GWOff-Topic

[JSSheridan]

Just a place to where we can focus all of our non-guildwars thoughts. Happy posting.

[gumpygrits]

Wow, a fresh OT thread. I feel like I should do something special here to get things going.

umm....

uuuhhhhh......

I give up....

Happy OT-ing. :thumbsup:

[Lord Anthrax]

Okay, anyone read any good books lately? Me, I've been re-reading the original Trilogy of the Black Company novels by Glen Cook.

[Lothiron]

I reread the Drizzt Do'Urden novels this summer. R.A. Salvatore = God.

[Sarision]

Ooo Forgotten Realms. It's been a while since I played Neverwinter Nights.

[Lord Anthrax]

I got bored of reading about the Drizzit. Artemis and Jarlaxle are much more interesting. I still need the get the most recent volume of their adventures in the Bloodstone Lands.

[JSSheridan]

Reading the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy novels right now. Other books I've read this year are, The Club Dumas (the movie Ninth Gate was based on this), My Name is Asher Lev, The Gift of Asher Lev.

[Mordakai Slivermoon]

I haven't read any books lately (been too busy playing Guild Wars ) but the last book that I did read was the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. They weren't able to put everything from the books into the movie but I still think that they did a pretty good job. Speaking of movies, I recently saw X-Men 3: The Last Stand. It was okay. It would have been a lot better if I wasn't such a HUGE fan of the X-Men. Before it started however, I saw a trailer for one of their upcoming films: Ghost Rider. I can't wait for that one to be released. I have always liked that character and hopefully they won't screw this one up like they have done with some of their other characters in the past....

[ArbainHestia]

Can't have an OT thread with out a keg...

*taps emergency OMG-brand-new-OT-thread keg*

[Lady Rhonwyn]

I'm busy with the Pern novels at the moment (have arived at the 19th or 20th book...). And I'm listening to The Hobbit on my MP3 player...

Other topic, I saw Lady and the Tramp the day before yesterday... I just love the old Walt Disney cartoons.

[Lothiron]

JACK, YOU BAD BAD MAN!

ITS DRIZZT, NOT DRIZZIT! LEARN TO SALVATORE, NUB!

Hehe :) But yes, to an extent, I agree - the Entreri/Jarlaxle line is new, and quite interesting. You can only do so much with one character, and I am glad Salvatore is starting to explore other avenues in the Forgotten Realms.

But Drizzt = God. The ONLY character in all of fantasy that could whoop is butt would have to be Raistlin Majere. If you do not know who that is, I pity your tortured soul.

[Jersey]

Hmmm... Currently re-reading Lord of the Rings, as I just finished The Hobbit. I also read Unfinished Tales earlier this year. What can I say? Tolkien is just great :wink:

[Lord Anthrax]

JACK, YOU BAD BAD MAN!

ITS DRIZZT, NOT DRIZZIT! LEARN TO SALVATORE, NUB!

Hehe :) But yes, to an extent, I agree - the Entreri/Jarlaxle line is new, and quite interesting. You can only do so much with one character, and I am glad Salvatore is starting to explore other avenues in the Forgotten Realms.

But Drizzt = God. The ONLY character in all of fantasy that could whoop is butt would have to be Raistlin Majere. If you do not know who that is, I pity your tortured soul.

You forget the humorous name a small farmboy hung upon Drizzt when he first came to the surface world, and -I'm- the nub? ;)

Meh, I just got tired of all the existential angst. It's a seasoning, not the whole of the dish, and IMO Salvatore ended up using just too much.

As for Dragonlance, it was alright, but I never felt it quite had the scope of the Realms. I think the best thing that ever came out of those books was Lord Soth, Knight of the Black Rose.

[Ancale]

just started reading the da vinci code :D (haven't seen the film on purpose so I don't know how it finishes).*Eats all those thinking of posting spoilers after smacking them with a big large trout*

[gumpygrits]

just started reading the da vinci code :D (haven't seen the film on purpose so I don't know how it finishes).*Eats all those thinking of posting spoilers after smacking them with a big large trout*


Everyone lives happily ever after. Or something like that.

