The competition had nothing to do with me or Skulduggery — it was all to do with an educational video game designed to teach you maths and have, you know, actual fun while you do it. Incorporating historically accurate aspects of Native American tribal life and culture, the game was called Spirit Lake, and the competition was to find someone to become a character in it, using your name and likeness. Here's what I said about it at the time:
"And if this works like they hope it will, this could be the beginning of something huge. This could revolutionise teaching, and learning— not just in America but across the world— and it could be just the thing that's needed to help struggling students make that singular, all-important leap. This could change people's lives."
The competition was a great success. I got in some hilarious responses, and also some heartfelt ones, and while it was not easy to pick a winner, a winner I did pick.
And now I'm going to do it all over again.
These same awesome people — people who include the mother and sister of my personal (Twitter) friend, UFC champion Ronda Rousey* — have another game in development, called Forgotten Trail.
SO — if you like the idea of having a video game version of yourself teaching kids maths across America, give me your reasons why. In no more than thirty words, explain why you should win, and send your entries to skulteams@hotmail.com. You can enter as many times as you like, you can be any age, from any country, and the winner will be announced at the end of July.
Good luck!
* Yes, Ronda does count as a friend**.
** By friend I don't, of course, mean someone I've ever actually met, but that's not what's important here***.
*** What's important is that we're PALS. Some might say buddies. Kindred spirits, perhaps. I might even go so far as to say I've taught her everything she knows****.
**** I haven't ACTUALLY taught her everything she knows, but she knows that I would have, if ever I knew something that she didn't already know. Such as writing*****.
***** Although seeing as how Ronda's autobiography has made it to the New York Times bestseller list — a list I have yet to ACTUALLY grace — this probably isn't the best use of my, or her, time. But even so, I am sure there are PLENTY of things I could teach her. Though probably nothing useful or, you know, not-imaginary, like unicorn-taming, or yodelling******.
***** I'll shut up now.
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«Oldest ‹Older 3401 – 3600 of 4893 Newer› Newest»Vik: I bet *gently laughs* have either of the kids shown any magic yet? And
How is Garrett these days?
Felix/ *keeps eyes closed*
Taw: aron sometimes breathes fire
Cora started playing with shadows
I haven't seen gar... I think he's good *smiles*
????: *creeps towards his, cuddling into his side*
Felix: *wraps arms around her*
*leaves quietly *
????: *falls asleep*
Felix: *opens eyes and smiles*
+realises he can't move*
????: *xD*
Vik: *nods*
*smiles to Aron* well done little man, fire breathing already
My my that is some skill,
And Cora playing with shadows, thats brilliant too!
*grins with pride and gently pats Taw on the shoulder* well done you for having such talented kids
Aron: *wakes up* *smiles up at Taw and reaches for her nose*
Felix: *whatsver *
*hopes to god no one walks in and gets the wrong idea*
????: *omg*
*please make someone walk in!!!*
*wait! I can do that!*
*ohhhhhhhh wolfie xD*
Taw : thanks *smiles and lifts aron* hey, little man
Alys: *stares in awe*
Felix: *you dare!*
Vik: *nods* your welcome,
Aron: *sorta smiles to Taw* *then looks at Alys*
*reaches for her, his eyes wide with excitement*
????: *YES I DARE!!!*
MrBBWolf: *walks past the room and frowns, spotting Felix*
*raises an eyebrow*
*runs off and gets Chris, dragging him there to see*
Taw: someone wants his god mother
Alys: +takes aron off taw and smiles* h hi little guy
"he United States is a strange country where we're free to say we hate people whose ethnicities and religions are different from our own, but we're terrified a child will hear it if we let someone say "fuck" over the radio or TV."
:P
((Omg Jai. XD))
(Thank you Chloe xD
i hqve such a wide range of music that i can make so many. My bestie lovesssss them. He now waits for them. At least one per day)
Chris: what is it?! *is being dragged*
Felix: god dammit!
(That's awesome gem *.^)
MrBBWolf: L-look!
*points into the room*
????: *flinches, waking up at Felix cursing*
*looks at him, confused*
Aron: *smiles and tries to pinch Alys' nose*
Vik: *smiles* I think he likes you
What do you think Taw?
