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A bit of me doesn't mind being really strong at situations. I play more for the adventure anyways. As for lockpicking, I guess I'm one of the few that finds it particularly easy. If I'm patient, I don't break any picks. I just wait for the one really slow tumbler animation, and I always get it. As my lock picking has increased, I now attempt the second slowest one a bit more, but still have the odd break then. There's no lock that can keep me out, save for the ones that require a key/plot item.

Welcome to the indie game developer scene.

I wouldn't rule out a sequel as it seems to be attaining that "cult classic" attribute quite convincingly. I saw it not too long ago, and was sold.

We'll see how well you stand to this conviction

Domestically, people in the US might not care a whole lot if the value of their dollar goes up because China buys tons of US dollars. Though I suppose it would hurt exports. As for a trade embargo on China.....it worked so well with Japan "

I suspect Gothic III is what he's looking for.

Or he's leary to pass it because he'll be joining a club that has only one other member.

As I said, based on what? You said: What are you basing this comment on? Because the Soviet Union as a Communist state didn't work? You're talking about Communism for game-designers, and how it doesn't work. Based on the Sovchoz and Kovchoz. And you referred me to Metadigitals post, which certainly did not have any indications as to why it is flawed when executed.

Not at all. It's not at all uncommon for business contracts to be structured in such a way that it could be interpreted as a favor. Granting a contract at a significantly reduced price compared to the competition based on previous working relationships (or perhaps reciprocating a similiar gesture) would be a favor as far as I'm concerned. For the record this is not a comment about whether or not Bioware did do Obsidian a favor. As for "official connections," I agree with those posters that do not see licensing an engine as being an official connection. Pandemic and Bioware are what I would consider an official connection, as they are for all intents and purposes now working together under the same parent company.

I was kind of surprised too. Everyone wants their own YT-1300 to cruise around (and mod the heck out of).

No luck for me! There was an amazing hot dancer in the Dominican Republic named Tamica that performed in the theater shows. She was far too talented and hot that even the guys in drunken stupors wouldn't ask her to dance. I had finally worked up the nerve, but I really had to go to the bathroom. So I quickly ducked out to go to the bathroom, and when I returned, I saw her leaving out the door. Opportunity missed! Argh! EDIT: AstroCreep, an interesting observation while in the Dominican Republic is that the people seemed to be, on the whole, much happier and friendlier than back home. And they are certainly not a rich country.

Everyone else naturally.

But we're both the same person.

You cannot win at the internet, because I already did.

The idea the NHLPA and NHL had was allowing the pros to compete in the Olympics would be good exposure for the game.

I don't think her head is really all that oversized at all. This is probably the most plausible proprotions Lara has ever had.

I hope

Based on what?

Nobody forced Hasek to play in the Olympics. The players signed the contract that allowed them to participate in the Olympics. Only person you can blame is the players, not the Olympics.

Yup. One thing I didn't like too much about the game is that it seemed a bit too mining centric. At least the beginning.

Yes. I have played some Eve Online as well. Though I just played the trial. By the time I was willing to pay for an MMO, I had no one to play with. Didn't feel like jumping in by my lonesome. Eve has a fantastic economy.

24 is about to start, but I'll be there

Good thing Colorado got an overtime loss in their previous game, lest we be playing Dallas in the post season again.

Pirate games always tend to be on the romantic side. Sid Meier's Pirates is one of the most highly acclaimed games of all time. It certainly does not depict pirates accurately. If this was Freelancer on the seas, I'd likely buy it in a second.

I think the point was made because many AD&D "purists" criticize 3rd edition for having overpowered clerics.