Mafia Chit-Chat #4: Captain Chat - The Chit Avenger [Archive]

Truffle Shuffle

07/28/2011, 12:45

Bringing this over so Thawmus is sure not to miss it.

Oh my god this makes me laugh. This was my daughter and her friend, minus the F-bomb. Made me laugh when I admitted at one point, "okay, that startled me a little." :laugh:

Edit: NSFW!! He literally screams f*ck throughout. It's hillarious.

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DarqFeonix

07/28/2011, 12:45

Oh, just to be clear that I don't get reported for Political posting, I wasn't calling Thawmus a right-wing bully who whines at criticism. I would never be that mean :p

charlesx

07/28/2011, 12:46

Not my best title. I'll do better next time. And there will be a next time.

You missed your chance.

It was, "Captain Chaterica - The Chit Chatenger."

Epic fail, Darqles. EPIC.

:laugh:

Thawmus

07/28/2011, 12:46

Bringing this over so Thawmus is sure not to miss it.

I watched it.

Those videos ramp up a notch when you have your speakers turned off, I'm sure.

Quebbster

07/28/2011, 12:51

Oh, just to be clear that I don't get reported for Political posting, I wasn't calling Thawmus a right-wing bully who whines at criticism. I would never be that mean :p
We're terribly sorry if this impression has come across.

DarqFeonix

07/28/2011, 12:53

So I don't think that video really translates well watching on the phone. I got halfway through, and all I saw was a floating lantern and some water splashing.

Oh, but the cursing was funny.

I love me some good cursing.

ManLandsOnThe####ingMoonFTW

Thawmus

07/28/2011, 12:54

Look, I already know he was just pointing out that I am a member of the Washington Association of Ticket Brokers.

It's cool.

sstralkowski

07/28/2011, 12:56

Truffle Shuffle

07/28/2011, 13:10

Eternal Darkness was a freaky game. You had a healt meter, a magic meter, and a sanity meter. If you run out of sanity, the walls start to bleed, the rooms shift onto weird slanted angles, and your head can randomly explode. I remembered loving that game, but having nightmares about it.

That's almost exactly like Amnesia. No health meter or magic meter. You're either alive, or if monster attacks you are dead. But the sanity meter is awesome. At highest insanity it just reads "...". Your vision blurs, you can hardly run and it is hard to keep the visual straight. Obviously Daniel starts breathing more heavily, and, he grinds his teeth. The grinding noise is ... disconcerting.

Rokk_Krinn

07/28/2011, 13:14

Eternal Darkness was a freaky game. You had a healt meter, a magic meter, and a sanity meter. If you run out of sanity, the walls start to bleed, the rooms shift onto weird slanted angles, and your head can randomly explode. I remembered loving that game, but having nightmares about it.

Fantastic game and still imminently playable.

The first "insanity encrouching moment" I "achieved" in it was that it had bugs crawling across the screen. I actually paused for a moment and walked over to the tv to try and swat away whatever was flittering around the place, not realizing it was a game-effect. :laugh:

Truffle Shuffle

07/28/2011, 13:21

it had bugs crawling across the screen.

...

Hm, methinks Amnesia "borrowed" a few things from Eternal Darkness.

K-ness

07/28/2011, 13:22

...

Hm, methinks Amnesia "borrowed" a few things from Eternal Darkness.

Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem is one of the best games for GameCube. Every gamer should play it.

Truffle Shuffle

07/28/2011, 13:26

Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem is one of the best games for GameCube. Every gamer should play it.

Can it be played on Wii? I imagine yes. I might have to get it for my daughter, and watch her play. :laugh: It's a 2002 release; might have to do some searching.

Rokk_Krinn

07/28/2011, 13:27

Can it be played on Wii? I imagine yes. I might have to get it for my daughter, and watch her play. :laugh: It's a 2002 release; might have to do some searching.

You can play Gamecube games on the Wii, but you have to buy a controller for it.

Know someone who may be able to send you a copy...

Truffle Shuffle

07/28/2011, 13:34

You can play Gamecube games on the Wii, but you have to buy a controller for it.

Know someone who may be able to send you a copy...

We have Gamecube controllers. Play all the old games on the Wii.

I'm going to check out my local Gamestop I think.

Quebbster

07/28/2011, 13:38

What does one of them controllers cost?

K-ness

07/28/2011, 13:39

What does one of them controllers cost?

10 to 20 bucks, depending.

K-ness

07/28/2011, 13:40

Truffs, you'll need a memory card, too (if you don't already have one).

The game is set up for 3 levels of gameplay depending on an early choice. It also makes it fun to play through 2 more times.

get_1

07/28/2011, 13:41

The "Chit" Avenger.

Really.

That didn't make you go "Hmmmm" and think twice when you were typing it out?

DarqFeonix

07/28/2011, 13:57

The "Chit" Avenger.

Really.

That didn't make you go "Hmmmm" and think twice when you were typing it out?

Meh, not really.

Each thing I do I rush through so I can do something else.

Truffle Shuffle

07/28/2011, 13:58

I don't get it.

And that's probably a good thing.

get_1

07/28/2011, 14:02

I don't get it.

And that's probably a good thing.

Say it out loud. Slooooowly at first, then three times fast.

"The Chit Avenger."

Immortal_Raven

07/28/2011, 14:02

Truff, have I told you that you have the best taste in avatars?

Also Rokk, clean out your message box.

Truffle Shuffle

07/28/2011, 14:13

Spirited Away is the awesome. My daughters and I often sit and watch. A favorite.

Rokk_Krinn

07/28/2011, 14:17

Also Rokk, clean out your message box.

There are two available spots in my Inbox at the moment. Move fast! :laugh:

Frankly, with DF, we're lucky he didn't post the "Hanging Chad Avengers" (sorry, I know where get's mind is going but I see "chit" and it makes me think of the paper-related one....no, not toilet paper! Stop that get!)

charlesx

07/28/2011, 14:42

Spirited Away is the awesome. My daughters and I often sit and watch. A favorite.

Here is a conversation that has taken place at my house, between my daughters and I.

"Say the magic word."

"Please?"

"No. Kohaku River Spirit!!"

"Oh, yeah! KOHAKU RIVER SPIRIT!!!!"

:cool:

My girls are already huge Miyazaki fans at ages 3 and 7. So cool.

sstralkowski

07/28/2011, 14:42

Fantastic game and still imminently playable.

The first "insanity encrouching moment" I "achieved" in it was that it had bugs crawling across the screen. I actually paused for a moment and walked over to the tv to try and swat away whatever was flittering around the place, not realizing it was a game-effect. :laugh:

HA! Forgot about that one. I did the same thing.:laugh:

Can it be played on Wii? I imagine yes. I might have to get it for my daughter, and watch her play. :laugh: It's a 2002 release; might have to do some searching.

pm incoming.

get_1

07/28/2011, 15:47

I should never have pre-ordered/prepaid for my Superman case from Popular Collections. I did it over a month ago and now I'm suffering from buyer's remorse.

If I want my product on or near release date, I have to go with the online vendors.

Now I want to cancel my pre-order from Popular Collections and get a refund (so I can go with a more reliable online vendor) and I can't get ahold of them by email or by phone. :ermm:

I WANT MY PRODUCT! LET ME CANCEL AND GET A REFUND, YOU BASTARDS!!! :angry:

Velius

07/28/2011, 15:51

Spirited Away is the awesome. My daughters and I often sit and watch. A favorite.

The Sword of the Stranger is also a good anime movie, all though maybe not appropriate for younger audiences.

Rokk_Krinn

07/28/2011, 15:51

Immortal_Raven

07/28/2011, 15:51

You should never have paid for a Superman case, at all. And yes, Popular Collections is about the worst you can do for online vendors.

Immortal_Raven

07/28/2011, 15:53

@get: This is why I've started waiting until a bit closer to release date.

Last person I purchased from - as I don't usually have good brick-n-mortar access - was not only relatively fairly priced (inc. free shipping) but he actually got me my case within about two days of release (hey, that's about the fastest I've ever received a new Heroclix set).

If you can ever make it to Colorado Springs, my regular venue always has plenty, and usually a dollar cheaper per booster than MSRP.

When buying online, I use Miniature market. Got me a WoS case in two days, very good timing.

malakim2099

07/28/2011, 18:24

You missed your chance.

