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Shot King

2008-06-30T03:21:01Z

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'''Shot King''' (b. February 13, 1986) is a [[gay]] blue [[dragon]] living in [[Wikipedia:Laredo, Texas|Laredo, Texas]], U.S.A. While hes not known in any particalar area in the furry fandom and virtually unknown, he is slowly making a presence by offering advice and comments to any furry or friend in need

== Mini Biography ==

Shot King, real name Blake, was born in [[Wikipedia:Galveston, Texas|Galveston, Texas]], the middle of 3 children. His father worked for the gas company Conco Phillips as a maintenance supervisor while his mother was a housewife. His fathers company relocates him around contestly across the site so Shot King didnt live in no location in Texas for no more then 2 or 3 years at a time until recently. He claims to have lived in [[Wikipedia:Houston, Texas|Houston]], [[Wikipedia:Nacogdoches, Texas|Nacogdoches]], [[Wikipedia:San Antonio, Texas|San Antonio]], [[Wikipedia:Midland, Texas|Midland]], and [[Wikipedia:El Paso, Texas|El Paso]]. Because of this, he has a fairly extensive knowledge about the culture and geography of Texas, something he takes pride in.

Thoughout much of his life, Shot King grew up without parental guidance. This is due to that his mother died while he was growing up while his father worked a lot to support his childeren. While he had small acquaintances with others, he also wasnt liked a lot by his siblings or the kids at the various schools he went to. Combined with [[Wikipedia:Asperger Syndrome|Asperger Syndrome]] that he was diagnosed with, he has difficulty making decisions, forming friendships with others, and coming up with new ideas, and mutli-tasking which ulitimaly caused him to be really shy and reserved. Although he has improved over the years as he learns to combat these, he still acts in this manner today to some extent

== Inspiration ==

Shot Kings association and amusement with furs came from many sources. He was fascinated with Anthromhopic animals from many cartoons he spend watching throughout his childhood, ranging from classics such as Bugs Bunny, to cartoons new at his time such as Rockos Moderen life. Part of this also came from his brother's hobby in fantasy where he learned of not just dragons but other reptilian creatures where he found them to be mystifying creatures. This took him up to read on a few series such as the Dragonlance books. Hes also a fan of the Koopa race and especially Bowser from the Super Mario Bros series. Later, when Pokemon hit the scene, He became further interested after seeing Chiazard and Dragonite which he states are his favorite pokemon.

== Discovery ==

in 2003, not long after his family acquired the internet, Shot King joined the community of Lemmys Land, a site completely dedicated to Lemmy Koopa one of Bowsers children. He choose this site as its one of the few active sites deviated to Koopas which hes a big fan of. He did not submit much content, usually prefer hanging out in the forums chatting with fellow fans. In mid 2005, he quit the site and his mod board position after a dispute with a popular member and the main moderator on the boards, and he complained the site was being overun by underage members.

In order to keep up with not only with the community and other fans outside of the site, but with Nintendo fans as well, he joined Deviantart. While there though, he slowly discovered other artists that had a obsession with anthromopihic animals, something he had too but thought was non-existent. Some of these helped him open himself out and speak out. He also discovered certain fetishes such as fatness and vore which he still enjoys. While he still keeps in contact with his Nintendo fan friends, most of his account is devoted to the "other stuff". He joined Furaffinty not too long ago to keep with other members that has since left Deivnatart. even now he considers himself more of an admirer of the furry fandom than an active member, citing that he doesn't have the "creative touch".

== Shot King, the dragon ==

Shot King created his Dragon character named after nick name, a blue dragon with a gold ring on his tail, after seeing many other members having at least one character. He mainly uses it for RP purposes but plans to develop him more although he has difficulty doing so.

== Hobbies, personality, and misc information ==

Shot King enjoys movies, mainly of action, thriller adventure types and occasionally those of the sci fi and horror genres such as [[Wikipedia:Indiana_Jones_franchise|Indiana Jones]], [[Wikipedia:Die_Hard_series|Die Hard]], [[Wikipedia:Back_to_the_Future_trilogy| Back To The Future]], and the [[Wikipedia:James_bond|James Bond series]], and has a extensive DVD collection. He also likes to study nature, geography, and weather patterns. He also reads up on history and knows a good deal about life in the middle ages and plans to read up on other time periods. Shot King also enjoys video games, mainly from the older period as he feels newer games doesn't have addiction and special touch that older games once did. Although not a not huge fan, he enjoys some anime. He does draw from time to time, but mainly requests and commissions others for something he wants.

