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[Grujah]

Because many players are in more than 1 game, so that they do not have to announce V/LA everywhere, they can do it here.

I will be V/LA most of tomorrow, Its Batman Marathon! (Begins, DK, and then to movies to see the new one.).

[Axxle]

I'm gone from the 27th to the 6th.  I'll be in Japan and then heading over to Colorado for some WW rafting!

[eHalcyon]

I'm gone from the 27th to the 6th.  I'll be in Japan and then heading over to Colorado for some WW rafting!

Wishing Well rafting?

WanderingWinder rafting?

Werewolf rafting?

[timchen]

I will be V/LA from Friday 7/27 to Monday 7/30.

[Captain_Frisk]

WanderingWinder rafting?

This is terrifying.

[Morgrim7]

WanderingWinder rafting?

This is terrifying.

And rather painful.

[Insomniac]

WanderingWinder rafting?

This is terrifying.

And rather painful.

 

[Ozle]

I shall be away most days, but back each night. Got a lot of tickets to the olympics to go see! Wooo, exciting!

[cayvie]

I will always be less able to post on weekends.

[Captain_Frisk]

I live in ct.  If you believe the weather channel, I may be losing power in about 45 min. If I'm out, I will post when I can. Obviously, bm4 may slow down.

[Insomniac]

I live in ct.  If you believe the weather channel, I may be losing power in about 45 min. If I'm out, I will post when I can. Obviously, bm4 may slow down.

quick go over there and do some modding!

[Robz888]

I am extremely busy this week, and will only be able to post from 9:00 PM to midnight EST.

[cayvie]

I will always be less able to post on weekends.

This weekend in particular I'm going camping, and will probably not post until Sunday night.

[Lekkit]

I'll be gone too. I'll probably be able to post on monday again, will probably be able to read through the weekend, but I can't guarantee anything.

[Dsell]

I have family coming to town this weekend (starting today). I may still get on a bit but it'll be limited.

[Eevee]

Visiting a friend & playing paintball, only phone lurking for the next 24 hours.

[Galzria]

Visiting a friend & playing paintball, only phone lurking for the next 24 hours.

Scum'scuse. Vote: Eevee in every game I can .

[Insomniac]

Visiting a friend & playing paintball, only phone lurking for the next 24 hours.

Scum'scuse. Vote: Eevee in every game I can .

Vote count HM1 (Hidden Mafia 1)

Eevee (1) - Galzria

Not Voting - Everyone Else

With alive it takes 9 to lynch

[eHalcyon]

Visiting a friend & playing paintball, only phone lurking for the next 24 hours.

Scum'scuse. Vote: Eevee in every game I can .

Vote count HM1 (Hidden Mafia 1)

Normal type, physical.  50 power, 30pp.  Basically only ever used outside of battle to cut down little trees.

[Captain_Frisk]

Visiting a friend & playing paintball, only phone lurking for the next 24 hours.

Scum'scuse. Vote: Eevee in every game I can .

Vote count HM1 (Hidden Mafia 1)

Eevee (1) - Galzria

Not Voting - Everyone Else

With alive it takes 9 to lynch

Hey, I am still running that game.

[Eevee]

Visiting a friend & playing paintball, only phone lurking for the next 24 hours.

Scum'scuse. Vote: Eevee in every game I can .

I did it in a town 300km away (I'm on the train back home now). Not really fair to vote me in every game for one short V/La during which I still get a few posts in and generally keep up.

[Insomniac]

Vote count HM1 (Hidden Mafia 1)

Eevee (1) - Galzria

Targeting Shark_bait - eHal, Mafia

Not Voting - Everyone Else

With alive it takes 9 to lynch

[eHalcyon]

Vote count HM1 (Hidden Mafia 1)

Eevee (1) - Galzria

Targeting Shark_bait - eHal, Mafia

Not Voting - Everyone Else

With alive it takes 9 to lynch

But how do you know s_b was killed by Mafia in that game? 

We should stop talking about it.

[shraeye]

Hey, here's a silly question.  What does V/LA mean?  I basically understand no acronyms ever, and often get confused by abbreviations. 
Sidenote: the abbreviation for Ambassador sucks; it doesn't even get split where the syllables split, that goes against all logic and some illogic as well.  Illogic
Further sidenote: Tired Shraeye posts unreasonable posts
Further sidenote: Shraeye rhymes with croquet, parfait, and soirée. 

[cayvie]

vacation/limited availability

[Galzria]

I'll be V/LA most of the weekend, starring tomorrow. I'll try to get a post in here or there, but no promises!

[Ozle]

Hey, here's a silly question.  What does V/LA mean?  I basically understand no acronyms ever, and often get confused by abbreviations. 
Sidenote: the abbreviation for Ambassador sucks; it doesn't even get split where the syllables split, that goes against all logic and some illogic as well.  Illogic
Further sidenote: Tired Shraeye posts unreasonable posts
Further sidenote: Shraeye rhymes with croquet, parfait, and soirée.

Sidenote: Non-tired Ozle posts unreasonable posts
Furtherside note: Ozle rhymes with Orange

[Robz888]

I'll be V/LA most of the weekend, starring tomorrow. I'll try to get a post in here or there, but no promises!

I will also be V/LA mostly the rest of today and tomorrow. Hopefully Forum games does not collapse!

[Lekkit]

I might dissappear for a day or two every once in a while. I might be able to pop in to say something about it here, but I might not be able to. I will still be able to read things from my phone, though.

[eHalcyon]

I'll be V/LA most of the weekend, starring tomorrow. I'll try to get a post in here or there, but no promises!

I will also be V/LA mostly the rest of today and tomorrow. Hopefully Forum games does not collapse!

I don't think you've posted in RMMI since the day started...

[Insomniac]

I'll be V/LA most of the weekend, starring tomorrow. I'll try to get a post in here or there, but no promises!

I will also be V/LA mostly the rest of today and tomorrow. Hopefully Forum games does not collapse!

I don't think you've posted in RMMI since the day started...

can we get a prod!

[Galzria]

I'll be V/LA most of the weekend, starring tomorrow. I'll try to get a post in here or there, but no promises!

I'll be back in and fully committed again late tonight. I'll try to get caught up on all the threads and make posts of interest before I pass out. I'll also be awake and around early tomorrow morning for various deadlines.

[yuma]

I will be gone from Wednesday evening through Sunday morning on a vacation.

[angrybirds]

I will be gone from Wednesday evening through Sunday morning on a vacation.

Thanks for the invite! i will also be gone, with yuma, but will be gone Wednesday afternoon thru Sunday evening

[Captain_Frisk]

Busy work stuff today - won't be posting at all until 9pm eastern.  No reading, no lurking.

[Lekkit]

Im at a horror game marathon. Will be back on sunday.

[shraeye]

Hey this is probably a really weird V/LA claim, but my mind is really fuzzy today.  I'm going to avoid reading/posting/responding to things until this clears up.  This is an actual thing, it's a focus-issue that I've had to deal with for a while.  I'm sure I'll be good tomorrow, but I'll take the V/LA off explicitly when I'm feeling better.

[shraeye]

Cool, I'm back to functional.

[Insomniac]

ill be vla from thursday afternoon till sunday evening

[Galzria]

ill be vla from thursday afternoon till sunday evening

Quick, lynch him!

[eHalcyon]

I intend to not be online much tomorrow (Thursday the 23rd).  I have a lot to do IRL and I am far too easily distracted.  I'll probably check in periodically but I will really try to not be around.

In fact, if you see me post somewhere, I would really appreciate it if you could tell me to go offline. 

[Robz888]

I am visiting friends--limited availability this week. I Am not caught up in the threads currently.

[Eevee]

A little overwhelmed atm (might be because of 16 hour poker session). Will probably take a day off from all electronics and catch up with all the games sometime sunday. Sorry guys!

[ashersky]

Traveling starting in about 3 hours and will be unavailable until Sunday morning US time.  Have fun!

[Captain_Frisk]

I have real life gamers in.  No posting until tomorrow night.

[Galzria]

I have real life gamers in.  No posting until tomorrow night.

Laaame

[Captain_Frisk]

I am getting ready for a MEGA lurk.

Will be on real vacation starting friday.  I'll probably have full access Saturday -> Sunday -> Monday, and then phone internet only on Tuesday / Wednesday - back to full features on Thursday.

[eHalcyon]

Not going to be on much during the weekend.  Will probably phone lurk.

[Galzria]

I have family having surgery on Friday, so will not be on/around much this weekend. Need to take care of 'em.

[Voltgloss]

Best wishes for their surgery and a speedy recovery, Galz!

[theorel]

I announced in-thread for MVIII, but I'll mention here too.  I'll be out Friday through Monday.

[Axxle]

Vla today and maybe weekend

[Young Nick]

For ZM1 and maybe XI: I'll be V/LA from Wednesday until Monday and again from th3 14th until the 20th.

[Captain_Frisk]

Back with internet, but still on vacation- so i'm effectively in "weekend" mode.  Will probably catch up on all threads for real vs. phone lurking by tomorrow evening.

[eHalcyon]

FRUSTRATION.

[Galzria]

Gonna be away much of tomorrow. Parents had house broken into today - TV, iPad, and other minor electronics stolen.

Thankfully they weren't home, and the $4000 bikes weren't touched. Still, a little unnerving for them, so I'm going to go help out tomorrow.

[Robz888]

Very sorry to hear about the trouble! Best wishes.

[ashersky]

As I'm in multiple games, figured easiest here...out until this evening with RL commitments, then daytime Wed-Fri with moving.  Will try to follow when I can and post in the evenings.

[Grujah]

Sorry for unnounced V/LA this past few days, it was a Game of Thrones and MTG playing marathon here.

I will also be extending this V/LA till monday, I am working at a stand at a local beerfest. As per time differences I usually come here at afternoon/night, it kinda clashes.

