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Let me try this one more time.

Because the wife insisted:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d21/blackdragontx/HPIM1088b.jpg

Let me try this one more time.

Because the wife insisted:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d21/blackdragontx/HPIM1088b.jpg

Awesome. You as though your about to go hit small furry animals and make yourself a general nuisance to the rest of society. :tongue:

Awesome. You as though your about to go hit small furry animals and make yourself a general nuisance to the rest of society. :tongue:

Close enough.:tongue:

And me and the wife:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d21/blackdragontx/HPIM1230.jpg

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v352/14/92/72602851/n72602851_38442235_8601.jpg

Taken with a webcam, thus not amazing quality. Also, my hair isn't that neat right now, that was just after getting it cut (I have to go for another one soon).

Better late than never?

*Applause*

I love the smile lines :fluffle:

Close enough.:tongue:

And me and the wife:
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Holy shit, what's David Caruso doing there?

Holy shit, what's David Caruso doing there?

I thought the same thing >>

That is my favorite sword at the moment.


its not bad, I got a nicer one, but that's not bad. I need to dig up pics from my last medieval fair now to prove it though...

its not bad, I got a bigger one, but that's not bad. I need to dig up pics from my last medieval fair now to prove it though...

Fixed. :p

Fixed. :p

It is bigger to. Its about 5 feet from hilt to blade tip. With leather wrapped hardwood hand and a half grip, its forged by hand from Damascus steel and can bend 4-6 inches in either direction and snap right back in to place. The sword has 6 inch hand guards that are almost an inch thick where they meet the blade and weighs about 10 lbs. The blade has a 3 foot long fuller that starts 6 inches from the top and bottom of the blade. It has a hardwood and stainless steel scabbard and came with a 100% black leather shoulder frog (harness). It is a beautiful work of art and a very deadly killing tool that I had to register with the State Government to own.

I named it Longtooth.

It is bigger to. Its about 5 feet from hilt to blade tip. With leather wrapped hardwood hand and a half grip, its forged by hand from Damascus steel and can bend 4-6 inches in either direction and snap right back in to place. The sword has 6 inch hand guards that are almost an inch thick where they meet the blade and weighs about 10 lbs. The blade has a 3 foot long fuller that starts 6 inches from the top and bottom of the blade. It has a hardwood and stainless steel scabbard and came with a 100% black leather shoulder frog (harness). It is a beautiful work of art and a very deadly killing tool that I had to register with the State Government to own.

I named it Longtooth.

I named mine Colonel Snake :p

No seriously that sounds like an awesome sword. I need to see a pic.

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v352/14/92/72602851/n72602851_38442235_8601.jpg

Taken with a webcam, thus not amazing quality. Also, my hair isn't that neat right now, that was just after getting it cut (I have to go for another one soon).

Better late than never?

Well, aren't you the prettiest thing?

Seriously, with all the gorgeous people around here, I dunno about posting my pics. :eek2:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2000243&l=71ebf731f3&id=783098265

This was at Xmas time. last year.

Well, I wouldn't call myself gorgeous.

Well, aren't you the prettiest thing?

Seriously, with all the gorgeous people around here, I dunno about posting my pics. :eek2:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2000243&l=71ebf731f3&id=783098265

This was at Xmas time. last year.

Jade, you are Gorgeous (notice the capital G)

Well, I wouldn't call myself gorgeous.

Nor would I.

:D

These are 6 months or so old.

http://s433.photobucket.com/albums/qq56/ObsceneGestures/PICT00142.jpg
http://s433.photobucket.com/albums/qq56/ObsceneGestures/PICT0015.jpg
http://s433.photobucket.com/albums/qq56/ObsceneGestures/PICT00062.jpg

i feel like i haven't been part of this camwhoring party for pages and pages. this is unacceptable.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/2475943429_9fbfee2725.jpg

These are 6 months or so old.

http://s433.photobucket.com/albums/qq56/ObsceneGestures/PICT00142.jpg
http://s433.photobucket.com/albums/qq56/ObsceneGestures/PICT0015.jpg
http://s433.photobucket.com/albums/qq56/ObsceneGestures/PICT00062.jpg

The pic with the glasses.... you look like my 12the level Abjurer/Geometer....

