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Forum: Alliance Discussions 9 Jul 2007, 11:49
Replies: 74
Views: 13,722
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Are these Alliances around anymore?

*sniff* The good old days eh Nadar?!
Forum: Planetarion Discussions 23 Jun 2007, 00:04
Replies: 7
Views: 2,800
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Buddy packs

I'm just used to having to pay for my PA. TY guys.
Forum: Planetarion Discussions 23 Jun 2007, 00:04
Replies: 7
Views: 2,800
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Buddy packs

Ahhh, R22 is completely free, my bad! Sorry!
Forum: Planetarion Discussions 23 Jun 2007, 00:00
Replies: 7
Views: 2,800
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Buddy packs

So free accounts can BP then? Darn that out-dated manual!
Forum: Planetarion Discussions 22 Jun 2007, 23:48
Replies: 7
Views: 2,800
Posted By Thermodynamics
Buddy packs

It has been a while since I have been around, but in manual it says that free accounts cannot join or create BP's- yet I have managed to do so- will the BP be torn apart come the shuffle, or is the...
Forum: General Discussions 25 Nov 2006, 22:47
Replies: 18
Views: 2,922
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Money money money

Insofar as I know, a large proportion of these shemes offering "work from home", "click of a button", revolve around Google add-words.
Forum: General Discussions 25 Nov 2006, 22:41
Replies: 15
Views: 2,976
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Terminator vs Robocop

Ha nice to see some things don't change. Laughed myself silly.
Forum: General Discussions 15 Nov 2005, 00:52
Replies: 32
Views: 3,104
Posted By Thermodynamics
[A little hard to follow] Conceptualising Infinity

I happened to be dozing in a lecture recently, and the following occurred to me, I shall attempt to present it in the most rational and structured way I can. I hope to hear similar theories on this...
Forum: General Discussions 15 Nov 2005, 00:10
Replies: 11
Views: 2,462
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Command & Conquer: Tiberian Dawn

I sadly enough have no need for said boxset, I do believe I am the owner of all C&C games, bar Red Aledrt 2 which was awful and posed no strategic challenge at all.
Forum: General Discussions 15 Nov 2005, 00:07
Replies: 30
Views: 3,144
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: [Technology] Microsoft says "**** You" to Sony.

For once I agree with microsoft, though my ahem sceptical tendacies surmise that well judging by how riddled with DRM Vista will be, this is a ploy to discredit Sony...

Though I must say I'm glad...
Forum: General Discussions 15 Nov 2005, 00:04
Replies: 39
Views: 3,630
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: As of today, I'm on the wagon

Guilt? Your motivation perhaps for this pro-active week yo have in mind?

A sudden realisation? A sudden rush to the head, an unexpected cold embrace of icy water....

Yes I know, I think there...
Forum: General Discussions 14 Nov 2005, 00:24
Replies: 84
Views: 14,613
Posted By Thermodynamics
Forum: General Discussions 5 Nov 2005, 00:27
Replies: 76
Views: 9,461
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: In Which I Talk About Myself (And Encourage Others To Do Likewise)

Did my Leaving Certificate in june 2005- English, Maths, Spanish, Applied Maths, Physics, Chemistry at "Honours Level" and Irish at Ordinary level. Achieved good results.

Currently studying for a...
Forum: General Discussions 1 Nov 2005, 21:44
Replies: 33
Views: 2,827
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: dressing up for halloween

If she managed to buy a house, hire actors to pretend to be her family and drastically change her physical appearance.... perhaps....
Forum: General Discussions 1 Nov 2005, 21:09
Replies: 33
Views: 2,827
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: dressing up for halloween

I wore a black suit, with a black shirt, black leather gloves and a white mask...

Phantom of the Opera...

Laura dressed up as a witch so we didn't quite match [bar the black]
Forum: General Discussions 1 Nov 2005, 21:02
Replies: 55
Views: 4,352
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Dreaming

"I dreamed I was a butterfly, flitting around in the sky; then I awoke. Now I wonder: Am I a man who dreamt of being a butterfly, or am I a butterfly dreaming that I am a man?""

-Chuang Tzu
Forum: General Discussions 1 Nov 2005, 20:59
Replies: 41
Views: 2,943
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: tension of opposites

TK's has got it bang on-

Sever all ties

Burn all bridges

Abandoned all you held dear

And from the ashes you shall find clarity of thought- no longer shall your sight be blinded by your...
Forum: General Discussions 26 Oct 2005, 00:13
Replies: 68
Views: 7,153
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Working in Hell, now with 10% more abuse!

€7.65=$9.30

Tis miniimum wage.

I did not know you are Irish... fantastic stuff, between myself,you and JBG we can dismiss those stereotypes about leprechauns and alcohol...


On a serious...
Forum: General Discussions 24 Oct 2005, 23:00
Replies: 33
Views: 4,384
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Being Clever

I have come across those who are bloody clever and KNOW IT and relish in it- I sometimes find their arrogance appealing even. That said, modesty is a nice virtue...
Forum: General Discussions 24 Oct 2005, 22:59
Replies: 33
Views: 4,384
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Being Clever

WARNING, WAFFLE AHEAD....




I would readily differentiate between an intellectual and an intelligent being.

I would suspect that the average person would consider somebody to be...
Forum: General Discussions 24 Oct 2005, 22:51
Replies: 33
Views: 3,444
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Shares

I currently have about €4000 on Stream GRP on the LSE, down about 16% from when I bought. I made about a 50% return on AMD [bought at $13.62,sold at $20.47] in about 4 months, so plenty of money can...
Forum: General Discussions 24 Oct 2005, 22:42
Replies: 17
Views: 2,704
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Dear XYZ

Dear XYZ,

I regret ever having met you and would sooner see you in a coffin than endure your company ever again.
Forum: General Discussions 24 Oct 2005, 22:37
Replies: 66
Views: 6,264
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Nerd Test

Hmmm, I should be pleased I guess- I just didn't know the chemisty stuff. Considering I'm in uni studying maths, built my own PC i think I came out relatively unscathed....
Forum: General Discussions 21 Oct 2005, 17:25
Replies: 48
Views: 3,296
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Seeing them in daylight...

Ever heard of black holes? Huge gravitational masses which suck matter and light into them... they are more often discovered due to the absence of light around them as opposed to being "seen"....
Forum: General Discussions 18 Oct 2005, 01:08
Replies: 38
Views: 2,705
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: I think we should all shed a tear

I never pushed for a conviction and she only told me months after we broke up.

Though I had suspected something of such an unsavoury nature had occurred
Forum: General Discussions 18 Oct 2005, 00:53
Replies: 38
Views: 2,705
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: I think we should all shed a tear

Well to uncover some of my sordid past, I dated a girl for 10 months who was raped by her borther at six [she shall remain namelss] which sickens me- both of them are very ****ed up people as a...
Forum: General Discussions 17 Oct 2005, 23:35
Replies: 38
Views: 2,895
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: The bad kinda good news

This is me being very proud and wishing Dace the best of luck and looking forward to many an entertaining story being posted on GD as a result of this....
Forum: General Discussions 17 Oct 2005, 22:48
Replies: 43
Views: 3,955
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Introducing the new [retard] tag.

I feel as I have just left the home [said room full of sane people] and walked back in on a madhouse. Personally I like all involved though this Sigrid fellow has not been introduced to me....]

I...
Forum: General Discussions 17 Sep 2005, 03:26
Replies: 50
Views: 4,518
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: 'Lets just be friends'

Ah, i have a situation with some similarities:

Me, 18, living in dublin,

Went out with amy for 11 months, she goes to a lot of parties, stays over, I'm never really invited, I don't mind, I...
Forum: General Discussions 3 Sep 2005, 16:27
Replies: 14
Views: 2,254
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Outsourcing life

I like JJ... shhhh!
Forum: General Discussions 2 Sep 2005, 05:22
Replies: 27
Views: 2,876
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Does anyone here have...

try having your lip pierced- and having to take it out, and then shave over the hole, I have managed to shred the flesh on the upper part of the hole on numerous occassions.
Forum: General Discussions 2 Sep 2005, 02:30
Replies: 27
Views: 2,876
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Does anyone here have...

Sorry sar, i was mutli-tasking, apologies for the inaccurcies
Forum: General Discussions 1 Sep 2005, 23:53
Replies: 27
Views: 2,876
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Does anyone here have...

Intersting- Sar was telling us in #forums how she finds a "triangle" of hair just above one's waistline attractive. While I have heard of women liking hair between the stomach and crotch area, I have...
Forum: General Discussions 1 Sep 2005, 23:51
Replies: 27
Views: 3,407
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: [help] As lame as this will sound...

I can just imagine the aunt and uncle saying- our little boy gets on *so* well with his older cousin, I'vve never seen him idolise somebody like that.....
Forum: General Discussions 25 Aug 2005, 01:30
Replies: 13
Views: 2,338
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Snell's law and isotropic materials

PLease forgive grammar+speeling, again I'm a little drunk, apologies.
Forum: General Discussions 25 Aug 2005, 01:28
Replies: 13
Views: 2,338
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Snell's law and isotropic materials

Hmmm.... personally I'd need a bit of help from the advanced amterails physics guys to take a solely mathematical approach- but surely an approach more experimental in nature could lead to a better...
Forum: General Discussions 25 Aug 2005, 01:08
Replies: 11
Views: 2,264
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Google Talk

Not another! i only use msn or yahoo because my less computer literate friends do and i like to keep up!

Arg, background applications- oh for a nice X2 to help me out....
Forum: General Discussions 25 Aug 2005, 01:05
Replies: 30
Views: 7,625
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Earphones

I would strongly reccomend a Creative Zen Micro instead- longer battery life, a bit cheaper [been a while since i checked tbh], radio, voice recording etc.

I can also give you many technical...
Forum: General Discussions 24 Aug 2005, 01:45
Replies: 10
Views: 2,351
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: [Idimmu] Ninja [/idimmu]

I'm still wondering what possessed me to watch the *whole thing*.
Forum: General Discussions 14 Aug 2005, 02:15
Replies: 8
Me
Views: 2,055
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Me

Its all relative.




PS. I await your equally cryptic response.
Forum: General Discussions 14 Aug 2005, 02:13
Replies: 29
Views: 3,000
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: I have formed opinions on new users

You seem to be talking with a certain degree of familiarity...



:-p
Forum: Programming and Discussion 12 Aug 2005, 05:37
Replies: 12
Views: 3,552
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Buying a New Desktop Computer

oh.

www.scan.co.uk

www.komplett.co.uk

two best places for PC hardware in the UK [or at least I haven't found better]
Forum: Programming and Discussion 12 Aug 2005, 05:36
Replies: 12
Views: 3,552
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Buying a New Desktop Computer

Take smeg's advice.

I have no doubts that any help you need can be found here- building your first computer is a challenge and very rewarding- I'm using my first built machine atm.

Do go a...
Forum: General Discussions 12 Aug 2005, 04:49
Replies: 45
Views: 4,437
Posted By Thermodynamics
Forum: General Discussions 12 Aug 2005, 04:48
Replies: 5
Views: 1,747
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Online Games

Weird. I'm sad to say, after typing /age into my Guild Wars console I got:

You have spent 60 hours and 40 minutes playing this character in the past 6 days.

But then 1) I'm not working this...
Forum: General Discussions 12 Aug 2005, 04:35
Replies: 29
Views: 3,063
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Fears

Insofar as I can understand it- death [or that which relates to it ie. ageing, being seriously injured or having the quality of your life reduced.]



lol, just discussed this in #forums. I doubt...
Forum: General Discussions 12 Aug 2005, 04:32
Replies: 29
Views: 3,000
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: I have formed opinions on new users

Hmmm.... i sense that this thread has a certain aura about it- an older, secure member assessing the newer ones who then seem to seek approval.


PS- I dont give a f*** tht u consider me to be new...
Forum: General Discussions 1 Aug 2005, 14:56
Replies: 45
Views: 3,742
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Secret Talents

Being able to read people well and know what motivates them.

