HMW: Something wicked this way comes ...
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Centuries ago, before the war, at the beginning of the Inferno, a dingy bar on the outskirts of a long forgotten city, an old forgesmith invited the Darkness for a drink. Stingy Jack as he was known, didn't like to pay for his own drinks, so he some how convinced the Darkness to transform himself into an Energon credit, the Darkness, for whatever reason, obliged.
Stingy Jack, being the stingy mech that he was still skipped out on his bar tab. Fixing the energon credit with a transformation inhibitor, he kept the dark Energon credit at his side.
Jack eventually freed the Darkness, under the condition that he would not bother Jack for one year and that, should Jack die, he would not claim his spark. The next year, Jack again tricked the Darkness into climbing into a tree to pick a piece of energn. While he was up in the tree, Jack carved engaged a transformation inhibitor field around the tree so that the Darkness could not come down until the Darkness promised Jack not to bother him for ten more years.
Soon after, Jack died. As the legend goes, such an unsavory figure could not be allowed into the AllSpark. The Darkness, upset by the trick Jack had played on him and keeping his word not to claim his spark, would not allow Jack into the Inferno. He sent Jack off into the dark night with only a burning optics to light his way. As the centuries passed, the ghostly figure of Stingy Jack roamed Cybertron, his burning optics acting like a lantern, as his name drifted into mythology, Cybertronians began to refer to him as "Jack of the Lantern", or "Jack-o-Lantern" for short.
But Jack has grown tired of roaming, he has been witness to The Great War, he has witnessed the destruction of Cybertron, enraged, Jack has spread his ghostly influence, possessing Cybertronians with his influence, using them to spread his influence further until Cybertron is his ...
IT'S HALLOWEEN!
The first to fall under Jack's influence is the Autobots! Now available to them for a limited time only is the all new SMASHING PUMPKIN alt!
For the first time ever, BITE comes to the Autobots. Will you fall under the influence of Jack-o-Lantern? And how long until the Decepticons fall under the ghostly mechs influence ...
Stingy Jack, being the stingy mech that he was still skipped out on his bar tab. Fixing the energon credit with a transformation inhibitor, he kept the dark Energon credit at his side.
Jack eventually freed the Darkness, under the condition that he would not bother Jack for one year and that, should Jack die, he would not claim his spark. The next year, Jack again tricked the Darkness into climbing into a tree to pick a piece of energn. While he was up in the tree, Jack carved engaged a transformation inhibitor field around the tree so that the Darkness could not come down until the Darkness promised Jack not to bother him for ten more years.
Soon after, Jack died. As the legend goes, such an unsavory figure could not be allowed into the AllSpark. The Darkness, upset by the trick Jack had played on him and keeping his word not to claim his spark, would not allow Jack into the Inferno. He sent Jack off into the dark night with only a burning optics to light his way. As the centuries passed, the ghostly figure of Stingy Jack roamed Cybertron, his burning optics acting like a lantern, as his name drifted into mythology, Cybertronians began to refer to him as "Jack of the Lantern", or "Jack-o-Lantern" for short.
But Jack has grown tired of roaming, he has been witness to The Great War, he has witnessed the destruction of Cybertron, enraged, Jack has spread his ghostly influence, possessing Cybertronians with his influence, using them to spread his influence further until Cybertron is his ...
IT'S HALLOWEEN!
The first to fall under Jack's influence is the Autobots! Now available to them for a limited time only is the all new SMASHING PUMPKIN alt!
For the first time ever, BITE comes to the Autobots. Will you fall under the influence of Jack-o-Lantern? And how long until the Decepticons fall under the ghostly mechs influence ...
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Re: HMW: Something wicked this way comes ... (1991285)
Posted by Burn on October 27th, 2018 @ 12:00am CDT
Posted by Burn on October 27th, 2018 @ 12:00am CDT
Stingy Jack's influence spread rapidly, a number of weak minded Autobots fell to his possession. The war was already chaos, already on the back foot, the Autobots now found a new threat amongst themselves.
But Stingy Jack cared little for badges, he didn't need no stinkin' badges, he wanted sparks, so he turned his attention towards the Decepticons.
The Decepticons had seen what had been happening, and had mounted a feeble defense, they had no idea what they were doing, they believed Jack shared the Decepticon beliefs, but they were foolish, none more so than the Decepticon simply named Burn who could only watch in dismay as the first Decepticons fell to Jack's influence.
