This is your commander speaking...

If you see harvester bots, those numerically labeled novices, I suggest you report them first and foremost.

They're the backbone of the underground PHP selling industry. *snaps a twig* I say give them hell.

Report them at customer support in escalations at level-up-games.com

If you're unsure if they're harvesters, post them at killprobots imageboard and I'll look into it. Upon confirmation, you must report it right away.

Remember, it is only the GMs who can bestow punishments.

Scam scam scamity scam...

Chatlog in a chatroom when Juan_CD was asking for a warp in gh:

(LEVELUPGM*kick) has entered.
[J_CD]Sniper : po?
LEVELUPGM*kick : waaaaaaaaa gm
GM:Pagua™:Hello!
LEVELUPGM*kick : pnge po gmi gm
GM:Pagua™:elo po
LEVELUPGM*kick : pnge po gmit gm
GM:Pagua™:akin na user at pass m
[J_CD]Sniper : anu ibigay mo sakin
Good Game
LEVELUPGM*kick :
GM:Pagua™:ano gus2 mo?
[J_CD]Sniper : hmm
(LEVELUPGM*kick) left.
[J_CD]Sniper : gusto ko ng isang
mukhang taeng scammer na irereport
ko sa LU!

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If you have witty methods of putting scammers to shame, I would like them. :)

One that deserves true humiliation.

The worst you can ever do is to make unprovoked attacks over friendster.

Why? let's take the case of Tasha Catherine, who wrote this.:

"I wont kill bots i'll kill you!!!"

If you, Catherine, is reading this, you have made the worst mistake and you have messed with the wrong man. Punished now, ask questions later.

You will not see mercy from me from that trivial attack you have done. I'll teach you a bitter lesson.

This is her email. babytasha_101@yahoo.com

This is her.

--------=====---------
Gender: Female
Interested in Meeting People for: Dating Men, Friends
Status: Single
Age: 18
Location: Philippines
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Occupation: student

--------=====---------
Feel free to add me here's my email add : babytasha_101@yahoo.com
Hope I make lots of friends here,buhbye!

That message above is not about friendship.

Ah well, we shall let the winds loose and let her taste social wrath.

Let it begin... now.

RO patching trouble; Game Down until further notice...

Due to some critical zoning problems, we regret to inform you that we are rolling back the game to 1:30pm of May 25, 2005. We have to do this so that we can fix and rectify issues on some maps.

We are taking down the game from 11:30pm today, Wednesday, May 25, 2005 until further notice.

We apologize for this inconvenience. We shall be announcing compensatory consideration to all our players as soon as possible. Please stay tuned to the site and the Ragnaboards for official updates.

In this regard, Customer Support hotline (632) 751-9611 will be on standby 24 hours to assist all our players in patching Episode 7 and answer all concerns.

Thank you for bearing with us.

- Level Up!

As for why this happens, I have no idea. Understandably, not all games update without a hitch.

Ragnaboards signature. Don't abuse it.

Or else... I'll be getting this kind of instructions on a daily basis.

Neutral Guru : when you get back please lay the smack down on dharwin03. His sig has an an animated gif of an assassin humping a priestess. It is so not PG-13. >_<

And you know what will happen if you don't heed the rules...

The oxymoronic term of Private Servers

Private servers are the biggest oxymoron in the RO community.

Why?

Why call it private when you invite people in there?

Indeed, it's a sharp contradiction to their purpose.

Private servers were meant initially as testing grounds and personal playgrounds. But that clashed with the real purpose of RO.

So they invited people in.

But then comes a problem. Those servers are hot in Gravity's eyes and they'll be forced to shut down when caught.

The sad reality is that many players betray official servers for private servers, which claims to be managed better.

But that's tantamount to supporting and harboring criminals. No matter the argument.

And the crime? Copyright Infringement. it's like with emulators, it becomes illegal when you place the crucial piece of the diagram to make it work.

For game emulators, it is the ROM. For private servers, it is the resource files found in the client/pirated from the Aegis server.

Private servers are an oxymoron. And they are illegal too. I just don't understand the workings on how people manage to dodge copyright infringement with various technicalities, alibies and "open source" claims. Bah.

