And they call it the 12 Character Meme.
If you want to do it yourself, stop reading RIGHT NOW and go make up a list of twelve completely random characters. Just whoever pops into your head.

Then follow along...

1. Nova yos'Galan clan Korval (Liaden)
2. Azuna Kagurazana (Negima)
3. Angua Delphine von Uberwald (Discworld)
4. Howard Anderson (Starfire)
5. Fektadoi Skem Sampson (Crest of the Stars)
6. Ferhat ben Balkhassen (Path of the Fury)
7. Londs (El Hazard)
8. Ryoko Mitsurugi (Real Bout High School)
9. Kaname Chidori (Full Metal Panic)
10. Kaoru Kamiya (Rurouni Kenshin)
11. James Tiberius Kirk (Star Trek)
12. "Hot Ice" Hilda (Outlaw Star)

Have you read a 6/11 (Balkhassen/Kirk) fic? Do you want to?
...aggh. Agh. Bleh! Great, now I've got a bad taste in my brain... No, and no.

Do you think 4 (Howard Anderson) is hot? How hot?
...I'm the -wrong- gender to ask.

What would happen if 12 (Hilda) got 8 (Ryoko) pregnant?
That would be interesting, in a 'my brain is exploding' sort of way.

Can you rec any fic(s) about 9 (Kaname)?
Hmm. Any of dave-d's FMP stuff is worth checking out. Or any of his stuff in general, for that matter.

Would 2 (Azuna) and 6 (Balkhassen) make a good couple?
No. Just, no.

5/9 (Sampson/Kaname) or 5/10 (Sampson/Kaoru)? Why?
Kaname, because he and Kaoru have got absolutely -nothing- in common, including frames of reference. Kaname can at least understand what he does for a living.

What would happen if 7 (Londs) walked in on 2 (Azuna) and 12 (Hilda) having sex?
...the mind boggles. Probably blink, turn around, and lock the door behind him on his way out.

Make up a summary for a 3/10 (Angua/Kaoru) fic.
Kaoru finds a poor, beat-up, starving wolf. Takes it home and adopts it. Kaoru gets drunk and angsty because her boyfriend ran off. Robber comes and manages to hurt Kaoru before he gets his throat ripped out. It's hard to bandage someone without hands, so Angua transforms and helps. Kaoru, being drunk, takes it in stride. We learn that Angua is depressed because Carrot got his stupid heroic ass killed. Kaoru, being drunk, thinks that being drunk will help Angua feel better. Angua gets drunk. *hot lesbian sex goes here*
They wake up in the morning, yelp, then flee to opposite ends of the house. Eventually, they talk. Then, caught up in a moment, they kiss, and flee again. Kaoru angsts about cheating on her boyfriend (Kenshin). Angua angsts about not being human. Both of them angst about falling for a girl. Then they get drunk again, seperately.
Kenshin comes home, having failed to keep Sano from pouring half a liter of sake down his throat, ie, he's pasted too. Finds Kaoru. *hot makeup sex goes here* Goes to take a bath, finds Angua angsting there. *hot 'I thought that was a dream' sex goes here* Finishes his bath, tries to get back to bed, ends up collapsing under the porch.
Kaoru wakes up sore. Angua wakes up sore. Both of them go, oh god, what about Kaour/Angua?! They try and find each other, and stumble over Kenshin at the same moment. Kenshin wakes up, looks around, goes 'oh shit', then starts angsting. Kaoru angsts too. Angua has a lightbulb go on over her head, then kisses Kenshin. Kaoru steams. Angua kisses Kaoru, too. Kaoru gets it. Kenshin is puzzled. Both of them jump him. Kenshin gets it. *hot threesome sex happily ever after*

Is there any such thing as 1/8 (Nova/Ryoko) fluff?
*brain explodes trying to picture it* Talk about your conflicting personalities...

Suggest a title for a 7/12 (Londs/Hilda) hurt/comfort fic.
"Distant Worlds" - because that's where at least -one- of them's from. And the ones they know don't have much in common.

What kind of plot device would you use if you wanted 4 (Howard) to deflower 1 (Nova)?
One of the Terran Federation's early warp points leads somewhere -mcuh- more interesting than the Khanate of Orion. Or the 'clone a famous figure thousands of years later' gambit, on the theory that warp points fell out of use once people came up with actual FTL.

Does anyone on your friends list read 7 (Londs) slash?
...lord, I hope not.

Does anyone on your friends list read 3 (Angua) het?
You mean, outside of canon?

Does anyone on your friends list write or draw 11 (Kirk)?
I have absolutely no idea.

