If it was you, I certainly couldn't tell you so. In fact, responding as such may be construed as me trying to tell you it's you, by denying it's you; even though, in fact, it may not be you. So the real question becomes: Are you, YOU? :P
oh god
I DON'T KNOW
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minor incidentexpert in a dying fieldnjRegistered Userregular
I love the wall behind your TV, Isy.
Ah, it stinks, it sucks, it's anthropologically unjust
Before posting the actual gifts I have received, I must confess that I got the electronic gifts over Thanksgiving break and the bigger gift earlier this week. I have been extraordinarily remiss in not posting until now, although I think most of you will figure out why once you see what was sent.
First of all, over Thanksgiving I checked my email and found two fine books waiting in my inbox.
I've gone through Abercrombie's book already by this time, and now I'm going to have to read the rest of the trilogy. It's a fine piece of work.
Then Monday, upon returning and having the held mail delivered, I found a package waiting as well. The lizard is in abeyance this year, as I have a small human helper who was more than willing to assist.
What's in the package?
How am I going to get through the shrinkwrap to chew on this properly?
Where's the baby toy? There has to be a baby toy in here somewhere!
In conclusion, I've spent all week playing Skyrim instead of posting these pictures. Thanks Draysoth!
My gift arrived on Friday... at my parents' house, and I won't be there for another 3 weeks. It is too long to wait, I must know what is inside!
The butcher bird. Man's best friend. All I need to do is tame one, train it to fly to my parents' house and carry the parcel back. If it's too heavy, it can open the parcel and carry the contents home piece by piece.
Stage one is complete! The butcher bird (AKA "Birdy") has arrived, and stealthily scopes out the scene.
The parcel is looking a bit big though, he might have to break it open.
Birdy begins his attack, choosing to make a frontal assault on the box. He attacks the weakest point, the tape holding the box together...
Unfortunately, it is all for naught. The tape proves too strong for the little bird, and he is forced to retreat.
It looks like I'll have to wait, unless... perhaps an eagle could manage...
If it was you, I certainly couldn't tell you so. In fact, responding as such may be construed as me trying to tell you it's you, by denying it's you; even though, in fact, it may not be you. So the real question becomes: Are you, YOU? :P
My gift arrived on Friday... at my parents' house, and I won't be there for another 3 weeks. It is too long to wait, I must know what is inside!
The butcher bird. Man's best friend. All I need to do is tame one, train it to fly to my parents' house and carry the parcel back. If it's too heavy, it can open the parcel and carry the contents home piece by piece.
Stage one is complete! The butcher bird (AKA "Birdy") has arrived, and stealthily scopes out the scene.
The parcel is looking a bit big though, he might have to break it open.
Birdy begins his attack, choosing to make a frontal assault on the box. He attacks the weakest point, the tape holding the box together...
Unfortunately, it is all for naught. The tape proves too strong for the little bird, and he is forced to retreat.
It looks like I'll have to wait, unless... perhaps an eagle could manage...
Our tree topper is an awesome plush monkey I found on the street after a pub trip at uni. With a wash and brush up, some cardboard glittery wings and a gold pipe cleaner halo he really looks the part now.
I just realised I found that monkey on the pavement 10 years ago. 10 years!
Feeling old now.
Going to bed to mourn my lost youth.
And Teflon the Darwinist angel is up!
Our one year old daughter is 'helping' sort out the decorations by trying to wear all the beads at once.
My gift arrived on Friday... at my parents' house, and I won't be there for another 3 weeks. It is too long to wait, I must know what is inside!
The butcher bird. Man's best friend. All I need to do is tame one, train it to fly to my parents' house and carry the parcel back. If it's too heavy, it can open the parcel and carry the contents home piece by piece.
Stage one is complete! The butcher bird (AKA "Birdy") has arrived, and stealthily scopes out the scene.
The parcel is looking a bit big though, he might have to break it open.
Birdy begins his attack, choosing to make a frontal assault on the box. He attacks the weakest point, the tape holding the box together...
