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Wow… that last entry was really negative. I’ve since removed it form the role players community, but I’m keeping it here, for personal reference.
Let me say… I do like to game, and the majority of folks I’ve gamed with haven’t fallen into the irritating/weirdo categories prior. There are a lot of perfectly sane, grounded, friendly and clean folks that don’t dress up like Dracula all the time that like to get together and play.
But… there’s one person in every crowd… Sometimes I wonder what ‘one in every crowd’ role I fill. I think it depends on the crowd. Depending on said crowd, I become the designated-
Asexual Older Brother/Crying Shoulder… Heck.. for a time (and to some folks still) I’m of that persona here.
Hippie – See above
Voice of Reason – *snort-laugh*… Oh, man..
Tech Reference Guide – Usually by folks with *no* computer knowledge.
Trivia Reference Guide – I do know a lot of weirdo stuff. Feel free to ask me anything about Zeppelins, World War One, Comic Books or Primate Psychology
Babysitter (I like this gig.. one I haven’t had in a while. “Scotto! I was wondering if you’d like to come over for dinner, and have a pile of fun playing candyland or reading a story to kids who love you to death?” Heck… that just rocks)
tonight’s supper tape… I didn’t get much reading done.
“I am mighty! I have a glow you cannot see. I have a heart as big as the moon, as warm as bathwater. We’re superheroes, man! We don’t have time to be charming! The boots of evil were made for walking. We’re watching the big picture, friend. We know the score. We are a public service, not glamour boys! Not captains of industry! Not makers of things! Keep your vulgar moneys. We are a justice sandwich, no toppings necessary! Living rooms of America, do you catch my drift? Do you…dig?”
the tick, red dwarf, batman (adam west), and the twisted tales of Felix the cat.
Did I mention that I love having unmarked tapes lying around? It’s like the Scotto Channel. All stuff I liked enough to record, and promptly forgot about.
This evening’s Fare was (with tasty ramen & sweet peas), with a side of mandrin orange arizona tea –
Batman/Green Hornet Team up.
red dwarf – (Back to Reality: The crew of Red Dwarf discover an abandoned space ship on an ocean bed but suddenly the salvage operation doesn’t sound quite so sexy when they realise all of the occupants of the vessel committed suicide. Attack by a gigantic sea monster makes escape the favorite option. )
twisted tales of felix – star trek spoof, clean the planet… amazing art! (reminds me of blackie. 🙂 )
Tick vs the Aztecs. (the first appearace of Speak!)
A fine evening’s entertainment. mighty fine. I’m sort of happy I’ve been without cable for so long! I discovered I have 735 npcs in my database… more than I’ll ever, ever play. I alphabetized them, numbered them, and will make a nice searchable DB of them over time, just so the gamer community at large can enjoy… my net-book contribution.
I wonder how many folks will play my pcs? I know that miniMAX was picked up by a pbem, as was nexus and green lantern ’67 (greenpeace). The vast majority of the NPC’s are adaptations of comics chars… I think I have 4 or 5 versions of the fantastic four, for example. different capabilities, point levels, or systems. Mostly Champions and GURPS.
speaking of multi-genre gaming…D&D clue? Bilbo, in the orc cavern, with the vorpal blade… I sort of like it.
By the way… welcome back,
I’m turning in. I’m going to read a bit, and dream of my sweetheart in her purple jammies.
Good Night… follow the trundling Scotto-pod to his preferred habitat… the nightchamber. Pleasant dreams to all you meat people, plasma folk, and fellow pods.
word of the day,-wiseacre but first, a totally unrelated panel.
http://myfreedomforce.com/index_ff1.html = the next game I buy. I’m a dork. so sue me.
Planet of the Apes actually contains the line, “Can’t we all just get along?” (at least the preivew does) So even if you like the other 89 and a half minutes of it, you’re going to remember the movie as retarded.
now, for the word of the day –
wiseacre (WIZ-ay-kuhr) noun
One who obnoxiously pretends to be wise; smart-aleck; wise-guy.
[From Middle Dutch wijsseggher, soothsayer, translation of Middle High German wissage, from Old High German wissago, wise person, altered by folk etymology.]
does anyone else use http://www.droaidarena.com ? it looks interesting. battlebots online?
if you want to whomp on me or my ‘bot (The Newton, v.01), feel free to seek out Scottobear there, too.
I hate ICQ. Apparently my wonderful girl was on a half hour ago, and I didn’t get any messages until I messaged her just now.
Stupid tech has been a bane all day. LJ crapping out, ICQ. 🙁 My day started out so nice, too.
timeline, most recent to newest.
Kendra sounds frantic and scared. Someone is trying to break into the room where she and Mike are hiding. There is a scream, a loud crash and unfamiliar voices, then someone hangs up the phone.
spoilers ahead.
Continue reading timeline, most recent to newest.
GrifterMike: Is that you, Scott?
BigLug23: yeah
GrifterMike: We blew it. They killed Deakins.
BigLug23: read about the suicide?
GrifterMike: I knew Professor Deakins pretty well. Suicide my ass.
BigLug23: why did they kill him? He wanted nothing to do with this.
GrifterMike: That photo you gave me had a packet sniffer attached to it.
