Dresden Files Geek Code (long)

[Jaeh]

oh cool.

DV Jaeh v1.0 YR0.83 FR0.75 BK++ JB TH++ WG+++ CL++ SW BC- SH[Murphy+++++ Molly-]

[LogicMouseLives]

So we MinneSNOWtans out in force tonight hmm?? Bloomington here but the 55420 zip still shows as Mpls when you look it up..lol

Same here! I'm actually in St. Louis Park, but half my mail reads Minneapolis. (And nobody outside the state knows from SLP, but Minneapolis is on the maps, so easier to refer to in general. )

LML

[LogicMouseLives]

Hey knnn

Wouldn't it be easier to show like this:

DV DoTArchon V1.0 YR4 FR0.25 BK(+2) JB(0) TH(+2) WG(+1) CL(+2) SW(-1) BC(+1)

this at least cuts down on all the +++ ---- which gets a bit long depending on how paranoid you are

It's a thought.

But unless you're really an outlier on most things it won't actually be fewer characters. [ (+2)=4 characters where ++= just 2] And using the parenthesis like that you couldn't show ranges of response the way we were discussing.

LML

[dead beef]

Same here! I'm actually in St. Louis Park, but half my mail reads Minneapolis. (And nobody outside the state knows from SLP, but Minneapolis is on the maps, so easier to refer to in general. )

LML

i live just outside of minnesota and i've heard of SLP.  BTW.  Go Twins/Vikings.

[knnn]

Hey knnn

Wouldn't it be easier to show like this:

DV DoTArchon V1.0 YR4 FR0.25 BK(+2) JB(0) TH(+2) WG(+1) CL(+2) SW(-1) BC(+1)

this at least cuts down on all the +++ ---- which gets a bit long depending on how paranoid you are

Not a bad idea, though as mentioned, I'd like to save () for doing ranges.  Also, the "original geek code" did it +++++way, so I'm keeping true to the original work.

[Thrythlind]

is it crazy of me to want to add "Turn Coat WC Phone Girl+" to my Shipping interests?

[Kebran]

ok here's mine

DV Kebran v1.0 YR1.5 FR1 BK++ JB TH+ WG+ CL BC- SH [Murphy - SH Molly +++]

[animals]

DV animals v1.0 YR4 FR2 BK+++ JB TH++ WG CL+ SW+ BC- SH[Murphy++]

[knnn]

Adding another two categories.  I'll change the OP shortly on to reflect all the changes, add acknowledgements, and change to version 1.2:

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RP:  The RPG

RP++++++:  I am Fred Hicks.

RP+++++:  My name appears in the credits of the RPG.  Bask in the glory of my geek cred.

RP++++:  I am currently running a DVRPG campaign.  My players are in for a big surprise when they realize how screwed they are.

RP+++:  I am currently a player in an ongoing campaign.  We're kicking names and taking ass.

RP++:  I own both books, and have experimented with creating characters and cities.  I look forward to actually playing the game.

RP+:  I own at least one of the RPG books.  I've read them in order to gain further insight into the Dresdenverse.  I may play around with creating a character or two.

RP:  I do not own the RPG , but I have read some of the articles online.  I hope to get the books in the future.

RP-:  I am not planning to get the RPG.  My enjoyment comes from reading the books, and discussing the theories with my friends.

RP--:  Even though the books were written with Jim's blessing, I worry that reading them may taint my understanding of the Dresden Files.  I will never read them.

RP---:  I dislike all Role Playing games.  I refuse to waste time contemplating them.

RP----:  Role Playing games are the work of the Devil.  Anyone who plays them will suffer an eternity of Hell!  Paradoxically, I find the Dresden Files to be fun to read, as I actually took the time to figure out my DV geek code.

!RP: The books are an anathema to the Venators.  They must be destroyed!

?RP:  Is this the rules to the Aracnos game?



MC:  Mac's identity.

MC+++++: Mac is God.  Nough Said.

MC++++: Mac is a Dragon-level/Archangel/Odin power in his own right.  He is granted neutral status by the accords because everyone is afraid of angering him.

MC+++: Mac is minor god in terms of power.  He gained his power from a rite of ascention many years ago that involved getting a whole bunch of people stinking drunk (Bacchus?).

MC++: Mac is scion.  A union of a minor beer/drinking related diety (Dionysus?) and a mortal.

MC+: Mac is the original Merlin, who retired many years ago.

MC: Mac is former warden who renouced his powers (to give up a coin?).

MC-:  Mac is mortal who was cursed to roam the Earth until he serves up the perfect beer.

MC--:  Mac is a pure mortal.  He belongs to the Venators or some other secret society.

MC---: Mac is a pure mortal.  He currently works for the US government (FBI psychic division?), reporting on the local magic community.

MC---: Mac is an ex-military, clued in mortal.  He retired to Chicago a few years ago, and is beholden to nobody.

!MC: Mac is not a real person, but the physical manifestion of the living entity known as "the City of Chicago".

?MC: Harry never goes to MacDonalds.  Hail to the King!

[LogicMouseLives]

Yay, new categories!

LML

[cephis]

I would suggest adding FF(+)(-) to the code, thoughts?

FF: The RPG

FF+++++: I perfer fanfiction over the original works
FF++++  : I read whatever pairing, and write obsessivly
FF+++    :  I read most stories have published a few and am a beta on a couple
FF++      : I read but haven't written anything
FF+        : Read a few of my friends just to hold me over untill the next book
FF          : Checked a few out, not bad, but perfer the work of the author.
FF-         : If it's not from Jim Butcher, it's not worth reading
FF--        : Will never read because it would confuse the story line for me
FF---       : If you are going to write, at least make it original
FF----      : I take offence to others making derivatives of a published authors work

[beadl]

ok here goes....

DV<beadl> v1.2 RP- JB TH WG+++ CL SW BC+ MC+++ SH(Murphy++++) FF


mutters to self ....got to get rid of this lurker staus.......

[knnn]

I would suggest adding FF(+)(-) to the code, thoughts?

FF: The RPG

FF+++++: I perfer fanfiction over the original works
FF++++  : I read whatever pairing, and write obsessivly
FF+++    :  I read most stories have published a few and am a beta on a couple
FF++      : I read but haven't written anything
FF+        : Read a few of my friends just to hold me over untill the next book
FF          : Checked a few out, not bad, but perfer the work of the author.
FF-         : If it's not from Jim Butcher, it's not worth reading
FF--        : Will never read because it would confuse the story line for me
FF---       : If you are going to write, at least make it original
FF----      : I take offence to others making derivatives of a published authors work

I like this!  With your permission, I'd like to modify some of the qualifiers a bit to make them a bit more outrageous.  Something like: 

FF+++++  : How dare <insert author name> use my ideas in his best-selling novel
FF------     : There is a special hell reserved for child molesters and people who write fanfiction

[cephis]

I like this!  With your permission, I'd like to modify some of the qualifiers a bit to make them a bit more outrageous.  Something like: 

FF+++++  : How dare <insert author name> use my ideas in his best-selling novel
FF------     : There is a special hell reserved for child molesters and people who write fanfiction

You made it better, granted

[faithlessprophet]

you forgot the theory of Cowl being a Dragon