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The Illuminati

The Illuminati

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#1869934 Ask a stupid question and get a stupid Answer

Posted by penrosecat on 26 March 2018 - 03:42 AM

Indeed it is, accompany me to a secluded area and I shall proudly display my girth.

I need a washboard, where can I get one?


#1865800 Ask a stupid question and get a stupid Answer

Posted by penrosecat on 23 February 2018 - 03:25 PM

It has a slightly triangular color.

How do I convince someone that I am a magical girl?


#1862743 [OOCD] Rise of the Goblin Nation

Posted by I-Am-X on 02 February 2018 - 09:32 PM

....so much has happened since ive been away. poor batoto =(

 

Aye naifu, was almost homeless. It was a scary and stressful month in georgia living in hotels with my second oldest sister and her husband, always living each day with the possobility of being on the streets. Luckily in october my mom threw us a life lineand brought us to wisconsin, where ive been since. Got a job and things have gotten better. Right now im posting via my PS Vita ive bought. Confused at what happened to batoto...

 

Twitter...whycant you just use skype lol




#1848505 [OOCD] Rise of the Goblin Nation

Posted by Malevolent Reverie on 10 December 2017 - 06:51 PM

Well I'm glad that you are alright. Though this story seems to fall out of participation, I'll certainly like to read whatever you cook.


#1856695 Batoto will be closing permanently

Posted by SummerOtaku on 15 January 2018 - 12:46 AM

Oh man...I just joined today! Poor timing I guess. good luck and safe travels.




#1852992 Batoto will be closing permanently

Posted by Grumpy on 07 January 2018 - 08:57 PM

Hello everyone.
 
Batoto will be closing down permanently.
 
I just don't have the will to run this site anymore. This is not a sudden decision for me or something I make lightly, it has been on my mind for a couple years now. And I've finally made my mind to put it into action.
 
I started Batoto along with the crew from The Company back in January of 2011 and it's been a very meaningful part of my life. I don't regret taking on this hobby called Batoto and I cherish the role that I've played as well as the countless hours everyone else here has put in as well as the great community that we've built. I've come to see this like my baby. At 7 years, I suppose it's not even a baby anymore. But it is at a point where I need to move on with my life. I'm tired and I just can't do this anymore.
 
Batoto is proving to be ever more time consuming to maintain despite the fact that we have fewer real visitors. Our bot visitors are always growing as we're the only source that still gives true quality. I've made some serious and controversial changes to counter that like adding membership requirements. While that helped a ton at that time, it always creeps back and we're almost back to square one at this point when I look at the statistics. They currently make up roughly 35% of the traffic which are much more troublesome than real users. And I don't want to make more serious change to this site that'll inconvenience the readers even further. We've already lost enough.
 
It's not just the bots that adds to the technical issues. It's a big site with huge number of page views. It's just expected part of running the site. Whether it be a DDoS attack, scraper bots gone haywire, servers/hosting company being annoying, ad company being annoying, there's just so many stuff that I constantly have to deal with. Over the last 7 years, I haven't had a single day when I could just freely take a day off. If the site goes down, I had to be there, on my computer, ready to take action. I obviously don't do something every single day, but just making myself available is taxing on my life. The fact that I'm unable to take a vacation have often been a point of argument with others in my life. Anytime someone says, let's go somewhere, I could only say no. I have to be here. Sound sleeping is also a thing of the past. I have alarms that go off when the site goes down. I'd wake up in the middle of the sleep to take care of it. False alarm, while irritating, is one of the best things to see when I'm interrupted from my sleep. How else would I have always responded to issues immediately?
 
I've simply run out of will and I feel this is the best choice for me. I beg that the community understands this difficult decision I've made.
 
 
Services will be severely affected starting January 18th as servers expire, though content may still be accessible for you. By January 25th, critical number of servers will have expired that the site will no longer function. But you should consider 18th to be the last day.
 
 
I have stopped accepting donations for a several months now and I'll check to see if anyone sent anything directly and I'll be sure to refund them if they did.
 
Going forward, some of the staff members have and still are in the process of backing up the entire Batoto comic content as they have been notified of this decision well in advanced. They may choose to create a new Batoto or something simpler. That will be up to them, but I will no longer be part of running it.
 
I understand that our forum is a valuable form of communication for many. Because of that, I will be keeping the forums running for an extended period of time, date of which is not yet decided. I will also be making an export for your follows list so that your list isn't lost. Additionally, this list will be available as long as the forum is up and running. Other information that may be useful to the community may be filtered and backed up then made available for the community, but I will, under no circumstances, give anyone a full backup of the site or database. Many have used our system in confidence and it will stay that way.
 
I would like to thank everyone here for your patronage all these years. It has been a good run. Really, thank you. Wouldn't have made it this far without you.
 
