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by Monfrox » Thu Nov 07, 2013 1:54 pm
Xing wrote:Yeah but you also are the best at roleplay. (yay Space Core references) I'm pretty sure a four man tank crew is no problem for someone that had 27 different RP characters going at one time.
The Grey Wolf wrote:Froxy knows how to use a whip, I speak from experience.
by Goram » Thu Nov 07, 2013 1:55 pm
by Grenartia » Thu Nov 07, 2013 1:59 pm
Kouralia wrote:Grenartia wrote:Though with regards to the nature of the War of 1812 itself, the US did have a valid casus belli. And I did see a very convincing argument on NSG that while the outcome was status quo ante bellum, and all sides mostly got what they wanted, the US gained the most from the war.
You gained the most from it... but the US also gained the least of their war aims. Considering the British War Aims were 'fuck off and stop attacking Canada', and that's about it.
by The Tiger Kingdom » Thu Nov 07, 2013 2:03 pm
Grenartia wrote:Kouralia wrote:[quote="Grenartia";p="17294491]
Though with regards to the nature of the War of 1812 itself, the US did have a valid casus belli. And I did see a very convincing argument on NSG that while the outcome was status quo ante bellum, and all sides mostly got what they wanted, the US gained the most from the war.
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You gained the most from it... but the US also gained the least of their war aims. Considering the British War Aims were 'fuck off and stop attacking Canada', and that's about it.[/quote]
Except Canada was only a means to an end. A bargaining chip for a better position at the peace negotiations. One which turned out to be entirely unnecessary.
Plus, it gave us a kick-ass national anthem and increased national unity. Nice little bonuses.[/quote]
by Grenartia » Thu Nov 07, 2013 2:06 pm
The Tiger Kingdom wrote:While I agree with your assessment of the war, I humbly disagree that it gave us a kickass national anthem. The Star-Spangled Banner is a little bit...erm...underwhelming, in my opinion. It's a weird song, and it took a solid 157 years or so before we got a truly kickass version of it.
by Monfrox » Thu Nov 07, 2013 2:07 pm
The Tiger Kingdom wrote:Grenartia wrote:Kouralia wrote:[quote="Grenartia";p="17294491]
Though with regards to the nature of the War of 1812 itself, the US did have a valid casus belli. And I did see a very convincing argument on NSG that while the outcome was status quo ante bellum, and all sides mostly got what they wanted, the US gained the most from the war.
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You gained the most from it... but the US also gained the least of their war aims. Considering the British War Aims were 'fuck off and stop attacking Canada', and that's about it.[/quote]
Except Canada was only a means to an end. A bargaining chip for a better position at the peace negotiations. One which turned out to be entirely unnecessary.
Plus, it gave us a kick-ass national anthem and increased national unity. Nice little bonuses.[/quote][/quote][/quote]
While I agree with your assessment of the war, I humbly disagree that it gave us a kickass national anthem. The Star-Spangled Banner is a little bit...erm...underwhelming, in my opinion. It's a weird song, and it took a solid 157 years or so before we got a truly kickass version of it.[/quote]
Xing wrote:Yeah but you also are the best at roleplay. (yay Space Core references) I'm pretty sure a four man tank crew is no problem for someone that had 27 different RP characters going at one time.
The Grey Wolf wrote:Froxy knows how to use a whip, I speak from experience.
by Len Hyet » Thu Nov 07, 2013 2:08 pm
The Tiger Kingdom wrote:Grenartia wrote:Kouralia wrote:[quote="Grenartia";p="17294491]
Though with regards to the nature of the War of 1812 itself, the US did have a valid casus belli. And I did see a very convincing argument on NSG that while the outcome was status quo ante bellum, and all sides mostly got what they wanted, the US gained the most from the war.
[/quote]
You gained the most from it... but the US also gained the least of their war aims. Considering the British War Aims were 'fuck off and stop attacking Canada', and that's about it.[/quote]
Except Canada was only a means to an end. A bargaining chip for a better position at the peace negotiations. One which turned out to be entirely unnecessary.
