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Graymayre
2008-08-04, 08:11 PM
For those just reading, or have recently been shown this thread, the idea is to take a completely minor and unecessary character (in this case Guy with a Halberd) and lobby for his reapearance/cameo.

those wanting to join are simply asked to show, some kind of support (most commonly a signature link or slogan.)

For more information, see my first post on page 2.


Here are the pictures and their ready useable links for easy posting

Smiley GwaH
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w29/Vittles_Real/guywithahalberdiconqc4.png
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w29/Vittles_Real/guywithahalberdiconqc4.png

Avatar GwaH
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w29/Vittles_Real/guywithahalberdbn5.png
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w29/Vittles_Real/guywithahalberdbn5.png

WWGwaH do? Banner
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w29/Vittles_Real/wwtgwahdoji5.png
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w29/Vittles_Real/wwtgwahdoji5.png

All credit of these pictures goes to Trazoi



here's the link (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87556) to the GwaH writing contest!

click the spoiler if you want to see the original post.
Here is something that I've always wanted to see done.

Take a bit part character and lobby for his return. :smallbiggrin:


In this case "The Guy with a Halberd"
http://http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0432.html

with enough people posting something like this in their signature, sending messages to Rich Burlew, or using other forms of word spreading it may be possible to actually get someone like this guy to become a recurring character with a name.

That would be insane if this grassroots proposition actually works :smallsmile:.

Renegade Paladin
2008-08-04, 08:20 PM
Not going to work.

Admiral_Kelly
2008-08-04, 08:25 PM
You would be better off writing some fan's fiction about the character. Burlew does not pander to the base.

Also, as a friendly reminder, it is against the forum's rules to post altered images of his comic anywhere on the site. You may want to edit your signature there.

Graymayre
2008-08-04, 08:26 PM
Not going to work.

Gee thanks for the optimism Renegade.

Seriously, are you trying to cast "Smite Thread"? :smallamused:

and thank you admiral, I did not realize.

Jack Zander
2008-08-04, 08:28 PM
Why so pessimistic? I mean, I know Rich himself stated that he doesn't change the comics at all no matter what people post, and I know that guy is probably dead (unless we can find him on the ship somewhere), but can't you at least let people have their fun?

I think I'm gonna join the Random Guy with a Halberd fanclub and at least see if we ever get a smiley made for us.

Occasional Sage
2008-08-04, 08:29 PM
Also, why railroad somebody else's plot? This isn't an RPG where the story line is interactive. This is Rich's story that he's telling the way he wants to; if he sees an idea on the forum and likes it enough to incorporate it, grand. Otherwise....

Graymayre
2008-08-04, 08:33 PM
It is not a matter of altering it. All it could be is a single panel where he says a cue.

Besides, this is a matter of aiming high in attempt to hit something on the way down. :smallsmile:

Coplantor
2008-08-04, 08:44 PM
I am so joining this fan club! Sign me in!

Green-Shirt Q
2008-08-04, 08:47 PM
Sounds like fun. I'd do it if I didn't have a nearly full signature.

Also, sorry to be pessimistic, but I doubt it will work.

I'm sure Rich know that people will make MORE demands if the guy with the halberd thing works out.

Raging Gene Ray
2008-08-04, 08:48 PM
...with enough people posting something like this in their signature, sending messages to Rich Burlew...

Correct me if I am wrong...but are you suggesting SPAMMiNG THE GiANT???

At any rate, The Guy With A Halberd should definitely NOT reoccur...what he did to that goat was just unacceptable, man.

Fostire
2008-08-04, 08:52 PM
Its possible that that guy is Daigo

Coplantor
2008-08-04, 08:55 PM
Between you and me... Its possible that every soldier on that comic strip are Daigo, they look all the same.

Trazoi
2008-08-04, 09:49 PM
Ah, the unsung hero of Order of the Stick: the Guy with a Halberd! :smallsmile:

Here's an avvie I made up:
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/341/guywithahalberdbn5.png (http://imageshack.us)

And a smiley version:
http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/8919/guywithahalberdiconqc4.png (http://imageshack.us)

Graymayre
2008-08-04, 10:59 PM
Ah, the unsung hero of Order of the Stick: the Guy with a Halberd! :smallsmile:

Here's an avvie I made up:
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/341/guywithahalberdbn5.png (http://imageshack.us)

And a smiley version:
http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/8919/guywithahalberdiconqc4.png (http://imageshack.us)

brilliant Trazoi. I was looking for something like this :smallsmile:

Raging Gene Ray
2008-08-04, 10:59 PM
http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/341/guywithahalberdbn5.png (http://imageshack.us)

And a smiley version:
http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/8919/guywithahalberdiconqc4.png (http://imageshack.us)


Good. Gravy. He looks like he's about to burst into song. A song about jumping into a butthole. Which is actually far better than what he did to the goat. Won't Somebody Pleaaaaase Think of The GOATS????

Graymayre
2008-08-04, 11:01 PM
Good. Gravy. He looks like he's about to burst into song. A song about jumping into a butthole. Which is actually far better than what he did to the goat. Won't Somebody Pleaaaaase Think of The GOATS????

heh, what goats? :smallamused:

Trazoi
2008-08-04, 11:03 PM
Good. Gravy. He looks like he's about to burst into song
Everyone I turn into an avvie looks like they're going to burst into song. Have you checked the Avatarist awards in my sig? I'm famous for it. :smallwink:

Edit: BTW, the avvie is 117 by 82 pixels. You need to specify the right dimensions otherwise it ends up a bit stretched.

Graymayre
2008-08-04, 11:17 PM
The more I think about it, the more I wonder whether this should focus on the more feasible idea of creating an Azure Guard Club (then working our way up to lambasting the giant) :smallsmile:.

what do you guys think?

If so, would you be able to make more avatars and smileys for it Trazoi?

Trazoi
2008-08-04, 11:23 PM
The whole Azure Guard? They're basically the same two models with different weapons.

I don't think I have the time to make an army, but I can make the SVG I used to make the Guy with a Halberd available. It's then just a question of making new weapons and poses, and if someone's keen, the female model.

David Argall
2008-08-05, 02:36 AM
I know Rich himself stated that he doesn't change the comics at all no matter what people post,
I would say posting a check for 6 figures or so would have a serious effect on the strip. On a rather trivial level, there have been a number of changes to the strip due to writers finding spelling or other editorial errors.

Linkavitch
2008-08-05, 01:40 PM
Making the Guy with a Halberd(hereafter known as GwaH. Or maybe George.) a recurring character would be awesome. I was the treasurer of the fan club for a while, but then I found better things to put on my sig.

Yoritomo Himeko
2008-08-05, 01:47 PM
Well, he could have survived and joined Haley's Resistance.

Anyway as for the Giant not catering to the fanbase, what about Kazumi and Daigo? Maybe he had always planned for them to survive, but maybe he kept them around because the fans really liked them.

And don't forget about the bandana paladin a lot of people liked. He was later shown climbing Mount Celestia. Couldn't that have been a small nod to the fans?

While we can't expect the Giant to write around our opinions, I think it'd be cool to see him give some of our favorite bit characters a cameo or two.

David Argall
2008-08-05, 03:56 PM
what about Kazumi and Daigo? Maybe he had always planned for them to survive, but maybe he kept them around because the fans really liked them.
Probably not. He had to go to special trouble to introduce them in the first place. While that did not guarantee their current role, or even their survival for long, it did mean he had plans for them before anyone could call for them to stay in the story. It seems unlikely their role has been expanded.


And don't forget about the bandana paladin a lot of people liked. He was later shown climbing Mount Celestia. Couldn't that have been a small nod to the fans?
It is at least more possible. The picture pretty much called for somebody to be there, so why not something that seemed to please some readers? But it might alternatively been the figure most easily placed in the area, or just the first one his eye fell on when considering who to put there.

Linkavitch
2008-08-06, 12:18 PM
Despite all the arguments against these kobolds are posting, I still think it's a kick-awesome idea.

Red XIV
2008-08-06, 04:27 PM
The whole Azure Guard? They're basically the same two models with different weapons.
Not entirely true. Some of them have blue hair. (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0417.html):smallbiggrin:

Nevitan
2008-08-06, 07:36 PM
Yea! this would be interesting to see if any of the pans out, I'll join this for sure... so uh.. do I just make up a wacky reference of it to put on my sig or are you gonna start assigning them?:smallconfused:

Zolem
2008-08-06, 07:44 PM
And don't forget about the bandana paladin a lot of people liked. He was later shown climbing Mount Celestia. Couldn't that have been a small nod to the fans?

While we can't expect the Giant to write around our opinions, I think it'd be cool to see him give some of our favorite bit characters a cameo or two.

That seems resonable. If the stip calls for a bit charecter, fan favorite un-named bit charecters would fit perfectly. Also, WWtGwtH Do?

Kool-Aid
2008-08-06, 07:48 PM
I can almost sort of imagine it, as the resistance is leading the slaves out of Azure City, O-chul asks if any of the slaves know how to fight. GWAH:I was a guard before the goblins invade O-Chul:Funny...I don't remember you...GWAH: Are you sure?I was that guy with a halberd.

Coplantor
2008-08-06, 08:03 PM
That seems resonable. If the stip calls for a bit charecter, fan favorite un-named bit charecters would fit perfectly. Also, WWtGwtH Do?

"WWtGwtH Do?" That would be an awesome banner for my sig. Can anyone here do something like that? or should I request it on the Arts and Crafts forum?

Emanick
2008-08-06, 08:15 PM
I can almost sort of imagine it, as the resistance is leading the slaves out of Greysky, O-chul asks if any of the slaves know how to fight. GWAH:I was a guard before the goblins invade O-Chul:Funny...I don't remember you...GWAH: Are you sure?I was that guy with a halberd.

While there may be slaves in Graysky City, they haven't featured particularly prominently in the story yet. I doubt O-chul will ever have a proper conversation with one, even.
Yes, I know you meant Azure City. :smallwink:

Graymayre
2008-08-06, 08:28 PM
(Header to new viewers: the main goal of the GwaH [guy with a Halberd] group is to lobby for his return at a later strip in the comic)

wow, when I first posted this idea I was practically lambasted for even mentioning it. I'm really glad now that it is actually seeing support. :smallsmile:.

