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by Kryshade
November 16, 2009, 2:16 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Dragon Age
Replies: 110
Views: 14927

Re: Dragon Age

I don't know how far along I am overall. I just finished Redcliffe Castle and went to the Mages Tower after that (tied to the Redcliffe Castle quest). I can honestly say I don't think I've enjoyed a game this much in years. I am impressed everytime I play and can't wait to see what the next quest/co...
by Kryshade
November 9, 2009, 12:50 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Dragon Age
Replies: 110
Views: 14927

Re: Dragon Age

I'm loving this game so far. Just built a new computer so that I could run it maxed out. I had a hard time beating the Attack at Night part of Redcliffe. Took me about 10 tries before I found the right strategy to beat the horde. I would always make a decent stand and then end up overwhelmed in the ...
by Kryshade
March 5, 2009, 6:41 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Street Fighter IV
Replies: 16
Views: 2409

Re: Street Fighter IV

Anyone playing this? I used to be a master at this game back when it was the original Street Fighter 2. Picked this up in the hopes of rekindling that old childhood addiction. This is the best rendition since the original imo. Love the balance, graphics, special moves etc. Online play could be alitt...
by Kryshade
December 6, 2008, 12:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Neti Pots!
Replies: 15
Views: 1985

Re: Neti Pots!

The first time I ever saw one was when my wife was watching Oprah and Dr. Oz was on there saying how great they were. I NEVER get sick... I mean NEVER but my sinuses are the one thing that can bring me down. I figured I'd give it a try and bought a kit from Walgreens called Sinu-Cleanse that is basi...
by Kryshade
November 12, 2008, 10:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gap Inc. Give + Get
Replies: 17
Views: 3728

Re: Gap Inc. Give + Get

Thanks for sending that out!
I'm in desperate need of some more work clothes, so this is great timing.
We have Banana Republic Outlet store near where I live, so I'll be spending some time there this weekend!
by Kryshade
October 20, 2008, 7:21 pm
Forum: Audiophilia
Topic: Your embarrassing songs
Replies: 29
Views: 4597

Re: Your embarrassing songs

I have to say I have two that I'm thoroughly ashamed of:

Brittney Spears - Everytime (actually a really pretty song imo)
Boy George - Karma Kameleon

There's another one by a group called Rusted Root - "Send Me on My Way" that is a guilty pleasure as well!
by Kryshade
October 18, 2008, 12:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Every Vote Counts!
Replies: 3
Views: 2611

Re: Every Vote Counts!

How did you get it to link directly to your dog?

I can only seem to link to the page that contains my cat... how do I find out his ID number?
by Kryshade
October 16, 2008, 11:47 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Fallout 3 (360)
Replies: 54
Views: 6655

Re: Fallout 3 (360)

Need more Winnow review goodness for this game!! It's weird, between work, a 16 month old daughter, home etc, I get MAYBE 1 hour a week to play video games anymore. I don't get the chance to try out games like I used to, and I find myself less and less excited about games. Everynow and then though, ...
by Kryshade
September 13, 2008, 12:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: And so, it's that time again...
Replies: 33
Views: 3749

Re: And so, it's that time again...

I may pick on you for being so negative and angry sounding, but I'm sorry this happened to you. I would never wish something like this to happen to anyone, so I'm sorry for your pain right now. The only thing I can say is this: You take something away from every person you meet in life. The people y...
by Kryshade
September 6, 2008, 11:59 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: New Orleans Hate Thread
Replies: 42
Views: 2837

Re: New Orleans Hate Thread

Winnow, you must be having personal problems or something. Usually I enjoy what you write on this board, but lately you've been coming across with a lot of negativity. This post of yours is a bit stupid really. Have you ever been to New Orleans? It's pretty hard for people to just "give up"...
by Kryshade
September 4, 2008, 12:59 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: McCain will be the next U.S. President (IMO)
Replies: 1107
Views: 91153

Re: McCain will be the next U.S. President (IMO)

I hope and pray that this is a once in a lifetime occurence, but I actually agree with you Nick. I watched a portion of the Palin speech tonight and it made me seriously worry that there are people out there that will buy into this lady and her running mates speeches. If McCain/Palin win the preside...
by Kryshade
August 14, 2008, 11:47 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: ExxonMobil CEO Defends High Profits
Replies: 72
Views: 5257

Re: ExxonMobil CEO Defends High Profits

Wow! There are some seriously angry people here. What I fail to understand is why people get so upset over someone elses opinion. Midnyte simply states that the oil spill doesn't bother him as it does others. I personally am a nature lover myself, and am appaled at the oil spill. I don't agree with ...
by Kryshade
August 2, 2008, 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fantastic Contraption
Replies: 5
Views: 937

Re: Fantastic Contraption

What is this Incredible Machine you speak of?