I have to admit I like the thought of yawhe with a voice like an angel :-p
Forum: Alliance Discussions 1 Aug 2005, 14:43
Replies: 44
Views: 4,062
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: NoS merger announcement

I think that is a little unjust. Insofar as I know, NoS HC did what they thought was best for their members- is this not the grounds on which an alliance should operate?
Forum: Planetarion Help Desk 30 Jul 2005, 12:26
Replies: 20
Views: 3,259
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Exiling

I'm hardly going to cry if PA team decide not to help- I just want to know if it keeps heading if this direction, will a helping hand- something small, like my exile "clock" being reset could be done...
Forum: Planetarion Help Desk 30 Jul 2005, 12:12
Replies: 20
Views: 3,259
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Exiling

Ah but you see, in 20 ticks time no roids will be gone. My fleet has been sent away and without roids it will take FOREVER to save up. And I would not say "perfectly active". There was myself and 1...
Forum: Planetarion Help Desk 30 Jul 2005, 11:57
Replies: 20
Views: 3,259
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Exiling

I can gaurentee you that they have all be extremely inactive- I left my first galaxy for political reasons and it takes me 20 ticks to save up to exile again.
Forum: Planetarion Help Desk 30 Jul 2005, 04:10
Replies: 20
Views: 3,259
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Exiling

I voted for myself- I'm now GC, but there is only 1 other paid account so only 1 minister.
Forum: Planetarion Help Desk 30 Jul 2005, 03:12
Replies: 20
Views: 3,259
Posted By Thermodynamics
Exiling

I heard, but can't confirm that PA team helps out active players who end up in really inactive gals. Such has happened to me, I'm 3-5 times bigger than every1 else and I've exiled 3 times and can...
Forum: Programming and Discussion 21 Jul 2005, 05:04
Replies: 42
Views: 4,568
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Broadband

Heh... here in this rainy isle 2mb is considered fast...in fact i think, it *is the fastest* you can get residentially [buy a business package and it gets faster]. I'll be paying €30 a month for it...
Forum: General Discussions 21 Jul 2005, 03:49
Replies: 32
Views: 4,015
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Girls (or "A girl") [E/N]

My advice is never tell either you post on GD on a regular basis.
Forum: Hardware and Tech Support 21 Jul 2005, 03:33
Replies: 12
Views: 7,521
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Laptops

I only have one reccomendation- it goes for both laptops and PC's [though manufacturer's tend to skimp more on this when it comes to laptops]. A minimum of 512mb RAM. Most PC's running windows XP...
Forum: Hardware and Tech Support 19 Jul 2005, 15:00
Replies: 2
Views: 5,979
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: setting up a wireless ad-hoc network.

Thanks for advance, I seem to have it working [a few minor details to iron out]. The NICS were in infastructure and not ad-hoc mode, I assigned each computer a static IP address and I spent ages...
Forum: Hardware and Tech Support 18 Jul 2005, 23:37
Replies: 5
Views: 6,232
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: so I just got my laptop back from novatech

try going into the BIOS and reset defaults, change boot sequence to cd first and repair/reinstall windows, tis a pain, but sounds like you lost everything on your HDD anyway. Or plug the HDD into a...
Forum: Hardware and Tech Support 18 Jul 2005, 23:34
Replies: 2
Views: 5,979
Posted By Thermodynamics
setting up a wireless ad-hoc network.

OK- I have tried for hours and I can't seem to get it to work, I have two 802.11g USB yokes with WEP 128 [lol, i couldn't afford WPA or 256]. [no router or AP]

1 PC has win xp pro and the other xp...
Forum: General Discussions 13 Jul 2005, 22:21
Replies: 113
Views: 10,269
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Is GD dying?

I don't recognise a single name in that list. Odd indeed, I shall pay more attention to "who" is posting in future.
Forum: General Discussions 13 Jul 2005, 19:59
Replies: 113
Views: 10,269
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Is GD dying?

I agree- the established posters/those with long impressive bars of green blobs rarely get neg repped [in sofar as I can see] but newcomers get plenty- and usually get torn to shreds too which I...
Forum: General Discussions 12 Jul 2005, 16:42
Replies: 98
Views: 7,054
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Best PC games ever?

Funny- I first played Diablo II in Spanish- I got to the desert yoke, and thought, this is shi*. So i bought it in English, and guess what, it was still shi*.

It just goes to show how accessable...
Forum: General Discussions 12 Jul 2005, 15:34
Replies: 24
Views: 2,361
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Attention Whoring++

lo...bless. You have gotten me feeling all paternal now. I envy you!
Forum: General Discussions 12 Jul 2005, 15:28
Replies: 67
Views: 6,020
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Talk some sense into your younger self [SA]

Dear 14 year-old Aidan,

I don't know why, but I've gotten terribly sad reading this thread. I can't think of anything I *regret*, were I to change anything, I wouldn't be the person I am today....
Forum: General Discussions 12 Jul 2005, 15:18
Replies: 98
Views: 7,054
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Best PC games ever?

There was barely any freedom of choice in diablo- in both BG's quests could be competed in many a way, you could customise your party, the proficiences and spell system were nowhere near as...
Forum: General Discussions 11 Jul 2005, 22:33
Replies: 98
Views: 7,054
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Best PC games ever?

RPG-

BG2
BG
Vampires The Masquerabe: Bloodlines

RTS:

Empire Earth II
AOE 2
Forum: General Discussions 8 Jul 2005, 14:05
Replies: 33
Views: 3,450
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Teacher Tom

Well done mate, I hope it brings you all the joy that you hope it will.
Forum: General Discussions 8 Jul 2005, 13:58
Replies: 26
Views: 2,661
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: It'S my birthday today so...

He'll be running phase 1 trials on GD members.


On another note, I'm glad to hear you had a very happy birthday- you deserve it, I always enjoy reading your posts.
Forum: Hardware and Tech Support 8 Jul 2005, 13:56
Replies: 4
Views: 5,841
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Strange PC Thing

It sounds more like windows having been worn out. I'm loath to recommend such a thing, but the "repair" function on your XP CD might do the trick. Or a clean install.

Do you have a login screen?...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jul 2005, 22:24
Replies: 25
Views: 2,985
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: The Simpsons

Mister Burns... beyond a doubt, the man is incredibly funny- I rarely watch TV, let alone cartoons, but Mr. Burn is my favourite cartoon charater
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jul 2005, 11:56
Replies: 7
Views: 2,036
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: [Help] Popup

Download spybot or some such, scan, try delete, if it won't delete, boot into safe mode, scan try delete. If it still won't delete, try do it manually, if it *still* won't delete find at who wrote it...
Forum: General Discussions 5 Jul 2005, 21:42
Replies: 78
Views: 5,182
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: So I've Finally Done It

Agreed, tis why I feel in love with RPG's at a later stage... all those swords and spells....
Forum: General Discussions 5 Jul 2005, 13:01
Replies: 30
Why
Views: 3,382
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Why

Maybe he can tell out fortunes.....
Forum: General Discussions 5 Jul 2005, 00:26
Replies: 30
Why
Views: 3,382
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Why

I wonder if he will come back to look a this thread....
Forum: General Discussions 4 Jul 2005, 23:40
Replies: 30
Why
Views: 3,382
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Why

The same reason you go out everyday and say hello to your colleagues, chat to your friends, give your dear old mum a phone call every now and then. We are essentially social creatures and that form...
Forum: General Discussions 4 Jul 2005, 18:37
Replies: 16
Views: 2,213
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Objectivity/subjectivity

Oh dear, I'm resisting the temptation to post anything related to the topic- it could blow up into one of those big philosophical arguments which make my head hurt [and everyone's elses too- though...
Forum: General Discussions 4 Jul 2005, 18:27
Replies: 53
Views: 4,552
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Mobile trouble

Hmmm.... Ok.

1) am too lazy to read up on this samsung. But your SIM card usually only has the capacity for 20-30 SMS. This D500 presumabley can receive MMS's, photos etc. This means it must have...
Forum: General Discussions 3 Jul 2005, 19:28
Replies: 16
Views: 2,586
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: buying a computer

Oh and looking at that price? for £1300 [€2000 which is a little more I think] I built:

AMD 3800+ [on par with 3.4 Intel]
Epox 9NPA+ Ultra ...
Forum: General Discussions 3 Jul 2005, 19:23
Replies: 16
Views: 2,586
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: buying a computer

TBH, "bargain PC's"- I just can't trust them unless its a major brand. They generally put in the cheapest components they can find. What are the timings like for your RAM? DRR? DDR2? How many upgrade...
Forum: Hardware and Tech Support 3 Jul 2005, 19:10
Replies: 12
Views: 6,502
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: SLI or Crossfire?

Agreed- Pandora- very very few grpahics options when compared to Painkiller or HL2. The only way you'll notice the effects of pixel shader 3 techonology, AA x4 etc. is being able to switch them on...
Forum: General Discussions 3 Jul 2005, 00:24
Replies: 42
Views: 2,549
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Good Is Better Than Evil

Apologies if anything here has already been said etc. [i'm too lazy to read through the whole thread]


Good and evil are relative- both are conceptions based on a moral code which is subject to...
Forum: General Discussions 2 Jul 2005, 23:55
Replies: 24
Views: 2,774
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: My sink seems to have clogged itself with my hair.

Toddle down to your supermarket- I'm sure they sell some sort of product geared towards clearingup drains.
Forum: Hardware and Tech Support 2 Jul 2005, 22:01
Replies: 12
Views: 6,502
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: SLI or Crossfire?

I could go on and on for ages about the two... but I have to get back to my new gaming rig [wireless broadband pending- tis why I have been absent for a while]

This article should tell all you...
Forum: Hardware and Tech Support 26 Jun 2005, 23:38
Replies: 9
Views: 6,459
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: windows 2000 hd limitation

Mind if I ask what the guy did who figured it out did? I'm just curious- in case I ever encounter something like that...
Forum: General Discussions 26 Jun 2005, 23:36
Replies: 99
Views: 6,203
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Making love [thread mainly for people with wife or steady girlfriend]

On an almost completely unrelated note, its exactly a year since I gor my labret pierced.
Forum: Hardware and Tech Support 23 Jun 2005, 17:31
Replies: 24
Views: 8,477
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Buying A New PC

Oh boy, he's right. They are notorious for this- not to mention that when they get hot, they start to affect system stability- crashes, freezes etc... *shudder*

Athlon's are cheaper faster [for...
Forum: Hardware and Tech Support 23 Jun 2005, 17:27
Replies: 24
Views: 8,477
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Buying A New PC

Ok, if you are willing to spend that much.


GO CROSSFIRE

http://graphics.tomshardware.com/graphic/20050602/index.html

Most importantly:...
Forum: Hardware and Tech Support 23 Jun 2005, 15:27
Replies: 24
Views: 8,477
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Buying A New PC

Bought this last week, building tomorrow:

AMD 3800+
EPoX EP-9NPA+ Ultra [Nforce4 Ulatra)
3x Corsair XMS3200C2 [before you all say it, it was only €12 more expensive than Corsair S Vlaue per...
Forum: General Discussions 23 Jun 2005, 15:03
Replies: 35
Views: 2,608
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Nice going

You guys are just *too* polite.
Forum: Strategic Discussions 23 Jun 2005, 12:23
Replies: 212
Views: 17,801
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: new stats

Hey Appocco, I don't quite have the time to read them thoroughly right now [exams etc.] but a quick observation is that Cath seem to be very vunerable to Xan's fi and Ter overall heavy armour.

Zik...
Forum: General Discussions 22 Jun 2005, 13:40
Replies: 15
Views: 2,346
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Wtfomfg?!?!?!?

I think this illustrates quite nicely why we, as a species, are doomed to be the cause of our own extinction.
Forum: General Discussions 19 Jun 2005, 11:14
Replies: 45
Views: 4,073
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: A bad Saturday is

Oh, and I sympathise MM- if its any consolation, I sure that isn't the first time he's had such a thing happpen to him- you're not the only one!
Forum: General Discussions 19 Jun 2005, 11:13
Replies: 45
Views: 4,073
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: A bad Saturday is

MY gran is called Pat and happens to be quite ill with the sniffles at present. I wonder if she has been leading a murky double life?
Forum: General Discussions 18 Jun 2005, 23:01
Replies: 36
Views: 3,296
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Cookies!

