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clayton ballentine
03-30-2005, 18:23
dear, all of The Guild
to all i want you to know that i am working on a history book. You all can help me. I need all the help i can get so please if you think you will be interestead please pm me.
doc_bean
03-30-2005, 19:03
the history of what ?
clayton ballentine
03-30-2005, 19:04
the world you want to see the cover? if so e-mail me.
Don Corleone
03-30-2005, 19:49
Hey Clayton,
You look a lot like Ichi. Not too far away from me, either, I might add.
You know, if your goal is write a tome of all history, that's going to be a lifelong project even to read the cliff notes. Do you think you might want to focus on a specific timeframe of a specific people's history?
clayton ballentine
03-30-2005, 19:56
Hey Clayton,
You look a lot like Ichi. Not too far away from me, either, I might add.
You know, if your goal is write a tome of all history, that's going to be a lifelong project even to read the cliff notes. Do you think you might want to focus on a specific timeframe of a specific people's history?
you may be right i will be an archologist tho but when i become one i may still be writting this and i will devote my life to this project if i have to.
doc_bean
03-30-2005, 21:16
you may be right i will be an archologist tho but when i become one i may still be writting this and i will devote my life to this project if i have to.
Well, you won't be the first person to do that, I'd still suggest focusing on one timeframe and place at a time though. That way you can be thorough and don't have to keep coming back on the same topics.
clayton ballentine
03-30-2005, 21:18
Well, you won't be the first person to do that, I'd still suggest focusing on one timeframe and place at a time though. That way you can be thorough and don't have to keep coming back on the same topics.
when i get older i want to write 19+ vol. of history
clayton ballentine
03-30-2005, 22:14
i need some help so please help me
clayton ballentine
03-30-2005, 22:50
can you mods please make this a stiky thing that always stays at the top because i really need the help
clayton ballentine
03-30-2005, 22:53
roflmao...
what?
PanzerJaeger
03-30-2005, 23:26
How are we supposed to help you? You have made no specific requests...
Also spamming your own thread wont make you any friends.
To be honest, if your looking for someone to help you write a history of the entire world, i dont think you will find anyone here willing to do that. Ill help you when you get to ww2 Germany though, but that in itself could consist of 19+ volumes.. ~;)
clayton ballentine
03-31-2005, 00:16
How are we supposed to help you? You have made no specific requests...
Also spamming your own thread wont make you any friends.
To be honest, if your looking for someone to help you write a history of the entire world, i dont think you will find anyone here willing to do that. Ill help you when you get to ww2 Germany though, but that in itself could consist of 19+ volumes.. ~;)
i told you in your pm
clayton ballentine
03-31-2005, 02:29
I Need Help Please Voliteer!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kaiser of Arabia
03-31-2005, 04:28
I can try, what do you need to know?
Napoleonics I can do. World War II I can do.
clayton ballentine
03-31-2005, 14:51
I can try, what do you need to know?
Napoleonics I can do. World War II I can do. do you want to do WWII if so that is fine i need reseach
Templar Knight
03-31-2005, 15:46
hmm :inquisitive:
clayton ballentine
03-31-2005, 15:47
hmm :inquisitive:
hmmm what
clayton ballentine
03-31-2005, 18:28
dear all who help if you have yahoo! or AOL instant messanger please fel free to IM me at:
Yahoo!:clayton_ballentine
AOL:history lover 99
ps: i will put it in my profile. have a great day!
clayton ballentine
04-03-2005, 16:38
dear all who help if you have yahoo! or AOL instant messanger please fel free to IM me at:
Yahoo!:clayton_ballentine
AOL:history lover 99
ps: i will put it in my profile. have a great day!
i have put it in my file so now everyone can im me :)
You do realize, that a 19+ volume series is impossible by one man? Do you understand the simple fact that nobody will buy a book from someone who doesn't have their degree in the field? That means the earliest you can begin, and be taken seriously, is at age 25. A quality book, will take several years to write, edit, and publish. Lets take a shot with 3-4 years. 19 books, at 3-4 years, will take 60-80 years. Add that to the 25 you need to get your degree, and unless you live to 105, are writing non-stop and manage to pump out large, quality books at the rate of one every 3-4 years (which is pretty damn fast), it can't happen.
