A tribute to the best and greatest thread in the world: Off Topic

[Mr Mystery]

Bah. If only GW still did part time hours, I could have my awesome job of awesome, and my old discount :(

Also very pretty collectors Edition....but additional £33 pretty? I'm.....I'm torn (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Batman-Arkham-Origins-Collectors-Edition/dp/B00DCUOJ7K/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1379072189&sr=8-3&keywords=Arkham+Origins)

[Psychosplodge]

How about this for a crossover?

http://i42.tinypic.com/2gxk0g2.jpg

[DrLove42]

Be better idf the helmet was appropriatly coloured....

[Mr Mystery]

What's wrong with a shiny purple helmet, that's what I want to kn.......

Oh.....oh I see.

And yes, I went for it. Arkham Origins Collector's Edition pre-ordered. And Pacific Rim in 3D. And The Hobbit Extended Edition 3D....

[eldargal]

Undecided about Arkham Origins. Loved Arkham Asylum and City but Origins seems like a complete sausage fest with even less female presence than Asylum and no Kevin Conroy voicing Batman which is just something that shouldn't happen while Mr Conroy can still draw breath.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Undecided about Arkham Origins. Loved Arkham Asylum and City but Origins seems like a complete sausage fest with even less female presence than Asylum and no Kevin Conroy voicing Batman which is just something that shouldn't happen while Mr Conroy can still draw breath.

You are the neediest kid. xD

[DrLove42]

I thought Conroy had been confirmed to be back in as Batman, its just not Mark Hamill?

I've enjoyed the other games. You do have to consider that batman only has a few real female characters...Harley, Selena, Batgirl/Oracle....

i can see at least 2 of them being in there...

[Mr Mystery]

Meh. Doesn't have Mark Hamill doing Joker either. But it's from good gaming pedigree, and that's the main thing.

Love Joker's little song to you at the end of City!

[DrLove42]

I won't play the multiplayer in it, it doesn't interest me in the slightest. Some games should just play single player

But Asylum and City were both fantastic games

[Deadlift]

I watched a preview video of the game last night, the reason they gave for not having Hamill, is they wanted a younger sounding Joker. What I saw of it I would say the voice actor nailed the voice really well.

[Mr Mystery]

Yep. Not a multiplayer gamer. Ultimately, I game to relax. Why would I let some oik on the intertubes potentially ruin that?

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Because Battlefield 3 is fun as hell?

[Mr Mystery]

Not my bag. Not slagging it off, just not my bag man.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

You're scared of my mad C4 skillz.

[Psychosplodge]

Because Battlefield 3 is fun as hell?

It's no planetside 2...

[Mr Mystery]

And none of the above are Plants V Zombies 2.

That game is awesome! Especially if you refuse to pay to access any of the stuff.

[DrLove42]

No its betterer

I'll be buying Battlefield 4 on the 360, playing it for 3 weeks then trading it in for Battlefield 4 on the One at launch...seeing as i'll get the full value back AND stats carry across.

Boo ya

[Psychosplodge]

lies.
I suppose you do play easy mode though...

Anyway, I know we shouldn't post topless pictures but...

http://cdn.astonmartin.com/sitefinity/310-project/vanquishengine.jpg?sfvrsn=0

[Kaptain Badrukk]

Perv.

[DrLove42]

Thats is some sexy curves.

The Ignobel awards were last night!


Medicine Prize: Masateru Uchiyama, Gi Zhang, Toshihito Hirai, Atsushi Amano, Hisashi Hashuda (Japan), Xiangyuan Jin (China/Japan) and Masanori Niimi (Japan/UK) for assessing the effect of listening to opera on mice heart transplant patients.

Psychology Prize: Laurent Bègue, Oulmann Zerhouni, Baptiste Subra, and Medhi Ourabah, (France), Brad Bushman (USA/UK/, the Netherlands/Poland) for confirming that people who think they are drunk also think they are more attractive.

Joint Prize in Biology and Astronomy: Marie Dacke (Sweden/Australia), Emily Baird, Eric Warrant (Sweden/Australia/Germany], Marcus Byrne (South Africa/UK) and Clarke Scholtz (South Africa), for discovering that when dung beetles get lost, they can navigate their way home by looking at the milky way.

Safety Engineering Prize: The late Gustano Pizzo (US), for inventing an electro-mechanical system to trap airplane hijackers. The system drops a hijacker through trap doors, seals him into a package, then drops the hijacker through the airplane's specially-installed bomb bay doors through which he is parachuted to the ground where police, having been alerted by radio, await his arrival.

Physics Prize: Alberto Minetti (Italy/UK/Denmark/Switzerland), Yuri Ivanenko (Italy/Russia/France), Germana Cappellini, Francesco lacquaniti (Italy) and Nadia Dominici (Italy/Switzerland), for discovering that some people would be physically capable of running across the surface of a pond - if those people and that pond were on the Moon.

Chemistry Prize: Shinsuke Imai, Nobuaki Tsuge, Muneaki Tomotake, Yoshiaki Nagatome, Hidehiko Kumgai (Japan) and Toshiyuki Nagata (Japan/Germany), for discovering that the biochemical process by which onions make people cry is even more complicated than scientists previously realised.

Archaeology Prize: Brian Crandall (US) and Peter Stahl (Canada/US), for observing how the bones of a swallowed dead shrew dissolves inside the human digestive system

Peace Prize: Alexander Lukashenko, president of Belarus, for making it illegal to applaud in public, and to the Belarus State Police, for arresting a one-armed man for applauding.

Probability Prize: Bert Tolkamp (UK/the Netherlands), Marie Haskell, Fritha Langford. David Roberts, and Colin Morgan (UK), for making two related discoveries: First, that the longer a cow has been lying down, the more likely that cow will soon stand up; and second, that once a cow stands up, you cannot easily predict how soon that cow will lie down again.

Public Health Prize: Kasian Bhanganada, Tu Chayavatana, Chumporn Pongnumkul, Anunt Tonmukayakul, Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn, Krit Komaratal, and Henry Wilde (Thailand), for the medical techniques of penile re-attachment after amputations (often by jealous wives). Techniques which they recommend, except in cases where the amputated penis had been partially eaten by a duck.

[eldargal]

I thought Conroy had been confirmed to be back in as Batman, its just not Mark Hamill?

I've enjoyed the other games. You do have to consider that batman only has a few real female characters...Harley, Selena, Batgirl/Oracle....

i can see at least 2 of them being in there...
Well there are a fair few really. Oracle, Batgirl, Talia, Catwoman, Zatanna, Harley and a bunch more than could be introduced. As it stands there are only two women listed on the imdb entry and only one of them has a character listed, Copperhead.

Oh and Conroy isn't returning either, unless imdb are really wrong.

[Deadlift]

lies.
I suppose you do play easy mode though...

Anyway, I know we shouldn't post topless pictures but...

http://cdn.astonmartin.com/sitefinity/310-project/vanquishengine.jpg?sfvrsn=0

That's going to be used in the cygnet v12. 510bhp in a car smaller than a mini. Terrifying.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Well there are a fair few really. Oracle, Batgirl, Talia, Catwoman, Zatanna, Harley and a bunch more than could be introduced. As it stands there are only two women listed on the imdb entry and only one of them has a character listed, Copperhead.

Oh and Conroy isn't returning either, unless imdb are really wrong.

Why does everything need to be a woman with you?

