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| Displayed name | Drew |
| Member number | 4233 |
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| Postcount | 2242 |
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| Registered | Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Friday, July 8 2005 04:18
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Well, going by what's legal now that wasn't before, you can always celebrate by going to the nudey bar and/or enlisting in the armed forces. At this point, I think the Navy's looking real good... [ Friday, July 08, 2005 05:14: Message edited by: Drew ] Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Thursday, July 7 2005 18:59
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The Adventures of Baron Munchausen Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Thursday, July 7 2005 15:22
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Right, because leaving Iraq would mean we've given up against the terrorists... Get real. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Thursday, July 7 2005 08:48
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Actually, what's going to happen is I'm going to be getting a new wintel laptop in the next two months or so (unfortunately, GW Law has made this a requirement for all students). Once I start there as a full-time student in January (part-time + full-time work for the first semester), I'll once again be susceptable to the whole range of PC games I've been dying to play but purposely avoiding thanks to my moderately underpowered iBook. O tempora! O mores! EDIT: Of course, I'll continue posting here - probably even more than I have in the past year and a half. :P [ Thursday, July 07, 2005 08:50: Message edited by: Drew ] Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Thursday, July 7 2005 07:44
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I've registered Blades of Avernum. I almost decided to register GF3, but decided not to, as I've had almost zero time for games over the last several months. :( Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Thursday, July 7 2005 06:41
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Unfortunately, I believe there's only a small degree of preparation possible against attacks on soft civilian targets like buses or subways. Anyone willing to give up their life can walk onto a bus or train with a backpack loaded with explosives and pull this off very easily. If it's not a suicide attack, it becomes a bit more difficult. At least in DC, everyone is very leery of bags left by themselves, and trash cans (at least in the Metro) are about as bomb proof as they can get. However, this could still very easily be accomplished in a crowded club or restaurant. [ Thursday, July 07, 2005 06:46: Message edited by: Drew ] Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Thursday, July 7 2005 06:36
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quote:By Islamicists or in general? London does unfortunately have a history of dealing with IRA attacks. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Thursday, July 7 2005 04:20
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Hmm... 165 cm would put you at about 5'5". If you're 50 kg, that's still pretty skinny. By contrast, I'm a hair under 6', and 180 lbs. or so (at the top of the BMI for my height), and envious of everyone with a fast metabolism. :) Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Thursday, July 7 2005 04:09
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My thoughts go out to the Londoners as well. Eagle, there's no justifiable reason or rationale for bombing innocent people. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, July 6 2005 11:40
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It's been a long time since I've listened to The Planets, but as I recollect, Jupiter was my favorite. The fact that it was pretty prominently featured in a PS1 game called "Return Fire" may have had more to do with this than anything else. As a side, one of my favorite classical pieces ever is Sibelius' Finlandia. Not sure why this came to my mind whilst thinking about The Planets, but there you go. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
| Would you rather play Homeland or... in Richard White Games | |
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written Wednesday, July 6 2005 08:54
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I've done salmonellosis before. Definitely not a good time. On the other hand, my abs were rock hard for the following three days. Nothing like involuntary isometric exercise! How about this one: Be made to play Homeland for 24 hours straight, or lick a cow's butt? Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, July 6 2005 05:00
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Spring, are you made out of balsa wood or something? I hope you aren't planning on going out for footy... ;) Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Wednesday, July 6 2005 04:56
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Byzantine intrigue fantasy? I'm intrigued. :) Do you have any examples? Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Tuesday, July 5 2005 11:57
