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by Midgen
September 13, 2009, 3:12 am
Forum: Culinary Delights
Topic: Chili
Replies: 33
Views: 6948

Re: Chili

Miss me? (i didn't think so) Not sure if you guys are still looking for this, but here is my saved version of the dead guy chili. I know I made a few minor changes, but I don't recall what they were (just that they were minor). I don't recall which seasoning mix he used. Whatever it was wasn't avail...
by Midgen
August 6, 2008, 3:42 am
Forum: Culinary Delights
Topic: Chili
Replies: 33
Views: 6948

Re: Chili

I have canno's dead guy chili recipe saved somewhere. I'll see if I can dig it up and re-post it.

My saved version may have a few minor changes, but it's basically the same thing.
by Midgen
December 2, 2007, 3:02 am
Forum: Consoles
Topic: Mass Effect
Replies: 70
Views: 12631

Re: Mass Effect

...I wouldn't even put this in a top 20 RPG list to be honest, maybe not even a top 50. I am on my second playthrough on hardcore and at this point the only reason I am playing is for achievement points.. The other couple of my friends that decided to buy the game were massively (no pun intended) d...
by Midgen
November 9, 2007, 2:57 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Multiplatform IM Programs
Replies: 14
Views: 2073

Re: Multiplatform IM Programs

Formerly a Trillian Pro user, now using Miranda, after some Trillian crashing issues that I could not resolve.

Miranda is lightweight, and does not have all of the features of trillian, but with plugin's you can do most of the good stuff.
by Midgen
March 5, 2007, 3:35 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: TVersity
Replies: 10
Views: 1290

I played around with Tversity for streaming to my 360, and just video/audio content in general. A lot of potential wrapped up in that little gem. The issue I ran into is, I have an existing media server running on Win 2k3 (just sharing at the moment). Tversity requires Windows Media Player 11, or at...
by Midgen
February 13, 2007, 1:00 am
Forum: Vanguard - Saga of Heroes
Topic: I want to play Vanguard!
Replies: 28
Views: 8213

I've played since early in the public beta 5, and have crashed exactly once.
by Midgen
February 8, 2007, 11:56 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Logitech is close to losing a customer...
Replies: 8
Views: 1218

Im using my G15 on a 64bit Vista Ultimate install. I used the drivers and software for 64bit XP and ran the installer in XP compatibility mode with Admin rights. I havn't had a single problem. However, I do not use the LCD at all (my keyboard is on a pullout drawer and I can't keep the LCD up.. no r...
by Midgen
February 7, 2007, 11:53 pm
Forum: Vanguard - Saga of Heroes
Topic: All in all a pretty smooth launch
Replies: 26
Views: 6923

Good post Noel. That about sums up how I feel about it, although I think its fair to give the Diplomacy and Crafting spheres a chance. The card game for diplomacy does seem a bit silly, and I suspect it will probably be changed to something a little more.. appropriate? .. in the future. Right now I ...
by Midgen
February 6, 2007, 9:18 pm
Forum: Vanguard - Saga of Heroes
Topic: All in all a pretty smooth launch
Replies: 26
Views: 6923

I'm on Hilsbury with some friends from another board.
by Midgen
February 4, 2007, 6:33 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Giganews Usage
Replies: 108
Views: 50901

Winnow, Do you run 10 simultaneous connections in newsleecher with giganews? Seems like I read somewhere that 6 was optimum, but I can't seem to find it. What about the encryption stuff? You using that? Just wondering if it affected your performance at all. I'm a streaky downloader. I'll get on a ru...
by Midgen
February 4, 2007, 6:25 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Consumer IPv6 Device?
Replies: 16
Views: 2579

Interesting idea. I might look into this myself.

Don't the windows stacks support this natively?

Edit: Sorry Noel, I edited my post after re-reading yours. I re-instated my question so your reply would be in context.
by Midgen
February 4, 2007, 3:40 am
Forum: Vanguard - Saga of Heroes
Topic: All in all a pretty smooth launch
Replies: 26
Views: 6923

No crashes, no game breaking bugs (although the crafting issue that cropped up tonight was pretty serious... fortunately I wasn't working on it).

