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The Dresden Files => DF Spoilers => DF Reference Collection => Topic started by: knnn on August 02, 2010, 08:26:39 PM
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This idea borrowed from the Nethack Geek code (which itself is taken from the original "geek code").
P.S. Additional suggestions/alterations welcome.
Version information:
This is version 1.2. More information to be added as ideas come in, more books are published.
Acknowledgments:
LogicMouseLives for the suggestion to add ranges, and for the "shipping" contribution.
Priscellie for the suggestion to add time on McAnally's mailing list.
General thanks to Jim Butcher, and his crew for making the Forums so accessible!!
Index:
0. Overview
1. Preliminaries
2. General Info
3. Specific Issues
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0. Overview
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This project is an attempt to consolidate the numerous theories and positions available on the Dresden Files forums. By creating a 1-2 line signature, a poster would be able to give an overview his/her stance on a various number of Dresdenverse issues. Basically, you can rate yourself in a number of categories, with the examples given to show what the range looks like.
Generally, a '+' means you feel strongly about that issue, and '-' means you're against that issue. '!' means something like "militantly against" and '?' is used to signify confusion about a certain issue.
Abbreviations:
BC: Black Council
BK: Books
CL: Cowl
FR(M): Years lurking on the forum, McAnnally's mailing list
JB: Jim Butcher
MC: Mac
RP: DV RPG
SH: Shipping
SW: Three Swords
TH: Theories
v: Version
WG: White God
YR: Years reading DF
Examples:
DV Knnn V1.0 YR5 FR(M)2(3) BK+++(--) RP++ TH- WG++++ CL+ ?SW BC-- MC+ SH(Murphy++ Lara+)
DV Hart v1.0 YR4 FR0.5 BK+++++ ?RP TH++++(+++) WG+++++ !CL !SW !BC MC-- SH(Marva++ Thomas+ Eb-----)
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1. Preliminaries
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DV: This is just to show that it's not a *geek* code.
<insert username here>
v: Version number. Currently 1.2
YR: Number of years you've been reading Dresden Files.
FR(M): Number of years you've since you've started lurking on the forum. Tack on the number of years you've been on McAnally's mailing list in parenthesis if applicable.
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2. General Info
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BK: How many times have you read the books?
BK++++: I have an mp3 player by my bed that plays the audio books in a continuous loop while I sleep. The books are imprinted in my mind, and I can recite them by heart, backwards or forwards.
BK+++: I have read each chapter at least five times in order categorical, just to make sure no nuance escapes my eye. I can quote entire passages by heart.
BK++: I have re-read entire books more than once in an effort to glean extra information in hindsight.
BK+: I have read all the book at least once. I've re-read some of my favorite scenes.
BK: I read the books once. I remember the key plot lines.
BK-: I haven't actually read all the books fully, mainly the action sequences.
BK--: I have only read the book covers. Looks cool.
!BK: I refuse to read the books as they contain devil worshiping.
?BK: There was a novelization of the SciFi tv show?
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RP: The DVRPG
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?
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JB: Your association with Jim Butcher?
JB++++++ You are Jim Butcher.
JB+++++ You are a Beta reader.
JB++++ You have had numerous personal conversations with Jim. Jim knows who you are.
JB+++ You've literally crossed swords with Jim.
JB++ You've actually seen Jim Butcher at conventions.
JB+ Jim has responded to a post of yours on a forum or Twitter. He's a facebook friend of one of your friends.
JB You have never met Jim but hope to, someday (soon?)
JB- You've never met JB, and don't expect to.
JB-- You'd rather not meet Jim Butcher as he might let something slip that would ruin your enjoyment of the next book.
JB--- You're trying to avoid Jim. You fear the power of his eyebrow.
JB---- You are Future Jim Butcher. If you ever meet each other face to face, the universe will cease to exist.
!JB Jim Butcher doesn't really exist. The books are actually
written by the WC/Harry Dresden.