[Axxle]

Cutting back on how much I access the site, so things might go slower than usual in my CE games.

[eHalcyon]

Where has Ozle been?

[Jorbles]

Where has Ozle been?

There certainly has been a Dearth of an Ozle recently.

[Eevee]

Where has Ozle been?

There certainly has been a Dearth of an Ozle recently.

He said he is probably done with forum games after modding his (seriously freaking awesome) Murder Mystery Mafia. Sad times, Ozle we miss you!

[eHalcyon]

Where has Ozle been?

There certainly has been a Dearth of an Ozle recently.

He said he is probably done with forum games after modding his (seriously freaking awesome) Murder Mystery Mafia. Sad times, Ozle we miss you!

But he's not coming on the forums at all?

[Eevee]

Where has Ozle been?

There certainly has been a Dearth of an Ozle recently.

He said he is probably done with forum games after modding his (seriously freaking awesome) Murder Mystery Mafia. Sad times, Ozle we miss you!

But he's not coming on the forums at all?

Well, lets hope he finds his way back eventually!

[Eevee]

Where has Ozle been?

There certainly has been a Dearth of an Ozle recently.

He said he is probably done with forum games after modding his (seriously freaking awesome) Murder Mystery Mafia. Sad times, Ozle we miss you!

But he's not coming on the forums at all?

Well, lets hope he finds his way back eventually!

Ozle just posted elsewhere in the forum, pretty sure he is just taking a hiatus from the forum games like he said he would.

[Ozle]

Hello!

[Ozle]

Sorry, I was off saving Dolphins from the threat of Landmines that have floated down from the arctic due to global warming!

[Galzria]

Sorry, I was off saving Dolphins from the threat of Landmines that have floated down from the arctic due to global warming!

It's our favorite Ozle! Hurrah!

Hiya! You've been missed! We need our dosage of Ozlandian flavor.

[Ozle]

Sorry, I was off saving Dolphins from the threat of Landmines that have floated down from the arctic due to global warming!

It's our favorite Ozle! Hurrah!

Hiya! You've been missed! We need our dosage of Ozlandian flavour.

FTFY

[Galzria]

Sorry, I was off saving Dolphins from the threat of Landmines that have floated down from the arctic due to global warming!

It's our favorite Ozle! Hurrah!

Hiya! You've been missed! We need our dosage of Ozlandian flavour.

FTFY

Oh how terrible I am. I should go sit in a corner. It took me 8 rereads of the original and the fixed to spot the difference.

[Ozle]

Hahaha, converting the heathens, one post at a time!

[Captain_Frisk]

Sorry, I was off saving Dolphins from the threat of Landmines that have floated down from the arctic due to global warming!

It's our favorite Ozle! Hurrah!

Hiya! You've been missed! We need our dosage of Ozlandian flavour.

FTFY

Oh how terrible I am. I should go sit in a corner. It took me 8 rereads of the original and the fixed to spot the difference.

+1 - I had to go word by word. 

[eHalcyon]

Sorry, I was off saving Dolphins from the threat of Landmines that have floated down from the arctic due to global warming!

It's our favourite Ozle! Hurrah!

Hiya! You've been missed! We need our dosage of Ozlandian flavour.

FTFY

FTFY

[cayvie]

Sorry, I was off saving Dolphins from the threat of Landmines that have floated down from the arctic due to global warming!

Crikey! It's our favourite bloomin' Ozle! Hurrah! Pip-pip!

Cheerio! You've been missed! We need our dosage of Ozlandian flavour.

Tally ho!

FTFY

FTFY

FTFY

[Captain_Frisk]

Busy workday today - probably not going to see much from me until evening.

[jotheonah]

I'm unemployed, and forum mafia has been contributing to stealing entire jobhunting days from me lately, partly on account of my having no willpower. So today I'm off the forum until I've completed my to-do list, which could be all day or longer.

[Captain_Frisk]

Sick

Fos baby

[sparky5856]

I'm going to be mostly V/LA on Thursdays and Fridays for a while; those are my bad days in terms of college and work. Unfortunate that I have to announce this, since the XII waffle people are already displeased with me about my lurking >_<

[yuma]

I am starting rotations--which will go through March--on Monday. So I will be much less active in all games from now until March, I am hoping that we still have an active Mafia community into March.

I will likely always try to be in one game, but won't be posting nearly as often. I figured out how to send updates to my e-mail--which I can access and read at work--but can't access this site from work. So I'll be able to keep up with each game, but unable to actively post throughout the day.

[yuma]

Busy workday today - probably not going to see much from me until evening.

Frisk... I have been trying to figure out what your avatar is since you changed it, I recognized it from somewhere and I think I finally figured out what it is from... The Little Prince right?

[Captain_Frisk]

Busy workday today - probably not going to see much from me until evening.

Frisk... I have been trying to figure out what your avatar is since you changed it, I recognized it from somewhere and I think I finally figured out what it is from... The Little Prince right?

Thats it.

[Axxle]

Busy workday today - probably not going to see much from me until evening.

Frisk... I have been trying to figure out what your avatar is since you changed it, I recognized it from somewhere and I think I finally figured out what it is from... The Little Prince right?

Thats it.

And what a nice hat it is...

[Insomniac]

Return to Ravnica...V/LA today and tomorrow.

[Axxle]

Return to Ravnica...V/LA today and tomorrow.

[Galzria]

Not posting much of anything today - at Beach & Boardwalk with my lady today.

[shraeye]

I got a serious workday this Monday; I'm going to try my hardest to not even check on any games, and I'm most definitely not postin' nothin'.

[ashersky]

Going V/LA until at least Thursday.  Actually moving starting today, so on airplanes and whatnot with no access.

[Captain_Frisk]

I am taking a vacation from this thread because every time i see it on recent threads, i think that someone is leaving a game.

[jotheonah]

I'm going to be in Boston for a job interview tomorrow and Friday, and then apple-picking most of the day Saturday. So the whole weekend will be a sharp drop in availability for me.

[Voltgloss]

I'm going to be in Boston for a job interview

Good luck!

[Robz888]

I too will be drastically less active here starting tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon and continuing until Monday.

[Cuzz]

V/LA till late Sunday at least.

[shraeye]

Another Monday-funday as I try to get plenty of work done.  I don't expect any posting before tomorrow evening.

[Lekkit]

I'm going to my parents' place tomorrow, and will probably have some limited availability. I'll try to at least read all of what's said in the game. Will be heading home in a week, but I'm going to try to post as much as I can.

[Ozle]

I'm here all week! (try the fish!)

[Eevee]

I'm here all week! (try the fish!)

Sign up for a game will you!

[Ozle]

All of them are monster sized games filled with people who are hardly there, yaaaawn

[Captain_Frisk]

All of them are monster sized games filled with people who are hardly there, yaaaawn

That really only applies to the one game.  The others are much more reasonable.  The hydra shit... thats just insane.

[Eevee]

All of them are monster sized games filled with people who are hardly there, yaaaawn

That really only applies to the one game.  The others are much more reasonable.  The hydra shit... thats just insane.

Yeah, come play hydra with us! It's going to be a nine player game, with two players controlling each account. Should be plenty of activity.

[Galzria]

All of them are monster sized games filled with people who are hardly there, yaaaawn

I resent that. I'm active enough in every game I'm in to make up half the town. Can't slow ME down, nuh-uh. It's like Andy always said: "You either get busy playing, or you get busy dying". Now go /in! Or Host! Or something!

[Ozle]

All of them are monster sized games filled with people who are hardly there, yaaaawn

That really only applies to the one game.  The others are much more reasonable.  The hydra shit... thats just insane.

Ones 25 the other is 18!

Im not going anywhere near the hydra, not sure why i'd want to share with someone else, that just means either have to play super serious all the time, or a lot of downtime!

[Voltgloss]

Ignoring my game Ozle?  Sadness.  There's only 7 peeps left alive there.

[Ozle]

All of them are monster sized games filled with people who are hardly there, yaaaawn

I resent that. I'm active enough in every game I'm in to make up half the town. Can't slow ME down, nuh-uh. It's like Andy always said: "You either get busy playing, or you get busy dying". Now go /in! Or Host! Or something!

The only one i see open is the switch one, which sounds a bit like a random mechanic which makes the game very based on luck

And there are about100 games in the queue to be hosted already...

[Ozle]

Ignoring my game Ozle?  Sadness.  There's only 7 peeps left alive there.

Cant really join a game mid-way...so not quite sure what you are expecting to do with your game?

[Voltgloss]

I was referring to this:

All of them are monster sized games filled with people who are hardly there, yaaaawn

That really only applies to the one game.  The others are much more reasonable.  The hydra shit... thats just insane.

Ones 25 the other is 18!

I know you can't join it silly, but you could at least read it 

[Insomniac]

Ignoring my game Ozle?  Sadness.  There's only 7 peeps left alive there.

Cant really join a game mid-way...so not quite sure what you are expecting to do with your game?

It's not random its a perfect sampling of WINE for the mafia.

[Ozle]

I was referring to this:

All of them are monster sized games filled with people who are hardly there, yaaaawn

That really only applies to the one game.  The others are much more reasonable.  The hydra shit... thats just insane.

Ones 25 the other is 18!

I know you can't join it silly, but you could at least read it 

This thread tangent was about me joining Games though, or hosting. Reading is a whole other thing...

[jotheonah]

I'm sure RObz will need another replacement soon...

[Eevee]

ongoing v/la but didnt think of announcing it yesterday. anniversary with gf, won't be around today.

[Galzria]

ongoing v/la but didnt think of announcing it yesterday. anniversary with gf, won't be around today.

Mafia > GF. She should know this by now.

[Captain_Frisk]

+1.  If isn't until she has your children that she gets precedence, and then only slightly.

