Renomitsu

“OK, but what is wrong with this ‘Mothra’ in your popular forms of media? Does it not help a giant dragon-lizard take over cities? Is this not advantageous?” Spanish Moon Moth has been consuming American media at a rate that some may consider concerning. Since emerging from his (metaphorical, totally not literal) cocoon on the Isle of Man with Sunset Moth, there has been roughly equal time spent hovering around (er… on) the ice and consuming popular Hollywood- and foreign-country-produced media, all oddly with a similar theme. Pokémon, the Godzilla series, and The Silence of the Lambs have all been on Spanish Moon’s projector and television in the last few weeks, and some nearby reporters have even suggested The Mothman Prophecies movie has made an appearance. The VHL’s brightest minds have yet to understand precisely why Spanish Moon has been so avid about pursuing these specific forms of media, but some hope to catch on soon. In the meantime, the Moths’ Mississauga Hounds have unfortunately been eliminated from the playoffs before even making it to the conference final, ostensibly a goal far short of their plans of winning the championship. Is Spanish Moon’s lack of 100% practice to blame for the Hounds’ lack of success?

(Unofficial) Mississauga Hounds Press Conference (I'm not cool enough to do an official one but still need the TPE heh heh) 1. Well, we're out of the playoffs. What are your thoughts on how the season went? 2. What are your off-season plans!? The beach, the mountains, a faraway country you haven't visited before? 3. What's the deal for next season? Are you planning on staying in the M, making a move up to the E, or skipping the E entirely and going straight for the big leagues? 4. For new members, what are your thoughts about the attribute system? Does it make sense to you? For recreates, how does this new system compare to the old one? 5. Huh. What's that smell in the locker room? 6. Which of your teammates are you most likely to overhear singing in the showers?

The pace of the VHLM has been difficult to adjust to for one Spanish Moon Moth. It’s been 21 games thus far for the vivid green moth (that’s totally a human), and thus far he’s managed a paltry 6 assists with zero goals scored. His one saving grace going into the playoffs has been a solid +5 plus-minus despite limited minutes, as well as 6 shots blocked. It’s a testament to Spanish Moon’s defensive prowess while playing centerman for the Hounds, but also a damning indictment of his awkward presence on the ice and limited experience in the Isle of Man prior to being selected in the VHLM draft. “I’d love to have a positive impact on the ice, that much is obvious,” commented Spanish Moon, who shook his wings gently after a pretty physical game to cap off the season, “but have you tried to move around with these things? Come on, man. If I can score a goal this post season it’ll be a miracle until we figure out what to do with them.” A bewildered journalist after the interview swears that he saw Spanish Moon Moth lift off and fly away, but this has not been substantiated by any video evidence.

Name: Spanish Moon Moth Position: C Number: 37 Height: 6’0” Weight: 175 lbs VHLM Team: Mississauga Hounds Spanish Moon Moth is a centerman from the Isle of Man, a tiny island nation nestled between the United Kingdom’s many nations recognized only as a Crown Dependency. Spanish Moon is, without a doubt, a human – I mean he’s from the Isle of Man, come on – with a variety of skills that allows him to serve as an excellent two-way forward. Though some would call his defense ‘soft,’ he does dispossess opponents rather frequently without needing to resort to huge hits or body checks while also maintaining possession and creating plays for a variety of teammates on the other end. Strengths Puck Handling – Spanish Moon takes care of the puck better than most around him. Whether that’s because he has two massive wings, a terrifying visage (only periodically) beneath his helmet, or simply has the sheer talent is yet to be determined. This is an attribute that will develop quite rapidly for Spanish Moon, as being able to hold on to the puck leads to better positioning and fewer lethal counterattacks. Defensive Positioning – As noted above, being in the ‘right place at the right time’ is certainly a strength for Spanish Moon. You can’t dispossess an opponent or be in your goaler’s good graces without being physically present (even if Spanish moon isn’t the burliest of figures), and that means sacrificing aggressive positioning in a measured capacity to make sure you don’t get burned. Offensive Vision – It’s not all about shooting – or at least it shouldn’t be. Some of the greatest players in the NHL and VHL have been fantastic passers while others have been sharpshooters. Spanish Moon can certainly do both and does so with relative frequency. This versatility means that opposing defenses should respect Spanish Moon’s passing and shooting and can’t just crowd him (or ignore him entirely, as would be the case if he didn’t have a shot). Sag off and he can punish you with a powerful shot – hang too close and you’re giving up the equivalent of a power play by allowing him to move on from your spot on the ice. Weaknesses Physicality – This one’s not surprising. Spanish Moon just doesn’t have the same density that a human other player with his defensive chops would typically have. As a result, players aren’t really scared of his body habitus or risk of big hits per se. Discipline – This isn’t a big deal since Spanish Moon doesn’t hit a ton anyways, but at times he can suffer from bad discipline that gets him more penalties than a finesse player generally should. This also means he’s got a long way to go with faceoffs and controlling his own strength, which is unexpectedly high for his stature and weight. While this isn’t a red flag and can theoretically be taught, it’s a significant area for improvement. Knowledge About Hockey – Look, Spanish Moth has only been at this for, let’s call it, a handful of years. There are some nuances about hockey that he doesn’t understand (and neither does Sunset). Give him a break, OK? Maybe he doesn’t know every archaic rule and sometimes will slash with the stick, so sue him.

