Profile for Micawber
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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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| AV2 and Coffin Caves in The Avernum Trilogy | |
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written Thursday, August 3 2006 08:58
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Yup, it's easy to confuse the wheel with the button. Try both possibilities. -------------------- "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 |
| The Great SW Photo Captioning Contest in General | |
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written Wednesday, August 2 2006 09:55
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quote:"Doctor Who is required" (No one else is going to get this, unless Icshi decided not to leave after all, but that really does look like WOTAN). -------------------- "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 |
| AV2 and Coffin Caves in The Avernum Trilogy | |
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written Wednesday, August 2 2006 09:38
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I was going to refer you to this thread, which is almost as cryptic as Dikiyoba's response. -------------------- "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 V ideas in Avernum 4 | |
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written Tuesday, August 1 2006 09:35
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I did it to earn the money for the blademaster skill. In A3, the trading runs are like regular quests - if you trade enough then the quest is completed and the merchants won't buy anymore. -------------------- "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 |
| What have you been reading lately? in General | |
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written Monday, July 31 2006 13:22
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Recently, meaning within the last two months:
Edit: remembered another one. [ Monday, July 31, 2006 13:35: Message edited by: Micawber ] -------------------- Geneforge 4 stuff. Also, everything I know about Avernum | Avernum 2 | Avernum 3 | Avernum 4 Posts: 1104 | Registered: Monday, March 10 2003 08:00 |
| Shaper hypocrisy vs. Shaper tragedy (SPOILERS) in Geneforge Series | |
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written Monday, July 31 2006 13:06
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quote:Well you completely ignored my point with "maybe, maybe not", and then carried on and illogically side-stepped your own argument, which I was quoting back at you. You said a child could never be replaced with one exactly the same, because its memories and experiences would be unique. I said the same would be equally true of a self-aware machine. You then said it would be possible to shape one with a 'similar' personality. This is right after you were ranting about the unique value of "THAT child", etc, etc. Do you see the inconsistency? quote:That was me; following your statement "progress in that work without humility and the acceptance that whatever we create isn't capable of comparison with the wonders of the universe is dangerous," I said that your argument was expressed in religious terms. I stand by what I said. -------------------- "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 |
| Shaper hypocrisy vs. Shaper tragedy (SPOILERS) in Geneforge Series | |
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written Sunday, July 30 2006 12:19
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quote:I disagree. I think by sentient machine you mean something which is self-aware, yes? Then this machine has experiences, hopes, ideas and memories of its very own. The same goes for serviles and drakons. If you kill a sentient machine/servile/drakon, how will you replace THAT machine/servile/drakon? You could conceive and raise another machine/servile/drakon, but its life experiences and memories would make it inherently distinct from the original, even if it was a spitting image. quote:Spot on, Magma, I completely agree. And this situation was inevitable as soon as a slave race was created. View point one (Shaper). It is morally fine for Us to 'play god' with life, i.e. create it, change it, destroy it, etc. Then there's nothing to stop Us from creating Our very own slave race to perform menial tasks on Our behalf. Since We are so wise and gracious, We will ensure that the slaves are dumb, and have no desire other than to serve Us. If they rebel or show any independent thought, then they do not serve Our design and should be destroyed immediately.View point two (Outsider). So the shapers came along and learned to create life. Good for them. Creating useful lifeforms such as ornks and clawbugs is really impressive. Some of the creations, like the Vlish, are truly a work of art. Humanity has never before ascended so high. But there must be limits. When the shapers announced they were breeding a race of humanoid servants, we all felt uneasy, but we accepted the situation, provided they treated the serviles decently, took good care of them, etc. Basically the serviles are like children -- they can't fend for themselves, so you do need take control of their likes, but you also have a responsibility never to treat them cruelly. If and when a servile develops its own intelligence it ceases to be that child, it has grown up and you've got to stop bossing it around. The policy of annihilating any servile that questions orders is totally unacceptable, it's sheer murder. Creating life does not give you the right to end it.Obviously, there are other viewpoints. Oh yeah, and this is a role-playing game. Just thought I'd mention that. Edit: OK, so while I was writing, Savage Ed wrote another reply. He says that creating the drayks etc was a mistake, which might sound a bit like what I just wrote. It isn't. His belief -- expressed in rather religious terms -- is that humans should not try to create intelligent life. Because it's presumptuous, or something like that. If you like, call this viewpoint three. [ Sunday, July 30, 2006 12:36: 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 |
