Profile for Sebald
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| Displayed name | Sebald |
| Member number | 3310 |
| Title | Lifecrafter |
| Postcount | 756 |
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| Registered | Monday, August 4 2003 07:00 |
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| which is better in Geneforge | |
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written Wednesday, May 5 2004 08:42
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GF is absolutely better when it comes to the plot, but I'd still say GF 2 is generally better. TGM, I think Geneforge had just the right amount of people to speak to. You spend most time wondering about what the heck it is all about, true, but every once in a while you meet someone who reveals a bit more. Then, little by little you start to understand the puzzle. Brilliant, IMO. But then again, I am a fanatic friend of the "castaway-all-alone-on-old-and-mystical-deserted-island" genre. :P Anyway, GF 2's plot became obvious far too soon. -------------------- ahhahaha i rule u droool Posts: 756 | Registered: Monday, August 4 2003 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, May 5 2004 02:08
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Or then ha has posted another >7500 posts without anyone noticing it. Posts: 756 | Registered: Monday, August 4 2003 07:00 |
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written Thursday, April 29 2004 23:35
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Yeah, like "Slow down, goddamnit!" Posts: 756 | Registered: Monday, August 4 2003 07:00 |
| Spiritual Guidance Needed! in General | |
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written Tuesday, April 27 2004 08:21
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My son, if the Holy Scepter is wielded in the presence of another, no burning in the fire that does not go extinct will have to involved. Woe betide those unholy ones who take advantage of the powers of the Holy Scepter all for themselves, however. They will burn, oh yes they will. Also, strange things will happen with their hands. EDIT: You're welcome. Any more enlightment comes for a price. [ Tuesday, April 27, 2004 08:26: Message edited by: Seaweed ] Posts: 756 | Registered: Monday, August 4 2003 07:00 |
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written Monday, April 26 2004 19:31
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18, though I know you will be using it against me. Some members just keep surprising me. David, you must be the only 15-year-old in the world with a mental age of 47. You may take that as a compliment if you wish.  Posts: 756 | Registered: Monday, August 4 2003 07:00 |
| Very OT: Jeff, you are a genius in General | |
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written Saturday, April 24 2004 04:56
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Behind every succesful man, there is an army of Sodomy Squirrels. EDIT: I just realized that this is actually funny. If you are twisted enough, that is. [ Saturday, April 24, 2004 04:57: Message edited by: Seaweed ] Posts: 756 | Registered: Monday, August 4 2003 07:00 |
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written Tuesday, April 20 2004 02:36
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I read the chronicles of Thomas Covenant when I was thirteen. I remember them as dark, strange, and far above my intellect. Reading them was not a pleasant experience, but rather uncomfortable. Having to identify myself with a character who suffers from lepra, insanity and commits rape was hard enough for my naive little Eddings-soul. Guess I'll have to read them again. They are, as far as I know, at least unique in the world of fantasy. Posts: 756 | Registered: Monday, August 4 2003 07:00 |
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written Monday, April 19 2004 21:37
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The problem with Tracy and Hickman is that they do stuff that should just be forbidden by the international fantasy novel association. Just when you think "oh god, well, it can't get any more unrealistic than this", they strike. Hey, maybe the whole thing was just a parallel universe lost in time! Hey, maybe nothing was really true! It's not that they haven't got a whole lotta good ideas and reasonably interesting characters. Too much is too much. I say, you want good fantasy? You read Robin Hobb. Posts: 756 | Registered: Monday, August 4 2003 07:00 |
| I have AUD$3.87 to my name in General | |
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written Sunday, April 18 2004 19:47
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Weehee. Seems I'm a rich man in this company. Not really. But I still have very little problems with my economy. Working, saving money, getting help from my parents. Balance, that's the magic word. But I agree, Custer's plan is far from bad. Posts: 756 | Registered: Monday, August 4 2003 07:00 |
| More classical music and such... in General | |
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written Saturday, April 17 2004 23:25
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Hey, Debussy wasn't nearly the class of Wagner! Also, I'm ready to forgive anyone who could write something like La Mer. But I guess Alorael is right about the arrogance in general. Even Mozart refused to cut up his own food himself. Posts: 756 | Registered: Monday, August 4 2003 07:00 |
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written Saturday, April 17 2004 07:44
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Beethoven also wrote extremely hard-to-play endings in many of his works. He did it just to "show those snobby virtuoso-pianists", according to himself. Yeah, good old 'Hoven really kicks ass. Posts: 756 | Registered: Monday, August 4 2003 07:00 |
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written Friday, April 16 2004 23:28
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Eye of the Dragon is a strange book, in a good way. It is a traditional fantasy novel, or even more accurately, a traditional kind of storytelling. A beginning that describes the world, some adventuring, and an end that solves everything. It doesn't even try to be something more than that. Reading it was a relaxing experience. Posts: 756 | Registered: Monday, August 4 2003 07:00 |
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written Thursday, April 15 2004 19:14
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Hey there, strange oldieness-claiming person. The Dark Tower series is one of the best series I've personelly ever read. Sadly, it's getting worser for every book. Wolves of the Calla is indeed mightily thick, and I'd say 3/4 are "empty pages", if you get my meaning. Wake up, King, don't dig too deep. 'Twas the uncertainty and the subtle hints about the surrounding world that made/makes the Dark Tower rock. [ Thursday, April 15, 2004 19:16: Message edited by: Seaweed ] Posts: 756 | Registered: Monday, August 4 2003 07:00 |