(Okay, maybe don't listen to When Mama Was Moth. I took a listen and it's frankly pretty creepy.) “Ah, you think the moth-ness is your ally? You merely adopted the moth-ness. I was born in it, molded by it. I didn’t see the light until I was a full-grown moth. Anecdotally, I also spent about four hours hovering around the light until some kind human flipped the light off and I was finally able to concentrate on something else. The point here, of course, is that we should consider single bright lights in hockey arenas as a penalty as it seriously disproportionately affects some players compared to others.” - Spanish Moon Moth, Probably Sunset and Spanish Moon Moth – two mysterious players that recently signed with the Mississauga Hounds – have little known about their past. The two are vaguely human appearing with two massive wings apiece that obstruct the views of others on the ice. They approached the league registration office together, and reportedly demanded that they be allowed to sign with the same team. Something about ‘pairing’ among moths in captivity, though they’re both clearly different species. It’s reported that the pair appeared in the Isle of Man, a nation with a paltry 84,263 (human) population that resides amongst the United Kingdom, with no advance notice. It's purported that the two have some degree of mystical or paranormal aspect to their existence. Indeed, it’s suggested that they may be faerie sprites or spirits that have possessed a pair of Isle of Man inhabitants, gradually warping their appearance to include the aforementioned wings and puzzling ocular anatomy. However, there’s no official record of any two citizens going missing at the same time, and while the Isle of Man is a semi-popular tourist destination (compared to its population, at any rate), there also does not exist any missing persons report for anyone visiting the Isle over the last several decades. As for the Isle of Man people as a whole, the majority simple accept the existence of the gargantuan moths as a matter of fact. They’ve been absolute stars for the league’s junior teams year-in and year-out for some inexplicable reason, and the national teams’ coaches don’t seem to mind the results. Some argue that an internal investigation has been conducted and abruptly cut short, though no official records have been released. What we can say about Spanish Moon Moth is he’s a natural partner for the defensively minded, pass first Sunset Moth. The two play seamlessly, almost dancing across the ice with excellent puck movement and stalwart defensive assets. It’s not exactly clear where they got their synergistic chops with one another, as they seemed to burst into the Isle of Man hockey scene with their paired play already intact. What’s perhaps more remarkable is that the two communicate largely differently, though they were once one and the same; Sunset Moth appears to speak overwhelmingly in monosyllabic, almost segmented and simplistic language in contrast to the more verbose Spanish Moon Moth. Some have played off the significant communication difference by suggesting Spanish Moon has watched more popular media, allowing for more rapid development of language for improved communication with teammates. But we haven’t encountered any specific media coverage – even by the most persistent of paparazzi – that would suggest they spend significant time apart. As a matter of fact, there’s little to suggest that the two even spend much time doing anything other than sitting in the comfort of their own residences and playing hockey, the only difference now being the location (Mississauga instead of the Isle). In addition to those who have laid witness to the Moths in action (please see “Moth Eaten Soul”), noted Swiss writer, presenter, and producer Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, more affectionately known as “Ancient Aliens” Meme Guy With Crazy Hair, had a substantial diatribe to contribute to our coverage of these two ice hockey standouts: “There’s no doubt that the Moths aren’t of humankind. Don’t let their appearance fool you,” says Tsoukalos, who started this interview with a simple cowlick and minimal styling to his hair. “Now, I do have a few theories about what that could mean, not only for their origin, but for the cosmic fate of humanity,” he continued, holding his hands vertically and in parallel next to one another. “My first thought: they’re alien gods who initially inhabited the Isle of Man prior to recorded human civilization and shaped the way that the United Kingdom developed. It’s why they were able to exact an empire despite being an island nation with limited resources. We wouldn’t expect the British to have ever become as dominant a world power as they were two- to three-hundred years ago, and Spanish Moon & Sunset Moon Moth could have been responsible, but they left when the British got too big for the britches,” Tsoukalos continued, now with slightly poofier hair arranged in a nest, “only to return after the British empire had receded and the Moths could return in material form.” “Naturally, the second theory I have is that they’re forest spirits who have embodied a niche in ‘nature,’ now skewed by humanity, and exist strictly in that space to become idols and focuses of stories for our posterity. Think about naiads and dryads, or even Irish folklore about leprechauns,” he said, now with a disheveled tangle of hair that could only be described as a living, writhing mass, “Yes, these are generally confined to nature and have some insidious end results, but we haven’t heard any true stories about them or other mythical creatures – like the Loch Ness monster, sasquatch, or yeti – since the advent of cameras and live-streaming services. We have camera proof of these moths.”

