To get to know eachother... - Page 2

KDogRex · 03-14-2001, 08:15 AM

Just filled one of these out with a friend recently, although it was quite a bit more risque! On to the survey...

LIVING ARRANGEMENT? Currently married, moving out in the next couple of months, once I find a place

YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW? The Practice, WWF RAW

WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? Dell Logo

FAVORITE BOARD GAME? Strip Trivial Pursuit

FAVORITE MAGAZINE? PC Gamer, Entertainment Weekly

FAVORITE SMELLS? Patchoulli (drives me absolutely WILD!!), Sandalwood (See previous answer) and fresh baked bread

FAVORITE SOUND? Hehehe, I'm going to have to take the fifth on this.

WORST FEELING(S) IN THE WORLD? Being betrayed, or losing a friend

BEST FEELING(S) IN THE WORLD? Knowing you're loved

FAVORITE RECORD? Toss up between Def Leppard - On Through the Night and Dave Matthews - Crash

FAVORITE SONG? Currently, the new one from Orgy, can't remember the name, or Linken Park - One Step Closer

WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU THINK WHEN YOU WAKE IN THE MORNING? How am I going to pee with THIS thing happening?!?!?!

HOW MANY RINGS BEFORE YOU ANSWER THE PHONE? 2 - so the caller ID can kick in.

(FUTURE) DAUGHTER'S NAME? Holly or Delaney

(FUTURE) SON'S NAME? Parker, Forrest or Jared

FAVORITE FOOD? Italian or Mexican

CHOCOLATE OR VANILLA? Vanilla

FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

CROUTONS OR BACON BITS? Both!!

DO YOU LIKE TO DRIVE? There's nothing like it, I love it!

DO YOU SLEEP WITH A STUFFED ANIMAL? Not unless my dog counts!

STORMS - COOL OR SCARY? VERY Cool!!

WHAT TYPE WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? 1974 Madza RX-3

WHAT IS YOUR ZODIAC SIGN? Aquarius

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE AUTHOR? Stephen King, or Anne Rice

DO YOU EAT THE STEMS OF BROCCOLI? Not unless my mommy's watching

IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Cabana Boy for Ladyzekke? Hehehe, Ummm, musician, actually, if Malcom Young can do it, there's no reason I can't!!!

IF YOU COULD DYE YOUR HAIR ANY COLOUR, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Nothing, I love my grey!!!

WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM? A painting that a friend made for me years ago, a map if IWD and a huge Minnesota Vikings banner.

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN LOVE? Yep.

IS THE GLASS HALF EMPTY OR HALF FULL? Depends on the mood

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BEVERAGE? Beer, or maybe Iced tea

FAVORITE MOVIE(S)? Army of Darkness, Saving Private Ryan, The Matrix, Flashpoint

ARE YOU A LEFTY, RIGHTY OR AMBIDEXTROUS? Depends on what I'm doing...

DO YOU TYPE WITH YOUR FINGERS ON THE RIGHT KEYS? Not if I can help it!

WHAT'S UNDER YOUR BED? My fake Christmas tree!!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NUMBER? You have to ask?

WHAT IS YOUR DREAM CAR? One that's got MY name on the title?

SAY ONE NICE THING ABOUT A PERSON ON THIS BOARD? Gotta take Wolfie's way out on this. Too many great people, too many nice things to say about all of you!!

WOLFGIR · 03-14-2001, 08:21 AM

Well, älg=moose or elk.
Fish?? What sort of wolf would eat fish unless really really bad of? Eh, unless stolen from thoose funny otters that is

And the red onion is an ingrediant in the sauce.

Can´t tell about the potatoe, but it sounds ok..

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Do electric wolves dream of electric sheep?

Charlie · 03-14-2001, 08:22 AM

Hmm we share some stuff there Sir Tainly. F1 is a passion of mine and F1 mag is about the only mag I ever buy. Do you play GP3 btw? Shogun is one of the best books I've ever read although Clavell claims it as fiction but it's based loosely on fact. Apocolypse now is right up there for me too. Time Team can be good. Risk is an old favourite of mine as well. A few shared interests there.

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One love, peace.

