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[scgt1]

C'mon the ribs too.

[zraven7]

Voodu777, on 26 January 2013 - 05:14 AM, said:

Nice banner! The color scheme is very eye catching. I went with "Wolves" on mine since "Wolfs" isn't actually a word . Unless you add an apostrophe but then it's possessive. Grammar police raid! ...Sorry. Couldn't resist the urge.

Again... Back on topic. We've had several newcommers recently and every one has been great. Welcome aboard! I can't remember the last time I went in to TS3 and found it empty. Come on by and check us out!

It's an idiosyncratic grammar anomaly, exclusive to this instance. See, we are each a "Lone Wolf" as per our faction. So, the plural is actually "Lone Wolfs" as it's referring to a collection of "Lone Wolf" status peoples. Also, from a thematic standpoint, once you become "wolves", you can't exactly keep the "lone" part anymore, as you are with others, not lone. "Lone Wolfs" much better indicates a collection of individuals. "Lone Wolves" seems more of an excercise in oxymoron creation, like "anarchist collective". Doesn't really work.

Edited by zraven7, 30 January 2013 - 07:10 AM.

[Porter314]

I signed up and had a few games last night with these guys and I had a blast. There was no drama or ego at all and they were all helpfull with all my noob questions, fun bunch of guys. I highly recomend checking them out if you are tired of pugs.

[NitroDev]

we're such loners that none of us have a similar signature!

[whiskey tango foxtrot]

NitroDev, on 30 January 2013 - 08:57 AM, said:

we're such loners that none of us have a similar signature!

Ya know......having some kind of commonality might not be a bad idea....

[Khrymsyn]

Oh, I'm sure we have SOME commonality.

For instance, I play MWO without pants. Don't the rest of you?

[Opus]

Khrymsyn, on 30 January 2013 - 02:44 PM, said:

Oh, I'm sure we have SOME commonality.

For instance, I play MWO without pants. Don't the rest of you?

[whiskey tango foxtrot]

Thongs and bongs......get that picture out of my head....roflmfao....

[Opus]

BWahahahaha

[Voodu777]

zraven7, on 30 January 2013 - 06:33 AM, said:

It's an idiosyncratic grammar anomaly, exclusive to this instance. See, we are each a "Lone Wolf" as per our faction. So, the plural is actually "Lone Wolfs" as it's referring to a collection of "Lone Wolf" status peoples. Also, from a thematic standpoint, once you become "wolves", you can't exactly keep the "lone" part anymore, as you are with others, not lone. "Lone Wolfs" much better indicates a collection of individuals. "Lone Wolves" seems more of an excercise in oxymoron creation, like "anarchist collective". Doesn't really work.

It would still be wolves. The plural form of the word wolf is wolves no matter the context. So a group of individuals each of which is a Lone Wolf would be referred to as Lone Wolves. For example "There are 1000 lone wolves in England". Just because you put the word "Lone" at the beginning doesn't negate the ability to reference the fact that they are alone or force them together. It is merely a reference to a group of individuals with similar characteristics,

Each of us is a Lone Wolf. We are found in a group in one location. That group can properly be referred to as Lone Wolves without indicating that they are together in anything other than the fact that each is a Lone Wolf. Only the sharing of the Lone Wolf characteristic makes us a group of Lone Wolves.

I should really just let this go as I don't really care either way, and I don't want to argue with my own peeps, but my girlfriend was an English major and would never forgive me.

Edited by Voodu777, 01 February 2013 - 05:50 AM.

[LadyZowy]

Not to get too technical on the discussion about nomenclature, but in nature a Lone Wolf by definition is a member of a pack that has left by means of searching for a new pack in the case of a young adult or has been driven from a pack as a result of age or encroaching younger males looking for new breeding groups. As a result, they are never "lone" for long. They either find a new home or suffer at the hand of the elements or old age.

Wolves are pack animals but our society has taken on this idea that a single howling wolf is lone. In actuality "he" is most likely communicating his territory to other packs in the area or attempting to attract a mate, or signalling to his pack for any number of reasons. The wolf's howl is still somewhat a mystery and it is rare to hear only one howling. Again they are pack animals and you will usually hear a chorus.

In context, the group Lone Wolves are by virtue of the fact a pack onto themselves and by definition can no longer be considered "Lone". Albeit, you do not form a cohesive group that regular plays together, member ship within the group negates the "Lone" aspect.

