We Are Not Alone
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Law Bringer
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written Wednesday, August 3 2005 05:17
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I was just searching for an old RP that might have been saved in the Google Cache, when I found this. The Avernum RP I began to read, and it was all so familiar! Isn't it comforting to think that, in some distant place on the web, completely different people organize a roleplay that happens to be set in the same world, and it is so similar to the ones we have here (admittedly the less good ones)? :D [ Wednesday, August 03, 2005 05:18: Message edited by: Aranfoolcaytar ] -------------------- The Encyclopaedia Ermariana <-- Now a Wiki! "Polaris leers down from the black vault, winking hideously like an insane watching eye which strives to convey some strange message, yet recalls nothing save that it once had a message to convey." --- HP Lovecraft. "Really, Spiderweb is just a big, steaming pool of estrogen." --- Robin Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
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Master
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written Wednesday, August 3 2005 05:21
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It sure is! What do you think, is it set up by people who know the game, or is it a total coincidence. -------------------- Thralni's almighty Avernum pages: My webpage, containing scenario's and graphics made by me (And maybe someday the homepage of the almighty chicken gods). Click here for more information on Olga's fortune teller kiosk Olga's fortune teller kiosk has been temporarily closed down, but you can contact the prophet with a PM - Was signed by the prophet of the almighty chicken gods, gods of everything that is a chicken. Posts: 3029 | Registered: Saturday, June 18 2005 07:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Wednesday, August 3 2005 05:43
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Of course they know the game - that's why it's set in the game world! ;) But what I found funny was the way the style was so familiar that I immediately thought of the old classics: New Silvar Inn in all its incarnations, the Sands of Time, etc... -------------------- The Encyclopaedia Ermariana <-- Now a Wiki! "Polaris leers down from the black vault, winking hideously like an insane watching eye which strives to convey some strange message, yet recalls nothing save that it once had a message to convey." --- HP Lovecraft. "Really, Spiderweb is just a big, steaming pool of estrogen." --- Robin Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
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Master
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written Wednesday, August 3 2005 06:06
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Well, you never know. Do you know for example that the name "Avernum" actually decends from Greek mytholigy? It comes from Orpheus and Eurydice. There is a passage, saying they climed out of the "Avernus." -------------------- Thralni's almighty Avernum pages: My webpage, containing scenario's and graphics made by me (And maybe someday the homepage of the almighty chicken gods). Click here for more information on Olga's fortune teller kiosk Olga's fortune teller kiosk has been temporarily closed down, but you can contact the prophet with a PM - Was signed by the prophet of the almighty chicken gods, gods of everything that is a chicken. Posts: 3029 | Registered: Saturday, June 18 2005 07:00 |
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Apprentice
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written Wednesday, August 3 2005 10:57
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Avernus was the door to the underworld and it's still a lake in Italy near Naples. -------------------- * add anything meaningful here Posts: 40 | Registered: Wednesday, June 22 2005 07:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Wednesday, August 3 2005 11:27
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The game, in fact, is named after the ancient name for the Underworld. But the fact that the city of "Formello" is involved makes me very certain that they are, in fact, referring to Jeff's game. -------------------- The Encyclopaedia Ermariana <-- Now a Wiki! "Polaris leers down from the black vault, winking hideously like an insane watching eye which strives to convey some strange message, yet recalls nothing save that it once had a message to convey." --- HP Lovecraft. "Really, Spiderweb is just a big, steaming pool of estrogen." --- Robin Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Wednesday, August 3 2005 11:29
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The first post mentions getting a map from SW. -------------------- I'm tired of the strain and the pain ___ ___ ___ I feel the same, I feel nothing Nothing is important to me ___ ___ ___ ___ __ And nobody nowhere understands anything About me and all my dreams lost at sea ___ __ But we’re not the same, we’re different tonight We’ll make things right, we’ll feel it all tonight _ The indescribable moments of your life tonight The impossible is possible tonight ___ ____ ___ Believe in me as I believe in you, tonight Go All Blacks xtraMSN Rugby _ MuggleNet Posts: 1112 | Registered: Friday, July 19 2002 07:00 |
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Nuke and Pave
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written Wednesday, August 3 2005 11:37
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It is amuzing to see an Avernum RP on a random forum not affiliated with any Spidweb forums. As for the similarity in style, what else would you expect from a forum-based RP in a fantasy game setting? :) -------------------- Be careful with a word, as you would with a sword, For it too has the power to kill. However well placed word, unlike a well placed sword, Can also have the power to heal. Posts: 2649 | Registered: Wednesday, October 3 2001 07:00 |
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Master
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written Wednesday, August 3 2005 11:51
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Maybe some of those people can come here. ;) Or maybe they already have. -------------------- -ben4808 For those who love to spam: CSM Forums RIFQ Posts: 3360 | Registered: Friday, June 25 2004 07:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Wednesday, August 3 2005 15:21
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quote:Yes, that too. Even the Crystal Source is being linked to several posts down. Amazing - they use the same SW fansites we do, but nobody on this board has ever mentioned theirs, nor probably vice versa. -------------------- The Encyclopaedia Ermariana <-- Now a Wiki! "Polaris leers down from the black vault, winking hideously like an insane watching eye which strives to convey some strange message, yet recalls nothing save that it once had a message to convey." --- HP Lovecraft. "Really, Spiderweb is just a big, steaming pool of estrogen." --- Robin Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
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Off With Their Heads
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written Wednesday, August 3 2005 18:20
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I thought at first that this was some ancient thing from years back, but then I looked at the dates and realized that this happened only a couple months ago! Anyway, I made a post, 'cuz I figured why not. -------------------- Arancaytar: Every time you ask people to compare TM and Kel, you endanger the poor, fluffy kittens. Kelandon's Pink and Pretty Page!!: the authorized location for all things by me The Archive of all released BoE scenarios ever Posts: 7968 | Registered: Saturday, February 28 2004 08:00 |
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Fire! Fire! Fire! Fire!