Tobbin · 03-14-2001, 08:25 AM

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Originally posted by Melusine:
This is something I found on another Forum and it seemed to be fun to do. Especially helpful for newbies who are lurking here and are looking for a gap to squeeze in ... I think this board looks quite cliquey to an outsider, even though it may not be that. But it's also nice for those of us who already know eachother a bit. Just some assorted nonsense and serious questions. Please copy and paste, and then fill in! Enjoy!NAME?

That's a rather long list ya got going there, but I'll see what I can do.

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Protectorate of the OHF
Death Waits 4 U ALL

WOLFGIR · 03-14-2001, 08:27 AM

Vicotnik!

Älgfilet är som oxfile, fast lite fastare i formen och mer smak, mer av villt vet du!

JÄDRIGT GOTT är det i alla fall. Kommer du hit någon gång skal jag bjuda dig på den schyssta rätt!

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Do electric wolves dream of electric sheep?

Gabriel · 03-14-2001, 08:28 AM

NAME? Real or Board?

LIVING ARRANGEMENT?With my mother.(Shut up)

YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW? Tenchi Universe

WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? I rather not say, well it's something you people hate.

FAVORITE BOARD GAME? Monopoly

FAVORITE MAGAZINE? Focus

FAVORITE SMELLS? The one just before a thunder storm.

FAVORITE SOUND? The best way I can describe it is sitting in nature with no cilivaltion near by.

WORST FEELING(S) IN THE WORLD? Failure

BEST FEELING(S) IN THE WORLD? Being with someone you love

FAVORITE RECORD? Reload by Tom Jones. (Has some of my favorite arists on it.)

FAVORITE SONG? 'La De Da' by Ringo Star

WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU THINK WHEN YOU WAKE IN THE MORNING? Huh?

HOW MANY RINGS BEFORE YOU ANSWER THE PHONE? two

(FUTURE) DAUGHTER'S NAME? Arial

(FUTURE) SON'S NAME? Karstan

FAVORITE FOOD? Strawberrys

CHOCOLATE OR VANILLA?(?) Vanilla (?)

FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Strawberry

CROUTONS OR BACON BITS? Croutons

DO YOU LIKE TO DRIVE? NO

DO YOU SLEEP WITH A STUFFED ANIMAL? no

STORMS - COOL OR SCARY? Cool

WHAT TYPE WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? Can't drive yet.

WHAT IS YOUR ZODIAC SIGN? Pisces

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE AUTHOR? Terry Brooks

DO YOU EAT THE STEMS OF BROCCOLI? Never touch Broccoli.

IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Owner of my dream Hotel

IF YOU COULD DYE YOUR HAIR ANY COLOUR, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Slivery White

WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM? Nothing yet, but a few masks, a sword, a rainstick and some other stuf will be up their soon.

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN LOVE? .....no

IS THE GLASS HALF EMPTY OR HALF FULL? Both

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BEVERAGE? Milk

FAVORITE MOVIE(S)? The Wings of Honneamise.

ARE YOU A LEFTY, RIGHTY OR AMBIDEXTROUS? Right handed.

DO YOU TYPE WITH YOUR FINGERS ON THE RIGHT KEYS? err....I'll say no.

WHAT'S UNDER YOUR BED? Some books and normaly a cat.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NUMBER? 3.1415926535897932384626433832795

WHAT IS YOUR DREAM CAR? A converted APC.

SAY ONE NICE THING ABOUT A PERSON ON THIS BOARD? Sorry too many to choose....you are all friendly, funny and caring.

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[This message has been edited by Gabriel (edited 03-14-2001).]

03-14-2001, 08:36 AM

Sounds like we do share a lot of interests Charlie,

Yes I do have GP3, haven't played it much as I had gorged myself on GP2, and found it didn't give me enough new. I did quite a few mods for GP2 so I really was a full on GP2 fan for a long while.

I'm half way thro' Shogun and loving it, so much so that I have also bought Tai-Pan, but its just sitting on the shelf at the mo'. Another author writing on a similar theme is Dov Silverman, who wrote "Tairo" which is also quite good.

I'm a big wargaming nut too, so classics such as Risk are always come in my top games list.

Have to duck away for a mo, the work monster approacheth, -my boss

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Your ad here?

