Game: Invisible Friend - Now playing round 47.

[Jairus]

Dear Invisible Friend...

Are you in school/do you have a job? Is that why you rarely have time anymore?
I don't think I've read Margaret Weis: do you think I should give her books a try?
In line with that question, what's your favorite one of her books?
What's your favorite fantasy animal?

[VSMIT]

Dear Invisible Friend:

Do you like to play computer games? Or, maybe, video games? What genres of games do you like?

Do you go in for sports? If no, do you like some kind of sports?

Do you draw or write? Are you artistic?

Do you like to play computer games? Or, maybe, video games? What genres of games do you like?
-I do, and I play many genres. Just not the most fashionable ones.

Do you go in for sports? If no, do you like some kind of sports?
-Does hiking count as a sport?

Do you draw or write? Are you artistic?
-Yes, you could say I am. Not one of the best, but I think being artistic is about enjoying art, not being the best at it. See below.

Dear Invisible Friend...

Are you in school/do you have a job? Is that why you rarely have time anymore?
I don't think I've read Margaret Weis: do you think I should give her books a try?
In line with that question, what's your favorite one of her books?
What's your favorite fantasy animal?

I do earn an education
during the normal fall season.
I like all of her books (at least
all of the ones I have read so far).
As an added bonus, she writes
about the animal I like;
If fantasy is your liking,
She I'll certainly recommend.

Excellent, perhaps you could share some of those titles with me? I'm always willing to try new games.

And no, I have never played Homeworld.

Great pic by the way; did you draw that by hand and then scan it or is it completely digital?

If you can pilot a giant mecha as a career, would you totally do it?
How's about if you owned one and you could show it off once in a while?

Benjamin Franklin has once said something to the effect of "Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both." (I know the original quote, but I like this wording better) Do you agree or disagree with it and why?

What are your views on modern religion?

PS: Do you know Coptic? I have a Coptic "demon-summoning" book around somewhere and I'm practically dying to figure out if it is "authentic" or not. Not that I'd like to summon demons or have the ability to type in Coptic...

"Excellent, perhaps you could share some of those titles with me? I'm always willing to try new games. And no, I have never played Homeworld."
You absolutely should try it, then. I will also recommend you "The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind", "Deus Ex", "Fallout 2" and "Neverwinter Nights". All of them are RPG's, and all of them are really good. As for Strategy games, I would recommend you such games as the aforementioned "Homeworld" (both parts), an old but good "Alpha Centauri", an older (but better ) "Total Annihilation" and "Dawn of War".

"Great pic by the way; did you draw that by hand and then scan it or is it completely digital?"
I have drawn it by hand, then digitally coloured it.

"If you can pilot a giant mecha as a career, would you totally do it?"
Totally! Even if it involved fighting some alien menace and risking your life every day. Then again, if it involved fighting against humans, I would probably not want to do it.

"How's about if you owned one and you could show it off once in a while?"
Sure. I would even allow my friends drive. As long as they had a driving licence..

"Benjamin Franklin has once said something to the effect of "Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both." (I know the original quote, but I like this wording better) Do you agree or disagree with it and why?"
I have to agree with it. When some people get too much power over other people, they seem to always start abusing it.

"What are your views on modern religion?"
To put it bluntly, I don't like it. A lot. I think people can believe in God without someone else's "help". Or not believe in God at all.

"PS: Do you know Coptic? I have a Coptic "demon-summoning" book around somewhere and I'm practically dying to figure out if it is "authentic" or not. Not that I'd like to summon demons or have the ability to type in Coptic..."
No. I'm pretty sure I don't.

[Darkdragon]

Do you think I know who you are?

Do you spend a lot of time on the Internet? If so, where? (I'm assuming outside of this forum)

Do you stay up late very often? How come?

What is your favourite sport to watch? To participate?

In your opinion, which mythical being best represents you and why?

[Jer-oh-me]

Dear IF,

Have you moved a lot? If so why?

Do you use a laptop or desktop computer?

Do you like the movie Forrest Gump?

Do you have a dog? If so what breed?

[VSMIT]

Dear invisible friend, what do you think of the 2 drawings which have already been posted?

Do you like playing games? If so, what kinds? If not, why not? What about making them?

What subject(s) do you like learning about? (Or, if you don't like any, why not?)

What form(s) of art do you like? Which ones have you attempted, and what do you think about the results?

Free form: please tell me about something else you like doing.

Dear Gabi,

They're nice.

Somewhat, mostly platformers & FPSs. As to why that's not a yes, well
I personally don't have the money to spend on them, and have divergent
tastes with the others I live with. I've neither the time nor training to make games.

Science mostly.

Most forms. I'd rather not say.