Would anyone on your friends list write 2/4/5 (Azuna/Howard/Sampson)?
...maybe on a bet.

What might 10 (Kaoru) scream out at a moment of great passion?
"KENSHIN!" ... for any of several different reasons. ^_^

If you write a songfic about 8 (Ryoko), which song would you choose?
*thinks* *thinks some more* "Girls with Guns"

If you wrote a 1/6/12 (Nova/Belkhassen/Hilda) fic, what would the warnings be?
...that actually makes sense. Um. Probably none, actually. Unless you consider a working relationship involving more than two people warning-worthy.

What might a good pick-up line for 2 (Azuna) to use on 10 (Kaoru)?
"Hey, you wanna go somewhere and compare our swords?" Effective, no. -Amusing-, -yes-.

When was the last time you read a fic about 5 (Sampson)?
Never seen one.

What is 6's (Belkhassen's) super-sekrit kink?
...not such a secret, I think: Really strong women.

Would 11 (Kirk) shag 9 (Kaname)? Drunk or sober?
Yes, either. I mean, it's -Kirk-, the he-slut of the spaceways. Whether -she'd- be interested is a different question, ne?

If 3 (Angua) and 7 (Londs) get together, who tops?
Hard to tell. She's agressive, yeah, but he couldn't have the job he does if he was a pushover.

"1 (Nova) and 9 (Kaname) are in a happy relationship until 9 (Kaname) suddenly runs off with 4 (Howard). 1 (Nova), broken-hearted, has a hot one-night stand with 11 (Kirk) and a brief, unhappy affair with 12 (Hilda), then follows the wise advice of 5 (Sampson) and finds true love with 3 (Angua)." What title would you give this fic? Name three people on your friends list who might read it. Name one person who should write it.
No clue. Most of the DW boards crew. Drogn? They're calling for you...

How would you feel if 7/8 (Londs/Ryoko) was canon?
o.O O.o -.- ...maybe if they were the same age, it could work.

Ja, -n
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"V, did you do something foolish?"
"Yes, and it was glorious."

I'm poking around on the boards here after a few days absence and notice - there's not been a new post on this particular sub-board before this one since the 1st of August. Thought I'd give it a little poke and see if it wakes up.
So... What's happening right now? Any progress? If not, then what parts of real life are beating you over the head to prevent it?
Anyway, just didn't want this board to go for more than a month without a post in it. Somehow that seems... wrong.-Logan
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"Because Science DEMANDS it!!"
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There's a rather interesting/alarming idea that's been percolating, on and off, in my head for rather too long. But as it's rated solidly H I don't know if it's appropriate for discussion here.
The high-ish concept is this: "What if Urotsukidoji was a shoujo romance/action manga?" Three worlds--Ningen-kai, Inju-kai, Neko-kai...
--Sam
"Egad! Too much anatomy!"