[Psychosplodge]

They are some important works.
I especially find the diligence of the Belurusian police impressive.

[Mr Mystery]

Why does everything need to be a woman with you?

She's a feminist?

[Psychosplodge]

That's going to be used in the cygnet v12. 510bhp in a car smaller than a mini. Terrifying.

Nah, it's a naked Vanquish, though if they could cram it into what's essentially a toyota aygo or whatever they are called before Aston Martin tweak them to create cygnets terrifying would cover it :D

[Deadlift]

Nah, it's a naked Vanquish, though if they could cram it into what's essentially a toyota aygo or whatever they are called before Aston Martin tweak them to create cygnets terrifying would cover it :D

It's happening :D (hopefully)
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motoring/aston-martin-cygnet-v12-possible
Detuned, but still fecking scary.

[eldargal]

Why does everything need to be a woman with you?
Because everything pandering to the male half of the species is boring and unfair? I'm just thoroughly sick of being forced to play a man in my escapist fiction. I can tolerate a lot with Batman but at least Asylum had Harley and Poison Ivy in big roles and City had Catwoman playable with her own campaign and Harley and Talia. Arkham Origins is just a big step backwards which is highly disappointing. The world is not populated solely by men and nor should our stories be.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

But I'm sure that ever other one of your posts is about feminism? Why do you have to ram it down our throats so much?

[Kaptain Badrukk]

The DC universe has a broad range of female characters, but almost all of Batman's most iconic enemies are male (poison Ivy and Catwoman are exceptions) maybe that has something to do with DC not being ok with having "good ol' bats" beat on a woman W/O superpowers. Who knows?
BUT EG holds a valid point that there aren't many super-heroine games or films out there. Although the latest animated WW offering was awesome.
Personally I'd be VERY happy to see a Powergirl or Supergirl film, since both provide an interesting counterpoint to the Big Blue Boyscout, hell I'd like a Krypto movie!
But barring that, some more options to play as super-heroines in games would be nice for everyone, wether they're in the "girls kick ***" or "girls look good in lycra" crowd.

[Psychosplodge]

It's happening :D (hopefully)
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motoring/aston-martin-cygnet-v12-possible
Detuned, but still fecking scary.

Want's.
Badge it up as a toyota, and wind people up at traffic lights...

[DrLove42]

Aston s are my dream car. Along with Lamborgs

[Kirsten]

Nope, all legit and above board, just can't play online.

there is absolutely zero chance you have a legitimate copy of GTAV. nobody does.

[Deadlift]

Because everything pandering to the male half of the species is boring and unfair? I'm just thoroughly sick of being forced to play a man in my escapist fiction. I can tolerate a lot with Batman but at least Asylum had Harley and Poison Ivy in big roles and City had Catwoman playable with her own campaign and Harley and Talia. Arkham Origins is just a big step backwards which is highly disappointing. The world is not populated solely by men and nor should our stories be.

But changing a story to fit more female characters for the sake of it doesn't fly really either. I agree more female leads would be cool in games, but this is BatMAN.

[eldargal]

But I'm sure that ever other one of your posts is about feminism? Why do you have to ram it down our throats so much?
It could be worse, I could post MLP stuff too.

Also you'd be fairly cranky if the situations were reversed, saying every second post is about feminism is also a significant overstatement. A lot are, and most of those are in the feminism topic where they can be ignored if you don't want to read them.

I mean it's not like i'm asking for a stand alone, Batgirl game or something. I just want to see some of the ****ing women.

I'd love a Power Girl game. Some kind of Saints row style corporate expansions system with a superhero campaign on top of it. Build up her business, save the world.:rolleyes:

But changing a story to fit more female characters for the sake of it doesn't fly really either. I agree more female leads would be cool in games, but this is BatMAN.
They wouldn't have to change it if th game were written that way in the first place. I mean would people really object to seeing his first encounter with Catwoman, Poison Ivy or Barbara Gordon? It would have been great, I just think it's a missed opportunity but sadly not unexpected from DC lately.

[Kaptain Badrukk]

And thusly there is a solid argument for the inclusion of lots of female characters. Just not as the core PC.
Presumably multiplayer will allow access to numerous female skins?

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

A lot are, and most of those are in the feminism topic where they can be ignored if you don't want to read them.

I do.

[eldargal]

Your loss.

[Kaptain Badrukk]

Work in games shop + raided delivery by any chance EG?
Until it's out shall we wait and see?
TDA no need for antagonism, she's entitled to her opinion.
Just as I'm entitled to be a self-righteous jerk about your reaction to it.

[Psychosplodge]

Aston s are my dream car. Along with Lamborgs

Lambos are too shouty for me, Even the sportiest Aston looks quite refined with a sensible paint scheme on it...


It could be worse, I could post MLP stuff too.

That's not worse, also do it...

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Work in games shop + raided delivery by any chance?

Seeing as how I am a cook, that seems highly unlikely.


Your loss.

Not really, I come to a WARGAMES forum to talk about WARGAMES.

[Deadlift]

I'm a Porsche fan at heart, my Father had a 928 and then a 911 when I was growing up and both cars had me hooked as a fan, sadly can't afford one myself at the moment and not really practical :(

[Kaptain Badrukk]

Seeing as how I am a cook, that seems highly unlikely.

Yeah, I spooned posting like a fool, re-read and you'll see that wasn't directed at you at all.

[DrLove42]

Children play nice....we're all friends here

[Psychosplodge]

I'm a Porsche fan at heart, my Father had a 928 and then a 911 when I was growing up and both cars had me hooked as a fan, sadly can't afford one myself at the moment and not really practical :(

Each to their own :D
Never really got the porsche bug.

[Kaptain Badrukk]

Children play nice....we're all friends here

The intent of my post was to point out my own error. I have edited to that effect.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Good for you.

[DrLove42]

Each to their own :D
Never really got the porsche bug.

Porsches and Ferraris never bothered me.

Ferraris in particular....just red and more red cars.

Realistic goal in life is i want a Jag....

[Kaptain Badrukk]

Good for you.

I feel better about it. Heaven forefend I should have hurt TDA's feelings with an errant absent "I".

[Kaptain Badrukk]

Ferraris in particular....just red and more red cars.


But but but, they go faster, orky scientific testing has proven this over numerous test studies (all of which ended in fatal crashes).

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

What's a "feelings"?

[Deadlift]

Time for a joke I think :)
Marks & Spencer have apologized for switching the labels on some salads, which caused vegans to accidentally eat chicken.
If you're one of the vegans who mistakenly ate one of those salads ...

that's why it was so ****ing yummy.

[Psychosplodge]

Porsches and Ferraris never bothered me.

Ferraris in particular....just red and more red cars.

Realistic goal in life is i want a Jag....

I'd love a jag. The XF is a lovely looking "sensible" car...


Time for a joke I think :)
Marks & Spencer have apologized for switching the labels on some salads, which caused vegans to accidentally eat chicken.
If you're one of the vegans who mistakenly ate one of those salads ...

that's why it was so ****ing yummy.

Best meal they had for ages...

[Deadlift]

Porsches and Ferraris never bothered me.

Ferraris in particular....just red and more red cars.

