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The Avernum RP, OoC Thread in General
Shaper
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Profile Homepage #189
Heh. Clarice was only useful in that it'd have meant Nioca would know I'd be sending troops if he wanted them. She's only major in so much as she's been given a name. :P

Sarrin... Ummm. Yay? I did have a purpose for her later on (much later on), but whatever. It'll be nice to have a family get-together.

I will do my darndest to get an IC out today, too.

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Nikki's Nook - forget about your house of cards, and I'll deal mine.
Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00
New Scenario: Tales From the Tabard Inn in Blades of Avernum
Shaper
Member # 3442
Profile Homepage #10
quote:
Originally written by Excalibur:

No, but Iffy is about to release his scenario soon, that is if you care for something silly.
Dude, it's a scenario. From a new designer. This is a good thing.

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Nikki's Nook - White, two sugars. :)
Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00
Mac Editor v1.0.5 in Blades of Avernum Editor
Shaper
Member # 3442
Profile Homepage #5
quote:
Originally written by Thralni:

quote:
Originally written by Enraged Slith:

Any chance for a port to Windows?
You asked that the poor man already at least five times, you know that?

It's an important question is why.

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Nikki's Nook - White, two sugars. :)
Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00
Widescreen in General
Shaper
Member # 3442
Profile Homepage #8
quote:
Originally written by Excalibur:

Why would you want to use a wide screen monitor in the first place?
It came with my laptop??

Nah, they're okay for watching films, and I like to be able to have two word documents open side-by-side, but otherwise, there's no biggie apart from aesthetics.

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Nikki's Nook - will you remember his name?
Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00
New Scenario: Tales From the Tabard Inn in Blades of Avernum
Shaper
Member # 3442
Profile Homepage #7
quote:
Originally written by Excalibur:

This thread isn't receiving the attention it deserves, unless of course, everyone's playing Avernum 5.
Scenario release threads often do go by without a large amount of replies, unless there is an issue with the scenario, or the download.

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Nikki's Nook - White, two sugars. :)
Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00
Deathmatch Tournament -- Round Two, Part One in General
Shaper
Member # 3442
Profile Homepage #147
quote:
Originally written by Jeran Korak:

EDIT: And what WAS the Spiderweb Matchmaking Game?
Exactly what it says on the tin.

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Nikki's Nook - we are the dollars and cents, and the pounds and pence.
Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00
Widescreen in General
Shaper
Member # 3442
Profile Homepage #5
I'm using a widescreen monitor, and the games stretch to fit... BoA looks a bit squashed, but everything else is fine.

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Nikki's Nook - will you remember his name?
Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00
The Abominable Video Thread in General
Shaper
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Profile Homepage #14
quote:
Originally written by Rowen:

Hi
Heh.

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Nikki's Nook - White, two sugars. :)
Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00
Geneforge Wiki Poll, Part 2 in Geneforge Series
Shaper
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Profile Homepage #9
I'm gonna make you a new flag for your birthday Tully...

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Nikki's Nook - White, two sugars. :)
Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00
shorthand in verbal conversation in General
Shaper
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Profile Homepage #7
I'd much rather stick to Cockney Rhyming slang.

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Nikki's Nook - White, two sugars. :)
Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00
ACS - TNG in General
Shaper
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Profile Homepage #25
quote:
Originally written by Arancaytar:

Excalibur: Google Arcanum. The demo is very short, but I kind of enjoyed it. Engine-wise, it's a Diablo clone really, but according to the one who recommended it to me (Alorael?) there's an option for turn-based combat.
I think it was Thuryl, but then I haven't been through the archives for a while.

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Nikki's Nook - White, two sugars. :)
Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00
Episode 4: Spiderweb Reloaded. Something like that anyway. in General
Shaper
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Profile Homepage #635
quote:
Originally written by Jumpin' Salmon:

For example, I think we need to see more of the Salmon-Zeviz action sequences. Those make the story sparkle.
It's that kind of critique that makes me sad you're not a journalist.

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Nikki's Nook - La maison de mon rêve?
Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00
The Avernum RP, OoC Thread in General
Shaper
Member # 3442
Profile Homepage #173
I wasn't impatient OOC, it was my character was. At the time (and heck, I'm still not convinced :P ) we thought that you'd burnt the bridge to let us to starve.

