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I didn't put English on because of the fact that everyone on these boards speaks english, so it would be rather pointless.

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US and Sudan in General
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quote:
Originally written by Grignard:

Because you said they made a makeshift refugee camp. This is similar to the sort of civil disobedience that has invaded college campuses since the mid 60's. Simulating a refugee camp brings along the sort of problems that a real refugee camp entails, such as hygiene and general enforcement of law and order.
So, according to you, people shouldn't protest a genocide (or civil war or whatever it's oficially called) because it might cause them health problems?

And this is from the guy who scorned college kids for not knowing anything about suffering.

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US and Sudan in General
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Eh? Protesting is a public health hazard? Please explain.

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Doors in The Exile Trilogy
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Better than wearing no pants...

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US and Sudan in General
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quote:
Originally written by Grignard:

I view it with indifference too. A bunch of upper middle class american liberal kids acting like they know something about real suffering. Its actually very funny.
Regardless of whether we've ever experienced it or not, is is wrong to protest against it?

(And would a bunch of upper middle class american conservative kids know any more about suffering?)

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Hail Ye RP'ers... in General
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This is a notice to anyone who is participating in the "An RP in the World of Avernum Reloaded" thread.

Recently, complaints have been made about really, really slow progress. People are losing interest. Therefore, if anyone wishes to continue with the RP, they should post soon.

If you, however, wish to abandon your faction and the RP, please post here and let us know so we know who's still left.

Thanks.

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An RP in the World of Avernum *Reloaded* in General
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Hey, I posted. But we need Goldenking and Lazarus to post to go anywhere.

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A Few More Advance Words On Geneforge 4 in Geneforge Series
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That's what I meant. I define "hack & slash" as "turn corner, kill zombie, turn corner, kill zombie, turn corner, kill zombie, turn corner, kill BIG zombie, turn corner... etc." I have nothing against big battles that are related to the plot.

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A Few More Advance Words On Geneforge 4 in Geneforge Series
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I think that he means that the ending is determined by your actions, and it is: you get different endings based on what allegiance you are.

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Your musical tastes in General
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Shame on you, Micael. Shame on you.

On an individual-song basis I feel obliged to point out Empire by Dar Williams. (lyrics here). While I'm not a huge fan of much of her other stuff, that song is full of lyrical genius, to the point of poetry. It's also strangely relevant to both today's politics and the Empire of Avernum/Exile.

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Xylgham udwlnit skretcko!1!! in General
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Nice title logos.

Anyone want to hazard a guess what the new foe may be? I haven't a clue.

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Your musical tastes in General
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I like indie rock, alternative, and such stuff.

I like this band. I don't know what kind of music that is, but it's good.

I also like Green Day.

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Question 2: Imbalance of Wealth in General
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I'm pretty sure that he's not against that, Khoth. He's just pointing out how ridiculous it is that some people buy countries while others starve.

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Question 2: Imbalance of Wealth in General
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quote:
Originally written by The Worst Man Ever:

Now, yes, I acknowledge that giving a homeless man money and having him spend it on mind-numbers instead of actual food - that's unfortunate. Something that ought to be avoided. But the basic problem isn't that he has no money for food; it's that he's COMPLETELY PROSTRATE. He needs to turn his life around, and that crisp euro isn't going to do that one way or another.

So what is? I agree that money's not the only solution, but it's one of many. As you pointed out, just money likely isn't good. Just a consultant, though, is equally useless: if the man could have lifted himself out of the rut he's in without outside funding, it's likely he would have.

Giving money to a government can help get that government on its feet, which boosts the economy, which creates more jobs, which help improve the lives of people like that homeless man. Money isn't the only answer, but it's far from worthless.

Just out of curiosity, Stareye, what are these questions for? Just general debate topics? Or part of an evil plan?

[ Saturday, April 29, 2006 02:27: Message edited by: I Would Have Been Your Daddy ]

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A Few More Advance Words On Geneforge 4 in Geneforge Series
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quote:
Originally written by Spidweb:

The game will be smaller in size than Geneforge 3, but with a much higher plot density. I've tried to make the game have a more intricate plot and more involved quest chains, battles, and characters. I have some concern that the amount of talky interaction in the game will cost me hack-n-slash gamer money, and this bums me out, but it ended up being the sort of game I wanted to write, so here we are.
*A light shines down from above, and a course of angels sing*

Seriously, this is awesome. No need to play a pacifist just so I can stomach it anymore! Random creations related to the plot! NO MORE HACKING AND SLASHING!

I really don't think you should worry about hack-n-slash gamer money. Not many people who play your games play them for the adrenalin rush of hacking through skeletons. Even if they do, they shouldn't when they could easily be playing FPSs or next-gen RPGs. I think that the majority of your fan base does not like hack-n-slash, and will be very happy about the plot density.

