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Tursi

2008-06-24T21:54:48Z

72.187.165.8: /* Programming */ wording

'''Tursi''' is portrayed as a black-maned [[anthropomorphic]] lion, with dark brown fur and a tan or toffee colored chest, standing around six feet tall with a moderate build. He's generally an [[OOC]] character more than [[IC]].

=== Other Characters ===
Tursi's original character was a non-anthro dolphin with the same name. He has also played other characters, including another, similar (though more IC) lion named '''Mist''', a tarot-reading grumpy old dragon (name forgotten), and a hyena pup [''sic''] named '''Danur'''. Tursi occasionally appears as a [[non-anthro]] lion with the same coloring.

=== History ===
Tursi entered the fandom in 1994 when he joined FurryMuck. Originally a dolphin, he became a lion in 1996 after trying out ICly with the Mist character. He gained some notoriety as [[FoxxFire]]'s mate and common pinup subject while the two were together.

=== Mucks ===
Tursi had characters on a number of mucks, but remains established on only a few:

*[[FurryMuck]] - where he maintains his original character
*[[Tapestries]] - rarely in public areas, but most active here
*[[Second Life]] - where he does a limited amount of building and scripting
*[[The Lion King MUCK]] - as Danur, in a limited role as a part-time coding [[wizard]]
*[[FlipSide MUCK]] - his own muck, maintained somewhat privately these days

=== Programming ===

Tursi's software experience goes way back, and he has experience with a fairly large number of systems and languages. Most of his experience is hobby based, although there is a bit of professional experience in there too.

Systems developed for: TI-99/4A, Vic-20, Apple 2+/e, Atari 800XL, Timex-Sinclair 1000/ZX-81, Atari ST, Amiga 2000, DOS, Windows, Linux, OnHand/Matsucom, GameBoy, GBA, Nintendo DS, ColecoVision, Vectrex, Jaguar, Playstation, Dreamcast, AVR.

Languages/Environments/APIs: Asm (6502, 6809, 9900, 68000, JagRisc), BASIC, C, C++, Perl, PHP, SQL, MUF, Visual BASIC, VBS, DirectX, Windows Kernel, Linux Kernel.

Tursi is currently employed full time for software development, but is occasionally available for small contract work, especially for games. His best known commercial release to date is [[Wikipedia:Cool Herders|Cool Herders]] for the [[Wikipedia:Sega Dreamcast|Sega Dreamcast]], released in 2006.

== External links ==
* [http://www.harmlesslion.com/ HarmlessLion.com]
* [http://tursi.livejournal.com/ Tursi] at [[LiveJournal]]

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World Tree

2008-05-31T07:06:49Z

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[[Image:Worldtreecover.jpg|right|thumb|250px|World Tree primes; top to bottom, left to right: Zi Ri, Khtsoyis, Gormoror, Herethroy, Orren, Cani, Sleeth and Rassimel]]
'''World Tree''' is a [[role-playing]] game set in a world where several [[:Category:Species|species]] of mostly-[[anthropomorphic]] beings (the ''primes'') are the norm. It was created by [[Bard Bloom]] and [[Victoria Borah Bloom]] and released in 2001. It was nominated for ''Best Anthropomorphic Game'' and ''Best Anthropomorphic Published Illustration'' in the 2001 [[Ursa Major Awards]].

World Tree's focus is ''species and civilization''. It is not by design a "hack'n'slash" RPG; although combat plays a part, intelligent role-playing is likely to get you just as far (or further) in most campaigns. Similarly, the creative use of spontaneous magic - available to virtually everyone, including all eight prime species - can be a deciding factor.

World Tree civilization is not unlike human civilization - there are cities, guilds, merchants, schools, and even prostitution (with a twist). However, the pervasive nature of magic, the lack of abundant metals and the diversity of species on the World Tree necessarily dictate a few changes.