Although he may not appear to be the type, Shot King does suffer from consent depression and mood swings. He usually hides this as he does not want to appear to be emo. Shot King is described of being "kind, caring, and going out of the way for others, but slow and indecisive at times." His shyness keeps him from seeking companionship which he longs over.

Shot King considers himself gay although has been to known to act at least bi from time to time. He has an off and on love relationship with [[Joe Wolf]], but while attending [[Anthrocon]] 2008, [[Joe Wolf]] dumped him in favoring over someone else, and ShotKing declared he would never be mate with him again after 3 attempts to be with him. He is currently seeking someone.

== Today ==

Shot King currently lives with his father and is seeking to move out one day. He also plans to re attend college after he dropped out for over a year. He was recently seen at [[Anthrocon 2008]], his first convention. Despite he had a highly positive reaction to it at first, it turned to mixed feelings as the con goes further.

==External links==
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*[http://shotking.deviantart.com/ Shot King] on [[deviantART]]
*[http://www.furaffinity.net/user/shotking/ Shot King] on [[Fur Affinity]]

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The Sonic God

2008-06-28T00:16:15Z

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[[Image:Sonicgod02.JPG|right|thumb|The Sonic God Concept Art]]
[[Image:The_sonic_god1.jpg|right|thumb|The Sonic God in leonine form]]
[[Image:Shisazen_by_TaniDaReal.jpg|right|thumb|Shisazen Mukanu by TaniDaReal]]

'''The Sonic God''' is the alias of '''Justin P. Reese''', the CEO and President of The Ultimate Gamers Community and messageboard administrator for more than 10 furry-based communities. The name itself dates all the way back to 1991, when a hacking incident with a [[Wikipedia:Sega Genesis|Sega Genesis]] and a [[Wikipedia:Game Genie|Game Genie]] resulted in a shocked response of his sister, "You must be a Sonic God to pull that off!" This resulted in the naming of his [[furry persona]]. '''The Sonic God''' was one of the few divine characters conceptualized for the [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] universe, along with others such as The Sonic Entity.

In 1994, Justin would soon find himself fascinated with one of [[Disney]]'s animated films, ''[[The Lion King]]''. He has been a fan ever since.

In July of 2000, Justin created "The Ultimate Gamers Community." With a love for video games and technology came the idea for this company. In 2001, he created a Lion King-based community, which is now part of The Unofficial Lion King Archives.

As Justin's character evolved, concept art created by Dave Rivet would be the first art to ever show a physical character for this Sonic the Hedgehog world entity. Later, other concept art was created. Justin's love for ''The Lion King'', however, would soon be a huge influence in the design of his character. The first artist to create the new [[lion]] version of The Sonic God is SpiritWolf77. Other artists would create The Sonic God's lion character over time, such as KWIK, TaniDaReal, MightyQuirky, and ProtvScar.

== Biography ==

The Sonic God plays the role of a deity character for the furry universe, guiding and helping those who seek him. Despite having unlimited chaotic power, he uses it for the forces of good.

The Sonic God is a moderator and/or administrator for [http://www.lionking.org/~forums The Lion King: United Nations], [http://furryforum.pride-lands.org The Furry Forum], and [http://www.ultimategamers.org/ UGC].

Over the years, Justin would still find himself very fond of big [[cat]]s, a huge part of his furry persona. In 1994, he soon realized the potential for his character, creating a secondary surname, "The Divine Entity," which would be an alternative name to The Sonic God, and the character would then thereafter be defined in leonine form.

Justin's lion character, Shisazen Mukanu, conceptualized from a story that he wrote, Leaders of the Pride, will soon become his first-ever fursuit, commissioned by [[MixedCandy]]. It is scheduled to be shown for the first time sometime in 2009.