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Looks like a lot of people are in a scramble to save what they can, and as a result, site is lot slower. I'm turning on the cloudflare anti-ddos protection to put the site back to a manageable speed. Will likely need to keep it on until the end.
- 2018/1/7
 
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The export feature has been added. Go to my follows and check the side bar. Realized there isn't much data to save when our IDs and such are all gone. But it's there anyway for the fuller version.
If domain is no longer up, forums will be available at the alternate address of vatoto.com (not used right now)
- 2018/1/13
 
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The servers have begun to expire. First the of the servers are now offline. With the exception of the main (control) server, it's designed so that load is shared among the rest when one goes down. So, it'll continually get slower to serve pages unless people trying to access also decreases. I will manually remove reader pages by 25th and migrate the forums away.
- 2018/1/18



#1836167 [OOCD] Rise of the Goblin Nation

Posted by Malevolent Reverie on 29 October 2017 - 03:43 PM

-bump- Hope you are doing alright, Naifu.




#1825927 [OOCD] Rise of the Goblin Nation

Posted by I-Am-X on 22 September 2017 - 04:09 AM

I hope he's fine as well, especially since I honestly dont know if I'll be able to get on again in the near future to see if he's alright since I'll probably be homeless and not sure if I'll find somewhere with WiFi or a place to charge smart phone. When. I posted last message I thought I'd have a more consistent WiFi access. Hope I'll be able to keep In touch.


#1820643 [RPG] Rise of the Goblin Nation

Posted by I-Am-X on 03 September 2017 - 08:12 PM

Rend

 

Since she was too preoccupied with enjoying the abomination's agony, Rend didn't notice the influx of magical energy flow into her until moments after finishing the cretin. While his taste was indeed disgusting, she approved of the power gained from taking him in. It was a power that was definitely wasted on a pile of dirt like him, something that she will no doubt properly put to better use. Though, the influx of power wasn't the end of this little event, far from it, what came next was a barrage of images, visions from another world that felt familiar yet not. Visions.....or more accurately, memories, ones that without a doubt belonged to her. When it was all over, time had move forward.

 

How much of it passed by, she wasn't certain of but what she knew for certain was of the memories from another time and the burning sensation of the fire that set her body alight and cleansed it of goblin impurities. Finally, she was free of the confines of a goblin existence. Rend knew it was only a matter of time but she was quite pleased it came much sooner than expected. She was reborn and a whole different species, a form that was by far more acceptable than her previous one. Stronger, Taller, Wiser....It was a worthy body and one she was quite pleased with, though, a voice in her mind whispered that one day, she'll have 9 tails in total, when she reaches her true form.

 

And along with the changes of her body, came changes of her senses. Stronger.....sharper, she was capable of hearing all sorts of new sounds and smells, ones that would no doubt continue to improve as her body continues to change. As such, within this silent, dead forest, she picked up on a scent that was all too familiar. Turning her head towards the direction of the smell, she was met with Akta's form. Given the type of creature Akta was, it wasn't a surprise that there was no congratulations or any signs of emotion. Rend preferred it that way because killing something that weak is nothing to feel proud about and there's no way she'd be able to respect anyone that would impressed by the killing of that trash.

 

But with Akta's appearance came another test, that of the purpose of this little farce. A lot of things came to mind but what was prominent was what happened as she was erasing that insect, how it's magic flowed right into her. There's no way she'd be given a task like this if it wasn't related to magic in anyway. For a better understanding of what magic was? The role it has in this world? About beings made almost entirely of magic? It's capabilities? How easily its form can change as well as how it effect others? Rend recalled what Akta said before about Power and desire and whether or not we'll be willing to sacrifice everything to obtain what one desires. There was also the bit about magic capability and whether it'll reject her or not.

 

"Hmm, well it definitely wasn't keeping that thing company in it's dying moments, that's for sure." She snickered before getting serious and continuing, "To test my resolve? My willingness to sacrifice everything to obtain what I desire? Whether I can use or take in magic?" Because let's be honest, simply mauling and devouring that thing had nothing to do with being a mage. Anyone could do that. By devouring that demon, a being made almost entirely of magic, having some sort of affinity towards magic, she was able to take in/absorb it's magic and make it her own. And if she wasn't able to use or take in magic, not only would she not be allowed to return to Akta but also wouldn't have ranked-up as it would mean magic had rejected her.

 

But she could be wrong, but considering it was a demon she was up against, a weak one at that, she figured she wasn't far off the mark.

 

OOC:

Spoiler



#1821023 [OOCD] Rise of the Goblin Nation

Posted by Malevolent Reverie on 05 September 2017 - 02:14 PM

Stay safe.




#1820644 [OOCD] Rise of the Goblin Nation

Posted by I-Am-X on 03 September 2017 - 08:13 PM

Posted as promised, the tension sets in!