Honestly, unless you want to be largely dissapointed in the future, I recommend being a little less ambitious, and enter the world of reality. A solid book, in-depth and informative on your favourite field, is the best way to go.
Have you heard of Will Durant? The author (with the help of his wife) of the Complete History of Civilization series? That man produced 8 books or so (not sure, I haven't read them all), but QUALITY ones in his entire lifetime, and he didn't even do them entirely alone.
19 books, is just asking for either sub-par quality, lack of information, or pocket book sizes.
clayton ballentine
04-03-2005, 17:00
ELIAS! i have had it GEROSHI DEAL WITH HER NOW PLEASE
First of all, I'm a guy. Second of all, fine, I don't care anymore.
Sorry for showing signs of care and trying to help you. I'm gonna stop posting in this thread if thats what makes you happy.
clayton ballentine
04-03-2005, 17:03
First of all, I'm a guy. Second of all, fine, I don't care anymore.
Sorry for showing signs of care and trying to help you. I'm gonna stop posting in this thread if thats what makes you happy.
good because with all your correcting you are wasting my time
Templar Knight
04-03-2005, 17:07
clayton chill out there is no need to get upset
If you want to be taken seriously you have to stop attacking people who make observations and add input
clayton ballentine
04-03-2005, 17:09
clayton chill out there is no need to get upset
If you want to be taken seriously you have to stop attacking people who make observations and add input
go to www.rtw.heavengames.com and tell me to chill but look in the forums when you get there
Templar Knight
04-03-2005, 17:20
what am I looking for in the forums?
clayton ballentine
04-03-2005, 17:21
what am I looking for in the forums?
the rome total war history then go to history lovers look
LOL! Lemme dig out the link for you, the thread was hilarious:
http://www.heavengames.com/cgi-bin/forums/display.cgi?action=ct&f=10,320422,0,10&_ri36=0
There it is.
The link I posted above is even funnier than the one he is telling you about. I HIGHLY recommend you read it, it's a MUST READ.
Gregoshi
04-03-2005, 17:45
Elias, that is enough. If you registered here just for some personal crusade against clayton, then you can turn around and go back to where you came from. If you have anything other than clayton-bashing to contribute to these forums, and it sounds like you do, you are welcome to stay. If you have a grievance against any patron here, you need to send a PM to me and let me handle it. Thank you for your cooperation.
clayton, you had better settle down. You can't go off yelling at anyone who gets you upset. If you have a problem with another patron, PM me about it and let me handle it. Next outburst gets you a warning.
clayton ballentine
04-03-2005, 17:52
Elias, that is enough. If you registered here just for some personal crusade against clayton, then you can turn around and go back to where you came from. If you have anything other than clayton-bashing to contribute to these forums, and it sounds like you do, you are welcome to stay. If you have a grievance against any patron here, you need to send a PM to me and let me handle it. Thank you for your cooperation.
clayton, you had better settle down. You can't go off yelling at anyone who gets you upset. If you have a problem with another patron, PM me about it and let me handle it. Next outburst gets you a warning.
heah but that big mouth person would not shut-up and i got tired of it i hate HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :furious3:
Templar Knight
04-03-2005, 17:55
Please this is childish saying you hate someone for a 'constructive' comment that was aimed at helping you
clayton ballentine
04-03-2005, 17:56
i hate elias not geroshi me and geroshi are friends
Gregoshi
04-03-2005, 18:07
heah but that big mouth person would not shut-up and i got tired of it i hate HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :furious3:
THAT IS QUITE ENOUGH OF THAT clayton. If you cannot follow our forum rules then you will have to face the consequences. No more posts like this clayton. Do you understand? And I would appreciate if you not use me as a threat to others. Being my "friend" does not allow you to do as you please.
clayton ballentine
04-03-2005, 18:36
THAT IS QUITE ENOUGH OF THAT clayton. If you cannot follow our forum rules then you will have to face the consequences. No more posts like this clayton. Do you understand? And I would appreciate if you not use me as a threat to others. Being my "friend" does not allow you to do as you please.
you are right geroshi i am sorry i used you
I apologize. I will shut up now.
