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Has Emily traversed the uncanny valley?
samm replied to Moatilliatta's topic in Computer and Console
I actually think this is the case, have read that somewhere, it's called "image based rendering". Also, see for more on cinema 2.0 (also see the realted videos) and here for more on image metrics. -
Probably something like The Nomad Soul?
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Krav Maga is no art. Bourne (also?) does Jiu Jitsu in the movies. And you forgot to add Taekwondo to your list, on which it should be because it lends itself well to movies and games because of spectacular kicks.
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My awful computer needs an update. Bad.
samm replied to WILL THE ALMIGHTY's topic in Skeeter's Junkyard
Yes. I think he misunderstood someone's statement concerning "single warranty", because each component has its own warranty instead of just one for the whole system if you buy individual components. -
I'm really not into Heavy Metal at all, but these guys I accidentaly heard just rocked at the Summer Breeze, and the singer was as funny and likeable as, well, no one else on stage I heard so far with his basic and knowledge of german
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Neverwinter Nights 2: Storm of Zehir Discussion
samm replied to CoM_Solaufein's topic in Computer and Console
I just noticed that there are quite some tracks of BG2 that I like, e.g. Escape Dungeon, Pirate Isle, Trademeet and Druid Grove. They're memorable and BG-ish enough imho. In BG1 there was the main theme, a fight theme, one quiet cello piece that played at night, and one track in Baldur's Gate City, that struck as memorable. So I take back what I said above and extend my statement to BG and BG2 (excluding TOB). -
Not my theme song fortunately, but awesome none the less: Mountain Goats - No Children I hope that our few remaining friends Give up on trying to save us I hope we come out with a fail-safe plot To piss off the dumb few that forgave us I hope the fences we mended Fall down beneath their own weight And I hope we hang on past the last exit I hope it's already too late And I hope the junkyard a few blocks from here Someday burns down And I hope the rising black smoke carries me far away And I never come back to this town again in my life I hope I lie And tell everyone you were a good wife And I hope you die I hope we both die I hope I cut myself shaving tomorrow I hope it bleeds all day long Our friends say it's darkest before the sun rises We're pretty sure they're all wrong I hope it stays dark forever I hope the worst isn't over And I hope you blink before I do And I hope I never get sober And I hope when you think of me years down the line You can't find one good thing to say And I'd hope that if I found the strength to walk out You'd stay the hell out of my way I am drowning There is no sign of land You are coming down with me Hand in unlovable hand And I hope you die I hope we both die Youtube clip (warning: contains violence and a bit of nudity)
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The only reason I was interested in the olympic games (except hoping for bad mistakes by the hypocrite nation that is china) is gone. A colleague (Manuela Bezzola) lost the first Taekwondo fight already Ah well, life goes on, and she's still pretty damn good, otherwise she wouldn't have been there
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My awful computer needs an update. Bad.
samm replied to WILL THE ALMIGHTY's topic in Skeeter's Junkyard
I started like this too, but only once. I was unable to put the damn PSU into the case after I had installed everything else... Never gonna happen again And yes, it does take time and probably some frustration until it's all put together nicely, but in the end, there's this feeling of accomplishment. Also, as it's the first time assembling a system, you'd have to make extra sure you buy compatible components of good quality. You also don't necessarily end up spending less money than on a pre-assembled system anymore. Maybe it's worth considering buying a system from a different place instead. -
Neverwinter Nights 2: Storm of Zehir Discussion
samm replied to CoM_Solaufein's topic in Computer and Console
No. Possibly better than BG1 and parts of BG2 and the music and some voices of IWD2, but not the IE games in general. -
A sketchy and clunky kind of beautiful though...
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Neverwinter Nights 2: Storm of Zehir Discussion
samm replied to CoM_Solaufein's topic in Computer and Console
NWN2 (nor 1) isn't very good sounding anyway *shrug* After PS:T and IWD1 (all sounds, including music) and IWD2 (only the voices), it seemed to me that BIS and thereafter Obsidian didn't show all too much attention to sound. NWN2 and MotB were still very good games, just for other reasons. So it doesn't really matter to me how SoZ will sound as long as it's bearable. -
My awful computer needs an update. Bad.
samm replied to WILL THE ALMIGHTY's topic in Skeeter's Junkyard
The 9300 GE is a very, very slow graphics card at the lowest end of nVidia's offerings. Definitely not recommended for anything but Office work. The 9500GS of the other configuration isn't fast at all either, but you should be able to play older games with medium settings. The Ram of the card doesn't make a difference in this case, because you won't be able to play at settings where it would make any sense. Go for a Geforce 9600 or an ATI HD3850 or better if you want to play newer games. The configuration of the second seems rather stupid, because instead of the Core2Quad they could have used a Core2Duo and a better graphics card. -
Hm, to me, it's more a thing of shared moments filled with unspoken words, and a lot of feelings. Both in a positive way. This is a part of a relationship that just occurs (if it's all planned, it's not half as romantic, imo), and helps to make it more intense and stable at the same time, being a uniting experience.Art, nature and common fascination are the best triggers I think.
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Anathema - Comfortably Numb (live at Summerbreeze 08) was a great cover, that video only shows the end of it that "mad butcher"-guy is from some metal band called Destruction and entered the stage for some head-kicks by Danny, Anathema's singer (except for this cover), and a robot dance... crazy, crazy things happening in that concert
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I would follow that recommendation if I didn't know this would only stop teh Walsingham from listening This Ascension - Columba Aspexit
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Just make sure that red plate contacting the Ram etc. is not removed. Said to prevent a lot of hassles...
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Well, this thread's title contains "romantic", and this relationship surely has the potential to be just that. Much more so than all that direct, fast lived stuff. I also happen to catch myself thinking of "what if <insert terrible thing here> happens to her" every now and then. Depending on how deeply involved you were, Shryke, I think it's not understood we're able to still have you here at all.
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Does this help? http://techpatterns.com/forums/about257.html
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so many shots can kill you. happy birthday
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Fighting the Amish in 3D? Today I came home from a metal open air. Whew... Saw many a great band, heard a lot of technical problems, and had a lot of fun overall. Still, I'm glad to be back, around non drunk people, and able to listen to some quieter music. Anathema were perfect in that department, too, but they were an exception I checked some message boards, and posted stuff. I' beginning to wonder whether that stuff in the romance thread is too personal however Hm...
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Partially in line with what Hurlshot put so nicely, even if it's traditional: I think the best for one's inner peace is a steady and reliable relationship. But there is the twist, children and sex. The first I do not want, the second I do. Surprisingly, that's my girlfriend's opinion too, so I'm lucky and living the best possible life I can imagine. We both know we love each other, and can depend on each other no matter what, to an extent where are able to allow each other a lot of freedom.
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Mm... okay, if they say so... They design coolers, not me, so they're the authority there. I just know that I only feel comfortable with my CPU under 60
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PC Probe does nothing but reading the values from the BIOS. If you're viewing your BIOS during startup however, your CPU runs under full speed, in Windows when "idle", it uses current saving mechanisms and thus stays cooler. Before installing the new heatsink, clean your CPU from all remains of the Intel thermal pad, and apply only a very thin layer of thermal paste (unless the new cooler comes with pre-applied stuff, too).