Gar: *shadow walks home*
*Jet and Cora are with him*
*he was out giving them a training lesson?*
Gar: *smiles to both Children*
Well done you two, you did well today
Jet: *smiles* thank you dad
(*smiles at Jet and cuddles her*)
Chris: oh. My . God! What'll his girlfriend think ?
Felix: *moves away from ????* I it's not like that!
Alys: cheeky *smiles*
Taw: he loves his godmother
*turns to gar* hey honey
MrBBWolf: I d-don't know..
????: *looks confused*
*whimpers at being pushed away, causing her to just squirm closer*
*lands at Trip's bar*
Come on slow coach!
*stares up at Gar smiling*
Chris: poor velvet ... I never thought you were a player felix
Felix: I'm not! She's... A pet!
MrBBWolf: A pet-t? That's a b-bit hars-sh..
????: *squirms, growling at wolf and Chris, rapidly getting scared*
Chris: so you... Are into that stuff?
Felix: shhhh it's okay... Now look, you're scaring her!
(Jet: *cuddles Jai / Sil back* *smiles* )
Aron: *giggles*
Vik: Alright Bro *nods to Garrett*
Gar: *nods back to Vik* alright *smiles*
*then he smiles to Tawnee* hello honey to you too *winks and hugs*
Jet: *smiles to everyone and waves*
(shall I do Cora too? (its cool with me :) ) )
MrBBWolf: *hugs Chris*
????: *whimpers*
(If you want rhos ^.^)
Alys: *blows raspberries on his stomach*
Taw: *huggles gar* hellow to you too jet *smiles-8
Chris: *huggles wolf*
Shall we leave you?
Gelix: yes!
Gar 2: I'm coming in coming *lands with all the grace of a hippo in a tutu*
I'm okay *smiles* just haven't flown in a while (Gem are you cool with Gar 2 ?)
(Sil: *smiles and kisses Jet's cheek* Hello baby. How are you?)
MrBBWolf: *walks off with Chris, murmuring*
I can't b-believe h-he called her a p-pet..
????: *whimpers, looking at Felix in hopes of enlightenment*
(Okay Chlo )
(here we go: )
Aron: *laughs with enjoyment* *waves his arms, while laughing*
Cora: *hides behind Taw's legs, being shy
Peeks out slightly*
Gar: *kisses Taw's cheek* how are you?
Vik: Get a room you two *laughs*
*part two of that coz my phone spazed*
Jet: *smiles back* Hello Taw (yeah I think that's what Tae would be to Jet you know
Not being her bio mum and all that )
(Jet: *smiles and giggles* I'm good thank you mum
How are you? *hugs Sil's legs* )
Chris: she did seem... odd though. she didn't say one word
Felix: *sighs* I cant believe they thought.... you were human
Alys: what a happy baby
Taw: im good *smiles down to cora* its okay, sweetie. *looks at Vik and pokes out a tongue* what about you and alys eh?
Alys: *squeaks* what?
(I suppose so. Seems i'm not important enough *cries*)
*rolls her eyes and walks into the bar*
*Ariadne is behind the bar cleaning a glass*
Aria: Chione, hey. And Garett too. What would you two like to drink?
Chi: I'll have a glass of Nectar please.
Aria: i could do with a glass of that myself
*she plays with a bit of her hair*
And Garett?
Taw: there are cookies in the kitchen, Jet
(*huggles Gem* of course youre important)
(Sil: *lightly strokes her hair* I'm okay darling. Has Garr been taking care of you with Tawnee?)
MrBBWolf: That is true..
????: *flinches*
*ouch*
*gets up, backing away from him*
Chris: *shrugs* each to their own I suppose
Felix: whats wrong, girl?
MrBBWolf: *nods*
????: *shakes her head at him*
*runs out*
Chris: *sighs* I hope velvet is okay...
Felix: come back ere! *runs after her*
(Btw guys i'm watching your RP :3)
(Apologies. It seems I disappeared briefly.)
Liliana: Mmm... Good. *she massages deeper still, but slows down a little*
Bethany: I haven't really done anything?
