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(Message started by: K`Hare totlh on Jan 14^th, 2005, 10:58am)

Title: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by K`Hare totlh on Jan 14^th, 2005, 10:58am

To be honest, I [K'Hare's player] was considering giving up BF when the first tourney happened. I'd only been on one ship, a Klingon one, and it was always slow. We had trouble getting players to post and stay. I went to the tourney hoping to make a splash and convince others that they had to be on my ship (I was XO).

So I went to the tourney and on the night before the matches began I went into the bar. Standing at the bar was a bolian, or maybe he was half andorian. Regardless, he was blue and in character, I found him offensive so I attacked him, but only verbally.

In the same scene a Klingon be' entered. The description, the detail of the writing told me I had found someone who could simm a Klingon, and then she ate a bowl of Strawberries enjoying the sweetness. I read it again... it made no sense. How coulda player who got every other detail be so wrong about something so random. Why would a Klingon female want to eat sugar rich food? And then I knew and I acted on that info but I didn't say why. A few scenes later, I mentioned why, in character, having never asked the player what their intent was, and I was right. And the other player was impressed that someone else had even noticed the subtlety. That simple understanding has led to my strongest friendship in BF.

So for me, this event holds a special meaning and I will be forever grateful to Durkis for coming up with the idea, to Tauvits for giving me back what I gave out, and to Q'olavraH for just being.

Note that this isn't about this simm, its about simming in general. Think of this as an odd joint mission, but one that attracts some of the best writers in BF. Take advantage of that.

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by K`Hare totlh on Jan 14^th, 2005, 10:58am

Anybody want to recall some stuff from last year?

Tauvits met K'Hare at the first one and they had some great barroom debates. He'd never admit it, but Tauvits held his own debating K'Hare while I think Tauvits was surprised that there was this obnoxious Klingon who verbally sparred with everyone and never resorted to simple physical violence.

K'Hare met Q'olavraH there and they have been friends ever since... much to the chagrin of K'rahl.

K'Hare and ta'pez had a history predating it and their conflict could be felt by anyone watching. The final match between Q'ol and ta'pez was something few who were there will ever forget... or forgive.

F'Larn and (character name escapes me) got engaged last year. There were rumors about Saji and ta'pez. Satian and Starfire almost took the combat out of the ring after *SOMEONE* fought disgracefully.

Anyone paying attention would have seen K'Hare act very odd about an unusual bottle of Bloodwine given to him by Durkis and K'Hare learned something about his family history that changed him. Look for that again.

Anyone else have memories to share? The key is not to overrun the main action, but to have a chance for your characters to interact with each other. After the competition you can continue the friendship or rivalry by keeping in contact over sub space. It is almost impossible to keep track of all the little things that happen and it is impossible for your character to be involved in every little thread.

One of the threads that ta'pez and I have planned is a dinner celebrating 5 years for the IKS meHHaj out of character. In character, it will be a dinner remembering the warriors who died serving her and the completion of another year of service to the Empire. Anyone is free to come and watch just be wary of the Klingons who have served on the ship, for they will seek attention and will want to tell their stories.

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by So`l Mackenzie on Jan 20^th, 2005, 5:02am

I was at the last competition, but it was litterally my first week playing my new character, so I had no idea what I was doing with him.

I think about half way through I started hinting a character plot thread for him, one that I'm planning on bringing back for this year's event.

The Tapez/Q'olavraH fight also cemented another couple of aspects of S'ol, his mouth, and his strong sence of fair play.

Thanks Chang. I could have never givin So'l such a strong moral compass without you to provide such a wonderful example of what not to do.

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by Verghese Siminway on Jan 20^th, 2005, 9:58am

Well, I met quite a few people, was accused of being a Borg drone, insulted an opponent by smashing his Batleth into two, got kicked out in the first level itself, then just sort of hung around and got drunk......

Then of course, there was the conversation between me and K'hare about my first match with the NPC, and about the error when it came to destroying the Batleth.

Other than that however, not much else happened for me :p

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by Q`olavraH on Jan 20^th, 2005, 2:12pm

I can only second much of what K'Hare said about the first tournament. Watching the interaction was wonderful for me, and of course, Q'ol met K'Hare, and I met his player. Both of whom continue to challenge me and my Klingon alter ego. Both of whom I have grown rather fond of.

The second tournament I went into sort of lost with Q'olavraH. She had gotten 'married' the year before just before the tourney, had birthed a set of twins before the second tourney, and I think she was sort of at a loss as to what to do with herself (or I was at a loss as to what to do with her?).

