Posted November 2, 2017 This is going up a bit early, just because people are already talking about it and new folks are asking questions. @Chaos says the old thread isn't good enough and tasked me with making a new one, probably because I opened my big mouth at just the wrong time. So lo, the explanation comes: in just a bare few weeks, an annual phenomenon of confusion will bear down upon us like a shower of angry Tribbles.* Every year, as the days grow short and the weather grows cold, we creep slowly towards two great holidays that hover near the end of the year, ready to embrace us into their festivities. Families will gather, feasts will be had, and general revelry will echo throughout the land! I refer, of course, to the birthdays of Peter Ahlstrom and Brandon Sanderson.** If you don't know who Peter is, well, he's Brandon's assistant editorial director, and pours a ton of work into supporting the writing endeavors of our favorite author. Back in the days of the Timewasters' Guide, he roamed the forums under the moniker "Ookla the Mok." In order to remember and honor the days when he still had time to frolick among us unhindered, we change our screen names to some variant of "Ookla the <____>" beginning on his birthday, November 26. It's all terribly bewildering if you don't know what's happening. I joined the forum in late October of 2014, so I had barely a month to get settled in before suddenly I was surrounded by Ooklas. They were everywhere. So many Ooklas. And I had no idea why. So now I tell you all, so that hopefully you will be less confused than I was as a poor ickle noob. A lot of folks just play with it for a week or so, but some are hardcore enough to keep the madness going until Koloss Head-Munching Day (aka Brandon's birthday) in December. Enjoy the upcoming festivities! *Don't worry. The Tribbles have tiny parachutes. They'll be fine. **Why, what holidays did you think I meant? 46 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 2, 2017 I mean, sure... there was a Tribble that had a bomb in it, but I don't think they can be angry. They just don't like Klingons. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 2, 2017 I say we take it to the limit and type only the word Ookla in our replies once the festivities begin. Crazy? Yes. But so am I. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 2, 2017 2 hours ago, Kaymyth said: It's all terribly bewildering if you don't know what's happening. I joined the forum in late October of 2014, so I had barely a month to get settled in before suddenly I was surrounded by Ooklas. They were everywhere. So many Ooklas. And I had no idea why. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 3, 2017 (edited) Ookla Ookla OoookllllAaaa Edited November 3, 2017 by Ookla the Dragon 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 3, 2017 3 hours ago, TheOrlionThatComesBefore said: I mean, sure... there was a Tribble that had a bomb in it, but I don't think they can be angry. They just don't like Klingons. I see you missed the part where I was making a Reckoners joke. Really, Orlion. You're slipping. 1 hour ago, Ookla the Dragon said: Ookla Ookla OoookllllAaaa Not yet! IT IS NOT YET TIME GO BACK TO NORMAL UNTIL THE APPOINTED HOUR. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 3, 2017 (edited) Wait, are you saying that my offhand comment about it no longer being 2016 actually had a affect? Oh, 800th post Edited November 3, 2017 by Shqueeves 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 3, 2017 15 hours ago, Shqueeves said: Wait, are you saying that my offhand comment about it no longer being 2016 actually had a affect? Oh, 800th post Yes. Yes, it did. My endorsement of thread necromancy got shut down by @Chaos's Turn Undead. Who knew that him starting a weird new cult involving Chrome tabs and putting the toilet paper on the wrong way 'round would actually give him D&D cleric powers? 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 3, 2017 7 minutes ago, Kaymyth said: Yes. Yes, it did. My endorsement of thread necromancy got shut down by @Chaos's Turn Undead. Who knew that him starting a weird new cult involving Chrome tabs and putting the toilet paper on the wrong way 'round would actually give him D&D cleric powers? I've been a proud user of the Banhammer for many years now. Very clericy. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 3, 2017 4 minutes ago, Chaos said: I've been a proud user of the Banhammer for many years now. Very clericy. Well, yes, but hammers are wieldable by multiple classes. Actually manifesting full cleric magic, that's another thing entirely. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 3, 2017 1 hour ago, Kaymyth said: Yes. Yes, it did. My endorsement of thread necromancy got shut down by @Chaos's Turn Undead. Who knew that him starting a weird new cult involving Chrome tabs and putting the toilet paper on the wrong way 'round would actually give him D&D cleric powers? They probably come from his Head powers. Heads can be pretty powerful. Spoiler Especially when they have an excess amount of tabs 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 3, 2017 51 minutes ago, Shqueeves said: They probably come from his Head powers. Heads can be pretty powerful. Reveal hidden contents Especially when they have an excess amount of tabs And have been altered by using the toilet paper the wrong Way. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 4, 2017 On November 2, 2017 at 7:47 PM, Kaymyth said: Not yet! IT IS NOT YET TIME GO BACK TO NORMAL UNTIL THE APPOINTED HOUR. But mom I ... Finnnneeeee. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 4, 2017 I can imagine @Chaos channeling his inner he-man whenever he is required to ban something, calling out "By the power of myself/Branderson/Banjo/Banjulhu, I...HAVE...THE POOOOOWEEER!!!" and holding aloft a miniature hammer as he smites the offending post/topic. As for Ookla season, when is the appointed hour and day? I already have a couple of options i can use 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 5, 2017 @ParadoxicalZen According to Kaymyth's post above, it starts on Peter Ahlstrom's birthday, November 26. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 6, 2017 Oh wow it's this time of year already? Hmph. Gotta start thinking. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 6, 2017 I've been ready for this all year. I joined at the tail end last year and have been waiting patiently for this year. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 6, 2017 I've got a few options I'm considering this year. I'm usually kind, though, and don't change my profile pic. I don't want to confuse people. (Plus it's a lot harder to hide now that I've got that Moderator tag.) 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 7, 2017 I'm going by the theme I decide last time 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 7, 2017 1 hour ago, Darkness_ said: I'm going by the theme I decide last time Uh-oh. I remember what you did last year. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 7, 2017 8 minutes ago, Sunchicken said: Uh-oh. I remember what you did last year. Mesa no know what you speak of. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 7, 2017 2 hours ago, Darkness_ said: Mesa no know what you speak of. Oh. No. I had forgotten. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 7, 2017 2 hours ago, Darkness_ said: Mesa no know what you speak of. Hahaha, great! That gives more spice to the Ookla celebration You have my blessing 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
