The Growing World
First of all, your five votes:
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[basics]
Name/Alias: TJ/Zel
Age: a magic number between 13 and 23
Stamped as: Sync who was matched with Arietta who looks like Judas and is apparently a ninja...
[personality]
How would you describe yourself?: loner, depressive, aggressive, tactical, skilled, moody, anti-authority, bad listener ((unless it's something interesting)), not good at sucking up to people, pessimistic, self-hater, doesn't hold any words back, independent, quick learner, observant, stubborn as hell, detached, difficult to get to know or get close to. Meh... my original app has more detail.
How do you think others see you?: I don't really pay attention to what other people think of me. I would think they would see me as someone who could really learn to see life in a happier light every now and then. But it's hard...
Strong points: Observant, quick learner, stands up for self
Weak points: over-emotional over stupid things, self-hater, too stubborn to see the world in any point of view but my own
Likes: geology, volcanology, Tales games, drawing, writing fiction, my alone time, hiking, camping, canoeing, exploring, dirt roads in the mountains and the desert, off-roading, 4wd vehicles and ATVs, history, archaeology, 0% humidity, rockhounding, traveling, eating healthy, rally racing
Dislikes: SOCIETY, governments that do too much, happy people, the 9 months of winter we get here, mornings, schedules, time, school, most teachers, most of my peers, busywork homework, nosy people who can't seem to get out of my business, politics, politicians, humidity, olives, tomatoes, wannabe Japanese people, losing, failing to do something, rejection, neglect, my depression, hospitals, doctors, heart problems that prevent me from having any fun, comedies that are longer than 5 minutes, furries, nuclear power, sea lions, flies, growing up, being nagged by people because I'm the only one of my cousins who isn't dating e_e, big cities, cities in general, songs that completely change how they sound halfway through, people who think they're so smart because they are a perfect student in school, being told what to do and how to think, the east coast of the US, Bob Dylan
[politics, etc.]
What are your views on religion?: It's really not for me. There's always rules and things that come with religion and you're not really free to believe what you want, even if you're choosing a religion. It's too restrictive so I don't think I'll ever be a follower of any religion. Otherwise, I don't really care about it and lack opinion of it unless religions of others start to affect my life. I don't really give a damn what people believe or what they do as long as it doesn't affect me, but the moment it starts affecting my life, I start getting really hostile. Go ahead and believe what you want but don't shove it on me.
Do you think that religion and political power should be interlinked or completely separated?: Religion screws up politics and politics screws up religion :P They just weren't meant to go together no matter how you look at it.
Which way of ruling would you support above all: republic, monarchy, democratic monarchy, etc?: Pfft I hate all forms of government ;;>_> each one brings more problems than the last and the advantages to each are so MINIMAL. I'd like as little government control as possible plzkthnx. I don't like being told what to do or how to use my money. I'm smart enough to know where I should put it. There's no reason to tax me ((I'm annoyed at growing up right now because I'll need a job before college and all I see is getting tons of my paycheck becoming taxes to pay for programs I don't even support D< dumb fucked up shit if I've ever seen it. SOON I WILL HAVE COLLEGE TO PAY FOR and that is kinda sorta more important to me than some politician's paycheck or bailing out businesses on the other side of the country from me)). Okay, I'd rather not be "ruled" by anything. Let me move around freely, receive the money I deserve for my work and spend it on what I like with minimal to no restriction. RESTRICTIONS SUCK. Governments are always so intrusive. It's like they don't want people to do anything with their lives.
Do you consider more important: being very developed culture-wise or having a powerful army?: I don't really care either way... I suppose a powerful army because I would like my way of life to be protected from outsiders who might want to intrude on me. It's kind of pointless to have a highly developed culture when you can't defend yourself from people who wish to wipe your culture out. You're as good as dead without any defenses.
What do you think is the best way for a country to grow?: Don't know, don't care. I'd rather be left alone and not be bothered, so I don't have much of an interest in wanting a country to grow.
Which moral values do you consider more important to teach to the next generations?: That too many morals makes you see the world in an unrealistic way and turns people into pussies? IDK. Likely the basics of living out here, like always help people who are in trouble when you're out in the badlands and the desert because if you find them, you might be the only people who will find them. It is the common courtesy of the region to do so because... you never know when it'll be you who gets in trouble out here with no help ((I've been in trouble twice out here and it is not fun when you're by yourself and helpless)). Also teach the next generation lots of skills to survive because you never know when/if you'll even GET help while you're in trouble. That's the "moral" thing to do. Self-reliance and being able to handle tough situations is really important and you never know when you'll be on your own.
