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Title: mmm...what day is it today?? Anyone Gaming this Friday?
Post by: JudgeDredd on July 19, 2013, 01:39:02 AM
Well I'll get very little gaming in. I have a couple of charity bike rides coming up and some training to do and I'm booked out for a BBQ...but if I do (and I will get some done)

DCS Black Shark - loved the fact I'm getting the beginnings of being competent and chuffed I've got a startup guide - I hate to cheat start up
SoaSE - went through the tutorials and started a small game last night - but strangely had NO clue what to do...managed to have a largish fleet and a lot of defences (because I was quickly being attacked by LOADS of pirate ships - several times) - but have still yet to create a colonising ship - though I thought one of mine was able to!
Far Cry 3 - I need to finish it.

Also some painting of my Trumpeter 1/35 scale Challenger II - I don't know why I have a hangup with getting on with this - it's a beautiful model, a fantastic looking tank and yet I am taking huge amounts of time to get it painted!
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Post by: Martok on July 19, 2013, 02:27:58 AM
Well I work all dang weekend, so I doubt I'll get much gaming done. 



That being said I seem to be suffering from "4x ADD" at the moment:  I keep jumping back & forth between my three favorites:  Birth of the Federation (BOP mod), Armada 2526 Supernova, and Distant Worlds: Shadows.  However, I also keep thinking I need to get back into the StarDrive campaign I started earlier this week, as well as play around with the Horizon alpha. 

And then there's Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes, which has been calling my name the last day or two... 


Gah! 

Title: Re: mmm...what day is it today?? Anyone Gaming this Friday?
Post by: undercovergeek on July 19, 2013, 03:27:03 AM
Sins with my testicular challenged buddy

Dom III - but I think they're on hold for the hols

Xcom - loving it

Wargame - also loving it

Looking at DOTA 2 and researching an army of night goblins - junior likes em
Title: Re: mmm...what day is it today?? Anyone Gaming this Friday?
Post by: bbmike on July 19, 2013, 06:00:50 AM
Civ 5 BNW but after reading that thread on everyone's backlog of games I feel pressured to throw some other games in there as well.  ;D
Title: Re: mmm...what day is it today?? Anyone Gaming this Friday?
Post by: GJK on July 19, 2013, 06:10:19 AM
My 14yr old son came home from summer vacation last night and so yes, we have lots of gaming to get in.  We'll play some Blood Bowl I'm sure, along with experimenting with Force on Force (miniatures) and we have also yet to explore Commands and Colors: Ancients yet.  I've also been itching to play some ASL.
Title: Re: mmm...what day is it today?? Anyone Gaming this Friday?
Post by: TheCommandTent on July 19, 2013, 07:21:35 AM
Not sure what the weekend holds but I want to try and get some more Civ V in.  Also it would be nice to finish the Far Cry 3 campaign.  I keep getting distracted by finding all the relics and letters all over the map.  Is it really worth it to find them all?
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Post by: Tuna on July 19, 2013, 07:29:42 AM
Civ V tonight.. hopefully some MP...

Disney tomorrow.. hope it's not too Hot down there!
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Post by: Sir Slash on July 19, 2013, 07:50:45 AM
Stepdaughter's wedding shower this weekend so all of the women will be very busy.  ::)  I need 2 more provinces for the win in FOTS and then the Emperor can rest easy. And Lydia & I have just discovered a new bandit hideout in Skyrim. So it's looting & conquering for me this weekend. Along with a nice drink and maybe a dip in the pool to cool off.  8)
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Post by: PanzersEast on July 19, 2013, 08:02:00 AM
Some disc golf this weekend... but in the gaming world I hope to play (I know I won't get to half of them but maybe just a small amount of time here and there and it helps you only sleep a couple of hours every night!)

Civ V BNW
Wargame AirLane Battle
Euro Truck Sim II
Dishonored
Carrier Command
Shogun Total War II
CK II


PE
Title: Re: mmm...what day is it today?? Anyone Gaming this Friday?
Post by: mikeck on July 19, 2013, 08:03:11 AM
Quote from: Martok on July 19, 2013, 02:27:58 AM
Well I work all dang weekend, so I doubt I'll get much gaming done. 