Justin's timber wolf character, Xavakin, conceptualized from a Dungeons and Dragons game, will become his second fursuit, commissioned by Akorn Studios. It is scheduled to be debuted in July of 2008.

== Trivia ==

Justin can also speak a little bit of many languages, mostly German as a secondary language, but has also sampled other European languages including French, Spanish, Finnish, Danish, Dutch, and Portuguese. He has also learned a bit of Swahili, Bhantu, and Zulu from his fascination of ''The Lion King''.

Justin has also traveled to many cities around North America, including [[Wikipedia:Cincinnati|Cincinnati]], [[Wikipedia:Pittsburgh|Pittsburgh]] and [[Wikipedia:Minneapolis|Minneapolis]], and he flew with his father to [[Wikipedia:Puerto Vallarta|Puerto Vallarta]] for a wedding.

The Sonic God, though a veteran in the furry world since 1981, has attended two furry [[convention]]s, one in June of 2006, and the second in July of 2007. The Sonic God was seen at both [[Anthrocon 2006]] and [[Anthrocon 2007]], taking part as a [[Super Sponsor]] (with the name badge Justin P. Reese). He volunteered 30 hours in 2006, and was a member of staff for [[Anthrocon]] registration in 2007. Since June 25th, 2008, Justin is an Assistant Director of Registration at [[Anthrocon]].

The Sonic God's human player, Justin, works as a full-time sales employee for [http://www.microcenter.com Micro Center], a computer store in Minnesota, an Apple-Certified Macintosh computer salesperson. Justin is also [[Wikipedia:A Plus|A+ Certified]], and has a degree in information and networking technology.

Justin is also the creator of another lion character, Shisazen Mukanu, based in a story that he wrote, ''[http://www.lionking.org/~lotp/ Leaders of the Pride]''.

Back in 1998, Justin had teamed up with [[SonicBlu]] to help maintain a Sonic the Hedgehog-based message board community called The Sonic Oasis. Years later, Justin would finally meet SonicBlu face-to-face at Anthrocon 2006.

== External links ==
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* [http://thesonicgod.deviantart.com/ The Sonic God] at [[deviantART]]
* [http://fanart.lionking.org/Artists/The_SonicGod/ The Sonic God] at [[The Lion King Fan-Art Archive]]
* [http://www.furaffinity.net/user/thesonicgod/ The Sonic God] at [[Fur Affinity]]

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WikiFur:WikiFur Meetup

2008-06-26T15:46:09Z

70.4.220.145: /* Anthrocon 2008 */ Another edit by User:Markus

The '''WikiFur Meetup''' is a great way to get to know your fellow contributors, introduce friends to the project, discuss the future of the project, and just hang out and chat about all things furry. Light refreshments are usually available. Attendance varies, but is typically around 30 over the course of an evening.

== [[Anthrocon 2008]] ==

*'''Where:''' [[Giza]]'s suite at the Westin, room number to be announced on the meetup/message board by registration, under W
*'''When:''' Friday 27th June, 8PM to 11:30 (drop in anytime)

=== Notes ===

Light refreshments will be available throughout the meetup. Alcohol will be available after 10:30 (minors may have to leave at this point).

A key item of discussion will be the [[WikiFur:Moving hosts|host move]], which is likely to happen shortly after Anthrocon.

===Attendees==
This is just a list of those who are going. People who are planning to attend the Meetup should add their names to this list.

* [[Giza]]
* [[GreenReaper]]
* [[Markus]]

== [[Midwest FurFest 2007]] ==
[[Image:WikiFurConBadgeHolder.jpg|right|thumb|Got one? Bring it along!]]
*'''Where:''' The WikiFur Administrator room, run by [[GreenReaper]], room number to be posted on the meetup/message board by registration under "W"
*'''When:''' Saturday 17 November, 10 PM to midnight (drop in anytime)

=== Notes ===
* Light refreshments will be available, but they will not replace dinner.
* A small supply of badges and [[:Image:WikiFurCarabinerSample.jpg|carabiners]] will be available to contributors. First come, first served. If you got one at AC, please bring the old one along instead!

