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Characters Played: Dr. Linksano
Name: Dan
Canon: Dan Vs
OU/AU/OC: CRAU
Canon Point: Post-Season 3/His death in Dangan Roleplay
History: The Dan Vs wiki is rather lacking, so let’s summarize his history quickly.
Dan, like many people, spawned from a mother and father. Probably. His exact origins are left unknown, but it became clear that his parents were very, very neglectful, to the point that no one taught him how to tie his shoes until he was ten. This caused him to act out in an attempt for attention. Frustrated, the unseen parents dumped little Dan in a summer camp known as “Camp Atrocious”. It was there he would meet his lifelong friend and source of income, Chris. It is also where he met an evil camp counselor and discovered the joys of arson. Before Camp Atrocious, Dan was a surprisingly intelligent, clever, and somewhat conflicted child. After a series of events known as teacher-supported bullying, something in Dan broke. The events that followed convinced Dan of two things: A) trust no one and B) he was the greatest creation on Earth.
Afterwards, Dan’s misanthropic outlook would only grow. His deep-seated rage issues, his ego, and paranoia caused him to act out even more as time progressed. His antics made him surprisingly popular at high school, a fact he wasn’t aware of until many years later. Following high school, he moved from dead-end job to dead-end job, always doomed to snap and start planning to tear out his employer’s throat. Anytime someone gave him the impression that he was being slighted or insulted, he pulled out the gasoline and started setting chairs on fire. He generally spends most of his time organizing horrible revenge schemes, mooching off Chris, watching gory horror movies, ocassionally attempting to build a jetpack, and eating an abundance of fast food.
In the many years of swearing revenge against random, occasionally innocent, parties, three incidents stand out.
During his attack on the noisy animal shelter across the street, Dan ran into an adorable kitten. Dan immediately decided she was the cutest thing alive and took her home with him. He named her "Mr. Mumbles" and she became one of the few factors in his life that can make him back down.
Later on, he met a young woman named Hortense working at fast food restaurant "Burgerphile." When typical antics ensued, Dan chose not to blame her for what was her employer's fault. The two were enamored with each other, but their relationship was cut short once Dan's revenge was complete. Hortense was offered a better, management job within the company. Dan encouraged her to prioritize her career, and she went off to a great job...
Until she got married to the Burgerphile CEO about a year later. Dan's inability to accept her choice led to a falling out, where he nearly ruined her wedding. Hortense told Dan that she had found a good place in her life, which he interpreted to mean "we'll get married once this husband dies from a heart attack." He remains convinced that they'll get hitched eventually.
The final factor in Dan's life is "The Imposter." The Imposter was an identity thief who chose to steal Dan's entire life. Unlike most foes, the Imposter fully understood Dan's state of mind and used it against him. Dan eventually managed to defeat the Imposter by convincing the police "Dan" committed a crime. So the Imposter went to jail for six months.
Six months in prison can do a lot to a person.
Determined to screw over the jerk that ruined his life, the Imposter returned with a plan: drive Dan nuts. He did this by a) getting a job as a telemarketer, b) calling Dan every five minutes, c) hiding cell phones in his apartment to keep him up at all hours, d) drugging Dan and sticking a transmitter in his teeth (convincing Dan that he was hearing voices), and e) dressing up as his cat. Long story short: Dan was arrested for trying to kill an "innocent" telemarketer. Dan somehow forced himself to believe he had still won, but he still considers the Imposter/Telemarketer to be the most terrifying, crazy archnemisis of all time. For good reason.
Otherwise, only his friendship with Chris is the notable part of his life. Oh, and he destroyed Canada with a massive avalanche. That was kinda important.
But you know what's more important? Murderschool. LET'S TALK ABOUT MURDERSCHOOL.
One day, Dan woke up in Hope's Peak Academy. He almost immediately discovered he was trapped in the building with 29 other students and a headmaster named Monobear. There was only one way to escape: kill one of your fellow classmates and avoid getting caught.
Dan reacted about as well you would expect. He raged, rammed into walls and gates, and generally gained the ire of his fellow classmates. In particular, he traded insults with Homura Akemi, Cecil Palmer, Betty Grof, and Simon Petrikov. In particular, he and Betty routinely got into fist fights.
Then the murders started happening and the classmates had to figure out how killed someone. If caught, the culprit would be executed.
Initially, Dan took the situation fairly well. He was pretty darn happy sending murderers to their death and even more pleased with the sense of triumph he got doing it. But then he got bored and insecure. He wasn't used to failing, to not being the hero who defeated the bad guy. The fact that Monobear was still winning tortured him. Coupled with the lack of respect the other student gave him, he started to lose his grip.
