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Game Forum / Role Playing Games / EverQuest / January 2004Pulling the plug
Well, its that time of year for me again, unplug the modem, pack up the hardware, and off I go to offline exile. This time looks to be 6 months instead of my normal 3, as I've gotten into a second renaissance festival, this one out near Dallas; 3 months in Arizona isn't enough, so we're doubling it. Its vaguely possible that there will be a phone line at the Texas location, in which case I'll doubtless be back much sooner... otherwise, well I love EQ, but not enough to run it thru a cell phone. Funny thing is, I've not played in several days, because I've been playing Neverwinter Nights while downloading more NWN modules, trying to build up a stockpile of stuff to do while I have no modem. Its a decent game, though no EQ, especially not solo; NWN -can- be multiplayer rigged apparantly, and thats a nice thought, but when I have a modem, I play EQ! I'll have limited internet access, thru the local library in AZ, so I'll probably check in a few times and try to keep up with whats happening in EQ land, GOD and all... and spy on the release of EQ2, if it happens to come out before June (which I doubt). Other than that little bit of methadone, though, its cold turkey for the next several months. Oh, and if you want a sword made, too bad, because I'm also not packing my forge. Dunno what I'll miss more, playing EQ or going out to the garage and hammering on 2000 degree pieces of steel... ones a lot less dangerous, with mere virtual death looming in my face, but then, the other is somehow more satisfying and besides, it pays the mortgage. Lance Berg, 39 blacksmith, RL Splendid One, 61 Mage, FV Bergh, 65 cleric, MT Have fun Lance. We'll be eagerly awaiting your return to the addiction this fall. =)  Signature-Richard Monual Lifegiver Archon of Rodcet Nife Silent Tempest Marrtuk Knight of Mithaniel Marr Drinal server On the calendar, in the box marked 1/13/2004 12:11 PM ^ Lance Berg scratched: > Well, its that time of year for me again, unplug the modem, pack up the > hardware, and off I go to offline exile. This time looks to be 6 months [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] > Splendid One, 61 Mage, FV > Bergh, 65 cleric, MT Two things. 1.) CIBYS? (Can I Borrow Your Stuff?) 2.) What kind of swords do you make, and do you have a catalog/price sheet? I've been looking for a legitimate (read: not cheap stainless and glitzy fittings that break if the sword happens to fall off the wall mount that's just as cheap as the sword) maker/dealer for a bit now, but nothing is available up here in the NW that I can find. Oh, and have fun in AZ! It's a DRY heat! --Inyidd >On the calendar, in the box marked 1/13/2004 12:11 PM ^ Lance Berg >scratched: [quoted text clipped - 43 lines] >mount that's just as cheap as the sword) maker/dealer for a bit now, but >nothing is available up here in the NW that I can find. Well, this one might be a little more N than you want, but I think they'll ship over the border. Good guy, does some nice stuff: http://www.varmouries.com/ Later, --sugarman-- On the calendar, in the box marked 1/13/2004 2:59 PM ^ sugarman scratched: > Well, this one might be a little more N than you want, but I think > they'll ship over the border. Good guy, does some nice stuff: > > http://www.varmouries.com/ Not bad. I'm looking for a good rapier, and they have blades, but I didn't see any other hardware to go with it. I'll have to bookmark that one, though. --Inyidd >On the calendar, in the box marked 1/13/2004 2:59 PM ^ sugarman scratched: >> Well, this one might be a little more N than you want, but I think [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > >--Inyidd here is another one for you... http://www.angelsword.com/ > >On the calendar, in the box marked 1/13/2004 2:59 PM ^ sugarman scratched: > >> Well, this one might be a little more N than you want, but I think [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > http://www.angelsword.com/ Since everyone is linking http://www.medieval-weaponry.com/ > >On the calendar, in the box marked 1/13/2004 2:59 PM ^ sugarman scratched: > >> Well, this one might be a little more N than you want, but I think [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > http://www.angelsword.com/ Sorry to dredge up a dead thread, but: Ack! No! Someone I know apprenticed with them for a while. Moved across country for it and everything. He ended up leaving 3 months early because the stuff they made was waaay below standard, and he wasn't learning anything (and a few other reasons that don't really factor into the discussion here). Now, maybe they've changed in the last few years, but Buyer Beware! Lance Berg <emporer@dejazzd.com> wrote in news:bc6dnVTgVvxlzZndRVn- gw@dejazzd.com: > Oh, and if you want a sword made, too bad, because I'm also not packing > my forge. Dunno what I'll miss more, playing EQ or going out to the [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Splendid