I understand the need for a collection of this nature within the community and fully support it. I've yet to drop with you guys as I've been very busy with other things, but based on what I've read I can't wait and hope to find that time soon. Carry on as you were.

Edited by LordZowy, 01 February 2013 - 05:40 AM.

[Voodu777]

LordZowy, on 01 February 2013 - 05:32 AM, said:

Not to get too technical on the discussion about nomenclature, but in nature a Lone Wolf by definition is a member of a pack that has left by means of searching for a new pack in the case of a young adult or has been driven from a pack as a result of age or encroaching younger males looking for new breeding groups. As a result, they are never "lone" for long. They either find a new home or suffer at the hand of the elements or old age.

Wolves are pack animals but our society has taken on this idea that a single howling wolf is lone. In actuality "he" is most likely communicating his territory to other packs in the area or attempting to attract a mate, or signalling to his pack for any number of reasons. The wolf's howl is still somewhat a mystery and it is rare to hear only one howling. Again they are pack animals and you will usually hear a chorus.

In context, the group Lone Wolves are by virtue of the fact a pack onto themselves and by definition can no longer be considered "Lone". Albeit, you do not form a cohesive group that regular plays together, member ship within the group negates the "Lone" aspect.

I understand the need for a collection of this nature within the community and fully support it. I've yet to drop with you guys as I've been very busy with other things, but based on what I've read I can't wait and hope to find that time soon. Carry on as you were.

You are right in a sense. What makes us remain "Lone" in my opinion is the fact that we have no real leadership or "Alpha" and we promise/require no loyalty. Like the natural Lone Wolf some of us may wonder off to join other packs or start packs of our own and others might continue to wonder indefinitely.

The site is more so just a place for players with similar characteristics to get together and have some fun on their own terms and not a place to become a part of some functioning organization with rules, restrictions, and requirements. Our membership is open to anyone who chooses to wonder in. I think of it as a more of a social network than a pack or group. We come, go, and do as we please and the only loyalty is that which is formed by friendship.

Come on by and check us out for yourself when you can. We're always happy to see new faces and only having minimal time is no issue. Sign up, hop in TS, and play for as long or short a time as you please.

Edited by Voodu777, 01 February 2013 - 06:15 AM.

[whiskey tango foxtrot]

Being a Lone Wolf .....is like being a Marine , once you are , you always are.

We leave no one behind and we look after our own.

Can't wait for CW , this is going to be alot of fun.

(oh.....and everyone put your pants back on )

Edited by whiskey tango foxtrot, 01 February 2013 - 10:26 AM.

[Warcloud]

whiskey tango foxtrot, on 01 February 2013 - 10:22 AM, said:

(oh.....and everyone put your pants back on )

Too late... now where is that 10lbs of butter I ordered...

[ayezred]

I love you guys

[whiskey tango foxtrot]

Warcloud, on 01 February 2013 - 05:39 PM, said:

Too late... now where is that 10lbs of butter I ordered...

ROFLMAO.....WOW...

This is one of those"I just sprayed coffee all over the screen moments".

Edited by whiskey tango foxtrot, 02 February 2013 - 10:58 AM.

[bloodnor]

i think i might have found a nice new home with you guys. will look in later when i have time and not a little drunk

[SolCrusher]

bloodnor, on 02 February 2013 - 12:25 PM, said:

i think i might have found a nice new home with you guys. will look in later when i have time and not a little drunk

Well drop on in and sign up! We'd be glad to have you, we have a few guys from Europe around all the time.

Edited by SolCrusher, 02 February 2013 - 10:36 PM.

[whiskey tango foxtrot]

bloodnor, on 02 February 2013 - 12:25 PM, said:

i think i might have found a nice new home with you guys. will look in later when i have time and not a little drunk

You'll fit right in....(hick up)

[Opus]

Lone Wolf Update

I have noticed on NgNg a lot of you tag yourself as Lone Wolf; I like it..

But in the interest of Lone Wolfs; I would like to clarify something.

Lone Wolf is a Choice, not a Pup (Pick Up Player) that forms a PuG (Pick Up Group)

Lone Wolf's swear no loyalty, and hence get no rewards, and/or penalties during Faction Warfare

You can Be a Pup, and swear loyalty to any of the Houses, or Merc Units (and Clan)

Again Lone Wolfs Stand Apart from petty politics, and they decide their future - not a House Lord or MercCorps Commander

See Ya Dirt Side ....

Edited by Opus, 03 February 2013 - 12:01 PM.