Unfortunately, it is all for naught. The tape proves too strong for the little bird, and he is forced to retreat.
It looks like I'll have to wait, unless... perhaps an eagle could manage...
That's an awesome-looking bird. At first I thought it was a pet until I looked it up. If you can't find an eagle, maybe use a duck. I'm sure their dull, round beaks and webbed feet will shred that tape with no effort at all.
Ok, you caught me. I just want to see someone post a picture of a duck on their present.
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Also, still waiting on my Santa to reveal themselves! that's how it works right?
It was me! I'm really glad you liked it all! Sorry for the lack of personal touch, which is why I had the wife make some delicious treats to send.
Which she also sent to me.
They were so good.
Merry X-mas!
Also, still waiting on my Santa to reveal themselves! that's how it works right?
It was me! I'm really glad you liked it all! Sorry for the lack of personal touch, which is why I had the wife make some delicious treats to send.
Which she also sent to me.
They were so good.
Merry X-mas!
Man, they were amazing! And you really nailed the gifts too, I kept thinking that was it and then another parcel would arrive!
Thanks again for everything, really brightened an otherwise full on and depressing time
Proxy sent me a nicely worded PM from my Santa that basically said I should stop buying myself stuff. This is harder than it sounds during a Steam sale. Dungeon Defenders is less than 4 dollars! If anything my Santa is trying to give me the gift of self control.
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My gift arrived on Friday... at my parents' house, and I won't be there for another 3 weeks. It is too long to wait, I must know what is inside!
The butcher bird. Man's best friend. All I need to do is tame one, train it to fly to my parents' house and carry the parcel back. If it's too heavy, it can open the parcel and carry the contents home piece by piece.
Stage one is complete! The butcher bird (AKA "Birdy") has arrived, and stealthily scopes out the scene.
The parcel is looking a bit big though, he might have to break it open.
Birdy begins his attack, choosing to make a frontal assault on the box. He attacks the weakest point, the tape holding the box together...
Unfortunately, it is all for naught. The tape proves too strong for the little bird, and he is forced to retreat.
It looks like I'll have to wait, unless... perhaps an eagle could manage...
That's an awesome-looking bird. At first I thought it was a pet until I looked it up. If you can't find an eagle, maybe use a duck. I'm sure their dull, round beaks and webbed feet will shred that tape with no effort at all.
Ok, you caught me. I just want to see someone post a picture of a duck on their present.
It's kinda sorta almost a pet; it will eat out of our hands, and come into the house looking for us. There are some eagles nearby, but I think they would be slightly more likely to tear the parcel and its contents into little pieces.
My gift arrived on Friday... at my parents' house, and I won't be there for another 3 weeks. It is too long to wait, I must know what is inside!
The butcher bird. Man's best friend. All I need to do is tame one, train it to fly to my parents' house and carry the parcel back. If it's too heavy, it can open the parcel and carry the contents home piece by piece.
Stage one is complete! The butcher bird (AKA "Birdy") has arrived, and stealthily scopes out the scene.
The parcel is looking a bit big though, he might have to break it open.
Birdy begins his attack, choosing to make a frontal assault on the box. He attacks the weakest point, the tape holding the box together...
Unfortunately, it is all for naught. The tape proves too strong for the little bird, and he is forced to retreat.
It looks like I'll have to wait, unless... perhaps an eagle could manage...
That's an awesome-looking bird. At first I thought it was a pet until I looked it up. If you can't find an eagle, maybe use a duck. I'm sure their dull, round beaks and webbed feet will shred that tape with no effort at all.
Ok, you caught me. I just want to see someone post a picture of a duck on their present.
challenge accepted! I have two different types of ducks too. :ˆ:
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minor incidentexpert in a dying fieldnjRegistered Userregular
Should have know someone here would have ducks.
