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Absorbing creations: necessary? in Geneforge 4: Rebellion
The Mystic
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 written Monday, April 14 2008 10:53 Profile #11
Having creations in any Genegorge games will reduce your xp, which is why I said above that I prefer to play as a loner.

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Either I'm crazy, or everybody else is nuts. And I know I'm not crazy because the little man who lives on my shoulder told me so.
If people don't think there's something wrong with you, there's something wrong with you.
Oh well. Another day, another dementia.
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Global Warming is real and I can proove it! in General
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 written Monday, April 14 2008 10:11 Profile #48
I know what you mean about the weather, it's just as crazy here. And we have the same saying.

[ Monday, April 14, 2008 10:12: Message edited by: The Mystic ]

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Either I'm crazy, or everybody else is nuts. And I know I'm not crazy because the little man who lives on my shoulder told me so.
If people don't think there's something wrong with you, there's something wrong with you.
Oh well. Another day, another dementia.
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scripts in Geneforge 4: Rebellion
The Mystic
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 written Monday, April 14 2008 10:00 Profile #1
Inside the "Geneforge 4\Data\Scripts" folder.

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Either I'm crazy, or everybody else is nuts. And I know I'm not crazy because the little man who lives on my shoulder told me so.
If people don't think there's something wrong with you, there's something wrong with you.
Oh well. Another day, another dementia.
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Absorbing creations: necessary? in Geneforge 4: Rebellion
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 written Monday, April 14 2008 09:55 Profile #8
quote:
Originally written by Disappearer:

Unfortunately, Battle Creations suck universally. There is never any point at which there is any reason whatsoever to use or invest in battle creations.
Except maybe a couple of Battle Betas as meatshields, though I admittedly prefer Glaahks and Ur-Glaahks (and maybe Drakons) in that role.
quote:
Originally written by Randomizer:

This game assumes that you will replace creations
I have yet to play a Geneforge game where I didn't. In fact, about 99% of the creations I make are expendable. I pretty much like to play as a loner.

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Either I'm crazy, or everybody else is nuts. And I know I'm not crazy because the little man who lives on my shoulder told me so.
If people don't think there's something wrong with you, there's something wrong with you.
Oh well. Another day, another dementia.
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Future Series - What Would You Like? in General
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 written Monday, April 14 2008 09:30 Profile #27
quote:
Originally written by Nemesis.:

For a setting: a genuine futuristic, perhaps spacefaring game would be cool
Remember "Galactic Core"? That was a great idea for a game; too bad I never had a Mac to play it on.
quote:
Originally written by Lt. Sullust:

It would be nice to be able to use lead pipes as weapons... :P
Isn't that the weapon Colonel Mustard used in the library to kill Mr. Boddy? :P

I for one would enjoy finding out what it would've been like to beat Grah-Hoth to death using a rolling pin. :D
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—Alorael, who also thinks that the more complicated BoA editor, compared to the much more user-friendly BoE one, turned off a number of buyers.
That's what stopped me from buying it fo a while. It was also because I was so broke at the time that I could barely afford a pack of chewing gum.

Since I *finally* bought it, I've been playing around with making custom weapons, including--as I mentioned above--a rolling pin, plus a shovel, a brick, a 2-by-4, and a wet towel.

[ Monday, April 14, 2008 09:31: Message edited by: The Mystic ]

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Either I'm crazy, or everybody else is nuts. And I know I'm not crazy because the little man who lives on my shoulder told me so.
If people don't think there's something wrong with you, there's something wrong with you.
Oh well. Another day, another dementia.
Posts: 558 | Registered: Friday, September 15 2006 07:00
Global Warming is real and I can proove it! in General
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 written Monday, April 14 2008 08:50 Profile #46
quote:
Originally written by The Ratt:

Mystic, are you from the part where everyone else lives, northern michigan, or the UP?
I'm from approximately...(points to spot on right palm, just below the thumb)...here, about 50 miles north of Detroit.