| More classical music and such... in General | |
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written Tuesday, April 13 2004 19:32
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Instrument: the clarinet. Played it for...six years? Can't remember. Sometimes I also play piano but in a very less-than-professional way ( we have one standing in the living room so I guess it was inevitable that I'd pick up a thing or two). Anyway, piano is good if you wan't to relax. I can't see how anyone would be interested in what I play at the moment, but since you asked, I think it is a Concerto, by Rimskij-Korsakov. I don't usually listen to classical music. But if you'd point a gun at my head, I'd say my favourite composers were Puccini, Mozart and Debussy. I like operas, as you might have figured out. Music isn't just music without the words... Posts: 756 | Registered: Monday, August 4 2003 07:00 |
| Did Jeff know about this while creating Exile/Avernum series? in General | |
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written Tuesday, April 13 2004 19:14
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And, surprisingly, Slithzerikai as well.  EDIT: Yes, sometimes reading through the whole topic can prevent you from saying the same things over and over. And make you look less stupid. [ Tuesday, April 13, 2004 19:17: Message edited by: Seaweed ] Posts: 756 | Registered: Monday, August 4 2003 07:00 |
| Living in the past? in General | |
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written Monday, April 12 2004 02:39
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I think the question of whether we should watch old movies or not, is a little strange. People watch movies they like, be they new or not. Anything wrong with that? No. It's up to the movie to attract viewers. A good movie is sure to get watched, but it hasn't got anything to do with whether it's old or not. I wholeheartedly agree that many new films suck, but so does many old ones. So, watch films you like, but don't tell your friends what they should watch. Posts: 756 | Registered: Monday, August 4 2003 07:00 |
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written Sunday, April 11 2004 03:01
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I would say I like the smell of the ocean, but I suspect I would have to live my life in shame for uttering such a cliché. So I'll just say I love the smell of saltwater, seaweed(!) and sand. And perhaps the open sky as well, just for the poetic effect. Posts: 756 | Registered: Monday, August 4 2003 07:00 |
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written Sunday, April 11 2004 02:54
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Yep, Aran, that's the problem. You can't rate people when you know nothing about them, and when you do know something, they're already such complex personalities that you can't really rate them on a 1-5 scale. The longer you are on SW, the harder it gets to rate people. But that's just good, I guess. Posts: 756 | Registered: Monday, August 4 2003 07:00 |
| Happy Easter in General | |
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written Sunday, April 11 2004 02:37
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Well, now I've seen it. quote:I think it was a rather good move, having satan walk around among the people and arousing them. It depicts quite well how all humankind is responsible (through satan) for Jesus' death, not only the Jews/Romans/other. Anyway, I don't quite understand this talk about anti-semitism. The Jews where the ones who wanted him dead and the Romans executed him, no? That's how the story goes and there's no point in denying it. However, Jesus life had only one meaning: to end. It was the famous divine plan. It wouldn't have mattered whether He would have been killed by Jews, Anglicans, Indonesians or the Eskimos. He was killed by men, and that's what matters. The Jews were just handy enough, and spared Him a trip to the north pole. If you want to blame someone for Jesus' death (which is silly. would you rather live without hope of deliverance?), blame yourself. The film was a bit too bloody for my liking, but I guess you can't overestimate Jesus' suffering. Or should. In conclusion, I'm glad I saw it. Posts: 756 | Registered: Monday, August 4 2003 07:00 |
| Happy Easter in General | |
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written Friday, April 9 2004 09:51
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Sure, happy Easter. The Spring is as beautiful as ever. Somewhat on the subject, has anyone seen Gibson's Passion (in a way it's amazing that nobody has brought up this on SW yet)? I haven't, but from what I've heard it could be worth a look. Posts: 756 | Registered: Monday, August 4 2003 07:00 |
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written Monday, April 5 2004 06:16
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He was Custer when I first came here and he will always be a Custer to me. Please don't spank me hard.  Posts: 756 | Registered: Monday, August 4 2003 07:00 |
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written Monday, April 5 2004 04:15
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Well now, Custer, I think we all deserve to hear a poem sprung from your pen after all this. If you know all the errors a poet can do, you should be able to create something potentially good. Knowledge isn't inspiration but I suspect it can take you quite far. And false humbleness isn't pretty. The above was composed of 1/3 wanna-be-smartness and 2/3 genuine interest. Posts: 756 | Registered: Monday, August 4 2003 07:00 |
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written Thursday, April 1 2004 02:39
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Ach, the sarcasm.  Posts: 756 | Registered: Monday, August 4 2003 07:00 |
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written Tuesday, March 30 2004 22:45
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Lemon smells fresh, as does most things already mentioned: the spring, the sea, the forest, most berries and so on. Also, Alorael got it right on spot when he mentioned dried clothes. And my dirty secret is that I like the smell of a photocopier at work. Posts: 756 | Registered: Monday, August 4 2003 07:00 |
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written Sunday, March 28 2004 07:52
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I see. Have you tried to "use" the cube on the door (after getting it charged by putting it on the pedestal)? I don't think just putting it on the pedestal is enough. [ Sunday, March 28, 2004 07:53: Message edited by: Seaweed ] Posts: 756 | Registered: Monday, August 4 2003 07:00 |