Echo of Silence
How long have you been playing Spiral Knights? Since Beta ended, and I've lost track of that.
What do you mostly do on Spiral Knights? (PVE? Vana runs? Lockdown? etc) Grinding(Both ways <3), and a ton of Lockdown
Do you know anyone from our guild? (If yes, who?) Well, I kinda knew Teddysmacker, and play SwordofOmen in Lockdown a LOT.
What guilds have you been a part of? I hope this doesn't affect my app, cause I've been in Circle of Magic and Pwnographic...
What is your ign *List all names your previous names if you used name-change pass*? Why? "Doomskull" Never changed names because that's the username 9 year old me used when I first discovered the interweb in it's dark glory.
Why do you want to join Eos? Um... It's an empire? And the idea of a guild that's survived completely since Beta and seems to be set in a high place in SK society seems an awful lot like an internet form of Nazism. I wanna test that.
How Old are you (Optional)? 15
Eos does have mumble would you feel comfortable using it (Yes or No *add if you have a mic* this does not hurt you application)? I'm fine either way, using it or not :)
What do you do if we don't respond to your app within a few days? Be worried... But then again this guild must have its reasons to respond or not
Tell us how you would troll someone in Eos? Join Promise(Are they still around?) and crank up the AT and Polaris. Jk that kills my graphics driver :C
I would probably tell them I would water Vanaduke's mask and then run to a corner when everyone has their blitz and flash charges ready :3
Are you anti-social? Not at all
How many (regular) black snipes are in Sk? None.
What sweet delicious treats do you enjoy? Anything really, but ice cream is a preference. I live to test the line of diabetes of course...
Do you play Spiral Knights naked or in a towel? Towel. That way I can feel the warmth of the screen more and realize I will never feel that from another human. (One minute, I'm gonna go drink bleach :) )
Are Echoes really silent? Depends. Did anyone hear the tree fall?
Finally, tell us about yourself (Optional) Um. I always stumble at this question. Wait it's optional :D
How long have you been playing Spiral Knights?
Since 2011
What do you mostly do on Spiral Knights? (PVE? Vana runs? Lockdown? etc)
Well, actually doing anything :)
PVE - Vana runs, peistige missions
PVP - Lockdown ofc, im suck at BN :x
Do you know anyone from our guild? (If yes, who?)
Jekets, Vhansyy, Flame-xt, Rey-demonio and some others people
What guilds have you been a part of?
First i was on White Angels but this guild died, afther that i was on some LD guild and french guilds, i left them because i dont like subs and things like that.
What is your ign List all names your previous names if you used name-change pass? Why?
My first and last name is Ldsaf :3
Why do you want to join Eos?
Well I know a lot of people there, and i want to play this game like you guys do.
How Old are you (Optional)?
I am 15 but shh dont tell sk
Eos does have mumble would you feel comfortable using it (Yes or No add if you have a mic this does not hurt you application)?
Non, I don't have any mic.
What do you do if we don't respond to your app within a few days?
I think nothing lol :P
Tell us how you would troll someone in Eos?
You will see i believe
Are you anti-social?
No no no no no
How many (regular) black snipes are in Sk?
One billion black snipes!
What sweet delicious treats do you enjoy?
I like everything lol -feeling fat guy-
Do you play Spiral Knights naked or in a towel?
Naked. becuzzz .. becuzz ..
Are Echoes really silent?
Ofc not
Finally, tell us about yourself (Optional)
Swiss guy, love everyone that loves me <3
How long have you been playing Spiral Knights?
Since its second birthday. Like I literally joined during the birthday event.
What do you mostly do on Spiral Knights? (PVE? Vana runs? Lockdown? etc)
Currently I'm doing a bunch of Vana-arcade runs, but I'm freakishly close to Vanguard so that is subject to change.
Do you know anyone from our guild? (If yes, who?)
Not in the slightest
What guilds have you been a part of?
My first guild was Aeternus Imortalitas (I assume to be a dead guild now). Now I'm in a guild called Story Core. I'm the only member.
What is your ign *List all names your previous names if you used name-change pass*? Why?
The-ultralord. No name-changes.
Why do you want to join Eos?
I'm starting to become active in the game again and I figured I'd join an active guild to compliment that. Plus it'll give me more reason, making me more active, and so on.
Eos does have mumble would you feel comfortable using it (Yes or No *add if you have a mic* this does not hurt you application)?
I think I'd be pretty comfortable. I do have a mic.
What do you do if we don't respond to your app within a few days?
I'd go in-game and ask a member if I can post again. If yes, then proceed to post again. If not, just leave it.
Tell us how you would troll someone in Eos?
( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Are you anti-social?
Only if you want me to be ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
How many (regular) black snipes are in Sk?
The answer is always 420.
What sweet delicious treats do you enjoy?
I like cupcakes, sweet mountain air, and...other things ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Do you play Spiral Knights naked or in a towel?
...Confidential ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Are Echoes really silent?
Nobody Knows That.
Finally, tell us about yourself (Optional)
Fairly Active Veteran player. Meme Lord. Likes Anime. Very sarcastic. Likes to use Lenny Faces ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°).
How long have you been playing Spiral Knights?
ive been playing sk since 2011
What do you mostly do on Spiral Knights? (PVE? Vana runs? Lockdown? etc)
i do lockdown and vanas but mostly lockdown
Do you know anyone from our guild? (If yes, who?)
yes, Hatsumono, vhans, Takadaniel, lusiferangel, olivett, jumazo, i play with too many people of that guild in lockdown
What guilds have you been a part of?
Lion Heart,Altsok,Divine god,Dark skulls
What is your ign *List all names your previous names if you used name-change pass*? Why?
just Skyshot
Why do you want to join Eos?
because EoS is an active guild, and i want an enjoyable place to talk, also because is the best guild in sk, and i think the oldest, because there its some good friends and i love the gvg
How Old are you (Optional)?
i'm 14 years old
Eos does have mumble would you feel comfortable using it (Yes or No *add if you have a mic* this does not hurt you application)?
yes, also i have a mic
What do you do if we don't respond to your app within a few days?
i will wait
Tell us how you would troll someone in Eos?
i think that im a peacefull guy
Are you anti-social?
no, i like to talk with anyone
How many (regular) black snipes are in Sk?
mm i think like 100000, i have no idea
What sweet delicious treats do you enjoy?
i love the PIE
Do you play Spiral Knights naked or in a towel?
sometimes naked, sometimes in a towel
Are Echoes really silent?
noup
Finally, tell us about yourself (Optional)
i'am a guy of 14 years old that love to play lockdown, talk with friends, and love the PIE
ROFL I did something vaguely nice and you tried to make me feel like trash with the overly memeish no clip from probably the office. You have no idea how much I wish they let me do that sort of thing here XD
It is in fact NOT from the Office...but you never know ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
So don't let me, don't let me, don't let me down <69
Sorry about Fake Dutch-Oven Fehzor thxs for showing people how to apply!
How long have you been playing Spiral Knights?
I have no idea. I'm pretty sure I played it when I was in middle school or early high school on Kongregate. 2011 or 2012 I guess? But then I took at 2 year break, and decided to come back now.
What do you mostly do on Spiral Knights? (PVE? Vana runs? Lockdown? etc)
PVE all the way. I can't do any "end-game" stuff per say because all my stuff is on Kong, and I just can't go back to that place. I'm on Steam now, with only a single 5*. I'll get there somewhere.
Do you know anyone from our guild? (If yes, who?)
Who even are you guys .-.
What guilds have you been a part of?
None(?) probably.
What is your ign *List all names your previous names if you used name-change pass*? Why?
Pooba-the-Great. As to why, I was young, and I though "The Great and Mighty Pooba" was the greatest thing since sliced bread. I'm a little embarrassed by the name but meh.
Why do you want to join Eos?
You guys seem like an active bunch, and I just need people to talk to.
How Old are you (Optional)?
sqrt(42*76/12 - 41) + 3
Eos does have mumble would you feel comfortable using it (Yes or No *add if you have a mic* this does not hurt you application)?
Yes, but I don't have mumble installed atm. Also my mic sucks.
What do you do if we don't respond to your app within a few days?
W-what do you mean not respond? I-it's not like I wanted to be in your guild! Baka!
Iunno I guess I tried ;3;
Tell us how you would troll someone in Eos?
I don't know how to troll. I can be dumb though. Is that gud?
Are you anti-social?
No????
How many (regular) black snipes are in Sk?
Uh
What sweet delicious treats do you enjoy?
Just chocolate, not too sweet though.
Do you play Spiral Knights naked or in a towel?
I wear socks. Just socks.
Are Echoes really silent?
I'd give it a 5/7
Finally, tell us about yourself (Optional)
I'm in college. It's busy. I'm also rather spontaneous when it comes to playing games. Like, I'll binge a game, then never touch it again for half a year (which may mean that at some point I'll just be offline for a dumb amount of time and get kicked if I get invited into the guild anyways q-q). I also enjoy arranging and composing music for stuff.
Thanks for reading (or not reading) this app you guise. Luv you <3
How long have you been playing Spiral Knights?
I've been playing for 4 years on different accounts my most recent about 6-7 months.