It was, "Captain Chaterica - The Chit Chatenger."

Epic fail, Darqles. EPIC.

:laugh:

Could be worse.

Could be a get_1 title. :cheeky:

Speaking of...

I should never have pre-ordered/prepaid for my Superman case from Popular Collections. I did it over a month ago and now I'm suffering from buyer's remorse.

If I want my product on or near release date, I have to go with the online vendors.

Now I want to cancel my pre-order from Popular Collections and get a refund (so I can go with a more reliable online vendor) and I can't get ahold of them by email or by phone.

I WANT MY PRODUCT! LET ME CANCEL AND GET A REFUND, YOU BASTARDS!!!

And that's the cry of about everyone that orders from PopCo. Seriously, I have heard 90% bad things about them. I second the call for miniaturemarket, or there's a couple other places for clix cases. i'll post the links when I get home from work.

get_1

07/28/2011, 18:32

Nothing has gone wrong with them for me yet, but I want to cancel/refund as a purely preventive measure. :ermm:

DroppinSuga

07/28/2011, 21:01

So I bought Bastion off from XBL and it's AWESOME. I highly recommend it. (This is me refusing to post in the video game thread)

The BoyBlunder

07/29/2011, 00:07

Found this little tidbit, didn't know if Rokk had seen it or not.

Ant-Man

Edgar Wright gives a script update:

"Since February, we've done two drafts of the script, and we just handed in a third draft on Monday. The way we wrote the script is for it to be a standalone genre film. [I want to] create an 'in' for people so you don't have to know 50 years of 'Avengers' history to enjoy the movie."

Wright also indicated that he has a person in mind to play the lead, although it's still a matter of rumor and speculation whether that lead is Hank Pym, Scott Lang, or some combination of the two.

Ouchmaker

07/29/2011, 00:39

Rokk_Krinn

07/29/2011, 01:38

They've been talking about an Ant-Man movie for almost ten years now. I've learned to stop holding my breath. :)

That said, I think the person who had been rumoured for the (apparently now removed) Hank Pym cameo in the "Avengers" film would still be a great choice: Alan Tudyk. Eckhart though is a great idea (or they could shave some dollars and cast ol' Jamie Lannister whom I would swear could pass as Aaron twin).

Or me. :) I'd be a solid casting choice for Hank. :)

All respect to Scott - he's a bit young for the role. :grin: Seriously though, Hank was supposed to be the "eldest" of the Avengers...at least physically (i.e. - not counting Thor's actual age due to being a deity). At one point they even said he was about 40 when he took on Jan as a partner as she wasn't -quite- 21 - - her hitting 21 happened in an actual story a bit later on - and there was a reference to him being about twice her age when they first teamed up. I chalk that up, though, to bad research/knowledge causing multiple writers' accounts to conflict; obviously it has to be tossed a bit anyway as he'd be in his 50's these days. I figure he was probably in his mid-30's and Jan was about 20 when she became the Wasp...if we choose to keep the story of her turning 21 and collecting her inheritance.

SkyKushryd

07/29/2011, 02:26

The Sword of the Stranger is also a good anime movie, all though maybe not appropriate for younger audiences.

One word:

Akira

That is all.

Quebbster

07/29/2011, 02:30

One word:

Akira

That is all.

I heard "Citizen Kane" is a good movie.

JackAssterson

07/29/2011, 03:38

I was looking at comic-con videos and came across some guy named Scott Porter doing a bit for X-Men Destiny.

Not only is this fellow voicing a character, but he's voicing the character I'm planning on using.

...I hope he's looking forward to being in the Brotherhood.

:classic:

Ouchmaker

07/29/2011, 04:09

That said, I think the person who had been rumoured for the (apparently now removed) Hank Pym cameo in the "Avengers" film would still be a great choice: Alan Tudyk. Eckhart though is a great idea (or they could shave some dollars and cast ol' Jamie Lannister whom I would swear could pass as Aaron twin).

Can you say Nikolaj Coster-Waldau with me? And yeah, been a fan of him ever since I watched the first episode of New Amsterdam.

One word:

Akira

That is all.

Well, for a movie that's 22 years old, it looks really good.

I heard "Citizen Kane" is a good movie.

Oh please, Casablanca is where it's at. It really captures the whole post-9/11 war on terror feeling without being too preachy. :cheeky:

I forgot who I was talking with, nevermind me, this is a black and white movie some plebeians probably haven't even heard of, let alone watched it's awesomeness.

You know who I'm talking about.

Rokk_Krinn

07/29/2011, 04:18

Can you say Nikolaj Coster-Waldau with me? And yeah, been a fan of him ever since I watched the first episode of New Amsterdam.

I can - and was familiar with him prior - but if you look at my .sig you can see why I refer to him as Jamie (and Dink as The Little Lion which is my family name. :) )

sstralkowski

07/29/2011, 05:50

Oh please, Casablanca is where it's at. It really captures the whole post-9/11 war on terror feeling without being too preachy. :cheeky:

I forgot who I was talking with, nevermind me, this is a black and white movie some plebeians probably haven't even heard of, let alone watched it's awesomeness.

You know who I'm talking about.

I'll refresh you on my rules for foreign movies.

1) If it has subtitles for more than say 20% of the movie, it's foreign.

2) If it's in black & white, it's foreign. (Only exception to date is Night of the Living Dead)

3) If it was filmed before 1980, it's foreign. (There are a few exceptions like Star Wars and Night of the Living Dead)

4) I don't like foreign movies.

vlad3theimpaler

07/29/2011, 08:55

I'll refresh you on my rules for foreign movies.

1) If it has subtitles for more than say 20% of the movie, it's foreign.

2) If it's in black & white, it's foreign. (Only exception to date is Night of the Living Dead)

3) If it was filmed before 1980, it's foreign. (There are a few exceptions like Star Wars and Night of the Living Dead)

4) I don't like foreign movies.

That's a weird definition.

charlesx

07/29/2011, 09:58

That's a weird definition.

To be fair, Stan is a weird man. Or monkey man, if you will.

:cheeky:

sstralkowski

07/29/2011, 10:07

That's a weird definition.

Thank you. :cool:

Ouchmaker

07/29/2011, 10:58

Thank you. :cool:

I mean, look at all this love dialogue, how can you ignore the greatness of Casablanca just because it's not in color?

Ugarte: You know, Rick, I have many a friend in Casablanca, but somehow, just because you despise me, you are the only one I trust.

Berger: We read five times that you were killed, in five different places.
Victor Laszlo: As you can see, it was true every single time.

Yvonne: Where were you last night?
Rick: That's so long ago, I don't remember.
Yvonne: Will I see you tonight?
Rick: I never make plans that far ahead.

Rick: How can you close me up? On what grounds?
Captain Renault: I'm shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on in here!
[a croupier hands Renault a pile of money]
Croupier: Your winnings, sir.
Captain Renault: [sotto voce] Oh, thank you very much.
[aloud]
Captain Renault: Everybody out at once!

sstralkowski

07/29/2011, 11:09

I mean, look at all this love dialogue, how can you ignore the greatness of Casablanca just because it's not in color?

It's easy. I just put my fingers in my ears, close my eyes and go LALALA I CAN'T HEAR YOU LALALA!

Seriously though:

Short attention span - :prereq:
Attraction to bright shiny things - :prereq:
Very slow reader - :prereq:
Immature sense of humor - :prereq:

Therefore...
Lack of interest in true sophistication/art - :prereq:
The start of the idiocracy - :prereq:

Also, keep in mind that I have a limited amount of time so I have to draw the line somewhere.

Quebbster

07/29/2011, 11:12

It's easy. I just put my fingers in my ears, close my eyes and go LALALA I CAN'T HEAR YOU LALALA!

Seriously though:

Short attention span - :prereq:
Attraction to bright shiny things - :prereq:
Very slow reader - :prereq:
Immature sense of humor - :prereq:

Therefore...
Lack of interest in true sophistication/art - :prereq:
The start of the idiocracy - :prereq:

You could watch Barb Wire instead. They just ripped the plot of Casablanca and put it in a postapocalyptic setting with Pamela Anderson.

K-ness

07/29/2011, 11:12

Stan should be worshiped as a golden cow... or pewter chicken.

charlesx

07/29/2011, 11:20

Stan should be worshiped as a golden cow... or pewter chicken.

