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May I suggest you split the first post off from this thread at some point and keep that headlined? The directory list is the reference for newcomers, occasional visitors and those of us with bad memories - the following posts are comments, suggestions for additions, etc. I'm just thinking if it gets to be several more pages, someone might just start reading at the last page and not go to page 1 where the key information is. (Or maybe it's just my slow net connection that leads me to only read the most recent page of a thread...)

No, I think that's probably a good suggestion FC. I tend to go straight to the last page of long threads as well and then read backwards. of course, that could just be me being a bit odd...

Sounds good to me, Cramey. Lash? Kippers? Nighty?

So, headline, post a link to this thread under "Discussion", and lock, basically?

Yeah, I think that sounds like a great idea. No need to get there yet though, until we've completed the list to our (and Miss T's) satisfaction.

Then we can have Miss T cut and paste the first post into a new thread (she should have the honor of starting it), have that one headlined (and this one de-headlined), and a link to 'Discussion' sounds like a really good idea too. Very cool!

This could kind of be a work in progress for the next few days, as more entries are added. Maybe sometime on my lunch break today I'll add those other ones that I remembered yesterday. I've got a good few more in mind, and I'm sure others will be able to think of a few too.

You can edit posts in locked threads, BTW, just not post new ones

I added in tons of new stuff, gang, and I'll post Mainframe of the Reboot and the GovernMental Building later. Meanwhile I need entries for Thora's statue, Thora's Throneroom & Flogging Chamber (should these be separate entries?), Crujectra Administration Building, Dark STU Saga, FC's Canadians-only fishing camp, FC's rehab center, Founders' Day, Hot Summer Nights, Kid Prime's Room, SoM/OM GovernMental Building, STU's Haunted Mansion, and Onevision stories.

Miss T, I've got an index for the following that I'll get to you: Onevision stories, Tag Threads, various Earths, the Dark Stu Saga and other stories, other minor things that I'm remembering as I read through my Continuity stuff and some other stuff I'll through in too.

You've reinvigorated my drive to get LMB Continuity together! I'll post more today and this weekend for you!

Excellent work by all on the research, writings, and etc. Especially Miss T for getting this started and maintaining it!

I agree about perhaps starting a seperate, locked thread with the directory information. It would be a lot easier on the newbies! Hyperlinking to the relevant threads is a brilliant idea too! I love it.

I want to read about the Dark STU saga! Where is it!

Vu, I have the perfect link, I'll edit it into this post later today. It's in the LMB: the Continuity thread, which covers the Dark Stu Saga in DEPTH over five *very* long posts.

I'll link to it later! [EDIT- ah, I did now instead ]

Here we go:

The Dark Stu Saga (one of the most fun things EVER on these boards IMO) lasted for about four weeks and gradually grew from suspicious subplots to a MMB wide crossover! It affected every major thread on the MMB (SHAKES, Cafe Cramer, the Beacon, etc.) and the atmosphere itself was totally different across the boards. It really felt like there was a resistance and a tyranny--and there were battles, subplots, twists and turns, misunderstandings and then an eventual *win* and re-uniting of the LMB. It was classic.

The synopsis begins here and then over the next few posts there is a full synopsis. You should definately keep in mind though, that this Saga lasted WEEKS and that it exploded onto the boards. When it wasn't crazy, the place was still chaotic with activity, all day and all night every day. It was pretty sprocking kewl!

Well, it was pretty sprocking, at least.

(Not a fan of that much disorientation, but you all probably knew that.)

{ LARDLAD's Birthday, prominent Alt-ID holiday honoring the poster behind many of the most legendary Alt-IDs. }

I don't know how straightforward you're making this reference, though doing so will help it retain its value. For this item, though, you're including what's become an elaborate joke -- not actual practice or clearly known LMB mythology.

LARDLAD is an actual person named Anthony, from South Carolina, who posted frequently on the DC boards, but has done so much less frequently here -- due to two new children and some computer/browser troubles. Aside from (I believe) one joke ID back on the DC boards, he's never created alternate IDs.

The many suggestions that he's behind many alt IDs, or that others created him as an alt ID, are entirely in jest. On LW.net, he's not used alt IDs, and in any event, he's very much a real person(a), who would like to post more (or at all), but simply cannot these days.

Thanks Cobie! That was great reading...

The Lardlad's birthday reference would better read:

"March 8. Prominent holiday celebrating the birthday of the LMBer whom, according to legend, is responsible for the creation of many of the most prominent alt-IDs. In the annals of Psyche, he is known simply as 'The Father'."

Kippers care to give an entry for trans-fo-brau?

Wow, what a day! It's 1:40 and I've only been able to check in but briefly all day! I think what we should do is to woodshed this idea a bit more, get input from everyone who cares to put in their two cents, get the directory in its final form, and then create a new thread, and close it to replies (but leave the original post open to editing so we can add new info as it happens-can you do that in a closed thread?)