What do you mostly do on Spiral Knights? (PVE? Vana runs? Lockdown? etc)
I have a blend of Vana and LD but my preferred would be LD as it poses a harder challange
Do you know anyone from our guild? (If yes, who?)
Yes i do Rey-demonio and many other but i rather not put more as it would look like a list
What guilds have you been a part of?
Light of soul League of assassins Evident (my most recent)
What is your ign *List all names your previous names if you used name-change pass*? Why?
Blueplasmabeam
Why do you want to join Eos?
because of how high your status is and the calibre friend and people i will meet and see.
How Old are you (Optional)?
15 Yet I'm much more mature than that.
Eos does have mumble would you feel comfortable using it (Yes or No *add if you have a mic* this does not hurt you application)?
yes i would i do have a mic and warning my voice is extremely deep
What do you do if we don't respond to your app within a few days?
well i wait as I'm a patient person after a week I may send a mail to the GM in game to ask questions asking why i haven't been replied to but i don't expect that will happen.
Tell us how you would troll someone in Eos?
act like a noob and then just make him say stupid things like why u going molest me or why are u touching me.
Are you anti-social?
nope i love hanging out with people talking in guild chat messing around eating pie (do u know that reference ill tell u at the end)
How many (regular) black snipes are in Sk?
non there are some brown but no blacks.
What sweet delicious treats do you enjoy?
tiramisu ( its a delicious cake is soft creamy and beautifully balanced.
Do you play Spiral Knights naked or in a towel?
in a towel.
Are Echoes really silent?
The silence is deafening
Finally, tell us about yourself (Optional)
I'm somewhat a jumpy character I love large flamboyant things and adventure I have travelled every where worst thing is I have horrible travel sickness i love people being loneliness is the worst sort of pain I love running around with friends going outside in to endless possibilities. I believe living life to the fullest (another reference) is the best way to live as living a life without hope love fun friends would be empty.
AND finally the references number 1 Men in black 3 number 2 Fairy tail
1. How long have you been playing Spiral Knights?
Since 2011
2. What do you mostly do on Spiral Knights? (PVE? Vana runs? Lockdown? etc)
I sit in haven and do nothing until I see Misoz and then i scream
3. Do you know anyone from our guild? (If yes, who?)
I want to be jumazo
4. What guilds do you wish to have been a part of?
Echo of sausage, echo of sixtynine, pwnstars, echo of gianor
5. What is your ign *List all names your previous names if you used name-change pass*? Why?
Dark-Of-Warrior
6. Why do you want to join Eos?
I want to know when jumazo is online at all times so i can send him messages about why i want to be him
7. How Old are you (Optional)?
I'm 12 plus half a pineapple
8. Eos does have mumble would you feel comfortable using it (Yes or No *add if you have a mic* this does not hurt you application)?
I have a microphone and I will use it to sing lullabies to all of you especially jumazo
9. What do you do if we don't respond to your app within a few days?
I'll add more drawings of jumazo to my scrapbook of jumazo pictures
10. Tell us how you would troll someone in Eos?
I would tell the person I love them and then say jk
11. What is your favorite fruit?
I dont like eating fruits much but I like to rub Durian on my nipples to mask my body odor
12. How many (regular) black snipes are in Sk?
My first instinct says none but then I thought that SK probably has affirmative action so I would guess at least 10% of the snipes
13. What sweet delicious treats do you enjoy?
I like warm breast milk
14. Do you play Spiral Knights naked or in a towel?
I play in a blanket made from the fur that I skinned from my friend's missing cat
15. Are Echoes really silent?
The clouds of my farts echo silently
16. Finally, tell us about yourself (Optional)
No
1. Late 2011-early 2012?
2. I ask and play borderlands two, do PvP, and occasionally dare to meet Lord Vanaduke
3. Yes. I know you all with my all seeing eye. (bad with names kept for jump<3 and nj<69)
4. Wait echo of gianor existed/Circle of Magic/Felixus/this weird guild called Pushy destroyers/some vanaduke themed guild
5. drakonnight, currently gaelet, the future ????
6. I want to join cut GLD, also cus I wanna beat Sederts(revenge of the Gae). Ummm, it's a cool old guild which I remember, plus Dejection's soul wanted me to join. Also sweet guild hall?(lay down the flattery)
7. I'm 14, but I can act like I'm 69 for you
8. Uhhh what is mumble
9. I'd probably get Njthug to look at my application or think of good names to change to
10. Hmmmmmmmm... I don't want to spill the beans, but currently, it'd be something like name changing and hiding forever from them. That or yelling random boy band names around them(ewww)
11. Grapefruit, or if people's heads count as fruits..... probably John CENA!
12. D>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>EEZ NUTZ(1 million and billion seventy zillion bleh bleh bleh)
13. Gummy bears/imported german chocolate/nj's poo
14. I play semi-naked with a towel, but sometimes I lag a lot cus I'm naked at those points and ______
15. No............ Now can silence have an echo?
16. You see when I was 6, I found out that normal people don't have golden belly buttons. So I traveled all over the world to find a wise man........
(patrick Rothfuss paraphrase)
Oh yeah, for the antisocial part probably...... but I mean I can practice being a silent echo there!
Lol and here I thought Dutch Oven hated me for some reason, when they seemed alright in game. Sock puppeting is another skill that I'm envious of. I could do so many things with that...
How long have you been playing Spiral Knights?
My grand journey in the world of Spiral Knights began on the August of the year 2011, when Summer's cancer-emitting sunlight came to a weakness - Fall. Ohhhhhhhhhhh how the beautiful rush of brown leaves ever leaving behind a be-yond presence of my Summer faché emanate across the field of remembrance. The soft tranquility has persevered in an eloquent etude of what I call Fall's Kiss - the cold and swipy winds cheering me on as I log on the PC. Ohhhhhhhhhh how the nostalgia tingles my tiny nerves as I open up Kongregate.com, and I see a cute boxey game called Spiral Knights. I open it and endure a process of downloading for about 1 hour and 32 minutes and 14 seconds, and then I enter the mysterious cute-sy game of spriggan dorm. Twas' a game it was, jellies amassed and lizard-y creatures tounging my forever greened armor; Proto was so toy-soldiery that I called the game Spiral Legos for the time begin in the midst wake'ning.
What do you mostly do on Spiral Knights? (PVE? Vana runs? Lockdown? etc)
I do the time of crown collecting - an amassment of fair. Lest I sell my 5* gear, it leaves behind a trail. Weep it does, and it lets go. I never go into a fair combat'ing without a proper gearset. Mind I say that 5* is inferior to 4* by all costs - grinding is treadisome as well as life-depleting, taking away the nourishment that leaves our bodies exhilarated under the basking enjoyment we call fun. Alas, we nigh to seek what is right, yet it is impure and unjust; Spiral Knights is good at this!
Do you know anyone from our guild? (If yes, who?)
Ohhhhhhhhh how the ancient tortoise Njthug stands over there. His wealth and power amongst our fame is there, so who doesn't know he? His armor screams fashion sense, if I do say so myself - the etiquette and purity of his beaut in fashion is staggering and marvelous as well - it leaves me to think if he hired a suave specialist to spruce his garb. He does have the money for everything after all. The king of Spiral Knights is he!
And there was my nemesis of Lockdown, the name of Dutch-Oven or Officer-Dutchy (?) or Mechadutchy or the new name which I unfortunately forgot as my brain needs time to un-tire from its prememorizement. His 'slinging is the best all-round - king of obliterating is his godly-given thing. Ohhhhhhh how his gunning screams perfection, as I study off of his; I learn what there is, and weep for my armors' and weapons' are naught to his nearness. Fortunes to be wept on rolling Unique Variants as my pockets pour like sand cometh onto water. Lest he be, my nemesis, to my destruction.
What guilds have you been a part of?
I have been in a few Guilds of past. There have been Guilds so atrocious that I won't will to list theirselves. The list of good Guilds is as follows:
ᴥ Behemoth, if I do dare say so myself
ᴥ Solo Art, if I may add
ᴥ Sexy Knights, Si je ne dis moi-même
ᴥ Optimistic, twas' I lost my optimism
ᴥ Aegis Team, with the leader stabbed by Spiral Knight's dry updative etichure.
What is your ign *List all names your previous names if you used name-change pass*? Why?
Utrex >> Rhanthyxemyniadrhanthyxemyniadrhanthyxemyniadrhanthyxemyniad >> Abelisk (my current "ign" is Abelisk)
Why do you want to join Eos?
I am joining Echo of Silence to be accruited into the creative expenditures of this voyäge, which I seek to influnce my fellow Knights the art of pure chatting. Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh how shameful it is that our unbestowed comrades cannot type as well as the prestigious, like myself!
Eos does have mumble would you feel comfortable using it (Yes or No *add if you have a mic* this does not hurt you application)?
I'll take time to decide if I'm applied.
What do you do if we don't respond to your app within a few days?
Nothing - seep into the dark void as darkness consumeth my screen; I falleth onto my lightlit bed and drift off into dreams uncatched be-yore. Sleep I will, then wake up. Brusheth my teeth I do, then eat my break's fast consisting of Vegan-esque foods to promote health. I proactivate the day and live a lifestyle unlike any other. Really, I do. Then I continue thy process - computer, on. Me, sleep. There. The non-responsive measure will mean nothing by disacceptance. That is O.K. in my book.
