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Displayed name	Micawber
Member number	2759
Title	Agent
Postcount	1104
Homepage	http://www.anthonygoreham.net
Registered	Monday, March 10 2003 08:00

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Which game to play? in General
Micawber Agent Member # 2759	written Sunday, October 22 2006 06:36 Profile Homepage #52 You can keep asking which of E/A is better until you're blue in the face, but the answer you get will always be someone else's opinion. You'll get a better answer by trying both demos and going for the one you actually like best. I prefer Exile, because I knew and loved it long before Avernum existed. The range of spells is fab, and in my opinion the graphics are prettier too. -------------------- "I can't read this thread with that image. But then, that's not a complaint." -Scorpius Geneforge 4 stuff. Also, everything I know about Avernum \| Avernum 2 \| Avernum 3 \| Avernum 4 Posts: 1104 \| Registered: Monday, March 10 2003 08:00
Delicious Geneforge in Geneforge 4: Rebellion
Micawber Agent Member # 2759	written Saturday, October 21 2006 23:28 Profile Homepage #16 Drayk kebabs - a forbidden delicacy, and all the better for it. -------------------- "I can't read this thread with that image. But then, that's not a complaint." -Scorpius Geneforge 4 stuff. Also, everything I know about Avernum \| Avernum 2 \| Avernum 3 \| Avernum 4 Posts: 1104 \| Registered: Monday, March 10 2003 08:00
Good news! in Geneforge 4: Rebellion
Micawber Agent Member # 2759	written Saturday, October 21 2006 23:17 Profile Homepage #51 quote: Originally written by Spidweb: The main action point change is that you can now attack when you have any action points left. Yes! Everyone in the street must have heard me cheer when I read that. That removes the single thing that bugged me most about geneforge. Makes GF4 sound a lot closer to being the perfect game. -------------------- "I can't read this thread with that image. But then, that's not a complaint." -Scorpius Geneforge 4 stuff. Also, everything I know about Avernum \| Avernum 2 \| Avernum 3 \| Avernum 4 Posts: 1104 \| Registered: Monday, March 10 2003 08:00
Spiderweb Music in General
Micawber Agent Member # 2759	written Saturday, October 21 2006 01:19 Profile Homepage #28 Yes, I think people are letting their affection for the game Avernum 2 blind them to the fact that the intro theme is rubbish. -------------------- "I can't read this thread with that image. But then, that's not a complaint." -Scorpius Geneforge 4 stuff. Also, everything I know about Avernum \| Avernum 2 \| Avernum 3 \| Avernum 4 Posts: 1104 \| Registered: Monday, March 10 2003 08:00
Good news! in Geneforge 4: Rebellion
Micawber Agent Member # 2759	written Friday, October 20 2006 23:47 Profile Homepage #27 The only problem I have with range is accidentally clicking next to a character rather than on it, wasting action points by running around, which is my own stupid fault. The hints about Geneforge 4 have been very encouraging. It sounds like it will be an excellent game. -------------------- "I can't read this thread with that image. But then, that's not a complaint." -Scorpius Geneforge 4 stuff. Also, everything I know about Avernum \| Avernum 2 \| Avernum 3 \| Avernum 4 Posts: 1104 \| Registered: Monday, March 10 2003 08:00
Spiderweb Music in General
Micawber Agent Member # 2759	written Friday, October 20 2006 23:41 Profile Homepage #25 Exile 1 had a single chord followed by a monster's I-saw-you "rar". Exile 2 has a short harp-effect sequence followed by swords clashing. -------------------- "I can't read this thread with that image. But then, that's not a complaint." -Scorpius Geneforge 4 stuff. Also, everything I know about Avernum \| Avernum 2 \| Avernum 3 \| Avernum 4 Posts: 1104 \| Registered: Monday, March 10 2003 08:00
(Insert Theme Music Here) in General
Micawber Agent Member # 2759	written Friday, October 20 2006 22:26 Profile Homepage #5 The Empire Strikes Back is the best movie. The dramatic structure of this film is far better than any of the others in the series. -------------------- "I can't read this thread with that image. But then, that's not a complaint." -Scorpius Geneforge 4 stuff. Also, everything I know about Avernum \| Avernum 2 \| Avernum 3 \| Avernum 4 Posts: 1104 \| Registered: Monday, March 10 2003 08:00