Realistic goal in life is i want a Jag....

http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab3/joenortonjones/f8940529df6cba40ea0bbf980c5b23d1.jpg

I don't know, I think some of the classic Ferraris are beautiful. But to be fair so are Jaguars. Talking of which I heard yesterday Jaguar and Land Rover are expanding again and creating more jobs in the UK. Going from strength to strength at the moment. Both have fantastic products.

They had the new F type v8 at Goodwood this year, very sexy car.

[DrLove42]

Jag found their niche. Really nice sporty cars that are affordable to decent waged people.

[Psychosplodge]

Whatever you do, don't type wobbly sausage into youtube and watch the second listing :D

[Deadlift]

Whatever you do, don't type wobbly sausage into youtube and watch the second listing :D

Yeah I just did :D

[Psychosplodge]

I hope that kid becomes famous in later life, so talk shows dig the clip up :)

[Mr Mystery]

C'est quoi ça? (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rocksmith-2014-Epiphone-Paul-Guitar/dp/B00CMJ1I2Q/ref=sr_1_38?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1379079953&sr=1-38)??????

Looks interesting...as I've been meaning to a) get more stuff for my PS3 b) learn Guitar.....

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

I could teach you if you lived anywhere near me, but alas.

[Mr Mystery]

Hopefully this will do it. Home teach course, and Geetar for just over £100? Seems a good deal to me!

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

It won't be a good guitar. :/

I taught myself, and had a refresher from my Music Teacher friend a few years later. :D


Also,

https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1209235_10151658562087406_238201107_n.jpg

[Mr Mystery]

Doesn't need to be good. Just a guitar with requisite strings.

Decent instrument can wait until I find out if I'm even remotely competent!

[eldargal]

It won't be a good guitar. :/

I taught myself, and had a refresher from my Music Teacher friend a few years later. :D


Also,

https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1209235_10151658562087406_238201107_n.jpg
She's probly one of my cousins.;)

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Suppose not.

I've been learning Arctic Monkeys "Do I Wanna Know?" and various Paramore songs.


She's probly one of my cousins.http://www.lounge.belloflostsouls.net/images/visioncollison/smilies/wink.gif

She does look like you, even with it being blurry.

[eldargal]

My hair is lighter and I have better fashion sense but, little bit.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

That's because England makes everything pale. :p

[Mr Mystery]

I wanna learn Punk! Like, proper OI! Punk! Because I gain strength! STRENGTH THROUGH OI!

[Psychosplodge]

That's a big pothole to lift the front so much...

I really should make time to learn the guitar, picked up a cheap hot pink one to learn on and never got round to it. Love to be able to play the trooper or well loads really :D

[Kaptain Badrukk]

That's because England makes everything pale. :p
*looks out of his office window*
I dunno, those clouds look a nice menacing dark grey to me :)
I'm going to look (and cook) like a lobster by the end of week one in Aus.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

I wanna learn Punk! Like, proper OI! Punk! Because I gain strength! STRENGTH THROUGH OI!

Muse has been the most fun to learn. Paramore's guitar is ridiculously simple to learn, Josh Farro was an awful guitarist, and I'm glad he left.

[Mr Mystery]

Raven's Cry looks interesting as well.

Proper Pirates.....

[Deadlift]

It won't be a good guitar. :/


https://scontent-b-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1209235_10151658562087406_238201107_n.jpg

Backs to bent, and she's leaning to far forward. Still the slightly escaping boobage isn't bad :o

[Cap'nSmurfs]

That's because England makes everything pale. :p

Haha, my god, it's so true. My wife is Texan. It took half a year after she moved here for her to go from Texan tan to "I look like I've died!"

[Mr Mystery]

Oh dear!

Here's a pro-tip for you!

If you induce a road traffic accident by slamming on your brakes, don't pick a coach. Not only will it mash up your car really well, but its full of witnesses. And one of those witnesses will count as a professional witness. Moi. I even took a photo of where I was sitting so I can prove I could see your car stop suddenly, and even the four car lengths our driver allowed wasn't enough to avoid it.

I also tend to notice things like the fact that despite a busy road being your choice, there were *no* vehicles in front of you, adding to the weight of evidence I can put in my testimony.

Oh, and working where I work, I'm pretty much unimpeachable of your insurer decides to challenge my impartiality....

Sucks to be you!!

[Wolfshade]

Insurance scams are all the rage. Insurance companies seem unwilling to investigate them.

[Deadlift]

Just come back from the cinema, went to see "Riddick". Much to my reluctance I was dragged along. Not bad, but not great either. Just a rehash of the 1st one really. One to wait for on DVD or tv if you haven't seen it yet.
It's a shame because I really like the Riddick character and Vin Diesel.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

I loved Riddick, it also made me a sad panda. :(
Poor doggie.

In other news, I want 47 Rhinos.

[Cap'nSmurfs]

A small car's worth of Ultramarines. I think I'll be taking long enough building just the one company, thanks!

[scadugenga]

Oh dear!

Here's a pro-tip for you!

If you induce a road traffic accident by slamming on your brakes, don't pick a coach. Not only will it mash up your car really well, but its full of witnesses. And one of those witnesses will count as a professional witness. Moi. I even took a photo of where I was sitting so I can prove I could see your car stop suddenly, and even the four car lengths our driver allowed wasn't enough to avoid it.

I also tend to notice things like the fact that despite a busy road being your choice, there were *no* vehicles in front of you, adding to the weight of evidence I can put in my testimony.

Oh, and working where I work, I'm pretty much unimpeachable of your insurer decides to challenge my impartiality....

Sucks to be you!!

That's the kind of witness I love in my work. So you were in the cab when the accident happened? Or we're you a bystander?

Oh, and careful how you describe yourself as a "professional witness." People might take that the wrong way. ;)

Wolfe: problem with staged accidents like that is that 1) frequently both parties are in cahoots, so without a witness we (the insurance company) are pretty much screwed; and 2) if they are not in collusion, without a witness it becomes a he said/she said situation, and insurance companies have to err on the side of caution, because the legal ramifications are staggering. (It's called "bad faith" and the judgments are insane. Like 7 digits insane. Depending on the legal venue.)

Even when were 90% positive insurance fraud is occurring, without solid evidence we have no choice but to pay the claim.

[Wolfshade]

I was referring to a specific spate of incidents near where I work.

After 20 or so incidents over 3 months just involving people from the business park that I work at police investigation sorted it.

[Psychosplodge]

I loved Riddick, it also made me a sad panda. :(
Poor doggie.

In other news, I want 47 Rhinos.

Too may of those Centurions...
be nice if they threw in some FW doors and shoulder pads to break up the look of the army...

In other news, You don't really need the handbrake right?

[Gotthammer]

I always worry a bit when my daughter wants to show me something on youtube because I end up seeing things like this:


http://youtu.be/3-vsynsE8RQ

:p

[scadugenga]

Moving 1200lbs of playground sand at 1am to complete a surprise sandbox for my son's bday today was a *****kitty of a job in the dark.

Amusingly, cutting the upright bags lined up one after the other made me feel slightly like a Columbian drug kingpin.

[Kirsten]

http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd380/KirstenIGMB/1000610_10151584328891010_701753073_n_zpsc4ca8bba. jpg

[Deadlift]

I always worry a bit when my daughter wants to show me something on youtube because I end up seeing things like this:


http://youtu.be/3-vsynsE8RQ

:p

I love llamas with hats,

My stomach was making the rumblies, only hands could satisfy :D

[Wolfshade]

Prefer alpacas

[Mr Mystery]

I shouldn't watch River Cottage.