I'm kind of curious as to why do you (or anyone else here) would want to know this.

[ Monday, April 14, 2008 08:52: Message edited by: The Mystic ]

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Either I'm crazy, or everybody else is nuts. And I know I'm not crazy because the little man who lives on my shoulder told me so.
If people don't think there's something wrong with you, there's something wrong with you.
Oh well. Another day, another dementia.
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Geneforge 3 Editor(s) in Geneforge Series
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 written Thursday, April 10 2008 05:59 Profile #1
Links to G3 editors are listed above the threads in this forum; installation instructions are listed above them. I can't tell you if any editors work at all, though; the editors and I have a mutual dislike.

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Either I'm crazy, or everybody else is nuts. And I know I'm not crazy because the little man who lives on my shoulder told me so.
If people don't think there's something wrong with you, there's something wrong with you.
Oh well. Another day, another dementia.
Posts: 558 | Registered: Friday, September 15 2006 07:00
A Map Editer Included in Geneforge 5? perhaps? in Geneforge Series
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 written Thursday, April 10 2008 05:51 Profile #4
quote:
Originally written by Randomizer:

Keladon once said that Blades of Avernum could be modified to give a Geneforgish game with NPCs being used for creations and some other specials to duplicate spells. It would be a lot of work since you wouldn't have the interface showing essence level but that could be dealt with as a message at the bottom.
Hmm. Never thought of a Geneforge-like BoA scenario before, but it does seem possible, at least in theory.

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Either I'm crazy, or everybody else is nuts. And I know I'm not crazy because the little man who lives on my shoulder told me so.
If people don't think there's something wrong with you, there's something wrong with you.
Oh well. Another day, another dementia.
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A Map Editer Included in Geneforge 5? perhaps? in Geneforge Series
The Mystic
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 written Monday, April 7 2008 15:29 Profile #1
Yes, it would be cool, but I seroiusly doubt that will happen.

Other threads have discussed similar things, and all have come to the conclusion that there will most likely never be a Blades of Geneforge game, which is what you're implying. Do we really want--or need--to create another BoG blog?

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Either I'm crazy, or everybody else is nuts. And I know I'm not crazy because the little man who lives on my shoulder told me so.
If people don't think there's something wrong with you, there's something wrong with you.
Oh well. Another day, another dementia.
Posts: 558 | Registered: Friday, September 15 2006 07:00
Global Warming is real and I can proove it! in General
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 written Monday, April 7 2008 09:38 Profile #42
quote:
Originally written by The Ratt:

Mystic are you from Michigan?
Yep. I think that "Michigan Temperature Conversion Chart" I posted makes that kind of obvious.
quote:
Originally written by Jewelz:

If it never got below 80F I'd be happy. I start to shiver at 69 degrees.
If it never got below 80F I'd incinerate. With my hot blood, 69 is actually fairly comfortable for me.

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Either I'm crazy, or everybody else is nuts. And I know I'm not crazy because the little man who lives on my shoulder told me so.
If people don't think there's something wrong with you, there's something wrong with you.
Oh well. Another day, another dementia.
Posts: 558 | Registered: Friday, September 15 2006 07:00
Man six months pregnant in General
The Mystic
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 written Monday, April 7 2008 09:23 Profile #29
quote:
Originally written by Prophet:

Mystic, what's so bad about transsexuality?
I never said it was good or bad. It just freaks me out a bit, that's all. In fact, when I was in sixth grade, one of my classmates wanted everyone to call him Jessica.
quote:
Originally written by The Almighty Doer of Stuff:

Mystic is a religious Christian of some sort
True, sort of. Catholic, to be precise. Practicing? Yes. Devout? Not really. Religious? Barely, if at all.
quote:
Originally written by The Almighty Doer of Stuff:

I don't mean any offense, Mystic, since you're generally cool. I should have kept my mouth shut, since it was rude and you can speak for yourself. I apologize.
Apology accepted.

