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General Chat / Re: Time to introduce myself

« on: April 01, 2003, 02:29:10 PM »

Hey! I'm new here too! (Actually, I've been at TMK for several years, but I just registered yesterday.)

How long? Hmmm...  Since I was 5, I think.  I remember playing SMB,2, and 3 on the NES at my friend's house.  Wow, it's been 11 years!
Although I didn't become a TRUE Mario fan 'til I was around 7. (That's when we got the SNES--our first game system. Best Christmas Ever!)

The 1964th person

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Mario Chat / Re: Where is Sarasaland?

« on: April 01, 2003, 01:50:17 PM »

Yoshi's just live in all those places.  I guess they migrated a long time ago.

In PM, it said that Yoshis and Ravens arrived in Lavalava Island after the natives disappeared.  Both lived on Yoshi's Island (See SMW2), so apparently some of them moved to LL Island, which is why they're there now.  Must've been shortly after Mario and Luigi were born, since Raphael was still on YI then.

(Wow, I'm quite the researcher! lol)

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Mario Chat / Re: Where is Sarasaland?

« on: April 01, 2003, 01:42:29 PM »

Yoshi's Island, Yo'ster Isle and Lavalava Island are all completely different places.

Lavalava Island is part of the Mushroom Kingdom, and Yoshi (THE Yoshi) doesn't live there.  I know there's a green Yoshi there, but it doesn't seem like OUR Yoshi. (Plus, the green one there has a son. I always figured our Yoshi was a swingin' bachelor.  lol)

Yo'ster Isle is a small island branched off from the mainland of the Mushroom World, which is probably a vacation spot of Yoshi's, hence why he's there.

Yoshi's Island (which is much bigger) is Yoshi's home, which is part of Dinosaur Land, a seperate continent from the Mainland. (Although I suspect Yoshi now lives in the Mushroom Kingdom, but still has his house on YI.)

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Mario Chat / Re: Locations of the Mario world?

« on: April 01, 2003, 01:13:31 PM »

Here's the list!

I'm not listing places w/in places, 'cept for Yoshi's Island or unless I'm unsure. Also, I'm excluding racetracks and Board Maps (from the Mario Party series)


Mushroom Kingdom
Star Hill
Star Road/World
Special World
Star Haven
Dinosaur Land
  -Yoshi's Island
Sarasaland
Isle Delfino
Bean Valley
Booster Tower (and surrounding areas)
Land's End
Monstro Town
Marrymore
Tadpole Pond
Nimbus Land
Rose Town
Forest Maze
Subcon
Jewelrey Land
Flower Fields (yes, it's outside the Mush. Kingdom)
Mario Land
Yo'ster Isle

Grassland
Desert Hill
Seaside
Giant Island
The Sky
Iced Land
Pipe Maze
Dark Land
(Note: these are what SM All-Stars calls 'em, excluding Dark Land)

Edited by - Sapphira on 4/1/2003 11:14:55 AM

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General Chat / Ultimate Birthday Compilation

« on: May 03, 2005, 10:26:38 PM »

I know there have been birthday threads and posts in which a person has stated their birthday. I've been thinking about this for quite a while now, and I thought it'd be cool to create a topic in which there'd be an easy calendar-like reference in which people could easily access and state when their birthdays are. I have compiled a list of as many TMKers' birthdays I knew and/or could find, so I think it's a good start.

The purpose is to have as many TMKers' (namely people from the forums) birthdays known and added as possible to the list. I intend to edit names in as more people state their birthdays.

While compiling this, I have removed all people who have been banned or have left indefinitely; basically, I'm starting over from scratch with the current people here.

I have also included the last 2 digits of the year each person was born in in parentheses beside each person's name. *PLEASE TELL ME THE YEAR YOU WERE BORN, AS WELL.*
For days with multiple people, I've put them in order from oldest to youngest. If one doesn't have a year, it's alphabetical.

