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Time for another, most embarassing moments thread. in General
Imban Shake Before Using Member # 75	written Saturday, July 15 2006 15:15 Profile #39 Free speech is not a right on private forums and you should know that. There is a code of conduct that explicitly restricts the speech you are allowed to make without punishment falling upon you. Implying that most Catholics practice pederasty falls outside of these restrictions. Posts: 3234 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00
Time for another, most embarassing moments thread. in General
Imban Shake Before Using Member # 75	written Saturday, July 15 2006 14:56 Profile #37 Nepharim, can we not have statements like that? Consider this a warning. [ Saturday, July 15, 2006 14:58: Message edited by: Imban ] Posts: 3234 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00
Israel - Lebanon conflict in General
Imban Shake Before Using Member # 75	written Friday, July 14 2006 18:27 Profile #71 My apologies, but this thread really went foul. Alec: Please refrain from drawing comparisons between the other side of the debate and Hitler. It is generally considered impolite as it brings an end to rational discourse. Anarhiztok: That goes for you too. ubik: Flooding the topic with copied and pasted articles is not appreciated. Please refrain from doing so in the future TM: Doesn't it ever occur to you that if you have to circumvent the censor to make your post and your post is not in Japanese, that you do not actually need to ask if it is over the line? [ Friday, July 14, 2006 18:37: Message edited by: Imban ] Posts: 3234 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00
Oh my God, you just can't make this **** up. in General
Imban Shake Before Using Member # 75	written Monday, July 10 2006 12:19 Profile #59 The nutrition facts on that stuff do not dismay me nearly as much as how it is made by Swanson's and thus tastes awful. :( Posts: 3234 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00
Beta check on aisle three in Blades of Avernum
Imban Shake Before Using Member # 75	written Sunday, July 9 2006 00:34 Profile #29 Is this still alive? Posts: 3234 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00
Off the top of your head in General
Imban Shake Before Using Member # 75	written Thursday, July 6 2006 14:42 Profile #5 Mm, in no particular order, and mostly from my current playlist since I don't really have favorite songs... 403 - Blaze of life AKINO - Travelling of Pride angela - Separation Asian Kung-Fu Generation - Haruka Kanata Avantasia - Chalice of Agony Avantasia - Neverland Avantasia - The Seven Angels Blind Guardian - And Then There Was Silence Blind Guardian - Bright Eyes Blind Guardian - Blood Tears Blind Guardian - The Soulforged Blind Guardian - Under the Ice Chihiro Onitsuka - castle.imitation Freedom Call - The Eyes of the World Freedom Call - The Wanderer Himoru Kyousuke - Calling Kozue Takada - Himitsu Kichi Steeleye Span - Black Jack Davy Steeleye Span - Corbies Steeleye Span - Lowlands of Holland Yoko Kanno - Ai no Rinkaku Posts: 3234 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00
Character Traits / Adventure Log in Blades of Avernum
Imban Shake Before Using Member # 75	written Saturday, July 1 2006 23:28 Profile #5 The minimum XP for a level is 100 (which is why Pariah has Divinely Touched - his XP/level is maintained at 100 even with it) and the maximum is 2000, even with using the HLPM to give yourself more than two advantages or disadvantages. So, since an Elite Warrior/Divinely Touched Slith already takes 1900 XP to level, most of those advantages are basically free. Which is good, since some of them are bad like Beastmaster and should be. Posts: 3234 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00
Character Traits / Adventure Log in Blades of Avernum
