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Fine to both. As long as I get both of my players to Quahog (hopefully Eddy J doesn't retire).

Ok then VX. All is forgiven then.

Aw... Geezus... I have a fine looking Nekojin in my sig and your looking at my freaking gif? I was just informed via PM about Ro-Sham-Bo. ...honestly who the fuck comes up this stupidity?

Xenogears is an alright game. It was building up quite nicely in the first disc, but fell quite flat as you got closer to the end. Although, I do believe that I fought with Andrew on the subject of Xenogears, but I'm not about to blame anyone for not liking it. I do not know how anyone can claim that any RPG is a better work than Shakespeare. The man was a gifted writer that no RPG's story can actually stack up to. Considering I've played pretty much all RPGs, I can say that with absoluteness. I think the kid you were dealing with doesn't understand how exactly Shakespeare worked. I mean, I didn't really care for Shakespeare either, when I was in Grade 10 (that's like 5 years ago). It wasn't till I actually took part in our classes daily play, and had MacBeth's role that I began to understand the significance of Shakespeare's work. So he's probably like I was, ignorant. Honestly, how you could compare Xenogear's story to MacBeth is insane. I will admit the Xeno-Cultists (as I call them) are a little nuts.

He's stated he's starting and Jets are confirming that as long as nothing goes wrong in practices, he's starting. You'll have more info probably tomorrow night for sure.

The NHLPA did this because right now, the NHL has the momentum from the fans perspective. Honestly, I doubt will get anything done to save the season.

Official in League trade deadline is December 3rd (tomorrow) for Keeper League. While the trade deadline is passed, there still will be off-season trades that can be made during the playoffs that will only come into effect during our off-season. If you wish to make an off-season trade, please contact me and I'll verify that both teams wish to make the trade.

So Blitzkreig is handing over his mantle to Jack Evans? Wow... Don't know if Evans deserves it or not (since I haven't seen his work), but still. Pretty impressive that Blitzkreig is handing him the mantle. So is Jack Evans now going to be Blitzkreig II, or will he just call himself Blitzkreig?

Nope.

Yes. Baldur's Gate is apart of the RPG genre. Same goes for Neverwinter Nights and Ice Wind Dale. These games mentioned here are pretty good RPGs for the PC. Just don't expect to go very fast or do everything in your first time through.

I didn't knock your list. You mentioned plenty RPGs that were quite different--ToS, SH:C, Disgaea, and so forth--I just hadn't noticed you posted yet because you're currently avatar-less. Andrew with the way you wrote up your post and then tacked my name on as in I could help in the very matter, it seemed like you were suggesting that all I would do is provide him with what exactly you were mocking him for. Hence why I was angry. And yes, I'm avatar-less my stupid host site dropped. Had to find a new one.

Hm... Andrew, instead of knocking my selection of games for Damararu to try, why didn't you just make your own in your first post? This thread is about trying to suggest RPGs for him to play. If you don't like a particular aspect of the genre, then don't mention any games with those aspects. You do realize that an RPG's plot and story is built on the foundations of old fantasy lores. The reason why they are cliche is because the fantasy realms have never changed since Tolkien's days. Until you change them, you'll never change what are now cliches in RPGs. As for cliches in RPGs, there will be some because it wouldn't be an RPG or fantasy without them. You have to retain some of them to even consider it that way. The religious references are included because in the fantasy realm, religion is a part of life, and thirdly stock characters occur in all games.

Thread for this already: http://forums.thesmartmarks.com/index.php?showtopic=63987

Phantom Brave* Disgaea* La Pucelle: Tactics Skies of Arcadia Tales of Symphonia* Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door Shadow Hearts: Covenant* Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne Fable X-Men Legends Shining Force: Resurrection of the Dark Dragon* And that's about all the game's from this year I'd say are worth playing. I say playing, I did not say own. Own have a little * by their name. Oh, KOTOR 2 probably is worth playing as well, but I haven't done so.

Better yet, almost all the NFC holders can knock off practically anyone in the AFC from the playoffs.

Today is November 30th. Please cast your 1st, 2nd and 3rd votes for which game you think deserves an Award. I would like to receive all votes via PM so I can easily access them, so please send them via PM. There is no "Game of the Year" because the Game of the Year will be the game that obtains the most voting points (check first post for details) in total of all the games. You must vote in every category, other wise your voting will not be accounted for. Voting shall end a week from today. So on Monday at Midnight.

Congrats go out to Randy Orton and Serenity for capturing a playoff spot. Only 6 more to be won between 10 teams. This shall be an entertaining finish.

Ok... Pawtucket, you need to state six people. Your Keepres, and your Madness picks. If you are only keeping 3, you must then state 3 Madness Picks. So state six guys, then state whether you are keeping 3 - 6 players, or giving up 0-3 guys of those 6 for Madness picks (0 being that you keeping your core six players). LaParkaMarka that is incorrect. You can still re-draft your old team if they are there. The only ones that you can't are the Madness Sacrifices. These Madness Sacrifices (or players you keep, but then waiver) allow you to circumvent the draft order. So far, I'm the only person who has Madness Picks, therefore I've got 3 picks before the real draft even begins. Currently if there are any good players left from what isn't kept (and from what I see for Keepers, there is enough), I've got prime pickings for setting up a good team this way. If no one gets this, please refer to the last page and read my post regarding this in detail.

Also just mentioning that Keepers and Madness Picks can be traded. Any trades that wish to be made during the playoffs and Off-Season must be approved by myself (meaning don't just publicly announce it). 4 people to date have signed up with their stuff. The faster I get these, the quicker I can get Madness draft stuff. And damn you Will. I was expecting you NOT to keep Brees.

No. They have to remain on your roster as of Week 9. After that doesn't count. Otherwise, I could still keep Bryant and Porter as I originally had them.

