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Ash Lael

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  1. Stillness, speaking as a fellow ID proponent, you're in the wrong on this one. You haven't actually presented a properly structured argument. And there's no point in asking for the same from common descent when your opponents are saying it doesn't even matter whether or not common descent is logical or defensible. Common descent could be completely discredited hogwash, but it wouldn't make any difference to whether or not ID is valid. This is something along the lines of what they're looking for: NOTE: THIS IS FOR DEMONSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. PLEASE DON'T BOTHER DEBATING THESE POINTS. Premise: All irreducibly complex systems that we have observed the creation of, such as cars*, airplanes*, and computers*, are the result of deliberate intelligent design. Premise: There have been no irreducibly complex systems observed to have been made by any other means. Assumption: The amount of time that we've been able to observe and record the emergence of new irreducibly complex systems (since the beginning of human civilization, let's say) is a sufficient sample to expect to be able to see all the ways irreducible complexity can arise. Assumption: Where there is only one observed mechanism for the creation of a type of thing, it is reasonable to assume that things of that type whose origins are not directly known were created by the same mechanism. Conclusion: Old irreducibly complex systems of whose origins we have no direct record (such as those found in nature) must have come about in the same way as more recent ones (such as cars*). That is, they are the result of deliberate intelligent design. * - Yes, I know these aren't technically irreducibly complex. But still. ---------------------- A logical argument, you see, is itself an irreducibly complex thing (and most definitely a product of intelligent design ). You've presented arguments, but they've been missing parts, and thus haven't been able to perform their function. Describe all the parts, rather than simply assuming them, and then the discussion can progress.
  2. Action packed tutorial is good. But can old-timers and/or those who have played the game before have an option to turn off the tutorial tips and just play through it? I've been playing Spiderweb games for quite a long time now and get sick of being told how to equip a knife and open a door every time I replay one.
  3. Where's the love for Greta? Such a hot-blooded young lady...
  4. Solo it is. *clutches kebabs to himself distrustfully*
  5. UPDATE!! I just beat Moseh and got through Illya Province. Damn tough, too. I thought he had me. I ended up bringing him down with all of 12 HP to spare. To date, Ug has eaten well over a thousand kebabs. He somehow maintains good fighting fitness. I'm now tossing up whether it's acceptable to take reinforcements with me in the Fens. On one hand, I haven't been training in Leadership, so the most I can get is 2 soldiers anyway, so it's not like Ug won't still be labouring under a disadvantage compared to most non-stick-wielding characters. On the other... is it cheapening the challenge to accept help? I've been using occasional help where I can get it anyway (leading monsters back to friendly characters, or fighting alongside characters in specific situations). I'm inclined to say it's alright, but if people demand further masochism I can go without.
  6. How about I finish with Ug first? I've just gotten through the Cairn Gates, and am level 11. The Battle Alphas at the bridge and the Restless Dead have been the only things too tough for me so far. Oh, and I got through the Dumping Pits by just running past and taking a few hits rather than taking on a trio of Runewarded Thahds.
  7. I could, but I can't be bothered. He looks just like every other servile.
  8. No combat is actually pretty easy in general. And it also gets boring. Anyway, Ug has been launched! I'm using Mechanics, but not Leadership, and playing a heavily combat-focussed game. I've also extended no spellcasting to using any pods or other magic items (though wearing magic armour is okay). I've just knocked over Shalia, and so far so good. After a little pain early on when dealing with large numbers of opponents I can only kill one at a time, I've started to follow Thuryl's lead and am investing in Endurance. I also carry around a lot of food - I don't have anything else to spend my cash on, so that's pretty much unlimited and I use it as much as possible, regularly chomping down snacks while in the middle of a fight. I can't help expecting Ug to get really overweight, what with his unhealthy dependency on kebabs. On the other hand, I guess it all gets surgically removed... No real difficulties so far. I'm spreading skill points fairly evenly among combat skills (though with extra endurance), and I have to say, quick action and parry help a lot, especially against tougher opponents. When all you have to hit people with is a stick, it helps to hit them a few times.
  9. Ooh. I'm tempted on that basis alone. But I think the fact that you've played the game already would give you a pretty sizable advantage in such a contest. I like the stick idea if only for comedy value. A Servile named Ug, who also never trains in Leadership ever.
  10. I've started playing G4, and geez. It's just WAY too easy. It seems a decent game so far, but the combat is so unchallenging and tedious that I'm getting quite bored. So this means I have to give myself a challenge! Thuryl already did Onan the Barbarian, so it has to be something tougher than no magic, no canisters, and no creations. I want to do something really ridiculous. I'm thinking something like no training, or maybe a Servile who isn't allowed to do any damage himself and must rely purely on his creations. I'll start this challenge tomorrow night, so feel free to come up with intensely difficult suggestions and/or cast votes until then.
  11. Quote: Originally written by Lenar Labs: No wall bumping = FYT.
  12. Or the whole scale of combat is dramatically ramped up. Intead of starting off fighting Fyoras, you start fighting Drayks.
  13. I'm pleasantly suprised, and cautiously optimistic.
  14. Does it have actual characters?
  15. Quote: Originally written by Emperor Tullegolar: Ash Lael: You don't say? Roses of Reckoning sort of ruined that game for at the time, but... I'll start working my way through the scenarios you guys recommend this weekend. Forgive me for not being able to comment until then. While there is in fact a RoR for BoE as well as BoA, I suspect you're thinking of the latter. BoE is a very different animal, with many more scenarios and a higher caliber of them.
  16. Quote: Originally written by Emperor Tullegolar: As for the games Ash Lael mentioned, I've not played a single one, interestingly enough, are they available for mac? BoE sure as hell is.
  17. Actually, it doesn't get all that much worse than Rentar. It does get much, much, much, much, much better, though. For examples of great villains in games, I always like to point to System Shock 2. SHODAN, The Many, and Xerxes are all top-notch. I also invite you to play my BoE scenario Revenge... I think I have a couple of above-average villains there.
  18. Quick point: Many of the people who complain about Jeff's games have in fact made their own Blades scenarios. If you want to see how we would do things, you could, you know, play them.
  19. Wait, you actually play as a rebel and not just "not a Shaper"? And you aren't even necessarily a human? I heartily approve. Props for messing with the formula. EDIT: I also approve of Khoth's suggestion above me. Fighter: Good combat, okay magic, lousy shaping. Magician: Good magic, okay shaping, lousy combat. Creation Master (seems awkward to call them Shapers when they're fighting against the Shapers): Good Shaping, okay combat, lousy magic. Works for me. Now, if we can have utility (as opposed to combat) creations, my wish list is close to complete.
  20. Quote: Originally written by Spidweb: "am i the only one who thinks this" Not at all. There are a lot of people who love the game. I read their E-mails every night. - Jeff Vogel Who else misinterpreted this on first glance?
  21. I'm struggling to find anything constructive to say here.
  22. Quote: Originally written by Arancaytar: Name, link and author please? This I have to see... Demon, by Khoth. Unfortunately, the spell doesn't quite function the way I'd like, but still.
  23. There's a BoE scenario with the anvil spell implemented. Just so you know.
  24. Quote: Originally written by Skorpio: If Avernum created a precedent as an area of the Empire breaking away and becoming sovereign, why aren't there any other instances of sovereignty disputes? Now that Avernum has shown that the Empire can be beaten, there should be more groups, somewhere, demanding their own nation. It's already been done somewhat in A Small Rebellion. Mind, having done something before doesn't seem to to discourage Jeff from doing it again...
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