?JB Is he related to the famous Shannon Butcher?
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TH: How paranoid are you when building theories?
TH+++++: Harry is not only a biased, non-omnipotent narrator, he's actively lying to us in an effort to present his own viewpoint. The Red Court was actually a misunderstood a daylight-challenged species, with serious dietary concerns. Harry is vilifying them to further his agenda.
TH++++: Mab and Lash have already shown how they can easily affect Harry's mind. Anything after the beginning of SK might be either a figment of Harry's imagination or planted there for a faerie/hell - specific purpose.
TH+++: Everyone lies. Even if a Faerie says something, I assume they've twisted their words to further their agenda. Jake may have been lying about the nature of Heaven/Hell in order to recruit Harry to his side - No different from Nic (think of the difference between Aurora's and Maeve's recruiting techniques in SK).
TH++: People generally have motive to lie. Mortals are not perfect, certainly not Harry. I generally suspect any fact, unless it can be
corroborated by a second source, or by unconnected evidence. Just because Harry smelled Brimstone at Arctis Tor, doesn't mean someone actually used Hellfire. The smell could have been generated to mask something else.
TH+: The "bad" guys might be lying on occasion. Good guys generally do not distort truth. Chauncy might have been lying about Harry's mother. Ebenezar was not.
TH: I generally believe anything Harry or one of the other characters says is "real". While I am aware that they may sometimes be lying, I assume this is only reserved for special cases. Nicodemus was honestly surprised at the Shedd.
TH-: The DF characters don't lie. They may however be mistaken. Kincaid is as "human" as Harry is.
TH--: Everything said by any character must be true. You really *can* go blind.
TH---: When Harry says: "All hail to the King" it means that Elvis must be alive.
!TH: I refuse to have any theories. It ruins my enjoyment of seeing what comes next.
?TH:
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3. Specific Issues:
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WG: How powerful is the White God:?
WG+++: The White God is Mister.
WG++: The White God is the the supreme being.
WG+: The White God is the creator of the world and a qualitative level above the other netherworld "gods" in terms of power. There are however other beings (outsiders?) on his level.
WG: The White God is no more than the most powerful of the gods in the Dresdenverse (currently). His power stems directly from the belief of his millions of followers. Angels support free will because that is what people believe the white god does.
WG-: The White is not as powerful as he would like us to believe (on the order of Mab, Dragons). The whole "free will" story is a cover and an excuse not to intervene directly. Otherwise people would realize how weak he really is.
WG--: Archangels exist, but God does not. When Mab refers to the "White God", she is not referring to a single entity, but combined power of the Archangels.
WG--: The white God does not exist. All of the Harry Dresden's encounters with Jake are hallucinations created by Mab.
!WG: There is no God but Jim Butcher, and Priscellie is his prophet(ess)
?WG:
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CL: Cowl and the Darkhallow
CL+++: Cowl is no mere mortal. He is some sort of scion (maybe Drakul himself). He has completed other rituals similar to the Darkhallow before to increase his power, and is currently planning for the next one.
CL++: Cowl is the most powerful mortal wizard around (maybe Kemmler). The Darkhallow was only one of Cowl's plans. While Harry stopped this one, it's only a minor setback. He's got other plans in place.
CL: Cowl is a powerful wizard. His main plan was to complete the Darkhallow and become a god. All his maneuverings (e.g. in GP) was to distract the other powers so he could complete his plan. Harry ruined it, and he's been trying to compensate ever since.
CL-: There is more than one person calling themselves "Cowl". The original actually died during the Darkhallow, the one Harry meets in
WK is someone else.
CL--: Cowl was never trying to actually complete the Darkhallow. His only purpose was to pull Grevane, Corpsetaker, and possibly others (that he killed offscreen without Harry noticing) into the open so that he could kill them. Then, he let Harry "kill" him.
CL---: Cowl is really future Harry. That's why he had to let "young Harry" "thwart" him. he was never trying to do the Darkhallow.
