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by Gormal
Wed Apr 15, 2009 3:46 pm
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Pirates
Replies: 41
Views: 5605

Re: Pirates

I hear Obama invented the Navy. He's so awesome *swoon*
by Gormal
Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:23 pm
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: What is your most memorable day in Soj3/Toril history?
Replies: 11
Views: 1661

Re: What is your most memorable day in Soj3/Toril history?

The day Eilistraee quit and the mud died.


Too soon?
by Gormal
Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:27 pm
Forum: T2 Areas Discussion Archive
Topic: Murder in Calimport
Replies: 32
Views: 5502

Re: Murder in Calimport

I already talked to Call, but I'll post it up here too. I feel like the bulk of the rewards are too unfocused to be good. What I mean is that you have +healing on an offensive mace, while neat for hybridization, is not probably the best min/max itemization. I like the gauntlets, I dislike the platem...
by Gormal
Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:28 am
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Spell Durations
Replies: 13
Views: 3153

Re: Spell Durations

This thread got me to put Thil back on ignore...


just sayin
by Gormal
Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:26 am
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Tiamat April 4th 3pm Eastern Time
Replies: 72
Views: 17616

Re: Tiamat April 4th 3pm Eastern Time

He updated the OP saying he isn't gonna update the list, bitch.
by Gormal
Thu Mar 26, 2009 9:25 am
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Reconsidering Policy
Replies: 6
Views: 1377

Re: Reconsidering Policy

I don't think you understand crash reset policy at all.
by Gormal
Mon Mar 23, 2009 1:33 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Spell Durations
Replies: 13
Views: 3153

Re: Spell Durations

Elementalists have just as much to do as enchanters, but 95% of the people who show up to zone as one suck complete balls and only embody themself and spam lava burst/earthblood. The way that blur currently works and the entire reason that its so powerful is because its not affected by how many time...
by Gormal
Mon Mar 23, 2009 1:26 pm
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Need a gaming mouse
Replies: 4
Views: 1529

Re: Need a gaming mouse

I had a MX revolution and I loved it so much. The thumb scroll keys i rebound to key my mic, but I tend to push buttons pretty hard when I'm melting the face off some demon or a pack of wild newbs, and the button seemed to lose some of the sensitivity over time, it never stopped working it just didn...
by Gormal
Mon Mar 23, 2009 1:20 pm
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Battlestar Galactica: The Finale
Replies: 17
Views: 2152

Re: Battlestar Galactica: The Finale

I talked to Joe about this yesterday, but I think Cavill's end suited him well. He was consumed with a need to control his own destiny, and it was obvious that he wasn't getting out of that room. Hands down, the first half everyone agrees was awesome, up until Starbuck jumps the ship. Then things ge...
by Gormal
Sat Mar 21, 2009 11:39 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Tiamat April 4th 3pm Eastern Time
Replies: 72
Views: 17616

Re: Tiamat April 4th 3pm Eastern Time

Put my name down right now brandon you twatwaffle.
by Gormal
Sat Mar 21, 2009 11:38 pm
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Ground Breaking Research Paper on 9-11
Replies: 79
Views: 12559

Re: Ground Breaking Research Paper on 9-11

Its about time you came around Kifle.
by Gormal
Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:09 pm
Forum: T2 Areas Discussion Archive
Topic: Magma Changes: Why?
Replies: 5
Views: 1622

Re: Magma Changes: Why?

Thanks to all the liches who abused the loophole to get tank boots without reporting it!
by Gormal
Sat Mar 21, 2009 3:05 pm
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: AIG bonuses and a CNN poll
Replies: 47
Views: 5656

Re: AIG bonuses and a CNN poll

I watched the Leno interview last night with Obama, and as much as I disagree with the president's stance on most major issues he sold me on the AIG stuff. He admits that they were covering their asses because of legalities, but states that they should've realized that no judge would support a lawsu...
by Gormal
Sat Mar 21, 2009 2:53 pm
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Ground Breaking Research Paper on 9-11
Replies: 79
Views: 12559

Re: Ground Breaking Research Paper on 9-11

daggaz wrote:My chemistry professor Niels Harrit at Copenhagen University, in conjunction with Steven E. Jones from Brigham Young University and at least seven other PHDs from various research centers around the world, is releasing a groundbreaking research article today.


