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by Xouqoa
November 27, 2010, 5:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: VV Real Life Photo Thread
Replies: 12
Views: 3632

Re: VV Real Life Photo Thread

Boogahz wrote:Merge!
That one is pretty ancient. It is probably time for a new one anyway.
by Xouqoa
November 12, 2010, 1:59 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Holodeck Alpha
Replies: 8
Views: 5005

Holodeck Alpha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTXO7KGH ... r_embedded

Just wait until they make these things interactive and able to be touched. Every man in Japan will become instantly useless.

Pretty cool tech, though. Looks pretty life like from a short distance away.
by Xouqoa
November 1, 2010, 1:25 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: The Walking Dead
Replies: 269
Views: 83444

Re: The Walking Dead

Cool show, watched it tonight. Too bad AT&T doesn't offer AMC in HD yet. Maybe they will soon.
by Xouqoa
October 31, 2010, 1:03 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Minecraft
Replies: 31
Views: 8768

Re: Minecraft

I still don't get all the rage over this game. Does that mean I'm getting old, or that I just don't get it?
by Xouqoa
October 21, 2010, 2:39 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: FOIP
Replies: 1
Views: 992

Re: FOIP

So I picked up on of those all-in-one print/scanner/fax/copy machines for the wife recently and I'm trying to figure out what the least expensive way would be to do fax over IP. I've got a IP phone (Avaya 4621SW IP) for work in my office, but it doesn't seem to want to work for faxing. I momentaril...
by Xouqoa
October 21, 2010, 12:48 pm
Forum: Everquest General Discussion
Topic: Free play weekend
Replies: 23
Views: 8389

Re: Free play weekend

I signed in Aedari and had no idea wtf was going on. Grouped with a rogue who was proc'ing poison effects for like 9000 damage and I felt inferior.
by Xouqoa
October 11, 2010, 4:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Neighbors' kid "isn't gay anymore"
Replies: 34
Views: 7844

Re: Neighbors' kid "isn't gay anymore"

Kinda reminds me of one of those intervention shows I saw. The dude was a gay porn star, and claimed that he was 100% straight, but did it because he made more money than he would for straight porn. Riiiiiiiight. It is called "gay for pay" in the industry, and it is a lot more common than...
by Xouqoa
October 11, 2010, 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ug, I just noticed
Replies: 7
Views: 2045

Re: Ug, I just noticed

I may not have as many posts, but my registration date is earlier than anybody else! Hah!
by Xouqoa
October 7, 2010, 12:33 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Civ V
Replies: 27
Views: 4777

Re: Civ V

Sylvus wrote:If only she knew me 10 years ago. :p
lol
by Xouqoa
September 24, 2010, 12:34 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Project 1999 - Classic EverQuest
Replies: 1
Views: 1112

Project 1999 - Classic EverQuest

Anybody ever check this out? I've been messing around on it, and it has been kind of fun.

http://www.project1999.org/
by Xouqoa
September 16, 2010, 8:39 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: APB
Replies: 38
Views: 8319

Re: APB

Lol, i didnt even know it shut down....not that i cared, but that they shut a MMO down without the regular gaming sites noticing is kinda bad Well it hasn't actually shut down yet. It was only posted a few hours ago on the APB official forums. They laid off all their employees a month or so ago. It...
by Xouqoa
September 16, 2010, 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Glenn Beck's followers
Replies: 4
Views: 1642

Re: Glenn Beck's followers

The infuriating part is that he himself has said his program is entertainment, not news, and yet people are too stupid to tell the difference.
by Xouqoa
September 11, 2010, 1:03 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Screw you Samsung and your $500 repair bill!
Replies: 20
Views: 5438

Re: Screw you Samsung and your $500 repair bill!

We bought a Sony 60" rear projection (DLP style) a few years ago. Earlier this year it started having color issues, and eventually it got really bad so I started looking into the problem. There is a well known issue with this particular line of TVs, and a class action lawsuit happened, etc. So ...
by Xouqoa
August 31, 2010, 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help my friends win a million dollars!
Replies: 1
Views: 1391

Re: Help my friends win a million dollars!

