The Ass Kicker

REAL NAME: Wralf 

ALIAS: Wralf

Wralf has been living on the streets his whole life. He was left on the doorstep of an orphanage when he was a baby. Wralf did not like that view, so he left and started living in a park. It wasn't long before he began to tower over anyone that would come to the park, even full-grown adult trolls. Wralf's imposing stature quickly gained him respect in the streets, but he stayed out of trouble and has made some good friends. Wralf has never appreciated nor liked orcs. To him their stature and physical appearance was like a cheap imitation of the strength and size of a troll. Wralf has never had a real job but his "brother" Stuart Livingston III another troll of similar stature has been able to get Wralf into Urban Brawling. At 19 Wralf  is an up-and-comer who is starting to shake up the Urban Brawling world. Stuart has began to take control of Wralf's MeFeed account, as well as, appearing at social events, to keep him safe from the paparazzi (and anyone else who wants to find him). 

He now lives with Ryoma Sugaryo, after Ryoma helped defend him of a hate crime accusation. That case was a rather odd situation, as Sugaryo was able to use someone he knew to talk to the judge. Another odd thing happened during the time of the trial, the all Orcish prosecution team turned up missing. Hmmmm...? Anyway after they both realized how flawlessly the trial went Wralf moved in with Ryoma. He also owns a Low Lifestyle apartment that he occasionally hangs out at. He drinks, does a few drugs, and bangs whores at his apartment, he doesn't want to bother Ryoma. 

He is now walking back to Sugaryo's house from purchasing a brand new Renraku Sensei Cyberdeck.   

BOD - 10/10

AGI - 4/5

REA - 5/6

STR - 10/10

WIL - 5/6

LOG - 1/5

INT - 4/5

CHA - 1/4

EDG - 1/6

ESSENCE - 5.7/6

AMIDEXTRIOUS - (-4)

TOUGHNESS - (-9)

QUICK HEALER - (-3)

RESISTANCE TO PATHOGENS AND TOXINS - (-8)

RACIST VS. ORCS - (5)

SIMSENSE VERTIGO - (5)

UNEDUCATED - (8) 

SKILLS: Athletics Skill Group(2) Firearms Skill Group(3) Blades(6): Specialization in swords(1) Palming(2) Unarmed Combat(2): Specialization in cyber implants(1) Free Fall(3) Throwing Weapons(3) Diving(3) Language(3) Specialization in Or'zet(1) Heavy Weapons(2) Perception(3) Survival(3) Pilot Aerospace(2) Specialization in Deep Space(1) 

GEAR: Sword; Knucks; Shock Gloves; Shuriken x16; PJSS Model 55 (shotgun) w/ shock pad; AK-97 w/ laser sight; Browning Ultra Power (heavy pistol); Spare Clip x100; Flechette Ammo x1000; Regular Ammo x2000; Tracer Ammo x1000; APDS Ammo x100; Full Body Armor w/ Helmet (Fire Resistance lvl 2, Insulation lvl 2, Non Conductivity lvl 2, Shock Frills, Thermal Damping lvl 2); Lined Coat; Gecko Tape Gloves x2; Light Stick x4; Survival Kit; Medkit lvl 6 + Extra Supplies; Renraku Sensei Commlink     

CYBERWARE: MELEE: Hand Spurs

LIFE STYLE: Live w/ Ryoma Sugaryo; Also own Low Lifestyle apartment 

CONTACTS: Fixer/Arms Dealer (4/3); Street Doc (2/2); Dwarf Rigger (6/1);

Initiative 9+D6

Astral Initiative N/A

Matrix AR Initiative (9+D6)

Matrix VR Initiative (cold) (4+D6)

Matrix VR Initiative (hot) (4+2D6)

Mental Limit 4

Physical Limit 12

Social Limit 5

Physical Condition Monitor 13

Stun Condition Monitor 11

Overflow Condition Monitor 10

Living Persona:

Attack 1

Data Processing 1

Device Rating 0

Firewall 5

Sleaze 4

Notoriety 0

Thanks for reading everyone! That's my Troll Street Samurai for ya. Chum on you crazy SOBs. 

-ProdMat

(All pictures are from the Google. Maybe one day someone will learn to draw.)

The Face

So, let me start this post with a conjunction...

Well, I think that was a nerdy enough way to start this post. I don't know who reads this, but recently we have begun the process to start playing a game of Shadowrun. Have you ever heard of it? If your first exposure was this game...