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1- If you had one advice for our new agm what would it be ? Man, I don't know how to manage in the VHLM. But uh, recruit hard and write good Press Conference questions; that'll get you a long way as an AGM. 2- What are your expectations for next season for your player ? To be the literal best player possible in tandem with Sunset Moth. Like, I want to win an MVP-type-good. 3- What would you call our team mascot ? A hound? Like, some kind of bull-related dog (a pitbull? a french bulldog?). I don't know. Maybe you meant for us to name our mascot, and I wouldn't have anything creative to contribute there, either. 4-what do you think of moths ? I love them especially sunset moths 5- Write a joke Your fa--- ooooooh, I see. Uh... Interviewer: Why do you have this four year gap on your resume? Guy: That’s when I went to Yale... Interviewer: That’s impressive. You are hired. Guy: Thanks. I really needed this Yob. 6-who has the best player name on the team @McWolf with Sunset Moth obviously

Just for ease of updating I'm going to throw my PT in the post!

Spanish Moon Moth is no stranger to scrutiny – after all, with his giant, hairy thorax, illustrious forewing and hindwing designs, and giant antennae all in the size roughly of a human, his appearance can be somewhat jarring. And for some reason, no professional or amateur league tends to care much about his wings – no, no, those are allowed to hang out in their entirety on the ice, obfuscating the same amount two or three adjacent players might. What people are really worried about are the jarring, neatly sectioned compound eye and coiled proboscis on his face. Personally, he thinks it’s a bit insulting. Why are all of these human people so worried about the appearance of his face? It’s not as if seeing things a bit more sharply or differently gives him a substantial advantage on the ice when every player has to wear garish helmets with funny logos and vibrant colors. “Ooh, you’ll scare the children!,” so he’s told. “Moths don’t play hockey!” he’s heard time and time again. Thankfully, there’s no rule in the book that says a moth can’t play. One can probably imagine the hardship that Spanish Moon and his classmate, Sunset Moth, have had trying to enter the world of hockey. I mean, is Spanish Moon Moth even a singular moth? Is there an issue if he’s a conglomeration of dozens of moths moving very quickly, or dozens of dozens of smaller moths that are also moving very quickly? Does it matter so long as he’s only got one stick, fits in a single uniform, and fits a (specially sized) helmet? It’s commonly believed that moths don’t produce sounds, but many actually produce sounds that are so soft that some other animals can’t hear them. Yes, they’re overstimulated at the sight of a lantern or really bright lights that typically illuminate arenas and ice rinks. But that should be viewed as a handicap the Moths need to overcome, not as a reason they’d have an unfair advantage. The VHL is no stranger to unorthodox players, and that’s precisely why it’s one of the leading hockey leagues in the world. The Board Game Clue On Skates is still playing games for London and has tallied over 500 points in their (nearly) eight seasons in the league. At some point I’m reasonably certain a velociraptor and an amorphous being simply named “Womp Womp Womp Womp Womp Jr.” has taken the ice without so much as an extra comment or fuss from the crowds or coaching staff. Viewers have proposed that there’s a safety concern in allowing moths to play professional hockey – but let me ask you: have you ever been stung or stabbed by a moth? Bitten by one? Suffered any degree of physical injury? The simple answer is: probably not. Moth bites aren't generally venomous, they don't have stingers, and can't bite you in any meaningful way. The only real context in which you can suffer from having a moth around is if you’re intimidated by their appearance – a talent plenty of enforcers use to make their presence known independent of species – OR if you eat them. And this writer finds it unlikely that more than one or two players have ever been eaten while actively on the ice. Save your outrage for someone or something else that deserves it; Spanish Moon Moth and Sunset Moth are here to stay. (OK but seriously please don't eat my player, thanks.)