It makes me pine for the good life.

If only I hadn't squandered my 20's!

[Chris*ta]

I always worry a bit when my daughter wants to show me something on youtube because I end up seeing things like this:


http://youtu.be/3-vsynsE8RQ

:p

I'm confused; You seem to be complaining, but your daughter clearly has impeccable taste ...

[Wolfshade]

Early morning is too early, been at work 1:15 already, blah!

[Psychosplodge]

What you done to deserve that punishment?

[DrLove42]

Thats harsh

I'm home from house hunting and immediatly off to the basement lab for what is hopefully my last experimental work here

[Wolfshade]

Dropped a friend at the coach station at 05:30 this morning.

[Psychosplodge]

Thats harsh

I'm home from house hunting and immediatly off to the basement lab for what is hopefully my last experimental work here

YAY? :D


Dropped a friend at the coach station at 05:30 this morning.

So you're in your safe four wheeled roofed motorised bike?

[Wolfshade]

So you're in your safe four wheeled roofed motorised bike?
Yeah it sucks. But I am about ready to sleep.

[Psychosplodge]

Well it is Monday morning, sleep is a reasonable expectation at this time, it's like work - but more exciting...

[Mr Mystery]

Talking of punishment (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24104743)

Though I've got £20 they still won't remember that tax evasion by companies and individuals dwarfs benefit fraud...

[Psychosplodge]

Avoidance even aggressive avoidance. evasion is a crime, crime is wrong...

[DrLove42]

Hows this for some great parenting (sarcasm engaged)

http://kotaku.com/11-year-old-kid-gets-grand-theft-auto-v-freaks-the-hel-1317048819?utm_campaign=Socialflow_Kotaku_Facebook&utm_source=Kotaku_Facebook&utm_medium=Socialflow

[Wolfshade]

Talking of punishment (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24104743)

Though I've got £20 they still won't remember that tax evasion by companies and individuals dwarfs benefit fraud...

I made a very similiar comment this morning while listening to radio 4, you needed to be in my car to have heard it mind.

Still worrying that you will get up to 10 years for benefit fraud, compared with being unlucky to get 1 year if you run someone over in your car. Obviously defrauding the state of a little money is less concern than removing a person from society.

[Psychosplodge]

What a muppet, whys he stood crying about it and not playing it?

Completely ignoring the poor parenting... though tbh a fifteen rating would really cover the content don't you think? it's not like there's graphic sex, and look at the violence that makes it into a fifteen film theses days...

[Mr Mystery]

I made a very similiar comment this morning while listening to radio 4, you needed to be in my car to have heard it mind.

Still worrying that you will get up to 10 years for benefit fraud, compared with being unlucky to get 1 year if you run someone over in your car. Obviously defrauding the state of a little money is less concern than removing a person from society.

Depends who you squish I guess.

[Psychosplodge]

Well the island is a bit over populated, but anycrime against the state is the ones they take seriously. Try not paying your council tax...

[Wolfshade]

Worcester County Council still owe me 2p in over paid Council Tax.

[Mr Mystery]

I do agree tax cheats need to be suitably punished, but hey, let's hit all tax cheats, whether taking too much out (Benefit Fraud, MP Expenses etc) or avoiding your pay in (Business, MPs) equally shall we?

[DrLove42]

My local game just posted on their facebook

People are already queueing for tonights midnight GTA launch

[Psychosplodge]

Why? When amazon can send you it so it arrives while you're at work tomorrow and you get a downloadable blimp?
Then you can play when you get home...

[Wolfshade]

I've never seen the appeal of it. I'll go back to Skyrim. I have new shouts, or longer ones at least. Finally climbed those stairs. Plus dragon #2 is dead!

[Mr Mystery]

I'm looking forward to Arkham Origins.

Ordered the Collector's Edition, divvent ye knaa!

[Psychosplodge]

Those bloody stairs, and those bloody trolls. At least you can fast travel there now.
Dragons soon start to get irritatingly common for such a rare beast.

I still only have two completed shouts I think, and I'm about level 40ish I think... :D

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

My local game just posted on their facebook

People are already queueing for tonights midnight GTA launch

Losers. I get to go to the cinema to play GTAV today. :p

[Wolfshade]

This one breated ice so I felt better flaming it. Then once out of magica hit it with my biggest hammer.

[Psychosplodge]

Losers. I get to go to the cinema to play GTAV today. :p

All by youself? Or do you have to share?


This one breated ice so I felt better flaming it. Then once out of magica hit it with my biggest hammer.

I have an aversion to getting that close, which is probably why my bow skill is nearing the eighties...

[Mr Mystery]

I have an aversion to getting that close, which is probably why my bow skill is nearing the eighties...

You mean it's equipped with Espadrils and a Mullett?

[Psychosplodge]

And leg warmers...

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

All by youself? Or do you have to share?



I have an aversion to getting that close, which is probably why my bow skill is nearing the eighties...

Obviously share, but I don't know how many screens we have.

[Psychosplodge]

Then that sucks, how will you get a good few hours in?

Also congrats Wolfie on your 10K post! You've joined that elite circle of spammers...

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

I have many hours in already. :p


Also, yey, my Paramore hoodie arrived. "Still Into You" :D

[Psychosplodge]

But tomorrow...

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Can't catch tomorrow...

Why did I just quote a Lostprophets song, my feels.

[Mr Mystery]

I blame Jimmy Saville myself.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

I blame Ian Watkins for being a complete idiot.

[Mr Mystery]

Ian 'H' Watkins? KILL HIM TO DEATH IN THE FACE!

Also, I have a migraine. This sucks. F U MIGRAINE MONDAY!

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

No, Ian David Karslake Watkins, superpaedo.
Also, one of my idols up until the paedo thing. Way to crush a guy's dreams welshie.

[Mr Mystery]

Uh. Oh yeah.

Provided of course, he's actually guilty.

I know it doesn't exactly look good, or particularly likely, but dude could have been horribly set up.

And if you want inappropriate apparell based on kiddy diddlers, many moons ago I had a Gary Glitter T-Shirt, from when I saw him in concert (was a good gig, mores the pity). With a picture of Gary, and 'I'm Still The Leader'. Not 6 months later, it all broke about him.

And that £10 T-Shirt was sold to a student goon for £50, because he had to be controversial.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Controversy profit!

[Mr Mystery]

Bloody Student Profit!

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

I want to be a Police Chaplain. That would be awesome.

[Wolfshade]

I want to be a Police Chaplain. That would be awesome.

So why not do it?

[Psychosplodge]

I want our tech support to look like this

http://i42.tinypic.com/eu3lu0.jpg

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

So why not do it?

1. I have no Religion (unless the Nine Divines count)
2. It's volunteer work and I need money


Do actual Police Officers get paid?

[Mr Mystery]

And I doubt you get your Crozius either. So what's the point? Crozius is the only difference between Chaplain and a God Botherer.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

True facts.

I'm going to go to the Police Station and apply to become a Police Officer.

[Mr Mystery]

Look out!

IT'S THE FILTH!!!!

But seriously. My cousin is a Police Officer, up in Scotland. Good luck dude! It's a noble career.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Gotta get fitter first, I know that I'm a bit out of doing a bleep test as I did one the other week for lulz.