No side effects. Honest. Coherent, down to earth posts. Honest. Did I mention the Irish never eat potatoes or drink alcohol? Honest..
Forum: General Discussions 18 Jun 2005, 11:55
Replies: 57
Views: 5,810
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Gimmick Accounts

Agreed, though I must admit I found my way here after i stopped playing PA for a bit, I'm sure I wasn't the only one.
Forum: General Discussions 18 Jun 2005, 11:52
Replies: 99
Views: 6,203
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Making love [thread mainly for people with wife or steady girlfriend]

War on an new front?


May I suggest you just unite against those animals you are cursed with living beside?


*your neighbours
Forum: General Discussions 17 Jun 2005, 12:56
Replies: 58
Views: 5,699
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Ok Ok

I think he's describing the eomtions Vaio experienced quite recently, and I would have to concur.
Forum: General Discussions 17 Jun 2005, 12:38
Replies: 40
Views: 4,695
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: 18 hours of TV a week!!!

I watch srcubs, occassional documentary, never more than 2 hrs a week.
Forum: General Discussions 17 Jun 2005, 12:37
Replies: 40
Views: 4,695
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: 18 hours of TV a week!!!

No bran rot eh?




:-p
Forum: General Discussions 16 Jun 2005, 23:35
Replies: 23
Views: 2,582
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: In Other News

Well it has happened to me whilst I had the misfortune of taking care of a drunken friend- and to put it mildly, it was not pleasant in any way!
Forum: General Discussions 16 Jun 2005, 22:50
Replies: 36
Views: 4,482
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Who here has soft lenses

I've gone and lost my glasses... though I rarely wear them out, and yes I have often flagged down the wrong bus, but the eye-poking was just too painful!
Forum: General Discussions 16 Jun 2005, 22:46
Replies: 23
Views: 2,582
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: In Other News

I do believe this qualifies as offensive- I mean its hardly enjoyable being puked upon.
Forum: General Discussions 16 Jun 2005, 22:44
Replies: 57
Views: 5,810
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Gimmick Accounts

How could you accuse me Nusslet *sob*



You know I never would do a thing like that....
Forum: General Discussions 16 Jun 2005, 22:43
Replies: 57
Views: 5,810
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Gimmick Accounts

A true liar never confesses his crime.
Forum: General Discussions 16 Jun 2005, 21:01
Replies: 57
Views: 5,810
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Gimmick Accounts

This supports my brand-new, tastier than ever, improved recipe theory that Sunday was in fact JJ's alter-ego....
Forum: General Discussions 16 Jun 2005, 16:50
Replies: 99
Views: 6,203
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Making love [thread mainly for people with wife or steady girlfriend]

Yeah- its all down to pressing the right buttons.
Forum: General Discussions 16 Jun 2005, 16:48
Replies: 99
Views: 6,203
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Making love [thread mainly for people with wife or steady girlfriend]

Don't flatter yourself TomKat- you're not monogamous.
Forum: General Discussions 16 Jun 2005, 12:40
Replies: 99
Views: 6,203
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Making love [thread mainly for people with wife or steady girlfriend]

Actually, there are numerous cases of monoganous animals.Swans, a certain breed of voles, certain mice and a breed of seagull. Why I hear you ask? There are many benefits, mainly to do with rearing...
Forum: General Discussions 15 Jun 2005, 23:45
Replies: 99
Views: 6,203
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Making love [thread mainly for people with wife or steady girlfriend]

If a man was born an angel... maybe, but a man is born a man. A man with needs, he needs something magical, a dream, un sueno...

Chika, your marriage is a gift, a present from above, but you are a...
Forum: General Discussions 15 Jun 2005, 16:19
Replies: 22
Views: 3,953
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: post your oldest pm

Aw bless. The memories. Sorry bout that whole thing MRL, I'm glad we got over it all.

This message actually meant a lot to me cuz I was still kinda new and had my first "confrontation" and well, I...
Forum: General Discussions 15 Jun 2005, 16:11
Replies: 58
Views: 5,095
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: I gave up Hustler for Oxfam

I used to have a boiled potato for breakfast every day [ a few cent I should think].


Funny, you'd swear I was Irish.
Forum: General Discussions 15 Jun 2005, 16:10
Replies: 23
Views: 2,582
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: In Other News

Estoy enfermo- I'm sick

Geez i'm doing exams at the moment... and I really don't like my Chemistry techer...hmmm..
Forum: General Discussions 15 Jun 2005, 16:06
Replies: 58
Views: 5,699
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Ok Ok

You could borrow Vaio's superhero costume [complete with Homer t-shirt...]
Forum: General Discussions 15 Jun 2005, 16:04
Replies: 99
Views: 6,203
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Making love [thread mainly for people with wife or steady girlfriend]

But has your relationship not grown considerablely in other [more emotional and intimate areas]?
Forum: General Discussions 15 Jun 2005, 12:16
Replies: 36
Views: 4,482
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Who here has soft lenses

yes that too- but i think the injection is to stop your eyes actually moving at all. I'm only squemish when it comes to eyes, brains or testicles. Horrific stuff thinking about laser eye surgery.
...
Forum: General Discussions 15 Jun 2005, 12:06
Replies: 13
Views: 2,149
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Those Dirty Krauts!

Funny how history throws up little items of woonder like this.
Forum: General Discussions 14 Jun 2005, 22:38
Replies: 114
Views: 9,561
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: So I am going to America...

Ie. Just follow Irish road signs.
Forum: General Discussions 14 Jun 2005, 21:58
Replies: 183
Views: 14,918
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: The 'Asexuals'

Agreed. The reason I place emphasis on it is beacuse of attitudes and posts like this. Hence me needing to feel I did I am sorry if I came across this way.


Now, I don not feel like being subject...
Forum: General Discussions 14 Jun 2005, 18:30
Replies: 36
Views: 4,482
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Who here has soft lenses

Anaesthetic. The region around your eyes is injected with some form of it to stop you.
Forum: General Discussions 14 Jun 2005, 16:24
Replies: 36
Views: 4,482
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Who here has soft lenses

Tis why I gave up wearing them too, I always forgot whether I was wearing them or not which led to too many uncomfortable eye-poking sessions. So I just stick to my glasses now.
Forum: General Discussions 14 Jun 2005, 12:45
Replies: 57
Views: 4,999
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: What happens to us when we die?

Dark matter is a theory, and one based upon our need for an explanation why the universe doesn't act the way it does. As far as theories go, it ain't bad- its got a bit more weight than certain...
Forum: General Discussions 14 Jun 2005, 12:39
Replies: 58
Views: 5,095
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: I gave up Hustler for Oxfam

Good for you! I have one too!

And you those guys/mostly girls who go around signed you up? Here in Ireland they earn nearly twice minimum wage- but they have to sign up at least three people a...
Forum: General Discussions 14 Jun 2005, 00:06
Replies: 183
Views: 14,918
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: The 'Asexuals'

In fact, today is the first time I have mentioned my use of "big words" since I was last posting on GD[ about Jan/fFeb 2005 and I came back around 2weeks ago]. The reason I mentioned them was...
Forum: General Discussions 13 Jun 2005, 21:45
Replies: 126
Views: 8,209
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: I ahm1

I've been foiled. I was just too lazy to start it cuz i thought it was larger. On antoher note, I once connected at just over 2kbps. I lost the bit thats goes in between the wore and the phone...
Forum: General Discussions 13 Jun 2005, 18:43
Replies: 75
Views: 6,444
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Update on my 'love' life

Agreed, but i doubt it will be "a" pint.
Forum: General Discussions 13 Jun 2005, 18:34
Replies: 75
Views: 6,444
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Update on my 'love' life

sorry Tomtom, i have to disagree. Girl no. 1 is very hot. But then again i love pale brunettes with oval faces- its my type, pretty much all my gf's have been one of them. And i don't really like the...
Forum: General Discussions 13 Jun 2005, 18:30
Replies: 183
Views: 14,918
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: The 'Asexuals'

Wit eptimomised...

;-)
Forum: General Discussions 13 Jun 2005, 18:20
Replies: 30
Views: 3,083
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Ooooooh

GD is the epitome of secrecy... a closed society of mysterious indviduals communicating through an exclusive

forum hidden within the depths of the tangled web of the evil Jolt Corporation, each...
Forum: General Discussions 13 Jun 2005, 18:13
Replies: 75
Views: 6,444
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Update on my 'love' life

Too mant things SilverSmoke... but to get to the root of the problem, you're going to have to be a little bit more specific...
Forum: General Discussions 13 Jun 2005, 18:03
Replies: 75
Views: 6,444
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Update on my 'love' life

Reception girl.... lucky you!
Forum: General Discussions 13 Jun 2005, 18:02
Replies: 126
Views: 8,209
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: I ahm1

Oooo..fun, i cant hear the leshy on my 56k though :-(
Forum: General Discussions 13 Jun 2005, 18:02
Replies: 21
Views: 2,257
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: E-Penis

*gasp*
Forum: General Discussions 13 Jun 2005, 18:00
Replies: 183
Views: 14,918
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: The 'Asexuals'

And I agree with TomKat [TomTom hee hee]. Some of you might remember when i joined. I used big words and posted deep stuff like crazy- which is genreally what I'm like when i'm alone, I like everyone...
Forum: General Discussions 13 Jun 2005, 17:53
Replies: 30
Views: 3,083
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Ooooooh

Vaio, can we see you in your costume [complete with Homer T-shirt?]
Forum: General Discussions 13 Jun 2005, 16:13
Replies: 57
Views: 4,999
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: What happens to us when we die?

Lots of reading done...

I have managed to achieve what Apocco and DJBass have described on a few occassions. It is usually when I'm having an unpleasant dream that I decide thats that and go about...
Forum: General Discussions 13 Jun 2005, 15:57
Replies: 30
Views: 3,083
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Ooooooh

You big, handsome hero...

*swoon*


Feel better now?
Forum: General Discussions 12 Jun 2005, 21:43
Replies: 190
Views: 20,394
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: [Big Brother] Discuss

I have to admit that I watched BB for the first time today. I'm not a fan.

But I have to say.


Sam is hot. Like really hot.
Forum: General Discussions 12 Jun 2005, 21:27
Replies: 30
Views: 2,703
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Did you know

I just get loads of stuff on Thermodynamics. Can't imagine why.
Forum: General Discussions 12 Jun 2005, 21:11
Replies: 25
Views: 2,178
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: I saw this

Yeah- nice work, i was merely offering a post to complement yours.
Forum: General Discussions 12 Jun 2005, 21:05
Replies: 25
Views: 2,178
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: I saw this

The Sun, like any other form of media more interested in making money than offfering factual reporting, does

not hestitate to play upon the misconceptions, stereotypes, primal fears that lurk in...
Forum: Programming and Discussion 12 Jun 2005, 17:15
Replies: 4
Views: 1,998
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Encryption Algorithm

Thanks guys... appreciated.
Forum: General Discussions 12 Jun 2005, 17:10
Replies: 36
Views: 3,296
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Cookies!

mm... i'd agree with Stew, got, chewy, light brown with lots of dark and white choc.... M&S [evil tht they r..] do gr8 cookies...

My magmun sandwhich was keeping me happy until it ended up on my...
Forum: General Discussions 12 Jun 2005, 17:08
Replies: 4
Views: 2,098
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Dane

dunno what scheme it is, but all "dane" has to do is come to an agreement woth ur service provider and he'll come as any name he wants
Forum: General Discussions 11 Jun 2005, 23:52
Replies: 89
Views: 6,677
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Modern Life ~ Modern Addictions

Why do you think there are so many green blobs underneath his name?
Forum: General Discussions 11 Jun 2005, 23:51
Replies: 32
Views: 2,757
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Proper Spousal Abuse [long]

As in here is a post that GD can empathise with.
Forum: General Discussions 11 Jun 2005, 23:43
Replies: 32
Views: 2,757
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Proper Spousal Abuse [long]

Its amazing how a highly intelligent, social empathic thread can degenerate so readily into a series of illogical comments barely relating to each other...
Forum: General Discussions 11 Jun 2005, 23:31
Replies: 75
Views: 6,444
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Update on my 'love' life

Ah-hah! Ephipany! All the pictures would be GD members....
Forum: General Discussions 11 Jun 2005, 23:28
Replies: 75
Views: 6,444
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Update on my 'love' life

Oh she's yummy [reception girl...] go for it!



