Tale

I hate HP so much. Their old practices used to annoy the bleeding crap out of me. (imagery not intentional) My old computer was one of theirs. They don't give you any discs. Which is a ridiculous hassle when your hard drive craps out and you want to reinstall the operating system on a new one. Going without while I wait for them to mail me not an OEM OS disc, but a bloated driver/special offer/OS/crap program bundle is not what I like to do.

SecuROM seems to install 3 things in particular: 1) Hidden registry keys (this is what gets detected as a rootkit) 2) A directory. I don't know if this directory is hidden or not. 3) A windows service that allows non-admin users to access SecuROM functions. Two things to note: 1) A rootkit is a general description of a set of programs which work to subvert control of an operating system from its legitimate operators. Usually, a rootkit will obscure its installation and attempt to prevent its removal through a subversion of standard system security. Techniques used to accomplish this can include concealing running processes, files or system data from the operating system. [wikipedia.org] SecuROM does not subvert any control of the operating system. Nor does it obscure its own installation or prevent its own removal. 2) If it does hide a directory, it's still as much a security vulnerability as if it were a rootkit, so you're practically arguing semantics if on the topic of vulnerability. Even if it's not subversive like a real rootkit. There's no excuse for a game to be hiding anything from the OS (and subsequently the user), anyway. It's not a rootkit, but it is retarded. PS: You can uninstall all of this without a reformat. It's just more complicated than using the uninstaller.

Gizmo. 2 years old now, 1 year old in the picture.

I think my random number generator is broken. The last five wild surges I've had have resulted in a sex change. It got to the point where I stopped reloading, because I'd just end up changing again 30 minutes later. Gender changes are time limited, not permanent. Why would you reload after one?

He's propositioning men in a public stall. I'd say there's more to it than he's gay. He's gay, cheating on his wife, a hypocrite, and being particularly indecent. Assuming it's true.

EXTREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEME!

Hey guys, Federalism obviously means NO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT! Even the founding fathers understood the utility of a Federal government. It's like you think everyone against the federal government holding too much power over individuals are like those militants who tried arguing that Texas was still a Republic.

*cough*IthinkFederalismwasjustameanstoanswertheproblemofthedetachedgovernment,bu that'snotanargument,justastatment.*co gh*

Show me a complicated choice in a game. Y'know, aside from choosing between Viconia and Jaheira. Sometimes that was indeed a tough choice. Hmm, I think I just answered my own challenge. Good day to you, sir! GOOD DAY! So, you conclude that the game is "nothing more" than "better-than-average?" GOOD DAY TO YOU, SIR! You've just gone and broke me head. It stops here |, but here is nyah -> NYEEEEEH WAAAAAAAAH!?

Yeah, but that's a choice people going for the "good" ending have to repeat many times over.

There is no roleplaying.

No such Plasmid, you pervert.

Isn't he a bit young? I mean, there are laws against that in some states.

I hated Manaan. I hated everything about Kolto in the game. It just grated on my nerves. And the fish people's voices weren't good to listen to, either.

Doesn't the universe just reboot and start again? (I'm not convinced the Mayans would be able to give a satisfactory answer to that question.)

I'm just surprised to find out Guard Dog believes this country was on the principle of opposing social welfare. It does indeed bring a new understanding of history to light. Here I thought the country was founded on concepts of ensuring the liberties of citzenry threatened by a detached government. (*cough* Republicans *cough*) Which would put them both as equally wrong in that they're both threatening different liberties with different detachments.

I was wondering why you asked a question in a closed topic.

Paid internship? Those actually exist?

No biters? This is comedy gold! I read it but didnt really get it. So the lack of flour will turn ordinary peanut butter cookies into little fireballs? Also lacks salt and baking powder. There's nothing ordinary about these, you're using about half the ingredients. And two of the missing ones are the key ingredients that distinguish baked goods. I'd not be surprised in the utter least if they caught fire at 375 degrees. Plenty of things catch fire at much lower temperatures. What gets me is just how readily believable it can be if you don't know how to cook. And when I get down to FIRE I just about fall out of my chair every time.

No biters? This is comedy gold!

Why, gosh you are right! I never thought of that!

I only wish they'd finally fix the touch attacks not applying sneak attack damage.

I'll tell you one thing. My Cleric/Frenzied Berserker/Warpriest still has a difficult time, and i had some pretty good equipment. :/ Could I draw the conclusion from this that my Warlock/Rogue/Assassin will get his tuckus handed to him?

Says you. That's how I Aced my Abnormal Adult, Abnormal Child, and Interviewing classes.

Pfft. The graphics in real life suck. Little consideration for aesthetics.