Zydor

Reply to The Sins of the Father in Religion JoeUser Forums

I thought long and hard before typing this. In many ways its like watching King Canute about to be engulfed in the inevitable wave to follow. Lets be clear about a few things: I hate the Catholic Church - nope, I have the highest regard for its values and the example it attempts to set Then you hate the Church in general - nope, repeat comment above adding a rider 'providing its not a "church" setup by a lunatic fringe seeking self grandisement' Then you ridicule God

Reply to My two cents on Stardock............. in Animated Wallpapers JoeUser Forums

I understand that you have to show your vendor loyalty being that your working for Stardock, however your points were weak at best. Personally, I dont work for them. For a $10 wallpaper, a Senate investigation would not be appropriate, they have more important things to do. Dont do a King Canute, you are not going to pursuade the world to get excited over the validity or otherwise of Stardock's intentions connected with a $10 wallp

Reply to Enough is Enough - The Church MUST Put its House in Order in Religion JoeUser Forums

Do you just want to hold on to that hatred of the Church Now, you've made your suggests and your prejudice clear about the Church why don't you light a match in the darkness? I dont hate the church, incorrect assumption, you are so wide of the mark its unreal. I have no prejudice against the Church, incorrect assumption. You are jumping to conclusions in defensive mode.

"Now a Word from Our Sponsors" in Misc JoeUser Forums

Is there any Institution or Appointed Official left that we can trust ? Its 1:50 am local time, and I was idly browsing aimlessly as I had my usual good night drink before hitting the sack. My mind wondered around even more aimlessly than usual reading all the doom and gloom and sky is falling headlines by the world’s alleged News organisations, and the incr

Reply to What the stupidest thing you ever saw the AI do? in Strategies GalCiv2 Forums

In a recent game, my opponent declared war on me, and in a few turns, (i was on a Duel map.) thier ships are everywhere, but almost no transports. I send a fleet of frigates to scout thier homeworld for asn invasion, and i find that there are NO SHIPS gurading it. I invade the planet and soon discover that it was thier economic, manufacturing, AND cultural hub, so they ask for peace, and I accept. A few clicks later, I win a cultural victory. Sometimes I

Reply to 10 years into the gane ..I can't win !!!! in Dark Avatar GalCiv2 Forums

go for it pogonip and i wish you good luck. kill them all. What civ are on you game. I am now up to 62 years now. A long game is a good game for me. god I'd hate that - a 62 year game would drive me insane. But thats the beauty of GalCiv, as another remarked on another thread, its a testiment to the depth and quality of design that it can react to player's individual style preferences and needs, without falling pray to a "magic solution". The latter, f

Reply to Are constructors of that much value? in Dark Avatar GalCiv2 Forums

I just wanted to say that the fact that we can play this game in so many different styles that all work is a real testament to the game design. Absolutely. In all the whirlwind of informed discussion that takes place on Strategy / Tactics etc, the one overall fact that those new to the game should take on board - there is no "silver Bullett", or "Best Method", it really does depend on your own play style and likes and dislikes. The game will re

Reply to What the stupidest thing you ever saw the AI do? in Strategies GalCiv2 Forums

I agree with the sentiment, Brad does a great job on the AI - trying to mimic a human logic (in all and every scenario) is an impossible dream. Its amazing he achieves what he does. My wierdest? Seeing a farm built on a 700% Research resource, not seen it often, but I come across it aka 1 in 5 games kind of frequency. Its usually on a low(ish) PQ planet which is in some out of the way place and has had poor developement over the preceeding two or three game years. As their p

Reply to Are constructors of that much value? in Dark Avatar GalCiv2 Forums

Galactic recources and starbases are completely irrelevant if you cannot defend them. I agree, but I rarely have had that problem, the odd one of course with Galactic resources, but literally that, the odd one every now and then - I can usually plug that with the patrolling constructors I have lurking. I am concious it could happen, but so far its not a threat I have suffered any pain from. I usually get some civs standing alongside some resour

Reply to Are constructors of that much value? in Dark Avatar GalCiv2 Forums

I normally play Gigantic / Neutral / Masochistic or Obscene / Abundent all / very fast tech / Terran Civ I find constructors are my most valuable ship. Relatively cheap and quick to build, they enable large increases in the various resource catagories. Good use of Construtors on the Galactic resources and local economic starbases will double/triple your output in many catagories, sometimes even more than that. Adding modules to the Galactic and local economic starbases could be said

Reply to Please dont kill me but... in Religion JoeUser Forums

I have to ask, if you don't mean to upset anyone, why are you posing these questions? Since you don't believe in any form of religion, it is difficult for me to read your article as anything but attempting to stir something up in the forum. Why? Its amazing, I can talk to people about riding, fishing, racing etc etc and ask questions to find out more, and get eagar civilised responses. Try the same thing with Religion and I am automatic

Reply to Please dont kill me but... in Religion JoeUser Forums

Pretty well the way I feel about it all. Most explanations I have heard are based on the assumption that a Supreme Deity exists (eg its in the Bible is no explanation), or are based on balance of probability. The latter is fine, but needs facts in which to back up that deduction or decision of probability, and I have not seen any that do that, facts are in short supply, argueably missing. Like you, mine is a genuine interest, an open mind, and willingness to change beliefs. I hope yo