Those videos are pretty boring. If you want to win that contest you need to amp them up with some boobs and rock music!
by Xouqoa
August 17, 2010, 12:33 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Microvolts Beta
Replies: 11
Views: 2309

Re: Microvolts Beta

I checked it out briefly and had some fun with it. The connection was terribad, though.
by Xouqoa
August 11, 2010, 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Girl quits job with dry erase board
Replies: 10
Views: 2924

Re: Girl quits job with dry erase board

I thought it was strange that Spencer's time spent didn't add up to 40 hours a week. Are we really to believe he only works 29 hours? What does he do with the other 11?!

Also, why did she change clothes at the end?
by Xouqoa
August 10, 2010, 11:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Girl quits job with dry erase board
Replies: 10
Views: 2924

Re: Girl quits job with dry erase board

HOPA indeed. Kudos for her creativity!
by Xouqoa
August 4, 2010, 6:06 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Colbert vs Laura Ingraham
Replies: 4
Views: 956

Re: Colbert vs Laura Ingraham

I lol'd irl at the "I know Obama is a smart guy, but oh my gosh this writing is absolute garbage!" part. (paraphrased)
by Xouqoa
July 30, 2010, 4:27 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Alien Swarm
Replies: 23
Views: 3407

Re: Alien Swarm

Fairweather Pure wrote:The G35 headset has proven to be a surprisingly good 7.1 surround headset and it also includes a mic.

Just my opinion if you're ever looking for a gaming headset!
I just ordered some of these from Logitech for $65 (dented box). Seemed like a pretty good deal.
by Xouqoa
July 23, 2010, 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: An annual ritual - debt collectors
Replies: 37
Views: 5910

Re: An annual ritual - debt collectors

I have some Google Voice invites, if anybody is interested. (I think I have three.) You can always use that as your business number, and have it ring through to your actual number. It won't stop them from calling you now, since they already know the number, but it could help trim down on future inci...
by Xouqoa
July 23, 2010, 6:07 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Unban Cartalas
Replies: 34
Views: 6672

Re: Unban Cartalas

not this shit again
by Xouqoa
July 22, 2010, 6:10 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Alien Swarm
Replies: 23
Views: 3407

Re: Alien Swarm

I'm jweible05 on Steam if anybody wants to add me for some AS goodness.
by Xouqoa
July 12, 2010, 2:56 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: iPhone 4 Pre-Order Today
Replies: 92
Views: 22964

Re: iPhone 4 Pre-Order Today

My fix was to not buy one, and I got an HTC EVO instead. Good for you! Don't forget to recharge it often. I have issues with the build quality, battery life, and the camera/video quality of the EVO but otherwise it's a nice phone. I have issues with Android 2.1 and the quality/availability of Apps ...
by Xouqoa
July 10, 2010, 12:54 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: iPhone 4 Pre-Order Today
Replies: 92
Views: 22964

Re: iPhone 4 Pre-Order Today

My fix was to not buy one, and I got an HTC EVO instead.
by Xouqoa
July 8, 2010, 11:22 am
Forum: World of Warcraft
Topic: Blizzard has lost its collective effing mind
Replies: 40
Views: 15117

Re: Blizzard has lost its collective effing mind

I think I read somewhere that your RealID does NOT have to be your real name, but perhaps I am mistaken.
by Xouqoa
July 6, 2010, 11:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: VV's new avatar
Replies: 4
Views: 1678

Re: VV's new avatar

Say what?
by Xouqoa
June 30, 2010, 7:09 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Toy Story 3
Replies: 3
Views: 993

Re: Toy Story 3

valryte wrote:Pixar hit's another one out of the park. They just can seem to make a bad movie.
Except Cars. (kidding)

TS3 was awesome. Highly recommended!
by Xouqoa
June 25, 2010, 11:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sylvus is this you?
Replies: 4
Views: 1631

Re: Sylvus is this you?