*dodges trout*

[ArbainHestia]

I just started reading the "Song of Ice and Fire" series by George RR Martin. Awesome thing is is since I just started reading "A Clash of Thrones" I don't have to wait 10 years to get to the latest book! :grin:

[gumpygrits]

That's a great series. Just wait till you finish the most recent one and have to wait 2 years for the next installment...

Talk about agony.

I do my best to avoid reading series until they have been released completly. Once I get started reading a series I hate waiting for new books to come out.

[Lord Anthrax]

Before it started however, I saw a trailer for one of their upcoming films: Ghost Rider. I can't wait for that one to be released. I have always liked that character and hopefully they won't screw this one up like they have done with some of their other characters in the past....
Who'd they finally get to play Ghost Rider? I hadn't been following that one. I'm still hoping Iron Man's going to get off the ground. <3 Ole Shellhead.
Hmmm... Currently re-reading Lord of the Rings, as I just finished The Hobbit. I also read Unfinished Tales earlier this year. What can I say? Tolkien is just great :wink:
Personally, I never could get into Tolkien's writing. His particular style and language use was always a detriment to my immersing myself in it. On a related subject, anyone else ever read Bored of the Rings by the Harvard Lampoon(and not decide to firebomb them afterwards, poor Tolkienites who get tricked into reading it/ignore the blatant warnings at the beginning of the book)? Or perhaps some of the Discworld novels?

[Lady Rhonwyn]

That's a great series. Just wait till you finish the most recent one and have to wait 2 years for the next installment...

Talk about agony.

I do my best to avoid reading series until they have been released completly. Once I get started reading a series I hate waiting for new books to come out.
I still need to read that last book... But I'm of the kind that first read the whole series again before reading a new installment of the book.

just started reading the da vinci code :D (haven't seen the film on purpose so I don't know how it finishes).*Eats all those thinking of posting spoilers after smacking them with a big large trout*Da Vinci dies...
* catches trout, runs and gives trout to Poes *

[Ancale]

Da Vinci dies...
* catches trout, runs and gives trout to Poes *
*eats Poes*

[Dragon Flame]

Finished Catch 22 a few weeks ago, great book. Read The Alchemist as well. I'm awaiting the next of the Discworld novels...impatiently, and i need to get the sequel to Chainfire by Terry Goodkind (Sword of Truth series). Also waiting for another Wheel of Time (Robert Jordan), but that'll be a while.

As for Dragonlance, I enjoyed them. They were some of the first fantasy books i ever read, and i got well into them. I've moved on and found better, though.

[JSSheridan]

Finished Catch 22 a few weeks ago, great book. Read The Alchemist as well. I'm awaiting the next of the Discworld novels...impatiently, and i need to get the sequel to Chainfire by Terry Goodkind (Sword of Truth series). Also waiting for another Wheel of Time (Robert Jordan), but that'll be a while.
I read Catch 22 back in January, very depressing even though it was well told. My next book is going to be 1984, which will be a good contrast to Brave New World which I read last year.

[Lady Rhonwyn]

I read Catch 22 back in January, very depressing even though it was well told. My next book is going to be 1984, which will be a good contrast to Brave New World which I read last year.
I've read 1984 and Brave New World also, for English class...

Big Brother is watching you!

[Mordakai Slivermoon]

[quote=Lord Anthrax]Who'd they finally get to play Ghost Rider? I hadn't been following that one. I'm still hoping Iron Man's going to get off the ground. <3 Ole Shellhead.
quote]

They got Nicholas Cage to play Ghost Rider. He might actually be able to do a good job with this role. As far as Iron Man is concerned, who do you think would make a good Tony Stark? I currently can't think of anyone. I have also heard of some rumors that they are planning on making a Doctor Strange Movie as well. And they are supposed to be bringing back Captain America. That one has been done a couple of times and each time it has sucked. Maybe they will finally get it right this time.....