At some point during these weeks, he befriended Beat, a hot-blooded teenager that he found easy to get along with. Not long after, he found himself growing fond of Cynthia and encouraged her to read Shakespeare. He almost started to feel better, if his paranoia hadn't overwhelmed him.
Believing that the others were planning to kill him and enraged with Monobear in general, Dan decided to become a murderer. He planned to kill a random student, frame Cynthia for the crime, and "graduate". Dan was sure that graduating meant he got to meet the Mastermind face to face, where he would enact his final revenge and kill the villain.
Instead he went into a rage and attempted a suicide attack on Monobear, despite knowing that it would change nothing. He was caught in the center of an explosion, killing him right then and there.
Well. For now.
Personality: Dan is best described as a series of contradictions. On one hand, he can be surprisingly intelligent, craft weapons, manipulate mobs of people, and create detailed plans. On the other hand, his knowledge is limited by how random it appears to be. He can accurately describe who built Mount Rushmore (and note that the architect's son was the one who finished it), but throw out Ecuador as a guess of where the landmark is actually located.
Dan only sees things in how it affects him. As far as he is concerned, he is the only thing on Earth that has any merit to it. Everyone else is a sheep, there to serve his every whim and desire. If you dare to give him the idea that you're disrespecting him, you have suddenly betrayed the way of life he ascribes to. However, his idea of being the almighty ruler is diminished by two important concepts: the fact that his life is horrible and obliviously everyone is out to get him. He is incredibly paranoid of every person he comes across. His sensitivity to every little comment or action is what often leads him to believe that he deserves the chance to enact revenge.
This paranoia reveals a rather sad truth: Dan believes no one will ever like him. The idea of someone enjoying his presence is so unknown to him, he's convinced himself that everyone plans to hurt him. When he does think someone likes them (and he doesn't find them annoying), he is never quite sure how to respond, but is mildly friendly. His responses have usually creeped people out enough that he drives them away. This behavior is especially clear in Dangan Roleplay, where he is so confused that Beat and Cynthia like him that he becomes convinced they are attempting to murder him.
The murderschool in general put Dan in a bad place. His own self-worth took a huge hit and all of his fears were displayed in front of him repeatedly. By the time of his death, he was in a state of pure paranoia and anger, which he used to shield his complete and utter mental breakdown.
Dan frequently communicates with anger or sarcasm. He has demonstrated a love for Shakespeare, as well as gory monster movies and horror flicks. He also has a large vocabulary. However, Dan is also basically a kid at heart. He snuggles with his teddy bear Brutus, adores Mr. Mumbles, and believes in Santa Claus. He doesn't seem aware that punching, hurting, and stealing from friends is considered bad behavior. He often foregoes an intelligent, well-crafted plan for something more immediate.
In his free time, he watches gory horror movies, monster flicks, works on his doomed-to-fail jetpack, and reads comic books.
Strengths: Dan's major strength is his intellect. When not acting impulsively, he's shown himself to be manipulative and possess amazing deduction. He brought down a theater by systematically taking out each actor before convincing the audience to set the place on fire. He also has a wide vocabulary, a surprising knowledge of literature, and an immunity to tear gas and pepper spray (after being hit with them too many times).
Speaking of fire, Dan is ridiculously skilled in creating them, as well as managing many explosives and flammable items. He has also been hiding an ability to craft weapons like bows and arrows for an unknown period of time.
Among the other skills he’s gained is a little known fighting style revolving around dance. He rarely remembers he has it.
Weaknesses: His people skills aside, Dan possesses terrible physical health. The only exercise he gets is whenever he launches himself into a rampage. This was especially apparent when Chris and Elise roped him into making a membership at the local gym. The morning sores alone took him over 48 hours or recover from. His health isn't improved by the huge presence fast food has in his diet. He's also lactose intolerant.
Despite his intelligence, Dan is also an idiot. He makes rash, impulsive decisions and ignores all common sense. He has trouble remembering things on a long-term basis. Due to this, he writes down all things he plans to destroy when he isn't busy.
Possessions: Being in the middle of a stakeout when he was taken, Dan has his binoculars, a notebook, a pencil, and his pet Mr. Mumbles.
Pony/Animal Type: Dan shall be a batpony! I’m basing this primarily on his awful sleep habits, menacing personality, and general inability to properly fly anything.
Because torturing Dan is fun for everyone.
