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Joel
Adventuring Hero
An Underdog (Version 2.0)
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posted October 04, 2002 11:11 AM |
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Sad, Bad Fanfiction/Experiment
Hexa: It's been a while since any fan fiction has been posted here so if you think this is inappropriate just delete it. I'm not expecting any replies anyways.
Read at your own risk. You have been warned.
Happy Thoughts
The sprites glided across and slapped the skeletons, shattering them into yellowish piles of debris. He smiled at this small but important victory. He had needed that ore mine. The clock in the upper left hand corner ticked down as he stared intently at the screen. HIs mind made up, he clicked on the nearby learning stone and then ended his turn.
He slumped back into his chair while reaching for the f2 key. 'here. off 2 grate start. got rampart. u?' His gaze wandered around the screen, flitting from mine to mine, searching for fights he could do. Weighing the power at his disposal.
':-) Order for me :-D Should be a good fight'
He smiled as he read the words of his friend. 'ya  ' He closed the chat window, he didn't like the way it blocked the view.
The electric light from the monitor lit up the small, feeble as it is. It's pale glow gave everything a pallid tinge. He didn't notice as he squinted at the creature information sheet; hunting for this stat or that one, already calculating the win over his friend. It's all so easy in your head.
Taaaaaaa-Daaaaa. His head snaps up as the chime signals his turn. He bursts into a mass of clicking fury, wrecking vengeance upon the helpless computer foes. Well, maybe not "bursting into a mass of clicking fury." This is a turn based game after all. But he did swing from complacent sloth to inspired madness. It's amazing what the ringing of a bell can achieve.
The computer said that it was Dragonfiend's turn. He appeared small for a Dragonfiend, but then again maybe that's what he wants you to think. Dragonfiends are dangerous, and cunning. Good thing each click of the mouse was bringing him pleasure.
It was kinda surprising how much fun he seemed to be having with this computer game. "Take that White Tigers, you should have joined me! Now you die." Giggles could be heard whenever his sprites delivered the killing blow. Sometimes even grown men need to have some fun.
The game proceeded apace, glorious victories here and minor setbacks there. He's not going to try and kill dozens of minotaurs day 3 again.
He chatted now and then with his opponent, a Mr.Imgod. They were old friends sharing their fake lives with each other, laughing at the war stories. "So then he tried to retreat! Too bad I had the shackles on. I wish I could have seen his face.!"
The phone rang. He had it beside the computer, for convenience, just in case. He answered after the fifth ring. "Yes?"
"Stan? Is that you?"
"This is he. Hi Marlene."
"Whatcha up to? Not playing that stupid game again I hope?"
"It's not stupid. Do I call your...., hold on a sec, my turn." He picked expert tactics for his general before ending his turn this time.
"*sigh* Fine Stan, it's not stupid. You're stupid. For all wasting your time playing it!"
"Look Marlene, if you called just to argue with me, can we reschedule iit? This isn't the best time for me."
"Stan you....fine, whatever. I just called to make sure you remembered that next friday is my work's christmas party. You remember right?"
"Awww crap, next friday? I've already made plans for that night. I told Lord DeathMan that I would play my division game with him then. We've been trying to play for a month now and.."
"Stan, are you telling me that some stupid game is more important than me? Because if you are..."
"No, no, no, it's not that honey. It's just that I already made a promise and I hate to..."
"Stan. If you don't show up next friday, it's over."
(click)
The phone rested against his ear for a few moments before he replaced it in it's crib. He no longer smiled. With a slow shake of his head, he went back to his game, studying, planning his next moves. They were going to decide the fate of the game.....
'Good Game Mr.Imgod. You almost had me with those 223 halflings and that sniper's crossbow. Next time i won't be as lucky.  '
'Hehe, I would have got you too, if you hadn't wasp swarmed my genies. It was a good game. Next time you're Dragonbait. Well, I've got to go, the missus wants to go to bed. Cya.'
'Cya, take care.' His smile was back. He had won. His troops hadn't let him down. How could they with him as their general. Although it was close. Too close, that sniper's crossbow...
He stared at the blank screen, rereading the last messages from his now departed opponent. It had been a great game, the one's with old friends always are.
