I need a Derek Smart fix......

"Shingen" <Shingen RemoveThis @aolsukd.sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 02 Jul 2004 18:11:32 +0100, br d
> <misterbCOCKNEYTWAT RemoveThis @nildram.co.uk> wrote:
>
> >With regard to foamy's request, I recently purchased Universal
> >Combat(1) and started perusing the BC forums for some info. If foamy
> >is in any doubt about the good Doctors treatment of those he deals
> >with, he need only drop in there for a couple of minutes to witness
> >that all is as it ever was.
> >
> >br d
> >
> >(Who, despite appearances, is sober)
> >
> >(1) Which, so far, is very bloody good, all though I didn't need much
> >convincing to begin with, being the toady I am.
> >
> Oh hell..it ain't as bad as all of that. Derek has lightened up over
> the years and he's not quite so prone to fly off the handle as he once
> was (though it does still happen pretty frequently). It's not as bad
> as the X2 forums. those guys are mean.
>
> What's your review on UC anyway? If you are still having those
> intermediant (sp?) CTDs, I can tell you how to fix it where UC won't
> ever crash, but I ain't gonna do it here because Bill and Bret might
> get mad at me for not telling them first. =P

Hey, I play UC* like about 15 or 20 minutes10 times a week!






* UC means Urban Commute.
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> I'm unsure what a "hive" in this context is, but he certainly gives me
> whatever the British equivalent is, the collie wobbles probably.
>
> br d

Collie wobbles? Ummm a drunk Collie dog? Just wait till PETA hears of this!
FYI- Hives are a rash caused by inflammed nerve endings, usually due to
stress or allergic reactions. Collie wobbles sound much more fun.

Allan
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"br d" <misterbCOCKNEYTWAT RemoveThis @nildram.co.uk> wrote in message
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> I think that's pretty inappropriate language for an 8 year old Zan,
> apologise to the group immediately and then go to your room.
> (No, not that German one with the Nuns, your *real* room)

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> Not that you'd notice.

You're right. I'd never care to pay any attention. =)

// Xan, Ph.D.
// I worship His Shadow.
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On Sun, 04 Jul 2004 19:51:57 GMT, Shingen
<Shingen DeleteThis @aolsukd.sbcglobal.net> wrote:

>On Fri, 02 Jul 2004 18:11:32 +0100, br d
><misterbCOCKNEYTWAT DeleteThis @nildram.co.uk> wrote:
>
>>With regard to foamy's request, I recently purchased Universal
>>Combat(1) and started perusing the BC forums for some info. If foamy
>>is in any doubt about the good Doctors treatment of those he deals
>>with, he need only drop in there for a couple of minutes to witness
>>that all is as it ever was.
>>
>>br d
>>
>>(Who, despite appearances, is sober)
>>
>>(1) Which, so far, is very bloody good, all though I didn't need much
>>convincing to begin with, being the toady I am.
>>
>Oh hell..it ain't as bad as all of that. Derek has lightened up over
>the years and he's not quite so prone to fly off the handle as he once
>was (though it does still happen pretty frequently). It's not as bad
>as the X2 forums. those guys are mean.

With all due respect Shingen my friend, that's bullshit. There is
precious little freedom of expression in the BC forums in any form,
and the belly-crawling attitude adopted by those who post there in
order to stay in the fold is nothing short of sickening. No offence to
you, I've noticed DS goes a little easier on you than on others, but
don't close your eyes to it Shin, the place is like a cult-site, it's
blind zealotry or nothing for most of those who partake.

How long until you say something contrary (for contrary, read
"independent") and end up "No longer with us"?

>
>What's your review on UC anyway? If you are still having those
>intermediant (sp?) CTDs, I can tell you how to fix it where UC won't
>ever crash, but I ain't gonna do it here because Bill and Bret might
>get mad at me for not telling them first. =P

I'm having a few but mostly it's fine, been working a bit too hard to
get any time on the game last few days (and now if I have a bit of
time I'm going to get Starshatter), but things are coming along fine
and I have plenty of money, AI's are rising and I'm having fun. I
haven't tried any capture or ground stuff yet so it's hard to give a
considered opinion, but I would say, as I always do, that if anyone
has an inkling to try it then go ahead and ignore the game's
detractors, there is plenty to enjoy!

br d
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On Mon, 05 Jul 2004 01:02:28 GMT, Shingen
<Shingen RemoveThis @aolsukd.sbcglobal.net> wrote:

>On Mon, 05 Jul 2004 00:30:46 GMT, Shingen
><Shingen RemoveThis @aolsukd.sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
>>On Fri, 02 Jul 2004 18:11:32 +0100, br d
>><misterbCOCKNEYTWAT RemoveThis @nildram.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>(1) Which, so far, is very bloody good, all though I didn't need much
>>>convincing to begin with, being the toady I am.
>>>
>>
>>UC is pretty good online as well, though it still has a few quirks in
>>it.. You can still kick-ass BC style.
>>
>>...and Black Sabbath is STILL the best band to play in a BC game:
>>
>...sum'more good ones:
>
>"Tortured and twisted, he walks the streets alone
>People avoid him. They know the street's his home
>Cold blade of silver, his eyes they burn so wild
>Mean as a tiger, society's own child
>
>Those that try to burn him paid
>You don't do that to Johnny Blade
>He's the meanest guy around his town
>One look and he will cut you down
>Johnny Blade, Johnny Blade
>
>Life has no meaning, and Death's his only friend
>Will fate surprise him? Where will he meet his end?
>He feels so bitter. Yes, he's so full of hate
>To die in the gutter, I guess that's Johnny's fate
>
>Rivals all across the land
>He (duke 'em/killed 'em) with his knife in hand
>He's the meanest guy around his town
>One look and he will cut you down
>Johnny Blade, Johnny Blade
>Johnny Blade, Johnny Blade
>
>Well ya know that Johnny's a spider
>And his web is the city at night
>He's a victim of modern frustration
>That's the reason he's so ready to fight
>
>He's the one who should be afraid
>What will happen to you Johnny Blade?
>
>Oh he knows his future's decided
>And he ain't gonna change it no way
>He was born to die in the gutter
>He'll keep fighting `till the end of his day
>
>Been alone all through his life
>His only friend is a switchblade knife
>He's the one who should be afraid
>What will happen to you Johnny Blade?
>
>You fool the people. Who fooled who?
>It's time to listen. The fool is you."
>
>...or this one:
>
>"It's a long way to nowhere and I'm leaving very soon
>On the way we pass so close to the back side of the moon
>Hey join the traveler if you got nowhere to go
>Hang your head and take my hand it's the only road I know
>
>Oh, lonely is the word, yeah yeah yeah!
>
>I've been higher than stardust, I've been seen upon the sun
>I used to count in millions then, but now I only count in one
>Come on join the trav'ler if you got nowhere to go
>Hang your head and take my hand it's the only road I know
>
>Yeah, lonely is the word
>Got to be the saddest sound I've ever heard
>
>Yeah, lonely its the name
>Maybe life's a losing game?"
>
>
>

Beautiful, just beautiful.

br d
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