Yorick · 03-14-2001, 08:58 AM

NAME?
Yorick

LIVING ARRANGEMENT?
At no fixed address

YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW?
Any in English

WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
A monitor, keyboard, speakers... come to think of it why is this large mousepad made of wood?

FAVORITE BOARD GAME?
Diplomacy, or perhaps Shogun

FAVORITE SMELLS?
Burning incense/the Ocean

FAVORITE SOUND?
"I love you"

WORST FEELING(S) IN THE WORLD?
Being near death.

BEST FEELING(S) IN THE WORLD?
Oneness with another.

FAVORITE RECORD?
U2 - Unforgettable Fire

FAVORITE SONG?
David Baerwald - Last song from "Triage"

WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU THINK WHEN YOU WAKE IN THE MORNING?
"F---ing alarm"

CROUTONS OR BACON BITS?
Bacon bits

DO YOU LIKE TO DRIVE?
Yes

STORMS - COOL OR SCARY?
Cool, very cool

WHAT TYPE WAS YOUR FIRST CAR?
A Niki

DO YOU EAT THE STEMS OF BROCCOLI?
Yes

IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Posiedons

IF YOU COULD DYE YOUR HAIR ANY COLOUR, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Dark Purple

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN LOVE?
Intensely

IS THE GLASS HALF EMPTY OR HALF FULL?
Half full

ARE YOU A LEFTY, RIGHTY OR AMBIDEXTROUS?
Mostly righty, a little ambi in some areas.

DO YOU TYPE WITH YOUR FINGERS ON THE RIGHT KEYS?
fo krse y doi/

WHAT'S UNDER YOUR BED?
A floor

WHAT IS YOUR DREAM CAR?
A go anywhere buggy

SAY ONE NICE THING ABOUT A PERSON ON THIS BOARD?
I would die for Leonis.

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FAIR DINKUM!

Gray Mage · 03-14-2001, 09:03 AM

LIVING ARRANGEMENT? - Own a house, moter-in-law lives with us

YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW? - Sopranno's and ED

WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? - Round with the Death Star on it

FAVORITE BOARD GAME? - Axis and Allies

FAVORITE MAGAZINE? - Entertainment Weekly

FAVORITE SMELLS? - The smell right before a spring or summer rain storm

FAVORITE SOUND? - Sitting in my car and listening to the rain pelt the car

WORST FEELING(S) IN THE WORLD? - Anytime my Daughter is sick or hurt

BEST FEELING(S) IN THE WORLD? - spending time with my daughter

FAVORITE RECORD? - Most albums by KISS

FAVORITE SONG? - no favorite, I like a lot of different depending on my mood.

WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU THINK WHEN YOU WAKE IN THE MORNING? - Damn 4:45 already

HOW MANY RINGS BEFORE YOU ANSWER THE PHONE? - Depends on the time of day

(FUTURE) DAUGHTER'S NAME? - Hannah

(FUTURE) SON'S NAME? - Kyle

FAVORITE FOOD? - Pasta, any and all

CHOCOLATE OR VANILLA? - Vanilla

FAVORITE ICE CREAM? - Rocky Road

CROUTONS OR BACON BITS? - Both

DO YOU LIKE TO DRIVE? - yes

DO YOU SLEEP WITH A STUFFED ANIMAL? - does my wife count??

STORMS - COOL OR SCARY? - Cool, especially Thunder Storms

WHAT TYPE WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? - Plymouth Sapporo

WHAT IS YOUR ZODIAC SIGN? - Taurus

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE AUTHOR? - Terry Goodkind

DO YOU EAT THE STEMS OF BROCCOLI? - Of course, why wouldn't you

IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED, WHAT WOULD IT BE? -

IF YOU COULD DYE YOUR HAIR ANY COLOUR, WHAT WOULD IT BE? - Black

WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM? - Paint

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN LOVE? - Yes

IS THE GLASS HALF EMPTY OR HALF FULL? - Half full, yeah what you said Sir Tainly

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BEVERAGE? - Coke

FAVORITE MOVIE(S)? - Star Wars Trilogy, Episode 1, The Matrix, HeartBreak Ridge, Full Metal Jacket

