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Bahuba
12-27-2019, 10:18 AM
IF netflix allows it. They like to cancel stuff.
Mark Hamill might be Vesemir, that augers against cancellation
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
12-28-2019, 07:07 AM
This does indeed include the base game but also looks like it includes the Heavensward expansion as well. The base game is called A Realm Reborn.
Thank you! I just bought it. I was hesitant to purchase it because the price is so much lower than the other options. I thought there was a catch somewhere. For some reason I can't get my Amazon page to switch back over to English. I let my mother use it for one hour and it's like it's not even my computer anymore. :'(
It arrived a day early and I played it for about an hour. I won't be able to really get into it until Sunday, but so far FFXIV is looking really good. I can't believe it's taken me so long to try it?
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
12-28-2019, 07:10 AM
RE: The Witcher.
I thought it was ok. It'll be better when they get to the novels and stuff can extend a bit and it's not as episodic. Currently they are just doing the first two books, which are both just collections of short stories. The first five episodes were all from the book "The Last Wish", the final 3 were from "The Sword of Destiny." They still have 2 (I think, possibly 3) stories from Sword of Destiny, but after that it's all novels. So after they finish that it should be one story cut across several episodes. More like Game of Thrones was.
I've never read the books and have only played Witcher III. Other than the monsters and Geralt's grunts it's all new to me. I think I'm going to go back and re-watch it when I have more time.
Bahuba
12-28-2019, 09:15 AM
Mark Hamill might be Vesemir, that augers against cancellation
Just noticed the very first post in this thread is out Mark Hamill, so... symmetry. That means - good on you Mark, you're popular with nerds.
Raziel
12-31-2019, 05:24 AM
Mark Hamill might be Vesemir, that augers against cancellation
No it doesn't. :P
Netflix's big problem is they drop an entire series at once. That way they get a huge bump in rating... for 1 day. They don't see an issue with this.
Daredevil and Jessica Jones were cancelled, and those had no real problems with ratings (Unlike Iron Fist, but they cast a dude that didn't know martial arts at all as their lead).
Bahuba
12-31-2019, 09:29 PM
No it doesn't. :P
Netflix's big problem is they drop an entire series at once. That way they get a huge bump in rating... for 1 day. They don't see an issue with this.
Daredevil and Jessica Jones were cancelled, and those had no real problems with ratings (Unlike Iron Fist, but they cast a dude that didn't know martial arts at all as their lead).
This is Netflix biggest show of the year now. Season two is already signed. I suppose we'll see what two is like before we have an idea whether they'll stay. Director wants seven seasons. I've already had one bottle. Happy New Year!
Elektra Luxx
01-02-2020, 04:26 PM
Just saw Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker. It's a really good movie especially if you're a Star Wars fan. Explains quite a bit abd closes some things.
R-209
01-02-2020, 07:04 PM
^^^
I really liked it, too. It's more serious in tone and the action scenes are incredible. Of course, it was sad watching Carrie Fisher's scenes. One thing I DIDN'T like was that R2-D2 is sidelined AGAIN. If it weren't for him, there'd be no story to tell! At least Threepio got a chance to shine. I wonder if R2 gave him back ALL of his memories, before his mind was wiped in Ep 3? This movie could have been a little longer; it's about forty minutes shorter than "Endgame."
I was somewhat depressed when I left the theater. I will never see these characters I have known my entire life again. Future movies may not even use the opening crawl or the Star Wars theme.
Nerissa
01-02-2020, 08:32 PM
It arrived a day early and I played it for about an hour. I won't be able to really get into it until Sunday, but so far FFXIV is looking really good. I can't believe it's taken me so long to try it?
Glad you're liking it!
Raziel
01-03-2020, 05:06 AM
Just saw Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker. It's a really good movie especially if you're a Star Wars fan. Explains quite a bit abd closes some things.
I thought it was all right. A bit too much action at the expense of telling a cool story (And hyperspace skipping into atmosphere ripped me right outta the movie). Palpatine should have been all ghosty. But all in all, it was ok.
This is one i believe they should have split into two parts. Room to breathe.