What’s the best name in the Season 91 class so far? I was under the impression there would be a handful of recreates in this class – I was especially excited to see the last name Sandstrom because I’d thought maybe @fonziGG had recreated (but was let down) – but honestly, I’m kind of ambivalent about a lot of the player names. Obviously @Lemorse7‘s Red Panda holds a special place in my heart (and continues the theme of the league’s animal-oriented names), and I’m a huge fan of Crazy Tomato (welcome, @Crazytomato108). @Baozi continues with his K-Pop star names that we’ve become so accustomed to, but Mina is also a name I might accidentally miss in a long list. Naturally, @McWolf‘s Sunset Moth is one of my favorite lists, but it’s for a kind of inside-jokey reason – so I get not everyone will rank it particularly high even if I love the notion of a giant moth (or quickly-moving conglomeration of dozens of moths) playing hockey. I also had briefly convinced myself that Rin Kagamine indicated the return of Sonnet (who I can't even ping anymore!) but I was sadly mistaken. Anyways – what’s your favorite created name from the Season 91 class? Any names you wish my new cohort would have tried?

1. What did you think of this week's Theme Week 'Commissioner for a Day'? - The more I thought about it, the more relieved I am that I'll never involuntarily or voluntarily be a commissioner. I enjoy this league as a 'casual' max earner that can come and go rather than someone who has true obligations. 2. The Hounds have really improved over the last few games, what do you think contributed to that success? - The addition of Sunset Moth @McWolf to be honest. I don't think there's anything else remotely as important. 3. What jersey number did your player pick and why did they choose that number? - I uh... probably picked a prime number like 37 or something. Divisibility is lame. That's all that went into it. 4. The VHL Mod team is accepting applications, are you interested in applying? - I was a moderator before and quickly realized how little time I had to devote to it (see Commissioner for a Day answer above too). So nah, I felt as though I did some good work as a moderator but I have very little interest in doing it again. 5. Do you have a favorite ice cream flavor, or if you don't like ice cream why? - I have a soft spot for mint chocolate chip, which is a rather divisive opinion for some (I've been told it has the background taste of toothpaste). 6. What movie do you love that you would recommend someone watch? Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse (haven't seen the sequel yet!). Ooh, the creative direction was absolutely sublime, and it showcased heavily what you can do if you unleash the artistic and musical efforts of a great creative team.

Ah, to be Commissioner for a Day. It’s an interesting thought. For all practical intents and purposes, I’d be a terrible League Commissioner or blue because of real-life obligations – you know, the ones that kept me from having a player for the last year or two because, I don’t know, patient care might be important (or at least that’s what my bosses tell me). I’d be the absolute worst absentee commissioner… probably. Let’s say the improbable happens and we’re able to perfectly coordinate one of my days off after a short call day with infinite pow --- I mean, a chance to spend a day as a commissioner with unilateral decision-making skills that can’t be shot down. Ultimately, I’m a bit too much of a Lawful Goodie/Neutral-ie two shoes to actually catastrophically damage the league. However, I’d love to start a few tongue-in-cheek positions, like appointing @samx to the newly minted Chief Chicken Nugget Officer (CCNO) position in the league hierarchy. Sam, of course, would be principally responsible for vetting any pictures of or utilization of chicken nuggets in league Discord chat, any players named or in the specific shape of known chicken nuggets, or GIFs featuring said chicken nuggets. I know – the list of responsibilities probably makes it sound more important than it truly is. One of the most challenging aspects of commissioning a league is maintaining interest – it’s one thing that the historical and current leaders MUST address for the site to exist and thrive as a whole so we don’t go into the S50s dark ages (or whatever you want to call it). We’re thankfully well past that, but it takes time and effort to maintain – let alone grow – a sim league of any import. Between the affectionately named “Commie Cup,” international play, the lottery, the draft, and awards, the league has plenty of events that help fill the off-time for teams who might otherwise find the offseason too long. A few others have already mentioned this, but why not? The Hall of Fame as a static series of pages updated on a seasonal basis serves as a great ‘museum’ for league history. But outside of the historical deep dives that some very specific members (ahem, @Victor) write for the league’s universal benefit, how else can we realistically settle debates between which era of the league is superior to the rest – or what might happen if Star 1 and Star 2 from Season 20 actually got paired together? What if that dominant Seattle Bears dynasty (of sorts) from 1-2 years ago had their individual teams face off to decide the historical best? Challengingly, determining a broad enough audience for these likely labor-intensive events may limit their feasibility. Long story short, I think we as a whole pretty seriously underestimate the amount of thought and deliberation that goes into making league-affecting choices effective and engaging. And I certainly don’t want to worry about the survivability and longevity of a league as something I do in my limited time off. I’d probably quit early into my one day as a Commissioner. In retrospect, it brings me a lot of joy to know there are individuals in this community that are willing to dedicate their free time to something I get to periodically participate in and enjoy. [547]

