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by Vaemas
July 19, 2023, 10:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Boogahz Passed Away
Replies: 5
Views: 479

Boogahz Passed Away

For those of you who remember Boogahz (Boogahz Dokupuppy, Cestus Dei) he passed away this past Saturday. He will be greatly missed.

https://www.beckchapels.com/obituary/corey-spanier
by Vaemas
July 22, 2018, 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Darnalak Passed Away
Replies: 2
Views: 2756

Darnalak Passed Away

Darnalak (Cestus Dei) passed away suddenly on July 21st.

Branndine and I have reached out to as many folks as we have contact information; sorry if we missed you.
by Vaemas
March 25, 2008, 11:38 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Chumby
Replies: 6
Views: 953

Re: Chumby

I'm looking forward to doing some scripting with it so that I can have it playlist some stuff on my ipod (my music that I ripped, so no M4Ps), then have it snooze out before waking me up in the morning. That plus quick, at-a-glance weather and traffic as I'm getting ready to head out the door will b...
by Vaemas
March 25, 2008, 10:19 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Chumby
Replies: 6
Views: 953

Chumby

Heard about this on Marketplace last night, so went and checked it out today. Waiting for the temporary kink to get worked out of their web ordering, but as soon as I get my email notice from them, I'll be ordering it! http://www.chumby.com/ Go take a look at it. Should also be reviews out there on ...
by Vaemas
January 26, 2008, 2:18 pm
Forum: Everquest 2
Topic: Betrayal Impact
Replies: 52
Views: 22264

Re: Betrayal Impact

Really, it works well if you hit 70 before you hit 100 AA. You don't get access to the extra 40 until you hit 70.
by Vaemas
January 26, 2008, 12:51 am
Forum: Everquest 2
Topic: Betrayal Impact
Replies: 52
Views: 22264

Re: Betrayal Impact

Pffft. My warden has 74 at 56. I feel bad though. I haven't played him at all recently.
by Vaemas
January 26, 2008, 12:43 am
Forum: Everquest 2
Topic: Hey Ash! (re: Peacock Line)
Replies: 69
Views: 19580

Re: Hey Ash! (re: Peacock Line)

The orcs and tears assassins are part of the Fate and Destiny line. It's a triggered event with a whole story with betrayal, etc. that brings the tears assassins in control of Maj'Dul. Peacock is an interesting quest line to work down. The eyes you need to get to the Godking are a fucking bitch to g...
by Vaemas
January 19, 2008, 11:04 pm
Forum: Everquest 2
Topic: Sinking Sands
Replies: 23
Views: 5107

Re: Sinking Sands

By completing the end quest for each court, you gain access to a special instance. Each special instance drops a part of a medallion. Once you have all 3, you gain access to Of Fate and Destiny. http://eq2.wikia.com/wiki/The_Courts_of_Maj%27Dul:_Of_Fate_and_Destiny The end of the quest gives you an ...
by Vaemas
January 17, 2008, 9:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday Noel!
Replies: 22
Views: 2692

Re: Happy Birthday Noel!

Happy birthday!
by Vaemas
January 5, 2008, 10:30 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: techie gifts!
Replies: 27
Views: 4913

Re: techie gifts!

I spent a long time trying to get that damn copper thing back in place. I tried holding it with tweezers, etc...no luck. I wouldn't recommend trying this particular repair job. It was interesting trying it though. Got my MX1000 taken apart and put back together successfully (once I found the other ...
by Vaemas
December 24, 2007, 11:05 am
Forum: Everquest 2
Topic: So I'm new to this game...
Replies: 197
Views: 71558

Re: So I'm new to this game...

