Everything posted by ShadySands
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The Official Romance Thread
Not a direct response to anyone in particular but reading a lot of these replies about what is believable and what makes sense don't really add up for me. I disagree that there needs to be long build up or slow progression over the course of the game but maybe I'm in the amoral minority who has had one night stands and has also had a few of those actually lead to something more. It may not be capital R "Romance" but if we're talking sex and relationships I can speak from my experience in the military that some people are willing to risk quite a lot to find some connection and comfort when death can literally come from above at any moment. So I also disagree that people fighting for their lives won't occasionally (or quite often) make time to express their feelings or more likely hop on the good foot and do the bad thing That said, if it's forced or just plain badly done then of course it's not going to work but that's not exactly a revelation since that goes for most things Don't get me wrong, I don't want some of the BSN element over here either but I'm not opposed to romance for those reasons I've stated
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David Attenborough disappointed with and sick of the USA's head in the sand attitude to global warming
Thanks Just so I'm clear then, the desire for the prevalent belief to be wrong is fear of poor transition to and implementation of new fuel sources and not the belief itself?
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David Attenborough disappointed with and sick of the USA's head in the sand attitude to global warming
Honestly, I can't say that I'm surprised that something coming out of "the world's most prominent think tank promoting skepticism about man-made climate change" is casting doubt on global warming/climate change/whatever we are calling it now BUT really.. I mean, come on. Even if the scientists are wrong about it being bad/existing, what's wrong with investing in alternative fuels, making things more energy efficient and reducing pollution? I don't think anyone is going to argue that pollution is good or claim they like getting gallons per mile (hyperbole!) instead of the other way around. IF we can do better, then why not? Disclaimer- that doesn't mean I think any and everything is a good idea like the above mentioned carbon tax which just gets handed down to the consumer or the opposite of that, paying the companies for voluntarily reducing emissions (though I did like the tax break I got for buying a hybrid and the MPG is great but the downside is that sometimes I'm not sure if my car is even on because it's so quiet) I guess I'm just missing why it's so important for some for it to be wrong
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David Attenborough disappointed with and sick of the USA's head in the sand attitude to global warming
Dunno, seems probable they just passed on the tax to the consumer as they went on about their business as usual I'm not familiar with the situation but that's just my pessimistic uninformed take
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Weird News Stories part2
Scientists Are Beginning to Figure Out Why Conservatives Are…Conservative
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Build Thread
Thanks again all Any suggestions on good RAM with no or lower profile heat spreaders?
- Divinity: Original Sin
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Build Thread
The OS is extra but the site seems to just scour the web for the best prices and give it to you in one nice neat place I'll get the OS for free or nearly so from work anyway since we have crazy employee purchasing programs and MS is one of our biggest customers
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Build Thread
Thanks all This is what I currently have selected http://pcpartpicker.com/p/kwgFbv Any thoughts? I went all out on RAM because I had budget and my wife will likely be stealing my gaming machine for her graphics stuff I'm still 100 bucks under budget which will be a nice savings but it's there in case I need to tweak things some more
- What you've been drinking lately.
- The dog thread
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Build Thread
I usually play on the left screen in windowed fullscreen mode and work or surf the web on the right screen
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Build Thread
I swear Dell used to offer more customization I'm thinking of just forking over a little more dough and getting a 290X instead of a 280X, any thoughts on that? I really appreciate everyone's help and will let you know what I get
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Weird News Stories part2
Restaurant Watches Old Surveillance And Shares Shocking Results On Craigslist This sounds like my wife. I walk in and look at the menu and know what I want right away and the waiter usually has to come back a few times before my wife even looks at the menu EDIT: I always get an extra space before my quotes that isn't there when I'm typing it and I have to go in and edit it out
- What you did today
- Divinity: Original Sin
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Divinity: Original Sin
Infuriating? Really? They have the exact same meaning in all instances. I always thought it was more of a country/regional difference (though most technical writing I've seen goes with dialog). Regardless, I've seen it both ways with many dictionaries using log instead of logue as an acceptable, and often American, alternate spelling. Like how we drop the U in a lot words that end in our (honour, valour, armour, colour) or switch theatre into theater, drop the double L in travel(l)ed and cancel(l)ed, and change some S's to Z's like criticize and patronize But I'm no English major or even that good with even the most basic English so please feel free to disregard or correct me Back on topic, I've found my ranger/rogue type has been outshining my mage in battles lately with 3 or 4 backstab or bow attacks compared to the 1 or 2 spells I can get off per turn
- Dragon Age: Inquisition
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Build Thread
Thanks guys That's really about my max budget and my current rig is having lots of issues so I kind of need something new sooner than later because I don't really want to put anymore time and money into the current rig. Ideally I'd like to pull the trigger by the end of the month but I suppose I can work off a laptop if I need to wait longer
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Build Thread
I'll be keeping the same monitors I have now. I was looking at an R9 280x and an i7-4790k or some such on new egg and amazon but I haven't been a hardware guy in a long time so I'm fishing for second opinions as I don't really know what's better or worse as far as value and performance.
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Build Thread
I'm looking to build a new computer by the end of the month and am looking for suggestions on components My budget is about $1,800 in US American currency and I will be using it mostly for gaming, viewing pornographic materials, and work... in that order Thanks in advance
- Hoops 14-15
- Hoops 14-15
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Community Photo Sharing Thread
- What you've been drinking lately.