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Ninja D!

#15
November 22, 2008, 09:23:02 AM
That's not easy.  I'd say the Dark Tower series is it but that requires the series.  For a one-shot book, I would have to say Sphere.  I just finished that one for the third or fourth time.

SDragon

#16
November 22, 2008, 01:08:03 PM
That's a tough one, but after a million years of giving it some Deep Thought, I'm convinced it's 42.

Linux, Windows, or Mac?
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Xiluh
Fiendspawn
Opening The Dark SRD
Diceless Universal Game System (DUGS)
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divine power
last poster in the dragons den for over 24 hours award
Commandant-General of the Honor Guard in Service of Nonsensical Awards.
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stealer of limetom's sanity
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[/spoiler][spoiler=Books I Own]
D&D/d20:
PHB 3.5
DMG 3.5
MM 3.5
MM2
MM5
Ebberon Campaign Setting
Legends of the Samurai
Aztecs: Empire of the Dying Sun
Encyclopaedia Divine: Shamans
D20 Modern

GURPS:

GURPS Lite 3e

Other Systems:

Marvel Universe RPG
MURPG Guide to the X-Men
MURPG Guide to the Hulk and the Avengers
Battle-Scarred Veterans Go Hiking
Champions Worldwide

MISC:

Dungeon Master for Dummies
Dragon Magazine, issues #340, #341, and #343[/spoiler][spoiler=The Ninth Cabbage]  \@/
[/spoiler][spoiler=AKA]
SDragon1984
SDragon1984- the S is for Penguin
Ona'Envalya
Corn
Eggplant
Walrus
SpaceCowboy
Elfy
LizardKing
LK
Halfling Fritos
Rorschach Fritos
[/spoiler]

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sparkletwist

#17
November 22, 2008, 01:40:09 PM
Windows! It's only fair I say it, as it's the OS I use the most, but I don't exactly love it. I also use Linux quite frequently and my computing experience would be poorer if I didn't-- but I don't exactly love Linux either.

I'll answer a few random above questions, too:

- Favorite ancient civ: Rome, probably. Or maybe Egypt. Or China. I don't know... there were too many interesting civilizations back then. :D
- Favorite dessert: French Silk Pie!
- Favorite pokemon: Piplup! They're so cute, without being annoying.
- Languages spoken: Other than English, Japanese and Spanish with any proficiency. I can muddle my way through a few others.

My question: What about a particular piece of fiction tends to captivate you and draw you in? Lots of backstory, well-detailed characters, lots of action, etc.?

Acrimone

#18
November 22, 2008, 01:40:20 PM
Windows.  But I'm not picky.

What is best in life?
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LordVreeg

#19
November 22, 2008, 01:42:10 PM
The company of loved ones is best in life.  The collection of same should be a higher priorotiy to one and all.

what is your idea of cutting loose?
VerkonenVreeg, The Nice.Celtricia, World of Factions

Steel Island Online gaming thread
The Collegium Arcana Online Game
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Acrimone

#20
November 22, 2008, 02:07:09 PM
Quote from: LordVreegwhat is your idea of cutting loose?

I don't.
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Seraph

#21
November 22, 2008, 02:10:06 PM
Taking a knife and cutting through the ropes that binds something is my idea of cutting loose.  (Annoying literalism ftw!)

Also, so that Sparkletwist's question doesn't get ignored, I'd say that I can actually tell within the first few sentences whether I'll like a book.  There's something about the energy and style that attracts me before I can reasonably know whether or not the book will be good.  Besides that, I'd say character is the most important thing.

Who is your favorite escape artist? (living, dead, or fictional; whether "escape artist" was their job, or whether they just had to do a lot of escaping)
Brother Guillotine of Loving Wisdom
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Acrimone

#22
November 22, 2008, 02:18:57 PM
Quote from: Seraphine_HarmoniumTaking a knife and cutting through the ropes that binds something is my idea of cutting loose.  (Annoying literalism ftw!)