My fantastic contraption > incredible machinations!
by Kryshade
August 2, 2008, 1:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fantastic Contraption
Replies: 5
Views: 937

Fantastic Contraption

This game is crack!!

http://fantasticcontraption.com/

If you give it a chance, it becomes extremely addictive. The coolest part is when you beat a level, you get to see how others approached the challenge. There are 1000's of different ways to try to beat a level, and each is unique!

Enjoy!
by Kryshade
July 24, 2008, 12:27 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Ocean Lime-aid
Replies: 50
Views: 3419

Re: Ocean Lime-aid

Your right about the iron thing being a for-profit company. It's scary to think what would have happened if they had managed to dump all that into the ocean. Don't get me wrong. I understand the science behind it, and yes, it seems like it's a good solution for quickly solving the CO2 problems of th...
by Kryshade
July 24, 2008, 11:59 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Ocean Lime-aid
Replies: 50
Views: 3419

Re: Ocean Lime-aid

I think stuff like this is pretty amazing. It appears using the ocean to suck up CO2 is the way we (science) wants to go to solve this problem. I read in Popular Science that they also considered doing this with finely ground up iron. The iron is supposed to cause huge blooms in phytoplankton which ...
by Kryshade
July 24, 2008, 11:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gap Inc. Give + Get
Replies: 17
Views: 3728

Re: Gap Inc. Give + Get

Will this work at outlet stores as well?

We have both a Gap and Banana Republic outlet near us, but no regular store. I know most outlets won't accept coupons/discounts so figured I'd ask before I make the official request!
by Kryshade
July 23, 2008, 9:30 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Internet Packages
Replies: 4
Views: 1137

Internet Packages

So I've recently moved and I'm debating what internet package I want to sign up for. I'm alittle ignorant as to what I would really need as far as download speeds go. Suddenlink advertises 3 different packages. 1mb, 8mb and 10mb. I know some people here are bandwidth whores, but I don't play MMO's a...
by Kryshade
June 23, 2008, 5:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Request to have Funk removed as mod on the Cars forum
Replies: 62
Views: 10352

Re: Request to have Funk removed as mod on the Cars forum

I've been a lurker on this board for years, and although I post occasionally, I know I'm not a very active member when it comes to raising my post count. I do however read these boards 5+ times a day. I have to say that either I'm the most zen, tolerant person out there, or I've just learned to actu...
by Kryshade
May 18, 2008, 12:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which leader are you?
Replies: 34
Views: 3663

Re: Which leader are you?

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Sweet! I like that answer!
by Kryshade
May 17, 2008, 1:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: XXX /per second & you?
Replies: 48
Views: 6725

Re: XXX /per second & you?

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Better than I thought it was gonna be!
by Kryshade
May 15, 2008, 11:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Weird taste
Replies: 12
Views: 1595

Re: Weird taste

I'm going to agree with Neost. Classic sign of a sinus infection. You also get a kind of odd "metallic-y" smell sometimes as well. Tonsilloliths is another very possible thing, but I don't think you would smell your own whilst still in your throat. If you ever get a tonsillolith, get it ou...
by Kryshade
May 15, 2008, 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Most annoying things people say
Replies: 63
Views: 11926

Re: Most annoying things people say

"It is what it is"

"Pop" (Those shoes really make that outfit Pop, or That color really makes the room pop!)
by Kryshade
April 23, 2008, 9:28 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Hillary drops the People's Cankle on the WWE
Replies: 2
Views: 559

Re: Hillary drops the People's Cankle on the WWE

Jesus Christ Mid, that avatar freaks me the fuck out!!
by Kryshade
April 1, 2008, 2:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cunnilingus and men
Replies: 67
Views: 10193

Re: Cunnilingus and men

A 30 year old guy who finds healthy vaginal fluid disgusting is pretty fucked up. There's no excuse for that. Your preaching to the choir there! if I could bottle that stuff I would. Then I'd carry it around with me all day just basking in the beautiful aroma. Then I'd get home at the end of the da...
by Kryshade
April 1, 2008, 1:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cunnilingus and men
Replies: 67
Views: 10193

Re: Cunnilingus and men

For the record, I loves me some cunnilingus! I lap that up like I'm cleaning gravy off my dinner plate! Allow me to make a comparison for the sake of arguement. Why is it that some women will not swallow after a BJ? I would equate that to the same reason why some men refuse to perform cunnilingus. N...
by Kryshade
March 27, 2008, 10:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fatherhood
Replies: 68
Views: 12854

