.

Have you ever played Final Fantasy before? I believe it is quite an orignal fantasy series. It has so much depth it in terms of storyline, setting and the characters themselves. It makes it very realistic. I've never been a fan to LOTR simply because it bores me. Final Fantasy all the way

Currently, I'm awaiting Metroid Prime 3 to come out in New Zealand (damn you Nintendo) and I'm playing Resident Evil 4 for the wii currently (mean as game!)

If you need any help in gaming and especially fantasy, talk to me. I'm here to help

Name's Andy by the way

Have you ever played Final Fantasy before? I believe it is quite an orignal fantasy series. It has so much depth it in terms of storyline, setting and the characters themselves.

I have, but I never got past the boring combat. There was only one FF game I ever played, and it was around the same time I was discovering RTS games. It was years and years ago. I was more interested in Total Annihilation and Starcraft at the time, I imagine.

I'm more on the Dungeons and Dragons spectrum, though. I've never been fond of FF or its fans. But if I had the inclination to acquire and play any of the games, that could change.

If you need any help in gaming and especially fantasy, talk to me. I'm here to help

Mm hmm. I don't think I'll need it, but thanks anyway.

Heya! I'm Muffin, and I'm not a muffin. (For some reason everyone seems to think I am a muffin. I don't know why.)
So, welcome. You sound pretty interesting, points for you.
And about the text messaging... I thought I was the only one who did that. Tis a good thing, of course. Props for you.

Anything else I can blither about? Hm...

Oh, thank you for the tip about the elves. If I should for some reason place an elf in one of my stories, I will be sure to describe him to make you happy. Perhaps I will say something along the lines of, "He was a Tolkien-esque elf", just to irk you.

Peace.
Love.
And that ever important foodstuff, chocolate.

Muffin

Hiya and welcome to YWS, Katharsis.

If there's anything I despise, it's the preconception that some people have - that the elves in their story are self-evidently Tolkien-esque elves. Describe your damn elves.

That cracked me up so much. It is so true.



If you have any questions what-so-ever feel free to PM me.

Ta,
Cal.