BYU = SCIENCE
by Gormal
Sat Mar 21, 2009 2:48 pm
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Pics
Replies: 2
Views: 598

Re: Pics

Why are you wearing only one glove?
by Gormal
Sat Mar 21, 2009 2:43 pm
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Obama Rips on Special Olympics, Atheletes
Replies: 47
Views: 5735

Re: Obama Rips on Special Olympics, Atheletes

If he calls anyone a chest-thumping retard he gets my vote for supreme ruler of the galaxy.
by Gormal
Sat Mar 21, 2009 2:35 pm
Forum: T2 Areas Discussion Archive
Topic: Magma Changes: Why?
Replies: 5
Views: 1622

Re: Magma Changes: Why?

Why are you whining about what is now an easy zone with some of the best loot in game? Seriously.
by Gormal
Sat Mar 21, 2009 2:33 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Tiamat April 4th 3pm Eastern Time
Replies: 72
Views: 17616

Re: Tiamat April 11th 3pm Eastern Time

deeps in da heezy
by Gormal
Tue Mar 17, 2009 2:30 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Spell Durations
Replies: 13
Views: 3153

Re: Spell Durations

Ardessa Moonblade wrote:I think the toughest spells duration wise are the chanter ones. Sucks having to cast blur 30+ times per zone for 3 or more warriors. There is definitely no class with a more legitimate gripe about the agony of spell-up.


Oh the agony of playing an overpowered class.
by Gormal
Sun Mar 15, 2009 4:10 am
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Please wipe cash from all pfiles
Replies: 69
Views: 14049

Re: Please wipe cash from all pfiles

I bid 1 million plat on an item. The mud let me. This is actual first hand knowledge.
by Gormal
Fri Mar 13, 2009 10:23 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Lich Pets, Heal Undead
Replies: 3
Views: 842

Re: Lich Pets, Heal Undead

the ability to do runs on mobs and instantly full heal yourself afterwards? mmmm
by Gormal
Fri Mar 13, 2009 10:22 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Please wipe cash from all pfiles
Replies: 69
Views: 14049

Re: Please wipe cash from all pfiles

So you neglect to quote the 2nd half of my post where I say that there is illicit cash in the game then accuse of saying that there isn't? Not sure where you're going with this but I'll play your game... go on.
by Gormal
Fri Mar 13, 2009 6:46 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Please wipe cash from all pfiles
Replies: 69
Views: 14049

Re: Please wipe cash from all pfiles

So far only one person has been named as far as abusing free plat. If you guys can't point a finger at someone who's spending more than they could have then this is just more of nothing. Why does the 5mil plat figure even matter in how long it would take to acquire? No one's even spending more than ...
by Gormal
Fri Mar 13, 2009 6:37 pm
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Great web comic.
Replies: 78
Views: 11409

Re: Great web comic.

4 a: the conscious use of skill and creative imagination especially in the production of aesthetic objects I see nothing there about commercialism in there. Money is a byproduct of art. Any other qualities you designate to this definition are purely personal criteria for what you consider art, not ...
by Gormal
Fri Mar 13, 2009 3:36 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Please wipe cash from all pfiles
Replies: 69
Views: 14049

Re: Please wipe cash from all pfiles

I'm saying its possible that even if the gods did get all of the Zotusplat, there is still a shitload out there that can lead to this type of inflation. Call out the specific people you want to accuse of having tons of plat and are winning auctions. I know a lot of people who are bidding high plat a...
by Gormal
Fri Mar 13, 2009 2:31 pm
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Battlestar Galactica: The Finale
Replies: 17
Views: 2152

Re: Battlestar Galactica: The Finale

Finale pt1 TONIGHT!
by Gormal
Fri Mar 13, 2009 11:36 am
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Are teachers underpaid or not?
Replies: 322
Views: 21463

Re: Are teachers underpaid or not?