Re: Fatherhood

I know your probably scared to death inside. One minute your ok with it, the other your wondering how you'll ever live your life again. Trust me when I tell you this will be the biggest blessing of your life. My daughter (she's our first) just turned 10 months old yesterday and I can't begin to desc...
by Kryshade
March 18, 2008, 12:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Restless Legs
Replies: 34
Views: 4834

Re: Restless Legs

So Kryshade, seriously (no restless toe syndrome nonsense), as of about a year ago, I've been getting this tingling on my outer thigh area (usually on my right leg). It's a gradual tingling that works up to a tingling/burning sensation. It happens when I'm sitting for a while or when I'm lying down...
by Kryshade
March 18, 2008, 11:09 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Restless Legs
Replies: 34
Views: 4834

Re: Restless Legs

I think some of you are alittle mistaken about RLS. Nervously bouncing your leg is not what restless legs syndrome is. Thats just a nervous habit and has nothing to do with restless leg syndrome. I get RLS pretty bad on a frequent basis. I actually get it in various parts of my body. My arms, should...
by Kryshade
February 27, 2008, 12:04 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Need Winnow Walkthrough for iTouch Hack!
Replies: 3
Views: 652

Need Winnow Walkthrough for iTouch Hack!

I want to hack my wifes iTouch but after reading the forums, the shit is confusing me. There's no concise walkthrough on the steps involved. Theres bits and pieces here and there broken up by pages of people asking about errors and crap they've run into. I've never hacked anything before. I don't wa...
by Kryshade
February 20, 2008, 12:43 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Fidel Castro Resigns
Replies: 57
Views: 4010

Re: Fidel Castro Resigns

Wow, nice tirade there Nick. Your attacks on people are coming across more and more desperate. I'm not sure how you view yourself compared to others, and I'm certainly not going to judge you from your ramblings on an internet message board, but you might want to step back a bit and take a deep breat...
by Kryshade
February 15, 2008, 1:06 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Lost Odyssey
Replies: 134
Views: 17432

Re: Lost Odyssey

So I've played this for about 4 hours now. I have to say I'm enjoying it more and more. The graphics are really nice. The monster animations are absolutely fantastic. It's one of my favorite things to see the different attacks, abilities they do. I fought the first boss and he was tough. Took me abo...
by Kryshade
February 15, 2008, 12:02 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: IPod Question
Replies: 6
Views: 998

Re: IPod Question

Aside from that, to fit 1500 songs on 4 gigs they would have to be at a pretty fucking horrible bitrate. I've got 1100 on my 8 gig and it's nearly full. Sorry, your right... I was thinking it's a 4th Generation. It's actually a 30GB IPod Video. Selling for $140 if anyone is interested!! :) Thanks f...
by Kryshade
February 13, 2008, 6:37 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: IPod Question
Replies: 6
Views: 998

IPod Question

So my wife wants an ipod touch. She's got a 4gb IPod Video at the moment. My question is, can you sell a used ipod on ebay? She's got about 1500 songs on it and was thinking about leaving those on there to help it's selling potential. Is there any sort of technological barriers, DRM etc that would p...
by Kryshade
February 12, 2008, 12:17 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: The Witcher
Replies: 39
Views: 10492

Re: The Witcher

I personally find Winnow's reviews to be very helpful. I'm a cheap skate and rarely go out and buy games (I don't pirate them either... I just only purchase what I KNOW I'll like.) It's funny that you guys get all upset at Winnow expressing his opinion on something. He doesn't care for Oblivion that...
by Kryshade
February 6, 2008, 11:38 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Cacao vs Caffeine
Replies: 74
Views: 14978

Re: Cacao vs Caffeine

I actually picked up a couple bags of this after remembering Winnow talk so much about it. It pretty much is a super-health food. I don't notice an "energy buzz" like I do when I drink a couple cups of coffee, but I DO notice that I am definately not sleepy either. The taste takes some get...
by Kryshade
February 5, 2008, 11:41 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: What would you buy if you had $250 bucks to burn?
Replies: 9
Views: 1397

What would you buy if you had $250 bucks to burn?

So the question is pretty simple. I've got alittle money to blow guilt free, so I'm trying to come up with ideas of something that would be cool. I've got most of the standard gadget stuff: Ipod, Xbox 360, updated comp, surround sound etc. I'm trying to get ideas of stuff that I probably haven't tho...
by Kryshade
February 5, 2008, 11:40 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: WTF, my posts are spawning!
Replies: 0
Views: 626

WTF, my posts are spawning!