Without further ado:

*JANUARY*
10   Eclipsed Moon (89)
11   Luigison (73)
19   gunblade88 (88)
25   CoconutMikeNIke (90)

*FEBRUARY*
6   justinyoshi (86)
14   dude677 (94)
15   Meowrik (89)
20   Trainman (90)
23   SSJ3 Mario Brothers (91), Sunbun (92)
25   Bird Person (92)
28   Pirate (88)

*MARCH*
3   Red Paratroopa (88)
7   Toad (83)
11   Mr. Koopa (90), PaperLuigi (90)
15   Unlimited Lumpia (88)
17   Dark viscount (90)
20   ViRUS (92)
26   Ultima Shadow (91)
31   Mr. Wiggles (90)

*APRIL*
3   Super Caterina! (88)
6   Lizard Dude (85), Vidgmchtr (89)
12   soccergirl (95)
23   Metal_Slug_Mario (92)

*MAY*
4   MegaByte (82)
11   Game Over (91), The Blue Toad (91),
12    Themetaknight (99)
18   Yoshisaurus Rex
26   Martini (91), mario2_gold (92)

*JUNE*
2   Khold (89)
3   GiftedGirl (92), Serafina Pekkala (92)
10   Suffix (89), Ludwig
16   CashCrazed (88), swedishdolphin (92), SushieBoy (92)
19   ottermi618
20   WarioLandMan
22   Shawne20 (82), Markio (90)
24   Tv_Themes (86)
27   King Boo (90)
28   Koopaslaya (88)

*JULY*
5   Aarom11 (93)
8   Kojinka (88)
11   pt_peach (93)
22   Screech (88)
23   goodie (85)
25   KinopioToad (88)
28   Deezer (79)
30   MetalMario (93)

*AUGUST*
5   Sharpen (84)
6   nintendoexpert89 (89)
7   MarlieMoo (90)
13   luigi~lover (92)
15   smfan1085 (86)
17   Big_C (87)
21   Jeff Ehinger
23   yoshimastar (89)
25   Black Mage (86)

*SEPTEMBER*
6   Yoshi55 (92)
8   Glorb (91), Toddathon
11   superstarMASIAH (89)
17   Hope(N Forever) (85), MarioBro64
20   Sapphira (86)
21   Jin (92)
27   bobman37 (91)
29   SolidShroom (92)
30   Tingrio (90)

*OCTOBER*
1   Phred (87)
11   Sqrt2 (84)
16   Hirocon (85)
18   Poop Dude (89)
19   donotcare95 (91)
21   MamaMia Mario (89)
28   Hyrulian (91), WaddleDee-Jay (93)
30   TEM (87)

*NOVEMBER*
4   Kirby (cheat wizard) (92)
9   Fifth (82)
28   The Big Boo (89)

*DECEMBER*
3   Chupperson Weird (86)
11   Latias Dita (86)
15   PaperMario (92)
16   Insane Steve (86)
18   Mario Maniac (84), Bigluigifan1.0 (91)
20   Jman (87)
23   Watoad (84)
31   Dairy King (87)


-If I have made any mistakes, please let me know. Thanks. ;) -

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Site Discussion / Important New Rules

« on: April 04, 2004, 03:09:48 PM »

(Posted - 18 March 2004 9:10 PST)
Beginning as of now is the "Strike System."

~If you break one of the rules, you get one warning first, then three "strikes"--or chances to get away with breaking the rules--without 'punishment'
~If broken three times, you are at the mercy of the admins' discretion, meaning you are subject to being banned.
~However, if you EDIT your OWN remarks after realizing you could get a "strike" for it, and it's BEFORE a mod/admin has to edit it, you'll be fine.
In other words, if a post has to be edited for lack of following a rule, STRIKE. Don't get caught. >:P

Every time a person's post is edited, I will discretely put at the bottom "Warning," "Strike 1," etc.

~ALSO!! Depending on the severity of the "crime" depends on how many strikes you get.
~The common ones, like swearing and spamming = 1, but something like posting porn, etc, is an automatic ban. (But you all knew that)

I apologize for having to be so strict; I really don't WANT to have to do this, but these boards have gotten out of hand. Don't trifle with me on this one.

---This is the OFFICIAL start now, as in the staff/mods will back me up now.  All warnings/strikes I've already given still count. I'll post the statistics here to keep track (for the mods/admins and myself, mostly.) Now that this is in its own thread, there's no "excuse" for "misbehavior."