!CL: Cowl doesn't exist. He's part of Lash's/Mab's effort to control Harry. Think "Fight Club".
?CL: Cowl is a Slytherin prefect.
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SW: What will be the fate of the three swords:
SW+++++: Harry will stick the nails into himself (maybe as a rite of ascension?)
SW++++: Harry will stick the nails from the swords into his staff. NAILFIRE. ;D ;D
SW+++: Harry will combine the three swords into one uber-sword, and really kickass.
SW++: Harry will get all three swords, and grow a third arm so he can carry them all himself.
SW+: Sanya will die. Harry will get custody of all three swords. He will give them to the future champions of the light (Marcone, Murphy, and Molly).
SW: Thomas will get the Sword of Love. Murphy will pick up the sword of faith.
SW-: One of the swords will be unmade. Harry will wield one of the remaining swords. Nicodemus will wield the other.
SW--: All the swords will be destroyed by bad guys. Darkness falls.
!SW: The swords are really alien artifacts. Not divine at all.
?SW: When did Harry get a sword?
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BC: How organized is the Black Council?
BC+++: The Black Council is everywhere. They are responsible for all the evil in the world, including taxes, oil spills, internet spam, and acne. Everyone except Harry and a few others is a card-carrying member of the Black Council.
BC++: The Black Council is **way** more organized and powerful than we give it credit. Titania is a member. Mab was a member (but she's trying to leave?). Shagnasty is a low-level minion of one of the members. It also includes former gods, etc. Maybe even a few (un-fallen) angels.
BC+: The Black Council is more organized than Harry thinks it is. There is at least one more traitor in the leadership of the White Council, and serious members in the Courts. At least one more free-holding power is a member.
BC: The Black Council is exactly what Harry thinks it is - a group of mortals and others who have engineered all the plots in the books for their own agenda. Peabody used to be the only high-level traitor in senior council. Now it's Christos.
BC-: The Black Council is less organized than Harry thinks it is. Peabody was the only traitor. Christos is a self-promoting dupe. While most of the plots in the series can be attributed to the Black Council, some of them are not their fault.
BC--: The is no real unified Black Council as Harry believes there is. It's basically a few different power groups each working for their
own agenda (sometimes at cross purposes with each other). Peabody worked for one such group. The Reds tried to plant further evidence of a traitor to confuse the wizards during the war.
!BC: <Merlin's voice> There is no Black Council. Peabody was a misguided individual.
?BC: I thought the Black Council was destroyed when Stoker published Dracula.
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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!
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Shipping is done on a per person basis:
SH [Tessa+, Marva+++, Bob--, Ancient Mai+, Thomas+++++]
SH+++++: <BLEEEEEEEEEEEEEP>
SH++++: XXXX was meant for Harry. I will personally hunt down anyone else who stands in their way.
SH+++: XXXX is the only one I could really see Harry settling down with.
SH++: Harry should explore a relationship with XXXX. I think they would click.
SH+: It would be interesting if Harry got together with XXXX, however briefly.
SH: I have no strong opinion about this ship (Equivalent to not having the person in the list)
SH-: XXXX would be wrong for Harry.
SH--: Harry should not be with XXXX. It would lead to bad things.
SH---: I can't stand the notion of Harry and XXXX. Might as well turn him into a newt.
SH----: AGGGGHHHHH!!! Brillo pads to my brain!!
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Any other suggestions?
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You have two levels of paranoia past me; I'm impressed.
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<takes bow>
I actually had you in mind when putting up examples, but didn't want to presume.
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I actually had you in mind when putting up examples, but didn't want to presume.
No worries; I can take a compliment.
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I like this. i'm two or three levels in paranoia.
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I like it, but i think you messed up on the BC.
and what if we have been on the boards for 2-3 months?
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*watches closely for any uses of !WG*
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I like it, but i think you messed up on the BC.
and what if we have been on the boards for 2-3 months?
