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Risking his neck for a totally artificially created and unnecessary war. How romantic. Now you are sounding uninformed Morgoth, the War in Afghanistan is real and people die there. You can argue the reasons for the UK involvement but you cannot debate the fact every soldier in the Western coalition is at risk from being killed. And Harry is a special target as mentioned by the Taliban, he also doesn't have to go to Afghanistan to serve his country so yes he is brave and well worthy of our respect He is not risking his neck for country and countrymen. Afghanistan or Iraq did not declare war on the UK and threaten to invade or anything, therefor I don't have any sympathy for this brat, or any prince that is fighting dirty and illegal wars for the interest of corporations or foreign powers. If there was a legitimate and clear threat to the UK, then his service would and should be honored. But saying he's risking his neck for a war that he or the Royal armed forces ought not to wage in the first place is just the height of hypocrisy and arrogance. Okay but how can you say the war in Afghanistan was illegal or unnecessary? The Taliban gave shelter to Bin Laden and allowed him to plan 9/11. The USA also gave them an ultimatum to hand Bin Laden over but they refused. The invasion and the subsequent years of trying to defeat the Taliban were necessary. Unless you believe that 9/11 wasn't perpetuated by Al-Qaeda but that's a conspiracy theory. Now the invasion of Iraq was unnecessary but not Afghanistan.

That trailer does look interesting but I hope the game isn't in that grey colour? It is, that's what they're saying. Okay thanks and for clarity sakes why would they make the game in grey?

That trailer does look interesting but I hope the game isn't in that grey colour?

Risking his neck for a totally artificially created and unnecessary war. How romantic. Worthy of respect by strangers online ? Ehh, maybe. Malc you do realize you can respect people you don't know due to there decisions and actions?

Risking his neck for a totally artificially created and unnecessary war. How romantic. Now you are sounding uninformed Morgoth, the War in Afghanistan is real and people die there. You can argue the reasons for the UK involvement but you cannot debate the fact every soldier in the Western coalition is at risk from being killed. And Harry is a special target as mentioned by the Taliban, he also doesn't have to go to Afghanistan to serve his country so yes he is brave and well worthy of our respect

You really like Deekin don't you

I would advise that you flush that piss down the toilet and get some stout or pale ale. If you are writing fiction, I would suggest getting to that nice mellow stage of intoxication where you still have control of your faculties but feel good about everything. I assure you, I am neither a college kid nor a redneck. That level of inebriation is not the goal. I like to think of the target area as somewhere where I can be a little silly, but not quite to the point of writing poetry. Its funny how creativity works. I work with software so its not creative and I find my senses can't be impaired in any way in order to do an effective job

I worked last night, started at 10 pm and then the customers storage team didn't do part of there job and we waited for 3 hours for feedback. I ended up leaving at 4:30 am and got to sleep at 5:30 am. Its amazing how you feel what a waste of weekend it is when you get back so late in the morning due to work and sleep half of Sunday but its fine if you do this when you are partying and need to rest

You funny Monte But on a serious note Alan doesn't have to defend anything. I really enjoy his perspective around some of the decisions and reasons for why Bioware does certain things. But Bioware has million of committed fans, like me, who will continue to purchase there products and support them. They just need to release a game with the word "Bioware" on it and in the first week they will get more sales than most indie developers pray they get over a few months And the reason for this is simple. Bioware has a loyal fan base, they have a prestigious history and there games offer entertainment. In other words the good far outweighs the bad. I sometimes worry about the ubiquitous "Bioware Bashing" that we see on these forums as surly those people should realize there negative view of the company doesn't reflect what the majority of people think so personally I would question my opinion of something if I am in the minority? I don't believe being vociferous about a topic makes your opinion correct. The facts about a companies success and products can't be changed this way. Only a reality where the fan base of Bioware is reduced and the company suffers poor sales would mean its not doing well or its not a respected development house anymore

That's correct, this is actually "normal" for a Zim election. The Zimbabwean people also have to contend with political intimidation. But this should only effect maybe 5 % of the total vote. But the fraudulent voting role for me is the main reason why this election is a complete joke and as you mentioned this effects primarily MDC voters

Sup All I'm sure some of you are aware that Zimbabwe is going through an election at the moment. The last 3 elections haven't been free and fair and the same political party, Zanu-PF, and the same despotic leader Robert Mugabe has been in power for 33 years (seriously how can you have the same person in power for 33 years) Anyway this current sham election in Zim highlights one of the biggest issues that face Africa, that issue is where certain countries governments lack the political and democratic electoral credibility to say they are legitimate rulers of a country. So the result of that is a lack of investment and there economies don't grow. And you can understand this as why would a business or government want to make serious investments in a country where there is political uncertainty and political illegitimacy? So then you have organisations like the African Union trying to rubberstamp elections in Zim, already they are saying "these elections have been free and fair" because they think somehow this will change the reality. Just one example why these elections in Zim cannot be seen as free and fair is that the voters role was only released one day before the election !!!. How can you expect an opposition party to review the voting role in 1 day? Just from the initial assessment of the voting role there have been close to 1 million names on it of people who are dead so who knows the other irregularities that will be uncovered when a proper analysis is done. So what does this mean for South Africa and the neighbours of Zimbabwe, these countries are desperate to extricate themselves out of the economic crisis that the last 12 years has created, they want the Zim economy to recover as many countries in the region have had to absorb the economic and political refugee's from Zim. In South Africa we have 1 million Zimbabweans living here. The Zimbabwean people are very educated and hard working but we have our own issues around unemployment and we can't have thousands of foreigners living on our social services as already our system is taking strain. So unless the Zim opposition party wins, The MDC, the Zim economy won't be recovering and the people of Zimbabwe will have to endure another 4 years of hardships and lack of real investment. It never ceases to amaze why the AU can't see that by endorsing false elections you don't help the situation at all

