:(

A good reason why I usually write in Notepad, though.

But still, :(

I usually write my big posts in notepad, but then the formatting goes all weird when I transfer it to the forum post field. Any way around that, Zeph?

Try turning off Word Wrap, and then Select All and paste. It's irritating 'cause Notepad inserts actual linebreaks instead of wrapping without breaking, like, say, a web browser. If you ARE doing that, then I don't know what's happening, 'cause Notepad does raw text, without any special formatting characters that fudge stuff up.

Unless you're using WORDpad. Then you copy all that and paste it in Notepad, and then turn Word Wrap off and paste that again into the post field.

*Phew* Organic Chemistry test is today, so after I finish dying from it I'll work on and subsequently post my battle.

Ah...so turning off Word Wrap does serve a purpose. I just always left it on since the scrolling from side to side was pissing me off too much, but now I see it does have its uses. Thanks for the info.

Sorry I've been out of it I've been busy.

what's going on?

Good to see you're back, Jad.

Here's what's been going on in the RP as we finally clash with Mastermind's blackest order of assassins. Currently we've got two fights concluded, one ongoing, and one about to start.

So, let's see where everyone is right now. Umm...Wraith is in the hospital from a gunshot wound, Angel is unconscious and out of action for a good while unless he can get a lung replaced along with half of his ribs quickly. Devin is getting his ass kicked as we type, Kaitiln nearly died, and the tension mounts as we wait to see what happens as Jade and Monk tackle their assassin forces.

So we have Wolf and Kaitlin as active but wounded, Scrya as fully active. Wraith, inactive from injury. Angel as "Holy crap that was close" inactive, Devin still in battle, and Jade and Monk just about to fight, but still 100% ready.

Meanwhile, I'm considering how many bases Beowulf and J2 could've wiped out by now...but I guess we could just stick with the burnt remains of the one they attacked initally.

No problem a'tall.

And... sorry 'bout all those injuries, peeps. Again. ._.

Everyone,

I'm sorry for my lack of posting in Cyber Wars. I didn't have a good reason for the first time through, and that was the fact that the Xbox stole my soul. (Shakes fists) Damn gaming systems.

However, I have a more valid excuse now for my lack of posting, and it isn't one that I'm happy about. In fact, I'm killing myself in the inside because the pain is becoming too much to handle, but I have to support everyone. This is something I have to do.

I fear that my Father will not see the light of tommorow, much less the end of this week. Until I come back, I shall keep in contact with Wolf and he'll give you updates, but don't expect me any time soon. I'm sorry... and please pray for my family. Not for me, for them.

-The Yellow Mage (MC43)

Sorry, man. :( Seems like everyone's coming on hard times this year... good luck to your family. See ya later, and we'll keep your seat warm for you (small comfort that is...). :)

The odds of me being able to say this in person are near nil (cause I'm terrible at things like this), so I'll just type it.

MC, my prayers, such as they are, are with you and your family. I wish you all the best.

Damn...I'm even terrible at typing it.

Anyway, you know what I'm trying to say.

I'm seconding everything Zephir and Wolf have said.

Don't worry about us, go be with your father. Now.

MC asked me to inform everyone on updates, so I will do as he asked, even though it is with regret that I do so.

He called me about 10 minutes ago to tell me that today, at about 4:53 PM, his father succumbed to the dementia that had plagued his mind over the past 6 years. Naturally, the first thing I said was the instinctual "I'm sorry," to which MC simply replied that there was, of course, nothing I or anyone else could have done.

MC seemed to be taking things well, but I really don't know how it will affect him in the long run. Hopefully he will be able to return here in due time. Anyway, he thanks everyone for their kind words, and just wanted me to pass along this information.

*sigh*

Poor guy.

*holds hat in hands*

I'm sorry everyone. This may be my last time for a long time. I know Wolf said everything, but I feel I should restate the facts.

Yes, at about 4:53 today, (October 28, 2004) the nursing home where Dad was staying infromed me that he had passed on to the other world. All I know is that he went out quietly and in peace. I know now he is doing well, and he is himself again.

I thank you for everything you guys have said and done, and I will return to the boards in due time. Until then, keep my family in your thoughts and my seat warm for when I return. I promise you I'll be ready! But until then... (sighs) I have to deal with this. So long everyone.

With honor,

Mark (MC43) (The Yellow Mage) (Monk)

I'm so sorry MC, I really hope you can work through it. My sympathies to you and your family, you know how to reach me if you want to talk.

EDIT: Better idea

The rp will be taking a short vacation until MC comes back. I refuse to start the final batle without our bare fisted friend. So, if you want to do some character interaction until then, that's cool. I'll let oyu all know when we're moving on.

And thus... the Yellow Mage has returned to help you ibn your quest to rid the world of the evil Mastermind (That is, if you still want me around).

And to everyone here... I thank you all for being so supportive and friendly in this most time of need. I'm sorry that I had to leave you guys for so long, but it was somethin' I had to do. (Shakes head) It's going to be tough, still is, but life will go on, and not to mention, it was time. If you had seen him the week before the end, you would have thought so too. I plan to post up something in another thread describing the entire time I was out for those who wish to know, but until then, know this.

Officially... Monday at about noon - noon thirty, My father left this world and started auditions for the biggest stage ever.

Awh.

*pets*

<bows in honor> Welcome back, MC.

Welcome back, O' Great One. (\ ( '-') /)

</bowination>

Now now... I don't need all this praise. Please... that's enough.

Anyway, consider me officially BACK IN THE GAME!!

With a vengeance, I might add. >.>