Post any special skills or talents that you possess. Pictures/videos are appreciated! If you don't have the ability to get pics/vids then simply describe the talent as best you can. Have fun showing off!
Here's a video of my main talent. (awmaigawd villi irl!) Excuse the poor quality of the video. I have more talents which I might post in the future.
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Doctor Stein Seeker
Posts : 626 Join date : 2012-09-10 Location : New Jersey
I played in hs band, then took lessons after i graduated, but now i just play for fun
Villiama Dark Beast
Posts : 1777 Join date : 2010-07-10
Subject: Re: Slayer Nest's got talent! Sat Nov 10, 2012 11:42 am
Here's another one of my talents. Playing the piano. I haven't taken any lessons, I mostly just check out video game piano music vids on youtube and mimic them until I know them by heart. Here's two pieces I've made myself.
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That banging noise you keep hearing the echo pedal. It needs to be oiled or something. One or two of the piano keys aren't tuned to perfection either, the echo pedal doesn't work on one key.
EDIT: Another vid.
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Shmako Mutated Zygomite
Posts : 447 Join date : 2011-12-21 Location : Australia
Subject: Re: Slayer Nest's got talent! Sat Nov 10, 2012 1:40 pm
Wow guys, nice talents. And Villi, nice rocking chair.
I'm not too sure about my own talents, but I guess firestaffing counts as one. Sorta like Villi's talent, not nearly as fast, but it looks pretty cool when the wicks are lit up . I also know how to play drums, but I haven't really touched them in the last year, and supposedly I'm pretty good at writing short stories/narratives/etc..
I have a whole list of hobbies that I'm wanting to pick up... guitar, piano, fire pois, cooking, tone up and give parkour a try... Real life obligations and video games tend to put off those plans though.
EDIT: Just watched those piano vids you posted Villi, and wow. You really haven't taken any lessons? You're great
Villiama Dark Beast
Posts : 1777 Join date : 2010-07-10
Subject: Re: Slayer Nest's got talent! Sat Nov 10, 2012 1:52 pm
I didn't even think of writing as a talent Shmako, thanks! I namely happen to be excellent at writing completely unnecessary stuff in order to simply get more text. In fact I tried the talent out once by extending a few sentences a tiny bit.
Original sentences: I've looked for an object in some bunkers. I found some tin-cans but I can't find the object. I'll have to talk my way out of it when my employer hears of my failure.
Extended sentences:
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Upon my journeys to various subterranean redoubts, colloquially known as ”bunkers”, I discerned a great quantity of cylindrical canisters. Presumably containing produce intended for long-term preservation. I deduced this with a great certainty for my powers of observation are quite adept indeed. Furthermore I believe it to be possible for one to consume the produce residing therein, without hesitation nor fear for any potential bacterial infestation one might assume a prolonged time period without such a cylindrical or possibly otherwise shaped protective canister may provide. Moreover, chemicals may extend this timespan further.
Contrary to my initial beliefs and ruminations I deemed it quite impossible to allocate the object for which I was performing my search; how flummoxing! Perchance had it been hidden from sight and/or retrieved by a practitioner of espionage prior to my glorious arrival. I pondered what eventual outcome this may yield for my mission. Be it a reaction from my employer then I believe it may be rather opprobrious in the regard that he will be displeased indeed with my lacking performance. However, it may also instead be a reaction derived from my general inability to allocate objects, although hopefully it will be clear to said employer that it was not due to any fallacies of mine. If this will be the case then perhaps he will greet me with the respect one would assume my fellow man would. So as to reaffirm my sense of importance to his company and thus keep my morale at an acceptable level or degree.
Regardless of whether or not he shall be angered, I must hastily produce a feasible scenario of what occurred upon my journeys. More specifically, one that does not show me and my actions in a less than desirable light. For I have no wish nor need to be discriminated against; in such a manner that I shall become crestfallen albeit for a valid reason.
Eureka! A plausible scenario has been thought of through usage of my higher than average intelligence quotient. I shall now forthwith to divulge it's contents to you, the reader of this paragraph, by means of a monologue that shall consist of various compressed waves of air molecules so as to be resounding which may become audible for a gentleman or a lady of a higher than usual age. I.E one or more individuals that presumably have a diminished sense of hearing.
Firstly I shall inform my employer of my reliability in terms of my well developed strategies for allocating various items and/or objects without hesitation nor recalcitrance. Thus he shall become quite alacrious whilst awaiting the report I am supposed to hand in after each and every assignment or task given to me by my aforementioned employer has been successfully executed. Moreover it shall serve a second purpose other than to merely provide hope for my employer in regards to whether or not I succeeded in my endeavour to complete the task set before me. Namely to reassure him that one may not employ the services of a different person without settling for an individual whose strategies for allocating objects are substantially inferior to that of mine.
Secondly I shall regale my journeys in great detail; extolling my own actions in spite of less than ideal working conditions. There is naturally a chance he may become angered or even furious with me at this juncture in time. Luckily, when juxtapositioned with my unmatched skills; my failure shall be deemed negligible. This is a rather flawless plan, if I may say so myself. I believe it shall be successful in fulfilling it's purpose as an excuse for my inability to locate the object, which may be described as a key piece of intelligence or information possibly related to the national security of this great nation, country or general area.
