esteel Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 I like the Babylon 5's rangers motto: (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranger_(Babylon_5))We are Rangers.We walk in the dark places no others will enter.We stand on the bridge, and no one may pass.Just because i stumpled upon the video, i think this shows how great the rangers are in B5 Level 2 Human Ranger-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------STR 7.7 CON 4.8 Battle Log We are Rangers.DEX 2.0 WIS 2.9 We walk in the dark places no others will enter.STA 4.9 CHA 3.3 We stand on the bridge, and no one may pass. Link to comment
Hugh Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 As much as I'm a huge B5 fan (I ran a B5 rpg campaign for almost 5 years), I'm not sold on the B5 Ranger ethos...I like the Heinlein quote (though, of course, I'm biased as I've had it as part of my signature for ages )but if that doesn't float your boat, Mark Sisson coined a nice phrase:"True fitness is more a question of how many push-ups you can stop and do in the middle of a 5k run while carrying a child on your back"a bit long for a motto? ok then...The concept of versatility could be shortened to a single word:Ildánachwhich is an Irish word which refers to Lugh the master of many arts (sort of a Sun God and an ancient high king of Ireland known as Sam-ildánach or "skilled in all the arts"). Ildánach could be translated as "versatility". Here's me and my Epic Quest: https://www.nerdfitness.com/character/61826 Link to comment
Samunwal Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Do these games also have way more stout than the Olympics?Can't tell you how many times I've used the insect quote with young Soldiers or, even more so with lieutenants. It does seem to get through. LVL 3 Ranger STR: 8.8 | DEX: 3.5 | STA: 7 | CON: 5.7 | WIS: 9 | CH: 6.85 FIDO Current Challenge Thread:[url="http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/34595-samunwals-placeholder-challenge/"http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/34595-samunwals-placeholder-challenge// Link to comment
tenaciousglee Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 How about a simple "Yeah, I can do that."? Level 32 Minifig Jedi Assassin Current Challenge | Battle Log | "Epic" Quest Previous Challenges: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 11.5, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 "A man who wants to do something will find a way; a man who doesn't will find an excuse." -Stephan Dolley, Jr. "You don't get stronger by skipping workouts." - me, to myself, about 3 times a week Link to comment
Jaksavage Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 ^thisAll your base are belong to us... [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] JakSavage Level 2 Half-Dragon Ranger STR:6 DEX:5 STA:5 CON:3 WIS:4 CHA:3 All your specs are belong to us! Link to comment
Samunwal Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 As much as I'm a huge B5 fan (I ran a B5 rpg campaign for almost 5 years), I'm not sold on the B5 Ranger ethos...I like the Heinlein quote (though, of course, I'm biased as I've had it as part of my signature for ages )but if that doesn't float your boat, Mark Sisson coined a nice phrase:"True fitness is more a question of how many push-ups you can stop and do in the middle of a 5k run while carrying a child on your back"a bit long for a motto? ok then...The concept of versatility could be shortened to a single word:Ildánachwhich is an Irish word which refers to Lugh the master of many arts (sort of a Sun God and an ancient high king of Ireland known as Sam-ildánach or "skilled in all the arts"). Ildánach could be translated as "versatility".I was getting ready to turn in for the night and looked to see if anybody else had weighed in with more debate, suggestions or another cool motto when I realized I had completely forgotten to say I really liked the one word option. I've always been partial to Gaelic (I love to listen to my wife's aunt when she counts something- she always reverts to Gaelic) and think Ildánach! would be great. This makes three mottos with which I could be happy, along with We Walk in Dark Places, and Specialization is for Insects.I'm new here- how does our guild usually settle something like this? I'm sure this ain't the Rangers' first rodeo.... LVL 3 Ranger STR: 8.8 | DEX: 3.5 | STA: 7 | CON: 5.7 | WIS: 9 | CH: 6.85 FIDO Current Challenge Thread:[url="http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/34595-samunwals-placeholder-challenge/"http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/34595-samunwals-placeholder-challenge// Link to comment