I'm not exactly the best at expressing my opinions. I realize I can be quite blunt, and sometimes my point of view turns out to be a poison-tipped dart.
quote:
Originally written by Jumpin' Salmon:

this thread should never have been started
I agree; in my opinion, some topics are just too controversial to be discussed without people ending up at each others' throats. This is turning out to be one of them.

[ Monday, April 07, 2008 15:33: Message edited by: The Mystic ]

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Either I'm crazy, or everybody else is nuts. And I know I'm not crazy because the little man who lives on my shoulder told me so.
If people don't think there's something wrong with you, there's something wrong with you.
Oh well. Another day, another dementia.
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A3: No beams in Tech Support
The Mystic
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 written Monday, April 7 2008 08:52 Profile #1
On the main menu, click "Settings" (or if you're playing, press Esc and click "Preferences"), and make sure the box next to "Play Special Effects" is lit up. If it is, then the beams should show.

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Either I'm crazy, or everybody else is nuts. And I know I'm not crazy because the little man who lives on my shoulder told me so.
If people don't think there's something wrong with you, there's something wrong with you.
Oh well. Another day, another dementia.
Posts: 558 | Registered: Friday, September 15 2006 07:00
Geneforge 2 Editor Help in Geneforge Series
The Mystic
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 written Monday, April 7 2008 08:44 Profile #1
For the folders named Save0, Save1, etc., each folder is basically a saved game, with the last 2 saves being the quicksave and autosave games. To backup your game, you'll need to copy the entire folder it's saved in. For example, if your game is in the first slot on the "Load Game" screen, its corresponding data folder is "Save0"; to back up the game, you need to copy the files in the Save0 folder to another folder.

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Either I'm crazy, or everybody else is nuts. And I know I'm not crazy because the little man who lives on my shoulder told me so.
If people don't think there's something wrong with you, there's something wrong with you.
Oh well. Another day, another dementia.
Posts: 558 | Registered: Friday, September 15 2006 07:00
Global Warming is real and I can proove it! in General
The Mystic
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 written Friday, April 4 2008 07:06 Profile #33
quote:
Originally written by Jewelz:

Oh, wait, no I can't. It's. Still. SNOWING!

We've had snow on the ground for six full months, which I might not mind... IF I lived in Alaska.

This is mother nature's cruelest April Fool's joke ever. Here's hoping y'all are having a better April morning.
Wimp! ;) There are those of us who define summer as "3 months of bad sledding." In that spirit, my sister sent me this a while back. I thought some of us here would find it hilarious.
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Michigan Temperature (F) Conversion Chart

At +70 degrees Texans turn on the heat and unpack the thermal underwear. In Michigan, people go swimming in the lakes.
At +60 degrees North Carolinians try to turn on the heat. People in Michigan plant gardens.
At +50 degrees Californians shiver uncontrollably. People in Michigan sunbathe.
At +40 degrees Italian & English cars won't start. People in Michigan drive with the windows down.
At +32 degrees Distilled water freezes. Lake Michigan water gets thicker.
At +20 degrees Floridians wear coats, underwear, gloves, and woolly hats. People in Michigan throw on a flannel shirt.
At +15 degrees Philadelphia landlords finally turn up the heat. People in Michigan have the last cookout before it gets cold.
At +10 degrees People in Miami all die. People from Michigan lick a flagpole.
At 0 degrees Californians fly to Mexico. People in Michigan look for their winter coats.
At -20 degrees Hollywood disintegrates. The Girl Scouts in Michigan are selling cookies door to door.
At -60 degrees Polar bears begin to evacuate the Arctic. Michigan Boy Scouts postpone "Winter Survival" classes.... until it gets cold enough.
At -80 degrees Mount St. Helen's freezes. People in Michigan rent some videos.
At -100 degrees Santa Claus abandons the North Pole. Michiganians get frustrated because they can't thaw a keg.
At -297 degrees Microbial life no longer survives on dairy products. Cows in Michigan complain about farmers with cold hands.
At -460 degrees ALL atomic motion stops (absolute zero in the Kelvin scale). People in Michigan start saying, "Cold 'nuff for ya?"
At -500 degrees Hell freezes over. The Detroit Lions win the Super Bowl!