Also, so that Sparkletwist's question doesn't get ignored, I'd say that I can actually tell within the first few sentences whether I'll like a book.  There's something about the energy and style that attracts me before I can reasonably know whether or not the book will be good.  Besides that, I'd say character is the most important thing.

Who is your favorite escape artist? (living, dead, or fictional; whether "escape artist" was their job, or whether they just had to do a lot of escaping)

Mr. Miracle from DC Comics.

Blackberry, Treo, or iPhone?
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Elemental_Elf

#23
November 22, 2008, 02:28:30 PM
I would take an iPhone, though I would never pay for one. Don't get me wrong, I like Apple as much as the next PC user but i just despise AT&T. I never much liked Blackberries and god knows what Treo is (is that a new Pokemon?)

If you could have levels in any D&D class, which would you choose?

Kindling

#24
November 22, 2008, 02:49:18 PM
Druid. Shapeshifting, spell casting, and practical wilderness skills. Who could ask for more?
all hail the reapers of hope

Acrimone

#25
November 22, 2008, 02:56:00 PM
I could, easily.

Why would you ask for more?
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Seraph

#26
November 22, 2008, 03:15:31 PM
Because I am hell-bent on world domination silly.  The world is a mess and I just . . . need to rule it.

Techno-stuff and gadgets:  Good or bad?
Brother Guillotine of Loving Wisdom
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Discuss Avayevnon here at the New Discussion Thread
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Elemental_Elf

#27
November 22, 2008, 03:41:36 PM
Definitely cool. I'd love to have some Techno-Cyborg equipment, giving me sight beyond sight, strength beyond strength and etc.

What's your favorite Sci-Fi show?

Seraph

#28
November 22, 2008, 04:42:14 PM
Does Star Trek count?  Then I'd go for TNG, because Picard kick the ass of all other Star Trek captains.

What is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow?
Brother Guillotine of Loving Wisdom
My Campaigns:
Discuss Avayevnon here at the New Discussion Thread
Discuss Cad Goleor here: Cad Goleor

Bardistry Wands on Etsy

Review Badges:
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SDragon

#29
November 22, 2008, 04:48:34 PM
African or European swallow?

What's your favorite work of non-fiction?

Edit-- and in response to Sparkletwist's question, I like good storytelling. You can have an intricate plot, involving characters with nuances backgrounds and personalities, but if you tell the story as if you're a terminal history professor, you're not going to keep me interested for very long. Likewise, the plot and characterization can be as simple as "some friends team up to get revenge on a bully", and still be captivating if told well.
[spoiler=My Projects]
Xiluh
Fiendspawn
Opening The Dark SRD
Diceless Universal Game System (DUGS)
[/spoiler][spoiler=Merits I Have Earned]
divine power
last poster in the dragons den for over 24 hours award
Commandant-General of the Honor Guard in Service of Nonsensical Awards.
operating system
stealer of limetom's sanity
top of the tavern award


[/spoiler][spoiler=Books I Own]
D&D/d20:
PHB 3.5
DMG 3.5
MM 3.5
MM2
MM5
Ebberon Campaign Setting
Legends of the Samurai
Aztecs: Empire of the Dying Sun
Encyclopaedia Divine: Shamans
D20 Modern

GURPS:

GURPS Lite 3e

Other Systems:

Marvel Universe RPG
MURPG Guide to the X-Men
MURPG Guide to the Hulk and the Avengers
Battle-Scarred Veterans Go Hiking
Champions Worldwide

MISC:

Dungeon Master for Dummies
Dragon Magazine, issues #340, #341, and #343[/spoiler][spoiler=The Ninth Cabbage]  \@/
[/spoiler][spoiler=AKA]
SDragon1984
SDragon1984- the S is for Penguin
Ona'Envalya
Corn
Eggplant
Walrus
SpaceCowboy
Elfy
LizardKing
LK
Halfling Fritos
Rorschach Fritos
[/spoiler]

Before you accept advice from this post, remember that the poster has 0 ranks in knowledge (the hell I'm talking about)
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