I'm an avid cyclist.

[Gabi]

Why would you rather not say? Is it because you think that would expose you, or are you too shy to talk about it? I'm going to see something made by you eventually anyway, unless you intend to lose this round on purpose, which I hope is not the case.

So, cycling, eh? Where do you normally cycle, and how long/how often?

[VSMIT]

Dear IF,

Have you moved a lot? If so why?

Do you use a laptop or desktop computer?

Do you like the movie Forrest Gump?

Do you have a dog? If so what breed?

Dear Visible Friend,
Not really. I did move a lot back when I was a kid: I can recall at least
three houses before I was six. I'm not clear on the exact reasons (I was
six, after all), but the house my parents currently live in is the one
they've lived in for almost fifteen years, and they have no intention of
moving. I moved last year, but that was to go away to school.
Laptop. I've had a laptop since fifth grade.
Never seen it, actually.
I myself do not have a dog, but my parents do. As a family, we've had at
least 8 dogs that I can recall, three of which we currently have.

[Jer-oh-me]

Dear IF,

Nice to hear you're a fellow dog lover. Or at least come from a family of them. If you were ready to get a dog on your own, do you know what you'd name it?

Lappy's are nice aren't they? I hate being tethered to one room, but since fifth grade? Wow, that sounds, nice. *coughs and might say something disparaging under his breath*

I'm rather surprised you've not seen Forrest Gump, do you not like Tom Hanks or...? Sp long as you don't have any sort of interfering beef I highly recommend the film. What films do you like especially and would recommend to me?

Do you prefer static snow, or blue screen on your television?

Do you do any sort of chat?

[VSMIT]

Why would you rather not say? Is it because you think that would expose you, or are you too shy to talk about it? I'm going to see something made by you eventually anyway, unless you intend to lose this round on purpose, which I hope is not the case.

So, cycling, eh? Where do you normally cycle, and how long/how often?

Why would you rather not say? Is it because you think that would expose you, or are you too shy to talk about it? I'm going to see something made by you eventually anyway, unless you intend to lose this round on purpose, which I hope is not the case.

So, cycling, eh? Where do you normally cycle, and how long/how often?

I'll take Shy for 1000 Gabi. I Try.

Yes. Around town, hours at a time, aside from the trains its how I get about.

Dear IF,

Nice to hear you're a fellow dog lover. Or at least come from a family of them. If you were ready to get a dog on your own, do you know what you'd name it?

Lappy's are nice aren't they? I hate being tethered to one room, but since fifth grade? Wow, that sounds, nice. *coughs and might say something disparaging under his breath*

I'm rather surprised you've not seen Forrest Gump, do you not like Tom Hanks or...? Sp long as you don't have any sort of interfering beef I highly recommend the film. What films do you like especially and would recommend to me?

Do you prefer static snow, or blue screen on your television?

Do you do any sort of chat?

Dear Visible Friend

Hm... I do not know. I'd think of one at some point.
Well, it was a Newton eMate. Sort of a laptop built for students. I did
eventually get a "real" laptop, but I've used "real" laptops since I was a
Freshman in high school.
Nope, just never took the time to sit down and watch it. As for a really
good movie, Serenity by Joss Whedon is really really good (probably one of
the best Sci-fi movies I've ever seen), Batman Begins is one I like, and
there's so many movies I could list that I'd recommend to you that I'd
probably take up another three or so paragraphs. I'm PM you with a list when
the contest is over.
Blue screen. Static makes me think that the TV is broken or I've lost a
signal... Which is how I end up using it.
MSN, but I don't know if that's really a "chat."

[Gabi]

Thanks for the picture, but did you have to sign it?! I had my suspicions already, but it does ruin the game for you to reveal your identity like that.

[Jer-oh-me]

Well, I now have a sneaking suspicion who you are my optically unremarkable friend.

I'm curious about some of your other favorite films, as I'm familiar with them to put it pedestrianly, & love them to put it intimately.

Okay, what's the name of the dog you liked the most of all of them that you've lived with?

What do you think of my fantastically stupid mistakes with my pieces of art?

[VSMIT]

Well, I now have a sneaking suspicion who you are my optically unremarkable friend.

I'm curious about some of your other favorite films, as I'm familiar with them to put it pedestrianly, & love them to put it intimately.

Okay, what's the name of the dog you liked the most of all of them that you've lived with?

What do you think of my fantastically stupid mistakes with my pieces of art?

