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by fx1k
Thu Apr 22, 2021 6:32 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Book Review: Way of the Shadow
Replies: 4
Views: 5733

Re: Book Review: Way of the Shadow

Despite its flaws, the intro of WotS hit the right chord at the right time. Certainly inspired younger me to go on my first op that night, and I'm still here browsing over a decade later.
by fx1k
Sun Feb 28, 2021 8:23 pm
Forum: Greetings
Topic: Roxas Returns
Replies: 10
Views: 13398

Re: Roxas Returns

Welcome back. Looking forward to hearing what you have to say.
by fx1k
Thu Dec 24, 2020 6:29 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Update on Stealth Technique & Shadow Work
Replies: 60
Views: 160096

Re: Update on Stealth Technique & Shadow Work

Man, I can hardly watch the cringe LARPER ninja-weapons shit. No, you will never use that weapon. If SHTF, you're going to be slaughtered by some night-visioned good-ol-boy firing an auto-modded AR-15 from a pickup truck while you tip your fedora and swing around your katana like a nerd. https://www...
by fx1k
Wed Dec 16, 2020 3:22 am
Forum: Greetings
Topic: New here, location: Dublín
Replies: 1
Views: 3167

Re: New here, location: Dublín

Welcome! Good luck out there-- looking forward to hearing about what you get up to.
by fx1k
Sun Dec 13, 2020 11:30 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Do you people meet through this forum?
Replies: 3
Views: 4362

Re: Do you people meet through this forum?

Second everything Xanatos says. I believe people have met each other through this forum in the past, but that's rather rare. If anybody appears to know other operatives, they more likely came to this website together, already knowing each other in day-to-day life.
by fx1k
Tue Dec 08, 2020 4:31 pm
Forum: Greetings
Topic: Trying to get into Night Ops
Replies: 4
Views: 6464

Re: Trying to get into Night Ops

Learning to exit the house well is the first big step most of us take here. For our younger operatives, infiltration/exfiltration of the home is often the most important part of the whole op! It certainly was for me when I was younger. Once I got out of the house, I started opping by just exploring ...
by fx1k
Sat Oct 10, 2020 6:29 pm
Forum: Greetings
Topic: Wassup good people
Replies: 2
Views: 4454

Re: Wassup good people

Xanatos wrote:
Mon Oct 05, 2020 10:41 am
Reject modernity, embrace tradition!
Yes.
by fx1k
Fri May 08, 2020 1:54 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Lock Pick Training
Replies: 2
Views: 6924

Re: Lock Pick Training

I live in an area where there are padlocks out and about in town that can be picked. In the past, I've gone on ops to just practice picking whatever locks I could find. In the daytime, as long as the area was secluded or low traffic, I could pick away and just keep my head on a swivel. I ended up ha...
by fx1k
Fri May 08, 2020 1:48 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Lubed Up
Replies: 2
Views: 5714

Re: Lubed Up

I've also had problems with window bristles. You're exactly right that the solution is to just open it slowly. But, the sound of the bristles is certainly better than screeching and whining sounds as the window slides along the frame. Good luck with your exit route.
by fx1k
Sat May 02, 2020 6:58 pm
Forum: Greetings
Topic: Greetings fellow Shadow warriors !
Replies: 7
Views: 10592

Re: Greetings fellow Shadow warriors !

Welcome.

I was also a teenager when I started, but I lived in a suburban area. Is it possible to conduct ops in urban areas, albeit its slightly more challenging. Have you read Psychlonic's Way of the Shadow yet? I highly recommend reading every line.
by fx1k
Sat May 02, 2020 6:52 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Posting to YouTube
Replies: 12
Views: 14391

Re: Posting to YouTube

Yes. It's a risk, but in all likelihood, not much will happen. There are more than a billion videos on YouTube, and the chance of the correct person finding your video, figuring out who you are, finding out where you did what you did, and going through the process to get enough information together ...
by fx1k
Fri Apr 17, 2020 1:29 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: My first OP
Replies: 4
Views: 7546

Re: My first OP

Sounds like a great first op! Just getting comfortable moving around at night is a huge part of the battle -- avoiding light, keeping good noise discipline, learning how to jump fences quickly. How was exfiltrating your house? Nothing like that first breath of night air.
by fx1k
Sat Mar 28, 2020 2:20 am
Forum: Suggestion Box
Topic: Decreasing activity
Replies: 17
Views: 61151

