Texas_Fett

Oh sure! Post a reply while I'm in the middle of my own response. I see how you operate. Seriously though, us inept, neophyte modellers greatly appreciate the hard work you put into all of your releases, Mask. But you can't fault us for trying to be funny about it.

Um...yes. However, if you add that his "Home One" model is, perhaps, the greatest achievement in 3D modelling history, he may let the whole thing slide. Perhaps. Then again, it will all depend on the following: 1. Where did you get the directions to build your bomb? If they were downloaded from any site that is sponsored by Iran, Yassir Arafat, or that car salesman from California, "Al Kayduh", then you've got bigger problems. 2. What was in it? Incendiary devices being what they are, they are pretty much unfit for retaliatory pranks, unless you hail from the Middle East. If you instead chose the pie-in-the-face bomb, then you're probably okay, assuming Mask doesn't have any odd allergies. 3. Could your 'bomb', in any possible way, have been tampered with by Zoot? If so, then the best you can hope for is a cool beverage, but then again, they are more likely trapped, as evidence by the First Zoot War. If you can avoid these pitfalls, then you can probably rest assured that your apology will be accepted by our good friend, the_mask.

My apologies, Jahled. That previous post of mine came off wrong. I meant for it to sound "wryly sarcastic", not "egotistical a$$". I appreciate your taking the time to dig up a .gif for me to use, and I'll certainly consider it (it does kinda fit the whole "Imperial Helmet" theme). Besides, I've been experiencing avatar snafu's similar to the ones you had at the beginning of this thread, according to Mask. It wasn't loading right, except in the "your account" screen, even though it was still present on the hosted site. Once I re-loaded it, though, it was fine. As for HALO, it's a shame the disk met its demise without you being able to experience it. It's a fun game and has a great storyline.

It's all in the way you word it, Jahled my man. If you say something like, "Hey, Bonehead! You botched up the Dreadnaught model! What the H-E-Double-Hockey-Sticks were you thinking?" then don't expect much to happen. In fact, the only response you get will most likely be more along the lines of this. Subtle hints don't work, either. Things like, "Man, it would be great if someone could come up with a decent texture for that MC40...yessiree, Bob. Sure would be great. Uh-huh. Yup..." just kinda float under his radar. However, things like "Um, I loaded your Dreadnaught model, but when I zoomed into it it turned all white and caused the game to crash after the tactical battle. It might be something on my end, like I didn't read your 'readme', or screwed up using the model importer, but I thought you should know...I'm not worthy!!" then you're more likely to get a response.

For the X-Box or the PC? The PC version took out perhaps the best feature of the game: cooperative play in the main game. Sadly, the best way to play it is exclusively on the X-Box. Well, because for a period of about...fifteen minutes I had this one, but it nearly made me go all cross-eyed. Besides, I kinda like the one I've got. It's Fett with attitude...Texas attitude. But if the general consensus here on the boards is that my avatar isn't snazzy enough, I'll gladly change it.

Whoops! Sorry J-man! I assumed everyone here was familiar with HALO. Red versus Blue is a spoof of the X-Box game HALO, in which they use the actual game to create a digital 'comic'. They come up with scripts, add the voices (and sometimes music) and end up with a hilarious take on the game, although knowledge of HALO isn't required (but it helps). I recommend taking a gander at the season 1 videos, although be forewarded that they are most likely not for the bandwidth-challenged. Or, you have the option of ordering a DVD containing the entire first season (like my buddy did). Hmm...and if I remember right, I think these guys are based out of either Dallas or Austin. And if it's from Texas, you know it has gotta be good, right?

Well, the CUSWE doesn't say that it was weaker, just that it has the same stats as the original Neb-B. Hmm...{checks calendar}...Christmas in April? Nah...