Lily: Is your breathing okay?
(Uhhhhh.. Okay. Power cut.)
MrBBWolf: S-so do I..
????: *runs faster, upset*
Chris: I haven't seen her in a while...
Felix: hey! Im sorry! *runs faster, but not fast enough*
Onwa: *sighs, groaning happily*
You have..
Manuel: *nods*
I am..
MrBBWolf: M-maybe they b-broke up-p..
????: *darts around the pond and towards the road*
"Points on a curve where the tangent is horizontal are called stationary points."
Oh. That makes a lot more sense. -_-
Chris: maybe... in that case, she would need pep talk
Felix: *follows* please stop!
MrBBWolf: T-true..
????: *stops halfway across the road*
(Gem *hugs* you are important :) trust me
All you peoples here are important :D )
(Jet: *nods* daddy has and so has Tawnee *smiles and continues hugging Sil's legs* )
Aron: *laughs and nods*
Cora: *smiles and hugs Taw's leg* ok...kay
Jet: Thank you Tawnee *smiles and skips off to get a cookie*
Gar: Yeah Vik, how are things between you and Alys *smiles and winks*
Vik: *nods and smiles* things are great for me and Alys, aren't they boo *kisses her forehead*
Gar 2: *nods to Aria* I'll have a cider please love
(sort for late rp reply, as you can see lots to type lol
Plus cooking )
(Sil: Good. Tawnee hasn't been mean has she? You've been looking after daddy and tawnee?
Chris: keep that inn mind when we see her next
Felix: im so sorry... *approaches her*
Alys: *holds him close*
*bends down to Cora* hello COra, been a good girl?
*stands up so Vik kisses her forehead* things are great
(Taw: mean? *smiles* never)
HIII
HOW ARE YOU ALL??
Dunno why everything's in caps, but yeah
Liliana: Mmm... You can definitely feel all the tension in your shoulders.
Bethany: ... What have I done?
Lily: Would you like to go back down?
(Jet: *shakes her head* nope Tawnee has been really kind to me *smiles happily*
(RHYSIDAN!!! *GLOMPS* IM GOOD
HOW ART THOU?)
(Taw: *smiles* awwww)
INKY! ME IS GOOOOD!
Wbd/msd
INKY! ME IS GOOOOD!
Wbd/msd
hey ^_^
(GOOOOOD!)
(Hey Fera ^.^ how art thou?)
*fuck sake phone... *
(*part two again* : And yes I have been looking after them both
Dad has been teaching how to use my magic *smiles to Tawnee* )
(Hi Rhydian! )
Aron: *smiles and blows a little Raspberry*
Gar: *smiles* awwww good *pats Vik on the back* I think you've got yourself a keeper *chuckles*
Vik: *nods* yeah I think so too *grins*
Cora: *smiles to Alys* *gives her a little wave and nods* I have
clo: hey :) I am fine thank you very much, how are you? :)
rydian: hey ^_^ have we met before? :)
Alys: you are a big girl now, cora *smiles*
awwww, vik....
(im good thanks ^.^)
clo: good, better than yesterdaY? :) also what did you do todaY? ^_^
Cora: *comes out from behind Tawnee's leg, stands proud and nods*
I am a big girl *a broad grin spreads across her face* *runs over to Alys and hugs her leg*
Vik: Its true Alys *smiles happily* you're the one I love
Gar: Awwwww, thats adorable
You two... Well done both of you *puts his arm across Taw's shoulders and smiles*
hey people who arrived.
sorry. only typing with one hand.
(Yes thanks
I was recovering from my hangover and lazing about
you?)
Taw: *smiles*
ALys: *bends down and pats Cora's head*
I love you too, Vik
clo: I was out the entire day with friends, then staring at wasted women on the streets on the way home XD
star: Hey :)
(Right O.o)
Gar: *smiles, kisses Taw's cheek* love you honey
Vik: Awwwww *smiles at Alys* hearing you say those words, makes me soo happy
Cora: *smiles up at Alys* thank you
(Hello Fera(?) )
Taw: I love you too Sweetheart *smiles*
Alys: im the happiest when im with you
*to Cora* its okay, sweetie
clo: staring as in, i don't like very drunk women, so in that way XD :P
So what's going on atm?