That being said I seem to be suffering from "4x ADD" at the moment:  I keep jumping back & forth between my three favorites:  Birth of the Federation (BOP mod), Armada 2526 Supernova, and Distant Worlds: Shadows.  However, I also keep thinking I need to get back into the StarDrive campaign I started earlier this week, as well as play around with the Horizon alpha. 

And then there's Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes, which has been calling my name the last day or two... 


Gah!

Lol...same boat. I actually did start up another Stardrive game. Haven't played in months. Playing at .5x speed, I quite enjoy it...especially now that freighters are working properly and Marines launch in transports.

Will also continue to learn Moo3.
I might mess around with the Horizons alpha if they update it again. That diplomatic incident pissed me off so much I dropped it.
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Post by: Barthheart on July 19, 2013, 08:18:15 AM
CiV BNW - about to lose my first game as the Shoshone, damn war with Rome has wrecked us both.....  :P Maybe squeeze some MP in.

Wargame: AirLand Battle - trying to get back in the RTS groove... last one I played was C7C Red Alert.  :o

Tropico 4 - Need to fire this up as I just got it in the Steam Sale.

Breach & Clear - fun iOS game.

War of the Zombie - really fun iOS game.

Competitive Dinner Preparation and Wine Drinking - My friend and I like to cook elaborate meals and we've been having a friendly competition where we go to the others house for the night and eat great food, cooked by the host, matched with great wine, brought by the guest. Our wives love it. Tends to be very drunken near the end.
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Post by: W8taminute on July 19, 2013, 08:33:01 AM
I've got two great games lined up for me this weekend.  One is Change the Car Oil and Filter and the other is Mow the Lawn and Trim the Hedges.  Can't wait to start especially since it's going to be a scorcher for the first half of the weekend here.

Then I'll probably play a little StarDrive, Endless Space, and some XBOX. 

Oh and I beat Warlock: Master of the Arcane in my long SP campaign.  I'm feeling good about that victory.  Good enough to take on the resident master of Master of the Arcane himself.   8)

MetalDog, you're going down once we resume our MP game with the boys.   :)
Title: Re: mmm...what day is it today?? Anyone Gaming this Friday?
Post by: Gusington on July 19, 2013, 08:39:04 AM
Civ V BNW playing Belgium in the Scramble for Africa scenario. Came in 2nd place in he scenario as Morocco but it was greatfun anyway. Also feeling the pull of Bioshock Infinite and Dishonored DLC, and may start a new campaign of FOTS.
Title: Re: mmm...what day is it today?? Anyone Gaming this Friday?
Post by: MengJiao on July 19, 2013, 08:50:15 AM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on July 19, 2013, 01:39:02 AM
Well I'll get very little gaming in. I have a couple of charity bike rides coming up and some training to do and I'm booked out for a BBQ...but if I do (and I will get some done)

DCS Black Shark - loved the fact I'm getting the beginnings of being competent and chuffed I've got a startup guide - I hate to cheat start up
SoaSE - went through the tutorials and started a small game last night - but strangely had NO clue what to do...managed to have a largish fleet and a lot of defences (because I was quickly being attacked by LOADS of pirate ships - several times) - but have still yet to create a colonising ship - though I thought one of mine was able to!
Far Cry 3 - I need to finish it.

Also some painting of my Trumpeter 1/35 scale Challenger II - I don't know why I have a hangup with getting on with this - it's a beautiful model, a fantastic looking tank and yet I am taking huge amounts of time to get it painted!

  Sounds fun.  I'll be playing 2 betas mostly: ARMAIII and CMANO.
Title: Re: mmm...what day is it today?? Anyone Gaming this Friday?
Post by: bayonetbrant on July 19, 2013, 08:51:40 AM
I'm actually doing pretty good playing Venice in Civ5 BNW, so will keep that going as I can.  But my weekend is going to look like W8's weekend, as long as we can keep the rain at bay.

I have a board game I need to playtest some, and if I can get it to reasonable shape, maybe upload here for folks to print-and-play as they desire (but that'll be a few weeks yet).

