Hello Everyone
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Agent
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written Saturday, June 9 2007 12:12
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I am back from an admittedly protracted hiatus of posting on these boards. In fact, I have not even played a single computer game in earnest since March. As a high school junior, which I was until about three days ago, I had many standardized tests to take. These included the SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests, and AP Tests. Of course, in addition to that, there were regular school finals. I do not particularly enjoy studying, but I think I made the mature decision by devoting myself to it, though I had to grit my teeth for the home run stretch in the last few weeks. I even gave up my intramural basketball for a quarter for the sake of bolstering my future college application. Regardless, I am here now, and I see that Jeff has released a slew of games. I will likely be playing them as soon as I fix the heatsink on my CPU. Many of you might not know this, but Jeff's games on Windows work the CPU at 100% all the time, even at the menu screen. This is an interesting design choice, to say the least. I think I regret most that I missed what apparently were moderator elections. Or was Synergy a moderator before I left? :confused: [ Saturday, June 09, 2007 12:13: Message edited by: Garrison ] -------------------- Thuryl: I mean, most of us don't go around consuming our own bodily fluids, no matter how delicious they are. ==== Alorael: War and violence would end if we all had each other's babies! ==== Drakefyre: Those are hideous mangos. Posts: 1415 | Registered: Thursday, March 27 2003 08:00 |
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Electric Sheep One
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written Saturday, June 9 2007 12:18
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There were no elections. This is not a democracy. A couple of years ago the admins decided to respect the results of a vote, and appoint the elected candidate as a moderator. The elections caused enough bitterness that the precedent has not been followed. Subsequent mods have all been appointed without consultation or fanfare. I think the consensus is that this is good. -------------------- We're not doing cool. We're doing pretty. Posts: 3335 | Registered: Thursday, September 4 2003 07:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Saturday, June 9 2007 12:25
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Ahem. I was elected. By 107% of the popular vote. Just ask Stareye. And anyone who disagrees can just bloody well get on the train to the secret prison. :P [/man-of-the-people] -------------------- Encyclopaedia • Archives • Members • RSS [Topic / Forum] • Blog • Polaris • NaNoWriMo Look on my works, ye mighty, and despair. I have a love of woodwind instruments. Posts: 8752 | Registered: Wednesday, May 14 2003 07:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Saturday, June 9 2007 12:45
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Ha. I was elected by a minority! —Alorael, who should point out that even supposedly regular elections have failed to take place regularly and that at this point they take place at the whim of the admins. They haven't been feeling particularly whimsical lately. Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00 |
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Guardian
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written Saturday, June 9 2007 12:49
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As best as I can tell, since I've been back here, you haven't missed much... I think... Anyway, well, life sucks and welcome back. -------------------- Did you know: When asked about his voicing of Unicron, Orson Welles is quoted as saying, "Unicron was the perfect character for me to play. I find it easy to relate to him. We're both the size of a planet and we both can eat said planet." Did you know: After the Holocaust, Germany decided that it takes at least 57 murders before they'll even consider prosecution and guys like Ted Bundy would known as 'Weekend Warriors' Did you know: Most facts on the internet are made up with little or no thought to decency or good sense. And that most of the people who make them die a lonely pathetic death. Posts: 1918 | Registered: Sunday, October 13 2002 07:00 |
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Agent
Member # 8030
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written Saturday, June 9 2007 14:28
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You missed the deathmatch, which Slarty started. Richard White forum is going to be taken down. Emperor Tullegolar has been BANNED. Welcome Back. Posts: 1384 | Registered: Tuesday, February 6 2007 08:00 |
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Guardian
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written Saturday, June 9 2007 16:01
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Like I said, haven't missed much... -------------------- Meh... Posts: 1918 | Registered: Sunday, October 13 2002 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Saturday, June 9 2007 16:14
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quote:Technically the deathmatch isn't over, so the memorial should get him up to spit. Oh, and don't get his hopes up on Tullegolar, it's only temporary. -------------------- I only speak in Americanese. All hail General Jackie Chan! Posts: 1186 | Registered: Friday, June 18 2004 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Saturday, June 9 2007 16:44
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Temporary? Damn. Coincidentally, expect me back when Tully is banned again. I think I will be able to fix my computer problem tomorrow, so I can probably start playing Geneforge 4 extremely soon! -------------------- Thuryl: I mean, most of us don't go around consuming our own bodily fluids, no matter how delicious they are. ==== Alorael: War and violence would end if we all had each other's babies! ==== Drakefyre: Those are hideous mangos. Posts: 1415 | Registered: Thursday, March 27 2003 08:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Saturday, June 9 2007 16:46