Also, can you link to a certain point on a page? It might be nice, for things like definitions and story-related entries to have a "for more information click here" hyperlink and then have that info down the page. Or something. We can figure out how to organize the directory. The more intuitive, the better!

The exact nature of Trans-Fo-Brau will become more evident as my term continues to mature.

Trans-Fo-Brau makes me a social bumblebee

Great work! This is very cool & very helpful to everyone, not just newbies. Thanks!

Wow! This so makes me want to spend more time on the MMB!

You have to open a closed thread to edit it. Then close it again.

And the flags (or other icons) next to a members name in a post is a link to that post. See examples here .

No you don't. I've done it before (and I just did it again with a test thread, just to make sure). Locking a thread only prevents replies.

Here's some more:

Little bits of info:

Onevision a type of writing style invented by LardLad, it is a story written specifically by one person that no one is allowed to post comments in until finished. These traditionally deal with both LMB stories and Legion stories.

Nura Nal Barrette one of the two things mailed to new members of the LMB, the Nura Nal Barrette is a symbol of membership. It has no other functions.

Famous LMB Adventures: these are stories that are specific adventures or tag stories that have become famous in the LMB's past. I've decided NOT to include all the Onevisions and Tag stories just yet (especially Years One, Two and Three), since I'm getting to that in my LMB Continuity tag thread. I'll add those as I go by cutting and pasting over here. Here are a few.

Year One:

"Who Are You?": This was the first thread ever started (by LardLad) that introduced many LMBers to each other, and is directly responsible for the growing friendships of many of us. The initial meeting of the earliest members of the LMB, after being captured by Salad Tosser Lord to be used as an army. At the end of the Adventure, none of the LMBers could remember what happened, prompting the question "who are you?" to each other.

The New (Reboot) Adventures of the LMB: The newly formed LMB battled new threats to the universe, including Hummer Lass, BJ Boy, The Time Mouse Trapper and the Entropy Spinach. This and another tag thread (LMB: Year One)were the first two ever begun by the LMB.

The Road Trips During the first year, the LMB went on a long road trip (begun by Cobalt Kid), that introduced them to the rest of the universe, and in turn, spread their legend. On these road trips, many new LMBers joined the team, such as Lucien Lad and Space Tart.

5 Years Later This is a story, written in year one, that chronicles the adventures of the LMB five years after it's disbanded--when the broken heroes come together again. Although this is far off in the future, this still exists as the ultimate fate of the LMB sometime down the road.

5 Years Later Hummer Lass: Intervention after the LMB reformed 5 years later and finally defeated the Time Mouse Trapper, LardLad helps Hummer Lass come to terms with her harsh life. In a shocking ending, it turns out that this isn't the true LardLad, that Lardy had actually died during the 5 year gap and his sidekick, Pro-D had taken his place! Originally a Onevision by LardLad

5 Years Later The Search for LardLad Learning that Lardy is actually Pro-D and the real Lardy may still be alive, a small group of LMBers searches for the real LardLad (Loser Lad, Lucien Lad, Dev-Em, Hardshell the Turle Boy, The Mightyfanboy Lad, Cobalt Kid, Space Tart and Pro-D). The find him in the clutches of the Anti-Moderator, and finally defeat him to get Lardy back. However, at the end it's revealed that Lardy has gone mad, and he has his own evil intentions when he is well. Originally a Onevision by LardLad

5 Years Later The Reign of the Dark Lard an unwritten Onevision by LardLad, this tale will tell the final fate of the LMB Five Years Later, and how they deal with their longtime friend and leader going evil.

Year Two:

The Day Shark Lad went Evil a tragic tale were Shark Lad went evil for a few months and joined the Time Mouse Trapper in a campaign against the LMB.

The Great Crisis at the end of Year Two, the LMB underwent it's first great crisis, as it's headquarters was destroyed and a few LMBers died defending the universe, such as Foxy Roxy and G. Stallion.

Year Four:

Hot Summer Nights -- Which is primarily the LMB's battle against the One Called the One (later revealed as Lardy and EDE's mother) and her plan to destroy all nads

Doom of the Super-Heroes -- Which is primarily the LMB's battle against Pornis (later revealed as Lardy and EDE's father) and his plan to reshape reality in his own image

The Omega Man Gambit -- The LMB trapped in the middle of the battle between Pornis and the One Called the One over the mystic nads of Omega Man

The Super-Jailhouse of Space -- The LMB versus Eryk Davis Ester (Lardlad's brother) and, um, whatever EDE was trying to do in that story!