Well, good for you. No blabbing until the contest is over. "Optically
unremarkable?" Nice euphemism.
Once VSMIT declares the contest over and announces who won, I'll PM you a
list.
Hm... Good question, but unfortunately for my other dogs there is no
question. Her name was Spicy. Smartest dog I've ever met, sweet as anything,
really friendly, and a hard worker too (she went to work with my mom
everyday: she was an informal guard dog at work). Boy, do I miss her.
Perhaps a medal is in order, but on the plus side that's one mistake you
will probably not make again. But all things art-wise considered, I might
not be able to talk...

Guys, we still have one more week of this game, so please continue to post questions and answers.

[Darkdragon]

Do you think I know who you are?

Do you spend a lot of time on the Internet? If so, where? (I'm assuming outside of this forum)

Do you stay up late very often? How come?

What is your favourite sport to watch? To participate?

In your opinion, which mythical being best represents you and why?

I'm still waiting for my IF to answer these on the last page.

[Jairus]

Oops, sorry. I thought my person hadn't answered the last round I shot up. Sorry again.


Dear Invisible Friend...

Um, are you who I think you are?
Do you read or have you ever read comic books?
Do you like pizza? If so, what's your favorite toppings?
What's your favorite weapon in Devil May Cry 3? Mine's the Rebellion.
Do you have an idea of who your Invisible Friend is?

[VSMIT]

Oops, sorry. I thought my person hadn't answered the last round I shot up. Sorry again.

Not a problem.

Dear Invisible Friend...

Um, are you who I think you are?
Do you read or have you ever read comic books?
Do you like pizza? If so, what's your favorite toppings?
What's your favorite weapon in Devil May Cry 3? Mine's the Rebellion.
Do you have an idea of who your Invisible Friend is?

I don't know who you think I am.
Unfortunately, I have not.
I like Hawaiian pizza.
Dante: Beowulf, Artemis / Vergil: Forced Edge and Summoned Swords
I do; who do you think (s)he is?

[Gabi]

Don't we have some missing people here? Maybe you should try poking them.

[VSMIT]

Do you think I know who you are?

Do you spend a lot of time on the Internet? If so, where? (I'm assuming outside of this forum)

Do you stay up late very often? How come?

What is your favourite sport to watch? To participate?

In your opinion, which mythical being best represents you and why?

"Do you think I know who you are?"
Oh, I'd rather not answer this question.

"Do you spend a lot of time on the Internet? If so, where? (I'm assuming outside of this forum)"
Lately I have been spending a lot of time on 4chan, /m/ and /tg/ sections, dredging it for cool or funny pictures. Otherwise I spend much time on the Internets in different places.

"Do you stay up late very often? How come?"
Yes, I stay up late rather often. My classes at the University are starting rather late themselves, so I don't have a reason to go to bed early.

"What is your favourite sport to watch? To participate?"
I like watching some extreme sports, though I may watch more normal stuff like football with my friends. And I don't really participate in any kind of sports myself (unless you count hiking).

"In your opinion, which mythical being best represents you and why?"
A vampire. Because I sleep in the daytime and awaken in the night-time.

Don't we have some missing people here? Maybe you should try poking them.

Will do.

[Darkdragon]

Dear Invisible Friend:

Do you think you know who your invisible friend is?

Do you think you know who your invisible friend's invisible friend is?

What is your favourite type of mêlée weapon of all time?

What if your favourite type of projectile weapon of all time?

If you could go back in time and meet someone, who would it be? (Assume no nasty time paradoxes)

Would you yell out "Β священный бой!"on a battle field?

Who is your favourite philosopher?

[Ren Gaulen]

Dear Invisible friend:

The picture you made for me was nice. It seems to be done entirely digitally. What program did you use?

Do you think I am starting to guess who you are?

Do you think you have guessed who is your Invisible Friend?

Do you spend much time outdoors?

Have you seen my pictures in the Tower of Art? Did you like them?

[Jer-oh-me]

Heh, alright, well I'm waiting for that list.

Yeah, wonder what's up with the slow reactions, I mean I've got a reason for my slowness but, come'on!

[Jairus]

Okay, time for one last round of questions! Yay!

Dear Invisible Friend,

Are you ready for the end of the contest tomorrow?
Really?
What's your favorite color?
Light side or Dark side?
Have you wasted time figuring out everyone else's Invisible Friends?
Do you have a "fursona?"
Who's your favorite Final Fantasy VII+VIII character?

[Jer-oh-me]

I'm feeling kind of lazy for my last questions, mostly cause I'm also tired, so here we go...

What is your name?*

What is your quest?

What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?


*Make something up

[VSMIT]

Dear Invisible Friend:

Do you think you know who your invisible friend is?

Do you think you know who your invisible friend's invisible friend is?

What is your favourite type of mêlée weapon of all time?

What if your favourite type of projectile weapon of all time?

