MedicineDan Posted June 23 Share Posted June 23 Wow, I haven't been here in years! I forgot my password. lol A friend sent me a link and I saw Gorth's superb offering. Respect! This brings back memories of BIS and the Interplay boards. It's funny in that I played so much Grounded on Steam a couple of years ago before it was completed. I had just gotten back into playing the finished game for about a week when I received word about this project. It's like running into an old girl friend at the grocery years after you broke up. It's not that you have animosity. You just don't know what to say. 3 1 "Not for the sake of much time..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorth Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 8 hours ago, MedicineDan said: Wow, I haven't been here in years! I forgot my password. lol A friend sent me a link and I saw Gorth's superb offering. Respect! This brings back memories of BIS and the Interplay boards. It's funny in that I played so much Grounded on Steam a couple of years ago before it was completed. I had just gotten back into playing the finished game for about a week when I received word about this project. It's like running into an old girl friend at the grocery years after you broke up. It's not that you have animosity. You just don't know what to say. Hey look who's still around!... long time no see old friend. Hope you stop by for a chat every now and then 1 1 “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicineDan Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 (edited) On one hand, I doubt I have any great insight about gaming per se. I'm probably one of the few people who moderated on the old BIS boards and at Obsidian, so I might have insight there, but I've also irritated, bored, or otherwise made myself persona non grata to people in previous times. What I do find interesting, at least looking at it for myself, is how eerily my life and interests have tracked with games. Like you, my friend, I have a long history of gaming. The first Dungeons and Dragons booklets from the late 1970s when I still lived on Guam to, well, Grounded. Hitting the skids, not leaving my home, and weighing over 400lbs (over 182kg for the metric inclined). The journey, some years ago to lose weight and take back my life. Working at the clinic as a nurse practitioner and having patients seek my care. lol I guess I've already gone on long enough so who needs a blog entry? I've had a love-hate relationship with Obsidian. Well, love-"who?" relationship. Mostly I've loved them and they've mostly not known I exist, and why should they? : Eldar's broad grin icon : Still, in dark times there was always something that helped me eke out a few more steps towards the light, and sometimes one of those things was Obsidian. Another one would be Fionavar. Sorry to call you out, my scaly friend. Well, anyhow, wall of text and all. I'll scratch out a submission this weekend and whether it's deemed worthy or not doesn't matter. It will be heartfelt either way. EDIT: Sorry, I was responding to Gorth. Edited June 25 by MedicineDan 1 2 "Not for the sake of much time..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionavar Posted June 25 Author Share Posted June 25 38 minutes ago, MedicineDan said: On one hand, I doubt I have any great insight about gaming per se. I'm probably one of the few people who moderated on the old BIS boards and at Obsidian, so I might have insight there, but I've also irritated, bored, or otherwise made myself persona non grata to people in previous times. What I do find interesting, at least looking at it for myself, is how eerily my life and interests have tracked with games. Like you, my friend, I have a long history of gaming. The first Dungeons and Dragons booklets from the late 1970s when I still lived on Guam to, well, Grounded. Hitting the skids, not leaving my home, and weighing over 400lbs (over 182kg for the metric inclined). The journey, some years ago to lose weight and take back my life. Working at the clinic as a nurse practitioner and having patients seek my care. lol I guess I've already gone on long enough so who needs a blog entry? I've had a love-hate relationship with Obsidian. Well, love-"who?" relationship. Mostly I've loved them and they've mostly not known I exist, and why should they? : Eldar's broad grin icon : Still, in dark times there was always something that helped me eke out a few more steps towards the light, and sometimes one of those things was Obsidian. Another one would be Fionavar. Sorry to call you out, my scaly friend. Well, anyhow, wall of text and all. I'll scratch out a submission this weekend and whether it's deemed worthy or not doesn't matter. It will be heartfelt either way. EDIT: Sorry, I was responding to Gorth. Oh I look forward to your scratching my old friend :). DM if you need anything ... or reach out in the many others you might! The universe is change; your life is what our thoughts make it - Marcus Aurelius (161) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pidesco Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 We just can never get rid of the Eldar alts. Welcome back! 1 2 "My hovercraft is full of eels!" - Hungarian touristI am Dan Quayle of the Romans.I want to tattoo a map of the Netherlands on my nether lands.Heja Sverige!!Everyone should cuffawkle more.The wrench is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionavar Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 The next addition is coming to the Community Blog in a week! If you haven't had a chance to read the first two, #01 Life of a Gamer and #02 Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire & End-Game Design, please do give them a read. As well, if you have an idea and would like to create something for this community feature, please do reach out through DM regarding this ongoing invitation! The universe is change; your life is what our thoughts make it - Marcus Aurelius (161) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorth Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 @MedicineDan You've submitted something yet? I know you are no bad writer, on the contrary. Would love to see a contribution! 