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What instruments do you play? in General
Dintiradan Guardian Member # 6670	written Sunday, April 9 2006 09:55 Profile Homepage #32 Thanks a bunch, Thralni. I'll check it out tomorrow. -------------------- Opus #1: Comprised entirely of triangle solos. Posts: 1509 \| Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00
OoC Thread for "An RP in the World of Avernum... Reloaded" in General
Dintiradan Guardian Member # 6670	written Sunday, April 9 2006 09:48 Profile Homepage #288 Arghhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!! Until this is ALL sorted out, I will not even CONSIDER Krizsan province in my posts. As far as I'm concerned, it won't even exist until we ALL agree on the same version of events. EDIT: By The Worst Man Ever: quote: I have a lot of experience with faction-juggling. Reminds me of one D&D session I played in. I was controlling the character of someone who was absent. My fighter and the party's priest failed their WS on a compulsion trap, and began fighting the rest of the party. Eventually, the only ones left standing was my fighter and the mage I was controlling. I had... fun playing with myself. :) -------------------- Beating my head against the Teflon wall of frustration... [ Sunday, April 09, 2006 09:52: Message edited by: Dintiradan ] Posts: 1509 \| Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00
A3: Heavily Biased Toward the Light Side? in The Avernum Trilogy
Dintiradan Guardian Member # 6670	written Sunday, April 9 2006 09:30 Profile Homepage #4 By St. Ashby the Martyr: quote: It's not as if you have to do something bad to lose reputation; this could be interpreted as the Church spreading bad rumors about you, for example. Exactly. In A1, there was an altar that, when sanctified, imprinted a demonic rune on the PC's foreheads, thus reducing reputation. Scratch, are you sure there wasn't a "run away" option? It's been a while since I've played A3, but I remember bumping into the Church and refusing to pay, but don't remember killing them. -------------------- THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK SPECIAL, SPECIAL EDITION (With Alternate Ending!) "Luke, I am your mother!" Posts: 1509 \| Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00
What instruments do you play? in General
Dintiradan Guardian Member # 6670	written Saturday, April 8 2006 14:45 Profile Homepage #26 Thralni, what program do you use to create music? At my high school, we had a program which had just enough capability to create a rendition of 'Hot Cross Buns'. In MIDI format. Hopefully, it's freeware, and in English (I have Dutch ancestry, but that doesn't translate into knowledge of the language). -------------------- Error #042: User is incompetent. Posts: 1509 \| Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00
OoC Thread for "An RP in the World of Avernum... Reloaded" in General
Dintiradan Guardian Member # 6670	written Saturday, April 8 2006 14:31 Profile Homepage #271 I'm fine with the Hunters staying. I'm fine with the Hunters leaving. What I'm not fine with is the Hunters in a state of limbo. I've tried to keep my posts ambiguous, but soon I'm going to have to know for sure. I want to know if I have to defend my western border. I want to know if I can go to Fort Emergence. I want to know if I can slacken off on the Nephilim deportation if Thralni comes south. -------------------- while ( <> ) { my $goldenkingtext = @_; $goldenkingtext =~ s/Hunters/Army of the Bright Star/g; push @newtext, $goldenkingtext; } (I've been doing computer assignments all day. Can you tell?) Posts: 1509 \| Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00
An RP in the World of Avernum Reloaded in General
Dintiradan Guardian Member # 6670	written Saturday, April 8 2006 12:27 Profile Homepage #265 Looking south for a moment, Diego could see the rowboats emerging from the morning mist. At long last, his Battlemagi were moving into North Karnold. He turned back to the matter at hand. "Captain, you are sure that the route to Angel's Rest is clear of enemy forces?" The mercenary leader nodded quickly. "Yes, Archmage. The Anama and the Looters do not have a major presence this far south. My group should be able to escort your men north with no problems, sir." Diego cocked an eyebrow. "And what of the marauding forces, the ones acting on the authority of the Anama?" He had heard of them while waiting to move in Golddale. Men on horseback, riding into towns and hanging those who disagreed with the teachings from Bigail. 