According to the CUSWE: Nebulon-B Frigate the designation of the Kuat Drive Yards EF76B Escort ship, it is a strangely-shaped ship that has a long, thin hull with its main decks hanging off the front end and the engines hanging off the rear. It measured 300 meters in length. They are slow, unwieldy ships, and were designed to carry a number of TIE Fighters as protection. Originally built for Imperial escort duty just after the Battle of Yavin, the Alliance was able to capture a number of them intact, and used these frigates as medical ships. They had a normal crew of 920, but could be operated with as little as 850. They were built at a cost of 194,000,000 credits, not quite a fifth the cost of an Imperial-class Star Destroyer. The Nebulon-B Frigate boasts the following shipboard systems • 12 Borstel RH8 Laser Cannon Batteries • 2 Phylon-Q7 Tractor Beam Projectors • Serridge SEAL Shielding System (rated at 160 SBD) or Delphus JC-671 Projectors • 12 Taim and Bak XI7 Turbolaser Batteries • Plat Dromma Targetting Computer • Triple Tam Stardrive and Hyperdrive Motivator • Fabritech ANs 9.5w Wide Range Sensor System • 2 Fighter Bays KDY also produced a modified version of the Nebulon-B frigate, aptly named the Nebulon-B2. (ESB, HTTE, SCRE, XW, TIE, SFS, SOG) Nebulon-B2 Frigate this was the follow-up to Kuat Drive Yards' successful Nebulon-B Frigate design. The primary difference between the B and the B2 is in the forward section of the ship. The Nebulon-B has a deep-based forward pod that extends well below the aft engine section. The Nebulon-B2 has a smaller forward pod, comparable in size to the engine pod. Attached the smaller pod, in order to gain stability, are two downward-planed wings. It is otherwise exactly the same as the original Nebulon-B. (TIE) (emphasis mine) Corona-class Frigate This was one of the earliest starship designs approved by the New Republic, although it saw limited production. It is not considered one of the new class of ships produced for the Fifth Battle Group, such as the Sacheen-class escort frigate. Built by Kuat Drive Yards, it was modeled after the KDY Nebulon-B frigate, and was designed to carry up to three squadrons up starfighters into battle. The Corona-class frigate measured 275 meters in length, required a crew of 782 with 56 gunners, and could transport up to 80 troops. They were hyperspace-capable, and were armed with 10 turbolaser cannons, 10 laser cannons, 4 ion cannons, and a pair of tractor beam projectors. (BTS, CTD) Well...that's that. Although why the Neb-B2 was ever produced, aside from a means to replentish the Imperial stock of Neb-B's that were stolen by the Rebels, I couldn't say. Still, it would be most cool to have a Corona model. {Hint, hint...nudge, nudge}

Reminds me of an episode of Red vs. Blue when one of the characters gets a set of pink armor...the other side (Blue) assumes that he's female from then on.

Okay, wait...so the Nebulon-B2 is weaker than the original Nebulon-B? So what's the point? How does making a craft weaker 'improve' it? And so I take it sites like this are incorrect, then?

Doesn't every man? Just because she doesn't like gore doesn't mean she can't have a viscious streak. "Volksfest" is pretty cool. We used to go on quite a few Volksmarches when we lived in Spangdahlem. In fact, I think I still have my medals around somewhere... BTW, what's an "Oktobober"? "Oktober" I'm familiar with, but... Aw, heck; I don't know if my phone has that or not. All I know is that I can make and receive calls on it. I haven't taken the time to learn all of the other cool stuff about it. Yeah, LSL had a bunch of gags like that. There's supposed to be a new one coming out, and I'm tempted to pick it up for old time's sake. Yeah, but those two games spoiled me for every other racing game. Now it just gets boring when you don't have the option of shooting a "Red Shell" up the tailpipe of the racer in front of you or upgrading your mudwhumper monster-truck of death to a tank. {sigh} Those were the days... She's a Texas girl. They ALL know how to handle a gun. Simple: we have to even the odds a bit to help Brass_Bra_Leia. She normally gets her heiny handed to her if all the weapons are used, so we end up using a game profile in which only short-range weapons are available. And THAT'S when she gets really deadly.

[joy] Hmm...XQ2...looks familiar. I'll have to look up the stats for it. The Lancer and Gunship look great, Mask! I'm gonna import those right away! Ooo, and the 'updated' Dreadnaught! Schweet! Oh, happy, happy day! [/joy]

Oh. I was wondering what that was. It's pretty cool, Trej! Ditto, Mask. I wasn't aware that the lightsaber denoted rank in the Jedi. Perhaps size (of the lightsaber) does matter?

That's hilarious, Jahled! So perhaps this is the origin of the EU 'lava-trooper', eh?

As appropriate as the description may be, I nearly spewed my morning coffee across my monitor when I read this. Great find, Evanders!

I may do that. It caught my eye when it first came out, what with being "Game of the Year" and all (at least, in several mags), but it being a non-Star Wars space-combat game hampered my enthusiasm. I'll just have to add it to my "list of things I intend to do...sometime in the future".

Hey, sometimes having the mentality of a 10-15 year old is all that keeps me sane. Besides, what fun is growing up both physically and mentally?

Mentally doesn't count, J-man.

