Why aren't their any cats or dogs in Geneforge?
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Infiltrator
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written Wednesday, December 19 2007 14:13
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I'm thinking it might have something to do with them not needing to breed animals (because they can shape them) but I want to know what y'all think? How you think a shaper react upon the first time seeing a cat or a dog for the first time? -------------------- A rock has weight whether you admit it or not Posts: 479 | Registered: Wednesday, July 12 2006 07:00 |
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Councilor
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written Wednesday, December 19 2007 15:06
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There are (or were) dogs in the Geneforge world. In G1, one of the Sholai describe roamers as "little walking dog things." G4 also describes roamers: "There is a small pack of roamers here, noisily eating meat and resting up for the next hunt. Roamers are, most likely, a highly modified breed of dog. The Shapers apparently decided, at some point, that a dog could only be improved by the ability to spit acidic saliva. Or to explode." Dikiyoba. Edit: Clarification. [ Wednesday, December 19, 2007 15:07: Message edited by: Dikiyoba ] -------------------- Episode 4: Spiderweb Reloaded Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Wednesday, December 19 2007 15:18
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That seems very smart, making a dog that explodes on contact. Child: "Oo, look at the dog, come here boy!" Dog: "Pant pant." Child: "That's a good boy" BOOM!!! -------------------- Hmm... Ornks, gazers and guacamole. What kind of food would you get? =:T:= Posts: 454 | Registered: Monday, August 20 2007 07:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Wednesday, December 19 2007 15:39
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That explains the dog, what about cats? -------------------- A rock has weight whether you admit it or not Posts: 479 | Registered: Wednesday, July 12 2006 07:00 |
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Law Bringer
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written Wednesday, December 19 2007 16:29
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The fyoras got hungry. Posts: 4643 | Registered: Friday, February 10 2006 08:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Wednesday, December 19 2007 18:56
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Which is a very good thing for us rats. Have you noticed how big we've gotten in the game? -------------------- Hmm... Ornks, gazers and guacamole. What kind of food would you get? =:T:= Posts: 454 | Registered: Monday, August 20 2007 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Wednesday, December 19 2007 19:24
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While cats and dogs add a nice level of depth to the game, they're not necessary to show. Although, I remember spending literally hours playing with the dog in the Inn of Blades, A3. My only motivation to destroy the Slime Plague was to save that dog... [ Wednesday, December 19, 2007 19:25: Message edited by: Goldenking ] -------------------- "I'm happy I'm the mentally disturbed person I am." -Nioca "Yes, Iffy is a demon." -Iffy The Two Universal Truthes: "All I know is that I know nothing" -Socrates "I think, therefore I am." -René Descartes Posts: 1186 | Registered: Friday, June 18 2004 07:00 |
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Councilor
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written Wednesday, December 19 2007 20:46
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Originally by the Ratt: quote:But there are giant rats in Avernum and there are definitely cats down there. Dikiyoba has no idea whether cats exist in the Geneforge world or not. -------------------- Episode 4: Spiderweb Reloaded Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Wednesday, December 19 2007 22:25
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I wouldn't blame it all on the fyoras. I think cats might have trouble surviving if all the dogs are either explosive or acid spitting. -------------------- A rock has weight whether you admit it or not Posts: 479 | Registered: Wednesday, July 12 2006 07:00 |
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Shock Trooper
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written Thursday, December 20 2007 11:52
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quote:Yes, the shapers want to kill children, that was the whole entire point of roamers, to kill children, thats why there are no more children in G4. :rolleyes: But seriously, where the hell are the children? -------------------- Is there a more uber sword that the Puresteel Soulblade: No Vie va la Travokites Vie va la Kyryk Vie va la Serviles Vie va la Drayks Your incompidence is your own fault Before you complain, ask yourself, does anyone care? The answer, of course is No. My life for Auir! Do you hate it when your password is changed by your brother? Touch of Bambi hits the spot, what what? Posts: 301 | Registered: Tuesday, August 21 2007 07:00 |
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Councilor
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written Thursday, December 20 2007 12:31
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Dikiyoba thinks one of the main reason we don't see many children (and perhaps cats and dogs) in Geneforge is that everyone can be killed (and in fact certain places are meant to be wiped out). Letting the PC slaughter children is generally not viewed as a good thing. -------------------- Episode 4: Spiderweb Reloaded Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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Electric Sheep One
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written Thursday, December 20 2007 12:54
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Jeff's games all have ridiculously overpowered rats, to the point where he really ought to include a Holy Swarm Crystal of Antioch. -------------------- Listen carefully because some of your options may have changed. Posts: 3335 | Registered: Thursday, September 4 2003 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Thursday, December 20 2007 17:18
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quote:Or because putting them in would require extra work. -------------------- "I'm happy I'm the mentally disturbed person I am." -Nioca "Yes, Iffy is a demon." -Iffy The Two Universal Truthes: "All I know is that I know nothing" -Socrates "I think, therefore I am." -René Descartes Posts: 1186 | Registered: Friday, June 18 2004 07:00 |
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Canned
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written Thursday, December 20 2007 18:47
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The shapers probably (since children and babies don't seem like a threat) evacuated them to the western half. -------------------- I can transform into almost anything, but not sanity -Iffy Muffins n' Hell|Muffins n' Hell: The Muffins Are Back Again I like this image Not in your shed -We are sort of done. Helpful critizism is welcome. Everyone, just call me Iffy. Please. I will sometimes change my shown name because of my change in post rank. It only it would show. But I have my lovely Canned title. Posts: 1799 | Registered: Sunday, February 4 2007 08:00 |