=== Attendees ===
* [[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]] (host, WikiFur founder)
* [[RainRat]]
* [[User:Scani|Scani]]

== [[Anthrocon 2007]] ==

*'''Where:''' [[Giza]]'s suite at the Westin, room number to be announced by flier on the meetup/message board by registration, under W
*'''When:''' Friday 6th July, 8 PM to midnight (drop in anytime)

=== Attendees ===

* [[User:Dmuth|Giza]] (party host, WikiFur admin)
* [[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]] (WikiFur founder)
* [[User:JSharp|JaeSharp]] (WikiFur admin)
* [[User:Markus|Mark McCloud]] (WikiFur admin)
* [[User:Kitch|Kitchkinet]] (WikiFur Patron)
* ''Your name above here''

=== Notes ===

* All-age refreshments should be freely available throughout the meetup. If you want to bring some to increase variety, or help out with the cost of providing them, that'd be cool too, but we won't be asking for money at the door. :-)

== [[Further Confusion 2007]] ==

*'''Where:''' [[GreenReaper]]'s room at the Doubletree
*'''When:''' Sunday 11AM-1PM

=== Attendees ===

* [[GreenReaper]]
* [[RainRat]]
* [[BitterGrey]]
* [[Samui]]
* [[Alynna]]

== [[Anthrocon 2006]] ==

*'''Where:''' [[Giza]]'s suite at the Westin, room number to be announced by flier on the con meetup board
*'''When:''' Friday 16th June, 8 PM to midnight (drop in anytime)

=== Notes ===

* As the organizers' ability to pack or purchase food will be limited, please consider bringing some cheap food or drink along if you are able to. Reasonable costs will be covered if you need the money back (no caviar!).
* There will be no alcohol at this meetup - Pennsylvania state laws on underage drinking are very strict, and we will not be restricting entry to adults.

=== Attendees ===

* [[User:Dmuth|Giza]] (party host, WikiFur admin, helping with costs)
* [[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]] (WikiFur founder, helping with costs, bringing party plates)
* [[User:DuncanDaHusky|Duncan da Husky]] (WikiFur admin, helping with costs)
* [[User:Xydexx|Xydexx Squeakypony]] (Reluctant internet celebrity, signing autographs and stuff. Oh, uh, and helping with costs.)
* [[User:Zorin|Zorin the Lynx]] (lynxkitty, Occassional WikiFur contributor, Keeper of the fuzz. Will help with costs or bring chips or something. No idea)
* [[Misha Bunny]] (Zorin's cohort, he'll find something for the bunny to do)
* [[User:Markus|Markus]] (WikiFur admin, brief attendance expected at the least.)
* [[Lurdanjo Mistaro]] (WikiFur contributor, will bring some soda)
* [[Tom Howling]]

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:''Please add your name above if you intend to attend, along with any refreshments you can bring along. This will help us to plan our own purchases and ensure we have enough space. You do not '''have''' to sign up in advance, though!''
::''I should probably note that helping with costs or refreshments is not a requirement (or even an expectation) for those coming along to the meetup. If there is not enough food, we will try to arrange for more. If there are any unsettled costs at the end of it then we can divide them up among those who are around and can help. We're not charging $5/head and making you bring your own bottle of 7UP. :-) --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 06:42, 8 June 2006 (UTC)''

=== Discussion ===

Anything people would like to see or do at our first Meetup? Do we need to have something a little earlier as well, or are these times fine? Any other comments? --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 12:03, 4 June 2006 (UTC)

:I'll be bringing my camera with me (as I do to all cons). In addition to getting some pictures during the party, I'd love to get a group shot of all of us who are there are some point. --[[User:Dmuth|Giza]] 18:47, 4 June 2006 (UTC)

:I work for [[Wikipedia:Stardock|Stardock]], who are a very nice company. I may be able to obtain some samples of our merchandise to be raffled off to attendees (probably not a raffle you'd have to pay to enter - I'm not sure that would even be legal). I'll add more info about this when I actually know if and what I will be able to give away. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 07:19, 8 June 2006 (UTC)