1 “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicineDan Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 Many thanks, my friend. I'll send it tonight and you guys can use all, part, or none of it as you deem appropriate. 2 "Not for the sake of much time..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionavar Posted July 3 Author Share Posted July 3 Happy to share that July and August 7ths editions are now in hand. If you have an idea percolation for September, please do reachout! 3 The universe is change; your life is what our thoughts make it - Marcus Aurelius (161) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionavar Posted July 7 Author Share Posted July 7 The latest blog by our very own @BruceVC is now live. Get a cup of joe and take some time to explore "My Gaming Journey" ... 1 The universe is change; your life is what our thoughts make it - Marcus Aurelius (161) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionavar Posted August 3 Author Share Posted August 3 The fourth addition is coming to the Community Blog on August 7th. Please check out the previous contributions and also DM me if you have a musing you would like to create! 2 The universe is change; your life is what our thoughts make it - Marcus Aurelius (161) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionavar Posted August 7 Author Share Posted August 7 The newest blog by @MedicineDan is now live. Get a cup of coffee or something cold on this summer day and take some time to explore "We are What We Play" ... 1 The universe is change; your life is what our thoughts make it - Marcus Aurelius (161) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionavar Posted August 31 Author Share Posted August 31 The next addition is coming to the Community Blog in a week! If you haven't had a chance to catch-up, please do give them a read, including the last one by @MedicineDan, We are What We Play. Finally, if you have an idea and would like to create something for this community feature, please do reach out through DM regarding this ongoing invitation! 1 The universe is change; your life is what our thoughts make it - Marcus Aurelius (161) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionavar Posted September 7 Author Share Posted September 7 I am excited to share that the most recent Community Blog is now out. It is another game mechanic exploration shared by @Hawke64, Commentary on the Combat-Related NPC Behaviour/AI in The Outer Worlds. Please check it out. As well, I am now taking submissions for October 7th's edition so please DM me if you have a musing you like to discuss regarding the ongoing invitation to contribute to the Community Blog! The universe is change; your life is what our thoughts make it - Marcus Aurelius (161) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionavar Posted September 29 Author Share Posted September 29 Next week's 7th blog is being prepped for posting. Until then, why not checkout the contributions this far: https://forums.obsidian.net/blogs/category/2-community-blog/ 1 The universe is change; your life is what our thoughts make it - Marcus Aurelius (161) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionavar Posted October 7 Author Share Posted October 7 Latest 7th blog is live from our @Pidesco 2 The universe is change; your life is what our thoughts make it - Marcus Aurelius (161) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melkathi Posted November 1 Share Posted November 1 I hear rumours that in less than a week we are getting the bestest blogpost evAr. 1 1 Unobtrusively informing you about my new ebook (which you should feel free to read and shower with praise). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionavar Posted November 4 Author Share Posted November 4 The November 7th is formatted and ready to be published! Until them, please (re)explore the submissions already available in The Community Blog. As well, I continue to take submission for new entries. Please DM if you have an idea for December 7th or into 2025! https://forums.obsidian.net/blogs/category/2-community-blog/ 1 The universe is change; your life is what our thoughts make it - Marcus Aurelius (161) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fionavar Posted Friday at 02:06 AM Author Share Posted Friday at 02:06 AM The latest Community blog by @melkathi has been published: Ghosts & Goblins & Chocolate! While you check it out, please consider what musing might be percolating for you! Looking for new submissions for December 7th and into 2025. Please DM if you would like to explore this further 1 1 The universe is change; your life is what our thoughts make it - Marcus Aurelius (161) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorth Posted Friday at 04:53 AM Share Posted Friday at 04:53 AM @melkathi.... (left comment on the blog post) 1 “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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