I had no solid plans, no preconcieved story lines except the one K'Hare was working on about some of his background (which I had been not so patiently waiting to learn about for a year at this point), so I went in not really knowing what would happen with Q'ol other than she would compete and compete with honor.

As the competition progressed, things happened that I did not expect. Q'olavraH as a Klingon 'person' came into her own, at least I think so.

She found out that things are not always what they should be, she knew that some had no honor, but she also found out that some who she respected and loved could resort to fighting with less honor than she thought them capable of when confronted with an enemy that they truely despised. It changed her, in way I am not even aware of yet.

I have been looking forward to this year's tournament with great anticipation, I will learn more about Q'olavraH's best friend that she didn't know, I will get to possibly have a rematch with that evil chang being, and even if he doesn't bring his honor with him this year, there is a still a chance I could beat his cheating Klingon butt. ;)

The last two tourneys have been events I wouldn't have missed for anything, and I'm sure at the end of this one I'll feel the exact same way about it.

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by Ta`pez HoD on Jan 21^st, 2005, 2:48pm

So`l Mackenzie wrote:

As you know all to play the goodie goodie klingons people have a tendency of playing is a no no for me.

What you have seen is but a tip of the ice berg on the overall relationship. People will know the way Ta'pez acted but few will know of the reasons for it and what caused it .

Which btw is just fine, I am glad i could help you out with the character development by posting in the way it did.

50 % of the blame is that of Q'ols - she was the one who pulled off all the stops to write a really engaging story about this.

I would have never written an ending in the way i did were it not for the fact that Q'ol gave me a few ideas of her own on this.

The goal back then was to pull one over K'Hare and K'rahl who had not been expecting this :D

There will be more cheng mischief this year around and i am looking forward to having even more fun this year then the last one.

having my crew here - will be fun. I expect they will be just as unruly as others.

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by SajidaKajada on Jan 23^rd, 2005, 8:35pm

Yay K'Hare remembers Sajida fighting like a maniac :P

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by Ta`pez HoD on Jan 23^rd, 2005, 9:39pm

SajidaKajada wrote:

Yay K'Hare remembers Sajida fighting like a maniac :P

so why did she loose?

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by SajidaKajada on Jan 23^rd, 2005, 11:08pm

because she fought honorably the one time Tappy told her to follow her heart lol i swear you did that to knock me outta the rat race but i got to sit beside your daddy!

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by Ta`pez HoD on Jan 24^th, 2005, 12:05am

SajidaKajada wrote:

because she fought honorably the one time Tappy told her to follow her heart lol i swear you did that to knock me outta the rat race but i got to sit beside your daddy!

oops i guess i miscalculated on your heart
;) ;)

or maybe you got me on my evil plot to gain the title once more

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by SajidaKajada on Jan 24^th, 2005, 12:23am

*Slaps Tappy*That was for good measure! Shes a prisoner of her human side anyways but i'll get my chance :P

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by K`Hare totlh on Jan 24^th, 2005, 12:50am

Actually I forgot about the whole honor/dishonor scandal of her fighting. I remembered her hanging out with ta'pez and getting all tainted.

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by SajidaKajada on Jan 24^th, 2005, 1:06am

Hee hee I don't believe I remember if I ever spoke to you K'Hare i'll have to rectify that this year!

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by Ta`pez HoD on Jan 24^th, 2005, 1:11am

K`Hare totlh wrote:

I remembered her hanging out with ta'pez and getting all tainted.

hold your foul tongue pointy ears

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by Falco_Tauvits on Jan 30^th, 2005, 11:18am

The betleH tournaments hold fond memories for me, as well. Like K'Hare, my attachment to Bravo Fleet had been waning. My sim was going fine, but there was little of "The Bravo Fleet Experience" happening to me. I wasn't about to leave, but I was certainly sleep-walking my way through TGCO duties and TF/Fleet-wide matters.

Then, out of the tournament, I've made friendships with individuals I never would have interacted with otherwise. Romulans, Klingons, Feddies... you name it. Both IC and out. It's led me to a greater (comparatively, clearly) understanding of Klingons - as noticed by the fact that I now have to spell it "betleH" or I wince - and has introduced me to some of the finest roleplayers I know. And IC, it's been plenty of fun. Tauvits now actually has connections amongst the fleet. K'Hare, for one, clearly. Once upon a time, a Romulan called Ro, who has since faded from BF. And his friend and bunkmate from last year, Loj - a friendship which, OOC, also led me to XFY.

