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  1. Arden

    History of FoH

    Nino is a really solid dude and a talented composer. He did the musical score for VG.
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    EQ: Classless.

    I loved the classless part when I tested out the server when it was pvp. Looking forward to playing the live version.
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    Pan'Theon: Rise' of th'e Fal'Len - #1 Thread in MMO

    I consider p2w anytime you can pay real money to circumvent in game mechanics that those who don't pay real money can't circumvent. That's a long way of saying when you can buy in game shit with out of game money, it's p2w. In early access you aren't circumventing anything. You are still...
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    Eugene, Oregon. Possible move

    That's not bad. I'd be solo or with gf. Lots of hobbies though, so I would need a 2BR at min (1100-1300 sq ft) for storage and office space (or a really big 1BR with storage). Haven't really checked out buying prices yet, either. I'd have a firm ceiling of like 400k for a small house (2-3...
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    Eugene, Oregon. Possible move

    What's min salary to rent a decent place in the Portland area?
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    Pan'Theon: Rise' of th'e Fal'Len - #1 Thread in MMO

    They'll absolutely expand the team regardless of projected financial issues of it's deemed necessary for the project. Can tell you that from first hand experience. Don't use a 'now hiring' sign as any indication of the financial health of a project in this business.
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    Buying a Business

    I recently looked into quitting my govt job and buying a business. Met with a broker and had some long discussions. Impression I got was similar to what lots are saying: don't go near a brick and mortar restaurant. Also, I personally decided not to buy someone else's headache. If I were to...
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    Eugene, Oregon. Possible move

    I'm actually looking at a job opportunity in Portland myself. My general and halfassed research has turned up pretty positive things so far. Anything I'm missing that would give me pause to move there? I'm in Denver now, so I'm pretty used to the homeless thing and I can deal.
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    Pan'Theon: Rise' of th'e Fal'Len - #1 Thread in MMO

    Very Bad Things (1998) - IMDb
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    EQ: Classless.

    Something up with the server? I was logging in fine this morning but now I get disconned as soon as I select server and try to log in.
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    Pan'Theon: Rise' of th'e Fal'Len - #1 Thread in MMO

    Who are you kidding- none of those people will be on the pvp server.
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    EQ: Classless.

    Dozens and dozens of easy ways to prevent cock blocking. First and foremost, simply don't publish what the goal or condition of server Victory even is. Second, some degree of cock-blocking is good in a PVP server.
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    EQ: Classless.

    I like the idea of a goal or condition that triggers a wipe a lot. Especially if you make the goal or condition with the intent that it would take about a month to achieve it. Plus you could certainly play around with it. If it took longer or less time than you thought you could just change the...
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    EQ: Classless.

    Depends on a lot of things: max level, experience bonus, drop rates, pve content. I agree 2 weeks seems pretty short if the objective is to encourage at least a little pve play. You would barely have time to make a character, kill some NPCs, get some gear and some rares, and have a few pvp...
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    EQ: Classless.

    I'm sure there will be some adjustments lol. A lot of those issues have easy fixes
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    EQ: Classless.

    Yeah the "no classes" thing definitely changes the dynamic for races.
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    EQ: Classless.

    So what's the level cap?
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    EQ: Classless.

    That sounds like a great idea except for the whole research part. why not make them all from drops instead of bothering with the tedium of research?
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    EQ: Classless.

    Some good and novel ideas here. I'll check it out for sure. Love the idea of a classless system and the fact that all players get track. Only issue I see is that in traditional EQ track was broken when you tried to use it to track players that weren't in your group- has this issue been fixed?
  20. Arden

    Westworld

    I totally agree. I also don't think it's really a minor complaint. There is zero reason to keep fucking around with the confusing timeline stuff. There are times when you can sacrifice clarity for "big reveal" moments, but that time has passed. Give us a cogent timeline and let us have a...
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    Pan'Theon: Rise' of th'e Fal'Len - #1 Thread in MMO

    Fucking Drachnids killed me so many times when Kunark first came out. I had some shitty graphics card that would pretty much shut down once I hit the tree line in the dreadlands or wherever. Those bastard spiders would kill me while my screen was freezing up and next thing I knew I was naked at...
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    The D&D thread

    I'm picturing you sitting there typing at your computer and someone just came up behind you and put a bullet in your head. Hope this isn't the case.
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    The D&D thread

    4E was horrendous imo. 5E isn't watered down it's just very concise. It was made with the idea of putting the focus back on story/roleplaying as opposed to stats/abilities. I like 5E a lot for what it is. That said I like something a little more complex and crunchy. Pathfinder kind of...
  24. Arden

    IT/Software career thread: Invert binary trees for dollars.