I've been having a ton of fun. So many choices for things to do when I log in...
by Midgen
February 2, 2007, 5:28 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Question about the new version of the xbox360~
Replies: 42
Views: 7548

Highly recommended http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-HL-S5687W-1080p-DLP-HDTV/dp/B000F2P2XI/sr=8-1/qid=1170404934/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-8865767-5543109?ie=UTF8&s=electronics $1150 for the 50" $1400 for the 56" http://ec2.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000F2P2XI.01._AA280_SCLZZZZZZZ_V54437842_.j...
by Midgen
February 2, 2007, 5:14 am
Forum: Vanguard - Saga of Heroes
Topic: All bullshit aside... who's going to be playing?
Replies: 41
Views: 14162

Playing a Wood Elf Ranger named .. Midgen.. on Hilsbury. Guilded with some friends from the new/old Rangers Glade. I'm rather enjoying being a complete newb again. The g/f and I are having a lot of fun with it. Just to see what it looked like, I turned the graphics all the way up to highest quality ...
by Midgen
January 14, 2007, 5:41 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Revamping My System
Replies: 118
Views: 28852

Thanks for the updates. I'll defintely check out that link. The DS3 is currently on backorder at newegg, but is expected in early next week. I've been grinding hard on Vista myself, and am also impressed with how durable it is. Have you hooked the 360 HD-DVD player up to your Vista box yet? I played...
by Midgen
January 14, 2007, 3:15 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Revamping My System
Replies: 118
Views: 28852

Any updates guys? I'm pricing out some upgrade hardware and am dwelling on the motherboards in particular. Winnow, I'm intrigued by the software you mentioned that came with the Gigabyte. Also, for those who got the new Abit's, which model did you end up with, and how did it work out for you ? I'm g...
by Midgen
January 6, 2007, 3:15 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Windows Vista Now?
Replies: 22
Views: 3725

I've been using Vista Ultimate since RC1 and have had no serious issues that weren't fixed with the final release. I've been using it mainly for web browsing, chat, email, and as a media center, both locally and viewing remotely from the 360. All with no issues. DRM hasn't had any noticeable impact ...
by Midgen
December 30, 2006, 7:42 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Saddam executed
Replies: 42
Views: 3245

1993 article at Human Rights Watch on the state of Human Rights in Iraq from 1984-1992.

http://www.hrw.org/reports/1993/iraq/

There are many many more there just like it.
by Midgen
December 27, 2006, 5:38 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Is Nancy Pelosi a complete idiot?
Replies: 22
Views: 2109

I don't look for any 'spin' in my news at all. That's why I call it news. This horrifying shit you actually call news is why most Americans are so everfucking stupid when it comes to politics. Hey Sunshine! Care to share with us ignant merikunz a couple of your s00p3r S3kr3t unbiased news sources? ...
by Midgen
December 27, 2006, 5:23 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Gerald Ford dies
Replies: 16
Views: 1979

My favorite Gerald Ford quote:
Gerald Ford wrote:I had a lot of opponents over the years, but I never had an enemy
Not many who have spent any time in politics could say such a thing and not be laughed at.. out loud..
by Midgen
December 25, 2006, 8:20 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: 24" LCD Monitors (Discussion and Pictures)
Replies: 154
Views: 84380

I'm actually in the market for a ~30" display for my gaming setup. It will be dual use between my HTPC/Gaming PC and my Xbox 360. Ideally this would mean a DVI input for the PC and VGA for the 360. I'd like to run the 360 at 1920x1080 over VGA if I can find something that'll do this. The new De...
by Midgen
December 25, 2006, 6:19 pm
Forum: Vanguard - Saga of Heroes
Topic: Just got into Beta 4
Replies: 34
Views: 11076

You'll need 2G of RAM just to run Vista comfortably.

Might as well get it now while it's cheap(er).
by Midgen
December 24, 2006, 5:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Holidays, btw.
Replies: 44
Views: 4762

As pathetic as that post was, all he was guilty of is being an asshole.