Please, any mods/admins report "misbehavior" here, so I can keep track of everything.---

~NOTE: Editing your post AFTER a mod/admin has edited it (to cover the edit up) is an automatic strike, too.

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Wise men talk because they have something to say;
fools, because they have to say something.

Edited by - Sapphira on 4/4/2004 2:15:53 PM

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General Chat / Sapphira's 4000th Post Spectacular!

« on: December 31, 2003, 12:45:48 PM »

Hey, everybody!  Well, this is a month of TMK milestones for me, so I felt like making this thread.  (I haven't made many, anyway. XD )

1) This is my 4000th post (obviously)
2) Today is my 9 month anniversary on the forums
3) I'm new TMK staff! w00t! ^_^
4) On Dec. 18th, I completed "The Prophecy" two years ago

...And, of course, also the irrelevant fact that it's New Year's Eve...

So join the party, everyone! My treat! ^_~

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Wise men talk because they have something to say;
fools, because they have to say something.

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Site Discussion / Fan Fiction

« on: May 17, 2003, 07:16:26 PM »

Due to the overwhelming praise and popularity I've gotten for "The Prophecy" (^_^), I'm seriously thinking about sending Part 1 of it in to the fanfic section of TMK.

Do you guys think I should? Your opinions are much appreciated. (PS--have any of you other story writers here thought about sending yours in?)

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If things don’t go your way, just keep complaining until your dreams come true.

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Forum Games / The New & Improved Mario Trivia Quiz-Off!!

« on: May 01, 2003, 09:07:24 AM »

Hey Everybody! Welcome to the...uh, (read title)!!  And this is your host, Saaaaaaaaaaapphiraaaaaaaaaaa!!! *Ahem* Sorry. :)

Anyhoo, in seeing that all the other quizzes have died off (mostly 'cuz of lack of host's quick response), I have devised the a new--AND improved--Trivia Quiz show!!

I will ask 15--count 'em--15 questions on anything from any Mario game. Note that these will not be the easiest of questions. Anyone may participate.

Whoever gets the most points will win a FABULOUS prize of their choice in Animal Crossing (assuming, of course, I can provide it.)

Now the rules are...
-The first person to answer correctly will get 1 point.
-Questions answered INCORRECTLY, however, will result in a DEDUCTION of 1 point.
-I will be keeping track of the scores and post them with each response back.
-If someone anwsers incorrectly, the same question is still on the floor until answered correctly.

At the end of the 15-question round, a NEW round will begin, and ANOTHER chance for a FABULOUS AC prize will be available!
Good luck everybody!

And now... The first question!!!
1) What is the name of the Toad standing near the hole where Princess Peach's Castle used to be? (Paper Mario)


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If things don''t go your way, just keep complaining until your dreams come true.

Edited by - Sapphira on 5/1/2003 8:10:05 AM

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Mario Chat / Mario Dreams

« on: April 27, 2003, 10:31:28 PM »

In another thread, the topic of wierd Mario-related dreams was mentioned. Anyone got any?

Here's one I had back in the SNES days.
I was playing SMB3 on Mario All-Stars. I had gotten up to world 7 (Pipe Maze/Land) but was stuck on 7-2--the deserty level with TONS of pipes and Piranha Plants, with a water area running under it.
I reached the part where there was a huge gap b/w two pipes, and a lone Koopa and two other pipes where in this gap. But every time I tried to jump out of it, note blocks appeared. I WAS STUCK!!! AHHH!
I was stewing that night about how I could get past it, but couldn't think of a solution. While asleep, I had a dream--I (as in Mario) went into the gap, filled it with the Note Blocks, and went down one of the pipes in the gap--into the water area below. I swam thru the water and exited thru another pipe further back. After coming back out, now back on dry land above, I made it back to that gap and walked with ease across the note block-filled bridge.

When I woke up, I tried what I'd dreamt, and, sure enough, it actually worked!!!

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If things don''t go your way, just keep complaining until your dreams come true.