Spiderweb Music in General
Micawber Agent Member # 2759	written Friday, October 20 2006 14:36 Profile Homepage #13 The only ones I like are Exile III and Geneforge 2. For others, I turn the speakers off. -------------------- "I can't read this thread with that image. But then, that's not a complaint." -Scorpius Geneforge 4 stuff. Also, everything I know about Avernum \| Avernum 2 \| Avernum 3 \| Avernum 4 Posts: 1104 \| Registered: Monday, March 10 2003 08:00
Annoucements? in General
Micawber Agent Member # 2759	written Thursday, October 19 2006 12:10 Profile Homepage #11 I don't recall Avernum 4 ever getting an announcement. Just sayin'. -------------------- "I can't read this thread with that image. But then, that's not a complaint." -Scorpius Geneforge 4 stuff. Also, everything I know about Avernum \| Avernum 2 \| Avernum 3 \| Avernum 4 Posts: 1104 \| Registered: Monday, March 10 2003 08:00
Invisibility in General
Micawber Agent Member # 2759	written Thursday, October 19 2006 12:07 Profile Homepage #0 Remembering the discussion on invisibilty cloaks from this previous topic, here is an interesting piece on current progress: Scientists create the world's first working invisibility cloak Sounds intriguing, non? -------------------- "I can't read this thread with that image. But then, that's not a complaint." -Scorpius Geneforge 4 stuff. Also, everything I know about Avernum \| Avernum 2 \| Avernum 3 \| Avernum 4 Posts: 1104 \| Registered: Monday, March 10 2003 08:00
Geneforge 3 Enchantments in Geneforge Series
Micawber Agent Member # 2759	written Tuesday, October 17 2006 13:34 Profile Homepage #2 I think one of the enhancement effects does slow enemies, but it's not one of the better ones imho. As Nioca says the effects are only slight. The effects of e.g. steel spine are more noticeable. Edit; sorry, sorry, got that name wrong again. [ Tuesday, October 17, 2006 13:35: Message edited by: Archimandrite Micawber ] -------------------- "I can't read this thread with that image. But then, that's not a complaint." -Scorpius Geneforge 4 stuff. Also, everything I know about Avernum \| Avernum 2 \| Avernum 3 \| Avernum 4 Posts: 1104 \| Registered: Monday, March 10 2003 08:00
No wonder I like spiderweb!! in General
Micawber Agent Member # 2759	written Monday, October 16 2006 12:48 Profile Homepage #1 Woah, deja-vu. I'm sure someone else said much the same thing only last week... Edit: OK, 2 minor corrections: (a) it was three weeks ago, and (b) it wasn't someone else, it was the same person. Way to repeat yourself. Not that I don't agree. [ Monday, October 16, 2006 12:52: Message edited by: Archimandrite Micawber ] -------------------- "I can't read this thread with that image. But then, that's not a complaint." -Scorpius Geneforge 4 stuff. Also, everything I know about Avernum \| Avernum 2 \| Avernum 3 \| Avernum 4 Posts: 1104 \| Registered: Monday, March 10 2003 08:00
Bandits North of Saffron (A1) in The Avernum Trilogy
Micawber Agent Member # 2759	written Monday, October 16 2006 12:43 Profile Homepage #1 I'm going to stick my neck out and say it's not possible to read that book. -------------------- "I can't read this thread with that image. But then, that's not a complaint." -Scorpius Geneforge 4 stuff. Also, everything I know about Avernum \| Avernum 2 \| Avernum 3 \| Avernum 4 Posts: 1104 \| Registered: Monday, March 10 2003 08:00
A1: Movement Speed in The Avernum Trilogy
Micawber Agent Member # 2759	written Monday, October 16 2006 10:51 Profile Homepage #12 On all 3 of the Windows PCs where I have played Avernum 1, left click always moves 2 spaces while right click always moves 1 space. I have the Avernum 1.0.2 update, which I believe is the latest version. -------------------- "I can't read this thread with that image. But then, that's not a complaint." -Scorpius Geneforge 4 stuff. Also, everything I know about Avernum \| Avernum 2 \| Avernum 3 \| Avernum 4 Posts: 1104 \| Registered: Monday, March 10 2003 08:00