Imban Shake Before Using Member # 75	written Saturday, July 1 2006 22:22 Profile #3 Avatar - Level 13 - 49 HP - 33 SP 10 Strength, 6 Dexterity, 5 Intelligence, 5 Endurance, 8 Pole Weapons, 4 Hardiness, 5 Defense, 3 Mage Spells, 5 Priest Spells, 3 Arcane Lore, 10 Tool Use, 4 Nature Lore, 1 Magical Efficiency In A Good Beginning, Avatar didn't really run into any trouble, it being an easy scenario and Avatar being a good bit over the recommended level. Nothing really to note here, although I wanted to gain a level-up so I could get those two free spells. I came really close, but fell short by less than 50 XP. I was also a little too terrified of the guards in Fort Orchid - I could probably have wiped them out, but missed my opportunity. In The Cave of No Return, Avatar actually ran up against some big problems, mostly because he did not have Enduring Barrier and needed to have Enduring Barrier. This was not fun. I somehow managed to kill the two Vahnatai by exploiting how the Blade cannot move, and I managed to deal with everything else with a minimum of stupid deaths, even with my low HP. Still, the fire-touching Bound Netherbeast and the sleep-touching Apparitions were both a hassle. I raised Avatar's Priest Spells high enough for Enduring Barrier, so I hope I can buy it soon. My first attempt at razing Dapplen with Avatar also resulted in the law winning. This is a bad sign, since Pariah had no problem with three Guards. Pariah - Level 37 - 171 HP - 48 SP 13 Strength, 12 Dexterity, 9 Intelligence, 8 Endurance, 12 Melee Weapons, 6 Pole Weapons, 6 Bows, 5 Hardiness, 7 Defense, 2 Assassination, 6 Mage Spells, 6 Priest Spells, 8 Arcane Lore, 3 Potion Making, 8 Tool Use, 5 Nature Lore, 1 First Aid, 3 Blademaster, 1 Magical Efficiency In A Good Beginning, Pariah managed to deal with most of his foes handily, it being an easy scenario and Pariah being level 21. He gained two levels, and was able to grab the mage spells and more treasure. His archery also came in handy, saving him from a lot of damage running up to individual mages. Something I did broke the alchemist, so I never did get her recipes, but meh. In The Cave of No Return, Pariah had little problem with his opposition. Unfortunately, he also realized that without Natural Mage, he's basically not going to be capable of casting real mage spells ever, so I mostly stopped developing that branch. I eventually want him to be able to cast Dispel Barrier, even if he has to strip naked to do it, but that can wait. As far as tough fights go, killing the town (especially Balu) and killing the Vahnatai took Divine Aid, and one of the ancient golems knocked him down to 0 HP, but there were no outstanding difficulties. I was worried about escaping from the bottom floor on time given that I was Sluggish and my Haste spell didn't last very long at all, but it didn't end up being a problem. --- I'm wondering how a few problem spots in possible upcoming scenarios will go - like the ruby skeleton ambush in Roses of Reckoning and the pushing puzzle in A Perfect Forest. I'm also wondering if either of these singletons will eventually manage to make it through all of the high-level scenarios out there, once the power of Divine Aid runs out for Avatar (and it might already be) and simple level superiority runs out for Pariah (if it ever does). Posts: 3234 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00
You'd Beta Believe It... in Blades of Avernum
Imban Shake Before Using Member # 75	written Saturday, July 1 2006 14:09 Profile #55 Might as well submit the first bug report: You can get infinite Vlads by entering and exiting Fort Bluebird after you make your report. And a second: I don't know exactly what I did, but Rosaline (the alchemist)'s dialogue broke - she won't talk about anything other than the murder, which is not nice when I want her to identify my gear. [ Saturday, July 01, 2006 14:25: Message edited by: Imban ] Posts: 3234 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00
Character Traits / Adventure Log in Blades of Avernum