I think its safe to say that the majority of the world believes in some form of mystical dogma that is unprovable as far as Ragorn is concerned. Basically, you just told most of the people on the entire planet that they're wrong and you're right. Just in this country, 92% of people say that you're w...
by Gormal
Fri Mar 13, 2009 10:48 am
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Please wipe cash from all pfiles
Replies: 69
Views: 14049

Re: Please wipe cash from all pfiles

Yeah so we were right. Please find the assholes who have the plat and delete it. Come on, Juan. There isn't a definitive answer anywhere in there, or even a remote reference to it. Let me put this another way: Our guild bank sits at 1000001 platinum all the time because Lilithelle earns 30k per mon...
by Gormal
Fri Mar 13, 2009 10:40 am
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Please wipe cash from all pfiles
Replies: 69
Views: 14049

Re: Please wipe cash from all pfiles

Jake that's just not true. I sold a whole assload of eq to get enough cash to bid on those robes, in end with help from some guildies etc. I managed to get up to 470k. Yes I can think of a couple of individuals who would have more money than this, due to having a whole lot of eq and selling it at r...
by Gormal
Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:04 pm
Forum: T2 Gameplay Discussion Archive
Topic: Please wipe cash from all pfiles
Replies: 69
Views: 14049

Re: Please wipe cash from all pfiles

There were only a handful of people who got cash from the auction bugs. Taishanos, Aneku, Liminam, Ancuc, and myself were the only ones who got crazy amounts from it. I know for sure that all of us had our alts all examined and checked multiple times for excess plat. Elainor may or may not have been...
by Gormal
Thu Mar 12, 2009 8:15 pm
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Great web comic.
Replies: 78
Views: 11409

Re: Great web comic.

If I want to get into an argument over the attachment Oteb posted by Kazimir Severinovich Malevich as not really being art, but a design (or an attempt to make money imo), should I hijack this thread or start another one. Hmm... I'm still not sure which point Oteb was trying to make. I just let it ...
by Gormal
Thu Mar 12, 2009 7:34 pm
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Great web comic.
Replies: 78
Views: 11409

Re: Great web comic.

Now you're just putting words into my mouth. You compared him to Mark Twain, holding what you are crediting to his writing style up against someone else's is the definition of "comparing". I can't believe that you'd really believe that a literary technique used by actual writers in short s...
by Gormal
Thu Mar 12, 2009 4:49 pm
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Great web comic.
Replies: 78
Views: 11409

Re: Great web comic.

I'm just waiting for you to compare his stick figures to a legendary painter.
by Gormal
Thu Mar 12, 2009 3:15 pm
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Great web comic.
Replies: 78
Views: 11409

Re: Great web comic.

Oh man you made a sick burn and had to post it up didn't you Cofen?

Why are web comics 99% shit? Because the web is not the proper medium for a traditional comic.

interesting lecture on comics
by Gormal
Thu Mar 12, 2009 2:30 pm
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Great web comic.
Replies: 78
Views: 11409

Re: Great web comic.

I agree, PA still has its weaknesses and I don't even read it regularly. However, its the original and more importantly they've actually worked to improve the artwork and the jokes a LOT so they get a lot of leeway in my opinion. xkcd steals jokes like Carlos Mencia, shows as much artistic ability a...
by Gormal
Thu Mar 12, 2009 12:22 pm
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Great web comic.
Replies: 78
Views: 11409

Re: Great web comic.

OOTS amused me for the early strips, but now its such a self-fellating piece of trash that's so full of words and pretentiousness that I can't stand it. Its like he's writing a fucking Robert Jordan novel in comic form... nothing ever happens.
by Gormal
Thu Mar 12, 2009 12:00 pm
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Great web comic.
Replies: 78
Views: 11409

Re: Great web comic.

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by Gormal
Thu Mar 12, 2009 11:55 am
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Great web comic.
Replies: 78
Views: 11409

Re: Great web comic.