I could see myself in that position, also means that I'm proto-Dredd. :p

[Wolfshade]

Thanks to the quota system you will have less favourable odds than previously. Good luck. It would also look a lot better on your application if you have been a community support officer first.

I knew an army chaplain, surely they should have a crozius and not a police chaplain.

Given that all of my IT department are males I hope none of them look like that photo splogy.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

True.

[Psychosplodge]

Can you drive? Isn't that a requirement for you to sit in the back of the van behind a camera?

lol I didn't just mean dress like that...

[Mr Mystery]

All aquiver awaiting Day of the Doctor.

3D WHO SQUEEEEEE!

[Psychosplodge]

So you'll be bored with a migraine, as opposed to bored?

[Wolfshade]

I've never seen 3D, I can't imagine I would like it, plus it would be awkward to wear over normal spectacles. But with only half the light some films would be almost impossible to image.
Do they have issues with "near edge" 3d effects?
If I wanted to see something where the depth is important I would go to the theatre.

[Psychosplodge]

It ruined Tim Burton's SnowWhite or whatever it was called.

[Mr Mystery]

So you'll be bored with a migraine, as opposed to bored?

I kill you in the face, Brony!

In fact...no....I'mma get the Tardis, go back in time, and prevent MLP ever existing! HA! That'll learn you!

But yeah. I love 3D me.

[Deadlift]

I've never seen 3D, I can't imagine I would like it, plus it would be awkward to wear over normal spectacles. But with only half the light some films would be almost impossible to image.
Do they have issues with "near edge" 3d effects?
If I wanted to see something where the depth is important I would go to the theatre.

I wear the 3D glasses over the top of my specs no problem, the only issue I have with 3D is after awhile watching a movie I just forget its in 3D. It just doesn't make the movie any better for me. Dredd I think is the only movie I have seen worth watching in 3D.

[Cap'nSmurfs]

Pacific Rim was well good in 3d.

[Kaptain Badrukk]

3D works like this.
Shot for 3D, "looks good" (Pacific Rim).
Shot for 3D at the expense of making a 1/2 decent film, "looks great, pity about the movie" (Avatar)
Shot for 2D, made 3D because it's 'in', "Arg my head, arg my eyes, MAKE IT STOP!!!!" (Clash of the Titans)
Analysis complete.

[Psychosplodge]

I kill you in the face, Brony!

In fact...no....I'mma get the Tardis, go back in time, and prevent MLP ever existing! HA! That'll learn you!

But yeah. I love 3D me.

Typical Whoovian over reaction :rolleyes:

No I honestly just can't get on with it, and I'm convinced tricking your eyes into misfocusing for any length of time won't do you any good...

[Kaptain Badrukk]

There's always good old Dr Whooves eh Splodge?
Like Dr Who, but 3D causes brain/eye hurt plus rubbishness 2/3 times.

[Psychosplodge]

There's always good old Dr Whooves eh Splodge?


You mean Unnamed background pony?

http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2011/318/a/2/doctor_whooves_s01e01___twilight_sparkle___wallpap er_by_diegotan-d4g5t85.png

[Kaptain Badrukk]

I do indeed, just like the ponies who are clearly the guys from Big Lebowski I'm left wondering if it was intentional or if a filler artist was having a bad day............

[Psychosplodge]

clearly intentional...

[Mr Mystery]

Mars Rover is having a wee Science break up on Mars, gozzing at some 'Darwin'. Which is the name given to a subtance found to be small pebbles glued together with another substance, much like clay. This of course points to the strong possibility water may have flowed on Mars.

Which is interesting!

Yet the greatest accomplisment of the $1.6 billion, remote controlled science bot remains drawing a great big veiny john thomas on the surface of Mars.

Man. Vandalising the Universe since around 2013!

[Psychosplodge]

http://i43.tinypic.com/246kpj7.jpg





Once upon a midnight DEAL WITH IT.

I give a ****, nevermore.

merely a bro, nothing more.

#suddenly there came a swagging as of someone gangsta rapping #rapping at my chamber door

Quoth the raven, “Swag galore”

[Mr Mystery]

Also, just signed up for Stoptober.

Managed to cut down my smoking significantly, so might as well cut it completely.

Will save me around £50 a month.

[Psychosplodge]

Will save me around £50 a month for more beer.

ftfy :D

[Kirsten]

My local game just posted on their facebook

People are already queueing for tonights midnight GTA launch

yeah people are going crazy for it. I just finished a shift, back in later to do 10-3am to cover the midnight launch, then in again at 8:30am for a full day as well. had a guy in earlier who ordered a collectors edition online from Game, a normal edition online from Amazon, and because neither copies have arrived yet, he is coming to the midnight launch to buy a third copy from us. Amazon shipped some copies early accidentally to far flung places like the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands that arrived on Saturday when they are not allowed to ship any until today, so are going to be facing some sort of action from Rockstar. Was only a relatively small number, and only to islands and northern ireland, but it is bad for business for the local stores, could really affect our future pre-order numbers, whilst Amazon are too large to care about any punitive measure Rockstar might take.


I want our tech support to look like this

http://i42.tinypic.com/eu3lu0.jpg

that is how I do my tech support...

[Kirsten]

also the Isle of Man is superior to the US and Stephen Colbert flips out about it


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-7n1DcFBOE&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DZ-7n1DcFBOE&app=desktop

[Psychosplodge]

Also Ultramarines are dicks

http://24.media.tumblr.com/e8aa4cd48c5ef73463b25a74810e9254/tumblr_mt83cogyCw1shbi0co1_500.jpg

[Wildeybeast]

Also Ultramarines are dicks

http://24.media.tumblr.com/e8aa4cd48c5ef73463b25a74810e9254/tumblr_mt83cogyCw1shbi0co1_500.jpg

You are only realising this now?


I want our tech support to look like this

http://i42.tinypic.com/eu3lu0.jpg

FAKE TECH SUPPORT GIRL!!!! Everyone knows that isn't how you hold a screwdriver! She isn't even screwing anything with it! She hasn't even noticed the case has already been removed! Also, someone should probably tell her she seem to have forgotten her trousers.

[Kirsten]

damn, Forge World are not planning to do World Eater specific despoiler squads :/
I asked because buying despoiler squads, chain axes, and shoulder pads is way too expensive

[Chris*ta]

yeah people are going crazy for it. I just finished a shift, back in later to do 10-3am to cover the midnight launch, then in again at 8:30am for a full day as well.

So you come from a Universe where they haven't heard of worker's rights, then? ;)


had a guy in earlier who ordered a collectors edition online from Game, a normal edition online from Amazon, and because neither copies have arrived yet, he is coming to the midnight launch to buy a third copy from us.

This is what we call an idiot. Also why I can get major games 2nd hand only a week or two after release.


You are only realising this now?

Damn! That's what I was going to say!


FAKE TECH SUPPORT GIRL!!!! <SNIP> Also, someone should probably tell her she seem to have forgotten her trousers.

I vote someone probably shouldn't :rolleyes:

[Kirsten]

So you come from a Universe where they haven't heard of worker's rights, then? ;)
This is what we call an idiot. Also why I can get major games 2nd hand only a week or two after release.

rights go out the window for the biggest launch of the year, or possibly ever...

yes he is, total idiot.

[Chris*ta]

Someone just posted this on facebook:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/q71/1238163_703781359636600_558110751_n.jpg

Aaaaaand all I can think is not if I get so fat I have to be buried in a piano case ...