Reply to God Talking to People in Religion JoeUser Forums

Apologies to ThinkAloud for slow reply, been away. If you accept that in everyday life, why not in deciding whether there is a Creator or not? You maybe right, its possible I do that unconsciously. My usual reaction is to look for evidence on topics, as people look for evidence as in the process of a court of law. I also accept that there is a state where a case is "unproven" - a strong element of the Scottish system (I am not Scottish, although my

Reply to 10 years into the gane ..I can't win !!!! in Dark Avatar GalCiv2 Forums

Short answer - yes in my earlier GalCiv days. Now, no - rarely longer than five years. Longer answer - Personal View - nothing is absolute Ignoring the artificial tactics of prolonging games for metaverse points, an easy thing to do, I believe it can be the result of GalCiv being a "Balanced" game. It will tick along and react to what you are doing - sit still and build up irresistable huge force levels, and by the time your ready to rumble, the bad guy is sitting there drumming h

Reply to Asteroid Collision in Off-Topic GalCiv2 Forums

Look at the comments to the video underneath the main video window - a good natured rib I guess, its was kind of appropriate and stopped peole waxing too elequently on Armagedeon and the sky is falling Regards Zy

Reply to The Adventures of the Starship Enterprise in Off-Topic GalCiv2 Forums

the Mycrosoft Battle Cruiser changing colour for the fifth time in as many minutes, as it struggled to find some kind of synergy, response, anything, as it twisted and turned to counter the threat posed by the cloud of Sylicon Rally fighters baying for blood. Kirk pondered the wisdom of the Federation's recent Alliance with the Rapple Corporation and their flashy new command modules - they might look good, but can they match the massive power of the Mycrosoft Battle Cruisers. The Sylicon Rally

Reply to Definitions of Success in Blogging JoeUser Forums

I feel the worst about it when I'm talking to my boss, who had kids, and still managed to become a partner. If he can do it, so can I, right? And I should be expected to No you shouldnt, but it feels as though you are letting the Culture get at you. You said yourself what the important issues are,

Reply to Iraqi Informants Lead U.S. Soldiers to Weapons, IED Caches in War on Terror JoeUser Forums

Nice cache find, lets hope more follow. The really good news is the informant side of the equation. Whilst in no way shape or form can the conflicts be compared militarily, the solutions are similar - the cooling and now near resolution of the latest conflict in Northern Ireland after 30 years mayhem was a result of a similar process - the people got sick of it, and in the end hardliners were given the boot. That only came about after a measure of

Reply to God, The One and Only in Religion JoeUser Forums

You feel very strongly in the views you hold, to you they are logical. To those in the other Faiths you mention, there are those who have a similar depth of conviction, but would deny there are no differences, indeed will claim, and do, that there are too many to make such a theory reality. Wishing and grand schemes are one thing, making them a reality is quite another as I am sure you are aware. A first step in getting them to come together

Reply to Hunger?WE Americans do not know what real HUNGER IS! in Current Events JoeUser Forums

(Citizen)Zydor well hello, nice of to drop in to this artilce about "self effacing moral high ground" you seem to like that phrase, as you used it three time in your comment. Please feel free to NEVER stop in and comment.. I really do not need a gadfly in my life. Again such content to your reply leaves me speechless, never have I seen someone turn a phrase the way you do. you must at least have a PhD from a renown school of higher ed

Reply to The Great Erosion in Religion JoeUser Forums

sorry - double post

Reply to Allowances Tied to Chores? in Parenting JoeUser Forums

I pay them for anything they don't usually have to do, like babysitting their younger sister Totally agree. Kids can be very Mercenary, and before you know it household/family chores that we expect family members to pitch in with, become the subject of "Union Negotiations", as being paid for everything has become the norm in what is IMHO a misguided effort to buy peace and get jobs done without drama. Works short term, but they grow up with a distort

Reply to The Great Erosion in Religion JoeUser Forums

Wise words, and I agree totally in sentiment,. The dumbing down process has gone too far in vain attempts by many to over reach what they are actually capable of in any given time frame. Challenge and stretch is one thing, insane unrealistic ambition another. My two pet hates are: We are now entreated to be "excited" about everything, if the word excited is not included - in what it seems like every third or even second sentenc

Reply to Creation or evolution? in Life Journals JoeUser Forums

The UK went partly down this route - albeit not as far as total student driven choice. In effect the education systemn became dumbed down to the lowest common denominator, and the benefits or principles of academic rigour in its non zealot incarnation were lost. 30 years later we have the spectacle of employers now ignoring any Degree unless it comes from the hard core traditional University, and now by in large, depend on psychometric testing for

Reply to Me 'n Mel Gibson in Religion JoeUser Forums

Up front I have to say I am not a "believer", but strongly believe the right of others to seek whatever gives them an inner peace. However that’s as long as they don’t try and "save" me - it will be a lifelong unsuccessful Endeavour. I have made my choice and they should respect that as I do their's. What I found rare in the OP's post is a willingness to present options and opinions to the child without the zealot preaching. I have no doubt