Wow guys at least you are admitting your platitudes are nauseating But on a serious note and this is not directed at GD and his decision. I find people generally say what is expected of them and give advice on subjects as it sounds like the right thing to say instead of the actual right thing to say. Its just easier to do that but when it comes to people I care about I am generally honest. So someone comes to me for advice about there relationship and says " I really love my b-friend and I'm pregnant. But he is going out every night with his friends and his mom really doesn't like me. Now that I'm pregnant our families want us to married" I could easily say " yes get married, you are pregnant and I'm sure you can resolve these issues" and give her reassurance. But I refuse to do this. I would typically say " you cannot proceed with this marriage unless certain things change, his family need to accept you and he needs to communicate this to them. Love is not enough in these circumstances and if you get married now just because you feel its the right thing to do you are going to have major issues later on " I am simplifying my point a little but I think you know what I am trying to say

No telling yet. Considering that it's not taking place on Columbia, all bets are off. That's a whole other batch of circumstances. I mean I know it's the 50's and all but I doubt a father would lit a cigarette for his daughter. Cigarettes were considered as smoked vegetables in the 50's. They were borderline recommending giving them to babies in place of formula, or so I have been told. No that was Coke-Cola, and it was a true recommendation. But never cigarettes

Hopefully the second time will be the charm! Wow GB, that is huge news around the proposal, gratz. But don't you think you rushing things and what if she says no? Bruce, for someone who constantly pushes for romance in video games, you don't seem very supportive if it in real life. Anyways, good luck GD. If she says no, request kinky sex. To be honest I hope GD isn't offended but I really like and respect him so I feel I have to ask. He has only been dating this lady for 3 months? And I just want to make sure he isn't rushing things

Hopefully the second time will be the charm! Wow GB, that is huge news around the proposal, gratz. But don't you think you rushing things and what if she says no?

Would he really go to the press and just "boast" about a falsified story when he's got $2.9m in possibly rabid fans out there? I don't see why this is so suspect, it's not like it's a Bethesda game. I may be wrong but it seems like you are saying Fargo is being honest? I also think he is

I love the fact that you can kill absolutely anyone in the game and if that person was critical to furthering the story, oh well, deal with the consequences, find a different way to proceed. I've always felt that was a better way to proceed than invulnerable characters or essentially a clone taking their spot. Anyway, this all sound really fantastic and it sounds like Fargo & Co. are swinging for the fences. 3 thoughts: 1) I hope this doesn't go the way of Broken Age, I hope Fargo has done a better job of managing the funding and staying within what they can actually accomplish with the money, because this sounds really ambitious 2) This sounds great, but will they actually follow through with this or is it just boasting? 3) I'm usually in favor of releasing a game that's as bug free as possible, but if they're going to keep pushing more reactivity into the game until the last second that will undoubtedly mean unforeseen breakage at launch, and I'm actually fine with that. I can deal with bugs and breakage for a few weeks/months if it means a more lifelike breathing world. Wow, that interview around W2 sounds amazing. It sounds like RPG heaven, I've never played an RPG that will allow you such freedom and of course consequences. I like the concept of your Rangers turning against you. Guys I'm suuuuuper excited about this game

You need to give us a detailed update of the highlights around the trip when you have time

I knew you would come around to my suggestion, Vegas Baby yeah !!!!

Okay some of those pictures and associated lines were hilarious But the one with the kitten pushing its face on the carpet was one of the cutest things I've seen in ages

Yeah, I did take him to the vet to make sure there was nothing super obvious, like a throat tumor or mouth ulcers or something (had a cat with a face tumor, once...), but nothing initially. If he had little/no appetite, that would be disease-worrying but doesn't seem to be the issue. Just finicky. Maybe his sense of smell is going... Ah well. Okay well keep us updated on his progress One of my lady friends works at Hooters and she has this kitten that she absolutely adores. Anyway this kitten loves water and is fascinated by the bath and when water runs. Her b-friend was running a really hot bath and the kitten was doing its normal thing and watching the water run from the taps, he left the bathroom and the poor kitten fell into the bath and into the hot water. It was very badly scalded by the boiling water and has been in the vet the last 8 days in intensive care. She is absolutely devastated and so far the bills have cost $1000, that may not seem like a lot for Americans but in South Africa that's a huge amount to spend for a pet. And she is paying it irrespective of the cost as she really loves this kitten

Shame LC I'm sorry to hear that But I know what an excellent owner of your feline friends you are and you are doing everything humanely possible to get him back to health

Yes you are very pleasant and reasonable, you are only malicious and vituperative if you don't support me in the implementation of Romance in PE

You are a racist Alan, Volo has spoken. But even worse you are evil, I hope you can deal with this stark and unequivocal assessment of your life

Are you looking to get laid and party or something more touristy? I was thinking something romantic. My girlfriends birthday is in October and I wanted to surprise her with a vacation somewhere exciting. From what I'm seeing though Italy might be a hell of a lot more trouble than I thought. It seems to require a lot of planning to actually see all the interesting places. It's something you can just go and do when you feel like it. I was actually looking at the US Virgin Islands but October is the peak of hurricane season. So, now I'm looking at Jackson Hole or Hawaii Come on GD nothing beats the Strip in Vegas for a bit of romance, and you don't have to fly very far?