LMB Lost -- After a massive corporate takeover of Earth which orders the LMB to disband, the LMB are lost in a spatial rift which takes them to the anti-matter universe (aka the RKMBs)

LMB On the Run -- The LMB return to our universe, only to find themselve hunted by the authorities, so they take up residence on the Pirate Message Board, Ships and Giggles

Foundation of Legion World -- With the founding of Legion World, the LMB becomes a major force for good in the galaxy again!

All these were summarized by EDE--thanks!

Year Five:

The Rise of the Triumvirate the story of how Eryk Davis Ester, Greybird and a newly returned Cobalt Kid formed the Legion World Triumvirate. I'm about to write this today

Invasions and Transitions With so much chaos on Legion World between Tarik the Mute, LMBers going evil, Space Ranger being misunderstood and so many other things, Thora of Taltar announces she is invading Legion World. Cobalt Kid newly returns to Legion World, and he and Space Ranger put down the invasion, leading to Space Ranger's acceptance and Cobalt Kid forming the Security Office. Also, Super Lad Kid leaves Tarik's academy and rejoins the LMB and Kid Prime leaves Legion World for a brief period. Many other transitions occured on this one adventure.

The Assault on Thora With Space Ranger captured and Thora holding her daughter with Cobalt as ransom, the LMB go on an all out invasion of Taltar to get them back.

Ms. Grundy Visits SHAKES Ms. Grundy and a series of other other-worlders strangers subtely invade and take over Legion World for a brief period until the LMB can regroup and overtake them.

The Return of Dev-Em Dev-Em returns to the LMB to discover a major conspiracy against the LMB by a variety of villians, including six LMBers gone evil. Eventually the mastermind is revealed to be Piddlin' Pup!

The Price of Security a major mystery begins to unravel centering on a small boy named Elagabolus who may be the ultimate doom of the LMB in it's future. Cobalt Kid, Stu and a variety of others try to learn why he is being attacked and how they can protect him. Originally a Onevision by Cobalt Kid

Journies and Destinies seven LMBers (Cobalt Kid, Iron Rat, LardLad, Lash Lad, Arachne, Invisible Brainiac and Grey Birdboy) secretly take Elagabolus from Legion World to protect him from Septimus, the dark mage attempting to kill destroy him. Elagabolus' role in the destruction of the LMB 5 years later is further examined. Originally a Onevision by Cobalt Kid

Dragons Numf-El, Harbinger, Sonnie, Captain Dallas, Stoopid Cat and other LMBers deal with a series of problems and hilarious moments on Legion World. Originally a Onevision by Numf-El

The Dark Stu Saga in one of the most epic Legion World tales of all, the LMB is divided as it appears their leader, Stu, has become a tyrant. A resistance arises, as other opportunist villians ally with Stu, and Legion World plumetted into chaos. Eventually, the mysterious enemy is revealed to be Phineas B. Fuddle, an old enemy of the LMB, and the LMB defeats him together, although not after many things were changed forever for the LMB and Legion World.

The Alt-ID Rebellion the Alt ID's on Legion World, mainly led by Space Ranger, begin a campaign of civil unrest and eventual terrorism against the authories of Legion World. A split between the Alt ID community and the feline community erupts.

Crisis on Earth-4! The LMB learn of the existence of the SMB of Earth-4, after the Legion of Super-Villians of Earth-4 hatch a plot to reform Ekron and destroy both Earths! The Origin of Amber and Umber's switch may be revealed in this story. still being written

Year Six:

The Day Legion World Stood Still A large space fleet arrives on Legion World, planning to destroy it, and the LMB must solve the mystery of what the real reason is for this invasion. Still being written

Universe Aflame The LMB discover the remains of the Super-Hero group the Olympians in a pyramid. Still being written--not much yet to determine the storyline

By the way, there are WAAAAAAAAAAY more than this, but I think I've exhausted my fingers today for cataloging LMB stories

Multiple Earths Eyrk Davis Ester, Lucien Lad, LardLad and Cobalt Kid theorized that the universe was actually a multiverse and there were other Earths, similar to ours that existed. Upon further examination of Umber, who lived on another Earth, and Amber, who may have been born on that same Earth, this theory proved true. In a recent adventure, the existence of Earth-4 was confirmed and this theory was proved correct.

Earth-1 the universe that the LMB and Legion World inhabit.

Earth-2 The DC Universe. This Earth has many counterparts to Earth-1, such as Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl, Greybird and others.

Earth-3 The Marvel Universe. This Earth has many counterparts to Earth-1, such as Nightcrawler and Mantis.

Earth-4 This is a universe that is the most similar to Earth-1. It has it's own 'version' of the LMB, known as the SMB, with an incredibly similar history and membership, although there are some striking differences, such as Seahorse being a girl, LardLad being evil and Cobalt Kid being dead.