Tell us how you would troll someone in Eos?
Ohhhhhhhhh how fun it is when I make everyone go "Ohhhhhhhhhhh" due to my response to a poorly-inundated joke, if I do dare say so myself. I rapt the jokes cometh to me, and spit them back like a hose that seeketh oxygen to breathe in and intake the fuel-ingested colony of which I call molecules that redund into their ever-slaying abode that nestles down into comfort. *deep breath in-and-out*
Are you anti-social?
Anti-social? I have never heard of such nonsensical reasoning. All humans are social. All humans talk to others or themselves. The fact of anti-sociality is overwhelmingly false and abhorrent, lest thy say that my claims are redundant. Prove me otherwise - my statements are absolute.
How many (regular) black snipes are in Sk?
None of the black snipes are regular in my opinion. There are those existing without the arms that we see daily during our caricatures over there and down-and-up -- next black snipe you see will be voraciously dismantled - don't see I did not show you. They don't have arms or feets' anyhow!
What sweet delicious treats do you enjoy?
I enjoy the sweets that we all crave - shaved ice. Stop there.
I like wafers too.
Do you play Spiral Knights naked or in a towel?
I play them in a socially-bubbled towel surrounded by lather-equipped shirts cometh from my wardrobé.
Are Echoes really silent?
The sky is bright and cloudless: another perfect day in the San Francisco Bay Area. But I'm about to spend part of it inside a windowless, soundless room called an anechoic chamber in an attempt to experience what silence is really like -- and to find out whether it even exists at all.
The word "anechoic" means "without echoes," and an anechoic chamber -- the walls of which are generally lined with wedges of foam to prevent reverberation -- is a room that prevents echoes of the sounds made inside it. Anechoic chambers are used to test microphones and other audio equipment, but the lack of reverb creates a peculiar effect on the ears. They feel stuffy and plugged because, in jarring contrast to the noise encountered throughout the day, the ears aren't getting any feedback from the environment. After sitting in a confined space devoid of echoes for long enough, some people report hearing their own heartbeats, respiration and other bodily functions, a phenomenon termed "auto-emissive noise."
I have to admit I haven't spent much time thinking about silence. With so much noise in the form of honking horns and ringing cellphones plaguing us in everyday life, who has the time -- or the opportunity -- to listen, to wonder what it would be like if the only sound you could hear were your own heart beating? Moreover, who really wants to experience complete silence?
I've heard from others who've spent time in anechoic chambers that it's creepy. It can make you kind of crazy.
So it's with a sense of apprehension as well as excitement that I journey across the Bay Bridge from San Francisco to visit the laboratory of retired University of California, Berkeley psychology professor Ervin Hafter to see the anechoic chamber his team uses for research.
As I approach Tolman Hall, a building nestled among pine trees on a serene corner of the U.C. Berkeley campus, hordes of carefree co-eds spill out the door, finished with morning classes and on their way to lunch. I leave the pleasant sunlight behind and fight the stream of students to enter the building.
Descending a gloomy concrete stairway, I find myself in a grey basement. I'm buzzed into Hafter's subterranean laboratory, and a research assistant leads me down a hallway and into the main office, where a mess of computer equipment and piles of papers dominate the windowless room lit by fluorescents. I'm a bit taken aback by the sterile surroundings and the isolated atmosphere of the basement.
The assistant introduces me to Hafter, who's tall, with solemn brown eyes and wild, wiry tufts of grey hair sprouting from the sides of his head. His khaki-colored button-down shirt still has the fold marks in it. Since 1966, Hafter has studied auditory perception, spatial hearing and the effects of reverberant environments on users of hearing aids and cochlear implants. The anechoic chamber, along with a highly complicated set-up of computer programs and speakers, is required to test human subjects in his laboratory.
"There is no such thing as zero when it comes to sound," he explains as he leads me to the chamber. While zero decibels is technically demarcated as the threshold for the human ability to hear sound, some people can decipher sounds in the negative decibel range. The lack of echo in the anechoic chamber won't change that. The shaggy-haired research assistant, Swapan Gandhi, a musician, tells me he likes being in the chamber because "you hear things that you don't normally pay attention to," like the sound of your own pulse.
Such was the experience of the late avante-garde American composer John Cage, whose trip to the anechoic chamber at Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts, was the inspiration for his most revolutionary work -- 4'33'', in which a pianist sits silently before a piano for four minutes and 33 seconds. Cage later wrote of his experience that he "heard two sounds, one high and one low. When I described them to the engineer in charge, he informed me that the high one was my nervous system in operation, the low one my blood in circulation."
In Cage's piece, not one musical note is played. Instead, the audience is left to revel in its own subtle sounds and to realize, perhaps, that silence doesn't actually exist.
I'm a musician myself, so Cage is on my mind as Hafter heaves open the door of the chamber, which is about six feet wide and resembles some sort of meat locker. Dim light emanates from two bulbs dangling on either end of the ceiling. My ears immediately feel plugged, as if they've been stuffed full of cotton, probably because the walls and ceiling are lined with rows and rows of fiberglass wedges that absorb all sound waves.
The floor of the chamber is covered in wedges too; we're walking on a springy suspended floor made of cross-hatched wire, with tangles of electrical cords and the same pattern of wedges spanning the actual floor of the chamber a few feet below us. I'm teetering all over the place on the wires, as my boots have kitten heels. I begin to hear a high-pitched ringing in my ears. It's eerie in here.
As I try to focus on what Hafter is telling me about the architecture of the chamber, I notice my chest starts to feel tight, out of nervousness. What surprises me is our voices don't sound muffled. For some reason, I've pictured our mouths moving but no sound coming out, like we're in some kind of a sound vacuum.
After a few minutes discussing his research, I tell Hafter I hope to hear some of the auto-emissive sounds I've read about. He's skeptical, because the anechoic chamber isn't completely attenuated, meaning that it doesn't totally shut out noises from the outside world, though it does come close. But if I stay still and quiet, he says, "You'll hear breathing. You'll hear stomach gurgles. You'll hear all kinds of stuff."
On that note, he leaves me to sit down in the lone chair in the chamber and promises I can stay inside the thing for as long as I want. The longest time he's ever been inside is probably half an hour, but it doesn't bother him. He's used to it. "Call me before you come out because I don't want you to fall," he says, concerned about my wobbly boots. "Light on or off?"
"Um, on," I say, giggling nervously.
Before I know it, the door has slammed shut and I'm alone in the dim light. Hafter can hear me from outside the chamber if I speak, but I can't hear what's going on in the rest of the laboratory. While it's comforting to know I can just yell and I'll be fetched immediately, something about the isolation feels disconcerting.
I try to remain still and quiet, as Hafter has instructed. I become conscious of my own breathing -- it sounds loud, clumsy, like Darth Vader. The tightness in my chest has increased and spread to my upper arms. I sit and wait for five minutes, 10 minutes, and still I've heard none of these so-called auto-emissive sounds. Why can't I hear my heartbeat? This is what it must feel like to do hallucinogenic drugs, I think, waiting for the effect to kick in.
After about 30 minutes, I realize I've zoned out into some kind of a meditative state, just listening to the rhythmic sounds of my own breathing. I hear an occasional single or double pulse in either ear; perhaps they're adjusting to the lack of noise? Or is it my heartbeat?
I'm hyper-aware of my body: the occasional gurgle from my stomach, the wheezing sound the air makes as I breathe in and out of my nose. I sense my body temperature has risen slightly, and think how good cool liquid would feel going down my throat.
Some minutes later -- at this point, I'm not sure how many -- I become a little dizzy. My ears are stifled, like I've put on a pair of fluffy earmuffs. I feel completely solitary, as though time has stopped. The scientists know I'm in here, and all I have to do is yell, I tell myself, but I can't help feeling paranoid. The ringing in my ears and the tightness in my chest are getting unbearable. The pulses in my ears are more frequent, my breath more wheezy.
Unlike John Cage, I don't feel inspired. In fact, I've never felt so alone.
Steve Orfield could probably tell me a thing or to about why the silence has made me so uncomfortable. At his laboratory in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Orfield conducts what he calls "perceptual market research"; in other words, the measurement of sound quality.
From the roar of a Cessna to the rumble of a Harley to the clicking noises coming from your computer's hard drive, every product makes some kind of noise. Dozens of Fortune 500 companies have come to Orfield Laboratories to figure out, through extensive consumer tests, how the sounds of their products can denote power, or quality, or expense.
But consumer testing is only part of the picture at Orfield Labs. On the grounds of his facility, complete with auditorium, acoustic simulation lab and reverberation room, is an anechoic chamber that Guinness World Records has deemed "the quietest place on Earth."
This dubious distinction wasn't something Orfield ever planned when he opened the laboratory as an architectural and lighting consulting firm in 1971. He stumbled into sound quality research during the dour economic times of the 1970s after realizing his business might not survive. Years later, he purchased the anechoic chamber from the Sunbeam Corporation in Chicago, Illinois. "It's as if you are sitting in a room that was lined with a foot of fabric on all sides -- the floors, the ceiling and the walls -- there's just nothing to create a reflection," Orfield explains.