These are 6 months or so old.

http://s433.photobucket.com/albums/qq56/ObsceneGestures/PICT00142.jpg
http://s433.photobucket.com/albums/qq56/ObsceneGestures/PICT0015.jpg
http://s433.photobucket.com/albums/qq56/ObsceneGestures/PICT00062.jpg

I was kinda hoping that you might not be... you know, shitting us with your name. :( *sigh*. still cute though.

These are 6 months or so old.

http://s433.photobucket.com/albums/qq56/ObsceneGestures/PICT00142.jpg
http://s433.photobucket.com/albums/qq56/ObsceneGestures/PICT0015.jpg
http://s433.photobucket.com/albums/qq56/ObsceneGestures/PICT00062.jpg

Every time I see the first pic, I think of Puck. :p

i feel like i haven't been part of this camwhoring party for pages and pages. this is unacceptable.Indeed it is.

The pic with the glasses.... you look like my 12the level Abjurer/Geometer....Well, as far as I know I'm not, but I don't know what I do when I sleep, so... :eek:

I was kinda hoping that you might not be... you know, shitting us with your name. :( *sigh*. still cute though.Yeah, sorry.
And thanks.

Every time I see the first pic, I think of Puck. :pFrom the Real World?

From the Real World?

Ew, no!! From A Midsummer Night's Dream, naturally!

Seriously, with all the gorgeous people around here

It's a conspiracy! They want all us average to ugly looking people to think there is good looking people on the internet, that way we go out in public and get humiliated! *nods*

Ew, no!! From A Midsummer Night's Dream, naturally!Oh, good. *whew*
Wait, are you callin' me a fairy?
*giggle*

Oh, good. *whew*
Wait, are you callin' me a fairy?
*giggle*

well, if the fabulous shoes fit.....:p

It is bigger to. Its about 5 feet from hilt to blade tip. With leather wrapped hardwood hand and a half grip, its forged by hand from Damascus steel and can bend 4-6 inches in either direction and snap right back in to place. The sword has 6 inch hand guards that are almost an inch thick where they meet the blade and weighs about 10 lbs. The blade has a 3 foot long fuller that starts 6 inches from the top and bottom of the blade. It has a hardwood and stainless steel scabbard and came with a 100% black leather shoulder frog (harness). It is a beautiful work of art and a very deadly killing tool that I had to register with the State Government to own.

I named it Longtooth.

Off topic, but that sounds remarkably heavy for a 5 foot sword - I've seen examples literally half the weight. Or is that supposed to be a 5 foot blade? Either way, the handguards sound completely overbuilt, and the weight seems much too high.

Still, I imagine it looks impressively scary.

Off topic, but that sounds remarkably heavy for a 5 foot sword - I've seen examples literally half the weight. Or is that supposed to be a 5 foot blade? Either way, the handguards sound completely overbuilt, and the weight seems much too high.

Still, I imagine it looks impressively scary.

The blade is 4 feet, and the weight is including the scabbard. The is on the heavy side but its balanced toward the point and really easy to swing, you are right with the hand guard being over done but it just adds to the impressiveness of it. I am going to get pics this weekend.

??:confused:

Rob Halford of Judas Priest. You look like him. It's a good thing.

Well, aren't you the prettiest thing?

Seriously, with all the gorgeous people around here, I dunno about posting my pics. :eek2:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=2000243&l=71ebf731f3&id=783098265

This was at Xmas time. last year.

Yup, lots of very attractive people on here - but the thing is by the laws of the internet you can only have two of the three options: sane, attractive, available.

Since we have attractive covered, I fear for the sanity levels around here.

Yup, lots of very attractive people on here - but the thing is by the laws of the internet you can only have two of the three options: sane, attractive, available.

Since we have attractive covered, I fear for the sanity levels around here.

Take me for example! Attractive - Check, Available - For now, and Sane: ?????

You all know the answer to that.

Do you guys have any sort of program for taking on small criminal or civil matters? I did a stint in criminal law, it was awesome. Even when it was just docket court I came out feeling like I was fucking hardcore.

Though there is still the distinction between barristers and solicitors in the UK, no?

Some universities here have something like that, we have a student law advice thing instead; people can come in and get simple advice on legal matters from second and third year students. It's pretty cool.