Hugh Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Do these games also have way more stout than the Olympics?Can't tell you how many times I've used the insect quote with young Soldiers or, even more so with lieutenants. It does seem to get through.Sorry, I edited my post and removed my reference to the Lughnasadh games thus making your Olympic comment seem odd...Samunwal isn't crazy, I just shortened my post as I didn't think it was that relevant to the conversation (for anyone interested, it was a mention of a custom among my local community friends to have an annual Lughnasadh games each august. A tradition that began, allegedly, before the Olympics. Drinking is involved but Stout is eschewed, at least during the games, in favour of home brewed elderflower wine.) Here's me and my Epic Quest: https://www.nerdfitness.com/character/61826 Link to comment
esteel Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 Of all the mottos others suggested i like 'Specialisation is for Insects' most.. It so hilariously in your face about rangers being jack-of-all-trades Level 2 Human Ranger-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------STR 7.7 CON 4.8 Battle Log We are Rangers.DEX 2.0 WIS 2.9 We walk in the dark places no others will enter.STA 4.9 CHA 3.3 We stand on the bridge, and no one may pass. Link to comment
dajve Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 My vote goes to "Specialisation is for insects", but the Hyperbole And A Half fan in me loves "Do All The Things" =o) Link to comment
Chris-Tien Jinn Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 We might have to vote - hard to pick between B5 and Heinlein. But I am so glad for the nerdy choices!! Level 4 Human Ranger/Paladin "We are better than we know, if we can be made to see it, [then] for the rest of our lives, we'll be unwilling to settle for less." - Kurt Hahn STR: 9 | DEX: 10 | CON: 14 | INT: 13 | WIS: 14 | CHA: 13 Link to comment
Piccolojones Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Personally, I'm a fan of "Do All The Things" because it embodies what Rangers are all about while still keeping the good natured community aspect that we know and love from NF. Although "Specialization is for insects" is fun, I can see it coming across as elitist and douche-y. Piccolojones, a level 2 Half-Elven Warrior STR- 5.25 | DEX- 2 | STA- 1 | CON- 2.75 | WIS- 4.75 | CHA 7 Join the HEROES vs. Villains PVP!! FOR NARNIA AND FOR ASLAN! Current ChallengePast Challenges: The Return Benching Bodyweight for 5 Reps: Aug 8: 110/143 lbs | Aug 13: 115/140 | Aug 20: 120/142 | Sep 8: 135/144 | Oct 14: 140/143 | Oct 23: 145/143!!! 101.3%101.3% Link to comment
esteel Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Or how about changing that 'Do all the things' a bit.. remember the TNG's final episode? 'All the good things...'So how about: 'Do all the good things' Level 2 Human Ranger-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------STR 7.7 CON 4.8 Battle Log We are Rangers.DEX 2.0 WIS 2.9 We walk in the dark places no others will enter.STA 4.9 CHA 3.3 We stand on the bridge, and no one may pass. Link to comment
leadchipmunk Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Although "Specialization is for insects" is fun, I can see it coming across as elitist and douche-y."Specialization is for insects" has been passed around these fora and it hasn't had any negative responses that I have seen. We all seem to be a pretty good bunch and understand that it is all in jest. Level 1 Woodwose STR 5 | DEX 2 | STA 1 | CON 2 | WIS 5 | CHA 4 WAR 0 | RNG 0 | SCT 0 | ASN 0 | MON 0 | DRU 0 | ADV 1 Current Challenge: Specialization is for Insects Previous Chapters: 1 Link to comment
JediNickD Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 "Do all the things!" needs no change. How do you know what is good and bad without experience? Part of being a Jack-of-all-trades is sampling everything to understand everything and find the things which are best for you. I also like "No stone left unturned," but there is no need aspect there. Better would be "No wall left unbombed" or "No loot left undiscovered."But the debate is really between "Do all the things!" and "Specialization is for insects."How about combining them: "Specialization is for insect. Do all the things!" Journey to You: Coaching, Mentoring, and Personal Growth World 6 Level 4 | Epic Quest | Toastmasters: Where Leaders are Made | Institute for Jedi Realist Studies | Extra Life 2021 | YouTube Channel | Epic Nerd Camp "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -- Yoda | "We are what we repeatedly do." -- Aristotle Spoiler Distinguished Toastmaster Agnostic Rationalist Jedi Dwarf Black Belt Martial Artist Monk Ranger Assassin Engineer Scientist Philosopher Student Nerd World 6 Level 4 Stats: STR 150.0 | DEX 160.75 | STA 151.0 | CON 152.0 | WIS 158.0 | CHA 150.0 World 1 Level [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22] World 2 Level [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10] World 3 Level [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12] World 4 Level [1, 2 (post lost), 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11] World 5 Level [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] World 6 Level [1, 2, 3] “If you are willing to be terrible at something for a short period of time, you can be great at anything.” -- Sinbad (Stand-Up Comedian) Link to comment
