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Exiles beyond the vampires, werewolves, etc.

Aliens work too. The Oracle mentions it in passing in Debir Court during Reloaded but I've yet to see any aliens. Unless they're supposed to be the Ethereals but, if that's the case, that's kind of lame.

Character Development · 08/30/2007 00:08:29

I Just Did a Wallkick

GypsyJuggler wrote: BienTan wrote: I can confirm it happening since CR2. Last week, I was running Standard missions with a few newer players to get them up in lvl. Did it during one of the phases of an Assassination mission in interlock, u...

Animation Feedback · 08/29/2007 21:35:50

I Just Did a Wallkick

I can confirm it happening since CR2. Last week, I was running Standard missions with a few newer players to get them up in lvl. Did it during one of the phases of an Assassination mission in interlock, using Kung Fu and Speed, against Tac...

Animation Feedback · 08/28/2007 15:57:14

we should make a team and try to learn how to get into blackwood...

Why even call it "Blackwood" anyway? The Merovingian likes cake so why not take the obsession (or maybe more appropriately- the fetish) even further and call his terrible Dungeon of Doom... "Black Forest"? Just saying.

Districts, Neighborhoods, and Constructs · 08/27/2007 00:22:05

RPing pregnancy

When the child is conceived, who is to say it would have a jack in the back of its head? I imagine the pregnancy would result in a Freebirth without the nasty body piercings the Machines provide. If the child can't jack in, there's no need...

Character Development · 08/27/2007 00:06:25

Cinematic 8.2 (Spoilers)

I watched it and, when I saw The Merovingian, was like, "Dude! I was totally wearing the same suit, drinking the same sort of drink and in the same sort of pose last week!" True story. But, seriously, an evil laugh? He's definitely the typ...

Missions and Storyline · 08/27/2007 00:00:12

Your Favorite PvP class

Kung Fu Grandmaster back when there was multi-lock. Le sigh.

Player Versus Player · 08/25/2007 02:10:20

In-Game Advertising

Don't hijack the thread, Schickle. Make another one if you want to spam self-advertisements. Advertisements for jewellery might be tricky. I'm not sure if things are different in the US, but I don't think I've ever seen a poster up adverti...

Development Roundtable · 08/19/2007 14:24:11

*CENSORED*: Stylish Restaurant

This probably isn't the right forum for this but I thought the acronym would be pretty funny. For whatever reason, the profanity filter blocked it but the title was "W.T.F". As the title of the thread says, I want to find a stylish Europea...

Marketplace - Recursion · 08/19/2007 14:19

Favourite Liaison

I know I've seen threads about this before regarding favourite LET characters, but I thought I'd try something different rather than copying an old thread. Who's your favourite liaison and why? It doesn't have to be the liaison for your sp...

World Discussion - Recursion · 08/18/2007 13:15

Alert: Elevated Risk in Yuki

The following was intercepted from the Hovercraft you wished to have placed under surveillance. Most of their transmissions were just chit chat but I thought you'd like to see this. I finally got to meet him- the one I'd been telling you a...

Next Renaissance - Recursion · 08/16/2007 21:57

What is your PvP theme song?

"Time of Dying" by Three Day's Grace? lol I'd opt for "Ebla" by E. S. Posthumus.

Player Versus Player · 08/15/2007 17:08:03

The Hapsburg

Some fight for glory, some for gold. But The Hapsburg fights for hearth and home. Come fight alongside us. ((A crew that has never once disbanded in well over two years. Merovingian- RP preferable. Send an e-mail in-game for details on rec...

Crew and Faction Recruiting - Recursion · 08/15/2007 14:50

Aust's September Wish List

This is my last thread of the day. Promise. (Though you might note that it's almost a new day already if you're living in the same time zone as me. In which case, I am not trying to hustle you. Promise.) As some of you might be aware, I'm...

World Discussion - Recursion · 08/14/2007 23:07

Bookwyrms

I'm planning an Event arch expected to last a good 9 weeks or more and need to know a few things before I get started implementing them. First on the list: Are there any factions which RP a connection of some sort with the Bookwyrms or Hyp...

World Discussion - Recursion · 08/14/2007 20:24

Contracts

Guten abend, I have taken it upon myself to offer business contracts on behalf of numerous interests within The Matrix. I no longer wish to concern myself with the politics of your disputes. I just concern myself with what is important and...

Events - Recursion · 08/12/2007 22:24

Veterans

Ever hear the one about the revolving door? There once was an Austrian that got stuck in one and wound up falling back out into the lobby he was trying to depart from. Yeah, a pretty graceless attempt at being deeply philosophical and sayi...

World Discussion - Recursion · 08/12/2007 12:56

Auf wiedersehen

So this is it. After over two years, I finally had to give up this little thing we have. For the moment, I am having trouble finding the right words to articulate my farewell. I mean, how does one do justice to all those memories? How does...