[Lord Anthrax]

I really don't like the idea of Nicholas Cage playing Ghost Rider, I wish they'd gotten Johnny Depp to do it, but we'll see what comes. As for Tony, if only Timothy Dalton were a decade or so younger...right now the only two names I've seen suggested are Tom Cruise(not a bad choice)and Leonardo Di'Caprio(I have my doubts about that one...)

I read 1984 years ago in High School. Doubleplusgood.

Speaking of books read in High School, of the ones that were on our assigned reading list the only ones I ever actually enjoyed were Lord of the Flies and Watership Down. It's been a while since I read Watership, I should go back and re-read it and Tales of Watership Down.

[Lady Rhonwyn]

I read 1984 years ago in High School. Doubleplusgood.

Speaking of books read in High School, of the ones that were on our assigned reading list the only ones I ever actually enjoyed were Lord of the Flies and Watership Down. It's been a while since I read Watership, I should go back and re-read it and Tales of Watership Down.
We have to have at least one foreign language in high school, and I choose English. So, I had to read English and Dutch (literary) books. 1984 and Brave New World was on my list, but I liked Day of the Triffids a lot. At least we were allowed to read some action books in English, because almost all of the Dutch books were very boring literary books, that only addressed some personal, moral problem... You had to think of all the things the writer wanted you to think about...

[Lord Anthrax]

Because it don't get much more OT than this.
http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/917/sampoes0xx.jpg
SAMPOES!

[gumpygrits]

If that thing had lazer eyes it'd be the ultimate weapon against humanity.

I can imagine it now: "Here kitty kitty. Come and get an-OMG ITS LAZER EYES! THEY BURN! AHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!"

[Ancale]

we definitely have the bestest guild mascot - don't you think?

[gumpygrits]

we definitely have the bestest guild mascot - don't you think?

Too bad that's not one of the cape emblems, otherwise you guys would really be in business.

[Lothiron]

That..... thing will haunt my dreams for many years to come.

[Jersey]

Muahahaaaaa.... You can run, but not escape, hide, but not remain hidden.... You're haunted!!!!!! :largeevil:

(No Cripplong Shot needed this time......)

[Ancale]

That..... thing will haunt my dreams for many years to come.
*casts mantra of persistence*

[Oo Fatal Error oO]

*casts mantra of persistence*

I Will Save You!!!
*use wild blow on Lothiron*
omg! what Ive done
*runs away*

[Lothiron]

I hate you all. :(

*FoC's GWO and kills them all.*

Maw the mountain heart ain't got nothin' on me.

[Lady Rhonwyn]

I hate you all. :(

*FoC's GWO and kills them all.*

Maw the mountain heart ain't got nothin' on me.
FoC won't kill Sampoes, nothing can. Even Maya can only try...

[Jersey]

I just love Rhonwyn's new avatar!!!! Don't you agree, Loth? :grin:

Sampoes FTW!!!!

[Lothiron]

Oh, its fantastic. I <3 it.

Wait, no I don't, it haunts my dreams.

Oh, and btw - Me >>>>>> Maya.

I pwn.

Not on my Forum, Loth. Here...I PWN! *dresses Loth in a Pink Bunny Suit for being a sourpuss* >;)

[Jersey]

Nooooo Jack.... Don't make him into a bunny..... You can't kill the pre-sear bunny, you know......

*loads up for bunny hunting*

[Lord Anthrax]

Darn! Oh well, that means we can just use him like a football! *kicks Invinci-Loth around* ;)

[JSSheridan]

For Chuck: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HVDC

[JSSheridan]

I got a new CD last week. Shadow Gallery - Tyranny. It's progressive rock that's instrumentally similar to Dream Theater (LaBrie is a guest singer on the album), yet very distinct lyrically and musically. It's pretty cool too, worth a listen.

[snowkissed]

*flies over and drops purple paint on everyone*

[CharnelHouse]

For Chuck: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HVDC

Wow, and woW. That was a very interesting read JSS, thanks. I had no idea DC transmission was that common.

One of those stations is right by my dad's house (Sylmar, Ca.) I'll have to check it out sometime.