ARE YOU A LEFTY, RIGHTY OR AMBIDEXTROUS? - Righty

DO YOU TYPE WITH YOUR FINGERS ON THE RIGHT KEYS? - I am a hunt and Peck Typist, but this board is forcing me to learn, if I want to keep up. A trial by fire if you will

WHAT'S UNDER YOUR BED? - Dust Bunnies from HELL, books, shoes

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NUMBER? - the first number that popped in my head was 12, I guess that's the one

WHAT IS YOUR DREAM CAR? - Jaguar or the new HUMMER

SAY ONE NICE THING ABOUT A PERSON ON THIS BOARD? - There are so many nice things to say about everyone here that it would be unfair to pick one.

Melusine, Great Idea. How are you feeling, my prayers are with you.

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Feel My Power

Arcane Adept of the OHF, "So let it be written, So let it be done"

Charlie · 03-14-2001, 09:15 AM

Of all the Clavell books Shogun stands head and shoulders above the rest imho. Tai Pan and King Rat were ok. As I say it's not strictly fiction as you will realise if you read any Japanese history (another passion of mine.) It's one of very few books that I've read over and over (I may even read it again now) and it is DEFINITELY BETTER the second time around, I'd suggest you do the same (with the utmost respect) to fully appreciate and understand some of the finer nuances. The story (if your interested) is based around the first Englishman to arrive there in 1601 by the name of Will Adams (fairly sure I'm correct there but it's been a long long time.) The Japanese names are also slight transpositions of the real characters ie Toranaga = Tokugawa, etc etc.

Anyway, I digress. If this book stirs your interst in the Japanese and their military history (as it might) then mail me and I'll recommend some stuff for you that is equally enthralling but totally true.

Christ it's years and years since I played Risk, Campaign was another game that I used to play a little in my youth. You tried it?

Oops, meant to say, I used to paint military figurines (primarily Japanese, but some others, progressed from dragons etc) and I used to attend shows etc where the figures etc would be displayed.(I won a few painting competitions as well many moons ago.) Quite often there would be a wargaming section going in tandem. Do you ever attend these things and what era are you interested in with your wargaming adventures?

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One love, peace.

[This message has been edited by Charlie (edited 03-14-2001).]

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03-14-2001, 08:15 AM	#11
KDogRex Symbol of Cyric Join Date: March 5, 2001 Location: Minneapolis, MN USA Age: 55 Posts: 1,305	Just filled one of these out with a friend recently, although it was quite a bit more risque! On to the survey... LIVING ARRANGEMENT? Currently married, moving out in the next couple of months, once I find a place YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW? The Practice, WWF RAW WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? Dell Logo FAVORITE BOARD GAME? Strip Trivial Pursuit FAVORITE MAGAZINE? PC Gamer, Entertainment Weekly FAVORITE SMELLS? Patchoulli (drives me absolutely WILD!!), Sandalwood (See previous answer) and fresh baked bread FAVORITE SOUND? Hehehe, I'm going to have to take the fifth on this. WORST FEELING(S) IN THE WORLD? Being betrayed, or losing a friend BEST FEELING(S) IN THE WORLD? Knowing you're loved FAVORITE RECORD? Toss up between Def Leppard - On Through the Night and Dave Matthews - Crash FAVORITE SONG? Currently, the new one from Orgy, can't remember the name, or Linken Park - One Step Closer WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU THINK WHEN YOU WAKE IN THE MORNING? How am I going to pee with THIS thing happening?!?!?! HOW MANY RINGS BEFORE YOU ANSWER THE PHONE? 2 - so the caller ID can kick in. (FUTURE) DAUGHTER'S NAME? Holly or Delaney (FUTURE) SON'S NAME? Parker, Forrest or Jared FAVORITE FOOD? Italian or Mexican CHOCOLATE OR VANILLA? Vanilla FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough CROUTONS OR BACON BITS? Both!! DO YOU LIKE TO DRIVE? There's nothing like it, I love it! DO YOU SLEEP WITH A STUFFED ANIMAL? Not unless my dog counts! STORMS - COOL OR SCARY? VERY Cool!! WHAT TYPE WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? 1974 Madza RX-3 WHAT IS YOUR ZODIAC SIGN? Aquarius WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE AUTHOR? Stephen King, or Anne Rice DO YOU EAT THE STEMS OF BROCCOLI? Not unless my mommy's watching IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Cabana Boy for Ladyzekke? Hehehe, Ummm, musician, actually, if Malcom Young can do it, there's no reason I can't!!! IF YOU COULD DYE YOUR HAIR ANY COLOUR, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Nothing, I love my grey!!! WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM? A painting that a friend made for me years ago, a map if IWD and a huge Minnesota Vikings banner. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN LOVE? Yep. IS THE GLASS HALF EMPTY OR HALF FULL? Depends on the mood WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BEVERAGE? Beer, or maybe Iced tea FAVORITE MOVIE(S)? Army of Darkness, Saving Private Ryan, The Matrix, Flashpoint ARE YOU A LEFTY, RIGHTY OR AMBIDEXTROUS? Depends on what I'm doing... DO YOU TYPE WITH YOUR FINGERS ON THE RIGHT KEYS? Not if I can help it! WHAT'S UNDER YOUR BED? My fake Christmas tree!! WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NUMBER? You have to ask? WHAT IS YOUR DREAM CAR? One that's got MY name on the title? SAY ONE NICE THING ABOUT A PERSON ON THIS BOARD? Gotta take Wolfie's way out on this. Too many great people, too many nice things to say about all of you!!

