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Movies and TV / Television on iTunes
« on: January 26, 2006, 08:36:29 AM »
iTunes has slowly been adding TV content since Decemeber, with individual episodes costing around $1.99. ABC and NBC are two of the largest contributors (though NBC offers more and better content) and new networks like MTV, Soapnet, USA, the Disney Channel. Nickleodeon, and Comedy Central have been putting their toes in the water.

For NBC apparently the kid at the pool who likes to jump in head first, the gamble has worked and NBC shows on iTunes experienced a nice ratings jump (probably as new viewers were able to catch up on the Office and Surface) NBC also added a lot of classic SNL stuff as well and Classic television like Hitchcock, Adam-12, Knight Rider the A-Team and the Munsters.

Since I like to watch movies on my computer the idea of quality downloads of television (torrents are notoriously varied in quality) for my computer intrigues me even though I dont have an iPod capable of playing video. 1.99 seems like a good price to pay networks (yes the content should be free, but there arent any adds and download bandwidth is expensive. Whole seasons end up costing about half of what a DVD would.

So is it a good idea, a fluke, or just a method to sell more iPods, and does it Herald content made expressly for the internet?

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Rants and Stuff / The Army
« on: January 24, 2006, 10:06:52 PM »
Well, the Army has decided to raise the max enlistment age from 35 to 40.
So now you can be ancient and join as a private.

Wow.

Says to me a Draft might be in the works in the future if they cant hit recruiting goals.

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Everything Else / The best of TWG
« on: January 23, 2006, 12:46:06 PM »
So, I've been thinking, It would be cool to troll through all the old Articles and find some that really stand out, then repackage them in PDF form for printing.

Even if we dont do that, maybe we should have a best of TWG contest. I think it would be fun.

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Everything Else / Any knitters in the house
« on: January 20, 2006, 11:38:24 PM »
I want a Dr. Who scarf, and I found a great pattern site http://www.doctorwhoscarf.com/
but I cant knit.

If any sweet wonderful knitters want to make me a Whoovian Scarf they would be well rewarded. Well rewarded. It goes without saying that I would also pay for materials...


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Suggestions Box / Need TWG Image for the podcast...
« on: January 18, 2006, 10:31:38 PM »
Ok its coming and soon, but I need a good picture (full screen maybe) of the TWG logo, or something like it...

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Everything Else / Word of the Day
« on: January 01, 2006, 11:46:29 AM »
Thalassocracy

A greek expression for a state who's realms are primarily marine.

Think Venice...

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Everything Else / Off the Grid
« on: December 24, 2005, 04:18:14 PM »
For the next 26 hours or so I will be off the grid doing Christmas Stuff with the families...

Figured this would be a good place to announce it for folks who care...

Have a merry Christmas everyone....

Peace
Jeff

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Everything Else / Best food lately
« on: December 13, 2005, 03:25:42 PM »
Im eating a strawberry-rubarb jelly,banana and Peanut butter Sandwich.... YUM...

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Role-Playing Games / Help Kevin Siembieda
« on: December 09, 2005, 08:01:47 PM »
Kevin Siembieda has suffered a terrible series of thefts http://www.palladiumbooks.com/press/thefts.html
and is looking to recover as many of the lost goods as he can. Lots of original artwork, miniature masters, animation cells and first edition books (including ones signed by Kevins Mom, who died in 1989 and by the Palladium staff) not to mention scads of Star Wars Empire and Jedi figures (Yes the old Kenner ones, still on the cards) and the vehicles in mint condition. For a complete list of items visit the link.

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Suggestions Box / Podcast mark III
« on: December 03, 2005, 01:57:45 PM »
I am currently in the process of revamping my podcast after getting the right equipment to make it a little more professional. I have a new Mic which sounds good, and I have been learning the mysteries of editing so I can cut out a lot of Um's and ahhas. Episodes wont be more than 30 minutes and I can host them on Eric and my webdomain so Im not worried about that right now. All we need to do is publish the link to the file and make the show availible to places like feedburner and iTunes.
And I may have to upload show notes with links and stuff for folks.
Which could count as an article. for a day.
I figure if people like our links they'll definately come back to the site for more info, and probably fall in love w/ timewasters like we all have....

Content wise though Im a little stumped.

I think a podcast can be a great draw to the site, especially if I do stuff like point people to gaming related links, and announce all sorts of news in the timewasting world.

I have some plans, I want to review music (and thus play a little of it) for instance which is completely Kosher under fair use laws. Plus there is a lot of creative commons content that is free for me to use if TWG doesnt make any money off of it.

I also want to do some radio theater, or at least read some out of print fantasy on Project Gutenburg.

I want to do a few interviews, perhaps with some big name folks eventually (how cool would an interview with Steve Jackson be?)

But mainly I want to keep you, and audience entertained....

So what would you like.

This is a chance for a few ideas.

Also I can use a co host or at least a regualar supporter(Dr. P) , via VOIP through Gizmo, a free VOIP program that supports native recording and call ins... its better than skype because it doesnt jack your bandwidth like skype does (which is why skype lags and crashes after 10 minutes)

If I do a gaming/ timewasting news segment then what do ya'll want to see most often... gamer news? Comics? Random cool stuff?

Mostly Im just curious what my audience should be...

