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Member number	7472
Title	Shaper
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Homepage	http://www.freewebs.com/nioca/
Registered	Friday, September 8 2006 07:00

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No Harm Done: The Question of Morality in General
Amyth Shaper Member # 7472	written Saturday, October 14 2006 11:19 Profile Homepage #3 It, quite bluntly, is the sign of a shallow mind, and not because it's insulting. Using the word implies that you're basing an entire ethnic group on the behaviour of one person, or even worse, your own prejudice. -------------------- I tried to think of something witty to put here. Needless to say, I failed. Posts: 2686 \| Registered: Friday, September 8 2006 07:00
Debug Doesn't Work in Blades of Avernum Editor
Amyth Shaper Member # 7472	written Saturday, October 14 2006 10:50 Profile Homepage #1 I can't find it at all. Odd. I know that if you update to the latest version of BoA for Windows, the call works. I don't know about Mac though... -------------------- I tried to think of something witty to put here. Needless to say, I failed. Posts: 2686 \| Registered: Friday, September 8 2006 07:00
No Harm Done: The Question of Morality in General
Amyth Shaper Member # 7472	written Saturday, October 14 2006 10:28 Profile Homepage #1 Excellent work. Really, I agree with you %96 of the way. There's a couple of things I disagree on, such as the use of the N-word, but other then that, I'm with you all the way. That said, most religion is worthless nowadays, as beliefs are now changed on a mere whim. And just thinking something malicious is a sin?!?!? If that's the case, then everyone is condemned, including Jesus and Nazareth. Mind you, thoughts can modify how we behave without us even realizing it, but that in itself isn't evil. quote: Originally written in above article: Certainly you harm nobody but yourself by these thoughts (unless, for some inexplicable reason, some completely unobservable deity gets hit with a divine brick every time these thoughts occur, a situation for which we are highly unlikely to find any evidence within our lifetimes anyway). Right now, I'm thinking that this board could really use an LOL Graemlin. And if it had one, I swear to you I'd use it right here. One proofreading note is that the use of brackets surrounding the article number seems somewhat awkward. Instead of (homosexuality)[2], you might try (homosexuality, 2). Just a thought. Oh, and you didn't hide your name fast enough. :P EDIT: I've invented a new word! ARCTICLE: An article that is both informative and cold. :D [ Saturday, October 14, 2006 10:37: Message edited by: Nioca ] -------------------- I tried to think of something witty to put here. Needless to say, I failed. Posts: 2686 \| Registered: Friday, September 8 2006 07:00
Countering bulk in Avernum 4
Amyth Shaper Member # 7472	written Saturday, October 14 2006 09:51 Profile Homepage #3 And if you're talking about the attack penalty that comes naturally from heavier armor, such as breastplates and metal helmets, then boost your defense skill. This will counter the penalty. -------------------- Scenarios need reviews! Please rate these scenarios at the CSR after playing them! Amnesia • Dilecia • The Empire's New Grove • Express Delivery Twilight Valley • Witch Hunt • Where the Rivers Meet • Foul Hordes Posts: 2686 \| Registered: Friday, September 8 2006 07:00
Another death topic... in General
Amyth Shaper Member # 7472	written Friday, October 13 2006 13:16 Profile Homepage #12 Actually, from what I heard on a recent news report, he shouldn't have been flying there. I only caught bits and pieces of the report, but from what I heard, the airspace was banned to small planes. -------------------- I tried to think of something witty to put here. Needless to say, I failed. Posts: 2686 \| Registered: Friday, September 8 2006 07:00
Where the Rivers Meet: may it flow safely for a long time. in Blades of Avernum
Amyth Shaper Member # 7472	written Friday, October 13 2006 13:11 Profile Homepage #31 If you have the BoA Editor, open it. Then find the directory that contains the WtRM Scenario and open up the BAS file. Next, find the hill. Is there a pink rectangle on it? If not, find the place town button, click twice on the opening, and for the town number, type in 11. Save the scenario, you're done. When you start playing again, walk as far away as you can, and then come back. It should work. If the pink rectangle is there, then you'll have to restart the scenario. -------------------- Scenarios need reviews! Please rate these scenarios at the CSR after playing them! Amnesia • Dilecia • The Empire's New Grove • Express Delivery Twilight Valley • Witch Hunt • Where the Rivers Meet Posts: 2686 \| Registered: Friday, September 8 2006 07:00
Another death topic... in General
Amyth Shaper Member # 7472	written Friday, October 13 2006 12:59 Profile Homepage #10 Fixed. And I do tend to over-analyze things. I just thought it was interesting about all of these so-called 'coincidences'. -------------------- I tried to think of something witty to put here. Needless to say, I failed. Posts: 2686 \| Registered: Friday, September 8 2006 07:00