== The world ==

World Tree is set (naturally) on a gigantic tree, with branches tens of thousands of miles long and hundreds of miles wide. The main trunk itself is two hundred miles in diameter - the area of the topmost nine branches is called Ketheria, and is the home to prime civilization. Lower branches become progressively colder, bleaker, and more monster-ridden (for increasingly terrestrial definitions of "monster" - the prime definition is "not a prime"). It is not known if there is a root to the World Tree, but if so, it is likely to be hundreds or thousands of branches down.

== The gods ==

The World Tree (along with all its inhabitants) was created by seven gods (the ''Verb'' gods), who are assisted in running it by twelve other gods (the ''Noun'' gods). They are the source of magic in the world - the appropriate verb gods are invoked for the action to be performed by the magic, and the noun gods for the things it is to operate on. For example, a ''Creoc Pyrador'' spell to create heat or flame would involve Virid and Flokin respectively.

It is an accepted fact that the gods exist. They are mostly seen only through their magic; some occasionally take a more active role in the world.

== Prime species ==

Most inhabitants of the upper branches of the World Tree are members of one of eight ''prime species'':

*'''''Cani''''' are [[canines|doglike]]; fiercely loyal, with a love for hierarchy
*'''''Herethroy''''' are cricketlike, with hard shells and usually placid natures
*'''''Orren''''' are otterlike; water-loving, carefree, and prone to wild rushes of activity
*'''''Rassimel''''' are raccoonfolk; obsessive, yet social (with those who share their obsessions)
*'''''Khtsoyis''''' are crude, levitating cephalopods, with a penchant for violence and petty crime
*'''''Gormoror''''' are bearlike; rough and honourable to a fault - think [[:Wikipedia:Klingon|Klingons]], but furry
*'''''Sleeth''''' are non-anthropomorphic [[felines]], about the size and temperament of panthers
*'''''Zi Ri''''' are rare, elegant, oft-feathered, immortal, [[dragon]]like [[hermaphrodite]]s

Herethroy, Cani, Orren and Rassimel are the most numerous species, with Khtsoyis, Gormoror, Sleeth and especially Zi-Ri being rarer. Cani, Rassimel, Khtsoyis, and some Orren prefer the cities, while Herethroy, Gormoror, Sleeth and the lazier Orren tend to stay outside.

== Contributing artists ==

The World Tree book is distinctive for its varied styles of artwork, achieved by a cast of over 20 [http://www.world-tree-rpg.com/artists.phtml artists]:

<table><tr valign="top"><td>
* [[Eugene Arenhaus]]
* [[Klyph Bohm]]
* [[Blair Bryant|Blair "Pickalock" Bryant]]
* [[Dave Bryant]]
* [[XianJaguar]]
* [[Jeanette Dietrich]]
</td><td>
* [[Tess Garman]]
* [[Megan Giles]]
* [[Micah|M.C.A. Hogarth]]
* [[S. Kalff]]
* [[Christine Kiunder]]
* [[Laurelin Lyubov]]
</td><td>
* [[Cara J. Mitten]]
* [[Raven Molisee]]
* [[Laura Pierson]]
* [[Anna Joy Pieruccini]]
* [[Mike Raabe]]
* [[David Reiss]]
</td><td>
* [[Jen Sabado]]
* [[Marie Tary]]
* [[Mel. White]]
* [[T. Wills]] ([[Coyotepuck]])
* [[Conrad Wong|Conrad "Lynx" Wong]]
</td></tr></table>

== Further reading ==

* [http://www.rpg.net/news+reviews/reviews/rev_6285.html ''World Tree'' review] at [[Wikipedia:RPGnet|RPGnet]]
* [[Wikipedia:World Tree (role-playing game)|World Tree]] at Wikipedia
* ''A Marriage of Insects'' by Bard Bloom, is a novel set on the World Tree. ISBN 1-890096-36-9

