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  1. Schramm
    Discuss, i personally dont have any theories, but thats just me
    Thread by: Schramm, Oct 16, 2006, 9 replies, in forum: Kingdom Hearts HD II.5 ReMIX
  2. Schramm
    I cant remember any of them, i'm well aware of jetpack, all sportscar traffic, and so on, but i cant remember what the combination was
    Thread by: Schramm, Oct 13, 2006, 12 replies, in forum: Code Vault
  3. Schramm
    I actually am a roman catholic but im not a really dedicated. I actually think the atheists make good points. they aren't all emos, they dont force you to believe there is no God. And to be perfectly honest, they make excellent points. People demand they prove there is no god, but what proof is there that there is? I myself have no issue with them. They have the courage to ask why instead of mindlessly obeying a 2000 year old book.

    What do you think about Atheists?
    Thread by: Schramm, Oct 12, 2006, 40 replies, in forum: Discussion
  4. Schramm
    Kingdom Hearts, The True Heroes.


    Intro: Yes, you have Sora and Riku out destroying the Heartless, but before they came there were real heroes, and those heroes saved the universe from Xehanort before Sora even heard of other worlds. And it all started with one boy by the name of Schramm.


    Chapter One:

    “Town meeting! Town Meeting!â€

    “Oh crap, I slept in again.†Schramm woke up in a daze, he’s been late three times already this week, and if he was late for this meeting, Master Ansem would give him another lecture about how punctuality was important, a lecture that Schramm wasn’t looking forward to for the sixth hundredth time…

    Schramm got up and rushed to the castle, he needed to buy an alarm or something, but until then, he needed to stop staying up so late working on his research. But that was not important at the moment; right now he needed to find his way to the Castle Postern where Master Ansem was giving his announcement. He made it there and fought through the crowd and went right up behind the other scientists.

    “Schramm,†said a voice behind him “you really need to learn to wake up earlier, all of Radiant Garden doesn’t revolve around you ya know...â€

    “Gimme a break Braig,†Schramm gave out a sigh, “I’m just thankful that Master Ansem didn’t catch me.â€

    “Yes, that would be most unfortunate, now wouldn’t it my little apprentice?â€

    Schramm gulped and turned around, sure enough there was his mentor, Ansem the Wise. He wasn’t an unreasonable man, but when you disobey him he can get strict. But oddly enough, he had a smile from ear to ear on his face.

    “But now is not a time for consequences my apprentice, today is a joyous day, for your superior and my lead apprentice has brought to my attention something of great interest.†And with that he went onto the stage.

    “Radiant Garden!†Ansem yelled, and the entire town grew silent. “I come to you with a new discovery! A new creature that my wise apprentice, Xehanort, has shown me! It is without a heart, and a creature of darkness! I give you, a heartless!â€

    And Master Ansem pulled the curtain and in a transparent cell, was a hideous creature, it resembles an ant of some sort, but over ten thousand times bigger. It had glowing yellow eyes that seemed to pierce the soul; it was not large, but had antennas that were constantly moving, many of the townsfolk were frightened, but Master Ansem waved his hand for silence.

    “Fear not! It is safely contained, I would like all of you to know that we have found a considerably large amount of these creatures under the foundation of the castle, however there they shall remain, we shall do various experiments to find how these creatures live, most likely they steal peoples hearts, and merely want to capture other’s. However, my apprentice has another theory. There is apparently a doorway to the core, no, to the Heart of this World! Once we find this heart, we shall use it for the better of this world, long live Radiant Garden!†As soon as Master Ansem finished his speech, the entire town erupted into the largest ovation one has ever heard. Behind Mater Ansem, Xehanort was standing with a smile that a blind man could even tell he was very proud of himself. He and Schramm weren’t always on the same page, and this situation was no different. Schramm decided that once this was all over, he would speak with Xehanort and Ansem about his concern, for he felt experimenting creatures that have the power to take one’s very heart should best be destroyed.

    “Braig, I will speak with Master Ansem about this, this should not be done, I have a very bad feeling about all of this, I believe Xehanort has good intentions about this, but it’s too dangerous.â€

    “Is that right Schramm?†Said a voice yet again behind Schramm, only when he turned around this time, it appeared to be Xehanort, and he did not look happy. “Come, we shall go into my office and see if we can see eye to eye.“

    “If it is alright with you Xehanort, I would like to speak with Master Ansem.â€

    “Oh, but I insist.†Xehanort had a very convincing voice, one that made you believe that if you do not follow what he does, bad things shall befall on you.