Pony picture:
Cutie Mark: A good ol’ double-edged sword.
First Person:
[Today on the scroll network, the pony community may get the distinct honor of meeting this lovely gentleman. The one glaring at the feed.]
Alright, here's how this is gonna work. Whoever is in charge of this vacuous collection of depravity, send me home immediately. If you do not, I will be merciful and choose to simply OBLITERATE this asinine carouse of deceit!
If you heed my words and don't try to bilk me of my safe return, I will try and forget that I have been kidnapped against my will, transformed into this abomination, dropped off in some candy coated sinkhole, with-
[He pauses mid-rant.]
On second thought, SCREW THE DEAL! I'LL ERADICATE WHATEVER MALEVOLENT JERKWAD THAT THINKS IT CAN STULIFY ME BY TURNING ME INTO A HORSE! I'll PURVERIZE< YOU! I’LL EVISCERATE YOU! I'LL TEAR YOU LIMB FROM LIMB!
[He finally stops to take a deep breath.]
...So, get back to me when you get this.
...I'm Dan.
Third Person:
Dan hated most things.
Shocking, I know.
He hated dog owners that let their mutts crap all over the public park. He hated kids that spent all their times on their phones, not even looking up for a conversation or dinner. He hated those little keychains they sold to tourists at random souvenier stores.
But at this particular moment, he especially hated ponies. True, he could trace this feeling back to when that petting zoo came into town. Those irritating jerks trampled all over him in the middle of his busy day. But he left his notebook at home and forgot to enact an attack after he was done dealing with dog owners.
But now that he was a horse, this changed everything. These insufferably jolly, merry, idiotic, neanderthalls took a flying leap to the top of Dan’s list.
He trotted (oh god, trotting. How he despises that the verb applies to him) through the town, observing these talking monsters from a distance.
“Lousy four-legged creeps, think they’re so incredible. Makes me wanna take their stupid manes AND LIGHT THEM ALL IN A GLORIOUS, FIREY BLAZE!”
Unfortunately, the ponies somehow spotted him. Dan had no idea how they had found his position.
Maybe it was the angry ranting? ...Nah.
In any case, it was time for a tactical retreat. He'd show these elitist mouth-breathers who was in charge soon enough...
Player Journal:
nerdietalkAge: 18
Contact:
Characters Played: Dr. Linksano
Name: Dan
Canon: Dan Vs
OU/AU/OC: CRAU
Canon Point: Post-Season 3/His death in Dangan Roleplay
History: The Dan Vs wiki is rather lacking, so let’s summarize his history quickly.
Dan, like many people, spawned from a mother and father. Probably. His exact origins are left unknown, but it became clear that his parents were very, very neglectful, to the point that no one taught him how to tie his shoes until he was ten. This caused him to act out in an attempt for attention. Frustrated, the unseen parents dumped little Dan in a summer camp known as “Camp Atrocious”. It was there he would meet his lifelong friend and source of income, Chris. It is also where he met an evil camp counselor and discovered the joys of arson. Before Camp Atrocious, Dan was a surprisingly intelligent, clever, and somewhat conflicted child. After a series of events known as teacher-supported bullying, something in Dan broke. The events that followed convinced Dan of two things: A) trust no one and B) he was the greatest creation on Earth.
Afterwards, Dan’s misanthropic outlook would only grow. His deep-seated rage issues, his ego, and paranoia caused him to act out even more as time progressed. His antics made him surprisingly popular at high school, a fact he wasn’t aware of until many years later. Following high school, he moved from dead-end job to dead-end job, always doomed to snap and start planning to tear out his employer’s throat. Anytime someone gave him the impression that he was being slighted or insulted, he pulled out the gasoline and started setting chairs on fire. He generally spends most of his time organizing horrible revenge schemes, mooching off Chris, watching gory horror movies, ocassionally attempting to build a jetpack, and eating an abundance of fast food.
In the many years of swearing revenge against random, occasionally innocent, parties, three incidents stand out.
During his attack on the noisy animal shelter across the street, Dan ran into an adorable kitten. Dan immediately decided she was the cutest thing alive and took her home with him. He named her "Mr. Mumbles" and she became one of the few factors in his life that can make him back down.
Later on, he met a young woman named Hortense working at fast food restaurant "Burgerphile." When typical antics ensued, Dan chose not to blame her for what was her employer's fault. The two were enamored with each other, but their relationship was cut short once Dan's revenge was complete. Hortense was offered a better, management job within the company. Dan encouraged her to prioritize her career, and she went off to a great job...
