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Post by Melvazord on Aug 14, 2018 13:27:55 GMT
Why do some people answer a question on Amazon with "I have no idea" or "Sorry, I don't have...", what is the thought process here? "It was a gift so no idea"
Better yet, the reviews that are all "Excellent. Exactly what I was looking for. Works perfectly" 3 stars.
Edit: Chalk it up to what I usually do in this kind of situation: humanity, what a bunch of dickheads.
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Post by Melvazord on Aug 14, 2018 11:13:14 GMT
The Witch and Watch books are obviously the best series, you'd be hard pressed to say which was best. Rincewind's later ones are excellent, the first two he's just really finding his feet. I can't really be doing with the Moist von Lipwig books, other than Going Postal. They all had the same plot and it was sad to see that Sir Terry was not at his best while writing them.
In fact, in no particular order.
Monstrous Regiment Night Watch Wyrd Sisters Witches Abroad Feet of Clay
I quite like MvL, surprised about Monstrous Regiment which I thought was a failure, though not as bad as Raising Steam which seems to have been written by somebody else*, the characters, especially Lady Margolotta, speak and act totally different to the earlier books. Mort Hogfather The Fifth Elephant Feet of Clay The Truth * Which I suppose it wasRaising Steam was just awful, a sad penultimate book for the Discworld. Thankfully The Shepherd's Crown was a much better book, though not a high point, but at least a fitting end for the Discworld. I really liked Monstrous Regiment, I enjoyed the darker tone to it. The echo of a dead gods blithering ruining a country.* I didn't really enjoy Hogfather, swings and roundabouts innit.
*Much like Keef and the chatterbox.
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Post by Melvazord on Aug 14, 2018 10:42:09 GMT
Granny Weatherwax Nanny Ogg Magrat Garlick
Agnes Nitt Tiffany Aching
I will never forgive the Groaniard for spoiling the start of The Shepherd's Crown for me, thoughtless bastards.
Very witch centric The Witch and Watch books are obviously the best series, you'd be hard pressed to say which was best. Rincewind's later ones are excellent, the first two he's just really finding his feet. I can't really be doing with the Moist von Lipwig books, other than Going Postal. They all had the same plot and it was sad to see that Sir Terry was not at his best while writing them.
In fact, in no particular order.
Monstrous Regiment Night Watch Wyrd Sisters Witches Abroad Feet of Clay
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Post by Melvazord on Aug 14, 2018 10:27:15 GMT
Apropos nothing: Susan Sto Helit Angua von Überwald Adora Belle Dearheart Eskarina Smith Sacharissa Cripslock Granny Weatherwax Nanny Ogg Magrat Garlick
Agnes Nitt Tiffany Aching
I will never forgive the Groaniard for spoiling the start of The Shepherd's Crown for me, thoughtless bastards.
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Post by Melvazord on Aug 14, 2018 8:05:05 GMT
Games: more 50v50 Fortnite with Sheep. We did well. We are the best at reviving fallen teammates. Not so hot at the shooting accurately. Ears: working, and I'm not shoving anything in them. Coincidence? Existential dread: it looks like we're all too apathetic today to start with a scream of despair.
I can perhaps manage an indifferent mumble?
No. No I can't be bothered with that either.
GAMES: Mafia III. Why do I keep playing this. Its sub-GTA nonsense. Its like I hate myself and keep coming to places that make me unhappy and that are a bit shi...*looks around* oh. OH!
Grans Tiramisu: Bathurst Mount Panarama is a hell of a track, a hell of a track. Getting the right car for this is absolute key, it can't be too slow, as there are two massive straights and two shorter straights. On the other hand, it can't be too speed only, as the technical section is windy and very tight and any straight line warrior is going to get annihilated.
I started 13/19 after having a mare of a qualifying, just couldn't get a good lap hooked up. That's not too much of a bother here though, because although its a hard track to pass on, someone in front of you WILL make a mistake, and as long as you just have a calm race and don't do anything overly fancy you'll almost certainly gain places.