Not quite. Think more along the lines of a brass monkey.

(Brass monkey - that funky monkey!)

:cool:

K-ness

07/29/2011, 11:22

Not quite. Think more along the lines of a brass monkey.

(Brass monkey - that funky monkey!)

:cool:
Will I ever get to worship a pewter chicken? :cry:

Thawmus

07/29/2011, 11:27

Whenever Stan uses his lack of intelligence as a defense, I keep in mind that he's a pharmaceutical chemist, and is pretty much full of ####.

charlesx

07/29/2011, 11:32

Whenever Stan uses his lack of intelligence as a defense, I keep in mind that he's a pharmaceutical chemist, and is pretty much full of ####.

Let's keep in mind that not only is he full of ####, but that he takes great enjoyment from flinging #### from trees at every possible opportunity. :cool:

K-ness

07/29/2011, 11:32

Whenever Stan uses his lack of intelligence as a defense, I keep in mind that he's a pharmaceutical chemist, and is pretty much full of ####.

Couldn't he be both?

Ouchmaker

07/29/2011, 11:33

Short attention span - :prereq: Bogart plays an american casino owner in Casablanca, which is a port of escape to people during the second world war, and his history comes to haunt him and he has to make choices. I mean you need a longer attention span to figure out Batman Begins, let alone Memento.

Attraction to bright shiny things - :prereq: two words, one name: Ingrid Bergman
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_F5-Lk_PJjMs/THqiblYGAEI/AAAAAAAADgY/SmkIGZJ203s/s400/ib.jpg

Very slow reader - :prereq: No subtitles.
Immature sense of humor - :prereq: Did you read those quotes, they're basic puns and simple dark jokes, the toilet humor of the early 20th century. Every comment is meant to be heard as sarcasticly as you can.

Thawmus

07/29/2011, 11:53

Couldn't he be both?

He could.

In which case my stance on pills would pretty much not change ever again. :laugh:

Thrumble Funk

07/29/2011, 12:11

He could.

In which case my stance on pills would pretty much not change ever again. :laugh:

I have run into surgeons who couldn't string together a complete sentence...:noid:

Quebbster

07/29/2011, 12:17

I have run into surgeons who couldn't string together a complete sentence...:noid:

That happens here too.

sstralkowski

07/29/2011, 12:35

Stan should be worshiped as a golden cow... or pewter chicken.

Not quite. Think more along the lines of a brass monkey.

(Brass monkey - that funky monkey!)

:cool:

Irrelevant. The worship is the important part.

Whenever Stan uses his lack of intelligence as a defense, I keep in mind that he's a pharmaceutical chemist, and is pretty much full of ####.

You sir, are my beacon of hope in a stormy sea.

Bogart plays an american casino owner in Casablanca, which is a port of escape to people during the second world war, and his history comes to haunt him and he has to make choices. I mean you need a longer attention span to figure out Batman Begins, let alone Memento.

two words, one name: Ingrid Bergman
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_F5-Lk_PJjMs/THqiblYGAEI/AAAAAAAADgY/SmkIGZJ203s/s400/ib.jpg

No subtitles.
Did you read those quotes, they're basic puns and simple dark jokes, the toilet humor of the early 20th century. Every comment is meant to be heard as sarcasticly as you can.

The only thinks I like from the early 20th century are my grandparents who are all dead but one, and the Three Stooges.

In which case my stance on pills would pretty much not change ever again. :laugh:

I can't comment on this for fear of losing my job. Ok, I probably could comment, but I don't want to really get into it. Suffice to say that I take as little medication as I can get away with.

charlesx

07/29/2011, 12:41

Suffice to say that I take as little medication as I can get away with.

And therein lies the root of all of Stan's problems.

:cheeky:

Ouchmaker

07/29/2011, 12:43

You sir, are my bacon of hope in a stormy sea.

Never heard of that kind of a bacon before.

made ya look

The only thinks I like from the early 20th century are my grandparents who are all dead but one, and the Three Stooges.

So, it's not Three Stooges, but more like Abbott & Costello when the local police chief orders a casino to be shut down and at the same time collects the money he has gained from the same casino that night, it doesn't tickle your fancy at all?

Rick: How can you close me up? On what grounds?
Captain Renault: I'm shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on in here!
[a croupier hands Renault a pile of money]
Croupier: Your winnings, sir.
Captain Renault: [sotto voce] Oh, thank you very much.
[aloud]
Captain Renault: Everybody out at once!

Rokk_Krinn

07/29/2011, 12:46

I have run into surgeons who couldn't string together a complete sentence...:noid:

Surgeons are the fighter pilots / jocks of the medical community. We rarely expect them to even know what they're talking about on any given day. :)

(Which is why I did my internships in both Medical and Surgical. Extra-time, effort and potential burnout is worth understanding both sides of the "work world".)

Edit: Yes, I say this despite my spouse's father being one of the top surgeons in his field...in part, because he proves it all the time by having me explain medical terminology to him when we're comparing cases. :)

Rokk_Krinn

07/29/2011, 13:31

Curse free MMoRPG's with addictive card games!

Found out the Marvel Super Hero Squad online game had Giant-Man as a playable character so had to try it out...and now I keep playing that darn card game over and over.

sstralkowski

07/29/2011, 13:42

And therein lies the root of all of Stan's problems.:cheeky:

Too true.

Never heard of that kind of a bacon before.

made ya look

So, it's not Three Stooges, but more like Abbott & Costello when the local police chief orders a casino to be shut down and at the same time collects the money he has gained from the same casino that night, it doesn't tickle your fancy at all?

:laugh: I totally looked.

I tried Abbott & Costello. Not my bag, baby. Don't know why. maybe not enough pie or nose wrenching.

Curse free MMoRPG's with addictive card games!

Found out the Marvel Super Hero Squad online game had Giant-Man as a playable character so had to try it out...and now I keep playing that darn card game over and over.

Please link to this card game. :)

Google helped me find the main site. I am the Transparent Flamingo whatever that means. Unfortunately, I can't play the card game without a some weird flash player. Can't do that on my work PC. I'll have to try at home.

sstralkowski

07/29/2011, 13:57

If you take the soldier off the enw Black Adam figure you've got a nice custom of Flash Dance Adam/Footloose Adam.

Rokk_Krinn

07/29/2011, 13:58

I am the Transparent Flamingo whatever that means.

It means that's the name the random name generator gave you (assumably their 'failsafe' against people abusing names - they give you a weird name and you can just keep hitting "Retry" until you get one you like). I kept retrying until I ended up as "Bug Rock" as, well, it fit.

The BoyBlunder

07/29/2011, 14:46

I love the Marx Brothers, and anyone who refuses to watch them due to their era is seriously depriving themselves.

The BoyBlunder

07/29/2011, 14:48

hail_eris

07/29/2011, 15:45

Never heard of that kind of a bacon before.
If you take the soldier off the enw Black Adam figure you've got a nice custom of Flash Dance Adam/Footloose Adam.
From a mention of "bacon" to a mention of "Footloose" in just four posts. To those who doubt the power of Kevin Bacon on our everyday lives, I point to this as the least of his miracles.

Robo-Onion

07/29/2011, 18:23

I watched Casablanca recently, and it was as good as advertised.

K-ness

07/29/2011, 23:26

Megaman X is now open, much to some peoples' dismays, I'm sure. :ermm:

K-ness

07/30/2011, 08:10

Getting all actions from your players in about 8 hours: Fulfilling.

Seeing a day phase with no discussion: Confusing.

Having a mafia game go longer than you thought it would: Astounding.

Being considered as like Stan in your game's story: Priceless.

There are some words that can be used to describe a situation perfectly. For running a game with endearing charm and randomness, there's sstralkowski.

Quebbster

07/30/2011, 08:21

Quebbster

07/30/2011, 12:11

So I'm watching a teen movie that happens to be on TV in the afternoon and then boom! Explicit sex scene. Not at all approriate for that time.

Jackofhearts2005

07/30/2011, 13:40

Got a new job (which pays about twice as well and is something I can actually put on my resume and have employers care about) and pulled a chase The Captain (Captain Thor) the other day.

It has been a good week. :)

sstralkowski

07/30/2011, 14:11

Being considered as like Stan in your game's story: Priceless.

