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That's damn good for someone who hasn't seen the films!

Last week, I finished reading "Downsize This!", which he wrote just after Roger & Me.

I recommend it very much!

Where'd everyone go?

Has everyone left for Easter or something?

Hmm, must be a bad period for foruming -- I'll just have to make a better Phriday next week.

[What is a Photoshop Phriday?]

What is a Photoshop Phriday?

See this link:
http://www.somethingawful.com/photoshop/

And for other examples, see here:
http://www.worth1000.com/

The two above websites should give a fair idea of what is involved.
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What do I have to do?

Today's Photoshop Phriday is this: "AGS Lord of the Rings".

The two released Lord of the Rings movies were very popular, and my guess if the third one will be too!

Which means there are oodles of images of LOTR on the net!

Your mission, Mr Phelps, is to create a scene from LOTR using AGS users -- similar to the AGSers throughout history.

If you need photos of AGSers, the "Post You Pic" link is here:
http://www.agsforums.com/yabb/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=2310

Ta muchly and good luck to y'all!


edit: O-kay, no one's posted so far -- I think this one's going to be a dud!

I'll second that.

They need another DOTT or Sam n Max.

DG: Careful, people who said that after CMI either had to eat their words or miss out on Grim Fandango.

The robot monkey was from EMI.

I'm safe.

Oh, quit pointing fingers and let's just leave it at resolved.

PS.  DG, OTG, let's calm down a bit not get so personal.  Spirited debate shouuld be fun an help us refine or reject ideas.  Please relaize that a critique of an idea is not the same as a critique of the person who had the idea and act accodingly.  

We've resolved it.

It might be time to let the Haiku thread go then.

I never said we shouldn't do it.

In fact, I'm all for encouraging new ideas.

However, I'm aware of the negatives too.

Just balancing the good and the bad so we can develop something that's foolproof.

Perhaps I sounded a tad cynical -- but that's to do with "other things".

Pre-emptive strike DG?

With all respect, that's the dumbest thing I've ever heard, OTG. (regardless of smiley or not)

Equating me to Bush?

You might make Narangas my Defense Secretary -- Las Rumsfeld.

I am not making pre-emptive strike -- merely some points to consider that were inspired by both Evewolf and your comments.

And by over-moderation, I mean it will create a lot of work for the moderators involved (such as me, considering I'm doing Photoshop Phridays).

Like I said, it's a great idea.

But like I also said, points to consider.

I'm not against it at all.

This thing I said:

As for the idea, I'm against it -- just to be different!

... was a joke.

OTG: Don't get me wrong, I thought it was a great idea.

However, I also read Evenwolf's comments -- and he makes a very good point.

Such a forum might encourage a lot of stupid competitions -- and thus over-moderation.

Besides, we're bound to have competitions in their respective forums.

The thing is the competitions are already organised in such respective forums -- I can't think of one competition that doesn't belong in a particular board.

I think the problem is more or less the number of stickies -- perhaps we should just leave the competitions as unstickies.

I think we get too sentimental about such threads and thus we hold on to them, always leaving them at the top of the board.

Maybe it's time we moved on from our current posts.

Don't get me worng -- I love the Haiku and Post Your Pic posts.

However, maybe we should let them go and move on to better topics.

And it's not like we'd be deleting them and losing them forever -- just unstickying them so newer posts get priority.

Just a thought inspired by both Evenwolf and OTG's comments.

Leave it up to moderators to approve to comps.

As for the idea, I'm against it -- just to be different!

Seriously, though it is a good idea but I think the current system is pretty good -- I think it's about time to get rid of some of the stickies.

Should I unstick a few threads such as Haiku, post your picture, and story project?

Tell me what you think -- should certains ones stay or should they go.

After EMI, I'm giving LucasArts diddley-squat!

Robot monkey my ass!

Try Kazaa

But it's such entertaining TV viewing!

Funny how the company used be struggling after Cheney left and how the government practically shifted away from it when it was caught up in scandal (especially since Cheney used to be a shareholder -- but he obviously had nothig to do with that scandal, right?)

Very ironic that the government shifted so far away from it.

Until now.

Now, it's a hundred times more ironic.

And Halliburton is just the tip of the iceburg.

