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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/7/2011 8:43:54 PM

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Terminus - Is Eagle Day Bombing The Reich worth looking in to?�

Also, Dixie, is Cities XL pretty much like SimCity?

Yep, prettier but so far very similar in operation.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/7/2011 8:44:43 PM

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In other news, Steel Wolves was shipped to me today. We shall see when it actually gets here...

I'm considering saving some cash for that one. I'm not sure when/if to let Mrs Dixie know though

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/7/2011 8:48:28 PM

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Terminus - Is Eagle Day Bombing The Reich worth looking in to?�

Also, Dixie, is Cities XL pretty much like SimCity?

Yep, prettier but so far very similar in operation.

Hmm... I have since become bored with SimCity..wonder if I should try Cities.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/7/2011 8:49:55 PM

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It's "art", Leo. It's not meant to be understood by normal people.

It's a socio-dynamic look at Man's inhumanity to Man which makes a comment on the fight or flight reaction. The painting of the tank in a desert scheme also makes a critical remark on US policy in the Middle East since 1945, whilst using a British Centurion tank also remarks on Britain's role in that region...

See, being an art critic isn't hard

Actually, if that Centurion is an ex-IDF machine (as I suspect), the piece is a scathing indictment of Israel's treatment of the Palestinians.

Ah yes, I agree with my erstwhile companion on this facet of the piece. The usage of an ex-IDF tank does create a powerful image in regards to Israel vis-a-vis the Palestinian territories and people and the implied support for such policies that is received from the Western nations through the supplies of military hardware.

We can also see that the runner is wearing a blue outfit and is white. Need I remind you all that the colours of the Israeli flag are blue and white? Also the red stripe of his trainers represents the blood of victims.

You can claim anything is art these days When I were a lad you had to have some sort of actual talent

Warspite1

Sorry threadsters, but you are all wrong. This piece of art is:

A searing indictment of domestic servitude in the eighteenth century

I would have thought that was patently obvious, now all we need are some hot gypsies thrown in

Sorry Robert, but no one in here will take you seriously as an art critic unless you work in some "vis-a-vis" into your comments.

Warspite1

My dear Grollub, apropos my interpretation of the aforementioned art work, I think it fair to say that - vis-a-vis the earlier comments - my definition was by far the most accurate in conveying the artist's innermost thought process; a process of hellish turmoil and angst, out of which, such a masterpiece was created. This work is truly the ultimate expression of the plight of servants in the Edwardian era, n'est-pas?

Or am I talking complete B******?

I'll go with column "B".

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/7/2011 8:52:19 PM

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I figure that if I can get a game with a Threadster I know that I'm getting a socially maladjusted individual

Hey! I resemble that remark!

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/7/2011 8:53:15 PM

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Terminus - Is Eagle Day Bombing The Reich worth looking in to?�

Also, Dixie, is Cities XL pretty much like SimCity?

Yep, prettier but so far very similar in operation.

Hmm... I have since become bored with SimCity..wonder if I should try Cities.

I don't know if there's enough of a difference between the two to make it worth paying full-price if you're fed up of Sim City. I got XL 2011 for �7.50 a few days ago on steam. It's better in a few ways, but not massively so IMO.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/7/2011 9:01:55 PM

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I wouldn't say I am fed up. Bored is more accurate...I jump back and forth between games a lot. Get bored with one and go to another or so..

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/7/2011 9:02:55 PM

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ORIGINAL: Terminus

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It's "art", Leo. It's not meant to be understood by normal people.

It's a socio-dynamic look at Man's inhumanity to Man which makes a comment on the fight or flight reaction. The painting of the tank in a desert scheme also makes a critical remark on US policy in the Middle East since 1945, whilst using a British Centurion tank also remarks on Britain's role in that region...

See, being an art critic isn't hard

Actually, if that Centurion is an ex-IDF machine (as I suspect), the piece is a scathing indictment of Israel's treatment of the Palestinians.

Ah yes, I agree with my erstwhile companion on this facet of the piece. The usage of an ex-IDF tank does create a powerful image in regards to Israel vis-a-vis the Palestinian territories and people and the implied support for such policies that is received from the Western nations through the supplies of military hardware.

