So who are all you people?

[T. Brown 1st MRB]

I searched around to see if there were any similar posts about the type of people you all are, but could not find one. If there is one, feel free to point me in that direction and delete this post, but if not, fall in and tell me a little about yourselves!

Where do you all hail from? I see a lot of UK people and obviously many of us are on the East coast since the server seems to be located in this general area; I get a ping of 11 and I'm on the coast of North Carolina, at least for the time being. My work allows me to live pretty much anywhere I want, so I may be moving soon...perhaps closer to YOU (looks at Travis).

What kind of work do you all do?

I'm a writer/artist/website-designer/SEO asshole/data-entry number-cruncher/investor/art-dealer/musician/...I think that covers most of it. I tend to do a little bit of everything, 80% of which revolves around sitting in front of a computer which I love, but my true passion has to the be the arts, and more specifically, writing. My first novel will be coming out in a month or so under T.P. Brown (title still in the works), so when I start hawking it all over the place, I expect my new friends here to be the first in line to buy it Before this venture, which I've been editing and working on the past 10 months, I wrote for an art magazine here in NC and kept busy with the aforementioned miscellaneous jobs.

Are there any current or ex-military personnel among us?

I've got absolutely no experience in that area, although my Grandpa fought in WWII flying planes and bombing the shit out of people.

Fill me in people! Help me get to know ya, because I think you might be stuck with me for a while. I thoroughly enjoy the camaraderie of this place, and how everyone is so damn polite to newcomers like myself. Not to mention the amazing organization displayed both in the server and in these forums. I have never come across a gaming group quite like this one; you all should be damn proud of what you're achieved here, for I am damn proud to be given the opportunity to join you.

I look forward to meeting you all, and shooting you in the face too. Especially you Travis. There can be only one!!

High fives all around (except Travis, he gets a high four since my other finger will be on the trigger),

Rec. T(im) Brown

[Bryant 1st MRB]

hey man!

im 17, i live in Kansas ( like a boss) i go to school, after school i work at mcdonalds ( assistant manager) im into the arts, mainly music. i march and play tuba, trombone baritone/ euphoneum, guitar (accoustic &electric) bass guitar. i am joining the airforce with the ROTC program at K-State. and wellll yeah. i love to shoot recruits and privates in the face with my carbine and more importantly I ADORE CASTS HAIR. and yeahhhhhhhhhh.....good bye

[T. Brown 1st MRB]

As the first reply to my post, I have to ask you: how do I get a fancy little ranking system as my signature? I see what I have to do to get those medals, but what about the rank? Also, you're 17 and you already know what you're going to do in life? Nice! Damn impressive mate. Unfortunately, I do not think I can allow you to shoot me in the face. sorries

[Yamagata 1st MRB]

Such a talkative recruit, hope to see more of you around the forums.

I was born in Northern California, moved to Washington Seattle area when I was 9, lived there most of my life. Came to Utah for college, still attending. I started off pre-med with focus on chemistry, got slapped in the face by the weight of chemistry and pre-med workload and changed my major to computer science. Got a job in IT at my university, been at it just over 3 months now, and loving it.

Realism-wise, I joined up with the 6th Ranger Battalion in December 2007 and have been in the realism game since. I'll leave the details on how I got from private in the 6th RB to being a major in the 1st MRB for another day.

Ranks, well if you mean the avatar to the left, that's determined by unit promotions, when you've passed your BCT there's a whole topic on "how to get promoted." Signature ribbons are a little thing I came up with a while back with the help of a few others, I believe SSgt. Ford was the first to add ribbons to his signature, Lt. Col. Parker made all the images, and I wrote all the coding. Medals are in the same boat. And if you mean the server rank'n'such then:

This is yours:

Get them here: http://1stmarineraiders.gameme.com/sig_preview/69104

[Mottola 1st MRB]

Im new like Brown but I hope to stick around so... I'm Andrew Mottola, m a 17 year old High School Junior. I play lacrosse and im the starting LSM (Defendsive Midfielder) for my schools varsity team. I have some colleges looking to recruit me and I'm am looking forward to play college ball. DOD wise I purchased the game in December 2010 and was a Master Sergeant in the 6th Rangers. Left due to disagreements with the command staff but I will not openly discusse it. Helped start the new 6th Armored Division and was a 2nd Lt and now I'm here and hope to stay.

[Hudson 1st MRB]

I'll bite. Glad to see our new recruits aren't shy!