If this place banned people for being assholes it would be a mighty lonely place.
by Midgen
December 19, 2006, 4:26 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Mt. Hood(OR) Missing Climbers Update
Replies: 26
Views: 2089

I believe in Alaska you have to put a huge deposit (like $10k?) before they will let you climb McKinley. Too many dodo's needing to be helicoptered off the mountain (which at that altitude is no small task.. takes a very special helicopter to get up that high).
by Midgen
December 19, 2006, 4:10 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Xbox 360 games for a 6 year old?
Replies: 10
Views: 1184

Lego Star Wars 2.. Fun for all ages
by Midgen
December 18, 2006, 6:10 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Christmas presents for a 10-11 year old?
Replies: 7
Views: 1213

I second Lego Star Wars. You can get both versions for PC.
by Midgen
December 14, 2006, 4:58 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Revamping My System
Replies: 118
Views: 28852

I've had good luck with all of my ASUS and Gigabyte motherboards (except for one first run A7N8X that I had some timing problems with ... was eventually fixed with a bios flash. It will be a cold day in hell (and no, AZ doesn't count) before I buy another Abit motherboard tho. Those people have done...
by Midgen
December 13, 2006, 5:33 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Rawr! New TV!
Replies: 23
Views: 4130

Spend a couple hundred bucks getting them calibrated. You will *not* regret it. I had mine done on Saturday and this thing looks so awesome I can't find words to describe it. I used these guys http://avical.com Dave Abrams did mine, he usually does the west coast tours. His partner Eliab usually doe...
by Midgen
December 8, 2006, 8:08 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: US Console Sales - November
Replies: 8
Views: 1113

GBA's make great XMas presents for grandma to give to the grandkids etc...

But wow. thats a mighty big increase considering how long it's been around.
by Midgen
December 8, 2006, 5:34 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: ABM Test Flop
Replies: 12
Views: 1155

I certainly don't expect them to work perfectly and fully approve of the testing. It just seems a bit irresponsible to outfit line ships with a weapons system that isn't functional yet. So you guys want to buy a hydrogen fuel cell system to power your home?! Cause yanno I have one in testing. So th...
by Midgen
December 8, 2006, 10:02 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Firefly fans rejoice?
Replies: 23
Views: 2001

Hmm,

These are the people putting this thing together?

http://mulitiverse.net/

This doesn't give me a warm fuzzy.
mulitverse.com wrote:Make a complete MMOG or virtual world for less money and in less time than you ever dreamed possible.
mulitverse.com wrote:Our development tools are in beta.
by Midgen
December 8, 2006, 5:10 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: ABM Test Flop
Replies: 12
Views: 1155

Not only that, but its not like they ordered these things from Amazon and have an instruction manual.

That's why they call them tests.

Would be nice if they worked perfectly 'out of the box', but realistically, you have to expect some problems.
by Midgen
December 8, 2006, 2:44 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: James Kim found dead
Replies: 10
Views: 1010

One thing not being mentioned here is the fact that family and friends had started looking for the Kims immediately. If the local authorities had joined right away maybe there would have been a happier ending to this story. It's because the county where they were lost has no search and rescue capab...
by Midgen
December 8, 2006, 1:40 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Firefly fans rejoice?
Replies: 23
Views: 2001

As much as I loved Firefly and Serenity, I really cant get a good feeling about this. What made firefly good was the characters, and the mystery behind them. There really isn't much to the show or the movies outside of that. I just don't see a lot there to make an interesting game out of. I guess I ...
by Midgen
December 7, 2006, 4:08 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: James Kim found dead
Replies: 10
Views: 1010

Movie would have a pretty sucky ending. His wife said they ended up on that road after they took a wrong turn. They were apparently trying to followa manp they got online somewhere (presumably from the website of the hotel they were trying to find), and either it was wrong, or they misinterpreted it...
by Midgen
December 4, 2006, 4:18 am
Forum: Sports
Topic: BCS Title Game
Replies: 93
Views: 15126

FSU != University of Florida. FSU finished 3-5 and second to last in their conference and 6-6 overall. As entertaining as it might be to watch Ohio State demolish Florida State in the BCS Championship, I'm afraid the University of Florida Gators have volunteered for this beating instead. Although if...
by Midgen
November 27, 2006, 4:51 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: ATI x1300 HD to component?
Replies: 4
Views: 754