No Harm Done: The Question of Morality in General
Micawber Agent Member # 2759	written Saturday, October 14 2006 12:05 Profile Homepage #7 I rather think Nioca meant Jesus of Nazareth. At least, I assume so. As for the article... seems rather like a student conversation after a few drinks. Personal reflections; commonplace; of no particular interest to anyone else; that kind of thing. No offense, but if I were a publisher, I wouldn't print it. But I guess maybe the US magazine market is different, what would I know? Edit: Oops, N's name, plus correction to my own English. [ Saturday, October 14, 2006 12:08: Message edited by: Archimandrite Micawber ] -------------------- "I can't read this thread with that image. But then, that's not a complaint." -Scorpius Geneforge 4 stuff. Also, everything I know about Avernum \| Avernum 2 \| Avernum 3 \| Avernum 4 Posts: 1104 \| Registered: Monday, March 10 2003 08:00
A1: Movement Speed in The Avernum Trilogy
Micawber Agent Member # 2759	written Saturday, October 14 2006 11:56 Profile Homepage #3 In Avernum 1, on Windows, Left Click moves 2 spaces, Right Click moves 1 space. Seeing as how right click is already used for moving, you can't use it for looking as well. The same goes for Nethergate. -------------------- "I can't read this thread with that image. But then, that's not a complaint." -Scorpius Geneforge 4 stuff. Also, everything I know about Avernum \| Avernum 2 \| Avernum 3 \| Avernum 4 Posts: 1104 \| Registered: Monday, March 10 2003 08:00
"Turn al on" ...why? in Geneforge Series
Micawber Agent Member # 2759	written Wednesday, October 11 2006 14:16 Profile Homepage #10 quote: Originally written by Nioca: Generally, if you make a creation once you get the ability, by the time you get a third level in that creation, your current creature will be stronger. Interesting. Your rule has been my exception. When I play as a Shaper I pump shaping stats early and I can use all creation types as soon as the ability becomes available. I frequently get to the third level ability before my earlier creation has leveled more than a couple of times, and so the equation works the other way. So many different ways to play... -------------------- "I can't read this thread with that image. But then, that's not a complaint." -Scorpius Geneforge 4 stuff. Also, everything I know about Avernum \| Avernum 2 \| Avernum 3 \| Avernum 4 Posts: 1104 \| Registered: Monday, March 10 2003 08:00
Alchemy recipes in The Avernum Trilogy
Micawber Agent Member # 2759	written Friday, October 6 2006 08:12 Profile Homepage #4 a3 Knowledge Brew - Mandrake, Graymold, Toadstools, Energetic Tyran: You also need Graymold for Heroic Brew [ Friday, October 06, 2006 08:15: Message edited by: Archimandrite Micawber ] -------------------- "I can't read this thread with that image. But then, that's not a complaint." -Scorpius Geneforge 4 stuff. Also, everything I know about Avernum \| Avernum 2 \| Avernum 3 \| Avernum 4 Posts: 1104 \| Registered: Monday, March 10 2003 08:00
Fun things to do in Avernum 4 in Avernum 4
Micawber Agent Member # 2759	written Monday, October 2 2006 11:47 Profile Homepage #24 Do you think Rentar really has a heart of gold? How improbable. -------------------- "I can't read this thread with that image. But then, that's not a complaint." -Scorpius Geneforge 4 stuff. Also, everything I know about Avernum \| Avernum 2 \| Avernum 3 \| Avernum 4 Posts: 1104 \| Registered: Monday, March 10 2003 08:00
drakon question in Geneforge Series
Micawber Agent Member # 2759	written Monday, October 2 2006 11:44 Profile Homepage #9 Well in GF3, when whatsisname uses the geneforge, he does become an ur-drakon and the game is fairly explicit that that is is the purpose of the geneforge. Having said that in GF2 of course the PC could shape ur-drakons with canister use. I suspect a certain amount of judicious re-writing of history went on between GF2 & GF3. -------------------- "I can't read this thread with that image. But then, that's not a complaint." -Scorpius Geneforge 4 stuff. Also, everything I know about Avernum \| Avernum 2 \| Avernum 3 \| Avernum 4 Posts: 1104 \| Registered: Monday, March 10 2003 08:00