But this particular anechoic chamber is special, and much more sound-tight than the facility in Berkeley. The six-sided room floats on springs in a concrete pit, which is surrounded by another chamber, which is surrounded by another concrete structure that's about three meters (10 feet) thick. When the manufacturer of the chamber took a sound measurement of -9.64 decibels, he decided to contact Guinness, and, well, the rest is history.
Orfield emphasizes that in technical terms, the quietest place on Earth, like Cage's symphony, isn't actually silent. It's really just a place where sound can't reverberate -- the opposite of, say, a cathedral or a sports arena. Still, the Guinness distinction warrants that people often want to come by and visit. If nothing else, it's a study in sensory deprivation. "We've offered to give anybody who will sit in there for 45 minutes in the dark a case of Guinness," Orfield explains. "But no one's ever taken us up. People are kind of frightened of the room." Even he won't do it. "If I sat in there for a half an hour, I would be uncomfortable. If I did it 10 times in a row, I would still be uncomfortable."
While I've beaten Steve Orfield's record time, I was no less frightened of the room for having stayed in it so long. Plus I had to leave the lights on.
Gerry Popelka, chief of audiology at Stanford University's School of Medicine in California, and inventor of the digital hearing aid, can explain why silence is so spooky. The ears don't make any kind of physical adaptation to it, he says. And people are so accustomed to excessive noise that it just feels odd to be in a place that eliminates reverberation or outside noise, like an anechoic chamber, because no one ever experiences it.
"We walk around in environments that are naturally noisy," Popelka says. "And as we live in more mechanized societies, there's even more noise. Now you remove all of that noise and you have a different sensation. But your ears didn't change at all. The idea of hearing your own blood rushing through your arteries is odd. It's only odd because you haven't listened to it before. But it's always been there."
Moreover, Popelka continues, there's an emotional and psychological reaction connected to such a dramatic change in the sensory environment. It's kind of like having a fear of climbing to the top rung of a ladder, only to practice it a bunch of times and find your bones didn't become less brittle as you practiced; you just became less afraid of falling and hurting yourself. The shock to my system, then, has to do with the fact that I'm not accustomed to this form of silence.
"Hearing is strongly associated with language and communication," says Popelka, "but it also connects us with the environment." Being cut off from that environment so completely is, well, scary.
Experts like Orfield and Popelka say young people today will likely suffer from more severe hearing loss than their Baby Boomer parents, simply because they've grown up in the era of the Walkman and the iPod. And the more damage to the ears that occurs from wearing ear buds or headphones, the more a listener will turn up the volume, rather than adjusting to a lower volume based on diminished hearing abilities. With advances in technology and a constant need for convenience, perhaps younger generations face a whole new concept of silence -- or, rather, a whole new concept of noise.
After spending more than an hour in the Berkeley anechoic chamber, I'm in a daze for the rest of my visit to the laboratory, until I'm able to bound up the concrete stairs and burst through the doors into the sunlight. As hyper-aware as I'd been of my breathing and the muted sensation in my ears inside the chamber, I feel equally aware now of the sounds of people's voices and cars driving by.
In fact, I've never been so thankful for noise, glorious noise.
Having come of age at a time when silence wasn't golden but a sign that your Walkman was out of batteries, maybe I'm less in tune with unheard melodies. However hard peace and quiet are to come by these days, I'd probably miss the hum and buzz of daily life even more. The beauty of silence is in the ear of the beholder.
Finally, tell us about yourself (Optional)
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In short, I enjoy living in dorm' and like to stay with friends - love and likeness is key to living. If you deny these precepts, you deny life. And if you deny life, you deny what I call "you".
And by the way, if you haven't noticed, never mind. Just kidding.
I'm really creative with my typing etiquette and try to influence others to join the cult of typing like a b@w$. Unfortunately many don't make it through, including me - I try. Not only that, but never mind. Did I mention... never mind? Yeah, never mind.
NEVER MIND.
Just kidding. Take a moment to read this randomness and consider accepting me with this weirdass application. Thank you! - Itsmeandersonlol :)
Wow Fangel, you're the last one to say tl;dr on my mind. Nevertheless, I thank you for replying. Is it possible that my application be read by an officer that has the guts to read ALL of it? Ty ^^
You didnt even read the whole thing.. you just stole it from http://www.alternet.org/story/91472/what_does_silence_really_sound_like
So....
That's beside the point. It's all about that pizzazz', ya know!
Also, you're not the Dutchy I know...
How long have you been playing Spiral Knights?
5 years and counting. So about as long as unco's dong...
What do you mostly do on Spiral Knights? (PVE? Vana runs? Lockdown? etc)
Nothing really, but I felt like applying cuz it seemed like protocol had to be followed. However I used to play some lockdown i think... wasn't really good at it but ah well i played (lolz I PWN U NUBZ AA/24/7)
Do you know anyone from our guild? (If yes, who?)
Nope, nobody...
What guilds have you been a part of?
Dongleberry
What is your ign *List all names your previous names if you used name-change pass*? Why?
Furynator
Brokebackbadger
Douchebadger (Snipebadger, cuz OOO thought douches (showers in dutch) are offensive)
Why do you want to join Eos?
Cuz i somehow ended up with you guys in my life. Y'all are like weeds, can't get rid of you...
How Old are you (Optional)?
twenny twooooo, crispy creeeeaaaaam, nah kidding 69 year old perverted priest of course, oh and did I already mention I get drunk on my own belgian beer?
Eos does have mumble would you feel comfortable using it (Yes or No *add if you have a mic* this does not hurt you application)?
Do you have small children i could talk to?
What do you do if we don't respond to your app within a few days?
I'd punch Hadn in the nose. Yes, I'd dare to do that... watch me! K maybe not Hadn... Nj maybe? But that would be racist... K i'll go for Tantarian cuz he looks like orlando bloom...
Tell us how you would troll someone in Eos?
Aren't I?
Are you anti-social?
Sadly i'm not, cuz now I have you guys superglued to my phone...
How many (regular) black snipes are in Sk?
Doity and Snow
What sweet delicious treats do you enjoy?
Nj's sweat
Do you play Spiral Knights naked or in a towel?
In a tuxedo, cuz that's me, preferably with ferragamo shoes... And of course a nice watch... unlike NJ
Are Echoes really silent?
Only if they come from Mia, cuz her voice is so quiet...
Finally, tell us about yourself (Optional)
I know where you live...
How long have you been playing Spiral Knights?
"Since August of 2012."
What do you mostly do on Spiral Knights? (PVE? Vana runs? Lockdown? etc)
"Currently, I do mainly missions so that I can get to Vanguard. I also play the occasional Lockdown match."
Do you know anyone from our guild? (If yes, who?)
"I'm decent friends with Fangel and Recon-Ranger-Lia."
What guilds have you been a part of?
"The Terminators."
What is your ign *List all names your previous names if you used name-change pass*? Why?
"Embrelia."
Why do you want to join Eos?
"Because, from what I've seen of your guild members in Haven, It seemed like there'd be tons of friendly people to converse and joke around with."
How Old are you (Optional)?
"Sixteen, turning Seventeen on March 15th."
Eos does have mumble would you feel comfortable using it (Yes or No *add if you have a mic* this does not hurt you application)?
"I'd join the mumble, but I wouldn't be able to verbally converse. (I'm physically mute.)"
What do you do if we don't respond to your app within a few days?
"I'll go back to my missions and patiently wait for a response!"
Tell us how you would troll someone in Eos?
"Huh, good question."
Are you anti-social?
"Not at all!"
How many (regular) black snipes are in Sk?
"Two?"
What sweet delicious treats do you enjoy?
"Butterfingers, Sour Patch Kids, and Warheads."
Do you play Spiral Knights naked or in a towel?
"Neither, I wear sweats. :o"
Are Echoes really silent?
"Have you ever heard an echo at the Grand Canyon?"
Finally, tell us about yourself (Optional)
"No thanks. :P"
How long have you been playing Spiral Knights?
For about 2 years.
What do you mostly do on Spiral Knights? (PVE? Vana runs? Lockdown? etc)
Vana Runs daily (JK and Twins occasionally), Daily Prestige, AH stalking for crowns, accessories, and costumes, and Blast Network (when possible)
Do you know anyone from our guild? (If yes, who?)
I know Orion-Omega whom I met through Ghosts in the Machine. We are simply acquaintances.
What guilds have you been a part of?
I have been a long time member of Nirvana however recently it has gone completely inactive because it is an old guild. This is why I'm looking for a new guild. :)
What is your ign *List all names your previous names if you used name-change pass*? Why?
Teo-Lin - Because it's supposedly my Chinese nickname (even though I'm Greek).
Why do you want to join Eos?
Because I want to find an active, funny, energetic community to spend time in spiral knights with. I believe that half of the game is socializing since battle skills and game mechanics are not highly difficult. I'd like to get to know you people over at Echo of Silence. The reason why I also specifically chose EoS was because it's a very prestigious guild.
How Old are you (Optional)?
18
Eos does have mumble would you feel comfortable using it (Yes or No *add if you have a mic* this does not hurt you application)?
I would definitely feel comfortable using it and yes I do have a microphone.
What do you do if we don't respond to your app within a few days?
I'll keep in mind that you guys are busy but will be slightly disappointed because it'll dawn on me that I won't get accepted.
Tell us how you would troll someone in Eos?