[shraeye]

bahhahaa

[Galzria]

I was going to post that I'll be V/LA today, but then I thought: Why bother? I'm only alive in one game now, and it's in night anyway. It's not as if my Resistance or CE games require V/LA announcements. So who cares? Therefore I've decided not to announce my V/LA, and instead you'll all just have to wonder where I am. So HA!

**I will be traveling today, and will have limited time where my mobile is allowed to connect to network**

[Ozle]

Has anyone seen Galz today?

[shraeye]

V/LA Friday evening to Tuesday evening.  Go Giants!

[Captain_Frisk]

As per usual, not around much this weekend.  All day game day saturday, family and football sunday.

[jotheonah]

Currently on a bus to Boston for a family reunion, so possibly LA for a while. Didn't expect to have wi-fi on the Chinatown bus, but yet...

[Robz888]

V/LA this weekend, until Sunday night.

[Lekkit]

Back from vacation. Time to get back in the game! Stupid night!

[SwitchedFromStarcraft]

V/LA Friday evening to Tuesday evening.  Go Giants!

Which Giants?  Hope it went your way.

[eHalcyon]

Generally busy IRL.  Won't be starting RMM3 day 3 until sometime late tonight, I think.

[Cuzz]

Will be somewhat quieter Friday through Sunday. Headed to NH for a long overdue Dominion filled weekend (still only played DA like 4 times since I got it. FoS: Goko). The friend I'm visiting seemed intrigued by mafia, though, so maybe he'll want to backseat drive for a bit.

[Captain_Frisk]

Bronx Zoo Saturday + Gaming Sunday == Limited Mafia.  You'll no doubt catch me lurking from phone, but I won't be posting much.

[Ozle]

If I was in any games, which I am not, I have stag do to go to tomorrow, so wont be about much

[Captain_Frisk]

If I was in any games, which I am not, I have stag do to go to tomorrow, so wont be about much

Pics or it didn't happen.

[Ozle]

If I was in any games, which I am not, I have stag do to go to tomorrow, so wont be about much

Pics or it didn't happen.

Erm....Stag Do rule No.1 - No Photos

[SwitchedFromStarcraft]

If I was in any games, which I am not, I have stag do to go to tomorrow, so wont be about much

Pics or it didn't happen.

Erm....Stag Do rule No.1 - No Photos

Videos will suffice then.

[Ozle]

If I was in any games, which I am not, I have stag do to go to tomorrow, so wont be about much

Pics or it didn't happen.

Erm....Stag Do rule No.1 - No Photos

Videos will suffice then.

Covered in Rule 1, Videos are just lots and lots of pictures put together

[SwitchedFromStarcraft]

If I was in any games, which I am not, I have stag do to go to tomorrow, so wont be about much

Pics or it didn't happen.

Erm....Stag Do rule No.1 - No Photos

Videos will suffice then.

Covered in Rule 1, Videos are just lots and lots of pictures put together

Well, I had to try. (Wanted to put an emoticon here, but the 4th one from the left was the one I pointed too, and suddenly it seemed overly.....leering lascivious?

[Robz888]

Trying to get some work done today. Don't expect me to appear until later tonight.

[shraeye]

If I was in any games, which I am not, I have stag do to go to tomorrow, so wont be about much

Pics or it didn't happen.

Erm....Stag Do rule No.1 - No Photos

Videos will suffice then.

Covered in Rule 1, Videos are just lots and lots of pictures put together

Moving pictures, eh?  The next thing you know, we'll be doing talkies as well.  Well I, for one, won't stand for it!  You whippersnappers had better settle down before I have to take you all out to the woodshed.

[SwitchedFromStarcraft]

Trying to get some work done today. Don't expect me to appear until later tonight.

VOTE: ROBZ for being late

[Galzria]

I'm in an area of absolutely no reception, and no WiFi today. It's taking 30 minutes just to load a page... And most the time I get the "new post" warning page when it DOES finally load. So frustrating. So I'll be largely V/LA. I *might* be reading, and if you're really lucky I'll respond, but don't count on it.

[Axxle]

Sorry guys, VLA until we can get this milestone at work done.  not sure how much longer it will be, should be within the week but...

[shraeye]

Got another Monday Funday on my hands.  Will log on when work is done, this is another really bad Funday that could last until tuesday evening.  Will probably still be online to play Hanabi during my 5 minute breaks, but even opening mafia threads is a strict no-no on Fundays.

[Captain_Frisk]

Also a busy monday for me.  I'm didn't really read much this weekend.  Won't be really catching up until 9pmish

[Axxle]

THings have finally winded down.  Getting back into forum games today.

[Captain_Frisk]

I posted this in one of those games, but I had a work related hardware emergency last night.  The worst of it is past, and I should be catching up this afternoon.

[sparky5856]

If I don't post in Mafia XI for a while, it'll be because of Hurricane Sandy. This sucks.

[Captain_Frisk]

Ditto for my Games, but I should be able to phone post confirmation if I lose power

[yuma]

I am going to be limited the next few days during my usual posting times.

I have three straight days of Halloween parties.

A friend one tonight, a family one Monday and a neighborhood one Tuesday night, but ironically no plans Halloween night....

[jotheonah]

Job starts Tuesday. Gonna try and avoid doing any non-work stuff at work until I get settled in, get a feel for the culture, etc. 's gonna be hard.

[Eevee]

Job starts Tuesday. Gonna try and avoid doing any non-work stuff at work until I get settled in, get a feel for the culture, etc. 's gonna be hard.

Best of luck there!

[SwitchedFromStarcraft]

Job starts Tuesday. Gonna try and avoid doing any non-work stuff at work until I get settled in, get a feel for the culture, etc. 's gonna be hard.

Man, I hope you are already there, not traveling into that mess.  Stay safe.

[Captain_Frisk]

And there goes the power.  I'm out for a while.

[Eevee]

IRL worries have me pretty much v/la for the next day. I'll be posting what I need to in the game that's close to deadline, but other than that, too stressed out to commit to anything atm. Shouldn't take more than 1-2 days.

[Ozle]

Faking a hurricane so you can lurk as scum is a smart move Frisk!

[Captain_Frisk]

What can I say ozle, I take these games serious!

Still out btw.

[Captain_Frisk]

I'm now "lurking" in my car at the library.  It has internet, but isn't particularly useful for doing real work because the doors are closed.  Going to hang for a bit, and then go back to phone only mode.

[Voltgloss]

Sorry all, I should have posted here in advance of Hurricane Sandy but was not expecting to be without power for multiple days.

But yeah.  I'm without power for multiple days, which is terrific fun with a newborn and two other small kids.  Posting from work, which has power, but I'm only here a couple hours today.  Will likely be very scarce here AND in Quicktopics until power is restored at home, which could be upwards of a week.

[Captain_Frisk]

Oh - my power is back.  I have a real life gaming weekend coming up, but thats not really different than my normal weekend availability.

[Archetype]

Halloween festivities, limited access all day. Will do a big update on Domafia when I have time.

[Eevee]

IRL worries have me pretty much v/la for the next day. I'll be posting what I need to in the game that's close to deadline, but other than that, too stressed out to commit to anything atm. Shouldn't take more than 1-2 days.

Yeah broke up with girlfriend of 5 years. Thoroughly depressed, I hopefully won't pull a MMM but don't know when I'll feel like making the effort to read let alone post again.

[Robz888]

Very sorry, Eevee. Hope you feel better. Please don't disappear on us; we would miss you too much.

[ftl]

Oh man, that sucks.

[Galzria]

IRL worries have me pretty much v/la for the next day. I'll be posting what I need to in the game that's close to deadline, but other than that, too stressed out to commit to anything atm. Shouldn't take more than 1-2 days.

Yeah broke up with girlfriend of 5 years. Thoroughly depressed, I hopefully won't pull a MMM but don't know when I'll feel like making the effort to read let alone post again.

Very sorry to hear, I went through that 3 years ago myself. Hope things look brighter soon. We don't want to lose our Wild Eevee.

[Eevee]

Lots of thanks for the kind words guys. Them and planning a trip in real life with friends actually even got me interested enough to read and post. No worries, pretty sure you aren't losing me.

[sparky5856]

There's no one else who is capable of sticking 45 coppers into my deck into a single game of Dominion*. I (and all of us) am glad you're not leaving. Focus on the positives and nothing else. 

*This may or may not have actually happened to me >_<

[Ozle]

I went through that with my left hand a few years ago.
We have remained close though!

[SwitchedFromStarcraft]

Eevee, you may find the forum to be a welcome distraction.  It certainly is for me when my elderly mom is having tough days.  Hope things improve soon.

[Cuzz]

Really sorry to hear that, Eevee. Hope you've got a good support network over there.

I went through that with my left hand a few years ago.
We have remained close though!

Somehow you always seem to say the right thing, Ozle.

[Ozle]

I went through that with my left hand a few years ago.
We have remained close though!

Somehow you always seem to say the right thing, Ozle.

I have a dedicated team of Manatees script writers at work on this and other forums for me!

[Insomniac]

Sorry to hear the bad news Eevee. I hope things turn around and get better for you in the near future.

[Cuzz]

Parents visiting this weekend so I'll be pretty quiet till Sunday.

My phone just tried to auto-correct "so" to "SK"

[Robz888]

I am traveling today, and then a busy weekend, and traveling again on Monday. I will be much less responsive until Tuesday.

[Galzria]

I am traveling today, and then a busy weekend, and traveling again on Monday. I will be much less responsive until Tuesday.

I love the sig, btw.

[Ozle]

Im not in a game, but if I was, Im busy this weekend....although ill still probably log on

[Galzria]

Im not in a game, but if I was, Im busy this weekend....although ill still probably log on

Have you launched your game yet?