[Think]

I decided to do a brand new post with all infomation from CJ, C_leks, Dark Stalkey, and myself. Moderators, feel free to edit or add anything that's needs to be added to this post.

This is the big off-topic forum where everything not related to AGS and adventure games goes.

Before posting here, I urge you to make a game or some contribution to someone else's game. The General Forum is a place for adventure game CREATORS to talk about non-adventure stuff -- please respect that and understand that you must earn a place here.

It's pretty much a free-for-all, but there are a few important rules you should bear in mind:
- Think before you post. We do have to pay for these forums upkeep, and pointless posts waste bandwidth and money. So, before you hit that "Post" button, consider whether you're really adding anything to the conversation.
- Respect other people. This goes for old timers and newcomers. People need to earn respect before their opinion can be taken seriously and also should respect many of the people who made the games that built this community. Old timers to the AGS forums also need to respect the opinions new people when they've gained some trust. However, this trust between old people and new people can be taken away if new people abuse the trust of the older folk. E.g. Over-posting without releasing a game. We know it's fun and exciting when you discover something new, like AGS, but out of respect for people who have more experience here, please do NOT over-post. Instead, finish your games (or contribute to the game making process). Also, we regularly cover topics from the very serious to the very silly, but whatever the issue, if you disagree with someone, calmly explain why you think differently. Name-calling and swearing at people will not be tolerated.
- Warn people in the thread title if there is any adult content in your post. For example, if you posted a link to a porn site for a legitimate reason, always add some text like "(Warning Adult Content)" to the thread title so that people who are easily offended can simply not read the thread.

Above all, have fun!


Common sense rules - we shouldn't have to tell you these!

1. Don't quote a huge post to add one line - quote only the relevant bits
2. If your signature is longer than your post, one or the other has not been thought through. Don't put a huge image in your signature that makes the forums hard to read for everyone else.
3. Check existing topics before creating a new one - we don't need 40 pages of topics.
4. Don't double post. The edit button is there for a reason. Use it.
5. You are using a computer keyboard, not a mobile phone pad - use it as such, as that saves us from deciphering what the hell it is you're trying to say. "i c u r 2 kool 4 me" style writing will result in you being beaten repeatedly with a sharp stick.
6. Please do not discuss warez here. Abandonware discussion is okay because abandonware is unsupported. If you want warez, go find it yourself. Or better yet, buy the bloody game.
7. No spam or ads -- They will be deleted.
8. Do not go overboard on posting -- you do not have to start making new threads on everything that comes to your mind and you do not have to reply to every single thread. The forums are not your toy. The General forum is not your soapbox. To post here is something you must earn. If you haven't made any games or game contributions, post minimally until you do. And instead of replying here, finish your game first, because people are more likely to take your posts seriously if you make/contribute to a good game.
9. If you have a problem with someone, send them an instant message and tell them to stop whatever it is that's causing your lack-of-sleep. If the problem persists, see a moderator or Chris Jones.

We try to be fair in our decisions on locking certain posts that violate the above -- if you have a problem with a locked post, please private message one of the moderators and explain why you think it should be unlocked.

Have fun, be excellent to one another and party on, dudes!  8)

Scarpia:
Hmm. Actually, those weapons did not come from the US alone. Besides, they came from private (or semi-private) companies and manufacturers, many of which are located in France and Germany, ironically. These companies have made billions of dollars selling technologi and equipment to the Iraqis, sure. But Saddam could have made them himself, and he would have, if western governments in those years hadn't allowed him to buy them abroad.

Thank you!!

Finally, an opposing reply that isn't loaded with nonsense!

I owe you a steak dinner, Scarpia (or vege if you prefer!)

Very openminded.

It's hard to be open minded when you make no sense.

So you can't listen to my opinions because I use sarcasm?  Again, very openminded.

See above comment -- your sarcastic rantings make no sense.

I agree that parts are archaic.  But the fact that almost the entire thing HAS stood the test of time, and still stands up over 200 years after being written, PROVES my point.  You're not an American, and no matter how much education you have, and how much you think you know, you don't live in America.  You don't live by/under the constitution.  So you can't say it doesn't work by what you've read.  Even coming from 'a number of difference sources -- left, right, middle, whatever'.