Okay, those screetshots look pretty sweet. That said, I've got more than a few questions, so pardon me if I remain skeptical.. Bear in mind that I've never played Homeworld. 1. Aside from large fleet battles, what other game features are there? 2. Are there characters involved, and are they capable of similar missions as in Rebellion? 3. How big is the galaxy, and how is navigation handled between worlds? 4. How many, if any, features are included in this mod that are most desired by people looking for a "Rebellion 2"?

I can put up with slow loads of sites, but where it really gets on my nerves is when I'm attempting to download a file, like Windows updates or Anti-Virus updates. But cell phones are still evil...I'm still trying to find a "Bridge of Khazad-Dum" ringtone for my Nokia. "The Imperial March" or the "Star Wars Theme" would be cool, too. I miss the old "Spacequest" games, too. They had a lot of personality for their time. "Leisure-Suit Larry" was like that too, but with...um...cleavage. That's "Mario Kart", my dear. And while it certainly comes close, there hasn't been a truly decent racing game since "Rock N' Roll Racing" on the Super NES. http://www.martemcfly.blogger.com.br/gen-rnr-racing.jpg http://www.greyfell.net/vortex/snes/graphix/snes_rock_n_roll_racing.jpgLet the carnage begin!! God, I loved that game. It's out for the Gameboy Advance, btw. HALO rocks! Of course, I'm only really any good with the sniper rifle, but... And the Warthog/Puma (inside joke for all you Red vs. Blue fans out there) is just awesome! I just wish there was a way to co-op with more than just two players. Oh, and BTW, she is downright deadly using a shotgun in HALO. Don't let her fool you. She's also a better shot with a .357 Magnum than I am in real life.

...says the man who has never even played as the Rebels, let alone far enough along to even get an idea how much a Dauntless costs. Welcome back, buddy. Been talkin' 'bout ya a bit. But don't worry; it's all good.

Let's try this again, but with the right login. Hmm...quick Google image search for "Robbie Williams"...oh, I see! A reference to an obscure British...um...rock star? Can't imagine why I missed that. Sounds like a deal to me. http://www.people.virginia.edu/~cws4y/images/misc/pnb3.jpg Pinky...are you pondering what I'm pondering? I think so, Brain, but where're we gonna find rubber pants our size? NARF!!

Congratulations, Trej!! It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. Y'all wouldn't believe how many strings I had to pull (and free bounties to pursue) to get an invite to this shindig, being the relative 'noob' poster here and all... I'm a bit intimidated though...you and Mask have set the bar pretty high for celebrations.