[Ozle]

Im not in a game, but if I was, Im busy this weekend....although ill still probably log on

Have you launched your game yet?

Nope, there are now MORE games about to start or in sign ups than when I pulled it!

[Galzria]

Im not in a game, but if I was, Im busy this weekend....although ill still probably log on

Have you launched your game yet?

Nope, there are now MORE games about to start or in sign ups than when I pulled it!

L
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[Ozle]

Im not in a game, but if I was, Im busy this weekend....although ill still probably log on

Have you launched your game yet?

Nope, there are now MORE games about to start or in sign ups than when I pulled it!

L
A
M
E

I know, but people still cant seem to see that the games are filling up slower and the ones that are running are getting less and less input
It all but killed off spectator interest in games, and eventually it will kill off Mafia all together I would imagine.

[Ozle]

Forum could do with a mod controlling the flow
(and a panel checking set ups to make sure they are not completely unbalanced!)

[Galzria]

I actually think it's detrimental to have rolling games - that is, it's better to run in blocks than always try and have active games running. You're right that it's killed off spectating, because as soon as people die, they're already playing in other games so don't get involved in the following of ones they're out of - which is sad because there's much to be learned from watching games continue to play out.

More than that however, when games end in blocks, it means a certain number of people will have been dead for some period of time, and they'll be chomping at the bit to get back in and going, creating a level of enthusiasm for the launch of new games - enthusiasm that's important for carrying a game through it's random stages and into the meat of it.

With the constant stream of games, you get people jumping for the excitement of PM's and opening flavour, but then they stall out and really drag. There a LOT of good, flavorful games waiting in the queue to get launched and played, but it's all incredibly overwhelming.

Games I'm in, or following (because I don't stop once I'm out):

M-XI, M-XIII, M-XIV, ZM3, RMM3, BM-VI

I've also got 8 QT's that I'm actively following or participating in across all those games.

And I love it, I really do - but part of the excitement of playing comes from the anticipation and build-up to new launches.

Well, that's how I feel anyway. And this is the wrong thread for this, but it's where the conversation is at. I understand the jam that launching 3 new games at once causes... But it seems to me the reason that happens is because there's genuine excitement to get in and get playing again - and that only comes from people having a little bit of down time every now and then where they're watching and waiting instead of constantly playing.

[Captain_Frisk]

FOS: Galz.

[Voltgloss]

I'm not clear on the current state of things re: (1) how many games are up and running, and (2) how many games are in various stages of sign-up. 

Galz listed these games as currently running - is this all of them?
- M-XI  (Robz's ubergame)
- M-XIII  (Hydras)
- M-XIV  (Chicken mafia)
- ZM3  (Blitz)
- RMM3  (eHalc's role madness)
- BM-VI  (jo's bastard game)

Three "normal" games, one blitz, one role madness, one bastard.  Do people think this is too many games running at once?  Too few?  Just right?

How many games are currently in sign-up stages?

[Captain_Frisk]

The number of games is slightly high (but not unreasonable given that some of the games are near over)

I think we're skewing too far toward "strange" games though.  We only have 0 "normal" games out there. (Blitz and chicken are the closest)

[Voltgloss]

Should we maybe aim to have one "newbie-friendly" game (or at least close-to-newbie game) running at most/all times? 

[Galzria]

Just hurry up and send me my PM.

[Ozle]

I'm not clear on the current state of things re: (1) how many games are up and running, and (2) how many games are in various stages of sign-up. 

Galz listed these games as currently running - is this all of them?
- M-XI  (Robz's ubergame)
- M-XIII  (Hydras)
- M-XIV  (Chicken mafia)
- ZM3  (Blitz)
- RMM3  (eHalc's role madness)
- BM-VI  (jo's bastard game)

Three "normal" games, one blitz, one role madness, one bastard.  Do people think this is too many games running at once?  Too few?  Just right?

How many games are currently in sign-up stages?

As someone said earlier, the problem is that even in the normal games, there is so much going on they are not just normal mafia. The expectation is these days that nobody gets VT it seems.

Also, the trouble is Galz, not everyone can follow as many games as you, but the excitement means that they still want to sign up to them all, if I had more time i know I would

But once the excitement of getting your Role PM is out of the way....well that gamesnot as interesting as the next game about to launch

In pretty much EVERY game now I am reading about policy lynching lurkers, instead of just policy lynching Morgrim for lurking!

I personally think that
One Large (13+)
One small  (9-12)
One Special game (RM/BM/BZ - Because RM and BM are roughly the same thing these days on here)
One Newbie game of 9 people. (or if there is no call for a newbie game at that time, another Special)

+Other games (Hanabi, CE, Resistance)

Would be perfect

With signs ups being opened when the previous one reaches Day 3 (Small size) Day 4 (Large Size)  and then launched after it finishes.

[Insomniac]

@Ozle: No love for blitz?

[Ozle]

@Ozle: No love for blitz?

Is BZ not blitz?
*checks*
Whoops, Apparently not, not sure where I got that from!

Anyways, making a seperate thread, will correct it in there!

[Captain_Frisk]

ZM is blitz I think.

[Captain_Frisk]

Real life gamers, including the famous theory and his lovely wife, in for the weekend, and I wouldn't be rude and play forum mafia while he's here.  Off the grid in 2 hours.

Of course, I will lurk because I can't resist.

[shraeye]

I'm not clear on the current state of things re: (1) how many games are up and running, and (2) how many games are in various stages of sign-up. 

Galz listed these games as currently running - is this all of them?
- M-XI  (Robz's ubergame)
- M-XIII  (Hydras)
- M-XIV  (Chicken mafia)
- ZM3  (Blitz)
- RMM3  (eHalc's role madness)
- BM-VI  (jo's bastard game)

Three "normal" games, one blitz, one role madness, one bastard.  Do people think this is too many games running at once?  Too few?  Just right?

How many games are currently in sign-up stages?

This feels like a lot of games to me.  It probably doesn't help that, like Galz, I follow every one (well, I follow BMVI like i do all games after I die; the others i'm still playing)

[jotheonah]

for me it's alive alive alive dead dead modding.

[Archetype]

I think that's right amount.

In sign-ups:
Insom's (normal)
Voltgloss' (RMM)
Mine (I guess RMM)
yuma (normal, but a lot of power roles)
Ozle's (As a co-mod, I have to say, this one's...hard to classify. But I guess normal.

Morgrim says he has a good idea for a BM game. ashersky has something in the works.

One of the normal signup games should start near the end of Jorbles'
Volt's or I's could come at the end of eHalc's.
Either Morgrim's (if it is ready) or a newbie friendly game can come after jo's.
At the end of Blitz, Ozle's could probably start (if signups are complete).
Another game (normal-ish) could begin at the end of Hydras! (though I have a feeling this might take awhile).

Robz's game is seemingly never ending, but a Blitz game after it would be a nice change of pace.

Just my musings/2-cents. 

[Galzria]

I'm here, but at the same time not. The only thread I'll probably post is today is RMM. Just got a lot of irl weekend stuff eating time, so it's hard to dedicate my attention here.

[shraeye]

And now starts a super busy period of time.  I expect the business to last until Tuesday afternoon, when I will probably sleep but maybe possibly post.

[Captain_Frisk]

And the gaming weekend is over!  Mondays are usually busy, but I'm around.  Lots of good games played, and some not so good.  Reviews to come!

[Galzria]

I am traveling tonight, and will be super, super, unbelievably busy until the 7th - assuming the election ends quickly and semi anti-climatically. If it gets dragged on/out, I'll be busy through....?

I'll do what I can here, but no promises. Especially through Tuesday.

[Archetype]

Wll be gone nearly all day tommorow. Which really sucks 'cause of how ZM3 is going.

[Captain_Frisk]

Hey look, the weekend is over, I'm ready to be active again.

[Ozle]

Don't act so scummy next time!

Having a life outside of mafia = scummy

[Captain_Frisk]

Dayvig: Ozle.

[Ozle]

Dayvig: Ozle.

#t=15s

[Archetype]

Dayvig: Ozle.

DayDoctor: Ozle

[Ozle]

Dayvig: Ozle.

DayDoctor: Ozle

[Captain_Frisk]

Can someone with the ZM3 spec thread send it to me if dead players are allowed?  Jorbles is offline and I want to discuss.

[Ozle]

Frisk, you realise the new game just started has a Night start, and a SK and a Vig in it, so possibly 3 deaths...you could be dead in another game already!

[Captain_Frisk]

[Robz888]

Hello all. Apologies for disappearing--I've been traveling and at a wedding. I'm still away, and will remain very busy until Wednesday, but I should be able to appear in various threads and answer questions today and tomorrow. Thanks to Volt for handling the M-XI business!

[Galzria]

Hello all. Apologies for disappearing--I've been traveling and at a wedding. I'm still away, and will remain very busy until Wednesday, but I should be able to appear in various threads and answer questions today and tomorrow. Thanks to Volt for handling the M-XI business!

HEY! GO ANSWER ME IN THE SPEC QT!

[yuma]

Realized I posted my V/LA in the wrong thread... sorry about that.

I am back to pretty much normal mode, but will have funeral services Friday night and Saturday, so my usual activity on those days will be limited. Other than that I will be back to my ~ 4-9 pm availability.

Thanks for all of the support guys. Reading over the forums, especially the crazy Blitz 3 ending was exactly what I needed to add a smile to my face. It is nice to know that this community is more than just a group of people who play mafia, but more of a network of friends who play mafia.

[Dsell]

It is nice to know that this community is more than just a group of people who play mafia, but more of a network of friends who play mafia.

[SwitchedFromStarcraft]

It is nice to know that this community is more than just a group of people who play mafia, but more of a network of friends who play mafia.

That's exactly why I felt so strongly that I needed to make things right with everyone, not just Archetype, for behavior counter to that notion.  Glad you're back.  I wish you weren't going through what you are.