Furies are cool, but I <3 my warden. There's just something about 65% runspeed I can't let go. I do miss the group invis but have evac, so I guess that's a fair tradeoff. That said, as much as I love my warden, the assassin is the best class I've played yet. Gimme a dirge, an inquisitor, and a solid...
by Vaemas
November 30, 2007, 8:32 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Ted Turner is the largest private land owner
Replies: 5
Views: 674

Re: Ted Turner is the largest private land owner

Ate at one a couple years back. Was overpriced, only served Coke in glass bottles (no refills, wtf?), and the Bison burger smelled like burning electrical wires. It tasted ok, but I've never been back.
by Vaemas
November 8, 2007, 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Texas
Replies: 53
Views: 4716

Re: Texas

Moonwynd wrote:Texas - it's a whole other country...let's keep it that way.
Actually, there are some Texans who feel that way. Can't point to numbers or anything, but I remember hearing stories about the independence of Texas.
by Vaemas
November 6, 2007, 9:41 am
Forum: Everquest 2
Topic: Kunark Beta...
Replies: 9
Views: 2417

Re: Kunark Beta...

Was accepted day before yesterday (GG Sony!). Can't be bothered to download it this close to release.
by Vaemas
October 28, 2007, 6:47 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Multiplatform IM Programs
Replies: 14
Views: 2073

Re: Multiplatform IM Programs

Been a long-time user of Trillian Pro. No complaints.
by Vaemas
October 28, 2007, 6:46 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Naked Hotel Sleepwalkers?
Replies: 11
Views: 2248

Re: Naked Hotel Sleepwalkers?

Sexsomnia's pretty screwed up. Study was published this year and there are varying degrees of the disorder.
by Vaemas
October 25, 2007, 2:26 pm
Forum: Everquest 2
Topic: Veeshanvault channel
Replies: 18
Views: 4226

Re: Veeshanvault channel

He obviously has no idea how to play a swashbuckler!
by Vaemas
October 25, 2007, 2:26 pm
Forum: Everquest 2
Topic: Thanks!
Replies: 7
Views: 1926

Re: Thanks!

Another guildy and I pulled all the spiders in sinking sands once. We killed over half of them too! Of course, when I died, my group evac'd. A-holes.
by Vaemas
October 24, 2007, 11:06 pm
Forum: Audiophilia
Topic: Serj Tankian, post System of a Down
Replies: 6
Views: 1702

Re: Serj Tankian, post System of a Down

He was here in Atlanta on the 20th...I was totally going to go see him but already had plans. :(
by Vaemas
October 24, 2007, 9:26 pm
Forum: Everquest 2
Topic: UI Mods
Replies: 3
Views: 1480

Re: UI Mods

I use EQ2Maps (it's really a must-have), a custom group window where I added click-to-cure ability, and the Sage UI journal window (it has HQs and other items). While not a UI mod, one thing I highly suggest that you do is make a macro in EQ2. It should be a command macro that opens up your browser ...
by Vaemas
October 23, 2007, 9:08 pm
Forum: Everquest 2
Topic: Get rich quick!
Replies: 47
Views: 21024

Re: Get rich quick!

Technically 7c. And actually, I use shinies as a way to gauge whether I'm getting screwed on merchant prices. Shinies should sell for 7c and L&L collectibles for 8c. Basically, never sell to anyone other than a housing merchant. They always buy for top coin. That being said, the only things I se...
by Vaemas
October 21, 2007, 3:39 pm
Forum: Everquest 2
Topic: Downloads?
Replies: 61
Views: 15940

Re: Downloads?

If you need anything, feel free to shoot me a tell. I'll be off and on the next few days as Vaemas/Shorticus/Task/Pelias/Nachturas.
by Vaemas
October 21, 2007, 2:01 pm
Forum: Everquest 2
Topic: Downloads?
Replies: 61
Views: 15940

Re: Downloads?

SoE's having CAS issues today. So good luck getting in! Tech support thread is up to 24+ pages. People are getting booted at random, assuming they can get in at all.
by Vaemas
October 20, 2007, 9:12 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Windows Mobile 5.x - Moto Q SmartPhone
Replies: 26
Views: 3056

Re: Windows Mobile 5.x - Moto Q SmartPhone

As much as I hate Sprint (gaaaaah, may your soulless corpse roast in hell for all eternity for what you have done to me!), every time I consider leaving Sprint for AT&T I begin to twitch uncontrollably and vile profanities stream from my mouth.
by Vaemas
October 20, 2007, 9:02 am
Forum: Everquest 2
Topic: FUCK YOU EQ2
Replies: 38
Views: 7895

Re: FUCK YOU EQ2

Que said you weren't allowed.
by Vaemas
October 20, 2007, 9:01 am
Forum: Everquest 2
Topic: Downloads?
Replies: 61
Views: 15940

Re: Downloads?