PanzersEast - great avatar :)
Title: Re: mmm...what day is it today?? Anyone Gaming this Friday?
Post by: Martok on July 19, 2013, 08:57:50 AM
Quote from: Barthheart on July 19, 2013, 08:18:15 AM
Competitive Dinner Preparation and Wine Drinking - My friend and I like to cook elaborate meals and we've been having a friendly competition where we go to the others house for the night and eat great food, cooked by the host, matched with great wine, brought by the guest. Our wives love it. Tends to be very drunken near the end.
Sounds like a grand time, man.  Hope you guys have fun! 




Quote from: mikeck on July 19, 2013, 08:03:11 AM
Quote from: Martok on July 19, 2013, 02:27:58 AM
Well I work all dang weekend, so I doubt I'll get much gaming done. 



That being said I seem to be suffering from "4x ADD" at the moment:  I keep jumping back & forth between my three favorites:  Birth of the Federation (BOP mod), Armada 2526 Supernova, and Distant Worlds: Shadows.  However, I also keep thinking I need to get back into the StarDrive campaign I started earlier this week, as well as play around with the Horizon alpha. 

And then there's Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes, which has been calling my name the last day or two... 


Gah!

Lol...same boat. I actually did start up another Stardrive game. Haven't played in months. Playing at .5x speed, I quite enjoy it...especially now that freighters are working properly and Marines launch in transports.
Yeah, I play at .5x speed now as well (I was playing at the standard 1x speed).  Because of that and other changes made (especially to planetary invasions) in more recent updates, I have to partially retract my statement last week (earlier this week?) about StarDrive feeling like an RTS title.  It still feels a little "click-fest-y" to me during battles, but it's not too bad. 


Oh yeah, and I forgot to mention I'm feeling the pull of Civilization IV as well.  ::)  Argh! 




Quote from: mikeck on July 19, 2013, 08:03:11 AM
Will also continue to learn Moo3.
I might mess around with the Horizons alpha if they update it again. That diplomatic incident pissed me off so much I dropped it.
I'm a little annoyed by Horizon seeming to require a bunch of extra mouse-clicks, particularly where giving commands to my ships (both on the galaxy map and in combat) is concerned.  Maybe I'm just not getting it, but it feels like a fair amount of extra work for no apparent purpose or gain. 

Otherwise, though, I like the way the game feels overall.  I need to play more before I really feel qualified to make any sort of preliminary judgment, however. 

Title: Re: mmm...what day is it today?? Anyone Gaming this Friday?
Post by: republic on July 19, 2013, 09:03:35 AM
This weekend I'm (probably) going to witness the delivery of my 2nd kiddo (a boy to go along with my 5 year old daughter).  Though...I really wish it were like the old days when the man waited outside and came in later to see the cleaned up mother and child as if nothing had happened.  :)

However, if he decides to wait until next week...I'll be playing lots of World of Tanks and Wargame: Airland in order to distract me from my impending doom.  :)
Title: Re: mmm...what day is it today?? Anyone Gaming this Friday?
Post by: Martok on July 19, 2013, 09:05:48 AM
Very cool, republic!  Here's hoping everything goes well this weekend (one way or the other).  :D 

Title: Re: mmm...what day is it today?? Anyone Gaming this Friday?
Post by: sandman2575 on July 19, 2013, 09:07:51 AM
Quote from: republic on July 19, 2013, 09:03:35 AM
This weekend I'm (probably) going to witness the delivery of my 2nd kiddo (a boy to go along with my 5 year old daughter).  Though...I really wish it were like the old days when the man waited outside and came in later to see the cleaned up mother and child as if nothing had happened.  :)

However, if he decides to wait until next week...I'll be playing lots of World of Tanks and Wargame: Airland in order to distract me from my impending doom.  :)


Hey congrats!!!  I'm more or less in the same boat, actually!  My wife and I had our second child two weeks ago.  Good luck!  (As you no doubt already know... this will cut into your gaming time considerably. It has mine.... but c'est la vie)
Title: Re: mmm...what day is it today?? Anyone Gaming this Friday?
Post by: Tuna on July 19, 2013, 09:25:45 AM
Quote from: republic on July 19, 2013, 09:03:35 AM
This weekend I'm (probably) going to witness the delivery of my 2nd kiddo (a boy to go along with my 5 year old daughter).  Though...I really wish it were like the old days when the man waited outside and came in later to see the cleaned up mother and child as if nothing had happened.  :)