Fun things to do in Avernum 4 in Avernum 4
Micawber Agent Member # 2759	written Monday, October 2 2006 11:39 Profile Homepage #22 I guess in that case I would be allowed a fish? ;) Hooray for nudity! Not too keen on giving up spells, though. That would make the game impossible, wouldn't it? [ Monday, October 02, 2006 11:41: Message edited by: Archimandrite Micawber ] -------------------- "I can't read this thread with that image. But then, that's not a complaint." -Scorpius Geneforge 4 stuff. Also, everything I know about Avernum \| Avernum 2 \| Avernum 3 \| Avernum 4 Posts: 1104 \| Registered: Monday, March 10 2003 08:00
Shapers keeping secrets in Geneforge Series
Micawber Agent Member # 2759	written Monday, October 2 2006 11:36 Profile Homepage #206 Well that is how many company boards actually operate. The shareholders (could be a single majority shareholder, e.g. the founder of the company) appoint the chair & other directors and the company is run for their benefit but they have no executive role. The chair chairs board meetings and has overall responsibility for governance but doesn't run the company day to day. The chief exec is in charge of operational decisions. In the business world it is best practice for the chair and the chief exec to be different people because it avoids too much power being concentrated in one person's hands, which can lead to abuses of power. The same model can, theoretically, be applied to nations. The king/queen in a sense 'is' the nation, the country is run for their benefit. The president chairs the government in a non-executive capacity. The prime minister makes the day-to-day decisions. As I say this is all theoretical and I don't think there are any countries where this really happens. But I'd still rather live there than in Tullegolania. -------------------- "I can't read this thread with that image. But then, that's not a complaint." -Scorpius Geneforge 4 stuff. Also, everything I know about Avernum \| Avernum 2 \| Avernum 3 \| Avernum 4 Posts: 1104 \| Registered: Monday, March 10 2003 08:00
Shapers keeping secrets in Geneforge Series
Micawber Agent Member # 2759	written Monday, October 2 2006 08:51 Profile Homepage #204 quote: Originally written by Emperor Tullegolar: Micawber: Why would ambassadors want to meet with someone with no political influence whatsoever? Who said the King would have no influence? They would if they had the power to appoint the President and Prime Minister. Besides, even in the other case, ambassadors queue up to meet the Queen of England, who has no influence whatsoever. -------------------- "I can't read this thread with that image. But then, that's not a complaint." -Scorpius Geneforge 4 stuff. Also, everything I know about Avernum \| Avernum 2 \| Avernum 3 \| Avernum 4 Posts: 1104 \| Registered: Monday, March 10 2003 08:00
Avernum 1 ? in The Avernum Trilogy
Micawber Agent Member # 2759	written Monday, October 2 2006 08:46 Profile Homepage #3 Unshackling crystals are also good for removing dumbfounding, and the spell "Unshackle Mind" (once you have restored your priest). -------------------- "I can't read this thread with that image. But then, that's not a complaint." -Scorpius Geneforge 4 stuff. Also, everything I know about Avernum \| Avernum 2 \| Avernum 3 \| Avernum 4 Posts: 1104 \| Registered: Monday, March 10 2003 08:00
sound won't work!! in The Exile Trilogy
Micawber Agent Member # 2759	written Sunday, October 1 2006 12:48 Profile Homepage #9 I imagine he reads spidweb@spiderwebsoftware.com. My experience of running Exile games under Windows XP indicates that installing the latest version of sound/video drivers (from the manufacturers), and also direct X (from microsoft), works wonders. No, really. -------------------- "I can't read this thread with that image. But then, that's not a complaint." -Scorpius Geneforge 4 stuff. Also, everything I know about Avernum \| Avernum 2 \| Avernum 3 \| Avernum 4 Posts: 1104 \| Registered: Monday, March 10 2003 08:00

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