Ah, it stinks, it sucks, it's anthropologically unjust
My Santa has craftily concealed their identity, and their opening volley of giftage was the Carboard Tube Samurai skin for Orcs Must Die, a (far as I know) PAX exclusive! Which means that the first gift I got may well have required air fare, hotel accommodations, god knows what on food and other entertainment expenses, ticket(s) into the venue and the self control of a legend not to drop a college fund on goods within.
So that one item might have associated costs in the 4 digits with it.
Signing off under the name "Hattori Hanzō", clearly this person is a leader of generosity worthy of association with the historical figure. They alluded to further gifts, possibly including the Defending of some Dungeons (I'm onto your game!) and perhaps other tangible gift items.
So thank you kindly, mystery gift giver! Already the season is off to a wonderful start!
Though this does mean that I know have to figure out whom between D&D and SE++ sent me a graphic novel and DVD from Amazon... only mentioned because I had figured it might be G&T, but according to my chat, they aren't from that person. Curiouser and curiouser.
First they came for the Muslims, and we said NOT TODAY, MOTHERFUCKER!
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My gift arrived on Friday... at my parents' house, and I won't be there for another 3 weeks. It is too long to wait, I must know what is inside!
The butcher bird. Man's best friend. All I need to do is tame one, train it to fly to my parents' house and carry the parcel back. If it's too heavy, it can open the parcel and carry the contents home piece by piece.
Stage one is complete! The butcher bird (AKA "Birdy") has arrived, and stealthily scopes out the scene.
The parcel is looking a bit big though, he might have to break it open.
Birdy begins his attack, choosing to make a frontal assault on the box. He attacks the weakest point, the tape holding the box together...
Unfortunately, it is all for naught. The tape proves too strong for the little bird, and he is forced to retreat.
It looks like I'll have to wait, unless... perhaps an eagle could manage...
That's an awesome-looking bird. At first I thought it was a pet until I looked it up. If you can't find an eagle, maybe use a duck. I'm sure their dull, round beaks and webbed feet will shred that tape with no effort at all.
Ok, you caught me. I just want to see someone post a picture of a duck on their present.
challenge accepted! I have two different types of ducks too. :ˆ:
Ooh, what kinds? Also, my condolences for the budgie that did its best miner's canary impression.
For the first time ever I have a pet that doesn't live in a glass bowl, but it just had to be one that eats birds. She's an outdoor cat or else I would have taken a picture of her on my desk for my gift post.
So, I beat Max Payne 2. I'd post a picture, but I didn't think to take one when the credits were rolling. However, you're all my dearest friends so I hope you can trust I'm not lying. Then again, the game is short enough that lying would take longer. Anyway, here are my thoughts on an eight year old game.
I thought it was alright. It certainly has not aged well in terms of graphics or gameplay. The game was not made for precision and I hated anytime it ask me to platform. Maybe I missed something but having Max always run when you move the stick proved to be an annoyance at times especially when trying to go up or down a narrow pathway. There were more than a few deaths related to an over anxious Max.
The combat was good at times, but I didn't appreciate how the AI usually had the upper hand when I entered a room. I'd sometimes die shortly after entering a room and not knowing what killed me. The slow-mo helped alleviate this but looking back on it from today's game design it just seems unfair. The actual gunplay felt satisfying especially when doing the slow-mo jump. I felt grenades/molotovs were useless due to their short radius.
As for the story, I liked it. The voice acting was top notch and I dug the comic book panels. If I had any real complaint, it'd be towards the ending. It's not that it's bad, but it left me unsatisfied with its conclusion. In fact, that's kind of how I feel with the whole last level in terms of story. There are some nice hidden elements in it that clue you in on what's going on, but I feel a game shouldn't hide story elements like that. I will say my favorite mission was the one where you have to escort Vinnie mainly due to how absurd it was. Here you have a serious game and all of a sudden you have a ludicrous element thrown into it. It was just too hilariously awesome.
I also enjoyed the TV shows from the game. Address Unknown (Remedy getting their Twin Peaks on somewhat) and Lords and Ladies being the standouts. The scenery added a lot of personality to the game. That's probably the reason why I spent so much time in the police station.