So because I'm not American, I am not allowed to form any opinion of the constitution.

That's ridiculous.

You're wrong.  Again, you don't live under the constitution.  The right to bear arms IS restricted.  Actually it's VERY restricted.  It's not possible for me to go into a store and buy a machine gun.  Check your 'a number of difference sources -- left, right, middle, whatever.' again.

I saw it happen in Bowling For Columbine.

I've also read several comparisons between Australian gun laws and US gun laws -- and from my point of view, being an Australian, US gun laws are not restrictive in comparison.

So, I'm not wrong.

And I'm sure the bureau is FAR more reliable than the US gvt. or CNN, or the Washington Post.  Oops, was that too sarcastic to be taken seriously?

Yes, that was.

Firstly, the bureau is part of the US Govt -- Even I know that and I'm Australian.

Secondly, CNN and Washington Post, like an media, use these statistics as part of their news stories.

Show me one news report that proves contrary to the statistic.

I have stated my opinions clearly.  And you call them 'sarcastic nonsense' and 'sarcastic rantings'.  ALL my points make sense to anybody with an open mind.  You can claim to be as educated and know-it-all as you want.  Apparently all your experience didn't open your mind at all if a little sarcasm makes you immediately discredit somebody elses opinions.  I'm not getting any more 'over excited' than anybody else, but I'm certainly not going to allow you to make yourself feel better by trying to degrade me with close minded comebacks attacking my p.o.v.

Firstly, you're not using a "little" sarcasm.

Secondly, you haven't backed your opinions with any facts or data.

Thirdly, you're very emotional, which is usually a sign that someone is writing without thinking first.

Fourthly, you've made derogitory comments towards a religious group -- that is very closed minded as far as I'm concerned.

And finally, my opinions only took four lines to state and yet you keep wishing to bombard me with sarcastic replies that make no sense whatsoever -- I consider that way more closed-minded than anything else.

A fool always persists in such folly.

It doesn't really matter to me.  I'm trying to point out the hypocricy here.  You say the 'facts' that I am basing my opinions on are 'faulty' because of where I obtain my information.  Yet I don't get the impression that you're over in the middle east dealing directly with the Iraq situation.  So where do you get your information from that makes it more truthful than mine?

I never said your 'facts' were 'faulty' -- you're making that up.

I'm saying that you've just launched into a sarcastic rant for the sake of arguing -- why don't you try to acknowledge my actual position first before accusing me of something I did not say.

Like you immediately discredit mine?

I haven't discredited yours.

To be honest, I don't care what your sources are (which if you read my last post properly you would have understood).

Yet when my view clashes with yours, you reply to it point by point trying to discredit it.  "A man who knows nothing, speaks. A man who knows everthing, doesn't." ... so you're admitting that you know nothing?  Or are you honestly claiming that you're not saying anything here?  Like insulting the constitution, or discrediting my opinions, or insulting Bush, or comments about the media?

It's not because your view clashes with me.

It's because you haven't put forth a logical arguement.

I haven't insulted the constitution -- I called it archaic, and you agreed.

I haven't discredited your sources -- I said you seem to instantly believe a lot of the spin from the White House (You could read other sources for all I know -- It doesn't matter).

I haven't insulted Bush in this thread -- I only said I'm not on his side (nor Saddam's) and said he should take more action on gun laws.

And if I've insulted the media, by calling it's spin, then you need to wake up -- most contempory media is spin.

As for me knowing nothing, who knows and who really cares?

Only I can judge that.

How do you judge yourself?

I said it's that simple for me.

Suit yourself.

Just be wary of the after-effects when Saddam is out.



Look, I don't see why I should have a discussion with you when you don't think before you write.

Try a little civil behaviour.

Anyway, post all the replies you want to me, because I'm ignoring them.

It's not worth my time because I have better things to worry about.

I don't really care whether you're right or I'm right or whoever is wrong.

I've stated my opinion and I stick by it.

No amount of argument from you is going to change that.

So blather away, kiddo -- I'm only listening to Pro-Bush people who can at least keep a civil tongue.



P.S. I noticed you're from Michigan.

See Bowling For Columbine.

The director, Michael Moore, is also from Michigan.

Flint Michigan, I believe.

Ironically, he's also a member of the NRA.

See the movie.