Another death topic... in General
Amyth Shaper Member # 7472	written Friday, October 13 2006 12:24 Profile Homepage #8 quote: Originally written by Dikiyoba: Originally by Nioca: quote: That said, there's something about this crash that seems... off. But unless something else about this comes up, I'll keep my suspicions to myself. Then why even bring it up? Unfortunately, small plane crashes are a fairly frequent occurance, so there's nothing "off" about that in itself. Dikiyoba. The reason I wasn't voicing my suspicions was because this could easily be a tragic accident, and there's no need to lay blame where it isn't due. There's just a few circumstantial things that, in my opinion, send up some red flags. FACT: Lidle signed on only recently with the New York Yankees. FACT: The Yankees were defeated by the Detroit Tigers, which many consider to be a far inferior team, who are using a brand new line-up of young players. FACT: Because of the Yankees loss this early in the season, the whole team will make a multi-million dollar loss on contracts. FACT: Furthermore, the coach now has the risk of losing his job. FACT: The plane crashed by making a sudden, sharp left turn right into the building. SKETCHY: According to one of the first news reports, the plane had already gone past the building when it made the sharp turn. In other words, in order to collide with the building, the plane would have had to make a U-turn. Now, as I said before, there is a good chance this was purely an accident. Then again, there's also a small chance that foul play was involved (No pun intended). And even if the plane hadn't gone past the building, I find it hard to believe that he pulled a sharp left turn, mechanical failure or not, into a building. [ Friday, October 13, 2006 12:56: Message edited by: Nioca ] -------------------- I tried to think of something witty to put here. Needless to say, I failed. Posts: 2686 \| Registered: Friday, September 8 2006 07:00
Another death topic... in General
Amyth Shaper Member # 7472	written Friday, October 13 2006 08:54 Profile Homepage #3 Tragic. I offer my condolences to his family and friends. I sure hope his son is all right... I know what it's like to lose your father at a young age. That said, there's something about this crash that seems... off. But unless something else about this comes up, I'll keep my suspicions to myself. -------------------- I tried to think of something witty to put here. Needless to say, I failed. Posts: 2686 \| Registered: Friday, September 8 2006 07:00
Where the Rivers Meet: may it flow safely for a long time. in Blades of Avernum
Amyth Shaper Member # 7472	written Friday, October 13 2006 06:10 Profile Homepage #29 It depends on what you mean by can't enter the fort. If you can't enter the town at all (in other words, you remain outdoors.), then it's a bug. If you just can't get through the gates into the fortress, then it's not a bug. Look in the trash pit for a secret passage. -------------------- Scenarios need reviews! Please rate these scenarios at the CSR after playing them! Amnesia • Dilecia • The Empire's New Grove • Express Delivery Twilight Valley • Witch Hunt • Where the Rivers Meet Posts: 2686 \| Registered: Friday, September 8 2006 07:00
G3 decison on who to join up with in Geneforge Series
Amyth Shaper Member # 7472	written Thursday, October 12 2006 09:04 Profile Homepage #9 Greta doesn't leave simply because you killed the rebels. It's generally your overall opinion, especially with that conversation she hits you with. -------------------- Scenarios need reviews! Please rate these scenarios at the CSR after playing them! Amnesia • Dilecia • The Empire's New Grove • Express Delivery Twilight Valley • Witch Hunt • Where the Rivers Meet • Foul Hordes Posts: 2686 \| Registered: Friday, September 8 2006 07:00
"Turn al on" ...why? in Geneforge Series
Amyth Shaper Member # 7472	written Wednesday, October 11 2006 13:34 Profile Homepage #9 quote: Originally written by The Mystic: Sometimes I wait until I've trained three times in making a creature before creating one, and just make the stronger version. Except that, compared to an experienced 'weaker version' creature, it's the so-called stronger version that usually falls short. Of course, experienced means that the creation has been around for quite a while. Generally, if you make a creation once you get the ability, by the time you get a third level in that creation, your current creature will be stronger. However, like every good rule, there are a few exceptions. Fyora/Cryoa in GF3, for example. EDIT: Now that I think about it, this wasn't necessarily true in GF1. Creations didn't level up in GF1 like they did in GF2 & GF3. [ Wednesday, October 11, 2006 13:36: Message edited by: Nioca ] -------------------- Scenarios need reviews! Please rate these scenarios at the CSR after playing them! Amnesia • Dilecia • The Empire's New Grove • Express Delivery Twilight Valley • Witch Hunt • Where the Rivers Meet • Foul Hordes Posts: 2686 \| Registered: Friday, September 8 2006 07:00