- I guess if you've been around for only 2 months, you can put down 2/12 = 0.16
- I am certainly open to suggestions for changes if you want to help fix up the BC part. I see this more of a work in progress. I'm actually hoping that people chime in with suggestions (e.g. if anyone wants to try "How powerful is Mac?")
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*watches closely for any uses of !WG*
Actually, I apologize for demoting you. After all, you do have an ongoing thread or two promoting you as a goddess in your own right.
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I must admit, I am truly humbled. I thought that guy had 1) way too much time on this hands or 2) major OCD when he did 'What the White Council knows about Harry' thread, but you, knnn, have WWWWAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY surpassed him.
I bow. 8)
(it would be really cool if we had bowing smilies)
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I like.
But in several cases I find that I fall all over the range depending on the specific topic (particularly THs of course ;D). Perhaps we should list minimum and maximum values with parenthesis, like so:
DV LogicMouseLives v1.0 YR4 FR3.5 BK+++ JB+ TH(+++) WG CL BC-
Indicating that my Theory Paranoia Levels vary from 0 to 3 +s depending on the context.
Whaddaya think?
LML
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I like.
But in several cases I find that I fall all over the range depending on the specific topic (particularly THs of course ;D). Perhaps we should list minimum and maximum values with parenthesis, like so:
DV LogicMouseLives v1.0 YR4 FR3.5 BK+++ JB+ TH(+++) WG CL BC-
Indicating that my Theory Paranoia Levels vary from 0 to 3 +s depending on the context.
Whaddaya think?
LML
I like this idea a lot! With your permission, I'll add this to version 1.1
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*watches closely for any uses of !WG*
*was planning on doing so!*
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I like this idea a lot! With your permission, I'll add this to version 1.1
My pleasure!
LML
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(it would be really cool if we had bowing smilies)
It's not an official forum smilie, but (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v611/Rapunzel1/smiles_6.gif)
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I, myself, have to bow to this. This definitely tops my why the WC is scared of dresden post.
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DV PirateJack v.10 YR2 FR1 BK+++ JB- TH+++ WG CL SW BC+
Putting myself up for public mocking now, since apparently I'm neurovore level paranoid when thinking about this series :D.
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I'll play.
DV heyurtthere v1.0 YR10 months FR8 Months BK++ JB TH++ WG++ CL SW+ BC+
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What do we put if we joined the fandom before the board was around? Is there a "FR/M4" for those who joined the McAnally's mailing list four years ago? :D
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To both outstanding posters!!!!!!!!!!!!! (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v611/Rapunzel1/smiles_6.gif)
(Thanks, LD!!!! ;D)
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Guess this is mine..lol :)
Stormshadow V1.0,8,1,BK+++,JB,TH++,WG-,CL,SW+/SW,BC+
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DV sjsharks v1.0 YR3 FR.25 BK++ JB TH++ WG CL--- SW BC--
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DV dead beef v1.0 YR3 FR.5 BK++ JB- TH++ WG++ CL+++ SW-- BC+
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DV Megan Marie v1.0 YR5 FR1 BK++ JB- TH WG+ ?CL SW-- BC+
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What do we put if we joined the fandom before the board was around? Is there a "FR/M4" for those who joined the McAnally's mailing list four years ago? :D
maybe BF (Before Forum)..lol
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So what do you think knnn, should we include some sort of code (or codes) for what 'ship you favor?
Might cut down on a few of the repetitive "Who should Harry end up with" arguments. ;D
LML
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So what do you think knnn, should we include some sort of code (or codes) for what 'ship you favor?
Might cut down on a few of the repetitive "Who should Harry end up with" arguments. ;D
LML
Nice idea.
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Wow, I'm impressed.
By the by - Just because you're paranoid - doesn't mean they're NOT out to get you! :o
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So what do you think knnn, should we include some sort of code (or codes) for what 'ship you favor?