Plus, it gave us a kick-ass national anthem and increased national unity. Nice little bonuses.[/quote][/quote][/quote]
While I agree with your assessment of the war, I humbly disagree that it gave us a kickass national anthem. The Star-Spangled Banner is a little bit...erm...underwhelming, in my opinion. It's a weird song, and it took a solid 157 years or so before we got a truly kickass version of it.[/quote]
by Monfrox » Thu Nov 07, 2013 2:08 pm
Xing wrote:Yeah but you also are the best at roleplay. (yay Space Core references) I'm pretty sure a four man tank crew is no problem for someone that had 27 different RP characters going at one time.
The Grey Wolf wrote:Froxy knows how to use a whip, I speak from experience.
by Len Hyet » Thu Nov 07, 2013 2:09 pm
Monfrox wrote:I think we broke the forum a little bit there, guys...
by The Tiger Kingdom » Thu Nov 07, 2013 2:12 pm
Grenartia wrote:Better than what the Brits or Canadians have. Though I must admit Stars and Stripes Forever would make an even better anthem if you could somehow set the lyrics of the Star Spangled Banner to it.
Monfrox wrote:HEEEENDRIIIIXX!!!
Len Hyet wrote:Tigger, I've decided to start sprinkling ACDC, Breaking Benjamin, and Queen easter eggs in my posts.
by Kouralia » Thu Nov 07, 2013 2:16 pm
Grenartia wrote:The Tiger Kingdom wrote:While I agree with your assessment of the war, I humbly disagree that it gave us a kickass national anthem. The Star-Spangled Banner is a little bit...erm...underwhelming, in my opinion. It's a weird song, and it took a solid 157 years or so before we got a truly kickass version of it.
Better than what the Brits or Canadians have. Though I must admit Stars and Stripes Forever would make an even better anthem if you could somehow set the lyrics of the Star Spangled Banner to it.
EDIT: Ficks'd the quote tags.
by The Tiger Kingdom » Thu Nov 07, 2013 2:18 pm
Kouralia wrote:Grenartia wrote:
Better than what the Brits or Canadians have. Though I must admit Stars and Stripes Forever would make an even better anthem if you could somehow set the lyrics of the Star Spangled Banner to it.
EDIT: Ficks'd the quote tags.
You're just jealous because we've got class and you're left with... *shudders* swag.
by Grenartia » Thu Nov 07, 2013 2:26 pm
The Tiger Kingdom wrote:Grenartia wrote:Better than what the Brits or Canadians have. Though I must admit Stars and Stripes Forever would make an even better anthem if you could somehow set the lyrics of the Star Spangled Banner to it.
1. I'd say we're about on the same level as the British are. The French and the USSR definitely have/had us beat, amongst others.Monfrox wrote:HEEEENDRIIIIXX!!!
2. INDEEEEEEEEEEEEEED!!!
Rivalled only by Boston's straighter-laced, cleaner, but also quite awesome cover of it off of Boston's Greatest Hits.Len Hyet wrote:Tigger, I've decided to start sprinkling ACDC, Breaking Benjamin, and Queen easter eggs in my posts.
3. AC/DC: YAY
Queen: YAY
BB: ...*quick nod and grimace to show guilty appreciation of a small fraction of their work*
Kouralia wrote:Grenartia wrote:
Better than what the Brits or Canadians have. Though I must admit Stars and Stripes Forever would make an even better anthem if you could somehow set the lyrics of the Star Spangled Banner to it.
EDIT: Ficks'd the quote tags.
You're just jealous because we've got class and you're left with... *shudders* swag.
by Kouralia » Thu Nov 07, 2013 2:39 pm
Grenartia wrote:Big furry hats? Not only do they look stupid, they're also massive targets.
by Monfrox » Thu Nov 07, 2013 2:39 pm
Grenartia wrote:The Tiger Kingdom wrote:1. I'd say we're about on the same level as the British are. The French and the USSR definitely have/had us beat, amongst others.
2. INDEEEEEEEEEEEEEED!!!
Rivalled only by Boston's straighter-laced, cleaner, but also quite awesome cover of it off of Boston's Greatest Hits.
3. AC/DC: YAY
Queen: YAY
BB: ...*quick nod and grimace to show guilty appreciation of a small fraction of their work*
1. TRAITOR!
2. Personally, I love the interpretation that the distortion in Hendrix's version represent the distortion of American values during the Cold War.
Xing wrote:Yeah but you also are the best at roleplay. (yay Space Core references) I'm pretty sure a four man tank crew is no problem for someone that had 27 different RP characters going at one time.