World Discussion - Recursion · 05/13/2007 23:19

Birth-Right

I had always been a little different than most people my age, when I was in Gymnasium- the Austrian equivalent of grammar school. There were a few things that set me apart from my classmates, actually. But one of the readily evident things...

Next Renaissance - Recursion · 03/24/2007 09:15

A Canonical Question

Hello all, Recently a few of us have been planning a rather ambitious project within the context of MxO. An epic story and all that jazz. One of the problems we have encountered, however, is the final goal of the protagonists in the story....

World Discussion - Recursion · 03/19/2007 11:49

A Little Trip

I try not to go on extended absences as much as possible in MxO. After all, what would the game be without Austrian? The one exception was when I went on a few courses with the military during the summer after launch. Unfortunately, I will...

World Discussion - Recursion · 02/05/2007 10:52

"What's Mine Is Mine"

1.1 "What's Mine Is Mine" Fu sighed and looked at his watch, letting his elbows rest on the sling for his MAC-11. The sudden pressure from the weight of his arms caused the sling to shift position so that the hard leather slipped down from...

Next Renaissance - Recursion · 01/27/2007 23:35

A new way to run missions

OOC: Recently, something came to mind. During my long time with MxO, I have had several ambitious Event ideas come to mind. Gang wars in Chinatown, massive conspiracies perpetrated by The General involving the Sculptures, Tengu's plots to...

World Discussion - Recursion · 01/25/2007 14:02

XBOX Live Gamertags- Recursion

Gamertag: Shadow Shinobi Games: "Rainbow Six Vegas" (best CQB simulation yet!), "Splinter Cell: Double Agent", "Dead or Alive 4", "Chromehounds"

World Discussion - Recursion · 01/18/2007 17:10:12

Blade of Winter and Sprin- The Interdiction

Memorandum 20 Sept 2006 HQ Coy Re: The Katana Be advised that The General's orders to uncover more information on code artifact known as "The Katana" has been pursued expeditiously by Psy Ops Plt/ Hq Coy. 2. Also be advised that elements o...

Events - Recursion · 09/22/2006 13:51

The Chaos Theory

*You find the following note tucked into the cover of a book on a shelf in a store in Achan. The book is new and the ink seems quite fresh on the paper. It is not exactly a book, however. More like a pamphlet. But it is bound and covered l...

Next Renaissance - Recursion · 09/12/2006 08:23

Dearly Departed

On The Hapsburg, I have a wall near the boarding ramp which is particularly special. Most of the walls on the Hovercraft are bare, devoid of trappings- the rare exception being the occasional crew quarters. For example, my own crew quarter...

Next Renaissance - Recursion · 09/04/2006 01:55

Your Style

Seraph says quite frequently in the movies and the games that "You do not know someone until you truly fight them." In that spirit, I'd like to ask how your character fights. If you could create a style for your character to use in fightin...

World Discussion - Recursion · 08/24/2006 00:01

The Blade of Winter and Spring- The Information

Freunde, My time at the moment is short so I will keep this brief. We have reached a point where we can confidently move on to the third segment of my plan. From Yokuhitsu, we were able to learn a great deal about Tengu and The Katana thro...

Events - Recursion · 08/23/2006 12:17

Blade of Winter and Spring Phase 2 Recap

Grüss Gott! I have good news. Very good news. A little less than a week ago, I requested that Operatives attack various gangs in the International District for me for... various reasons. First of all, I needed the Jade Moons in Shinjuku, t...

Events - Recursion · 08/22/2006 17:54

The Blade of Winter and Spring- The Intimidation

Guten Tag, Freunde! I am writing this to you from a secure location as wandering the streets has become a bit, ah, dangerous for me lately. The Merovingian and others have become particularly ruthless in trying to obtain possession of the...

Events - Recursion · 08/18/2006 16:55

The Blade of Winter and Spring Phase 1 Recap

Meine Freunde, To those of you who were not able to attend the interrogation of Yokuhitsu I offer my apologies. I would have waited until a later date so that you would have been able to gain the information imparted by the prisoner yourse...

Events - Recursion · 08/16/2006 16:04

---->Post event links here<-----

"Blade of Spring and Winter" http://forums.station.sony.com/mxo/..._id=36300001444 Or was it Winter and Spring? Can't remember now, ouch. =P

Events - Recursion · 08/08/2006 19:18:15

The Blade of Winter and Spring- The Interrogation

Fellow Operatives, Those of you who have been Awakened for quite some time have no doubt heard of The Katana at least once in passing. For those of you who haven't, perhaps a brief explanation is in order. You will hear more of this artifa...