Hmm, I guess I could go VGA to component. The monitor I'm using right now on that sytsem is VGA only, so that port is taken (I'm going to run dual screen to a monitor and the TV). I have a different monitor I could use that has a DVI interface, so I could switch to the VGA for the TV. I'm going to o...
by Midgen
November 27, 2006, 4:38 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Wii is out!
Replies: 81
Views: 15806

Dal-KoE wrote:(and yes I have a 52' HD)!
Damn, 52 feet? That must be some kind of a record!
by Midgen
November 26, 2006, 11:51 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Despite the US retarded invasion of Iraq
Replies: 77
Views: 5147

Nick wrote:I suggest both of you fuckwits go brush up on your history.
Your version?

And disagreeing with you makes me a fuckwit? How does that work?
by Midgen
November 26, 2006, 11:15 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Despite the US retarded invasion of Iraq
Replies: 77
Views: 5147

Nick,

You need to lay off of whatever that shit is your smokin'.

It's totally messed up your brain.
by Midgen
November 26, 2006, 11:11 pm
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: ATI x1300 HD to component?
Replies: 4
Views: 754

ATI x1300 HD to component?

So I need some help figuring out how to connect my Radeon x1300 out to my TV on component. The VGA and HDMI ports are taken. Component is the only inputs I have left. This is the card I have. http://visiontek.com/products/cards/retail/x1300_512agp.html Display support (for x1300 512MB AGP 8x) • VGA,...
by Midgen
November 26, 2006, 9:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Glad to see this site is still here.
Replies: 25
Views: 2940

I was having intermittent DNS failures trying to connect over the last few days. Seems to have stabilized sometime yesterday tho.
by Midgen
November 26, 2006, 7:56 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Fall Dashboard Update coming Tomorrow(Oct 31st)
Replies: 20
Views: 1813

M$ totally fsck'd up the launch of the new Video Marketplace. I did find out that they actually suffered some untimely hardware failures just about time this launched at the Live ops center. I ended up losing a few hundred points to botched downloads playing around with it. When I called support (I ...
by Midgen
November 24, 2006, 8:54 pm
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Despite the US retarded invasion of Iraq
Replies: 77
Views: 5147

They all know that once the US leaves, that one of the 3 major factions will come to power and assume control of the oil $$$. Edit: Speaking generally of sectarian violence based on religion. Yes, I'm sick of it. Beyond sick of it. Been sick of it for a long long time (going back to arab-isreali war...
by Midgen
November 22, 2006, 6:34 pm
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: Fall Dashboard Update coming Tomorrow(Oct 31st)
Replies: 20
Views: 1813

For those wanting to watch alternative video formats on the 360, you might check this out.

http://runtime360.com/projects/

I've never used it, so I have no idea of it's quality or functionality, but I thought I'd throw it out here anyway.
by Midgen
November 18, 2006, 4:39 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: McCain '08
Replies: 54
Views: 4118

Kyoukan,

You ceaseless harassment of Winnow is getting really old.

We get it already.
by Midgen
November 12, 2006, 5:18 am
Forum: Video Game General Discussion
Topic: PS3 manufacturing has started.
Replies: 131
Views: 23503

The highest auction for a 360 was $6000 US dollars.

Rough number estimates say that 10% of all of the launch 360's were re-sold on Ebay.

Hopefully we won't have a repeat of that insanity.
by Midgen
November 11, 2006, 5:46 am
Forum: Computers/Technology
Topic: Antec P180
Replies: 19
Views: 2708

P180B is the Shiz..

That is all....
by Midgen
November 7, 2006, 2:00 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Vote?
Replies: 44
Views: 3946

I can say I did my part... The true value of this thread lies in this statement. Regardless of our respective affiliations, this is what I'm happy to see. Regarding the vote/not vote discussion, I held off saying anything about the comments posted herein, but with election day around the corner I h...
by Midgen
November 6, 2006, 7:00 am
Forum: Current Events
Topic: Vote?
Replies: 44
Views: 3946

Im in Snohomish county... so different meausures there...

Ballot was dropped off at the Post Office yesterday, complete with necessary postage, so I can say I did my part...

/shrug