[the usual choices]
Mature or Immature?: mature in the sense I know what's going on but immature in the way that I have selfish antics and rarely think about other people
Leader or Follower?: I'm not a leader, but I can lead well if it'll get me closer to what I want. Can't say I'll enjoy it, though. I'm more of a loner type but I can follow someone if it'll benefit me. At least, as long as it's to my benefit.
Outgoing or Shy?: er... neither? I don't consider myself outgoing or shy. I'll talk when I need to and have something to say, and I'm never afraid to say it. When I'm quiet around people, it's more like I just don't have shit to tell anyone rather than it having anything to do with "shyness".
Confident or Modest?: confident
Optimistic, Pessimistic, and/or Realist?: pessimism and realism is the same thing, so those
Energetic or calm?: neither again? or both? I think it depends on the situation... but I'm probably balanced
Listener or Speaker?: I'll speak if it's necessary and I'll listen of it's necessary. There's a lot of pointless things to say and a lot of pointless things to listen to... so I'd rather skip on those.
Impulsive or Cautious?: cautious most of the time, but impulsive if something hit a nerve and I'm acting on emotions. I lose my nerve sometimes :P
Playful or Serious?: serious. I'll occasionally have playful moments with SOME friends but those are rare.
[tales-wise]
Describe your life in a Tales world world: In a Tales world... it would really depend because I am pretty easily influenced by my environment ;;>_> and each of the Tales worlds are a little different from each other. I can't say I'll have the same role in each world. I'd likely have a vastly different life in one compared to the next. Many aspects of my personality would remain the same, though, like moodiness and the other things that just stick to people forever as if you were just born that way. I'd likely still be anti-authority wherever I am, too.
To you, is magic more of a science or something more mystic? I prefer it as a science :V I hate magic as something that is just "soulful" or whatever IDK. Study it, manipulate it, use it. I think having it as a science makes it more logical than just having it as some random powers. In a fictional world, I like things so that they make sense. I get a kick out of all the little things there are to know about fonons, for example. They interest me. Random magic is just confusing.
Does it come from the body or the mind? The magic? Probably a mixture of both, or using technology somehow to make it work.
Which kind of class do you think fits you best, both in combat and in everyday life?: Well, I like the ninja stamp for the RM2 class theme so let's go with that.
Favorite Tales town?: I would like to live in Halure if the damn Empire wasn't there ((I could never survive living under the Empire in Vesperia xP UGH they annoy me and Yuri killing Ragou made my LIFE. dumbshit politician...)). I have a soft spot for very large trees. Some weird childhood thing I don't have to explain. If Halure was a Guild city then I would totally be there.
How important is technology to you? It's not that important to me. There's WAAAAY too much of it to even be useful. So much of it just isn't practical so that makes it annoying. Plus, I hate always needing to upgrade just so my crap can be compatible with everything that's newer. Stuff gets outdated far too quickly.
On the other hand, how important is nature?: Very important :/ I don't really feel at home anywhere except when I'm out somewhere remote with nature. I don't know how important it is as a society but it is important to me on a personal level. I can't live without it and I'm usually pretty depressed when I can't go out to my favorite quiet places in the woods or on the desert. However, I am not some hippie treehugger who thinks nature is some peaceful, serene thing. I see it as very violent, ruthless and hardcore. Nature is REALITY and it's not always pretty. I feel more "in touch" with reality when I look at nature. Kill or be killed.
How important is multiculturalism?: I don't know... but once again, it's a personal thing. I am mixed race from two cultures who define themselves VERY strongly ((I'm Japanese/German mix)) so I don't know what it's like for people who don't have a cultural identity. I find it to be a very personal thing so on a societal level, I don't know why it would be important. It's far more important on a personal level. I don't share the details much of my heritage with anyone besides close friends because it isn't really for other people to know o_O I don't get why people are so obsessed with making everything have tons of different cultures mixed together. I guess it's just people who don't have their own cultural heritage wanting to feel "cool" or something. IDK
Peace, justice, knowledge or love? Justice, but not Flynn-style justice xP Everyone has their own idea of what justice is so I'll leave it at that.
