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o2b - Student  |
What's the deal with bowing nowdays? I remember last time I was here that we bowed before every duel...usually just a "look down" or crouch. I jumped in to a server yesterday and started dueling, bowed, then looked up just in time to catch a saber in the face. The guy lol'd and asked what I was doing, which made me wonder if the bow thing's gone out the window.
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JP - Academy Pimp 
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Quote: Lol. Thats funny. I thought the best year was when I joined... oh well.
 just simply...no Quote: JASE was cool but the JA could have lived without it.
actually without our servers for a good week or two the JA couldnt have lived without us _______________ Come on now, every Generation X boy wanted to be Luke Skywalker. Is it because he was a whiney farm boy from some backwater hack planet? No, it's because he was a FREAKING JEDI. He could block lasers with his lightsaber. He could levitate droids & rocks & crap with his mind. Come on, he choked two pig dudes with just a simple gesture. He cut off Darth Vader's hand and kicked him down a flight of stairs. He got his @$$ zapped by lightning from the geezer Emperor, stood up and said "s'at all you got b!tc#??" This comment was edited by JP on Jul 10 2007 08:05pm. |
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thedestroyer - Student 
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Truth. 2003 was the JA's best year, hands down. Massive activity, great events, and great people. Great times, man.
 You forgot the most important thing! I joined that year, so of COURSE it was the best  Lol. Thats funny. I thought the best year was when I joined... oh well. |
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Jaina D'Kana - Jedi Instructor 
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Quote: Truth. 2003 was the JA's best year, hands down. Massive activity, great events, and great people. Great times, man.
You forgot the most important thing! I joined that year, so of COURSE it was the best _______________ INTP |
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thedestroyer - Student
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I was gone for about a year and its come to this! First its the n00bs (no offense) thinking I`m a n00b and now some are losing the valued respect that, with the amazing duelists, made TJA such a great place, I have a message for those of you who don't show respect. Bad form. You'll have few friends and won't enjoy the academy. Good day. -TheDestroyer |
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Tallepyon - Student 
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Quote: JASE was cool but the JA could have lived without it.
JASE > you! |
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planK - Jedi Council 
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JASE was cool but the JA could have lived without it. |
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JP - Academy Pimp
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[egging on haters]of course it was becuase of the JASE  [/egging]
*throws a Drama llama at the thread* _______________ Come on now, every Generation X boy wanted to be Luke Skywalker. Is it because he was a whiney farm boy from some backwater hack planet? No, it's because he was a FREAKING JEDI. He could block lasers with his lightsaber. He could levitate droids & rocks & crap with his mind. Come on, he choked two pig dudes with just a simple gesture. He cut off Darth Vader's hand and kicked him down a flight of stairs. He got his @$$ zapped by lightning from the geezer Emperor, stood up and said "s'at all you got b!tc#??" This comment was edited by JP on Jul 10 2007 02:41pm. |
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planK - Jedi Council
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Quote: I 100% agree with Virty. I miss those days as well. It is hard to desribe just how amazing those times were and as much as you try, the people that were not here during that time can never fully understand that era. There have been many great people since the jk2 era also, but that IMO was prime time here at the JA.
Truth. 2003 was the JA's best year, hands down. Massive activity, great events, and great people. Great times, man. |
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Smilykrazy - Retired 
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I 100% agree with Virty. I miss those days as well. It is hard to desribe just how amazing those times were and as much as you try, the people that were not here during that time can never fully understand that era. There have been many great people since the jk2 era also, but that IMO was prime time here at the JA. _______________ RIP MOM 06/29/58-07/31/08 Married to Koyi Donita 4/30/11 |
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lewis - Student 
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i always bow i see it as a honroble way to say im ready lets duel _______________ Bastila: "The fact that you are so strong in the Force and have had such relatively little training could have terrible consequences. For you, and for everyone around you." Revan: "You could warn me when I do something bad. Blink once for dark side, twice for light." — Bastila Shan attempting to lecture Revan on the dangers of the dark side This comment was edited by lewis on Jul 09 2007 07:14pm. |
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Kenyon - Lord of the Dance 
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Quote: Very true but also the most dickheads in the history of the JA, just look at our most recently banned people...what was there like four this past week alone?
Also very true. I guess it's just a lot of people, hehe. |
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JP - Academy Pimp 
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Quote: Just wanted to stick up for the JK3-age. We've had some of our greatest members in that period, and some of the most polite ones as well.
Very true but also the most dickheads in the history of the JA, just look at our most recently banned people...what was there like four this past week alone? _______________ Come on now, every Generation X boy wanted to be Luke Skywalker. Is it because he was a whiney farm boy from some backwater hack planet? No, it's because he was a FREAKING JEDI. He could block lasers with his lightsaber. He could levitate droids & rocks & crap with his mind. Come on, he choked two pig dudes with just a simple gesture. He cut off Darth Vader's hand and kicked him down a flight of stairs. He got his @$$ zapped by lightning from the geezer Emperor, stood up and said "s'at all you got b!tc#??" This comment was edited by JP on Jul 09 2007 05:48pm. |
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Kenyon - Lord of the Dance
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Quote: JP pretty much hit the nail on the head there. I came from the JK1 days, and we used to bow even in that game, heh, as well as being a part of the JK2 haydays here at the JA where everyone actually respected eachother... I miss those days.