Might cut down on a few of the repetitive "Who should Harry end up with" arguments. ;D
LML
Sure, as long as you include code for "'Shipping is a pox upon civilization itself" in there. ;D
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Wow, I'm impressed.
By the by - Just because you're paranoid - doesn't mean they're NOT out to get you! :o
Hehehehe, just because you're paranoid doesn't mean there isn't an invisible demon about to eat your face. ;)
Hmm, I think I'm going to have to add HD/KM to my Geek Code? ;)
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Sure, as long as you include code for "'Shipping is a pox upon civilization itself" in there. ;D
I'll acquiesce to this as long as we include the caveat that recognizing the clear and present tension between Harry and Murphy doesn't REALLY count as shipping, exactly? ;)
I'm only a LITTLE guilty, Your Honour! 8)
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Good suggestion! We could make shipping a multiple choice e.g:
SH Murphy
SH Molly
SH Morgan
SH Charity
!SH : "Shipping is a pox upon civilization"
?SH : Where do babies come from?
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If someone really cares about this, we could also include secondary options in parentheses and maybe also the last person you want to see Harry with:
SH [Murphy (Molly, Susan) !Marva]
Alternatively we could make it on a per person basis:
SH [Tessa+, Marva+++, Bob--, Ancient Mai+, Thomas+++++]
SH+++++: <BLEEEEEEEEEEEEEP>
SH++++: XXXX was meant for Harry. I will personally hunt down anyone else who stands in their way.
SH+++: XXXX is the only one I could really see Harry settling down with.
SH++: Harry should explore a relationship with XXXX. I think they would click.
SH+: It would be interesting if Harry got together with XXXX, however briefly.
SH: I have no strong opinion about this ship (Equivalent to not having the person in the list)
SH-: XXXX would be wrong for Harry.
SH-: Harry should not be with XXXX. It would lead to bad things.
SH--: I can't stand the notion of Harry and XXXX. Might as well turn him into a newt.
SH---: AGGGGHHHHH!!! Brillo pads to my brain!!
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ugh
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So what do you think knnn, should we include some sort of code (or codes) for what 'ship you favor?
Might cut down on a few of the repetitive "Who should Harry end up with" arguments. ;D
LML
Nice idea, but with the multiple 'who shot Harry' and my personal bete noire, 'is Changes the last book' threads, I doubt it will. :)
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Nice idea, but with the multiple 'who shot Harry' and my personal bete noire, 'is Changes the last book' threads, I doubt it will. :)
A girl can dream, can't she? ;D ;D ;D
LML
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A girl can dream, can't she? ;D ;D ;D
LML
You are in Minneapolis!!!!! Across the river from the High Seat of Civilization, St. Paul!!!!!! Do you go to Uncle Hugo's????
I love Al Franken.
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Reckon I'd be something like:
DV MartyTaylor v1.1 yr8 fr1 BK+++ JB- TH++ WG++ CL SW(+) BC+ SH[Elaine+++ Murhy- Ivy+(after she grows up, I'm not sick)]
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You are in Minneapolis!!!!! Across the river from the High Seat of Civilization, St. Paul!!!!!! Do you go to Uncle Hugo's????
I love Al Franken.
I haven't been in Uncle Hugo's for a few years, but I know where it is. Cool place.
I'm kinda wishy-washy on the whole Franken thing. (Don't really trust anybody who wants to get into politics :-\)
I take it from the Steed-esque capitalization that you're a St. Paulian, yourself? (I'm not native to MN myself, transplanted here from the LA area many moons ago.)
LML
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I haven't been in Uncle Hugo's for a few years, but I know where it is. Cool place.
I'm kinda wishy-washy on the whole Franken thing. (Don't really trust anybody who wants to get into politics :-\)
I take it from the Steed-esque capitalization that you're a St. Paulian, yourself? (I'm not native to MN myself, transplanted here from the LA area many moons ago.)