♔ ♔ ♔ ♔ ♔
[basics]
Name/Alias: TJ/Zel
Age: a magic number between 13 and 23
Stamped as: Sync who was matched with Arietta who looks like Judas and is apparently a ninja...
[personality]
How would you describe yourself?: loner, depressive, aggressive, tactical, skilled, moody, anti-authority, bad listener ((unless it's something interesting)), not good at sucking up to people, pessimistic, self-hater, doesn't hold any words back, independent, quick learner, observant, stubborn as hell, detached, difficult to get to know or get close to. Meh... my original app has more detail.
How do you think others see you?: I don't really pay attention to what other people think of me. I would think they would see me as someone who could really learn to see life in a happier light every now and then. But it's hard...
Strong points: Observant, quick learner, stands up for self
Weak points: over-emotional over stupid things, self-hater, too stubborn to see the world in any point of view but my own
Likes: geology, volcanology, Tales games, drawing, writing fiction, my alone time, hiking, camping, canoeing, exploring, dirt roads in the mountains and the desert, off-roading, 4wd vehicles and ATVs, history, archaeology, 0% humidity, rockhounding, traveling, eating healthy, rally racing
Dislikes: SOCIETY, governments that do too much, happy people, the 9 months of winter we get here, mornings, schedules, time, school, most teachers, most of my peers, busywork homework, nosy people who can't seem to get out of my business, politics, politicians, humidity, olives, tomatoes, wannabe Japanese people, losing, failing to do something, rejection, neglect, my depression, hospitals, doctors, heart problems that prevent me from having any fun, comedies that are longer than 5 minutes, furries, nuclear power, sea lions, flies, growing up, being nagged by people because I'm the only one of my cousins who isn't dating e_e, big cities, cities in general, songs that completely change how they sound halfway through, people who think they're so smart because they are a perfect student in school, being told what to do and how to think, the east coast of the US, Bob Dylan
[politics, etc.]
What are your views on religion?: It's really not for me. There's always rules and things that come with religion and you're not really free to believe what you want, even if you're choosing a religion. It's too restrictive so I don't think I'll ever be a follower of any religion. Otherwise, I don't really care about it and lack opinion of it unless religions of others start to affect my life. I don't really give a damn what people believe or what they do as long as it doesn't affect me, but the moment it starts affecting my life, I start getting really hostile. Go ahead and believe what you want but don't shove it on me.
Do you think that religion and political power should be interlinked or completely separated?: Religion screws up politics and politics screws up religion :P They just weren't meant to go together no matter how you look at it.
Which way of ruling would you support above all: republic, monarchy, democratic monarchy, etc?: Pfft I hate all forms of government ;;>_> each one brings more problems than the last and the advantages to each are so MINIMAL. I'd like as little government control as possible plzkthnx. I don't like being told what to do or how to use my money. I'm smart enough to know where I should put it. There's no reason to tax me ((I'm annoyed at growing up right now because I'll need a job before college and all I see is getting tons of my paycheck becoming taxes to pay for programs I don't even support D< dumb fucked up shit if I've ever seen it. SOON I WILL HAVE COLLEGE TO PAY FOR and that is kinda sorta more important to me than some politician's paycheck or bailing out businesses on the other side of the country from me)). Okay, I'd rather not be "ruled" by anything. Let me move around freely, receive the money I deserve for my work and spend it on what I like with minimal to no restriction. RESTRICTIONS SUCK. Governments are always so intrusive. It's like they don't want people to do anything with their lives.
Do you consider more important: being very developed culture-wise or having a powerful army?: I don't really care either way... I suppose a powerful army because I would like my way of life to be protected from outsiders who might want to intrude on me. It's kind of pointless to have a highly developed culture when you can't defend yourself from people who wish to wipe your culture out. You're as good as dead without any defenses.
What do you think is the best way for a country to grow?: Don't know, don't care. I'd rather be left alone and not be bothered, so I don't have much of an interest in wanting a country to grow.
Which moral values do you consider more important to teach to the next generations?: That too many morals makes you see the world in an unrealistic way and turns people into pussies? IDK. Likely the basics of living out here, like always help people who are in trouble when you're out in the badlands and the desert because if you find them, you might be the only people who will find them. It is the common courtesy of the region to do so because... you never know when it'll be you who gets in trouble out here with no help ((I've been in trouble twice out here and it is not fun when you're by yourself and helpless)). Also teach the next generation lots of skills to survive because you never know when/if you'll even GET help while you're in trouble. That's the "moral" thing to do. Self-reliance and being able to handle tough situations is really important and you never know when you'll be on your own.