And yeah, there's still the distinction between solicitors and barristers, but there are also solicitor advocates, who are solicitors who have rights of audience in higher courts.

Some universities here have something like that, we have a student law advice thing instead; people can come in and get simple advice on legal matters from second and third year students. It's pretty cool.

And yeah, there's still the distinction between solicitors and barristers, but there are also solicitor advocates, who are solicitors who have rights of audience in higher courts.

Crazy but awesome. last time I got to speak to you on MSN (all those years ago) things weren't so cool for you. I'm incredibly happy they are now. :)

Why not. Here I am in full uniform.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_nimQGVTlowc/SWs3Pq2IV8I/AAAAAAAABOA/KVAZiANiuWY/s400/DSCF0706.JPG

Ok, I'll be nice and show this one too (From last year):
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a377/jusenkyoguide/Makoto/P1030464.jpg
All dressed up in my fire fighter uniform and more than a bit drunk.

stuff snip!


Man. I thought you were.... how to put this diplomatically... slightly less young.

Man. I thought you were.... how to put this diplomatically... slightly less young.

Me too.

Man. I thought you were.... how to put this diplomatically... slightly less young.
*sighs* First everyone thinks I'm a woman, and now every thinks I'm old. I just need to better represent myself I guess. :tongue:

Of course I am 30 so depending on how you look at it, I might be just where you think I am.

Of course I am 30 so depending on how you look at it, I might be just where you think I am.

You seem to have a baby face to me. I also pictured you looking a bit different too.

*sighs* First everyone thinks I'm a woman, and now every thinks I'm old. I just need to better represent myself I guess. :tongue:

Of course I am 30 so depending on how you look at it, I might be just where you think I am.

30? You look 20. Having a babyface is a blessing AND a curse aint it?

30? You look 20. Having a babyface is a blessing AND a curse aint it?
I just view it as damn odd given that most people in Japan are convinced that I'm older than 30.

I just view it as damn odd given that most people in Japan are convinced that I'm older than 30.

Because they all look younger than they are too. Of course it's natural for them to think that.

I just view it as damn odd given that most people in Japan are convinced that I'm older than 30.

Well most of them look younger than they are, then it seems like they hit 60 and look much older, especially the men.

It is bigger to. Its about 5 feet from hilt to blade tip. With leather wrapped hardwood hand and a half grip, its forged by hand from Damascus steel and can bend 4-6 inches in either direction and snap right back in to place. The sword has 6 inch hand guards that are almost an inch thick where they meet the blade and weighs about 10 lbs. The blade has a 3 foot long fuller that starts 6 inches from the top and bottom of the blade. It has a hardwood and stainless steel scabbard and came with a 100% black leather shoulder frog (harness). It is a beautiful work of art and a very deadly killing tool that I had to register with the State Government to own.

I named it Longtooth.

Sounds sweet, but quite a bit too heavy, especially if you prefer to fight Florentine style. Mine wieghs in at about 3lbs or so.

Still I'm looking forward to pics.

Sounds sweet, but quite a bit too heavy, especially if you prefer to fight Florentine style. Mine wieghs in at about 3lbs or so.

Still I'm looking forward to pics.

As son as possible. I need to go get it from my friend (because I'm not allowed weapons of any type in the house atm)

Crazy but awesome. last time I got to speak to you on MSN (all those years ago) things weren't so cool for you. I'm incredibly happy they are now. :)

Yeah, my life is completely different now from how it was a few years ago. It surprises me how much has changed, and all for the better, when I think about it. How are things going with you?

The blade is 4 feet, and the weight is including the scabbard. The is on the heavy side but its balanced toward the point and really easy to swing, you are right with the hand guard being over done but it just adds to the impressiveness of it. I am going to get pics this weekend.

Mhmm. How much does it weigh less the scabbard? I was mentally comparing it to something like this (http://www.myarmoury.com/review_aa_dane.html), which weighs in at about 4.5 lbs, and is five feet long in total. Or this (http://www.armor.com/sword156.html), slightly heavier at 6 lbs.

In the movie adaptation of NSG, Dyakovo will be played by Vin Diesel.

