Disclaimer: The society will not take responsibility for any alien abductions or similar unnatural events that occur because of interactions and/or association with the S.P.U.D.
Another disclaimer: This is not a cult, *slides ancient papers of eldritch symbols under the table* or roleplay tavern.
Another disclaimer:
I do not actually believe in most paranormal and supernatural things. I am sorry but I have researched it too much to be fooled by it. I read about it because I think it is fun and it provides good story ideas. However, the more I research this stuff, the less I believe in the majority of it. I just wanted to put this out there so that I am not seen as a nutcase.
Do you ever get the feeling that we are not alone in this universe? Has your trash been rummaged through by a strange, hairy beast? Did you see a strange shape in the fog? Do you keep finding half eaten socks in your drawers? Do you connect the dots between ley lines? Did the other kids at school call you "Spooky". Do you always wear your coat inside out to protect yourself from the faeries? Do you wake up in the middle of the woods at night every other Tuesday? Well so do we! We are the Society of Paranormal Understanding and Defense (S.P.U.D. for short) and our goal is to understand and defend against the paranormal phenomena that threaten our safety and sanity. So strap on your tin foil hats, make sure to eat your garlic, and join us as we endeavor to learn more about the supernatural side of this world
Whether you are an X-files fan, a conspiracy theorist, or simply the type of person to sit outside with a telescope and a camera as you watch for strange lights, we have a place for you in S.P.U.D. Even skeptics are allowed.
If you have an opinion, idea, thought, suspicions, experience, or information about anything unnatural, this is the place to post it. There may be debates and discussions. Do not get offended if someone disagrees with an idea or belief that you have. If the topic of whether (insert supernatural event or creature here) is true or real comes up, I will probably be on the opposing side of the argument. This is a place for open and fun discussion of the unnatural, and everyone is welcome to join as long as they respect others.
Rules:
Don't worry, there are only three rules in total.
1. No foul language of any sort. I don't care what the aliens did to your brain, that language is never needed.
1.5. If there is an argument, take it to the PMs. Nobody wants to read through that. Better yet, just don't argue at all. Arguments are allowed if they are friendly debates, but angry arguments are not allowed.
2. Be kind to people. Pretty simple, yet so many people fail at this.
2.5. Keep it PG-13. No 18+ scenes (no fade to black, suggestive scenarios, excessive gore, etc.) The aliens might not have, but we don't need to hear every little detail of their experiments.
3. Put "Elvis Lives" in your first post if you read this.
If you wish to join but don't know where to begin, here is a list of conversation starters that will hopefully start an interesting discussion:
X-files
Abductions and/or UFO/Extraterrestrial sightings
Cryptozoology
Hoaxes
Do you have any favorite books or shows about this subject? (ex. X-files, Hellboy)
Men in Black (I am not talking about the movie, but I would be happy to explain what they are.)
The truth is out there
Disclaimer: The society will not take responsibility for any alien abductions or similar unnatural events that occur because of interactions and/or association with the S.P.U.D.
Another disclaimer: This is not a cult, *slides ancient papers of eldritch symbols under the table* or roleplay tavern.
Another disclaimer:
I do not actually believe in most paranormal and supernatural things. I am sorry but I have researched it too much to be fooled by it. I read about it because I think it is fun and it provides good story ideas. However, the more I research this stuff, the less I believe in the majority of it. I just wanted to put this out there so that I am not seen as a nutcase.
Do you ever get the feeling that we are not alone in this universe? Has your trash been rummaged through by a strange, hairy beast? Did you see a strange shape in the fog? Do you keep finding half eaten socks in your drawers? Do you connect the dots between ley lines? Did the other kids at school call you "Spooky". Do you always wear your coat inside out to protect yourself from the faeries? Do you wake up in the middle of the woods at night every other Tuesday? Well so do we! We are the Society of Paranormal Understanding and Defense (S.P.U.D. for short) and our goal is to understand and defend against the paranormal phenomena that threaten our safety and sanity. So strap on your tin foil hats, make sure to eat your garlic, and join us as we endeavor to learn more about the supernatural side of this world
Whether you are an X-files fan, a conspiracy theorist, or simply the type of person to sit outside with a telescope and a camera as you watch for strange lights, we have a place for you in S.P.U.D. Even skeptics are allowed.