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written Wednesday, August 3 2005 19:05
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Nice find, Aran. Nobody knew about this? I wonder if this'll result in a sudden influx of new members, some of whom already know how to RP... -------------------- And though the musicians would die, the music would live on in the imaginations of all who heard it. -The Last Pendragon Polaris = joy. In case of emergency, break glass. Posts: 3351 | Registered: Saturday, April 6 2002 08:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Wednesday, August 3 2005 20:26
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I tried to register on their Invision Board, but it wouldn't let me - said my name was taken, but then said it didn't find my name when I tried to log in. Dumb thing. :rolleyes: -------------------- The Encyclopaedia Ermariana <-- Now a Wiki! "Polaris leers down from the black vault, winking hideously like an insane watching eye which strives to convey some strange message, yet recalls nothing save that it once had a message to convey." --- HP Lovecraft. "Really, Spiderweb is just a big, steaming pool of estrogen." --- Robin Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Wednesday, August 3 2005 20:52
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[ Wednesday, August 03, 2005 20:53: Message edited by: Chief Spider watching The Simpsons ] -------------------- "Sometimes I get all hungry! And then I catch some flies! They fly into my webs! They are really yummy guys!" -Spider Posts: 209 | Registered: Monday, July 4 2005 07:00 |
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Master
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written Thursday, August 4 2005 13:17
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quote:And this is more trouble that you had with UBB? O_o :P -------------------- -ben4808 For those who love to spam: CSM Forums RIFQ Posts: 3360 | Registered: Friday, June 25 2004 07:00 |
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Guardian
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written Thursday, August 4 2005 14:31
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Kel, as you've registered there already, shouldn't we help that poor Brickman guy to play Exile on his WinXP? SkeleTony and Princess Ruth both have files that make the Exile Trilogy compatible with XP. -------------------- Polaris Posts: 1828 | Registered: Saturday, January 11 2003 08:00 |
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Off With Their Heads
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written Thursday, August 4 2005 18:55
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I gave my best attempt at an answer. -------------------- Arancaytar: Every time you ask people to compare TM and Kel, you endanger the poor, fluffy kittens. Kelandon's Pink and Pretty Page!!: the authorized location for all things by me The Archive of all released BoE scenarios ever Posts: 7968 | Registered: Saturday, February 28 2004 08:00 |
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Shaper
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written Friday, August 5 2005 06:55
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They seem like a friendly bunch at least. I think I can get Exile to work on XP. I did some "tinkering" this morning. I'll post there in a minute... {Oh, and for anyone wanting to know, right clicking the program and selecting to run in Compatability mode worked for me. (Oh, I chose Win95)) -------------------- Everybody knows, but nobody understands. Thus endeth this post. Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Friday, August 5 2005 12:21
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I knew we weren't alone, I could just never find any formus alike ours. -------------------- And everybody say....Yatta! Posts: 1287 | Registered: Thursday, August 14 2003 07:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Friday, August 5 2005 17:52
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in that place says that exile games are free! is that true?in that case i really nedded more information, how stupid i am -------------------- Death to my enemies!! Posts: 446 | Registered: Friday, July 22 2005 07:00 |
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written Friday, August 5 2005 19:15
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No. The Exile games are still shareware, and you still have to pay for them if you want to legally acquire the full version. -------------------- My BoE Page Bandwagons are fun! Roots Hunted! Posts: 9973 | Registered: Saturday, March 30 2002 08:00 |
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Shaper
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written Saturday, August 6 2005 06:03
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quote:You also have the other option, which is to raid Jeff Vogel's house. But for that you'd need a small army. Or a nice cake to leave on the doorstep as a distraction. I tried registering, but alas! It wouldn't let me! {EDIT: on the forum!) [ Saturday, August 06, 2005 06:06: Message edited by: SupaNik ] -------------------- Everybody knows, but nobody understands. Thus endeth this post. Posts: 2864 | Registered: Monday, September 8 2003 07:00 |