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BANNED
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written Friday, December 21 2007 15:54
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Why don't we see the humans defecating in Geneforge? -------------------- "I am Barzhal, and I am here to ask you a question: Is a man not entitled to the products of his own essence? No, says the servile in Medab. It belongs to the oppressed. No, says the Shaper in Terrestia. It belongs to the Shaper Council. No, says the Trakovite in hiding. It belongs to no-one. I rejected those answers. Instead, I chose something different. I chose the impossible. I chose… Ascension." Posts: 136 | Registered: Wednesday, September 12 2007 07:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Friday, December 21 2007 15:58
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I see how this thread has worked out..  -------------------- Humans fight to enter insanity. You ain't evil until you hear this! Posts: 732 | Registered: Saturday, June 24 2006 07:00 |
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BANNED
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written Friday, December 21 2007 16:14
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If you play through Geneforge 2, Jeff makes reference to 'the twisted trees which destroy buildings' in a very descriptive manner about 200 times before you reach the concealed tunnel. Perhaps he would have been better off writing descriptive monologues regarding cats, dogs, and defecation? "You reach the concealed tunnels, but realize that you have travelled for over a week without defecating. As you squat behind a twisted tre.. (doh, scratch that) bush and strain your bowels, you see a cat speed past you, being pursued by a dog. It does your heart good to know that there pussy is abundant in this remote colony." Man, I'm so good. I think Jeff should hire me to write the script for his game, and he can just stick to the programming aspect. -------------------- "I am Barzhal, and I am here to ask you a question: Is a man not entitled to the products of his own essence? No, says the servile in Medab. It belongs to the oppressed. No, says the Shaper in Terrestia. It belongs to the Shaper Council. No, says the Trakovite in hiding. It belongs to no-one. I rejected those answers. Instead, I chose something different. I chose the impossible. I chose… Ascension." Posts: 136 | Registered: Wednesday, September 12 2007 07:00 |
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Canned
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written Friday, December 21 2007 18:34
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Azuma, what was the point in that funny image? -------------------- I can transform into almost anything, but not sanity -Iffy Muffins n' Hell|Muffins n' Hell: The Muffins Are Back Again I like this image Not in your shed -We are sort of done. Helpful critizism is welcome. Everyone, just call me Iffy. Please. Don't be offended if you don't celebrate Christmas. My shown name is not meant to offend people. Posts: 1799 | Registered: Sunday, February 4 2007 08:00 |
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Agent
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written Friday, December 21 2007 18:39
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It's another way of saying: IBTL -------------------- "I'm happy I'm the mentally disturbed person I am." -Nioca "Yes, Iffy is a demon." -Iffy The Two Universal Truthes: "All I know is that I know nothing" -Socrates "I think, therefore I am." -René Descartes Posts: 1186 | Registered: Friday, June 18 2004 07:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Friday, December 21 2007 21:38
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Well, Iffy, if you read the effect and the name of the card..you will know.. I can make a TM one too.. -------------------- Humans fight to enter insanity. You ain't evil until you hear this! Posts: 732 | Registered: Saturday, June 24 2006 07:00 |
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Councilor
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written Friday, December 21 2007 21:50
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quote:Most people prefer to eat, sleep, etc. outside of the zoned areas where there is no chance of being attacked by rogue creations, that's why. Dikiyoba. -------------------- Episode 4: Spiderweb Reloaded Posts: 4346 | Registered: Friday, December 23 2005 08:00 |
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Infiltrator
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written Friday, December 21 2007 23:34
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quote:When I first saw this I thought "why would some one in their right mind pee/poop on the geneforge?" Not sure why I thought that but I did. -------------------- A rock has weight whether you admit it or not Posts: 479 | Registered: Wednesday, July 12 2006 07:00 |
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Lifecrafter
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written Saturday, December 22 2007 03:58
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And this my friends..is why I see this thread needs a lock.. -------------------- Humans fight to enter insanity. You ain't evil until you hear this! Posts: 732 | Registered: Saturday, June 24 2006 07:00 |
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Agent
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written Saturday, December 22 2007 09:06
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By the way Azuma, that's a nice pic? Did you make it on a website? If so, where? Now, I'll answer any questions that may arise as to all the little things: This is a game, minor details like cats, dogs, etc. are not necessary. Do you see authors describing every little detail of every little room/moment/whatever? Didn't think so. Be grateful you have your unsellabe trowels. (That last sentence would make a good quote, BTW.) -------------------- "I'm happy I'm the mentally disturbed person I am." -Nioca "Yes, Iffy is a demon." -Iffy The Two Universal Truthes: "All I know is that I know nothing" -Socrates "I think, therefore I am." -René Descartes Posts: 1186 | Registered: Friday, June 18 2004 07:00 |
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Canned
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written Saturday, December 22 2007 09:13
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I know what you guys mean, it is just that this thread doesn't seem that spammy. -------------------- I can transform into almost anything, but not sanity -Iffy Muffins n' Hell|Muffins n' Hell: The Muffins Are Back Again I like this image Not in your shed -We are sort of done. Helpful critizism is welcome. Everyone, just call me Iffy. Please. Don't be offended if you don't celebrate Christmas. My shown name is not meant to offend people. Posts: 1799 | Registered: Sunday, February 4 2007 08:00 |
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