There are some words that can be used to describe a situation perfectly. For running a game with endearing charm and randomness, there's sstralkowski.

*blushes* Thanks man. Wondering what made them make the comparison. *goes to read Mega Man X.

Got a new job (which pays about twice as well and is something I can actually put on my resume and have employers care about) and pulled a chase The Captain (Captain Thor) the other day.

It has been a good week. :)

Booyah! Good deal, man!

sstralkowski

07/30/2011, 14:16

HA! Can't comment too much while the game is still going, but HA!

Quebbster

07/30/2011, 17:04

'Octo#####' is on TV. That sawblade yoyo has to be one of the most impractical weapons ever.

Quebbster

07/30/2011, 17:05

You know what movie I mean. :)

Ouchmaker

07/30/2011, 17:35

'Octo#####' is on TV. That sawblade yoyo has to be one of the most impractical weapons ever.

But you still want one, right?

The BoyBlunder

07/30/2011, 21:04

Crap, got a notice my donor subscription is about to run out. Good thing I'm taking a small break from mafia at the moment.

h2raider

07/30/2011, 21:54

I'm playing from my phone for the next few days so not sure how active I'll be, but I will be playing and don't need replacing

sstralkowski

07/30/2011, 22:29

Weird thing happened today. I got an envelope in the mail from a guy named Carl in NV. The envelope was empty except for a single card sleeve with what looked like dried water spots on it. Thoughts?

The BoyBlunder

07/31/2011, 00:09

Weird thing happened today. I got an envelope in the mail from a guy named Carl in NV. The envelope was empty except for a single card sleeve with what looked like dried water spots on it. Thoughts?

I don't suggest licking it...

sstralkowski

07/31/2011, 09:55

I don't suggest licking it...

That's what she said.

K-ness

07/31/2011, 10:00

That's what she said.

You're still alive and normal. I'm guessing it wasn't scabies.

sstralkowski

07/31/2011, 10:12

You're still alive and normal. I'm guessing it wasn't scabies.

I think it might have been Polio. My one leg seems a bit shorter than the others.

K-ness

07/31/2011, 10:24

I think it might have been Polio. My one leg seems a bit shorter than the others.

Just put a folded up piece of cardboard under your short leg. It will, at the least, fix your wobbling.

PaxZRake

07/31/2011, 18:57

What is the worship of Thor called?

zyxba

07/31/2011, 19:14

It's Odinism.

At least I assume so. Generally it's a worship of the whole pantheon, with Odin and Thor in particular.

Not sure if there's a separate branch that only worships Odin, and has it's own following.

DroppinSuga

07/31/2011, 19:35

It's called Bayism.

get_1

07/31/2011, 20:20

I have run into surgeons who couldn't string together a complete sentence...:noid:

rj1EDNVQsgY

K-ness

07/31/2011, 21:00

I hope he never gets laid.

Quebbster

08/01/2011, 01:00

What is the worship of Thor called?
In your part of the world? Asatru.

malakim2099

08/01/2011, 01:06

What is the worship of Thor called?

From the concert last week, "Being a U2 Fan" :cool:

vlad3theimpaler

08/01/2011, 02:14

In your part of the world? Asatru.

How about in your part of the world?

Quebbster

08/01/2011, 02:35

How about in your part of the world?
Asatro. :) And it's Tor, Oden and Loke over here.

EmperorNorton

08/01/2011, 04:07

In medieval German it's Donar, Wodan and, well, Loki.
Nowadays people are probably more likely to recognize the names Thor and Odin, though.

sstralkowski

08/01/2011, 07:22

Didn't people in the Spidey 2099 book worship Thor? What did they call it there?

EDIT: Google/Wiki calls them Thorites.

PaxZRake

08/01/2011, 07:37

I'll probably go with Thorite.

The one webpage I found on Asatro looks lame.

Truffle Shuffle

08/01/2011, 07:58

What is the worship of Thor called?

Hotism. Droolism. Yummyism. NomNomNomism.

Quebbster

08/01/2011, 07:58

The one webpage I found on Asatro looks lame.
How so?lame filler

sstralkowski

08/01/2011, 08:00

Saw Captain America last night. Awesome. My only complaint is the CGI when they make frail Steve. It's good most fo the time, but sometimes his head seems too big for his body and his neck is odd. Aside from this, they made an amazing Cap movie that non-comic fans will surely love.

K-ness

08/01/2011, 09:16

I've heard great things about Captain America. I may try to see it this week. The next movie I am going to watch is Harry Potter, though. I think I am going to see that tonight.

Quebbster

08/01/2011, 09:25

Next movie I'm going to go see is probably Cars 2.

sstralkowski

08/01/2011, 09:33

Next movie I'm going to go see is probably Cars 2.

That was pretty good, but they should be honest about it and just rename it "Mater" as it's a lot less about the entire cast and more about just Mater.

Quebbster

08/01/2011, 09:43

That was pretty good, but they should be honest about it and just rename it "Mater" as it's a lot less about the entire cast and more about just Mater.

Too bad, Vide really likes Lightning McQueen. But hey, at least he is in the movie too.

PaxZRake

08/01/2011, 09:46

How so?lame filler

It was all lame and spiritual and nature blah

I want more violence and alcohol

Quebbster

08/01/2011, 09:53

It was all lame and spiritual and nature blah

I want more violence and alcohol

If Scandinavians want to get drunk or violent, they just do it without blaming religion.

PaxZRake

08/01/2011, 10:07

If Scandinavians want to get drunk or violent, they just do it without blaming religion.

I'd like to have a reason that people would feel awkward trying to challenge. People over here are real touchy about religion so I'd like to coopt something semi legit.

Quebbster

08/01/2011, 10:09

I'd like to have a reason that people would feel awkward trying to challenge. People over here are real touchy about religion so I'd like to coopt something semi legit.

I have heard about an Indian tribe somewhere in South America (I think) who has a ritual where everyone sits in a ring and drinks liquor until they pass out.

K-ness

08/01/2011, 10:18

I have heard about an Indian tribe somewhere in South America (I think) who has a ritual where everyone sits in a ring and drinks liquor until they pass out.

This sounds awesome to 21 year old me.

Quebbster

08/01/2011, 10:31

This sounds awesome to 21 year old me.
They don't really get drunk though. They just drink until they pass out without any noticeable change in behaviour.

Velius

08/01/2011, 10:35

Isnt the name Wednesday derived from Wodensday? aka the Day of Woden/Oden

kontrol

08/01/2011, 10:43

Isnt the name Wednesday derived from Wodensday? aka the Day of Woden/Oden
Yes, as Thursday is from Thor and Friday is from Frigga.

K-ness

08/01/2011, 10:46

They don't really get drunk though. They just drink until they pass out without any noticeable change in behaviour.

This sounds less awesome to 21 year old me. 21 year old me liked to get crazy and stupid when he was getting drunk.

charlesx

08/01/2011, 11:18

They don't really get drunk though. They just drink until they pass out without any noticeable change in behaviour.

That makes no sense. How can there be no noticeable change in behaviour when you go from being vertical (sitting up, drinking with your tribal friends) to being horizontal (passed out drunk amongst your passed out drunken tribal friends)? I call shenanigans on this item.

:cheeky:

K-ness

08/01/2011, 12:43

I miss Chi... :(

malakim2099

08/01/2011, 13:35

Yes, as Thursday is from Thor and Friday is from Frigga.

Though you'd think Freyja would make more sense for Friday. (But kontrol is, of course, correct.)

JackAssterson

08/01/2011, 13:45

http://i53.tinypic.com/244veqg.jpg

Some skins for Arkham City.

Oh. My. God. Animated Series Batman.

Just...just give me that and an Animated Series Joker model. I don't even care if it doesn't match the aesthetics of the rest of the game. Just give me that.

The Darkstone

08/01/2011, 14:08

This sounds less awesome to 21 year old me. 21 year old me liked to get crazy and stupid when he was getting drunk.

23 year old me (read: Current me) agrees with this statment and remarks that he did this on Saturday

hail_eris

08/01/2011, 14:22

I have heard about an Indian tribe somewhere in South America (I think) who has a ritual where everyone sits in a ring and drinks liquor until they pass out.
Purim (http://www.meaningfullife.com/torah/holidays/6b/Knowledge_AND_Naught.php), man. Observant Jews are advised to drink so much that they're unable to distinguish their rear ends from a hole in the ground. Not a direct translation from the original Hebrew, but that's the gist.