We can also see that the runner is wearing a blue outfit and is white. Need I remind you all that the colours of the Israeli flag are blue and white? Also the red stripe of his trainers represents the blood of victims.

You can claim anything is art these days When I were a lad you had to have some sort of actual talent

Warspite1

Sorry threadsters, but you are all wrong. This piece of art is:

A searing indictment of domestic servitude in the eighteenth century

I would have thought that was patently obvious, now all we need are some hot gypsies thrown in

Sorry Robert, but no one in here will take you seriously as an art critic unless you work in some "vis-a-vis" into your comments.

Warspite1

My dear Grollub, apropos my interpretation of the aforementioned art work, I think it fair to say that - vis-a-vis the earlier comments - my definition was by far the most accurate in conveying the artist's innermost thought process; a process of hellish turmoil and angst, out of which, such a masterpiece was created. This work is truly the ultimate expression of the plight of servants in the Edwardian era, n'est-pas?

Or am I talking complete B******?

I'll go with column "B".

Warspite1

Ouch CB, you cut me to the bone

- we art critics are sensitive souls.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/7/2011 9:04:35 PM

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Someone said today that the sky is grey in Kansas from the wildfire smoke in Arizona. Anyone else in the Midwest seeing/hearing this?

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/7/2011 9:04:50 PM

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Terminus - Is Eagle Day Bombing The Reich worth looking in to?�

...ish... The main selling point is that you get both of the old games, largely cleansed of the old bugs... Whether this type of game is your thing is... your thing...

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/7/2011 9:09:32 PM

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Sometimes Mrs Dixie makes me smile with her random and/or inappropriate comments. There was a documentary on TV a few days ago, Little People, Big World, about "the little people, you know the midgety ones".

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/7/2011 9:19:16 PM

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ORIGINAL: Dixie

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ORIGINAL: Terminus

It's "art", Leo. It's not meant to be understood by normal people.

It's a socio-dynamic look at Man's inhumanity to Man which makes a comment on the fight or flight reaction. The painting of the tank in a desert scheme also makes a critical remark on US policy in the Middle East since 1945, whilst using a British Centurion tank also remarks on Britain's role in that region...

See, being an art critic isn't hard

Actually, if that Centurion is an ex-IDF machine (as I suspect), the piece is a scathing indictment of Israel's treatment of the Palestinians.

Ah yes, I agree with my erstwhile companion on this facet of the piece. The usage of an ex-IDF tank does create a powerful image in regards to Israel vis-a-vis the Palestinian territories and people and the implied support for such policies that is received from the Western nations through the supplies of military hardware.

We can also see that the runner is wearing a blue outfit and is white. Need I remind you all that the colours of the Israeli flag are blue and white? Also the red stripe of his trainers represents the blood of victims.

You can claim anything is art these days When I were a lad you had to have some sort of actual talent

Warspite1

Sorry threadsters, but you are all wrong. This piece of art is:

A searing indictment of domestic servitude in the eighteenth century

I would have thought that was patently obvious, now all we need are some hot gypsies thrown in

Sorry Robert, but no one in here will take you seriously as an art critic unless you work in some "vis-a-vis" into your comments.

Warspite1

My dear Grollub, apropos my interpretation of the aforementioned art work, I think it fair to say that - vis-a-vis the earlier comments - my definition was by far the most accurate in conveying the artist's innermost thought process; a process of hellish turmoil and angst, out of which, such a masterpiece was created. This work is truly the ultimate expression of the plight of servants in the Edwardian era, n'est-pas?

Or am I talking complete B******?

Hmmm ... now you have a point ...

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/7/2011 9:29:06 PM

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In other news, Steel Wolves was shipped to me today. We shall see when it actually gets here...

I'm considering saving some cash for that one. I'm not sure when/if to let Mrs Dixie know though

Right after you've thoroughly cleaned up a yoghurt spill sounds like a good plan.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/7/2011 9:36:23 PM

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Ouch CB, you cut me to the bone - we art critics are sensitive souls.

Awww....suck it up, ya' pansy! The TRULY outstanding critics regail in their critiques and the antipathy that it engenders amongst some reviewed artists.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/7/2011 9:38:38 PM

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In other news, Steel Wolves was shipped to me today. We shall see when it actually gets here...