At this point. It is up to each individual person to decide which way they want to spread it. Any funny or wacky signatures furthers the goal of this grassroots organization (WWGwtH was pretty good). Not to mention posting a note in your signature is the easiest to do.

Trazoi has been generous enough to post an avatar and smiley of the GwtH(Guy.With.the.Halberd) for use as well (it can be found in this thread).

Also, my signature has a link to a strip that actually shows GwtH talking for several frames.


Couple things need to be decided:

Should we have a formal ranking system? Or would you rather have it as a "choose your own rank" system? Or should we not have one at all?

we need to brainstorm a few ideas on how to spread the word (My only two at the moment are "post wacky sig" and "Letter ninja the Giant").


If you have thought of a really good slogan or any such thing like that don't be afraid to post it in here.

Also, I advise you to put a link back to this thread if you are using your signature so others can have a connection to the information it gives.

I will be contributing my own stuff as well.


Here are the pictures and their ready useable links for easy posting

Smiley GwaH
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w29/Vittles_Real/guywithahalberdiconqc4.png
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w29/Vittles_Real/guywithahalberdiconqc4.png

Avatar GwaH
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w29/Vittles_Real/guywithahalberdbn5.png
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w29/Vittles_Real/guywithahalberdbn5.png

WWGwaH do? Banner
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w29/Vittles_Real/wwtgwahdoji5.png
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w29/Vittles_Real/wwtgwahdoji5.png

All credit of these pictures goes to Trazoi.


here's the link (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87556) to the GwaH writing contest!

Trazoi
2008-08-06, 08:31 PM
"WWtGwtH Do?" That would be an awesome banner for my sig. Can anyone here do something like that? or should I request it on the Arts and Crafts forum?
I'm up for some procrastination time for a little while. Give me a few minutes and let me see what I can put together from my toolbox...

Kool-Aid
2008-08-06, 08:35 PM
Oops, was rereading the newest comic and I got a little cross-eyed there, I'll fix it.

Zolem
2008-08-06, 08:38 PM
wow, when I first posted this idea I was practically lambasted for even mentioning it. I'm really glad now that it is actually seeing support. :smallsmile:.

At this point. It is up to each individual person to decide which way they want to spread it. Any funny or wacky signatures furthers the goal of this grassroots organization (WWGwtH was pretty good). Not to mention posting a note in your signature is the easiest to do.


Yay! I'm participating!

Coplantor
2008-08-06, 08:40 PM
I'm up for some procrastination time for a little while. Give me a few minutes and let me see what I can put together from my toolbox...

Good, you just earned yourself a place on my eternal kingdom...

About sending letters to the giant, sigh, I think that all you might get from that is a ban... or just being ignored.

An Enemy Spy
2008-08-06, 08:42 PM
I would love to see That Guy With The Halberd make a big comeback. At the time of that strip my life was a wreck. But seeing him standing there with that big halberd made me realize there was light at the end of the tunnel! Thank you Halberd Guy, for everything!

Graymayre
2008-08-06, 08:45 PM
I would love to see That Guy With The Halberd make a big comeback. At the time of that strip my life was a wreck. But seeing him standing there with that big halberd made me realize there was light at the end of the tunnel! Thank you Halberd Guy, for everything!

I was the same way. At that point in my life I was really heavy into huffing arcane nether dust. I spent most of my life looking for "just one more extra dimensional fix"

Then GwtH Halberd came up to me and brought me out of that magic induced coma. It would be a crime to not see him reappear in the Strip!

Kool-Aid
2008-08-06, 08:50 PM
Maybe someone could make a comic detailing the backstory of TGWAH, why exactly DOES he use a halberd? Why not a spear or some other polearm?

As for slogans all I got are pretty stupid such as Guy with a halbard, he's a mans man and a ladies man (in my head I imagine him concentrating until he has a beard, this would also make a cool song now that I think about in the style of th Shaft opening or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPn2rJyyTcw)

Occasional Sage
2008-08-06, 09:01 PM
I guess I'm stuck on the wording you used in the OP. Do you really think that it's OK to "force" the Giant to do something with his strip? "Encourage" him to bring the guy back, or "lobby for his return," but "force" smacks of arrogance and a lack of... something important in social interactions.

I hope don't think that's what you meant to imply, but....

Graymayre
2008-08-06, 09:03 PM
I guess I'm stuck on the wording you used in the OP. Do you really think that it's OK to "force" the Giant to do something with his strip? "Encourage" him to bring the guy back, or "lobby for his return," but "force" smacks of arrogance and a lack of... something important in social interactions.

I hope don't think that's what you meant to imply, but....

You're absolutely right (I thought I had already changed it). I'll edit right now.

Trazoi
2008-08-06, 09:06 PM
...And I'm done.

http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/9745/wwtgwahdoji5.png

Graymayre
2008-08-06, 09:19 PM
wow Trazoi. I tip my hat to you. :smile:

Coplantor
2008-08-06, 09:21 PM
...And I'm done.

http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/9745/wwtgwahdoji5.png

Oh god, I just dropped some tears! This is just beautiful...

keeperoflore
2008-08-06, 10:32 PM
ok that is just awesome, and the pic is what put me over the edge into joining this fanclub. i may not be an avid poster but if i can be a part of this i shall post WAY more.

Graymayre
2008-08-07, 12:00 AM
With the banner. I suggest putting a link to this page on it if you know how (otherwise, some people would just stare at it wondering what it is about).

keeperoflore
2008-08-07, 12:06 AM
done, witha funny way of showing it.

Zolem
2008-08-07, 09:04 AM
My picture is the link.

Coplantor
2008-08-07, 10:06 AM
Bresides from "WWtGwaH do?" Are we going to have a credo or some kind of theme song? because that would be totally awesome!

Nevitan
2008-08-07, 12:04 PM
Well this is what I came up for my sig.

Graymayre
2008-08-07, 12:10 PM
here is a few I made (varying in quality):

In Halberd we Trust.

tGwaH Club: kiss our 10ft reach.

tGwaH '08: Why choose the lesser attack reach?

tGwaH: Reach out and touch someone.

The best one:
You know what I heard? You need guy with a Halberd!

(Or a variant)

Don't take my word! check out guy with a Halberd!

Coplantor
2008-08-07, 12:38 PM
tGwaH Club: kiss our 10ft reach.

That's the one, also:


Oh oh oh oh, Guy with Halbeard
Oh oh oh oh, Guy with Halbeard
Oh my, oh my, he's got a 10ft reach
Who is that mysterious guy?
GUY WITH HALBEARD!!!

Graymayre
2008-08-07, 02:05 PM
That's the one, also:


Oh oh oh oh, Guy with Halbeard
Oh oh oh oh, Guy with Halbeard
Oh my, oh my, he's got a 10ft reach
Who is that mysterious guy?
GUY WITH HALBEARD!!!

Sung by a funky 70's black man:

Who is that Foxy man.
(Female Chorus: OOOoooH!)
You better watch out baby
(Female Chorus: That's Riieeght!)
Look at that the 10ft reach on that motha'
(Female Chorus: Oh yeeah baby!)
He'll come swingin at you...
(Female Chorus: I hope so!)
Cause' you know when the halberd come swingin...
(Female Chorus: Tell us baby!)
There ain't no turnin' back.

(echo): back

(echo): back...


From the Halberrrrrrrrrrrrd!

(Female Chorus): Yeeeeahhh!

That one motherf**king guy with a Halberrrrrrd!

Linkavitch
2008-08-07, 02:10 PM
I tried to use the smilee in my sig, but my computer said it had errors in it...

AKA_Bait
2008-08-07, 02:13 PM
It is not a matter of altering it. All it could be is a single panel where he says a cue.


I dunno man... if you give him a line you might need to give him a name.
If you give him a name... he gets class levels.
No good can come of this. :smallbiggrin:

Graymayre
2008-08-07, 02:46 PM
Just as the Joker says:

"It's all part of the plan." :smallbiggrin:

as for the smiley. How did you use it?
(those are direct links, they should work if you put them in [IMG] brackets)
I may be able to point out an error if there is one.

Salty
2008-08-07, 04:00 PM
Long live that Guy with a Halberd!

Ironwolf172
2008-08-07, 05:29 PM
I think the guys would be dead by now. If he survived the siege we would've seen him again by now.

Coplantor
2008-08-07, 05:35 PM
I think the guys would be dead by now. If he survived the siege we would've seen him again by now.

Shun! Shun the non believers! SHUUUUNNNNNN!!!!

Graymayre
2008-08-07, 05:36 PM
oh ye of little faith. You and all of your ilk will rue the day you ever crossed paths with tGwaH's 10ft reach!

Besides, though it was implied by many that tGwaH is in the Azure city resistance, the truth was never shown. For all we know he could be on Hinjo's Junk. :smallamused:

Mercenary Pen
2008-08-07, 06:00 PM
Sorry to be pessimistic, but I think the most you're likely to get is a marked grave for him when azure city is liberated...

It doesn't matter particularly whether he stayed in Azure city or boarded Hinjo's junk, both groups have undergone a good few encounters without sufficient resurrection capabilities (because Durkon doesn't have the material components required, or if he does, he's saving them for Roy), so I think it's just a matter of attrition...

So, IMO, best case is a marked grave- possibly a sarcophagus with a stone effigy if you're really lucky, but only if every other dead Paladin gets one.

Salty
2008-08-07, 06:28 PM
Sorry to be pessimistic, but I think the most you're likely to get is a marked grave for him when azure city is liberated...

It doesn't matter particularly whether he stayed in Azure city or boarded Hinjo's junk, both groups have undergone a good few encounters without sufficient resurrection capabilities (because Durkon doesn't have the material components required, or if he does, he's saving them for Roy), so I think it's just a matter of attrition...

So, IMO, best case is a marked grave- possibly a sarcophagus with a stone effigy if you're really lucky, but only if every other dead Paladin gets one.

There is still a chance, and we shall fight for it! Besides, if this unfortunate idea is true, his body may be gone, but his spirit survives! Long live that Guy with a halberd!

