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by Hlaoroo
Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:38 am
Forum: Out of Character
Topic: HPU: Sunset Plateau OOC
Replies: 3079
Views: 1668922

Re: HPU: Sunset Plateau OOC

So, does anyone want to keep this going? We're up to Leaf's and Sean's turns if so.
by Hlaoroo
Fri Jan 13, 2023 9:10 pm
Forum: Out of Character
Topic: HPU:Richmond Acres OOC
Replies: 8006
Views: 2806994

Re: HPU:Richmond Acres OOC

I'm considering coming back to this game now that things are emotionally stabilizing in my life. How much has happened since my last post here? We're still the same afternoon from when you left. Flynn's group is looking for Halloween decorations and discussing costumes, Leslie is helping Joan with ...
by Hlaoroo
Sat Jan 07, 2023 3:11 pm
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: Non-HPU: Crater City
Replies: 1278
Views: 882049

Re: Non-HPU: Crater City

Ronan instinctively tries to duck under the water as the bullet whizzes past, but doesn't get too far as he hits the bottom. He turns to glance in the direction the shot had come from and then spots Tigress and Fenrir with the Leviathan. He looks for a moment like he's going to join them, and then i...
by Hlaoroo
Fri Jan 06, 2023 2:57 am
Forum: Out of Character
Topic: HPU:Richmond Acres OOC
Replies: 8006
Views: 2806994

Re: HPU:Richmond Acres OOC

It occurred to me that I never gave Pepper a surname. Police dogs will share their surname with their handler, I reckon.

I googled "common American surnames" and Miller was one of the first to come up and I couldn't resist. Poor Sergeant Pepper Miller. :P
by Hlaoroo
Fri Jan 06, 2023 2:56 am
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: HPU - Richmond Acres
Replies: 16388
Views: 5415388

Re: HPU - Richmond Acres

"What did you do, Mr. Nightshade?" Tom asks. "Well, as a jaguar, you're already way cooler than any other teacher I've had! It's gonna be hard to beat that! And you did fix the bullies. But I haven't actually seen you teach yet so I dunno if you're a good teacher or just a good... Pe...
by Hlaoroo
Sun Jan 01, 2023 5:32 am
Forum: Media Median
Topic: Art Thread
Replies: 12536
Views: 4483453

Re: Art Thread

Couple of pics I haven't shared here yet. Merry Christmas, drawn by Jonas https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FkS-rwwaUAAjn6S?format=jpg&name=small Happy New - Uh oh! HEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLPPPPP!!!! Drawn by the always awesome Hukley https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FlT7DXhaYAAUfvJ?format=jpg&name=small
by Hlaoroo
Tue Dec 20, 2022 3:33 pm
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: Non-HPU: Crater City
Replies: 1278
Views: 882049

Re: Non-HPU: Crater City

"Yes. And... Everything! . So, if you want to avoid spending the rest of your miserable existence in a tiny cell for, I dunno, six million counts of attempted murder and a couple of billion dollars worth of property damage, then I highly recommend you cooperate fully with the KDF and tell them...
by Hlaoroo
Sun Dec 18, 2022 4:02 am
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: Non-HPU: Beacon of Hope
Replies: 4766
Views: 9870100

Re: Non-HPU: Beacon of Hope

"Everybody calls me Titan." Titan answers. "It's easier for them to say, and easier for them to remember. Am I right to assume you are going down to the planet with us?" she askes simply. "Do you have any specializations or things I should know if we are all working togethe...
by Hlaoroo
Mon Dec 05, 2022 9:44 pm
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: Non-HPU: Beacon of Hope
Replies: 4766
Views: 9870100

Re: Non-HPU: Beacon of Hope

One of the other Champions already in the hanger was inspecting some of the heavier equipment. It was Titan, a massive 10 foot behemoth in full body armor. Titan looked up to see Cailean sign his question, and she approached the three of them. She lifted her hand in a wave, then started signing. &q...
by Hlaoroo
Sun Nov 27, 2022 5:59 am
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: HPU - Richmond Acres
Replies: 16388
Views: 5415388

Re: HPU - Richmond Acres

"Um... I dunno... I-I may have done a bad thing." Tom looks down at his sneakers and takes a breath before bravely looking Eldrick in the eye. "In the cafeteria, when Clint tripped me? I.. I... kinda sorta saw his foot and deliberately tripped. I was just so sick of it all and wanted...
by Hlaoroo
Tue Nov 22, 2022 4:32 am
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: Non-HPU: Beacon of Hope
Replies: 4766
Views: 9870100