[the usual choices]
Mature or Immature?: mature in the sense I know what's going on but immature in the way that I have selfish antics and rarely think about other people
Leader or Follower?: I'm not a leader, but I can lead well if it'll get me closer to what I want. Can't say I'll enjoy it, though. I'm more of a loner type but I can follow someone if it'll benefit me. At least, as long as it's to my benefit.
Outgoing or Shy?: er... neither? I don't consider myself outgoing or shy. I'll talk when I need to and have something to say, and I'm never afraid to say it. When I'm quiet around people, it's more like I just don't have shit to tell anyone rather than it having anything to do with "shyness".
Confident or Modest?: confident
Optimistic, Pessimistic, and/or Realist?: pessimism and realism is the same thing, so those
Energetic or calm?: neither again? or both? I think it depends on the situation... but I'm probably balanced
Listener or Speaker?: I'll speak if it's necessary and I'll listen of it's necessary. There's a lot of pointless things to say and a lot of pointless things to listen to... so I'd rather skip on those.
Impulsive or Cautious?: cautious most of the time, but impulsive if something hit a nerve and I'm acting on emotions. I lose my nerve sometimes :P
Playful or Serious?: serious. I'll occasionally have playful moments with SOME friends but those are rare.
[tales-wise]
Describe your life in a Tales world world: In a Tales world... it would really depend because I am pretty easily influenced by my environment ;;>_> and each of the Tales worlds are a little different from each other. I can't say I'll have the same role in each world. I'd likely have a vastly different life in one compared to the next. Many aspects of my personality would remain the same, though, like moodiness and the other things that just stick to people forever as if you were just born that way. I'd likely still be anti-authority wherever I am, too.
To you, is magic more of a science or something more mystic? I prefer it as a science :V I hate magic as something that is just "soulful" or whatever IDK. Study it, manipulate it, use it. I think having it as a science makes it more logical than just having it as some random powers. In a fictional world, I like things so that they make sense. I get a kick out of all the little things there are to know about fonons, for example. They interest me. Random magic is just confusing.
Does it come from the body or the mind? The magic? Probably a mixture of both, or using technology somehow to make it work.
Which kind of class do you think fits you best, both in combat and in everyday life?: Well, I like the ninja stamp for the RM2 class theme so let's go with that.
Favorite Tales town?: I would like to live in Halure if the damn Empire wasn't there ((I could never survive living under the Empire in Vesperia xP UGH they annoy me and Yuri killing Ragou made my LIFE. dumbshit politician...)). I have a soft spot for very large trees. Some weird childhood thing I don't have to explain. If Halure was a Guild city then I would totally be there.
How important is technology to you? It's not that important to me. There's WAAAAY too much of it to even be useful. So much of it just isn't practical so that makes it annoying. Plus, I hate always needing to upgrade just so my crap can be compatible with everything that's newer. Stuff gets outdated far too quickly.
On the other hand, how important is nature?: Very important :/ I don't really feel at home anywhere except when I'm out somewhere remote with nature. I don't know how important it is as a society but it is important to me on a personal level. I can't live without it and I'm usually pretty depressed when I can't go out to my favorite quiet places in the woods or on the desert. However, I am not some hippie treehugger who thinks nature is some peaceful, serene thing. I see it as very violent, ruthless and hardcore. Nature is REALITY and it's not always pretty. I feel more "in touch" with reality when I look at nature. Kill or be killed.
How important is multiculturalism?: I don't know... but once again, it's a personal thing. I am mixed race from two cultures who define themselves VERY strongly ((I'm Japanese/German mix)) so I don't know what it's like for people who don't have a cultural identity. I find it to be a very personal thing so on a societal level, I don't know why it would be important. It's far more important on a personal level. I don't share the details much of my heritage with anyone besides close friends because it isn't really for other people to know o_O I don't get why people are so obsessed with making everything have tons of different cultures mixed together. I guess it's just people who don't have their own cultural heritage wanting to feel "cool" or something. IDK
Peace, justice, knowledge or love? Justice, but not Flynn-style justice xP Everyone has their own idea of what justice is so I'll leave it at that.