I have a funny image image of GD all showing each other their various love interests. Very odd trying to imagine the kinda girls who would fall...
Forum: General Discussions 11 Jun 2005, 23:17
Replies: 89
Views: 6,677
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Modern Life ~ Modern Addictions

JJ- there, there, its ok. We can't read what pm's you send her, so we'll pretend thats not what you said, just to make you happy!

;-) Gd cares!
Forum: General Discussions 11 Jun 2005, 21:49
Replies: 89
Views: 6,677
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Modern Life ~ Modern Addictions

Oh dear. Has anyone considered that she might have just started this thread in the hope to get a number of replies on this forum [the media of choice for GD, ofc] and then analyse the replies??

I...
Forum: Programming and Discussion 10 Jun 2005, 23:17
Replies: 4
Views: 1,998
Posted By Thermodynamics
Encryption Algorithm

Encryption Algorithm-

Can anyone tell me the difference between Blowfish 448-bit key and triple DES? And the hash algorithm MD5 and the random algorithm ISAAC? Thank you...
Forum: General Discussions 10 Jun 2005, 22:56
Replies: 21
Views: 2,949
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: So, tomorrow I'll be out of a job

Yeah post ur CV-, GD will offer constructive criticism [sorry that means most of you guys can't perticipate]
Forum: General Discussions 10 Jun 2005, 22:55
Replies: 89
Views: 6,677
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Modern Life ~ Modern Addictions

Allowing this thread to exsist any longer will expose GD for the bunch of gibbering lunatics that we are.
Forum: General Discussions 10 Jun 2005, 15:05
Replies: 89
Views: 6,677
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Modern Life ~ Modern Addictions

I predict a thread on the nasty habits of [insert name of GD member you don't like] and various references raping [I'm still hoping i'll read a thread one day without such a reference....]
Forum: General Discussions 10 Jun 2005, 14:53
Replies: 75
Views: 6,444
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Update on my 'love' life

To push the boundaries of human gullibility...
Forum: General Discussions 10 Jun 2005, 14:49
Replies: 21
Views: 2,949
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: So, tomorrow I'll be out of a job

Good idea. I have no qualification- i just know a decent amount hardware/spftware and work as an IT consultant for two companies[both are small and i'm friends with the guys]. All i do is keep 'em...
Forum: General Discussions 9 Jun 2005, 23:24
Replies: 183
Views: 14,918
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: The 'Asexuals'

I really don't know to be honest, it must be due to my urgent need for something to keep my toes warm
Forum: General Discussions 9 Jun 2005, 23:08
Replies: 24
Views: 3,049
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Hahahahahahahahahahaha

I was discreet! well Dace i have a nsaty ex too- im really nice to her- she doesn't realise I hate her guts, its the way things shud be..
Forum: General Discussions 9 Jun 2005, 22:53
Replies: 24
Views: 3,049
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Hahahahahahahahahahaha

*awkward silence*
Forum: General Discussions 9 Jun 2005, 22:47
Replies: 183
Views: 14,918
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: The 'Asexuals'

Swiss women... mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....
Forum: Programming and Discussion 9 Jun 2005, 22:33
Replies: 15
Views: 2,242
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Various problems with PC.

1) this is most likely your CPU and GPU having trouble handling some much as once- buy an X2!

2)Megla offers some sound advice

3)and megla offers more sound advice

Also, what OS? If it is...
Forum: General Discussions 9 Jun 2005, 22:27
Replies: 183
Views: 14,918
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: The 'Asexuals'

For those of your on #forums right now..

get it tatooed on his penis- just as megla sugested..
Forum: General Discussions 9 Jun 2005, 22:20
Replies: 75
Views: 6,444
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Update on my 'love' life

Interesting mental image which coincidentally defies the physical limitations of the human body and would cause huge offence in at least four major world religions- though this is more to do with SS...
Forum: General Discussions 9 Jun 2005, 22:04
Replies: 126
Views: 8,209
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: I ahm1

Some of us are permantly sober- its helps us stay "angsty"...
Forum: General Discussions 9 Jun 2005, 22:03
Replies: 164
Views: 10,335
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Introduction to GD

I think we could learn a lot about E-pensis from this thread. Or generally how the GD pecking order is defined
Forum: General Discussions 9 Jun 2005, 22:00
Replies: 48
Views: 3,439
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: MY thread for me

It amazing the kind of things people tell themselves... I mean, how else would somebody be convinced that GD has redeeming features....


Life is like a spiral...


At the bottom: GD and...
Forum: General Discussions 9 Jun 2005, 21:51
Replies: 24
Views: 3,049
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Hahahahahahahahahahaha

We can start a poll... my friends did that on how long my relationship with Amy would last [almost 9 months and going strong...]

What ya thinking bout doing Dace?
Forum: General Discussions 9 Jun 2005, 21:49
Replies: 45
Views: 2,803
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Cinema Ticket Prices

€8.50, which is roughly £6 or so
Forum: General Discussions 9 Jun 2005, 21:44
Replies: 75
Views: 6,444
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Update on my 'love' life

Well SS, my advice would be take things slowly, while she seems "aggressiver" in a rather cute manner now, imagine this if you blow her off in a few weeks time. From what I can gather- her being a...
Forum: General Discussions 8 Jun 2005, 23:10
Replies: 126
Views: 8,209
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: I ahm1

Oh Sarina, my misguided friend, the truth shall only be unveiled when you learn to see past your physical limitations. To this day, the one you refer to as "Yahwe" continues for the one who shall...
Forum: General Discussions 8 Jun 2005, 23:01
Replies: 126
Views: 8,209
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: I ahm1

Enlightement can only be obtained when one acknolegdes that he stands in the shadow of a greater being...
Forum: General Discussions 8 Jun 2005, 22:56
Replies: 48
Views: 3,439
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: MY thread for me

I think he saw a ghostie...
Forum: General Discussions 8 Jun 2005, 22:53
Replies: 126
Views: 8,209
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: I ahm1

And so he is revealed for who he really is...

A softie at heart...

Aw bless...
Forum: General Discussions 8 Jun 2005, 22:20
Replies: 19
Views: 2,765
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Unforeseen sequences

FPS: Painkiller, excellent, old school FPS, no relent in the action, great stuff, available incl shipping for €26 off blahdvd.com [NB. this is the black edition, including the expansion- what a...
Forum: General Discussions 8 Jun 2005, 22:16
Replies: 43
Views: 3,847
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: so i guess noone is going to buy GTA san andreas?

The reason I buy 90% of my PC games is well... the PC gaming industry is lsoing out to consoles... and i mean, I'm more than willing to support these guys who put in so much bloody effort to make...
Forum: General Discussions 8 Jun 2005, 17:55
Replies: 11
Views: 2,279
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Dear Linux Owners

Kurashima made a funny... heehee
Forum: General Discussions 8 Jun 2005, 17:50
Replies: 183
Views: 14,918
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: The 'Asexuals'

And my sexual conquests...
Forum: General Discussions 7 Jun 2005, 22:53
Replies: 73
Views: 5,655
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Real Ale

hey CAMRA is an anagram for RAMAC- Re-arrested A-sexual Mothers Anonymous Campaigners...
Forum: General Discussions 7 Jun 2005, 22:47
Replies: 183
Views: 14,918
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: The 'Asexuals'

*Gasp" an A-sexual!
Forum: General Discussions 7 Jun 2005, 22:46
Replies: 18
Views: 3,051
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: PS3 Vs Xbox 360

Oh and I was reffering the processor "speed" eg. number of clock cycles it can perfom per second. Ghz etc. now, just look at AMD and Intel benchmarking, while Intel's chip always have a higher clock...
Forum: General Discussions 7 Jun 2005, 22:44
Replies: 18
Views: 3,051
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: PS3 Vs Xbox 360

performance drop doesn NOT mean just a speed thing. Not just a drop in FPS [frames per second] in terms of emulating a game, there could easily be things which won't get rendered, the anti-aliasing...
Forum: General Discussions 7 Jun 2005, 22:37
Replies: 183
Views: 14,918
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: The 'Asexuals'

Well we all have our preferences, some of us are talkers and others are doers if you get my drift...
Forum: General Discussions 7 Jun 2005, 22:37
Replies: 183
Views: 14,918
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: The 'Asexuals'

Well i enjoy a healthy sex life, and I am comfortable enough to not need to brag about it.

I don't join in because I have a very romantised opinion of sex [which my ex nearly proved wrong...nasty...
Forum: General Discussions 7 Jun 2005, 22:28
Replies: 51
Views: 9,075
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Wish Wash, Scary Monsters...

My door is blue and I simply don't care anymore.


I hope that makes as much sense to you and this thread made to me.
Forum: General Discussions 7 Jun 2005, 22:26
Replies: 164
Views: 10,335
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Introduction to GD

While poorly mortals such as myself look on....


I know Alki, I'm sorry, I can't help it....

Its my trademark, remember?
Forum: General Discussions 7 Jun 2005, 18:06
Replies: 164
Views: 10,335
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Introduction to GD

An understatement perhaps....
Forum: General Discussions 7 Jun 2005, 18:04
Replies: 18
Views: 3,051
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: PS3 Vs Xbox 360

Think of it like the a PC and an Apple computer. Apple's have to "emulate" windows, thats just like the "java" thing you suggested, only problem is there is a huge performance drop. The PS3 has a...
Forum: General Discussions 7 Jun 2005, 18:00
Replies: 18
Views: 3,051
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: PS3 Vs Xbox 360

Emm... speed is only a small factor, its like the difference between my brian and yours and maybe Dace's. All work very well but alas very differently- Somethings that both you and I understand Dace...
Forum: General Discussions 7 Jun 2005, 15:54
Replies: 24
Views: 2,212
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Shit , theyre onto us guys

I'll learn you to be cheeky like that MM...
Forum: General Discussions 7 Jun 2005, 15:50
Replies: 18
Views: 3,051
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: PS3 Vs Xbox 360

Actaully, I would agree with MRL here.

The Xbox 360 has a hardware platfrom that is a lot easier for game develop's to take advantage of, not in the least because there's an Intel inside and...
Forum: General Discussions 7 Jun 2005, 15:39
Replies: 164
Views: 10,335
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Introduction to GD

Well I mean, if he did insullt everyone, he actually would fit right in.. just read up throught his thread
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 23:15
Replies: 15
Views: 2,481
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: American Sign Language: Utter Scam

You really make me laugh sometimes MM, I can barely type im laughing so much... definately a pos rep and POW nomination..
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 23:11
Replies: 16
Views: 1,918
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: This might (is) old, but I found it terribly interesting

Good man, have some rep for having excellent taste- I have all installments-I guess the first one wasn't dark enough for me... and the 2nd has sorceror, not to mention class-specific quests, really...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 23:07
Replies: 15
Views: 2,481
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: American Sign Language: Utter Scam

That is pretty nifty.. I actually woke up screaming no the other night.. very unusual for me, normally when i dream, I realise i'm dreaming and then proceed to do all those things i would never do...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 23:00
Replies: 16
Views: 1,918
Posted By Thermodynamics
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 22:53
Replies: 16
Views: 1,918
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: This might (is) old, but I found it terribly interesting

You should play Baldur's Gate: Shadows of Amn.. best, and I mean best RPG known to man.elf or even jedi, its my favourite game of all time... what an achievement...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 22:47
Replies: 16
Views: 1,918
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: This might (is) old, but I found it terribly interesting

Hmmm... i have beside me 3 GTA's, 3 Hitman's 1 Masquerade Bloodlines... none more than 3 years old. With a 56k connection, single player is all I have :-(
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 22:38
Replies: 164
Views: 10,335
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Introduction to GD

So instead they will tell all how great it was? and how big SilverSmoke's "rudder" is?
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 22:31
Replies: 15
Views: 2,236
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Decidedly Unpleasant...