Re: Non-HPU: Beacon of Hope

" We fight If'n we needs, " Sarah said, signing for Cailean's benefit. " Bett'r get some clobber* on. " * Clothes (or armour in this case.) "Okay. Let's dae this then." Cailean says, putting on a brave face. Conall looks worried as he follows his brother and guard into...
by Hlaoroo
Tue Nov 22, 2022 4:17 am
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: Non-HPU: Crater City
Replies: 1278
Views: 882049

Re: Non-HPU: Crater City

"I'm not actually KDF, sorry, so I don't have a partner. I'm just friends with Wildfire and he asked me to help out with the Leviathan. I'll keep an eye on these guys until you get them inside though. I have a bit of range with my powers." Ronan tells Mark. "My name's Ronan, by the w...
by Hlaoroo
Fri Nov 11, 2022 6:03 pm
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: HPU - Richmond Acres
Replies: 16388
Views: 5415388

Re: HPU - Richmond Acres

"Right... I didn't think of that... They always make it look so easy in the movies-slash-tv shows..." Flynn responds, sounding a little disappointed, before giggling at Josh's suggestion "Ah, I dunno about that. I'm more a craftsbuck than an artist. Costumes, though! I hadn't even th...
by Hlaoroo
Thu Nov 03, 2022 3:10 pm
Forum: Not the Comic
Topic: Joys And Sorrows
Replies: 16349
Views: 4380403

Re: Joys And Sorrows

Joy: New job is going really well. It's lots of fun and I'm getting lots of good feedback on my tours from the guests. Sorrow: Ivy, one of my rats, passed away yesterday aged 2 years 1 month as a result of a respiratory infection despite the best efforts of myself and the vet to treat it. Ivy's on o...
by Hlaoroo
Tue Nov 01, 2022 5:23 am
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: HPU - Richardson Valley
Replies: 10530
Views: 4976750

Re: HPU - Richardson Valley

" Uh, " Scruff said, scritching his neck to draw time for anyone else to jump in. Seeing that none were going to, he sat next to the Rabbits. " The nutty people are still looking, Miss Fletcher. They have those noise choppy things up. And I don't, Lucky. " do you even have a col...
by Hlaoroo
Tue Nov 01, 2022 5:01 am
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: Non-HPU: Crater City
Replies: 1278
Views: 882049

Re: Non-HPU: Crater City

"Have you got backup?" Ronan asks the man in the KDF uniform. He doesn't know him but recognises the uniform and hopes the man is wearing a comms so he can understand a full-sized kaiju. He makes sure to look just over the man's head as he speaks so that his breath doesn't blow the man aw...
by Hlaoroo
Mon Oct 24, 2022 3:13 pm
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: Non-HPU: Crater City
Replies: 1278
Views: 882049

Re: Non-HPU: Crater City

Fortunately for Ronan, the small fishing boat in the bay is already familiar with him and soon takes the hint and heads for shore. The kelpie swims under the Giant's Gate Bridge and out into the open ocean, following his nose, and soon spots the boat doing the dumping. He laughs out loud as the fish...
by Hlaoroo
Wed Oct 19, 2022 7:48 am
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: Non-HPU: Beacon of Hope
Replies: 4766
Views: 9870100

Re: Non-HPU: Beacon of Hope

" If'n we go, " Sarah said and signed, " we go in as support only! An' I'm only sayin' this 'cause I ken yer wanna help! [/i]" The boys glance at each other, both thinking the same thing. "Aye, we want tae help. But Ah suppose there isnae way tae guarantee we'll be support ...
by Hlaoroo
Wed Oct 19, 2022 7:45 am
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: Non-HPU: Crater City
Replies: 1278
Views: 882049

Re: Non-HPU: Crater City

"Hold still, Colonel. I'm not done yet." Ted scolds, taking Heather's hand again and letting the magic continue to flow. ~~~~~~~~ Ronan nods and follows the dragon. "I'll do what I can." he promises, sliding into the water again and surfacing a few moments later in the bay. He l...
by Hlaoroo
Sun Oct 16, 2022 5:17 am
Forum: Out of Character
Topic: Roleplaying Forums Main Out-Of-Character Thread
Replies: 2432
Views: 1281249

Re: Roleplaying Forums Main Out-Of-Character Thread

No, this was the first time in five years. It just takes a while to get everything organised and moved.
by Hlaoroo
Sun Oct 16, 2022 4:39 am
Forum: Out of Character
Topic: Roleplaying Forums Main Out-Of-Character Thread
Replies: 2432
Views: 1281249

