Hisaru
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Post by Hisaru on Aug 13, 2004 11:34:15 GMT -5
Hey all,
It looks like I'll be heading home in about a month. It'll probably be another month after that before I can get my computer and internet connection set up. I'm curious as to what everyone is playing these days. From the looks of the forums, it doesn't appear that UO is in favor. Let me know what the game of choice is so I can rejoin the DoJ community when I return.
As far as exciting war stories go, I don't have much to report. There was a huge fire the other night with ordnance exploding creating fireballs fifty feet high. I'm not sure what was up with that. We continue to receive indirect fire (i.e. mortars and rockets) in the daily "screw you, Americans" drive-bys. The angrier of the locals drive by with pickup trucks loaded with a mortar tube, launch one off and keep driving. Either that or they'll dig in a tube and fill it with ice so by the time the ice melts and the mortar hits the bottom of the tube they're long gone. They're surprisingly clever.
Aside from the occasional bit of excitement, it's really.... really.... boring over here. What's the latest news from you guys? Anyone spontaneously combust or put a G.W.Bush sticker on their car (I kid, I kid) or anything equally crazy?
Well, just dropping by to see what's up. Later.
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Post by Jayden on Aug 13, 2004 11:54:30 GMT -5
Hi there His! Very glad to hear your doing alright and will be safely home soon. For the most part peeps are playing DAOC and SWG. For awhile Ras ran his own UO server, right now Jim and BW are running it. Other than that not too much else to tell...
I know there is alot of DoJ playing SWG like Aeife, Jaxs, and a bunch others but i dont know there game names there hehe. Me,Ras,AP,Cabs,Marna,Mack,Bink and alot of others have been keeping busy in DAOC. We'd love it if you stopped by either one and keep in touch with us all. Wishing you a safe and speedy trip home my friend.
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Kragen
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Post by Kragen on Aug 13, 2004 12:07:29 GMT -5
Hi Hisaru,
Hope you get homes safe and sound.
Jayden is correct most folks are playing either SWG or DAoC (or both).
Good thing is there are free trials for both games out at this time, so you will be able to try both out and see what you prefer. I have played both and I can honsetly say they are both great games. It really comes down to your preference of theme and playstyle.
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Post by Terina/Sinaroc on Aug 13, 2004 12:49:01 GMT -5
Not to much going on stateside.
Yankees running away with their division once again. Mets sucking as usual
Somewhat big hurricane about to hit florida
Gas prices still high despite this war for oil. What are you hording it over there! lol
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I was in SWG but I am now in daoc. Two completely different games I'd have to say. UO is in it's twilight so I wouldnt go back there.
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Post by Wizul on Aug 13, 2004 13:04:16 GMT -5
We all hope that you make back ok.
The think the majority of people are playing SWG, the next largest group is DAoC. I'm messing around with the idea of a Neverwinter Nights server again. Some people are still mucking around with UO.
I did pick up a copy of Knights of the Old Republic. Played through the first part and put it away for now. Doom 3 looks interesting but it has some hefty system requirements along with a $54 price tag.
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Post by Shadowjack on Aug 16, 2004 15:02:01 GMT -5
I am currently running the Asgeroth Isles shard that was started by Ras and Jayden. So if you still want to play UO, feel free to stop in. You can find the instructions at asgerothisles.proboards29.com. |
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jim
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Post by jim on Aug 16, 2004 17:00:06 GMT -5
Hi Hisaru.
Maybe sign up for the Wish beta (a few posts down). I know if it's half way decent there will probably be a few of us playing.
Take care.
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Post by Aeife/Niamb on Aug 17, 2004 16:32:58 GMT -5
*waves to Hisaru* Yep, SWG and DAoC are where you'll find DoJ now. In Star Wars Galaxies we play on the Radiant galaxy and have a city (Justice City) on the planet Corellia.
I'm Aeife and Niamb and Ariex in SWG. When you create a character, you start on Tatooine, but send me an in-game email and I'll send you air fare to Corellia.