Should this excellent ruse fail to fulfill its expectations then I shall be forced by circumstances beyond my control to exclaim the following word in a rather flustered manner: Forsooth!
I am also currently working on a book about some heroes fighting a witch who has an army of beetle-people. I'm somewhere around 30-40 pages on it right now.
C'mon, moar talents people! Surely the nest has more to offer!
Shmako Mutated Zygomite
Posts : 447 Join date : 2011-12-21 Location : Australia
Subject: Re: Slayer Nest's got talent! Sat Nov 10, 2012 2:19 pm
Villiama wrote:
Original sentences: I've looked for an object in some bunkers. I found some tin-cans but I can't find the object. I'll have to talk my way out of it when my employer hears of my failure.
Extended sentences:
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Upon my journeys to various subterranean redoubts, colloquially known as ”bunkers”, I discerned a great quantity of cylindrical canisters. Presumably containing produce intended for long-term preservation. I deduced this with a great certainty for my powers of observation are quite adept indeed. Furthermore I believe it to be possible for one to consume the produce residing therein, without hesitation nor fear for any potential bacterial infestation one might assume a prolonged time period without such a cylindrical or possibly otherwise shaped protective canister may provide. Moreover, chemicals may extend this timespan further.
Contrary to my initial beliefs and ruminations I deemed it quite impossible to allocate the object for which I was performing my search; how flummoxing! Perchance had it been hidden from sight and/or retrieved by a practitioner of espionage prior to my glorious arrival. I pondered what eventual outcome this may yield for my mission. Be it a reaction from my employer then I believe it may be rather opprobrious in the regard that he will be displeased indeed with my lacking performance. However, it may also instead be a reaction derived from my general inability to allocate objects, although hopefully it will be clear to said employer that it was not due to any fallacies of mine. If this will be the case then perhaps he will greet me with the respect one would assume my fellow man would. So as to reaffirm my sense of importance to his company and thus keep my morale at an acceptable level or degree.
Regardless of whether or not he shall be angered, I must hastily produce a feasible scenario of what occurred upon my journeys. More specifically, one that does not show me and my actions in a less than desirable light. For I have no wish nor need to be discriminated against; in such a manner that I shall become crestfallen albeit for a valid reason.
Eureka! A plausible scenario has been thought of through usage of my higher than average intelligence quotient. I shall now forthwith to divulge it's contents to you, the reader of this paragraph, by means of a monologue that shall consist of various compressed waves of air molecules so as to be resounding which may become audible for a gentleman or a lady of a higher than usual age. I.E one or more individuals that presumably have a diminished sense of hearing.
Firstly I shall inform my employer of my reliability in terms of my well developed strategies for allocating various items and/or objects without hesitation nor recalcitrance. Thus he shall become quite alacrious whilst awaiting the report I am supposed to hand in after each and every assignment or task given to me by my aforementioned employer has been successfully executed. Moreover it shall serve a second purpose other than to merely provide hope for my employer in regards to whether or not I succeeded in my endeavour to complete the task set before me. Namely to reassure him that one may not employ the services of a different person without settling for an individual whose strategies for allocating objects are substantially inferior to that of mine.
Secondly I shall regale my journeys in great detail; extolling my own actions in spite of less than ideal working conditions. There is naturally a chance he may become angered or even furious with me at this juncture in time. Luckily, when juxtapositioned with my unmatched skills; my failure shall be deemed negligible. This is a rather flawless plan, if I may say so myself. I believe it shall be successful in fulfilling it's purpose as an excuse for my inability to locate the object, which may be described as a key piece of intelligence or information possibly related to the national security of this great nation, country or general area.
Should this excellent ruse fail to fulfill its expectations then I shall be forced by circumstances beyond my control to exclaim the following word in a rather flustered manner: Forsooth!
Holy. Here I was expecting 2-3 paragraphs, and you gave us a full-size novel. You, dear sir, are the king of waffle.
kirfalex Desert Strykewyrm
Posts : 715 Join date : 2012-04-25 Location : Finland
Subject: Re: Slayer Nest's got talent! Sat Nov 10, 2012 2:29 pm
Parkour is my life.
Villiama Dark Beast
Posts : 1777 Join date : 2010-07-10
Subject: Re: Slayer Nest's got talent! Sat Nov 10, 2012 2:50 pm
For some reason I made that extended bit exactly 666 words.
Describe your talent more vividly Kirfalex!
PrimalMoose Spiritual Warrior
Posts : 571 Join date : 2012-08-02 Location : United Kingdom
Subject: Re: Slayer Nest's got talent! Sat Nov 10, 2012 4:05 pm
My main skill (built since joining university) is freestyle whitewater kayaking...
You're probably asking "what on earth is that?!!?!" so brief description - you find a nice wave whilst paddling in your too-small kayak and then do tricks by basically using your core muscles to move the boat around you.