If the Orochi had his way, these infringers would've gone straight to hell in a wink of an eye.

蛹の破、 蝶わ舞う！

A beautiful metamorphosis has happened.

Insanity_soul:
Tagalog: (Medyo hirap sa english kaya nagpapraktis)

Alam nyo naman kapag ang isang tao ay nagagalit, minsan hindi na nakokontrol ang sarili. I am sorry for the trouble i made, but i can't just accept the fact that everyone is against me Sad :(, i feel like mobbed.

See how simple words can overturn your damnation?

He is now on his way to be reinstated in the ragnaboards, after some implements are carried out.

All complaints and damnations toward him are now officially retracted in light of his apology and his sincerity to change.

Oh, before I forgot, that Japanese word again.

It reads: Sanagi no yaburi, cho wa mau!
That's "Tearing the cocoon, a butterfly will flutter!"

Most appropriate for the metamorphosis of Insanity soul from a damned member to an enlightened person. Let this be a shining example that people do change for the better.

And with divine intervention, if needed be.

Of grief, repentance and redemption.

Does mercy really work? Will it truly save us?

A lot of us do not count on mercy, sorrow and repentance, expecting we would be mocked for being humble, lowering your stance than that of your adversary's. You may not believe this, but humility does work, and in a good way.

There has been a sinner, with divine intervention, has been enlightened and has become wiser to the reailty of the world. As a villain, I am supposed to damn him absolutely, but we have the rules of reality where repentance will be self-rewarding.

Even the real Goenitz spoke of salvation.

Threats that are for frolicking

The internet is indeed a blessing to people, where they get a wealth of information at a moment's notice. It also enables communication to as far as to the other side of the world.

But lately, I've been noticing a great degeneration of values and morals over the internet.

This is caused by the following:

Anonymity
Malicious Impulse

The internet gives us the power of anonymity. Nobody knows who we are, unless we make it public. This may be an advantage, but a disadvantage is that people exploit this anonymity to lay waste on unsuspecting people.

Have a look at this case, Syaoran-Kawaii, from IP 210.213.178.232. His message goes like this...

yabang mo, kita nlang tau sa personal tapos suntukan nlng tau /pif

Tell me, what kind of sane person would accept this challenge from a generally anonymous person? If I know better, he's just trying to gain attention, fame, or just "nagpapasikat" (Trying to be top dog). He's what people here call "KSP [Kulang sa Pansin]"

These kinds of threats are laughable and are not to be taken seriously. In fact, it makes me feel sorry because the intelligence of that person is probably confined to that of a wild animal's, whose abilities are limited to nothing but eating, grooming and fighting.

Threat? Challenge? Duel? Issued over the internet? From an anonymous person? Come on! What a joke! Even backing out of these isn't called cowardice, but practicality! XD

It's always been like that. And it makes me feel sorry for the certain group of people and its future generations destined to produce these defects.

Mind over matter... or matter over mind?

There are people who takes things to mind. And then there are people who takes things down to earth.

What do you think is the most effective thing to do on a problem?

Some people do the following.

1. They think of a solution and answer it once and for all.
2. They use their resources and answer the problem, even for a while.
3. Try to escape it.
4. They pass it on to others.
5. They live with it.

Let's explain the actions one by one.

1. These are the people dedicated to make solutions. They make sure that their answers will be of no flaw. They are the real saviors.
2. This is also another productive attitude, but there are times #1 has a problem that doesn't stay answered permanently. (such as with food, financials, etc) This is its alternative.
3. This is the action of the people who are confused, unenlightened, and generally inexperienced. This is a bad thing, and must be dealt with education.
4. This is a highly destructive method, and often a troublemaking solution. Instead of giving answers, they give MORE questions, in a figurative term.5. This is for those who just can't find answers, doesn't have the capacity to solve a problem, or are just plain lazy. This may be natural, or may be man-made.

The next time you encounter a problem, make sure your solutions are somewhere between 1 and 2. They'll save you from future headaches. Don't slack off.

さあ、 無に帰り！

To those who can't read Japanese, that's "Saa, mu ni kaeru!"