I'd outbid an item that they were trying to buy from AH without them knowing it was me and then give it to them. (or I'd just lure trojans on to them and try to intentionally kill them :D)
Are you anti-social?
COMPLETELY. I HATE PEOPLE. (...)
How many (regular) black snipes are in Sk?
That's a weird question. I'm not quite sure. :D I'm guessing infinite?
What sweet delicious treats do you enjoy?
The treat of getting accepted to EoS.
Do you play Spiral Knights naked or in a towel?
Only if you want me to.
Are Echoes really silent?
Shhh...
Finally, tell us about yourself (Optional)
I'll be happy to let you guys know everything about me if I get accepted. For now all you need to know that I'm a violent hired gun irl; nothing serious.
How long have you been playing Spiral Knights?
I came into SK in November, 2013, during Thanksgiving, ooooooh all that wonderful turkey......
What do you do on Spiral Knights?( PvE, Vana Runs, etc)
Most of the time I grind a ton on JK and RT, as well as Vana
Do you Know anyone from our Guild (Optional)?
I have not really been around you guys a ton, so nope.
What guilds have you been apart of?
On my current knight, Ive only been in one guild, Promise
What is your ign *list all your previous names*
My IGN right now, I have no idea if anyone knows me, is Sarjawtourguide
I have had 3 knights: 1* Heavy-Destoyer (my first one)
After that one I had: Mercual
My lastest one is Vilu-Daskar
Why do you want to join EoS?
Well, I first of all love the name.
Also your community seems to be very friendly and helpful.
And I want to be in a guild that wont be or is not dead.
How old are you (Optional)
I am 15.
EoS does have mumble would you feel comfortable using it?
I dont have a microphone, so I relcuctantly cant.
What would you do if we dont respond to your app within a few days?
I would wait......and wait........................and wait........................
Tell us how you would troll someone in EoS
Im not exactly a troll to others, I just try to be helpful
Are you anti-social?
It really depends on my mood, though mostly i love to talk
How many (regular) black snipes are in Spiral knights?
Ima guess 100
What sweet delicious treats do you enjoy?
MY ICE CREEEEEEEAM!!
Do you play Spiral Knights naked or in a towel?
Ummmmmm................ummmmmmm, in clothes :DDDD
Are Echos really silent?
Depends if you are listening, did anyone hear that rock fall?
Finally, tell us about yourself (Optional)
Well, I am a fervent player of SK besides playing Dragon nest and Mech Commander 2
I am also an incredibly enthusiastic Lego builder, mainly building Mechs
If anyone cares, I am also an Ealge Scout
Sincerly,
Vilu
I forgot something, please send invite to Vilu if you dont mind.
lolz
Vilu
How long have you been playing Spiral Knights?
I used to play it when it first came out but then stopped. I was on and off going through the years and I decided to come back.
What do you mostly do on Spiral Knights? (PVE? Vana runs? Lockdown? etc)
Doing missions to level up at the moment :P
Do you know anyone from our guild? (If yes, who?)
Nope
What guilds have you been a part of?
Aurora
What is your ign *List all names your previous names if you used name-change pass*? Why?
IGN: Crimson-Sun. Why? Because I like red :3
Why do you want to join Eos?
To learn more about the game and meet new people :)
How Old are you (Optional)?
I'd rather not say
Eos does have mumble would you feel comfortable using it (Yes or No *add if you have a mic* this does not hurt you application)?
I have a good mic and I would use mumble
What do you do if we don't respond to your app within a few days?
Wait?
Tell us how you would troll someone in Eos?
By turning into a big green monster under a bridge! Oh, wait. Wrong kind of troll
Are you anti-social?
I wouldn't say that, but I am a little shy at first.
How many (regular) black snipes are in Sk?
I thought this was an application, not a quiz! But there aren't any unless your talking about those blue/grey looking ones
What sweet delicious treats do you enjoy?
Pancakes :D
Do you play Spiral Knights naked or in a towel? Naked ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Are Echoes really silent?
It depends if anyone hears it or not :P
Finally, tell us about yourself (Optional)
Well, I like video gaaaaames, I like Spiral Kniiiights, I like Pancaaaaakes, I like talking to peopleeeeee.
10/10 would application again
How long have you been playing Spiral Knights?
Started 2013 took and then took a break for sometime late 2014.
What do you mostly do on Spiral Knights? (PVE? Vana runs? Lockdown? etc)
Merchanting, Vana, and Lockdown for sure.
Do you know anyone from our guild? (If yes, who?)
Supercoolguy
What guilds have you been a part of?
Promise
Aurora
Cocytus
Really a bunch of them I just don't remember there names since it's been a long time.
What is your ign *List all names your previous names if you used name-change pass*? Why?
Sho-Marufuji
Why do you want to join Eos?
Looking for a guild to join back into.
How Old are you (Optional)?
N/A
Eos does have mumble would you feel comfortable using it (Yes or No *add if you have a mic* this does not hurt you application)?
I'd be find using it
What do you do if we don't respond to your app within a few days?
Cry
Tell us how you would troll someone in Eos?
I ain't about that life
Are you anti-social?
At first
How many (regular) black snipes are in Sk?
I don't pay attention to them
What sweet delicious treats do you enjoy?
Cookies
Do you play Spiral Knights naked or in a towel?
Towel
Are Echoes really silent?
I guess if you're deaf
Finally, tell us about yourself (Optional)
N/A
1. How long have you been playing Spiral Knights? For about 1 and a half years now.
2. What do you mostly do on Spiral Knights? (PVE? Vana runs? Lockdown? etc) I do full clockwork runs, Vana and abit of LD.
3. Do you know anyone from our guild? (If yes, who?) Orion-Omega, Tickle-My-Titan, Vhansy, Goldenrodd, Hoopster, Luis-Fer-Engel, Bladeky, Prodigy-IL c:
4. What guilds have you been a part of? League Of Assassins
5. What is your ign *List all names your previous names if you used name-change pass*? Why? My in game name is Will-Chong
6. Why do you want to join Eos? Because I have heaps of friends here :D / previous guild mates.
8. Eos does have mumble would you feel comfortable using it (Yes or No *add if you have a mic* this does not hurt you application)? No, I don't have a mic.
9. What do you do if we don't respond to your app within a few days? Wait and see I guess.
10. Tell us how you would troll someone in Eos? I don't know...
11. Are you anti-social? Nah =P
12. How many (regular) black snipes are in Sk? 1?
13. What sweet delicious treats do you enjoy? Ice-Cream, chocolate, kit kat, skittles
14. Do you play Spiral Knights naked or in a towel? Naked c:
15. Are Echoes really silent? I guess...
1. I live in the past :P
I started playing in 2010 and stopped in 2013.
Oooooo snap I recently came back ;)
2. Depends on mahh friends, I used to be hooked into guild lockdown and blast network. [Warning: I may become super competitive]
3. Possibly a few OGs and members of Wolfpack Party :P
4. Wolfpack Party was life! By far the best guild
5. Flameeknight is the name and it'll never change. yee, it probs sounds original but eyy I like to blaze and heat things up :)
People call me Young Grasshopper tho LeL
6. I'm so lost in the new spiral knights, Eos is one of the guilds I still remember and it still sounds fun! I'm looking for an active, talkative OG guild where everyone is chillax
7.Turning 18 :)
8.Never heard of mumble before and yassssssssssssssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh I do have leh mic
9.Listen to "Boyz II Men - End Of The Road", nahh probs microwave some doritos with cheese, make nachos and eat it
10.Depends on the person's limits? unless there are no limits HaHA (savage mode awaits)
I would trap someone out into a gang of mobs/fire/spike in a attempt to get then killed :) (BE WARNED! Don't expect me not to)
(Senpai EoS pls teach me the Art of trolling, Trolling which cannot be beat :)
11.There is always something to talk about :)
12. Never seen one, probs loook gangstaaaa
13. Golden Gay time ice-cream, Doritos, Doritos, Doritos (Although they aren't treats, they're bomb asf), Bubblegum / banana milk/ice-cream
and lastly muffin from the muffin man
14. I like being naked and free
15.What is silence? I don't even know what that is
16. I'm an Viet/Chinky Asian with glasses, I'm all about that League of legends and spiral knights life
1. How long have you been playing Spiral Knights?
I'm not entirely sure when I started playing, but definitely back in 2011.
2. What do you mostly do on Spiral Knights? (PVE? Vana runs? Lockdown? etc)
I prefer PvE but I'm willing to do other stuff.
3. Do you know anyone from our guild? (If yes, who?)
No
4. What guilds have you been a part of?
I remember being in Lionheart before I quit about a year agon. Just coming back now.
5. What is your ign *List all names your previous names if you used name-change pass*? Why?
Kerba
6. Why do you want to join Eos?
I need people to play with again.
7. How Old are you (Optional)?
I'm 18
8. Eos does have mumble would you feel comfortable using it (Yes or No *add if you have a mic* this does not hurt you application)?
I don't have mumble but I do have a mic and would be able to use it if necessary.
9. What do you do if we don't respond to your app within a few days?
I'm patient and it's spring break so i have time.
10. Tell us how you would troll someone in Eos?
I've always been a fan of running around with keys and statues.
11. Are you anti-social?
No.