However, if he decides to wait until next week...I'll be playing lots of World of Tanks and Wargame: Airland in order to distract me from my impending doom.  :)

Congrats and Good Luck! Republic!
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Post by: Sir Slash on July 19, 2013, 09:34:13 AM
Bayoneybrant has got BUGS!!!! :o
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Post by: PanzersEast on July 19, 2013, 09:42:45 AM
Quote from: bayonetbrant on July 19, 2013, 08:51:40 AM
PanzersEast - great avatar :)

Thanks!  8)

PE
Title: Re: mmm...what day is it today?? Anyone Gaming this Friday?
Post by: bayonetbrant on July 19, 2013, 09:49:10 AM
Quote from: republic on July 19, 2013, 09:03:35 AMThis weekend I'm (probably) going to witness the delivery of my 2nd kiddo (a boy to go along with my 5 year old daughter). 

Quote from: sandman2575 on July 19, 2013, 09:07:51 AM
My wife and I had our second child two weeks ago. 

best of luck to both of you! And start 'em early - the world needs more wargamers!
Title: Re: mmm...what day is it today?? Anyone Gaming this Friday?
Post by: PanzersEast on July 19, 2013, 10:13:54 AM
Quote from: republic on July 19, 2013, 09:03:35 AM
This weekend I'm (probably) going to witness the delivery of my 2nd kiddo (a boy to go along with my 5 year old daughter).  Though...I really wish it were like the old days when the man waited outside and came in later to see the cleaned up mother and child as if nothing had happened.  :)

However, if he decides to wait until next week...I'll be playing lots of World of Tanks and Wargame: Airland in order to distract me from my impending doom.  :)

Congrats my friend

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Post by: W8taminute on July 19, 2013, 10:21:52 AM
Congrats sandman and good luck to you republic!
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Post by: republic on July 19, 2013, 11:16:04 AM
Thank-you all.  I'm not really stressed about the raising...it is the time in the hospital that has me biting my fingernails.  I hate hospitals...  *shudder*  Ok time for some World of Tanks.  "Yes I have insurance!"  *Enemy Tank Destroyed*  "Yes I have paid my copay!"  *Penetration!*
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Post by: bayonetbrant on July 19, 2013, 11:17:37 AM
Quote from: republic on July 19, 2013, 11:16:04 AM"Yes I have paid my copay!"  *Penetration!*

I'm going to let someone else make that joke ;)
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Post by: donkey_roxor on July 19, 2013, 11:18:04 AM
Quote from: sandman2575 on July 19, 2013, 09:07:51 AM
Quote from: republic on July 19, 2013, 09:03:35 AM
This weekend I'm (probably) going to witness the delivery of my 2nd kiddo (a boy to go along with my 5 year old daughter).  Though...I really wish it were like the old days when the man waited outside and came in later to see the cleaned up mother and child as if nothing had happened.  :)

However, if he decides to wait until next week...I'll be playing lots of World of Tanks and Wargame: Airland in order to distract me from my impending doom.  :)


Hey congrats!!!  I'm more or less in the same boat, actually!  My wife and I had our second child two weeks ago.  Good luck!  (As you no doubt already know... this will cut into your gaming time considerably. It has mine.... but c'est la vie)

Congratulations to you both!

For my part, I've got Bioshock Infinite, whiskey drinking, house-cleaning, and kid-watching on my weekend agenda.
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Post by: Sir Slash on July 19, 2013, 11:18:54 AM
As a retired nurse, I can tell you Republic, it's not going to be a pretty sight. Even if it's Cesarean. Just stand at her head and tell her she's beautiful. And prepare to duck if she takes a swing at you. I've seen it happen. I'll have a double for you. Congrats Father Republic.
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Post by: Windigo on July 19, 2013, 12:36:28 PM
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Post by: undercovergeek on July 19, 2013, 12:40:14 PM
Quote from: Sir Slash on July 19, 2013, 11:18:54 AM
As a retired nurse, I can tell you Republic, it's not going to be a pretty sight. Even if it's Cesarean. Just stand at her head and tell her she's beautiful. And prepare to duck if she takes a swing at you. I've seen it happen. I'll have a double for you. Congrats Father Republic.