Again, not a Bob-designed character, but one who is fairly important to the IST World as it eventually emerged. This is based on the 1500 point version of the character, but without Matter Control abilities ... I might add them after I get my grubby mits on Powers.
Doctor Radiation (Heinrich Glasser) -- 1738 points.
Attributes: ST 10 [0]; DX 13 [60]; IQ 18 [160]; HT 13 [30].
Secondary Characteristics: Dmg 1d-2/1d; BL 20 lbs; HP 13 [6]; Will 18 [0]; Per 18 [0]; FP 13 [0]; Basic Speed 6.50 [0]; Basic Move 6 [0].
Social Background: TL 8^; CF Western [0]; Languages: English (Native) [6], French (Native) [6]; German (Native) [0]; Spanish (Native) [6].
Advantages: DR 50 (Force Field, +20%) [300]; Enhanced Move 9 (Air Speed 6144) [180]; Flight [40]; Insubstantiality (Affect Substantial, +100%) [160]; Intuition [15]; Intuitive Mathematician [5]; Mathematical Ability 3 [30]; Mind Shield 20 [80]; Patron (Guatemalan Dictatorship, 9 or less) [25]; Radiation Beam (15d Burning Attack [Affects Insubstantial, +20%; Affects Substantial, +40%; Armor Divisor [5], +100%; Cone (10 Hex), +150%; Damage Modifier (rad), +100%; Increased 1/2D Range 10x, +15%; Increased Max Range 2x, +5%; Selectivity, +10%; Variable, +5%]) [409]; Radiation Field (4d Burning Attack [Area Effect (2 yard radius), +50%; Damage Modifier (rad), +100%; Variable, +5%; Emanation, -20%]) [47]; Radiation Tolerance (PF 1000) [45]; Regeneration (Fast) (Heals Radiation, +40%) [70]; Status 4* [5]; Unaging [15]; Unusual Background [50]; Wealth (Multimillionaire 2) [100].
* Includes +3 for Wealth.
Disadvantages: Enemy (IST/ICTF/Interpol, 9 or less) [-40]; Intolerance (Racial) [-10]; Megalomania [-10]; Reputation -4 ("Criminal, terrorist, and would-be world conqueror", everyone, always) [-20].
Quirks: Celebrates Oktoberfest with light-hearted, "gentle metavillainesque" crimes; enjoys prolonged sunbathing; favors German food; hates being called "Doc Rad"; sends Harvey Banks an ominous Christmas card every year [-5].
Skills: Accounting ([IQ-6]+3, H)-15* [0]; Aerobatics (DX-1, H)-12 [2]; Administration (IQ, A)-18 [2]; Armoury (Small Arms) (IQ-1, A)-17 [1]; Biology (Earthlike) (IQ-2, VH)-16 [2]; Chemistry (IQ-2, H)-16 [1]; Computer Operation (IQ, E)-18 [1]; Computer Programming (IQ+2, H)-20 [12]; Diplomacy (IQ-2, H)-16 [1]; Economics (IQ-2, H)-16 [1]; Engineer (Electronics) (IQ+3, H)-21* [4]; Explosives (NOD) (IQ-1, A)-17 [1]; Innate Attack (Beam) (DX+2, E)-15 [4]; Intelligence Analysis (IQ-2, H)-16 [1]; Leadership (IQ, A)-18 [2]; Literature (IQ-2, H)-16 [1]; Mathematics (Applied) (IQ+4, H)-22* [8]; Physics (Nuclear Physics) (IQ+7, H)-25* [20]; Politics (IQ, A)-18 [2]; Strategy (Supers) (IQ-2, H)-16 [1]; Streetwise ([IQ-5]+3, A)-16 [0]; Tactics (IQ-2, H)-16 [1].
* Includes +3 from Mathematical Ability.
** Includes +3 for "tough Reputation".

Original character designed by Mark Johnson, updated for GURPS Supers 2nd Edition by John A. Siminoff.

A silly inspiration struck me yesterday.

(Female voice)
Relax. You're quite safe here.
(Male voice)
dm-dm-dm-dm-dm-Am I dreaming?
No.
Where am I?
In bed?
Well, what am I doing?
Oh. T-t-t-t-talking to myself.
Look, I must have a star on my door.
Or better still, a door-a doo-a door.
Ah, swing doors up.
O-o-o-okay doors,
swing.
(Chorus) Paranoimia
(Male voice) Swing.
(Chorus) Paranoimia
(Male voice) Swing.
Now I know I'm dreaming
dreaming dreaming dreaming dreaming dreaming.
Hmmm. How do I get to sllllleeep?
I know, I'll count those bars on the window.
One
Two
Three...
Sleep!
(Chorus)
Paranoimia
Paranoimia
paranoimia paranoimia paranoimia
paranoimia paranoimia paranoimia
Paranoimia
paranoimia paranoimia paranoimia
paranoimia paranoimia paranoimia
ParaParanoimia
(Male voice)
How do I get - how do I get to sleep?
Please let me sleep.
Po-po-poetry. That'll work.
"Come sweet slumber, enshroud me in thy purple cloak."
Hm. Doesn't even rhyme.
(A bell used in the orchestration rings for several seconds)
Does that mean my tea is made?
(Chorus)
Paranoimia paranoi-
(Male voice)
I can't stand tea.
teateateateateateateateateateateateatea tea tea
tea.
(Chorus)
noimia
paranoimia paranoimia paranoimia
paranoimia paranoimia paranoimia
Paranoimia
paranoimia paranoimia paranoimia
paranoimia paranoimia paranoimia
Paranoimia
paranoimia paranoimia paranoimia
paranoimia paranoimia paranoimia
Paranoimia Paranoi-
(Male voice)
Aahhhhh.
Happy Harry's High Club.
HowdoIhow'm I gonna get to sleep?
(Female voice, gradually altered to get slower and deeper)
Trust me.
Trust me.
Trust me.
Trust me.
Trust me.
-- The Art of Noise, featuring Matt Frewer as Max Headroom, Paranoimia

-- Bob
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It's a "magical" land. I think "magical" is ancient Greek for "pain in the butt". -- Bun-Bun, Sluggy Freelance, 11/9/03