LML
Not a native, just lived there for a while. It was a great place, I understand some things may have changed.
I'm actually more of a fan of Uncle Edgar's and Once Upon a Crime.
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added my ship
DV dead beef v1.0 YR3 FR.5 BK++ JB- TH++ WG++ CL+++ SW-- BC+SH[Susan++++Murphy-Elaine+Molly---]
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DV kingpaul V1.0 YR4 FR3 BK++ JB- TH !WG CL++ SW+ BC+
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I hate to say it - But this is all Geek to me. ;D
Runs for cover, giggling madly.
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I hate to say it - But this is all Geek to me. ;D
Runs for cover, giggling madly.
As well you should!
;D ;D ;D
LML
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I haven't been in Uncle Hugo's for a few years, but I know where it is. Cool place.
I'm kinda wishy-washy on the whole Franken thing. (Don't really trust anybody who wants to get into politics :-\)
I take it from the Steed-esque capitalization that you're a St. Paulian, yourself? (I'm not native to MN myself, transplanted here from the LA area many moons ago.)
LML
So we MinneSNOWtans out in force tonight hmm?? Bloomington here but the 55420 zip still shows as Mpls when you look it up..lol
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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 :)
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oh cool.
DV Jaeh v1.0 YR0.83 FR0.75 BK++ JB TH++ WG+++ CL++ SW BC- SH[Murphy+++++ Molly-]
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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. :D)
LML
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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
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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. :D)
LML
i live just outside of minnesota and i've heard of SLP. BTW. Go Twins/Vikings.
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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.
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is it crazy of me to want to add "Turn Coat WC Phone Girl+" to my Shipping interests?
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ok here's mine
DV Kebran v1.0 YR1.5 FR1 BK++ JB TH+ WG+ CL BC- SH [Murphy - SH Molly +++]
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DV animals v1.0 YR4 FR2 BK+++ JB TH++ WG CL+ SW+ BC- SH[Murphy++]
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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!
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Yay, new categories!
LML
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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
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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.......
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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
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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
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you forgot the theory of Cowl being a Dragon
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Okay, I had entirely too much fun doing this. ;D
DV Koriandr v1.0 YR6 FR0.5 BK++ RP JB++ !TH WG++ ?CL SW BC+++ MC+ SH[Murphy+++++ Molly-]FF-
Not sure if decimals are allowed in geek code, but I've only been here 1/2 a year. ^_^;
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Okay, I had entirely too much fun doing this. ;D
DV Koriandr v1.0 YR6 FR0.5 BK++ RP JB++ !TH WG++ ?CL SW BC+++ MC+ SH[Murphy+++++ Molly-]FF-
Not sure if decimals are allowed in geek code, but I've only been here 1/2 a year. ^_^;
Its a geek code, why wouldn't we allow something as geeky as the decimal ;D :P
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Why doesn't Cowl have a CL+?
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I know this is a Dresden Files geek code, but I was thinking, since this site also has threads regarding the Codex Alera, maybe there should be one set for how into CA a person is.
Just an idea, commence trolling :P
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Why doesn't Cowl have a CL+?
Good catch... maybe something is missing? I'll have to go back and take a look..
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I know this is a Dresden Files geek code, but I was thinking, since this site also has threads regarding the Codex Alera, maybe there should be one set for how into CA a person is.
Just an idea, commence trolling :P
I'm more of a DF fan, but if you want to make your own CA geek-code be my guest. Alternatively, if you suggest a few compelling categories, I would certainly consider adding them.
Bear in mind that most of the categories in the DV code depend on predictions of future event/mysteries. Since Codex Alera is basically done, it might be harder things to list (maybe favorite fury?)
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mostly I was just suggesting adding one category for wether or not people have read/enjoyed them. I'll see if I can't come up with some ideas for your approval.
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this is awesome, really great stuff ^_^
oh and there are two SH- descriptions.