Depends on how far back you're patching. If you're patching from the original EQ2 files, you're in for a lot of content download. My EQ2 directory (with all expansions) is over 9 gig...that's not counting my log files either. I expect you won't end up with that much content as the data for DoF, KoS,...
by Vaemas
October 18, 2007, 2:04 pm
Forum: Everquest 2
Topic: EQ2 - Favorite Class?
Replies: 37
Views: 7945

Re: EQ2 - Favorite Class?

I have a hell of a lot of fun with my warden, but he's only 48. Of the characters I've leveled to 70, I'd probably lean toward my assassin over my conjurer over my shadowknight.
by Vaemas
October 17, 2007, 7:59 am
Forum: Everquest 2
Topic: FUCK YOU EQ2
Replies: 38
Views: 7895

Re: FUCK YOU EQ2

Like orbs of teleportation?
by Vaemas
October 14, 2007, 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: So long, dad
Replies: 32
Views: 3357

Re: So long, dad

My condolences. Sounds like your father was a really cool guy.

/beer
by Vaemas
October 9, 2007, 1:36 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: My shiny new 360 Elite
Replies: 40
Views: 6800

Re: My shiny new 360 Elite

I read a LOT of reviews on amazon.com regarding the intercooler and decided not to go with it. If you use it, make sure as hell you get that sucker secured tightly. I have mine vertical with plenty of air room and the brick on my hardwood away from the 360.

And happy birthday!
by Vaemas
October 5, 2007, 8:29 pm
Forum: Audiophilia
Topic: Radiohead
Replies: 21
Views: 4121

Re: Radiohead

by Vaemas
October 3, 2007, 8:06 pm
Forum: Audiophilia
Topic: Radiohead
Replies: 21
Views: 4121

Re: Radiohead

Wish I could find the article I read yesterday on this. Had some really cool quotes and such in it. Also pointed out Prince's disc give away in the UK followed by him selling out all 26 consecutive shows he had scheduled following the album release. Crazy. Also, current news seems to be that Radiohe...
by Vaemas
October 1, 2007, 9:06 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Halo 3
Replies: 110
Views: 12559

Re: Halo 3

Oddball melee does do some rather nice damage. One-hit a buddy of mine the other night. Also, you can toss the ball, shoot the bitch, then pick it up again, if you're smooth.
by Vaemas
September 30, 2007, 2:44 pm
Forum: Sports
Topic: Suck it Irish
Replies: 29
Views: 4994

Re: Suck it Irish

0 - 5.
by Vaemas
September 29, 2007, 3:20 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: am i crazy or did all my 360 games stop being antialiased af
Replies: 26
Views: 3203

Re: am i crazy or did all my 360 games stop being antialiased af

I've noticed that screen lagging quite a bit the last few days, but only when viewing friends with Halo 3. I was thinking that it had something to do with the new menu options to see their Halo 3 info. Yeah, I noticed it doing that as well. Had to hard cycle the power on it once to get it to "...
by Vaemas
September 25, 2007, 6:34 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Halo 3
Replies: 110
Views: 12559

Re: Halo 3

Yeah. Most things I've ordered lately have been with their super saver option. Should have just bought it in the store.
by Vaemas
September 25, 2007, 5:35 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: I love this guy's reviews...
Replies: 58
Views: 11089

Re: I love this guy's reviews...

Yeah, I had no issue watching all of these yesterday. But the vids are popular enough now that it's got to hammer the server when a new one goes up.
by Vaemas
September 25, 2007, 5:31 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Halo 3
Replies: 110
Views: 12559

Re: Halo 3

So my Halo3 won't be here until tomorrow. Even though I paid for NEXT DAY AIR service, Amazon sent it GROUND.