Then you have absolutely no idea what this game is about. However, I am not here to talk about the bad times. The game that anyone who played will swear by is this bad boy from SNES and Sega. 

In reality though Shadowrun is a tabletop RPG, a la Dungeons and Dragons. The big differences though; it's set in the future on earth, there are computers, and the dice system is completely different (bring your D6's). Sugar brought something to my attention the other day, since Shadowrun came out in 1989 before the Internet was huge, they called it the matrix. Enough of the history though, here's Sugar's character. Hope you enjoy, tune in soon for my character. His name is Wralf. 

Below is Sugar's Shadowrun character, Makonouchi Ryoma. He is designed to resemble the ‘Face’ character archetype. 

SUGARYO, RYOMA

Born in 2050 to an American mother and Japanese father, Sugaryo Ryoma grew up in the well-regarded ‘family’ of the Renraku corporation. His parents both worked as engineers for a Renraku assembly plant in Kyoto, and he was raised with a great amount of respect especially for Renraku Corp., but also for all of the megacorps and their accomplishments in the relatively-infantile Sixth World. His parents occasionally told him, always in private, that they were so proud to have a perfectly human boy as their only child, and that his ‘ability’ (though it’s really just ‘probability’) to avoid magical capabilities or any effects of metahumanity is what made him such a special person. He stood out in the academic wing of Renraku child-rearing, eventually revealing an affinity for legal studies above all else. He graduated the Renraku Corp. University School of Law, Kyoto campus, and was instantly assumed as junior attorney in Renraku Tokyo’s Criminal Prosecution department. He excelled, which wouldn’t have been difficult considering there was rarely a worthwhile defense to oppose, but he excelled nonetheless. In his third year with the company professionally, at the ambitious age of 24, he made a suggestion to a superior that a particular case shouldn’t be pursued: the pertinent paperwork all suggested innocence, and in confidence suggested that a higher-up in Renraku Corp might have brought the accused before charges for political ambitions, rather than legitimate criminal reasons. Later that day he caught wind of his own impending incarceration, and was barely able to escape with his relative liberty. He absconded to Seattle, began a small-time legal defense operation, all the while planning his lifelong revenge against the Corporate Conglomerate that revealed its own evils and shattered his modern paradise. In his quest for vengeance he discovered his own value and appreciation for the shadowrunning life, enjoying it much more than his old job. Ryoma’s naturally positive demeanor, intimate knowledge of the law, knack for organization and maintaining of his SIN all detract from the suspicion of his shadowy extra-curriculars.  

Body -2/6

AGI - 5/6

REA - 5/6

STR - 3/6

WIL - 3/6

LOG- 5/6

INT - 3/6

CHA - 6/6
EDG - 5/7

Essence - 3.7/6

BILINGUAL (Japanese)

FIRST IMPRESSION

PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORY

SINNER (Former Renraku Employee)

PREJUDICED (outspoken -> Renraku Corp.)

WILL TO LIVE

SKILLS: Athletics Skill Group(2) Influence Skill Group(3) Street Knowledge(3) Instruction(3) Intimidation(2) Throwing Weapons(3) Performance [Comedy](3) Impersonation(2) Palming(2) Unarmed Combat(4) Escape Artist(3) Pistols(4) Perception(3) Pilot Ground Craft(3(4))

KNOWLEDGE: Corporate Politics(P;3) Corporate Security(P;1) Mr. Johnsons (P;2(3)) National Politics(I;2) Vices(I;1) Street Gang ID's(P;2) Law(A;4) Fences(S;1)

GEAR: Shuriken x20; Walther Palm Pistol; ARES Viper Silvergun +Quick-draw Holster +SpareClip x5; Actioneer Business Suit +Electrochromic Modification +Feedback Clothing; Control Rig (Level 1 Headwear) Fairlight Caliban Commlink (Headwear); Ebony Credstick; Fake SIN(level 5); Fake License x2(level 6); Binoculars; Biometric Reader; Electronic Paper; AR Gloves; Printer; Satellite Rig; Simrig; Trideo Projector; Subvocal Mic; Trodes; MicroCamera; Vision Enhancement; Audio Enhancement;Survival KIt x2; DocWagon Contract (basic); Suzuki Mirage; Ford Americar; High Lifestyle

CONTACTS- Upscale Bartender (2/3) Elven Wine Merchant (3/2) Aztechnology Attorney(2/3) Denver Judge (1/2) Mitsuhama Exec.(3/3)

Initiative 8+D6

Astral Initiative N/A

Matrix AR Initiative (8+D6)

Mental Limit 6

Physical Limit 5

Social Limit 7

Physical Condition Monitor 9

Stun Condition Monitor 10

Overflow Condition Monitor 2

Living Persona:

Attack 6

Data Processing 5

Device Rating 0

Firewall 3

Sleaze 3

Notoriety 0

That's our face everyone! If you read all that, thanks. Hopefully you can tune in soon to listen to Sugaryo Ryoma's Wild and crazy running adventures. As Sugar would say...