Literaly, that reads "Now it returns to nothing." Or more popularly, "Now, all returns to nothingness!"

If you're familiar with KOF97, you will recognize this instantly as the blinding light, one of the very powerful moves of Orochi.

Something in that quote always sparks my curiosity. Does this mean that the bright light has the power to destroy ANYTHING?

It's a possibility.

The Cry of a Criminal

Let us dissect and assess the whining of the poor convict known as Insanity_Soul.
He even had the moxy to make an empty threat in the KillpROBOTS forums.

" I have an account there named Insanity_Soul and i was banned for spamming. I Borrowed carnament account (by Karthe Megara)
and i put on my sig (I am insanity-Soul). Then I WAS BANNED. I used ixthar_the_cursor account (By Karthe Again, sorry) I asked Goenitz why am i banned because as far as i remember, i don't remember spamming using that carnament account. THEN ixthar was also banned. Then This is Goenitz' Reason.

REASON: Iisa lang daw ang gumagamit ng mga accounts na yun kaya dapat maban din. WAS THAT HIS REASON?"

Me: Even in real life, criminals who assume new identities are arrested once their little secret is found out.

"So ganito pala dun, pagnaban ka. DI KA NA PWEDENG MAGRAGNABOARDS dahil once malaman nila na may account ka na naban, ibaban ka rin nila kahit walang kasalanan ang account na ginamit mo."

Moreso if you're the stubborn and repeat offender that I've seen.

"Goenitz is abusing his powers as a moderator in the ragnaboards forum"

And loving it. You know, it's pretty much similar to the whinings of a criminal who was found out and arrested. Take a gander of the following whining we hear from criminals.

"INJUSTICE!"
"I WAS WRONGFULLY ACCUSED!"
"I WAS ABUSED BY THE AUTHORITIES! I AM INNOCENT!"

You see, they make up all sorts of reason to avoid the blame. Human mediocry. Nothing new to me.

"Everyone in that forum is on Goenitz' side, why? Because they are all afraid to be banned."

More like they know the rules and they know what's right and what's wrong. They're not like you, a pea-brain!

"Goenitz will just ban your accounts kapag nababara na cya. Nakipag usap ako ng maayos through pms tapos bawat salita nya lagi akong may kapalit na MAAYOS na salita, nung di na nya makayanan. Ban nalang bigla, He is an abuser."

Nababara? Heh, I beg to disgress. You're bluffing. And I had to draw the line before even the schools call you a hopeless idiot and dismiss you from their campus. I never lost my temper. I never do.

I have learned to shrug off the possibility of innocense from him, as I've seen him and his crimes firsthand. And many do too.

Too bad for you. You've been proven wrong, punished, and you still refuse to accept your mistakes. What pride. Is this how low-EQ children these days are?

Power Saw Day

I was given instructions by my superiors...

Neutral Guru: Okay, you have blanket authority to terminate any thread you consider as spam at Sakray's Den. But spare any thread that is organizing people into groups for Sakray III.
Shadow Guru: you have authority to kill any thread you consider spam :D

Also, I'll be cutting down any long signatures. No more nice warnings. They've got an earful of those the past days.

Putting a stop to Insanity

Quote from: Ixthar_the_Cursor,May 16 2005, 08:39 PM

Ganun pala yun ngayon ko lang nalaman. Naban kasi yung isa kong acct d2 for spamming tapos ginamit ko nman yung isa kong account tapos kinasuhan din ng spamming pero yung account na yun hindi nagspam.

Reason: Iisa lang daw kasi ang gumagamit.


What kind of reason is that?

He expects clemency by using another "innocent" account. But knowing his track record, he's not a man to trust. For 3 times, despite warnings, he still continues to make seneless posts and spam.

This person is also Insanity_soul, a known spammer in Ragnaboards. He used Carnament, Insanity_soul and this latest, IXthar_the_cursor. Many forums don't allow you to have more than one account. We have rules like that in the ragnaboards too.
The following is the PMs that has transpired. He wrote his PM to me as IXthar_the_cursor.

Insanity_soul:  I Just really don't know why'd you ban my Carnament account.
Me: because it was used for protest over something that was clearly wrong.

