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darth_furiate Registered: Apr '05	Date Posted: 4/21/08 4:33pm Subject: is there anybody out there?
	does anyone post on this board anymore? hello? I would love to hear if anything interesting is going on.
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Trimaj Registered: Jun '05	Date Posted: 4/30/08 11:19pm Subject: RE: is there anybody out there?
	i've wondered where everyone goes a bit myself. still around everyone and a while though. :snoopy -----signature----- Love comes in spurts. ~ Murphy's 51st Law of Sex Sex is one of the nine reasons for reincarnation; the other eight are unimportant.~ Murphy's 53rd Law of Sex
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JocastaNu3 Registered: Jun '08	Date Posted: 6/17/08 7:53am Subject: RE: is there anybody out there?
	Hi, Family just moved to Nashville area, eventually in Franklin, and I'm just looking for a local Star Wars group. Mostly, I'm a fan, did a little collecting, but family and relocating from louisiana keeping me a little too busy for much right now. Any other local Jedi gals? Thanks PS do you all meet up for movie events? upcoming Clone Wars plans? -----signature----- "A librarian with the Force . . . Very dangerous combination." "This party's over..."
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Lord_Kosh Registered: Oct '05	Date Posted: 7/2/08 12:25pm Subject: RE: is there anybody out there?
	Hi Again... I was active on here about 2 years ago. I switched jobs since then and finally got to the point were I have time to rejoin the boards. I met a few over at someone's house, but I cannot recall the names of anyone I met then. It seemed they have known each other for years. While they didn't do anything to discourage me, I still felt I was intruding on a close group of friends. Most of them were very good at making authentic-looking costumes. I have a good sized 3-3/4" SW collection, new and older. I live, think, and breath in the Star Wars Universe. I was hoping to find others that felt as I do. This seems like the right place. For a time, I was part of the Goblins_Fire roleplay posts. It was fun until the original "moderator" suddenly stopped posting anything. The humor boards used to be fun too. I'd love to find more things to do in Nashville. Most of the things I used to do revolved around meeting friends. Most of them are no longer here or are married (with kids) and have other things they have to do. I was just curious about the local system here. JocastaNu3 -- I happen to live in Nashville and work in Franklin every day (almost). I don't recall the other usernames on this post, but certainly would like to find out more. I recognize some of the usernames from before, including JediChic and audiogirl21, and a few others like Kir_Kanos. Does anyone have any ideas on what to do? -----signature----- "Knowledge is a 3-edged sword...." "Don't make me destroy you..." Imperials and Vorlons, bringing order back to the galaxy. "We live for the one; we die for the one!"..."my Master!"
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DVDMaster Title: Retired FF CR Nashville , TN Registered: Jun '03	Date Posted: 7/11/08 8:44am Subject: RE: is there anybody out there?
	Hey all. I'm Zach Nixon and several years ago (around Celebration III) I was the city rep for this chapter. Sorry to say that a lot of activity died off because we only had a handful of active members. The most active of us have most gone over to the costume groups (501st & Rebel Legion) and that can take up a lot of the time. I spoke to JediChic07 (our last CR) about this and she admitted that the group was dying and that the other groups seemed to be the most active. Also I know she and her family are planning a move out of state in the near future. I would encourage anyone that is interested (even just a little bit) to come over and visit the local 501st (MidSouth Garrison) & RL (Correlian Base) groups. Their boards can be found at: MidSouth Garrison (MSG): Corellian Base: You'll find a warm group of folks who will welcome you with open arms. You will find out about the most happenings over on the MSG boards. I do know that they will be doing something for the Clone Wars premieres. I just don't know what. Go over to the boards, join them and introduce yourself. I've been busy with things that I haven't been over to the boards in over a month, but phone calls and friendships with other troopers in the garrison keep me connected. That being said, there is no reason that NAD couldn't stage a comeback. Start discussing anything in the world. Get a growing group and elect a Chapter Rep. I'm willing to help, but I cannot lead this group, I can only support it. Well that's a short bit on what has happened to NAD and I wish it was happier news. It appears that there is a group out there interested, but we just aren't hearing from all of you. I'll try to check this board more often, but feel free to contact me about any questions, concerns, comments, or complaints at my email address: PBLNixon@hotmail.com Just put FanForce or NAD in the subject line & I promise not to ignore the message. I assure you that Nashville (& Clarksville, Murfreesboro, Franklin, etc.) has a very active & lively Star Wars community. The bad news is that right now that community isn't here right now. I'm sorry for that, but everyone deserves to hear the truth. Now are you going to take my comments laying down or are you going to do something to prove me wrong & bring this chapter back to life? PLEASE comment. That's the only way to restore life to the group. Thanks, Zach Nixon Retired FF City Rep DVDMaster aka Zachmire TK/TS-3740, MidSouth Garrison -----signature----- Rock is dead - Long live Paper & Scissors! FF & 501 - Ask me about my obsession!