== External links ==

* [http://world-tree-rpg.com/ World Tree RPG home page] - [http://www.world-tree-rpg.com/purchase.phtml purchase] - ISBN 1-890096-10-5
* [http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/world-tree-rpg/ Yahoo world-tree-rpg group and mailing list]
* [http://www.livejournal.com/community/worldtree/ World Tree LiveJournal community]
* [http://www.livejournal.com/users/sythyry/ Sythyry's Journal] - a LiveJournal written by a young Zi-Ri

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Tursi

2008-05-10T01:35:25Z

72.187.165.8: correct usage of 'sic' ;)

=== Current Character ===
'''Tursi''' is portrayed as a black-maned [[anthropomorphic]] lion, with dark brown fur and a tan or toffee colored chest, standing around six feet tall with a moderate build. He's generally an [[OOC]] character more than [[IC]].

=== Other Characters ===
Tursi's original character was a non-anthro dolphin with the same name. He has also played other characters, including another, similar (though more IC) lion named '''Mist''', a tarot-reading grumpy old dragon (name forgotten), and a hyena pup [''sic''] named '''Danur'''. Tursi occasionally appears as a [[non-anthro]] lion with the same coloring.

=== History ===
Tursi entered the fandom in 1994 when he joined FurryMuck. Originally a dolphin, he became a lion in 1996 after trying out ICly with the Mist character. He gained some notariety as [[FoxxFire]]'s mate and common pinup subject while the two were together.

=== Mucks ===
Tursi had characters on a number of mucks, but remains established on only a few:

[[FurryMuck]] - where he maintains his original character

[[Tapestries]] - rarely in public areas, but most active here

[[Second Life]] - where he does a limited amount of building and scripting

[[The Lion King MUCK]] - as Danur, in a limited role as a part-time coding [[wizard]]

[[FlipSide MUCK]] - his own muck, maintained somewhat privately these days

=== Programming ===

Tursi's software experience goes way back, and he has a fairly large number of systems and languages. Most of his experience is hobby based, although there is a bit of professional experience in there too.

Systems developed for: TI-99/4A, Vic-20, Apple 2+/e, Atari 800XL, Timex-Sinclair 1000/ZX-81, Atari ST, Amiga 2000, DOS, Windows, Linux, OnHand/Matsucom, GameBoy, GBA, Nintendo DS, ColecoVision, Vectrex, Jaguar, Playstation, Dreamcast, AVR.

Languages/Environments/APIs: Asm (6502, 6809, 9900, 68000, JagRisc), BASIC, C, C++, Perl, PHP, SQL, MUF, Visual BASIC, VBS, DirectX, Windows Kernel, Linux Kernel.

Currently employed full time for software development but occasionally available for small contract work, especially for games.

Best known commercial release to date is [[wikipedia:Cool Herders|Cool Herders]] for the Sega Dreamcast, released in 2006.

== External links ==
* [http://www.harmlesslion.com/ HarmlessLion.com]
* [http://tursi.livejournal.com/ Tursi] at [[LiveJournal]]

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Tursi

2008-05-10T01:32:42Z

72.187.165.8: That expanded enough for you? :)

=== Current Character ===
'''Tursi''' is portrayed as a black-maned [[anthropomorphic]] lion, with dark brown fur and a tan or toffee colored chest, standing around six feet tall with a moderate build. He's generally an [[OOC]] character more than [[IC]].

=== Other Characters ===
Tursi's original character was a non-anthro dolphin with the same name. He has also played other characters, including another, similar (though more IC) lion named '''Mist''', a tarot-reading grumpy old dragon (name forgotten), and a hyena pup (sic) named '''Danur'''. Tursi occasionally appears as a [[non-anthro]] lion with the same coloring.

=== History ===
Tursi entered the fandom in 1994 when he joined FurryMuck. Originally a dolphin, he became a lion in 1996 after trying out ICly with the Mist character. He gained some notariety as [[FoxxFire]]'s mate and common pinup subject while the two were together.

