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Episode 3: A New Game in General
Gavin
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 written Thursday, December 21 2006 22:28 Profile Homepage #794
quote:
Originally written by Nalyd:

Wait. . . How can Ephesos cast Move Mountains in the Avernum 4 forum?

And, even though Nalyd doesn't actually need to say it. . . No appearance.
Dylan, quit your whining. Complaining about it is only going to annoy people.

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Merry Xmast to all in General
Gavin
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 written Thursday, December 21 2006 22:18 Profile Homepage #20
quote:
Originally written by Tyran:

quote:
Originally written by Dikiyoba:

Is there something wrong with Dikiyoba if Dikiyoba finds Tyran's spider cuter than Alorael's?
Yeah, there's something disturbing about Alo's spider.
Yeah, I was gonna say… that spider looks slightly creepier than the rest.

Except maybe Dikiyoba's spider. That's pretty creepy lookin' too.

EDIT: Oh! You know what Dikiyoba's spider reminds me of? GIFTS!

[ Thursday, December 21, 2006 22:19: Message edited by: Nemesis ]

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December Blades Chat? in Blades of Avernum
Gavin
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 written Thursday, December 21 2006 22:05 Profile Homepage #6
Meh, depends on the day, and even then, the time. I'll be gone the 26th and 27th. I'd use my laptop, but for some reason I have trouble gaining access to local wireless networks. Something about requiring a password that I don't have.

Plus I have work most of the time when I'm in town.

I'm up for a chat on January 1st, 12:00 AM or so U.S. Pacific time… :rolleyes:

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Career Choices in General
Gavin
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 written Wednesday, December 20 2006 20:47 Profile Homepage #33
I also considered (very briefly) minoring in music. But I don't think that goes too well with game and simulation programming, and I'm not a good enough musician to even consider it a career choice.

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Game Hints and Walk Throughs? in General
Gavin
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 written Wednesday, December 20 2006 20:44 Profile Homepage #8
quote:
Originally written by Schrodinger:

quote:
Originally written by Nemesis:

I dunno. Last time I checked GFAQs for Avernum 1-3 help, there was only something by Averman, and it wasn't such a great thing. There was very little you couldn't find out by way of 'duh'.
Did you check the PC/DOS side? The mac side is not frequently updated. I can tell you there are many more Spiderweb game FAQs than Averman's A1 FAQ out there now (outside of Avernum 1, anyway). For Avernum 1 Silver's pages were all that was ever needed.
Ah, that's true. I forget that Macs are vastly in the minority. And yes, I found Silver's guides to be about the most useful thing out there.

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What do you want for X-Mas? in General
Gavin
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 written Wednesday, December 20 2006 20:41 Profile Homepage #31
quote:
Originally written by Nioca:

quote:
Originally written by Nemesis:

quote:
Originally written by Robinator is a Beefcake:

All I want for Christmas...is you!
Song quote, perhaps?
I think so. I've heard that song a couple times before.
Actually, I imagine there's a number of songs with that title. The one I was thinking of is by the RX Bandits.

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What do you want for X-Mas? in General
Gavin
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 written Wednesday, December 20 2006 15:25 Profile Homepage #25
quote:
Originally written by Robinator is a Beefcake:

All I want for Christmas...is you!
Song quote, perhaps?

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Game Hints and Walk Throughs? in General
Gavin
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 written Wednesday, December 20 2006 15:19 Profile Homepage #5
I dunno. Last time I checked GFAQs for Avernum 1-3 help, there was only something by Averman, and it wasn't such a great thing. There was very little you couldn't find out by way of 'duh'.

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What do you want for X-Mas? in General
Gavin
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Member # 7538
 written Tuesday, December 19 2006 20:59 Profile Homepage #16
quote:
Originally written by Garrison:

It is a wonder I even have time for these boards.
It's a wonder any of us does.