What, I don't get to be played by someone who can act? :)

Heh. Unfortunately, I look a little more Jewish, although my hair isn't quite black enough and my nose isn't quite big enough, so I'll probably be alright if that were the case (as long as they don't look at my ancestry).

http://weblogs.amny.com/entertainment/urbanite/blog/sammydavisjr.jpg
Hyde?

I just view it as damn odd given that most people in Japan are convinced that I'm older than 30.

I think you look older than 30.

Yeah, my life is completely different now from how it was a few years ago. It surprises me how much has changed, and all for the better, when I think about it. How are things going with you?


Er.... Ask SaintB. Poor guy got a full blast of my brain earlier without any of the recommended shielding. Like not talking to me in the first place and CERTAINLY not asking me to continue :P

From the Real World?

No, from hockey... :p

Ok, I'll be nice and show this one too (From last year):
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a377/jusenkyoguide/Makoto/P1030464.jpg
All dressed up in my fire fighter uniform and more than a bit drunk.

Hunh, you look absolutely nothing like what I pictured...

Er.... Ask SaintB. Poor guy got a full blast of my brain earlier without any of the recommended shielding. Like not talking to me in the first place and CERTAINLY not asking me to continue :P

TG me. Problem shared and that, especially with someone who has gone through some of the same stuff?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v639/Guo2/me-1-1.jpg


Me, with dress. Recent, too. I look terrible as it is though, and the blurring doesn't help >>

This reminds me of Emilie Autumn.

Hunh, you look absolutely nothing like what I pictured...
*I'll probably regret this* What did you think I looked like?

And I still say you look like a friend of mine name Steve, scarily so.

These are 6 months or so old.
http://s433.photobucket.com/albums/qq56/ObsceneGestures/PICT0015.jpg


Oh my god. Jello Biafra actually looks like Jello Biafra!

This reminds me of Emilie Autumn.

Well I'm not sure how you meant that, but thanks? Um... probably doesn't help I don't know who emilie autumn is, eh. :P

*I'll probably regret this* What did you think I looked like?

And I still say you look like a friend of mine name Steve, scarily so.

Mostly I pictured you thinner and with more angular features

What, I don't get to be played by someone who can act? :)

Sorry, first thought on seeing the picture was "Pitch Black". :)

Well I'm not sure how you meant that, but thanks? Um... probably doesn't help I don't know who emilie autumn is, eh. :P

Violinist and singer

http://fraser.typepad.com/frolix_8/images/Emilie_Autumn_by_Casey_Mitchell.jpg

Depending on how you feel about how she looks, you might or might not take it as a compliment, but I assure you it was offered as a positive, rather than negative comment. :)

It is bigger to. Its about 5 feet from hilt to blade tip. With leather wrapped hardwood hand and a half grip, its forged by hand from Damascus steel and can bend 4-6 inches in either direction and snap right back in to place. The sword has 6 inch hand guards that are almost an inch thick where they meet the blade and weighs about 10 lbs. The blade has a 3 foot long fuller that starts 6 inches from the top and bottom of the blade. It has a hardwood and stainless steel scabbard and came with a 100% black leather shoulder frog (harness). It is a beautiful work of art and a very deadly killing tool that I had to register with the State Government to own.

I named it Longtooth.

That sounds a lot like the Avatar, by Angel Swords...

Sorry, first thought on seeing the picture was "Pitch Black". :)

He'd have to put on a lot of weight to play me anyways... :(

Violinist and singer

http://fraser.typepad.com/frolix_8/images/Emilie_Autumn_by_Casey_Mitchell.jpg

Depending on how you feel about how she looks, you might or might not take it as a compliment, but I assure you it was offered as a positive, rather than negative comment. :)


Daaaaamn. I definitely take that as a compliment. I am getting my hair dyed that colour again which is appropriate :)

He'd have to put on a lot of weight to play me anyways... :(

You actually remind me more of someone else... but I can't remember who... which is helpful. I'm thinking WWF era wrestler, and I keep getting Perry Saturn, but I don't think that's who it is... but quite close.

Daaaaamn. I definitely take that as a compliment. I am getting my hair dyed that colour again which is appropriate :)

Awesomeness. Then you'll have to repost, with new look. :)

Let me try this one more time.