If you could go back in time and meet someone, who would it be? (Assume no nasty time paradoxes)

Would you yell out "Β священный бой!"on a battle field?

Who is your favourite philosopher?

"Do you think you know who your invisible friend is?"
Yes, I believe so.

"Do you think you know who your invisible friend's invisible friend is?"
Once again, yes, I believe so.

"What is your favourite type of mêlée weapon of all time?"
I can't answer this question without instantly giving myself away.

"What if your favourite type of projectile weapon of all time?"
I don't have a favourite here, since there are too many fine weapons to choose from. Currently I find myself being quite fond of shotguns, though.

"If you could go back in time and meet someone, who would it be? (Assume no nasty time paradoxes)"
I never had such a desire.

"Would you yell out "Β священный бой!"on a battle field?"
No. I'd rather yell out something along the lines of "For Motherland!"

"Who is your favourite philosopher?"
I don't have a favourite.

I'm feeling kind of lazy for my last questions, mostly cause I'm also tired, so here we go...

What is your name?*

What is your quest?

What is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?


*Make something up

King Arthur of Camelot.
To seek the Holy Grail.
African or European swallow?
...
In all seriousness, the African swallow can fly at around 24 miles an hour.
No idea about the European swallow. And the four capitals of Assyria were
Ashur (or Qalat Sherqat), Calah (or Nimrud), the short-lived Dur Sharrukin
(or Khorsabad), and Nineveh. The ruins of all four ancient cities fall
within the modern state of Iraq.

Okay, time for one last round of questions! Yay!

Dear Invisible Friend,

Are you ready for the end of the contest tomorrow?
Really?
What's your favorite color?
Light side or Dark side?
Have you wasted time figuring out everyone else's Invisible Friends?
Do you have a "fursona?"
Who's your favorite Final Fantasy VII+VIII character?

Are you ready for the end of the contest tomorrow? Really?
How can I not be ready now?
What's your favorite color?
Alizarin and Dark Purple.
Light side or Dark side?
This is a rhetoric isn't it?
Have you wasted time figuring out everyone else's Invisible Friends?
Yes, I sure have done so. And you?
Do you have a "fursona?"
Yes, but it has never been drawn.
Who's your favorite Final Fantasy VII+VIII character?
In seven: Zack and in eight: Squall

Man Jer-oh-me...  Your Invisible Friend takes the fun out of everything...

[Darkdragon]

If you want me to make you a picture, what would you want it to be of?

Please express your personal opinions on the lack of staples in many parts of the world.

What is your favourite animal and why?

Do you play cards?

Would you rather teach/supervise a bunch of thirteen-year-olds or paddle in a canoe for five hours?

Who drew/made your avatar picture?

[VSMIT]

Dear Invisible friend:

The picture you made for me was nice. It seems to be done entirely digitally. What program did you use?

Do you think I am starting to guess who you are?

Do you think you have guessed who is your Invisible Friend?

Do you spend much time outdoors?

Have you seen my pictures in the Tower of Art? Did you like them?

Why, thank you! There are several things I would have fixed but I noticed too late. It was still a fun experiment. I made it with The GIMP.

If you hadn't guessed before, you must have guessed by now. 

Out of my home, yes. Out in the open, not so much.

I've seen some of them, and I think they're great.

[Jer-oh-me]

Holy Frijolies Invisio Man!

I wonder if you already knew all that or looked it up? Anyway, Holy Grail had to be the best Monty Python film, in my opinion. Anyway, do you like wikipedia?

How about TV Tropes?

Aside from the obvious answer, DMFA, what's your fave webcomic?

Do you speak any languages besides English?

Would you rather watch an explode-athon Bond flick or a realistic spy movie?

[VSMIT]

Holy Frijolies Invisio Man!

I wonder if you already knew all that or looked it up? Anyway, Holy Grail had to be the best Monty Python film, in my opinion. Anyway, do you like wikipedia?

How about TV Tropes?

Aside from the obvious answer, DMFA, what's your fave webcomic?

Do you speak any languages besides English?

Would you rather watch an explode-athon Bond flick or a realistic spy movie?

Actually, I did know all of that, but I double-checked where I learned it
from to confirm what I remembered. And yes, I like Wikipedia.
You have no idea how much I like TV Tropes.
Hm... either Irregular Webcomic or Questionable Content.
A little German, and a tiny amount of Japanese. Really tiny.
Why watch one when you can watch both? It's called Casino Royale.

Ok, this round of Invisible Friend is officially over!  Please post your guesses now!

[Jairus]

Darkdragon?

[Darkdragon]

Ren Gaulen.

May I post my guesses for everyone else's invisible friend?

[VSMIT]

Once everyone else does.  Then I'll post the answers.