"Cheers"

-ProdMat 

(Character info and description provided by Sugar Sam)

Why I hate Mathew Berry by MC

It was the magical year of 1999.  I was begining college, the future was bright and possibilities were endless.  I slaved through my first semester and began the second.  Like most things, as my wife will tell you,  I didn't finish.  I took away a few things from SLU.  A distain for college athletes, a bad taste in my mouth about college in general, and a love of fantasy football. 

It started off as an annoying banner add when searching for questionable content.  Eventually in the preseason I bit and clicked.  It seemed shady and I lived in fear Yahoo! would find a way to charge me money.  The draft went by and I homered it.  Trent Green's first year with the Rams would be magical.  I was sure of it and made sure I came away with Trent, Isaac Bruce, and Marshall Faulk.  At the time they were all reaches.  I'm sure my actions prompted more than one insult from other men behind their keyboards.  Then Rodney Harrison happened and Trent was writhing in agony.  Disappointed and being a noob I instantly grabbed some fella named Kurt Warner, instead of more well know QB.  The season began and what would grow to be know as the "greatest show on turf", was doing me well.  Then the week of magic happened.  Kurt threw 4 TDs to Bruce in one game, and as I crushed my opponent beneathe my boot like a cockroach, I became hooked.  

My fantasy obsession has only grown stronger over the years.  Still searching for another of those magical, mythical, unbelievable games and seasons. 

As a result I can sit here in 2014 and tell you I hate Mathew Berry.  That's right, you heard that come out of left field.  It's not that I have a personal vendetta against TMR.  In fact it's hatred driven by envy.  He has a job watching sports and annalyzing them for fantasy purposes.  I hate him, Scott White, Nando Di Fino, Tristan Cockcroft, and any other lucky bastard that gets to do what I love for a living.  They actually get paid to do something for a living, that my wife wishes I would just shut up about...all year round.  So kudos to you boys, the lucky few who get to live my fantasy and fantasy.  As long as you keep up the good work, I'll keep hating, reading, and listening.  

-MC

I Hate my Across the Street Neighbor-TripD

First off I'm not the typical south city Hoosier. I'm the atypical south city Hoosier. I have the philosophy that I'll mind my business and you mind yours. I'm not going to come over and check out your new mower or fancy propane grill. Nor will I ask you to help me at all, with anything ever......ever. It's the social contract I signed when I was born. For the 18 months I've lived at the 109 Lair (PUA HOUSE) all was well. I had successfully dodged my neighbors and stayed out of any street "teamwork bs" they had in store.

There is always a butt!!

A wrench has been thrown into my sweet plans. Four months ago a seemingly sweet innocent smoking hottie moved in across the street. Great right.....wrong! For some reason this dummy feels the need to park in front of my crib everyday. I park in back in my garage #blessed but that's besides the point, park in front of your house skank, goddamn. She does have Illinois plates and I know the water over there leads to many debilitating pre-natal conditions, but goddamn have some common sense. She was outside for weeks gardening like a Mexican so I guess she wants to show off her front lawn. I say show off your bush and more people will respect, rather than your fucking landscaping. I have stood at my door and watched her park in front of my pad. I stood there looking super creepy...like really fucking creepy and it has no effect on her.

Almost this Creepy

So Trip I guess you'll have to move, you can't handle this.....wrong! Plan B (also the breakfest I serve at my place in the morning) I'm gonna FLIP the SCRIPT. You guessed it the D-Whip will be getting washed and waxed in front of her place everyday this week. Now who wants to come over and wash my car only smokin cali dime pieces need apply @tripdstl 

Why I suck at blogging (by Rudy)

Here is a list of the many reasons I am no good and/or suck at blogging.
1. I have kids
2. I have ADD
3. I forget I even have a blog.
4. I don't follow through (see Wrestling 1983)
5. I have kids.
by Rudy

Rudy and the WWE Network

(Holy cow 5 months? Time flies when you don't write anything.)