    Sounds like I had a misunderstanding of what software engineering entailed. I assumed based on the "engineering" thing that it would be math heavy.
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    IT/Software career thread: Invert binary trees for dollars.

    Don't get me wrong, I have profound respect for math. I also don't fear 'math' so much as I fear wasting time and money attempting couses I know I'll struggle passing. Like I said, given enough time and effort I'm sure I can make it happen, but it doesn't take advanced math for me to figure...
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    IT/Software career thread: Invert binary trees for dollars.

    Thus my issue with how degree programs are set up in general. They need to be far more targeted and only address the stuff you need for your specific desired career course. You end up paying for/learning so much shit you never use. Plus, despite what some of you guys are saying, I know for a...
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    IT/Software career thread: Invert binary trees for dollars.

    Yes, of course. Learning anything, especially something as universally applicable as math, is almost never a waste of time in the philosophical sense. I'd love to spend the rest of my life in school learning all kinds of things that elevate my mental abilities and capacity, no doubt. Being a...
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    IT/Software career thread: Invert binary trees for dollars.

    Yeah, that's pretty much what I heard. I realize some people can transition to coding and land a good job without a relevant degree, but I have no illusions that I'm some genius who could do that. The jobs I've been seeing on glassdoor require a BSCS at minimum and usually have some type of...
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    IT/Software career thread: Invert binary trees for dollars.

    Speaking of being restless... I've been looking into a career change myself and was considering getting into the coding thing (maybe mobile apps). No previous experience. Currently have an BA and MS totally unrelated to CS, so I'm sure I'd have to go back to school. Don't really want more...
  30. Arden

    Silicon Valley

    This season doesn't compare to the first couple, but is better than the last couple. After the last couple I hesitated watching this season because I assumed the downward trend would continue. I think they've brought it around to hopefully finish strong.
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    The D&D thread

    I don't know where to find it, but that would be a great print. I'd personally either go with that one, the 1st ed. Players or the art on the original DM screen:
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    Pan'Theon: Rise' of th'e Fal'Len - #1 Thread in MMO

    1. It takes a Herculean effort to complete a massive, immersive, non procedurally-generated, handcrafted world of varying environments and dungeons. It takes even more of an effort to fill that world with balanced and interesting NPCs/mobs, quests, items, etc. Just accomplishing those feats...
  33. Arden

    Torrents

    You guys getting the files from private networks only these days?
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    The Terror

    That dude is generally cast because he is so easy to dislike. He was Brutus in HBO's Rome. Ironically, the guy leading the expedition (Ciarán Hinds' character) was Caesar in HBO's Rome. Between Hinds and Jared Harris, the makers of this show picked some top acting talent. Had no idea that...
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    The Terror

    Only a few episodes in, so it's a little early, but looking like this show is going to get the Arden Seal of Excellence. Recommend checking it out if you haven't yet.
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    The Americans

    So you're saying the show ends with Paige killing her entire family?
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    Pan'Theon: Rise' of th'e Fal'Len - #1 Thread in MMO

    To be fair, EQ didn't look like much when it launched. I watched my college roommate play it for a month before I bothered trying it out for myself back in the Spring of 99. It's not like the art or graphics were cutting edge for the time, or that it looked like a blast to play when you...
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    Pan'Theon: Rise' of th'e Fal'Len - #1 Thread in MMO

    Yeah, the NK bridge theme was one of my favorites for sure. It managed to convey part of the epic feel the entire game had:
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    Pan'Theon: Rise' of th'e Fal'Len - #1 Thread in MMO

    Ok, who has the web address for the new foh site? PM me pls. Thnx