That's weird. I posted this, checked the forum, was one post... 10 mins later, now there's two. My posts are so special they're reproducing on their own!!
by Kryshade
February 5, 2008, 11:33 am
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Lost Odyssey
Replies: 134
Views: 17432

Re: Lost Odyssey

This game looks badass to me. I've watched about a dozen different videos and they all look impressive. I like the timing system in combat. It gives you something to try for to keep a bit more action in a turn based combat game. I think the visuals are stunning. The effects look cool and theres some...
by Kryshade
January 31, 2008, 1:32 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Overheating Problems
Replies: 17
Views: 2369

Re: Overheating Problems

SWEEEET!!! Got my Zalman vf900 in today. I ran into some serious problems installing it. I know it isn't supposed to be hard, and typically it wouldn't have been. I would just like to go on record and say I will NEVER buy another Dell again. Lemme start with the space constraints... I got everything...
by Kryshade
January 27, 2008, 11:52 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Overheating Problems
Replies: 17
Views: 2369

Re: Game Problems

Ok, well I moved the CD player down a slot, tucked all the excess cables up above it. Rerouted a few cables to sit further away from the video card. Didn't seem to make much of a difference. I had the GPU fan cranked at a 100% and still ran into the same problem. I checked airflow through the comput...
by Kryshade
January 25, 2008, 12:04 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Bush considering $800 tax rebate to boost economy
Replies: 60
Views: 3320

Re: Bush considering $800 tax rebate to boost economy

I want to know what they mean by "working couples". My wife is a stay at home mom, so we're a single income family, but we file jointly, so I'm curious if they'll go by tax filing status (i.e we get $1200), or actual working status (we get $600). I'm not sure if this is such a good thing, ...
by Kryshade
January 11, 2008, 4:46 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Ron Paul's Boston Tea Party sets another record
Replies: 133
Views: 8931

Re: Ron Paul's Boston Tea Party sets another record

This is hardly the case, Kry. Frankly, I think that you're being a bit presumptuous and reading a lot into what I posted. I like a good discussion as much as anyone, regardless of whether their point of view matches my own. For example, my wife and I are polar opposites when it comes to politics an...
by Kryshade
January 11, 2008, 12:13 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Overheating Problems
Replies: 17
Views: 2369

Re: Game Problems

Thanks for the tips Kluden. I don't really see how the Dell warranty would cover this. (It's out of warranty anyway.) I think it's just crappy case design by Dell. The computer was a gift, (I didn't steal this one!) so I'm trying to upgrade it as much as possible. I've put in a new power supply, add...
by Kryshade
January 11, 2008, 12:08 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Ron Paul's Boston Tea Party sets another record
Replies: 133
Views: 8931

Re: Ron Paul's Boston Tea Party sets another record

The opinions that they cling to are consistently half-brained and idiotic garbage that doesn't need to be refuted. To anyone but other mouth-breathing, half-wit bigots, it's obviously bunk. These guys are comfortable with their stupidity; they wrap themselves up in it proudly. They're not going to ...
by Kryshade
January 10, 2008, 12:46 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Overheating Problems
Replies: 17
Views: 2369

Re: Game Problems

Update: Ok, so I've moved my computer into a cooler room, given it a bit more space around the case and tried playing COD4 demo again. I was able to play for a much longer time, however after about 15-20 minutes, it started to freeze up again. I left my Nvidia temp monitor on while doing this and af...
by Kryshade
January 4, 2008, 10:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So my cat's running around the house like a lunatic
Replies: 7
Views: 1176

Re: So my cat's running around the house like a lunatic

Hahaha, before I even got to the second paragraph I knew what the problem was. My cat has done the exact same thing. The first time I had no idea what was going on. I finally grabbed him and was confronted with about a 6 inch piece of poo covered string hanging out of his ass. I had to do the only t...
by Kryshade
December 18, 2007, 2:59 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Overheating Problems
Replies: 17
Views: 2369

Re: Game Problems

Thanks for the responses. I'll try pumping some cooler air into the case and see what happens. Overheating would seem to be an easy thing to fix! I have a dell with one of those clamshell cases, so I can't just take the side panel off.

I'll give it a try tonight, thanks for the tips!
by Kryshade
December 18, 2007, 10:14 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Overheating Problems
Replies: 17
Views: 2369

Overheating Problems

So, I've recently tried the Crysis Demo and last night the COD4 demo. I've seem to run into a problem with my computer. Whenever I've tried these games, I get about 5 mins of normal play, and then I start getting these long pauses in the game. Video will freeze, sound will continue for a second or t...
by Kryshade
December 14, 2007, 4:40 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Oblivion Expansion: Shivering Isles
Replies: 101
Views: 14227

Re: Oblivion Expansion: Shivering Isles

Maybe I have my difficulty level WAY to high, but I have to whack on a mob for about 10 minutes before it dies. Pretty much the only way i can beat some mobs is to keep them chain paralyzed. I dunno where the idea of combat being to easy comes from unless you have the settings down really low. It's ...