'Enlightened' Anama indeed. The Agent leaning against a rock to his right - he had introduced himself as Jakob, and left it at that - perked up at this, a small smile flitting briefly across his lips. "I don't think your boys need worry their little heads about any yes-men. Trust me, the passage north is clear." Diego grimaced inwardly. He despised the Agents, the complete disrespect they showed towards authority. An Archmage should deserve better. Still, they had reason to exist for the time being, until the masses were educated. Once everyone was learned, there would be no need for such crude methods for control. Diego glanced back at the river. The rest of the boats had reached the shore, and his magi were getting off the boats. "Well, Captain, it's time you and I march north." *** It had begun. Demetrius sat in his chair thinking, the last of the Council members leaving the room. Archmage Diego should be able to handle North Karnold well enough. The reports given to the people of the menace in the north were over-exaggerated. Most of it was due to the marauders that Agent Jakob had hired. Demetrius smiled at that thought. Not only did it give the people up north reason to distrust the Anama, it also gave his Battlemagi all the more reason to fight against the Bigail scum. It was the Looters that worried him, among other things. Agent Denise had sent word that her infiltrators suspected a fair portion of the Looters were no longer in the area, and they had not been able to find exactly where they were now. With the Anama, it was relatively easy enough to reduce their power in North Karnold - being based on an island had its detriments. With the Looters, it was more difficult; they had no power base, they were little more than a band of raiders as far as he could gather. The news from the west was even more disturbing. His only ally, if the term could be applied loosely, was no more. Moreover, he had no idea what had happened with Fort Emergence. Was his group betrayed by the Hunters? Was it the forces in Upper Avernum? Or some faction he had no information of in Lower Avernum? All he knew was that he could no longer depend on an army at hand to protect his southern and western flanks. He didn't want what happened at Krizsan to occur at Libras, or Storm Port. He settled into a more comfortable position. This campaign was going to require a lot more thought, now. No matter what happened, he had to ensure the survival of the magi in the next Empire. He had to! -------------------- Grrr. I accidently closed my browser window while writing this the first time. I really, really, really need to know what's happening with the Hunters/Army. EDIT: Yep, the dam's too damn overpowered. :) Lazarus, with my luck, I'd probably accidently close the Word window. [ Saturday, April 08, 2006 14:37: Message edited by: Dintiradan ] Posts: 1509* \| Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00
Which spiderweb software game is best? in General
Dintiradan Guardian Member # 6670	written Saturday, April 8 2006 11:59 Profile Homepage #16 TM: Most of those things are problems with the designer, not the engine. It isn't as if the Nethergate engine causes scenarios to have bad plots. The graphics are nearly the same, just rotated 45 degrees. And from the little of the Exile demos I've played before I've run from the computer screaming, the disparity seems to lie in the other direction. I understand your reluctance to change engines, though. If JV re-re-released the trilogy on the Geneforge engine, I wouldn't buy it, even though it's superior to the Nethergate engine. The problem lies in the BoA community, which is comatose, but not dead. -------------------- SotS? E:A? B2? NTH? Acronyms are fun! Posts: 1509 \| Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00
easter is comeing in General
Dintiradan Guardian Member # 6670	written Friday, April 7 2006 12:54 Profile Homepage #40 Ah, yes. The Gospel of Judas. I'll be putting it next to the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Peter, and the Gospel of Mary. Does anyone know how old this one is? I quickly skimmed over an article, and it said something like 400 AD. -------------------- (Due to my getting four hours of sleep last night, I will not be placing a topic-related quote. The good news is that I'll never have to write an English essay again!) Posts: 1509 \| Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00
WooHoo! in General
Dintiradan Guardian Member # 6670	written Friday, April 7 2006 12:50 Profile Homepage #26 Two can play this game. -------------------- Posts: 1509 \| Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00
What instruments do you play? in General
Dintiradan Guardian Member # 6670	written Friday, April 7 2006 12:27 Profile Homepage #19 Trumpet for a couple years in junior high, and recorder in elementary. I'm disappointed not to see the inclusion of the triangle and jew's harp. ;) -------------------- IF I EVER BECOME AN EVIL OVERLORD: I will design fortress hallways with no alcoves or protruding structural supports which intruders could use for cover in a firefight. Posts: 1509 \| Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00