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Game Hints and Walk Throughs? in General
Gavin
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 written Tuesday, December 19 2006 17:36 Profile Homepage #2
If you don't find what you're looking for there, you can ask us questions in the related forums. Always check the links first, though.

That said, welcome to Spiderweb. Leave your sanity at the door. Don't expect to see it again.

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What do you want for X-Mas? in General
Gavin
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Member # 7538
 written Tuesday, December 19 2006 17:24 Profile Homepage #9
It's the hardest question for me to answer twice a year (Christmas and birthday). I can always think of something I want until the question arises.

An iPod would be nice, but I know I'm gonna hafta get that for myself.

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8000: Pseudoscience Postravaganza in General
Gavin
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Member # 7538
 written Tuesday, December 19 2006 17:17 Profile Homepage #98
quote:
Originally written by Kuber:

That's okay. We make up for it with our guns and our desperate desire to use them.
Quoted for truth.

Swords and bows are better anyway.

Now Alo's probably gonna snipe me. :P

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Career Choices in General
Gavin
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Member # 7538
 written Tuesday, December 19 2006 17:06 Profile Homepage #22
My major is actually game design. That said, if I ever get a break from the G.E. classes, maybe I'll have a chance to get a little experience in that on my own, by way of BoA scripting. Prior knowledge is a good thing.

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Career Choices in General
Gavin
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 written Tuesday, December 19 2006 00:02 Profile Homepage #1
Nice survey, Alo.

The last question confused me a bit, just for a moment.

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Episode 3: A New Game in General
Gavin
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Member # 7538
 written Monday, December 18 2006 23:50 Profile Homepage #779
quote:
Originally written by Robinator is a Beefcake:

I always thought mung was something that grew on bathroom walls or something. It made mung demons a lot less threatening. Somehow, "moldy demon" or "mildewing demon" just isn't as threatening.
mung (also mung bean)
noun
1. a small round green bean
2. the tropical Old World plant that yields these beans, commonly grown as a source of bean sprouts

There. That should make them seem even less threatening.

[ Monday, December 18, 2006 23:51: Message edited by: Nemesis ]

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Merry Christmas! (Statistics 2006-12) in General
Gavin
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Member # 7538
 written Monday, December 18 2006 14:02 Profile Homepage #29
quote:
Originally written by Ephesos:

Dikiyoba, I don't get it...

But I'm not reaching 3000 before 2007.
Eph, next rank is Sage right? Sage is a plant. You are a druid, and druids like plants. Right? :P

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Episode 3: A New Game in General
Gavin
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Member # 7538
 written Monday, December 18 2006 13:56 Profile Homepage #773
Aha! Yes! The long awaited return!