It'll be great to have you back and the free trials will be nice so you can try before you buy.
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Post by Belt Grimblade on Aug 17, 2004 20:50:24 GMT -5
Hisaru! Glad to see your safe and sound. i currently toy around on NwN, though i havent found a good server yet...*shrug*
Aeife, how can i get my hands on a free trial version of SwG and DAoC?
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Post by Aeife/Niamb on Aug 18, 2004 5:48:51 GMT -5
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Post by Terina/Sinaroc on Aug 18, 2004 6:19:04 GMT -5
7 day free trial can be found here www.fileplanet.com/files/130000/136481.shtmlIm not sure but they may have other places cause well fileplanet is terrible  . It's the full game minus expansions. There's a 'new frontiers' download that I reccomend you get also for the full RvR experience. If you choose to stay you can continue playing on the trial account(vanilla daoc) but ofcourse now with a 12.95/month fee. No need to buy the game and expansions until you are ready. DoJ- is on the Bedevere server in the Albion realm. Stay away from hibernia and midgard they smell  |
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Hisaru
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Post by Hisaru on Aug 18, 2004 11:18:44 GMT -5
What's the GPU requirement for SWG? I have an old GeForce 3, and I'm wondering if it'll be sufficient. If that's not going to cut it I'll at least have an excuse to buy a new ATI X800 or nVidia 6800.
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Post by Wizul on Aug 18, 2004 12:01:06 GMT -5
You will probably want to upgrade to the equivalent of a Geforce 4 FX5700 or better. SWG requires a fast CPU and lots of memory. It was pretty laggy with a Pentium 4 2.26GZ with a Radeon 9600XT and 512mb of RAM.
I built a whole new machine, P4 2.8Ghz with HT + a sapphire Radeon 9800 Pro + 1GB of 3200 DDR running in dual-channel mode on a ASUS P4C800-E Delux. With the new machine SWG was mostly lag free. I spent around $1000.00 on building the new machine. Was able to find some great deals on parts for it at the time.
I don't play SWG now but the machine that I built is great for doing a lot of other things like NWN and FarCry. It would probably handle Doom 3 ok too.
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shady
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Post by shady on Aug 18, 2004 12:28:28 GMT -5
Always glad to hear someone coming home safely.... Yes ShadowJack is doing a fine job with Asgeroth Isle II Legacy......*pats sj on back* Here is a link to new DoJ board site Ras created (no ads less clutter)has all the info needed to get to Asgeroth Isle II Legacy, 204.210.86.178/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13&PN=1Hope you have a chance to check it out, bring friends too we need more peeps......That goes for everyone.... It's free, it's fun, come on we'll have a blast....... |
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Post by Allura Prime on Aug 19, 2004 8:13:38 GMT -5
I have tried many times to access Ras' forum but no luck so far. I have enabled cookies for the site as well.
Any suggestions?
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Post by Jaxs on Aug 19, 2004 10:43:42 GMT -5
Glad to here your ok and you coming home. Thanks for your service and If you hapen to stop in on us in SWG I would be happy to equip you and give you some starter cash.
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shady
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Post by shady on Aug 19, 2004 11:11:09 GMT -5
"Posted by: Allura Prime Posted on: 08/19/04 at 09:19am I have tried many times to access Ras' forum but no luck so far. I have enabled cookies for the site as well. Any suggestions? " Ras's site is down for the time being might be back in the fall, but ShadowJack & Vlad are running a copy for now, here is a link to tell you how to get in.... 204.210.86.178/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13&PN=1& here is a link to Ras's new forum site 204.210.86.178/forum/Hope to see you there & that goes for all of ya.....  |
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Post by Shadowjack on Aug 19, 2004 11:44:29 GMT -5
I'm not sure why you'd have a problem getting to Ras's forums (not the server itself), but I will post a message in the UO Forum here on how to get to the Asgeroth Isle server now. I know you can access that forum, and it is pretty quiet now.
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