Until she got married to the Burgerphile CEO about a year later. Dan's inability to accept her choice led to a falling out, where he nearly ruined her wedding. Hortense told Dan that she had found a good place in her life, which he interpreted to mean "we'll get married once this husband dies from a heart attack." He remains convinced that they'll get hitched eventually.
The final factor in Dan's life is "The Imposter." The Imposter was an identity thief who chose to steal Dan's entire life. Unlike most foes, the Imposter fully understood Dan's state of mind and used it against him. Dan eventually managed to defeat the Imposter by convincing the police "Dan" committed a crime. So the Imposter went to jail for six months.
Six months in prison can do a lot to a person.
Determined to screw over the jerk that ruined his life, the Imposter returned with a plan: drive Dan nuts. He did this by a) getting a job as a telemarketer, b) calling Dan every five minutes, c) hiding cell phones in his apartment to keep him up at all hours, d) drugging Dan and sticking a transmitter in his teeth (convincing Dan that he was hearing voices), and e) dressing up as his cat. Long story short: Dan was arrested for trying to kill an "innocent" telemarketer. Dan somehow forced himself to believe he had still won, but he still considers the Imposter/Telemarketer to be the most terrifying, crazy archnemisis of all time. For good reason.
Otherwise, only his friendship with Chris is the notable part of his life. Oh, and he destroyed Canada with a massive avalanche. That was kinda important.
But you know what's more important? Murderschool. LET'S TALK ABOUT MURDERSCHOOL.
One day, Dan woke up in Hope's Peak Academy. He almost immediately discovered he was trapped in the building with 29 other students and a headmaster named Monobear. There was only one way to escape: kill one of your fellow classmates and avoid getting caught.
Dan reacted about as well you would expect. He raged, rammed into walls and gates, and generally gained the ire of his fellow classmates. In particular, he traded insults with Homura Akemi, Cecil Palmer, Betty Grof, and Simon Petrikov. In particular, he and Betty routinely got into fist fights.
Then the murders started happening and the classmates had to figure out how killed someone. If caught, the culprit would be executed.
Initially, Dan took the situation fairly well. He was pretty darn happy sending murderers to their death and even more pleased with the sense of triumph he got doing it. But then he got bored and insecure. He wasn't used to failing, to not being the hero who defeated the bad guy. The fact that Monobear was still winning tortured him. Coupled with the lack of respect the other student gave him, he started to lose his grip.
At some point during these weeks, he befriended Beat, a hot-blooded teenager that he found easy to get along with. Not long after, he found himself growing fond of Cynthia and encouraged her to read Shakespeare. He almost started to feel better, if his paranoia hadn't overwhelmed him.
Believing that the others were planning to kill him and enraged with Monobear in general, Dan decided to become a murderer. He planned to kill a random student, frame Cynthia for the crime, and "graduate". Dan was sure that graduating meant he got to meet the Mastermind face to face, where he would enact his final revenge and kill the villain.
Instead he went into a rage and attempted a suicide attack on Monobear, despite knowing that it would change nothing. He was caught in the center of an explosion, killing him right then and there.
Well. For now.
Personality: Dan is best described as a series of contradictions. On one hand, he can be surprisingly intelligent, craft weapons, manipulate mobs of people, and create detailed plans. On the other hand, his knowledge is limited by how random it appears to be. He can accurately describe who built Mount Rushmore (and note that the architect's son was the one who finished it), but throw out Ecuador as a guess of where the landmark is actually located.
Dan only sees things in how it affects him. As far as he is concerned, he is the only thing on Earth that has any merit to it. Everyone else is a sheep, there to serve his every whim and desire. If you dare to give him the idea that you're disrespecting him, you have suddenly betrayed the way of life he ascribes to. However, his idea of being the almighty ruler is diminished by two important concepts: the fact that his life is horrible and obliviously everyone is out to get him. He is incredibly paranoid of every person he comes across. His sensitivity to every little comment or action is what often leads him to believe that he deserves the chance to enact revenge.
This paranoia reveals a rather sad truth: Dan believes no one will ever like him. The idea of someone enjoying his presence is so unknown to him, he's convinced himself that everyone plans to hurt him. When he does think someone likes them (and he doesn't find them annoying), he is never quite sure how to respond, but is mildly friendly. His responses have usually creeped people out enough that he drives them away. This behavior is especially clear in Dangan Roleplay, where he is so confused that Beat and Cynthia like him that he becomes convinced they are attempting to murder him.