Great memories in particular... obviously, the very first night, the verbal sparring, Tauvits' completely inadvertent offending of K'Hare which, I think, has led to a degree more thoughtfulness on his part. Being defeated by a marine - a marine, of all the indignity! ;) - in the first tournament. His match against G'Trell the second year, an opponent he deemed more worthy of victory yet whom he beat solely because he was happy to fight dirty. The fight against Ta'pez, where he abandoned any chance at even possibly winning by holding himself to a higher standard than before, and had his behind handed to him on a plate.

The fact that he never intended to get so far - third place wasn't anything he nor I had anticipated... this year, I think he'll be out to get so far again without fighting so shamefully.

So I'm going to raise my drink (orange juice, alas) to more insults, debates, fights, honours, dishonours, friendships made and friendships strengthened, Blood Wine drunk and embarrassments suffered, and, above all... to fun in Year Three!

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by Loj_Hartson on Jan 31^st, 2005, 1:22am

Like the Blueman, Loj has made many friends both IC and OOC due to this tournament. And every year I look forward to this tournament as a catalyst for my efforts at creating groups of paragraphs that would be attempted to be passed off as writing.

The only thing I remember from the first tourney was the chat-session between K'Hare and Tauvits, as well as some weird-race of a character of some Pride reaching the finals of said tournament. Oh, and of course those Remans.

The second tournament had more of the right feel for me. In it, Loj was able to progress his own IC storyline in bits and parts. I remember the posts between K'Hare and Q'ol, as well as there being a Vulcan that was tied into said sub-plot.

Tauvit's shift in attitude, Saj's unique way of approaching battle with a betleH and an Andoran who was more than willing to help Loj chase down shadowy forms through the passageways of KDB.

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by SajidaKajada on Jan 31^st, 2005, 2:04am

Heh Sajida is gonna have to make her own fighting style eh Loj ;D

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by TalVur on Feb 3^rd, 2005, 4:50pm

I remember when Commodore Durkis found the cheaply made action figures...that and losing to F'larn...(silly ship rivalry). But I did end up making a friend out of him and G'trelll. Good way to get to know crew frm your own ship...fight them in the ring.

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by KTar on Feb 3^rd, 2005, 9:02pm

I remember fighting Verghese with my now retired character, Colonel Chavez and losing the second round to Qol. :P

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by Ta`pez HoD on Feb 4^th, 2005, 12:59am

make sure that does not happen this time - Take them OUT ;D

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by KTar on Feb 4^th, 2005, 3:04pm

Perhaps I will make Qol into a Dabo Girl, lol

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by Ta`pez HoD on Feb 4^th, 2005, 3:49pm

KTar wrote:

Perhaps I will make Qol into a Dabo Girl, lol

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by SajidaKajada on Feb 4^th, 2005, 3:52pm

Wow Tappy smiling? Didn't think it was possible

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by Ta`pez HoD on Feb 4^th, 2005, 4:14pm

SajidaKajada wrote:

Wow Tappy smiling? Didn't think it was possible

I am not sure who you are referng to as Tappy , hopefully not me. I would have to kill you if you did.

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by SajidaKajada on Feb 4^th, 2005, 5:05pm

Ohhh I see how it is bring it on Tappy! I really must have a death wish eh :P

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by Ta`pez HoD on Feb 4^th, 2005, 6:21pm

SajidaKajada wrote:

Ohhh I see how it is bring it on Tappy! I really must have a death wish eh :P

your wish my command

*beheads Saj*

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by SajidaKajada on Feb 4^th, 2005, 7:02pm

Oh come on what kinda fight is that? And then Saji get smacked down with crappy fighting! *Lobs a bucket of tribbles at Ta'pez*

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by Ing The Puny on Feb 4^th, 2005, 7:39pm

*Picks up Sajida's head and casually reattaches it using a saltshaker.*

See, all better!

-Ing

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by KTar on Feb 4^th, 2005, 9:15pm

Takes Saj's head and uses it as a soccor ball, kicking it down the field. He shoots... GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by Ta`pez HoD on Feb 5^th, 2005, 11:13am

The meH'Haj team is leading by one ;D

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by Q`olavraH on Feb 6^th, 2005, 11:15pm

KTar wrote:

Perhaps I will make Qol into a Dabo Girl, lol

I am quite interested in hearing how you intend to do this, since the last time I looked, no one can MAKE me into something I do not wish to become. Tappy tried last year, and we see how far he got.

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by Ta`pez HoD on Feb 6^th, 2005, 11:19pm

Q`olavraH wrote:

I am quite interested in hearing how you intend to do this, since the last time I looked, no one can MAKE me into something I do not wish to become. Tappy tried last year, and we see how far he got.

well he got to the spot above you... not that anybody cares.