I'm 28 and live in Katy, Tx. I am recently married.

I work as a petroleum engineer for a small oil and gas company. I graduated from Texas A&M in 2005 with a bachelor's in petroleum engineering.

I joined the unit just for fun and to get better, I was never a part of another unit.

I play many other video games, and my other biggest hobbies are golfing, and I umpire high school baseball.

Any other questions just ask.

Hudson

[Wells 1st MRB]

I'm surprised more people didn't respond to this!

I'm 27 and live in New Jersey (I wasn't embarrassed about that little fact until recently). I'm a social worker by trade and by heart; it calls to me from the years of care giving that my mother and I put into for my younger brother with autism. I recently graduated with my masters and hope to be working for the state soon. I work now at a group home as a residential therapist working with teenage girls who have a history of trauma.

I joined this unit in April 2010 which was my first foray into any unit and DoD:S as well. Prior to retiring from the 1st back in May of last year, I reached 2ndLt as my highest rank. I've always been a gamer, it was something that I had to do to fit in around this house (with 4 brothers).

Where's the rest of the unit!?

[Legend]

i'm to interesting of a person brown, come talk to me in vent

[Quarterman 1st MRB]

i'm to interesting of a person brown, come talk to me in vent

Win

I'm 21 and live in Alberta, Canada working out in the tar sands and a tool crib attendant. Easiest job in the world. Watch movies or sleep on the job all the time. I fucking hate my job. Just got accepted to Lethbridge College to do a 1st and 2nd year Auto motive coarse. I've already did my 1st year in BC but I never followed through with it because the money at the mine here was too good to walk away. I love to play guitar and bass. Mostly acoustic. I hope when I go back to school I can get more involved with the unit. Aka join a platoon. I do mumble when I talk, an I'm sorry for all of those that have to listen to me on the mic. I'm trying hard to correct it by myself. It's pathetic =P. I've got 5 piercing and 3 tattoos. This August will be my 1 year with my gf and we've already talked about marriage and being with each other(maybe sound like I'm to young) but fuck it. I want my kids to be 20 before I'm 50 haha. Not much else to say, I can't wait to become a grease monkey and start a few car projects I have in mind. Hope to see you in the pub so I can personally shoot you in the face.

[Wells 1st MRB]

i'm to interesting of a person brown, come talk to me in vent

it's *too

[Legend]

Wells, I love you.

[Wulker]

I am a Police Academy student from Ohio. I have a bachelors degree from Ohio University in video game production. I like to take long walks on the beach and play DODS lol.

[Cantin 1st MRB]

I'm from Quebec city, QC in canada , now i live in montreal. I'm studying in civil engineering at Ecole Polytechnique of Montreal.

I work in gouvernmental liquor store..

I'm in 1st MRB since october 2011

[Griswold]

I'm 16 years old, I live in Omaha, Nebraska as a High School Junior.

um not really sure what else to talk about being probably the youngest 1st MRB member here.

I was born in this city and one day i will die in it. I love it here, not because it is were i grew up but because Nebraska is one of the most recession proof states in the country.

I do plan to go to west point and if that doesn't work out I'll enroll at the police academy here in town. or get a job as a network manager in the city.

[Captain Giraffe BAR]

I'm a junior (now senior) at the university of missouri, studying russian and journalism. I play music (check out the topic in the mess hall) and I'm gonna give being a musician a go. If it doesn't pan out I'll just work at some local tv station in indiana or ohio or somewhere like that.

I love soccer (football), television, and being places that aren't here.

I've been in the unit since January and I love it.

[Barry 1st MRB]

Liam S. Barry

Im 19 years old. Was born in Seol, South Korea and have been adopted 3 times.

Now live on Long Island (New York)

Enrolled at local community college (NCC) in Liberal Arts Program

Work as a Catering Waiter at a local Country Club

Love: Cooking, Video Games (Xbox 360 + PC), Hunting, Fishing, Sleeping, Reading, Airsoft, Paintball, Camping, Painting, Writing (and so much more)

Have a dog Max (White Akita) who is my best friend and who will always be there when I need him to be

*Some say Im a pain to get to know but I consider myself very friendly and good tempered

I joined the unit in April this year. Cant say Im ever NOT in the mood to play some DOD:S

Add me on Steam and we'll frag it up some time! O wO

[T. Brown 1st MRB]

I've got to say, you all are an extremely interesting and eclectic group of individuals! I most likely won't remember any of these details whenever I speak to any of you, but I certainly enjoyed reading all this and hope to hear from more of you!