Salty
2008-08-07, 06:40 PM
7th Panel, lower right corner. (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0533.html)http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w29/Vittles_Real/guywithahalberdiconqc4.png

Graymayre
2008-08-07, 06:50 PM
lol face.

Besides, everyone knows incompetence has a direct correlation with survivability in comics. (example: see Elan)

P.S. no wonder we haven't seen him, GwaH was with the eye-patched resistance leader.

But now, since they are under control of Thanh. I am sure he will reappear.

Graymayre
2008-08-07, 06:53 PM
I think I am going to try to make a timeline of GwaH. From his first appearance to the last (at the moment, it will be updated.)

Coplantor
2008-08-07, 06:58 PM
I cant believe I didnt noticed him before! That comic strip is the one on the page when I enter from Favourites!

Anyway, are we gonna have titles or something? becuse i could totaly be the official inquisitor of the church of GwaH!

Trazoi
2008-08-07, 06:59 PM
7th Panel, lower right corner. (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0533.html)http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w29/Vittles_Real/guywithahalberdiconqc4.png
That's A Different Guy with a Halberd. You can tell, because he's got a magenta sash belt instead of an azure one.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w29/Vittles_Real/guywithahalberdiconqc4.png Sorry.

Coplantor
2008-08-07, 07:07 PM
That's A Different Guy with a Halberd. You can tell, because he's got a magenta sash belt instead of an azure one.

http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w29/Vittles_Real/guywithahalberdiconqc4.png Sorry.

Well, people sometimes change their clothes, I know it's wierd! But it happens!

Ascension
2008-08-07, 07:16 PM
You know, it took me a while, but you've won me over... I've got tGwaH in my sig now.

Trazoi
2008-08-07, 07:22 PM
Well, people sometimes change their clothes, I know it's wierd! But it happens!
But in this case, the magenta belt it means he's switched to being a bodyguard to the magenta noble who hates Lord Hinjo. That's too dishonourable for tGwaH to contemplate. It'd almost be as bad as switching weapons!

Graymayre
2008-08-07, 07:22 PM
maybe he is an assassin, waiting to kill the insubordinate rebel!

Coplantor
2008-08-07, 07:27 PM
But in this case, the magenta belt it means he's switched to being a bodyguard to the magenta noble who hates Lord Hinjo. That's too dishonourable for tGwaH to contemplate. It'd almost be as bad as switching weapons!

Oh my god how could I've been so blind, you are a 100% right GwaH cant do such a thing!

Nevitan
2008-08-07, 07:45 PM
Thats GwaH's NPC rival so through undeniable logic GwaH has to be alive or else his rival would never of made such a prominent appearance... I mean c'mon it only makes sense...

Coplantor
2008-08-07, 07:54 PM
Do you think that somewhere in the forums theres an organizarion following the other guy with a halberd? They might have infiltrated this club! With more reason I should be the official inquisitor, those filthy magentians...

Nevitan
2008-08-07, 08:06 PM
Do you think that somewhere in the forums theres an organization following the other guy with a halberd? They might have infiltrated this club! With more reason I should be the official inquisitor, those filthy magentians...

:smalleek::smallfurious: this is Ridiculous, obviously we need some form of Test to decide who among us is truly dedicated to That Guy With A Halberd and not That Other guy with a (not as cool or original) halberd
OH, I've got it...
post white text in your next halberd post if your truly with the real believers
... yea that'll do nicely:smallamused:
also I loaded my sig up with lots of image links:smallsmile:

Coplantor
2008-08-07, 08:08 PM
So, what do you have in mind?

Edit: Due to a problem with my actual PC this is the only way I can write...

Nevitan
2008-08-07, 08:11 PM
well... it was the white text but the quote thingy kind of shot THAT plan to pieces:smallannoyed: *koff koff*

Coplantor
2008-08-07, 08:16 PM
Yeap, sorry, any other idea?

P.S: Does anyone know a reason why the buttons to edit the message (like insert a smily, quote, or image) might stop working? I cant change the size or the fonts either.

Vinsfeld
2008-08-07, 08:17 PM
I will surely join this fan club

Coplantor
2008-08-07, 08:19 PM
Then welcome be ye! Grab a halberd and a belt and join the party!

Nevitan
2008-08-07, 08:27 PM
P.S: Does anyone know a reason why the buttons to edit the message (like insert a smily, quote, or image) might stop working? I cant change the size or the fonts either.

uhh not really unless there was some tech error and it just needed reloaded
mine works just Fine....?
although I just type out the code for most of the stuff like [ I ] [ /I ] with out the space around the text for the italics.

Coplantor
2008-08-07, 08:32 PM
Well, I have no proble with bold or italics, what really hurts the most is not having the capability to write in dark red whenever im feeling evil...

By the way, Im the DM of my gaming group, Im sooooo going to introduce a mysterious halbeard wielding NPC on the campaign...

Nevitan
2008-08-07, 08:37 PM
Well, I have no problem with bold or italics, what really hurts the most is not having the capability to write in dark red whenever im feeling evil...

By the way, Im the DM of my gaming group, Im sooooo going to introduce a mysterious halbeard wielding NPC on the campaign...

Ha, cool even if they don't get the reference and colors are pretty easy too its just [ color="darkred" ] text [ /color ] see

Kool-Aid
2008-08-07, 08:46 PM
Who is the man defends his homeland with his halberd in his hand? Guy with a halberd! Ya daaaaamn right!

My computer was acting a bit wacky but now I have a new sig and my avatar is back!

To all the unbelievers, it matters not, if you strike him down he will become more powerful than you could possibly imagine. :smallbiggrin:

Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I thought I'd say it before some one else does, halberds don't have reach. :smallfrown: But they do havea x3 critical multiplier and do x2 against charging oppnents. :smallbiggrin:

The day shall come when the unbelievers and other fanclubs will try to defeat us,they shall charge us from every angle, but we shall smite them for our halberds do x2 damage against charging opponents...

This text is white.

Coplantor
2008-08-07, 08:58 PM
If what you say is true, then we shall take monkey grip, hold the line and improved critical right now! Then we'll be unstoppable! And we'll have the promised 10ft reach! So says GwaH!

Nevitan
2008-08-07, 09:06 PM
If what you say is true, then we shall take monkey grip, hold the line and improved critical right now! Then we'll be unstoppable! And we'll have the promised 10ft reach! So says GwaH!

yes.... very good, also we need to hire some casters too work round the clock making potions of true strike!!! its the perfect plan!

Coplantor
2008-08-07, 09:24 PM
You look like a caster, Im a fighter/swashbuckler/wizard myself, maybe we can start brewing those potions? Im also an interpretative dancer, I can entertain the troops!

Nevitan
2008-08-07, 09:32 PM
You look like a caster, Im a fighter/swashbuckler/wizard myself, maybe we can start brewing those potions? Im also an interpretative dancer, I can entertain the troops!

you sound like nale... only a little more obscure.

Graymayre
2008-08-07, 09:32 PM
Wait. what if we use monkey grip to dual wield halberds

Trazoi needs to make a banner like that :smallbiggrin:

Also, GwaH could have his halberd enchanted with distance and returning. That way he can throw them at people and have them return!

Only problem is, you cannot make a potion of true strike (because it is a range of personal). :smallfrown:

By the way Coplanter, I have a gaming group who loves the idea as well (I actually told them before starting this whole thing).

EDIT: Epiphany! What if we dual-wield Halberds AND READY THEM BOTH AT A CHARGING OPPONENT!

I am so doing that on my next campaign!

Nevitan
2008-08-07, 09:51 PM
Only problem is, you cannot make a potion of true strike (because it is a range of personal).



well I'll research my OWN spell It'll increase the roll to hit by 40 and it'll have a touch range. It'll have to be a level 5 spell though so I hope GwaH has some serious component funds:smallsmile:

Coplantor
2008-08-07, 09:53 PM
Nothing like Nale, Im much more random!

Graymayre, Im sorry to crush your dreams like this bt you cant use monkeygrip to dual wield two handed weapons... I know how you're feeling right now, i felt it myself

About the banner, what do you think about a fight between GwaH and toGwaH (the magenta one)?

Nevitan
2008-08-07, 09:55 PM
Nothing like Nale, Im much more random!

Graymayre, Im sorry to crush your dreams like this bt you cant use monkeygrip to dual wield two handed weapons... I know how you're feeling right now, i felt it myself

About the banner, what do you think about a fight between GwaH and toGwaH (the magenta one)?
We should find someone to animate the fight scene!
that would be awesome

Coplantor
2008-08-07, 09:57 PM
I'm smelling a fanfic...

Nevitan
2008-08-07, 10:03 PM
wait you can smell those things?:smallconfused:

Graymayre
2008-08-07, 10:11 PM
Yes, it's an aroma of cheetos, mountain dew, freshly opened magic cards, and crushed dreams.

If we do make a banner of GwaH fighting MGwaH we should have our hero ripping him apart (to show our actions against betrayers).

edit: Also, where is the monkey grip feat? I could have sworn it was in the PH but mine does not have it...

Coplantor
2008-08-07, 10:16 PM
Monkey grip is on complete warrior, and yes, I can smell fanfic just as I can taste the sun!

So, i'll be drawing some short stories and as soon as i get my hands on a scanner I'll upload them to the arts and crafts forum!

Pandaren
2008-08-07, 10:22 PM
I.....am joining. tGwaH just looks awesome. Imagine an epic him.

Graymayre
2008-08-07, 10:27 PM
Monkey grip is on complete warrior, and yes, I can smell fanfic just as I can taste the sun!

So, i'll be drawing some short stories and as soon as i get my hands on a scanner I'll upload them to the arts and crafts forum!


Yes... Good...

First the arts and crafts section... THEN THE ENTIRE WORLD!

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c397/GryffindorBadger/MY%20COMPUTER/44a15a26.jpg




sword and fist:
You use a wider variety of sizes of weapons.

