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Affirmative Action in General
Enraged Slith
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Member # 27
 written Monday, May 2 2005 09:35 Profile #19
If selling my computer meant feeding someone else once a week for the rest of their lives, then yes, I would sell it.
Posts: 1233 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00
Affirmative Action in General
Enraged Slith
Agent
Member # 27
 written Sunday, May 1 2005 20:18 Profile #0
Affirmative action is a touchy subject. Those born wealthy tend to stay wealthy, and those born otherwise, namely minorities, have a hard time rising up in society. I see affirmative action as a great step forward in granting those without any advantages in life, a chance to succeed. However, minorities aren't the only ones who suffer from inherent [materialistic] disadvantages. There is also the problem of excluding qualified people based on race, namely whites. Why should a more-qualified white student be rejected from a college based on his racial background?

I thought this board could use another debate topic, and I'm also doing an ELP project on this subject. I wanted to see different public opinions on the principles of affirmative action.

Discuss.
Posts: 1233 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00
picking a job in General
Enraged Slith
Agent
Member # 27
 written Sunday, May 1 2005 16:32 Profile #10
quote:
astrophysics is kinda risky

but i am a genius, so it shouldn't be that hard to find a job

lol
quote:
i like physics mostly because of theory
and the difficulty is not scaring(last year i had a school average of 19.38 out of 20, without breaking a sweet ).
You may or may not want to work on your literacy first.
Posts: 1233 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00
Whats your fav. senario (so far) in Blades of Avernum
Enraged Slith
Agent
Member # 27
 written Sunday, May 1 2005 16:14 Profile #17
I voted for Canopy. It didn't run or feel as "smooth" as APF, but it had an interesting plot and mechanics, as well as challenging combat. I might have voted for, Bahssikava, being enjoyable and deeply involved, but it got monotonous half-way through; too much hacking and slashing.
Posts: 1233 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00
Singleton Vs. Spellcaster in Blades of Avernum
Enraged Slith
Agent
Member # 27
 written Sunday, April 10 2005 16:11 Profile #3
Luck is also a good skill to invest in

EDIT: Rather than posting a new message I'd like to explain the benefits of luck in this post.

Each level of luck gives a 5% increase to elemental resistances, 5% dodge and hit chance, as well as a (?)% chance of escaping death. After 10 levels your character becomes powerful and by 20 you basically have a Juggernaut. What I mean is powerful spellcasters, like dragons, will only be doing 7 and below damage to your character with Arcane Blow, on Torment difficulty. If your character drops to 0 health the chances of him dying in the next few hits are low.

Unless you plan to make a singleton archer I'd avoid the skill altogether. With high luck, a couple points in priest spells for War Blessing and Healing, and good melee skills, your character should be able to handle almost any situation.

(Even if you don't want to invest in luck, I'd suggest 1-5 points, simply for minor resistance and lifesaving.)

[ Monday, April 11, 2005 15:11: Message edited by: Enraged Slith ]
Posts: 1233 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00
Phaedra in Blades of Avernum
Enraged Slith
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Member # 27
 written Thursday, April 7 2005 16:02 Profile #18
I wouldn't go as far as calling Kelandon chauvinisitic, although Phaedra's character did seem poorly developed. She appeared as the modern day stereotype of woman beauty: busty and 'sexy' but defiant (nice way of putting fiesty) as well as intelligent and independent. Almost like a character taken out of 'Desperate Housewives.'
I don't think Kelandon had intended Phaedra to be another woman stereotype; it seems like he tried for the opposite effect, but failed. I think, subconciously, he put a bit of his own fantasy into Phaedra.
On a random note, none of the other character graphics are much better. Most of the women are curvy and busty, and most of the men are obscenely muscular.

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But she's an adventurer, which means she's spent most of her life living out of taverns and drinking with the boys. So of course she dresses like that. The important thing is that she's not consumed by it.
So because she hangs out with boys in the taverns, she has to dress like a whore... and if thats the case your basically saying that she dresses like that to get sex. You dug yourself a hole there...

EDIT: This argument basically has no purpose... I don't really care how Kelandon portrays women in his scenerios, I was just trying to make a point.

[ Thursday, April 07, 2005 17:21: Message edited by: Enraged Slith ]
Posts: 1233 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00
The Abominable Party-Building Topic in Blades of Avernum
Enraged Slith
Agent
Member # 27
 written Thursday, March 31 2005 15:15 Profile #40
Could someone post a list of the Character Traits and bonuses, as well as Race bonuses if they have them?

EDIT: 'Traits' not 'feats.' :P

[ Thursday, March 31, 2005 15:31: Message edited by: Enraged Slith ]
Posts: 1233 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00
Spring Break in General
Enraged Slith
Agent
Member # 27
 written Wednesday, March 30 2005 13:11 Profile #7
With my punching bag broken and my brother stuck to the couch, engrossed in video games, I had nothing to do but join him. With the occasional guitar breaks, I just sat around bored. Basketball just isn't a one man sport...