Sylvus is way hotter than that. I should know, he hit on me at FF eons ago.
by Xouqoa
June 23, 2010, 7:35 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: World Cup 2010
Replies: 123
Views: 19562

Re: World Cup 2010

While they're add it, they should look to the NHL for officiating set up and put a goal judge behind each net... This is actually getting added to the Champion's League next year. I think it was tested out in the Europa League this year, and it sounded like it still wasn't anywhere near as effectiv...
by Xouqoa
June 23, 2010, 5:50 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: World Cup 2010
Replies: 123
Views: 19562

Re: World Cup 2010

What a fantastically exciting finish for the US. I don't understand why FIFA won't implement instant replay for disallowed goals at least. Maybe even for yellow/red cards to review and make sure (in the case of non-obvious fouls) they are warranted. While they're add it, they should look to the NHL ...
by Xouqoa
June 10, 2010, 12:33 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NHL Playoffs (yes, it is true!)
Replies: 35
Views: 5293

Re: NHL Playoffs (yes, it is true!)

What a weird goal there at the end, but congrats to Chicago on ending their drought. Great playoffs this year, lots of good games. (Except for the 4 that Detroit lost to San Jose in.)
by Xouqoa
June 9, 2010, 3:21 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: 74 Democrats sign a letter to end Net Neutrality
Replies: 22
Views: 2642

Re: 74 Democrats sign a letter to end Net Neutrality

Net neutrality is imperative to the continued success of the Internet. Any attempt to close off an inherently open system like it should be met with the strongest rebuke.
by Xouqoa
June 9, 2010, 1:51 am
Forum: Audiophilia
Topic: Lala Website
Replies: 7
Views: 2523

Re: Lala Website

Sad to see it go, but curious to what Apple does with it.
by Xouqoa
June 4, 2010, 12:39 pm
Forum: World of Warcraft
Topic: WoW sucks but this is a cool video
Replies: 2
Views: 2336

Re: WoW sucks but this is a cool video

That was pretty cool. Very imaginative, and a well executed idea.
by Xouqoa
June 4, 2010, 12:33 pm
Forum: World of Warcraft
Topic: Talk about unacceptable Customer Support
Replies: 65
Views: 23103

Re: Talk about unacceptable Customer Support

With all the UI add-ins that are basically required to play the game, there's bound to be keyloggers hidden in some of them. The addons themselves are written in LUA, which is a scripting language. So, it isn't really possible to embed a keylogger in the code. (I don't think.. I could be wrong.) Ho...
by Xouqoa
June 1, 2010, 2:15 pm
Forum: World of Warcraft
Topic: Talk about unacceptable Customer Support
Replies: 65
Views: 23103

Re: Talk about unacceptable Customer Support

Yeah, if you are playing WoW without one you are just asking for trouble. I grabbed one as soon as they were available. Actually, I have an unlinked hardware one if you want it. I use the iPhone version now.
by Xouqoa
May 29, 2010, 12:28 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NHL Playoffs (yes, it is true!)
Replies: 35
Views: 5293

Re: NHL Playoffs (yes, it is true!)

Canelek wrote:fyi, Chicago pizza is crap.
Blasphemy.
by Xouqoa
May 24, 2010, 3:03 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: LOST: Season 6 - Possible [SPOILERS]
Replies: 121
Views: 23061

Re: LOST: Season 6 - Possible [SPOILERS]

I liked the ending. I thought it was appropriate for what was, ultimately, a character based drama with sci-fi undertones.

I didn't notice the commercials, since we fast forwarded through them. :) The Target ones were pretty clever though, I saw those on Youtube today.
by Xouqoa
May 19, 2010, 8:10 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: NHL Playoffs (yes, it is true!)
Replies: 35
Views: 5293

Re: NHL Playoffs (yes, it is true!)

