[quote who="Twilight_Storm" reply="1342" id="2998633"]And whiskey, my brain actually started to cry...I'll have to read all that in sections so it'll take a while to get a reply, assuming I survive the process...[/quote] Well.........I probably did go a little overboard. But yeah, there's a lot to 40K on the tabletop. [quote who="Twilight_Storm" reply="1342" id="2998633"]Although, I will say that based on what you said about using a point system, it seems highly co
[quote who="KrdaxDrkrun" reply="1339" id="2998582"]Your analysis is hugemongous...[/quote] Meh, that's what happens when you've got a setting that stretches back for almost 25 years. ................ OH MY GOD! I just realized that 40K's 25th anniversary is in 2012 ! THE WORLD CANNOT END ON THAT DAY /sarcasm. ... Seriously though, I only just realized that, as, IIRC, 40K started in 1987. I also don't think the world will end in 2
I'd go on to the 40K RPGs, but they're a whole other kettle of fish. Minis not requires, Pen'n'Paper, D100/D10 based. From what I've read, Dark Heresy's psychic powers system is somewhat broken, but it's not too bad and can be mostly ignored if PCs aren't Psykers (psychic people, IMMAH KILL U WIF MAH BRAINZ). In a nutshell- Dark Heresy: you're Acolytes of the Inquisition. More importantly, you're expendable Acolytes. Horror
And I see a kinda-sort failed anyways. Still, it's not too bad. Also, this post is leet. Karma if you get it. ................ 1 (CONT). It seems I neglected a key aspect of THE 40K game. It's a strategic wargame. Other than that, the above is all correct, and I only forget to mention that one bit. ................ 2. Necromunda. A skirmish-based game, oriented around gangs of a hive (giant kilometers-high super-city structure; houses millions-billions
[quote who="Twilight_Storm" reply="1335" id="2998427"]but I've found that more than 2 characters becomes a lot for one person to handle.[/quote] Interesting; however, it's closer to "RPG-Lite". Some basic mechanics I'm definitely using: Each player chooses a basic career path and specialty within that path. They then, using a certain, fixed number of points, upgrade their character's statline, purchase skills, weapons, and other wargear items (like various gren
[quote who="Oatesy03" reply="1331" id="2998285"]Since when did German conscript equal high-ranking Nazi party political officer? Surely your average German soldier was a human being just like the average British, American, or Russian soldier?[/quote] Since the majority of Internet-dwellers, particularly among the more vocal cesspools, a la The Pit Which Shall Not Be Named, are not going to logically think about such things. Logically, the player character in a German-combatant-themed
Alas, I already took advantage of a similar deal in May? of 2010- when Valve ported the Source Engine to Mac. Still, I like the reason behind why they're offering it for free.
[quote who="Twilight_Storm" reply="1328" id="2997659"]And there is the proof that morph had this place on life support before he left. We've been going downhill on post count ever since. (I'd almost given up, I think...) but morph makes one post, and this place get's a pulse. Anywho, just thought I'd shout out to those of you who play Sins and are on Facebook, that the Sins facebook page is asking people what they'd want in a collector's ed
[quote who="ton99002" reply="11" id="2995796"]You know you have played Sins too much when... ...your 6 year old runs into the room yelling "Allied backup has arrived!" ...your 4 1/2 year old builds an "Orky" with his Duplex blocks. ...your wife bribes you with "You can play 2 hours of Sins if you help me do the dishes first."[/quote] THIS. THIS MAN UNDERSTANDS.