Was it you who was behind that account? If you willingly lent that to insanity soul, I'm sorry, but you should be banned too for being part of the crime.
Insanity_soul: Umm.. Goenitz, Insanity-Soul and Carnament is one. There's only one person behind that account. Why'd you ban Carnament?
^ This is him admitting he has TWO accounts. VIOLATION #2 (#1 was spam)
Me: Because...
1. He's a persistent spammer.
2. He's evading bans
3. He's just a nuisance poster.
Insanity_soul: Insanity-Soul is a spammer. Carnament? lolz prove it
Me: Well you did say insanity soul and carnamet are one right? Whoever is insanity-soul is also who carnament is. If insanity soul is a spammer, if he goes in as carnament, that makes carnament a spammer too.
Insanity_soul: ROFLMAO, What a pathetic reason. Those two are different accounts. You don't caught CARNAMENT SPAMMING SO Why do you ban him?
Me: You don't understand the logic of crime. Because that avatar is being used by one person, I will ban ANY account he uses. Permanently. No excuse.

He's trying to escape from his punishment by using his carnament account. That's one of the reasons, heck, a solid one, why I banned him.
Insanity_soul: ROFL. You know why did i use CARNAMENT? because Insanity-Soul is banned. I WANT TO USE THIS BOARDS SO I USED CARNAMENT
^ He lied by failing to disclose that Ixthar, Insanity_soul and carnament is being run by just one person. He mentioned that only Insanity_soul and carnament are being used by only one person.
Me: Then you have no right to argue with me.
You're Insanity_soul (and carnament --me), found guilty of spamming and flaming. And you're using this account to evade punishment. You're methaphorically trying to escape jail.

Consider youself CONDEMNED.
* Goenitz beheads Ixthar_the_cursor and throws his carcass to rabid wolves

Let's give him a reward for his amazing act!
DUN DUN DUN!



For not following rules, insisting on what is wrong, being plain annoyance from the start, and being a hopeless idiot, on top of being a liar.

Let's give him a round of rotten tomatoes!

The way of execution

Execution. Ahh, how I love that word.

The glorious moment when that remorseless offender will finally be extinguished of his misery.

The way of the berdugo or executioner has been with violence. They are the ones who carry out the punishment, often without mercy, remorse or forgiveness.

It is a fact, that those who knew me in the Ragnaboards know that I punish people often with ceremonious flare. And often, it mocks the sinner, often remorseless for his/her crime.

Oh, and I do not make distinctions in gender.

Some have branded me merciless, some say I brag, some do not like me for my windy attitude. But they mean nothing to me, as, let's face it, I work for the destruction of humankind.

Err, check that. Straightening of humankind.

The makings of an Orochi

What does it feel to be a true Orochi?

1. You pay no attention to the riches of the world. They are only temporary and will be gone very soon.
2. Intimacy, sexuality and eroticism means nothing to you.
3. The pleas of sinners mean nothing to you.
4. Keeping innocense untainted, especially those with children.
5. Serving for the better of nature and The One who created you.

There are things different in that statements, and it is true that in the KOF story, the Orochi and his people are hellbent on destroying humankind.

But is that actually feasible in application? I think not. The Orochi is a representation of mother nature, hence the quote "Ware, Gaia tomotori ari." (I am one with the mighty Gaia.)

The Orochi exists to put a lid on the growing corruption brought by humans. And the wrong part here, is that it tramples humanity, innocent or not. But then again, we have seen calamities that trample people without regard of alignment.

I believe that children has a degree of innocense, but they too are tainted as with humankind per se. But those who lead a peaceful life who does service to humanity and nature do not deserve such fate. They are to be lauded and rewarded.

My point here, is that those who do good will be rewarded. Those who do evil will be punished.

And I'm sure even Orochi himself would agree with me.

The winds of hatred.

There are things that I feel people must know.
And some questions that I myself ask.

1. Why do some people lambast being disciplined when they have been found to be clearly wrong?

2. Why is humankind so stubborn?

3. Why does any sort of discipline upon them result in a full rebellion?

4. Why does democracy not punish people who abuse their liberties?

5. Why does it appear that people throw back questions 1 to 4 to the one in authority when all these apply ONLY to those within their own levels and similarities?