Prerequisites: base attack bonus +3, weapon focus with the appropriate weapon, Str 13+

Benefit: you can use one melee weapon that is one size larger than you in one hand. For example a halfling with the monkey Grip feat can use a longsword in one hand. you suffer a -2 penalty on your attack roll when using this feat. this feat can be taken multiple times, each time with a different weapon.

Normal: only weapons of your size or smaller can normally be wielded with one hand.

As for this, does that mean we can dual wield halberds?

Ascension
2008-08-07, 10:32 PM
That's the Sword And Fist version. 3.0. Outdated.

Monkey grip is a terrible feat in 3.5.

Graymayre
2008-08-07, 10:33 PM
P.S. For those who have just joined, don't forget to pick up avatars, smileys, and banners from my first post on the 1st and 2nd page.

Coplantor
2008-08-07, 10:36 PM
Why is it terrible in 3.5? and...

Do you realize that the fact that you posted the description of that feat means that the magical lawyers of the spooky wizard who lives by the coast might and will come here to kill us with their law manipulating powers?

Nevitan
2008-08-07, 10:40 PM
Why is it terrible in 3.5? and...

Do you realize that the fact that you posted the description of that feat means that the magical lawyers of the spooky wizard who lives by the coast might and will come here to kill us with their law manipulating powers?

erm... if you want me to take it down, then ... IT IS DONE!

also I've edited Trazoi's halberd guy to be maroon but I figure I shouldn't post it 'cuz its his and all
also its not very good

Graymayre
2008-08-07, 10:48 PM
Phew! close one.

With monkey grip, would you be able to wield a large halberd in one hand and a medium sized one in your off-hand?

ColonelFuster
2008-08-07, 10:53 PM
I am fighting with a halberd in one of my campaigns. It is a pretty cool weapon. I had no idea about this thread... until I just visited it by accident.

And- monkey grip is an over-used feat that Gwah would never stoop to using. If he did use a CW feat, it would be spinning halberd, which allows you to full attack with the butt end.

ZerglingOne
2008-08-07, 10:54 PM
Don't forget, he's also in comic 533 :smallsmile: no really, in panel 7 in the bottom right hand corner. There also appears to be a girl with a halberd :smallwink:.

Coplantor
2008-08-07, 10:57 PM
No no no, you see, monkey grip allows you to use proficiently one weapon one size larger than yours, if you pick lets say, a greatsword, you can use a large greatsword the same way you would use a regular greatsword, and a regular greatsword the way you would use, well... a regular greatsword, thus, you cant use two handed weapons one handed by taking the monkey grip feat. And since a halberd is a two handed weapon, it cant be used as a one handed weapon by the means of applying monkey grip to it.


Don't forget, he's also in comic 533 no really, in panel 7 in the bottom right hand corner. There also appears to be a girl with a halberd .

That was actually his arch nemesis, the magenta soldier, also known as toGwaH.

Nevitan
2008-08-07, 11:03 PM
Phew! close one.

With monkey grip, would you be able to wield a large halberd in one hand and a medium sized one in your off-hand?

GAA you still have the words in a quote box!:smalleek:

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Coplantor
2008-08-07, 11:08 PM
So, we need a title and a main plot for the first adventur of GwaH. What do you think GwaH in: "Enter the magenta Warriors"?

EDIT: on a second thought, we might upload different non related adventures of GwaH, each one with our own personal touch, i'll start mine as soon as possible, but I want to see all of you invading the Arts and Crafts forum with GwaH related stuff!

Graymayre
2008-08-07, 11:24 PM
So, we need a title and a main plot for the first adventure of GwaH. What do you think GwaH in: "Enter the magenta Warriors"?


for the first adventure:

GwaH: and the tale of Magenta Dementia!


few titles:

A Tale of Two Halberds

The Good, the Bad, and the Halberd

The Adventure of a Human Guard and his polearm, consisting of a pointy end, a cutting end, and the part that will see the end of your life.

Of Halberds and Men

A Halberdian Yankee in King Redcloak's court


As for the first adventure:

GwaH: and the tale of Magenta Dementia!

Coplantor
2008-08-07, 11:29 PM
Ok, The magenta demantia.

How do you people like it better: Stick figures, cartoony or manga-like?

thereaper
2008-08-07, 11:31 PM
I'm certain that Rich won't go out of his way to make room for a character just because the fans want him to. However, as has been brought up before, there will always be times where "extras" will be needed. In such cases, I see no reason why he wouldn't occasionally give the fans what they want so long as it makes no difference to the plot.

Therefore, I join in your crusade! :smallsmile:

Besides, it was about time I got myself a sig of some sort... :smallwink:

Graymayre
2008-08-07, 11:35 PM
[QUOTE=Nevitan;4670950]

Do it! I want to see GwaH dual-wielding in the next banner!

P.S.
They'll never know!

Graymayre
2008-08-07, 11:37 PM
Ok, The magenta demantia.

How do you people like it better: Stick figures, cartoony or manga-like?

I suggest keeping it a stick comic (considering that is where we came to know and love him).

Coplantor
2008-08-07, 11:41 PM
Got it! I'll make a two part short story! The first one, The Magenta Demantia! (GwaH vs the magenta soldiers) and the second part: Tale of Two Halberds (Gwah vs toGwah)!!!!

Its a certain blockbuster!

EDIT:
I suggest keeping it a stick comic (considering that is where we came to know and love him).

Just asking, it was part of an idea of having different versions of his story.

Nevitan
2008-08-07, 11:44 PM
I'd prefer stick versions myself, also I've solved the potion problem. you see I know a kindly couple who brew potions for very small amounts of money, they live in a small town not far from redmountain hills...
HEREHEREHEREHEREHEREHEREHEREHERE (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0135.html)

alright here are the halberders but Trazoi I'll take 'em down right away if you want!
http://i508.photobucket.com/albums/s330/ootser/otherguywithahalberdfull.png
http://i508.photobucket.com/albums/s330/ootser/halberds.png

Coplantor
2008-08-07, 11:57 PM
Wait, morrowind's redmountain or some other red mountain Im not familiar with?

Nevitan
2008-08-07, 11:59 PM
Wait, morrowind's redmountain or some other red mountain Im not familiar with?

The uh... the OotS redmountain... with the first gate...

I put a white text link to the comic I was referencing under the post...
I do the white text stuff alot
also here are the halberders
http://i508.photobucket.com/albums/s330/ootser/otherguywithahalberdfull.png
http://i508.photobucket.com/albums/s330/ootser/halberds.png
I'll take these down right away if you want Trazoi

Coplantor
2008-08-08, 12:07 AM
Silly me, I completly forgot about that redmountain!

Jack Zander
2008-08-08, 12:14 AM
I sure hope the Giant doesn't smite us all by having tGwaH come in a later strip to explain that he actually did become a rebel and changed his sash to magenta.

EDIT: But I suppose that means we could write a story about his fall to darkness and his rise back to the light.

Nevitan
2008-08-08, 12:24 AM
I sure hope the Giant doesn't smite us all by having tGwaH come in a later strip to explain that he actually did become a rebel and changed his sash to magenta.

EDIT: But I suppose that means we could write a story about his fall to darkness and his rise back to the light.

we probably shouldn't flood him mail box then he could ban us AND have an entire strip where he gets brutally killed and then a PC Belkar saying " Oh well at least he was just some guy with a halberd and not anyone important"

and even though he'd be back in the comic... I wouldn't want to see him die!

alsohttp://i508.photobucket.com/albums/s330/ootser/guywithasword.png
http://i508.photobucket.com/albums/s330/ootser/guywithaspear.png
same gos with these images Trazoi, I'll take them down right away if you want

Zolem
2008-08-08, 08:53 AM
Phew! close one.

With monkey grip, would you be able to wield a large halberd in one hand and a medium sized one in your off-hand?

You should, but you'd also need the feat Short-haft in order to wield a two-handed polearm in one hand.

Linkavitch
2008-08-08, 09:17 AM
7th Panel, lower right corner. (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0533.html)http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w29/Vittles_Real/guywithahalberdiconqc4.png

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAY!!!!!

Zolem
2008-08-08, 09:18 AM
7th Panel, lower right corner. (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0533.html)http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w29/Vittles_Real/guywithahalberdiconqc4.png

Take that Richard Simmons!

Graymayre
2008-08-08, 09:48 AM
Lol we were already discussing that strip. Since he has a magenta sash then he must be a godless rebel with no loyalty to Hinjo (Our true Halberdian is completely loyal to the Azure line.)

We refer to him as ToGwaH

Kool-Aid
2008-08-08, 10:33 AM
I think it would be cool if the story was in a sort of old samurai film style, I think the only thing better than him getting another appearance would be if he WAS Daigo the entire time.

Coplantor
2008-08-08, 11:30 AM
I think it would be cool if the story was in a sort of old samurai film style, I think the only thing better than him getting another appearance would be if he WAS Daigo the entire time.

That's what I was planning to do, the first part, Magenta Dementia was all about GwaH fighting hordes of nameless magenta-belted soldiers, while the second part Tale of Two Halberds, was about the epic combat between GwaH and toGwaH. That's why I asked how do you believe it would be better to represent, if it should be stick figures, cartoony styled or manga-like.

And he's not Daigo, Daigo uses swords.

Jack Zander
2008-08-08, 12:16 PM
And he's not Daigo, Daigo uses swords.

Only in his mild-manured secret identity. His real identity is TGwaH!

Nevitan
2008-08-08, 12:38 PM
Only in his mild-manured secret identity. His real identity is TGwaH!

GwaH would never use a sword, even to keep his identity secret, for that would detract frow his halberd practice!
not even a spear unless in dire circumstances

Coplantor
2008-08-08, 12:42 PM
More titles:

Way of the Halberd
The Halberd Knight
For a Handful of Halberds
Final Halberdsy
Order of the Halberd
The Black Halberd Society
Halberdball Z
The Naked Halberd
Meet the Halberds!

Nevitan
2008-08-08, 01:16 PM
Halberd of azure
a halberd in the dark
the halberd and the rye
halberds for dummies
the invisible halberd
the fellowship of the halberd
The birth of a halberder

also
C'mon guys how'd you miss this Gwah (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0524.html) is right there with Girl-waH first panel top of the rock blue belt and all

Kool-Aid
2008-08-08, 06:12 PM
Well at least we know he isn't dead, either that or he's popping up like Tupac.