One thing I've seen is that webcomic fans are very devoted to their particular comic. That being said: lets examine 3 other webcomics and you explain to me what makes each good/bad. http://www.penny-arcade.com/images/2009/20090304.jpg http://www.ctrlaltdel-online.com/comics/20090309.jpg http://lifeo...
by Gormal
Thu Mar 12, 2009 11:43 am
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Great web comic.
Replies: 78
Views: 11409

Re: Great web comic.

Look, an incredibly unfunny strip to prove another of the points in the Yahtzee webcomic video. Valid criticism is valid.
by Gormal
Thu Mar 12, 2009 11:25 am
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Great web comic.
Replies: 78
Views: 11409

Re: Great web comic.

Smug self-importance: the webcomic http://yalikescake.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/donald_knuth.png?w=450&h=238 http://yalikescake.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/fourier.jpg?w=450&h=324 I'm so random, clever, and wacky! “I’m just this guy, you know? I’m a CNU graduate with a degree in physics. B...
by Gormal
Thu Mar 12, 2009 11:13 am
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Great web comic.
Replies: 78
Views: 11409

Re: Great web comic.

Any comic who feels that they have to explain their joke is a poor comic. See: the first comic Oteb put up. "The Base Metaphor Explained" Its the same hack garbage that Buckley does with his yellow summary boxes.

Also: The creator is a furry.
by Gormal
Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:56 am
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Great web comic.
Replies: 78
Views: 11409

Re: Great web comic.

The jokes would have to be funny for that to be true. You don't build suspense by arbitrarily adding in more words. Less is more, is pretty much the first rule of writing. Its unoriginal, visually unappealing, and just plain lazy. You might not like all of the music I listen to, but at least they al...
by Gormal
Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:46 am
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Great web comic.
Replies: 78
Views: 11409

Re: Great web comic.

Yes there are many people who enjoy mocking the shit that some people produce and yes we read most of the new shitty webcomics to point out why its crap. I'll concede that on occasion, xkcd has turned out a decent joke. But hey, a thousand monkeys... Edit: I'm not exactly sure what you're trying to ...
by Gormal
Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:20 am
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Great web comic.
Replies: 78
Views: 11409

Re: Great web comic.

Ok here's how it works. A comic is a medium for visual art. If you cannot draw, your comic by definition is a pile of shit. If all you (think) you can do is write, then you should be writing, not drawing.

http://www.isxkcdshittytoday.com/

http://xkcdsucks.blogspot.com/
by Gormal
Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:53 am
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: How did you learn how to tolerate dumb stuff/people at work?
Replies: 19
Views: 2212

Re: How did you learn how to tolerate dumb stuff/people at work?

Make sure you document anything that could make you look bad but isn't your fault in some way. An email about training you've given works. Then just find a couple people you don't want to kill and use your collective hatred to amuse yourselves behind closed doors.
by Gormal
Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:50 am
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Great web comic.
Replies: 78
Views: 11409

Re: Great web comic.

Here is the miscarriage comic that is referenced in that video for edification on how bad Buckley is:

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by Gormal
Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:36 am
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Great web comic.
Replies: 78
Views: 11409

Re: Great web comic.

If you have no artistic skills like Munroe, then you had damn well better be able to execute a proper joke. Its a comic based on wordswordswordswords and he's a poor writer.

Zero Punctuation has a good review of webcomics in general that applies here.
by Gormal
Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:28 am
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Great web comic.
Replies: 78
Views: 11409

Re: Great web comic.

They're both bad, Fuckley's is just the worse of the two. Here: allow me to improve upon the first comic you posted.
by Gormal
Thu Mar 12, 2009 8:57 am
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Lets Talk Food
Replies: 12
Views: 1280

Re: Lets Talk Food

I used the leftover hamburger from lunch (seasoned) with some rice from last night and some corn to do a quick fry, it was good.
by Gormal
Thu Mar 12, 2009 8:56 am
Forum: T2 General Discussion Archive
Topic: Great web comic.
Replies: 78
Views: 11409

Re: Great web comic.

You probably think cad is good too.

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