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[DukeDW]

Ah yes...you can almost hear the ringing of those AutoCannons in the air already

[Wildwoman]

Is this where the party is at?

[Andrew Osis]

Yup, skippys fern bar is already up in the fan fic section O_o

[VictoryRoad]

Miss them days.

[Punk KMSD]

So many old friends, great to see you guys.

Did someone say something about Skippy's Fern Bar?

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Edited by Punk[KMSD], 04 November 2011 - 02:07 AM.

[Andrew Osis]

Punk is that you buddy?

[The Legendary Samurai]

Wildwoman, on 03 November 2011 - 07:12 PM, said:

Is this where the party is at?

Oh my *** it's Wildwoman.

Savior Kell, on 02 November 2011 - 10:45 PM, said:

Savior Kell <DRAAGUN> sup guys

And Savior Kell.

I saw Lord Rush and (I think) Hawkeye up there too but I'm too lazy to quote other posts. *** is up. I can't believe it's been 10 years plus since I talked to all of you. Missed you guys (and girl).

[LordRush]

Holy **** Samurai...how the heck have you been you old war dog...Great seein ya here!!

[Punk KMSD]

AndrewOsis, on 04 November 2011 - 08:26 AM, said:

Punk is that you buddy?

Of course, heya Andrew! Been far too long man.

[chewie]

heheh i wonder if any more IS3025/28 crew are gonna pop in.

[The Legendary Samurai]

lordrush, on 04 November 2011 - 10:13 PM, said:

Holy **** Samurai...how the heck have you been you old war dog...Great seein ya here!!

Same! I'm still kinda upset that, out of all of the stables I joined, I never joined the SCORPS. LOL. You guys were awesome.

[Wildwoman]

[color="#000000"]Hello everyone! I am enjoying seeing all of the "old" names pop up here! It has been YEARS. (FYI - Eagle? Samarai? Are you guys legal yet?? LOL!) I pulled up this "history" that I had to submit in order to join DRAAGUN so many years ago. Of course this is a very short history, and does not accurately show my complete history in regards to Battletech, but it certainly may bring back some though within yourself should you choose to read. [/color]

[color="#000000"]After playing Battletech, becoming a "Helper" as MPBT Mystique, I eventually actually worked from home for Kesmai/Gamestorm. I not only was left with great memories, but a few friendships that have remained through all of these years.[/color]

[color="#000000"]Soooo, if you are bored, read my little history, written in 1999. And if you remember me? Say hello! If you don't? Say hello anyway!!! At any rate, "welcome" or "welcome back".[/color]

[color="#000000"]Ww [/color]

[color="#000000"]History submitted to the DRAAGUN[/color]
[color="#000000"]July 1999[/color]

[color="#000000"]How Wildwoman came to be[/color]

[color="#000000"]My story will be somewhat mixed as my BT history/Personal history as it pertains to Multiplayer Battletech.[/color][color="#000000"][/color]
[color="#000000"]In early February, 1997, my husband and I purchased our first computer. I did the AOL thing for a while but all in all, the computer got a bit boring and didn't keep my attention. Shortly after the purchase, my husband started playing this game. This game was called Multiplayer Battletech. At first, I used to "nag" him for buying a computer and doing nothing but playing "stupid computer games". After a few weeks of him playing, I would [/color] sit at the computer and watch him play. The people all seemed to be funny, outgoing (as much as you can be in text), and fun to be around. Sooooooo, one day, while he was at work, I thought I would enter the game, make my own name, and see if I could get recruited by his group. I came into the game, on AOL at the time, I chose the name of Wildwoman. Contrary to what people may think, I was not thinking of my real life at all I was associating the "Wild" with me being in a mech killing!!! That is where it all began on March 5, 1997.