yeah that sums up my experience

"would you like to cut the chord?" pfffft yeah right - no thanks!!!
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Post by: bayonetbrant on July 19, 2013, 12:42:30 PM
as Mike & Mike say on the radio: "Stay north of the equator!"
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Post by: Gusington on July 19, 2013, 01:42:58 PM
Congrats sandman and republic and definitely DO NOT GO SOUTH OF THE EQUATOR.
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Post by: Huw the Poo on July 19, 2013, 02:07:25 PM
Sins of a Solar Empire with my comrade-in-arms Undercovergeek
Dota 2
And if I have time, possibly some Rift

Oh, and CONGRATULATIONS Sandman and Republic! \o/
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Post by: Kushan on July 19, 2013, 02:35:13 PM
I'm going to be playing:

Wargame ALB

Darksiders 1

SoaSE Trinity

Congrats Republic and Sandman.
Title: Re: mmm...what day is it today?? Anyone Gaming this Friday?
Post by: Windigo on July 19, 2013, 02:38:08 PM
Quote from: Gusington on July 19, 2013, 01:42:58 PM
Congrats sandman and republic and definitely DO NOT GO SOUTH OF THE EQUATOR.

real men go south of the equator.... any excuse to not see your child enter this world is a lame ass revokation of your man card... period


besides the psycological shock wears off after about a year   ::)
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Post by: Tinkershuffle on July 19, 2013, 03:31:25 PM
For the sake of your newborns I will try my best to fight off the communist hordes threatening all we hold dear! (W:ALB)
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Post by: Gusington on July 19, 2013, 04:32:03 PM
Do not go south. Just don't.
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Post by: sandman2575 on July 19, 2013, 05:13:12 PM
Quote from: Gusington on July 19, 2013, 04:32:03 PM
Do not go south. Just don't.

Too late for me.  I've already been there.  Twice.  And lived to tell the tale.   :)

Appreciate the good wishes, guys.  Thanks --
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Post by: Gusington on July 19, 2013, 05:34:16 PM
Twice for me too. Took some time to recover.
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Post by: bob48 on July 19, 2013, 05:45:49 PM
Quote from: Gusington on July 19, 2013, 05:34:16 PM
Twice for me too. Took some time to recover.

Same here. Twice down south.

Good luck guys!
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Post by: Rizik6 on July 19, 2013, 06:08:28 PM
Playing Civ 5 BNW as Poland. Also I picked up APOS this week. So after fumbling through the patch process, I may give that a try.
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Post by: Arctic Blast on July 19, 2013, 06:17:54 PM
So...many...new...choices...!

But maybe I'll get back to Hitman Absolution. And all of my traded-for board games have been showing up in a flood, so I need to take a look at those.
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Post by: Shelldrake on July 19, 2013, 06:32:14 PM
Quote from: Sir Slash on July 19, 2013, 09:34:13 AM
Bayoneybrant has got BUGS!!!! :o

LOL Got me good - I actually swatted at my screen before I realized they were virtual! :)
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Post by: JudgeDredd on July 19, 2013, 06:38:39 PM
A man should NEVER be forced to go south - and NO MAN should EVER say another guys "man card" is revoked because he chooses not to do so...it's horrific and a man should be NOWHERE anywhere near THAT REGION - EVER!
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Post by: JudgeDredd on July 19, 2013, 06:40:25 PM
Quote from: Arctic Blast on July 19, 2013, 06:17:54 PM
So...many...new...choices...!

But maybe I'll get back to Hitman Absolution. And all of my traded-for board games have been showing up in a flood, so I need to take a look at those.
What is "traded for"...I sometimes sell games on eBay and the like in order to buy a new one...and I have my eyes on Phantom Leader Delux and selling my Phantom Leader game (which is my fav!)
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Post by: Gusington on July 19, 2013, 06:41:14 PM
^Damned right Judge. I only did it to save a life. Twice.
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Post by: Toonces on July 19, 2013, 07:00:55 PM
I'm going to playtest some Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm for sure.

I am going to try to play some more Steel Beasts.

And, I can't believe I'm going to say this given my backlog of games, but I'm considering picking back up my campaign in War in the Pacific: AE.   ::)

Undoubtedly, there will be some RO2/RS as well.
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Post by: republic on July 19, 2013, 07:09:09 PM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on July 19, 2013, 06:38:39 PM
A man should NEVER be forced to go south - and NO MAN should EVER say another guys "man card" is revoked because he chooses not to do so...it's horrific and a man should be NOWHERE anywhere near THAT REGION - EVER!