Meh, whatever.

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Nikki's Nook - forget about your house of cards, and I'll deal mine.
Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00
The Avernum RP, OoC Thread in General
Shaper
Member # 3442
Profile Homepage #165
Pssh. Perrin is clearly a Vogelian town - how else would I have forgotten it as soon as I'd visited once?

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Nikki's Nook - forget about your house of cards, and I'll deal mine.
Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00
Poll Advantage in Blades of Avernum
Shaper
Member # 3442
Profile Homepage #11
Typically, I never use Disadvantages. I can always play another scenario to get that next level, so experience is never really an issue, unlike in the Avernum games proper.

Usually I go:

Slith, pure fighter, sometimes with Elite Warrior.
Nephil. archer/thief, with Nimble fingers.
Human, priest, Natural Mage (eventually I will dual-class this character into a mage).
Human, mage, Natural Mage (eventually I will dual-class this character into a priest).

That means that three of my characters level up together, and my Slith a little bit after.

[ Tuesday, January 22, 2008 06:44: Message edited by: Hey, Jude. ]

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Nikki's Nook - Come back to Camden, and I'll be good.
Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00
The Avernum RP, Summaries Thread in General
Shaper
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Profile Homepage #9
*bump*ed back to the first page.

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Nikki's Nook - Come back to Camden, and I'll be good.
Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00
The Avernum RP, IC Thread in General
Shaper
Member # 3442
Profile Homepage #54
Delan

Gathin was sat behind his desk, facing Sister Clarice and Battle-Mage Brand - he had chosen these people not just because of their diplomatic prowess, but also because of their position in their respective fields. He had stronger mages, and more devout priests, true, but no word had come from Krizsan, and he wanted his best men behind him, not scaling the continent.

He read through the letters in front of him once again, one for the new Church in Sharamik which he had heard of on his journey south, and one for the Dominion of The Learned, which he hoped still existed in these troubled times, if only to be a thorn in the side of the Hunters.

"The Magister of the Dominion of The Learned.

I, Dervish Gathin, protector of The Phoenix Empire would like to extend the olive branch of friendship to you and your people. In these troubled and difficult times, I feel the way forward is not alone, but together. Please, feel free speak to my emissary, Battle-Mage Asconsin Brand, who will be pleased to tell you about us and our aims, and also please share your philosophies and intentions - we would wish to learn more of you.

I very much hope that our people can become allies, united in a desire not only to survive, but to improve the world.

Yours, Victor Gathin."


Gathin checked it again, quickly, and then sealed it. He handed the letter to Battle-Mage Brand. "Good luck, friend. Make all haste for the Dominion. I trust I don't have to tell you to try and avoid all Hunter patrols, but if you do run into anybody, I'm sure that you will do what is right."

Brand nodded, and left the room, eager to meet up with his small entourage and head east.

Gathin glanced through the letter to the "Sanctuary" Cult now...

"To the leader of the The Sanctuary of Telkavoth,

I, Dervish Gathin, protector of The Phoenix Empire would like to extend the olive branch of friendship to you and your people. In these troubled and difficult times, the way forward is not alone, but together. Please, feel free speak to my emissary, Sister Clarice Beumont, who will be pleased to tell you about us and our aims. Also, we are particularly interested in hearing about your philosophies and ideas.

I very much hope that our people can become allies, united in a desire not only to survive, but to improve the world. I greatly look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours, Victor Gathin."


It was almost a carbon copy, true, but Gathin was decidely interested in what this Cult made of the Empire, and the Hunters. He sealed the letter, and passed it to Clarice.

"I wish you all the luck I have, as well. But, for you, I have an extra message. Find out how these people feel towards the Hunters. And, if it reflects our view, do not hesitate to share that. Offer them military aid if they need it - we have enough men to send a reasonable force if needed - but do not offer it lightly. Use your common sense - I trust you will serve the Empire well. Now, make all spead for Aminro, and take special care - you are very likely to run into Hunter patrols, or worse, up there."

Clarice bowed, and left to meet with her (larger) delegation, leaving Gathin alone. Now, he would just have to wait for word to come back. He stood up, and headed for his window. Gazing east, a single thought flashed through his mind.

Why haven't I heard from Krizsan yet?