The Grey Wolf wrote:Froxy knows how to use a whip, I speak from experience.
by Kassaran » Thu Nov 07, 2013 2:53 pm
Zarkenis Ultima wrote:Tristan noticed footsteps behind him and looked there, only to see Eric approaching and then pointing his sword at the girl. He just blinked a few times at this before speaking.
"Put that down, Mr. Eric." He said. "She's obviously not a chicken."
by Grenartia » Thu Nov 07, 2013 3:03 pm
Kouralia wrote:Grenartia wrote:Big furry hats? Not only do they look stupid, they're also massive targets.
Not sure if either a) trying to argue that a soldier would be aiming at the Bearskin, b) the Guardsman of the modern day would wear a bearskin when defending Buckingham Palace, c) The Musket of the Napoleonic/Crimean War would actually be able to hit what its aimed at, or d) these two are significantly different in the size of target.
by Kouralia » Thu Nov 07, 2013 3:12 pm
Grenartia wrote:What I'm saying is that they're shitty for any kind of military uniform, and that for a guerrilla soldier, such a hat would've been a gigantic neon sign shouting "HEY LOOK AT ME! SHOOT THE GUY WEARING ME!".
And you've never heard of a Kentucky Long Rifle, have you?
In 1778 at the siege of Boonesborough, Kentucky, one of the officers of the combined British/Shawnee assault force was hiding behind a tree. He stuck his head out from behind the tree and was instantly killed by a ball to the forehead fired by Daniel Boone, who was known for always firing the same fixed measure load of black powder in his rifle. This shot was later confirmed by witnesses on both sides and the distance measured at 250 yards. Hitting a target so precisely at that range would probably make the "Kentucky" rifle comparable in total effective (long) range with the British Baker rifle at 300 to 400 yards.
The accuracy of the rifle in capable hands is most famously demonstrated at the Battle of Cacabelos by the action of Rifleman Thomas Plunkett (or Plunket) of the 1st Battalion, 95th Rifles, who shot French General Colbert at an unknown but long range (as much as 600 yards (549 meters) according to some sources) during the retreat to La Coruña during the Peninsular War. He then shot one of the General's aides, suggesting that the success of the first shot was not due to luck.
by Monfrox » Thu Nov 07, 2013 3:14 pm
Xing wrote:Yeah but you also are the best at roleplay. (yay Space Core references) I'm pretty sure a four man tank crew is no problem for someone that had 27 different RP characters going at one time.
The Grey Wolf wrote:Froxy knows how to use a whip, I speak from experience.
by The Ctan » Thu Nov 07, 2013 3:27 pm
Grenartia wrote:What I'm saying is that they're shitty for any kind of military uniform, and that for a guerrilla soldier, such a hat would've been a gigantic neon sign shouting "HEY LOOK AT ME! SHOOT THE GUY WEARING ME!".
by Imeriata » Thu Nov 07, 2013 3:30 pm
Grenartia wrote:What I'm saying is that they're shitty for any kind of military uniform, and that for a guerrilla soldier, such a hat would've been a gigantic neon sign shouting "HEY LOOK AT ME! SHOOT THE GUY WEARING ME!".
Astralsideria wrote:You, sir, are the greatest who ever did set foot upon this earth. If there were an appropriate emoticon, I would take my hat off to you.
Altamirus wrote:^War! War! I want to see 18th century soldiers go up againist flaming cats! Do it Imeriata! Do it Now!
by Monfrox » Thu Nov 07, 2013 3:32 pm
Xing wrote:Yeah but you also are the best at roleplay. (yay Space Core references) I'm pretty sure a four man tank crew is no problem for someone that had 27 different RP characters going at one time.
The Grey Wolf wrote:Froxy knows how to use a whip, I speak from experience.
by Kouralia » Thu Nov 07, 2013 3:34 pm
Monfrox wrote:Where's that damn spam filter...
by Monfrox » Thu Nov 07, 2013 3:36 pm
Xing wrote:Yeah but you also are the best at roleplay. (yay Space Core references) I'm pretty sure a four man tank crew is no problem for someone that had 27 different RP characters going at one time.
The Grey Wolf wrote:Froxy knows how to use a whip, I speak from experience.
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