Overall, I'd say the game is good and holds up well today mainly due to its story. My only regret is having to play it with that shitty controller. I can't remember the last time I was actively aware of what buttons I was pressing in a game. I did that all the ways up to the end. I honestly can't imagine having to use that controller ever again after the S was released.
My gift arrived on Friday... at my parents' house, and I won't be there for another 3 weeks. It is too long to wait, I must know what is inside!
The butcher bird. Man's best friend. All I need to do is tame one, train it to fly to my parents' house and carry the parcel back. If it's too heavy, it can open the parcel and carry the contents home piece by piece.
Stage one is complete! The butcher bird (AKA "Birdy") has arrived, and stealthily scopes out the scene.
The parcel is looking a bit big though, he might have to break it open.
Birdy begins his attack, choosing to make a frontal assault on the box. He attacks the weakest point, the tape holding the box together...
Unfortunately, it is all for naught. The tape proves too strong for the little bird, and he is forced to retreat.
It looks like I'll have to wait, unless... perhaps an eagle could manage...
That's an awesome-looking bird. At first I thought it was a pet until I looked it up. If you can't find an eagle, maybe use a duck. I'm sure their dull, round beaks and webbed feet will shred that tape with no effort at all.
Ok, you caught me. I just want to see someone post a picture of a duck on their present.
challenge accepted! I have two different types of ducks too. :ˆ:
Ooh, what kinds? Also, my condolences for the budgie that did its best miner's canary impression.
For the first time ever I have a pet that doesn't live in a glass bowl, but it just had to be one that eats birds. She's an outdoor cat or else I would have taken a picture of her on my desk for my gift post.
Hmmm, no idea what breed they are but they like clean environments! As promised, one of my presents with the ducks!
It's kinda sorta almost a pet; it will eat out of our hands, and come into the house looking for us. There are some eagles nearby, but I think they would be slightly more likely to tear the parcel and its contents into little pieces.
After the eagle decimates the box, you find out that your Santa gave you a set of commemorative plates, a priceless glass cantelope sculpture, and a mylar balloon.
Except then it's two jigsaw puzzles and a mylar bag. :P
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oh god
I DON'T KNOW
Before posting the actual gifts I have received, I must confess that I got the electronic gifts over Thanksgiving break and the bigger gift earlier this week. I have been extraordinarily remiss in not posting until now, although I think most of you will figure out why once you see what was sent.
I've gone through Abercrombie's book already by this time, and now I'm going to have to read the rest of the trilogy. It's a fine piece of work.
Then Monday, upon returning and having the held mail delivered, I found a package waiting as well. The lizard is in abeyance this year, as I have a small human helper who was more than willing to assist.
What's in the package?
How am I going to get through the shrinkwrap to chew on this properly?
Where's the baby toy? There has to be a baby toy in here somewhere!
In conclusion, I've spent all week playing Skyrim instead of posting these pictures. Thanks Draysoth!
that was the one thing I didn't do
Also, still waiting on my Santa to reveal themselves! that's how it works right?
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My gift arrived on Friday... at my parents' house, and I won't be there for another 3 weeks. It is too long to wait, I must know what is inside!
The parcel is looking a bit big though, he might have to break it open.
Birdy begins his attack, choosing to make a frontal assault on the box. He attacks the weakest point, the tape holding the box together...
Unfortunately, it is all for naught. The tape proves too strong for the little bird, and he is forced to retreat.
It looks like I'll have to wait, unless... perhaps an eagle could manage...
MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! :twisted:
Suppose if two swallows carried it together?
And Teflon the Darwinist angel is up!
Our one year old daughter is 'helping' sort out the decorations by trying to wear all the beads at once.
That's an awesome-looking bird. At first I thought it was a pet until I looked it up. If you can't find an eagle, maybe use a duck. I'm sure their dull, round beaks and webbed feet will shred that tape with no effort at all.
African or European?
It was me! I'm really glad you liked it all! Sorry for the lack of personal touch, which is why I had the wife make some delicious treats to send.
Which she also sent to me.