03-14-2001, 08:21 AM	#12
WOLFGIR Bastet - Egyptian Cat Goddess Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Sweden Age: 50 Posts: 3,450	Well, älg=moose or elk. Fish?? What sort of wolf would eat fish unless really really bad of? Eh, unless stolen from thoose funny otters that is And the red onion is an ingrediant in the sauce. Can´t tell about the potatoe, but it sounds ok.. ------------------ Do electric wolves dream of electric sheep?

03-14-2001, 08:22 AM	#13
Charlie Lord Ao Join Date: March 3, 2001 Location: London, England Age: 30 Posts: 2,021	Hmm we share some stuff there Sir Tainly. F1 is a passion of mine and F1 mag is about the only mag I ever buy. Do you play GP3 btw? Shogun is one of the best books I've ever read although Clavell claims it as fiction but it's based loosely on fact. Apocolypse now is right up there for me too. Time Team can be good. Risk is an old favourite of mine as well. A few shared interests there. ------------------ One love, peace.

03-14-2001, 08:27 AM	#15
WOLFGIR Bastet - Egyptian Cat Goddess Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Sweden Age: 50 Posts: 3,450	Vicotnik! Älgfilet är som oxfile, fast lite fastare i formen och mer smak, mer av villt vet du! JÄDRIGT GOTT är det i alla fall. Kommer du hit någon gång skal jag bjuda dig på den schyssta rätt! ------------------ Do electric wolves dream of electric sheep?

03-14-2001, 08:28 AM	#16
Gabriel Emerald Dragon Join Date: March 4, 2001 Location: England Age: 41 Posts: 920	NAME? Real or Board? LIVING ARRANGEMENT?With my mother.(Shut up) YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW? Tenchi Universe WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? I rather not say, well it's something you people hate. FAVORITE BOARD GAME? Monopoly FAVORITE MAGAZINE? Focus FAVORITE SMELLS? The one just before a thunder storm. FAVORITE SOUND? The best way I can describe it is sitting in nature with no cilivaltion near by. WORST FEELING(S) IN THE WORLD? Failure BEST FEELING(S) IN THE WORLD? Being with someone you love FAVORITE RECORD? Reload by Tom Jones. (Has some of my favorite arists on it.) FAVORITE SONG? 'La De Da' by Ringo Star WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU THINK WHEN YOU WAKE IN THE MORNING? Huh? HOW MANY RINGS BEFORE YOU ANSWER THE PHONE? two (FUTURE) DAUGHTER'S NAME? Arial (FUTURE) SON'S NAME? Karstan FAVORITE FOOD? Strawberrys CHOCOLATE OR VANILLA?(?) Vanilla (?) FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Strawberry CROUTONS OR BACON BITS? Croutons DO YOU LIKE TO DRIVE? NO DO YOU SLEEP WITH A STUFFED ANIMAL? no STORMS - COOL OR SCARY? Cool WHAT TYPE WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? Can't drive yet. WHAT IS YOUR ZODIAC SIGN? Pisces WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE AUTHOR? Terry Brooks DO YOU EAT THE STEMS OF BROCCOLI? Never touch Broccoli. IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Owner of my dream Hotel IF YOU COULD DYE YOUR HAIR ANY COLOUR, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Slivery White WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM? Nothing yet, but a few masks, a sword, a rainstick and some other stuf will be up their soon. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN LOVE? .....no IS THE GLASS HALF EMPTY OR HALF FULL? Both WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BEVERAGE? Milk FAVORITE MOVIE(S)? The Wings of Honneamise. ARE YOU A LEFTY, RIGHTY OR AMBIDEXTROUS? Right handed. DO YOU TYPE WITH YOUR FINGERS ON THE RIGHT KEYS? err....I'll say no. WHAT'S UNDER YOUR BED? Some books and normaly a cat. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NUMBER? 3.1415926535897932384626433832795 WHAT IS YOUR DREAM CAR? A converted APC. SAY ONE NICE THING ABOUT A PERSON ON THIS BOARD? Sorry too many to choose....you are all friendly, funny and caring. ------------------ [This message has been edited by Gabriel (edited 03-14-2001).]