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Lord_Kosh Registered: Oct '05	Date Posted: 7/11/08 12:44pm Subject: RE: is there anybody out there? - Date Edited: 7/11/08 12:49pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Lord_Kosh
	Hi Zach, My name is Michael Richardson. I'm not sure if you were at that particular gathering I attended with BattlefrontII or not, but I have read many of your posts. I'll take a look at the other boards you listed. Costuming is very interesting, but I don't think I have the talent for that kind of work. Maybe as a weaponsmith...? I would like to eventually get/buy/make Imperial uniforms...and perhaps others, though I probably don't have the money to invest in another hobby, especially if I don't posess the skills needed to enjoy it. Traveling with these gas prices may be rough, but something local would work out nicely. "Perhaps I can find new ways to motivate them." Maybe we could rebuild the Jedi Council and the Imperial Remnant forces in this neck of the woods (West Nashville, Franklin, Brentwood, etc...) And where is the TwoOneBee medical droid when you need one? I have most of the Star Wars board games, as most of you probably do. Perhaps a game night somewhere central to the group, though I am not quite sure where the central point would be. Anyone have any games they have been waiting to play, that have been sitting on the shelf for a while? Video games...PC or otherwise? I'm an Unreal Tournament fan as well...of course with as many Star Wars map, character, and voice mods as I can find. Anyone else play. UT III doesn't seem to have alot of Star Wars skins or voicepacks yet. UT 2004 has a nice array. Nothing like some capture-the-flag with imperials and rebels looking for the highest number of frags. BattleFront2 had this ability, but I don't think it supported as many human and bots at the same time. I used to play often with some college friends, so I even have TeamSpeak loaded and ready for combat. -----signature----- "Knowledge is a 3-edged sword...." "Don't make me destroy you..." Imperials and Vorlons, bringing order back to the galaxy. "We live for the one; we die for the one!"..."my Master!"
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Red-One Registered: Apr '05	Date Posted: 8/11/08 1:17pm Subject: RE: is there anybody out there?
	Lord_Kosh posted: While they didn't do anything to discourage me, I still felt I was intruding on a close group of friends. And that was a problem with the Nashville Fanforce. Although I don’t think anyone was doing it intentionally, it was extremely hard for new people to join and basically the group has failed. I was active back during Episode 2 and would love to help get something started again.
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Lord_Kosh Registered: Oct '05	Date Posted: 8/11/08 2:25pm Subject: RE: is there anybody out there?