One, 61 Mage, FV > Bergh, 65 cleric, MT Enjoy your hiatus, see you in June. SignatureArch Convoker Mairelon Snapbang of Lanys T'vyl http://www.magelo.com/eq_view_profile.html?num=701866 Savage Lord Bosra Snowclaw of Lanys T'vyl http://www.magelo.com/eq_view_profile.html?num=891562 > Well, its that time of year for me again, unplug the modem, pack up the > hardware, and off I go to offline exile. This time looks to be 6 months [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Splendid One, 61 Mage, FV > Bergh, 65 cleric, MT You will be missed. I hope you find a way to play and keep us informed about your latest happenings. Quoth Lance Berg : > Oh, and if you want a sword made, too bad, because I'm also not > packing my forge. Dunno what I'll miss more, playing EQ or going out > to the garage and hammering on 2000 degree pieces of steel... ones a > lot less dangerous, with mere virtual death looming in my face, but > then, the other is somehow more satisfying and besides, it pays the > mortgage. Have a good one, avoid death, and come back soon... Until then, the group just won't be the same. :) SignatureVenerable Hanrahan, Storm Warden (Human), Fennin Ro The post above may contain information, uninformation and disinformation in variable amounts. > Well, its that time of year for me again, unplug the modem, pack up the > hardware, and off I go to offline exile. This time looks to be 6 months > instead of my normal 3, as I've gotten into a second renaissance > festival, this one out near Dallas; 3 months in Arizona isn't enough, so > we're doubling it. I'm sorry to hear that you're going to be out traveling, going to fun sounding festivals, and hopefully making a ton of cash instead of being hunched over a keyboard playing eq... wait a sec. Ok, I'm sorry to hear that you probably won't be able to do both! You will be missed. And when you come back, likely Lenny and I will be able to LDoN with you! Maybe. Good luck, have fun, and know that you will be missed. -- Annie To join the alt.games.everquest chat channel type /join serverwide.age:age If you want to stayed joined, then after that type /autojoin serverwide.age:age Currently playing: Teapray-- 50 High Elf Cleric on Firiona Vie Teamort-- 16 Dark Elf Necromancer of Lanys T'vyl Lentea-- 33 Ogre Beastlord On Firiona Vie -- If you can't figure out my email address, you're not supposed to write me. > Well, its that time of year for me again, unplug the modem, pack up the > hardware, and off I go to offline exile. This time looks to be 6 months > instead of my normal 3 Sell all of your best dropable sh.t. In 6 months you won't be able to give it away to the newbies the way this game goes. > Its vaguely possible that there will be a phone line at the Texas > location, in which case I'll doubtless be back much sooner... otherwise, > well I love EQ, but not enough to run it thru a cell phone. The latency would suck, but have you looked into satellite internet? You could at least work on tradeskills then, or do stuff in the Bazaar, or chat with friends. > Funny thing is, I've not played in several days, because I've been playing > Neverwinter Nights while downloading more NWN modules, trying to build up > a stockpile of stuff to do while I have no modem. Its a decent game, > though no EQ, especially not solo; NWN -can- be multiplayer rigged > apparantly, and thats a nice thought, but when I have a modem, I play EQ! I don't recall if you are much of a FPS fan, but have you looked into games like Medal of Honor? Because of the historical setting and mission approach, these feel closer to RPGs than to Quake-like games. There's a new WWII FPS out whose name I don't recall (I saw someone playing it at work--although it could be a demo and the game might not be out yet) that looked great, and the missions were group oriented--you and a squad of NPC allies that looked like they had pretty good AI. Actually, if I had several months away from the net, I'd consider getting into more traditional games again. I'd get a copy of Fritz (chess) or a good Go program, and take a few good books on whichever of those games I picked, and go wild. :-) > I'll have limited internet access, thru the local library in AZ, so I'll > probably check in a few times and try to keep up with whats happening in > EQ land, GOD and all... and spy on the release of EQ2, if it happens to > come out before June (which I doubt). Amazon says June 1. Gamestop.com says March 1(!). Signature--Tim Smith > There's a new WWII FPS out whose name I don't recall (I saw someone playing > it at work--although it could be a demo and the game might not be out yet) > that looked great, and the missions were group oriented--you and a squad > of NPC allies that looked like they had pretty good AI. Sounds to me like you are talking about Call of Duty, and I will completely agree. This game is so much fun. Makes you feel like you are truly in the middle of a war, and yes the AI is very good, there are a few missions where my "men" have taken out targets