Re: Roleplaying Forums Main Out-Of-Character Thread

Hi all. Sorry I've been slow lately! I've just moved house 110km/70 miles to a new town and a new job so that's kept me occupied for the last couple of weeks. I should be back in business now though! I'm now working as a zookeeper/tour guide which is soooooo much better than my old retail job! Have ...
by Hlaoroo
Sat Sep 24, 2022 9:07 am
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: HPU - Richmond Acres
Replies: 16388
Views: 5415388

Re: HPU - Richmond Acres

Simon grudgingly acquiesces this last point. "I guess... It will be helpful not having to hunt until my neck is better." he admits eventually. "But I won't fully trust the humans. Not yet, anyway." ~~~~~~~~ "I guess I do. Remains to be seen if they're good ideas or not, thou...
by Hlaoroo
Tue Sep 20, 2022 5:31 pm
Forum: Media Median
Topic: Photography Thread
Replies: 507
Views: 695356

Re: Photography Thread

At least you were able to help it to go where it had to. Quite honestly, I would be more worried if it was a spider in AUSTRALIA. The land where everything tries to kill you. Agreed, Australia's wildlife is terrifying from what I've heard of it. It's not even just animals either, the trees can hurt...
by Hlaoroo
Thu Sep 15, 2022 10:18 pm
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: Non-HPU: Crater City
Replies: 1278
Views: 882049

Re: Non-HPU: Crater City

Ronan waits patiently for instructions from Wildfire, letting the dragon control the situation. He keeps his eyes glued to the table, watching Pestilence and the leviathan approaching. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Taken by surprise, Ted is sent flying and temporarily stunned like the others. Fortubately his helmet ...
by Hlaoroo
Thu Sep 15, 2022 4:56 pm
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: Non-HPU: Beacon of Hope
Replies: 4766
Views: 9870100

Re: Non-HPU: Beacon of Hope

The boys look at each other and then at Sarah as Hivemind walks away.
"Did... Did we just get conscripted?" Conall signs, bewildered.
"I think sae... Sae... What dae we dae, Sarah?" Cailean answers.
by Hlaoroo
Sun Sep 11, 2022 9:05 am
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: Non-HPU: Crater City
Replies: 1278
Views: 882049

Re: Non-HPU: Crater City

Ronan heaves himself up onto his hind flippers, the better to see the display, and supports himself by placing his front flippers on the table. "HAH! I KNEW Elder was Cthulhu! He always danced around the question whenever I asked him. Wouldn't give me a straight answer." the kelpie grins. ...
by Hlaoroo
Thu Sep 08, 2022 7:44 pm
Forum: Not the Comic
Topic: Joys And Sorrows
Replies: 16349
Views: 4380403

Re: Joys And Sorrows

Sorrow:

Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, passed away peacefully earlier today at the age of 96. She was one of the most beloved and respected leaders of all time and her loss will be keenly felt across not just across the Commonwealth, but worldwide.

The Queen is dead! Long live the King!
by Hlaoroo
Sun Sep 04, 2022 9:58 am
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: HPU - Richmond Acres
Replies: 16388
Views: 5415388

Re: HPU - Richmond Acres

"They're humans. Trust me. They'll take stuff. They took your kittens, didn't they? You really think you can trust them?" Simon asks flatly, looking her dead in the eye before pulling away. He collects a battered multitool with a broken carabiner attachment from the shelf and slips it int...
by Hlaoroo
Sun Sep 04, 2022 8:54 am
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: Non-HPU: Beacon of Hope
Replies: 4766
Views: 9870100

Re: Non-HPU: Beacon of Hope

"Sae, what can we dae tae help, sir? Ah can hack intae anythin' if'n ye get me an internet connection tae it an' Cailean can make any explosive devices ye may need. Ah dinnae think either o' us shuid leave th' ship though. We're still learnin' our powers an' recoverin' frae attacks on our live...
by Hlaoroo
Sun Sep 04, 2022 8:48 am
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: HPU - Richardson Valley
Replies: 10530
Views: 4976750

Re: HPU - Richardson Valley

" Yup, " Scruff said helpfully, " we all got out. Then we got into a church and trapped again but it's a much nicer place. " " Wouldn't be trapped here if you'd listened to me, " " Shut up, inner me " Scruff squeaked in alarm, hoping no-one had heard. "....
by Hlaoroo
Sun Sep 04, 2022 8:42 am
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: Non-HPU: Crater City
Replies: 1278
Views: 882049