Also, instead of duel wielding halberds how about something like this?


http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff353/Kool-aid_75/Halberd.jpg

Coplantor
2008-08-08, 06:16 PM
That's an awesome exotic weapon! I'm sooo going to introduce that into my game!
Right now im talking to a friend who is going to help me with the GwaH comic!

Graymayre
2008-08-08, 11:40 PM
http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff353/Kool-aid_75/Halberd.jpg

That reminds me, Nevitan or Trazoi, could either of you make a GwaH Seal of approval? :smallbiggrin:

Also, I think we found our GwaH in the strip Nevitan posted.

Kool-Aid
2008-08-09, 01:01 AM
That's an awesome exotic weapon! I'm sooo going to introduce that into my game!
Right now im talking to a friend who is going to help me with the GwaH comic!

Wow I didn't think anybody was going to like it, but I guess I have my moments :smallamused: As far as I know I'm the creator of it, so I guess people would think it's a dumb idea, but hey two heads means both sides can make trip attemps.

To be honest I wasn't really excited at first,I mean I was willing to show support, but now I'm really starting to get into it. Also I think sending in e-mails is sort of a bad idea, if this thread gains some popularity somebody will probably notice eventually, hey maybe he'll even earn a medal of bravery among the other heroes of Azure City!

Graymayre
2008-08-09, 01:09 AM
Also I think sending in e-mails is sort of a bad idea, if this thread gains some popularity somebody will probably notice eventually, hey maybe he'll even earn a medal of bravery among the other heroes of Azure City!

Heh, we still need to brainstorm other ways to get the idea across (I'm not sure if making our own comic would be one, perhaps it will become popular enough for Rich to notice when combined with this thread?)

Nevitan
2008-08-09, 12:08 PM
That reminds me, Nevitan or Trazoi, could either of you make a GwaH Seal of approval? :smallbiggrin:

Also, I think we found our GwaH in the strip Nevitan posted.

Seal of approval? just like GwaH's face and it saying "your approved"... no that can't be it, can you be a bit more descriptive?

Graymayre
2008-08-09, 12:39 PM
I mean a seal of approval so I can mark things as approved by the GwaH Group (like that double sided halberd)

Something like this:
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff177/askafael/seal.jpg
only less.. pedophilic and more GwaH

Kool-Aid
2008-08-09, 12:46 PM
Heh, we still need to brainstorm other ways to get the idea across (I'm not sure if making our own comic would be one, perhaps it will become popular enough for Rich to notice when combined with this thread?)

Maybe you should change the name of the thread to the "That guy with a halberd fanclub" or something along those lines, I'm not sure but I think if somebody was just skimming through the forums they might not think too much unless we list in the title that it IS a fanclub.

As for the seal of approvel Maybe something along these lines?

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h216/stonewizard101/Chuck_Norris_Approved.png

Edit, whoops, ninja'd

Nevitan
2008-08-09, 12:51 PM
I mean a seal of approval so I can mark things as approved by the GwaH Group (like that double sided halberd)

Something like this:
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff177/askafael/seal.jpg
only less.. pedophilic and more GwaH

Yea I can probably do that

Graymayre
2008-08-09, 01:27 PM
Maybe you should change the name of the thread to the "That guy with a halberd fanclub" or something along those lines, I'm not sure but I think if somebody was just skimming through the forums they might not think too much unless we list in the title that it IS a fanclub.


done and done.

teratorn
2008-08-09, 01:35 PM
Maybe you should change the name of the thread to the "That guy with a halberd fanclub" or something along those lines, I'm not sure but I think if somebody was just skimming through the forums they might not think too much unless we list in the title that it IS a fanclub.

Well, fanclub threads are readily transferred into the silly message board games forum by the mods, where threads don't last much. The way to keep the fanclub alive is in your sigs.

Graymayre
2008-08-09, 01:48 PM
I'll keep it as just GwaH for now, if something were to change the circumstances I'll add club to the name.

Nevitan
2008-08-09, 02:16 PM
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n365/b_nebb/g3651.png

well thats what I came up with... I'll probably do another one... that one just looks odd.

Coplantor
2008-08-09, 02:24 PM
That is plain awesome! We have our own seal of approval!

Nevitan
2008-08-09, 02:28 PM
That is plain awesome! We have our own seal of approval!

All right! Its was my first attempt in a new program and the first comment is positive who da halfling human, I'm da human

maybe this is better?
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n365/b_nebb/image2816.png

Coplantor
2008-08-09, 02:40 PM
Looks better, it takes good care of the empty spaces the first one had without exageratation.

Graymayre
2008-08-09, 02:58 PM
the Guys seem a little pixilated.

Here a smaller sized one, the G'swaH seem to mesh better.
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w29/Vittles_Real/GwaHSealofApproval.png

Also, I think the words should lap over the center picture and not vice versa.

Mortith
2008-08-09, 03:14 PM
ha ha WWTGWTHD is like the OOTS joke WWTD What would thor do?

Nevitan
2008-08-09, 03:21 PM
ha ha WWTGWTHD is like the OOTS joke WWTD What would thor do?

yea, So are you going to join

also http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n365/b_nebb/path3713-1.png
good call Greymayre I didn't even see that this better?

Mercenary Pen
2008-08-09, 05:15 PM
I've just noticed... the guy with a halberd is left-handed.

Even though my realism and/or cynicism don't give me the luxury of assuming he's alive, the GwaH still gets respect from me simply for being left-handed...

Nevitan
2008-08-09, 05:19 PM
I've just noticed... the guy with a halberd is left-handed.

Even though my realism and/or cynicism don't give me the luxury of assuming he's alive, the GwaH still gets respect from me simply for being left-handed...

so... you gonna join?

Mercenary Pen
2008-08-09, 05:26 PM
'Fraid not.

You might try writing some GwaH fanfiction though... stick it up in carts and rafts *looks around sheepishly*...

I mean arts and crafts, maybe on a basis of one chapter per fan or something... gives you guys a way of promoting him, etc.

Graymayre
2008-08-09, 06:29 PM
also http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n365/b_nebb/path3713-1.png
good call Graymayre I didn't even see that this better?


That's great. :smallsmile:

Nevitan
2008-08-09, 06:36 PM
alright I made my own Oots(ish) style avatar I know Its not as good as the other one but I'm pretty sure the other one was ripped straight from one of the comic and I think thats illegal...

http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n365/b_nebb/g3504.png

Graymayre
2008-08-09, 09:04 PM
alright I made my own Oots(ish) style avatar I know Its not as good as the other one but I'm pretty sure the other one was ripped straight from one of the comic and I think thats illegal...

http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n365/b_nebb/g3504.png

You do not have to worry. I already know that Trazoi had made that avatar himself (along with the banner and smiley, none were ripped).

Trazoi
2008-08-09, 09:22 PM
alright I made my own Oots(ish) style avatar I know Its not as good as the other one but I'm pretty sure the other one was ripped straight from one of the comic and I think thats illegal...
Don't worry, the avatar I made is in vector format and thus not ripped direct from the comic (I did have that page open as a reference next to it so I could check I got the helmet and halberd right, as well as a source for the right colours). He was originally a model I made for Keldorn from Baldur's Gate 2 who had similar armour. Once you've got one soldier model done it's pretty easy to use it as the base for any other.

I'll see if I can pose the original SVG vector file somewhere so that those of you making other art can use it. It will scale better and you won't have the pixelisation problems.

Nevitan
2008-08-09, 09:50 PM
Don't worry, the avatar I made is in vector format and thus not ripped direct from the comic (I did have that page open as a reference next to it so I could check I got the helmet and halberd right, as well as a source for the right colours). He was originally a model I made for Keldorn from Baldur's Gate 2 who had similar armour. Once you've got one soldier model done it's pretty easy to use it as the base for any other.

I'll see if I can pose the original SVG vector file somewhere so that those of you making other art can use it. It will scale better and you won't have the pixelisation problems.

Well kudos! It looked so exact that I thought it was made by the giant himself!:smallsmile:

Lerky
2008-08-09, 10:54 PM
wooooo! FOR SHOJO!:smallbiggrin:

Graymayre
2008-08-09, 11:31 PM
How's the story coming along Coplanter?

keeperoflore
2008-08-10, 12:00 AM
i think im going to do my first free-writing assignment for my english class on GwaH, now what would he get himself into that would warent a plotline...

Graymayre
2008-08-10, 12:13 AM
Honestly Keeper, I would do an offshoot of his experiences in the Azure city resistance.

Kool-Aid
2008-08-10, 12:14 AM
i think im going to do my first free-writing assignment for my english class on GwaH, now what would he get himself into that would warent a plotline...


He could be trying to thwart the efforts of the local nobles from dominating the city.

Jack Zander
2008-08-10, 12:17 AM
Wow, I just noticed that Trazoi has the coolest word ever in his sig - "Halberdier".

Darke
2008-08-10, 07:29 AM
Dudes, if you rub potion of true strike into the shaft of the halberd...


IM IN!
...can I be the official sharpener?

Graymayre
2008-08-10, 08:32 AM
Sure can :smallsmile:

you just have to put it in your sig, also, be sure to use some of the pictures that have been posted.

Edit: I apparently hit Halfling in the playground with this post.

Nevitan
2008-08-10, 12:42 PM
Dudes, if you rub potion of true strike into the shaft of the halberd...


IM IN!


HA finally someone who recognizes my non-logical genius!

also I believe this post will kick me up to halfling too:smallsmile:

Gaa 49 posts... outrageous

Ascension
2008-08-10, 01:01 PM
I'm working on a GwaH origin story. How he came to wield a halberd, how he joined the Azure Guard, etc.

I don't expect it to be accepted as an "official" backstory, but I want to do it anyway.

Text only, by the way... I'm no artist.

Graymayre
2008-08-10, 01:13 PM
Hmm, I got something. How about we hold a backstory contest. Anyone who wants to participate posts their own backstory of GwaH.

After a few are posted, I'll open a new thread where we can vote on which is the best (or most akin to the character).