[Wildeybeast]

I vote someone probably shouldn't :rolleyes:

Nonsense. It's highly unprofessional. There'd be court cases if I turned up to work without my trousers on, so I fail to see why she should be exempt.

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Yey! I can play GTA on my online profile now!


Was at the Cinema for the launch. Once you've played the big screen there is no going back.

[eldargal]

Someone just posted this on facebook:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/q71/1238163_703781359636600_558110751_n.jpg

Aaaaaand all I can think is not if I get so fat I have to be buried in a piano case ...
I was thinking 'only if you're to poor to afford a giant sarcophagus in a huge mausoleum' but yours works too.

[Psychosplodge]

Someone just posted this on facebook:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/q71/1238163_703781359636600_558110751_n.jpg

Aaaaaand all I can think is not if I get so fat I have to be buried in a piano case ...

I'm sure the Pharaohs agree


Nonsense. It's highly unprofessional. There'd be court cases if I turned up to work without my trousers on, so I fail to see why she should be exempt.

Is it not a skirt or dress?

[DrLove42]

Morning all

Still trying to work out if I should buy GTA today or not. Got to put the car into the shop so not sure I'll be able to go get it...

But I am feeling a bit dodgy after takeaway last night, so might have to go home anyway?

[Psychosplodge]

Well I caved :(
Hopefully it'll arrive today...

My car has gone for a new handbrake, because apparently you do actually need one...

[DrLove42]

Mines just developed an intense rattling noise at the back sub 15 MPH...so need to get it checked

[Psychosplodge]

Not the seat belts clips vibrating?

[DrLove42]

Lol no, although if thats it at least it'll be cheap

[Psychosplodge]

No, it's all the rest of the back brakes as well, the cable going was the last of it...

[Tzeentch's Dark Agent]

Morning all

Still trying to work out if I should buy GTA today or not. Got to put the car into the shop so not sure I'll be able to go get it...

But I am feeling a bit dodgy after takeaway last night, so might have to go home anyway?

Buy it, it's totes amazeballs.

[DrLove42]

I'll buy it soon, got the money from trade ins on a gift card, plus i need to refund my second copy of Rome 2.

its just finding time to go in and do it!

[Mr Mystery]

Things what annoy me a surprising amount.

The term 'Scotch Whisky'.

There is no need for that term. If Whisky is made in Scotland, it is Whisky.

If it is made anywhere else in the world, it's a Whiskey. Inferior. Knock Off. Not quite the full shilling.

It's like 'French Champagne'. NO. Champagne comes from the Champagne region of France. We know it's French, because it's called Champagne.

Ditto the Melton Mowbray Pork Pie. You don't get say, a Tunbridge Wells Melton Mowbray Pork Pie. It's not possible!

GRAAAAH FOODIE SMASH!

[eldargal]

Bourbon is ok as whiskeys go, not as good as Scotch though. Never found a palatable Irish whiskey. My father is fond of a Japanese whiskey but he always drinks it all before I can steal some.

[DrLove42]

Thing is they're for different things.

A good Scotch should never be mixed. Its practically Heresy

Whereas a Bourbon is good mixed. I'm particularly partial to JD, but wouldn't drink it neat.

[Mr Mystery]

Whiskey is not Whisky.

Whiskey can be made by any old pleb.

Whisky can only be made by any old pleb, as long as they're in Scotland! :( :( :( No need for the name 'Scotch'.

[eldargal]

Scotch and Whisky are interchangeable, it's the two together that is unnecessary. I quite like Wild Turkey straight actually. Jack Daniels is also nice. In general I don't mix whiskey either.

[Psychosplodge]

WOLFIE good news!

The stolen sandwich van has been found!

[Psychosplodge]

WOLFIE good news!

The stolen sandwich van has been found!

[Mr Mystery]

Was it parked outside your house, covered in MLP stickers?

Be honest now.

Also, got a game of 40k, up Warhammer World against visiting Bolster, interrogator_chaplain on Saturday afternoon.

1,000, Dark Angels V Necrons, possibly Chaos Daemons (depends how quickly I can paint 1k Daemons, as I ain't showing up in our gaming valhalla as a tinboy!)

[DrLove42]

http://0.media.dorkly.cvcdn.com/16/87/fd2901e05abe782b49f446c9043254c5.jpg

[Wolfshade]

I was thinking 'only if you're to poor to afford a giant sarcophagus in a huge mausoleum' but yours works too.
I was thinking of those folks across the pond and their "standard" size coffin:
http://www.iol.co.za/polopoly_fs/coffin1-11-5-1.124903!/image/newspic4281c97e7e2a3.jpg_gen/derivatives/box_300/newspic4281c97e7e2a3.jpg


Morning all

Still trying to work out if I should buy GTA today or not. Got to put the car into the shop so not sure I'll be able to go get it...

But I am feeling a bit dodgy after takeaway last night, so might have to go home anyway?
Don't do it, buy more paradox games.


Well I caved :(
Hopefully it'll arrive today...

My car has gone for a new handbrake, because apparently you do actually need one...
How else are you going to do turns without one?


Mines just developed an intense rattling noise at the back sub 15 MPH...so need to get it checked
Mine rattles between 75-85 it is fine outside of that window.


Things what annoy me a surprising amount.

The term 'Scotch Whisky'.

There is no need for that term. If Whisky is made in Scotland, it is Whisky.

If it is made anywhere else in the world, it's a Whiskey. Inferior. Knock Off. Not quite the full shilling.

It's like 'French Champagne'. NO. Champagne comes from the Champagne region of France. We know it's French, because it's called Champagne.

Ditto the Melton Mowbray Pork Pie. You don't get say, a Tunbridge Wells Melton Mowbray Pork Pie. It's not possible!

GRAAAAH FOODIE SMASH!
It is tautology that is an unnecessary repetition of meaning, using multiple words to effectively say the same thing. Also it is not a problem I just use the term Scotch I would not need any other.


WOLFIE good news!

The stolen sandwich van has been found!
Excellent


WOLFIE good news!

The stolen sandwich van has been found!

So good it is posted twice?!

[DrLove42]

Alternativly

https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/7797757440/hE5DE92E5/

[Mr Mystery]

Tempted by GTA V.

Amazon want thick end of £60 for it...

Naff off said I.....

Will wait.

[Psychosplodge]

Was it parked outside your house, covered in MLP stickers?

Be honest now.

No all my MLP stickers are unstickered, as I can't bring myself to stick anything on my beautiful PC case...


http://0.media.dorkly.cvcdn.com/16/87/fd2901e05abe782b49f446c9043254c5.jpg

We all know it's coming to PC sooner or later, but who'll buy the version for the 8 year old console if they can have a shinier version on their gaming rig?



So good it is posted twice?!

Apparently it's one of those days is it?

[Psychosplodge]

£60?

It was £35 on friday when I ordered it...

[Mr Mystery]

Yup. Well. £58.99 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Grand-Theft-Auto-V-PS3/dp/B0062KICQ6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1379406465&sr=8-2&keywords=GTA+v)

[Wolfshade]

I am not sure that I want to play a game that is marketed at an audience tat is perceived not to know that V is five in roman numerals and so has to put a splash across it so people don't get confused.