    “…Very well, but I would like to speak with Master Ansem after we converse.â€

    “Oh Schramm, I would not like it any other way.†And Xehanort stepped into the castle, with Schramm hesitantly following.




    Chapter Two

    Schramm followed Xehanort into the corridors below the castle. One often gets lost under the ground, but after a month or so one starts to remember which way to turn, and which way would end in you going in a circle. Schramm would often lose himself on the way to Master Ansem’s study, but he has never been to Xehanort’s study, and he wasn’t thrilled to enter it now. Sudden turns left and right, and finally a door appeared in front of them.
    “Xehanort, wait!†called a voice coming up from behind them, and as they turned around, they saw Ienzo running towards them. Ienzo was the youngest of the apprentices, and it showed. His silver hair went down to his eyes, and he had the constant look of a young immature boy on his face. “Braig informed me you were going to speak with Schramm about his concern of these studies that shall take place.â€

    “Yes Ienzo, that is exactly what is going on, but may I ask why you came all the way down here just to confirm that?†said Xehanort, who did not look happy to see the youngest of Master Ansem’s apprentices.

    “Well, I too feel this is dangerous, and came here to back Schramm up and change your mind.â€

    “I see, well, why do you not come in here and join Schramm and I, maybe then you two shall see my reasoning, and will then support this project.â€

    Schramm and Ienzo both walked into Xehanort’s study, and took a seat, it certainly was not the most cheery place, dimly lighted, gray walls, and papers everywhere. Behind his massive oak desk there was a large screen behind it. Xehanort sat behind the desk, and motioned for the two to bring their views to the screen. Once Xehanort hit a button on his desk, the screen filled with hundreds upon hundreds of those heartless. Xehanort merely looked at them, with no noticeable emotions visible on his face. He often had this look; his cold, brown eyes did not ever seem to have any true expression. His slightly dark skin seemed to contradict his long silver hair. He always seemed to have his face in the same emotionless position, just as it looked now.

    “Look at them, you see Schramm, Ienzo, each of these creatures was a human once, but now their hearts are lost, you see, these studies are a chance to save these souls and possibly return them to their original selves. Also, with these studies, we may be able to finally answer the question, of what is the heart. Should we find out the working of this, we could find a way to take this research, and better our world, and all others.â€

    Schramm and Ienzo weren’t convinced, but Schramm looked at Ienzo and tapped the armrest of his chair three times. Over the years, the two have become great friends, and they always had each other’s backs no matter what. Which is why Schramm had the idea that Ienzo did not come down here because he disagreed with the proposition that Xehanort gave.

    Over the years, the two have learned that speaking out would get them in trouble, so they devised a system of hand and eye signals to get their messages across. In this case, three taps on anything means to keep quiet until they can discuss in private. Ienzo blinked twice, which was confirmation of the message.

    “Well, I still say it’s dangerous, but I see your point Xehanort...†Schramm himself couldn’t believe the words coming out of his mouth.

    “Well, I am glad you realize that this is for the betterment of Radiant Garden. Ienzo, you have been unusually quiet, do you realize what Schramm already has?â€

    Ienzo looked at Schramm, who immediately blinked twice, and Ienzo turned to Xehanort.

    “Oh, yes Xehanort. I honestly cannot seem to remember why I was opposed to this in the first place.â€

    “Very well, you two may go, but could you send Dilan to me? There is something I must speak to him about.â€

    “Yes, of course.†Schramm said, eager to leave and speak with Master Ansem.

    The two left the office, and Schramm immediately turned and spoke with Ienzo.

    “So, did you really believe that these studies are dangerous and wrong, or did you just come down here to defend me?â€

    “Well,†Ienzo began, “It was a little of both, this does seem dangerous, but I would have never actually come down here if you didn’t speak up first.â€

    “Well, it’s too late to speak with Master Ansem now, I’ll talk to him tomorrow, I’m going to sleepâ€

    “Ha ha, of course, you sleep more than you study, well, goodnight Schramm, see ya in the morning.â€

    “Ya, later Ienzo.â€

    Schramm then left the castle and made his way to the town. His feelings towards this research didn’t change in the slightest. He didn’t buy into anything Xehanort said, but he was Master Ansem’s foremost apprentice, and going against him was not a good idea. Schramm decided that tomorrow he would ask to see Master Ansem, and share his concern. Eventually Schramm got to his home and took off his jacket. He looked into the mirror before he turned in. For a scientist, he was pretty muscular. His dark brown hair was always short, Schramm made sure of that. It was getting time to cut it, as it was down close to his eyebrows. His hazily green eyes seemed emotionless when Schramm got serious, such as that moment. He had some facial hair growing out, but would never grow thick, so Schramm frequently shaved his face.

