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Looks like it's just a normal Imperator-class star destroyer from behind and split in two. The blue explosions obscure it a bit, but you can just about make out the engines and the top part with the shield domes.

Mike's should stay sticked since it's a recent post and there are sure to be some members out there who haven't seen it yet. As for Delphi's it's a little old now, and I think most people have probably seen it, so it isn't so necessary. Then again considering his position Also sorry Siddus, but I'm sure I PM'd you yesterday morning about the ideas I had and whether you agreed with them or not. The general idea was splitting up the actual news and the welcoming information for anyone new into two sub-forums to provide easier access, unlike the muddled system as it is at the moment. There's a post above somewhere where I explain myself a little more clearly. Sorry again, I was sure it had sent

What can I say but welcome, even though it's been a long time since your visit. If you still keep an eye here from time to time, I hope you enjoy the discussions we have to offer.

If you need anyone to look over the writing and act the "editor" I don't mind having a look when it's ready. Often it's more important to have multiple eyes screen what's written, and I have to edit for all the stuff I write anyway so I'm somewhat used to it. Not really an issue now, but when it comes to that point I don't mind assisting.

If we're to take BFME as an example: Bugs were a big thing. When it was released there were countless things that could be abused, but not fixing some of them even now after 2 patches is perhaps the most frustrating. Balance was abhorrent. Units would be so much better if they'd had the time to balance it right. Nat/Firewall issues. This is a biggie nowadays for RTS'. Without the ability to connect properly the whole online community suffers, and it affects whether people play that game or another one where it is easier to connect. For BFME this still has not been fixed. All of these seem to be things to make a RTS good, and are all reliant on the later game testing etc. But to make a game great, the foundations of it must have been done well first, so that's the job of the programmers. But if I'm honest, community support after release is by far the best way to make a game last. This is perhaps why games like Warcraft last even now, while others suffer. To create a game without bugs or balance issues of any kind is impossible, but to sort them after they have been noticed by the community and when they ask for them to be rectified is the way to go at it. This is why I believe EAW will work so well, because petroglyph do play an active role in their communities and are unlikly to stop after EAW ships.

Nice screenshots. Why is it always they get new screenies while I'm asleep here? By the way, what did you want done by Siddus? If it's just noting the new screenshots in the news forum I can set that up if you'd like.

I don't know, I wouldn't think so just yet. Siddus seems to be doing it all at the moment. Not that I'm not trying to be useful, I did PM my ideas about the news section to him yesterday, but so far no response. I've no desire to start interferring with the news forum and disrupting what he's planning, but unless I get some kind of response it looks like I may be just sitting here twiddling my thumbs for some time. Even if he hates my ideas, it would still be nice to know what his ideas for it are, and how I can help with them.

My brother has so much of the star wars Lego it's almost scary. Not much of that recent stuff though. The problem with the new sets though is they've gone all politically minded and turned the skin colours all pink. I don't quite know who wanted this, because it couldn't really offend anyone. They need to bring back 'em in yellow.

Only because he turned down being a mod Maybe I'm overreacting. I think it might be something to do with the fact I'm not sure if I deserve to be a moderator. But yeah, you're right there are regulars. I liked being a regular.

Although there are lots of members, it seems mostly those who post end up mods. Cain even said he'd have something for you Indum eventually. There are no regulars because the regulars become mods

There must have been more on at some other point. The max amount of users ever on was 18, when there are only 9 there. Only 4 are mods.

I blame me. I've sort of snuck in with the mods. I still don't really know how.

Yeah, you know your stuff, which means we end up learning all about the details of SW from all those posts you make.

While I wait I'll probably end up writing a whole load of 3rd year essays and reading so much my brain declares independance and becomes a republic. But yeah, there are plenty of games I could play in the meantime. The DOW expansion should keep me busy for a while at least.

looks like they've both calmed down a bit

I'm from England, currently living in Canterbury where I go to university. In the times when it isn't holiday I study "English and American Literature with Creative writing" and am in the 3rd and final year. In the last year have co-founded a star wars comedy machinima project, where I write the scripts and act as leader despite not really wanting the role. It remains at the moment in pre-production. Oh yeah, and I'm 20. Any and almost all sci fi usually interests me, one of my modules in the first year was "Science fiction" so I have a broad base even if it means I'm not so concentrated on one in particular. I also play guitar and with any luck I'll be learning to play the keyboard very shortly. I think that's it.

Don't worry about it. I don't think there was any confusion over what you said, at least not by me anyway.

Yes, sounds prety darn good. If I had the money, sure I'd get it.

Thanks Cain. I'll probably be a little unsure of myself for a little while until I get settled into it. It's early days yet.

It sounds like a really interesting story. If it wasn't for the fact I didn't have rebellion I'd try it out, it looks good.

I want to run this past you before I actaully do anything Siddus. What do you think of splitting the news section in two, one area for the information to those new to the forum and another for any actual news we have. At the moment its all a bit mixed together with the comments from Petroglyph thrown in for good measure, so I thought splitting it so it's less of a mess there might help. It would mean those people new to the forum have a place to find the rules and info about admin staff easily, and those who are used to the forums can find news easily. What do you think?

That was what I was suggesting . My router blocks all access attempts, so I was going to have to allow your IP so it would accept it. This probably isn't the best place to arrange it, so do you have Msn or some other means of talking easily?

Welcome. It's nice to see you here. I think I'm thinking along the same lines as everyone else so please forgive me for not repeating them completely. I hope it will be the first of many prosperous visits.

Just for you I think I could try setting something up. I haven't played it in ages, so I'm likely to be a little rusty. Also I'm behind a router, so It's likely I'll need your IP to allow a connection.

Boy am I an idiot. I'm trying all these fancy ways to take a screenshot and turns out I'd just forgotten it takes them for you. http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y143/Lord_Darkmark/CloneCampaigns002.jpg There are some others I took of it in game, but this should be good enough. If you need more I can take them, but I shouldn't think it'd be necessary.