[DrLove42]

Yup. Well. £58.99 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Grand-Theft-Auto-V-PS3/dp/B0062KICQ6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1379406465&sr=8-2&keywords=GTA+v)

Why is more on the PS3 than the 360? Wierd

Its probably either; a) short stock

or b) Amazon is about to get sued by Rockstar for breaking early release embargo

[Mr Mystery]

Hmmm..

£42 in CEX. And I do have Monday (payday) off....and I will be horribly broke next month, so a good, long PS3 game might keep me suitably entertained!

Also....place your bets now! Can Mr Mystery paint 1,000 points of Daemons in just three evenings? (tonight, tomorrow and Thursday...got role play Friday)

[Psychosplodge]

I am not sure that I want to play a game that is marketed at an audience tat is perceived not to know that V is five in roman numerals and so has to put a splash across it so people don't get confused.

Well they do want to sell some in the US...
Isn't that where they think Richard III is a sequel?

[DrLove42]

I heard that with some copies dispathced early, CEX were selling copies sold to them before release back on for £100+

[Psychosplodge]

Why would you sell it to CEX already?

Three colour minimum Mystery? Yes if you stay in...

[DrLove42]

Cos if you weren't expecting it till today and got it a week ago, you could easily double your money, get £80 for it in cash, buy a copy on release and come out on top

[Psychosplodge]

suppose...

[DrLove42]

Either way i'll run my car over the road in a bit to get it looked at. They're a bit busy but i'd rather get it fixed before something falls off. Especially since I spent 13 hours behind the wheel this weekend just gone and have a 4 hour drive fully loaded to move house in 2 weeks to do

[Wolfshade]

Tuilagi is such a prankster...
http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/69883000/jpg/_69883295_180787853.jpg

[Mr Mystery]

Right...challenge is on....

3 evenings...1,000 points.....

Got Plaguebearers, Horrors and Bloodletters built and ready to go, so my Troops section is burgeoning (I do have Deamonettes, but not so keen on them when it comes to a punch up). Skull Cannon is a must, along with the Plague Drones.

Daemon Prince to lead, or a variety of Heralds? Hmm.

[eldargal]

Saints Row IV > GTAV.

[Wolfshade]

Is it quicker to public transport or cycle in and around london:
http://www.findproperly.co.uk/faster-by-public-transport-or-bike.php

Majority of journeys below 8 miles the answer is bike, 8 miles is the tipping point where it is 50:50.

Everyone's favourite game: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24106142 go to the comments sort lowest rating first. How I loath society.

[Psychosplodge]

Not really sure you want this (http://neil-gaiman.tumblr.com/post/61432939209/theres-girl-on-girl-moving-porn-in-the-gents)in the gents, or camera phones either...

Also, Fandoms.
Fandoms everywhere (http://zev-the-brony.tumblr.com/post/61420552425/dreamofserenity626-has-this-been-done-yet-x-d)!

[Kaptain Badrukk]

Is it quicker to public transport or cycle in and around london:
http://www.findproperly.co.uk/faster-by-public-transport-or-bike.php

Majority of journeys below 8 miles the answer is bike, 8 miles is the tipping point where it is 50:50.

Everyone's favourite game: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24106142 go to the comments sort lowest rating first. How I loath society.

Do you mean because the tolerant views are so heavily down-voted or that even the tolerant views are ignorant of the fact that the niqab is not a religious requirement?
Well, depending on which scholar you ask anyway. There's no consensus in the wider Muslim community on the matter.

[Psychosplodge]

I dunno, it's not like the highest rated is particularly unreasonable



Let's use a very simple test for this.
I am a white, non-religious man. Would I be allowed to appear in court wearing a mask concealing almost all of my face? Would I be allowed to even attempt to dictate the terms under which I would remove this mask?
If I would not be allowed, then no one else should be. Allowing exceptions based on religion or gender is discrimination.
Justice must be blind.

[Mr Mystery]

Do you mean because the tolerant views are so heavily down-voted or that even the tolerant views are ignorant of the fact that the niqab is not a religious requirement?
Well, depending on which scholar you ask anyway. There's no consensus in the wider Muslim community on the matter.

Yet if the woman wants to wear it, let her wear it.

The Courtroom thing is unique in this argument, as the jury have to be reasonably sure that the person giving evidence is the correct person. Here, simple common sense trumps. The rest of the time, she'll be able to wear it. It's a compromise.

[Kaptain Badrukk]

Yet if the woman wants to wear it, let her wear it.

The Courtroom thing is unique in this argument, as the jury have to be reasonably sure that the person giving evidence is the correct person. Here, simple common sense trumps. The rest of the time, she'll be able to wear it. It's a compromise.

Agree entirely that the only time she should be obliged to show her face is where and when she needs to be readily identifiable for legal reasons. But those times and places must be clearly defined by law, pure and simple.
And we need to be very careful not to confuse civil liberties with civil rights, or we'll have nudists wandering about everywhere!

[Mr Mystery]

Anti-nudist feeling is just being squeamish.

We're born in the nude, the rest is just conditioning. Well, and keeping warm, but that's practical rather than societal!

[DrLove42]

Not really sure you want this (http://neil-gaiman.tumblr.com/post/61432939209/theres-girl-on-girl-moving-porn-in-the-gents)in the gents, or camera phones either...


Surely that would just make it harder to pee...



Also i unfortunatly take the opinion of if you want to live in the UK you should live by British traditions and customs. if you want to live by traditions and customs from another culture, stay in that culture.

[Psychosplodge]

I just feel like a second class citizen, not having a religion to hide behind as an excuse for doing whatever I want.

[Deadlift]

Anti-nudist feeling is just being squeamish.

We're born in the nude, the rest is just conditioning. Well, and keeping warm, but that's practical rather than societal!

Nudes good, mates stag do on Saturday. Had a blast in the strip club ;). I didn't bother but a few lads had a lap dance too. Smiles all round.
So Doc if your ever in Torquay the clubs called "Tiffanys" :D.

[Deadlift]

I just feel like a second class citizen, not having a religion to hide behind as an excuse for doing whatever I want.

I'm C of E

Christmas and Easter.

[Mr Mystery]

Surely that would just make it harder to pee...



Also i unfortunatly take the opinion of if you want to live in the UK you should live by British traditions and customs. if you want to live by traditions and customs from another culture, stay in that culture.

But British tradition is to steal everyone else's and then claim it was ours all along and you must be mistaken.

We're the cultural Gyppo's of the world you know. We'll even Tarmac your country if you're not careful.

[Kaptain Badrukk]

Anti-nudist feeling is just being squeamish.

We're born in the nude, the rest is just conditioning. Well, and keeping warm, but that's practical rather than societal!

Too true. My comment was meant as a joke.
Although of course there are practical considerations there too, do we allow nudism for both pupils and staff in schools for example?

As a side note, I was raised by hippies. Peace and love and everything. I have no qualms with other people's nudity, although I have no desire to show off my pasty over-weight corpus in public. So I say dress how you want in public and have a secular code of dress for specific situations.
After all, we can't have a line-up where you can't see anyone's face and no-one wants pubes in their soup.

[DrLove42]

Nudes good, mates stag do on Saturday. Had a blast in the strip club ;). I didn't bother but a few lads had a lap dance too. Smiles all round.
So Doc if your ever in Torquay the clubs called "Tiffanys" :D.

Never been to a strip club in my life...not sure how long that'll last with my brother in laws stag do coming up

[Psychosplodge]

Christmas and Easter.

lol I like that.
I still get presents and chocolate without the having to do church bit :D

[Kaptain Badrukk]

I just feel like a second class citizen, not having a religion to hide behind as an excuse for doing whatever I want.