Right on!

I'm content with the miracle of birth being a miracle...some things are better left unseen.
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Post by: mikeck on July 19, 2013, 07:16:37 PM
My wife demanded that I be north of the border. She thought I would never take a trip down south again if I saw all of the things that go on down there at birth
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Post by: JudgeDredd on July 19, 2013, 07:42:21 PM
Quote from: mikeck on July 19, 2013, 07:16:37 PM
My wife demanded that I be north of the border. She thought I would never take a trip down south again if I saw all of the things that go on down there at birth
If she thought that - then she predicted the future - because YOU NEVER WOULD!

lol

I understand the miracle of birth to some people - seeing it and not seeing it.

Personally I was happy to be there (twice) when she needed me and never having to "witness the fallout".  :D
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Post by: Wolfe1759 on July 19, 2013, 07:42:54 PM
Mainly real life this weekend with BBQs etc. but playing a bit of Warlock: Master of the Arcane, I might be easily amused but the "ready ... fire ... aim" of the goblin archers and the cackle of my mage hero still amuse  :)
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Post by: Tuna on July 19, 2013, 08:00:51 PM
Quote from: Wolfe1759 on July 19, 2013, 07:42:54 PM
Mainly real life this weekend with BBQs etc. but playing a bit of Warlock: Master of the Arcane, I might be easily amused but the "ready ... fire ... aim" of the goblin archers and the cackle of my mage hero still amuse  :)

Nothing like the "sprung" of the Skeleton Archers!
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Post by: Windigo on July 19, 2013, 08:09:55 PM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on July 19, 2013, 06:38:39 PM
A man should NEVER be forced to go south - and NO MAN should EVER say another guys "man card" is revoked because he chooses not to do so...it's horrific and a man should be NOWHERE anywhere near THAT REGION - EVER!

war is horrific, this however, is a miracle
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Post by: mikeck on July 19, 2013, 08:43:03 PM
I can enjoy the sausage without knowing how its made. The miracle of birth goes on just fine with me above the equator.

Now, on a more relevant note. I'm thinking of picking up "carrier mission: Gaea campaign". I played it in beta and it blew. A year later I read some threads that indicated that path finding and Ai had been improved. I have seen nothing here about it...Any of you guys try it recently?

My 4x enthusiasm has waned a bit so looking for new sci fi. If not then I might fire up Civ 5 since it seems like everyone else is
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Post by: Rizik6 on July 20, 2013, 03:16:17 AM
Women just don't understand what we have to go through during this birthing deal.  I tried to explain to my wife how much I was suffering while she was giving birth to my second daughter, but she just looked at me with contempt.  What was her problem?  ;)
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Post by: TheCommandTent on July 20, 2013, 07:33:59 AM
I haven't gone through the childbirth experience yet but this conversation reminds me of this scene from family guy....


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Post by: Martok on July 20, 2013, 08:30:41 AM
LOL! 

Hadn't seen that one before.  Family Guy is real hit-and-miss for me, but that was good. 

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Post by: Gusington on July 20, 2013, 08:50:12 AM
HAHAHA 'Brooks was here' HAHAHA...twirl a cane!! That show is ridiculously funny.

Going south of the border is not!
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Post by: Sir Slash on July 20, 2013, 10:03:21 AM
Yes. There's a reason South-of-the-Border is.... south of the border.
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Post by: Huw the Poo on July 20, 2013, 10:28:44 AM
If either of my kids had been born naturally, I'd have ventured south.  However they were both c-section so I declined.  I don't usually mind seeing people's guts, but not when it's my own lady on the table!
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Post by: Gusington on July 20, 2013, 11:52:48 AM
^Think about that for a second. Do you really want to see your woman's tender parts rent asunder like roast beef curtains?

Do I really need to start a separate thread on this?
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Post by: undercovergeek on July 20, 2013, 12:01:41 PM
Quote from: Gusington on July 20, 2013, 11:52:48 AM
^Think about that for a second. Do you really want to see your woman's tender parts rent asunder like roast beef curtains?

