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| Displayed name | Micawber |
| Member number | 2759 |
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| Homepage | http://www.anthonygoreham.net |
| Registered | Monday, March 10 2003 08:00 |
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written Sunday, October 1 2006 12:43
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The French President has more than a ceremonial role. The King could take over the receiving ambassadors side of things, while the President carries on making appointments, signing laws and so on. Of course I accept that this is fantasy as a specific example, but the principle of a three way split -- exec, non-exec and stakeholder -- has some merit. -------------------- "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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written Sunday, October 1 2006 12:05
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In many governments the position of 'head of government' is shared somehow. For instance the French PM is a chief executive role but also the French president has some executive powers. Conceivably one could restore the French monarchy for purely ceremonial functions as 'head of state', (admittedly an unlikely example). Similarly, one can envisage a corporation with three heads, i.e. CEO, non-exec chairman and majority-shareholder. I can't think of any particular where this really happens in the world today, however. For a historical example of sharing power three ways: Caesar-Crassus-Pompey. Crassus provided the money, Caesar led the foreign campaigns and Pompey ruled the city. It didn't end well, though... -------------------- "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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written Sunday, October 1 2006 11:20
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I really like the geologist idea. Not so keen on the gynaecology idea, though :P I forget, does Avernum 4 also have anything else collectible, other than stones, steel & herbs? -------------------- "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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written Saturday, September 30 2006 05:00
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I'm looking for reasons to replay it. Please provide suggestions... -------------------- "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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written Saturday, September 30 2006 04:54
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The idea of a randomly changing image kind of defeats the purpose of a logo... Edit: I like ADOS' cross-swords one best, by the way. [ Saturday, September 30, 2006 05:40: Message edited by: 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 |
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written Saturday, September 30 2006 04:52
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The O'Reilly books are useful, if you are lost using a unix/linux system. -------------------- "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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written Thursday, September 28 2006 10:21
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The trouble with the Tullegolite philosophy is that it recognises no criteria for fitness for power other than the ability to obtain it. Your strong ruler could very well be a lunatic. This is a particular problem with hereditary rulers who may be kept in power by the strong loyalty of their followers. Quite simply, there is no infallible way to identify who is best suited to exercise absolute power. It's much better to share out power equally which limits the damage that can be done by any one individual. -------------------- "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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written Thursday, September 21 2006 08:54
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Heal yourself, from time to time. There's no way to stop the cold, it will continually eat away at you. The only place you are safe is in the cave (or in the village, if you are a rebel). You have to go fully inside the inner room in order to heal up. [ Thursday, September 21, 2006 09:00: Message edited by: 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 |
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written Tuesday, September 19 2006 10:05
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Please somebody, make them stop with the poetry. -------------------- "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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written Tuesday, September 19 2006 10:01
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I think his posts in this thread provide abdundant grounds for a ban. -------------------- "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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written Tuesday, September 19 2006 09:59
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Not sure I agree with Jewels there. The way I see it, sex doesn't have a moral dimension, but relationships do. Thus an abusive relationship (where one party has undue power over the other, for example an adult/child relationship, teacher/pupil or wife-beater/wife) is morally wrong. On the other hand "non-standard" sexual activities, provided both (or all) parties involved are freely consenting, is not subject to moral objections. I simply don't see any grounds for moral objection to a homosexual relationship if both parties are adults capable of giving consent freely. Quite where this viewpoint leaves prostitution is of course open to debate. -------------------- "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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written Monday, September 18 2006 13:14
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What about mmmm and kerching? -------------------- "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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written Monday, September 18 2006 12:35
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Oh no, but that's no fun. You've got to have uh-eek and chug-a-chug sound effects or it's just not Exile. -------------------- "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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written Monday, September 18 2006 12:32
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Maybe he got eaten by a slime? I don't suppose it helps much but he's still there in my copy of A3, although it drives me crazy sometimes trying to find him. Maybe you were unlucky with your choice of day. I believe he is in Krizsan 1/3 of the time and Delan 1/3 of the time and nowhere at all the remaining 1/3 of the time. -------------------- "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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written Monday, September 18 2006 08:35