Jack Zander
2008-08-10, 01:38 PM
That sounds cool. Then the best backstory can be given to an artist, and we can create all sorts of fanfiction.

Nevitan
2008-08-10, 02:32 PM
I think we should all go here (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77243&page=13) to give GwaH some publicity... but wait until and outsider puts up a post about the sig before you post... it'll make sense when you see the thread

Holammer
2008-08-10, 03:15 PM
I played around with the concept a little. Exploring what happened after Trazoi's picture. Since we don't have any established canon for this guy, here goes my own version of events, in three mute pictures.
The hock on the halberd is all wrong but this is so quick'n dirty it's embarrassing.

I considered a last picture where he leaves the burning Azure City behind him. A project for later mayhap.



http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn217/Holammer/tGwaH.png

Nevitan
2008-08-10, 03:32 PM
This is a picture of the Destined strike(aka improved true strike) also in this one the halberd is vorpal and GwaH is badly drawn.

http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n365/b_nebb/vorpal_halberd.png

Graymayre
2008-08-10, 05:41 PM
I played around with the concept a little. Exploring what happened after Trazoi's picture. Since we don't have any established canon for this guy, here goes my own version of events, in three mute pictures.
The hock on the halberd is all wrong but this is so quick'n dirty it's embarrassing.

I considered a last picture where he leaves the burning Azure City behind him. A project for later mayhap.



http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn217/Holammer/tGwaH.png

looks pretty awesome. I particularly like when he takes off his helmet, the hair gives him some individuality, which the GwaH sorely needs.


As for Nevitan, the spell is supposed to make it nearly impossible to miss, so I suggest adding some kind of magical nether cord to the picture that springs out of the halberd to guide it towards the intended target. :smallbiggrin:

Haleyintraining
2008-08-10, 06:15 PM
My slogan: Three cheers for pointless characters. I know it's lame, but it is all I thought of.

EDIT: Also, On the Origin of the GwaH.

Nevitan
2008-08-10, 07:39 PM
well this is my second version of the destined strike halberd also this one is made from Bilver no not Silver, Bilver

http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n365/b_nebb/g9430.png

Coplantor
2008-08-10, 08:46 PM
Wow, two days away from the forum and the fan club grew in biblical proportion!

Two comments about the story: First one, Im already doing my first draft in paper, then a friend of mine who is quite proficient with inkscape will turn them into a digital stick figures short comic.

Second comment: Maybe there could be different backgrounds and stories, all different versions of the legend of GwaH, much like the legend of Zelda. That way we could do pretty much whatever we want with the character, of course, those "versions" of the legend should have the seal of approval to be a valid fan club supported version.

Jayabalard
2008-08-10, 08:46 PM
All of that art (smiley, avatar, banner, the stuff from the OP) seems to be specifically of a character in OoTS rather than just OoTS-style art. Wouldn't that fall under the "Rich Burlew has specifically requested that people NOT use his OOTS art as avatar image, other than those he has specifically provided as the default message board avatars."

Admiral_Kelly
2008-08-10, 09:10 PM
Hey, instead of Complaining About Threads You Don't Like send a moderator a private message on the matter.

Graymayre
2008-08-10, 09:52 PM
Everyone who wants to be the contest state it. I'll open another thread and lay rules. I will say right now that it will be story only (not to be hard on anyone, this is just to give people who don't have anyone to make strip art for them a chance).

P.S. This will not bar you from making your comic Coplanter, but you will need to submit a text only version if you want to participate.

Ascension
2008-08-10, 10:08 PM
As I said, I'm in.

This is gonna be epic.

Echowinds
2008-08-10, 10:08 PM
Wouldn't that fall under the "Rich Burlew has specifically requested that people NOT use his OOTS art as avatar image, other than those he has specifically provided as the default message board avatars."

I believe that rule only applies to the stuff he directly did; eg. stuff directly cropped out from the comics themselves. Since these new GwaH images are all user made, it shouldn't be an issue.

keeperoflore
2008-08-10, 10:20 PM
well i would but i already have a story lined up that im going to write for my first free writing assignment in english this year, and if i write it now i wont be able to use it in class, but if the contest is still going on during that period of time, ill participate.

TFT
2008-08-10, 10:22 PM
Wait... write background stories as a contest? I'm in! I'll have something prepared in the next couple of weeks, or whenever I get around to it. Whichever comes first.

Lerky
2008-08-10, 11:10 PM
you know I was thinking of writing some FF for GwaH. Mainly based on Holammer's pictures (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4684707&postcount=170) I'm also working on getting all the fan made pictures together into one GwaH folder. Thanks for opening my eyes to the light of GwaH. Almost forgot to mention, I run an inn (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87241) on the RPG The Town and I was wondering if I could use the GwaH seal of approvel there, would grab a bit more attention.
-For Shojo!

Trazoi
2008-08-10, 11:19 PM
All of that art (smiley, avatar, banner, the stuff from the OP) seems to be specifically of a character in OoTS rather than just OoTS-style art. Wouldn't that fall under the "Rich Burlew has specifically requested that people NOT use his OOTS art as avatar image, other than those he has specifically provided as the default message board avatars."
I'm a bit uneasy about that myself, even though I made the avatar, smiley and banner. I'm not entirely sure what the rules are with respect to reproducing art from OotS itself, even if made from scratch.

Most of the avatars and pictures I've made before have at least had some original elements, like dressing OotS characters up in funny costumes or recreating Baldur's Gate characters in OotS styles. But this one is clearly a character straight from OotS, even though a very minor one.

I don't know whether that's considered kosher or not, and I don't want to go against Rich Burlew's wishes.

Graymayre
2008-08-10, 11:24 PM
I have seen a few Cliffport police smileys as well and no one seems to mind.


you know I was thinking of writing some FF for GwaH. Mainly based on Holammer's pictures (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4684707&postcount=170) I'm also working on getting all the fan made pictures together into one GwaH folder. Thanks for opening my eyes to the light of GwaH. Almost forgot to mention, I run an inn (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87241) on the RPG The Town and I was wondering if I could use the GwaH seal of approvel there, would grab a bit more attention.
-For Shojo!

Sure can :smallsmile:, Nevitan or Trazoi may even be able to make an inn sign itself. Perhaps something like "The Halberd's Whetstone".

Lerky
2008-08-10, 11:48 PM
Sure can :smallsmile:, Nevitan or Trazoi may even be able to make an inn sign itself. Perhaps something like "The Halberd's Whetstone".

1st of all: AWSOME!:smallbiggrin:
2nd: actually the inn's been running for awhile. Dancing Fox Inn, we're already on thread number XV. However I swear to the 12 gods and in Lord Shojo's name, if I was just opening the inn it would be an honor to have a sign made and I would certainly use that name (and I'm not just saying that to suck-up:smallwink:)
but I'm also thinking for writing a background story (as I stated above but now I hear there's a constest) I'll post the prologue and nothing more:

The year is 1183. Azure City is on the brink of war… defeat is almost a certainty. Many warriors lost their lives, some of those warriors stories may never be told. This one’s story is told right now. I present the story of Ji (GwaH)

Ji is just the name I'm using currently, it's the closest thing I could find for the chinese translation of halberd.
-For Lord Shojo

Ascension
2008-08-10, 11:50 PM
Although I'll be writing in English, and probably modern English at that, I plan to pattern my piece after early chansons de geste like The Song of Roland... ten-syllable lines in assonanced, variable-length stanzas. A proper poetic form, but still fairly flexible.

I hope I can make this work. It'll be awesome if it works out. I've always wanted to write an epic poem, and this is the perfect excuse.

EDIT: By the way, I think I'm going to name him "Guy," if I'm forced to use a name at all.

Graymayre
2008-08-11, 12:00 AM
Brief overview so no one will be confused:

Once I have 5 contestants, I'll open the new thread. Do not take the thread as a sign that it is too late to join. I'll be accepting new entry's until all 5 of the original ones have been entered (maximum contestant number pending, any idea on what it should be?)

Lerky
2008-08-11, 12:26 AM
I dunno. the more the merrier

Ascension
2008-08-11, 12:40 AM
This is by no means final, but here's a little preview of the sort of thing you may expect from The Song of the Halberd.


The Song of the Halberd
By Ascension

Some say he came from the West, wild and free,
Some say from the East, walking quietly,
Some say he rose full grown out of the sea,
Some say he grew from the ground like a tree,
The Halberd Guy of the Azure City.

But not one of them ever met the man,
None of them spoke to him, or shook his hand.
Nearly all who did have turned to sand,
Now I alone still bear the Azure Brand.
I who now tell you all that a man can.

Yes, I, O’Chul, am the last of those few,
The brave, the bold, the last paladins true
Who wore that armor of old Azure blue.
The others’ ghosts have finally been sooth’d.

But the story I tell is not my own,
It is of a man long ago o’erthrown,
But whose hand the seed of freedom did sow,
Bringing tyrants, kings, and emperors low.

Lerky
2008-08-11, 12:48 AM
wow that was... amazing:smalleek:
real nice job!:smallbiggrin:

keeperoflore
2008-08-11, 12:57 AM
YAYS, he will have his own epic poem. i would LOVE to see that happen, though i have never been able to write an epic.

Lerky
2008-08-11, 01:26 AM
I shall write a grand epic of GwaH! A tale that the bards shall sing for generations! And all shall knows his name (as soon as I do)

I have worked endlessly and now. My story is complete, it is part of seris but part 1 is finished. I'm still working on a name but all I'm curious is when does the backstory contest being:smallbiggrin:

OneFamiliarFace
2008-08-11, 04:07 AM
I would enter, but I think my story would end up something like

It was a dark and dreary night inside of The Lonely Badger. Outside, rain was pouring as though all the Beholders in heaven were crying over their lost treasuries of +1 longswords. Two men sat huddled around a cold table and lukewarm ale, whispering into the night.

The first, clad in a grey cloak, leans close to the other. "Have ye heard of the exploits of the Guy with a Halberd?"

The second, clinging to his mug as though his life depended on it, a scar across the back of one hand looks up. "Nope. Sure haven't."