Tell me one more time again just like I didn't hear you
Like I don't know what's going through your mind, I do
I play the same game too
I know it's hard to stop
Even when you want to
Now the moon lights up your face and I can see you're crying
You never liked me to see you cry, it's true
I've done some crying too
You know, the hardest part about it
Is trying to hide it from you
Well it would be great to be so strong
I never needed anybody else to get along
But we're so scared of the silence and the tricks that we use
O, we're careful and we're cunning, but we're easily bruised
I don't want to lie about it, I'm not bulletproof
Well I finally found the way to hide from all your glances
Til the waiting game we play is through
I can, but what's the use
When all I really want to do is hide out with you?
It would be great to be so strong
You never needed anybody's help to get along
We're so scared of the silence and the language that we use
Oh we're careful and we're cunning, but we're easily bruised
I don't wanna kid about it, I'm not bulletproof
Tell me one more time again I guess I didn't hear you
And I don't know all the secrets that you keep inside
I tried the same thing too
But they all come pouring out of me when I'm talking to you
Well it would be great to be so strong
Never needed anybody else's help to carry on
But I'm not waking up each morning with forgiveness I can use
No I'm careless and I'm cruel, but I'm still easily bruised
But I'm so tired of lying about it, I'm not bulletproof
No, and I'm not going to lie about it, I'm not bulletproof
Blue Rodeo, "Bulletproof" (from the 2002 album "Palace of Gold")

The vibe I get from this is that Doug's powers are supressed for the duration of the song.
Now, why would he want to do that? Normally, he wouldn't, but his powers include that improbability field that causes him so many problems in "normal" activities.
(And it's a ballad, so it wouldn't be completely out of place in a romantic situation...)
-Rob Kelk
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Rob Kelk
"Governments have no right to question the loyalty of those who oppose
them. Adversaries remain citizens of the same state, common subjects of
the same sovereign, servants of the same law."

- Michael Ignatieff, addressing Stanford University in 2012

Future Imperfect: Last Transport
www.eyrie-productions.com/UF/FI/lt.txt
D for Drakensis

You're only young once, but immaturity is forever.

The newest production from the mind of Benjamin D. Hutchins has been released into the wild.
Please go to the usual place and do enjoy "Last Transport".Brazil has decided you're cute.

...and normally I wouldn't ask here, except that I'm about 80% certain that I found the story through a link which was posted here a while ago - and of course searching the archives [i[now[/i] doesn't do much good.
The story is reasonably large (though it would not necessarily be considered epic), and complete AFAIR. Salient points which I remember are:
1 ] It involves, and follows through on, the Kagome/Inuyasha pairing.
2 ] By dint of there being no one else available to do it, along with perhaps other factors, Kagome winds up becoming caretaker for (and effectively adopting) an abandoned hanyou infant.
3 ] Back in the present day, there is a female social worker (or maybe it was a doctor - and I forget why either came to be consulted) who is Very Much Not Happy about the fact that this teenage girl is now lactating.
4 ] At some point, not much earlier than about two-thirds of the way through the story, they finally complete the Shikon no Tama (I forget what happened to Naraku, but whatever it was seemed plausible at the time); the wish they make results indirectly in a) a visitation from the miko mentioned in the SnT's backstory and b) the final elimination (and presumably purification) of the jewel.
5 ] Without the Shikon no Tama to power it, time travel through the well is no longer possible.
6 ] By some mechanism which I forget, both Inuyasha and Kagome have become something approximating unaging by that point.
7 ] The final 'arc' of the fic takes place back in the present day, just after the last time Kagome had come back home temporarily, and begins with a reunion between those for whom their last encounter was mere days ago and those for whom it was several hundred years ago. (To quantify "unaging", above, Kagome does not look visibly different despite the time lapse.)
8 ] By this point, Kagome and Inuyasha have a sizable brood of children - although whether any of them are their own I don't recall (I think she may in fact be pregnant with their first); the vast majority, at the very least, are instead adopted "unwanted hanyou" like the one from point 2 above.
9 ] Sesshoumaru is still around, but not particularly hostile anymore; he appears to be paired with Rin.
10 ] The clan is, by this point, both Very Rich and Very Influential - both among youkai (who tend to live in human disguise these days) and among humans. Describable examples don't readily spring to mind, although I could ramble about helicopters and impressive weddings and large land-holdings (in Japan!) and "you'll drop this subject if you want to keep your job" against that social worker from point 3 and so forth.

Does this ring any bells for anyone?
(And, on a completely different topic, does the Website someone started up once to compile all the story recommendations from this forum in one plage still exist? I've forgotten the URL...)