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Posts: 1233 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00
Vampire killing in Blades of Avernum
Enraged Slith
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Member # 27
 written Tuesday, March 15 2005 15:09 Profile #3
Try War Blessing or another spell for magic shielding. You should never have to use invulnerabily or divine protection to kill vampires.
Posts: 1233 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00
Bahssikava released! in Blades of Avernum
Enraged Slith
Agent
Member # 27
 written Tuesday, February 22 2005 15:57 Profile #28
Try the "Hints" file. You could also ask your question on these boards; its what they're here for.
Posts: 1233 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00
In this thread, we have an abstract discussion without befouling pastries of any size in General
Enraged Slith
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Member # 27
 written Wednesday, January 26 2005 16:26 Profile #47
quote:
Mine: "A rich child doesn't always end up rich, nor a poor child end up poor. Men are born with different skills than others, so none are technically "equal." Because no two men are identical, society cannot always be fair. It's either let the strong willed succeed and the weak fall short, or keep everyone one the same level, hindering some and helping others. Either way, someone always loses."
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You are being a bigot, and I cannot be the only person to see this.
I can see how that made me sound like a bigot, and I apologize if I offended anyone. I tried to play the devil's advocate.

Society, back here in America anyway, is dominated by the white male, a fact not opinion. I had written an entire long post stating what I really meant, but after reading it, I realized something.

I'm not a spoiled child, despite being well off. I don't recieve pocket money from my parents, I wont get a car, I had to buy my own expensive guitar, etc. But these are things, I have to worry about. Other kids don't even have the opportunity to think about these benefits; some even have to work to support their own family.

How can I go and state my opinion on inheritance, child benefits, etc. when I've been sheltered all my life and have never known anything else. How can I say that the honest wealthy citizens got the way they were by working harder than others, when the family and lifestyle to which you are born makes such a big difference. All I have to worry about when I get home from school everyday, aside from personal issues, is the homework load and getting it done for the next day. Some kids are lucky to even get the opportunity to study.

Those born poor have to work so much harder than those well off, its completely unfair. Society is unfair, but what can we do about it? Affirmative action is one thing, but its just beating around the bush.

I'd start at an improved version of affirmative action, and work my way up. Good healthcare should be a mandatory right for everyone, and not just the rich. There are many problems preventing this, but we have to start somewhere.

Changing the topic a bit and opening up another topic to discuss...
How do you define an aristocrat? Do you take a Jeffersonian stand or an Adams stand? Do you think people are made aristocrats by who they are, or what they become?
Posts: 1233 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00
In this thread, we have an abstract discussion without befouling pastries of any size in General
Enraged Slith
Agent
Member # 27
 written Tuesday, January 25 2005 16:55 Profile #19
I like to look at it in the shoes of a parent rather than a child. A parents primary concern is the wellbeing of their child, and those who can afford better schools, collages, houses, etc. have every right to. A rich child, when born, is no better than a poor child, and no more "deserves" all the things they recieve in childhood. However, a parent who has worked hard all their life and has honestly made their fair share of money, will and should be able to give their child all the advantages they can. It isn't fair to say to hard workers (I'm not saying that the blue collar class isn't hard working)that they cant give their child educational benefits, etc. A rich child doesn't always end up rich, nor a poor child end up poor. Men are born with different skills than others, so none are technically "equal." Because no two men are identical, society cannot always be fair. It's either let the strong willed succeed and the weak fall short, or keep everyone one the same level, hindering some and helping others. Either way, someone always loses.

This is not to say I dont think we should improve public education and punish the greedy rich who take tax loopholes, or agree with society. This is the way I think society works at its best.

Admittedly, I am a sheltered child who has had every benefit. My dad worked hard for some 25 years or so at an engineering company and became a very important member.
Posts: 1233 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00
COMPLETE- Player Character graphics set in Blades of Avernum
Enraged Slith
Agent
Member # 27
 written Tuesday, January 25 2005 16:20 Profile #6
That's very good; did you draw the portrait/item screen guy by hand or on a computer?
Posts: 1233 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00
BoA Graphics Entries and Judging Details in Blades of Avernum
Enraged Slith
Agent
Member # 27
 written Monday, January 24 2005 15:57 Profile #83
You're missing the points from my edited graphic monsters... 22 + 11 = 33 + 23 = 55 points total
Posts: 1233 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00
More Original BoA Graphics in Blades of Avernum
Enraged Slith
Agent
Member # 27
 written Saturday, January 22 2005 22:21 Profile #10
Some of your slith graphics are great, but the others look a bit like a lizard version of frankenstine. I'd advise moving the heads to a humanoid position; they look akward, like they're protruding from the chest. This may have just bothered me though.
Posts: 1233 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00
Couple quick questions to those that know... in Blades of Avernum
Enraged Slith
Agent
Member # 27
 written Monday, January 3 2005 17:47 Profile #3
The reward Pythras leaves you is a giant hole in the administration level wall.
Posts: 1233 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00
Spiderweb Software games... On handhelds? in General
Enraged Slith
Agent
Member # 27
 written Sunday, January 2 2005 13:45 Profile #3
omg and while he is at it, he could liek make avernum with an multiplayer. U culd liek fight othar peoples and trade itemz, lik in Diablo II!Taht wuld liek be sooo awesum!!!