Ah, right. The issue you have here is feeling like you need an excuse. Plenty of secular people do things which are far more insane or dangerous because they can.
For examples see.......... humanity...... i guess.......

[DrLove42]

Side note...is anyone else freezing to death at work today?

[Deadlift]

Nope, treated myself and the staff to a full English over at the premier inn before work this morning. Keeps the fires burning :).

[Psychosplodge]

Ah, right. The issue you have here is feeling like you need an excuse. Plenty of secular people do things which are far more insane or dangerous because they can.
For examples see.......... humanity...... i guess.......

So to go to the extreme I can go everywhere in a balaclava? :D
Maybe I should found a religion?


Side note...is anyone else freezing to death at work today?

I will be later. We've had our hour of heating...

[DrLove42]

The uni won't swithc the heating on till the 31st october. Its on from Nov 1st to March 1....no matter the weather

[Mr Mystery]

Thought....

Can we have a legal definition of 'Travellers'. Because that lot that got evicted last year, and caused a big hoo-ha in the press had lived on that (partially illegal) site for around 20 years....which doesn't seem especially Travelly to me, given in the same time frame I'd moved house...erm...6 or 7 times, yet I don't think I'm a thieving Gyppo....

[Kaptain Badrukk]

http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200304/cmselect/cmodpm/633/63306.htm
Bam.

[Cap'nSmurfs]

Good to know that the legal term in this country is the highly controversial and racialised 'gypsy'. Never change, Britain.

[Mr Mystery]

Meh.

Also, looks like someone managed to leave the Trapdoor open. There's a troll by the name of Truculent Sheep up in 40k General....

Attempting to consider response, but when a reminder of the BOLS established standard is accused of sanctimony, and being passive-aggresive....

[DrLove42]

Thats cos in the is country, actuall gypsies are called Romanys

[Kaptain Badrukk]

Also, looks like someone managed to leave the Trapdoor open. There's a troll by the name of Truculent Sheep up in 40k General....

Saw that. I'd say don't feed him. Just let him be.

[Mr Mystery]

But it's so tempting!

And interestingly, yet again the first allegation of passive-aggressive behaviour is done by someone being, your guessed it, passive aggressive.

[Mr Mystery]

And now back to GTA V.....

Main thing that will make or break this for me....the Radio Stations.

San Andreas had really good ones, with decent rock music. GTA IV had what felt like 90,000,000 Hip Hop stations, and one Rock station which although it did have Sisters of Mercy (nice!), also had Phil Collins (boo!). This meant I did most of the missions in silence, and enjoyed the game a lot less.

But what of this one? Can't find a track listing online at the mo.

[Kaptain Badrukk]

But it's so tempting!

And interestingly, yet again the first allegation of passive-aggressive behaviour is done by someone being, your guessed it, passive aggressive.

Leave it! I got similar accusations from someone else on the same forum, because i don't speak highly abbreviated internet and attempted to gently cajole an opinion I could understand from them using humor.
We must treat them as we would wish to be treated, simple as.

FYI When they finally inserted what they called a "wall of text" did I both understand and agree!

[DrLove42]

They didn't release one. Someone hacked the pre download and found it, and Rockstar threatened to sue em if they released it.

[Psychosplodge]

The talk station and the adverts are meant to be hilarious as always...

[Mr Mystery]

Hmmm.

If it doesn't have a better spread of music styles, I may opt out entirely. Seriously, for anyone not into 'urban' music, GTA IV was a waste!

[Wolfshade]

Agree entirely that the only time she should be obliged to show her face is where and when she needs to be readily identifiable for legal reasons. But those times and places must be clearly defined by law, pure and simple.
And we need to be very careful not to confuse civil liberties with civil rights, or we'll have nudists wandering about everywhere!
I shall be wearing a balaclava then until I need to reveal my face for legal reasons.


I just feel like a second class citizen, not having a religion to hide behind as an excuse for doing whatever I want.
Make up a relgion. You can even have one so you don't have to wear a helmet.


I'm C of E

Christmas and Easter.
Never heard that before, love it.


lol I like that.
I still get presents and chocolate without the having to do church bit :D
Plus bonus firey hell for all eternity Huzzah!


Side note...is anyone else freezing to death at work today?
No, boiling. Heating doesn't work, neither does cooling so we lurch from froozen to boiling.


Nope, treated myself and the staff to a full English over at the premier inn before work this morning. Keeps the fires burning :).
Sounds like a plan, though it might cause too much drag for me

[Kaptain Badrukk]

Hmmm.

If it doesn't have a better spread of music styles, I may opt out entirely. Seriously, for anyone not into 'urban' music, GTA IV was a waste!

I think you've just hit why I didn't enjoy GTA4 on the head. It was the limited palette, both in game terms and uadio terms. It just felt drab after GTA:SA.

[Wolfshade]

Also, looks like someone managed to leave the Trapdoor open. There's a troll by the name of Truculent Sheep up in 40k General....


Horsemen Assemble!

[Psychosplodge]

Plus bonus firey hell for all eternity Huzzah!


Seems a bit harsh to punish me for choosing to use my free will I was supposedly given...
Plus who doesn't like playing with fire? Very manly...

[Wolfshade]

Seems a bit harsh to punish me for choosing to use my free will I was supposedly given...
Plus who doesn't like playing with fire? Very manly...

Well you know punish you for making the wrong choice :) Or to balance all the fun you have had.
Playing with fire, sounds like cooking too me...

[Mr Mystery]

Well you know punish you for making the wrong choice :)

And for added fun, the right choice is beautifully obfuscated, so you really do get to use your free will.

And then be burned to death for evar and evar ahmens.

[Psychosplodge]

I'm sorry you're all wrong.
The Mormons were right. Mormonism was the right choice.

:D

[Kaptain Badrukk]

Apologies, but it's another passive aggressive post....

I thought i'd bring this in here.
Did you just call me passive aggressive? Or is it just the contextual flow of the thread confusing me?
If you did I'll have you know I'm flagrantly aggressive, scathing and trollish. And say things purely to amuse myself and annoy others, so there :D


Wait..................

[Mr Mystery]

No no no.

Mr Sheep reckoned I was being passive aggressive calling for calm, and the use of big-boy words, instead of just flaming someone for having a differing, and well explained opinion.

[Kaptain Badrukk]

Gotcha trollololololol!
See what i did there?:rolleyes:

[Psychosplodge]

So according to someone on tumble (so it must be true) we've invaded all the pink countries at somepoint or another

http://i42.tinypic.com/ix47iq.jpg

[Wolfshade]

We've sent troops to Mali, to train the soliders trained by france, so they know more than flag waving and running away...

[Psychosplodge]

I was thinking, does it count as invading when they started it? Cause the US didn't exist when we originally took it, and then they started it in the 1800s...

Also it might (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_the_Countries_We%27ve_Ever_Invaded) be accurate

[DrLove42]

Not sure i'm believing it...when did we invade Brazil? or Japan?

[Mr Mystery]

Cheating on my challenge.

Just booked Friday off work. Oh yes.

[Wolfshade]

Also, a number of the islands were uninhabited.

Guatamala was part of New Spain (orginal title) during the colonial period. New Spain was invaded by the Brits.