K'Tar - throw a few strips latinum - I hear Krahl sells his shieldmaidens to pay for his bloodwine.

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by G'Trell James on Feb 9^th, 2005, 12:51pm

I dont remeber much of my first tournament. I believe it was Tapez whom removed me from the running. I noticed he will be doing so again this year. ;D Though i cant think of any better way to go, I sorta wish I could get a chance to run longer.

Oh well, Just means I can pester Sajida some more this year. Hopfully she wont be playing barber shop with anyones wife. :P

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by TalVur on Feb 9^th, 2005, 12:54pm

Such pessimism. I think you can take him G'trell. Wouldn't it be nice to show that targ of the house of Chang what crew from the Saturn can do?

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by Ta`pez HoD on Feb 9^th, 2005, 2:19pm

she is loyal to her HoD, you should learn what loyalty means hologram.

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by TalVur on Feb 9^th, 2005, 2:34pm

Ah, your simple sense of loyalty. If your HoD ordered you to attack a ship of your house, would you? Some loyalties lie deeper than others...

And to clarify your broken Klingon logic, hologram no more.

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by Ta`pez HoD on Feb 9^th, 2005, 2:45pm

TalVur wrote:

she aknoledges the skill that I posses and would not attack me in an dishonorable manner out of loyalty to a ship and crew that she left

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by TalVur on Feb 9^th, 2005, 2:49pm

Hmmm, strong words. We shall see how the match pans out. I shall watch your bout with interest.

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by Ta`pez HoD on Feb 9^th, 2005, 2:53pm

TalVur wrote:

Hmmm, strong words. We shall see how the match pans out. I shall watch your bout with interest.

we all will - i am confident of her honorable behavior

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by K`Hare totlh on Feb 9^th, 2005, 2:56pm

We are all as confident of her honorable behavior as we are confident of your ....

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by SajidaKajada on Feb 9^th, 2005, 3:06pm

Ta`pez HoD wrote:

we all will - i am confident of her honorable behavior

Which will obviously tip her hand in your favor! Tappy your a mean one! I wish I had the chance to face you in battle!

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by TalVur on Feb 9^th, 2005, 3:09pm

Yeah, filthy house of Chang. They will use the honor of their opponent to their advantage...shame shame. Lower than the belly of a targ, just like I said.

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by Ta`pez HoD on Feb 9^th, 2005, 3:11pm

SajidaKajada wrote:

Which will obviously tip her hand in your favor! Tappy your a mean one! I wish I had the chance to face you in battle!

as we see people are once again believing K'Hares lies

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by SajidaKajada on Feb 9^th, 2005, 3:14pm

Ummm what does K'Hare have to do with what I just said lol

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by Ta`pez HoD on Feb 9^th, 2005, 5:06pm

SajidaKajada wrote:

Ummm what does K'Hare have to do with what I just said lol

the implication that this will tip itt in my favor

how is this mean?

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by gtrell on Feb 10^th, 2005, 6:08pm

Tapez speaks true I WILL fight with honor it is the only way too fight in my book. If I should lose because of this then in the long run I have won. I am loyal to the house of chang and those who challenge it challenge me. But in my loyalty I do not follow blindly. I know my limits and my HoD will as well. For say I served on the Greatest federation ship in the Galaxy the USS Saturn and was part of a fine and honorable crew. I remain ever loyal to them for the teachings the bestoyed on me. It is with that in mind that I will fight my HoD to bring honor to us all. No matter how it should end. For if not for them I would be nothing. :)

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by Wade_Duerkes on Feb 11^th, 2005, 8:29am

gtrell wrote:

I hope Ta'pez realises what a find crew member he got when you joined his ship G'trell. He should be as honored to have you as we were.

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by gtrell on Feb 11^th, 2005, 9:55am

That means a lot to me. I must say I miss being your ship champion, But I noticed you found a fine warrior in my stead. My best wishes to the doctor may Khalis guide his blade. :)

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by Ta`pez HoD on Feb 11^th, 2005, 10:25am

Wade_Durkis wrote:

I hope Ta'pez realises what a find crew member he got when you joined his ship G'trell. He should be as honored to have you as we were.

i most certainly do, as for the tourney - either way even if i loose the match against G'trell I still win.

Title: Re: Memories of previous tournaments
Post by gtrell on Feb 11^th, 2005, 10:33am

;D The day can only end in victory for those who fight with honor, It takes a wise warrior to see this. Even those who have lost will gain knowlge and skill from this, a prize worth more than a title. It is those who fight with low reguard and dishonor not only them selves but cheat anther man of his hard earned victories. For there is nothing to be learnd from one who shows no honor.