"Well that ain't bloody right!" he muttered "That bloody alt is set to unavailable to the Decepticons! I wasn't going to make it available until at least tomorrow! Bloody game!"
Thus, the Smashing Pumpkin found it's way into the Decepticon ranks and Stingy Jack's influence spread faster than expected...
But Stingy Jack cared little for badges, he didn't need no stinkin' badges, he wanted sparks, so he turned his attention towards the Decepticons.
The Decepticons had seen what had been happening, and had mounted a feeble defense, they had no idea what they were doing, they believed Jack shared the Decepticon beliefs, but they were foolish, none more so than the Decepticon simply named Burn who could only watch in dismay as the first Decepticons fell to Jack's influence.
"Well that ain't bloody right!" he muttered "That bloody alt is set to unavailable to the Decepticons! I wasn't going to make it available until at least tomorrow! Bloody game!"
Thus, the Smashing Pumpkin found it's way into the Decepticon ranks and Stingy Jack's influence spread faster than expected...
Re: HMW: Something wicked this way comes ... (1991318)
Posted by turbomagnus on October 27th, 2018 @ 10:26am CDT
Posted by turbomagnus on October 27th, 2018 @ 10:26am CDT
I'd like to register a minor degree of disappointment with fellow Smashing Pumpkin commanders on both sides...
No one's created The Great Pumpkin yet, Charlie Brown. How is he supposed to rise out of the pumpkin patch at midnight on Halloween and bring everyone presents if he's not on anyone's team?
No one's created The Great Pumpkin yet, Charlie Brown. How is he supposed to rise out of the pumpkin patch at midnight on Halloween and bring everyone presents if he's not on anyone's team?
Re: HMW: Something wicked this way comes ... (1991319)
Posted by Cheetron on October 27th, 2018 @ 10:28am CDT
Posted by Cheetron on October 27th, 2018 @ 10:28am CDT
Changed my latest bots alt mode. Since he's a bit soft in the meleon, he's a blue pumpkin. Lol
Re: HMW: Something wicked this way comes ... (1991337)
Posted by White_Noise on October 27th, 2018 @ 3:03pm CDT
Say no more, say no more
White_Noise
Posted by White_Noise on October 27th, 2018 @ 3:03pm CDT
turbomagnus wrote:No one's created The Great Pumpkin yet, Charlie Brown
Say no more, say no more
White_Noise
Re: HMW: Something wicked this way comes ... (1991350)
Posted by Psychout on October 27th, 2018 @ 5:30pm CDT
Posted by Psychout on October 27th, 2018 @ 5:30pm CDT
Re: HMW: Something wicked this way comes ... (1991353)
Posted by Burn on October 27th, 2018 @ 5:40pm CDT
Posted by Burn on October 27th, 2018 @ 5:40pm CDT
Well I just spent five minutes trying to make the Pumpkin NOT available to the Decepticons, and it STILL didn't work.
So that's how much fun I'm having.
So that's how much fun I'm having.
Re: HMW: Something wicked this way comes ... (1991354)
Posted by Wingz on October 27th, 2018 @ 5:47pm CDT
That looks awesome!
Glad you're having fun! It's been forever since I've dressed up for Halloween lol.
Posted by Wingz on October 27th, 2018 @ 5:47pm CDT
Psychout wrote:Hope you lot are also having a great time!
That looks awesome!
Glad you're having fun! It's been forever since I've dressed up for Halloween lol.
Re: HMW: Something wicked this way comes ... (1991360)
Posted by Psychout on October 27th, 2018 @ 6:52pm CDT
Posted by Psychout on October 27th, 2018 @ 6:52pm CDT
Yearly event over here. Our crew heads over to Dublin, gets sh*tfaced and has the greatest weekend ever because the UK doesn't do Halloween, even though the Irish invented it.
Top.
****
Party.
Top.
****
Party.
Re: HMW: Something wicked this way comes ... (1991372)
Posted by Burn on October 27th, 2018 @ 9:35pm CDT
Posted by Burn on October 27th, 2018 @ 9:35pm CDT
Banging his head on the table, Burn finally gave up. Everything was set right but still the Smashing Pumpkin alt mode remained available to the Decepticons
"Stone the flamin' crows! This bloody technology!" he ranted "I've set the thingamibob on the whatsit but it's still being a drongo! So bugger it! The smashing pumpkin alt is now PROPERLY available to the Decepticons!"