Samunwal Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 How 'bout we throw a poll up with three choices- Dark Places; Insects; and All Things? These seem to have the most interest throughout this thread, although I have no problem with adding more. Especially if they make me giggle like a school girl. LVL 3 Ranger STR: 8.8 | DEX: 3.5 | STA: 7 | CON: 5.7 | WIS: 9 | CH: 6.85 FIDO Current Challenge Thread:[url="http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/34595-samunwals-placeholder-challenge/"http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/34595-samunwals-placeholder-challenge// Link to comment
Artemis Wolf Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 How about combining them: "Specialization is for insect. Do all the things!"I like this a lot. Artemis WolfLevel 2 Uratha RangerSTR: 3 | DEX: 2 | STA: 2 | CON: 3 | WIS: 2 | CHA: 2 ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Character and Epic Quest Battle Log Link to comment
Hugh Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 OK then...I think Samunwal is right. Polling time TIME TO CAST SOME VOTES:(how about we hit "reply with quote" or just copy and paste and put our name under our choice...)"Specialization is for insects!" - Heinlein "We walk in the dark places..." - Straczynski"Do all the things!" - ?Something else Here's me and my Epic Quest: https://www.nerdfitness.com/character/61826 Link to comment
Hugh Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 OK then...I think Samunwal is right. Polling time TIME TO CAST SOME VOTES:(how about we hit "reply with quote" or just copy and paste and put our name under our choice...)"Specialization is for insects!" - Heinlein HUGH"We walk in the dark places..." - Straczynski"Do all the things!" - ?Something elseLike so Here's me and my Epic Quest: https://www.nerdfitness.com/character/61826 Link to comment
Jackie Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I think it should be uber simple."Do all the things!"That's exactly what I was going to suggest! I second that one. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]Gnome Ranger "Judge me by my size, do you?" Starting Stats - STR:2 DEX:2 STA:2 CON:2 WIS:3.5 CHA:3.5 Link to comment
leadchipmunk Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 TIME TO CAST SOME VOTES:(how about we hit "reply with quote" or just copy and paste and put our name under our choice...)"Specialization is for insects!" - Heinlein LC"We walk in the dark places..." - Straczynski"Do all the things!" - ?Something else Level 1 Woodwose STR 5 | DEX 2 | STA 1 | CON 2 | WIS 5 | CHA 4 WAR 0 | RNG 0 | SCT 0 | ASN 0 | MON 0 | DRU 0 | ADV 1 Current Challenge: Specialization is for Insects Previous Chapters: 1 Link to comment
LRB Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 How about combining them: "Specialization is for insect. Do all the things!"Works for me! LRB, Lifelong Rebel Badass || June 3 challenge thread"What I lack in ability, I make up in stubbornness" -me"Someone busier than you is working out right now" -my mom Link to comment
Loren Wade Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I'm not a fan of specialization is for insects, because as a ranger, I specialize in doing everything.Even then, there are lots of Rangers who are Rangers that like to do everything but specialize in certain areas.Either way, I won't argue if the group votes for it. I just think it comes off as elitist.My vote sticks with "Do all the things!" lobro's a druid? twitter | fb Link to comment
Piccolojones Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 TIME TO CAST SOME VOTES:(How about we hit "reply with quote" or just copy and paste and put our name under our choice...)"Specialization is for insects!" - Heinlein LC"We walk in the dark places..." - Straczynski"Do all the things!" - ?Jackie, Piccolojones, Loren Wade,Something else Piccolojones, a level 2 Half-Elven Warrior STR- 5.25 | DEX- 2 | STA- 1 | CON- 2.75 | WIS- 4.75 | CHA 7 Join the HEROES vs. Villains PVP!! FOR NARNIA AND FOR ASLAN! Current ChallengePast Challenges: The Return Benching Bodyweight for 5 Reps: Aug 8: 110/143 lbs | Aug 13: 115/140 | Aug 20: 120/142 | Sep 8: 135/144 | Oct 14: 140/143 | Oct 23: 145/143!!! 101.3%101.3% Link to comment
Bron Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I definitely like "Do all the things!" and "Specialization is for insects"A few ideas that come to my mind are:"What we start, we finish.""Anything you can do, I can do too" Link to comment
DarkCustom Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 I like "Do all the things!" because I love Allie Brosh and her depression makes me depressed. Maybe she'll see this and be less depressed. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment
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