Schulmania

[Chptrk 86]

I hope they don't try to hunt the whale, that may go badly.

Onwards!

[Hester 699]

Boy, the cats would feast on that whale for months. However, I think they will just enjoy seeing him and sail on. I wonder if they are getting a little concerned about their fate, what with being in uncharted waters. What does Archduke BB Bower say? Any word?

[Muck308 55]

Sweet. I can't wait to see where they end up. Will they stumble upon a civilization of squirrels? Who knows?

edit. wait a minute. I just got deja vu. Have I said that exact same thing before?

[Hester 699]

That is just plain funny, Muck308! LOL!! As you said..who knows? We'll be finding out if ArchDuke BB Bower ever answers!

[Follarch 326]

And the fleet vanishes! Without a trace! Exciting!

I wonder what mysterious land awaits them on the other side of the ocean. More humans of a different culture? More humans of a different culture that are more advanced then them?? More humans that are of a different culture, more advanced AND are horse worshipers???

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

Or possibly mega nekos? Or rodents of unusual size? Or *gasp!* evil fleas?

Or a stargate?

[Muck308 55]

Originally posted by: Leech10

Or possibly mega nekos? Or rodents of abnormal size? Or *gasp!* evil fleas?

Or a stargate?quote>

Surely you must mean rodents of unusual size... although I don't think they exist...

[technicallydead 1]

Great Update! And by the way, the ships remind me of Warcraft III

[Schulmanator 5,787]

BSU: Bunny Status Update

ZJ has been making himself scares as of late. I have only seen him maybe 2x in the last 2 weeks, and only at night. But, I just now saw him again on the way back from the store. It was too dark to get a picture, so I am using file footage. But, I am pleased to report that ZJ is growing - he's about twice the size he was when I first saw him in the back yard in May.

He continues to send warm, fuzzy bunny cheer in your general direction. When I can get a good daylight pic of him, I will share just how big he has gotten.

Until then...

May carrots line your path with bunny goodness! 

---

PS: For any naysayers out there... proof that cats do sail the ocean.

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

Originally posted by: Muck308

Originally posted by: Leech10

Or possibly mega nekos? Or rodents of abnormal size? Or *gasp!* evil fleas?

Or a stargate?quote>

Surely you must mean rodents of unusual size... although I don't think they exist...

quote>

Oops.. well I was doing it from memory...

Those are some big carrots... What about apples? I believe Zelgadis said bunnies like those more...

Now, I wonder when will the BGU (Bunny Growth Update) will be...

[Hester 699]

@Leech10....carrots are trending higher :-) on the BGU

[TmiguelT 10]

wOw and i just saw some of his cousins today at the park. I couldn't take a picture of them though ... They ran away as soon as the hear me coming

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Chptrk Your wish is my command... I have two in development now.

Jacqulina Thanks. I have not seen him since. Perhaps he'll be back.

Hester We gots those too!

Leech10 Fear not- cat starvation is no problem in Schulmania!

Leech10 Something good perhaps... discovery is certainly on the horizon; somewhere along the horizon...

Hester I need to name some more of the ships...

TmiguelT They sort of are... but sailing west instead of east.

Simbourgeois They have been out there a while... I am sure discoveries are bound to happen soon.

Chptrk I don't think they are equipped for that. But, I am sure it is a tempting target.

Hester Whale flavored Fancy Feast may be even more popular than tuna or sardine. Someone needs to look into that.

Muck308 A civilization of squirrels?! That'd be nutty!

Hester He can't answer while he is at sea.

Archean I have already had one lost expedition... this one will hopefully fare better. And, as to what lies ahead... only the Lords of Kobol and/or the Princes of Fortran can tell us.

Leech10 Nekos would be fun. And large rodents would make for a fun hunt... but, all fleas are evil!

Muck308 Rodents of unusual size do exist... just look how many rats there are in politics!

Jonpaulosiglos Cool! These ships were designed by our friend Djohaal. If we can fix the little concrete pad plop problem they have, they could be uploadable to the STEX.

Leech10 I was out there with the camera today but ZJ was nowhere to be seen...

Hester That would be the BEX... Bunny Mercantile Exchange.

TmiguelT That ZJ sure does have a big family!

[Zelgadis 638]

Yay bunnies! They're secretly plotting to overthrow the cats and take over Schulmania.

If that happens, I'll comment 10 times per page. Promise.

ISF

[thepokemaniac 18]

Nice city, lord of the bunnies!

[Hester 699]

I LOVE that reply to Muck308!

Do you think Zelgadis, the human one, will really and truly champion the bunnies taking over Schulmania? Yes. :-)

[NMUSpidey 3,956]

Originally posted by: Zelgadis

Yay bunnies! They're secretly plotting to overthrow the cats and take over Schulmania.

If that happens, I'll comment 10 times per page. Promise.

ISF

quote>

Ten times per page?  At that rate, you may be able to overtake Leech10 as the top poster sometime in the not-too-distant future.

As for myself, I fully expect them to stumble across Scrooge McDuck, Donald Duck, and Huey, Dewey, and Louie and have some wacky adventures with Gizmo Duck kinda saving them from time to time.

[Schulmanator 5,787]

While we wait for the next update... more proof that cats love water and can make excellent sailors:

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

Originally posted by: NMUSpidey

Ten times per page?  At that rate, you may be able to overtake Leech10 as the top poster sometime in the not-too-distant future.quote>

Not if I do the same...