Google Yourself! in General
Amyth Shaper Member # 7472	written Tuesday, October 10 2006 14:45 Profile Homepage #3 What about Sturg? -------------------- I tried to think of something witty to put here. Needless to say, I failed. Posts: 2686 \| Registered: Friday, September 8 2006 07:00
Google Yourself! in General
Amyth Shaper Member # 7472	written Tuesday, October 10 2006 13:22 Profile Homepage #0 I'm sure that several of us have googled ourselves. What I'm wondering is how many of us have googled our own sceen names? Was it something you expected or did the results completely blindsight you? I'll start first. I was stunned to find out that I'm actually a small, remote village near Mozambique, in South Africa. :eek: [ Tuesday, October 10, 2006 16:19: Message edited by: Nioca ] -------------------- I tried to think of something witty to put here. Needless to say, I failed. Posts: 2686 \| Registered: Friday, September 8 2006 07:00
Marralis! in Blades of Avernum
Amyth Shaper Member # 7472	written Tuesday, October 10 2006 12:34 Profile Homepage #12 quote: Originally written by Drakefyre: Memory allocation! Now there's something I could use... Maybe it would help me remember things like the fact there isn't a Marralis in A3. I know this is somewhat off-topic, but has anyone noticed, when Jeff designs a game, that the Undead plagues tend to happen near towns or areas that start with the letter M? Marish, Malloc, Mertis, and so forth? :) -------------------- I tried to think of something witty to put here. Needless to say, I failed. Posts: 2686 \| Registered: Friday, September 8 2006 07:00
Marralis! in Blades of Avernum
Amyth Shaper Member # 7472	written Tuesday, October 10 2006 12:11 Profile Homepage #9 Hmmm. I was sure there was a Marralis in A3, but apparently not... Shows you how long it's been since I've played it. :o -------------------- I tried to think of something witty to put here. Needless to say, I failed. Posts: 2686 \| Registered: Friday, September 8 2006 07:00
Beta Call for Exodus in Blades of Avernum
Amyth Shaper Member # 7472	written Tuesday, October 10 2006 08:09 Profile Homepage #125 There's a small glitch with the Heart of Thakta. I sent you a PM with the details. -------------------- Scenarios need reviews! Please rate these scenarios at the CSR after playing them! Amnesia • Dilecia • The Empire's New Grove • Express Delivery Twilight Valley • Witch Hunt • Where the Rivers Meet Posts: 2686 \| Registered: Friday, September 8 2006 07:00
An unusual beta request in Blades of Avernum Editor
Amyth Shaper Member # 7472	written Tuesday, October 10 2006 07:54 Profile Homepage #14 A quick update. Elitenpc has now been added to the Codex! Thanks Niemand! -------------------- I tried to think of something witty to put here. Needless to say, I failed. Posts: 2686 \| Registered: Friday, September 8 2006 07:00
Marralis! in Blades of Avernum
Amyth Shaper Member # 7472	written Tuesday, October 10 2006 07:25 Profile Homepage #5 The Marralis in A3 is in a highly remote area of Valorim. I think it's somewhere near that town where you get attacked by the Rakshasi. I remember it because there are undead roaming around. And something about roads and trees. -------------------- I tried to think of something witty to put here. Needless to say, I failed. Posts: 2686 \| Registered: Friday, September 8 2006 07:00
What's your opinion... in Blades of Avernum
Amyth Shaper Member # 7472	written Monday, October 9 2006 17:06 Profile Homepage #45 I don't exactly understand what you're talking about. What does Alpha, Beta, and Gamma stand for? -------------------- Scenarios need reviews! Please rate these scenarios at the CSR after playing them! Amnesia • Dilecia • The Empire's New Grove • Express Delivery Twilight Valley • Witch Hunt • Where the Rivers Meet Posts: 2686 \| Registered: Friday, September 8 2006 07:00
Marralis! in Blades of Avernum
Amyth Shaper Member # 7472	written Monday, October 9 2006 16:26 Profile Homepage #0 There are two towns named Marralis in the Avernum series, one in A3, and another in BoA-VoDT. I was wondering, are there any other towns like this in the Avernum series? -------------------- I tried to think of something witty to put here. Needless to say, I failed. Posts: 2686 \| Registered: Friday, September 8 2006 07:00
What's your opinion... in Blades of Avernum
Amyth Shaper Member # 7472	written Monday, October 9 2006 08:33 Profile Homepage #41 Jumpin' Salmon, where did you get this quote? [quote=Nioca? Your opinion is incorrect because of alpha, beta, and you never even considered gamma. But since I mentioned gamma I might as well describe it for the first time.[/quote]I'm sure I didn't write this at any point in time. And if this quote was indeed made by 'Nioca', then someone's impersonating me. -------------------- Scenarios need reviews! Please rate these scenarios at the //p079.ezboard.com/fthelyceumfrm32]CSR after playing them! Amnesia • Dilecia • The Empire's New Grove • Express Delivery Twilight Valley • Witch Hunt • Where the Rivers Meet Posts: 2686 \| Registered: Friday, September 8 2006 07:00