Because the wife insisted:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d21/blackdragontx/HPIM1088b.jpg

Ahh yes the infamous photo from America's Most Wanted. You still on the run?

*I'll probably regret this* What did you think I looked like?

And I still say you look like a friend of mine name Steve, scarily so.

Ahh, I cant bring myself to do it, lol :rolleyes:

You actually remind me more of someone else... but I can't remember who... which is helpful. I'm thinking WWF era wrestler, and I keep getting Perry Saturn, but I don't think that's who it is... but quite close.

I was recently told that I look like Goldberg...
http://images.starpulse.com/Photos/Previews/Bill-Goldberg-p01.jpg
Personally, I don't see it...

I was recently told that I look like Goldberg...
http://images.starpulse.com/Photos/Previews/Bill-Goldberg-p01.jpg
Personally, I don't see it...

I can totally see it.... but I don't think thats who it was either... :D

A younger Scott Steiner, perhaps? hmmm....

Only if I could turn that camera around...

And take a picture of yourself?

I was recently told that I look like Goldberg...
[IMG]http://images.starpulse.com/Photos/Previews/Bill-Goldberg-p01.jpg
Personally, I don't see it...

maybe they meant this goldberg:
http://iceicebabies.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/259902251.jpg

TG me. Problem shared and that, especially with someone who has gone through some of the same stuff?

I did so - just so you know you have it sitting in your inbox.

Ahh yes the infamous photo from America's Most Wanted. You still on the run?

No, I have found the perfect hideout. I am currently playing bigfoot. Somewhat ...off....broadway.:D

Oh my god. Jello Biafra actually looks like Jello Biafra!https://www.amoeba.com/dynamic-images/blog/jello2.jpg

I think I see what you mean.

maybe they meant this goldberg:
http://iceicebabies.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/259902251.jpg

No, the guy was clear about the fact that he meant Bill Goldberg.

Er.... Ask SaintB. Poor guy got a full blast of my brain earlier without any of the recommended shielding. Like not talking to me in the first place and CERTAINLY not asking me to continue :P

Poor guy? I find humans of extreme interest; I wasn't at all bothered.

And take a picture of yourself?

Yeah, I took it during our totally top secret love affair that I am not at liberty to talk about save to say I am not at liberty to talk about it.

I think I said too much.

Here's the sword:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/SaintB/p_00019.jpg

Two More Links:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/SaintB/p_00017.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/SaintB/p_00016.jpg

When i said 6 inch hand guards I mistyped, I meant 6 inches from end to end.

Daaaaamn. I definitely take that as a compliment. I am getting my hair dyed that colour again which is appropriate :)

NTS forgot to mention she's also one of the best musicians out there.

(and UvV is currently listening to Emilie Autumn)

That's really nice. You got any others? I love that style of sword.

That's really nice. You got any others? I love that style of sword.

I've got a few, but they are cheap stainless steel replicas and decorative swords I got as gifts from family. I like them but Longtooth there is the pride of my collection, thanks.

https://www.amoeba.com/dynamic-images/blog/jello2.jpg

I think I see what you mean.

Awesome. That's the pic of Jello I used as an avatar on a different forum, long, long ago. :)

NTS forgot to mention she's also one of the best musicians out there.

(and UvV is currently listening to Emilie Autumn)

Well, I was allowing for taste, you know? Some people might not like her material. For me, "Opheliac" is pure genius.

Well, I was allowing for taste, you know? Some people might not like her material. For me, "Opheliac" is pure genius.

Aye, that's a fantastic song. As is "Let The Record Show", "Shallott", "Marry Me", and "Manic Depressive", to name but a few.

We need more pics!

We need more pics!

Since we're showing weapons, this is from something I worked on recently. I'm not saying which one I am, but I'm not the guy in the armor (seriously, I'm not being coy, that is a guy named Lee who is a medieval reenactor for live shows and film--honestly if I was as cut as that guy I wouldn't want to deny it.)

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/9476/29246198796790586713448.jpg

Since we're showing weapons, this is from something I worked on recently. I'm not saying which one I am.

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/9476/29246198796790586713448.jpg


I suspect you are the sound boom guy.

I suspect you are the sound boom guy.

CToaN's had his pic up before, iirc

Also, he's right ... geese ARE jerks. I tell people that every time i see 'em in public.