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More often I think it's the case that he's bailed out by circumstance. SPOILERS: In the first book, his mother's love was what saved him. In the second, it was Dumbledore's pheonix with the Sorting Hat. The next two books took a different turn: in the third, it was Dumbledore again with the time turner (though the uber-powerful Patronus spell he casts was pretty out of the blue), while in the fourth book, it's his will against the newly returned Voldemort, and he manages to get away. However, in both of these cases, his sudden power more than likely comes out of the theoretical glom of power received from Voldemort when cursed as a child as opposed to any intrinsic ability. This was made more apparent in book five when the link between them was expounded upon further. In the fifth book, once again, Dumbledore saves the day, along with the other Order members. So really, he doesn't break the underdog mould at any point; he remains a kid, a pretty decent student, and a very good flyer, and usually he's bailed out, because most of these conflicts are only leading up to the finale. In the most recent book, he spent a lot of time working on defense-oriented spells with his friends, so this makes sense. Nevertheless, he's also the victim of forces he (and apparently most others in his world) don't yet understand, and half the fun is finding out the truth of the matter. Ultimately, I think it's the fact that he is kind of an everyman character that makes him (and the books) so appealing. Like Spiderman. You like Spiderman, don't you? EDIT: I would even posit that the sort of storytelling occurring in the Harry Potter series is essentially the primary motif behind any fantasy story out there, period. There are variations, certainly - the old messianic motif (essentially every single player RPG out there), the classic underdog (Jack and the whatever), or the godlike motif (which I consider the most boring - Superman, or the David Eddings books, where the heroes can't lose if they try) - but they follow the same formula. Do you know of an alternative that works as well? [ Tuesday, July 05, 2005 12:04: Message edited by: Drew ] Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Tuesday, July 5 2005 10:41
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quote:It's official - I am less innocent for knowing Aran. It's a frickin' cabbage, man! That your mind could conjur You Know What from that image... Also, Spring, if you're under nine stone, you should put some weight on! Try eating more bacon, the most delicious food extant. [ Wednesday, July 06, 2005 05:22: Message edited by: Drew ] Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Tuesday, July 5 2005 10:36
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Actually, your power supply probably died just ever so slightly before your motherboard did. Nevertheless, still a grave misfortune. Warranties that are actually worth the paper they're printed on are few and far between. Cheers to your fortune! :) Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Tuesday, July 5 2005 10:32
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I think I'm getting it for $14, or somesuch price. There's pretty deep discounting at B&N and Borders, at least near the District. EDIT: US$22.70? Man has the dollar slipped! I remember back in 2002 when the Australian dollar was referred to as the South Pacific Peso... [ Tuesday, July 05, 2005 10:33: Message edited by: Drew ] Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Tuesday, July 5 2005 08:59
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I think the oboe is actually a very beautiful instument when played well. It has a very pure, higher pitched sound, but doesn't sound as whiney the way that a violin can. Of course, I dated an oboist once, so maybe I'm a bit biased. Stug, you should totally check out the accordian - it's more portable than a harmonium, and has a much wider range. Plus, think of all the "They Might Be Giants" covers to be played! ;) Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Tuesday, July 5 2005 08:49
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I went to the National Mall last night for the fireworks - I was just to the west of the Washington Monument. The fireworks display was quite impressive this year; the crowding in Foggy Bottom Metro station less so. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Tuesday, July 5 2005 08:45
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I came to this site for answers to questions about Valley of the Dying Things, and stayed for the dialog about anything else. I like the Avernum/Exile series because they remind me so much of the old SSI "Gold Box" games. If I had a nickel for every time I've taken a party to face Tyranthraxus... :) Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Friday, July 1 2005 07:35
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Actually, homo is Greek for "the same." I think the word "food" sounds pretty zany. Also, "epididimus" is pretty goofy. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Friday, July 1 2005 07:33
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I sing pretty well, and can read music. I also also play piano, guitar, and mandolin with a fair degree of mediocrity. Mostly this is because I never had the patience to practice much. I do love music, though. My iPod goes with me almost everywhere. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Thursday, June 30 2005 17:16
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The gulls certainly seem to be doing okay. Actually, I'm kind of dropping off the map as well. The new computers at work (much looked forward to) actually make it much more difficult to take time to post, so it appears my participation will likely be very limited until I start full time at law school (ha ha ha!) in the spring. Currently I'm admitted as an evening student, which means I'll be working close to full time while attending school, but I'm able to switch my status (and I will) after the first semester. Anyho, I still have every intention of making it to 1000 by the end of the year, hopefully in my regular gay-defendin', fundy-hammerin' fashion. Word is bond. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Monday, June 27 2005 17:25
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More a "celebration of western civ-ness," perhaps, but what's wrong with that? Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |
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written Monday, June 27 2005 15:36
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Charisma, connections, and a fair amount of money. Also, a good grasp of how to use indefinite articles is helpful. Unless you're running in Arkansas or Montana, that is. Posts: 2242 | Registered: Saturday, April 10 2004 07:00 |