Rokk_Krinn

08/01/2011, 15:47

This sounds less awesome to 21 year old me. 21 year old me liked to get crazy and stupid when he was getting drunk.

Y'know, I honestly never got to celebrate my 21st birthday.

K-ness

08/01/2011, 15:48

Y'know, I honestly never got to celebrate my 21st birthday.

I'll come up this weekend and we'll celebrate it, then. I'll even make you a cake.

charlesx

08/01/2011, 16:28

Y'know, I honestly never got to celebrate my 21st birthday.

I call shenanigans on this. Everyone knows that Rokk was born old and (like Benjamin Button) is aging backwards in time. He hasn't yet turned 21, so the celebration is a ways off. Plenty of time to plan in advance. :laugh:

Truffle Shuffle

08/01/2011, 17:23

I miss the word shenanigans. It's not used nearly enough in games anymore. Shenanigans is fun.

Truffle Shuffle

08/01/2011, 17:24

By the way Charles, how have you been feeling? I haven't been on FB lately, so sorry if I'm missing updates.

Vorlon20

08/01/2011, 17:33

Im REALY excite for the Arkam City skins. :D if i wasnt buying the game before im doing it now >:D

DarqFeonix

08/01/2011, 17:35

I miss the word shenanigans. It's not used nearly enough in games anymore. Shenanigans is fun.

http://bike29.com/ride29er/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Shenanigans.png

get_1

08/01/2011, 17:36

http://i53.tinypic.com/244veqg.jpg

Some skins for Arkham City.

Terry McGinnis has been working out. :confused:

Ouchmaker

08/01/2011, 17:37

If Scandinavians want to get drunk or violent, they just do it without blaming religion.

If Finns want to get drunk or violent...... we just do.

Yes, as Thursday is from Thor and Friday is from Frigga.

Frigga 'n Thor. :cheeky:

Some skins for Arkham City.

Oh. My. God. Animated Series Batman.

Just...just give me that and an Animated Series Joker model. I don't even care if it doesn't match the aesthetics of the rest of the game. Just give me that.

So.... Batman Beyond Bruce Wayne Batman. Because that's not Terry. Cool though.

Truffle Shuffle

08/01/2011, 17:45

http://bike29.com/ride29er/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Shenanigans.png

She-nan-i-gans

By the way what, exactly, is pistol whipping?

hail_eris

08/01/2011, 17:49

She-nan-i-gans

By the way what, exactly, is pistol whipping?
It's when you crack someone in the head with the butt of a pistol. In the movies, it's a move that magically puts the recipient to sleep. In reality, the effect is less immediate and much more likely to result in you and the recipient wrestling over the gun.

Truffle Shuffle

08/01/2011, 17:54

It's when you crack someone in the head with the butt of a pistol. In the movies, it's a move that magically puts the recipient to sleep. In reality, the effect is less immediate and much more likely to result in you and the recipient wrestling over the gun.

I always find it funny how sometimes a person can be knocked out really easy in movies and sometimes it's more realistic. And how sometimes a bullet to the stomach will kill someone instantly and sometimes it's more realistic. I usually end up yelling at the TV when someone conveniently immediately dies to a bullet or stab wound to the stomach. Even when it's to the heart, I imagine it's not instantaneous. Doesn't the heart have to stop and the brain become oxygen deprived? I always figured dead was when your brain died. Rokk?

DarqFeonix

08/01/2011, 17:58

She-nan-i-gans

By the way what, exactly, is pistol whipping?

http://sfist.com/attachments/SFist_AndrewD/pistolwhip.jpg

COMING YOUR WAY, TRUFFS!

kontrol

08/01/2011, 18:07

Isnt the name Wednesday derived from Wodensday? aka the Day of Woden/Oden

Also. Tuesday is for Tyr. Forgot about that one.

Truffle Shuffle

08/01/2011, 18:10

COMING YOUR WAY, TRUFFS!

You're a meany head.

http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/edma/edma0908/edma090800297/5442485-female-lying-unconscious-on-the-road-from-a-car-accident.jpg

DarqFeonix

08/01/2011, 18:22

You're a meany head.

So, so true. My pimp-hand is strong.

EmperorNorton

08/01/2011, 18:36

You're a meany head.

http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/edma/edma0908/edma090800297/5442485-female-lying-unconscious-on-the-road-from-a-car-accident.jpg

You look good unconscious. :cheeky:

Truffle Shuffle

08/01/2011, 18:47

You look good unconscious. :cheeky:

Hey! :mad:

DarqFeonix

08/01/2011, 19:08

You look good unconscious. :cheeky:

How dare you say such a thing we were all thinking

DarqFeonix

08/01/2011, 19:48

FYI, all, I just opened up signups (again, I know) for my Best Of Mafia game. Hope to see some new blood, don't be afraid of the theme!

zyxba

08/01/2011, 23:34

I've honestly never gotten drunk, tried a couple of times and failed, and became straight edge not much past that. Never really saw the appeal. I'm way too much of an oddball completely sober anyways.

Finally got my brick today, and opened it up right before playing in the local tourney.

Swept with Maelstrom, Capwolf, and Stonewall. Good times, and now I possess Gabe Jones.

Really solid brick. Only missed out on 1 common, 2 uncommons, and got a lot of the rares I actually want. Scorpio, Skull, and Maelstrom for SRs, and a Capwolf.

Scultpts look good, and there are a lot of pieces I really want to play with in this set.

EmperorNorton

08/02/2011, 04:27

Hey! :mad:

Geez, learn to accept a compliment. :p

charlesx

08/02/2011, 08:46

By the way Charles, how have you been feeling? I haven't been on FB lately, so sorry if I'm missing updates.

I'm all right, by and large - thanks for asking. By way of a quick update:

My car is still in the shop but should be ready either today or tomorrow. It's waiting for that new rear windshield to be installed - but at least my insurance provides me with a rental, so transportation is not a big issue.

My wife's wrist is healing better than expected. Also, she got the stitches out of her foot last week and is getting around pretty good on a soft cast. As a matter of fact, she was going stir crazy, being stuck at home, so she's back at the office full time as of yesterday.

As for my knee, the torn ligament is painful but I am getting around with a cane. With all of the crazy stuff going on, I have put off surgery until the middle of September. Can't say that I have an easy time getting around, but slowly does it. Let's just say that I have stopped being in a hurry.

On the brighter side, my baby daughter started walking just this past weekend. You should see the video that I posted on my FB wall. That cute little face with the huge grin is one of the things that keeps me going these days. :cool:

The BoyBlunder

08/02/2011, 11:41

Power finally came back on an hour ago. was without power since 1 pm yesterday. Stupid storm.

The worst thing is that the power went back on at 2 am this morning, then went back off 5 minutes later. Total dick move, electricity. Dick move.

sstralkowski

08/02/2011, 12:57

Ahhh, stressed out!

Thawmus

08/02/2011, 13:25

You're a meany head.

http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/edma/edma0908/edma090800297/5442485-female-lying-unconscious-on-the-road-from-a-car-accident.jpg

At first I wanted to make a funny comment. Then I saw the url for the picture, and felt it would be inappropriate.

What do I do??? :(

EmperorNorton

08/02/2011, 14:18

At first I wanted to make a funny comment. Then I saw the url for the picture, and felt it would be inappropriate.

What do I do??? :(

Make the funny comment and prepare to be morally judged.

sstralkowski

08/02/2011, 21:36

As if I didn't have enough to do, I'm now attempting to remortgage my house at a lower interest rate AND I'm looking into buying an investment property to rent out. I'm clearly insane.

PaxZRake

08/02/2011, 21:42

I'm just trying to find a store in Boston that sells Captain of Crush Grippers.

sstralkowski

08/02/2011, 22:05

I'm just trying to find a store in Boston that sells Captain of Crush Grippers.

Does the manufacturer have a spot on their site to search local stores that carry their product?

PaxZRake

08/02/2011, 22:22

Does the manufacturer have a spot on their site to search local stores that carry their product?