Meh, I'll post a pic of me later with my bokken.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9db22b3127ccec75245ff7ece00000040O00IYsmrNo2csQe3nwI/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9db22b3127ccec75245ff7ece00000040O00IYsmrNo2csQe3nwI/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

Loving that hat. :D

Loving that hat. :D

Thanks. :)

I had order the thing with e-mails in French.

Thanks. :)

I had order the thing with e-mails in French.

Tu parles bien francais?

Yes, I know that's wrong.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9db22b3127ccec75245ff7ece00000040O00IYsmrNo2csQe3nwI/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/

Badass to the max.

http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu357/Presidentjlh/mefootball2.jpg

This was taken in fall '08. My senior season of football wasn't too great: 2-7. We missed playoffs for the first time in 13 years.

http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu357/Presidentjlh/me.jpg

Me in front of Plymouth Rock. Taken in Dec. 2007. I saw a Patriots game around that same time, it was very enjoyable.


http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu357/Presidentjlh/oldme.jpg

Taken around May or June '08.

http://i663.photobucket.com/albums/uu357/Presidentjlh/smallermematball2.jpg

Taken in March '08. The theme were doing for the event I was in was 80s clothing, so I dressed up like Brian Johnson from AC/DC.

Me in front of Plymouth Rock. Taken in Dec. 2007. I saw a Patriots game around that same time, it was very enjoyable.

Ah yes...Plymouth pebble. The worlds most overhyped stone ever.

Ah yes...Plymouth pebble. The worlds most overhyped stone ever.

It was something to look at...for about 10 seconds.

Plymouth is a wonderful town, though. Loved the place.

Tu parles bien francais?

No.

Yes, I know that's wrong.

It gets one by--but French is probably last language one would want to speak improperly.

It was something to look at...for about 10 seconds.

Plymouth is a wonderful town, though. Loved the place.

Plymouth is nice, but I like the cape towns much more...places like Truro, Ptown, Yarmouth, and Chatham

Ah what the hell, I'll post another, from an SCA fighter practice:

http://www.uga.edu/mars/personpics/press/nickncasey.jpg

I'm the one in blue, and about to get my ass kicked. I'm entirely in loaner gear here, but now I've got a lot of my own rig together.

Ah what the hell, I'll post another, from an SCA fighter practice:

http://www.uga.edu/mars/personpics/press/nickncasey.jpg

I'm the one in blue, and about to get my ass kicked. I'm entirely in loaner gear here, but now I've got a lot of my own rig together.

Nice

Ah yes...Plymouth pebble. The worlds most overhyped stone ever.

That above is the first pic I've seen of it. I was expecting something a bit grander......car size-ish

So many kids here... I feel like I spend my days corrupting young minds.

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Muahahahahahaha

http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9db22b3127ccec75245ff7ece00000040O00IYsmrNo2csQe3nwI/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/
That's awesome.

Where were you?
So many kids here... I feel like I spend my days corrupting young minds.

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Muahahahahahaha

What?

That's awesome.

That is why I wear it. :)

Where were you?

A GMT Games convention, which takes place in their warehouse.

This is the game stacked behind me: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/14105

That is why I wear it. :)
I wish hats suited me. :(

A GMT Games convention, which takes place in their warehouse.

This is the game stacked behind me: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/14105



Kl, kl.

You go to quite a few of em, don't you?

I wish hats suited me. :(

I am sure you can find one, mate. Perhaps a cavalier? I think those look rather good on anyone.

Kl, kl.

This is one of favorite games of theirs so far: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/12333

You go to quite a few of em, don't you?

I love board games. :wink:

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/28

I wish hats suited me.

A brown paper bag suits you nicely. :p

I am sure you can find one, mate. Perhaps a cavalier? I think those look rather good on anyone.
Hmmm, perhaps that might look rather dapper.


This is one of favorite games of theirs so far: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/12333

That looks quite good, although it says it take 3hours( I'd lose concentration).

I love board games. :wink:

http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/28

I can tell, I didn't even know they had conventions.

Do ya have to travel very far?

A brown paper bag suits you nicely. :p

lol, like you're one to talk.

lol, like you're one to talk.