The murderschool in general put Dan in a bad place. His own self-worth took a huge hit and all of his fears were displayed in front of him repeatedly. By the time of his death, he was in a state of pure paranoia and anger, which he used to shield his complete and utter mental breakdown.
Dan frequently communicates with anger or sarcasm. He has demonstrated a love for Shakespeare, as well as gory monster movies and horror flicks. He also has a large vocabulary. However, Dan is also basically a kid at heart. He snuggles with his teddy bear Brutus, adores Mr. Mumbles, and believes in Santa Claus. He doesn't seem aware that punching, hurting, and stealing from friends is considered bad behavior. He often foregoes an intelligent, well-crafted plan for something more immediate.
In his free time, he watches gory horror movies, monster flicks, works on his doomed-to-fail jetpack, and reads comic books.
Strengths: Dan's major strength is his intellect. When not acting impulsively, he's shown himself to be manipulative and possess amazing deduction. He brought down a theater by systematically taking out each actor before convincing the audience to set the place on fire. He also has a wide vocabulary, a surprising knowledge of literature, and an immunity to tear gas and pepper spray (after being hit with them too many times).
Speaking of fire, Dan is ridiculously skilled in creating them, as well as managing many explosives and flammable items. He has also been hiding an ability to craft weapons like bows and arrows for an unknown period of time.
Among the other skills he’s gained is a little known fighting style revolving around dance. He rarely remembers he has it.
Weaknesses: His people skills aside, Dan possesses terrible physical health. The only exercise he gets is whenever he launches himself into a rampage. This was especially apparent when Chris and Elise roped him into making a membership at the local gym. The morning sores alone took him over 48 hours or recover from. His health isn't improved by the huge presence fast food has in his diet. He's also lactose intolerant.
Despite his intelligence, Dan is also an idiot. He makes rash, impulsive decisions and ignores all common sense. He has trouble remembering things on a long-term basis. Due to this, he writes down all things he plans to destroy when he isn't busy.
Possessions: Being in the middle of a stakeout when he was taken, Dan has his binoculars, a notebook, a pencil, and his pet Mr. Mumbles.
Pony/Animal Type: Dan shall be a batpony! I’m basing this primarily on his awful sleep habits, menacing personality, and general inability to properly fly anything.
Because torturing Dan is fun for everyone.
Pony picture:
Cutie Mark: A good ol’ double-edged sword.
First Person:
[Today on the scroll network, the pony community may get the distinct honor of meeting this lovely gentleman. The one glaring at the feed.]
Alright, here's how this is gonna work. Whoever is in charge of this vacuous collection of depravity, send me home immediately. If you do not, I will be merciful and choose to simply OBLITERATE this asinine carouse of deceit!
If you heed my words and don't try to bilk me of my safe return, I will try and forget that I have been kidnapped against my will, transformed into this abomination, dropped off in some candy coated sinkhole, with-
[He pauses mid-rant.]
On second thought, SCREW THE DEAL! I'LL ERADICATE WHATEVER MALEVOLENT JERKWAD THAT THINKS IT CAN STULIFY ME BY TURNING ME INTO A HORSE! I'll PURVERIZE< YOU! I’LL EVISCERATE YOU! I'LL TEAR YOU LIMB FROM LIMB!
[He finally stops to take a deep breath.]
...So, get back to me when you get this.
...I'm Dan.
Third Person:
Dan hated most things.
Shocking, I know.
He hated dog owners that let their mutts crap all over the public park. He hated kids that spent all their times on their phones, not even looking up for a conversation or dinner. He hated those little keychains they sold to tourists at random souvenier stores.
But at this particular moment, he especially hated ponies. True, he could trace this feeling back to when that petting zoo came into town. Those irritating jerks trampled all over him in the middle of his busy day. But he left his notebook at home and forgot to enact an attack after he was done dealing with dog owners.
But now that he was a horse, this changed everything. These insufferably jolly, merry, idiotic, neanderthalls took a flying leap to the top of Dan’s list.
He trotted (oh god, trotting. How he despises that the verb applies to him) through the town, observing these talking monsters from a distance.
“Lousy four-legged creeps, think they’re so incredible. Makes me wanna take their stupid manes AND LIGHT THEM ALL IN A GLORIOUS, FIREY BLAZE!”
Unfortunately, the ponies somehow spotted him. Dan had no idea how they had found his position.
Maybe it was the angry ranting? ...Nah.
In any case, it was time for a tactical retreat. He'd show these elitist mouth-breathers who was in charge soon enough...