I'm pretty sure sunday wasn't in the cubicle...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 22:19
Replies: 16
Views: 1,918
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: This might (is) old, but I found it terribly interesting

key phrase: "less freedom" we need more innovation!
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 22:10
Replies: 164
Views: 10,335
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Introduction to GD

Pity these "good" starting points seem to be football or politics..
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 22:08
Replies: 164
Views: 10,335
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Introduction to GD

Oooo... do you think he's reading this thread as we type....



scary....
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 22:02
Replies: 164
Views: 10,335
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Introduction to GD

Well..as far as I can see, threads rarely stay on topic..when they do its about football or politics... otherwise the thread descends into mindless bickering, constantly punctuated with sexually...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 21:42
Replies: 164
Views: 10,335
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Introduction to GD

He is- he's chatting me up right now... he just doesn't realise that I'm lying to him...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 21:23
Replies: 16
Views: 1,918
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: This might (is) old, but I found it terribly interesting

I have to say I was very annoyed to hear about EA's little spending spree (buying lots of publishers/developers).

It depends what you class as new. What makes me sad is that the architechture of...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 21:16
Replies: 15
Views: 2,481
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: American Sign Language: Utter Scam

I never said it didn't. But for all those who use it as a first language- their family,friends probably learnt it too- and then there are those who lose their hearing. So all in all I think [NB. I...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 21:07
Replies: 44
Views: 3,281
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Selfish

If some of those fellas off GD are in it it can't be that elite....

Tomkat i'm really sorry to hear you like linkin park... I mean I used to have respect for you...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 21:04
Replies: 11
Views: 2,279
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Dear Linux Owners

The humour is truly lost on a 56k connection...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 20:59
Replies: 164
Views: 10,335
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Introduction to GD

We obviously grew up in very different playgrounds....
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 18:01
Replies: 44
Views: 3,281
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Selfish

Please?
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 18:00
Replies: 44
Views: 3,281
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Selfish

Jonny... will you be our friend? It would mean so much to us...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 18:00
Replies: 15
Views: 2,481
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: American Sign Language: Utter Scam

Sign language has its merits- beeyond a doubt. This is a language people will be learning as an accompanient to their first language, so why noy simplfy the process? make it as easy as possible? And...
Forum: Hardware and Tech Support 6 Jun 2005, 17:56
Replies: 10
Views: 6,411
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: New computer causing problems

What about updating the bios? from aa floppy? can be done... bit complicated though..
Forum: Hardware and Tech Support 6 Jun 2005, 17:53
Replies: 7
Views: 6,958
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: new monitor

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news... http://www.iiyama.ru/service/ISO_13406_2.pdf this is the official standard for dead pixels. Yes it is possible to manufacture screens without anyway, but its...
Forum: Hardware and Tech Support 6 Jun 2005, 17:48
Replies: 10
Views: 6,060
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Wireless crapola

Sounds very similiar to a problem I encountered a few months ago: I was at home nice and happy, got a call from one of the guys I work for- internet doesn't work. I gon, log on, IE says page can't be...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 16:20
Replies: 17
Views: 2,013
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Today is my birthday

:-( Happy Birthday mate, we can go hunting for beer if you wish...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 16:19
Replies: 107
Views: 8,206
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: United kingdon and the EU

It's been successful! Since its inception (the EU) these countries haven't invaded each other, gone to war*cough* Britain *cough* [against each other at least... ] and I think that ehm having your...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 16:15
Replies: 16
Views: 2,323
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: stupid chavs on mini bikes

Our just drive around in cheap cars with rims, spoilers etc. Oh to slash some tyres...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 14:55
Replies: 7
Views: 1,775
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Best part-time jobs

I work part-time for two companies- Seroba BioVentures and Omicron/Duggan Analytics as an IT consultant. €20 an hour, Omicron give me max 10 hours a week and I get paid regardless of how much work I...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 14:52
Replies: 107
Views: 8,206
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: United kingdon and the EU

I'm completely out of my depth here, but I would like to reiterate- economies are cylical. And the EU as a whole has been losing business due to companies outsourcing- cheaper labour abroad etc. so...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 14:44
Replies: 41
Views: 4,785
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Have you ever cybered?

I have- its been very fun, but its been somebody who I actually have done such things with with so it's a little different... as in know she's a she and not a he +40 years...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 14:40
Replies: 15
Views: 2,769
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Smartphones

Well i was trawling through to see if there was anything interesting to reply to, I in an office, restoring a computer's HDD which takes several hours! As such- I was bored...

And Don't we all do...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 14:38
Replies: 15
Views: 2,236
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Decidedly Unpleasant...

You'll understand if I say I really hope it wasn't.....
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 13:29
Replies: 15
Views: 2,236
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Decidedly Unpleasant...

I hope not... I think it was a packet of cheese and onion crisps.. but eating while you happen to be excreting at the same time? *shudder*
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 13:25
Replies: 15
Views: 2,236
Posted By Thermodynamics
Decidedly Unpleasant...

The other day I had the misfortune of needing to use some public toilets while I was going about my daily business.

We all know the feeling... the one of rising urgency... until you simply...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 12:38
Replies: 15
Views: 2,769
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Smartphones

Symbian Series 60. Linux. Need I say more?
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 12:34
Replies: 100
Views: 7,665
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Pay as you go - Motoring style

This is the problem- you have to look at in a yearly context- sure that one journey might be more expensive, but think about it per annum- you pay 30% of the price for the petrol, and no road tax....
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 11:49
Replies: 44
Views: 3,281
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Selfish

Yes, yes we can! That murky MM and his associate Yahwe... what channel? I'm at work at the moment... so I shan't be at an IRC computer till tonight... Yes, I kinda gathered we had a few things in...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 11:47
Replies: 44
Views: 3,281
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Selfish

Yes of course, I generalise- the first few tiers on Maslow's pyramid of human needs goes without saying- we don't really need conditioning to enjoy those. Sorry to hear your about your depression...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 11:39
Replies: 44
Views: 3,281
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Selfish

Yes perhaps my ehm... opinion is somewhat overshadowed by my experiences, but I do believe rape.. to use one of yours... is ( in my opinion!) one of the most callous crimes. I'm not a good person and...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 11:30
Replies: 100
Views: 7,665
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Pay as you go - Motoring style

I'm glad Messiah pointed this out, no more road tax and no more fuel tax. And fuel tax is bloody high- in Ireland its aroun 30-40% [UK can't be that much different...] Excellent idea- charge people...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 11:26
Replies: 50
Views: 5,123
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Catching a thieving bastard

With shepard's noodles of course...
Forum: Programming and Discussion 6 Jun 2005, 11:23
Replies: 7
Views: 2,431
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Solaris 10 & Win XP

I know that for me, I have Linux and XP and A RAID drive, partitioned, when I boot up, I get the option of selecting which OS I'd like to use today....
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 11:22
Replies: 44
Views: 3,281
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Selfish

I am in love with a girl who had the misfortune to have had such an incident happen to her at a very young age. I see firsthand the devestation caused, I see her depression, this is something she has...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 11:16
Replies: 44
Views: 3,281
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Selfish

If you really want to get down to it- happiness is nothing but a chemical reaction in your brain being influenced by external stimuli which you have been conditioned to believe are positive.
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 11:12
Replies: 50
Views: 5,123
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Catching a thieving bastard

I was I was at home- New Scientists published a column on how people perceive fear. But I shall do my best to recall from memory:

The group of people tested were all about to undergo brain...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 11:02
Replies: 41
Views: 4,785
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Have you ever cybered?

I'm surprised nobody has mention webcam yet....

Extended vocabulary and vivd imagination eh?
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 10:59
Replies: 47
Views: 3,760
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: GD is ace because...

I think some of you really exsist in your own self-contained worlds right now... not that that is in anyway unusual for G.D. of course...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 10:57
Replies: 4
Views: 1,857
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: what the hell is this???

Day-timr T.V. need i say more?
Forum: General Discussions 6 Jun 2005, 10:55
Replies: 107
Views: 8,206
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: United kingdon and the EU

I think the EU wasn't such a bad idea- in less than century, the EU has made it impossible for Germany and France to declare war on each other- They are far too relient on each other economically,...
Forum: General Discussions 5 Jun 2005, 23:28
Replies: 35
Views: 2,363
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Domestic.

To be honest, I don't know! I would just go out and buy the tastiest looking coffee! I mean did you buy it to drink coarse coffee that tastes like ***t? No! You bought it to drink tasty coffee that...
Forum: General Discussions 5 Jun 2005, 23:20
Replies: 47
Views: 3,760
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: GD is ace because...

Am I am criminal then?
Forum: General Discussions 5 Jun 2005, 22:55
Replies: 44
Views: 3,281
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Selfish

Agreed.
Forum: General Discussions 5 Jun 2005, 22:46
Replies: 47
Views: 3,760
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: GD is ace because...

Yeah I took a 5 month break [i forgot my password, and the PA forum never sent out that email...(i tried, i tried!)]
So I surmised that nobody liked and I'd be banned and ran away, but now that I...
Forum: General Discussions 5 Jun 2005, 22:41
Replies: 44
Views: 3,281
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Selfish

And neg rep for my post? I don't understand how anyone could really have taken offence at that.
Forum: General Discussions 5 Jun 2005, 22:34
Replies: 44
Views: 3,281
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Selfish

I know, but to disregard that a possible consequence is utterly selfish. It DOES NOT, IN ANY WAY justify it.
Forum: Programming and Discussion 5 Jun 2005, 22:16
Replies: 13
Views: 2,767
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: write from php to pdf

Looks like i lost the thread somewhere! sorry! I thought he wanted a blank form for ppl to dwnld? in .pdf form? Or he filled one out and wanted to send it as .pdf? no matter- he seems to have solved...
Forum: General Discussions 5 Jun 2005, 22:03
Replies: 44
Views: 3,281
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Selfish

Well think about the word "self"-"ish" to do something to only benefit one's self- without regarding the consequences for others.

Undoubtably- rape. Not only do you ruin and traumatise the life of...
Forum: General Discussions 5 Jun 2005, 21:51
Replies: 36
Views: 3,260
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Watch your Marshmellows...

Ah- I was going to point out what Queball already did! well done! Seriously I hate litigation culture- in Ireland, little kids are no longer allowed run in playgrounds[this isn't the law: but its...
Forum: Programming and Discussion 5 Jun 2005, 21:17
Replies: 3
Views: 1,550
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: .tmp files

Wait! in the windows folder:" lastknowngood.tmp" should be left alone! You'll most likely be fine, but if you had the misfortune of deleting something odd while cleaning up your HDD- this is the file...
Forum: Programming and Discussion 5 Jun 2005, 21:12
Replies: 13
Views: 2,767
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: write from php to pdf

Well actually I had a little bit of tinkering in mind... If it can be printed, do so, scan it, save in picture format, jpg. etc., and open with Open Office- and export as .pdf! Bit complicated but...
Forum: General Discussions 5 Jun 2005, 21:07
Replies: 21
Views: 1,812
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Ok, I was out on the lash last night...

Yahwe... I think we shall have to break i to him... they were only ever after his jacket...
Forum: General Discussions 5 Jun 2005, 21:03
Replies: 16
Views: 2,323
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: stupid chavs on mini bikes

May I suggest an oil slick? Or tire-trap? Try get some amusement out of it.... ;-)
Forum: Programming and Discussion 5 Jun 2005, 10:42
Replies: 10
Views: 1,983
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Computer Falling Apart...

Theis has happened to me twice... apologies again. I haven't been on the forums for over 5 months so... ehm...well I'm little lazy! sorry!
Forum: General Discussions 5 Jun 2005, 00:28
Replies: 26
Views: 1,817
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Hooray!

