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  1. Arden

    The Martian (2015)

    He "Mcguyvers" a whole lot more than just the HAB (base). He actually does quite a few pretty amazing/ingenious things to survive (above and beyond Mcguyver stuff) in a ridiculously inhospitable environment. It's not just Damon's character, either. NASA has to try an overcome some virtually...
  2. Arden

    The Martian (2015)

    I'm going to take a guess and say that the movie will be heavier on the psychology and lighter on the science than the book- but be otherwise pretty faithful. Other than making Venkat Nigerian instead of Indian (for some reason).
  3. Arden

    The Martian (2015)

    If you'd read the book you'd be more hyped. Trying to look at the trailer objectively I can see why it might underwhelm. The book was fantastic. Also, what the hell did they do to my favorite character (aside form Watney) Venkat Kapoor? They really couldn't find an Indian guy to play him?
  4. Arden

    Stephen King's The Dark Tower

    I thought the story of young Roland and Susan Delgado in W&G was one of the best stories King has written- and I've read most of what he's written.
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    Project 2002 - The Age of Al'Kabor - release date 3/21/15

    Shit man, when' the patch that removes guise? I'm still a couple levels low for that camp and don't want to miss it ;p
  6. Arden

    What did you just read?

    Gates of Fire.Pressfield. Wow. How did I miss this one for so long? Anyone who even slightly enjoys historical fiction (emphasis on military history) has to put this high on their list. What a fantastic book.
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    Project 2002 - The Age of Al'Kabor - release date 3/21/15

    My room mate started a BST/Dru for when we couldnt be on at the same time and he is kind of struggling a bit with it. I'll second Dru/Mage. That would be a lethal combo on this server. Same with Necro/Dru. Enc/Dru is a great combo too, but it's better as a two-person duo than a box.
  8. Arden

    Project 2002 - The Age of Al'Kabor - release date 3/21/15

    Since I asked for a review earlier, I'll go ahead and give my own now that I've been playing for several weeks. TL;DR: I've run the gamut with EQ Emu servers for more than a decade and this is probably the best original EQ option (other than P99). I won't get into why I'm not interested in...
  9. Arden

    Project 2002 - The Age of Al'Kabor - release date 3/21/15

    I figured out what the problem was. The instructions provided here:Project 2002 Loginare only going to work for people who already have the EQ Mac client. If you get it from this thread (like me) you will have to make adjustments. It's not difficult, but it took me a while to figure out...
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    Project 2002 - The Age of Al'Kabor - release date 3/21/15

    Like I said, check the tech help forums, there are others who have dead-ended with the instructions in the same place I am dead-ending. Regardless, I'm less interested in debating the efficacy of the instructions and more interested in getting this shit to work If you don't mind, check the...
  11. Arden

    Project 2002 - The Age of Al'Kabor - release date 3/21/15

    Thanks for the link. I checked it out and it's definitely missing some crucial steps. Either that or it assumes the reader is an expert Mac user, which I am definitely not. I posted in the tech help forums and hopefully I will get a reply. From the look of the tech help forums, a few other...
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    Project 2002 - The Age of Al'Kabor - release date 3/21/15

    This was supposed to be an edit to the last post, not a new post- sorry. Edit: I've even gotten this far on my own: 1. Launch Finder 2. Go to Desktop 3. Click on EQ launcher and select "Show Package Contents" 4. Go into the Contents folder 5. ???- Where the hell is the thing I'm...
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    Project 2002 - The Age of Al'Kabor - release date 3/21/15

    Anyone willing to give a Mac dummy step by step instructions on how to do this? I've downloaded the client to my MacBook Air desktop but am very Mac illiterate. Any help is MUCH appreciated.
  14. Arden

    The Hateful Eight

    Yeah, dude kind of killed it for me with his repeated appearance in Capital One commercials.
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    Project 2002 - The Age of Al'Kabor - release date 3/21/15

    I've been playing the server for a few weeks. There are some annoying bugs but nothing game-breaking so far. It's not difficult to set up. It's low pop, but I don't mind. All I wanted was an classic-ey EQ playground and this server seems to fill that niche. Thanks for the help btw Javvo...
  16. Arden

    Shadowrun Online

    Oh. Yeah, something like that is obv script related.
  17. Arden

    New Progression Server confirmed

    I'm really looking for a short summary of the server plans: -Starts with Vanilla zones/races/classes only? What about the planes? What about post-vanilla quests in vanilla zones? -Classic experience rate? Hybrid/racial exp penalties? -When does Kunark open? Timed release? Other...
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    New Progression Server confirmed

    Have they released details about the server yet? I skimmed this thread but it seems mostly conjecture so far.
  19. Arden