Touche. :D

Hmmm, perhaps that might look rather dapper.

http://www.classicalfencing.com/articles/img/musketeers2.jpg


That looks quite good, although it says it take 3hours( I'd lose concentration).

It says two players, but we did it at the convention with eight. An overall-commander on each side who played the cards, plus commanders on each side for the right wing, left wing, and the centre.


I can tell, I didn't even know they had conventions.

Oh, Hell yes. Some of those games require special company: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/4815

Do ya have to travel very far?

A few hours.

It says two players, but we did it at the convention with eight. An overall-commander on each side who played the cards, plus commanders on each side for the right wing, left wing, and the centre.
Sounds complex.



Oh, Hell yes. Some of those games require special company: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/4815
Jesus christ.


A few hours.

Often?

Sounds complex.

It is actually very easy compared to most of the games there. They taught me it in about twenty minutes.

Jesus christ.

Just 10 players, a 24 square-feet board, 1800 units, and 1200 hours of play time. I cannot tell you what play is like, though. The most complex game I have ever played (A World at War, which is much easier than The Campaign for North Africa) has 196 pages of rules.

Often?

Conventions happen every few months, with the GMT convention being twice a year.

It is actually very easy compared to most of the games there. They taught me it in about twenty minutes.
You must catch on pretty fast.

Just 10 players, a 24 square-feet board, 1800 units, and 1200 hours of play time. I cannot tell you what play is like, though. The most complex game I have ever played (A World at War, which is much easier than The Campaign for North Africa) has 196 pages of rules.

Fuck me, the most complex game I've ever played is Risk.

Conventions happen every few months, with the GMT convention being twice a year.

Is it always in the same place? Or sometimes do you have to travel further?

You must catch on pretty fast.

After playing for a while, the games become easier. If you wanted something to start with that is pretty simple, this is good: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/27708

Fuck me, the most complex game I've ever played is Risk.

Most gamers I talked to do not consider that a "serious" game. Still, I like it. I even own this edition: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/23010

Is it always in the same place? Or sometimes do you have to travel further?

The GMT convention is always at their warehouse.

That above is the first pic I've seen of it. I was expecting something a bit grander......car size-ish

Yep, did they notice it and say like "That's a landmark. I mean, that stone is so ordinary!"

After playing for a while, the games become easier. If you wanted something to start with that is pretty simple, this is good: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/27708

Might try it out, thanks.

Most gamers I talked to do not consider that a "serious" game. Still, I like it. I even own this edition: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/23010

Tis, a real game. Gamer-snobs. :rolleyes:

What?

I like corrupting young minds.

I like corrupting young minds.

I had gathered that, how and why?

It says two players, but we did it at the convention with eight. An overall-commander on each side who played the cards, plus commanders on each side for the right wing, left wing, and the centre.


That reminds me of a Diplomacy convention I once heard about.

What they did is rented out an entire hotel. They had a lot of players, who stayed there over the weekend. Instead of running a lot of games in which each player controlled a country, as is standard for cons, they divided the players between the countries, so not only were there sovereigns, there were generals, ambassadors, and other staff.
That, I imagine, would have made the negotiations between factions quite interesting indeed.

I had gathered that, how and why?

Why my friend? Why does mankind do anything? Is it simply to see to it that things are done, that he does not get bored? Friend, if I were not doing something, then I would be quite bored indeed.

The "how" would be a much more interesting answer, but it would also give away my secret plans, so I must give you a rain check.

Might try it out, thanks.

If you like it then you would also enjoy the (much longer) Twilight Struggle, which uses a system that is similar.

Tis, a real game. Gamer-snobs. :rolleyes:

It is far too abstract for them. This is the closest thing they have is this: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/3409

That reminds me of a Diplomacy convention I once heard about.

What they did is rented out an entire hotel. They had a lot of players, who stayed there over the weekend. Instead of running a lot of games in which each player controlled a country, as is standard for cons, they divided the players between the countries, so not only were there sovereigns, there were generals, ambassadors, and other staff.
That, I imagine, would have made the negotiations between factions quite interesting indeed.

How fascinating! I shall have to try that with a game of Machiavelli (http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/286), sometime.

Tis, a real game. Gamer-snobs. :rolleyes:Not only that, but they're boardgamer snobs.