	With the release of the Clone Wars movie/cartoon, more excitement for the Star Wars universe should be flowing through us. Perhaps we should set up an event (game-night, movie meeting, whatever...) and see who wants to participate? Of course, by we, I mean those of us still here and reading the boards. It would be like reconstructing the Jedi order, or the new guild of Sith warriors. So, anyone interested in a game night? If so, what game(s)? Movie Nights worked well in the past, but when there is not alot of Star Wars movies to see. The Clone Wars cartoon is the obvious choice of movie for now. In the future, who knows. Other ideas? If someone has other ideas for things to do, put them on the boards and we can see who is interested in what. When? This is probably the hardest part of the "plan". Waiting too long makes people bored, but too frequent could cause issues as well. As a rough guess, I would suggest something in the next week or two...or mid September to avoid competing with Dragon Con. The "where" will depend on what we are doing, and exactly when. Ultimately, it is going to be up to those of us still here to kick off any activity to get this going again. So who has some ideas??? -----signature----- "Knowledge is a 3-edged sword...." "Don't make me destroy you..." Imperials and Vorlons, bringing order back to the galaxy. "We live for the one; we die for the one!"..."my Master!"
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Red-One Registered: Apr '05	Date Posted: 8/12/08 12:34pm Subject: RE: is there anybody out there?
	I will make a couple suggestions. There are several very successful groups out there. Let’s contact them and get suggestions on activities, recruiting, and why they think they have had long term success. Since folks are not checking into this board on a regular basis, lets set a date three or four weeks out (after Dragon Con would be better for me) so the word can trickle out into this community. We use to have meetings at restaurants and those always seemed to get good attendance. What’s everyone think of setting up a dinner meeting and talk about restarting this group.
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Lord_Kosh Registered: Oct '05	Date Posted: 8/12/08 3:11pm Subject: RE: is there anybody out there? - Date Edited: 8/12/08 3:11pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Lord_Kosh
	That sounds good... see what has been successful. Several groups revolved around release parties -- for which ever Star Wars movie or re-release was due to happen next. How about Saturday, September 20th or 27th. That gives several weeks for fine-tuning the plans...and time for word to spread. -----signature----- "Knowledge is a 3-edged sword...." "Don't make me destroy you..." Imperials and Vorlons, bringing order back to the galaxy. "We live for the one; we die for the one!"..."my Master!"
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JocastaNu3 Registered: Jun '08	Date Posted: 8/13/08 10:10am Subject: RE: is there anybody out there?
	Hi everyone, Glad to see some activity going on with the boards. I moved from Baton Rouge, and had just discovered the local group there, the Red Stick Rebellion, shortly before moving. It seemed to me to be a little hard to break in, but I think that is true of any group. They definitely got into costuming but first and foremost, they were into collecting. Their meetings seemed very successful. They did some local costuming events and some conventions, and I also think they partnered with the New Orleans group a lot. They met at the library for a monthly meeting, which was good, like a neutral place. Again, only attended a couple of meetings before getting ready to move up here, but they were a very well-run, organized group, open to new ideas, and might be a good contact for ideas. Was hoping to meet some local fans at a midnight showing of Clone Wars, but alas, no droids available to babysit the younglings,s o I'll have to catch it on Friday or Saturday. Have only managed one midnight showing, and that was ROTS. Hope to keep up with the boards, am enjoying,them very much. JocastaNu3 A librarian with the Force . . . Very dangerous combination." --Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader -----signature----- "A librarian with the Force . . . Very dangerous combination." "This party's over..."
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darthleppard Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 8/13/08 11:21am Subject: RE: is there anybody out there? - Date Edited: 8/13/08 11:22am (2 edits total) Edited By: darthleppard
	Lord_Kosh posted: While they didn't do anything to discourage me, I still felt I was intruding on a close group of friends. I was around here before Ep. 1 and on through Ep. 3. You hit the nail on the head. Those that were the main members of this group made no new member feel especially welcome. In fact, at the Ep. 2 premiere I won an auction for a figure and donated over $100 to the group charity, afterwards I was made fun of here. Not the best way to get more members and really not a way to treat those who support your charitable cause with contributions.