[Lord Anthrax]

*flies over and drops purple paint on everyone*
*cleans up paint*
*bottles*
*sells 2,000,000,000 Purple Dyes to Trader*
*buyz teh GW, winz teh game!!!11* ;)

[Lady Rhonwyn]

*cleans up paint*
*bottles*
*sells 2,000,000,000 Purple Dyes to Trader*
*buyz teh GW, winz teh game!!!11* ;)
You've all this paint and you don't offer your guild mates some? You're supposed to set the example!

[JSSheridan]

*flies over and drops purple paint on everyone*
Welcome to our home Snow. Next time you drop by, could you find a way that isn't quite so messy.

[Blaisey]

Just wanted to say hi! >:P THIS IS MERRE! ^^

[NicksterGoesWild]

just wanted to say hey lol im bored

[Lady Rhonwyn]

just wanted to say hey lol im bored
Bored? How can you be bored? There's a lot to do... Like trying to sleep in 30 degrees celsius...

[Wasikoo]

I just finished reformatting my desktop pc in addition to installing some new hardware. So today I gave it to a friend who need one. It also provides a reason to put together a new ultimate pc. :rolleyes:

I am an avid reader. In fact I used to be a loyal bookcrosser until their snobbishness turned me off from the hobby.

Currently reading:

And You Know You Should Be Glad by Bob Greene

Recently finished:

Friday Night Lights by H.G. Bissinger
Thr3e by Ted Dekker
Cheating Death, Stealing Life: The Eddie Guerrero Story by Eddie Guerrero & Michael Krugman
House by Frank Perretti and Ted Dekker

[Lady Rhonwyn]

I was just making a post, and I had suddenly an urge to play Deus Ex again... Or Thief... Too bad those games require a lot of darkness (which is hard to find these days, in the middle of summer). Also, being at work doesn't help much.

[JSSheridan]

I was just making a post, and I had suddenly an urge to play Deus Ex again... Or Thief... Too bad those games require a lot of darkness (which is hard to find these days, in the middle of summer). Also, being at work doesn't help much.
I have Deus Ex but haven't played it. I have heard grate things about it, and if it lives up to those, then it will be one of the best PC games ever. I started on Half-Life a while ago but it is sitting there incomplete.

Of my favorite old FPS games I'd recommend the two No One Lifes Forever games.

[snowkissed]

*pads in*

*looks around*

Not so messy? Hmm..

*throws a waterballoon at JSS*

And by the way, I loooooooooooooooooooooooooooove NOLF!

[Lady Rhonwyn]

I have Deus Ex but haven't played it. I have heard grate things about it, and if it lives up to those, then it will be one of the best PC games ever. I started on Half-Life a while ago but it is sitting there incomplete.

Of my favorite old FPS games I'd recommend the two No One Lifes Forever games.
Oh, I loved Deus Ex, didn't like the sequel... The first game is a bit of a combination between a RPG and a FPS. You have to make choices with your character (do I heavy weapons, stealth, hacking, etc). I always went as sniper, with a high computer skill and always tried to get in unnoticed, get to a high point and start shooting them off from a distance (if necessery).

And I still think the graphics are great.

[JSSheridan]

Oh, I loved Deus Ex, didn't like the sequel... The first game is a bit of a combination between a RPG and a FPS. You have to make choices with your character (do I heavy weapons, stealth, hacking, etc). I always went as sniper, with a high computer skill and always tried to get in unnoticed, get to a high point and start shooting them off from a distance (if necessery).

And I still think the graphics are great.

*Doesn't notice Snow because he is performing mindless repetitive task at work and gets nailed in the back of the head*

*shakes fist at snow. http://www.thespeakeasy.net/YabbPub/YaBBImages/smilies/shakesfist.gif*

I'll get you for this :wink:

Rhonwyn, when I go through Deus Ex, I'll probably go along a stealth line. My favorite current game series is Splinter Cell. There's something about sneaking, snooping, and stalking in the night that appeals to me. Now I'm going to send my head off to have it looked at.

[Lothiron]

Halo >>>>>>>>>>>> NOLF garbage.