Y dozn't jeff just do this stuff alredy!?!1!1!1?!!
Posts: 1233 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00
Speculating about Avernum 4's plot in General
Enraged Slith
Agent
Member # 27
 written Thursday, December 30 2004 23:25 Profile #35
In the Za Khazi Run, Khoth states that Sulfras is hiding somewhere, planning a day of reckoning for humans. This might be something to consider.
Posts: 1233 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00
Canopy: Manufactured Womb is Released! in Blades of Avernum
Enraged Slith
Agent
Member # 27
 written Wednesday, December 29 2004 23:08 Profile #29
Could someone add this score in the Lyceum for me? The board isn't recognizing my password, and I'm already ****ing pissed off after it destroyed my entire long review three times.

8.0

I'd add comments, but after retyping them three times, you'd think I'd be tired.
Posts: 1233 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00
Rate JV's Scenarios in Blades of Avernum
Enraged Slith
Agent
Member # 27
 written Tuesday, December 28 2004 12:09 Profile #3
Valley of the Dying Things- 3.0 (A good starting scenario, but not much to it.)
A Small Rebellion- 4.0 (Good involving plot, nice terrain setup with less enemy encounters than usual.)
Za-Khazi Run- 3.5 (Don't know why people hated this game, but I like the whole time limit idea in any game. Looking back at ZKR, I'd have to say its biggest flaw was the many random monster types. I would have to fight the Dark Wyrms a few times before winning, and the Cave Giants gave an ungodly amount of EXP.)
Diplomacy with the Dead- 3.0 (I hated this scenario: way too many undead encounters and undead hunting, the plot wasn't very involving, and there was not much too Vahkohs or Maynard. I gave it a higher score because, looking at it with an open mind, it wasn't a poorly made scenario.)

[ Thursday, January 06, 2005 17:49: Message edited by: Partisan Slith ]
Posts: 1233 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00
Canopy: Manufactured Womb is Released! in Blades of Avernum
Enraged Slith
Agent
Member # 27
 written Monday, December 27 2004 18:27 Profile #23
I didn't get any error messages. There were no glitches or freezes, etc.

My fighters have more than enough hp to handle 100 damage from Martyrs beam.

I have a feeling its not your fault at all; I had to use the character editor to give me some energy potions and balm of life (see bugbear mage) one time. Maybe it switched or messed up a few variables.

I'll tackle this scenerio again with a god party and see if it happens again.
Posts: 1233 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00
Beta-Call for Bahssikava in Blades of Avernum
Enraged Slith
Agent
Member # 27
 written Monday, December 27 2004 18:22 Profile #8
Name: Enraged Slith
E-mail address: JetGuitarist89@aol.com
Beta-testing experience: None
Operating system: Windows XP, Home Edition
What kind of party you intend to use: 35-40 levels, that beat Canopy

Edit: Had to fix my email

[ Monday, December 27, 2004 22:29: Message edited by: Partisan Slith ]
Posts: 1233 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00
Canopy: Manufactured Womb is Released! in Blades of Avernum
Enraged Slith
Agent
Member # 27
 written Monday, December 27 2004 11:00 Profile #19
I know the scenerio has been released but I have some errors to report.

- The Bugbear Mage killed me at full health with the martyrs beam, even though it said it only did 20 damage. Is this supposed to happen?

- Fuswi(?) never turned hostile towards me.

- I left Klugman(?) the mage Lieutenant alive, yet the warrior lieutenant I killed was the one to show up later. I ended up with two Summon Achilles and none of Klugmans special items.
Posts: 1233 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00
Canopy: Manufactured Womb is Released! in Blades of Avernum
Enraged Slith
Agent
Member # 27
 written Sunday, December 26 2004 16:56 Profile #15
I'm having slight difficulties fighting Unumst?§lich. I know how to beat him, but my caster has no more spell points and my two fighters are down to 5 hp each. I read something about a mage who sells special spells and potions, but I have yet to find him. Do I have to use the editor or can someone help me?

By the way, Fuswi (or whatever his name was) did not turn hostile towards me the second time I fought him (had to reload after an archer picked off my caster). Basically he helped me take out everyone else in the room, then I attacked him anyway.
Posts: 1233 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00
Morality question in General
Enraged Slith
Agent
Member # 27
 written Tuesday, December 21 2004 14:59 Profile #53
Man slaughter is not charged as heavily as murder.
Posts: 1233 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00

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