| Shaper hypocrisy vs. Shaper tragedy (SPOILERS) in Geneforge Series | |
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written Friday, July 28 2006 09:34
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quote:You may believe this, but not everyone has to agree with you. From the viewpoint of a shaper, serviles are just creations - the same as ornks or fyoras. A servile is a utility, not an individual. You created it, you own it. At any time you may decide to reabsorb it, just the same as any other creation. It's rather pointless, granting the right to self-determination to an object that has no right to life. -------------------- "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, July 27 2006 11:15
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I used to use lynx or W3. Later mozilla, and konqueror. In better days. Nowadays IE7. Sad but true. -------------------- "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 |
| G4 Highlight Predictor in Geneforge Series | |
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written Thursday, July 27 2006 11:11
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I remember that thread! I was holding out for a drayk-style boat as in GF1. I voted for no big surprises, just the little things. I predict another inconclusive ending (i.e. ghaldring/shaper council both still intact). -------------------- "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 |
| Tower of Zkal, Level 2 in The Exile Trilogy | |
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written Thursday, July 27 2006 08:54
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Edit: Oops, confusion between Drath and Zkal! The portal order is North East, North East, South East, North East. [ Thursday, July 27, 2006 09:23: 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 |
| I need some help! in The Avernum Trilogy | |
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written Tuesday, July 25 2006 10:45
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There is a separate bit of evidence you need - not the same evidence as for the Fort Haledon attack. You need to go the the NE corner of the top level of Fort Dolthar. Go through the Naga chamber and through the NE door, then use the secret passage to get past the basilisk pit. Take the evidence to Olgai, and then they tell you how to enter Pyrog's lair from the north. -------------------- "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 |
| What do you think of A4 in Avernum 4 | |
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written Monday, July 24 2006 13:17
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I'd say the source of most negative comments is that people expected (maybe unrealistically) something a little bit more like Avernum 2 and a little bit less like Geneforge 3, in terms of engine, linearity and plot originality. That doesn't make it a bad game per se but maybe a little disappointing, for those who had such expectations. Its replay value is also reduced compared, to previous games. In difficulty terms, I would say that Avernum 4 is considerably easier to beat than Geneforge 2 or 3 and more like a regular Avernum trilogy game in that respect. I think A4 is a perfectly good introduction to spiderweb games if you are a new player, and a respectable continuation if you've only played the Avernum trilogy. Where it maybe doesn't work so well is for those who have been playing Geneforge (they've seen too much of it before) and for the Bladesoholics, who have more esoteric tastes (if the scenarios released so far are any indication). -------------------- "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, July 21 2006 09:39
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Thanks SOT, now everytime I see an eyebeast I'm going to imagine it in black lenseless glasses, a big fake nose and a plastic moustache. I think you have finally conquered my fear of eyebeasts. Cheers. -------------------- "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 |
| Resistance and Stupid Characters in The Avernum Trilogy | |
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written Thursday, July 20 2006 09:48