If you have an opinion, idea, thought, suspicions, experience, or information about anything unnatural, this is the place to post it. There may be debates and discussions. Do not get offended if someone disagrees with an idea or belief that you have. If the topic of whether (insert supernatural event or creature here) is true or real comes up, I will probably be on the opposing side of the argument. This is a place for open and fun discussion of the unnatural, and everyone is welcome to join as long as they respect others.
Rules:
Don't worry, there are only three rules in total.
1. No foul language of any sort. I don't care what the aliens did to your brain, that language is never needed.
1.5. If there is an argument, take it to the PMs. Nobody wants to read through that. Better yet, just don't argue at all. Arguments are allowed if they are friendly debates, but angry arguments are not allowed.
2. Be kind to people. Pretty simple, yet so many people fail at this.
2.5. Keep it PG-13. No 18+ scenes (no fade to black, suggestive scenarios, excessive gore, etc.) The aliens might not have, but we don't need to hear every little detail of their experiments.
3. Put "Elvis Lives" in your first post if you read this.
If you wish to join but don't know where to begin, here is a list of conversation starters that will hopefully start an interesting discussion:
I did actually wake up in the woods once. No lie.
Elvis
lives
Long live the dragon slayers, long live the spider guild, long live the forums.
I want you to know. You are going to lose. You are going to lose badly. You’re going to lose badly and it’s going to be awesome.
Were you camping? Or are you secretly a werewolf? So many questions..
(Pretty sure Elvis lives, but I could be wrong. Might need to dig him up just to be sure.)
I fell out of a treehouse whilst sleeping in it for a dare. Didn't break anything luckily. Pretty sure the aliens pushed me out.
Long live the dragon slayers, long live the spider guild, long live the forums.
I want you to know. You are going to lose. You are going to lose badly. You’re going to lose badly and it’s going to be awesome.
Oh it was absolutely the aliens, they were probably testing whether or not humans bounce.
Ooo, that's a very professional explanation. How do you know so much?
Long live the dragon slayers, long live the spider guild, long live the forums.
I want you to know. You are going to lose. You are going to lose badly. You’re going to lose badly and it’s going to be awesome.
Well I don't want to reveal too much but let's just say that's what I'd do if I was an alien. Definitely a human though.
Wait, you're a human?! I thought I killed all of them!
Long live the dragon slayers, long live the spider guild, long live the forums.
I want you to know. You are going to lose. You are going to lose badly. You’re going to lose badly and it’s going to be awesome.
I'm like a cockroach, no matter how many times you kill me I'll just keep coming back
So covid didn't work? You've got to be kidding me
Long live the dragon slayers, long live the spider guild, long live the forums.
I want you to know. You are going to lose. You are going to lose badly. You’re going to lose badly and it’s going to be awesome.
I'll admit it nearly finished me off, but drinking litres of orange juice kept me alive long enough to recover
Orange juice?
*Do you know the connection Orange juice has to the Forums, or was you saying it just a coincidence?*
Long live the dragon slayers, long live the spider guild, long live the forums.
I want you to know. You are going to lose. You are going to lose badly. You’re going to lose badly and it’s going to be awesome.
What is the connection?
🍅 PM me the word 'tomato' 🍅 Extended Signature Musk Sucks, Quit X!
Indeed, buckets of it
*Absolutely no idea, I just really like a good glass of orange juice*
How did you work out my weakness!
*lol, me too*
Long live the dragon slayers, long live the spider guild, long live the forums.
I want you to know. You are going to lose. You are going to lose badly. You’re going to lose badly and it’s going to be awesome.
It originated at the juice bar at my first Tavern. We use it for almost all the keywords/passwords here now.
Long live the dragon slayers, long live the spider guild, long live the forums.
I want you to know. You are going to lose. You are going to lose badly. You’re going to lose badly and it’s going to be awesome.
oh ok.
🍅 PM me the word 'tomato' 🍅 Extended Signature Musk Sucks, Quit X!
Also, Feindlock, who was around more when my Tavern was about, has it in his sig
https://www.dndbeyond.com/forums/off-topic/adohands-kitchen/151735-the-explorers-hollow?comment=969
Long live the dragon slayers, long live the spider guild, long live the forums.
I want you to know. You are going to lose. You are going to lose badly. You’re going to lose badly and it’s going to be awesome.
Careful observation mostly, I'm always watching
*Is scared that is being watched*
Long live the dragon slayers, long live the spider guild, long live the forums.
I want you to know. You are going to lose. You are going to lose badly. You’re going to lose badly and it’s going to be awesome.