12. How many (regular) black snipes are in Sk?
I'm not sure.
13. What sweet delicious treats do you enjoy?
Literally I will eat anything.
14. Do you play Spiral Knights naked or in a towel?
Ummmm...
15. Are Echoes really silent?
No, they are reflected sound, so not silent.
16. Finally, tell us about yourself (Optional)
I would but I'm not really keen on writing it all out and such.
How long have you been playing Spiral Knights?
Since late-2012, I think? (possibly earlier)
What do you mostly do on Spiral Knights? (PVE? Vana runs? Lockdown? etc)
All of them. Basically, I'm an all-rounder really..
Do you know anyone from our guild? (If yes, who?)
Ham-and-Eggs, Hadnsolo, Babyice, Im-heart(?), Tickle-my-titan
What guilds have you been a part of?
Impervious, Reality Echo, Bear Knights, Extra Flirty Bits (very saucy)
What is your ign *List all names your previous names if you used name-change pass*? Why?
New-Balance (previously known as, Mounthagane)
Why do you want to join Eos?
I play the game quiet frequently nowadays so looking for a guild that has a rather large population and active members ;)
How Old are you (Optional)?
16
Eos does have mumble would you feel comfortable using it (Yes or No *add if you have a mic* this does not hurt you application)?
Mumble? I've never heard of mumble and also, i do not have a mic (sorry)
What do you do if we don't respond to your app within a few days?
"Seppuku"
Tell us how you would troll someone in Eos?
I would get a troll and tell the troll to troll.
Are you anti-social?
Nope, I'm fine with talking ;)
How many (regular) black snipes are in Sk?
Are they like. . .a type of bird?
What sweet delicious treats do you enjoy?
Deez nuts
Do you play Spiral Knights naked or in a towel?
Naked, preferably (especially when it gets extra-hot during summer er' in straya)
Are Echoes really silent?
No, i think it is a type of sound if i recall correctly.
Finally, tell us about yourself (Optional)
I'm better than Nike brand, so pick me!
How long have you been playing Spiral Knights?
Since 2012/2013.
What do you mostly do on Spiral Knights? (PVE? Vana runs? Lockdown? etc)
Anything that involves pve.
Do you know anyone from our guild? (If yes, who?)
No, everyone I have known on SK doesnt play anymore/currently.
What guilds have you been a part of?
Shadow Mercenaries
What is your ign *List all names your previous names if you used name-change pass*? Why?
Andrejsvk
Why do you want to join Eos?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EEW-9NDM5k
How Old are you (Optional)?
17
Eos does have mumble would you feel comfortable using it (Yes or No *add if you have a mic* this does not hurt you application)?
I dont usually talk to people I dont know very well via mic.
What do you do if we don't respond to your app within a few days?
I'll cry in a corner.
Tell us how you would troll someone in Eos?
http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ALWS2fS9H3xm2Mc-7LVTE0qaYw6tSEGoiZIT9mO...
Are you anti-social?
I usually do have problems fitting into new collective but after then I am fine.
How many (regular) black snipes are in Sk?
There are black snipes out there ? Or are you trolling me.
What sweet delicious treats do you enjoy?
Moonstone cookies.
Do you play Spiral Knights naked or in a towel?
Neither. I am playing in astronaut suit.
Are Echoes really silent?
I dont think so, are they ?
Finally, tell us about yourself (Optional)
I AM-me.
1)How long have you been playing Spiral Knights?
Around 3 years
2)What do you mostly do on Spiral Knights? (PVE? Vana runs? Lockdown? etc)
Mostly PvE
3)Do you know anyone from our guild? (If yes, who?)
Nope apart from seeing a few guild members in haven.
4)What guilds have you been a part of?
Hitchhikers
5)What is your ign *List all names your previous names if you used name-change pass*? Why?
World Edit
6)Why do you want to join Eos?
The guild I was in is dead :'( I still love it but the last time anyone is online is 1 year ago.
7)Eos does have mumble would you feel comfortable using it (Yes or No *add if you have a mic* this does not hurt you application)?
I dont mind lurking >:)
8)What do you do if we don't respond to your app within a few days?
Normal day as always.
9)Tell us how you would troll someone in Eos?
Have you tried killing someone by shield bumping monsters in their face?
10)Are you anti-social?
Dont talk to me, shoo!
11)How many (regular) black snipes are in Sk?
Dont classify snipes by color D: they have feelings too. Every snipe is special and beautiful.
12)What sweet delicious treats do you enjoy?
I do not have a sweet tooth but I do enjoy Chocolate cake, CheeseCake, chocolate cookies, profiteroles, ice creams, frozen yogurt to name a
few as long as they are not overly sweetened. :D
13)Do you play Spiral Knights naked or in a towel?
Not yet.
14)Are Echoes really silent?
Yes, Spiral knights do not have echoes.
1. 3-4 years
2. Vana runs
3. Ham-And-Eggs
4. Diciples Among All, Eternal Legends, Covenant
5. Cloneryan
6. I want to join EoS for assistance on Vana, and to achieve a higher SEXYNESS ranking that ANYONE! XD (also to assist others.)
7. In full truth, 14 years old.
8. I geuss, sure.
9. I might geuss my application is rejected.
10. Whats the point of trolling? They troll themselves! XD
11. I am WAY to social.
12. To be honest, i'm not sure.
13. All of them.
14. Lets just go with inside a steamin' hot sauna.
15. NEVVVVVVAH
16. Well, "I'm too sexy for my clothes, too sexy for my clothes, too sexy for my -- clothes, I'm too sexy for my love, too sexy for my love, too sexy for my -- love."
TRADEMARKED BY ME
FINE = 1 TRILLION SEXY POINTS
1)How long have you been playing Spiral Knights? Couple days.
2)What do you mostly do on Spiral Knights? (PVE? Vana runs? Lockdown? etc) I'm new in the game, at these point i do all to get new gear
3)Do you know anyone from our guild? (If yes, who?) Dont know but just chatted allredy with some members to know a litle bit more about the game (chatted with Fangel, Fifth-Medic).
4)What guilds have you been a part of? None, allredy tryied to make my own but looks like its hard.
5)What is your ign *List all names your previous names if you used name-change pass*? Why? Criticuzz
6)Why do you want to join Eos? Seems to be one of the most active guild in the game, and have nice people on it
7)Eos does have mumble would you feel comfortable using it (Yes or No *add if you have a mic* this does not hurt you application)? I could work out for it, because i dont know speak very well in English but i can write it.
8)What do you do if we don't respond to your app within a few days? Just gona wait till the respond, and keep playing.
9)Tell us how you would troll someone in Eos? Aggro mobs in a way that would be hard to not die :D
10)Are you anti-social? Of course not, i'm looking for new friends :P
11)How many (regular) black snipes are in Sk? Who knows i'm not racist to go and check how many there is :)
12)What sweet delicious treats do you enjoy? Normaly alot chocolate, cheesecake, and a cake that is made by my family from long time.
13)Do you play Spiral Knights naked or in a towel? Dind't tryied it :P but if i do probably in a towel.
14)Are Echoes really silent? An echo cant be silent, because you can only hear it if u make any noise. Cheers!
If any of y'all feel all rejected because we haven't responded don't worry, it's mostly nj being a butt and not logging on for over a month. I keep forgetting I should be checking in on over here occasionally to read applications, but we've hit a larger number of guild members so our actually pickiness might be bigger now too.
So while we're still accepting applications, it might take longer for us to get back to you! If you're curious about your application contact me or another one of our officers, as we simply may have not seen your application.
How long have you been playing Spiral Knights?..... about 4 weeks
What do you mostly do on Spiral Knights?.... i do vana runs and arcade
Do you know anyone from our guild?.... well nope, but prodigy-II helped me to find how to apply here today.
What guilds have you been a part of?... i am at Resistance at the moment but not many active players who cant chat or fight, i mean not very active
What is your ign *List all names your previous names if you used name-change pass*? Why?.... no heard about that yet, i need money i think, i've just created this to apply for.
Why do you want to join Eos?well in fact i am looking to an active guild so get more involve about the game.
How Old are you (Optional)? sure.. 19
Eos does have mumble would you feel comfortable using it .... yes
What do you do if we don't respond to your app within a few days?... well try again or look for another guild
Tell us how you would troll someone in Eos?.. troll?.... i might try to hide all around haven..
Are you anti-social?... sometimes but i think it's bad for my health and the others..
How many (regular) black snipes are in Sk?.. i really dont know i've just seen purples ones..
What sweet delicious treats do you enjoy?...spoiled one?..
Do you play Spiral Knights naked or in a towel?... naked..after a long tiring shower.. why lol?
Are Echoes really silent?.. it's an Acoustic phenomenon it cant. but maybe in the future it will..
Finally, tell us about yourself (Optional).. well i like study , jog, play this, etc..
sorry about my english i am not native. my knight name is.... itachi-dono
How long have you been playing Spiral Knights? - End of 2011 or early 2012
What do you mostly do on Spiral Knights? (PVE? Vana runs? Lockdown? etc) - Anything PvE (Ice Queen Shadow Lair is my absolute favorite activity)
Do you know anyone from our guild? (If yes, who?) - Assuming your member list on the first page is updated, I know Miabot. I knew Doitytoity like 4 years ago for a short period of time but I really doubt he remembers me. Kind of hard to forget that name.