=== Mucks ===
Tursi had characters on a number of mucks, but remains established on only a few:

[[FurryMuck]] - where he maintains his original character

[[Tapestries]] - rarely in public areas, but most active here

[[Second Life]] - where he does a limited amount of building and scripting

[[The Lion King MUCK]] - as Danur, in a limited role as a part-time coding [[wizard]]

[[FlipSide MUCK]] - his own muck, maintained somewhat privately these days

=== Programming ===

Tursi's software experience goes way back, and he has a fairly large number of systems and languages. Most of his experience is hobby based, although there is a bit of professional experience in there too.

Systems developed for: TI-99/4A, Vic-20, Apple 2+/e, Atari 800XL, Timex-Sinclair 1000/ZX-81, Atari ST, Amiga 2000, DOS, Windows, Linux, OnHand/Matsucom, GameBoy, GBA, Nintendo DS, ColecoVision, Vectrex, Jaguar, Playstation, Dreamcast, AVR.

Languages/Environments/APIs: Asm (6502, 6809, 9900, 68000, JagRisc), BASIC, C, C++, Perl, PHP, SQL, MUF, Visual BASIC, VBS, DirectX, Windows Kernel, Linux Kernel.

Currently employed full time for software development but occasionally available for small contract work, especially for games.

Best known commercial release to date is [[wikipedia:Cool Herders|Cool Herders]] for the Sega Dreamcast, released in 2006.

== External links ==
* [http://www.harmlesslion.com/ HarmlessLion.com]
* [http://tursi.livejournal.com/ Tursi] at [[LiveJournal]]

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Who Are You People?

2008-03-31T01:18:12Z

72.187.165.8: Please leave out RL name. Thx! --XianJaguar

[[Image:Shari Caudron.jpg|thumb|right|The author, Shari Caudron]]
'''''Who Are You People?''''' ("''A Personal Journey Into the Heart of Fanatical Passion in America''") is the second book by the [[wikipedia:ForeWord_(magazine)|award-winning]] columnist and writer Shari Caudron.

Caudron's book is an often personal insight into the world of the fanatically (be it with the material or the intangible) obsessed. Shari Caudron set out to find out the reason why certain people were endowed with a seemingly never-ending amount of passion to fuel on that particular personal pursuit, belief or hobby. One of the many "subcultures" covered in this book is [[Furry fandom]] itself.

This book relates her long, cross-county quest to find what was the missing piece that [[Wikipedia:Trekkies|Trekkies]], doll collectors, [[Wikipedia:Star_wars|Star Wars]] fans, and other fanatics had that kept their passion alive, in a way to discover why hers never stayed lit. It also sets the record straight on many of these Americana subcultures.

An excerpt from this book has received the [[Christine White Creative Nonfiction Award]] for excellence in literary journalism from [[Wikipedia:Goucher College|Goucher College]], home of the country's premiere creative nonfiction [[Wikipedia:MFA|MFA]] program. Additionally, a chapter from the book has already been anthologized in [http://msupress.msu.edu/journals/fg/ "''The Fourth Genre''"].

== "Misfit Furries" chapter ==

The author's interaction with the furry fandom occurs in Chapter 10, "Misfit Furries", in which she attends [[Califur 1]] in [[Wikipedia:Costa Mesa, California|Costa Mesa, California]]. The chapter functions as something of a catharsis for the author, as at the furry convention she finds herself able to finally feel close to a community. (The chapter is the last experiential one of the book's second section, which is titled "Immerse".)

Here's an outline (page references from the paperback edition, first printing):

[[Image:WAYPCover.png|thumb|right|Cover to the book]]

* pp. 181-183: The author gives an overview of what furries are, described here as "...people who share a love for the anthropomorphic representation of animals". She also discusses furry concepts of "alter egos" and misincarnates (those who feel are born into the wrong body), along with the sexual "darker side" represented by [[CSI]] and [[MTV]].