(right XD
hey! I wasn't the soberest last night
*mutters* only four galsses)
(Sil introduced a new characters, taw and gar and vik and alys are all loved up)
Ah okie dokie :)
MrBBWolf: Of course.
????: *hisses*
Onwa: Mmm.. can you?
You've been you.
Manuel: Perhaps?
(wbd)
well no, but you weren't that drunk, plus these "people" on the streets act like animals every saturday and friday night. So yeah ^_^
rhydian: ?
CHris: *SmileS*
Felix: *approaches cautiously* f forgive me?
(awwww... These two couples XD
So adorable lol )
Gar *grins* awwwwwww, you Miss Tawnee, are definitely my one and only *nods*
I'm certain of it
Vik: Those are the sweetest words anyone has ever said to me in this life of mine *smile broadly*
Cora: *looks between Gar and Taw and Alys and Vik *smiles*
Happy cou...ples
(try walking down wind street on the weekend
all clubs and bars and Swansea people know how to get pissed)
clo: not any better in chester ^_^
(they are ^.^)
Taw: you are the only one for me Mr Falcone *pics COra up* good girl
Alys: *blushes and looks at the floor*
Gtg now :/ cya!!!
(I see, Fera)
clo: haha, have you been to chester? :P
(Byii Rhyd! come back soon!)
rhydian just completely ignored me...oh well ^_^ have met him,/her? ^_^
( I haven't)
clo: the racecourses and tourism are pretty big here ^_^
(Cool ^>^ not much really in Swansea... apart from the tidal lagoon theyre building)
(hehe :D
Sometimes I wish I was Garrett
You know coz of his natural badassery and magic and how he seems to be a total babe magnet ;) )
Gar: Awwwwwwww *hugs both Taw and Cora* just thank you
Vik: *smiles* thank you Cora, you scamp *gently takes Alys' hand*
Cora is right
Cora: *smiles to Tawnee* thank you mummy *hugs both her and Gar*
Taw: for what? *hugs the two*
Alys: *squeezes his hand* s she is
clo: I see ^_^ yeah i wouldn't wanna live in tidal areas, especially with the reseeding coast line ^_^
(its not all by the sea
I live in a forest)
Liliana: Indeed. Your muscles are all tense.
Bethany: ... Okay. But how does that make you feel welcome?
Lily: Watch... *she stops flapping her wings, so they simply start to drop* *she holds him tightly to make sure he feels relatively safe*
clo: jacksepticeye used to live in a forest as well :D what is it like? ^_^
(its nice ^.^ the entrance to the forest is at the bottom of my road
saee, you turn off a main road to get into my estate, and then there are various entrances to the woods. I like in a cul de sac that's on a hill, which I live on toip of. an entrance into the woods is at the bottom of the hill)
clo: I see ^_^ It's pretty quite at night, righT? :D :)
(it is ^.^)
Gar: Well, where to start
For being you, for being here for loving this man, for providing me with the perfect family, the list goes on *kisses her nose and looks into her eyes, getting lost in their beauty*
Vik: *can't stop smiling* you know what... I think we should get engaged.... Whatcha say? *looks to Alys, his eyes lined up with where hers will be*
(just a recap for myself,
So the Falcone's
Garrett
Viktor
Coraxia
Aron
Jet
Soon to include Tawnee and maybe Alys, plus anymore babies, not that I'm planning on anymore, just who knows what'll happen :P
That's one big family :D )
good, i live nearby a cemetery and a creepy forest, maybe that's why i am so unpopular when it comes to being liked :D
Onwa: Mmm..
Because you are the most welcoming person I know.
Manuel: *holds tighter*
MrBBWolf: *smiles back*
????: *whimpers*
*big thing gonna come soon*
Taw: *smiles* thank you for helping me through the bad times... thank you for when I wanted it all to end. thank you for loving someone like me
Alys: *blushes* r really? Yes!!!