"Well, that's too bad. Have a good one." The inn door clacks loudly as the last, wispy trail of grey cloak finds its way outside.

The end.

keeperoflore
2008-08-11, 04:30 AM
wait, i just thought of something, this could end up like all legends do, different backstorys derived from a single point, that single point should be that he is one of the last survivors after the battle.

each person can have a different way they tell his story, and even if it is needed each can give him a name(different is always better) but we will always know his tale(s) as the Legend(s) of the Guy with a Halberd.

once everyone inputs there grand creations i think i may just take each of them and form some sort of book, that collectively incorporates all of the stories from each and everyone perspective that chooses to do so. no matter how big or small they may be.

Kool-Aid
2008-08-11, 07:20 AM
I'm going to try my best to try and write up a story but I can't guarantee I can finish it due to the fact that I get writer's block. Here is how I want to start it off though.

Throughout history there have been many heroes, mothers tell their children the brave tales of these heroes as they put them to bed, and their children strive to become heroes themselves.

Some heroes were legendary, some almost unknown, the hero of our story is the latter. He was one of the guards of Azure City, and although he would have proudly gave his life for his homeland he received no recognition, for although some heroes became legendary, some were just some guy with a halberd.

Been trying to get this up for a while, stupid thunderstorm.

Haleyintraining
2008-08-11, 07:40 AM
You should put the GwaH smilie in the custom smilies thread.
http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34131&highlight=custom+smilies

Holammer
2008-08-11, 09:20 AM
This thread develops nicely. While it's OotS related in a way, I have a feeling it belongs in the Arts and Crafts section at this rate. Don't be surprised if it's moved there later on. Either way, I have a few more pics planned.

Graymayre
2008-08-11, 10:05 AM
So far, we have 4 definite contestants:


Ascenscion
Catseye2121
Lerky
Kool-Aid


Two that I was unable to tell if they are participating from their post

Coplanter
Holammer


One that will participate if the contest is still going on in the fall

KeeperOfLore

keeperoflore
2008-08-11, 10:18 AM
actualy my school starts tommorow, i take it that i might have a chance to start writing by the end of the month, if not well meh, ill still write some, contest or not.

Jayabalard
2008-08-11, 10:31 AM
Hey, instead of Complaining About Threads You Don't Like send a moderator a private message on the matter.Where did I say or imply that I don't like the thread? I don't have any problem with people going crazy about an otherwise unknown and minor character.

Personally I prefer the "post it here as a question and get the person who created them to answer" option, since that actually gives me the information that I'm looking for, namely: did the people who created all of the graphics make sure that this is ok with Rich or not. The answer is "no they didn't check with Rich"

While I can see how you might take the fact that this thread hasn't been locked yet as a tacit approval, it might be best to make sure. It's the polite thing to do.

Lerky
2008-08-11, 02:22 PM
wait, i just thought of something, this could end up like all legends do, different backstorys derived from a single point, that single point should be that he is one of the last survivors after the battle.

each person can have a different way they tell his story, and even if it is needed each can give him a name(different is always better) but we will always know his tale(s) as the Legend(s) of the Guy with a Halberd.

once everyone inputs there grand creations i think i may just take each of them and form some sort of book, that collectively incorporates all of the stories from each and everyone perspective that chooses to do so. no matter how big or small they may be.

that's basiclly what mine is but it's kind of a seris that also goes beyond that. Part 1 is nothing but a backstory though:smallbiggrin:
EDIT: and I'm not posting a single bit of it, other than the prologue (which was already posted), the ones to see it would be me and my friend who I asked if it was good or not.
P.S. He thought it was amazing:smalltongue:
P.S.S I use the name Ji, because it's a chinese halberd and sounds really awsome:smalltongue:
if anyone was looking for a name other than GwaH feel free to steal mine.

TFT
2008-08-11, 03:14 PM
How long are we looking for the story to be? Just wondering.

Lerky
2008-08-11, 03:16 PM
mines is pretty darn long. But not long enough to be a chapter in a book. Like a book book.

Graymayre
2008-08-11, 03:24 PM
I do not have a maximum length set in at this point.

Lerky
2008-08-11, 03:34 PM
you know a slogan contest would also be fun. Such as Graymayre's The Enemy Gate is Down or my For Lord Shojo!:smallbiggrin:

keeperoflore
2008-08-11, 05:10 PM
if i actually sat down and chose to wrote a story about GwaH without any shortening in the whole thing, it would probably be about 4-5 chapters of a book. but i doubt i have the patience to do that, so at best you might get 3 out of me.

Salty
2008-08-11, 05:23 PM
Hey, I've been gone for a while. I'm in.

Graymayre
2008-08-11, 07:06 PM
Ok I have 5 starting contestants


Salty
Catseye2121
Lerky
Kool-Aid
Ascenscion


I'll post the new thread in the next day or so.

Lerky
2008-08-11, 11:48 PM
yeah I finished part 2. Not very proud of it though:smallannoyed::smallsigh:

Salty
2008-08-12, 09:58 AM
Ok I have 5 starting contestants


Salty
Catseye2121
Lerky
Kool-Aid
Ascenscion


I'll post the new thread in the next day or so.

Sorry, there seems to be a misunderstanding. I meant the fanclub, not the contest. I'd love to read some, but I can't make anything decent for it.

Coplantor
2008-08-12, 10:15 AM
Wait, now Im confused. Are we going to do a linar story with a begining and an end or are we going for the different legends about the same guy? Because I found the second one much more intresting and with less limitations. Lets say that the winner of the background story contest creates a background that I dont really like, or even if I win, I dont think everyone would like entirely my ideas for a background. I think that the different legends about the same guy way of telling the story gives much more freedom to antone who would like to participate on the GwaH fanfic. Instead of a full unique background there should be things in common between every story, lets call it the GwaH dogma, thinks like:

*He uses a Halberd (duh!)
*He is identified with the color blue
*He fought at the azure city war

you know? just like in Zelda games you almost always have a guy named link, a princess named zelda a master sword and a hyrule kingdom.

From those things in common you can create your fanfic, like "Now he's looking to revenge from the hobgoblins" or "He's a vigilante supporting the azure city resistance" or "He fights renegade soldiers (loke toGwaH)" or "He wanders the land looking to master his fighting style with the halberd in a samurai-esque way".

And finally, I wont be able to log to the forums a lot these days so, where do I have to submit my ideas?

Jack Zander
2008-08-12, 11:53 AM
I think stories should be done just like Star Wars non-George Lucas stories are done. Everyone should write up their own background story, then we'll vote on the best on and that becomes the "canon." From there, anyone can write whatever tales they want to that happen during, before, or after the original tale, but they must keep in mind anything that happened at all to GwaH in other's stories. To prevent stories from being, "He died now no one can ever write about him again, hahaha," we should make an approval vote to make stories official.

Graymayre
2008-08-12, 01:03 PM
I have set up the contest Thread (in the OOTS forum section)

If it suddenly disappears do not panick, in all likelihood it was moved to the Arts and Crafts section.

Lerky
2008-08-12, 04:51 PM
well I submited mine awhile ago. And this is the 3rd time I've said this: I have finished part 2 but I think it's terrible but the best thing I could come up with:smallfrown::smallannoyed::smallsigh: I'm thinking of tearing it down and starting over


I think stories should be done just like Star Wars non-George Lucas stories are done.
you're thinking non-canon, such as Old Wounds (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Old_Wounds) however even though it hasn't been announced "canon" I believe it is because two sources imply canonicity: The Story of General Grievous: Lord of War by Abel G. Peña has a sentence that reads"The Soulless One was eventually tracked down by a cyborg acquaintance of Obi-Wan's, an old enemy who anonymously reported the ship to the local Imperial authorities."; and Star Wars: Battlefront II has Darth Maul appearing as a hero character on Polis Massa and Mustafar, planets he only visits in Old Wounds. Another example of non-canon is Star Wars: Demolition (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Star_Wars:_Demolition)
however an example of Canon would be Star Wars The Clone Wars (http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/The_Clone_Wars)

Nevitan
2008-08-13, 11:53 PM
Hows the contest coming?

Lerky
2008-08-14, 02:02 AM
I'm the only one who's put their story up:smallfrown:
I couldn't help but notice that Graymayre didn't put a link to the thread. For those of you who don't want to search the entire 1st page up and down, or in case it falls into the 2nd page and is lost for eternity, here's the link (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87556)
EDIT: almost done with part 2 The War. I much happier with it this time:smallbiggrin: my friend gave me good advice

Nevitan
2008-08-14, 02:24 AM
I'm the only one who's put their story up:smallfrown:
I couldn't help but notice that Graymayre didn't put a link to the thread. For those of you who don't want to search the entire 1st page up and down, or in case it falls into the 2nd page and is lost for eternity, here's the link (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87556)
EDIT: almost done with part 2 The War. I much happier with it this time:smallbiggrin: my friend gave me good advice

well I read the first part of your story adn thought it was pretty cool wanting to see the second part!

Graymayre
2008-08-14, 03:17 PM
I'm the only one who's put their story up:smallfrown:
I couldn't help but notice that Graymayre didn't put a link to the thread. For those of you who don't want to search the entire 1st page up and down, or in case it falls into the 2nd page and is lost for eternity, here's the link (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87556)
EDIT: almost done with part 2 The War. I much happier with it this time:smallbiggrin: my friend gave me good advice

Thanks Lerky, I lost the thread and couldn't make a link :smallbiggrin:.

Lerky
2008-08-14, 04:22 PM
well I read the first part of your story adn thought it was pretty cool wanting to see the second part!
thanks my friend suggested part 2 was kinda rushed so I tried slowing it down, focusing on the tradgedy yet excitment of battle.


Thanks Lerky, I lost the thread and couldn't make a link :smallbiggrin:.
no problem, always glad to help:smallbiggrin:
I just kinda broke down when I spent about 5 minuets searching for the thread so I decided that all I had to do now was go to the GwaH thread where the link is.

Graymayre
2008-08-14, 11:23 PM
I posted the link to the GwaH writing contest on my first post of the first and second page for easy access.

