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Thread of Random Babbling, iteration 111

Discussion in 'Whatnots' started by dmc, Feb 3, 2010.

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  1. Splunge

    Splunge Bhaal’s financial advisor Adored Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    I just popped into the forum for Improved Anvil (a BG2 mod) to see what's been going on lately (don't ask why - I'm not even sure myself). Or at least I tried to. It seems that the IA forum is now what they are calling a "privileged" forum, where you have to pay just to view it.

    It appears that Sikret has actually lost his mind. Without the ablility to at least visit the forum, he is shutting out players who don't want or can't afford to pay the admission fee. Which basically means that (a) those people won't be able to get help when they need it, and therefore will likely stop playing the mod, and (b) anyone who hasn't played the mod before is unlikely to start now if they aren't able to get any information about it outside of what's contained in the mod itself.

    It wasn't enough that IA was a niche mod to start out with; it now appears that Sikret's objective is to make its fan base as small as possible.

    :nuts:
     
  2. 8people

    8people 8 is just another way of looking at infinite ★ SPS Account Holder Adored Veteran

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    [​IMG] Wow, that's incredibly unusual. If it's to be paid for I'm hoping it will emerge as something greater than a simple mod. Even TCs for BG2 don't charge for the grand privelage of visiting the forum.

    Perhaps he desires an air of mystery to draw in attention?

    Or perhaps, purely, a mistake.
     
  3. Splunge

    Splunge Bhaal’s financial advisor Adored Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    Sikret was also looking for donations to help develop the next version of the mod. But I can't see him charging for the mod itself - I believe that would break every copyright law in the book.
     
  4. 8people

    8people 8 is just another way of looking at infinite ★ SPS Account Holder Adored Veteran

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    [​IMG] You'd be surprised, games such as The Sims and a few others I could probably look up if I could be arsed (:p) had modding communities that make a fortune from selling modded things. Where it keeps up enthusiasm for the game a lot of companies aren't particularly rushed to shut it down either.
     
  5. Daie d'Malkin

    Daie d'Malkin Shoulda gone to Specsavers

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    Pokemon, gotta catch 'em allllllll!
     
  6. Disciple of The Watch

    Disciple of The Watch Preparing The Coming of The New Order Veteran

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    /whips out 12-gage and shoots Daie

    *EDIT*...and his collection. Murdering those bastards should be a hell of a lot of fun. Take that, Pieceofs***chu!
     
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  7. Saber

    Saber A revolution without dancing is not worth having! Veteran

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    Someone obviously never played Pokemon Yellow.
     
  8. Cap'n CJ

    Cap'n CJ Arrr! Veteran

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    I used to chuffing love Pokemon.
     
  9. Disciple of The Watch

    Disciple of The Watch Preparing The Coming of The New Order Veteran

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    No. Why should I, or more importantly why would I? I'd have to be seriously <d>ucked up on drugs really really really bad to even start considering the idea.

    I'd rather play Doom 3... or even DOOM on SuperFamicom.
     
  10. Saber

    Saber A revolution without dancing is not worth having! Veteran

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    Dude, Pokemon is the s*it. That game is universal. And is still enjoyable. I pick it back up every few years and play. (Not Yellow... the Silver/Gold universe was my favorite).

    Then again, I am also a fan of shooters, RPGs, action/adventure (U2:AT was one of the best game's I've played in a looong time), hell, most games. Except the stupid music genre. **** band hero, rock band, guitar hero, dj hero, etc. **** sucks.
     
  11. 8people

    8people 8 is just another way of looking at infinite ★ SPS Account Holder Adored Veteran

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    [​IMG] I concede I am partial to a bit of fun with pocket monsters now and again.
     
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  12. ChickenIsGood Gems: 23/31
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    Had about a quarter of my class play through Pokemon Blue/Red/Yellow my senior year of high school. Good times.
     
  13. Silvery

    Silvery I won't pretend to be your friend coz I'm just not ★ SPS Account Holder Adored Veteran

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    Haven't we all? :lol:
     
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  14. Caradhras

    Caradhras I may be bad... but I feel gooood! Veteran

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    Not in my universe. :nono:

    You naughty lass! :D
     
  15. Silvery

    Silvery I won't pretend to be your friend coz I'm just not ★ SPS Account Holder Adored Veteran

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    One tries :D
     
  16. Disciple of The Watch

    Disciple of The Watch Preparing The Coming of The New Order Veteran

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    Finally, someone who speaks some sense!
     
  17. Ragusa

    Ragusa Eternal Halfling Paladin Veteran

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    Yeah, I just had a meal of fried liver, roughly Berlin style (with bacon, apples and onions) :yum:
     
  18. Disciple of The Watch

    Disciple of The Watch Preparing The Coming of The New Order Veteran

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    Hmm, bacon and apples, you say? Must be a... most interesting combination of flavors. I mean that in a good way.

    ION, today was a downright rotten day. I switched shifts to get a breather from the devil I know, and got the short end of the stick. One more week of those, and then I'll be back with my original shifts. Until my imminent promotion, it's going to have to do.

    IOON, having a blast playing Colecovision. Pepper 2 is just awesome, and I also got Burgertime... this should bring back memories. Expect reviews soon enough... but after Ninja Golf, the bar is pretty high... :lol: I love Ninja Golf... worth the price of an Atari 7800 by itself.
     
  19. Saber

    Saber A revolution without dancing is not worth having! Veteran

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    Was at a film shoot all day - it went well! Getting more experience, which is definitely good. I will be helping out with the movie a few more times this month, get on my teacher's good side :p
     
  20. Disciple of The Watch

    Disciple of The Watch Preparing The Coming of The New Order Veteran

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    Never underestimate the power of connections, Saber.
     
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