But if only Burn knew that it wasn't a glitch, but the influence of Stingy Jack slowly spreading across the vast war fronts of HMW...an influencing that had already consumed Bun-Bun who took it upon himself to start a contest, not even bothering to check if anyone else had anything in mind
"HE'S ONLY DOING THAT BECAUSE HE'S OBSESSED WITH ANYBODY CALLED JACK!" Burn yelled.
Regardless ... the competition was on, the influence was spreading ... and while all attention was on Stingy Jack, no one saw the portal opening in the area once occupied by the Maximals ...
"Stone the flamin' crows! This bloody technology!" he ranted "I've set the thingamibob on the whatsit but it's still being a drongo! So bugger it! The smashing pumpkin alt is now PROPERLY available to the Decepticons!"
But if only Burn knew that it wasn't a glitch, but the influence of Stingy Jack slowly spreading across the vast war fronts of HMW...an influencing that had already consumed Bun-Bun who took it upon himself to start a contest, not even bothering to check if anyone else had anything in mind
"HE'S ONLY DOING THAT BECAUSE HE'S OBSESSED WITH ANYBODY CALLED JACK!" Burn yelled.
Regardless ... the competition was on, the influence was spreading ... and while all attention was on Stingy Jack, no one saw the portal opening in the area once occupied by the Maximals ...
Re: HMW: Something wicked this way comes ... (1991373)
Posted by Bun-Bun on October 27th, 2018 @ 9:52pm CDT
Posted by Bun-Bun on October 27th, 2018 @ 9:52pm CDT
LMAO
Psych said it was ok!
Then again he's currently trying to drink Ireland dry so maybe following his advice wasn't a grand idea...
Psych said it was ok!
Then again he's currently trying to drink Ireland dry so maybe following his advice wasn't a grand idea...
Re: HMW: Something wicked this way comes ... (1991374)
Posted by Psychout on October 27th, 2018 @ 10:01pm CDT
Can't prove nothing!!
Posted by Psychout on October 27th, 2018 @ 10:01pm CDT
Bun-Bun wrote:LMAO
Psych said it was ok!
Then again he's currently trying to drink Ireland dry so maybe following his advice wasn't a grand idea...
Can't prove nothing!!
Re: HMW: Something wicked this way comes ... (1991375)
Posted by Psychout on October 27th, 2018 @ 10:04pm CDT
Posted by Psychout on October 27th, 2018 @ 10:04pm CDT
Also, this is absolutely not me rn
Re: HMW: Something wicked this way comes ... (1991376)
Posted by Bun-Bun on October 27th, 2018 @ 10:16pm CDT
Screen caps are a thing Tha exist 
lol Have fun ya nut job
Posted by Bun-Bun on October 27th, 2018 @ 10:16pm CDT
Psychout wrote:Bun-Bun wrote:LMAO
Psych said it was ok!
Then again he's currently trying to drink Ireland dry so maybe following his advice wasn't a grand idea...
Can't prove nothing!!
Screen caps are a thing Tha exist
lol Have fun ya nut job
Re: HMW: Something wicked this way comes ... (1991377)
Posted by Psychout on October 27th, 2018 @ 10:48pm CDT
Posted by Psychout on October 27th, 2018 @ 10:48pm CDT
:lol:
Re: HMW: Something wicked this way comes ... (1991380)
Posted by ctrlFrequency on October 28th, 2018 @ 12:39am CDT
Posted by ctrlFrequency on October 28th, 2018 @ 12:39am CDT
Drink 10 for me, Psych!
Re: HMW: Something wicked this way comes ... (1991382)
Posted by Burn on October 28th, 2018 @ 2:44am CDT
Hell, I may as well just make a news post about your little competition. It's not like any other news is going to be posted now that there's no longer a news admin hovering over them!
Posted by Burn on October 28th, 2018 @ 2:44am CDT
Bun-Bun wrote:LMAO
Psych said it was ok!
Then again he's currently trying to drink Ireland dry so maybe following his advice wasn't a grand idea...