[Galzria]

I'm back! Yay!

I'll be catching up/posting this afternoon.

[yuma]

I'm back! Yay!

I'll be catching up/posting this afternoon.

Did you have so much fun reporting on the election? In 2008 I was reporting from the McCain watch party and really enjoyed it. The food was great, the atmosphere was crazy--and then intensely sober after he lost--and I think the highlight was seeing some of the foreign journalists play loud music and dance ontop of tables after it was announced that Obama won.

[Galzria]

I'm back! Yay!

I'll be catching up/posting this afternoon.

Did you have so much fun reporting on the election? In 2008 I was reporting from the McCain watch party and really enjoyed it. The food was great, the atmosphere was crazy--and then intensely sober after he lost--and I think the highlight was seeing some of the foreign journalists play loud music and dance ontop of tables after it was announced that Obama won.

I think by that point there's almost a sense of relief that it's drawing to a close and everything is in wrap up mode. I mean, there's a TON of energy throughout the night (and after 21 straight hours of coverage and reporting you feed off that),  but at the same time you're just fighting the exhaustion that is setting in from the months upon months of reporting.

What particularly grates me (and I understand all the various reasons WHY), is that from our standpoint we know where the election is headed well before we can release official results. Even once polls close, we have a solid idea of how the swing states are going to fall. But from a producer's standpoint, we're not allowed to say, and so must continue to report "All the states that we said to watch over the past weeks now have their polls closed. As you might expect however, it's to close for us to call quite yet." What that really translates into is: "We know, but we won't tell you".

Anyway, it's always fun in retrospect, which is why I do this. But it's 48 hours of non-stop craziness that really drains you.

[ftl]

Next election you can just call it as soon as Nate Silver posts his forecast, srsly

[Galzria]

Next election you can just call it as soon as Nate Silver posts his forecast, srsly

Nate is an incredibly smart person, and I expect him to see much future success. However, his method is not without flaw, and there will be better, truer indicators in the future.

[ftl]

Was joke. (Sort of. He did apparently call 50/50 states correctly this election - has Florida been called for Obama yet?)

He can still do better. With Puerto Rico apparently wanting statehood now, maybe he'll get a chance to go 51/51 soon

(Yes, I know that he was merely the most prominent of the aggregator stats people and there were a few others who did just as well or better whose names I don't remember. But the Nate Silver jokes took over my newsfeeds, and I feel compelled to pass them on. )

[jotheonah]

I'm now a week into my new job, which is my first full-time reporting job, and I have to say I love it. What a great career is journalism.

The only political coverage I've done was the NY AG race in 2010, covering it for grad school. It was pretty intense, though. I can see the appeal.

[Dsell]

I should have posted something on thursday but I ended up being gone all day yesterday. I thought I might have access for at least part of the day, but nope. Back to full access now.

[Robz888]

I'm at a work conference in Florida until Tuesday night. Just went for a nice, long run on the beach, and topped it off with a dip in the ocean. Like I said, work conference. They're really torturing me here.

Anyways, sort of VLA until Tuesday night. I'll be able to check in, but not as frequently.

[Captain_Frisk]

Upcoming LA due to Call of Duty.

[Galzria]

Upcoming LA due to Call of Duty.

..........

Upcoming VLA due to actually GOOD VLA reasons:

I'll be at Yosemite either next week, or the one after. Still finalizing plans, but headed to the snow (Winter > Summer) for a few days, and connection is spotty at best there (plus, you know, I'm supposed to be there spending time with a certain someone... And she would not appreciate my being on the forums).

[Galzria]

Got the dates: Will be gone from the night of the 27th through the night of the 2nd. (Tuesday Night -> Sunday Night)

[yuma]

I will be gone next Friday, the day after American Thanksgiving, through Sunday for Thanksgiving festivities. I miss Canadian thanksgiving... this one is just too close to Christmas. I will be in town thursday, but not sure how available I will be to post.

[Qvist]

I'm V/LA from now until tomorrow.

[yuma]

I need a break from mafia. I wont' be on for the rest of today, and probably most of Sunday.

[jotheonah]

So my main laptop is out of commission because the extremely hard to find tip to the power chord broke off for about the thousandth time and now I'm computerless until a new one comes in the mail.

Also, travelling Wednesday for Turkey Day and spending a lot of time in transit/with family. Basically this whole week is gonna be pretty awful for me.

[Dsell]

I'll be travelling later today (Monday) so my access will be somewhat limited, then I'll be with family from Tuesday until next Monday. I'll still have access during this time but it'll be somewhat less than usual.

[Archetype]

Will have Limited Access Thursday morning and Unavailable Thursday night due to American Thanksgiving. Will unavailable Friday morning due to Black Friday.

[Cuzz]

I'll be more or less completely away Wednesday afternoon through Sunday night. Not that I'm really in many games at the moment.

[Eevee]

only mobile access for the next 30 hours, basically no access at all for the next 15 hours.

[Axxle]

Only moblie access from now till probably Sunday.

[Dsell]

I'm basically gone from now till Friday. I might be able to check briefly a couple times. Kinda doubt it though.

[ashersky]

Limited access at most through the weekend.  It's Thanksgiving already here.

[Galzria]

Thanksgiving Music

[Ozle]

Reports of my demise have been greatly exaggerated!!

Although seriously, had some pretty bad stuff happen a short while ago that necessitated my lack of time for all non-essential things. Its partly solved now, but will never not be solved. (Like that damned Rubix cube, that will never be solved...NEVER I TELL YOU!)

And on a separate note, my pc blew up.

Still, to better news, got a promotion at work, yay.

Although all this means although I am now back, a lot less time will be spent here I am afraid (Stop cheering at the back over there!) Only really evenings and weekends.

My deepest apologies to anyones games I have messed up!

[Robz888]

Gone for the next 6 hours or so.

[Eevee]

lol. my keaboaddrdrd is going  crrrrrrrrrz,,   and i don hz<v a spare one. wont be posting until i figure this out or buy a new one.

... apparently it works sometimes. wht is going on i ask.

[Insomniac]

lol. my keaboaddrdrd is going  crrrrrrrrrz,,   and i don hz<v a spare one. wont be posting until i figure this out or buy a new one.

... apparently it works sometimes. wht is going on i ask.

have you tried rebooting without holding any keys down?

[Galzria]

Reposting for relevance:

Upcoming LA due to Call of Duty.

..........

Upcoming VLA due to actually GOOD VLA reasons:

I'll be at Yosemite either next week, or the one after. Still finalizing plans, but headed to the snow (Winter > Summer) for a few days, and connection is spotty at best there (plus, you know, I'm supposed to be there spending time with a certain someone... And she would not appreciate my being on the forums).

Got the dates: Will be gone from the night of the 27th through the night of the 2nd. (Tuesday Night -> Sunday Night)

[Eevee]

lol. my keaboaddrdrd is going  crrrrrrrrrz,,   and i don hz<v a spare one. wont be posting until i figure this out or buy a new one.

... apparently it works sometimes. wht is going on i ask.

have you tried rebooting without holding any keys down?

its a super weird issue. basically, i bought a new keyboard like 2 months ago, it worked fine, then randomly just started being super unreliable (not responding basically, felt like it's batteries were running out). I didn't like the feel of it anyways, so bought a new (and different) one. Was super good, until now, like a month or two later, I HAVE THE EXACT SAME ISSUE ON A DIFFERENT KEYBOARD. Yeah it's probably not the keyboard then but something else, I don't know.. Stealing batteries from tv's remote feels to help, but the thing is it has been random whether it works or not this entire time so cant really be sure. Like now, this post it has worked just normally.. maybe i fixed it!

[Ozle]

Reposting for relevance:

Upcoming LA due to Call of Duty.

..........

Upcoming VLA due to actually GOOD VLA reasons:

I'll be at Yosemite either next week, or the one after. Still finalizing plans, but headed to the snow (Winter > Summer) for a few days, and connection is spotty at best there (plus, you know, I'm supposed to be there spending time with a certain someone... And she would not appreciate my being on the forums).

Got the dates: Will be gone from the night of the 27th through the night of the 2nd. (Tuesday Night -> Sunday Night)

Quick, everybody vote gaz!

[Axxle]

lol. my keaboaddrdrd is going  crrrrrrrrrz,,   and i don hz<v a spare one. wont be posting until i figure this out or buy a new one.

... apparently it works sometimes. wht is going on i ask.

Is there a magnet under the keyboard?  I'm being serious, as that happened to an acquaintance of mine recently.

[Eevee]

lol. my keaboaddrdrd is going  crrrrrrrrrz,,   and i don hz<v a spare one. wont be posting until i figure this out or buy a new one.

... apparently it works sometimes. wht is going on i ask.

Is there a magnet under the keyboard?  I'm being serious, as that happened to an acquaintance of mine recently.

Thats not it. It's so weird, the keyboard seems to go insane on msn, skype and facebook a lot more than it does here. Can they run out of batteries in one or two months though, could that be it? I goddamn hate wireless technology either way :/

[Ozle]

Maybe its dirty?
Have you tried giving it a good wash in warm soapy water?

[Captain_Frisk]

lol. my keaboaddrdrd is going  crrrrrrrrrz,,   and i don hz<v a spare one. wont be posting until i figure this out or buy a new one.

... apparently it works sometimes. wht is going on i ask.

Is there a magnet under the keyboard?  I'm being serious, as that happened to an acquaintance of mine recently.

Thats not it. It's so weird, the keyboard seems to go insane on msn, skype and facebook a lot more than it does here. Can they run out of batteries in one or two months though, could that be it? I goddamn hate wireless technology either way :/

Usually the error in these situations rests between the chair and keyboard.