(you aren't unpopular)
Felix: *hugs her* sorry, girl. you can trust me
clo: Oh? I didn't know... ^_^
(well, are we not your friends? I know you have friends irl, you brought one on here last night)
(wait, what big thing, jai?)
(A car. Or a truck.)
(right O.O
)
Felix: *picks her up and jumps to the side of the road before they are flattened*
clo: does anyone else other than you even consider liking me? ^_^ and well, lol yeah, i mean 2 unpopular guys are going to be friends :D
(you don't need loadfs and loads of friends and followers
it means nothing
like,
how many followers did hitler have? loads
how many did jesus have? twelve)
(xD)
????: *looks bewildered*
clo: well yeah...but lots of people liked him...ha ^_^
Felix: roads are dangerous! no roads!
(what is it jai?
but he was a despicable person and did terrible things)
Gar: Thats what I'm here to do,
And you're most welcome for those times, I'm glad you didn't give it all up even with my help *smiles* and that's what I do best, loving you
Vik: *still smiling* yes really *nods and kneels down on one knee*
*produces a small box* *opens the small box* Alys, would you marry me?? *presents the ring to her*
(sorry for late reply, distracted by YouTube... Yes I'm easily distracted sometimes... )
clo: I meant jesus XD
Taw: awwwwww
Alys: I do!
(ah right O.o
oops
well see, even the most likable had a small group of followers
watching kevin and perry go large)
????: *flinches, whimpering*
Felix: *sighs* im sorry, its just... you could die on roads
clo: i am not likable though ^_^
(well we all like you, im sure)
*sigh*
Gar: *smiles and hugs* yup, my thoughts exactly *winks*
Vik: *gently takes Alys' hand, places the ring on her finger*
*stands up and hugs her tightly* thank you so much *kisses her*
(*rolls eyes* stop wallowing in self pity and move on)
Taw: *huggles*
Alys:L *kisses and wraps arms around him*
clo: you're right, it's pointless if i can't change anything anyways ^_^
(you don't need to change things cause you have a good group of friends!)
I meant on myself ^_^
(people cant change)
????: *whimpers*
Felix: whats wrong, girl?
clo: and that's my doom ^_^
(*sighs* im not saying anymore
you wont listen)
????: *makes a frustrated noise*
(*is starting to hate myself for how I've made this character because it's legitimately upsetting me like she was made to make mischief but now it's like aww she's getting more filled out in my brain and its so sad and adorable because of what she wants and can't have..*)
clo: yes, i am too stubborn, i know that ^_^ sorry, and thank you :) *hugS*
(Sorry i'm watching a movie)
Aria: *smiles*
Of course. Be right back.
*she goes down the stairs to the wheelbarrow*
*She gets a bottle of cider and Nectar and takes them back upstairs*
*she pours the drinks into glasses*
*gives Chi her nectar*
Chi: thanks Aria.
*gives Garett his cider*
Here you go
*smiles*
(*huggles*)
Felix: im sorry
(*Huggles back* *I'm such a bad person!*)
????: *nods*
(*huggles everyone* you aren't!)
Felix: shall I see where alys is? youre probably sick of me *smiles*
(I am xD)
????: *tilts head*
(not!)
Felix: Alys! you want?
(Its fine, I know I'm a bad person, I embrace it.)
????: *shrugs*
clO: *hugs*
Jai, if you are a bad person, I am Hitler.
Don't make me Hitler. :(
(@Star I don't follow your logic?)
(you are a good person!)
Felix: are you sick of me?
@Jai: Well, you are wonderful compared to me, so if you're bad, I'm screwed. XD
(you are also good star!)
(Mm.)
????: *shakes head*
(im going to bed now
nos da)
(Nos DA)
Nos da, Chloe. :)
@Inky: Eh, I'm . . . well, I'm not really bad, but I'm not too great.
Yeah.
star: what's wrong? :)
@Fera: Nothing's wrong. I was discussing my state of personage. Although admittedly, I flipped back onto this screen after email and saw my comment and was like "Wait what?" for a second. I should have worded it better. :P
i see :)
Cat read an article saying that people who feel sad should suffer in silence or they're pussues, because they just drag everyone down with them and make them sad too.
Just -
if I ever find who wrote that article, they will be argued at so hard.