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Either I'm crazy, or everybody else is nuts. And I know I'm not crazy because the little man who lives on my shoulder told me so.
If people don't think there's something wrong with you, there's something wrong with you.
Oh well. Another day, another dementia.
Posts: 558 | Registered: Friday, September 15 2006 07:00
The Time has Come in General
The Mystic
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 written Friday, April 4 2008 06:46 Profile #76
quote:
Originally written by Karma Police:

Also, typos come from mistyping. Just FYI.
Proving beyond all doubt that nobody is immune to making missteaks. :P
quote:
Originally written by Lt. Sullust:

What's more important is what kind of impact you make in the community...
As long I make more impact here than just two dents in the seat of a chair, I'll be happy.

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Either I'm crazy, or everybody else is nuts. And I know I'm not crazy because the little man who lives on my shoulder told me so.
If people don't think there's something wrong with you, there's something wrong with you.
Oh well. Another day, another dementia.
Posts: 558 | Registered: Friday, September 15 2006 07:00
Man six months pregnant in General
The Mystic
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 written Friday, April 4 2008 06:29 Profile #7
quote:
Originally written by Arancaytar:

So he's biologically female, but identifies as a man, and got pregnant. Woohoo.
There are specially reserved places for such people. They're called mental institutions.

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Either I'm crazy, or everybody else is nuts. And I know I'm not crazy because the little man who lives on my shoulder told me so.
If people don't think there's something wrong with you, there's something wrong with you.
Oh well. Another day, another dementia.
Posts: 558 | Registered: Friday, September 15 2006 07:00
Avernum 1 - Mung demons and crystal goodies. in The Avernum Trilogy
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 written Friday, April 4 2008 06:20 Profile #10
quote:
Originally written by Rent-an-Ihrno:

intelligence is a good help against dumbfounding and the like. it requires a high level, but eventually you'll become resistant against most mind blows.
How high? I usually go to about 10-12, with no real help against dumbfounding.
quote:
Originally written by Fractal:

And, what in Avernum is a potion of clarity (which The Mystic mentioned)?
Apparently, I misspoke. In the Exile trilogy, that potion was used to cure dumbfounding; after some checking, I guess there's no such item in Avernum. However, in Avernum, you can use an item called an unshackling crystal for the same purpose.

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Either I'm crazy, or everybody else is nuts. And I know I'm not crazy because the little man who lives on my shoulder told me so.
If people don't think there's something wrong with you, there's something wrong with you.
Oh well. Another day, another dementia.
Posts: 558 | Registered: Friday, September 15 2006 07:00
The Time has Come in General
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 written Monday, March 31 2008 06:09 Profile #41
quote:
Originally written by Tyranicus:

Don't forget postcounts. Alorael will have to step up the pace if he wants to stay ahead of some of the newer members. :P
I normally don't say anything unless I have something worth saying. Otherwise I probably would've passed him by.

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Either I'm crazy, or everybody else is nuts. And I know I'm not crazy because the little man who lives on my shoulder told me so.
If people don't think there's something wrong with you, there's something wrong with you.
Oh well. Another day, another dementia.
Posts: 558 | Registered: Friday, September 15 2006 07:00
Why can't we just be happy? in General
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 written Monday, March 31 2008 05:50 Profile #42
quote:
Originally written by Zeviz:

quote:
the financial world seems to be panicking because of what happened in America,
which happens every 5-10 years, as part of a normal business cycle.
From what I've seen, I think It's sort of tied to presidential elections. People are usually unsure of the outcome, and the stock market ends up reflecting it. On average, for every four consecutive years, the stock market has one bad year and three good ones.
quote:
Originally written by Jumpin' Salmon:

Just look at the kids you hung with in 3rd grade, and see how close or distant you are in 11th.
How true it is. Out of everyone I knew in school, regardless of grade level, there's only one I've kept in touch with, and I've known him since 1st grade.