The rising of Wildwoman

Shortly after entering the game, I could remember how to comstar, by watching "Him" do it. I comstarred a lady by the name of "Kid Lyd BK/Davion"... She giggled when she knew who I was and what I was doing <G> She came to me quickly and helped me get started by dropping a few with me. In the meantime, one of the high ranking people in the BK (Battle Knights) came to recruit me. His name was Whitetiger. Gah, do you people know the memories that are coming back to me as I write? I started doing drops. I had no idea what a TIC was. I could only remember Pete (husband then) clicking on a bunch of little green circles. I just clicked on all of them, and used the trigger to fire!! It worked!!!!!
Actually did pretty good for a gal who had never even played a game of Pac Man or Asteroids in her life. I of course eventually learned how to set a TIC and how to understand the range lights. During my first few months in the Battle Knights, I was learning more and more, and was actually not a bad player. I think by this time I was Sgt. As Wildwoman. I was meeting more and more people in the game and I guess the game kinda grabbed me in a way that it grabs so many.

Wildwomans darkest hour

After a few months of playing on Battletech, I became really into the whole role playing deal. The stable, the fighting, the rank, the battalions etc etc etc. I became a Battalion CO during this time. That was just like the biggest thing at that time Unfortunately though, and quite sadly, I became an addict to the game. I am hesitant to say this, because I am not a gloater, but, during this time, on AOL, I became one of the best fighters in Davion, and was known throughout the game for being hell in my Cat. Little did everyone know, that I was in the game for 8, 12, and my record, of 18 hours a day. I would sit at the computer and get highly upset if someone was promoted over me when I felt I deserved it more. I just could not leave. I didn't want to miss anything I guess. Sadly, my life revolved around the game. This is not something I've openly shared with any one group, but I guess its time There were days I wouldn't even get dressed. I would be too hooked to the game to motivate myself that day. I had 3 little kids at home wanting to go outside and play in the summer time, but ya know? That year we missed most of the summer, as I was too hooked to remove myself from in front of the computer. The kids had their basic needs met but other than that, nadda. I stopped going places with friends, I stopped going shopping with my mother. I was missing doctors appointments for myself and the kids. The house was a wreck, the curtains drawn. Heaven forbid someone stop to visit and embark on my computer time. This time, was a very dim and dark time for me. I knew I was an electronic addict. It affected everyone in my life. I guess sometimes when something in your life isn't so great, or when there is something lacking, we get energy off of something and become addicted to it. MPBT made my day, every day, for about a 6-8 month period. Flirting with the people in the game, and getting attention. Gawd, I was so weak that I felt so good about this. I was one of the biggest flirts during this time I do have an outgoing personality, but during this time I took it a little too far. Of course now, if someone that does not know me, has a comment about "Ooooh a Wildwoman" I normally tell them, I'm almost there!!! And almost a woman, and that the surgery is impending rofl. To make a very long and boring story short, I was in a not so good relationship with my husband and I fed off of the computer to get a smile for the day. I was too weak to leave the relationship, and the computer became my escape.

As time went on

After being the the Battle Knights for roughly 4 months the AOL charge came to be known. Boy what a ruckus. Of course, I left the game, only to find Lineone in October of 1997. I entered Battletech, to find hardly anyone But there I was, everyday, until I finally heard about Gamestorm in November.
I joined Gamestorm, and personally got the word out to whoever I knew had played BT on aol. I even remember seeing Rygat during this time. I remained pretty much an addict from November to March of 1998. The numbers of Gamestorm was growing. I became Davion Special Forces and very much enjoyed being in a lance with Starhawk. I was then a part of HH*Davion only to be associated with a stable while in Davion Special Forces. This after the BK had pretty much disbanded. The AOL charge hurt us all. I was Davion Special Forces for a few months until Starhawk decided to leave the game. During this time, on a personal note, I was finally separating from my husband. How strange, the addiction after he was gone, was lifted from me. I just didn't have the need to always be in the game. In the meantime, I became a helper...... Although you will not know who I am anymore, this hasn't been a secret, and I'm sure most of you know! The Comstar staff became close friends, and even built the computer I'm using to this day. ("he" wanted the computer upon our separation) After a few months of being just Wildwoman, with no stable or house affiliation, I joined HoS after losing a beat with Rab grrrr. Yes, he beat me in a best of 5, and I had stupidly bet him that he could not. DUH!!!!! So I joined HoS. They had been bugging me, and I probably would have joined anyway Good group of folks. I enjoyed my time with them. I met about 6 of them at last years Gencon. After Gencon, who comes back to the game? Starhawk. So I went back with Davion SF, although at first we were known as Heavy Gear or something like that hehe. He eventually left the game and I was then known as Wildwoman *AFFS*.