Events - Recursion · 08/08/2006 17:52

Ransom Note

The General, We have captured one of your men in retaliation for your bad fashion sense. His name is one that has been dreaded, until now. Yes, the rumours are true. We have kidnapped Captain Teddy. Our demands are simple. For the safe ret...

World Discussion - Recursion · 08/07/2006 19:00

Excess Baggage (Open RP)

I sit there, nervously checking my e-mail for more information on this "Tengu" Exile and other references made to Japanese culture that The Digger suggested I follow in order to remove my burden- this blasted piece of silk and steel called...

Next Renaissance - Recursion · 07/20/2006 15:15

Research Aid Request

*You find the following message stapled to a bulletin board or sitting in the junk e-mail box of an account you use to conduct communications in The Matrix* Young international student at Stratford Campus requests aid with research for Eas...

Next Renaissance - Recursion · 07/12/2006 09:36

European Live Meet and Greet 2007!

Neat coincidence! I'm probably going to be visiting family and friends back in Europe next summer too. Let me know when and where as I'll probably be passing through Paris on my way to Strasbourg in May =)

Player Events · 07/11/2006 11:43:18

Shadows of Light

For too long we have waited and watched and observed. For too long we have only fought for the cause of peace with lukewarm efforts and empty gestures. Now a new group has been born: "Shadows of Light". We wait in the shadows, in the night...

Crew and Faction Recruiting - Recursion · 06/22/2006 11:29

Jack the Hack makes a deal - Recursion - 6/19/06

Unfortunately, the information imparted by Jack the Hack will likely have been forgotten by the Neonates in question. I've had the displeasure of meeting those two particular individuals before. "Farming?" "Players?" Yes, they won't have m...

Live Events · 06/21/2006 11:27:03

Another Week In Parody

These serve as good stress relief for myself, I guess. When I experience a moment where I feel the need to use my keyboard as a punching bad, I just write up one of these. Plus, I hope some of the subtle (and less subtle) hints dropped in...

World Discussion - Recursion · 06/12/2006 17:22

A Week in Parody

So I was a little disgruntled and decided to scribble up a brief parody of my experiences in MxO this week. I encourage you not to read on if you're easily offended, lack a sense of humour, or generally dislike me. I also make note to you...

World Discussion - Recursion · 06/05/2006 14:12

That's it...

Having read the current World Discussion threads and having noticed the servers are still down, I have no choice but to... Call in Mega City Department of Kick Your Hiney! Take that! Huzzah!

World Discussion - Recursion · 05/25/2006 08:04

A Piece of Home

((The intent of this story is to blend media to create a more vivid depiction of the scenes. The reader listens to the song provided while reading to gain a somewhat better picture in their mind of what is happening, as well as the general...

Next Renaissance - Recursion · 05/08/2006 06:35

Hovering delicately between life and death - Vector - 5/3/06

While I may be a fellow associate of The Merovingian, I cannot abide by blood drinkers, including you Malphas. Parasites that feed off of others in such a horrid and depraved manner. Taking, but never giving. The anti-thesis of life and ki...

Live Events · 05/05/2006 13:38:49

An Autobiography of an Austrian

Who am I? Wherever I go now, it seems, I am being asked by one new Redpill or another, "Who are you?" or "Who do you think you are?". There was a time when everyone knew who I was. Everyone would be tracking me down for my help in their pr...

Next Renaissance - Recursion · 05/01/2006 08:12

My Patience Has Worn Thin, Sorry

During my year or so with MxO, I've walked away from my computer with the occasional headache. Sometimes it was a headache from staring at the screen too long, having played for the better part of the day. I could say that with pride too,...

World Discussion - Recursion · 04/29/2006 13:16

Party of Salvation

Many miracles have come to pass in recent times. Chief among them was the recent salvation of my friend and the newest member of The Hapsburg's crew: DarkenedLies. Through the charity of Sallo, the persistence of myself, and the strong wil...

Events - Recursion · 04/24/2006 16:00

A Glimpse At The Horizon

((For a long while, not many of known precisely what Triluminary's goals and beliefs are. At this time, I felt it would be a good idea to try and make it apparent what Triluminary is and what we believe as well as answering some commonly a...

Next Renaissance - Recursion · 04/10/2006 10:12

Let's move it, people - Recursion - 3/31/06

You know, Captain Niobe, this little incident proves how well we all can work together against a common threat. I'll be in touch with Merrit. I hope you can keep an open mind... Austrian Commodore of Triluminary, Captain of The Hapsburg

Live Events · 04/03/2006 09:33:31

I trust this will keep you busy for now - Recursion - 3/30/06

After that meeting, I wonder how anyone in this Organization actually gets anything done. Oh well. As promised, Triluminary will continue to be your "thinking warriors", mein Herr. The rest can bicker and badger you about drinks, but we wi...

Live Events · 04/02/2006 12:03:51