Well i'm sure you'll excuse me- I haven't been on these forums in 5-6 months so i'm too lazy to reading everything, I'll admit it, yes, I was too lazy! At least I was polite about it! And i'm tired...
Forum: Programming and Discussion 5 Jun 2005, 00:26
Replies: 10
Views: 1,983
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Computer Falling Apart...

Actually, I have a few other ideas:

1) PSU, good suggestion pablissimo
2) Your old PSU- power surge blew its fuse? damaged your mobo?
3) Damaged mobo in general
4) damaged chipset on mobo...
Forum: Programming and Discussion 5 Jun 2005, 00:22
Replies: 9
Views: 2,355
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Converting wma to wav/mp3

Creative MediaSource. Available for free off the creative website, if you can't find it, PM me and i'll emaail you an .exe of it. Can set format, bit rate etc. very good for that. any problems...
Forum: Programming and Discussion 5 Jun 2005, 00:15
Replies: 3
Views: 2,158
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Xp64

I'm actually building a machine in the coming weeks and debated over whether to use x64 or just 32 bit pro [with linux on a partition ofc]. I did some research and most major PC component makers...
Forum: Programming and Discussion 5 Jun 2005, 00:08
Replies: 13
Views: 2,767
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: write from php to pdf

Ok, I actually know faaaaaaar more about hardware/OS's etc. than this sort of thing, but I would strongly reccomend www.openoffice.org , dwnld the beta of open office 2.0 and give it a go. Versions...
Forum: General Discussions 5 Jun 2005, 00:04
Replies: 26
Views: 1,817
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Hooray!

Can I ask what your degree is in? Well done by the way... now go for that Msc....
Forum: Programming and Discussion 4 Jun 2005, 23:59
Replies: 2
Views: 1,511
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Problem with windows media player.

I would recommend anything other WMP (WMA...),but a question- is it playing because of autorun? Do you have two instances of WMP? or is it WMP and creative playcenter and something?
Forum: General Discussions 4 Jun 2005, 23:51
Replies: 11
Views: 1,629
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: hotmail

Works fine for me. My gmail went down a few weeks ago, apprently DNS hack/error knocked out quite a few servers. Any like a gmail invite btw? Send me PM.
Forum: General Discussions 4 Jun 2005, 23:50
Replies: 24
Views: 2,209
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: What would you have done?

Great. I would have done the same- despite being seeming like one of those adults who believe's children need the constant supervision of their respective parent.
Forum: General Discussions 4 Jun 2005, 23:47
Replies: 50
Views: 5,123
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Catching a thieving bastard

Hmmm... It is tricky, the one problem with marking your note in any way is that you much *catch* him before hhe spends it... otherwise the ehm, joke would be on you.... Personally I'm a security...
Forum: General Discussions 29 Jan 2005, 22:41
Replies: 41
Views: 3,725
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: useless facts bin

Hmmmm.... Yes but your neurons travelling along your motor nerves aren't the only reason for muscular contractions/extensions. Such a large shock to the nervous system could easily produce muscular...
Forum: General Discussions 29 Jan 2005, 22:38
Replies: 49
Views: 4,271
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: fat disease?

As per my previous post-

My big problem is with [insert appropiate quote from insensitive *@!**& here].
Forum: General Discussions 29 Jan 2005, 22:26
Replies: 49
Views: 4,271
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: fat disease?

Well,
www.nature.com/ijo/journal/vaop/ncurrent/pdf/0802830a.pdf

Need i say more?
There are many disorders, which indirectly or directly can lead to your body processing fatty acids in an...
Forum: General Discussions 29 Jan 2005, 22:16
Replies: 49
Views: 4,271
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: fat disease?

"Sexiness" is linked to a number of socio-economic factors-

For example, today in Ethopia and a few hundred years ago in Europe- the populations were suffering from a food shortage. Being "Fat"...
Forum: General Discussions 28 Jan 2005, 23:14
Replies: 124
Views: 7,681
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: I just knew it

Already had my heart broken- and I still want nothing other than to fall in love and be loved.
Forum: General Discussions 28 Jan 2005, 23:05
Replies: 17
Views: 2,086
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: What does the Perfect....

I do believe these "reputation blobs" are an accurate reflection of your ability to post "perfect" [or as close as possible if it is to be rated by the "adulation of your peers..."] threads or posts....
Forum: General Discussions 28 Jan 2005, 23:03
Replies: 45
Views: 3,447
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Oh my God, not another one...

Fatherhood is unique- treasure it.
Forum: General Discussions 28 Jan 2005, 23:00
Replies: 58
Views: 5,699
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Ok Ok

Never ever happened to me- a few tricks:

1) If staying out in town late: i take an old 6210 and a discman- hence if anyone "asks" me for my valueables, I hand these two over keeping my 6260 (soon...
Forum: General Discussions 28 Jan 2005, 22:53
Replies: 35
Views: 2,925
Posted By Thermodynamics
Forum: General Discussions 27 Jan 2005, 21:06
Replies: 28
Views: 2,606
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Nokia 6260, Sony Ericsson s700i

Me and Amy can text each other for free, so when we are not in the immediate physical presence of each other, it is the preferred method of communication- so I have many many messages that are very...
Forum: General Discussions 25 Jan 2005, 23:13
Replies: 124
Views: 7,681
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: I just knew it

Em-hem, 17. Consider a one-night stand, even if i were sober and could remember her name, I'd be doing better than a lot of people. An emotional connection can be anything as small as having an...
Forum: General Discussions 25 Jan 2005, 23:01
Replies: 28
Views: 2,606
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Nokia 6260, Sony Ericsson s700i

Well it is €200-€300 cheaper! but your series 60 nokia- a limit on SMS's?
Forum: General Discussions 25 Jan 2005, 22:52
Replies: 113
Views: 5,824
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: what is matter?

Oh no, that post should be read in conjunction with the pm i sent you- it is in no way realted to P'N.
Forum: General Discussions 25 Jan 2005, 22:26
Replies: 28
Views: 2,606
Posted By Thermodynamics
Nokia 6260, Sony Ericsson s700i

After much deliberation, I have decided to purchase one of these phones,
The 6260 uses the series 60 platform of its OS, the s700i I am unsure,
Nowhere on the internet can i find the information I...
Forum: General Discussions 25 Jan 2005, 22:07
Replies: 113
Views: 5,824
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: what is matter?

MRL, :-)

Have a reputation point for being nice.
Forum: General Discussions 24 Jan 2005, 23:16
Replies: 29
Views: 2,502
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: The Real DaVinci Code :rolleyes:

Overrated, non-factual fiction.
Forum: General Discussions 24 Jan 2005, 23:07
Replies: 35
Views: 3,407
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Hello from the gutter :)

Many may congats mate... I never knew you, but can only imagine the happiness you and your loved one must be experiencing at the moment.
Forum: General Discussions 24 Jan 2005, 22:59
Replies: 76
Views: 5,023
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: short on cash

"I like work; it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours."
Forum: General Discussions 24 Jan 2005, 22:57
Replies: 18
Views: 2,440
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: I just found out

Um well... wouldn't an add for a cellular phone network be in some way related to "phones"?
Forum: General Discussions 24 Jan 2005, 22:48
Replies: 113
Views: 5,824
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: what is matter?

I'm sorry MRL, I know you would love to think that GD is entirely devoted to catering for your intellect and we all post *exclusively* to you, but I like to be considerate and cater for GD as a...
Forum: General Discussions 24 Jan 2005, 00:01
Replies: 113
Views: 5,824
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: what is matter?

Apologies for saying speed of light was 3 x 10 to the power of 32, i have corrected it, i was thinking in logs to the base of 2, as in log 8 to the base 2 is equal to 3, mind cudn't keep up etc.
...
Forum: General Discussions 23 Jan 2005, 23:43
Replies: 113
Views: 5,824
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: what is matter?

Thermo is fine, JBG.
Forum: General Discussions 23 Jan 2005, 23:35
Replies: 113
Views: 5,824
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: what is matter?

Oh dear... now that you have suggested it.....
Forum: General Discussions 23 Jan 2005, 23:33
Replies: 113
Views: 5,824
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: what is matter?

Why thank you.... i just hope MRL sees it the same way....
Forum: General Discussions 23 Jan 2005, 23:12
Replies: 113
Views: 5,824
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: what is matter?

Ok, people hav oft complained that they cannot understand some the more compicated words and terms I use:

I said see, as in the convential sense, if we look up at the sky, we cannot "see" black...
Forum: General Discussions 23 Jan 2005, 22:06
Replies: 68
Views: 5,596
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Women

I really laughed- he deserves a reputation point.....
Forum: General Discussions 23 Jan 2005, 21:48
Replies: 68
Views: 5,596
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Women

Amy my girlfriend!
Forum: General Discussions 23 Jan 2005, 21:46
Replies: 38
Views: 2,467
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: The 'little blobs' thread, reputation, ETC.

only one question.

10(default)= 1 green blob?
Forum: General Discussions 23 Jan 2005, 21:44
Replies: 113
Views: 5,824
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: what is matter?

Amy would beg to diifer.

I agree with Nodrog- "matter" is essentially word used to describe what our physical enviroment is made up of.

And no, MRL wouldn't find inaccurries (oh it be 20%...
Forum: General Discussions 23 Jan 2005, 01:25
Replies: 124
Views: 7,681
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: I just knew it

Hmmm..... well we shall see- though the fact i constantly talk about my "emotional problems" means that i am, to some degree aware of them. Though of course your advice is much appreciated!

Well,...
Forum: General Discussions 23 Jan 2005, 00:41
Replies: 124
Views: 7,681
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: I just knew it

I haven't been drunk in 3 years! When i am, i sit in a corner and get very depressed. I do frequent pubs and enjoy a good drink though.

Well i do see where you're coming from- i in no way...
Forum: General Discussions 23 Jan 2005, 00:30
Replies: 90
Views: 7,365
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Shaving The Rough

I trim- after a serious of embarressing incidents involving my ex and hair in her mouth.

Ummm.... the thought of a razor?? 1 simple slip and you cud sever some srerious veins and blled to death or...
Forum: General Discussions 23 Jan 2005, 00:08
Replies: 124
Views: 7,681
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: I just knew it

Oh perhaps- but socially i am entirely content [most likely Amy...]- it is neither something I regret nor fixate on....

Though of course, I can think of a few guys of whom I most wholehearadly...
Forum: General Discussions 22 Jan 2005, 23:54
Replies: 124
Views: 7,681
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: I just knew it

I live in Ireland, so I have been exopsed to a very similar culture.

And yes i do find what Silversmoke says is true- I'm a sensitive caring guy, i admit, I refuse to kill anything, i'm a veggie,...
Forum: General Discussions 22 Jan 2005, 23:41
Replies: 46
Views: 3,197
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Manson's List

I haven't been on GD on a friday in quite a while now :-p tis that social life....

Hmmm... a geek, a weirdo in some respects, an extremeist [pacifist, atheist etc.]....
Forum: General Discussions 22 Jan 2005, 23:39
Replies: 113
Views: 5,824
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: what is matter?

Ohoh....FUN!

Well yes-

A survey was conducted whereby everything known to man in the universe was weighed (observations then calculations etc.- not too sharp on the details) and scientist...
Forum: General Discussions 22 Jan 2005, 23:26
Replies: 68
Views: 5,596
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Women

Amy
Forum: General Discussions 16 Jan 2005, 23:10
Replies: 59
Views: 4,548
Posted By Thermodynamics
Forum: General Discussions 16 Jan 2005, 22:59
Replies: 59
Views: 4,548
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: The what are you doing right now thread

Emm... well she has been with him b4 and they have been friends for 2 years, they hadn't talked in 4 months, so upon him hearing Amy had a boyfriend, he turned around saying he had to go, left and...
Forum: General Discussions 16 Jan 2005, 22:36
Replies: 59
Views: 4,548
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: The what are you doing right now thread

Reading "An argument and defence of Kant's Transcendal Idealism". It requires me to have a dictionary handy- it has taken me weeks to get half way through- very heavy stuff- but fascinating.