And now..... the rest of the story.

Now I have been Wildwoman, with no House or stable affiliation for at quite some time. I don't have alot of time to dedicate to this game anymore. I am now working to support my 3 children, and enjoying life. The addiction is gone!!!!!!! And what do I have after it? A great community of people who I love to be with. I have made great friends in MPBT. Some, better than the ones I have in real life. I will be honest. Stables don't do much for me anymore. or just doesn't come from me anymore. It seems funny. Although everyone I fight knows I respect them, even without a Losing doesn't bother me, as I do that frequently these days. What I did want though, is a community, a smaller community than MPBT as a whole. One to call my family. Friends you can rely on in the game. And a group you can get into a room with and just simply have fun! I'm not the greatest fighter anymore. I'm trying to shake the rust off, but sadly I think it is permanent hehe. The game, the people, mean alot to me. Battletech holds alot in store for us. We are the strong, who have stayed with the game, being at least enough satisified with Solaris to still be here. Not just returning upon some silly 3025 news <G> I know this has been a long story about my BT history. And some of the history is still sketchy. I spent alot of time commenting on my real life. The game though, has impacted my life in a huge way. And for the first time, I openly shared what was going on with me during this time. Sorry to have bored you, or lead you to the conclusion that I'm a weak wandering soul. LOL My life has changed dramatically since that one day back in March 1997. I am now, one of the best people I know. Sometimes you have to hit bottom, to rise up

[Grafix TM]

Punk[KMSD], on 04 November 2011 - 11:34 PM, said:

Of course, heya Andrew! Been far too long man.

Nice to see you still around and kicking Punk! Was woundering what happend to you guys over on your side of the pond Glad you can join the party

[Smooch]

Just checkin' in. Been waiting a loooong time for the game to come back!

[Andrew Osis]

Good tod see ya Punk, glad your still kickin!

[Anastasius]

I went by herbz back in the MPBT:3025 Beta House Davion.
EA closing that down is the reason I have not purchased an EA game since.
I played mw4 in NBT with the Minnesota Tribe for a while after 3025 shutdown but mw4 wasn't nearly as fun to play.

[Neozero]

you guys all do realize EA had no choice in closing down MPBT. Mickysoft owned the digital FASA rights and cockblocked EA from renewing their license so they where left with a project they could do nothing with.

Edited by Neozero, 05 November 2011 - 08:09 PM.

[Eagle HH]

Wildwoman, it is definitely a pleasure to see you. I love the story and I find myself thinking and feeling the same way about the game and the community. I think back to those years and it really seems not long ago but I guess I have grown up, since I was just a youngster back then. Thank you for posting the story, even though like you said you were not at the greatest point in your life you have to at least know that you were a part of something people cared about and people cared about having you there.

So that was like 14 years ago, almost half my life. I'm about to be 30 this year so yes I am legal, was that all that was stopping you? bahahah

Anyway I am glad to see that you made it here and hopefully we can be the start to something good again. Without the addiction of course. Maybe.

[The Legendary Samurai]

Wildwoman, on 05 November 2011 - 06:46 AM, said:

(FYI - Eagle? Samarai? Are you guys legal yet?? LOL!)

Hey, I was legal then! Barely. LOL.

Wildwoman, on 05 November 2011 - 06:46 AM, said:

I pulled up this "history" that I had to submit in order to join DRAAGUN so many years ago.

Oh my ***. I remember reading this when you joined DRAAGUN. I was full on into my own internet gaming addiction right then. I did 12-18 hours a day in MPBT on a regular basis and completely identified with it. Totally voted for you btw.

Edited by The Legendary Samurai, 05 November 2011 - 07:45 PM.

[Eagle HH]

Oh jeez, I didn't even catch that was something she posted way back when. All I gotta say is we deserve another story.