(Night Chloe)
(Yeah well i think i'm heading to bed cause i have my trial shift tomorrow so yay ^.^
Bye guys *leaves a box of hugs and a 'free hugs - take one' sign*)
(hiii....
*almost died btw* like seriously was almost dead -not by my own hand so no need to worry there-
so hi )
hey keiron ^_^
(hi fera :P how's you....)
(Good news: powers back *touches a tree*
Bad news: It's set off an alarm that won't shut up and will likely be on all night.)
@Jai: -_-
@Conductor: ???
keiron: i am ok ^_^ How're you? And i know the answer , but...we can talk on skype ^_^
(recording sorry im distant )
(star... I had an asthma attack without my inhaler and had to run home making it worse )
*comes on quickly to say she won't be able to be on for a little longer, plus not staying so long either*
I'm really busy this morning...
hopey: hey hopey :)
Leaving tomorrow... Perhaps I'll be lucky enough to find a place To go off.. Perhaps just over the side of the ship would be nice- or from the cliffs of Santorini.
Maybe I'll just get myself shot. Though, with luck, I won't kid kidnapped and sold into human trafficking... That's not a preferable end.
Heyos.
I would say some things regarding what I read over, but I mostly skimmed, so I won't be very accurate.
@Gemma: Msd means might suddenly disappear. Not may stay distant. Wbd means will be distant and csgd is could suddenly go distant.
I'd also like to mention that all these abbreviations are made up by Star. She's the one that started them, and I'm really happy for her that they caught on and now everyone used them. :)
@Frank: You have to stop saying no body likes you, because that's probably the reason why some people don't, as it makes you look like an attention seeker. I mean this is the nicest way possible. You're my friend too.
And K: I hope you're better now, that sounds scary.... *hugs*
Probably won't be able to role play today, as I don't have much time and I'd rather talk to peoples.
Adra, please stop thinking about ways to die, and just try to enjoy the trip.
*hugs*
I'm sorry I can't say anything more, but I wish I could.
adra: you will find new meanings to life as you progress on, you're so young, you're so fragile, you shouldn't be thinking about throwing your potential away ^_^ BEcause you do have potential to be a great person and to live a good life :)
hopey: I feel like all this self-hatred is a weird way of me beating myself into improvement, both personality and intelligence wise ^_^ and thank you :) *Hugs*
... Then again, never mind.
Sorry, Frank and K. I'm just not gonna be on today...
Talk to you tomorrow. Get an early rest of you can.
*hugs*
Be safe, Noelle. *hugs*
****that never mind wasn't directed at Adra in any way
Sorry if there was confusion.
hopey? :/ Please, come back for a bit *hugS*
(it kinda was tami but only coz I was having one whilst running to get it lol made it worse kinda... ahh well yolo hehe *hugs*
-personally I'd choose a 50 caliber rifle but the shooter would have to have ocd and hit me right between the eyes and halfway from my eyebrows to forehead for me to be completely happy-
(mmmmmhhhh whatcha saaaaayyyy, mmmmmmh that you onnly meant welll, well of course you did...)
(any 1 be a ghosty?)
(Morning people.
*getting ready for work* :D)
(Morning chi. Good luck!)
(Adrasdos - Even if you do not care what happens to yourself, consider the damage to others. Your family will have to live with the fact their daughter has killed herself, and they could do nothing about it - ruining their lives.
Throw yourself off the boat - You may ruin someone's career and traumatise the rest, not to mention those who will go and collect the body.
Jump off a cliff - You will traumatise those who are nearby, and those who see your body.
From what I know of you, Adrasdos, you are a good and clever person. But do you not care about the many people you could hurt in your attempts to kill yourself?)
(*hugs Sophi and nods*)
(Granted you shouldn't live for the sake of others but.. that's better than not living at all.)
(Hey Soph.
i Completley agree with you *nods*)
(*rolls eyes*
Hi GEMMY. Good luck!)
(Hey Sid *cuddles*)
(*cuddles back, rolling eyes* How are you sis?)
(I was typing to Soph when you commented! Calm it :P
*ruffles her hair*
And thank you.)
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