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Fan Creations / The Prophecy

« on: April 14, 2003, 07:40:00 PM »

I posted earlier in the "Mario's children" thread that I wrote a fanfic. For now, I'll give the intro/summary (like what you'd read on the back of a book.) Give me your feedback, and if you guys like it, I'll start posting it in chapters (one per day). Note also that only 1/4th is revised and edited, so it'll be incomplete for now. BTW, this story and the character Melony are (c)by me. Here goes:

2 Kingdoms…  1 War…  1 Child…  1 Destiny…

It seemed like a perfect evening in the Mushroom Kingdom. However, Bowser kidnapped the Princess, once again. But this time it was different—much different. Something happened—something terrible—which changed everyone’s lives—especially Peach’s—forever, seemingly overnight. As the Mushroom World is turned upside-down, and the famous heroes struggle to survive, a new hero arises after many long, hard years pass. Struggling through her hardships, eventually she discovers the truth of her identity. The hope of the future lies within her hands as she seeks to fulfill her destiny, with the help of several familiar faces.

"Melony flipped the diary’s page. An old photograph fell out. Delicately she picked it up, her hands a little shaky. She looked at it carefully. It was of her mother—and another man. They were smiling lovingly, their eyes sparkling with joy and passion. Who was this other man? She carefully she turned the photograph over. A date was written on the back. It was almost 17 years ago! …Then she saw it… Her mother’s name and… Mario. …Who was this Mario…? Were they in love with each other…? If her mother loved this man… then why was her father someone else…?"

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If things don''t go your way, just keep complaining until your dreams come true.

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Forum Games / Ever wanted to be an actor?

« on: April 04, 2003, 04:26:54 PM »

Okay, here's how it goes:
I'll start up the story. You get to pretend you're a Mario/Nintendo character. Choose wisely, though, 'cuz you'll be stuck with him/her.

You control the actions of only your character, just as if you were that person. You can, however, do things to other characters or try to influence them (like calling for their assistance.)

You can be up to three characters, but you can only be *ONE* Nintendo star. Characters can be from anywhere (TV shows, movies, other game systems, etc.) You can also make up your own characters. You don't have to choose all 3 now, though.

Example: You can't be Luigi, Link and Yoda, since Luigi and Link are both stars (even though Link's not in the Mario universe.)
You could be, though: Luigi, Wise Wisterwood and Yoda. You can also be clones of characters (including stars).

Okay, let's get started. I'll be Peach.
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Princess Peach was walking along a path one day, looking for some flowers.


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Deep inside us all is a little green elf telling us to burn things.

Edited by - Sapphira on 4/4/2003 2:32:40 PM

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General Chat / Behind the name

« on: April 03, 2003, 07:51:16 AM »

Everyone has a screen name, but there's always a story behind it. Some may be fairly obvious, others deeply complex. But what is your story? Why did you choose your screen name?

Here's mine. Pretty simple.
I was born in September, so my birthstone's sapphire--which is also one of my favorite colors. Then I learned Sapphira is an actual name (from like Roman times) and I liked the sound of it. Voila!

Deep inside us all is a little green elf telling us to burn things.

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General Chat / What time do you come here?

« on: April 02, 2003, 01:15:46 PM »

It's 2:07 PM my time and this place is so very inactive right now. Then again, everyone else is in school at this time... I'm usually here anywhere from  3 PM to 9 PM (most likely at 5)(minus 3 hours...) so 12 noon-6 PST (board time). Of course I'm not on it straight. I DO have a life.

What time do you guys generally come here?


The 1964th person

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Site Discussion / Mariopedia...

« on: March 31, 2003, 03:28:43 PM »

Hey!  I'd just like to say I LOVE your site! (Sorry, I know you must get that a lot ;) )

I've been a regular at your site for a few years now, and I must say the Mariopedia is your most impressive feature.

I was browsing thru it the other day and noticed a few errors. I vaguely remember someone saying they'd like to know of any errors anywhere.  Well, here ya go:

Bombette listed twice
SMW Blurp & Cheep Cheep pics switched
SMRPG Fireworks has SMK Fireball pic
Fuzzipede pic broken
Groove Guy pic broken
Jelly Super has Jelectro pic
SMB3 Nipper Plant should be Walking Piranha
SMW2 & PM Stilt Guy pics broken
Yellow Egg has Red Egg pic


Also, I'd be happy to submit any sprites you're missing for the Mariopedia. Later!