Productivity
04-04-2005, 08:02
May I suggest you work on your spelling and grammar first? Then once you've got that under control, start looking at your style of writing. Quite frankly it looks like the work of a 14 year old, and if you want it published it is never going to be good enough.
Craterus
04-04-2005, 14:07
I'm 14 and I can spell and use grammar in the appropriate and correct way. ~:cheers: ~D
I had another point I was going to make but I've forgotten; I'll edit this post when I remember.
Productivity
04-05-2005, 11:29
I'm 14 and I can spell and use grammar in the appropriate and correct way. ~:cheers: ~D
I had another point I was going to make but I've forgotten; I'll edit this post when I remember.
Very true, but if you re-read my post you will see that my comment about it looking like the work of a 14 year old reffered to writing style, rather than spelling and grammar. ~;)
Templar Knight
04-05-2005, 14:54
You have to write forcefully and persuasively in order to catch the readers mind, no use just putting down a list of facts with no real though
Adrian II
04-05-2005, 15:32
You have to write forcefully and persuasively in order to catch the readers mind, no use just putting down a list of facts with no real thoughHow thoughful of you.
http://www.animatedgif.net/funny/lgtinymona_e0.gif
Templar Knight
04-05-2005, 15:40
I thought it was too, great minds think alike :love:
Adrian II
04-05-2005, 15:57
http://www.animatedgif.net/devilish/flying_dragon_e0.gif
Craterus
04-05-2005, 18:35
You have to write forcefully and persuasively in order to catch the readers mind, no use just putting down a list of facts with no real though
Aha. But my style of writing is pretty good too. I am expected to achieve well in English exams. ~D
EDIT: Why is there a replica of this topic as "history lovers look"? Just wondering why there is 2? ~:confused:
Gregoshi
04-06-2005, 04:26
"history lovers" is a presentation of sort while this thread is more of an invitation to help clayton. At least that was the original intent.
Templar Knight
04-06-2005, 13:04
His first thread was an introduction and some info on his 'book', the other one was 'samples' supposedly from his book but was from other websites
Adrian II
04-06-2005, 13:24
His first thread was an introduction and some info on his 'book', the other one was 'samples' supposedly from his book but was from other websitesAs you can see elsewhere in this forum I will go out of my way to help newcomers to historical subjects. This case was special. Between you, Templar Knight and several others, I think we have put Clayton Ballentine on the right track. Now it's up to him to show that he means business. Why don't we close this thread? It only invites spam. I should know because I'm probably the worst spammer on the board after Templar Knight who would, in all probability, not live for another minute if forced to eat his own spam. I don't believe what I'm writing here. Gregoshi, close the thread, shoot me if you have to - but please make this stop.
Gregoshi
04-06-2005, 16:17
No one is forced to post in this or any other thread. It keeps going because patrons apparently feel obligated to continue posting in it. SPAM is not a disease, but a chosen life style. SPAM can be fun (I'm told), but it also gives continuing life to threads that fulfilled their purpose - threads that should die and go away. I could close the thread, but that would be the easy way out for you Dr. FrankenSPAMers out there. No, let this thread be a monument to your will power. You control the SPAM, the SPAM does not control you. So I leave this thread open as a temptation and a reminder that you are in control. So if you've nothing more to contribute to the original intent of this thread, then move on Brothers and Sisters.
BTW, that was a very nice summary of the situation in the first half of your post Adrian.
Adrian II
04-07-2005, 13:01
BTW, that was a very nice summary of the situation in the first half of your post Adrian.I know I know, the second part was... Well, I'm not a mod you know, I was only reaching out to poor brother Templar whose endless spamm...
Stop, Adrian!! Bad!! :whip:
OK, I'm working on it, Gregoshi. Till we sp.. meet again!
:bow:
Templar Knight
04-07-2005, 13:13
At least my spam is eatable
but I applogise to Gregoshi for the spam on the forum
Adrian II
04-07-2005, 13:19
eatableEdible. :mellow:
Templar Knight
04-07-2005, 13:19
the cheek, oh dash, look what you made me do :help:
Gregoshi
04-07-2005, 18:07
Ahem!
Adrian II
04-07-2005, 18:09
Ahem!Quite. I promise I will never again spam anywhere in the Monastery. Period.
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