BigLug23: They tracked him that way?
GrifterMike: Just listen. They traced the photo back to Deakins. Then they killed him.
BigLug23: Who’s next?
GrifterMike: This is getting completely out of hand.
GrifterMike: I don’t know what to do anymore.
BigLug23: what about shinehed?
GrifterMike: I hope Shintaro gets back soon so we can just get the hell out of here.
BigLug23: Have you heard from him?
GrifterMike: We should have been more cautious.
GrifterMike: I’m sorry.
BigLug23: Is everyone else ok?
GrifterMike: Auto Response: I am currently away from my computer.
mind control chip
From: tporter@electronlabs.com | Block Address | Add to Address Book
To: scott_vonberg@yahoo.com
Subject: photo request
It has come to my attention that you recently requested a copy of photographic series #EL44_12_546.
Your Internet address does not appear on the permissions file for this particular item.
If, however, you can provide the Project Name along with the corresponding Project Number for this series, we will accept this information as an alternate form of verification. We do realize that our clients employ freelance and contract employees and occasionally neglect to pass along their information to us.
Please resubmit your request at our alternate page http://www.electronlabs.com/html/restrictedQs.htm with the appropriate information, and we will verify and process your request as soon as possible.
We are sorry if this causes any inconvenience, and appreciate your understanding.
Thank you for using Electron Labs.
Sincerely,
Ted Porter
Operations Manager
Electron Labs, Inc.
thesilentprtnr: Looks like you’re on the right trail, Scott.
BigLug23: thanks.
BigLug23: where’s the image?
thesilentprtnr: The fact that that photo sequence at Electron Labs is restricted from public viewing must mean something.
BigLug23: is there a way to find item 2?
thesilentprtnr: As always, be sure to check the Majestic homepage for updates often
thesilentprtnr: I’m sure we’ll chat again. Goodbye.
BigLug23: ok. see you soon
thesilentprtnr: Auto Response: Sorry, I’m currently unavailable to chat.
mj update.
thesilentprtnr: Looks like the shit has officially hit the fan.
BigLug23: what happened?
thesilentprtnr: Have you seen the TV news clip about the fire?
BigLug23: not yet!
thesilentprtnr: The NOTICE in your Alliance window has a link to follow. I suggest you check it out when we’re done here.
BigLug23: I will. Thanks.
BigLug23: What’s the story?
thesilentprtnr: I just wanted to make sure you saw the news clip.
BigLug23: thanks… are you ok?
thesilentprtnr: Can’t tell you that. As for you’re next move, getting to know your allies is your best bet right now.
BigLug23: I don’t have the news clip.’
thesilentprtnr: Good luck, Scott.
BigLug23: thanks.
thesilentprtnr: Auto Response: Sorry, I’m currently unavailable to chat.
I’m *very happy*….
I’ve got some Lj buddies, and my sweetheart to join me in majestic… real time mystery solving, conspiracy breaking, freaky weirdness.
I’m guessing
playing the beta test of ea.com’s majestic.
holy cow… freakishly immersive. Like living in the x-files.
they call you on the phone, leave email messages, IM you. fax you.
you interact with othe rplayers, some of which may or may not be trustworthy, to solve a puzzle, and a conspiracy. I’m lovin’ this.
thesilentprtnr: Did you get my voice mail?
BigLug23: yes, thank you.
thesilentprtnr: Have you had any interactions with your allies yet?
BigLug23: a few, there’s a lot of them.
BigLug23: what must I aquire?
thesilentprtnr: I see. Keep trying. In any event, EA will likely announce the suspension of Majestic tomorrow morning
thesilentprtnr: Then we can begin.
BigLug23: excellent.
BigLug23: what will we begin?
thesilentprtnr: When you’ve received the suspension notice, I’ll contact you again with more information.
BigLug23: very good. thank you.
BigLug23: how do I contact you?
thesilentprtnr: Right now it’s essential that you get to know your Allies. You need to determine who can be trusted.
BigLug23: will do. can I trust you?
thesilentprtnr: That’s all I can say right now. In the morning things will start to become clearer. And please don’t contact EA. That would only complicate things.
BigLug23: Ok, … until next time.
thesilentprtnr: Auto Response: Sorry, I’m currently unavailable to chat.
MainerdKyle: Hello, I’m Kyle, the System Admin from Majestic. Is Scott von Berg there?
BigLug23: Yes, Hello.
MainerdKyle: Good. Something’s wrong with MAjestic and no one at Anim-x is answering the phone.
MainerdKyle: I’m at the backup server site. I just saw what looked like a gnarly meltdown.
MainerdKyle: Has anyone contacted you from EA?
BigLug23: Not yet, no.
MainerdKyle: Well, I called EA, so they’re aware of it.
MainerdKyle: They should be emailing everyone soon.
BigLug23: Thanks for the update!
MainerdKyle: I’ve got a bunch more people to contact, so I can’t talk :-
MainerdKyle: I’m sure someone will be in touch.
BigLug23: ok. Thank you. Have a good night.
MainerdKyle: Auto Response: I’m not online right now, sorry. Don’t believe what you hear– I’m not *always* on the computer! 😀