wat is better? in General
Dintiradan Guardian Member # 6670	written Friday, April 7 2006 12:24 Profile Homepage #27 I could be wrong, but for some reason I remember not being able to edit a post containing a poll. Or maybe it was that you couldn't edit the poll itself... Regardless, everyone understands what llama was trying to say. -------------------- IF I EVER BECOME AN EVIL OVERLORD: If my advisors ask "Why are you risking everything on such a mad scheme?", I will not proceed until I have a response that satisfies them. Posts: 1509 \| Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00
What is the best spell? in Avernum 4
Dintiradan Guardian Member # 6670	written Friday, April 7 2006 12:13 Profile Homepage #3 Evan's Spiked Tentacles of Forced Intrusion! Oops, wrong game. -------------------- I love the smell of bat guano in the morning. - Vaarsuvius (OotS) Posts: 1509 \| Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00
easter is comeing in General
Dintiradan Guardian Member # 6670	written Thursday, April 6 2006 09:38 Profile Homepage #21 Ephesos: :D The same goes for Christmas. The birth of Christ most likely happened around late spring (shepherds in the fields, etc.), yet the day was placed in December, strangely close to the Feast of Mithras. Apparently, Christians were to think long and hard to decide whether to go to church or sacrifice a bull and take a shower in its blood (I think that's Mithras, I could be confusing it with another mystery religion of the time). -------------------- Gah!!! Curse those Catholics for taking away the significance of the Feast of the Great Pumpkin! Posts: 1509 \| Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00
for those of you with humor in General
Dintiradan Guardian Member # 6670	written Thursday, April 6 2006 07:22 Profile Homepage #13 I'd advise you to find a sound clip that's similar to the sound of your voicemail beep. Then, when you finish recording your message, put the phone next to the speaker and play the sound. Wait for about ten seconds, then finish off the message with a "Ha ha! Fooled you! Here's the REAL tone... or is it?" Repeat as necessary. It's also useful if you're at home and bored. When the phone rings, pick it up, say a standard voicemail message, and then play the tone. Halfway through the schmuck's message, interrupt him/her. -------------------- Hello, this is Dintiradan. My answering machine is unavailable to take your call, so leave your name, number, and message with me, and I'll record it as soon as possible. Posts: 1509 \| Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00
Boa scenario's: what stage are they in now? in Blades of Avernum
Dintiradan Guardian Member # 6670	written Wednesday, April 5 2006 12:20 Profile Homepage #3 Let's see... before RL jumped me and dragged me away kicking and screaming, I had finished the plot, the terrain, and some of the more tricky scripting. In a couple of weeks school will end for me, so I'll be able to design in earnest. -------------------- IF I EVER BECOME AN EVIL OVERLORD: My five-year-old child advisor will also be asked to decipher any code I am thinking of using. If he breaks the code in under 30 seconds, it will not be used. Note: this also applies to passwords. Posts: 1509 \| Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00
Indian Doctor Jailed For Agreeing To Abort Female Fetus in General
Dintiradan Guardian Member # 6670	written Wednesday, April 5 2006 09:04 Profile Homepage #46 Gah!!! Curse you people for making a topic I can't help but respond to two days before an eight page essay is due! By Alorael: quote: I wouldn't want to condone neonaticide, but from an evolutionary standpoint there's a reason for abortion, and I'd say killing an embryo beats killing a newborn. Why? Do our rights increase as we age? Do we suddenly, magically, gain full rights once the cord is cut? quote: From an ethical standpoint, because the line between aggregation of cells and human is arbitrary, I think that well-defined freedom trumps ill-defined life in this case. With legal abortion everyone can decide where the limits lie for himself or herself, and that's the choice in pro-choice. More importantly, choice may offend pro-lifers, but it cannot impose upon them. Illegalized abortion does impose others' will on those who want abortions. I can tell you are from a country where medicare is private. In Canada, my tax dollars pay for abortions. This isn't just some ethical debate; I'm financially supporting abortion. EDIT: Removed fact that I'm uncertain about. Will verify when I have the time. Procrastinator, you missed the smilely on my Joseph statement. I understood what you were talking about. -------------------- Life is a metaphor. [ Wednesday, April 05, 2006 09:07: Message edited by: Dintiradan ] Posts: 1509 \| Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00