I'm still trying to get the hang of vent though; it seems every time I go in, no one is there, or no one is talking, or I cannot go into any of the rooms where there are people talking. I assume this is just part of the process, so no complaints; I'll just use in-game chat to get to know you as I karwhore your face Legend

[Bickford]

I've got to say, you all are an extremely interesting and eclectic group of individuals! I most likely won't remember any of these details whenever I speak to any of you, but I certainly enjoyed reading all this and hope to hear from more of you!

I'm still trying to get the hang of vent though; it seems every time I go in, no one is there, or no one is talking, or I cannot go into any of the rooms where there are people talking. I assume this is just part of the process, so no complaints; I'll just use in-game chat to get to know you as I karwhore your face Legend

ill tell you what, ill hang out in the channels you are able to be in mainly the pub and skuttle butt channel so you have someone to talk to, sound good?

[Maines]

Whassap?

Im Zachary Trevor Maines, I was born and raised in Sanford Maine in the United States. Im 17 years old and a junior in high school. Im studying to become a chef and hopefully own my own restauraunt.

As for the unit, ive been in the unit for 11.5 months, enlisted on June 1st 2011. I am also hopin to become an officer one day!

Any more info, you can ask in vent. I hate typing on my iPhone.

[Marchese 1st MRB]

I'm Randy Marchese, I'm 24 and I live in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I'm a PC hardware technician but with interests in videography. I'm a big gamer not only in video games but tabletop as well, mainly D&D but pathfinder soon.

Edited May 11, 2012 by Marchese 1st MRB

[Grant 1st MRB]

Hi! I'm 19 years old and was actually born in Greensville, SC. I have moved around a lot since then and my family now lives in Lafayette, LA. I went to Lyman Ward Military Academy half way through my Junior year of high school and graduated from there. I now attend the Citadel in Charleston, SC where I am majoring in History and doing a minor in business. I plan on staying in the Charleston area once I graduate but I have no idea on what I want to do.

And if you don't know or can't tell... I LOVE crab cakes!!! lol

[Englebretson 1st MRB]

I'm surprised more people didn't respond to this!

I'm 27 and live in New Jersey (I wasn't embarrassed about that little fact until recently). I'm a social worker by trade and by heart; it calls to me from the years of care giving that my mother and I put into for my younger brother with autism. I recently graduated with my masters and hope to be working for the state soon. I work now at a group home as a residential therapist working with teenage girls who have a history of trauma.

I joined this unit in April 2010 which was my first foray into any unit and DoD:S as well. Prior to retiring from the 1st back in May of last year, I reached 2ndLt as my highest rank. I've always been a gamer, it was something that I had to do to fit in around this house (with 4 brothers).

Where's the rest of the unit!?

You forgot to mention that you have balls.

[Wells 1st MRB]

That's why I keep you around, Engle.

[Dillon 1st MRB]

I am Tyler Dillon, I'm 36, and I live in Colorado with my wife. I was born in Washington State, lived in San Diego for 6 years, and have been in Colorado for 5 now. Bought a house and put my wife through grad school. I recently worked at a call center as a supervisor until God smiled on me and I got laid off. I've applied to grad school, and I want to get my masters in Higher Education so I can work in a college as an administrator. I've had 6 knee surgeries, which I still feel the effects of today.

I like to cook a lot. I am also having a completely irrational love affair with my Kindle Fire.

My experience with realism is this unit. My experience with DODS goes back to the 4th season of CAL where I played some extremely good players and had a lot of fun.

I quit playing DODS for over a year because my wife and I started coaching 15 year old girls' volleyball. There will be no pictures posted of said girls as there are plenty of you who need FAP-fodder, because apparently you don't know how to find good, free pr0n.

My favorite drinks are Tulamore Dew Irish Whiskey, Sailor Jerry rum, Boddington's beer, and when I feel like eating Mexican food, Bud Light with Lime.

[Bryant 1st MRB]

I quit playing DODS for over a year because my wife and I started coaching 15 year old girls' volleyball. There will be no pictures posted of said girls as there are plenty of you who need FAP-fodder, because apparently you don't know how to find good, free pr0n.

My favorite drinks are Tulamore Dew Irish Whiskey, Sailor Jerry rum, Boddington's beer, and when I feel like eating Mexican food, Bud Light with Lime.

Dillion. what would we ever do with out you.