Zolem
2008-08-15, 07:48 PM
I think stories should be done just like Star Wars non-George Lucas stories are done. Everyone should write up their own background story, then we'll vote on the best on and that becomes the "canon." From there, anyone can write whatever tales they want to that happen during, before, or after the original tale, but they must keep in mind anything that happened at all to GwaH in other's stories. To prevent stories from being, "He died now no one can ever write about him again, hahaha," we should make an approval vote to make stories official.

Hmm, most of that wouldn't work because it would require us to make a lot of other charecters as support. Shocker I know,but a lone protagonist is only interesting for so long. Name one multiplicative story charecter that never has an allie of some sort, especialy to foil, bounce, or extrapolate? As such we'd have to come up with other charecters for support roles, and they would have to be well defined so as not to have continuity clash with future writers. Also, s we o would r be r required y to f make each of o the r other t charecters h interesting e enough l that a people t wouldn't e mind w reading h about i them t when e they t want e a x GwtH t story. that proves my faith.

Nevitan
2008-08-15, 07:56 PM
good good, ha haha hahahahah hahahahahaha
wellvthateshouldrkeepy
meGcalmoforoad
littlezwhileoalsoldoeyoumsee the signs?

Zolem
2008-08-15, 08:12 PM
I have a new idea for a Halaberdian Cathphrase....
Which signs are you refering to? I have seen a lot of signs for variosu different things, but I need to know what you're refering to in particular.
"Eat my 10ft reach slashing damage Zombies!"
It would really help my job as an inquisitor if I knew which threat you were
Cause if you think about it, most reach weapons are piercing, which zombies get damage reduction against.
most concerned about right now. The Magenta Haleberd or the ANit-Paladin league or somebody else?

Graymayre
2008-08-15, 08:13 PM
Hmm, most of that wouldn't work because it would require us to make a lot of other charecters as support. Shocker I know,but a lone protagonist is only interesting for so long. Name one multiplicative story charecter that never has an allie of some sort, especialy to foil, bounce, or extrapolate? As such we'd have to come up with other charecters for support roles, and they would have to be well defined so as not to have continuity clash with future writers. Also, we would be required to make each of the other charecters interesting enough that people wouldn't mind reading about them when they want a GwtH story.

I do have one example where a single person acted on his own. The novel "I am legend" (NOTE: entirely different from the movie) has Robert Neville as the sole protagonist. In fact, throughout the entire book, he never actually obtains an ally. Of course, this is merely acceptable because the book was about unbearable solitude.

There are several other books like this, but they all use the solitude as a plot device, and not coincidence. Regardless, I think it would be best to use mostly the characters we come to know in the comic with GwaH's past (Such as Thanh and Tsukiko. Perhaps he is the one that somehow captured Tsukiko?)

P.S.
Good lord,
that was a female dog
to remove all the color coding.

Zolem
2008-08-15, 08:38 PM
I'm trying to find a good song to be tGwaH's theme song. Not his actual theme song, a lot of you guys are writing your own, but the themesong everyone makes videos on youTube with so it's not that origional, liek how Ichigo has a lot of Animal I have Become vids because of his inner Hollow, or Naruto get's a lot of Animal I have Become and Me Against the World, and One Piece get's The Pirates who Don't do anything. So, what do you guys think is a good theme for tGwtH? Post your ideas, and when we hit 10 or so, we'll have a vote! How does that sound?

DMfromTheAbyss
2008-08-15, 08:52 PM
I think his name should just be Gwah. No last name... just Gwah... ok maybe Gwah something but definately Gwah... Ooh maybe Guy Wah... it sounds kinda asian... enough for Saphire city...

Oh yeah and I totally want in on the story contest. I'm an English Grad with time on my hands... prepare for an epic!

And for reference I plan on keeping him relatively alone... like a favorite character of mine... people call him Jack.

Graymayre
2008-08-15, 09:28 PM
cool. There is a link to the contest on my original post. :smallsmile:

Nevitan
2008-08-15, 09:33 PM
slightly halberd related material
well I'm no wordsmith but I am getting better at the whole inkscape thing That was ment for anyone who hadn't seen the 1st sign
there starting to look like OotS now.
haha I bet it was hard to detext, but thanks for doing it
see?

http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n365/b_nebb/joel.png

and that certainly wasn't a cheap ploy to show off my work :smalltongue:

TFT
2008-08-15, 09:38 PM
Alright, I'm going to tell you guys I haven't started on my story... but its not my fault, I haven't had any time! I'll get started on it tomorrow, but either way it'll get up eventually.

Graymayre
2008-08-15, 10:48 PM
well I'm no wordsmith but I am getting better at the whole inkscape thing there starting to look like OotS now.

http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n365/b_nebb/joel.png

and that certainly wasn't a cheap ploy to show off my work :smalltongue:

It is getting better, I suggest finding watever tone Rich uses for white skin (a little pinker) and making the lines a little bit thicker.

Nevitan
2008-08-15, 11:11 PM
non-halberd related material
liiiike THIS?
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n365/b_nebb/joel-1.png

Lerky
2008-08-16, 01:15 AM
liiiike THIS?
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n365/b_nebb/joel-1.png

A little tall, but what do I know?:smalltongue:
I like the fade in the hair, from black to white. Awsome:smallbiggrin:

Nevitan
2008-08-16, 01:26 AM
non-halberd related material
Yea I though I was pretty cool too, although I mave have put to many of those fade effects in my avatar
more shameless self promotion
but any way thats the avatar I made for my character at your inn.
also he just saved it from being burnt down...:smallbiggrin:

Belt of Venus
2008-08-16, 02:16 AM
This is pretty awesome and I definately want to join!

Especially since this thread made me decide to register on the site... :smalltongue:

Nevitan
2008-08-16, 02:22 AM
very good another added to our masses.. Graymayre Whats the total count of members?... greymayre... oh right that whole sleep thing:smallannoyed:
but how about this for the motto (or some part of it)

I believe the right to personal defense exists
If I am forced to defend myself, loved ones or beliefs,
Should I be attacked or have my principles violated,
I am ready to defend myself with my weapons,
The way of the foot
And the way of the empty hand!
This way, controlled by my mind
And governed by my spirit is a skillful weapon
Which can subdue, overpower, or destroy
Depending on the forced combat situation.
I will aggressively defend myself from any attack
By using speed and precision
And never doubt my determination
To use my knowledge without hesitation or reservation
This is the way of my teacher!
This is also my way
I am a warrior!
above: excerpt from Lerky's story of Ji
below:nonhalberd related material

also mumble mumble
how about this?http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n365/b_nebb/joel-2.png

Degausser
2008-08-16, 02:44 AM
Just a little present for you guy, That Guy with a Halberd shows up in Soul Cali IV (sorry for the poor quality.)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v625/Degausser/img079.jpg

Nevitan
2008-08-16, 02:47 AM
Just a little present for you guy, That Guy with a Halberd shows up in Soul Cali IV (sorry for the poor quality.)

Thats ok its still a cool picture.:smallsmile:

Graymayre
2008-08-16, 11:02 AM
also mumble mumble
how about this?http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n365/b_nebb/joel-2.png

hmmm... how about you take the GwaH Banner, use that exact color dropper thing on his face, and bucket it on this guy's face.

Nevitan
2008-08-16, 01:35 PM
I'll show you a dump tool
how about this straight form GwaH
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n365/b_nebb/JOEL-1-1.png

Graymayre
2008-08-16, 01:47 PM
it's getting closer. Note: the facial lines have to be as thick as the outer lines of the character.

Nevitan
2008-08-16, 04:14 PM
non halberd material
Bah, I give up thats as close as its going to get, I always forget to save the avatars in the SVG format I just export as PNG and close it, at this point It'd be easier to make a whole new one. but I did save this one as SVG so if you was to critique this one I will be able to fix it.
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n365/b_nebb/path4998.png

more shameless self promotion:smallbiggrin:

Graymayre
2008-08-16, 04:48 PM
:smalleek: That is awesome work!

Nevitan
2008-08-16, 05:00 PM
non-halberd related material
Yeah its probably my best. theres also these
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n365/b_nebb/rect3910.png(bleh:smallconfused:
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n365/b_nebb/path4017.pngalright:smallsmile:
andhttp://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n365/b_nebb/g3881.pngI like the fading on this one also:
I told you It'd be easier to remake
http://i337.photobucket.com/albums/n365/b_nebb/rect10138.png
and I know this has nothing to do with GwaH but while all the progress in directed to the stories this keep the thread at the top of the list so I'll probably delete all of the posts off of here when attention returns to this thread.

Graymayre
2008-08-16, 10:12 PM
I found something interesting on the Wizards website, it is a feat:


Spinning Halberd | CW | 114 | You have mastered the style of fighting with a halberd.

CW is the source, what book is that? 114 is the page.

Someone find and post the description! :smallsmile:

Edit: CW is complete warrior, I'll get the description up.

Graymayre
2008-08-16, 10:26 PM
Spinning Halberd [Style]:
You have mastered the style of fighting with a halberd, and can use all parts of the weapon- blade, spike, hook, or butt -to strike devastating blows.
prerequisites: Combat Reflexes, Two-Weapon Fighting, Weapon Focus (Halberd).
Benefit: When you make a full attack with your halberd, you gain a +1dodge bonus to your Armor Class as well as an additional attack with the weapon at a -5 penalty. This attack deals bludgeoning damage equal to 1d6 + 1/2 your Strength modifier.

Nevitan
2008-08-16, 10:48 PM
very cool and very appropriate
I dub this the perfect halberd related post.

although we may need to keep an eye out for that spooky wizard who lives by the coast
super-secret white text.... shhh don't tell just put some in you post if you see this... also: take this out of any quotes you do of this post
also: dang Greymayre your already a dwarf that only took you like 2 or 3 days congrats.

Graymayre
2008-08-16, 11:08 PM
wow, I didn't notice that. I pretty much got there just on this thread in what.. a month? maybe less?

Nevitan
2008-08-16, 11:37 PM
uh, just so you know I meant to say coast in that spoiler... not post.

Graymayre
2008-08-17, 12:13 AM
by Thor's loincloth! we have more pages than the Miko fan thread (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=78631&page=4)!