    Shadowrun Online

    Played with a decker and shaman. Never had issues though. I do recall hearing the elemental summoning bug you mention. I never summoned from fetishes, so it didn't affect me. I think maybe your other issues could be computer related.
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    Shadowrun Online

    Very strange. I had none of those issues. It may be that I purchased a subsequent build that already incorporated fixes. I honestly can't remember how long I waited after release to purchase.
  21. Arden

    Shadowrun Online

    It's pretty clear that no one can do SR like Weisman- which makes sense, considering he is the de facto creator of the franchise. Dragonfall's story and atmosphere really couldn't have been any better. They were absolutely top-notch. I've already purchased Hong Kong, and I've never prebought...
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    Weight Loss Thread

    He didn't state it overly well, but he has some basic stuff right. Changing your mentality about food and eating goes a long way in making positive dietary changes. When I taught myself to stop looking forward to food as a source of pleasure and focus on it as simply a necessary source of...
  23. Arden

    Shadowrun Online

    Yeah, lets get some reviews in here if possible. I really like the single player stuff from HBS, but this is not HBS.
  24. Arden

    Pan'Theon: Rise' of th'e Fal'Len - #1 Thread in MMO

    Either that, or Brad simply got distracted again and has let the project languish.
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    Project 2002 - The Age of Al'Kabor - release date 3/21/15

    Hey Furst or whoever has pull on this server. Me and my room mate are going to give it a go but we need an exemption. I PMed Boragar as instructed but haven't heard anything. Anything else I can do?
  26. Arden

    Project 1999 - Making Norrath Great Again

    Double post
  27. Arden

    Project 1999 - Making Norrath Great Again

    Is that all?Jesus. I need this thread every once and a while to remind me why I don't bother with the server.
  28. Arden

    Witcher 3

    I don't like scaling of any kind for any reason. That said, this game just keeps looking better.
  29. Arden

    Nightcrawler (2014)

    I don't get creeped out by characters in films. Ever. But Gyllenhaal managed to creep me out in this one. It was outright uncomfortable watching his interactions with Russo.
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    Project 2002 - The Age of Al'Kabor - release date 3/21/15

    I've heard some rumblings about problems with bugs, spawn times, spawn numbers, loot drops, etc. I know you are affiliated, but how true are these rumors and how quickly and accurately are they being addressed?
  31. Arden

    The Wire: Greatest Show Ever Made

    This. Obama has become progressively more hesitant as a speaker since taking office. If you watch his pre 2008 speeches, vs. his speeches while campaigning, vs. his speeches since gaining office, you will notice a pretty clear evolution (devolution may be a better word). I also agree that...
  32. Arden

    Project 2002 - The Age of Al'Kabor - release date 3/21/15

    Anyone unaffiliated with this server playing it that can give a brief review?
  33. Arden

    Camelot Unchained MMO

    I only played DAOC for a little while. I was way too wrapped up in EQ at the time to give it a good go (and I kind of regret that now). And, frankly, I'm not in CU alpha or anything, so I can't claim that in its current state it's hopeless or anything. It's just been my experience with this...
  34. Arden

    Camelot Unchained MMO

    Very true, I don't think anyone would argue with that. But I think it's fair to say there is more to getting combat right than engine optimization and network code. I think the concern here is that simply optimizing those two things won't be enough to fix combat in CU. I.e. there are flaws...
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    Camelot Unchained MMO

    Agree with Vit, actually. Combat fluidity and character responsiveness and how combat "feels" overallshould be essential. Mmogs that don't get that part right from the ground up tend to never get it right. Frankly, this is an area that is often neglected in mmogs and those mmogs pay for it...
  36. Arden

    Crowfall

    Yes, that sounds very fair
  37. Arden

    Crowfall

    I think poor Dave was struggling not to look at her boobs the whole time. When she first came in and sat down with her boobs at his eye level it looked like he had a hard time talking.
  38. Arden

    Crowfall

    You guys are confusing yourselves because of the way Mist asked the question lol. I do = you think the game ISN'T vaporware. I don't = you think the game IS vaporware.
  39. Arden

    Project 1999 - Making Norrath Great Again

    I played a P99 chanter too etc, etc... Did a TON of research and testing on the subject and can say the primary factor in Charm LENGTH is level disparity. Very little else (other than luck) affects Charm length. Charisma is still pretty useful though, because Charisma affects both Charm...
  40. Arden

    Pillars of Eternity, Obsidian's new CRPG in the vein of Baldur's Gate

    Yeah, looks like it's minority moddable but no toolset like NWN. Boo. Oh well.