I'm considering saving some cash for that one. I'm not sure when/if to let Mrs Dixie know though

Right after you've thoroughly cleaned up a yoghurt spill sounds like a good plan.

Dodged that bullet tonight by going tho the gym. Which is a whole other story

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/7/2011 9:43:51 PM

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And could lead to more bullets...

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/7/2011 9:52:11 PM

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I'm just a bit concerned that I'll start a game with someone who turns out to be a sociopath, a la whatever he's calling himself this week. I figure that if I can get a game with a Threadster I know that I'm getting a socially maladjusted individual

Speaking of which, he/she/it is already looking for another game

You know, I've been seriously contemplating starting a GC with this individual. I would, of course, construct any victory conditions with careful attention to turn around time and game continuity. For example, if there was an interruption in the game cycle of more than two weeks, it would be automatically be interpreted as a victory for my side.

We could restart again if he / she / it wished-with the same 'poison pill' for disengaging. It would let me pad my CG victory totals and stitch up my rep a treat. Alright-not that last bit, but I could pad my numbers vis-a-vis my THREAD postings.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/7/2011 9:52:25 PM

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...to whit...

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/7/2011 9:53:42 PM

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...to whit...

..and furthermore...

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/7/2011 9:54:40 PM

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And could lead to more bullets...

Worth it though

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/7/2011 9:56:52 PM

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...to whit...

Warspite1

to whoo.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/7/2011 10:07:38 PM

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Someone said today that the sky is grey in Kansas from the wildfire smoke in Arizona.� Anyone else in the Midwest seeing/hearing this?

Back when there were the massive fires in Yellowstone (early '90s or late'80s), there were a few days when somewhat thick smoke hit some cities on the East Coast (I was there, so I know it's factual). The weather was such that it came down from higher altitudes. It happens.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/7/2011 10:16:24 PM

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Someone said today that the sky is grey in Kansas from the wildfire smoke in Arizona.� Anyone else in the Midwest seeing/hearing this?

Back when there were the massive fires in Yellowstone (early '90s or late'80s), there were a few days when somewhat thick smoke hit some cities on the East Coast (I was there, so I know it's factual). The weather was such that it came down from higher altitudes. It happens.

That is incredible.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/7/2011 10:30:27 PM

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Good afternoon. Windy in Kansas.� How is the rest of the world today?

Well, apparently the part of the world on one side of Kansas sucks today, and the part on the other side of Kansas blows today.

Aside from that, life is grand!

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/7/2011 10:31:19 PM

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Good night friends

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/7/2011 10:32:18 PM

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Hmmm ... why did I get "Helmut"-vibes from the "Linda"-postings in the Opp wanted thread?

That was my first thought...

It it looks like a dog, smells like a dog, and barks like a dog, it is probably a dog..... I have the same feeling on this one, but I will keep my mouth shut. I have been wrong before.

Absolutely certain that it's him.

Agreed. Seems he found some victim though :-/

..... must..... warn..... victim.....

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/7/2011 10:34:19 PM

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I think he has assumed a female identity to complain all the louder if people call him out. "They're mean and picking on me. I'm a girl!"

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/7/2011 10:36:31 PM

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Anyone in here fancy a game?�

Got plenty of gaming going, Dixie: Pride of Nations, EDtBtR, Defense Grid, Fable 3, Call of Duty multiplayer. Busy, busy, busy...

Looks like it I'm playing WitP AE, Cities XL, Football Manager, Red Orchestra, Silent War and some Battletech. I spent all that money on a PC and I use it to play boardgames Hopefully I'll manage to get some Blood Bowl and World War 1 into my near future.

I'm just a bit concerned that I'll start a game with someone who turns out to be a sociopath, a la whatever he's calling himself this week. I figure that if I can get a game with a Threadster I know that I'm getting a socially maladjusted individual

Speaking of which, he/she/it is already looking for another game

Maybe we can hope that the "victim" is "hooking up" with Japan for a game, hoping he'll get to play with a girl.

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RE: THE THREAD!!! - 6/7/2011 10:38:54 PM

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I figure that if I can get a game with a Threadster I know that I'm getting a socially maladjusted individual

Hey! I resemble that remark!