6. Why does it seem that "Ignorance of the law excuses no one" is the most ignored policy?

In this little world in the Ragnaboards, I do not worry about them. However, when it comes to the world at large, I cannot help but think. However, I will still answer them, in the context of Ragnaboards.

1. There is one reason why they refuse to accept they are wrong. It is a simple reason. Pride. To admit wrongdoing is a brutal and humiliating blow to their ego. They should learn to control their ego or reprimandments will be truly bitter for them.

2. Humankind is stubborn by design. They are stubborn in the sense that no mere roadblocks would stand in their way. But sadly, this trait has been used negatively.

3. Nobody likes change. Nobody likes to be told what to do, but unfortunately, when it is the populace that needs discipline/guide and they revolt, what must be done must be done, and even if this means curtailing their rights just to attain it. And if you can already guess, I pretty much agree with the actions of Marcos, Lacson and Bayani Fernando when it comes to disciplining people. It is a shame that there are laws in the real world that are obstacles to disciplining people, for the sake of their so-called rights.

4. Democracy is doing whatever you wish. But there's actually a catch in democracy; it's doing everything WITHIN the law. Democracy doesn't mean you can do EVERYTHING even if it is wrong. It's the biggest illusion since freedom.

5. Humans by design don't want to take the blame. See answer # 1. I see their "do unto others as others would do unto you!" invalid in this situation where they are talking to me as an authorative figure. They can only say that to their peers. As a moderator, I am above them.

6. This is one policy that people igore a lot. People don't read the rules when they enter something. It's a sad thing, really. And then they pin the blame elsewhere, refusing to admit guilt. Ah, humanity, indeed.

For now, the winds blow, again. We will meet again, that is for sure.

The anatomy of doom

Many of you knows my namesake early on. Many do not.

The name Goenitz comes from the heavenly king in the KOF (King of Fighters) series, known for his terrifying ability to control the wind. He has Orochi blood running in his veins and is the 1st heavenly king of the Orochi. He is rumored to be a priest, but to verify that information is impossible due to lack of data regarding him.

I chose his name because Goenitz and the whole Hakkeshu (the 8 people of Orochi) shares the same outlook towards humans. Doom. Despair. Orochi, through the 8 people, wanted to be reanimated to fullfill his punishment upon humans.

Many say, and KOF97 does confirm that the Orochi is somehow linked to God. He's said to be the messenger, through Gaia, mother nature. And we all know how mother nature and God has been linked perfectly.

Did Goenitz really die in KOF96? Many say he did, however, circumstances may say he may still be around. He just dissappeared in the smokescreen of gusts of wind. He could've survived the onslaught of Yagami and Kusanagi. It can be possible.

In places other than the Ragnaboards, I come by as Seto Kaiba, normally.

Now some of you may be asking. Why did I assume the identity of Leopold Goenitz?

1. I share the identity of being cold yet respectful. However, I may be brutally frank and verbally cruel at times, even worse than what Goenitz himself would say.
2. I too, feel at home in roleplaying a villain. I can speak, act and think like Goenitz.
3. I am a big fan of the KOF series. Go figure.
4. Goenitz, with his quest to purge humanity of sin (if not paving the way for awakening Orochi) would fit very well in the theme of Ragnaboards. Someone who will be taken seriously, and at times, feared and despised for having an iron hand. If you use an alternate avatar for this, the less-than-respectful lashings and complaints will emotionally hurt you. Believe me, emotional pain is hard to manage. But with a persona known to be evil, being nasty, offensive and obnoxious is within your character, so such complaints would have no effect on you.
5. Like Goenitz, I like to punish my enemies in the worst way possible.
6. Wind. Goenitz had a little flare of bragging (going along pretty well with his power) which also proved to be his downfall in KOF. But in here, he brags, and he has all the bragging rights because he can do everything*.

*when the circumstances are right, red tape, yadda yadda

For now, I bid you farewell. We shall see each other again in the not-so-distant future.

Until then, a good wind blows.