[Ozle]

lol. my keaboaddrdrd is going  crrrrrrrrrz,,   and i don hz<v a spare one. wont be posting until i figure this out or buy a new one.

... apparently it works sometimes. wht is going on i ask.

Is there a magnet under the keyboard?  I'm being serious, as that happened to an acquaintance of mine recently.

Thats not it. It's so weird, the keyboard seems to go insane on msn, skype and facebook a lot more than it does here. Can they run out of batteries in one or two months though, could that be it? I goddamn hate wireless technology either way :/

Usually the error in these situations rests between the chair and keyboard.

Ahhh, PEBCAK!

[SwitchedFromStarcraft]

Maybe its dirty?
Have you tried giving it a good wash in warm soapy water?

NO SOAP, THE SOAP IS REALLY NOT GOOD FOR IT.

[Galzria]

Maybe its dirty?
Have you tried giving it a good wash in warm soapy water?

NO SOAP, THE SOAP IS REALLY NOT GOOD FOR IT.

No worries mate. He was being a bit facetious. It's just Ozle's style. It's why we love him.

[SwitchedFromStarcraft]

Maybe its dirty?
Have you tried giving it a good wash in warm soapy water?

NO SOAP, THE SOAP IS REALLY NOT GOOD FOR IT.

No worries mate. He was being a bit facetious. It's just Ozle's style. It's why we love him.

LOL. Not my bablefish buddy!  Sorry Galz, but you've been had. I was hitting the ball back across the net.

Was it the caps that sold you?

[Galzria]

Maybe its dirty?
Have you tried giving it a good wash in warm soapy water?

NO SOAP, THE SOAP IS REALLY NOT GOOD FOR IT.

No worries mate. He was being a bit facetious. It's just Ozle's style. It's why we love him.

LOL. Not my bablefish buddy!  Sorry Galz, but you've been had. I was hitting the ball back across the net.

Was it the caps that sold you?

That and you're like, always so serious! 

[SwitchedFromStarcraft]

Maybe its dirty?
Have you tried giving it a good wash in warm soapy water?

NO SOAP, THE SOAP IS REALLY NOT GOOD FOR IT.

No worries mate. He was being a bit facetious. It's just Ozle's style. It's why we love him.

LOL. Not my bablefish buddy!  Sorry Galz, but you've been had. I was hitting the ball back across the net.

Was it the caps that sold you?

That and you're like, always so serious! 

Only in Mafia, my friend, only in Mafia.

[Ozle]

[Captain_Frisk]

I'll be travelling on business 12/3 - 12/7.  This means 0 posting during the day, and maybe if you're lucky some drunk posting from the hotel before bed / in the morning.

[jotheonah]

Actually, pretty much exactly what CF said. Except I doubt I'll get to drink much on my business trip.

[Cuzz]

Will be V/LA this weekend, starting tomorrow noonish. Will undoubtedly be phone lurking from time to time, but won't have access to a computer.

[Voltgloss]

V/LA for rest of day due to family emergency.

[Insomniac]

V/LA for rest of day due to family emergency.

I saw that and wish you the best man, scary stuff that is.

[Galzria]

V/LA for rest of day due to family emergency.

That is indeed very scary. I hope she's ok. Take your time.

[Robz888]

Best wishes, Volt.

[Voltgloss]

Sounds like everyone is physically OK and that's of couse the main thing.  Still going to be V/LA though helping w/ kids.

Thanks all.

[Captain_Frisk]

Twilight Imperium tomorrow, so will be afk even more so than my average weekend.

[jotheonah]

Just to reiterate. Going to a big huge ridiculous work conference from Sunday afternoon to Wednesday night. I will have literally zero access, except maybe on the train. Ok, maybe in the evenings at the hotel room, but it's going to be nuts so best y'all don't count on seeing me at all.

[Robz888]

Just to reiterate. Going to a big huge ridiculous work conference from Sunday afternoon to Wednesday night. I will have literally zero access, except maybe on the train. Ok, maybe in the evenings at the hotel room, but it's going to be nuts so best y'all don't count on seeing me at all.

Yeah, sure. See you in the evenings.

[Galzria]

I am back in town and more frequently available, although I am still unwinding.

My forum profile pic is a shot of Half-Dome, taken from the top of Yosemite Falls (6th tallest in the world, tallest in North America), for anybody that is curious.

I have not received role PM's for the following games:

BM lolcats
RMM Pokemon

Shame on those mods.

[Ozle]

Off to a Bieber concert, back laters

[Captain_Frisk]

Off to a Bieber concert, back laters

So jealous!

[Archetype]

Off to a Bieber concert, back laters

If anyone but Ozle had posted this, I would have been concerned.

[yuma]

Off to a Bieber concert, back laters

If anyone but Ozle had posted this, I would have been concerned.

nothing wrong with Bieber fever!

[ashersky]

I am back in town and more frequently available, although I am still unwinding.

My forum profile pic is a shot of Half-Dome, taken from the top of Yosemite Falls (6th tallest in the world, tallest in North America), for anybody that is curious.

I have not received role PM's for the following games:

BM lolcats
RMM Pokemon

Shame on those mods.

Dude, re-in for ZMVI.

[Qvist]

I'm V/LA from Wednesday until Friday.

[Ozle]

V/LA till Wed Evening most likely, only phone posting.

I am off to play Bingo

[Voltgloss]

I am off to play Bingo

For three days?  Hardcore Bingo.

[Galzria]

I am off to play Bingo

For three days?  Hardcore Bingo.

It's Bingo with Bieber.

[Ozle]

I am off to play Bingo

For three days?  Hardcore Bingo.

The Grannies round here do not mess about!

Should have said Bingo Convention....

[Eevee]

I was visiting a friend in a town like 250 kilometers away from where I live, just came home today. Yesterday we drove by a place called "Boxing Bingo!", big neon sign and everything. I asked the friend wth is that, he said "I don't know, it's always been there." Is it like chess boxing for old people who don't like chess!?

[yuma]

I will be V/LA Monday the 10th through friday the 15th for an impromptu vacation to San Diego. I am not sure if the place I am staying will have internet access or not. I am hoping it does.

If it does I will be on once a night at least to moderate (Galz will also be kindly filling in for me in MXVI) and to post in all the games I am in, but don't expect a lot of content from me during those days.

[Captain_Frisk]

All right - I'm at the hotel - I'm going to take one pass through each of my games, post what I can, and then i'm off.  This is the best I'll be able to do until Friday night.

[Dsell]

Going to Arizona this weekend to see the Grand Canyon, not gonna be much access starting Friday.

[Eevee]

This thread makes me want to come to the US for vacation.

[yuma]

This thread makes me want to come to the US for vacation.

please do!

[ashersky]

This thread makes me want to come to the US for vacation.

please do!

Our casinos are safer than those in Helsinki...

[Ozle]

This thread makes me want to come to the US for vacation.

What, and my Bingo Convention didnt?!

[raerae]

Out for work through Friday evening with events Wednesday and Thursday night.

[Ozle]

Out until probably Sunday-ish, I found a treasure map in the attic and I only have 2 days to follow the clues to find the deed to the orphanage before its destroyed to make way for a giant shopping Mall.

[Galzria]

Out until probably Sunday-ish, I found a treasure map in the attic and I only have 2 days to follow the clues to find the deed to the orphanage before its destroyed to make way for a giant shopping Mall.

You'll need a second map, or else you're gonna fail. Plus, you should probably trash some of the Junk filling your attic. I hear the Church is taking donations - maybe stop by the Chapel on your way out?

[Ozle]

Out until probably Sunday-ish, I found a treasure map in the attic and I only have 2 days to follow the clues to find the deed to the orphanage before its destroyed to make way for a giant shopping Mall.

You'll need a second map, or else you're gonna fail. Plus, you should probably trash some of the Junk filling your attic. I hear the Church is taking donations - maybe stop by the Chapel on your way out?

Hey that sounds just like that game I am currently playing with all my friends.........Thunderstone I think it was called

[Archetype]

Out until probably Sunday-ish, I found a treasure map in the attic and I only have 2 days to follow the clues to find the deed to the orphanage before its destroyed to make way for a giant shopping Mall.

You'll need a second map, or else you're gonna fail. Plus, you should probably trash some of the Junk filling your attic. I hear the Church is taking donations - maybe stop by the Chapel on your way out?

Hey that sounds just like that game I am currently playing with all my friends.........Thunderstone I think it was called

Naw, must have been Puzzle Strike.

[Captain_Frisk]

All right, I'm officially back.  I'll be catching up tomorrow.  I haven't read any threads since Tuesday night.

[ashersky]

Seeking an immediate sub for Buffyverse mafia.  PM me.

[yuma]

Just a reminder. I will be VLA starting this evening through Saturday. I am headed to California and I am not sure if the condo we are staying at will have Internet access or not. If it does I will only be getting online once a day--most likely in the evening--to do a quick read of all games and quick posts--and moderating MXVI. Galz will also be helping out with MXVI and is given full discretion for rulings.

If there is no Internet, well then, you just won't hear from me until Saturday.

[Axxle]

Not San Diego by any chance?

[yuma]

Not San Diego by any chance?

why yes in fact. Carlsbad to be specific.

[Galzria]

Not San Diego by any chance?

why yes in fact. Carlsbad to be specific.

I have close friends who live there.

[Dsell]

Am back after being delayed a day due to a snowstorm.

[Jorbles]

I'm going to V/LA all next weekend because I'm moving. Woooo putting things in and out of boxes.

[Ozle]

Sick

[Robz888]

My posting will be greatly reduced for the next few days. I'll be on the road all day tomorrow, and then I have wedding activities (not mine) in the evenings. I'll be here, just not super here, until the weekend.

[ashersky]

My posting will be greatly reduced for the next few days. I'll be on the road all day tomorrow, and then I have wedding activities (not mine) in the evenings. I'll be here, just not super here, until the weekend.