As someone who's also been playing since JK1 (and been part of the Academy since the active days of JK2) I can tell you the 'respect' thing is of all times. I haven't properly played JK3 since 2006 but last time I checked people were still very respectful to eachother, and bowing was proper custom. Of course, I don't blame Virt in the slightest for the nostalgic tone - it's hard to be in his position and still keep your spirits up. 
Just wanted to stick up for the JK3-age. We've had some of our greatest members in that period, and some of the most polite ones as well. |
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Komence - Student 
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No one lames Wicek. It isn't allowed in World of Warcraft. |
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SaZ - Student 
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after time he got pretty much unlameable. if you know what i mean...
You are wrong, sir! well that still improved his reflexes did it not? lol anyway id lame you ;s _______________ playing jk3 since 30th of january (2005), member since 1st of february. [Unofficial Master to Vision and Z�diac ] If you can make a fool of yourself infront of 300 people you can do anything - Jaiko D'kana |
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Wicek - Nugget 
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Quote: after time he got pretty much unlameable. if you know what i mean...
You are wrong, sir! |
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R2D2 - Staff 
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Quote: I came from the JK1 days, and we used to bow even in that game
Same here. As others mentioned, don't expect a bow from anyone on a public server, but within the JA, majority of the people bow. _______________ "Do or do not, there is no try" Jedi Master Yoda Dual Saberist |
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Laziana - Jedi Instructor 
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Allthough bowing is not an offical rule I see at a sign of respect and signalization of being ready to duel.
People that do not bow are either: 1. not aware of this "tradition" on the servers or 2. just don't care. which could be either in a rude or just in a meaningless way. In my opinion it cannot be that hard to bow by crouching for a second. I think everybody should be able to do that. I don't see the problem in bowing to show the opponent the proper respect. My two cents here
greez, -Laz _______________ Proud owner of Buster Senatu's 200th & 300th, Muro's 370th, Maher's 2100th, Henkes' 1639th, Johauna's 400th, 666th and 900th, Sho Koon's 2000th and Kain Sol's 600th comment Download Laziana's lightsaber here! Glory to Arstozka! |
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Jade Jedi - Retired 
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Yeah I bow before each duel, if I get someone that doesn't bow I just let them know that bowing before each duel is 1. a sign of respect to your opponent and 2. a way of letting that opponent that you are ready to duel. Although bowing isn't mandatory, you should allow you opponent the opportunity to bow. _______________ *CLICKEH->Never risk the Fett Man|*Download my Saber here. Made by master craftsman Pink Floyd_Mintaka + his 2002 & 4000 comment's [Laz's 700th comment][BDKawika's 600th comment] & Owner of a TOWEL award!!|Master: Sared Padawans: Rage-Ball and Dante Eagle.|*Jade Jedi at The Jedi Academy Archives "There's only one Return and it's not of the King it's of the Jedi" Randal Clerks 2 The top 10 reasons why I procrastinate: 1. |
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Virtue - Jedi Council 
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Quote: i remember trying to stalk on my former paddy Piccolo day and night to lame him...
Former *unofficial Paddy.
But yeah, I still bow before every duel. JP pretty much hit the nail on the head there. I came from the JK1 days, and we used to bow even in that game, heh, as well as being a part of the JK2 haydays here at the JA where everyone actually respected eachother... I miss those days. - Virtue.  _______________ Academy Architect This comment was edited by Virtue on Jul 07 2007 01:01pm. |
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SaZ - Student
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you probably faced a newbie.
not a big deal. also if you cant defend against a surprise attack... well thats not good
i remember trying to stalk on my former paddy Piccolo day and night to lame him. after time he got pretty much unlameable. if you know what i mean... _______________ playing jk3 since 30th of january (2005), member since 1st of february. [Unofficial Master to Vision and Z�diac ] If you can make a fool of yourself infront of 300 people you can do anything - Jaiko D'kana This comment was edited by SaZ on Jul 07 2007 11:27am. |
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Setementor - Jedi Master 
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I always crouch-bow before a duel and so has everybody else I have seen duel recently. |
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JP - Academy Pimp
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I still bow before every fight...maybe because i "grew up" in the JK2 days where we valued honor much more than now where exploits are commonly excepted due to a lackluster release of a sequel to a far superior game. Nether the less, the bow is a sign of respect towards your opponent and there are many who barely respect themselves or even there mothers...so forget bout them respecting you. The public servers are much more notorious for this...but i have always found the JA to be a place that still values the honor in the game. _______________ Come on now, every Generation X boy wanted to be Luke Skywalker. Is it because he was a whiney farm boy from some backwater hack planet? No, it's because he was a FREAKING JEDI. He could block lasers with his lightsaber. He could levitate droids & rocks & crap with his mind. Come on, he choked two pig dudes with just a simple gesture. He cut off Darth Vader's hand and kicked him down a flight of stairs. He got his @$$ zapped by lightning from the geezer Emperor, stood up and said "s'at all you got b!tc#??" |
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normally i just hit crouch for a split second to indicate im ready and then get on with the duel, seems to be what most people do. we're kinda past that 'hey lets be reel honrable jediz!!1' stage and now it's more just to have fun and beat each other to a pulp _______________ Brother to Luke Skywalker and (SKX) Dark Blade
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Augusta_Mintaka - Student 
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95ish% of people in JKA that actually have some dueling experience bow. Even arrogant duelers bow to some extent. If a person wont bow its either because they aren't aware its customary courtesy or they are one of those "I'm in it for the win and only the win" kind of duelers. _______________ "Deos fortioribus adesse." |
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