Oh any Keepers/Madness Drops must be on the team from before Week 10 (so from Week 9 to start date). So yeah, if you pick up someone to circumvent having to give up an awesome player or you find a great player just for you playoff push, you can't have them. This is only for FA and WW. Trades are still ok. Since I've been asked how exactly the Madness/Keeper idea works, I thought I'd demonstrate how it'll work using my own team. And yes, this is what I've decided to do already. Players on Injuried Reserve can not be used for Madness Picks. They can only be kept. I'm only selecting 3 Keepers. I must therefore give up the drafting rights of 3 players (both drafts). So the six players I'm putting up: Joey Harrington, Quarterback, Detroit Lions Ashley Lelie, Wide Receiver, Denver Broncos Curtis Martin, Running Back, New York Jets Reuben Droughns, Running Back, Denver Broncos L. J. Smith, Tight End, Philadelphia Eagles Justin McCareins, Wide Receiver, New York Jets. Keepers: Lelie, Martin, Droughns Madness: Harrington, Smith, McCareins Because I've stated these guys, I can not for any circumstances put them on waivers. If I do, any Madness Picks earned will end up in at the end of the regular draft. Meaning the picks become absolutely useless. Here's a list of players who are not eligible to be kept or used for madness. Players Available For Madness/Regular Draft Ricky Williams, Running Back, Miami Dolphins - Randy Orton Brian Griese, Quarter Back, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Injuried Prone DTD LaMont Jordan, Running Back, New York Jets - Foreign Objects John Navarre, Quarter Back, Arizona Cardinals - Crimson Storm Jerry Porter, Wide Receiver, Oakland Raiders - Crimson Storm Joe Jurevicius, Wide Receiver, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Crimson Storm DeShaun Foster, Running Back, Carolina Panthers - Crimson Storm Antonio Bryant, Wide Receiver, Cleveland Browns - Crimson Storm Eli Manning, Quarter Back, New York Giants - Paper Tigers Julius Jones, Running Back, Dallas Cowboys - Paper Tigers Todd Pinkston, Wide Receiver, Philadelphia Eagles - Paper Tigers Shayne Graham, Kicker, Cincinnati Bengals - Paper Tigers Kelly Campbell, Wide Receiver, Minnasota Vikings - Gotham Harlequinns Jermaine Wiggins, Tight End, Minnasota Vikings - Gotham Harlequinns Daunte Hall, Wide Receiver, Kansas City Chiefs - Agent Bond34 Michael Moore, Running Back, Minnasota Vikings - Agent Bond34 T. J. Duckett, Running Back, Atlanta Falcons - Agent Bond34 Jeb Putzier, Tight End, Denver Broncos - Michaels Mark Freddie Jones, Tight End, Arizona Cardinals - Presented By BankOne Rod Gardner, Wide Receiver, Washington Redskins - Darkside Dominators Drew Bledsoe, Quarter Back, Buffalo Bills - Darkside Dominators Amos Zereoue, Running Back, Oakland Raiders - Darkside Dominators Detriot Lions, Defense - Darkside Dominators Patrick Ramsey, Quarter Back, Washington Redskins - Gibbs Disciples Chris Cooley, Tight End, Washington Redskins - Gibbs Disciples Jeff Reed, Kicker, Pittsburgh Steelers - Gibbs Disciples Clarence Moore, Wide Receiver, Baltimore Ravens - Gridiron Lunatics Moe Williams, Running Back, Minnasota Vikings - Gridiron Lunatics Atlanta Falcons, Defense - Gridiron Lunatics Doug Gabriel, Wide Reciever, Oakland Raiders - Pawtucket Patriots Eddie Drummond, Wide Receiver, Detroit Lions - Pawtucket Patriots Sammy Morris, Running Back, Miami Dolphins - Pawtucket Patriots Bethel Johnson, Wide Receiver, New England Patriots - Pawtucket Patriots New York Giants - Pawtucket Patriots Warrick Dunn, Running Back, Atlanta Falcons - The Major Shakes This was done because I realized that anyone can circumvent what I wanted to do with the Madness picks. This was the only thing that made any sort of sense to do. However, I almost fucked myself in terms of getting Madness picks when I took the time to actually look at it. If I made a mistake anywhere please inform me. The player must have been (or joined) on your team from Week 1 to Week 9. I chose Week 9 as everyone more or less had their team in place at that time. Please understand, that I'm not trying to screw anyone here but trying to make sure no one stacks their team with rejects to gain easy Madness Draft Picks. Also, SmootCriminal is now under the management of Wart. None of what I've stated above will be under debate. This model will be used for every following year.

Oh... Thought wrong apparently.

I'll only take Halo 2 off if three people agree Halo 2 does not belong on the listing. I'm a little hesistant to just drop Halo 2 since most people love it. Please note that voting will being on the 30th. If the final categories are not filled by someone, I'll just chuck whatever I can think of for those categories. I'm not saying Halo 2 doesn't belong there. But Rainbow Six 3 or Black Arrow sure as hell do. If think so, will change. Put in for The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay! Yeah, that what I do. Voting begin tomorrow. Oh... Katamari Damacy win Sleeper and Originality. Why? No game would win other. ...when drugged sound like Choko. Ugh...

I think I still need a lot of help to get in... ...ok. Please excuse if sounds bad. Kinda drugged up on freezing stuff dentist (teeth wouldn't freeze). Thinking mot strong point now. Bucs have help coming in form of Falcons game with Saints. But Falcons game with Bucs, think. And if I remember from last year correct there four wildcard spots. Hence NFC North might get in. But drugged, so might be wrong.

We'll see what happens after the votes are in and tallied. However it is a strong canidate.