R-209
01-12-2020, 12:40 PM
I was just going through some of the collectibles I bought a lifetime ago in the foolish belief that they'd be worth big bucks some day.
Browsing eBay, most of it is worth barely above original retail now, even things that were once going for stupid prices.
While it would be nice to fund a new car or laptop, it's actually kind of a relief in a weird way that I don't feel obigated to sell it all, since eBay has always been far more trouble than it's worth. Might just donate most of it.
AChildOfBoredom
01-13-2020, 02:03 PM
I HAD to have this
https://d2dytk4tvgwhb4.cloudfront.net/merchansite.com/products/5d55fc3a1a85e500011d9444/unisex-fleece-pullover-sweatshirt/black/0/regular.jpg
And this one, too
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1213/0222/products/variant_image_a447288c-fdc4-4625-a48f-5040c86aee07_grande.png?v=1570468730
Bahuba
01-25-2020, 08:43 AM
Anyone at Sundance? Today is the Downhill party
SnuffleUffleGrass
01-25-2020, 09:42 AM
Anyone at Sundance? Today is the Downhill party
Wish I was there. Say hi to Bob for me!
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
03-16-2020, 12:31 PM
If you need something new to play...for free checkout Plants vs Zombies Battle For Neighborhoodville is free on EA Games
https://www.ea.com/subscribe/news/plants-vs-zombies-battle-for-neighborville-is-in-the-vault
PlayStation Plus free games are Shadow Of The Colossus and Sonic Forces.
https://blog.us.playstation.com/2020/02/26/marchs-free-ps-plus-games-shadow-of-the-colossus-and-sonic-forces/
Bahuba
03-16-2020, 08:26 PM
I have plants v zombies on ps4 - so fun
R-209
09-22-2020, 11:59 AM
OMG:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jtkuAVLdtA&ab_channel=UberEats
Elektra Luxx
09-22-2020, 01:17 PM
Anyone playing MS Flight Simulator 2020? If so really cool. You can fly anywhere.
Bahuba
09-22-2020, 01:42 PM
^^I haven't played that in years - does it have the whole world or just the US?
Elektra Luxx
09-22-2020, 09:06 PM
^^I haven't played that in years - does it have the whole world or just the US?
You can fly anywhere in the world in real time and real time weather. I flew through the last hurricane. It was really cool.
raytracy86
01-08-2021, 10:49 AM
You can fly anywhere in the world in real time and real time weather. I flew through the last hurricane. It was really cool. As far as I get it is made on the basis of some algorithmic maps, like . Dunno if they used Google for that, but they did quite a good job, looking forward to play it.
Raziel
01-08-2021, 11:03 AM
Got Cyberpunk 2077 a couple weeks ago and my Xbox Series X came, so excited. Got Avengers and Assassins' Creed: Valhalla as well. My video game fix is set for a while.
Raziel
01-17-2021, 11:34 PM
Aaaaaand Cyberpunk 2077 is buggy as hell. Go figure. I'm playing AC: Valhalla, till they fix it.
PhatGirlDynomite!!!
01-23-2021, 09:24 AM
Once again a prequel to GOT is in the works. My fingers are crossed hopping they go through with it. In the meantime I'm gonna get started on the books for Dunk and Egg.
A series adaptation of “Tales of Dunk and Egg,” a prequel to the events of “Game of Thrones,” is in early development at HBO, Variety has learned exclusively from sources.
The one-hour show would be based on the series of fantasy novellas by George R. R. Martin, which follow the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall (Dunk) and a young Aegon V Targaryen (Egg) 90 years prior to the events of “A Song of Ice and Fire.”
Full Article:
https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/game-of-thrones-tales-of-dunk-and-egg-series-hbo-1234889520/amp/?__twitter_impression=true
Bahuba
01-23-2021, 11:47 AM
^^Is that connected with "House of Dragon"? I think they have some cast and it's 300 years before
Raziel
01-23-2021, 12:29 PM
Nah, there's only 3 Dunk and Egg stories published, Hedge Knight, Sworn Sword, Mystery Knight. Unless they wanna come up with more, we're probably looking at TV movies. As far as I know, the new series will be based on the Dance of Dragons, A Targaryan civil that was like 270 years ago.
