What skill(s) of the Warramunga would you like to have?

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I would love to have the adaptability of the Warramunga, because they are highly adaptable to any and all circumstances, especially in the bush. They can pretty much go anywhere and be effective strategic leaders.
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Tracking! Even though it's basic, their sense of direction seems the most useful for me (someone who has no sense of direction LoL)
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AntoineOMEGA wrote: 10 Oct 2019, 08:42 Tracking would be a cool skill to have but I think being able to learn languages quickly would be more useful.
I chose tracking as well, but now that you've mentioned it, I think it is. I am learning Japanese now and I can truly say it is difficult for me. So maybe learning languages quickly would be a great idea. Also, they say when learning a new language, it increases your memory and uses your full brain capacity. :eusa-think:
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Kansas City Teacher wrote: 06 Oct 2019, 07:15 I would love to be Sarah. She is quite the unexpected surprise, and she can blend in everywhere very easily.
Same here! I love her adaptability and her tracking skills! While doing fieldwork, I think I especially need this.
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Orizon wrote: 02 Oct 2019, 12:57 I think with my love for Johnny Cook, I will love the interpersonal relationship skill and learning form others.
As an introvert, I guess I do need this as well as I am anxious every time I meet and talk with people. Glad to see you mentioned this since most of the replies talk about Cook's ability to learn languages fast. :tiphat:
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briellejee wrote: 18 Oct 2019, 00:58
Orizon wrote: 02 Oct 2019, 12:57 I think with my love for Johnny Cook, I will love the interpersonal relationship skill and learning form others.
As an introvert, I guess I do need this as well as I am anxious every time I meet and talk with people. Glad to see you mentioned this since most of the replies talk about Cook's ability to learn languages fast. :tiphat:
I know how it is for an introvert to break out of the shell because I have been there, so I know the worth of the skill. But I will say you are wonderful the way you are and you can always be what you want to be.
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I would love to have better orientation skills like Sarah has! I have a hard time reading maps and finding places. It would be great to have her skills.
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Definitely Sarah skill. I could use tracking skills to manoeuvre my way through the urban jungle.
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John's ability to stay calm under pressure, Sarah's exceptional tracking skills, Jacko's positive attitude and Jamie's strategic and fast thinking are all wonderful and it would be great to have of the skills.
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mariana90 wrote: 10 Oct 2019, 05:00 Being in the process of learning French, I definitely would like Johnny's knack for languages haha.

Sarah's tracking skill is very cool, to be able to read clues in Nature.
Yeah Johnny really knows how to make the best of a bad situation. I was really impressed how he earned his respect among his kidnappers and the bandit chief gave him the book to learn the Malayan language.
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Being able to track,is something I would like.
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Personally, the most and specific skills I would like to acquire is that of Greg. His writing skills are amazing. He’s balanced crime, romance and racism with a lot of readiness. One can connect these aspects without a feeling of confusion or flow disconnect.

I love his sense of humor he’s put in place. Imagine a car struggling and groaning. This must be a person or an animal. Writing is an art and one has to know how to capture reader’s attention. Greg has done this from the first page to the last. His choice of words also is a bonus. Language used also is tender in a manner that anyone can follow through without difficulties.
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I would love to have Sarah tracking skills. They are impressive.
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The author has really done a great work in his characters . Most of the vote goes to Sarah and Cook but I really think Jacko's humor and Jamie's leadership played a great role
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I like that Jacko and Sarah could sense danger and see that something was different in whatever environment that they were in. They were especially good in nature.
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