What guilds have you been a part of? - Tainted Perfection (Long time GM, I'm only leaving because, unfortunately, we've been dead for quite a while)
What is your ign *List all names your previous names if you used name-change pass*? Why? - Imanity, previously Blighted-Crystal - I used the Name Change Pass the day it came out because when I made my first character I didn't really see myself sticking to the game so I just put two random words together. Imanity is my primary alias on the interwebs.
Why do you want to join Eos? - Simply put, I'm looking for a chill community that will be active for a while, and what better place to find that than one of the oldest guilds in the game? Not to mention I've seen more than a few shenanigans over the years from you guys and I want in on them.
How Old are you (Optional)? - 19
Eos does have mumble would you feel comfortable using it (Yes or No *add if you have a mic* this does not hurt you application)? - Absolutely, does have mic
What do you do if we don't respond to your app within a few days? - Wait up to two weeks as stated, afterwards I'd probably shoot Fangel a message as stated a few posts ago
Tell us how you would troll someone in Eos? - Put anchovy juice on the last bite of the pizza at a party
Are you anti-social? - Just a little. It gets better almost every day.
How many (regular) black snipes are in Sk? - I ran all around Haven and could only find one, but maybe I'm just going colorblind. If this question is made to make me feel stupid and/or spend ludicrous amounts of time trying to find an answer, it has certainly succeeded. (Does Bootshuze (The stranger by the Forge Knight) and his shouldersnipe count?)
What sweet delicious treats do you enjoy? - Klondike bars of any flavor. Actually, just ice cream in general. With triple extra sprinkles.
Do you play Spiral Knights naked or in a towel? - Do Pokemon pajamas count as towels?
Are Echoes really silent? - Only if you're wearing the Ring of Whispers. It's all in your head.
Finally, tell us about yourself (Optional) - My name is Adam, I live in the USA on the east coast, and I've been an avid gamer, primarily a PC gamer, since 2006. I really enjoy puns. It's 1AM and I don't know much else about myself at the moment. :)
1.- Since 2012
2.- Much lockdown, i get bored doing missions, fsc runs then later back to play lockdown
3.- Yes, i have friend there .... Jumazo, Prodigi-ll, takadaniel, juliop, Avenswag, Trinity-limit, corefinder, momofuku, sconesy, shadowcookiez
4.- Solo art, Old school, Old style
5.-Kyttn and now Zktt, i was looking for name "OP" but i suck then it does not matter
6.- it is the oldest guildy and active in the game, I would like to be part of the reason that I identify in my early SK (the part that took a long time playing)
7.- 18 years old
8.- I would, but I just have mouse xD
9.-My dream would be to enter ... dead
10.- Any funny thing, maybe how bad I play haha
11.- Yes, everyone hates me
12.- I only see black rats (snarbolax)
13.-Win crowns? :P
14.- Naked
15.- No, eos like talk
16.- Mexican guy, i love and practice soccer, volleyball and Gym *-*..... i like listennig to music, i'm hear music all day
#Eos #Life #thebest :P
Why? cuz, first of all its kinda fits to my name. Kidding, I think its a good and everlasting guild for me. Also I have experience playing SK back in 2012, then I came back playing it this year. Missing the game, memories, bonding with friends, and many more! Hope you'll recruit me guys. Stay strong!
1-How long have you been playing Spiral Knights?
I have been playing sk since september 2011, or almost 3000 hours on sk
2-What do you mostly do on Spiral Knights? (PVE? Vana runs? Lockdown? etc)
actually vana is boring , i do jelly king couse is funny and SL runs , anytime i play BN and LD :P
3-Do you know anyone from our guild? (If yes, who?)
Hm ye , Babyice, vokster :)
4-What guilds have you been a part of?
Solo Art before 3 years ago xD ( when i was 4 star with this new acc couse with my old acc i was in solo art for a year )
onyxia
felixus
got invited for go in TG but didnt accept :)
5-What is your ign *List all names your previous names if you used name-change pass*? Why?
okay my old acc name was dionisaq , on this new acc my name was mercedez and i changed it on meercury ) couse mercedez was booring name xD and meercury looking cute name :P this si why :P
6-Why do you want to join Eos?
Couse is cool guild , i want to get new friends :) and maybe to have cool moments with they :P
7-How Old are you (Optional)?
im 18 years old ( going 19 in 19august ) :)
8-Eos does have mumble would you feel comfortable using it (Yes or No *add if you have a mic* this does not hurt you application)?
Ok i use another applications but if i must downloadit i can do it :)
9-What do you do if we don't respond to your app within a few days?
i will just wait :)
10-Tell us how you would troll someone in Eos?
like hmm babyice i wanna call him babyfire:P or babewind or babyearth xDD
11-Are you anti-social?
im social ^^
12-How many (regular) black snipes are in Sk?
I dont know xDD
13-What sweet delicious treats do you enjoy?
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14-Do you play Spiral Knights naked or in a towel?
Nah xDD i play sk on normaly way :)
15-Are Echoes really silent?
nope :P
16-Finally, tell us about yourself (Optional)
I think u will know about me when we will be on the same guld ^^ so lets time show :)
How long have you been playing Spiral Knights?
Well I've been playing some time in 2011-13, and I a few days ago I decided to come back. I am new in this game, lets face it.
What do you mostly do on Spiral Knights? (PVE? Vana runs? Lockdown? etc)
Actually I am trying to do 4* eq, so mainly I am making Rank missions. Sometimes I play random founded by a Party Finder, or T1/T2 Runs.
Do you know anyone from our guild? (If yes, who?)
No, I don't.
What guilds have you been a part of?
Sorry, but I can't remember what was my last guild name.
What is your ign *List all names your previous names if you used name-change pass*? Why?
My internet nickname is Aikon, I made Aikonek just for fun.
Why do you want to join Eos?
I am looking for alive guild, where I can find some active players. I'm just bored by playing solo.
How Old are you (Optional)?
I am 24 years old.
Eos does have mumble would you feel comfortable using it (Yes or No *add if you have a mic* this does not hurt you application)?
Sure I would.
What do you do if we don't respond to your app within a few days?
I will wait patiently for reply.
Tell us how you would troll someone in Eos?
Wat?
Are you anti-social?
Nope, I'm not.
How many (regular) black snipes are in Sk?
5, i think.
What sweet delicious treats do you enjoy?
Oreo is da bets.
Do you play Spiral Knights naked or in a towel?
I prefer naked, with a fan turned on.
Are Echoes really silent?
Yep
Finally, tell us about yourself (Optional)
Well, I am Karol, and I'm stoned actually.
@All Apps --- All applications have been processed from page 1 to page 79 (All apps before this post ofc). If you were not sent an invite to Eos, or did not get any "special message" from myself that means we sadly did not think you are the right fit for Eos currently. *This means all mailed applications as well* Feel free to contact me in-game via mail or pm if you have any questions regarding your application.
How long have you been playing Spiral Knights?
Game 6 months ago, I've been playing 35dias and 18 hours
What do you mostly do on Spiral Knights? (PVE? Vana runs? Lockdown? etc)
I almost always futile, but sometimes do pvp
Do you know anyone from our guild? (If yes, who?)
Yes, I meet avenswar
What guilds have you been a part of?
Sorry, but I can't remember what was my last guild name
What is your ign *List all names your previous names if you used name-change pass*? Why?
Eh never changed my name, because I remember that when I was a noob
Why do you want to join Eos?
Eos want to join because I think a great guild and make new friends
Eos does have mumble would you feel comfortable using it (Yes or No *add if you have a mic* this does not hurt you application)?
yes shure
What do you do if we don't respond to your app within a few days?
If you do not respond to my application in a few days, wondering if they will do or try to adapt, I'm not someone rebel
Tell us how you would troll someone in Eos?
what??
Are you anti-social?
I'm not antisocial, I'm actually very friendly
How many (regular) black snipes are in Sk?
I estimate that about 4
What sweet delicious treats do you enjoy?
I like candies
Do you play Spiral Knights naked or in a towel?
Almost always with clothes, but I find that if I had to choose naked, serious towel uncomfortable
Are Echoes really silent?
An echo is like a mirror you say it again say, and if you tell strong respone you the same way
-How long have you been playing Spiral Knights?
Since 2012 but after getting my main to vanguard I took a long break and am back with a new character in need of some buddies.
-What do you mostly do on Spiral Knights? (PVE? Vana runs? Lockdown? etc)
PVE, I love the fashion. Pve is a neccessity to fuel my ridiculous fashion costs.
-Do you know anyone from our guild? (If yes, who?)
No, but I said hi to Korakc in Haven because I saw him while I was writing this and he told me good luck so.... ;)
-What guilds have you been a part of?
Felixus because they invited me but once I joined it seemed pretty dead and
-What is your ign *List all names your previous names if you used name-change pass*? Why?
Soggy-Crouton
-Why do you want to join Eos?
I am looking for an active guild to have fun with and socialize with. Playing games is always more fun with other people.
-How Old are you (Optional)?
17
-Eos does have mumble would you feel comfortable using it (Yes or No *add if you have a mic* this does not hurt you application)?
Yes! I love voice chat. I do have a mic. I actually just got a new Sades headset and I am loving it.