Re: Non-HPU: Crater City

Ted salutes the colonel. "Follow me, Tigress." he instructs, leading the way. "Remember though. We need them alive. Both the Kaiju AND the hunters, if possible. We still have questions for them." he cautions her as they walk through the corridors. He detours briefly through his o...
by Hlaoroo
Sun Sep 04, 2022 5:24 am
Forum: Not the Comic
Topic: Joys And Sorrows
Replies: 16349
Views: 4380403

Re: Joys And Sorrows

Joy: Got myself a new job! I'll be a tour guide at a nature park, teaching tourists all about Tasmanian Devils and kangaroos and birds and plants, and of course, feeding and caring for the animals! It'll be heaps of fun and pays way better than my current retail job! I can't wait to start in 4 weeks...
by Hlaoroo
Tue Aug 23, 2022 7:32 am
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: Non-HPU: Beacon of Hope
Replies: 4766
Views: 9870100

Re: Non-HPU: Beacon of Hope

No volunteerin' the three of us, [/i] Sarah warned the laird by sign, knowing that, if he volunteered, she was going with. "Dinnae fash yersel', Sarah. Yer th' only one Ah'm gonna volunteer." Conall signs back. "Seriously though, I dinnae think we'll leave th' ship. There'll be plent...
by Hlaoroo
Tue Aug 23, 2022 7:08 am
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: Non-HPU: Crater City
Replies: 1278
Views: 882049

Re: Non-HPU: Crater City

As the Colonel returns the salute, Ted drops his paw and relaxes into the at-ease position. He frowns at the order. "I appreciate the trust but that's easier said than done, Colonel. The obvious way to check would be with x-rays but anything strong enough to penetrate clean through a full-size ...
by Hlaoroo
Wed Aug 17, 2022 8:22 am
Forum: Announcements & Feedback
Topic: Ask A Moderator
Replies: 485
Views: 576965

Re: Ask A Moderator

We think we've tracked down the issue finally. Our server sugar glider found an "avatar storage path issue". In effect, the forum software was looking in the wrong place and so it couldn't find the avatar files, and it was being told by the server "you shouldn't be looking here, this ...
by Hlaoroo
Fri Aug 12, 2022 8:54 am
Forum: Not the Comic
Topic: Fursuits: do you own one?
Replies: 790
Views: 470088

Re: Fursuits: do you own one?

What, me and Dale? No, no relation. Why do you ask?

#fursuitfriday

Print courtesy of Wildcard Designs UK.

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by Hlaoroo
Sun Aug 07, 2022 4:34 am
Forum: Announcements & Feedback
Topic: Ask A Moderator
Replies: 485
Views: 576965

Re: Ask A Moderator

I tried to upload an image in the art thread but I keep getting an error message: "can not attach to files". That's an intermittent issue we're aware of. Ikani/Inaki is working on it behind the scenes. It's hard to pinpoint the source since it doesn't cause any errors to be stored in the ...
by Hlaoroo
Sat Aug 06, 2022 9:15 pm
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: HPU - Richmond Acres
Replies: 16388
Views: 5415388

Re: HPU - Richmond Acres

"How is leaving things out smart?" Simon demands. "They'll just get taken." ~~~~~~~~ Olivia takes her position as the ball is put back into play. "Life itself is strange. The odds against it are astronomical." Ed opines. "But I think that's a lot more philosophica...
by Hlaoroo
Sat Aug 06, 2022 2:32 am
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: Non-HPU: Crater City
Replies: 1278
Views: 882049

Re: Non-HPU: Crater City

Ryan wastes no time in disrobing, having dressed in just his blue boardshorts and a shirt, and drops straight through the trapdoor and into the water. It's not hard to spot the dragon in the bay and, after swimming a safe distance and Shifting, he soon catches up to the bigger kaiju with a few sweep...
by Hlaoroo
Sat Aug 06, 2022 1:49 am
Forum: Roleplaying
Topic: Non-HPU: Beacon of Hope
Replies: 4766
Views: 9870100

Re: Non-HPU: Beacon of Hope

Once Sarah is dressed and ready, the boys lead her to the briefing. Cailean interprets the words into sign for Conall. Once Hivemind finishes, Conall raises his paw. "Ah'm sure ye've considered this, an' Ah'm just askin' th' obvious, but if'n they're sae anti-Champion, what's tae sae this isnae...