Re: Decreasing activity

I echo everyone above. The internet has changed. We are no longer in the age of Totse, and the pieces of internet that generate interest have migrated to the large platforms. It seems everything is bathed in sunlight now. Everything is in the open or its censored by some company's terms of service. ...
by fx1k
Wed Mar 18, 2015 12:15 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: World War Stand By
Replies: 7
Views: 13742

Re: World War Stand By

The paranoia is so real on this forum.
by fx1k
Thu Jul 18, 2013 7:10 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Corrupt-a-Wish
Replies: 93
Views: 625118

Re: Corrupt-a-Wish

Granted, but the tentacles constantly try to strangle you.

I wish I had a sheet of paper.
by fx1k
Tue Sep 04, 2012 5:51 am
Forum: Announcements
Topic: The nightops.net domain is back!
Replies: 6
Views: 27790

Re: The nightops.net domain is back!

Awesome.

I wasn't around when NONET had the original domain name, but if it means that I get to type one less character into my address bar, I'm all for it.
by fx1k
Wed Aug 01, 2012 6:49 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Movie: Street Thief
Replies: 5
Views: 14611

Re: Movie: Street Thief

I was completely fooled :D
by fx1k
Wed Aug 01, 2012 6:47 am
Forum: Greetings
Topic: Hi i'm Daktologist
Replies: 3
Views: 7025

Re: Hi i'm Daktologist

Though it appears you've been around for a while, welcome to active membership.
by fx1k
Sat Jun 23, 2012 7:32 pm
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Movie: Street Thief
Replies: 5
Views: 14611

Re: Movie: Street Thief

watched it. pretty interesting.
by fx1k
Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:43 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Night Ops: 1st Homework Assignment
Replies: 52
Views: 185399

Re: Night Ops: 1st Homework Assignment

With my near halt in operation activity, It is apparent that what little operative skills I had eroded. The idea sounds very familiar. I remember being in this operative-type mindset constantly not too long ago, always looking for quick escapes, hiding spots, and OPportunities. An excellent idea for...
by fx1k
Sun Feb 26, 2012 6:53 pm
Forum: Gear
Topic: Packs/Rucks/Bags
Replies: 14
Views: 21310

Re: Packs/Rucks/Bags

On my operations, the amount of gear I use is usually on the lighter side, so I've been using this: http://a1472.g.akamaitech.net/f/1472/124/4h/img.ebags.com/is/image/im5/203265_1_1?resmode=4&op_usm=1,1,1&qlt=95,1&hei=600&wid=600 It's a bit pricey for what it is, but thankfully I was able to get it ...
by fx1k
Mon Feb 20, 2012 5:42 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Timing
Replies: 14
Views: 19192

Re: Timing

Typically, my ops range from 12am-3:30am. I usually leave base around 12am and return by 3:30. I've never been out past 3:30, but it seems as if activity would begin to increase in my area around that time. I've run ops from 10pm-12am before. However, those were very low-key operations. The amount o...
by fx1k
Thu Feb 02, 2012 7:15 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Your 2012 Gear Wish-List
Replies: 5
Views: 8923

Re: Your 2012 Gear Wish-List

For me, all I'm looking for is a better low-power flashlight and a decent pair of boots. Thankfully, I already have most of the gear necessary for the kind of operations I'm into at the moment. On second thought, I'm always looking for the perfect backpack for use on those operations that don't requ...
by fx1k
Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:20 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: WTFH is a Roof Burrito?
Replies: 9
Views: 14834

Re: WTFH is a Roof Burrito?

Highlander wrote:are other forms of wrap like ethnic food acceptable burritos dont roll well with me would a gyro be good?
Possibly, but I don't make the decision on that one. They are very similar. This thread reminds me that I need to get a roof burrito going sometime soon.
by fx1k
Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:45 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Detox from Nicotine and other vices
Replies: 10
Views: 14129

Re: Detox from Nicotine and other vices

Good luck cutting back on smoking. I'm also looking to do a bit of a detox and self improvement. I eat a terrible students' style diet. I'm hoping to start ramping up my fitness within the next week or so. I've said that to myself for about a month straight now. Time to break from that cycle.
by fx1k
Mon Jan 16, 2012 8:35 am
Forum: Greetings
Topic: Wa hae
Replies: 9
Views: 13156