(Out of curiosity, where does this one take place? Terrestia? :cool: )

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Question 2: Imbalance of Wealth in General
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quote:
Originally written by *i:

2) How can we address the imbalance of wealth throughout the world? Should we?

Good work on the last question. This one is a bit more difficult and controversial, but let's see if we can provide some ideas. Go! :P

If you're talking about the existence of poverty at all, then blame the capatilist system. It inherently creates top and bottom classes, seeing as it's very, very hard for everyone to get rich. For every CEO, there's a bunch of maids to clean his house. There's really no way around it.

However, if we're talking about entire countries that are poor as a result of revolution, foreign invasion, etc., then I think the best way is to work with the government, not just throwing money. Given the widespread corruption, aid workers actually going in and building houses is probably going to do more good than sending the country money to build houses.

Another problem is distribution. The U.S, if it's farm potential was fully tapped, could provide enough food for the entire world. But it's very hard to get any of that to every starving boy in Africa. The entire world organizing an effective distribution system would help the most, I think.

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International Imitation Day in General
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quote:
Originally written by spy-there:

Daddy: ditto. Thuryl? Kel?
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My first post was supposed to be Fatman. My second was actually not meant to be a stereotype, but I suppose it's as close to Thuryl as I'll get.

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Languages in General
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A surprising amount of people speak nine languages, and an even more surprising amount speak no languages. :P

I myself am an uncultured American fool, meaning I speak only English. I am learning Spanish, and could carry on half of a conversation, but I'm not really fluent.

I'm also surprised that the first post in this topic wasn't TM in Japanese.

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I am struck by the diversity of the members on these boards. While there's some different language-speakers that we all know (MagmaDragoon), I didn't know, for instance, that Thralni was Dutch. Therefore, I've decided to do my duty as new member and make an annoying poll about it.

(I don't think this has been done before, but correct me if I'm wrong.)

Poll Information
This poll contains 2 question(s). 47 user(s) have voted.
You may not view the results of this poll without voting.

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International Imitation Day in General
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Are you saying I don't get any tamales?

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A4 Review. (link) in Avernum 4
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Aaaargh. I should have guessed.

We need either a sarcasm smiley or a special title for cult members. It gets hard to keep things straight. Even my implants don't help.

...wait...

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International Imitation Day in General
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In Stereotype:

quote:
Originally written by Nyarlathotep:

Or: "Stereotypically Theirs".

The idea is very simple and builds on Alec's topic. However, in this thread, the task is not to act out your own stereotype, but that of someone else.
Just pick someone from these boards and then behave like you think is typical for them, but don't name the person you picked.

Then guess whom everyone else is imitating. Go!

Shameless duplicates of threads like these add no originality to the boards. They're stupid and pointless, and will never take off.

This is not to say that I am against such topics. In fact, read through my posts and you will find that I am constantly poking fun at people who are against such topics. I am merely saying to watch out for those that do dislike these topics.

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A4 Review. (link) in Avernum 4
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quote:
Originally written by Zorro:

Spiderweb Software, a shareware development house best known for its three franchises of Avernum, Geneforge and Galactic Core,
Stop right there. Do not, my friend, completely ignore the entire Exile series (including Blades), in favor of Galactic Core. Exiles 1-3 are huge, immersive RPGs. Blades of Exile is several hundred huge, immersive RPGs. While I don't agree with the rest of the boards that the mere mention of "Galactic Core" and "good" in the same sentence is a felony, it's really not comparable to Exile. Exile, for one, has a story.

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International Imitation Day in General
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quote:

In Stereotype:

quote:
MagmaDragoon don't know who MagmaDragoon can stereotype, but MagmaDragoon swear that MagmaDragoon will think on this subject.

MagmaDragoon.
We've discussed the third person thing before. It was original when Alorael created it and okay when Dikiyoba started doing it too, but it's a bit to much to have a third person doing it.

Hi, Kel. :cool:
Thuryl? Dang it, I was gonna do him!

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The Afterlife in General
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quote:
Originally written by Wild Kinky Slugs:

It is true that in a standard black hole you will reach singularity, infact it happens mere seconds after crossing the event horizon. In the case of certain rotating black holes, you never reach singularity.
I studied this for school once. Entering a standard black hole would result in you hitting singularity and being crushed. Because, however, the singularity of rotating black holes is shaped like a circle, you would pass through it. No time infinite-slowing business. After you passed through it, no one knows what the heck would happen. Some speculate that it's a portal into another universe. Some speculate that it's a portal to another time in your own universe. Some speculate that you would live inside the singularity for as long as you could last. But time would work fine for you.

(On a side note, you know what's really sad? Scientists are building a probe that's designed to enter black holes. Thanks to some sponsoring dollars, it's official name is Ragu.)

As for Alex's idea, I think that that's a pretty darn good description of hell, and it's even worse if you don't die of natural causes. But what happens if I die while I'm unconscious? :P

EDIT: Alex.

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