I am...
Forum: General Discussions 16 Jan 2005, 22:27
Replies: 20
Views: 3,220
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: A General Hi....

Ha- sounds like my idea to give her a picture of the most expensive diamond in the world- cuz i couldn't afford it.
Forum: General Discussions 16 Jan 2005, 22:24
Replies: 124
Views: 7,681
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: I just knew it

Hmmm.... well worst case scenario- you have an interesting [possibly no though] anecdote to tell at parties....

And well I have been with Amy for almost 4 months now (broken up 2x though) and am...
Forum: General Discussions 15 Jan 2005, 13:56
Replies: 55
Views: 5,404
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Dead or Alive??

Oh dear- i wonder where they both are?
Forum: General Discussions 15 Jan 2005, 13:56
Replies: 24
Views: 3,418
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Water > Soft Drinks

Oh hmmm.... well i'm too lazy to go into a big rant concerning this thread- I most wholeheartadly agree- but notice some inaccuricies [i know i'm not one to talk.....]

I drink water all day, every...
Forum: General Discussions 15 Jan 2005, 13:50
Replies: 5
Views: 1,991
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Help me find insanity

If i knew what you were talking about I'd willing help.
Forum: General Discussions 15 Jan 2005, 13:44
Replies: 20
Views: 3,220
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: A General Hi....

Mmmm... we have fallen in love etc. so i do feel that this might last longer than most! Well, I know of a few things which would make her laugh- which i intend to get- but i just want 1 thing which...
Forum: General Discussions 13 Jan 2005, 23:21
Replies: 20
Views: 3,220
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: A General Hi....

Good advice- all considered, but her 18th is on the 17th of Feb, so a personal meaningful present would be appreciated i think!
Forum: General Discussions 13 Jan 2005, 22:57
Replies: 20
Views: 3,220
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: A General Hi....

Ah well- seems like a lot longer than it really is!

Mmmm... will forgo the chocs i think! Tis her 18th on 17th feb and val's day on 14th feb so wanna get two really nice things for her.
Forum: General Discussions 13 Jan 2005, 22:25
Replies: 20
Views: 3,220
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: A General Hi....

Yes i know... I saw and read.

Despite my consternation with him- i do like the guy.

http://www.fieldsofdublin.ie/product.asp?Id=1260118&DeptId=60

Good present for the gf for val's day???...
Forum: General Discussions 13 Jan 2005, 22:00
Replies: 20
Views: 3,220
Posted By Thermodynamics
A General Hi....

Just a sort of general hi to GD.... been a while since i last posted- nigh on two weeks i think, been quite busy etc [ love life :-) ]. Anything in particular happen while i was away?!

Oh and...
Forum: General Discussions 13 Jan 2005, 21:56
Replies: 32
Views: 3,074
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: What level of social disaster is this?

I suppose that it all depends on what *kind* of party is was....
Forum: General Discussions 30 Dec 2004, 18:38
Replies: 5
Zen
Views: 1,907
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Zen

Ask Dace- I believe he takes an interest in such things... In fact he is the living embodiment of the various teachings and dogma concerning "zen"....
Forum: General Discussions 29 Dec 2004, 17:27
Replies: 39
Views: 2,731
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Intelligence tests.

If you want to nitpick about definitions, so be it:

This is the method or standard which is most readily recognised by educational bodies and institutions.

Which does not mean that I endorsed...
Forum: General Discussions 29 Dec 2004, 17:18
Replies: 39
Views: 2,731
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Intelligence tests.

I would tend to agree. I was merely trying to illustrate my point that, in my opinion IQ etc. is absolutely no real indication of intelligence.
Forum: General Discussions 29 Dec 2004, 17:04
Replies: 39
Views: 2,731
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Intelligence tests.

Here goes:

There are seven officically recognised forms of intelligence: 1] kinesthic (sport) 2] Spatial reasoning 3] Linguistic 4] Logic/ Mathematics 5] Interpersonal (good with others) 6]...
Forum: General Discussions 29 Dec 2004, 16:56
Replies: 141
Views: 10,818
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: So whats your "thing"

Dace, if our bodies were the physical personification of our personalities- you would be a decaying donkey, previously having the intellect of a bluebottle, the sex-drive of a mindless rabbit and the...
Forum: General Discussions 28 Dec 2004, 18:53
Replies: 90
Views: 7,446
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Annual PAGD Awards

As in- are these actual awards? If so, why is there such an abviously unpractical voting system?

Guys i have no idea what i talk about anymore, i have been very confused lately. I genuinely...
Forum: General Discussions 28 Dec 2004, 18:51
Replies: 90
Views: 7,446
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Annual PAGD Awards

A question?

Is somebody *actually* counting and compiling all these votes? Has this thread a practical application? I ain't *that* geeky.....
Forum: General Discussions 28 Dec 2004, 18:19
Replies: 60
Views: 5,536
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: so i went out tonight

Probably why i'm generally left alone, I don't believe in violence, i haven't killed a living thing [not even insects] in over 3 years. I feel i am perfectly entitled to financial compensation. I'd...
Forum: General Discussions 28 Dec 2004, 18:08
Replies: 28
Views: 2,963
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: what a caring mother

What??? What woman? The story i skimmed through was about a girl who lost her legs and got a bike for Xmas? Where did the pimp and drugs and sex come in?
Forum: General Discussions 28 Dec 2004, 18:03
Replies: 17
Views: 2,012
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Die Now

I have no idea either.

All i can pick up is that is thread is populated by sad, angry, discontent, depressed poeple.

I feel right at home!
Forum: General Discussions 28 Dec 2004, 17:58
Replies: 60
Views: 5,536
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: so i went out tonight

Agreed. Though i despise any form of physical excercise as method to establish a social-pecking order. I hang out with all my female friends etc. no prob, I am in no way tough- just considered to...
Forum: General Discussions 27 Dec 2004, 18:30
Replies: 141
Views: 10,818
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: So whats your "thing"

I forget who... but one of you guys gave me a "Pudant" avatar.....
Forum: General Discussions 27 Dec 2004, 18:28
Replies: 60
Views: 5,536
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: so i went out tonight

Well i will continue to see them everyday for the next six months! I am friends with all of the girls and about 1 of the guys... I mean there is a mutual respect between us, we talk in the toilets...
Forum: General Discussions 27 Dec 2004, 18:14
Replies: 17
Views: 2,076
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: make me feel good

Happy Birthday my friend...

Now that you have attained the designated age....society shall bestow on you the wisdom and maturity to [not sure if this is applicable in any country any more... but...
Forum: General Discussions 27 Dec 2004, 18:01
Replies: 141
Views: 10,818
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: So whats your "thing"

Modesty is not a virture I possess at the best of times, but I neither try nor find myself unable in my "real life", and I do not exploit the insecurities of others in a feeble attempt to fool myself...
Forum: General Discussions 26 Dec 2004, 15:07
Replies: 141
Views: 10,818
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: So whats your "thing"

Unfortunately I analyse *everything* no matter how small or big, I need to dissect it- it just the way i think. And yes everyone i know gets quite exasperated with me when i do.

Life is supposed...
Forum: General Discussions 26 Dec 2004, 14:37
Replies: 141
Views: 10,818
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: So whats your "thing"

Misconception here, the majority of them have been stable, the ones i have liked the most have been the unstable ones, and they tend to have been the long-term relationships- the deep and meaningful...
Forum: General Discussions 25 Dec 2004, 21:00
Replies: 141
Views: 10,818
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: So whats your "thing"

Agreed, but what is acceptable and healthy will be influenced by certain enviromental factors- stress, personality etc. And this does in no way impede a working relationship- it accentuates some of...
Forum: General Discussions 25 Dec 2004, 20:52
Replies: 40
Views: 5,618
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: So , the sales are starting, what will YOU be spending your Crimbo Money on?

Hmmm....
Try get some of my computer peripherals (waiting for AMD's rival to the P5 and next generation graphics cards to come out etc.)

TFT, case, wireless mouse i think maybe HDD's etc.
Forum: General Discussions 25 Dec 2004, 20:51
Replies: 31
Views: 3,175
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: ****ing CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

Hmmm... bit late to offer advice for you now Dace...

But well, i had all my shopping done before December.
Forum: General Discussions 25 Dec 2004, 20:42
Replies: 141
Views: 10,818
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: So whats your "thing"

No, but the very basis of society is built around our mutual need for protection and acceptance.

So are our relationships (there is a lot more to them ofc).
Is there *really* something wrong...
Forum: General Discussions 18 Dec 2004, 22:52
Replies: 74
Views: 4,574
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Ok , Officially , MMORPG's are just ****ing scary now.

Oh dear....
A typo guys, Apologies, i meant traditional.
Forum: Planetarion Suggestions 18 Dec 2004, 18:33
Replies: 23
Views: 3,061
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Asteroids

Space debris?
Comets now restricted to a predicatable orbit ?
Orbiting rocks?
Cosmological compound of minerals?

I think i'll stick with 'roids......
Forum: General Discussions 18 Dec 2004, 18:24
Replies: 74
Views: 4,574
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Ok , Officially , MMORPG's are just ****ing scary now.

Why thank you,
I'm sure you will, at some stage, tell me to stfu! I can't think of anyone who hasn't
Now where are berk and karni.....
Forum: General Discussions 18 Dec 2004, 18:21
Replies: 74
Views: 4,574
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Ok , Officially , MMORPG's are just ****ing scary now.

I was wondering where that came from....

But I did not think it that apt, I am hardly one to conform to traditionally rules- whether they be learning [pedant!] or in terms of outlook etc.
Forum: General Discussions 18 Dec 2004, 18:11
Replies: 13
Views: 2,532
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: helooooooooooo

I would beg to differ. They can recollect to a certain extent, as soon as a their memory is given a morsel of information linked to the night, they generally do remember.
Forum: General Discussions 18 Dec 2004, 18:08
Replies: 74
Views: 4,574
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Ok , Officially , MMORPG's are just ****ing scary now.

$26k

hmmmmm

$ does this symbol not singfy, or is most commonly associated with the word "dollar",
And in turn, that word is universally understood to be a term used to describe an amount of...
Forum: General Discussions 18 Dec 2004, 18:04
Replies: 85
Views: 5,535
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: last night

Oh yes, i seem to have taken a shine to it recently, i think it is supposed to signify a detachment from my previous train of thought, while still being relevant enough that i do not start a new...
Forum: General Discussions 18 Dec 2004, 17:53
Replies: 13
Views: 2,532
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: helooooooooooo

Well i haven't been drunk in almost 3 years now....
But if i recollect correctly- when intoxicated, I found myself impeded when attempting to perfrom daily tasks, ie. my computer, and if his ability...
Forum: General Discussions 18 Dec 2004, 12:03
Replies: 74
Views: 4,574
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Ok , Officially , MMORPG's are just ****ing scary now.

But i never said i had any sort of qualification relating to psychology,
All i was doing was relating a bit of knowledge that i had accumalated to GD, in the hopes that it would be a fitting...
Forum: General Discussions 18 Dec 2004, 12:00
Replies: 74
Views: 4,574
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Ok , Officially , MMORPG's are just ****ing scary now.

Appreciated mate!
Nice to know *somebody* reads 'em......
No really, that's very much appreciated!
Forum: General Discussions 17 Dec 2004, 22:42
Replies: 74
Views: 4,574
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Ok , Officially , MMORPG's are just ****ing scary now.

From what i can gather, there is sufficient interest generated by the incorparation of real money to have attracted a host of wealthy players= profit to be made.