Do I really need to start a separate thread on this?

poll time - to see or not to see - never mind your best generals ever and mayviation - we want to know - "Do you really want to see your woman's tender parts rent asunder like roast beef curtains?" - grognardiness at its finest
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Post by: Gusington on July 20, 2013, 12:03:59 PM
This is one of those things I can confidently speak to from experience. It never leaves you.
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Post by: Kushan on July 20, 2013, 12:06:21 PM
Quote from: Gusington on July 20, 2013, 11:52:48 AM
Do I really need to start a separate thread on this?

No point...This threads so far off the rails there's no saving it.
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Post by: undercovergeek on July 20, 2013, 12:07:10 PM
i stayed up top - seeing a tv ariel come out of there was bad enough
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Post by: Sir Slash on July 20, 2013, 01:21:55 PM
Was that before they had cable? If so, then satellite's gonna be tough.
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Post by: Gusington on July 20, 2013, 01:22:47 PM
Dear God
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Post by: undercovergeek on July 20, 2013, 01:34:05 PM
It was all going so well, heading for maybe a one hour labour when my beautiful, gorgeous lazy ass daughter fell asleep in the birth canal turning it into a 22 hour labour. They couldn't pull her out so they stuck a brain pattern sensor on her head and this is what I saw coming out first, never went down that end again!
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Post by: bob48 on July 20, 2013, 01:38:31 PM
Sorry to derail this thread, but today I went over to my buddies house and we played BloodBowl (the board game version) and had a blast. Been ages since we played, and although his human team beat my orcs 2-0 'twas a lot of fun.
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Post by: LongBlade on July 20, 2013, 01:58:29 PM
Quote from: Gusington on July 20, 2013, 12:03:59 PM
This is one of those things I can confidently speak to from experience. It never leaves you.

I disagree.

The birth of both of our children is the most zen-like experience I have had.
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Post by: undercovergeek on July 20, 2013, 02:15:30 PM
(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg843.imageshack.us%2Fimg843%2F7163%2Foftz.jpg&hash=1b9a678a8f3535c9dc9ad1c51ecc33b402ba045d) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/843/oftz.jpg/)

what? what have we done to the Friday Gaming Thread?
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Post by: Sir Slash on July 20, 2013, 02:31:41 PM
It's Republic's fault for having a baby. He should know how easily distracted we are. What were we talking about again?
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Post by: undercovergeek on July 20, 2013, 02:34:05 PM
Quote from: Sir Slash on July 20, 2013, 02:31:41 PM
It's Republic's fault for having a baby. He should know how easily distracted we are. What were we talking about again?

we need a fatherhood sub forum
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Post by: republic on July 20, 2013, 02:43:21 PM
I can't help it!  I can't sleep, I eat all day...I'm nervous.  I think its because I know exactly what I'm getting into this time.  :)
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Post by: Arctic Blast on July 20, 2013, 03:15:36 PM
Quote from: JudgeDredd on July 19, 2013, 06:40:25 PM
Quote from: Arctic Blast on July 19, 2013, 06:17:54 PM
So...many...new...choices...!

But maybe I'll get back to Hitman Absolution. And all of my traded-for board games have been showing up in a flood, so I need to take a look at those.
What is "traded for"...I sometimes sell games on eBay and the like in order to buy a new one...and I have my eyes on Phantom Leader Delux and selling my Phantom Leader game (which is my fav!)

I've been trading quite a few games with other BGG users. You send them something you don't want that's on their Want List, they send you something they don't want that's on your Want List, and both of you get a new game for the price of postage.
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Post by: bob48 on July 20, 2013, 05:33:14 PM
Quote from: republic on July 20, 2013, 02:43:21 PM
I can't help it!  I can't sleep, I eat all day...I'm nervous.  I think its because I know exactly what I'm getting into this time.  :)

<nods head> Stay calm and grog on - you'll have us all pacing up and down at this rate. Boy, its gonna cost you fortune in cigars..........
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Post by: Nefaro on July 21, 2013, 02:14:59 AM
Been playing Football Manager 2013 in 'Classic' Mode.  This mode is nice because it cuts down on most of what I consider boring minutae so the seasons move along at a faster pace.