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Role-Playing Games / A birthday present from Atlas Games
« on: November 13, 2005, 05:40:02 PM »
A Birthday Present: FREE GAMES!

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Next Thursday, November 17, I will turn 36. This past summer, Atlas turned 15. Traditionally I am a total grump about birthdays, but this year I'd like to celebrate these milestones by giving a whole lot of birthday presents. It's been a very prosperous year for Atlas, and all of us here at Atlas want to thank the fans who have supported us for 15 years and made all our success possible.

Here's the deal. If you send me a self-addressed, stamped envelope, I will stuff it full of FREE d20 System roleplaying books and mail it back to you.

There are some limitations and details, which I need to set in order to make this manageable (since I'll be the one preparing and sending all of these gifts!):

This is only available to folks in the USA ; I'm sorry but I can't figure out an easy way to offer this to people elsewhere. If you live outside the US but can arrange for a friend or relative in the US to send in the SASE and then forward the gift to you, that's OK ; I just can't set aside the time for filling out a bazillion customs forms.

The self-addressed, stamped envelope you send me should be at least 10; x 13; it's your choice if you want to use a plain envelope, a padded/bubble mailer, etc. I can't be responsible for damage that may occur in transit.

You you need to attach $2.26 in US postage. This is enough for me to send you up to 3 pounds by Media Mail within the United States.

I must limit this to one gift package per name or address. I reserve the right to reject requests that I deem, in my sole judgement, to be abusive of our generosity.

Your request must be postmarked no later than my birthday ; November 17, 2005.

If you like, you may include a list of Atlas d20 titles you already own, and I'll try to send you items you don't already own, if possible ; but I can't promise any specific titles, and what I send is ultimately up to my personal whim. I am the birthday boy, and this is my party!

Please be patient in waiting for delivery. Besides the fact that media mail is slow (but cheap), filling these requests will have to take a lower priority than other tasks on my to-do list (such as making sales calls and shipping goods to distributors), and I have no idea how many people will respond to this invitation.

Send your SASE to:

Atlas Games
attn: John's Birthday Presents
885 Pierce Butler Route
Saint Paul, MN 55104

If you enjoy the books you receive, please consider visiting your local game store (or Warehouse 23) to pick up more Atlas Games titles. (Yes, this is a shameless marketing effort as well as a gift!)

Thanks again to all of our customers who have made this job fun and engrossing for more than 15 years!



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Role-Playing Games / Humor from Jack Chick
« on: November 11, 2005, 05:22:11 PM »
http://www.chick.com/articles/dnd.asp

read this article and discuss... :)

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Rants and Stuff / Jeffs, mental disorder thread
« on: October 29, 2005, 08:09:34 PM »
Well where to start... Its been a while since anyone tried to realistically discuss their problems on TWG. I have my share of issues, most of which stem from ADD which has become a full blown Adult ADD. The side effects are clinical depression, suicidal tendencies (relating to the depression) bouts of severe guilt, anxiety and other issues. Some symptoms are environmental... for instance I am a hoarder (common with ADD) and I have live with an insane amount of mess. Cleaning causes me to go through a lot of stress and anxiety as well. Especially since I can never have anyone over because Im embarrased to let them see my house.

So starting monday I begin to take back some of my life. I figure I can take away a small portion of the stress I live with by decluttering my house.

Its going to be a long week, I have multiple rooms to clean and my car and Im going to need a lot of encouragement from my friends. Emails and kind words would really help me stay on task, as would admonishments to stop goofing off and checking the web.

This thread doesnt just have to be about me, so if anyone needs encouragement or wants to talk about a problem they have... this is as good a place as any.

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Role-Playing Games / Your favorite setting...
« on: October 14, 2005, 06:37:30 PM »
Published or unpublished, what is your favorite rpg setting. Rules arent an issue here on this one.

Mine is the Superhero world that my buddy Charon made up for us, a world that was 1 part Wildcards, on part Marvel and all bang. In our supers world, the sups were all the patrons of different pantheons and each millenium they were selected by different gods to become avatars of the gods realm of power. Which is why Havoc, ended up becoming the Avatar of mischeif (under Loki) by not fighting a single fair fight. He went grenade fishing against dolphin man and rigged a whole city block to blow to kill vanguard. He beat uppercut to a pulp by hitting him with a lead pipe from behind in a dark alley. (all his power was built around boxing haymakers and uppercuts, useless when the unconcious uppercut had his hands cuffed behind his back when I dumped his limp body in the worst part of town) See it was like the final 4 if the winning team had just cheated cheated cheated their way into winning.

It was a rough and tumble world too, and though havoc may seem evil, he wasnt... just ruthless. He also swung between the role of villain and hero quite often. It was fun.

So a homemade setting was pretty much my favorite of all time.

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Music / 80's bands that dont get their due
« on: October 11, 2005, 08:58:30 PM »
Altered Images- You can almost put "See those Eyes" in a John Hughes movie.

The Damned - Grimly Fiendish ... Cool name, cooler song, this ones proto-goth with a Peter Loriesque Lead singer.

The Church- Mind numbing Guitar... INXS style lyrics...
where are these guys now?

Cocteau Twins- Carolyn's Fingers _ I think the sundays learned a trick or two from these two.

The Call- Everywhere I go.   Has a Peter Murphy like quality.

Chris Issak- You owe me some kind of love.... Before wicked game Chris could rock

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