Raziel
01-23-2021, 03:17 PM
Yeah, but those aren't stories, they are more like Histories. Kinda like the Silmarillion. I own it, it's not bad, but one could write an entire series of novels about that. It's more of a framework than it is a real book.
Raziel
01-23-2021, 03:32 PM
I'm looking right at it, man.
Raziel
01-23-2021, 03:34 PM
If you've ever read the Silmarillion you'll get the point. It's constructed a little differently, it's not exactly like the Silmarillion but it's similar.
Raziel
01-23-2021, 03:35 PM
And what is "it?"
Fire and Blood! I own the book, I told you that!
Raziel
01-23-2021, 03:39 PM
But we're not talking about two anthologies, are we, ALL of that is in Fire and Blood. They're not taking shit from any anthologies, just Fire and Blood. The Dance of Dragons chapters are like maybe 100 pages long. And you're getting on my nerves.
Raziel
01-23-2021, 03:48 PM
All I know is what's in the book. Jesus what is with you? I actually read the book. All that shit is in there!
OK, I'm done. I'm not gonna sit here and fight with you. Just disbelieve me, or whatever it is you want to do.
Pointless conversation, anyway.
Raziel
01-23-2021, 03:59 PM
I've actually read both books, dude. I own them both. Fire and blood does not center on the Dance of Dragons, it goes all the way from Aegon all the way to the reign of the broken king. Just picked it up and looked at it. Can we just avoid each other now?
I'm tired of reading you bitch at me.
Raziel
01-23-2021, 04:05 PM
Homeboy deleted all his posts... Now I look like a crazy person. I promise you there was a guy yelling at me. I won't say his name, but there's a BIG clue as to who it was on this page.
Morrigan
01-24-2021, 02:36 PM
yeah.. okay Raz. It's totally not your insanity, sure we believe you . * pats head reassuringly and slowly tip toes away cautiously*
:laughing:
SnuffleUffleGrass
01-24-2021, 03:08 PM
yeah.. okay Raz. It's totally not your insanity, sure we believe you . * pats head reassuringly and slowly tip toes away cautiously*
:laughing:
Hey, where have you been? Nice to see you.
My nerd thread anecdote- Amazon is recommending I buy books I already own. Stop stalking me, Amazon dot com algorithms.
Raziel
01-24-2021, 07:01 PM
yeah.. okay Raz. It's totally not your insanity, sure we believe you . * pats head reassuringly and slowly tip toes away cautiously*
:laughing:
Yeah, well, at least I'm not gonna bitch out and delete my posts, no matter how weird they make me look. All I was doing was talking and this nut suddenly came at me like a madman. And then he deletes all his posts. Makes me look like a fucking nut! I know who the nut is, and it ain't ME!
Game of thrones is just books and TV to me, but apparently it's like a RELIGION to him!
indiegirl
01-24-2021, 07:26 PM
Yeah, well, at least I'm not gonna bitch out and delete my posts, no matter how weird they make me look. All I was doing was talking and this nut suddenly came at me like a madman. And then he deletes all his posts. Makes me look like a fucking nut! I know who the nut is, and it ain't ME!
Game of thrones is just books and TV to me, but apparently it's like a RELIGION to him!
Time to chill out Raziel over fights.. arguing with a stranger doesn't ever go well. Better to walk away.
Raziel
01-24-2021, 07:27 PM
I did! I didn't even think it was a fight at first! Tell that shit to dpacrkk! He picked and picked. I'd have just recommended the book and left it there, but this guy just would not stop.
SnuffleUffleGrass
01-25-2021, 06:03 AM
I did! I didn't even think it was a fight at first! Tell that shit to dpacrkk! He picked and picked. I'd have just recommended the book and left it there, but this guy just would not stop.
This forum attracts a wide rainbow of persistent sh*theaded stalkery trolls.
Bahuba
01-26-2021, 07:47 PM
yeah.. okay Raz. It's totally not your insanity, sure we believe you . * pats head reassuringly and slowly tip toes away cautiously*
:laughing:
Time to chill out Raziel over fights.. arguing with a stranger doesn't ever go well. Better to walk away.
Raziel man they are telling you - no one here wants to see wall of text fights.