Re: Wa hae

UE seems to have a strong correlation to night ops certainly. Welcome to the forum.
by fx1k
Thu Jan 05, 2012 7:53 am
Forum: Spurious Generalities
Topic: Chat-Room Thread
Replies: 154
Views: 3836626

Re: Chat-Room Thread

I'm really liking this thread. I'm tired of showing up and seeing that I missed talking to somebody by 5 minutes.
by fx1k
Thu Jan 05, 2012 7:43 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Vehicles
Replies: 2
Views: 5673

Re: Vehicles

In regards to vehicles in general A friend of mine and myself have become accustomed to using longboards as transportation for operations. They cover pretty good distances with almost no effort, they are silent due to their large rubber wheels, and they are easily stashed. However, they are limited ...
by fx1k
Thu Jan 05, 2012 7:37 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Least commonly used item.
Replies: 9
Views: 12906

Re: Least commonly used item.

I've had similar episodes with my mini binoculars, but that was very early into my opping career. Forget them when I need them and bring them when I don't... The item that I use the least would be my 9-LED flashlight. It's bright as hell, and I usually keep a strict light policy. On most operations ...
by fx1k
Thu Jan 05, 2012 7:25 am
Forum: Suggestion Box
Topic: Time to Consider Recruiting Options
Replies: 72
Views: 277062

Re: Time to Consider Recruiting Options

Perhaps the site gets a lot of traffic, but people don't think to join the forums? I think this is possible based on what I've seen. There have been several occasions where I have been the only member on, but it has said that six guests were online. However, a number like that seems a little outrag...
by fx1k
Wed Jan 04, 2012 7:35 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: The Values learn't through Night Op's
Replies: 4
Views: 8016

Re: The Values learn't through Night Op's

I find that it makes everyday life seem... easier. All of the sudden working at a desk doesn't seem so difficult when you were evading police the other night. I've learned that things aren't all that bad when compared to the kind of sticky situations you get into while you are out in the shadows.
by fx1k
Wed Jan 04, 2012 7:22 am
Forum: Suggestion Box
Topic: Time to Consider Recruiting Options
Replies: 72
Views: 277062

Re: Time to Consider Recruiting Options

This could be a bit difficult. As I see it, NONET isn't something to shout from the rooftops about, but it isn't going to get any more activity if the current situation continues. I don't have much input at the moment, but I wanted to show my interest in increasing site activity. We have tons of mem...
by fx1k
Sat Oct 15, 2011 5:43 am
Forum: Greetings
Topic: Sup...
Replies: 5
Views: 8564

Re: Sup...

Welcome. Looking forward to hearing about your past excursions.
by fx1k
Sat Oct 08, 2011 2:23 am
Forum: Greetings
Topic: Is anyone on here anymore?
Replies: 5
Views: 9234

Re: Is anyone on here anymore?

Welcome to the forum.

A lot of us are still here I think, just not quite as frequent.
I've been coming on occasionally, but much less often then I'd like to.
by fx1k
Tue Jul 05, 2011 4:39 pm
Forum: Greetings
Topic: Yearning for more!
Replies: 4
Views: 8131

Re: Yearning for more!

Welcome. If you're looking to learn, you've come to the right place.
by fx1k
Sun Jun 12, 2011 8:47 pm
Forum: Suggestion Box
Topic: Limited Access Section
Replies: 12
Views: 24174

Re: Limited Access Section

Secant wrote:Keep in mind that when this gets deployed, the rules won't be immutable. I'll try to pick some reasonable ones, then we can adjust as necessary.
I like these words. :mrgreen:
by fx1k
Fri Jun 03, 2011 8:49 pm
Forum: Greetings
Topic: Hello , fellow shadow seekers,
Replies: 2
Views: 6214

Re: Hello , fellow shadow seekers,

Welcome to the forum.
by fx1k
Tue May 31, 2011 10:49 pm
Forum: Suggestion Box
Topic: Limited Access Section
Replies: 12
Views: 24174

Re: Limited Access Section

If this idea goes ahead how many of us would be active participants? I've seen a similar LA section on another Ninjitsu site (which disintegrated) and it was nothing more than a scorched ghost town, if you know what I mean. Yeah, I know what you mean. Hopefully the idea of it being exclusive would ...
by fx1k
Mon May 30, 2011 6:00 pm
Forum: Suggestion Box
Topic: Limited Access Section
Replies: 12
Views: 24174