better than I could. I'd recommend buying this game to just about anyone. I'm not even a huge FPS fan, but I had so much fun playing through this game, so far around 3 times, and playing through it again now. Great fun, great diversion, great tension release. > > There's a new WWII FPS out whose name I don't recall (I saw someone > playing [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Sounds to me like you are talking about Call of Duty, and I will completely I would second the CoD guess, and also the recommendation. > middle of a war, and yes the AI is very good, there are a few missions where > my "men" have taken out targets better than I could. I'd recommend buying > this game to just about anyone. I'm not even a huge FPS fan, but I had so > much fun playing through this game, so far around 3 times, and playing > through it again now. The single player is a bit short but it is very challenging even on lower levels so I would expect that the 24 missions on higher levels would be hard work (especially the tank ones). Multiplayer is, well to me its excellent but if you weren't fond of counterstrike I'd suggest a try before you buy if you can. THe multiplay, while it can include mad deathmatch, is based on objective driven play and on destroy, capture etc missions you can end up 20 seconds in dead from a bullet you didnt see and sitting out the next 5 minutes. If that in CS was annoying, look first. Tim -- When playing rugby, its not the winning that counts, but the taking apart ICQ: 5178568 > > There's a new WWII FPS out whose name I don't recall (I saw someone > playing [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Great fun, great diversion, great tension release. I haven't seen anything better than Battlefield 1942, especially with the DC mod. Quoth Beal: >> > There's a new WWII FPS out whose name I don't recall (I saw someone >> playing [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > I haven't seen anything better than Battlefield 1942, especially with > the DC mod. The best thing about Battlefield 1942 is that it's an incredibly fun game even if you *suck* at it. SignatureVenerable Hanrahan, Storm Warden (Human), Fennin Ro "Grow a spine? He wouldn't know a spine if it crawled towards him waving its tentacles." > Quoth Beal: > >> > There's a new WWII FPS out whose name I don't recall (I saw someone [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > The best thing about Battlefield 1942 is that it's an incredibly fun > game even if you *suck* at it. Totally agree on the sentiment on BF1942. What I would love to see is a combo of CoD and BF1942. The detail of shooting (let's face it, sniping in BF is a bit odd sometimes, while in CoD it rules once you get the hang of the realistic floating site) and the strategy and teamplay of BF1942. We play both games at LAN parties on the weekends every now and again, and both are quite fun. And yes, BF1942 is an awesome game even if you do suck at it. LOL Signature------------------------------------- Zanukan Guksbane 57 Troll Beastlord Terris-Thule ----------------------------------------- >> Quoth Beal: >> >> > There's a new WWII FPS out whose name I don't recall (I saw someone >> >> playing >> >> Sounds to me like you are talking about Call of Duty, and I will >> > I haven't seen anything better than Battlefield 1942, especially with >> > the DC mod. >> >> The best thing about Battlefield 1942 is that it's an incredibly fun >> game even if you *suck* at it. >And yes, BF1942 is an awesome game even if you do suck at it. LOL Well if you like them.... and you are a fan of Star Wars... take a look http://www.gamespy.com/previews/january04/swbattlefront/ this bad boy will most likely be a purchase of mine. > >And yes, BF1942 is an awesome game even if you do suck at it. LOL > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > this bad boy will most likely be a purchase of mine. AGG - Im still snake bit from SWG - that any game with the phrase "Star Wars" in it makes my stomach turn. Theres been many games of this franchise that has left a bitter taste in my mouth (altho K.O.T.O.R. WAS a cool game). > Lance Berg, 39 blacksmith, RL > Splendid One, 61 Mage, FV > Bergh, 65 cleric, MT Have a good time lance, hope to see ya soon ;p >Well, its that time of year for me again, unplug the modem, pack up the >hardware, and off I go to offline exile. This time looks to be 6 months [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] >Splendid One, 61 Mage, FV >Bergh, 65 cleric, MT CIHYS? > Well, its that time of year for me again, unplug the modem, pack up the > hardware, and off I go to offline exile. Six months?? :( We and the rest of the guild will miss you, mate. Have a great trip and enjoy the hiatus that will hopefully grace you with even more appreciation for your "other" life. Looking forward to hearing about your trip when you return. Winterfury Thunderwolf Barbarian Oracle-soon-to-be-Prophet <Absolved> Citizen of Firiona Vie |
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