Raziel
01-26-2021, 10:42 PM
Dude, I did! I stopped fighting with him, read the above posts. You just can't read the crap he was posting at ME, they were much more abusive. A lot more than "Your getting on my nerves" or "what is with you." No insults from me, nothing. Remember, he deleted his posts, I didn't. Once I saw that it was a fight (Which I didn't, at first, realize), I bowed out! I just wanted everyone to know that he deleted all his posts and I wasn't crazy.
What, I don't matter now? You're not gonna say anything to HIM? He attacked ME!
ETA: And I'm not gonna bitch out and delete my posts. Every one was an honest post and I stand by it. I wish you could see the shit he was saying to me! You'd have gotten pissed off too if somebody talked to you like that. I just let it go, until I just couldn't. And even then I was pretty moderate. I was trying to hold my temper, and, surprisingly, I managed to do it.
That's probably why he deleted his posts, because he would be banned for them. Imagine that... Someone getting banned for yelling at ME of all people.
Djoser
01-27-2021, 03:03 AM
I read the deleted posts, they weren't nice but I've seen much worse here. Don't worry about it, it's definitely not worth arguing about fantasy novels in a stripper forum. ;D
Raziel
01-27-2021, 08:12 AM
I read the deleted posts, they weren't nice but I've seen much worse here. Don't worry about it, it's definitely not worth arguing about fantasy novels in a stripper forum. ;D
I know, right? It was the STUPIDEST conversation I've ever had here.
And that's all I've got to say about it. It's over.
Bahuba
01-27-2021, 10:05 AM
I'm adding a new rule to the blues which will hopefully have the blessing of the other mods:
Any more blue fights disrupting a named thread (such as this one, clearly intended for a specific subject) will result in the banning of both blues under the drama and disruption rules. If you want to fight, PM, or take it over to a new thread in customer.
Sadly we've seen too many pissing matches lately and we need to remember and display our manners. /threadjack
DeathAndTaxes
03-19-2021, 07:27 AM
I recently got a Galaxy Fold 2 and it really is an amazing product, digging it so much more than I thought I would, people everywhere are worried about the screen crease but by the time it matters, I probably move to the Fold 3 which is rumored to be around the corner.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wje1z63OS10
Bahuba
03-21-2021, 07:58 AM
^^but what is the business need behind this? Is it more robust in your opinion?
DeathAndTaxes
03-23-2021, 10:37 PM
The office suite is actually usable with the big screen, it is a small tablet you can carry with you in your pocket, nothing like it.
That said PSA get your phones while you can
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-chip-shortage-qualcomm/qualcomm-struggles-to-meet-chip-demand-as-shortage-spreads-to-phones-sources-idUSKBN2B32OO
kimbe
03-25-2021, 12:30 PM
Yesterday I had my check flight on the C-208b Cessna Caravan, my first turbine powered aircraft. For those who doesn’t know, a turbine engine is more or less a jet engine fitted with a propeller, meaning more available power and much more reliability.
I just have to say it was a blast to fly! Even though its a basic plane with fixed gear and not really that fast, feeling the power of the turbine was just a thrill! Absolutely no vibrations at all, I mean, when you fly fly a piston powered aircraft you feel the engine struggle when going flat out, but here you just felt the power like being endless as you just noticed the torque and fuel flow gauge rise! Yeah, I know I’m a nerd..
DeathAndTaxes
03-25-2021, 12:40 PM
Yesterday I had my check flight on the C-208b Cessna Caravan, my first turbine powered aircraft. For those who doesn’t know, a turbine engine is more or less a jet engine fitted with a propeller, meaning more available power and much more reliability.
I just have to say it was a blast to fly! Even though its a basic plane with fixed gear and not really that fast, feeling the power of the turbine was just a thrill! Absolutely no vibrations at all, I mean, when you fly fly a piston powered aircraft you feel the engine struggle when going flat out, but here you just felt the power like being endless as you just noticed the torque and fuel flow gauge rise! Yeah, I know I’m a nerd..
Yeah the turboprop
54489
I always wanted to get my pilot's licence, but it is definitely a commitment so simulators only for me, its nice that you enjoy flying.