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They're already working on the sequel to Ralph. Also under discussion is the whole "getting a cameo from Tron" involved. Especially as they're pushing a new sequel for Tron as well. Apparently they had planned to have a Tron cameo in the first one, but for various reasons (possibly got too 'meta') they decided to cut that idea.

Yeah, The "Level Booster" is on Fleet (both Imp and Rep) on the public test server. Apparently people are running new characters up to 10th level, getting to fleet then hitting that to be 55th level. They put it in to allow people to quickly test out all the new End-game content that's been developed for 2.0 and the Rise of the Hutt Cartel release. Although they aren't testing Markab since that's specifically RotHC related rather then general 2.0 update.

Well here's to the change in job and lifestyle (of sorts) bringing much more enjoyment into your life Nep.

For those with that interest... (and 50 minutes to spare) http://

"Lincoln does well in the theatres. Historically, this hasn't always been the case."

Heh, I just had a poke on the public test server since I've got a sith warrior lurking around 30th level on there. I wandered to fleet after finishing chapter 1, and encountered a strange glowy thing called "Level Machine" which I clicked on with no idea what it was. Now I've suddenly found myself bumped up to 55th level and given a slew of commendations for picking up Arkanian gear. But I still have yet to play through Chapter 2 and 3 at some point.. That's what happens when you're not paying attention.

I think I know a few girls who might disagree with that statement...

Heh. It's a wedding in Mexico where a rather large, catholic brides side of the family will be partially adopting some of the traditions of the mostly agnostic/athiest British groom and his small number of family... So I have absolutely no clue how it'll turn out.

Okay, now I'm going to throw myself wide open here. I've been trying to develop this best-man's speech this afternoon and so far I've got a rough draft. I've been told I've got about 5 minutes to give the speech and the translation of it..(mexican spanish). As I've got about 26 days left to polish this up, get it translated and learn said translation... I'm going to put it up here for commentary on how people think it works and hangs together at the moment. Any advice, appreciated.

Watched Limitless last night. It's generally entertaining, although there does seem to be an undercurrent cross of "drugs are bad, m'kay?" with "drugs can solve your problems and create other problems!" messages running through it. But it's fairly slick and enjoyable, although a few people might not like some of the visual sequences used to represent some of the drug enhanced aspects. Actually read the book it's based on over the weekend.

A fighter at 20th level actually gets 4 seperate attacks. Also, if you have two weapon fighting (and the various improvements on that), you get added further attacks as well. It's pretty much covered in the Pathfinder Core Rulebook. Base Attack Bonus under common terms on p11. Then in further detail in Chapter 8: Combat. It should also be easy to find on the Pathfinder SRD http://www.d20pfsrd.com/

Congratulations. You have survived another year, regardless of the choices you made during the last 12 months... That's always worth a celebration..

Hm, had a whole run of nights in a row where I haven't been able to get to sleep till some time gone 4am and wandering close to 5am. Now my body seems adjusted tot hat. I get hit by a slight woozy tiredness around 9pm, that clears up..and now i'm not tired until some point past 2ish..which is not making it any easier to get to sleep at sensible times. Think I'm going to try spending the afternoon working on this best man's speech. That and work up the to-do list of what has to be done in the next 3-4 weeks before I fly out.

On related matters.. BBC News - Are We Really Facing Cyberwar?

The dlc for Sleeping Dogs was .. interesting. I mean, they encapsulated the feel of two completely different styles of Hong Kong movie., but they weren't exactly extensive or overlong. The Zodiac Tournament in particular was, what, 3 missions and 1 short "Finale Battle - Chase - Battle"? Good atmosphere, but not all that fulfilling. But I can't really complain since I picked them up cheaply on Steam sale....