[quote who="CmdrNilles" reply="1323" id="2995224"]Everybody had better give remember those fallen ten years ago[/quote] I'm sorry, but there is an implied "OR ELSE" in that statement. Just for that, I will now ignore you for two pages. [quote who="Oatesy03" reply="1324" id="2995250"]As I said on the Banned Game, I am singing in a choir on BBC One (basically our main national TV channel) in memory of those who lost their lives on or because of 9/11.[/quote
[quote who="Oatesy03" reply="1321" id="2994554"]That's because Warhammer 40k is inherently english in many of its facets, especially so in Space Marine. [/quote] I just wrote it that way because I actual like the pronunciation; not necessarily more than the Ameri-English pronunciation, but I do like it- and it's a great way to add character/flavor to the game for Ameri-English speakers. [quote who="Oatesy03" reply="1321" id="2994554"]You seem to be into death-defying c
[quote who="Oatesy03" reply="1319" id="2994110"]Played the demo, haven't yet bought the game. Going to, maybe at the weekend. Seemed good, but going to read reviews to get an idea of campaign length.[/quote] Apparently the campaign is supposed to be about 8 hours for a single play-through- and 30 days after release Relic sets the "Exterminatus" last-stand-survival-style coop mode upon the community. I'll also note that 2nd 'Leftenant' Mira has made it to my lis
MORPH POSTED!?!?! The end is nigh! ..... Srsly. It is. ........ In other news, I've been playing the demo for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine through OnLive (as I lack sufficient hardware POWUH to play most of my games), and I must say this. W40K:SM IS MADE OF PURE WINSAUCE. When I first played it, I had this feeling of total excitement- a feeling I have not had for a game in a very long time. Perhaps ever- can't re
[quote who="Volt_Cruelerz" reply="14" id="2993000"]beta-level AI of Johnathan[/quote] Methinks you've been reading Alastair Reynolds' Revelation Space series.
[quote who="Oatesy03" reply="1312" id="2989981"]*snipped for length*[/quote] I was actually under the impression that you flat-out couldn't own a firearm in Britain- even if you were a hunter or target shooter. Probably the biggest thing is, though, that I don't think that the situation is going to last- while the baton-bobbies are adept at most situations, they do have to call for backup from armed officers if they encounter an armed (or suspected to be armed) suspect
[quote who="Oatesy03" reply="1310" id="2989779"]Does Britain have a reputation as a really safe and calm place in the States by the way?[/quote] Wouldn't know. [quote who="Oatesy03" reply="1310" id="2989779"]A fair few people told us that they didn't think British police ever carried firearms. Of course, most don't,[/quote] That's probably why they think Britain is very safe and calm- the bobbies don't have guns. OTOH, it's my opinion that it
[quote who="Oatesy03" reply="1308" id="2989705"]Sorry buddy, Zion Canyon takes the pedestal as my favourite place on Earth. I'll never get bored of it [/quote] I have a bookmark with a photo of Zion on it. Pretty nice place.
[quote who="Oatesy03" reply="1306" id="2989593"]However, still wish I was still on holiday in America. [/quote] And especially beautiful Los Angeles , I presume? ...... Seriously though, depending on what part of LA county you're in, it's pretty nice. Panorama City is awesome, in no small part because Grace Community Church is there (BONUS POINTS: I'm a 15-minute walk away from GCC, and about 3-4 miles from LA Valley College, a communi
[quote who="CmdrNilles" reply="1303" id="2988597"]Is everybody taking shelter from the hurricane, or does nobody feel like talking anymore?[/quote] No hurricanes in the area of beautiful Los Angeles . No one else is posting much. TBH, I've been very busy with work and various tasks around the house.
[quote who="blobness" reply="1626" id="2986193"]And they're written infinitely better. Which is sad, seeing as how they're fluff for a tabletop game that can barely decide what kind of backstory it wants.[/quote] I'll simply point out that Warhammer 40,000 has expanded considerably*, and is arguably just as comprehensive in scope as the SW background. *As it's gone from a TT wargame to a massive multi-media franchise encompassing (probably) hundreds of novels/s
[quote who="EternalRequiem" reply="1624" id="2986159"]You'd be amazed with how much they also coincide with the Tyranids of the 40k universe [/quote] And they predate the Yuuzhan Vong of SW fame. By a lot.
[quote who="mrlaird89" reply="135" id="2985914"]ya...i necro post.... i think this mod is worth it...anything new??? or has RL defeated yet another eve mod? [/quote] Delicious Link Is Delicious. There's actual playable releases. Better than quite a few EVE mods.
[quote who="CmdrNilles" reply="1299" id="2984976"]Very well then, your off the hook... for now [/quote] I'm off the hook whenever, and for however long, I feel like. I'm under absolutely NO obligation to write, and publish, fanfiction for the readership of anyone. I have far more important obligations and responsibilities than the hobby, for that IS what this is, of writing fanfiction- most notable among them a job, daily tasks to be done around the house, and friends. <p
[quote who="CmdrNilles" reply="1297" id="2984894"]So that is your excuse for not writing more of your fanfic. You even got me hooked in it. [/quote] Writer's block, lethargy, friends, emotional shellshock, reading, slightly pissed-off at the crappiness of Rama II , in addition to my job and other, more important, responsibilities around the house all account for it.
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