#1820441 [OOCD] Rise of the Goblin Nation

Posted by I-Am-X on 02 September 2017 - 06:05 PM

hohoho, that's a good way to wrap things up with the human segment without it being left unforgotten xD.

 

It also means I could use the human version of Rend's image for her cs and people could just imagine ears and a tail and presto, since she'll be humanoid and all. And since she'll practically look the same as she was human, it'd be more effective when she finally comes across the ones who betrayed her/them.

 

Will come up with a post either tonight or tomorrow. Hope I guess right. xD




#1820360 [OOCD] Rise of the Goblin Nation

Posted by I-Am-X on 02 September 2017 - 12:01 PM

How about we just use it (Re:Monster Naming System) as a 'true name'. So, like when your character is speaking to a god, or when the narrator speaks about you, they'll use your true name.
 
Rend

Spoiler

 

 On another note: I'm going to start writing for Brix again and bring back in the humans. The initial arc will actually be a prequel for our characters. So basically, our human characters will die at the end and be reborn as goblins. That way, when the goblins run into the humans later, they -- we -- will have a stronger reason to hate them (or at least, the human kingdom closest to the goblin village). This should help you figure out your human characters better. So now that they've been linked together, I imagine you guys will want to change something about their bio. So feel free to do so and post the updated bio here. I'll post an update character sheet (for both goblins and humans) here in a second.

 

Hmm, Wait, just so I dont misunderstand, our human characters die, get reborn as goblins and our goblins get revealed to be said former humans turned into goblins and have it wrapped up that the human portion was a flashback of sorts and the ones that didnt die or turn into goblins be the ones responsible for betraying/killing them? or totally different goblins? If so that would be totally cool

 

Loved the update, now to think of how to respond to Akta. Hmm...




#1818524 [RPG] Rise of the Goblin Nation

Posted by I-Am-X on 29 August 2017 - 02:26 AM

Rend

 

As the thing began his pleading, Rend said nothing. Though, she did take a break from her hacking and slashing. At this action, it would be no surprise at what he thought was going on, predictably assuming she stopped to actually listen to him and that his words could actually change what fate had in store for him. It was clear for all to see, well, let's just say the gods since no one else in the vicinity was remotely alive to see it, for the reaction in his eyes and on his face said it all.

 

At this, a cruel, blood curdling smile arose on Rend's face that caused the abomination's heart to sink in his chest. She was clearly enjoying his suffering and his little delusion he was under, she found it quite amusing. Even if his words were true, Rend didn't care what Akta intended or not. She was in it for the knowledge and power, not to be best friends or a master-student thing with her. This little insect honestly believed she would heed his words or that she was some kind of idiot or both. However, the moment uttered that last sentence, the look in her eyes changed and it didn't take long for him to notice the change.

 

'We're the same, you and I'

 

The disgusting little maggot actually had the gaul to say that she was anything like him. The look on her face now was nothing compared to the one that was on her face a moment ago. The abomination clearly could see his fate in her eyes, he wanted to break free but couldn't. After an eery silence, Rend broke it by uttering one word in her cruelest tone yet, "Trash". Normally calm and collected, she was overcame by an intense feeling of disgust of being compared to such a lowly being such as himself. She considered clawing out his throat so he wouldn't speak anymore, but then she wouldn't be able to hear him scream anymore.

 

Rend also considered gouging out his eyes, for the sake of having him overcome with the fear of not knowing what was being done to him but decided against it because it'd be like going easy on him. Instead, she thought the best punishment would be to eat him alive while he was watching it being done to him. Rend didn't want to waste anymore of her loot to keep his eyes open for it so she just decided to rip his eyelids right off. She had to be careful, though, she didn't want to damage the eyes and damage his vision, nice and slow!

 

Once that was done, Rend proceeded to eat him alive. After it was all said and done, she seriously started thinking even goblins tasted better that pile of shit. Not even it's blood could wash the taste out of her mouth. Yuck! Throughout this whole process, one would have to wonder if the thought crossed the abomination's mind whether Rend was the true monster here, that he was simply a big fish and a small pond in comparison. Well, not like he had much time for thought anyways....

 

OOC:

Spoiler



#1819880 [RPG] Rise of the Goblin Nation

Posted by Malevolent Reverie on 01 September 2017 - 02:24 AM

Warlock Dar

 

"Hmm...an interesting proposition but I'm running an errand for my teacher. If you'd be so kind to point me to the Elder tree, I'll make sure that I can get you the souls that you desire next time I visit as a tutor fee." Dar said after some thought. The prospect of learning from a being that seemed magical appealed to Dar but Akta seemed stronger & more knowledgeable somehow. If she'd have to choose she'll pick her over this weird uncle merely because of her proximity in the village. But it was not in her nature to discount an opportunity when it arose. She wasn't the sharpest knife in the cabinet but she wasn't dumb either.

 

Now all depended on how this entity responded to her counter-proposition.