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this is awesome, really great stuff ^_^
oh and there are two SH- descriptions.
Thanks! Fixed.
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Hi everyone,
Im relatively new and I really enjoyed this thread. I was wondering though if someone would mind eiither doing a thread or just replying here with a key to the acronyms found on the site. Some of them I have deciphered but I can't for the life of me figure the others (such as "IIRC" ???)
Thank you,
Nick
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Hi everyone,
Im relatively new and I really enjoyed this thread. I was wondering though if someone would mind eiither doing a thread or just replying here with a key to the acronyms found on the site. Some of them I have deciphered but I can't for the life of me figure the others (such as "IIRC" ???)
Thank you,
Nick
IIRC=If I remember correctly (I think)
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IIRC=If I remember correctly (I think)
I learned it as "If I Recall Correctly." But it's pretty much the same thing. ^_^
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Hi everyone,
Im relatively new and I really enjoyed this thread. I was wondering though if someone would mind eiither doing a thread or just replying here with a key to the acronyms found on the site. Some of them I have deciphered but I can't for the life of me figure the others (such as "IIRC" ???)
Thank you,
Nick
Ask about any acronyms you don't understand, we are friendly here (for the most part, just avoid Duck ;D) and we would be glad to help.
IIRC=If I remember correctly (I think)
lol was that intentional
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haha ok thank you ;D ;D ;D
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<ms piggy voice>what, no code for lil ol me ? ::) </ms piggy voice>
MsD++++ Molly is Mab. Nuff said.
MsD+++ Maybe Mab did mess with little chicago
MsD++ Mab is a time travler of some kind
MsD+ The Lovecraft Consiracy is real ( Black Court. Outsiders. Other Gods. Deep Ones.)
MsD Maybe the Black Court is a giant pyramid scheme
MsD- Yea. Right. Fer Sure.
MsD-- Duck is on Quack
MsD--- Molly is just Molly.
MsD---- Keeel the Duck !
?MsD who?
!MsD (http://www.ifood.tv/files/images/Peking_Duck_1.jpg)
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This is pretty awesome. Time to figure out mine.
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Just tagging in. It's too late to figure mine out tonight.
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I'm more of a DF fan, but if you want to make your own CA geek-code be my guest. Alternatively, if you suggest a few compelling categories, I would certainly consider adding them.
Bear in mind that most of the categories in the DV code depend on predictions of future event/mysteries. Since Codex Alera is basically done, it might be harder things to list (maybe favorite fury?)
...muahahahahahahahahaha...
That is all.
;D
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discussion in other topics gave me a thought, maybe we could have a new section on where Harry will stand during the BAT. (with the Denarians, Gray Council, Controlled by Black Council, controlling the Outsiders and destroying the world, Winter Knight, etc.)
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The next iteration needs to have something about Mouse. Something like...
MS++++: Mouse is a shape-shifted future Harry, who has traveled back in time to protect his younger self.
MS+++: Mouse is a semi-omnipotent deity, inhabiting the body of a cuddly canine for reasons we mere mortals cannot comprehend.
MS++: Mouse is a construct created by the 'Za Lord's Guard (note his affinity for people food).
MS+: We haven't seen all of what Mouse can do. His powers will soon rival Harry's.
MS: Mouse is no more than a super-awesome dog with a limited range of magical abilities.
MS-: Mouse is not as awesome as he seems to be. He fakes it for tummy rubs.
MS--: Mouse is a Faerie beast sent to keep an eye on/protect Harry... but from which Court?
MS---: Mouse isn't really trying to help Harry; he's part of the Black Council's fuzzy contingent, manipulating Harry to serve their needs.
MS----: Mouse is clearly Mister's bitch.
!MS: I am Mouse. How do I type without thumbs??
?MS: Was that Tom or Jerry?
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I'm on board
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I think in regards to the code about the swords, something like the shipping code is needed where we can refer to specific characters.