Indian Doctor Jailed For Agreeing To Abort Female Fetus in General
Dintiradan Guardian Member # 6670	written Wednesday, April 5 2006 06:23 Profile Homepage #36 By Ephesos: quote: Um... I don't see the argument. In fact, I'm just a little confused by these points. What's more, they kind of scare me. Hmmm... you're right. I wasn't that clear. How's this: if you find any of my examples make you uncomfortable, why don't Redstart's? The only difference is when you kill the baby/fetus. Of course, you could say that a baby/fetus had no rights in the womb, which is why I added the line about 'magically gaining rights'. By Yet another procrastinator: quote: For me the crucial point is where the fetus would have a realistic chance to survive outside and breathe. If we subscribe to the notion of human rights (as I strongly advocate), late abortions for other reasons than save the life of the mother is as unacceptable as homicide including the death penalty murder and aggressive("preemptive") warfare. Not sure I understand. When the baby/fetus can survive on its own? A full-term newborn can't survive on its own. quote: Catholics may take the exampleof Holy Mary as an inspiration to end the social scorn on single motherhood. What's Joseph? Chopped liver? :) EDIT: Just read the part about population control. GAH!!! We still have come to a consensus about whether it's morally right or not! Why not just kill the bums, the unemployed? We know they have nothing to contribute to society! By Archmagus Micael: quote: It's getting "dark" already. But seriously, stuff like this happens all the time somewhere. Most people only pay attention to it however, when it gets this public. Please tell me you were being sarcastic when you said that, or that I'm readint your post completely wrong. Because it happens 'all the time' does not make it morally acceptable. -------------------- <INSERT QUASI-TOPIC RELATED QUOTE HERE> [ Wednesday, April 05, 2006 06:33: Message edited by: Dintiradan ] Posts: 1509 \| Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00
Indian Doctor Jailed For Agreeing To Abort Female Fetus in General
Dintiradan Guardian Member # 6670	written Wednesday, April 5 2006 06:00 Profile Homepage #33 By Redstart: quote: a woman gets raped and becomes pregnant. Should she still be forced to keep the baby for at least the forty weeks, and then give it up for adoption? A woman is raped and gets pregnant. She gives birth, then kills the child after a few days. quote: Or even a lighter example: an eighteen-year-old gets pregnant while in university. The father won't step up to the plate. In order to care for her child, she would have to drop out and get a minimum wage job, effectively ruining her chances of a well-to-do future. Still no abortion? A woman gets pregnant and gives birth. Later on, she decides the child is a financial burden and kills it. Of course, these counter-arguements mean nothing if you think a being magically gains rights at the moment of birth. By Thin Air: quote: I agree with legal abortion, but I also agree that abortion kills a human life, or a potential human life. However, the life of the mother is ALWAYS more important. (I realise that in many cases abortion is not about saving the life of the mother and that she might well be able to support the child.) The legalisation of abortion is not intended to make it easier to kill, it is intended to protect the rights of the mother. Don't get me wrong, I admit that some pregnancies need abortions (such a tube pregnancies). But the creation of a hierarchy of rights is a very, very dangerous path to go one. I also find it funny that everyone agrees having an abortion based on gender is wrong, but having one based on economic situation is legit. EDIT: Wow. This is a hot topic. About eight posts came on as I was writing mine. -------------------- Why not extend the right of choice to eighteen years? We'd have something like this: Dad, I totalled the car. THAT'S IT! (BANG!) - A comedian whose name escapes me. [ Wednesday, April 05, 2006 06:02: Message edited by: Dintiradan ] Posts: 1509 \| Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00
An RP in the World of Avernum Reloaded in General
