[Raptor]

I probably should introduce myself as well.

I'm Mark, Dutch by birth, which was, oh, about 26½ years ago. I just realised it's four years since I hit CMS. About time to apologise to everyone for putting up with me for that long. In fact, I think I just found out why all the regulars of those days decided to f*ck off. Sorry 'bout that lads...

I live in the finest city this side of the North Sea, by the name of Groningen. Yet, I insist on visiting Britain and Ireland as often as possible, which, having bought a house recently, is limited to about 3 times a year now. People who've attended CMS meetups will be glad: it means their stylish shirts are safe from my habit of spilling at least one drink a night. It's not a good night if Raprot (thanks Ell_G for that nickname) hasn't spilt a pint, or so they say.

Recently, I've not been able to play CM at all, which resulted in my Belfast Celtic story, which I've been boring you with for 2½ years now, slipping down the forum. It's not dead yet though, and chances are it'll outlive myself at this rate.

I would really really like to see a proper CMS network game, with a decent story on it, to work again, like it did in the original UCMS. Hopefully, when FM2005 comes out, we can get one going.

[Peacemaker7]

One of tbe reasons why I make the point about my first two stories being ignored is actually to encourage people not to give up. It may seem no-one is reading, and that's true, but just keep plugging away and people will eventually come round.

Unless your name is Iain.

[Brian of Nazareth]

Ok to expand on what I've already side, sort of half prompted by what PM said above - er yeah - don't give up. I think it was easier to get noticed beforehand as there were fewer members around but even so after a while you'll get attention be it good or bad - and don't be afraid to do one in a "standard" ( if there is one ) style becuase they can be just as entertaining as ones with a difference.

[Educated Hick]

I'm an old-timer here in CMS so I might as well introduce myself.
My name is Bryan and 23 years old. I'm the resident Yank in CMS, hailing from a rural town in western Missouri(hence my username) I graduated from uni in Dec 2003 with a degree in history and political science. Since then, I've been looking for work with no luck.

I joined CMS in early Dec 2000 which makes me one of the senior members still around. I think only Rap and Gino have me beat for longevity. My first story was an "American in Aberswyth" which didn't last long and was rightly ignored by everyone except Gino and Rap. From that point I just kept writing and won two awards, although none of my writing is memorable save for an introduction here and there. I'm planning on writing a short story very soon, so I'll be an active writer, instead of just a lurker before too long.

[Terk]

Well, suppose i should do this as well. My name is Simon and as the status says, i am a big story whore, but we'll get to that later. I'm four months shy of my 21 first birthday and though i'm half english, i am most definitely a Scot at heart. Lived in and around Edinburgh for the past ten years and doubt i'll leave in the near future. I dropped out of uni over the christmas period to allow me more time to concentrate on my writing. Considering the quality (or lack of) of most of my CMS work, many may find it surprising that i intend a a career writing and directing films but i assure you i am good. Damn good in fact. On the writing front, i've been working on a voluntary basis for various sporting websites for three and a half years now so i consider myself to have at least some experience.

In terms of CM, my first story appears to have been waaay back in 2001, though i don't remember it at all. Think it was called, 'There's trouble brewing at the Hawthorns' (i've never been good with titles) Came into the forum 'full-time' in early 2002 and after almost two years, still haven't finished a full length story. I have finished three or four short stories, which i think have actually been some of my better work. Haven't been posting much recently, but that will be changing over the coming week. I probably have the highest number of unfinished stories of any member currently on the board.

On the topic of SOTW, i must admit to having been confused by some of the choices, which quite frankly i don't think have been up to all that much. I think there have been a number of stories overlooked which have been far more deserving of the accolade than some which have received it. Anyways, just my opinion.

[HD]

I'm Iain. Hello.

[maollelujah]

*Reminds me of my first day at School.


Hello! My name is maollelujah (rhymes with Hallelujah), some call me just mao (or Tim). I've been on the board forever (I think my official date was Dec. 14 1999) and if you notice the m in maollelujah is uncapitalized, you can tell which side of the mod elections I was on. Vote silver_blue!!!

I wrote my first story in Jan. 2000 about Clydebank in the old Story Forum, but nobody was interested then, so I started a new game and wrote in the pre-Nazi LLM about Clydebank of course (which I believe was called something else then and you could name players in those days.)

My two best stories are probably Legends of the Game: The Stan McCabe Story and Allan Brodie and the Gorgie Boys. I finished neither and neither remain on the board. I was going finish the Gorgie Boy story (when I got around to it) It was for the best I suppose.

Oh, and I am from America, the home of soccer.

[Dixie Flatline]

Well, I suppose I'd better, too.

I joined in March 2000 (I think, about 20 days after Raptor, actually) so I've clocked four years on these boards (OMG :eek: ). I did manage to get a few posts on the old boards before we all shifted here, and I even saved some of them from the boards - the nostalgia factor is off the scales!

Obviously, I am a huge fan of Formula One, and in particular Jacques Villeneuve, which Dave Richards found out about firsthand at the Australian Grand Prix this year ( ).

Being an Australian, I'm exposed to copious amounts of English football and reasonable amounts of Italian football, but deciding to be contrary, I prefer Spanish football, which receives about 5 minutes television time weekly.

One of my first CM games post-CM 93/94 was managing Real Betis, but I was really terrible and managed to get the sack after about a third of the season. I was picked up by a club called Linense and I decided that this would be an opportunity to write a story about this club for broadcast over the CMS boards. I managed to guide Linense to the Primera Liga then jumped ship to Real Oviedo... only to have my game crash on me.

Picking up the pieces, I decided to manage Cartagonova, back in 2001. It's now 2004, and I'm still playing the same game and writing about it. You might have noticed the main story - it's just reached 50 pages! I've also spun it off into a Real Madrid story which has already reached 3 pages in length! :cool:

I also dabbled halfheartedly with managing Australia and Verona, but those stories petered out after I lost interest in them. You also might have noticed the Formula One-based CM story, which keeps spluttering along now and then.

[Peacemaker7]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by maollelujah:
*Reminds me of my first day at School.


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You mean you can remember that far back :p

I'm sure the legendary Stan McCabe is preserved forever in the archives, and certainly the history of CMS!

[glamdring]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Dixie Flatline:
You also might have noticed the Formula One-based CM story, which keeps spluttering along now and then.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

In best Jacques Villeneuve fashion :p