Hm, anyone remember that rather amusing trailer of "Knights of Badassdom"? Well it's making the news round again..due to some evil happenings. 　 Buyers Beware - That's a Butchered Version of Knights of Badassdom You're Being Offered And the open letter that was sent to the Board of Directors of IndieVest... http://www.badassdom.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liaden_universe http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LiadenUniverse It's space opera, but the principle protagonists have a very serious code of behaviour, so it does tend to rely on that dialogue and back and forth between peoples sense of "right behaviour" in various situations. Depending on which books in the series you read, some have more action/thriller elements and some have more of a romance aspect. With greater or lesser degrees of deception, deceit, rogue tradery and a certain swashing of buckle.

For the general interest... ComputerActive - China is Labelled an IT Menace as Wars head to Cyberspace

Heh, my mother was in Australia a few years back to visit her sister and to deal with their mothers ashes. They were together at a cliffside facing the ocean, just by a road and emptied the ashes out. As they did, a passing truck slowed down to yell at them "Stop bleeping littering bitches!"

Heh, have you tried any of the Liaden Universe books? Best described as "Pride and Prejudice meets Star Wars..."

More references to Kotor then Kotor 2, but they do slip a few in there as the game progresses. It's all set up as Prologue then Chapters 1-3. Prologue is basically the "starter" world (there are two each to Imperial / Republic) and they depend on what class you pick, then you head to the "capital world" of the faction being played, and ends with you getting a starship.. Then onto Chapter 1. Most classes attempt to have a "linked" series of storylines over the Prologue and seperate chapters, but not all succeed as well as others.

Roughly speaking New York - Philadelphia - Washington DC - [anywhere in the south] - New Orleans - Galveston/Houston - [anywhere in Texas/Kansas] - Denver - Monument Valley - Grand Canyon - Las Vegas - Los Angeles - San Fransisco. Most of these towns only work as waypoints, i do not see myself staying in Denver for example for more than a day. We are trying to have an open mind. If there's something like a barn dance festival in one town, we'll stay there. Does that creek look interesting? well camp there. Does this place have an interesting history? lets check the museum. Does this town have the best gospel choir in the state? we're gonna be religious just for that. That's the point of our journey. Remember, you'll want lots of inappropriate stories that you can never tell your kids about...

For those who like murder mysteries set in quirky periods of time.. I have to recommend Deanna Raybourn's "Silent in the Grave". Set in Victorian London, it blends a deft touch of historical detail, the cut and thrust of polite society, witty dialogue and the matter of murder. Indeed, the opening line is a wonderful hook and presents the whole mood and atmosphere of how the story unfolds: "To say that I met Nicholas Brisbane over my husband's dead body is not entirely accurate. Edward, it should be noted, was still twitching upon the floor." So enters the principle character Lady Julia Grey and the abrupt death sequence of her husband, Edward. At first it's assumed to be the result of a heart disease that plagues his family, but in the process of learning to cope with the suddenness of monied widowhood she finds out that her husband had hired the rather notorious and strange private detective Nicholas Brisbane to find the source of some threatening letters shortly before his death. From there, this leads to a testily collaborative search between the pair for the culprit and to discover why her husband was killed. Along the way they prove servants, peers, and family members, discovering strange and varied truths about the husband she never really knew and dealing with the eccentricity of her own family. In many ways, Lady Julia starts of the story as a daughter of a duke, one sibling among many, and a wife suffering from the malaise of no real challenges, general boredom, a husband she was merely friends with, and no real self-identity beyond those elements. However with the delving into the case, she certainly grows into her own. The assortment of characters are generally free of cliche and not the expected cutouts you see so often, whilst still managing to blend in the expected victorian foibles and matters of polite behaviour even as events descend into assorted deceptions and the odd sidetrip reveal of hidden depravity. While the murder mystery isn't that convoluted, it's the array of characters and dialogue between them that makes this one a good read.

It'll be interesting to see. Exalted was a lot of good ideas, with a lot of crappy mechanics..

Sat down with a freshly made cup of tea and started poking at things on the pc. Suddenly (and for no apparent reason) I just got hit by a major wave of tiredness and completely slumped down in the chair. Struggling to keep my eyes open and wake up a little bit agian.