Not that I can see. Hadn't thought of that though.

sstralkowski

08/02/2011, 22:48

http://www.stimpco.com/carpix/lol14/Donkey-TapThatAss.gif

Totally safe for work. No really. Seriously. Why won't you click it?!?

charlesx

08/03/2011, 08:08

http://www.stimpco.com/carpix/lol14/Donkey-TapThatAss.gif

Totally safe for work. No really. Seriously. Why won't you click it?!?

And once again Stan shows that he is into interspecies copulation (not to mention donkey shows), or, as CarlosMucha would put it: interracialanimalsexcrime. And to think that he posts this stuff on a site that is supposed to be family friendly. For shame, Stanley!

:cheeky:

vlad3theimpaler

08/03/2011, 08:23

sstralkowski

08/03/2011, 08:24

And once again Stan shows that he is into interspecies copulation (not to mention donkey shows), or, as CarlosMucha would put it: interracialanimalsexcrime. And to think that he posts this stuff on a site that is supposed to be family friendly. For shame, Stanley!

:cheeky:

The term ### is used synonymously with donkey a number of times throughout the Shrek series as are hidden inuendos for the aprents so I doubt anyone could accuse me of tainting a family site. Course, you're likely not even remotely serious so to you I say Ooga-booga!

charlesx

08/03/2011, 08:32

Course, you're likely not even remotely serious so to you I say Ooga-booga!

And in typical Stan fashion, when all else fails he resorts to flinging POO.

Very well, so be it. Double Ooga-booga on you, sir!!

:cheeky:

Truffle Shuffle

08/03/2011, 19:32

Balsamic Vinaigrette is really not a good dressing to go with when wearing light colors. Grrrr.

Truffle Shuffle

08/03/2011, 19:34

Hey, Charles, I know you're a Planet of the Apes fan. Have you seen it yet? How do you think the commercials/trailers look? At first, I was stoked for it. But the more commercials I see the less impressed I am. :(

Has anyone seen Cowboys and Aliens? I'm sort of the same with this one. Was excited, but now I'm not sure.

Went to see Captain America the other day. It was good. As a non-comic fan, it was a good movie, but something seemed lacking. Can't put my finger on it. Thor was better.

DarqFeonix

08/03/2011, 19:49

Hey, Charles, I know you're a Planet of the Apes fan. Have you seen it yet? How do you think the commercials/trailers look? At first, I was stoked for it. But the more commercials I see the less impressed I am. :(

Has anyone seen Cowboys and Aliens? I'm sort of the same with this one. Was excited, but now I'm not sure.

Went to see Captain America the other day. It was good. As a non-comic fan, it was a good movie, but something seemed lacking. Can't put my finger on it. Thor was better.

<not charles>

The reviews I've been reading on Apes have be raving... some even mentioning Andy Serkis gives an Oscar worthy performance as Caeser.

</not charles>

Truffle Shuffle

08/03/2011, 20:05

Well all right then. Thank you much not charles. :)

PaxZRake

08/03/2011, 20:06

Hey, Charles, I know you're a Planet of the Apes fan. Have you seen it yet? How do you think the commercials/trailers look? At first, I was stoked for it. But the more commercials I see the less impressed I am. :(

Has anyone seen Cowboys and Aliens? I'm sort of the same with this one. Was excited, but now I'm not sure.

Went to see Captain America the other day. It was good. As a non-comic fan, it was a good movie, but something seemed lacking. Can't put my finger on it. Thor was better.

If it helps, I feel exactly the same as you do, except that I haven't seen Cap yet.

Truffle Shuffle

08/03/2011, 20:09

If it helps, I feel exactly the same as you do, except that I haven't seen Cap yet.

*is worried she has something in common with Pax*

:grin:

Truffle Shuffle

08/03/2011, 20:25

I just noticed the word "love" is said 5 times in my rep. You guys are the bestest. :classic:

charlesx

08/03/2011, 20:52

Hey, Charles, I know you're a Planet of the Apes fan. Have you seen it yet? How do you think the commercials/trailers look? At first, I was stoked for it. But the more commercials I see the less impressed I am. :(

Well... to be honest I have stayed away from "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" because I was so disappointed by Burton's remake of the first movie (starring Markie Mark.) "Planet" should have been great - but it was a missed opportunity in spite of the fact that it was actually closer to Pierre Boulle's original novel.

I did finally watch by accident the "Rise" trailer. While I agree that the special effects and the CGI look spectacular, I didn't get a good feel for it. Maybe I need to give it a chance. After all, Andy Serkis and WETA did some awesome stuff with motion capture for Peter Jackson's "King Kong." I just can't believe that any amount of CGI could surmount Roddy MacDowell's portrayal of Caesar - and the fact that Ricardo Montalban as his "adoptive human father" is missing just kills me. The whole point of the original "Conquest of the Planet of the Apes" was that even after all of the cruelty that the apes were subjected to, they took over and chose to be more humane to their former masters. Or rather, Caesar decreed that it should be so and he had the greatest grudge to bear of them all.

Sorry to have written you a novel in response, but you did ask.:)

Truffle Shuffle

08/03/2011, 21:12

Much appreciated. :) I think my problem, as well, is that I don't see how they can surpass the original. So many wonderful elements that you pointed out will be missing.

Truffle Shuffle

08/03/2011, 21:19

Suga, you crack me up.

malakim2099

08/03/2011, 22:11

So... charlesx, when is Stan going to turn on us in favor of the apes? Do we have a timeline yet?

Truffle Shuffle

08/03/2011, 23:27

I think Stan is already plotting. These monkey oriented games and references are his way of syphoning out who he thinks will be sympathetic to his "cause".

Rokk_Krinn

08/03/2011, 23:42

Oddly, I was just complaining to someone that you can't remake "Fright Night" without Roddy McDowell.

What's with the "Replace Roddy" Movement this summer? :angry:

(One of the things that's bugging me about the reviews for the "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" are comments like "Groundbreaking" and "Movies will never be the same again." Why do I feel that's outrageous hyperbole?)

EDIT: Damn it! I just saw whom they're using to replace Roddy in "Fright Night" and now my loyalties are so very conflicted! I may have to see it after all...and that's something I haven't said in awhile about a film.

zyxba

08/03/2011, 23:50

Anyone else think Battleship is the dumbest idea for a movie this year?

Silver Lantern

08/04/2011, 00:57

Can't wait to see Rise. Still haven't seen Cap either. And a hesitantly optimistic about the new Thing coming out.

Quebbster

08/04/2011, 01:05

Hey, Charles, I know you're a Planet of the Apes fan. Have you seen it yet? How do you think the commercials/trailers look? At first, I was stoked for it. But the more commercials I see the less impressed I am. :(

Has anyone seen Cowboys and Aliens? I'm sort of the same with this one. Was excited, but now I'm not sure.

Went to see Captain America the other day. It was good. As a non-comic fan, it was a good movie, but something seemed lacking. Can't put my finger on it. Thor was better.
To be fair, Thor had Natalie Portman. That's always a huge plus in my book.

vlad3theimpaler

08/04/2011, 01:10

To be fair, Thor had Natalie Portman. That's always a huge plus in my book.

Can't argue with that logic.

Ouchmaker

08/04/2011, 01:56

EDIT: Damn it! I just saw whom they're using to replace Roddy in "Fright Night" and now my loyalties are so very conflicted! I may have to see it after all...and that's something I haven't said in awhile about a film.

Interesting dilemma you have there, I'm not sure if even a Doctor could help. And if you've only seen Yelchin in Star Trek, I recomment watching Charlie Bartlett, because his accent was way thick in ST.

Anyone else think Battleship is the dumbest idea for a movie this year?

*movie begins*
*nothing of interest happens*
- D3!
Oh man, you sank my Battleship!
*movie continues*

I think there are moments, but yeah, not expecting much from it, storywise.

Well, now we have Battleship, and Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots, I mean True Steel, I wonder what movie they're going to be making next from an old toy.

To be fair, Thor had Natalie Portman. That's always a huge plus in my pants.

Can't argue with that logic.

You guys are disgusting!

made ya look.

The BoyBlunder

08/04/2011, 04:24

*movie begins*
*nothing of interest happens*
- D3!
Oh man, you sank my Battleship!
*movie continues*

I think there are moments, but yeah, not expecting much from it, storywise.

Well, now we have Battleship, and Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots, I mean True Steel, I wonder what movie they're going to be making next from an old toy.