General idea: (skip to 1.00).
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Pictures of me on Hurley wier...
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Subject: Re: Slayer Nest's got talent! Sat Nov 10, 2012 4:43 pm
Umm.. playing some instruments i guess. Been playing piano for ~12 years (last 4-5 years don't really had time to practice too much so even if i make vid it might be rusty) Atm playing bass guitar with orchestra (concerts only), been playing that for about 8 years, also had a band earlier ;p Playing tenor saxophone with orchestra (non-concert stuff), been playing that bit longer than bass,started on alto sax, then moved to tenor.
I was playing double bass earlier in my life, but i resigned from music school, cause i like programing,math and computer science bit more.
CookingLAD Crawling Hand
Posts : 9 Join date : 2012-08-17 Location : Worcestershire, England
Subject: Re: Slayer Nest's got talent! Sun Nov 11, 2012 3:10 am
I play semi-professional cricket in England, if that's a talent
Hopalong Soulgazer
Posts : 3196 Join date : 2009-10-27 Location : Mission Viejo, California
Subject: Re: Slayer Nest's got talent! Sun Nov 11, 2012 3:34 am
I can uh... use telekinesis. Does that work?
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Subject: Re: Slayer Nest's got talent! Sun Nov 11, 2012 6:09 am
Hop a wrote:
I can uh... use telekinesis. Does that work?
Yea it does work if it works
Talmo Wall Beast
Posts : 138 Join date : 2012-10-25 Location : UK
Subject: Re: Slayer Nest's got talent! Sun Nov 11, 2012 12:43 pm
I play semi professional pool/snooker, and play in 3 different teams. Ill have to get one of my friends to film me doing an 8 ball clear up
Villiama Dark Beast
Posts : 1777 Join date : 2010-07-10
Subject: Re: Slayer Nest's got talent! Sun Nov 11, 2012 1:04 pm
Looking forward to seeing you in action Talmo.
Rsbenjr Cave Crawler
Posts : 21 Join date : 2012-08-15 Location : Bakersfield, CA
Subject: Re: Slayer Nest's got talent! Sun Nov 11, 2012 9:22 pm
i love to play guitar...i wouldnt say im pro, but i do good:) and then i love to sing, im in my school's chamber choir...and i go all around my state and we sing in competitions and festivals:D its pretty fun:)) and another talent of mine is playing video games;P it just comes naturally;P
Wanahunuluge Grifolaroo
Posts : 1199 Join date : 2009-11-15 Location : Isle of wight
Subject: Re: Slayer Nest's got talent! Thu Nov 15, 2012 1:20 am
Drinking a gallon of milk in 10 seconds
(Will actually try when i get home)
Villiama Dark Beast
Posts : 1777 Join date : 2010-07-10
Subject: Re: Slayer Nest's got talent! Thu Nov 15, 2012 8:27 am
Another one of my talents is that I have memorized Pi up to the 778th digit. I have entered two Pi reciting competitions so far which were held on Pi day.
The first such competition netted me the grand prize of a Vostro V13 laptop. I won with 725 decimals. The runner-up had written 724 decimals. Here's a picture of me holding it.
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That was 3 years ago so add a pair of glasses and a beard to that pic. For the record the laptop sucks. I still have it but it's just plain terrible. I only use it as a backup laptop now and my sister borrows it from time to time.
In the second competition (2 years ago) I knew 778 digits but as luck would have it I accidentally wrote a 4 instead of a 5 somewhere around spot #339. This made me come in 2nd place and put the first competition's 2nd place person in 1st place. He had written roughly 500 digits. In total I had 777 correct but unfortunately the judges only counted up until your first incorrect digit.
The grand prize for the second competition was either an iphone or an ipod/ipad. I don't remember frankly but I know it started with an i. Ironically enough the 2nd prize, mine, was a laptop computer case. Went well with my earlier prize if I may say so.
EDIT: oh and for the record, there are still talents I possess that I have yet to post.
Barca Soulgazer
Posts : 13652 Join date : 2010-06-23 Location : Sweden
Subject: Re: Slayer Nest's got talent! Thu Nov 15, 2012 9:06 am
I have a friend that have memorized up to 100 (or something around there) I guess he just got 0wned ;p
Villiama Dark Beast
Posts : 1777 Join date : 2010-07-10
Subject: Re: Slayer Nest's got talent! Thu Nov 15, 2012 9:10 am
It's amazing what you can accomplish if you just put your mind to it. At 10pm the night before the first competition, in which I entered 725 decimals, I only knew 600 digits.
Wanahunuluge Grifolaroo
Posts : 1199 Join date : 2009-11-15 Location : Isle of wight
Subject: Re: Slayer Nest's got talent! Thu Nov 15, 2012 10:57 am
Didnt go too well
Edit: Now unlisted and should work?
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If you don't have the ability to get pics/vids then simply describe the talent as best you can. Have fun showing off! 
I namely happen to be excellent at writing completely unnecessary stuff in order to simply get more text. In fact I tried the talent out once by extending a few sentences a tiny bit.