Dintiradan Guardian Member # 6670	written Tuesday, April 4 2006 16:55 Profile Homepage #247 Demetrius tapped his fingers on his desk as he read the reports. Apparently, a small town halfway between Angel's Rest and Sharimik had been visited by a group of horsemen. These men had ridden in, captured a group of prominent citizens, and hung them, allegedly for 'refusing to kneel to the glory of the Anama'. Demetrius smiled, and added the report to the pile on his right. He didn't know where Agent Jakob had found all these men, but he had done his job well. Soon, the time would come. The last of the Battlemagi were trickling into Golddale. He had learned much about waging warfare with wizards the past few years. Plan ahead, and strike hard. Fear the drawn-out battle; a mage will run out of energy before a man or horse does. Hence all these annoying preparations. His enemies could not afford a long campaign, not while the people of North Karnold were crying out for justice. He looked at the next report, then placed it at the bottom of the pile. Yet another trade proposal with the Isles. Ecomomics could wait until tomorrow. The next report brought a curse to his lips. Another fire-fight, open in the streets. Thrice-cursed Looters! He needed the people to see magic as benevolent, not dangerous! He sighed; there wouldn't be much use explaining to the unlearned rabble about the differences between learned magic and crass magical items. Slowly standing up, he made his way over to the large map at the corner of the deserted council room. He would have moved his force north long ago, but the expected Hunter force had not arrived. By tomorrow, he hoped to receive a courier report from the west. The complete silence from Krizsan puzzled him. So did the lack of information from Fort Emergence, and Avernum. Shaking his head, he left the room, walking towards the kitchens. Lack of information was the thing he most feared in the expedition. He hated walking in blind. -------------------- I suspect the people of North Karnold are going to need a lot of counselling after this war... Wonko, I'd like to point out that a number of my Agents have no magical talents. It'd be a little unfair if every citizen of the Dominion could throw a fireball. Now I'm curious what's happening to Alexandria. Posts: 1509 \| Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00
United Nations? in General
Dintiradan Guardian Member # 6670	written Tuesday, April 4 2006 07:19 Profile Homepage #2 Let's see how many other canucks are on the boards... -------------------- Beauty, eh? Posts: 1509 \| Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00
I've made a script / story in General
Dintiradan Guardian Member # 6670	written Tuesday, April 4 2006 04:43 Profile Homepage #506 Yes, something like that. Though usually the conflict is made to last from one and a half to two hours. -------------------- IF I EVER BECOME AN EVIL OVERLORD: I will never build a sentient computer smarter than I am. Posts: 1509 \| Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00
OoC Thread for "An RP in the World of Avernum... Reloaded" in General
Dintiradan Guardian Member # 6670	written Tuesday, April 4 2006 04:38 Profile Homepage #226 Gah! Stop posting for a couple of days, and everything changes! I'm going to have to rethink my strategy now... I'll try get an IC later on today. -------------------- IF I EVER BECOME AN EVIL OVERLORD: If it becomes necessary to escape, I will never stop to pose dramatically and toss off a one-liner. Posts: 1509 \| Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00
I've made a script / story in General
Dintiradan Guardian Member # 6670	written Monday, April 3 2006 09:13 Profile Homepage #499 By Zephyr Tempest: quote: Anyway...will there be some cheesy plot device that brings everyone back to life for a sequel? There had better be. The Evil Overlord always inexplicably returns in a sequel. -------------------- Post #250! Wheeeeeeeee!!! Posts: 1509 \| Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00
The Abominable Photo Thread IV: A New Hope in General
Dintiradan Guardian Member # 6670	written Monday, April 3 2006 09:01 Profile Homepage #39 Dikiyoba, I recommend you buying an Evil Overlord helmet. Not only does it excuse you from awkward questions about your gender, but it allows you vital moments to commence your plans for world domination while the Heroes are distracted by your unruly helmet hair. No, I haven't watched it. I'll look into it. ... and an OotS quote, because it's so applicable, and I couldn't resist. EDIT: One more post... -------------------- You know, if I knew more about reptilian reproductive anatomy, I'm sure this would answer a lot of questions. - Belkar (OotS) [ Monday, April 03, 2006 09:01: Message edited by: Dintiradan ] Posts: 1509 \| Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00
I've made a script / story in General
Dintiradan Guardian Member # 6670	written Sunday, April 2 2006 13:52 Profile Homepage #482 Glad to oblige, Dikiyoba. #250 is getting closer and closer... -------------------- Spam, spam, spam! I don't like spam! - Monty Python Posts: 1509 \| Registered: Tuesday, January 10 2006 08:00

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