They were so good.
Merry X-mas!
Man, they were amazing! And you really nailed the gifts too, I kept thinking that was it and then another parcel would arrive!
Thanks again for everything, really brightened an otherwise full on and depressing time
PSN Hypacia
Xbox HypaciaMinnow
Discord Hypacia#0391
It's kinda sorta almost a pet; it will eat out of our hands, and come into the house looking for us. There are some eagles nearby, but I think they would be slightly more likely to tear the parcel and its contents into little pieces.
challenge accepted! I have two different types of ducks too. :ˆ:
We are a remarkably diverse group.
So that one item might have associated costs in the 4 digits with it.
Signing off under the name "Hattori Hanzō", clearly this person is a leader of generosity worthy of association with the historical figure. They alluded to further gifts, possibly including the Defending of some Dungeons (I'm onto your game!) and perhaps other tangible gift items.
So thank you kindly, mystery gift giver! Already the season is off to a wonderful start!
Though this does mean that I know have to figure out whom between D&D and SE++ sent me a graphic novel and DVD from Amazon... only mentioned because I had figured it might be G&T, but according to my chat, they aren't from that person. Curiouser and curiouser.
nope
Bah, back to square one then...
You can try it from these guys, they specify which country the card can be used in:
http://www.videogamesplus.ca/advanced_search_result.php?osCsid=340ab594b3c437e9de6690f6c632c780&keywords=xbox+live+points&x=0&y=0
http://www.videogamesplus.ca/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=playstation+network+card&x=0&y=0
Dammit Santa, that's MY line!
:rotate:
Hey Secret Santa!
Ooh, what kinds? Also, my condolences for the budgie that did its best miner's canary impression.
For the first time ever I have a pet that doesn't live in a glass bowl, but it just had to be one that eats birds. She's an outdoor cat or else I would have taken a picture of her on my desk for my gift post.
I thought it was alright. It certainly has not aged well in terms of graphics or gameplay. The game was not made for precision and I hated anytime it ask me to platform. Maybe I missed something but having Max always run when you move the stick proved to be an annoyance at times especially when trying to go up or down a narrow pathway. There were more than a few deaths related to an over anxious Max.
The combat was good at times, but I didn't appreciate how the AI usually had the upper hand when I entered a room. I'd sometimes die shortly after entering a room and not knowing what killed me. The slow-mo helped alleviate this but looking back on it from today's game design it just seems unfair. The actual gunplay felt satisfying especially when doing the slow-mo jump. I felt grenades/molotovs were useless due to their short radius.
As for the story, I liked it. The voice acting was top notch and I dug the comic book panels. If I had any real complaint, it'd be towards the ending. It's not that it's bad, but it left me unsatisfied with its conclusion. In fact, that's kind of how I feel with the whole last level in terms of story. There are some nice hidden elements in it that clue you in on what's going on, but I feel a game shouldn't hide story elements like that. I will say my favorite mission was the one where you have to escort Vinnie mainly due to how absurd it was. Here you have a serious game and all of a sudden you have a ludicrous element thrown into it. It was just too hilariously awesome.
I also enjoyed the TV shows from the game. Address Unknown (Remedy getting their Twin Peaks on somewhat) and Lords and Ladies being the standouts. The scenery added a lot of personality to the game. That's probably the reason why I spent so much time in the police station.
Overall, I'd say the game is good and holds up well today mainly due to its story. My only regret is having to play it with that shitty controller. I can't remember the last time I was actively aware of what buttons I was pressing in a game. I did that all the ways up to the end. I honestly can't imagine having to use that controller ever again after the S was released.
But at least it neither of those was xbox Bomberman.
Hmmm, no idea what breed they are but they like clean environments! As promised, one of my presents with the ducks!
After the eagle decimates the box, you find out that your Santa gave you a set of commemorative plates, a priceless glass cantelope sculpture, and a mylar balloon.
Except then it's two jigsaw puzzles and a mylar bag. :P
Edit @Big Isy Booooooooo. :P