Not much to report from my race there really, I did as I said above. Kept it calm and clean. Touched the walls a couple of times through the technical section and I went wide at Forrest's Elbow (turn 18) once, but other than that it was just keeping my nose clean. At Hell Corner (turn 1) I got overtaken on lap 3 or 4, but I saw it coming and, although I was basically just letting him through, the guy well overegged it and went flying right into the gravel. I held off a couple of idiots who thought that trying to pass going into The Cutting (turns 3 and 4) was a good idea (its really, really not. Unless the car you are passing is utterly compliant, you WILL hit the wall. I was not, they did)
I finished 7th in the end and got within a couple of seconds of the fastest lap, so I was happy enough with that.
OTHER THINGS THAT MATTER: *indifferent mumbling* |
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Post by Melvazord on Aug 13, 2018 16:57:24 GMT
Now, normally I would never share anything from the Daily Heil as it is a hateful rag full of lies, but this was such peak DM I feel I must. Woman from the UK complains about too many Spaniards in her hotel...in Spain. Spanish hotel full of Spaniards |
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Post by Melvazord on Aug 13, 2018 8:14:53 GMT
Ah Ah Ah Stayin' alive
Your face isn't alive.
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Post by Melvazord on Aug 12, 2018 20:52:44 GMT
Been trying out Mafia III, in a potentially ironic twist I'm finding it a bit vanilla.
It's ok.
4 stars.
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Post by Melvazord on Aug 11, 2018 22:02:17 GMT
The fact they didn't just clatter that chinless cunt shows the absolute state of Dundee. The absolute STATE! They couldn't risk the scandal - that's the mayor and his deputy. Well played, I nearly spat Irn Bru everywhere |
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Post by Melvazord on Aug 11, 2018 21:56:12 GMT
Shanghai just after the Japanese has invaded maybe. I don't know who they think they're fooling, it's a dump. I mean there is fuck all there, what are the tourists going to look at? The office where the Beano is slowly dying and some tramps. 2 boats, a museum, a statue of Desperate Dan and a medium sized branch of CEX. What more could anyone want? As for the locals... m.youtube.com/watch?v=vOkPJ9HIB0YThe fact they didn't just clatter that chinless cunt shows the absolute state of Dundee. The absolute STATE! |
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Post by Melvazord on Aug 11, 2018 21:47:58 GMT
I live in Northamptonshire, so Corby is close-ish. Too close. I've been to Corby. I've been to Motherwell. I'd say they were about equal on the shit scale. Somewhere above Dundee but below Allepo. Are you not aware that Dundee has been boosted into a worldwide tourist destination? www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-41761399Not that i am not glad there is a significant body of water between me and it. Shanghai just after the Japanese has invaded maybe. I don't know who they think they're fooling, it's a dump. I mean there is fuck all there, what are the tourists going to look at? The office where the Beano is slowly dying and some tramps. |
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Post by Melvazord on Aug 11, 2018 21:32:05 GMT
Well, I'm not from Corby or Motherwell and I don't live in either either* so I'm not entirely sure where you're going with this** * Dangerous additional information for Wee to narrow it down ** Your face doesn't know where it's going I thought you said something about living on the edge of Corby the other day. My memory ain't what it used to be though. I've never actually been to Corby either but I saw a documentary once about how it was a shit Motherwell. I live in Northamptonshire, so Corby is close-ish. Too close. I've been to Corby. I've been to Motherwell. I'd say they were about equal on the shit scale. Somewhere above Dundee but below Allepo. |
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Post by Melvazord on Aug 11, 2018 21:18:57 GMT
Got a reply from the Russian hacker, it's something about me being a fucking shit hobo from Allepo. I mean apart from the Syria bit he's got me nailed on there. Given that Corby is basically a shit Motherwell, I'd say he's given you an upgrade there. Well, I'm not from Corby or Motherwell and I don't live in either either* so I'm not entirely sure where you're going with this** * Dangerous additional information for Wee to narrow it down ** Your face doesn't know where it's going |
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Post by Melvazord on Aug 11, 2018 18:52:11 GMT
Got a reply from the Russian hacker, it's something about me being a fucking shit hobo from Allepo.
I mean apart from the Syria bit he's got me nailed on there.