*sigh*

Remind me to never, ever order games and shit from them again. Had to call them to get a credit for the charge for next day shipping.
by Vaemas
September 25, 2007, 5:29 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: WTB New Console: PS3 or X360
Replies: 48
Views: 9405

Re: WTB New Console: PS3 or X360

Is http://www.amazon.com/360-Elite-System-Console-120GB/dp/B000OYMSL6/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-5146922-4745466?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1190718325&sr=8-1 the link you're referring to and is this the description? If so then they're right. There shouldn't be a live gold card in there. When you...
by Vaemas
September 25, 2007, 7:01 am
Forum: Consoles
Topic: WTB New Console: PS3 or X360
Replies: 48
Views: 9405

Re: WTB New Console: PS3 or X360

Edit: double post (wtf?)
by Vaemas
September 25, 2007, 7:01 am
Forum: Consoles
Topic: WTB New Console: PS3 or X360
Replies: 48
Views: 9405

Re: WTB New Console: PS3 or X360

My H3 should show up today. Xbox 360 showed up yesterday. Had a hell of a time with M$ though. The URL they printed in the accompanying documentation to register your new Xbox 360 doesn't work. When you go out to support.xbox.com, you can register it there though. Unless, of course, you happen to li...
by Vaemas
September 22, 2007, 2:51 pm
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Halo 3
Replies: 110
Views: 12559

Re: Halo 3

My 360 shows up Monday (elite, ordered from Amazon since I had over $120 in gift certs). My H3 shows up Wednesday. I had loaned my H1/H2 and Xbox to my youngest brother a few months ago, and when I went to pick them up today, I found out that my younger brother took it all to DC with him three weeks...
by Vaemas
August 24, 2007, 6:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What is your job?
Replies: 151
Views: 19575

Re: What is your job?

Just finished an internship and landed a spot as an upper end staff/associate position doing tax technology work in my firm's state and local tax group. I get to do everything from software integration between ERPs and tax modules to grunt data manipulation. In short, I'm an accountant with tech thr...
by Vaemas
August 3, 2007, 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Bokday Trulicious!
Replies: 13
Views: 1245

Re: Happy Bokday Trulicious!

Happy birthday sir! I'll have some scotch for you!
by Vaemas
July 29, 2007, 9:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hooray! :)
Replies: 19
Views: 2008

Re: Hooray! :)

Grats sir!
by Vaemas
July 28, 2007, 7:24 pm
Forum: Movies/DVD/TV
Topic: Shooter
Replies: 9
Views: 670

Re: Shooter

Still waiting to see this. Read the book over 15 years ago and enjoyed it.
by Vaemas
July 28, 2007, 7:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: omg help me I'm sunburned!!
Replies: 56
Views: 5208

Re: omg help me I'm sunburned!!

I still swear on cut limes in a cool bath.
by Vaemas
July 24, 2007, 2:09 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Help speccing out new desktop system
Replies: 22
Views: 3233

Re: Help speccing out new desktop system

For what it's worth, this is what I built last week: VGA EVGA 768-P2-N885-AR 8800ULTRA R - Retail (Qty=1, Price=$679.99) PSU SILVERSTONE|DA650 650W RT - Retail (Qty=1, Price=$154.99) CASE SILVERSTONE|TJ09-BW BK RT - Retail (Qty=1, Price=$289.99) MB EVGA 122-CK-NF68-A1 N680i SLI R - Retail (Qty=1, Pr...
by Vaemas
July 11, 2007, 9:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lunch => In-N-Out
Replies: 32
Views: 2381

Re: Lunch => In-N-Out

Just for Anders: I ate there again today as opposed to McDonald's, Taco Bell, or Carl Jr's. Cheeseburger combo animal style today. I try and eat cheap lunch cheap when I'm on the road so I can have a really nice dinner. Per diem FTW! Not eating there tomorrow as I have other plans! Having participat...
by Vaemas
July 10, 2007, 8:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lunch => In-N-Out
Replies: 32
Views: 2381

Lunch => In-N-Out

Thanks to an onsite client engagement, I had In-N-Out for lunch today after a 2-year dry spell. Discuss.