Translator

Considering the number of international visitors we get, it only seems fair to implement some kind of translation tool. WordPress has all kinds of neat plugins, and luckily there were several translation plugins to choose from. I ended up using one called “Google AJAX Translation.” So far it works like a charm.

And I came across something silly after testing out the plugin on a few posts! I don’t know how humorous it is in other languages, but reading the comment by Cohlrox on this post (in the family’s native language) gave me a good chuckle. Here is my response, in image form:

Not Too Smelly

I’m also wondering if anyone has come across a good translation mod for phpBB forums? I’ll keep looking, but feel free to share if you’ve found something good.

edit: As of January 2018, the plugin mentioned in this post has been closed – not sure when / if it will return (added 9/18/19).

Sharkee the Crusader

I know it’s been awhile since Sharkee3000 got his 3rd job. He’s already lvl 73 now…! But the way I figure, better late than never. Here’s our one and only Crusader obliging my screenshot requests.

Sharkee 3rd Job
Congratulations on 3rd job Sharkee3000!

Here are a couple more from that outing, plus a couple of random earlier ones.

Ricorita Anchors

I’ll admit it, there are a few people out there that I like to harass. One of them is known as Ricorita Anchors (in the Guild Wars world). Ricorita is a spunky assassin who runs around rocking 15k Kurzick armor and Zodiac Daggers. Although by game standards, it’s not the most elite choice of attire out there, she gets mad style points in my book. In fact, it is leet, in that I-don’t-care-what’s-leet kind of way.

Ricorita & Gavin
Ricorita and Gavin in the Lair of the Forgotten (Nightfall)

Here are a few more screenshots from that outing. Characters that appear are:  Ricorita Anchors, Mrs Rahl, and Gavin Whitehawk.

Old Alliance Pals

A few years back, ‘The Martial Way [Art]’ guild was part of the ‘Fameless and Rankless [FaR]’ alliance. During that period, we had a lot of fun together, helping each other on various missions and farming runs. One of the greatest benefits of the alliance, aside from the camaraderie, was being able to venture into places that we wouldn’t otherwise be able to enter. Some of my more vivid memories include forays into elite dungeons and different PvP arenas. Although the alliance dissolved after a couple of years, my thoughts of the people I met remain fond.

End Game
Broken Lantern, Kajure Jr, Gavin Whitehawk, and Ikusa Enzeru in the Divine Path (Factions)

Here are more screenshots of our old alliance pals. The characters that appear are:  Hot Trot Angel, Jo Cur, Kajure Jr, Kattia Modrynn, Sugarbaby Monk, Ricorita Anchors, Ana Hunt, Ice Viking, and My Minions Ruled U. Also appearing are: Ling Si, Gavin Whitehawk, Ikusa Enzeru, Ji Whitehawk, Tenma Uindo, Raven Melancholia, Chrono Cell, and Suzaku Bosatsu.

SadTigers Unite

‘SadTiger’ is a guild rank defined by CrazyFun1 in MapleStory. Cohlrox is our only member who insisted on having this rank restored to him after being promoted to ‘TigerCub.’ Henceforth, he is known as THE Sad Tiger. I have only one screenshot of Cohlrox, which I was hesitant to post because it’s a picture of his untimely death during a Monster Battle. In the end I decided to post it because of Cohlrox’s comment, “taking regular dirt naps is how SadTigers roll!”

Cohlrox & Lord Pirate
Cohlrox, our resident SadTiger, taking a dirt nap after drinking all his pots with Lord Pirate

MapleStory dirt naps can happen in many different ways. Here are some screenshots of SkullySword, MrSai, and Trilunar illustrating some common accidents.

More Guild Wars

A bunch of screenshots of us…!

Ling & Raine
Ling Si and Raine Quicksilver resting before a mission

Here are the rest. The characters that appear are:  Ling Si, Gavin Whitehawk, Chiang Shi, Suzaku Bosatsu, Ikusa Enzeru, Ji Whitehawk, Everett Thrice, Silvara Thrice, Lyra Draven, Retribution Wind, Karma Tornado, Chrono Cell, Maya Abraxas, and Shuto Zuki.

King’s Screenshots

KingBui is a friendly, wise magician. We have some random things in common — we both:

  • play Ice/Lightning types in MapleStory
  • think Shikamaru is a (lazy) genius
  • like to wonder about the world

When I asked King if he had any screenshots, he sent me these. Thanks for sharing.  =]

CHEESE
Say Cheese! Sharkee3000, KathyHobo, KingBui, and V3kktor on Aqua Road

And a few more.