The season is over, what are you talking about? It was over when Detroit got bounced in 5. (kidding)

Hoping Montreal can pull it out and make a series out of it, though. Their last two rounds were nothing short of spectacular.
by Xouqoa
May 11, 2010, 3:42 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: LOST: Season 6 - Possible [SPOILERS]
Replies: 121
Views: 23061

Re: LOST: Season 6 - Possible [SPOILERS]

Fucking social life nazi.

Ban incoming at 9999 posts.

Also, I have a man crush on Desmond. I would totally do him if I were into guys.
by Xouqoa
May 6, 2010, 12:25 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: LOST: Season 6 - Possible [SPOILERS]
Replies: 121
Views: 23061

Re: LOST: Season 6 - Possible [SPOILERS]

Lapidus pulled Jin out. I'd be willing to bet the farm on it. We saw his hands floating away at the end, and we never saw Lapidus get off the sub. I was under the impression that Lapidus bit it when the sub hatch door exploded inward and hit him. I guess you could technically survive that, but I'm ...
by Xouqoa
April 28, 2010, 1:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kind words for Kwon (he needs some fishcakes)
Replies: 13
Views: 3429

Re: Kind words for Kwon (he needs some fishcakes)

I still remember the first time I met Kwonryu in Unrest, and he was asking me about Fishcakes and I was like, "Who IS this guy?"

True story.
by Xouqoa
April 20, 2010, 11:04 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Spartacus : Blood and Sand
Replies: 117
Views: 25587

Re: Spartacus : Blood and Sand

Kluden wrote:Cancer sucks, that's for sure. Is non hodgkin's lymphoma very serious or just plain serious?
Depends on how aggressive it is. I hope he gets better soon. It would be a shame for another great show to lose its lead actor. (The other one I am thinking of is Father Ted)
by Xouqoa
April 19, 2010, 1:00 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Clash of the Titans Remake
Replies: 9
Views: 1639

Re: Clash of the Titans Remake

This movie was pretty meh. I really liked the original better, even with all its cheesy effects.
by Xouqoa
April 19, 2010, 12:58 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Spartacus : Blood and Sand
Replies: 117
Views: 25587

Re: Spartacus : Blood and Sand

Dregor Thule wrote:
[Show]
Also, really glad Illythia lived.
[Show]
Me too. That means she'll be naked some more in S2.
by Xouqoa
April 17, 2010, 1:09 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Spartacus : Blood and Sand
Replies: 117
Views: 25587

Re: Spartacus : Blood and Sand

What a fantastic ending for the first season. I look forward to seeing what they do in S2.

I wanted to stand up and shout FUCK YEAH at the climax of the episode, but my wife and baby were asleep so I refrained. I might watch it again tomorrow just so I can do that.
by Xouqoa
April 10, 2010, 2:00 am
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Spartacus : Blood and Sand
Replies: 117
Views: 25587

Re: Spartacus : Blood and Sand

This show has gotten stronger and stronger with each episode. There is so much tension right now, I can't wait to see what happens in the finale.

Excellent show, imo. I need to go back and watch the first few again, now that I know who the characters are.
by Xouqoa
April 8, 2010, 12:45 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Non Biased: Religion is Lame - Thread
Replies: 69
Views: 9905

Re: Non Biased: Religion is Lame - Thread

As to more refuting of that stupid quote....part of why society is having such problems today is the rise of atheism and agnosticism. When people throughout history have had religion, they have a fear of breaking the moral codes because of the retribution that will happen in the afterlife. With tha...
by Xouqoa
March 31, 2010, 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody here in the dental field?
Replies: 1
Views: 1203

Anybody here in the dental field?

Well, are you?
by Xouqoa
March 31, 2010, 1:37 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: RapeLay
Replies: 18
Views: 3911

Re: RapeLay

This is also like the third time it has been on CNN, I think. Oh, the humanity. You can do depraved things in a video game made by the Japanese. Go figure.

I would be curious to see what the achievements for this game would be like on Steam/Live, though.