[JSSheridan]

Halo >>>>>>>>>>>> NOLF garbage.
Also a grate game, though I consider it 'new' since it uses DX 9 shaders and ignoring HDR or Bloom effects.

[lifeinthefridge]

Reading the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy novels right now. Other books I've read this year are, The Club Dumas (the movie Ninth Gate was based on this), My Name is Asher Lev, The Gift of Asher Lev.


i saw hitchhikers guide to galaxy movie dint no anything about the book need less to say it sucked

[Lady Rhonwyn]

Rhonwyn, when I go through Deus Ex, I'll probably go along a stealth line. My favorite current game series is Splinter Cell. There's something about sneaking, snooping, and stalking in the night that appeals to me. Now I'm going to send my head off to have it looked at.
I've got the Splinter Cell Trilogy myself and like it a lot. But the reason why I like Deus Ex better is there you have freedom of movement and freedom of choice. In Splinter Cell there's only one way of solving a problem and only one path to follow.

For example, in Deus Ex, the first misison you have to save somebody (as a side assignment). When you get to him, you can give him a gun (he's a collegue of yours) or you can let him stay put (which he won't like, but I did...) and finish the rest first. Somewhere near the end of the game, this decission will change a conversation you'll have with him. Also, when you give him a gun, he will charge out, killing everybody on his path, while if you don't give him one, you'll be able to sneak past everybody and continue your way.

Why is the weather so nice? I can't see anything on my monitor when the weather is beautiful, so it won't do me any good to install it again :sad:

[Lady Rhonwyn]

AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH


I just want to scream... We've just got the first offer on our house... I'm so nervous/excited... I just wanted to spew it somewhere, and here seemed like a good location...

(I can't even type anymore, as excited as I am...)

AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH

[snowkissed]

Congrats! *pops open a bottle of champagne and sprays Lady Rhonwyn with it*

:cutie:

[JSSheridan]

Nice to hear Rhonwyn. Let us know how it goes. :grin:

[Lord Anthrax]

Speaking of playing older games, lately I've been playing the classic Metroid games, as well as the excellent newer ones in the series that were made for the Game Boy Advance. Such wonderful memories.

[Lady Rhonwyn]

Nice to hear Rhonwyn. Let us know how it goes. :grin:

About an hour after this offer, we sold the house... So, our house has been on sale for a total of 3 days... Saturday, Sunday and Monday...

Now, I can really look forward to moving in into our new house... Which will be about the same time as Nighfall will present itself...

[JSSheridan]

About an hour after this offer, we sold the house... So, our house has been on sale for a total of 3 days... Saturday, Sunday and Monday...

Now, I can really look forward to moving in into our new house... Which will be about the same time as Nighfall will present itself...
That sounds good, although I know nothing about buying/selling real estate. Now you need to weigh your priorities: move into the new house or play Nightfall. :scratch:

[sirjugglo]

Hello, just taking a trip down memory lane :D

[Lady Rhonwyn]

That sounds good, although I know nothing about buying/selling real estate. Now you need to weigh your priorities: move into the new house or play Nightfall. :scratch:
I don't know much about buying/selling real estage either... But I do know it's fast... The usual time (in my neighbourhood) would be 3 to 4 months...

And about playing or moving...

We should get the key for the new house half October, and then we'll have to "renovate" (with the help of a professional...), at least the bathroom, the living room and the bedroom.

Then, half November, the move will start. So, it depends a bit on when Nightfall will really appear...

[gumpygrits]

You can always save a bit of the trouble and take some things over to your new house ahead of time (as in, while you're renovating). By the time your actual move date comes you can have it down to things like furniture and appliances.

[Lady Rhonwyn]

You can always save a bit of the trouble and take some things over to your new house ahead of time (as in, while you're renovating). By the time your actual move date comes you can have it down to things like furniture and appliances.
We'll be using a professional moving company. So, everything will go in 1 day. And we will be breaking down some walls... Which will result in a lot of dust. And my Yaris can't handle that much lugage...