Maybe they'll make a movie out of Clue...

But I won't lie. I would drop a #### load of cash to see Hungry Hungry Hippos.

vlad3theimpaler

08/04/2011, 05:08

Maybe they'll make a movie out of Clue...

But I won't lie. I would drop a #### load of cash to see Hungry Hungry Hippos.

I'm down for that.

Did anyone else ever have Dizzy, Dizzy Dinosaur? Because that was an awesome game.

Ouchmaker

08/04/2011, 07:05

Maybe they'll make a movie out of Clue...

But I won't lie. I would drop a #### load of cash to see Hungry Hungry Hippos.

Shame on you, shame!

NHEpuz_gUGM

Hungry Hungry Hippos, now that would be a horror movie I'd like to see. They look so docile and kind, but they're so strong and deadly. Add the taste for human flesh, and you have something that could potentially terrify.

charlesx

08/04/2011, 07:30

So... charlesx, when is Stan going to turn on us in favor of the apes? Do we have a timeline yet?

Stan has already sold us out to his Simian Overlords. He often preaches the gospel that, in this world gone mad, we will no longer spank the monkey - instead, THE MONKEY WILL SPANK US!!!

:cheeky:

sstralkowski

08/04/2011, 07:31

Went to see Captain America the other day. It was good. As a non-comic fan, it was a good movie, but something seemed lacking. Can't put my finger on it. Thor was better.

Hmm, I thoguht it was great aside from some neck special effects. It had action, drama, and love. Everything that could make my wife like a comic movie.

So... charlesx, when is Stan going to turn on us in favor of the apes? Do we have a timeline yet?

I think Stan is already plotting. These monkey oriented games and references are his way of syphoning out who he thinks will be sympathetic to his "cause".

There is no revolt. The revolt is a lie. Just like cake.

sstralkowski

08/04/2011, 07:32

Stan has already sold us out to his Simian Overlords. He often preaches the gospel that, in this world gone mad, we will no longer spank the monkey - instead, THE MONKEY WILL SPANK US!!!

:cheeky:

For the record, the donkeys are pissed off as well. Might be from all the tapping.

charlesx

08/04/2011, 07:36

There is no revolt. The revolt is a lie. Just like cake.

HOW REVOLTING!!!!!!!

:cheeky:

charlesx

08/04/2011, 07:42

By the way, it's Tyro's birthday today. Happy B-Day thread can be found by clicking on this link!! (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5765600#post5765600)

Please remember to lynch Tyroman today in celebration!!!:laugh:

The BoyBlunder

08/04/2011, 07:45

Shame on you, shame!

NHEpuz_gUGM

Hungry Hungry Hippos, now that would be a horror movie I'd like to see. They look so docile and kind, but they're so strong and deadly. Add the taste for human flesh, and you have something that could potentially terrify.

So, you missed that woosh sound that went over your head, huh?

1+1+2+1 = 6.

vlad3theimpaler

08/04/2011, 07:56

So, all this talk about board games has me wondering if anyone would be interested in a board game mafia.

Ouchmaker

08/04/2011, 08:04

So, you missed that woosh sound that went over your head, huh?

1+1+2+1 = 6.

Not falling for that one, I'm staying in my cover, you still have one left in the chamber.

Quebbster

08/04/2011, 08:04

So, all this talk about board games has me wondering if anyone would be interested in a board game mafia.

There was some interest when Raven ran one.

vlad3theimpaler

08/04/2011, 08:18

There was some interest when Raven ran one.

Ah. Assuming that was this one (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?t=310994&highlight=board+game), it looks like that was a few months before I started playing mafia.

Quebbster

08/04/2011, 08:59

Ah. Assuming that was this one (http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/showthread.php?t=310994&highlight=board+game), it looks like that was a few months before I started playing mafia.
That would be the one, yes. And yes, most great ideas have been tried out already. :)

K-ness

08/04/2011, 09:14

vlad3theimpaler

08/04/2011, 09:22

There's no harm in treading familiar water, though. I'm hoping Quebbs runs a GOOD Chrono Trigger game at some point, unlike that hack of a mod who ran the last one.

For he's a jolly good fellow. For he's a jolly good fellow. For he's a jolly good fellow, which nobody can deny.

For what it's worth, I've enjoyed your games so far that I've been in.

I'll have to try a Quebbster game sometime, though.

Quebbster

08/04/2011, 09:38

For what it's worth, I've enjoyed your games so far that I've been in.

I'll have to try a Quebbster game sometime, though.

I'll have to run something before you can try it. Now is not a good time to run a game though, unfortunately.

PaxZRake

08/04/2011, 11:50

kontrol

08/04/2011, 11:52

Yeah, I think this is the point where Darq embraces the clix-side.

DroppinSuga

08/04/2011, 11:55

I wish I was good at Clix so I had a chance at winning Thanos.

PaxZRake

08/04/2011, 11:58

I wish I was good at Clix so I had a chance at winning Thanos.

Just think WWMBD and you should come out alright :)

DroppinSuga

08/04/2011, 11:58

Just think WWMBD and you should come out alright :)

So bring lots of explosives and blow up the competition... Gotchya!

DarqFeonix

08/04/2011, 12:05

http://www.hcrealms.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=1719&pictureid=17383

Hey III, click the link, play Heroclix.

Think about how good you're going to need to be to win that bad boy.

Start practicing!

That's... that's... glorious.

Yeah, I think this is the point where Darq embraces the clix-side.

I'm sorta there! Got the pieces, got the basic rules down... now I just need time. Wife's early maternity leave should help with that :)

Ouchmaker

08/04/2011, 12:28

Just think WWMBD and you should come out alright :)

So bring lots of explosives and blow up the competition... Gotchya!

Michael Bolton did what?!

kontrol

08/04/2011, 12:52

Michael Bolton did what?!
I was thinking mbauers.

DroppinSuga

08/04/2011, 12:53

*shakes head*

How dare you not know who MB is? :o

Ouchmaker

08/04/2011, 12:57

*shakes head*

How dare you not know who MB is? :o

In other words you have no idea who MB is. :tired:

Michael Biehn.

EmperorNorton

08/04/2011, 13:27

I want a Buffy-Bot.

Just mentioning this because my birthday is next month...

K-ness

08/04/2011, 13:39

I want candy. Nah-nah-nah... Or something.

Quebbster

08/04/2011, 13:40

I hope my store will be able to participate in Infinity Gauntlet, with our halfdozen regulars.
I'm expecting to get a set anyway though. :)

DroppinSuga

08/04/2011, 13:42

I hope there's fellowship prizes for the Infinity Gauntlet :nervous:

Rokk_Krinn

08/04/2011, 13:55

I want a Buffy-Bot.

Just mentioning this because my birthday is next month...

Isn't she a little pale for your tastes?

EmperorNorton

08/04/2011, 14:08

Isn't she a little pale for your tastes?

I don't understand what taste has got to do with it.

get_1

08/04/2011, 17:23

I'm sorta there! Got the pieces, got the basic rules down... now I just need time.

That's a lie. You don't know the rules.

We've got 3 deputies here who will tell you that nobody knows the rules. Not even them.

get_1

08/04/2011, 17:34

Henry Cavill Superman:

http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/i/2011/08/04/man_of_steel_510.jpg

Silver Lantern

08/04/2011, 19:39

Gosh he doesn't even look like Superman, that is terrible...

DroppinSuga

08/04/2011, 19:40

He's SuperDragon!

DarqFeonix

08/04/2011, 19:42

I don't know, other than the slicked hair, I'm digging the shot.

get_1

08/04/2011, 19:46

DroppinSuga

08/04/2011, 19:53

I saw a closer shot today and it looked like his suit had scales.

charlesx

08/04/2011, 19:53

I like the shot and its stylistic-ness (Watchmen, anyone?) as well.

But Stan is right.

Based solely on this shot, he doesn't look at all like Superman. I'm still trying to wrap my mind around having a British actor play Superman, too.

When the heck did Silver Lantern become Stan? Did he get bitten by a chimp infected with the rage virus or something???

Epic fail, get.:tired:

DarqFeonix

08/04/2011, 19:56

I saw a closer shot today and it looked like his suit had scales.