Had a bit of a scare last night. It was one of those brief, exquisite moments when you'd swear it was Grand Admiral Thrawn at the helm of the Empire. *** I had started a new game about a week ago as the Alliance, keeping a low profile and avoiding the tempting targets presented by the AI's typical strategic ineptitude. I hadn't even been given a system in the Corellian Sector, and I decided to stay out of it and leave it to the Empire, hoping that the AI would get smart and at least try to win over the remaining 8 systems it didn't control. I was happy when the AI didn't disappoint, completely converting the whole sector to the Imperial New Order. Fast forward to day 900. I am in control of 4 of the 10 systems surrounding Coruscant, with Chandrila being home to a mammoth nine advanced shipyards and a sizeable defense fleet. All but three systems in the sector housing Carida were mine, as well as all but Capionril in its sector. Khomm & Firro continued their service to the Empire at the whim of Commander Antilles and the 1st Battle Group in their respective sector, and my invasion of Bffaash by Admiral Nunb and the 4th Battle Group completed my take-over of the entire Sluis Sector. My headquarters on Joiol had blossomed into an impetetrable fortress, with dual Gencore II's, an LNR II battery, eight advanced shipyards, two Golan-III's, and a growing "Home Guard" defense fleet. Denab and Ord Pardon completed my arsenal of "Ueber Shipyards", and were churning out capital ships at a rate that ensured that I could easily trounce anything the Empire threw at me. Or so I though. *** Day 937 began what I call "A month that shall remain in infamy". The 4th Transportation Fleet had been roaming the Rim, continuing the Alliance's colonization efforts in Hutt Space near Nal Hutta. The fleet consisted of two Gallofree Medium transports, a Marauder Corvette (the Moonshadow), and a Nebulon-B Frigate (the Gladiator) as well as a starfighter complement of two X-Wing/ one Y-wing squadrons. After dropping off an Alliance army regiment to garrison the uncolonized Nal Hutta, the 4th Trans was given a few days of R&R as they awaited orders for the next system they were to jump to. By contrast, tensions were high at Ord Pardon as the shipyards there were wrapping up construction on a new Liberator cruiser to add to the already considerable fleet massing in orbit. Recent intelligence had revealed Imperial activities on Corfai, and the news was bad. *** Being one of the first systems to succumb to the Empire (around day 280), Corfai boasted three orbital shipyards, and the Empire had seen fit to add to that total. With a new Advanced Shipyard enroute, Corfai now had eleven shipyards, three of them advanced, and was guarded by a large fleet of five Imperial Star Destroyers, three Victory SD's, two Carracks, two Nebulon-B Frigates, a Dreadnaught, a Corellian Corvette, two Interdictor cruisers, and a host of Interceptors and Assault Gunboats. The fleet was led by Admiral Daala, with Baron Soontir Fel commanding the starfighter garrison. Grand Admiral Thrawn was conducting ship research on the surface of Corfai, and General Covell was in charge of the eight Stormtrooper regiments protecting the facilities. But worst of all...the intel showed that the shipyards at Corfai were nearly two-thirds done in constructing a new Death Star. Realizing that there was no time to waste, Rebel sector fleets began rushing portions of their assets to Bimmissari, the closest Alliance System in the Core, as Ord Pardon stepped up its production to ensure numerical superiority with both capital ships and starfighters in the coming conflict. Two MC80b's, five MC80's, six Nebulon-B's, two Assault Frigates, two escort carriers, three Blockade Runners, two Marauder Corvettes, three Gunships, three MC40a's and the new Liberator cruiser made up the assembled Ord Pardon "3rd Battle Group", fully stocked with a mixed batch of X-Wing, Y-Wing, A-Wing, and B-Wing squadrons. Admiral Bel Iblis and Commander Derlin prepared the ship's captains for battle as the days ticked by in preparation for a coordinated strike on Corfai with the forces gathering at Bimmissari. That's when things began to fall apart. *** A distress call came in from Nal Hutta on day 937 from the vacationing 4th Trans, indicating that a Imperial fleet consisting of two ISD's, a Nebulon-B, a Carrack and an Interdictor led by Admiral Daala and Commander Needa had dropped out of hyperspace. Badly outgunned but unable to flee, the 4th Trans was obliterated, and the Nal Hutta garrison was wiped out by a sudden Imperial Invasion. The shocking news was met with anger, as Admiral Bel Iblis immediately ordered half of the 3rd Battle Group to depart for Nal Hutta. One MC80b, two MC80's, Four Nebulon-B's, an Assault Frigate, an Escort Carrier, three Blockade Runners and two MC40s departed with the Admiral taking personal command along with Commander Derlin. The 4th Trans would be avenged. *** Admiral Bel Iblis' task force arrived at Nal Hutta on day 954. Encountering no resistance, they quickly bombarded the planet, destroying the garrison of Stormtroopers stationed there. After landing a regiment of Alliance Marines on the surface, the Admiral decided that the work was done, and that the task force needed to return to Ord Pardon to prepare for the assault on Corfai. *** Day 957. An Imperial Fleet drops out of hyperspace at Ord Pardon. Led by Admiral Daala and Commander Needa, their fleet consisted of every ship Alliance Intelligence had placed at Corfai except for one Imperial Star Destroyer and the Death Star. Lacking a coordinated command structure, the Alliance forces are overwhelmed, but not before heavily damaging the Imperial fleet (only one Nebulon-B escaped damage) and destroying two ISD's, a Vicstar, a Carrack, the Corvette, and their entire starfighter complement. However, the Imperials are able to establish a blockade of Ord Pardon, which prevented the delivery of the second GenCore II shield generator from the construction yards at Xa Fel to the system. Given an opening to the planet's surface, the Imperials invade, taking control of Ord Pardon's nine shipyards. *** And so the game awaits. Admiral Bel Iblis hurtles through hyperspace, unaware of the situation awaiting him at Ord Pardon. But will his task force be enough to break the blockade of the planet and restore the shipyards to the Alliance? And what of the Death Star undergoing construction at Corfai and the massing fleet at Bimmissari? To be continued...

I've always thought so. I'm not sure I understand how Robin Williams will attract more female users. Wouldn't it make more sense to use a "heartthrob" like George Clooney, Keanu Reeves, Brendan Frazier, etc.? I mean, Robin Williams isn't the first name to come to mind when I think of ways to attract a girl's attention. Then again, I may have missed that self-help tape. Yeah, but that leaves me with trying to figure out why I have to be "Pinky".