What's your opinion... in Blades of Avernum
Amyth Shaper Member # 7472	written Sunday, October 8 2006 19:25 Profile Homepage #31 The villains easily could have chose something more common. Thing is, if the monster is exotic and rare, very few people would know how to counter it. Since I've pretty much given the plot away on this issue, I feel comfortable in saying that the vahnatai are merely scapegoats. If someone, such as a brave party of adventurers, gets down there, they will immediately blame the vahanatai. It keeps the heat off the real villains. Also, Netherspiders were made by the villains. It's a sort of super-creature. And trust me, these villains have a close to inexhuastable supply of resources. More then that, I won't say. As for the final question, Netherspiders and Gorgons may be more powerful, but undead can be pumped out by the thousands with minimal requirements. If the villains used just undead, they could be destroyed fairly easily. If they just used Netherspiders and Gorgons, they just wouldn't have a large enough force to take down the Agadians. But combine both, and you get a far more powerful force. The undead keep the harder to create creatures alive, while the more powerful ones blast away defenses and stuff the undead normally wouldn't be able to defeat. EDIT: It's all right, Kel. The more they complain about it, the more motivated I am to complete it. If only to prove them wrong. [ Sunday, October 08, 2006 19:28: Message edited by: Nioca ] -------------------- Scenarios need reviews! Please rate these scenarios at the CSR after playing them! Amnesia • Dilecia • The Empire's New Grove • Express Delivery Twilight Valley • Witch Hunt • Where the Rivers Meet Posts: 2686 \| Registered: Friday, September 8 2006 07:00
What's your opinion... in Blades of Avernum
Amyth Shaper Member # 7472	written Sunday, October 8 2006 18:33 Profile Homepage #27 quote: Originally written by Auroraloraelis: But there are really very few reasons one would exist. "Revenge on an entire race and/or civilization" (see Avernum 3, Avernum 4, Geneforge 2, Geneforge 3, Geneforge 4) works, I guess, if that's your thing. There's two reasons. The first one is revenge. The second... I think that's about all of the plot I'll give away in that direction. quote: Mind control or no mind control, it would take an awfully complicated backstory to convince me that anyone would reasonably use that particular combination of creatures as minions. Why those? As bizarre as this may sound, they could actually fall into modern military classes. Undead -> Mainline Soldiers Gorgons -> Shock Troops Netherspiders -> Artillery Each of these classes support each other. A handful of Undead and Netherspiders would be able to take down a much larger group of Gorgons. Basically, if two of these classes went against someone, they would have a higher chance of success then just one class. quote: Not to mention, mind control over all those creatures, particularly the Vahnatai, sounds like an insanely powerful ability. I'm just sayin'. This one is on me. What I meant to say is that the creatures are mentally programmed not to attack each other. Though now that you bring it up, I may add a few conflicts here and there. And the Vahnatai are brainwashed, not under direct mental control. However, the antagonists probably could pull off complete mental control if they wanted to do so. EDIT: Thanks, Tullegolar. And I thought A4 was cool too. :) EDIT 2: What woul be even cooler is a functioning keyboard. For some reason, it can't handle the letters D and Z, nor does it like typing the number 8. [ Sunday, October 08, 2006 18:42: Message edited by: Nioca ] -------------------- Scenarios need reviews! Please rate these scenarios at the CSR after playing them! Amnesia • Dilecia • The Empire's New Grove • Express Delivery Twilight Valley • Witch Hunt • Where the Rivers Meet Posts: 2686 \| Registered: Friday, September 8 2006 07:00
What's your opinion... in Blades of Avernum
Amyth Shaper Member # 7472	written Sunday, October 8 2006 15:27 Profile Homepage #23 [quote=Nioca? :confused: Your opinion is incorrect because of alpha, beta, and you never even considered gamma. But since I mentioned gamma I might as well describe it for the first time.[/quote]I don't think I ever said that... You can't make a scenario that meets everyone's tastes, no matter how good you are. And please remember, this is my first scenario. I'm not aiming for having the best scenario, I'm aiming for at least halfway decent. EDIT] Come to think of it, this isn't the first time someone quoted somebody else and said it was written by me. EDIT 2: May I point out that this thread was about opinions on porting towns, not my scenario's plotline. [ Sunday, October 08, 2006 16:03: Message edited by: Nioca ] -------------------- I tried to think of something witty to put here. Needless to say, I failed. Posts: 2686 \| Registered: Friday, September 8 2006 07:00

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