Imban Shake Before Using Member # 75	written Saturday, July 1 2006 13:14 Profile #0 So, a discussion with Thuryl about character traits and a look at the HLPM made me decide to make two characters - One is Pariah, a human with Divinely Touched, all disadvantages, and all special abilities. He requires a mere 100 XP to gain a level. The other is Avatar, a slith with all advantages and special abilities, who requires 2000 XP to gain a level. Each is a singleton party of his own who I intend to eventually run through all existing BoA scenarios. Currently, I've played both 9 Variations on Point B and Babysitting with both Pariah and Avatar. As it stands, their stats are: Avatar - Level 6 - 32 HP - 15 SP 7 Strength, 5 Dexterity, 3 Intelligence, 5 Endurance, 8 Pole Weapons, 3 Hardiness, 4 Defense, 3 Priest Spells, 1 Arcane Lore, 8 Tool Use In Nine Variations on Point B, Avatar didn't have too much trouble. His innate strength carried the day against all of the captains, but he didn't gain any levels, just some equipment. In Babysitting, Avatar ran into a lot of trouble, and frequently needed to use wands, scrolls, and potions in order to complete fights. Despite the power of Divine Aid, it doesn't seem to have enough duration to carry Avatar through an entire battle, since he has no backup. Also, despite having all advantages, he has less skill points to spend due to his lower level, which meant that he could not use a bow to pick off grunts. Despite all this, I managed to get through the scenario without too many problem battles - although multiple spellcasters seem to be an incredibly bad matchup for Avatar right now. Pariah - Level 21 - 107 HP - 24 SP 11 Strength, 10 Dexterity, 6 Intelligence, 8 Endurance, 11 Melee Weapons, 6 Bows, 4 Hardiness, 5 Defense, 1 Assassination, 5 Priest Spells, 5 Arcane Lore, 5 Tool Use In Nine Variations on Point B, Pariah actually had a lot of trouble, and had to make extensive use of his special abilities and occasional reloading. Completely Inept and Cursed at Birth are incredibly bad for you at low levels, since you miss all the time. On the other hand, he was level 8 when he finished 9Var, as compared to Pariah's level of 1. In Babysitting, Pariah had the most problems towards the start. As the scenario went on, his high level gave him more base HP than normal adventurers with an Enduring Barrier cast would have. The seeing pool room was the biggest problem fight for Pariah, since multiple spellcasters are still bad news for him. I thought I could handle that fight without Divine Aid, but I ended up needing to use it. Since it's just released, both Avatar and Pariah are taking a trip to A Good Beginning next, followed by The Cave of No Return and A Perfect Forest, I believe. --- It seems pretty interesting how I've been doing better with disadvantages than with advantages, at least. I know I'll have "fun" when it comes to doing some of the high-level scenarios, where I can't just overpower the enemies with pure levels, at least... Posts: 3234 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00
Mountain of Shadows RP: the sequel in General
Imban Shake Before Using Member # 75	written Wednesday, June 28 2006 12:30 Profile #7 OOC: New Silvar Inn actually had problems much like this one when it grew over 500 posts, although I suppose that in the end its 3rd or 4th topic was locked. Posts: 3234 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00
Yet another in General
Imban Shake Before Using Member # 75	written Tuesday, June 27 2006 10:12 Profile #6 HAVE YOU EVER SMOKED? No, and not planning on it. GOTTEN DRUNK? No. STOLE YOUR FRIEND'S BF/GF? Totally. PLAYED SPIN THE BOTTLE? No. GONE SWIMMING IN A WHITE T-SHIRT? Yes, accidentally. I kinda meant to take it off first. I'm a guy though so who cares? BEEN TO A NUDE BEACH? No. BEEN CHEATED ON? No. BEEN WALKED IN ON WHILE YOU WERE DRESSING? No. BOUGHT SOMETHING WAY TOO EXPENSIVE? Of course. PLAYED STRIP ANYTHING?(and you know who you are, plz don't lie :P ) Yes. I don't know why. PUNCHED YOUR PARENT? No, not a jackass. GONE TO SLEEP NAKED? No. RAN AWAY FROM HOME? No. WORE YOUR PAJAMAS IN PUBLIC? Yes. My college dorm's hall is a public place, after all. DANCED IN YOUR UNDERWEAR IN FRONT OF SOMEONE? What? No. :P MADE UP A FAKE IDENTITY WHEN YOU MET SOMEONE? No BEEN IN LOVE? Yes GOTTEN A HICKEY? No SLEPT IN A BED WITH A MEMBER OF THE SAME SEX /OPPOSITE SEX? Nope. HATED THE WAY YOU LOOK? Of course. CRIED YOURSELF TO SLEEP? Nope. DONE SOMETHING YOU TOLD YOURSELF YOU WOULDN'T DO? Doesn't everyone? SUNG IN THE SHOWER? Sometimes when really bored. BEEN TOO SCARED