* pp. 183-184: She's registered for the convention by [[Loial Otter]].

* pp. 184-185: She attempts to interview convention organizer [[AlohaWolf]], who refers her to [[Mark Merlino]] (Sylys Sable). ("He's better at this than I am.")

* pp. 186-190: A long and wide-ranging interview with [[Sylys|Sylys Sable]]. He gives her some fandom background going back to 1985, points out furry influences in popular culture, discusses the concept of "[[fursona]]", and describes his home life.

* pp. 190-194: She wanders the halls, attends workshops (and the adult art show), and muses. She ends up at the bar, where she meets a sympathetic bartender and furry-hostile patron.

* pp. 194-197: An interview with [[Stalking Cat]], who discusses his body modifications and shamanism, with comments from nearby furries.

* p. 198: The author makes a phone call to her partner at home.

* pp. 199-201: The next day. A visit to the Fursuit Performance Workshop, led by [[Horsey]]. She also describes appearances by a "smiling, wide-eyed Dalmation (''sic'') in a hula skirt"; a puppy named [[Puppy]] doing the Macarena; a unicorn named [[Zachariah]]"; and her "favorite", [[Sunshine Skunk]], the Union Jack-wearing skunk [[fursuit]] featured on the book's cover (created by [[furry artist]], [[Timothy Fay]]).

* pp. 201-203: An interview with [[BenCoon]] (Ben Frame). He talks about finding the furry fandom through [[TigerMUCK]], and the prevalence of "outcasts" among furries.

* pp. 203-207: An interview with [[Xian Jaguar]], who describes her introduction to the furry fandom and her attitudes as a Christian toward its sexual aspects. The author buys one of her prints, from which the chapter's title derives: "[[Misfit Dragon]]".

* pp. 207-208: The chapter ends with an upbeat session in the video room: "...Nala and Simba are nuzzling on the screen, and because I'm finally having a good time with the furries, and because, yes, Elton, in response to your question, I <i>can</i> feel the love tonight. Thanks for asking. Especially since it took this wide-eyed wanderer a while to get here."

==External links==

* [http://www.sharicaudron.com/ Shari Caudron's] personal page
* [http://www.whoareyoupeople.com/ ''Who Are You People?''] official web page
* [http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5620682 NPR's] [[Wikipedia:Weekend Edition|Weekend Edition Sunday]] interview with Shari Caudron (with MP3)

[[Category:Non-fiction]]

XianJaguar

2008-03-30T06:43:42Z

72.187.165.8: Please leave out RL name. Thx!

[[Image:Miles-df_xian-jaguar.jpg|thumb|right|[[XianJaguar]], as drawn by [[Miles DF]].]]
[[Image:Xianjaguar.gif|thumb|right|[[XianJaguar]], as drawn by [[Neverwench]].]]

'''XianJaguar''', or '''XJ''' for short is an artist specializing in [[anthropomorphic]] art. She is also a well known [[Christian fur]]. She's been spotted  at almost every [[Further Confusion]], and even though she has moved out of [[wikipedia:California|California]], she still plans on attending all future FCs, as well as [[AnthroCon]], [[FWA]], [[Megaplex]], and perhaps [[MFM]].

XianJaguar received the [[Annual Talent Support Award]] in 2003 and 2004. She is also the recipient of an [[Ursa Major Award]] for "Best Anthropomorphic Published Illustration" in 2001.

In a long interview in the "Misfit Furries" chapter of the 2006 non-fiction book, [[Who Are You People?]], she left a positive impression on the author after discussing her attitudes toward art, the furry fandom, and Christianity. The chapter itself is named after her drawing, "Misfit Dragon".

== External links ==
{{Contributor}}
* [http://www.XianJaguar.com/ XianJaguar's Lair] - Personal website
* [http://www.livejournal.com/users/xianjaguar/ XianJaguar] on [[LiveJournal]]

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