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Ghandi would be a good crystal soul. -------------------- "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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written Friday, September 15 2006 12:54
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The real question is what is inspiring Alorael's choice of PDN. "Pasta is a false dichotomy", how does he come up with these...? -------------------- "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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written Thursday, September 14 2006 11:20
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Unenthusiastic though I am about US foreign policy, I am still many orders of magnitude more comfortable with the US having nuclear weapons than, say, Zimbabwe. -------------------- "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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written Thursday, September 14 2006 11:09
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google is your friend -------------------- "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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written Saturday, September 9 2006 01:57
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Age: 27 Height: 6' 1" Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Blue [i]Do you ...[/i] Have a tattoo? Not likely Have any piercings? Get away from me with that needle! Have a bf/gf? No Like thunderstorms? Yes, thunder and lightning is fun (from an indoors perspective) Ever stop using the computer? Whenever I leave the house, includes going to work/ pub/ shopping/ concerts/ friends/ parents [i]Have you/Do you have...[/i] Considered a life of crime? Not seriously, only in a black-and-white film sort of way (e.g. stealing mink coats, selling them on and donating the proceeds to charity) Split personalities? No Obsessions? I'm making a lot of progress in letting go of my obsessions. E.g. I've stopped caring about apostrophes, I've stopped collecting train timetables (for now)... [i]Right now...[/i] Current clothes: Jeans, grey sweater, etc Current mood: Annoyed (see below) Current music: Not music but BBC Radio 4 Current annoyance: I'm expecting a parcel to be delivered and it hasn't arrived yet Current thing you should be doing: Washing-up [i]Favourite...[/i] Drink: Apple & Raspberry juice Colour: Yellow Candy: Lindor chocolate truffles Movie: Changes regularly, for now I'll say The Incredibles Person to talk to: Currently my boss, oddly enough [i]Do you prefer...[/i] McDonalds or Burger King? Neither. I'd prefer Prêt à Manger Root Beer or Dr Pepper? Neither. 7-up is better Sunshine or Rain? Sunshine, but not too hot Spring or Fall? Autumn Winter or Summer? Summer, but autumn is better (not so hot) Vanilla or Chocolate? Vanilla Lights on or off? When? For reading, lights on. To watch a film, lights 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 |
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written Thursday, September 7 2006 13:41
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OK, since the link seems not to be working (odd since I can still use by bookmark to the site, but there you go): the formula is 1=> 15/16 15/20 2=> 14/16 14/20 3=> 13/16 13/20 4=> 12/16 12/20 5=> 11/16 11/20 6=> 10/16 10/20 7=> 9/16 9/20 That is, with 1 creation, your PC gets 15/16 of the total experience and your creations get 15/20 of the total experience. And with 2 creations, your PC gets 14/16 of the total experience and your creations get 14/20 of the total experience. So it doesn't taper off quite as fast as all that. -------------------- "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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written Thursday, September 7 2006 11:31
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1/ It's actually green and it's your spell energy (as opposed to essence, which is blue). You need both energy and essence in order to cast spells. I suggest you read the online help file which explains the basics of Geneforge. 2/ Yes. The formula is given in Schrodinger's FAQ - see here. 3/ It is possible, but I wouldn't advise it. Mechanics makes your unlock spells better, and it helps to disarm traps, crystals, mines and machinery. There are lots of crystals, mines and machinery in Geneforge. If you don't have mechanics you will have a lot more fights on your hand. -------------------- "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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written Wednesday, September 6 2006 12:22
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There are several demons in patrick's basement. Go back, kill another one and try again. -------------------- "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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written Wednesday, September 6 2006 12:20
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Tullegolite bah. Machiavellian bah. Don't dignify this philosophy with a fancy name. This is pure aggression. 'Winning is all that matters', 'we must have this in case the others get it', 'my nuclear weapon is bigger than yours'. Ever watch Dr Strangelove? -------------------- "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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written Wednesday, September 6 2006 12:11
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Babylon 5 must be one of the greatest tv shows ever made. Admittedly it has a slow start, but season 4 was intensely brilliant. So, in answer to your question, yes. Regarding Doctor Who, it is primarily written for eight year olds. That's Russell T Davies' stated policy. Hence the farting aliens in Downing Street, the Doctor's childish dialogue, the dalek-cyberman war, barely ankle-deep plots, I could go on and on... It's still an entertaining show (with a massive popular following here in the UK) but it's not as serious a show as B5 or new-BSG. Having said that there are always episodes which buck the trend. Eg, "Girl in the Fireplace" was an excellent episode. -------------------- "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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written Wednesday, September 6 2006 09:19
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I think A3 is more fun the first time (it's so huge!) but Geneforge has more replay value. Get both. -------------------- "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 |