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Lord_Kosh Registered: Oct '05	Date Posted: 8/13/08 3:20pm Subject: RE: is there anybody out there?
	darthleppard posted: I was around here before Ep. 1 and on through Ep. 3. You hit the nail on the head. Those that were the main members of this group made no new member feel especially welcome. In fact, at the Ep. 2 premiere I won an auction for a figure and donated over $100 to the group charity, afterwards I was made fun of here. Not the best way to get more members and really not a way to treat those who support your charitable cause with contributions. Then for everyone that is still here, this is the perfect opportunity to recreate the group. And hopefully, we will make an effort to welcome future new members as we would have liked for ourselves. Please don't hesitate to offer up suggestions. The more options we have, the more people might want to be involved. JocastaNu3 posted: It seemed to me to be a little hard to break in, but I think that is true of any group. They definitely got into costuming but first and foremost, they were into collecting. I have a sizable collection myself, but I understand that not everyone gets into that (or can afford it). I like the idea of costuming, but with my collections, I really shouldn't start another hobby that will certainly eat up funds. And as you said, it is pretty normal for groups to become closed to outsiders. But if the others have moved on to other things, perhaps we need to start our own. Please let us know what the Red Stick Rebellion did/does to kick things off and keep the group active. Even if some activities aren't practical or no longer apply, we are bound to come up with new ones. The (midnight) Friday, Saturday, or Sunday showing of Clone Wars is certainly the perfect event. Sorry that the droid-count is so low. I am supposed to see it with friends, but not necessarily at midnight. Also, if they back out, I'd be up for it. ...Not that I would object too much to seeing it twice if it is as good as it looks like it will be. To create future plans, the dinner or library meeting type would be the best way to gather and formulate the goals for a new group local to Nashville --help us brainstorm and get more ideas out. But if anyone wants to meet for Clone Wars before we meet to plan group activities, that could be a good social ice-breaker. The other patrons at the theater might get upset if we plan during the movie... Of course, we all want to see the movie anyway. One easy way to get ideas out is to see what activities any of us wanted to do as a group that didn't ever happen. What would "you", meaning each of us, like to do...or get out of the group??? -----signature----- "Knowledge is a 3-edged sword...." "Don't make me destroy you..." Imperials and Vorlons, bringing order back to the galaxy. "We live for the one; we die for the one!"..."my Master!"
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Shint_Sattare Registered: Apr '03	Date Posted: 8/18/08 6:05pm Subject: RE: is there anybody out there?
	Hey everyone! It's great to see that people are interested in getting something going in the Nashville area! I live in Brentwood and would absolutely LOVE to get together with other SW fans. I don't really have the patience or skill for costuming so I've only barely considered joining the 501st. On Saturday, my dad and I went to see Clone Wars with the guys in the youth group of the church he and my sister go to (sorry about the run-on sentence there ). Then we all went back to the church and play SW board games. It was an absolute blast and I would do it every Saturday if given the chance. So all that to say: I'm all for what you guys are talking about doing, and would sign up in a heart beat. I'm also willing to help out in any way I can. -----signature----- I'll kill a man in a fair fight. Or if I think he's gonna start a fair fight. Or if he bothers me. Or if there's a woman. Or if I'm gettin' paid. Mostly when I'm gettin' paid. -Jayne Cobb
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Red-One Registered: Apr '05	Date Posted: 8/19/08 1:44pm Subject: RE: is there anybody out there?
	Well, it looks like there are a few of us out there. I contacted Jedi-Trace who is the FanForce Southeast board administrator. She had great suggestions and encouraged us to continue on with the restart. If everyone would post when they would be avalable around the last of September and were they are or where they would like to meet, we can get this going. I am clear the last two weekends of September. I'm over by the Nashville Airport but can around to anywhere in the region.
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Shint_Sattare Registered: Apr '03	Date Posted: 8/19/08 5:12pm Subject: RE: is there anybody out there?
	I'm also available those weekends (most weekends in general really). -----signature----- I'll kill a man in a fair fight. Or if I think he's gonna start a fair fight. Or if he bothers me. Or if there's a woman. Or if I'm gettin' paid. Mostly when I'm gettin' paid. -Jayne Cobb
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