He glanced down at his note and noticed that he had to play his division game next friday. "I hope I have as much luck in that game." He then bid goodbye to his loyal troops, promising them a visit tomorrow, before he reached out and turned the power off. He got up slowly, eyes straining for the slightest sliver of light before he shuffled off into the darkness.
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Hexa
Responsible
Legendary Hero
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posted October 04, 2002 11:43 AM |
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Well I don't know about the rest but I like the story!@
PS: guess there are a lot of ToH'ers that can confirm the story facts
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If you want to realize your dreams >>> you have to wake up!@
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Destro23
Promising
Famous Hero
Keeper of GrongGrong
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posted October 04, 2002 12:51 PM |
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Well I gotta say LOL
if its anything like it used to be around here..
Theres not a hint of fiction.. the only possible fiction here might have been underdoing Marlenes reactions lol..
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The Dead Walk!!!
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Odvin
Promising
Famous Hero
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posted October 04, 2002 03:18 PM |
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Poor Marlene! This is such a sad story. But good anyway.
Write and post more like this!
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Joel
Adventuring Hero
An Underdog (Version 2.0)
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posted October 04, 2002 10:33 PM |
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Edited By: Joel on 4 Oct 2002
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Geez guys, it's only a first draft. It can't be that good.;p
But thank you anyways.
It is fiction, I never actually got to play in Divisions before they were disbanded and I only started playing heroes after I broke up with my last girlfriend. So, no worries there Haile73.;-)
I'm glad you all enjoyed it. It's been a long time since Shae or Oldtimer posted any stories. I wondered how new ones would be received.
And yes, I dumbed down the language in the phone call Destro23. I didn't feel making it more realistic would help the story.
And Haile73, don't worry about posting more, I wasn't looking for reviews, just something to help bored internet surfers.
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The Myrmidons and Underdogs
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Igraine
Hired Hero
sick of it all
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posted October 04, 2002 10:57 PM |
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IF I were a mod I would have given you a qp..I was LMAO here..
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the lady of the lake
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Hexa
Responsible
Legendary Hero
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posted October 04, 2002 11:14 PM |
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He will get the QP after the correction of the first draft!@
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If you want to realize your dreams >>> you have to wake up!@
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2XtremeToTake
Promising
Supreme Hero
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posted October 05, 2002 10:50 PM |
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Quote:
IF I were a mod I would have given you a qp..I was LMAO here..
i dun get it lol
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I almost had a psychic girlfriend but she left me before we met.
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Aculias
Responsible
Undefeatable Hero
Pretty Boy Angel Sacraficer
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posted October 06, 2002 10:36 PM |
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Aw come on it's simple all she has to do is give a quality point because she has a star see
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Dreaming of a Better World
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Larael
Tavern Dweller
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posted October 12, 2002 12:12 AM |
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what a wonderfull story..very funny
And it rings a bell somewhere too.
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Consis
Honorable
Legendary Hero
Of Ruby
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posted May 25, 2004 07:10 AM |
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Thread Revived
LoL! Lmao! Great story. Too bad the oldies but goodies is said and done. I hope HeroesV will be just as popular as III. Good thread though. I loved the story.
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Roses Are Red And So Am I
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haile73
Promising
Famous Hero
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posted May 25, 2004 08:22 AM |
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yup consis, first time I agree with you
Actually Joel is a talented writer and I've had the pleasure to read some other stuff written by him. I'm proud to consider him as one of my best online pals
ok, enuff sucking up for today, lol :-)
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Running may not add years to your life, but it will add life to your years
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Consis
Honorable
Legendary Hero
Of Ruby
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posted July 16, 2007 12:48 AM |
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Thread Move
Do you think this thread should be moved to the Age of Heroes Coliseum?
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Roses Are RedAnd So Am I
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baklava
Honorable
Legendary Hero
Mostly harmless
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posted July 22, 2007 11:29 PM |
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@Val
Lol come on, just make Cons into a mod already... He'd be more devoted even than Alcibiades...
Cool story btw, haven't noticed it before
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"Let me tell you what the blues
is. When you ain't got no
money,
you got the blues."
Howlin Wolf
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william
Responsible
Undefeatable Hero
LummoxLewis
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posted August 12, 2007 04:27 AM |
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lol, nice story.
Dunno if it belongs here though, imo, it fits better in the tavern.
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~Ticking away the moments that
make up a dull day, Fritter and
waste the hours in an off-hand
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