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Post by Melvazord on Aug 11, 2018 17:12:26 GMT
Can't believe she's gone somewhere with no internet. It's not like it's Scotland it's Germany ffs. I'm in the kitchen eating leftover risotto out the pot. I have a problem. "My aunt lives in Scotland, she says it's quite nice" "Well she's wrong!" Also, tae fuck pal |
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Post by Melvazord on Aug 11, 2018 17:05:35 GMT
It'll be like "Lord of the Flies" here when she gets back As if anyone is wearing trousers |
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Post by Melvazord on Aug 11, 2018 16:47:07 GMT
We're all just scrabbling around in a paint-room without her. Imagine how Mr Tent Rooster is doing. 6 will get you ten he is already dressed in rags, weeping, huddled in front of the oven for warmth with a still frozen microwave curry smashed all over the floor |
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Post by Melvazord on Aug 11, 2018 16:00:51 GMT
We've got one, there is paint just EVERYWHERE |
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Post by Melvazord on Aug 11, 2018 15:27:33 GMT
I went overkill I want one*, just because it looks like a cool gadget  * I won't get one as even I am not that dumbWe use them at work, it probably really is overkill for war dolly paint, but it would make my life 100 times easier. |
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Post by Melvazord on Aug 11, 2018 15:21:05 GMT
Welcome, soon you will have a pile of unpainted minis the likes of which will shame you eternally. Army painter is ok, a bit inconsistent in terms of mixture and can take some shaking to get them useable. I'd recommend Vallejo over Army Painter. That box set, while comprehensive, is probably overkill. Army Painter brushes however are fantastic, I use their character brushes for almost everything. Cheers very much, "overkill" should be my middle name, I've been watching videos all day, in between cooking, and as to the shaking thing someone suggested putting 8mm glass beads in the paint to help things along, the box also has the advantage of taking away any decisions as to what colours to buy I can do patience as shown by my love of JRPGS I have various thing on my wishlist and will now spend the next few hours agonising over whether to move them into the checkout basket. Again thanks NP I've seen the bead thing as well, don't use it myself but I can see why you would. I've been thinking about getting a vortex mixer as that would do the same thing without having to piss about with beads. You need anything else just let me know, always happy to help with war dollies. |
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Post by Melvazord on Aug 11, 2018 14:05:32 GMT
My hip hurts. I am old. Get off my lawn. Just the man, I've got Dark Souls the board game from kick starter and they have some nice figures which just need to be painted, complete noob apart from Airfix models when I was younger, what's you opinion on Army Painter? What other essential/nice kit would you recommend? I've always followed a few war dolly channels but only now have the desire to paint some of the things Welcome, soon you will have a pile of unpainted minis the likes of which will shame you eternally. Army painter is ok, a bit inconsistent in terms of mixture and can take some shaking to get them useable. I'd recommend Vallejo over Army Painter. That box set, while comprehensive, is probably overkill. Army Painter brushes however are fantastic, I use their character brushes for almost everything. Primer is a must, as it allows the paint to properly adhere. I use the grey primer from Wilkos, but some people swear by Halfords primer. You'll also need Matt varnish, I use a spray one but brush on one is also acceptable. You'll need a sharp craft knife to take off any mould lines and some files. Don't be fooled into buying these from places like Hobbycraft, you can get cheap and decent ones from Aldi or Lidl in their middle bins section (along with a Japanese wetsuit). The fact is that hobby places have a huge mark up, especially on equipment, and it can often be found much cheaper elsewhere. There are loads of excellent tutorials on youtube. The main thing is that intially, you might not be very good at it, but don't be discouraged. I've been doing this for 30 years, and I'm still learning every day*, so keep at it. Patience and practice are your friends. Good luck and enjoy it, it's a very satisfying hobby. * Cliche-ometer overload, shutting down |
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Post by Melvazord on Aug 11, 2018 10:01:04 GMT
My hip hurts.
I am old.
Get off my lawn.
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Post by Melvazord on Aug 10, 2018 21:25:01 GMT
That's one unappetising looking pizza... Talk about your open goals. Your face is unappetising. |
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Post by Melvazord on Aug 10, 2018 19:53:17 GMT
Swamp  |
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Post by Melvazord on Aug 10, 2018 13:32:06 GMT
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