TO WATCH A SCARY MOVIE ALONE? I don't really like horror movies, so I don't watch them. So no. LAUGHED SO HARD THAT YOU CRIED? Um, no. I've laughed so hard I could hardly breathe, but no tears. FORGOTTEN SOMEONE'S NAME? This happens a lot. CRIED OVER SOMEONE? ;_; SKIPPED SCHOOL? No GOTTEN EXPELLED FROM SCHOOL? I've been suspended, but never expelled. DONE DRUGS? No. GOTTEN A TICKET? No. GOTTEN IN A CAR ACCIDENT? Yes, although I wasn't driving at the time. SCREAMED IN A LIBRARY? Nope. ASKED SOMEONE OUT? No. BEEN ON A PLANE? Yes. BEEN OUT OF THE COUNTRY? Yes, to Canada. PASSED OUT? No. I try to avoid grave personal injury. BEEN IN THE HOSPITAL? Yes, because it doesn't always work. HAD SURGERY? Yes, when I was an infant. PLAYED A TERRIBLE PRANK ON SOMEONE? Nope, can't say I have. MOCKED SOMEONE? Of course. I moderate message boards on the internet, after all. FAILED A CLASS ON PURPOSE? Yes. I still got a B. SEEN A GHOST? Nope. CRIED IN PUBLIC? Several times when I was younger and in severe physical pain. That probably isn't what you're asking. :P BEEN HIT BY A PARENT? Nope. ATE DOG/CAT FOOD? What? No. WALKED INTO A WALL AND/OR DOOR? Um, do pillars and trees and telephone poles count as walls? They hurt about as much, so they should. Posts: 3234 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00
Slarty Does Spidweb in General
Imban Shake Before Using Member # 75	written Friday, June 9 2006 05:03 Profile #19 Whew, dodged a title. :) Posts: 3234 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00
Boa scenario's: what stage are they in now? in Blades of Avernum
Imban Shake Before Using Member # 75	written Wednesday, June 7 2006 10:50 Profile #66 quote: Originally written by Keto-san: Bull. :P Alright, alright, I concede. Add Thuryl to that list too. =P Posts: 3234 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00
A Farewell in General
Imban Shake Before Using Member # 75	written Wednesday, June 7 2006 10:45 Profile #24 I feel it would be improper to say goodbye to someone more times than they have posts, so I am afraid I must cut this topic short. Posts: 3234 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00
Boa scenario's: what stage are they in now? in Blades of Avernum
Imban Shake Before Using Member # 75	written Tuesday, June 6 2006 14:25 Profile #61 Hunted wasn't exceptionally hard. =P Posts: 3234 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00
Goodbye Forever! in General
Imban Shake Before Using Member # 75	written Tuesday, June 6 2006 11:54 Profile #1 To this topic, see topic. Posts: 3234 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00
A Farewell in General
Imban Shake Before Using Member # 75	written Tuesday, June 6 2006 11:48 Profile #3 So, uh, who were you? Posts: 3234 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00
Boa scenario's: what stage are they in now? in Blades of Avernum
Imban Shake Before Using Member # 75	written Tuesday, June 6 2006 11:46 Profile #59 Has anyone not named Andres Gonzales or Ross Yancey not made easy scenarios? Posts: 3234 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00
Slithzerkai Sighting! in General
Imban Shake Before Using Member # 75	written Monday, June 5 2006 15:56 Profile #6 "Slith", at least, could easily be derived from "slither", which is ssssomething that ssssnakepeople frequently do. And really, both lizardmen and catpeople are pretty common fantasy archetypes, just usually as monsters rather than civilized races. Posts: 3234 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00
Im looking for a bento box in General
Imban Shake Before Using Member # 75	written Thursday, June 1 2006 14:10 Profile #4 Aww, Scorp, I think pink suits you best. Posts: 3234 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00
A Large Rebellion in Blades of Avernum
Imban Shake Before Using Member # 75	written Wednesday, May 31 2006 04:40 Profile #1 You want this version of the scenario instead. Really, we should like... put this in the forum header or something. Or get the designer/Spidweb to fix the darn scenario on the FTP. Posts: 3234 | Registered: Thursday, October 4 2001 07:00

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