A lot of people ask me "Hey Rudy, what do you do when you're not working or podcasting? My answer: Not Much. Disclaimer: No one has ever asked me this. That's right folks. I work full time and have two awesome, energetic kids under the age of 4, so I don't have a lot of time to call my own. When I do, I jet over to the studio and let 'er rip and then upload the insanity and pass out in a puddle of my blood, sweat, and tears. Disclaimer: Mainly tears.

When I do get some free time and I'm conscious, I'm usually watching a little TV. It really takes something special for me to get into it. Breaking Bad is the only show I binge watched and maybe sacrificed a little bit of my physical and mental well being to finish. It was worth it. But Breaking Bad might possibly be the best show EVER MADE and I don't say that lightly. I've watched all of LOST, all of the Sopranos, and a lot of other shows that are in the conversation, but none of those had the payoff and satisfaction that I received after finishing BB.

I wrapped on Breaking Bad and then my world changed. BAM! The WWE Network was launched. Aw shit. For those of you that don't know, the WWE Network is pretty much Netflix for wrestling fans. It's insane. Not only do you get original content, you get EVERY WRESTLING PAY PER VIEW EVER MADE. That's WWF, WCW, and ECW pay per views on demand at any time for $10 a month. Oh, and you get all the WWE's current Pay per Views for free. Yeah I'm in a good place right now.

Vince McMahon is a billionaire again and this network is the reason why. 10 bucks a month from a million wrestling fans and the stock jumped like Superfly Jimmy Snuka from the top turnbuckle. Not only did this take giant balls to do this, he pretty much told all the Pay Per View distributors YUUUUUUUUR FIRRRRRRED! Which is funny, since he was one of the pioneers of Pay Per View, and now he has pretty much told all these companies to fuck off.

So, I've decided to watch every Pay Per View in chronological order, starting at Starrcade '83 and eventually working my way up to the present.  I'll be writing a brief review of each show and letting you know the high points and low points of each. Since I won't be leaving the house very often, this is my way of staying in contact with the outside world. Hustle on Hustlers! First review up soon!

Prod Mat's BOLD FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS!!!

The worst part about writing is actually just sitting in the same place and typing for fifteen minutes.
(I recorded this right after Peyton Manning's 7 touchdown performance in that Thursday night game.)

Here we go:

1. Peyton Manning is going to break the record for passing touchdowns this year. I think it's safe to project him for a 80 TD season. I mean is it really that far fetched to assume he will throw four TDs a game for the rest of the season? That puts him around 64 touchdowns, add a few 5 TD games in there and 70 is right in his wheel house. Is 80 really that unrealistic? Honestly, I'm guessing he just starts playing in the NFL like a fourteen year old kid plays Madden; he's just going to have some ridiculous stats.

2. Sam Bradford throws for 5,000 yards. If you listen to the podcast you know some of the other hosts of the show like to stretch this out and act like I said 6,400 yards. While I think 6,400 isn't that far out of Sam's realm of possibility, I'm just going to play it safe and stick with 5,000. Especially considering the record for yards is 5,476 by Drew Brees and only 6 quarterbacks have ever passed for more than 5,000 yards and 3 of them are Drew Brees. (Also, no Rams' reciever will have more than 1,000 yards.)

3. Rams break the all time sack record which is 72 set by the 1982 Chicago Bears. The Rams had 52 sacks last year. Not bad, but I expect Robert Quinn and Chris Long to step their game up another level. The Rams defensive line is just amazing, like eight dude's that could be starters. The  linebackers are athletic, so hey, get a few blitzes rolling with them and watch the sacks.

4. Cincinnati is going to be good.

And this is why. You don't mess with James Harrison.

5. New England Patriots go 5-11. I'm not feeling Tom Brady this year. I don't think the Patriots are going to be very good this season. I wanna see their best running back play a little more, then maybe I'll change my mind... Blount. No playoffs.

6. If Danny Amendola and Wes Welker are both healthy, Amendola has a better season. They are clones of eachother, but Amendola is younger. Advantage Danny.

7. I don't think Russel Wilson is going to be very good. Name another starting QB that's under six feet tall... I'll wait... Drew Brees? Thought so. Drew Brees is amazing and Russel is no Drew.

8. Derius Heyward-Bay. I just got a good feeling.

9.            AFC Championship: Chiefs vs. Bengals              NFC Championship: Rams vs. New York

Superbowl: Chiefs vs. Rams

10. Andrew Luck will have the best season out of the rookies from last year.

Hustle on HuSTLers,

Prod Mat