03-14-2001, 08:36 AM	#17
Sir_Tainly Guest Posts: n/a	Sounds like we do share a lot of interests Charlie, Yes I do have GP3, haven't played it much as I had gorged myself on GP2, and found it didn't give me enough new. I did quite a few mods for GP2 so I really was a full on GP2 fan for a long while. I'm half way thro' Shogun and loving it, so much so that I have also bought Tai-Pan, but its just sitting on the shelf at the mo'. Another author writing on a similar theme is Dov Silverman, who wrote "Tairo" which is also quite good. I'm a big wargaming nut too, so classics such as Risk are always come in my top games list. Have to duck away for a mo, the work monster approacheth, -my boss ------------------ Your ad here?

03-14-2001, 08:58 AM	#18
Yorick Very Mad Bird Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Breukelen (over the river from New Amsterdam) Age: 52 Posts: 9,246	NAME? Yorick LIVING ARRANGEMENT? At no fixed address YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW? Any in English WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? A monitor, keyboard, speakers... come to think of it why is this large mousepad made of wood? FAVORITE BOARD GAME? Diplomacy, or perhaps Shogun FAVORITE SMELLS? Burning incense/the Ocean FAVORITE SOUND? "I love you" WORST FEELING(S) IN THE WORLD? Being near death. BEST FEELING(S) IN THE WORLD? Oneness with another. FAVORITE RECORD? U2 - Unforgettable Fire FAVORITE SONG? David Baerwald - Last song from "Triage" WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU THINK WHEN YOU WAKE IN THE MORNING? "F---ing alarm" CROUTONS OR BACON BITS? Bacon bits DO YOU LIKE TO DRIVE? Yes STORMS - COOL OR SCARY? Cool, very cool WHAT TYPE WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? A Niki DO YOU EAT THE STEMS OF BROCCOLI? Yes IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Posiedons IF YOU COULD DYE YOUR HAIR ANY COLOUR, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Dark Purple HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN LOVE? Intensely IS THE GLASS HALF EMPTY OR HALF FULL? Half full ARE YOU A LEFTY, RIGHTY OR AMBIDEXTROUS? Mostly righty, a little ambi in some areas. DO YOU TYPE WITH YOUR FINGERS ON THE RIGHT KEYS? fo krse y doi/ WHAT'S UNDER YOUR BED? A floor WHAT IS YOUR DREAM CAR? A go anywhere buggy SAY ONE NICE THING ABOUT A PERSON ON THIS BOARD? I would die for Leonis. ------------------ FAIR DINKUM!