::Looks like they're being generous! I will have over $150 of software to give away - one box of [http://www.stardock.com/products/keepsafe Keepsafe], two boxes of [http://www.stardock.com/products/multiplicity/ Multiplicity] (one Pro), two copies of [http://galciv2.com/ Galactic Civilizations II] (one Collector's Edition) and three GalCiv II Drengin t-shirts (XL). One of the shirts and boxes of GalCiv and/or Multiplicity may be going to the [http://www.anthrocon.org/charity Charity Auction]. --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]]) 17:33, 9 June 2006 (UTC)

Hey Green. I went looking for you and couldn't find you. Dmuth/Giza told me that your fliers arrived just a short time ago. They are down by the Con's message board near the registration lines. They came out rather nicely. :) ----[[User:Markus|Markus]]([[User talk:Markus|talk]]) 01:05, 16 June 2006 (UTC)

=== Summary ===

Around 20-30 people attended over the course of the evening, including some regular and not-so-regular contributors. We talked about vairous things (sometimes even WikiFur! :-), watched ''[[Wikipedia:Family Guy|Family Guy]]'' and generally had a good night. One highlight was the [[Wikipedia:KDKA-TV|KDKA-TV]] report on the con, which amazingly enough did not suck.

<gallery>
Image:WikiFurMeetupFourFurriesAC2006.jpg|[[User:Markus|Markus]], [[Misha Bunney]], [[User:Zorin|Zorin]] and [[User:Dmuth|Giza]]
Image:WikiFurMeetupGreenReaperMultiplicityAC2006.jpg|[[User:Skippyfox|Skippyfox]] watches [[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]] draw the raffle; [[User:Lurdanjo|Danji]] keeps his eye on the prize
Image:WikiFurMeetupTengoRumeaNeonhuskyAC2006.jpg|"I think there's someone at the door . . ." - [[Tango]] pays a return visit
Image:WikiFurMeetupPizzaAC2006.JPG|Good times (and pizza) were had by all
</gallery>

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Anthrocon 2008

2008-06-26T15:35:36Z

70.4.220.145: Anthrocon is now live. Current Event tag added by User:Markus via Internet Room

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{{Anthrocon}}
'''Anthrocon 2008''' will be the 12th annual [[Anthrocon]] [[furry]] [[convention]]. It will be held on the weekend of June 26th to 29th, 2008<ref>[http://www.anthrocon.org/node/328 Future dates. Mark your calendar!] - From Anthrocon's [http://www.anthrocon.org/forums Forums]</ref>, at the Westin Hotel and [[wikipedia:David L. Lawrence Convention Center|David L. Lawrence Convention Center]] in [[wikipedia:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]], [[w:Pennsylvania|Pennsylvania]]. The event's theme is "It's a Jungle Out There!".

Convention director [[Uncle Kage]] announced at the closing ceremony for [[Anthrocon 2007]] that [[wikipedia:Floyd Norman|Floyd Norman]], one of [[The Walt Disney Company]]'s first African-American animators and a major contributor to such movies as ''Sleeping Beauty'', ''101 Dalmatians'', ''[[The Jungle Book]]'' and ''[[Robin Hood]]'', would be the first "[[guest of honor|Guest of O.K.]]" (He reasoned that Norman was a very modest man, and was uncomfortable at the prospect of being a "guest of honor".) Considering Anthrocon has had multiple GOH's for the past several years, more announcements are possible in the future.

Also announced at Anthrocon 2007's closing ceremony, [[Camstone Fox]] had planned to get in contact with [[wikipedia:Guinness World Records|Guinness World Records]] to report a world record for "Most [[Mascot]]s in a parade". He was attempting to establish the number of [[fursuit]]s in 2007's [[Fursuit Parade]], 353, as the world record, but he shelved those plans because the board of directors didn't approve after [[Further Confusion 2008]] broke that record.

The [[wikipedia:Pittsburgh Pirates|Pittsburgh Pirates]] will again be in town during the convention, like last year. They will be locked in interleague action, facing the [[wikipedia:New York Yankees|New York Yankees]] June 24-26, and the [[wikipedia:Tampa Bay Rays|Tampa Bay Rays]] June 27-29.

Product debuts at Anthrocon 2008 include the print version of ''[[Dog's Days of Summer]]'', ''[[Heat]]'' #5, and animation DVD ''[[Wild for Passion]]''.

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{con resources|Anthrocon|Anthrocon 2008}}

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