    As Schramm lied down, he started to think of all that happened today. He felt something when he looked at that heartless, but he didn’t know what. It wasn’t fear; it was more like, pity. To see a creature, who did not have a heart of it’s own, and from what he has heard, it’s only goal in life is to steal other hearts mindlessly, a terrible way to live.

    As Schramm thought of it more, the inevitable feeling of drowsiness finally caught up with him, and Schramm closed his eyes and though of it no more.
    Thread by: Schramm, Oct 11, 2006, 4 replies, in forum: Archives
  5. Schramm
    Thread

    MetallicA

    well, allow me to tell you about all of their albums

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    While not as timeless as Ride the Lightning or Master Puppets, Metallica's debut album--originally released in 1983--is still a fine piece of thrash metal, and as good a marker as any for the debut of the genre. Fusing the rapid-fire attack of bands like Motorhead with a guitar style reminiscent of such British heavy metal bands as Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, Metallica essentially created a new kind of metal. Several of the songs from this 1983 album have since become classics, including "Seek & Destroy", "The Four Horsemen", and "Jump in the Fire". The songwriting isn't as sophisticated as on Metallica's later releases; still, it's a great listen, and essential for any heavy metal fan

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    Don't let that classical-guitar-ish opening to "Fight Fire with Fire" fool you--Ride the Lightning packs a heavy-metal wallop. While not as ambitious as the subsequent Master of Puppets, this early Metallica album is indubitably one of their best. Thematically, it explores death and dying from myriad points of view: nuclear war ("Fight Fire with Fire"), electric-chair execution (the title track), and drowning ("Trapped Under Ice"). Interestingly, the best track on this album is probably "Fade to Black," a slower, more introspective song about suicide. There's also "Creeping Death," which remains a concert favorite. An excellent mix of rapid-fire guitar riffs, rip-roaring solos, and singer James Hetfield's trademark growl, this is thrash metal at its finest. Very highly recommended.

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    One of the defining albums of thrash metal, Master of Puppets is arguably Metallica's best album (as well as their last with bassist Cliff Burton). Focusing on the concept of power and abuses thereof, this is a collection of complex, intelligent music, played at about a hundred miles an hour. Not that these are short songs; this eight-song album clocks in at over an hour, which makes it all the more impressive that not one moment on this recording is boring. In tackling various approaches to their subject, Metallica is insightful lyrically as well as musically: "Welcome Home (Sanitarium)" is from the point of view of an institutionalized inmate and "Disposable Heroes" is the perspective of a soldier. If all you've heard of Metallica is what's been on the radio recently, check this one out. You're in for a surprise.

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    After an extended layoff period and a classic `covers' ep, Metallica returned with a vengeance on AND JUSTICE FOR ALL. All the anger and sadness they held in on the death of bassist Cliff Burton was unleashed on the record buying public. The album is full of seething vocals and complex chord and tempo changes, with melody at its centre. Lars Ulrich (drummer) and Kirk Hammet (lead guitar) have never played better. Unfortunately for new boy bassist Jason Newsted, the house producer Fleming Rasmussen buries his contributions way into the mix, so it sometimes sounds like he's absent. However, this complaint aside, if you wish to hear some truly angry heavy metal way before `Rage Against The Machine' raised its collective voice in protest, check out the true rage and beauty of this release.

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    Called "the Black Album" by many (due to its monochrome cover), Metallica marks the group's entrance into the mainstream, with shorter songs, simpler song structures, and slower tempos overall. That said, this is an excellent album, featuring some of the best songwriting Metallica has ever done. "Enter Sandman," "Wherever I May Roam," and "God That Failed," despite being slower and more groove-oriented than the band's earlier work, feature the same heavy riffs and heavier rhythms that have always been a feature of Metallica's music. The band goes introspective with "Unforgiven," and proves that they can write a ballad with "Nothing Else Matters," which succeeds better than one might expect. Overall, this is a high-energy album despite its laid-back approach, and is in many ways superior to the previous . . . And Justice for All, which was weakened by overly complicated song structures and mediocre production.