[ Tuesday, January 22, 2008 06:23: Message edited by: Hey, Jude. ]

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Nikki's Nook - forget about your house of cards, and I'll deal mine.
Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00
The Avernum RP, OoC Thread in General
Shaper
Member # 3442
Profile Homepage #162
Fair enough, and I didn't have any reason to say "whoa, not Valorim!" except that it just didn't resonate with me. I'd assumed that if the surface-avernum portal was in Valorim, it'd have been name-checked.

So, okay, go for Valorim. My main point now, then, is that "far from any city" means it probably shouldn't be on an island a few miles south of Gale (although I admit Gale might not have existed then...(and yes, this is nit-picking.). It is, though, after all your choice, and it's no biggie, in fairness. I'm happy for it to be anywhere except Delis.

P.S. "bent on urbanizing?" I made one town. And a rural, farming one at that.

Edit: rather than having 3 separate " :P ", just read this with your tongue firmly in your cheek.

[ Tuesday, January 22, 2008 05:43: Message edited by: Hey, Jude. ]

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Nikki's Nook - forget about your house of cards, and I'll deal mine.
Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00
The Avernum RP, OoC Thread in General
Shaper
Member # 3442
Profile Homepage #160
quote:
Originally written by Excalibur:

I believe the teleporter in question should transfer people to Execa, Vila, or Torria. In case you're wondering, I'm speaking of the Island south of Gale.
Bah. Okay, whilst Valorim is a remote continent, not once in A/E3 did anyboyd mention that the original portal was located on the continent. And, I think they would at least be aware of it. Secondly, there was never anywhere that was really suitable for a big knock-off portal.

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Nikki's Nook - forget about your house of cards, and I'll deal mine.
Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00
Geneforge wiki? in Geneforge Series
Shaper
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Profile Homepage #50
I'd like to state again that I am still more than willing to contribute.

And, that hopefully it will be more than the three articles I wrote for the EE. :P

[ Monday, January 21, 2008 06:47: Message edited by: Hey, Jude. ]

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Nikki's Nook - White, two sugars. :)
Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00
The Abominable Video Thread in General
Shaper
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Profile Homepage #2
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Nikki's Nook - White, two sugars. :)
Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00
Episode 4: Spiderweb Reloaded. Something like that anyway. in General
Shaper
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Profile Homepage #619
I read it, too.

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Nikki's Nook - La maison de mon rêve?
Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00
Episode 4: Spiderweb Reloaded. Something like that anyway. in General
Shaper
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Profile Homepage #617
Jewels clearly has the best review ever. I think everybody else should just stop trying.

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Nikki's Nook - La maison de mon rêve?
Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00
The Avernum RP, OoC Thread in General
Shaper
Member # 3442
Profile Homepage #131
quote:
Originally written by Goldenking:

quote:
Originally written by Nioca:

quote:
Originally written by Goldenking:

So, once I start TRYING TO conquer enemy cities, like the Anama or Sanctuary for example, you'll get to see my ways of turning them into Hunters.
FYT. If you think Sanctuary will fall like a bowling pin, you've got one nasty shock coming.

And yes, I have an IC coming.

I didn't say I could easily take you. I'm not even sure who I should fight right now. I suppose I'll have to let them come to me.

I considered putting in "trying to", but I figured that if I really wanted to I could take atleast one city from someone. Nikki's New Amuda, Laz's Kneece/Southpoint, Dint's Lennus/Squiggus, your Angel's Rest, maybe even Lorelei. The real question is whether I would be able to survive taking a city by force.

No, because all Empire troops explode when they are mortally wounded. Oh, and I have the ghost of Rentar Ihrno in a box in my keep too, so we're going to pwn you!!!11!!

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Nikki's Nook - forget about your house of cards, and I'll deal mine.
Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00
Beta Call: Muffins n' Hell in Blades of Avernum
Shaper
Member # 3442
Profile Homepage #11
quote:
Originally written by Lazarus.:

If you want a tester that DOESN'T suck, then I'm your man.
If you want a report that doesn't suggest making the party a singleton and dumping loads of scripted combats THAT AREN'T EVEN THAT GOOD into every town, and "OMG! It needs to be more like BoE!", then I suggest ignoring Lazarus.

In fact, just generally ignore him.

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Nikki's Nook - White, two sugars. :)
Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00

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