Ask TPBY II: The Questioning!

[Kneenibble]

I woke up early this morning to water and fertilize the daintier specimens in my garden because the weather has turned hot and dry. Everything is, nevertheless, flourishing.


May I do anything for you today?


@v I'm sorry, I don't know about that topic and a look at some nearby sources shows me nothing. I've failed you. I will deprive myself of tea for seven days in contrition.

[Nix Nihila]

Perhaps, actually. I've been looking into the history of free verse (and the de-formalization of poetry in general), and I would be very grateful if you could point me in the direction of examples of pre-Nineteenth century "loose" poetry written in English. I've looked a bit at Pindarics, but I'm at a loss after that. I realize I'm being somewhat vague here, and it's no problem if it's too much trouble, or if you're unfamiliar with any examples.

How has your summer (or winter) been so far?

@^ Don't do so on my behalf! I was simply curious. (And I appreciate that you took the time to look!)

@v Hugs?

[Bhu]

mostly filled with suicidal depression and blind panic

milk or dark chocolate?

[Balmas]

I tend to prefer dark chocolate.


How old are you?

[planswalker]

Old enough to know better, young enough to not care.

Why?

[Elemental]

Ah... The eternal question.
Give me a grant of nineteen million dollars, and I'll set the remainder of my life aside to solving it.


Out of Hercule Poirot and Miss Jane Marple, who is your favourite sleuth?

[North_Ranger]

I must admit preference for Monsieur Poirot and his little grey cells. Particularly when he is portrayed by David Suchet.

Which Rowan Atkinson do you prefer? The bumbling loon or the deadpan snarker?

[Mauve Shirt]

The snarker, most definitely.

How many fingers am I holding up?

[planswalker]

while typing that? probably none. Very few people stick their fingers up while typing.

How much of your own campaign setting do you have in your head?

[Emperor Ing]

Almost exclusively
Names and stuff need to be written down though =\

TPBM, what is the speed of meaning?

[Gnomish Wanderer]

Too slow for my liking.

Favorite intelligent piece of media?

[planswalker]

Dire Awakened Newspaper Clippings.

best moment of epic win in a tabletop rpg?

[PurityIcekiller]

That would be the time my D&D human fighter whacked an enemy right through a door with her axe.

What's the most amusing thing that's ever happened to you in a tabletop RPG?

[Balmas]

Probably the funniest thing to happen was when my fully-armored cleric got denuded by a rust monster.

What is your goal in life?

[Grue Bait]

To be happy.

How's your day going?

[Kneenibble]

Mabel was chatty and playful this morning [as she has been lately], which is a wonderful start to any day. I can feel my toes twinkling!


Will you stimulate yourself with caffeine today?

[The Succubus]

I'd prefer to stimulate myself with a kiss from your sweet lips but caffeine will suffice. I've a few cans of Red Bull in the fridge - a bad habit I've recently returned to since becoming single again.

@V: Have you ever had a bad habit that you've returned to?

[planswalker]

yes.

... oh, you wanted details? too bad

Who doesn't love DBZ Abridged?

[Bhu]

im unsure as i havent seen it

Any advice on dealing with a toxic narcissist?

[North_Ranger]

I believe Tyrion Lannister's "Imp Slap" would be appropriate.

Any advice for something quick and easy to fix for lunch tomorrow? I gotta be ready for a full day of outdoors acting and need to grab a bite before heading out.

[Mauve Shirt]

Slap together a sandwich with turkey and mustard. It provides energy and stamina for all outdoor activities.

Are you going on vacation this summer? If so, where?

[planswalker]

nope.

So, how 'bout them Giants?

[The Succubus]

They tend to hang around in them Playgrounds.

What new thing will you do today?

[Balmas]

Well, I'll have two D&D games in one day. Apart from that, there's really not much new in my routine. I should change that.

What would you want to change about yourself?

[Elemental]

The list is endless and I do not have the time to place it here.


How was your evening?

[planswalker]

Very fulfilling. Volunteering to teach at VBS is a blast.

What is your favorite quote?

@V um... that's not a question... I think you have your forum games crossed.

[Emperor Ing]

It's political so i'd rather not say it if you don't mind.

TPBM has need to clear their browsing history.

[North_Ranger]

Actually, I think you should clear yours.

Now, what's the last book you read or are currently reading?

[Lycunadari]

The Weavers by Gerhard Hauptmann, for school. It's written in Silesian dialect, and thus terrible to read. The book I'm currently reading voluntarily is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

What do you like more? Torches or lanterns?

[planswalker]

Torches. Lanterns are too fussy and expensive.

I Pelor a good or evil deity?