And, naturally, let's hope the ADSL connection is up and running in time...

Wat most likely will happen is that halfway November, I will need a break and go playing GW 24 hours... Escapisme...

[Jersey]

A bit late, but grats on selling your house :grin:

....did I hear anyone mention the good old Thief???? Those where the days, that game brings ahead the stalker in you... But I still haven't finished the last one, Deadly Shadows, because of (you guessed it...) Guild Wars.... :shocked:

[Lady Rhonwyn]

A bit late, but grats on selling your house :grin:

....did I hear anyone mention the good old Thief???? Those where the days, that game brings ahead the stalker in you... But I still haven't finished the last one, Deadly Shadows, because of (you guessed it...) Guild Wars.... :shocked:
My reason for not finishing Deadly Shadows is because of (drum rolls....) a terrible old fashioned graphics card!

I've had it installed... But could only play it on the lowest resolution... So, I deinstalled it again and this year I'll be buying a new graphics card (and motherboard and processor...) So, this winter, I'll most likely be playing it... (if I can take away enough time from Nighfall...)

[Lothiron]

*BUSTS INTO GWO FORUM AND KICKS JACK IN THE HEAD*

Sup foo's.

[Lady Rhonwyn]

*BUSTS INTO GWO FORUM AND KICKS JACK IN THE HEAD*

Sup foo's.
You like to kick, don't you? Ever thought about soccer? You are allowed to kick then (as long as you hit the ball...)

[Mordakai Slivermoon]

Oops!!! The soccer ball moved out of the way.....:shocked:

[Lady Rhonwyn]

Oops!!! The soccer ball moved out of the way.....:shocked:
You're not allowed to rig it! A soccer ball won't move out of itself...

Who's got the remote!

[Lord Anthrax]

*uses Gladiator's Defense, WTFBBQPwns Loth's foot*
Lothiron Darknight drops a Rune of Superior Foo's, which your party reserves for Liessa Greyhaven
WTS Sup Foo's, 100k! >:D

[Nightmare The Dark]

Man we need to farm you Loth, seems we can actually make money off you, eventhough you are a Foo'! :shocked:

[Lord Anthrax]

I'd like to take this opportunity to say...

:cloud9: THANK YOU SNOWKISSED! :cloud9:

At long long last, we of GWO FINALLY have Officer and Guild Leader labels on our Forum accounts, and we have you, dear lady, to thank for it! So on behalf of GWO, :flowers: for the nice Lady Admin!

[Jersey]

Thanks a lot, Snow, we really appreciate it!!!!!!! :flowers:

[Lady Rhonwyn]

I'd like to take this opportunity to say...

:cloud9: THANK YOU SNOWKISSED! :cloud9:

At long long last, we of GWO FINALLY have Officer and Guild Leader labels on our Forum accounts, and we have you, dear lady, to thank for it! So on behalf of GWO, :flowers: for the nice Lady Admin!
I still think you need the title "The Boss"...

[Ancale]

nice one :)

P.s. I still am "Member" and not "Officer" :(

[Lord Anthrax]

Nothing's perfect, Ancale. I'll get that fixed soon. :)

[snowkissed]

*squee* I like warm fuzzies :cutie:

My pleasure, guys :wink:

Fixing stuff as I get the PMs. Keep pitchforks away!

[Lord Anthrax]

It's fine, Lianne. We'll keep you apprised of the situation and trust in you to handle it when time permits. :)

[JSSheridan]

*squee* I like warm fuzzies :cutie:

My pleasure, guys :wink:

Fixing stuff as I get the PMs. Keep pitchforks away!
http://www.thespeakeasy.net/YabbPub/YaBBImages/smilies/angrymob.gif

:tongue:

[Ancale]

*squee* I like warm fuzzies :cutie:

My pleasure, guys :wink:

Fixing stuff as I get the PMs. Keep pitchforks away!
pitchforks? now why would you think we would use em?http://forums.gwonline.net/images/smilies/positive/evil.gif

yuupie a lovely tag :D thanks http://forums.gwonline.net/images/smilies/positive/flowers.gif