Numerous studies have shown that...
Forum: General Discussions 16 Dec 2004, 23:26
Replies: 141
Views: 10,818
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: So whats your "thing"

For me to find a girl phsyically attractive to the extent that I would be interested in, I HAVE to have built some sort of either emotional or intellectual connection. Absolutely priority, deep,...
Forum: General Discussions 16 Dec 2004, 23:16
Replies: 85
Views: 5,535
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: last night

Got dumped on tuesday, so similiar predicament... Tis why i haven't been posting "essays" [Berk.....] on GD.
Sympathies offered, wouldn't it be great if you could be happy and single?
I know that...
Forum: General Discussions 10 Dec 2004, 22:40
Replies: 39
Views: 2,861
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: the highlight of my day

No, no Dace i'm sorry.
It has to be said.
It has been bothering me since I saw it.
If your timescale is approaching infinity [my keyboard ALSO lacks this handy key, so let z=infinty]

Dace's...
Forum: General Discussions 10 Dec 2004, 22:34
Replies: 33
Views: 3,866
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: boredom

We've been trough this soo many times! Communication is the basis for intellectual liberation! Thus my feeble attempts at improving my underworked mind shouldn't be treated so harshly! And have I not...
Forum: General Discussions 10 Dec 2004, 00:22
Replies: 33
Views: 3,866
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: boredom

1) The fact that you understand everything I say, supports my theory that your vocabulary is just as good, if not better than mine.

2) I like being able to express myself in a clear, coherent...
Forum: General Discussions 9 Dec 2004, 23:55
Replies: 33
Views: 3,866
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: boredom

Try meeting my mother- its terrifingly boring; the boredom renders your mind numb- incapable of coherent thought.
Forum: General Discussions 9 Dec 2004, 23:37
Replies: 33
Views: 3,866
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: boredom

We seem to be replying to each other a lot tonoght Leshy? An agenda of disagreement? or general discontentment perhaps?
Forum: General Discussions 9 Dec 2004, 23:18
Replies: 33
Views: 3,866
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: boredom

Helenistic empiricism???
So you then, take every thing at its face materila value? Take events as they come?
Try nihilism or disillusionment sometime- they tend to be a nice accompaniment to apathy.
Forum: General Discussions 9 Dec 2004, 23:11
Replies: 41
Views: 4,522
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Anyone been in relatonship with you beeing the young one?

Had a 19 year old gf when i was 16.

I think there are a few things which contibute to a relationship [with an age diffence] working out:

1) It really really helpsif you are over 18/21...
Forum: General Discussions 9 Dec 2004, 23:04
Replies: 33
Views: 3,866
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: boredom

Try apathy.
Forum: General Discussions 9 Dec 2004, 22:54
Replies: 20
Views: 2,003
Posted By Thermodynamics
Forum: General Discussions 9 Dec 2004, 22:21
Replies: 64
Views: 3,870
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: "Things to do before you die"

Just the obvious. Fall very deeply in love with a girl, propose and spend the rest of my life with her.
Forum: General Discussions 9 Dec 2004, 22:13
Replies: 20
Views: 2,003
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: slightly sociopathic

Now this is interesting. To really understand where i'm coming from you might need to drop some of the more commom misconceptions of sanity/insanity. It is not a label, but a term, and as such needs...
Forum: General Discussions 9 Dec 2004, 18:49
Replies: 34
Views: 2,792
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Degrees

Agreed- the average doctor or surgeon earns a lot on a regular basis. the average banker probably doesn't earn near as much. But then a few per cent of those bankers go invest and make it BIG, thus...
Forum: General Discussions 9 Dec 2004, 18:22
Replies: 52
Views: 4,786
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Depression

Not taking medication of any form, I'm sure i mentioned why, after a few months on morphine... well i have a serious aversion to anything that might impede my faculties so.

That's not so good...
Forum: General Discussions 8 Dec 2004, 23:24
Replies: 52
Views: 4,786
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Depression

Goals, ambitions? For what? Sure i want my material comforts... but when i wlk down the stairs every day, my brain makes many, many complicated calculations: my weight, air resistance, the resistive...
Forum: General Discussions 8 Dec 2004, 23:08
Replies: 34
Views: 2,792
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Degrees

Well i can tell you this- my memory is terrible, because i had a 220v electric shock a few years back and it has been fairly dodgy since.

I'm in my final year of school- I can completely relate to...
Forum: General Discussions 8 Dec 2004, 22:52
Replies: 52
Views: 4,786
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Depression

Angsty?? I am not familiar with the term...

I understand about the self-harm everyone seems to go through at some stage. And very few who I have known to do it, do it for "attention", their...
Forum: General Discussions 8 Dec 2004, 14:41
Replies: 52
Views: 4,786
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Depression

Thank you.
Forum: General Discussions 7 Dec 2004, 23:43
Replies: 57
Views: 3,654
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: It used to be

Between whom Flayer?
Forum: General Discussions 7 Dec 2004, 23:39
Replies: 57
Views: 3,654
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: It used to be

I agree with Kurashima
But i think that you, Dace are a nice guy. I don't know how shit you've had it, but i haven't had a great time either. I complain too, I get pissed off too. I vent it too. But...
Forum: General Discussions 7 Dec 2004, 23:22
Replies: 57
Views: 3,654
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: It used to be

I wouldn't bother- that would suggest that i consider you to be of *any* significance.
Forum: General Discussions 7 Dec 2004, 23:17
Replies: 52
Views: 4,786
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Depression

Oh, where to start. For those of you who haven't noticed- I am very open- I feel the need to express myself on a regular basis- this has been called "needy", "self-centered" etc. I wouldn't argue the...
Forum: General Discussions 7 Dec 2004, 22:48
Replies: 57
Views: 3,654
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: It used to be

Any respect i once had for you is now in a wooden box under six feet of soil.
Forum: General Discussions 6 Dec 2004, 23:55
Replies: 52
Views: 4,786
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Depression

Yes as in *actual* girlfriends, whom i have gone out with. I have only slept with one girl, and was deeply in love with her at the time. Very few would consider me promiscuous, I need an emotional...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Dec 2004, 23:46
Replies: 49
Views: 5,816
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: May I just say

Yeah, now that i look at at, i fully appreciate the irony, first time i've laughed today!
Forum: General Discussions 6 Dec 2004, 23:44
Replies: 52
Views: 4,786
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Depression

Indeed i do. I am often told I think too much. I am very emotionally insecure and dependant- i've had 17 girlfriends and been dumped 16 times. Been sober for two years- guess what? i'm a depressive...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Dec 2004, 23:35
Replies: 49
Views: 5,816
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: May I just say

Ta-da, all done up

Your turn.
Forum: General Discussions 6 Dec 2004, 23:31
Replies: 52
Views: 4,786
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Depression

I don't know. Nobody does. But a healthy lifestyle is well.... healthy... But it hopefully will stop any other ailments. St. Andrews College, Dublin, you?
Forum: General Discussions 6 Dec 2004, 23:26
Replies: 55
Views: 5,147
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: People who use the toilets when they should use the urinals

Nice.

Sorry if i "judged" you. I can't stand the close-minded tho [oxy-moron, i know] (which you are not a member of, i might add)
Forum: General Discussions 6 Dec 2004, 23:22
Replies: 52
Views: 4,786
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Depression

When I was 13, I had a tumour growing on the main facial nerve of my face.
My operation was going to be after Christmas [public hospital etc., no enough staff] but my parents borrowed money to get...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Dec 2004, 23:14
Replies: 55
Views: 5,147
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: People who use the toilets when they should use the urinals

Seconded. I'm Irish.

I know it is probably beyond you, but do try to overcome the stereotypes you confine yourself to- ["I thought gays weren't supposed to be angry"]
Forum: General Discussions 6 Dec 2004, 23:08
Replies: 52
Views: 4,786
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Depression

Still suffering.
Forum: General Discussions 6 Dec 2004, 23:05
Replies: 49
Views: 5,816
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: May I just say

"In life you can only be certain of two things- death and taxes"- Unknown

The questions, my friend, are when and how.
Forum: Hardware and Tech Support 6 Dec 2004, 23:00
Replies: 15
Views: 5,974
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: geeky probs

Oh God.

Well the only solution I can think of is "ghost"(though i'm not sure about your different HDD capacities). And a new HDD, 200GB for €100 these days.
"my operating system is running from...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Dec 2004, 22:52
Replies: 14
Views: 2,423
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: last night, oh shit

Ah sorry for my previous post concerning your social status bloke-
I agree with you entirely on this one.
In fact, you have redeemed yourself to the extent that i'm willing to offer a whole-hearted...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Dec 2004, 22:49
Replies: 49
Views: 5,816
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: May I just say

Ow and concidentally:

I haven't been drunk in two years:

I had cancer and was and morphine for 6 months. Since then I have 1) been completely unable to consume anything which could impede my...
Forum: General Discussions 6 Dec 2004, 22:46
Replies: 49
Views: 5,816
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: May I just say

Bloke-

Have you ever seen a sinking ship?

Your social status is like a ship- your crewing it, and its sinking, *fast*
Forum: General Discussions 6 Dec 2004, 22:44
Replies: 55
Views: 5,147
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: People who use the toilets when they should use the urinals

Each to their own. Who are you to act so inconsiderate to criticise somebodies' (possible) insecurities.
Grow up
Forum: General Discussions 6 Dec 2004, 22:38
Replies: 52
Views: 4,786
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Depression

First, read my footnote.
Hope is nothing but the prelude and procascination of dissapointment.
The only solace I derive from my darkest moments is that I *can* end it. *I* Don't have to put up with...
Forum: Planetarion Suggestions 6 Dec 2004, 18:24
Replies: 30
Views: 3,483
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: [Discuss] Selective Defence - NOT AUTO RECALL

Hmmm............

This "idea" only has a real value for those being attacked by xans. Beyond that i don't see any real use. If a multi sends "green hostiles" is that similiar to either two...
Forum: Planetarion Suggestions 6 Dec 2004, 18:20
Replies: 3
Views: 1,949
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: [Discuss] planet size visualisation

Similiar to the production page discussions, no? Graphically, PA has always been lacking- this reduces the appeal for some of the hmmm.... more visually inclined???? But then again, look at the n00b...
Forum: Planetarion Suggestions 6 Dec 2004, 18:17
Replies: 15
Views: 2,678
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: [Discuss] New Ship

Nice idea. But to implement this would mean the abolition of races, how could the "rock,paper scissors" ethos be continued?

And battle calcs! Oh do we all love them??? What would they do? And if...
Forum: Planetarion Suggestions 6 Dec 2004, 18:12
Replies: 4
Views: 2,314
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: New fleet option

Very open to abuse. Very.

We all understand that the MoW is naught but a figurehead- and i would love to see some real power on his behalf, but this isn't the way forward.
Forum: Planetarion Suggestions 6 Dec 2004, 18:10
Replies: 95
Views: 7,861
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Cloaking: the non feature

They are cloaked, simple- they can't be fleetscanned. A race which can't be unit scanned or whose fleet size didn't show up would simply be too powerful. Incredibly so.

Yes you can unit scan, but...
Forum: Planetarion Suggestions 6 Dec 2004, 18:07
Replies: 17
Views: 2,889
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Some way of inferring what ingal defense is

I already feel that the fleet scan is too powerful- it undercuts a lot of the tactical oppurtunities, judging from eta, it is possible to get a reasonable inkiling of what going on. I can see the...
Forum: Planetarion Discussions 5 Dec 2004, 12:04
Replies: 14
Views: 2,529
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: r13 Gal setup

Keeping looking through the forums... in fact there is a whole thread devoted to it, i have even read it!
Forum: Planetarion Suggestions 3 Dec 2004, 20:38
Replies: 11
Views: 2,305
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: Struct change

Hmmmm.... I feel at present the sturc killing system was designed to be best taken advantage of those who happen to be mean and spiteful- there is absolutlely NO benefit for you to do it- it sucks...
Forum: Planetarion Suggestions 1 Dec 2004, 22:00
Replies: 29
Views: 3,543
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: [Discuss] Random targets.

I feel I didn't fully convey my feelings on this one- I agree with you Banned- but what i meant to put across to you all was that is the first round I have played with only "primary" targetting.

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Forum: Planetarion Suggestions 1 Dec 2004, 18:44
Replies: 29
Views: 3,543
Posted By Thermodynamics
Re: [Discuss] Random targets.

I registered specifically to reply to this topic.

I hadn't played PA since rounds 4,5 and 6. I had to say the revised combat system caught me off guard at first. But now I can fully appreciate the...
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