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1. Despite the misleading display on the stats screen, resistances are multiplied, not added. So for example, if you have 2 fire resistance items giving 40% and 20% resistance respectively, then first item takes 40% off the damage and then the second item takes 20% off what's left, i.e. 12% not 20%. 2. Probably. It makes the coding a lot easier not to have too many conditionals, and anyway it's quite useful to have things repeated as not everyone has a perfect memory. However your second example is not a good one, in this case the PCs are not questioning not in incomprehension but in challenge. Think of it like "Hey you fat face", "Did you call me fat?" - here the questioner is in no doubt they were described as fat but they are challenging their interlocutor to repeat the insult at their own risk. Edit: I should also point out that the dialogue options are only that, options, you are under no obligation to select them. If you choose to select them in roleplay, then you are yourself consigning your PCs to the stupid bin... [ Thursday, July 20, 2006 09:50: 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 Wednesday, July 19 2006 13:16
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1) Yes, I too miss mass haste, badly. 2) I believe GF used a hex grid, which has led to all sorts of problems. Edit: My source for this was SOT, but Jeff has now denied it. [ Friday, July 21, 2006 13:57: 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 |
| [bug] cast mage while armored in Avernum 4 | |
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written Tuesday, July 18 2006 09:38
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One of the splash-screen hints in the game tells you about this shortcut (when you use a pylon, for instance). [Edit: that is, it tells you about pressing c; not about the encumbrance bypass, which I suppose is unintentional.] It also works in Geneforge 2/3. [ Tuesday, July 18, 2006 09:39: 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, July 18 2006 09:30
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#13 Don't tell people not to buy Jeff's games. #14 Necromancy is frowned upon - we'd rather have moribund forums (fora?) than be reminded of what we were talking about last month. #15 Karma is not to be discussed. #16 Never ask for a custom title. EDIT: #17 Don't choose a PDN that's longer than 24 characters or so, it spoils the formatting of the page. #18 Don't form sentences that start "the another" [ Tuesday, July 18, 2006 09:34: 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, July 18 2006 09:20
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In case you don't speak English very well, it should have been: "I had an error too." In case you were trying to make a joke, you should have used a smiley face, otherwise people will just correct you and the joke falls flat. -------------------- "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, July 18 2006 08:32
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I don't think the premise is correct, as neither the Exile Trilogy nor the Avernum Trilogy has seen a single post for over a week. Avernum 4 of course has been active but the game has been out for less than a year, so what do you expect. But, I too have noticed that GF Series has been much quieter since Slarty left. -------------------- "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 |
| Teleportation spell idea in Geneforge Series | |
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written Sunday, July 16 2006 13:03
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Who said anything about every battle? (I was thinking mainly of turret/pylon situations, where dumb creations tend to run up suicidally in full range of all present. (Edit: Dumb creations also includes general hangers-on, sappers and other so-called helpers, ...) (Admittedly, Alwan is not really dumb as he can be controlled, that was just a mean sideswipe at a character I don't like.)) [ Monday, July 17, 2006 09:39: 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 Sunday, July 16 2006 10:17
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Sort of like self-forcecaging - not bad. However, I don't think I would want to use it for my main character - the only one who is able to heal, haste, daze, etc. Maybe on Alwan, or another dumb creation, to stop them getting themselves killed. -------------------- "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, July 15 2006 05:39
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What on earth do they teach in school these days? -------------------- "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: questions in The Avernum Trilogy | |
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written Monday, July 10 2006 06:15
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OK, going back to Small Fry's question, which I believe was limited to the subject of how to get to see Athron, rather than a vague query about the principles of killing: No, there is nothing you should avoid killing in Athron's lair in A1. Hack your way through as many lizards as you like. What you must avoid, however, is going down the passage to the west of Athron (you approach her from the east) - if you do, Athron will get mad and attack you. Edit: clarification [ Tuesday, July 11, 2006 12:18: 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 |
| exile 3 missions order (bug?) in The Exile Trilogy | |
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written Sunday, July 9 2006 08:48
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You don't get a reward from Fort Emergence for the trog diplomacy mission. In order to finish this part of the story, you need to start a war between the trogs and the giants. Then you'll be eligible for a reward. So, no bug. All the same, the roaches are easier so it might be best to go and deal with them before you start to fight the giants. -------------------- "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 |