Re: Limited Access Section

OK, you have a good point about a "special area" being motivation for users to get more involved with NONET. How would we decide who to allow access though? Subjective criteria (e.g. mod/admin recommendation) are bad, since they can be abused, and because they require constant effort that the staff...
by fx1k
Thu May 26, 2011 12:57 am
Forum: Suggestion Box
Topic: Limited Access Section
Replies: 12
Views: 24174

Limited Access Section

I see that in the Experiences section and the Bad Ideas section one needs only to register in order to view them. What I am thinking of is a section where the administrators/moderators must use their own discretion to approve members before they are able to access it. What are your thoughts? Good id...
by fx1k
Thu May 19, 2011 2:17 am
Forum: Gear
Topic: Vibram Shoes
Replies: 12
Views: 16316

Re: Vibram Shoes

I'm hoping to get these pretty soon. When I do, I will give them a good test and a review.
by fx1k
Tue May 17, 2011 11:40 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: First time
Replies: 8
Views: 12542

Re: First time

Hey. Sorry I wasn't able to post this sooner, been busy. Long story short though: Got to target (Vacant/for sale house in retirement community), found door unlocked, got in (adrenaline really pumping at this point), heard a noise, almost shat pants, wound up bailing as fast as possible. That was th...
by fx1k
Sun May 15, 2011 2:18 pm
Forum: Gear
Topic: For those of you who take pictures...
Replies: 6
Views: 10474

Re: For those of you who take pictures...

To follow up on this: It's been about a month since I created this thread, and I've had plenty of time to use the tripod. It's awesome. It makes it much easier to snap pictures as it is light, portable, and flexible. I don't even notice it as an extra piece of gear on my operations due to the weight...
by fx1k
Fri May 13, 2011 11:49 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: Overcoming "Veteran's Paranoia"
Replies: 10
Views: 17512

Re: Overcoming "Veteran's Paranoia"

Even though I've only been opping for a short time (almost a year), I get some of this. Partially because I went too big too soon on my operations. I did succeed, but I was not yet prepared for what I had to go through. I was always worried about making mistakes or possible mistakes of past ops that...
by fx1k
Wed May 11, 2011 2:43 am
Forum: Greetings
Topic: Newcomer to the fraternity of shadows
Replies: 3
Views: 7124

Re: Newcomer to the fraternity of shadows

Make yourself at home. It seems that you have an excellent background for Night Ops. Feel free to ask questions and share whatever information you have.
by fx1k
Thu Apr 28, 2011 4:48 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: CANT OP!!!!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 10819

Re: CANT OP!!!!!!

Well that'd probably be your best bet; go to a friend's place. If you don't have any friends who'd be interested in this activity then you can either attempt some daytime ops ( id est : Urban Exploration) or be really really sneaky and bypass your parents . I've done this, its scary, sketchy, and t...
by fx1k
Wed Apr 27, 2011 6:44 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: I can't breathe with the balaclava
Replies: 20
Views: 24434

Re: I can't breathe with the balaclava

Xanatos wrote:Yes, I suppose head-mounted LEDs would make it easier to breathe. Why didn't I think of that earlier? :lol:
It's science. The electromagnetic field around your airway shifts when you use a head lamp, making it easier to breath. Duh.
by fx1k
Fri Apr 22, 2011 8:36 am
Forum: Greetings
Topic: What's up!
Replies: 1
Views: 4837

Re: What's up!

Welcome to the forum! It's always great to have new members.

Good luck on finding some objectives. Have you looked through the resources guide yet? I highly recommend doing so.
Should you come across anything you need help with, feel free to ask.
by fx1k
Tue Apr 19, 2011 1:13 am
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: My Style
Replies: 12
Views: 17079

Re: My Style

I start off exfiltrating my house being as stealthy as possible until I get a comfortable distance away from it. Then I start to walk normally, but I will still use a bush to hide from a car or a person. About a half mile before my objective I go into my quietest and most undetectable phase. After o...
by fx1k
Sat Apr 16, 2011 5:21 pm
Forum: The Art of Night Ops
Topic: For the bare beginners: escaping from your family.
Replies: 42
Views: 119296

Re: For the bare beginners: escaping from your family.

I've got a little trick. When escaping through a window, opening it quietly can be a bitch. I took a bunch of petroleum jelly and applied it to part of the window frame the window slides on. It is almost silent now.