Is it sad that I look forward to the next chapter that much? :P

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Uber-Long Census in General
Gavin
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Member # 7538
 written Monday, December 18 2006 01:25 Profile Homepage #32
Name: Nemesis will suffice. Finding out otherwise should be easy enough, though.
Birthday: 4/28/88
Birthplace: San Jose, CA
Current location: Clovis, CA
Eye color: Blue/Green/Yellow
Hair color: Brown
Height: About 6'0"
Right-handed or left-handed? Right
Your heritage: Portuguese, Irish, French Canadian, Scottish (I don't know what else)
The shoes you wore today: Safe-T-Step work shoes
Your weakness: Haha, wouldn't you like to know.
Your fears: Mediocrity
Your perfect pizza: Pizza perfection depends on my mood at any given time. Right now, any.
Goal you would like to achieve this year: Complete my friggin' scenario. :mad:
Your most-overused phrase on an instant messenger: I dunno, I usually try to diversify and talk in complete sentences.
Thoughts upon waking up: "Why am I getting up? I just went to bed."
Your best physical feature: My lack of physical presence anywhere but where I am. :P
Your bedtime: Around 2 or 3 AM (Pacific U.S.).
Your most-missed memory: Band bus trips. They were… interesting.
Pepsi or Coke? Oh yes, please.
McDonalds or Burger King? Garbage > both of those.
Single or Group Dates? Depends on who's in the group.
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea? Tazo.
Chocolate or Vanilla? Both in one.
Cappuccino or Coffee? Venti Peppermint Mocha.
Do you smoke? Only when on fire.
Do you swear? Every damn day.
Do you sing? I do. I probably shouldn't.
Do you shower daily? Yep.
Have you ever been in love? Am.
Do you want to go to college? Am.
Do you want to get married? Eventually.
Do you believe in yourself? I exist, yes.
Do you get motion sickness? Nah.
Do you think you are attractive? Not so much.
Are you a health freak? I eat food off the floor.
Do you get along with your parents? Sometimes.
Do you like thunderstorms? They're great. Wish we had more of them.
Do you play an instrument? Trombone.
In the past month have you consumed alcohol? Nope.
In the past month have you smoked tobacco? Nope.
In the past month have you been on drugs? Only Starbucks.
In the past month have you gone on a date? No. No time.
In the past month have you gone to a mall? Briefly, yes.
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos? I've eaten a six pack from a vending machine. Does that count?
In the past month have you eaten sushi? I don't eat raw fish.
In the past month have you been on stage? *sigh* …no…
In the past month have you been dumped? No, but that would definitely suck.
In the past month have you gone skinny dipping: No. That would be stupid.
In the past month have you stolen anything? Uhh… don't think so…
Ever been drunk? Nah, I don't drink.
Ever been called a tease? Who the hell calls people that?
Ever been beaten up? I guess you can call it that…
Ever shoplifted? Yeah.
How do you want to die? I'd rather not.
What do you want to be when you grow up? I want to be a puppy.
What country would you most like to visit? Ireland.
Number of CDs you own: I currently have 1839 songs on iTunes.
Number of piercings: Ø
Number of tattoos: Ø
Number of things in your past you regret: We won't go there.
Initials: SCD
Last thing you ate: Apple crisp w/ vanilla ice cream
For or against same sex marriage: We'll pretend this question didn't exist.
Do you believe in God? Yes.
Favorite holiday: Christmas.
Do you download music? I've tried to.
Do you care if your socks are dirty or not? Not especially.
Do you love anyone? Yes
Do you like Bush? Seems like a good guy, if ineloquent with words.
Has anyone ten years or more older than you ever hit on you? Don't think so. Most people steer clear of me.
How much money do you have? $0<my money<$?
What was the last movie you watched? A Charlie Brown Christmas
Do you wear contacts? Nope. Only reading glasses.
Where was the last place you went besides your house? Work.
How many pets do you have? 2 cats.
What do you usually order from Starbucks? Whatever I feel like making.
Have you ever fired a gun? Yes.
Favorite TV show? The Late Show
Do you have an iPod? Nope.
Favorite movie of all time: I don't know.
Have you ever been caught doing something you weren't supposed to? I make a part time job out of that.
What's your favorite flower? I don't really have a favorite.
Butter, plain, or salted popcorn? Butter and salt.
What magazines do you read? None
Have you ever ridden in a limo? Nope.
What’s your favorite smell? I'd probably know if I could smell anything right now.
Favorite college football team: FSU Bulldogs.
Favorite cereal: Cocoa Puffs.
Do you drive? I ride my bike. Even better. :rolleyes:
What's the longest time you've gone without sleep? I dunno… my schedule's always screwed anyway.
Last time you went bowling? Several months ago.
Where is the weirdest place you have slept? Bandroom floor.
Last time you were at work? Earlier today… er… yesterday evening.

[ Monday, December 18, 2006 02:25: Message edited by: Nemesis ]

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Do not provoke the turtles.
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My website: Nemesis' Refuge
Posts: 743 | Registered: Friday, September 29 2006 07:00
Merry Christmas! (Statistics 2006-12) in General
Gavin
Lifecrafter
Member # 7538
 written Monday, December 18 2006 00:35 Profile Homepage #16
Huh. 13.