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Welcome back! Admittedly, I didn't know you were gone, since I wasn't here either, but still, welcome back! *hands out cookies and zucchini bread* -------------------- Do not underestimate the power of the mechanical pencil. Join the Dark side. We have cookies. Played in: Fiddler on the Roof Bye Bye Birdie "Hey, Patrick, feel this random pipe. It's squishy"-Nils Posts: 834 | Registered: Thursday, July 8 2004 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Saturday, June 9 2007 16:57
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I also didn't know you were gone, as I left before either of you and came back sooner then either of you. However, you will find that G4 is definitly a masterpiece. Better then A4, without a doubt. One of their best original games in a while. -------------------- I only speak in Americanese. All hail General Jackie Chan! Posts: 1186 | Registered: Friday, June 18 2004 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Saturday, June 9 2007 18:37
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Chinamericanking, did you used to have another PDN? And I think I'll need a few more food items for a proper welcome back party, guys. -------------------- Thuryl: I mean, most of us don't go around consuming our own bodily fluids, no matter how delicious they are. ==== Alorael: War and violence would end if we all had each other's babies! ==== Drakefyre: Those are hideous mangos. Posts: 1415 | Registered: Thursday, March 27 2003 08:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Saturday, June 9 2007 18:38
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Ooh... you missed the results of the 1/10 BoA Contest. There's a whole bunch of good new scenarios. Welcome back, Garrison! Chinamericaking is (noun)king. AKA Goldenking. [ Saturday, June 09, 2007 18:40: Message edited by: Ephesos ] -------------------- Thuryl: "Runescape: for people who are too stupid to save their games." Gamble with Gaea, and she eats your dice. Posts: 4130 | Registered: Friday, March 26 2004 08:00 |
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Off With Their Heads
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written Saturday, June 9 2007 19:59
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Well, it sounds as though you've just passed the time period when you could've used my professional advice. :P -------------------- Arancaytar: Every time you ask people to compare TM and Kel, you endanger the poor, fluffy kittens. Smoo: Get ready to face the walls! Ephesos: In conclusion, yarr. 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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Councilor
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written Saturday, June 9 2007 20:08
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Welcome back, Garrison. Dikiyoba would give you more foodstuffs, but you're not supposed to eat at the computer and Geneforge 4 is such a good game you're not likely to leave your computer any time soon. :P Edit: Typo. [ Saturday, June 09, 2007 20:09: Message edited by: Dikiyoba ] Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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Shaper
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written Saturday, June 9 2007 20:35
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This sounds like a double-bind. Garrison will starve. -S- -------------------- A4 Items • A4 Singleton • G4 Items • G4 Forging • G4 Infiltrator • NR Items • The Lonely Celt Posts: 2009 | Registered: Monday, September 12 2005 07:00 |
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? Man, ? Amazing
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written Saturday, June 9 2007 20:35
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Keep coming back Garrison. -------------------- WWtNSD? Posts: 4114 | Registered: Monday, April 25 2005 07:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Sunday, June 10 2007 08:59
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I seem to remember you, however vauguely... -------------------- You Shall Die Laughing: http://www.worfthecat.ermarian.net/converted The Roost: www.roost01.proboards104.com. Birds of a feather flock together. Posts: 794 | Registered: Thursday, July 27 2006 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Sunday, June 10 2007 14:16
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Yes! Today I reapplied the thermal grease on my CPU, and now Geneforge 4 -- and the rest of Jeff's games for that matter -- will run on my computer without melting any circuits. I have to admit, Geneforge 4 is the best game of Jeff's so far. The tutorial and control scheme are much better than they were in Avernum 4. And I am pleased that the early fights are a bit more challenging for the seasoned Spiderweb gamer on torment than before. -------------------- Thuryl: I mean, most of us don't go around consuming our own bodily fluids, no matter how delicious they are. ==== Alorael: War and violence would end if we all had each other's babies! ==== Drakefyre: Those are hideous mangos. Posts: 1415 | Registered: Thursday, March 27 2003 08:00 |
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Agent
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written Sunday, June 10 2007 17:04
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I forgot to mention that Scorpius has been banned; for posting some sort of pornographic material. Posts: 1384 | Registered: Tuesday, February 6 2007 08:00 |
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Agent
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written Sunday, June 10 2007 18:09
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Permanently? And how pornographic? -------------------- Thuryl: I mean, most of us don't go around consuming our own bodily fluids, no matter how delicious they are. ==== Alorael: War and violence would end if we all had each other's babies! ==== Drakefyre: Those are hideous mangos. Posts: 1415 | Registered: Thursday, March 27 2003 08:00 |
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Agent
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written Sunday, June 10 2007 19:32
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Not pornographic. Sexually explicit. -------------------- quote: Posts: 1115 | Registered: Sunday, May 15 2005 07:00 |