You realize you are auto-in'ed Blitz 7, right?

[Robz888]

My posting will be greatly reduced for the next few days. I'll be on the road all day tomorrow, and then I have wedding activities (not mine) in the evenings. I'll be here, just not super here, until the weekend.

You realize you are auto-in'ed Blitz 7, right?

Yes. I WILL not miss a game. I'm slowly catching up right now.

[jotheonah]

Robz, it turns out all of forum games screeches to a halt when you go V/LA. Never leave us again.

[Robz888]

Robz, it turns out all of forum games screeches to a halt when you go V/LA. Never leave us again.

It's nice to be loved 

[Ozle]

Robz, it turns out all of forum games screeches to a halt when you go V/LA. Never leave us again.

It's nice to be loved 

Never confused Needed with Loved - Machiavelli

[Jorbles]

I'm going to V/LA all next weekend because I'm moving. Woooo putting things in and out of boxes.

Additionally I've discovered I'll have no home internet after the move until the 21st. I'll be on my phone until it gets hooked up. So I'm going to be super duper lurky until then, but will attempt to keep up on things.

[Eevee]

Possible semi-VLA for the weekend.

[Captain_Frisk]

Busy day - and family tonight... may not be available much until Monday.

[Ozle]

Online treasure hunt starts today,,,busy for ages!!

[Archetype]

Sudden V for about 18 hours. Sorry DoMafia, I'll be getting back to you as soon as I have internet access.

[Galzria]

Online treasure hunt starts today,,,busy for ages!!

This, apparently.

[Ozle]

Off to see the Hobbit with father tomorrow, then lunch, then vagueness, then volunteer work Sunday

Spare time will be treasure hunting still

[Jorbles]

Alright guys, I'm V/LA (with no planned access) until Monday. I'll make a point of going online on Monday and checking in, but I'm not sure if the internet will be properly hooked up at my new place immediately. I'll go to the library if I have to though.

[Cuzz]

Next few days are very busy; won't be able to post much at all. By the end of the week I'll have all the time in the world for mafia though.

[Ozle]

Next few days are very busy; won't be able to post much at all. By the end of the week I'll have all the time in the world for mafia though.

I imagined you saying this tapping your fingers together nerfariously....

[Dsell]

Next few days are very busy; won't be able to post much at all. By the end of the week I'll have all the time in the world for mafia though.

I imagined you saying this tapping your fingers together nerfariously....

End of the week=Dec 21, 2012?

[eHalcyon]

I will attempt to be V/LA for the next 4-5 days to try to finish some IRL stuff.  I will probably slip and drop in from time to time.

[Ozle]

Gone for a while. (will check treasure hunt from time to time still)

[Captain_Frisk]

Quick - lynch him in all of his games!

[Ozle]

Ironically you cant!

[eHalcyon]

I will attempt to be V/LA for the next 4-5 days to try to finish some IRL stuff.  I will probably slip and drop in from time to time.

I am currently not succeeding at this V/LA.

[Voltgloss]

I will attempt to be V/LA for the next 4-5 days to try to finish some IRL stuff.  I will probably slip and drop in from time to time.

I am currently not succeeding at this V/LA.

I can help.

ChickenCurse: eHalcyon

[Jorbles]

Sorry everyone the internet isn't hooked up at my house yet. I had originally planned to wall to the local library to keep up to date, but I sprained my ankle. I'll do my best to keep up on things, but I'm going to prioritise games that need me trip check in to keep on track. apologies to those I am playing mafia with. I understand if you want to lynch me. Posts this long or longer are a big hassle on my phone :/

[jotheonah]

Twin claim: just had RL drinks with Cuzz and it was really fun. Guess we count as knowing each other IRL now.

[yuma]

Twin claim: just had RL drinks with Cuzz and it was really fun. Guess we count as knowing each other IRL now.

jealous of all you East Coast people who can actually meet up

[jotheonah]

It turns out that he has exactly the dominion expansions I don't and vice versa. Except alchemy, which neither of us has. How's that for fate?

[Eevee]

Sounds fun!

[shraeye]

People need to get down to Atlanta.  We would have a hell of a time.

[raerae]

People need to get down to Atlanta.  We would have a hell of a time.

I hear early January will be a heckova time to be there.

[Captain_Frisk]

/retiring from forum mafia

/replace out of all games

/out of all queues

[Voltgloss]

/retiring from forum mafia

/replace out of all games

/out of all queues

Ack?

[Insomniac]

/retiring from forum mafia

/replace out of all games

/out of all queues

Ack?

Im worried Frisk is leaving the forum entirely, he forfeited his 2012 DS Champs match this morning too.

[Qvist]

/retiring from forum mafia

/replace out of all games

/out of all queues

Huh? What happened? I hope nothing went wrong in your private life or here in this community.

[Eevee]

You'll/you'd be missed.

[theory]

I think he is just wants a break from f.ds for a little while, since it's been taking up a lot of his time.

[Robz888]

I hate when this happens. Grr.

[yuma]

Well... if so I need a replacement for MXVI. Any takers? Eevee?

[Dsell]

/retiring from forum mafia

/replace out of all games

/out of all queues

[Ozle]

I think he is just wants a break from f.ds for a little while, since it's been taking up a lot of his time.

Tell him to add me on facebook so I can give him some abuse please!

[jotheonah]

is it just me or has there been a lot of drama around here lately?

[ashersky]

I'll need a replacement in MXVII, too.

[Glooble]

So I took a break for a while.

Not intentionally, I just wasn't in any games so I didn't check the forums, then I got busy with things, you know.

The point is, I'm back. I'm going to try and get in on another game soon, I think.

That is all.

[Archetype]

Yay!

Join cayvie's game and my game!

[Eevee]

So I took a break for a while.

Not intentionally, I just wasn't in any games so I didn't check the forums, then I got busy with things, you know.

The point is, I'm back. I'm going to try and get in on another game soon, I think.

That is all.

Nice to have you back! Scum.

[Archetype]

/retiring from forum mafia

/replace out of all games

/out of all queues

Huh? What happened? I hope nothing went wrong in your private life or here in this community.

First Morgrim, then Young Nick, now Captain_Frisk.

[Dsell]

So I took a break for a while.

Not intentionally, I just wasn't in any games so I didn't check the forums, then I got busy with things, you know.

The point is, I'm back. I'm going to try and get in on another game soon, I think.

That is all.

Welcome back! Btw, you got a nomination for an award here.

[ashersky]

So I took a break for a while.

Not intentionally, I just wasn't in any games so I didn't check the forums, then I got busy with things, you know.

The point is, I'm back. I'm going to try and get in on another game soon, I think.

That is all.

You may be the go-to replacement for Frisk if he confirms he's really gone.

[SwitchedFromStarcraft]

People need to get down to Atlanta.  We would have a hell of a time.

You're in Atlanta?  I somehow had you in Minnesota.  Hell, I'd drive to Atlanta from Tampa just to buy you a Scotch (or whatever).

[shraeye]

People need to get down to Atlanta.  We would have a hell of a time.

You're in Atlanta?  I somehow had you in Minnesota.  Hell, I'd drive to Atlanta from Tampa just to buy you a Scotch (or whatever).

cayvie is up in MN, my hometown is in SD, so I'm often in the Minnesota area.

[Voltgloss]

So I took a break for a while.

Not intentionally, I just wasn't in any games so I didn't check the forums, then I got busy with things, you know.

The point is, I'm back. I'm going to try and get in on another game soon, I think.

That is all.

You may be the go-to replacement for Frisk if he confirms he's really gone.

This.

[Archetype]

I'm not in Buffy, so I mayyy be able to sub in. I'll have to reread everything though.

I'll let you know if I'm available ashersky. I should be able to sub in on Saturday.

[shraeye]

Tomorrow is travel day, tonight I'm working on packing/grading/etc.

[ashersky]

I'm not in Buffy, so I mayyy be able to sub in. I'll have to reread everything though.

I'll let you know if I'm available ashersky. I should be able to sub in on Saturday.

Thanks.  Just made Robz do it, since he'd been following anyway.

[Archetype]

I'm not in Buffy, so I mayyy be able to sub in. I'll have to reread everything though.

I'll let you know if I'm available ashersky. I should be able to sub in on Saturday.

Thanks.  Just made Robz do it, since he'd been following anyway.

Cool. Feel free to let me know if you need a replacement.

[cayvie]

/retiring from forum mafia

/replace out of all games

/out of all queues

Huh? What happened? I hope nothing went wrong in your private life or here in this community.

there's this

[ashersky]

/retiring from forum mafia

/replace out of all games

/out of all queues

Huh? What happened? I hope nothing went wrong in your private life or here in this community.

there's this

I actually think it was this:

http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=6050.msg159495#msg159495

[Grujah]

I'm able to replace Frisk in those Mafias, checking them now.

[theorel]

I'm going to be out Dec 25-29.  I'll have access to the internet, but probably won't be on terribly often.  Just in case I forget to mention it in game.

[Glooble]

Is Grujah okay replacing Frisk in all games? I could take on one if not.

[Robz888]

I replaced Frisk in XVII, because I don't have enough games that I needed to double down...

[Voltgloss]

I simply modkilled Frisk (politely and with style) in Morgrim Mafia.  Being bastard mafia, that seemed appropriate.

[jotheonah]

Particularly as he wasn't playing in the first place.

[ashersky]

I replaced Frisk in XVII, because I don't have enough games that I needed to double down...

Eh, that didn't last long.

[Eevee]

I'm going to Berlin for christmas. I assume they have internet in there, but if I don't post for a couple of days, they don't. Merry christmas everyone, hope you have a peaceful one!

[Qvist]

In case anyone is wondering, I had unexpected Limited Access the last days. I try to catch up today and tomorrow. Sorry.