From mid 20s to low teens. Not bad, says I.

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Do not provoke the turtles.
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-Lenar

My website: Nemesis' Refuge
Posts: 743 | Registered: Friday, September 29 2006 07:00
Unreleased Beta? in Blades of Avernum
Gavin
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Member # 7538
 written Sunday, December 17 2006 23:03 Profile Homepage #11
You know, I wanted to play through all of the scenarios with my regular party (which, regrettably, is now quite broken, due to one "Undead Valley" that has been the bane of many an existance). However, some scenarios stood in my way.

A Large Rebellion:
Despite several attempts at download, several files turned up missing for a long time. I finally got said files, only to find out that the damn thing can't be completed anyway, due to an unrepairable scripting error. (Well, maybe someone could fix it, but I strongly recommend not wasting time on such.)

Nephilim Mystery:
It's a strange fate that even my grossly broken and overleveled party consistently falls victim to a seemingly unconquerable mob of reproducing dark wyrms, or something of that nature.

Shall I add Shipwrecked to this list of unsurmountable obstacles? Perhaps I shall.

NOTE: Anyone who has finished either of those two scenarios, please, do tell. I'm curious to know how it was done.

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Do not provoke the turtles.
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My website: Nemesis' Refuge
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Happy Hanukah in General
Gavin
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Member # 7538
 written Saturday, December 16 2006 17:08 Profile Homepage #18
Yay! Another day to have a party!

Unfortunately, they probably won't make it a holiday in schools. -_-

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Do not provoke the turtles.
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My website: Nemesis' Refuge
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8000: Pseudoscience Postravaganza in General
Gavin
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Member # 7538
 written Saturday, December 16 2006 12:19 Profile Homepage #77
quote:
Originally written by Est. Perpetuum:

On the other hand, because the Earth isn't still your path wouldn't be straight across the sphere. You'd actually seem to curve depending on the speed of the Earth's rotation and orbit. I don't know enough about either to plot a path.

If you did survive hitting the other side, you might be able to walk around because of the Earth's rotation. It might be hard, though, because I don't think the Earth rotates fast enough to "hold" you against the Earth very hard even at the equator.
I suddenly got this bizarre vision of people walking around the inside of the earth like a giant rat wheel.

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Do not provoke the turtles.
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My website: Nemesis' Refuge
Posts: 743 | Registered: Friday, September 29 2006 07:00
Happy Hanukah in General
Gavin
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Member # 7538
 written Saturday, December 16 2006 12:13 Profile Homepage #16
quote:
Originally written by Dintiradan:

I celebrate both pakjesavond and Christmas, actually, although Christmas is celebrated for religious reasons and pakjesavond is celebrated as an excuse to eat as much pepernoten as possible.
What's pakjesavond?

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Do not provoke the turtles.
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My website: Nemesis' Refuge
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The Beginning Was The End in General
Gavin
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Member # 7538
 written Saturday, December 16 2006 11:58 Profile Homepage #18
quote:
Originally written by Nikki x:

quote:
Originally written by Nemesis:

I just sort of wish you weren't always wallowing in self-pity, whether it's genuine or not.
It's a way of life for so many people though!
Granted. But I think most people keep it to themselves.

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Do not provoke the turtles.
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I Have A Beef With You All in General
Gavin
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Member # 7538
 written Saturday, December 16 2006 01:41 Profile Homepage #56
quote:
Originally written by Nioca:

What? I have a beef with anyone who decides to randomly slander other people, especially when said person doesn't have any factual evidence to back it up.
Nioca, I think that's exactly his point. He wants you to do that, as a Tullegolite. :P

More or less on topic, I think it's fairly safe to dismiss many of the misunderstandings on these boards (or any, for that matter) as being 'lost in translation'. Can we all agree that communication is much more physical than verbal? Without the physical part, everything is pretty much taken out of context, which isn't necessarily safe to do.

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Do not provoke the turtles.
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My website: Nemesis' Refuge
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