Can you add me to the ping list? Thanks!

@VHLM GMs, don't just give me your regular pitches. I'm going to rank my preferences based on so-good-it's-bad MS paint drawings of a Spanish Moon Moth either 1) shooting a slapshot or 2) making a Bob Ross style painting

Player Information Username: Renomitsu Player Name: Spanish Moon Moth Recruited From: Returning Age: 21 Position: C Height: 72 in. Weight: 175 lbs. Birthplace: Isle of Man Player Page @VHLM GM

Funnily enough, the "borders" of cells i.e. cell membranes are primarily composed of lipid molecules (e.g. phospholipids) are both polar and nonpolar; phospholipids have long, nonpolar fatty acid tails, as well as more polar phosphorus containing backbones. Cells can be selective with what they let in or out with receptors and transporters in the cell membrane that break up the monotony of the generally phospholipid membrane

thoughts @Mike

Before I get started, let me first state that Vasteras is unequivocally a team of – Wrong train of thought, sorry. It's been a little while since I was last here and wanted to see how the league was progressing – and it's clear there have been several changes. The most obvious is, of course, the attribute switch; I'm fortunate to have been on the upswing of the league's litany of complaints about 40/99 or what meta just got addressed rather than its full fever pitch. But I needed to step back from sim leagues and that's still the case; I'm just not ready to make any kind of commitment to being a top earner, especially in a competitive league like the VHL. So sorry, this isn't an "I'm coming back" post, but I doubt anyone expected it to be. I'm also humbled by my selection to the VHL Hall of Fame - which I've sought for nearly seventy full VHL seasons since first creating Hiro Renomitsu way back when. Real life is eating up an unhealthy majority of my time and effort as you might expect – unsurprisingly COVID-19 was the name of the game during the winter season, and I've only now completed my last day of Step (a series of board exams for medical students later and residents earlier on in their training). The last couple of months were brutal for me, as my anticipated study time evaporated on hematology/oncology (blood and cancer medicine) and general inpatient medicine, what with a switch to a new electronic medical record. Our floors were consistently bursting-to-full, with a patient population vastly outstripping even the infrastructure of the tertiary (and for a few subspecialties quaternary) care center in which I work. And if the landscape stays like this – which I fully expect it to – I'll have no problem keeping to my long-term plan of staying out of sim leagues in a substantial way. That hardly means I won't try, whether that's today or in a year, but that also unfortunately means I won't be able to enjoy the communities of these sites nearly as much as I'd like.

Welcome to the VHLM, @samx~!!

I'm so conflicted with this result. 1) Why did I place top 20 when actively trying to tank (as I have no player effectively now)? 2) Why am I 3rd in my group when I placed 18th of 102? 3) Who in the WORLD even scored points on my fantasy team??? 4) Can I gift my VHFL TPE to somebody else? I obviously don't need it.

I agree that Dream Daddy Simulator or whatever Fong posted is the ideal game for @Beaviss HOWEVER, I would also like to suggest Monster Prom as a potentially more immersive and palatable option for Beav

i wonder if @samx will see this post

Donated here! $100 for 50 entries. Please give 5 available slots to each of the following, alternating evenly: @Nykonax @Enorama @NaCl @Juice @Esso2264 @GeckoeyGecko @Mike @Jeffie43 Kyle (KinZuu/CutMason) Last 5 slots can go to me, I guess?

This donation is made in honor of a recent clinical rotation I had that had a significant component of gender health - that is, people who are experiencing gender dysphoria or making the transition to a gender they weren't assigned at birth. It was a transformative experience for me to hear about the struggles of LGBTQ+ youth, finally offer them a place that they could call 'home' medically and psychologically, and offer them a chance to initiate (or at least discuss) gender-affirming medical and surgical care. This is probably the first of multiple donations, so keep an eye out!