Cool! These ships were designed by our friend Djohaal. If we can fix the little concrete pad plop problem they have, they could be uploadable to the STEX.quote>

Simply set the foundation threshold to some high number. I use 50, that way the foundation will only show up on really steep slopes. (Actually, since the default max elevation change for a lot is also 50, the foundation will never show up, as anything steeper it won't be able to be plopped on...)

[Muck308 55]

Originally posted by; Sculmanator; Rodents of unusual size do exist... just look how many rats there are in politics!quote>

That cat from Tasmania must have some stories to tell... and the showering cat... well...

Give my best to ZJ!

[Schulmanator 5,787]

EXCITING NEW OCEAN UPDATE COMING UP SOON!

Not as exciting as this pic, but hopefully you will still wanna see it!

[Chptrk 86]

That is the most epic picture I have ever seen!

[Korot 6]

What is this? Star Wars against some medieval ships? Those ships are doomed.

Regards,

Korot

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Admiral Islands: Discovery

Day after day, the monotonously smooth journey from the Schulmania coast continued. There was very little to distinguish one day from the next; the weather had been calm and nothing unusual had occurred. Supplies remained at adequate levels, but it would be helpful to secure some additional fresh water soon.

Shortly after sunrise, a sailor aboard the Black Mace reported something on the horizon. It was still a ways off, but it was the first thing on the horizon since the expedition began. Could it be land?

The small, dark lump on the horizon could indeed be land. The sailor, Ensign Seymour Stuph, called down to the first officer from his perch atop the crow's nest.

First Officer Izzy Kiddin relayed the coordinates to Archduke B. B. Bower, who ordered the fleet to change course and head toward the potential land. Within hours, it was clear that a small island was nearby - the first land ever found in the ocean. Excitement was mounting. Even if the island was not useful, it would be great for the crew to get out of the ships and exercise. This would be significant as the farthest land ever found and the first land found not associated with the mainland of Schulmania. Archduke Bower, leader of the expedition, came prepared for the eventuality of finding land. He has a supply of flags and a prepared speech claiming any new lands for the Archduchy of Schulmanicus in the name of the Supreme Wirdle.

As the armada approached it became apparent that it was not just one small island, but a collection of several small islands. The ships would rendezvous at the closest island and set up a campsite. From base, individual ships would explore the archipelago and determine its size and resources.

This rocky shore is where Schulmania will plant its first flag out of the country and off of the original Schulmania map.

The small island is green, with some wildflowers and grasses but no forests. No large animals were noted in the initial exploration.

Some low areas are a bit marshy. The felines did not enjoy getting their paws wet.

A bit more investigating revealed that a large portion of the island is swampy marshlands. Archduke Bower, in an uncharacteristic fit of uncreativeness, christened the island "Marsh Island."

The great swampy mess, the biggest marsh ever seen, much bigger than any marsh in Schulmania, was named Leech Marsh, in honor of the over nine hundred leeches found in the area.

It definitely seemed to be a fitting name. After all, leeches have maintained a prominent presence in the area for some time. After slogging through the marsh for some time, the explorers gained a real sense of its magnitude. It covered nearly half of the island.

The swampy tip of Marsh Island.

Two of the ships in the armada were, upon inspection, deemed unfit to continue due to leaks and other damages. Archduke Bower decided to salvage the materials to repair the other ships and to establish a base camp somewhere in the archipelago. After all, with a voyage into the unknown with no idea of how far supply lines will have to stretch, it would make sense to have a forward base of operations to receive supplies from the mainland and relay them to the fleet. It was decided to have 3 ships stay behind with the crew of the two scuttled ships and establish a base. Archduke Bower declared the island group to be named the Admiral Islands in honor of Admiral Hestorb, who was ailing and unable to make the voyage.

The western end of Marsh Island, fairly devoid of major vegetation

The entirety of Marsh Island, first island visited by the expedition. Plans are being made to explore elsewhere before heading eastward again.

No doubt this new island group has many surprises to offer the explorers and may be a vital new link to the east from Schulmania. Only time will tell for sure...

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

Yay, land! I wonder if there are any leech civilizations there, possibly hidden underwater...

Edit: Yekh... I think I squashed a post bug...

[Follarch 326]

Somebody get the wipes! We got ourselves a buggy mess.

*Looks at the map and sings*"One little island, two little island, three little island, four." Great islands, look very well terraformed and detailed!

[Chptrk 86]

Land! How exciting!

There seem to be a few too many leeches here, perhaps we should take out a few?

I'll get the spray.

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

*puts up leech spray repellent field*

[NMUSpidey 3,956]

Originally posted by: Leech10

Originally posted by: NMUSpidey

Ten times per page?  At that rate, you may be able to overtake Leech10 as the top poster sometime in the not-too-distant future.quote>

Not if I do the same...

quote>

Ah ha, but that's why I oh-so-carefully included the caveat "may" in my original post.  At this point, I honestly believe it would be impossible to match the promiscuity of your posting habits in Schulmania.

Also, the islands are great, Leech Island is definitely a place I'd love to photograph from a helicopter!  It'll be interesting to see if anything gets built!  I seem to be reverting to using exclamation marks in every sentence!  

I just can't!  Contain myself!

[Hester 699]

I! tend! to! do! the! same!

LOL @ Leech!  Kirk rules!