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    With Load, Metallica takes a dramatic left turn with their music, continuing in the direction suggested by Metallica, their previous album. The songs on Load have groove; they're slower, with far fewer of the lightning-fast riffs that have been Metallica's trademark since their inception. While songs like "Ain't My *****" and "Wasting My Hate" are up-tempo and full of the vitriol one would expect from the quintessential heavy metal band, "2 X 4" is hard rock with a blues beat, "Hero of the Day" sounds positively mainstream, and "Mama Said" is an actual, honest-to-god ballad. While some diehard fans may find this mix unappealing, there's plenty to like about this album, including its laid-back, rhythmic orientation, and James Hetfield's characteristic growl tempered by his growing maturity as a vocalist

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    For many heavy metal fans, Metallica epitomizes the genre, especially for those listeners who remember the band's fast-and-furious 1983 debut, Kill 'Em All. As a result, their continued foray into a more stripped-down, laid-back sound with this album has met a mixed response. However, there's enough innovation and just plain strange stuff on this album to make it worth a listen. The creepy "The Memory Remains" is perfectly accentuated by Marianne Faithfull's backing vocals, and "Where the Wild Things Are" features the multilayered vocals and guitars that Metallica is famous for, albeit at about half their usual speed. The opening ("Fuel") and closing ("Fixxxer") tracks are especially strong, and intermixed with some slower, country-inflected tunes are the obnoxious rockers that made Metallica the long-running success they are.

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    This double-disc, all-covers release could come to represent a vital turning point for Metallica. While disc 2 is a straightforward collection of every cover the group have recorded in its 16-year history, disc 1 comprises 11 new selections drawn from the oeuvres of such exciting and diverse artists as U.K. punks Discharge and nefarious Australian Nick Cave. The heavier songs, such as the Mercyful Fate medley, Black Sabbath's "Sabbra Cadabra," and the Misfits' "Die Die My Darling," prove that nobody delivers a crunching riff better than these metal veterans. But it is vocalist-guitarist James Hetfields's confident approach toward the likes of Cave's "Loverman" and Bob Seger's "Turn the Page" that delivers the most electricity; here his raw, heartfelt vocals are largely untouched. Given that the recharged group spent only three weeks in the studio recording these tracks, it appears that these guys have remembered the value of studio spontaneity over laborious pontificating. Hopefully, that mindset will resurface in future projects

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    At a point in their career when most bands would rest their laurels upon a greatest-hits package or live album, Metallica has done both, but with a decidedly loopy twist. They've recorded a double-live greatest-hits package with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra "sitting in." Rock history and cutout bins are littered with previous attempts at a rock-symphonic fusion, from Emerson, Lake & Palmer to Deep Purple to the Moody Blues and the Siegel-Schwall Blues Band. But while previous efforts at mixing the low-brow with the high-brow have mostly ended up browbeating the intended audience, S&M plays like a precarious joy ride. Set against the shrewd efforts of a team of orchestrators and arrangers (who employ enough taste to keep proceedings from sounding like one long "Live and Let Die" outtake), Metallica plays for their lives, undercutting their general somber tone by ratcheting up their musicianship several notches. The most underrated player here is SFO guest conductor and soundtrack vet Michael Kamen, whose attention to detail and nuance--and intuitive grasp of the Metallica canon--keeps this unlikely meeting of the minds focused and on track

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    Never underestimate the regenerative powers of Metallica. Following the stripped-down Load and Re-Load, they've returned to the raw, vitriolic savagery of their earlier canon, using 1984's Ride the Lightning as a template for St. Anger. The title track provides the psychic lynchpin of the album by combining the bombast and defiance of the band's earliest high-water marks with more deliberate lyrics and emotional nakedness. Equally cathartic is "Some Kind of Monster," a lumbering beast of a song that declares, "This is the voice of silence no more." Despite that claim, there's an economy to these lyrics; James Hetfield's raw-toothed growl only occasionally punctuates the menacing soundscapes. In fact, "Dirty Windows," the standout track here, is a shimmering five-minute instrumental that's free of the baroque trappings that sometimes clutter the Metallica landscape



    so...waddya think?
    Thread by: Schramm, Oct 11, 2006, 12 replies, in forum: Music
  6. Schramm
    Thread

    Hi...

    I'm Schramm, i like WWE< KH, and other things,

    yeah...

    More about Schramm:

    -it's pronounced, SHRAM
    -i might accidentally flame if mad enough, and if i do im sorry
    -I like wrestling, if you dont, too bad, get over it
    -just because i'm new, dont treat me as a n00b, i have years of forums experience
    Thread by: Schramm, Oct 11, 2006, 11 replies, in forum: Introductions & Departures