-What do you do if we don't respond to your app within a few days?
I would probably ask someone if my application and if it had and I was rejected I would probably cry and then try to look for an obviously lesser guild to join.
-Tell us how you would troll someone in Eos?
It's difficult for me to think of something on the spot but when the opportunity arrises I am sure to take it.
-Are you anti-social?
Not at all! I love talking to other Knights and cooperating in PVE.
-How many (regular) black snipes are in Sk?
I honestly have no idea. Sorry. :'(
-What sweet delicious treats do you enjoy?
My wonderful mother has been known to make a treat called "Scotcheroos" They are like rice crispy treats with a butterscotch sauce on top of them. They are absolutely wonderous.
-Do you play Spiral Knights naked or in a towel?
I've never thought about playing with a towel on before..... That's a good idea! My hands get cold so sometimes I would wear gloves (while of course remaining nude)
-Are Echoes really silent?
Depends if you can hear them.
-Finally, tell us about yourself (Optional)
I love this game and I hope to find a guild to join soon so I can just focus on playing. I am attending highschool and love playing Ultimate Frisbee. I play games very often and would be honored to join this guild. I am typically very quiet but when I play games I come out of my shell and really have fun and am able to express myself easily.
1. How long have you been playing Spiral Knights?
Since 2013 (3 years)
2. What do you mostly do on Spiral Knights? (PVE? Vana runs? Lockdown? etc)
I do arcade run, boss runs, Lockdown and Prestige sometimes.
3. Do you know anyone from our guild? (If yes, who?)
Yes, Blazingfireknight
4. What guilds have you been a part of?
I have been in Umbrae (officer), Felixus and Rigorous
5. What is your ign *List all names your previous names if you used name-change pass*? Why?
Mister-Dr -> Zepplinous ->Xephadrome -> Lakeshowx -> MisterDr again :p (plan on keeping it that way..?)
6. Why do you want to join Eos?
I heard its a great guild and i would love to join EoS with many great people.
7. How Old are you (Optional)?
I am 21
8. Eos does have mumble would you feel comfortable using it (Yes or No *add if you have a mic* this does not hurt you application)?
nope
9. What do you do if we don't respond to your app within a few days?
Take as long as you need, i know you have many applications to go through.
10. Tell us how you would troll someone in Eos?
I like lamps
11. Are you anti-social?
I'm quiet most of the time
12. How many (regular) black snipes are in Sk?
ehhh..uhh.ehrmm..24!!.....25?
13. What sweet delicious treats do you enjoy?
Lightbul..i mean, Icecream.
14. Do you play Spiral Knights naked or in a towel?
I'm naked under my clothes, so naked. but if you don't mean the question that way, then towel
15. Are Echoes really silent?
Totally :p
Finally, tell us about yourself (Optional)
1. How long have you been playing Spiral Knights?
uh... oh 2012
2. What do you mostly do on Spiral Knights? (PVE? Vana runs? Lockdown? etc)
I do PvE ( Arcade runs , Basil recipe farming , FSC Farming , SL when i have keys)
I also do many lockdowns after farming for awhile and chill
3.Do you know anyone from our guild? (If yes, who?)
Blazefirenight, Mister-Dr, Misoz, Vhansy, Poking-stick and tomtom, Miabot , dutch-oven , orion-omega and sprunket
(sorry if i missed others)
4.What guilds have you been a part of?
Felixius , Promise and Rigorous
5.What is your ign *List all names your previous names if you used name-change pass*? Why?
Alphakingdan, Tiuzy , Mr-Karma , Kenyiu , Nebrody , Karmaleon , Mr-karma again(current)
Im trying to see what name fits the best for me and im sticking with Mr-karma
6.Why do you want to join Eos?
Many people told me a dream guild to be in and i wanna expierence the awesomeness
7.Why do you want to join Eos?
i got 2 jobs
8.Eos does have mumble would you feel comfortable using it (Yes or No *add if you have a mic* this does not hurt you application)?
okay
9.What do you do if we don't respond to your app within a few days?
take your time
10.Tell us how you would troll someone in Eos?
( in a raspy voice) hey doll face , want a cookie?
11.Are you anti-social?
im pretty quiet most of the time
12.How many (regular) black snipes are in Sk?
uh 69 <3?
13.What sweet delicious treats do you enjoy?
I like skittles
14.Do you play Spiral Knights naked or in a towel?
aren't we always naked but with cover?
i go for naked
15.Are Echoes really silent?
not even a question
16.Finally, tell us about yourself (Optional)
I like computer and games
1)How long have you been playing Spiral Knights?
4-5 years
2)What do you mostly do on Spiral Knights? (PVE? Vana runs? Lockdown? etc)
lots of lockdown and gvg (well in my old guild atm)
3)Do you know anyone from our guild? (If yes, who?)
Yes....
4)What guilds have you been a part of?
Felixus(atm), ................alot of other guilds idk
5)What is your ign *List all names your previous names if you used name-change pass*? Why?
narutobleach never changed nor do i want 2.
6)Why do you want to join Eos?
bored, and want to gvg
7)Eos does have mumble would you feel comfortable using it (Yes or No *add if you have a mic* this does not hurt you application)?
I have mic, so yes.
8)What do you do if we don't respond to your app within a few days?
kill my self and come back as a ghost to kill each of u slowly....
9)Tell us how you would troll someone in Eos?
>.> beyond what you can comprehend...
10)Are you anti-social?
naw, very social
11)How many (regular) black snipes are in Sk?
123, dont doubt me i checked with my sharingan....
12)What sweet delicious treats do you enjoy?
Shadow"cookies".....................-_-
13)Do you play Spiral Knights naked or in a towel?
.....boy i be playin nude and my dad would smack me with a rocket hammer...
14)Are Echoes really silent?
pls.... i always here echoes...
@All Apps --- All applications have been processed from page 1 to page 79 (All apps before this post ofc). If you were not sent an invite to Eos, or did not get any "special message" from myself that means we sadly did not think you are the right fit for Eos currently. *This means all mailed applications as well* Feel free to contact me in-game via mail or pm if you have any questions regarding your application.
1. How long have you been playing Spiral Knights?
I've played over an year ago, had short break and came back to SK.
2.What do you mostly do on Spiral Knights? (PVE? Vana runs? Lockdown? etc)
Sleeping in front of fountain...
3. Do you know anyone from our guild? (If yes, who?)
Aranvu
4. What guilds have you been a part of?
Wiedzminski Krag, The Exceeds
5. What is your ign *List all names your previous names if you used name-change pass*? Why?
Soqze
6. Why do you want to join Eos?
I was wandering around for over an month and i wasn't able to find guild that's organised and cheerful enough to be enjoyable.
7. How Old are you (Optional)?
16
8. Eos does have mumble would you feel comfortable using it (Yes or No *add if you have a mic* this does not hurt you application)?
No, im rather into using TeamSpeak or Discord.
9. What do you do if we don't respond to your app within a few days?
I will wait a bit more, i will give you second chance :)
10. Tell us how you would troll someone in Eos?
I think the most unexpected thing is being gentle, that's a secret!
11. Are you anti-social?
Sure, that's why i try to join one of the sexiest collection of people! :D
12. How many (regular) black snipes are in Sk?
I can't count them, they are moving too fast...
13. What sweet delicious treats do you enjoy?
Miso's cookies!
14. Do you play Spiral Knights naked or in a towel?
Shit, i forgot to take my towel!
15. Are Echoes really silent?
Can you repeat? I can't hear you.
16. Finally, tell us about yourself (Optional)
Lazy.
Yo I know that at least some portion of your guild has a massive crush on me and is scared that if I join the guild I'll find out and they'll be ruined, but I find the applications mildly amusing to read so I made you this template that you can link to in the OP. This way, the applications will be readable as opposed to mashed potatoes.
http://pastebin.com/rEpqsUnY
Yes, that's how slow the forums are moving, that I came here and read some of these and made this. Here's what it looks like-
How long have you been playing Spiral Knights?
[YOUR RESPONSE HERE]
What do you mostly do on Spiral Knights? (PVE? Vana runs? Lockdown? etc)
[YOUR RESPONSE HERE]
Do you know anyone from our guild? (If yes, who?)
[YOUR RESPONSE HERE]
What guilds have you been a part of?
[YOUR RESPONSE HERE]
What is your ign *List all names your previous names if you used name-change pass*? Why?
[YOUR RESPONSE HERE]
Why do you want to join Eos?
[YOUR RESPONSE HERE]
How Old are you (Optional)?
[YOUR RESPONSE HERE]
Eos does have mumble would you feel comfortable using it (Yes or No *add if you have a mic* this does not hurt you application)?
[YOUR RESPONSE HERE]
What do you do if we don't respond to your app within a few days?
[YOUR RESPONSE HERE]
Tell us how you would troll someone in Eos?
[YOUR RESPONSE HERE]
Are you anti-social?
[YOUR RESPONSE HERE]
How many (regular) black snipes are in Sk?
[YOUR RESPONSE HERE]
What sweet delicious treats do you enjoy?
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Do you play Spiral Knights naked or in a towel?
[YOUR RESPONSE HERE]
Are Echoes really silent?
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Finally, tell us about yourself (Optional)
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