Hell, I may as well just make a news post about your little competition. It's not like any other news is going to be posted now that there's no longer a news admin hovering over them!
Re: HMW: Something wicked this way comes ... (1991387)
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 28th, 2018 @ 3:06am CDT
I'm still newsing things, just trying to manage time with the kids (curse whoever invented half term) and get things ready for my book launch
, but you've already newsed the last HMW announcement (or two) so you may as well carry on
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 28th, 2018 @ 3:06am CDT
Burn wrote:Bun-Bun wrote:LMAO
Psych said it was ok!
Then again he's currently trying to drink Ireland dry so maybe following his advice wasn't a grand idea...
Hell, I may as well just make a news post about your little competition. It's not like any other news is going to be posted now that there's no longer a news admin hovering over them!
I'm still newsing things, just trying to manage time with the kids (curse whoever invented half term) and get things ready for my book launch
, but you've already newsed the last HMW announcement (or two) so you may as well carry on
Re: HMW: Something wicked this way comes ... (1991390)
Posted by Amelie on October 28th, 2018 @ 3:35am CDT
Posted by Amelie on October 28th, 2018 @ 3:35am CDT
Spooky. I am amazed this name wasn't already taken..,
*edited because I can't spell for crap.
*edited because I can't spell for crap.
Re: HMW: Something wicked this way comes ... (1991393)
Posted by Regimus Prime on October 28th, 2018 @ 4:00am CDT
Posted by Regimus Prime on October 28th, 2018 @ 4:00am CDT
I love how this thread is titled after the classic 1983 movie that was originally a book published in the 60’s. Carry on. 
Re: HMW: Something wicked this way comes ... (1991395)
Posted by Burn on October 28th, 2018 @ 5:08am CDT
I have lots of random pop culture shit in my head, the majority of I don't understand or even know where it came from, and definitely don't know how it got there!
Posted by Burn on October 28th, 2018 @ 5:08am CDT
Regimus Prime wrote:I love how this thread is titled after the classic 1983 movie that was originally a book published in the 60’s. Carry on.
I have lots of random pop culture shit in my head, the majority of I don't understand or even know where it came from, and definitely don't know how it got there!
Re: HMW: Something wicked this way comes ... (1991397)
Posted by turbomagnus on October 28th, 2018 @ 6:20am CDT
If one wishes to get pedantic, it's a 1983 movie that was originally a book published in the 60's that got its title from a line in Shakespeare's... 'The Scottish Play', if you will.
So should we be wary more of carnivals or ambitious Scotsmen with greedy wives this Halloween season is the question...
Posted by turbomagnus on October 28th, 2018 @ 6:20am CDT
Regimus Prime wrote:I love how this thread is titled after the classic 1983 movie that was originally a book published in the 60’s. Carry on.
If one wishes to get pedantic, it's a 1983 movie that was originally a book published in the 60's that got its title from a line in Shakespeare's... 'The Scottish Play', if you will.
So should we be wary more of carnivals or ambitious Scotsmen with greedy wives this Halloween season is the question...
Re: HMW: Something wicked this way comes ... (1991404)
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 28th, 2018 @ 7:04am CDT
I think it depends on if there are any actors in our company to which is scarier. I never did understand as to why that play was the one to get that treatment.
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 28th, 2018 @ 7:04am CDT
turbomagnus wrote:Regimus Prime wrote:I love how this thread is titled after the classic 1983 movie that was originally a book published in the 60’s. Carry on.
If one wishes to get pedantic, it's a 1983 movie that was originally a book published in the 60's that got its title from a line in Shakespeare's... 'The Scottish Play', if you will.
So should we be wary more of carnivals or ambitious Scotsmen with greedy wives this Halloween season is the question...
I think it depends on if there are any actors in our company to which is scarier. I never did understand as to why that play was the one to get that treatment.
Re: HMW: Something wicked this way comes ... (1991804)
Posted by Sarahthecutevixen on October 30th, 2018 @ 6:41pm CDT
Posted by Sarahthecutevixen on October 30th, 2018 @ 6:41pm CDT
Let's do this right with an awful doctor of a dubious medical license.
No, I do not know why my eyes are glowing, i was not wearing any special contacts for that effect,
No, I do not know why my eyes are glowing, i was not wearing any special contacts for that effect,
