Profile for Grain of Salt
Field | Value |
---|---|
Displayed name | Grain of Salt |
Member number | 6652 |
Title | Infiltrator |
Postcount | 420 |
Homepage | |
Registered | Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
Recent posts
Pages
Author | Recent posts |
---|---|
Languages in General | |
Infiltrator
Member # 6652
|
written Monday, May 1 2006 10:52
Profile
I didn't put English on because of the fact that everyone on these boards speaks english, so it would be rather pointless. -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
US and Sudan in General | |
Infiltrator
Member # 6652
|
written Monday, May 1 2006 00:49
Profile
quote: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. -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
US and Sudan in General | |
Infiltrator
Member # 6652
|
written Sunday, April 30 2006 14:35
Profile
Eh? Protesting is a public health hazard? Please explain. -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
Doors in The Exile Trilogy | |
Infiltrator
Member # 6652
|
written Sunday, April 30 2006 10:24
Profile
Better than wearing no pants... -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
US and Sudan in General | |
Infiltrator
Member # 6652
|
written Sunday, April 30 2006 08:27
Profile
quote: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?) -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
Hail Ye RP'ers... in General | |
Infiltrator
Member # 6652
|
written Sunday, April 30 2006 03:53
Profile
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. -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
An RP in the World of Avernum *Reloaded* in General | |
Infiltrator
Member # 6652
|
written Sunday, April 30 2006 03:47
Profile
Hey, I posted. But we need Goldenking and Lazarus to post to go anywhere. -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
A Few More Advance Words On Geneforge 4 in Geneforge Series | |
Infiltrator
Member # 6652
|
written Saturday, April 29 2006 13:28
Profile
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. -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
A Few More Advance Words On Geneforge 4 in Geneforge Series | |
Infiltrator
Member # 6652
|
written Saturday, April 29 2006 12:20
Profile
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. -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
Your musical tastes in General | |
Infiltrator
Member # 6652
|
written Saturday, April 29 2006 11:10
Profile
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. -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
Xylgham udwlnit skretcko!1!! in General | |
Infiltrator
Member # 6652
|
written Saturday, April 29 2006 09:25
Profile
Nice title logos. Anyone want to hazard a guess what the new foe may be? I haven't a clue. -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
Your musical tastes in General | |
Infiltrator
Member # 6652
|
written Saturday, April 29 2006 07:43
Profile
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. -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
Question 2: Imbalance of Wealth in General | |
Infiltrator
Member # 6652
|
written Saturday, April 29 2006 03:42
Profile
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. -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
Question 2: Imbalance of Wealth in General | |
Infiltrator
Member # 6652
|
written Saturday, April 29 2006 02:24
Profile
quote: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 ] -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
A Few More Advance Words On Geneforge 4 in Geneforge Series | |
Infiltrator
Member # 6652
|
written Saturday, April 29 2006 01:31
Profile
quote:*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: ) -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
Question 2: Imbalance of Wealth in General | |
Infiltrator
Member # 6652
|
written Saturday, April 29 2006 01:16
Profile
quote: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. -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
International Imitation Day in General | |
Infiltrator
Member # 6652
|
written Friday, April 28 2006 12:46
Profile
quote: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. -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
Languages in General | |
Infiltrator
Member # 6652
|
written Friday, April 28 2006 12:41
Profile
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. -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
Languages in General | |
Infiltrator
Member # 6652
|
written Friday, April 28 2006 01:53
Profile
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. function launch_voter () { launch_window("http://www.ironycentral.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=poll;d=vote;pollid=hamkLnZGxYSr"); return true; } // end launch_voter function launch_viewer () { launch_window("http://www.ironycentral.com/cgi-bin/ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=poll;d=view;pollid=hamkLnZGxYSr"); return true; } // end launch_viewer function launch_window (url) { preview = window.open( url, "preview", "width=550,height=300,toolbar=no,location=no,directories=no,status,menubar=no,scrollbars,resizable,copyhistory=no" ); window.preview.focus(); return preview; } // end launch_window -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
International Imitation Day in General | |
Infiltrator
Member # 6652
|
written Thursday, April 27 2006 13:22
Profile
Are you saying I don't get any tamales? -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
A4 Review. (link) in Avernum 4 | |
Infiltrator
Member # 6652
|
written Thursday, April 27 2006 13:07
Profile
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... -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
International Imitation Day in General | |
Infiltrator
Member # 6652
|
written Thursday, April 27 2006 13:04
Profile
In Stereotype: quote: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. -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
A4 Review. (link) in Avernum 4 | |
Infiltrator
Member # 6652
|
written Thursday, April 27 2006 11:58
Profile
quote: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. -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
International Imitation Day in General | |
Infiltrator
Member # 6652
|
written Thursday, April 27 2006 01:06
Profile
quote:Thuryl? Dang it, I was gonna do him! -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |
The Afterlife in General | |
Infiltrator
Member # 6652
|
written Thursday, April 27 2006 01:03
Profile
quote: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. [ Thursday, April 27, 2006 01:46: Message edited by: I Would Have Been Your Daddy ] -------------------- But I don't want to ride the elevator. Posts: 420 | Registered: Sunday, January 8 2006 08:00 |