03-14-2001, 09:03 AM	#19
Gray Mage Banned User Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 999	LIVING ARRANGEMENT? - Own a house, moter-in-law lives with us YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW? - Sopranno's and ED WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? - Round with the Death Star on it FAVORITE BOARD GAME? - Axis and Allies FAVORITE MAGAZINE? - Entertainment Weekly FAVORITE SMELLS? - The smell right before a spring or summer rain storm FAVORITE SOUND? - Sitting in my car and listening to the rain pelt the car WORST FEELING(S) IN THE WORLD? - Anytime my Daughter is sick or hurt BEST FEELING(S) IN THE WORLD? - spending time with my daughter FAVORITE RECORD? - Most albums by KISS FAVORITE SONG? - no favorite, I like a lot of different depending on my mood. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU THINK WHEN YOU WAKE IN THE MORNING? - Damn 4:45 already HOW MANY RINGS BEFORE YOU ANSWER THE PHONE? - Depends on the time of day (FUTURE) DAUGHTER'S NAME? - Hannah (FUTURE) SON'S NAME? - Kyle FAVORITE FOOD? - Pasta, any and all CHOCOLATE OR VANILLA? - Vanilla FAVORITE ICE CREAM? - Rocky Road CROUTONS OR BACON BITS? - Both DO YOU LIKE TO DRIVE? - yes DO YOU SLEEP WITH A STUFFED ANIMAL? - does my wife count?? STORMS - COOL OR SCARY? - Cool, especially Thunder Storms WHAT TYPE WAS YOUR FIRST CAR? - Plymouth Sapporo WHAT IS YOUR ZODIAC SIGN? - Taurus WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE AUTHOR? - Terry Goodkind DO YOU EAT THE STEMS OF BROCCOLI? - Of course, why wouldn't you IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED, WHAT WOULD IT BE? - IF YOU COULD DYE YOUR HAIR ANY COLOUR, WHAT WOULD IT BE? - Black WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM? - Paint HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN LOVE? - Yes IS THE GLASS HALF EMPTY OR HALF FULL? - Half full, yeah what you said Sir Tainly WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BEVERAGE? - Coke FAVORITE MOVIE(S)? - Star Wars Trilogy, Episode 1, The Matrix, HeartBreak Ridge, Full Metal Jacket ARE YOU A LEFTY, RIGHTY OR AMBIDEXTROUS? - Righty DO YOU TYPE WITH YOUR FINGERS ON THE RIGHT KEYS? - I am a hunt and Peck Typist, but this board is forcing me to learn, if I want to keep up. A trial by fire if you will WHAT'S UNDER YOUR BED? - Dust Bunnies from HELL, books, shoes WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NUMBER? - the first number that popped in my head was 12, I guess that's the one WHAT IS YOUR DREAM CAR? - Jaguar or the new HUMMER SAY ONE NICE THING ABOUT A PERSON ON THIS BOARD? - There are so many nice things to say about everyone here that it would be unfair to pick one. Melusine, Great Idea. How are you feeling, my prayers are with you. ------------------ Feel My Power Arcane Adept of the OHF, "So let it be written, So let it be done"

03-14-2001, 09:15 AM	#20
Charlie Lord Ao Join Date: March 3, 2001 Location: London, England Age: 30 Posts: 2,021	Of all the Clavell books Shogun stands head and shoulders above the rest imho. Tai Pan and King Rat were ok. As I say it's not strictly fiction as you will realise if you read any Japanese history (another passion of mine.) It's one of very few books that I've read over and over (I may even read it again now) and it is DEFINITELY BETTER the second time around, I'd suggest you do the same (with the utmost respect) to fully appreciate and understand some of the finer nuances. The story (if your interested) is based around the first Englishman to arrive there in 1601 by the name of Will Adams (fairly sure I'm correct there but it's been a long long time.) The Japanese names are also slight transpositions of the real characters ie Toranaga = Tokugawa, etc etc. Anyway, I digress. If this book stirs your interst in the Japanese and their military history (as it might) then mail me and I'll recommend some stuff for you that is equally enthralling but totally true. Christ it's years and years since I played Risk, Campaign was another game that I used to play a little in my youth. You tried it? Oops, meant to say, I used to paint military figurines (primarily Japanese, but some others, progressed from dragons etc) and I used to attend shows etc where the figures etc would be displayed.(I won a few painting competitions as well many moons ago.) Quite often there would be a wargaming section going in tandem. Do you ever attend these things and what era are you interested in with your wargaming adventures? ------------------ One love, peace. [This message has been edited by Charlie (edited 03-14-2001).]

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