While I've never been a fan of soccer/footie, I gotta admit  SIgames has one of the most detailed sports management sim games out there.  Of exceptional note is the excellent UI which is a rarity in this niche genre.  Lots of on-screen prompts and tips so it was relatively easy to get into.  The in-game interaction was pretty much perfect for my tastes - I usually just "sim out" games in other games of this type but this one is far more user-friendly and customizable.

I may check out Prison Architect alpha, since I just purchased it on the sale.  If that doesn't float well just yet, I have many other Builder/Management types games since the mood has stuck me once again.
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Post by: KyzBP on July 21, 2013, 04:41:42 AM
Quote from: Nefaro on July 21, 2013, 02:14:59 AM
Been playing Football Manager 2013 in 'Classic' Mode.  This mode is nice because it cuts down on most of what I consider boring minutae so the seasons move along at a faster pace.

While I've never been a fan of soccer/footie, I gotta admit  SIgames has one of the most detailed sports management sim games out there.  Of exceptional note is the excellent UI which is a rarity in this niche genre.  Lots of on-screen prompts and tips so it was relatively easy to get into.  The in-game interaction was pretty much perfect for my tastes - I usually just "sim out" games in other games of this type but this one is far more user-friendly and customizable.


I couldn't agree more.  I've never played soccer and have only watched a handful of real games but I've been buying this every year for the last 13 years.  I couldn't begin to count how many thousands digital soccer games I've watched.  Now if they would only make an American football version...
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Post by: MetalDog on July 21, 2013, 09:49:01 AM
Congrats to sandman and republic.  I watched my daughter being born while I was at the equator.  I missed the rent roast beef, but still saw the placenta emerge.  So, a win-win for everyone.

W8, I accept your challenge.  But i gotta ask, are you that much of a puss that you need HELP to bring me down?  Mano y mano.  You versus me.
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Post by: W8taminute on July 21, 2013, 07:23:48 PM
Quote from: MetalDog on July 21, 2013, 09:49:01 AM
W8, I accept your challenge.  But i gotta ask, are you that much of a puss that you need HELP to bring me down?  Mano y mano.  You versus me.

Even more delicious my friend.  Let's dance!   :)
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Post by: Kushan on July 21, 2013, 10:58:05 PM
Ended the weekend by playing Civilization V: BNW all day today. Started a game on Warlord (easy) difficulty as Morocco. I think I'm working towards a cultural victory. I can't really tell. I'm unclear as to what I should be doing with my great artist, use them to create a great work that goes into one of my settlements or for the straight up culture boost. Game getting a little boring on Warlord since no one is declaring war on anyone. Going to crank up the difficulty for my next game.
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Post by: Arctic Blast on July 22, 2013, 12:07:00 AM
Okayed a bit of Rising Storm today. Didn't fare too badly, either.  ;D
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Post by: Windigo on July 22, 2013, 12:12:53 AM
Quote from: Gusington on July 20, 2013, 11:52:48 AM
^Think about that for a second. Do you really want to see your woman's tender parts rent asunder like roast beef curtains?

Do I really need to start a separate thread on this?

(https://www.grogheads.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ft1.gstatic.com%2Fimages%3Fq%3Dtbn%3AANd9GcQpYYjMO9GVTEDDcYavC0TTBOX9JmwB2noyB1z97a24wR0DgXzZ&hash=7d8f6d1ff4a77de67f06713d366126b40e284ac4)
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Post by: Gusington on July 22, 2013, 08:15:23 AM
That image perfectly shows how it should be viewed by the new dad.

More importantly isn't Morocco a kick ass civ in BNW? I love it.
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Post by: Sir Slash on July 22, 2013, 11:02:32 AM
North of the Equator as it should be seen, after the pains have stopped and there's a new Groghead to fawn over.
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Post by: Windigo on July 22, 2013, 11:12:23 AM
you guys are terrible detectives.... hope none of you are law enforcement...

look at the picture....

the whole planet was visible while that child was been born, that sheet is there now for the woman's modesty during photos - it was not there for the delivery (hint its clean) (OMG look at the size of the baby compared to mom ..... that HAD to hurt!)
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Post by: bayonetbrant on July 22, 2013, 11:56:59 AM
(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/q71/1016856_708687499160706_867614511_n.jpg)