Ah, that sounds great! I've been saying for years the thing missing from Superman's outfit is chainmail. :cheeky:

get_1

08/04/2011, 20:06

When the heck did Silver Lantern become Stan? Did he get bitten by a chimp infected with the rage virus or something???

Epic fail, get.:tired:

You all look the same to me...

PaxZRake

08/04/2011, 20:07

Ah, that sounds great! I've been saying for years the thing missing from Superman's outfit is chainmail. :cheeky:

Do you mean plate armor?

Because he's getting plate armor.

Why did you tell that to Jim Lee? Do you just hate good things?

Of course you hate good things. You don't like Casanova.

PaxZRake

08/04/2011, 20:11

Hellboy's going to die. Cool.

Ouchmaker

08/04/2011, 22:39

You all look the same to me...

I agree with Immortal_Raven.

Luckily it didn't take that long to find someone else in this thread who doesn't have an avatar at the moment.

:cheeky:

zyxba

08/04/2011, 22:40

I found out what K-Ness moonlights as.

Video evidence!

I found your top 20 moves, you secret keeping rapscallion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AefaLZuQwXA

Truffle Shuffle

08/04/2011, 23:06

To be fair, Thor had Natalie Portman. That's always a huge plus in my book.

I hadn't noticed. Some incredible blue eyes kept getting in the way. :knockedou

DarqFeonix

08/04/2011, 23:22

I hadn't noticed. Some incredible blue eyes kept getting in the way. :knockedou

Yeah, my wife was in total love with Hemsworth, too. Like "I'd have no problem if you wanted to hang a Thor poster over the bed" love.

sstralkowski

08/05/2011, 05:33

Quebbster

08/05/2011, 05:48

That's a lie. You don't know the rules.

We've got 3 deputies here who will tell you that nobody knows the rules. Not even them.
People think they know the rules, at least, but getting people to agree can be tricky. Particularly in the Deputy cave.
I hadn't noticed. Some incredible blue eyes kept getting in the way. :knockedou
we watched Black Swan a while ago. My wife said she has never seen me smile that much before. So I know the feeling. :)
Ok so after Darq making a comment about rerunning Princess Bride outright because we have such a new batch of players these days, I was wondering what everyone's thoughts were on the idea of rehashing themes. What ares the pros/cons?
It's probably not a good idea to just take the exact same setup and run it again. As long as the roles are different though I see no problem with running a good theme again. Particularly if a different mod does it.

charlesx

08/05/2011, 07:38

Ok so after Darq making a comment about rerunning Princess Bride outright because we have such a new batch of players these days, I was wondering what everyone's thoughts were on the idea of rehashing themes. What ares the pros/cons?

I agree with Quebbs. I often find it interesting to see how two different mods run games with the same theme. Personal style, new game mechanics, different selection of roles/characters - it really makes it enjoyable to see variety and a creative new direction come into play.

charlesx

08/05/2011, 07:42

we watched Black Swan a while ago. My wife said she has never seen me smile that much before. So I know the feeling. :)

I finally got around to watching Black Swan and can't say I cared for it. Natalie Portman looked anorexic and her character was so spazzed out that I couldn't find her attractive. Mila Kunis was her usual hawt self, true, but even the sex scenes didn't have any sizzle for me. Overall, I found Black Swan to be over-hyped and I can't fathom how it landed Portman an Oscar for best actress. Maybe it's my jaded personal point of view, but this movie really felt like wasted time that I am never getting back. Go figure.

(I haven't seen Thor or Captain America yet - so as usual I am behind the times....)

sstralkowski

08/05/2011, 07:50

It's probably not a good idea to just take the exact same setup and run it again. As long as the roles are different though I see no problem with running a good theme again. Particularly if a different mod does it.

I agree on the same setup thing. Some roles have surprise parts to them that would be spoiled the second time around. The character list would be as well. What I emant was running the same theme with a different set-up.
I agree with Quebbs. I often find it interesting to see how two different mods run games with the same theme. Personal style, new game mechanics, different selection of roles/characters - it really makes it enjoyable to see variety and a creative new direction come into play.
Personally, I think I could never run the same theme twice. I likely put all my good ideas into the first run. I would, however, be ecstatic if another mod were to choose a theme I've already run and have a go at it. mainly because if I ran it, I would likely know a good bit about the theme and would be in heaven. But also because I would get to see what sort of ideas sprouted from a different vantage point.

Quebbster

08/05/2011, 07:53

I finally got around to watching Black Swan and can't say I cared for it. Natalie Portman looked anorexic and her character was so spazzed out that I couldn't find her attractive. Mila Kunis was her usual hawt self, true, but even the sex scenes didn't have any sizzle for me. Overall, I found Black Swan to be over-hyped and I can't fathom how it landed Portman an Oscar for best actress. Maybe it's my jaded personal point of view, but this movie really felt like wasted time that I am never getting back. Go figure.

(I haven't seen Thor or Captain America yet - so as usual I am behind the times....)

1. Portman looking anorexic is part of the point.
2. Awards are not given out for best sex scene. At least not at the Academy Awards.

charlesx

08/05/2011, 08:01

1. Portman looking anorexic is part of the point.

Understood. I get that being anorexic was part of her character and her obsessiveness. It still didn't make Portman look attractive or add anything worthy to the sensuality contained in the film.

2. Awards are not given out for best sex scene. At least not at the Academy Awards.

Agreed. Even sex scenes aside, though, I didn't feel that there was anything Oscar-worthy in her performance. Heck, what Portman did in "Leon the Professional" and "V for Vendetta" was way better than what she did in "Black Swan". I just don't get how this role landed her the Oscar - but then again I don't get how the Academy Awards decide on these things. It always seems like smoke and mirrors to me.

Thassall.

Ouchmaker

08/05/2011, 08:11

I just don't get how this role landed her the Oscar - but then again I don't get how the Academy Awards decide on these things. It always seems like smoke and mirrors to me.

It's rather simple:

1) notice the pattern
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2) make the movie
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_WkKZJVG5wTk/TRMOdfJZDFI/AAAAAAAC1vw/BlTd-F4_Tds/s1600/MovieQuiz_970-B-21001.jpg

3) ????????

4) Profit
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charlesx

08/05/2011, 08:13

Yeah, well, Ouch - there it is and there you have it.

Thanks for the apt illustration.

:cool:

Thawmus

08/05/2011, 09:44

ChiRocker

08/05/2011, 09:50

Howdy all!

K-ness

08/05/2011, 09:57

I found out what K-Ness moonlights as.

Video evidence!

I found your top 20 moves, you secret keeping rapscallion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AefaLZuQwXA

While I have been in many of those positions before, I can assure you that that man, is an imposter.

Lynch: Wrestler K-Ness

Quebbster

08/05/2011, 09:58

DroppinSuga

08/05/2011, 10:00

Lynch: Mod K-Ness

Thawmus

08/05/2011, 10:06

There are stupid arguments in All Stars?

Let me answer with a question:

Is there a mafia game where there wasn't one?

sstralkowski

08/05/2011, 10:36

Re: reruns

I am already imagining veterans arguing with each other all game long about the old roles, and the degree to which they have been changed.

Basically, take a look at some of the stupidest arguments in the "All Stars" or "Best Of" games, and that's what you'd have all game long.

Let me answer with a question:

Is there a mafia game where there wasn't one?

The only way I can see a stright rerun working is if it was transplanted onto another site where there is a completely new batch of players with no prior knowledge about the mod running it.

kontrol

08/05/2011, 11:08

Straight reruns also defeat the purpose of uninformed majority vs semi-informed minority.

Thawmus

08/05/2011, 11:34

The only way I can see a stright rerun working is if it was transplanted onto another site where there is a completely new batch of players with no prior knowledge about the mod running it.

Well, even a considerably modified rerun, I would argue. The problem is that even if players are operating on misinformation (Thanks to changing up the roles), the game is still going to be irrevocably broken. The confusion you want the players to have, isn't going to be the confusion they will have.

So, yeah, I agree.

DarqFeonix

08/05/2011, 12:06

I wouldn't say it was broken if a new mod/new approach was done. Hell, look at ABF games, he's done the "same" theme before, and just switched it up.

In the Princess Bride example... my game was a Reverse-Mafia. It could just have easily been the other way and been a completely different game.

Now, just running the same game again... you're right, that wouldn't work. Although it'd be funny to see someone try :)