[ Monday, March 31, 2008 05:58: Message edited by: The Mystic ]

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Either I'm crazy, or everybody else is nuts. And I know I'm not crazy because the little man who lives on my shoulder told me so.
If people don't think there's something wrong with you, there's something wrong with you.
Oh well. Another day, another dementia.
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The Survival Thread. in General
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 written Monday, March 31 2008 05:40 Profile #35
quote:
Originally written by Nemesis.:

quote:
Originally written by Jumpin' Salmon:

So, I'm guessing you don't enjoy filling out tax forms?
Loathsome. And I still fill out 1040EZ. I don't look forward to the day I start having to fill out something more complicated.

Then again, does anyone actually enjoy it?
I enjoy the refund check. :D

I have to use either the 1040 or 1040A, depending on the year. They're not that complicated, unless you have income other than from your job, and interest from savings accounts.

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Either I'm crazy, or everybody else is nuts. And I know I'm not crazy because the little man who lives on my shoulder told me so.
If people don't think there's something wrong with you, there's something wrong with you.
Oh well. Another day, another dementia.
Posts: 558 | Registered: Friday, September 15 2006 07:00
Scenery creation in General
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 written Monday, March 31 2008 05:29 Profile #16
quote:
Originally written by Nemesis.:

quote:
Originally written by The Mystic:

a registered copy of BoA.
Amend that with the utmost haste. You won't regret it.
I intend to later this year, along with a couple of other games, now that I'm back among the gainfully employed. However, there are some other things I'm saving up for first.

[ Monday, March 31, 2008 05:31: Message edited by: The Mystic ]

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Either I'm crazy, or everybody else is nuts. And I know I'm not crazy because the little man who lives on my shoulder told me so.
If people don't think there's something wrong with you, there's something wrong with you.
Oh well. Another day, another dementia.
Posts: 558 | Registered: Friday, September 15 2006 07:00
Honeycomb Maps (spoilers) in Avernum 4
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 written Monday, March 31 2008 05:18 Profile #5
Looks great. :)

I wish I'd seen that sooner. I literally stumbled my way through before finding anything of interest.

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Either I'm crazy, or everybody else is nuts. And I know I'm not crazy because the little man who lives on my shoulder told me so.
If people don't think there's something wrong with you, there's something wrong with you.
Oh well. Another day, another dementia.
Posts: 558 | Registered: Friday, September 15 2006 07:00
Magic spell levels? in Avernum 4
The Mystic
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 written Monday, March 31 2008 05:10 Profile #4
But if you can spare the cash, I say why not? It couldn't hurt.

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Either I'm crazy, or everybody else is nuts. And I know I'm not crazy because the little man who lives on my shoulder told me so.
If people don't think there's something wrong with you, there's something wrong with you.
Oh well. Another day, another dementia.
Posts: 558 | Registered: Friday, September 15 2006 07:00
Avernum 1 - Mung demons and crystal goodies. in The Avernum Trilogy
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 written Monday, March 31 2008 05:05 Profile #7
For those situations, I load up on potions of clarity; and when it comes to mung demons, I also make sure to have a supply of energy potions/elixirs.
quote:
Originally written by Taliesin:

So a level or two of Priest Spells might be a decent investment.
I personally recommend at least a couple of levels for everybody in the party. Having four people who can do healing is definitely better than having just one or two.

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Either I'm crazy, or everybody else is nuts. And I know I'm not crazy because the little man who lives on my shoulder told me so.
If people don't think there's something wrong with you, there's something wrong with you.
Oh well. Another day, another dementia.
Posts: 558 | Registered: Friday, September 15 2006 07:00

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