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Quick question: Why does the Geek Code say DVRPG instead of the game's name, DFRPG? Is this a typo, or does it have deeper meaning?
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DV = Dresdenverse, though I suppose DFRPG is the more official acronym. Good catch.
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All right, here goes for mine. Let's see if I managed to do this properly:
DV Habu v1.2 YR1 FR0.5 BK++ RP- JB TH(+) WG++(+++) CL(+) SW++ BC+ MC-(++++) SH[Murphy++, Molly+, Lara+]
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Ok... I think this works...
DV Ona v1.0 YR3 FR(0.3/2) BK++ RP- JB TH(+.5) WG+ CL+ SW(x3) BC+ MC(+.5) MS+++ SH[Elaine++, Murphy+, Molly--]
I'm not sure I'm allowed to take such liberties... FR(0.3/2) = I've spent apx. 3 months on the forum over 2 years. & SW(x3) = I am pretty sure the swords will be wielded by 3 separate people - Sanya being one.
OK? Do I need to get this approved by the Geek Squad or something...
Ona
PS: I wish I had some "formulaic" way of saying how much I would *love* to meet JB (though I think it's distinctly unlikely). But he seems like such an all around nice guy and good soul. It seems so darn neutral to just put his initials up there.
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Figured mine out a couple weeks ago. Check the sig.
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Where is the discussion on using parenthesis to show range? I've searched and searched and can't find it. I've been using them essentially mathematically - but I would *love* more range!
Thanks,
Ona
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Cowl goes straight from CL to CL++. What's CL+? And yeah, could someone clarify how parentheses are supposed to be used?
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Figured I'd finally download the upgrade to v1.2 ;)
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Cowl goes straight from CL to CL++. What's CL+? And yeah, could someone clarify how parentheses are supposed to be used?
Contextually, I guessed that parentheses were used when more than one option was true for the fan. For example, I'm fond of Mac being a clued-in vet who answers to no one, but also fond of the idea that he's THE Merlin ;D
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This was fun :) Thanks knnn!
DV Cole v1.2 YR 6 FR(M) 1.8 BK+++ RP JB TH(+++) WG+ CL(++) SW(+) BC+ MC --(+++) SH[Molly++++ Elaine+++ Murph+ Mavra----]
I think i did this right.
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Looks good! Welcome to the forums.
(blatant self-plug)...you should try some of my other stuff.
Note to self:
I really should update the geek code. It's been a while since I last looked at it, and there are a bunch of nice suggestions posted in the thread...
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As it is talked about all the time (small pun), may I suggest a TT (time travel) part to the code?
TT+++ I love time travel stories and I have a Dr. Who poster hanging in my bedroom. Also paradoxes be dammed! I am sure that there have already been several cases of time travel hinted at in the books and thinking about it make me smile.
TT++ I generally enjoy time travel stories as long as it’s not used as a cheap out by the author. I also believe time travel has already happened once or maybe twice as of GS
TT+ I am willing to believe that time travel has happened as of GS and have faith the JB will handle it in a manner most folks will enjoy.
TT Time travel is Ok I guess, but it sometimes confuses me.
TT-Time travel in the DV has not happened as of GS, and I don’t think I want to read about it.
TT--Errr …time travel makes me grumpy and I think it unlikely based on what we know of physics. Therefore it usually ruins any story for me if it is used, but because JB is such a neat guy, I will deal with it if it is featured in one of the case files.
TT--- Time travel is the scourge of all science fiction and fantasy works!!!! It is so fundamentally at odds with the real world that I cannot accept it - even in works of fiction that involve magic.
!TT Time travel NO, but seeing into the future is Ok
TT? Is that spring forward, fall back? Or spring back, fall forward?
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I was wondering if you could change the first actual code (Years since you started reading TDF) to the year you started.
as in, 2007, instead of 10 years.
Then you don't have to go in each year and update your signature.
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Good suggestion Rasins.
I think I'll make that the new official number in the next iteration of the code.