[Qvist]

In case anyone is wondering, I had unexpected Limited Access the last days. I try to catch up today and tomorrow. Sorry.

Now, today, finally I'm back. I go now through the threads I'm playing in and I'm moderating. Sorry for the delay.

[Archetype]

Won't have access to a computer until after New Years, so I have and will be phone posting in all my games. I won't be on as often as well, and I apologize now for any grammatical mistakes.

[SwitchedFromStarcraft]

The start date on ZM9 has been moved to Jan 2 at 0900 forum time.  Signups are still available. game is now full.

And we got Robz's younger brother!

[sparky5856]

I am f.ds's biggest lurker.

I apologize for the unannounced V/LA. Visiting family + my job bogged down time for me. I'll be reading up in all games that I'm in.

[Galzria]

I am f.ds's biggest lurker.

I apologize for the unannounced V/LA. Visiting family + my job bogged down time for me. I'll be reading up in all games that I'm in.

I think that almost everything is in night, so no worries.

[ashersky]

Posting now that I have limited access through NYD, then from 1/3/13 to 1/13/13 with a family visit.

[SwitchedFromStarcraft]

I still need one player in ZM9, which starts Wed. Jan 2 at 0900 forum time. Game is again full.

[Jorbles]

Have a good new years everyone! I'm going to disappear until NYD.

[Archetype]

Have a good new years everyone! I'm going to disappear until NYD.

Same. Might be have a little more availability during the day.

[TheMunch]

Looking for a replacement in Pokeawesome.

[yuma]

Just a reminder from me that starting tomorrow I will be returning to my schedule of rotations in the morning to midafternoon, work after that and then home by ~ 4 or 5 my time to eat/study/spend time with wife/play mafia. Again, I have set up my account so that new posts to the thread are e-mailed to me, so I will be able to keep up with new posts from work, but won't be able to post myself until I get home.

[Davio]

For all my games:

- Pandemic III
- Diplomacy 2
- Small World I
- 7 Wonders I

Due to our current home situation (just moved, 4 months old baby) my time is limited. Also I am on central European time so if there are a lot of Americans our schedules may not have much overlap.

The most time I have is after the baby is asleep which is around 8 PM CET until I go to bed which to be honest isn't that much later. Other than that I can sometimes take a look if the baby is napping during day time or when I'm at work and work is a bit slot.

So if you guys are waiting for me, please keep this in mind, I'll play my turn as soon as I'm able.

[Qvist]

For all my games:

- Pandemic III
- Diplomacy 2
- Small World I
- 7 Wonders I

Due to our current home situation (just moved, 4 months old baby) my time is limited. Also I am on central European time so if there are a lot of Americans our schedules may not have much overlap.

The most time I have is after the baby is asleep which is around 8 PM CET until I go to bed which to be honest isn't that much later. Other than that I can sometimes take a look if the baby is napping during day time or when I'm at work and work is a bit slot.

So if you guys are waiting for me, please keep this in mind, I'll play my turn as soon as I'm able.

Alright, thanks for information. Don't hurry, family goes first.

[Ozle]

Absent till this time tomorrowish, i am aiming to be the first Tuvaluan to swim the English Channel

[SwitchedFromStarcraft]

Absent till this time tomorrowish, i am aiming to be the first Tuvaluan to swim the English Channel

Is this for real, or am I being trolled?  I've met two different people who have swum the English Channel. You would make the third (though we technically haven't met).

[Ozle]

How do you know i wasn't one of the other two....

[Insomniac]

Absent till this time tomorrowish, i am aiming to be the first Tuvaluan to swim the English Channel

Is this for real, or am I being trolled?  I've met two different people who have swum the English Channel. You would make the third (though we technically haven't met).

[Ozle]

Tuvaluan's are people too! How very discriminating of you!

Don't make me go an make a thread in the RSP forum to shout my views at people!

[Insomniac]

Tuvaluan's are people too! How very discriminating of you!

Don't make me go an make a thread in the RSP forum to shout my views at people!

I am aware of that. I was pointing out you said first of a specific group, while SFS said he knew two people generically. IE his claim does not contradict yours

[Ozle]

How do you know i wasn't one of the other two....

Thought i already covered that! Haha

[Insomniac]

Well

How do you know i wasn't one of the other two....

means something different, it implies you would have ALREADY been the first. While what I was saying is that he said he knew two people not necessarily Tuvaluan's and thus his claim does not stop you from BECOMING the first

[Ozle]

Ahhh, but i have only just managed to reclaim my Tuvaluan citizenship, there was a bit of a mix up with those 300 rare crabs that ended up in my suitcase last visit....

[Galzria]

This is me, announcing my complete availability everywhere, and yet LA to everything as I try to tackle everything that I've got going.

I'm here, reach me instantly by PM, otherwise if you're waiting on me for something you'll just need to bee patient.

[Archetype]

Have a bunch of work I need to get done by tomorrow. I'll do my best to resist the temptation of getting on the forums. Hopefully I won't have withdrawals will get it all done.

[Galzria]

This is me, announcing my complete availability everywhere, and yet LA to everything as I try to tackle everything that I've got going.

I'm here, reach me instantly by PM, otherwise if you're waiting on me for something you'll just need to bee patient.

Crashing now. Don't blow the place up tomorrow, please?

[Ozle]

V/La i am off to my battle re-enactment society, tomorrow we are doing the Battle of Stalingrad, i hope im not the Russians, standing around in the cold poorly equipped isnt my idea of fun!

[Voltgloss]

V/La i am off to my battle re-enactment society, tomorrow we are doing the Battle of Stalingrad, i hope im not the Russians, standing around in the cold poorly equipped isnt my idea of fun!

I can't help but feel like Ozle has the most interesting real life out of all of us.

[Qvist]

Or he's just trolling us. Who knows?

[raerae]

Traveling tomorrow (technically today but I haven't gone to sleep yet) and won't be available except maybe in the morning.

[Ozle]

VLA a few hours, just found a local kickball team, going to go see what it's all about!

[Insomniac]

Or he's just trolling us. Who knows?

[Ozle]

Who knows indeed!
Who knows at all?
I'll tell you what I know
It's time for Kickball!!!

[Voltgloss]

Who knows indeed!
Who knows at all?
I'll tell you what I know
It's time for Kickball!!!

50+ drunkposts in a row or it didn't happen.

[Ozle]

Fridays is Cocktail Bar night, around 11pm you should start an Ask Ozle thread! haha. Although probably be too asleep!

[Ozle]

Kickball last night was rubbish so gone back to work on my second novel, see ya tomorrow

[shraeye]

Kickball last night was rubbish so gone back to work on my second novel, see ya tomorrow

You guys have got to read his first, it's life-changing.

[Galzria]

Kickball last night was rubbish so gone back to work on my second novel, see ya tomorrow

You guys have got to read his first, it's life-changing.

It sits next to the toilet in my bathroom.



















.... What? Gotta read something in there!

[Ozle]

.... What? Gotta read something in there!

Oh you know its title, well googled!

[cayvie]

augh sorry everyone 

i'll try to fix what i can when i have time

i should have posted here earlier

[Galzria]

augh sorry everyone 

i'll try to fix what i can when i have time

i should have posted here earlier

We just hope everything's ok!

[Eevee]

augh sorry everyone 

i'll try to fix what i can when i have time

i should have posted here earlier

We just hope everything's ok!

yeah, it's a relief more than anything 

[Axxle]

augh sorry everyone 

i'll try to fix what i can when i have time

i should have posted here earlier

Glad you're back in any case

[Dsell]

Yay! Cayvie's back!

[Voltgloss]

Yay! Cayvie's back!

Agreed!

[eHalcyon]

Welcome back.  I hope everything is OK!

[Robz888]

augh sorry everyone 

i'll try to fix what i can when i have time

i should have posted here earlier

SO RELIEVED. I really do worry when people disappear from the Forum.

[Robz888]

FYI, I'll be seriously under-posting this weekend. A friend is coming to town.

[Ozle]

VLA for tomorrow as thats when my trial starts,after that may be away for a while....

[Dsell]

I've been doing so much cool stuff with friends recently!! ....to the exclusion of my forum games. Anybody who's playing a game with me knows this already. I might have some time to catch up during the week but right now I'm overcommitted and behind in basically everything. Sorry.

[shraeye]

I was busy today; I may be tomorrow as well.

[ashersky]

I was busy today; I may be tomorrow as well.

Boo!  Games need you.

[sparky5856]

I've been doing so much cool stuff with friends recently!! ....to the exclusion of my forum games. Anybody who's playing a game with me knows this already. I might have some time to catch up during the week but right now I'm overcommitted and behind in basically everything. Sorry.

lolcats >>>>>> real life

[Dsell]

Glad to hear it. Unfortunately, today I am having bad, and I mean BAD, food poisoning (or maybe a bad flu ). So I'm around more, but my head is foggy and I don't feel like doing anything. If I am feeling up to it I will resolve it this afternoon.

[Insomniac]

I'm going to be taking a break from forum mafia once my games finish up. The games as of late have been more heated and personal then I care for.

[Ozle]

I'm also going to be away for a while, I have found myself a girlfriend.

Of course she doesn't realise it yet, but I intend to wear down her resistance over time until she see's it as the inevitable conclusion.

[theory]

"I don't have a girlfriend.  I just know a girl who would get really mad if she heard me say that."

[Ozle]

Oh wait, strike that previous VLA, turns out Anne Hathaway is already married!

Back to the drawing board

[Qvist]

Oh wait, strike that previous VLA, turns out Anne Hathaway is already married!

Back to the drawing board

Haha, lol +1

[Ozle]

(I had a much ruder ending to that one, but decided against it)

[Eevee]

Haha oh Ozle, you are my favorite poster of all time.

[Ozle]

Haha oh Ozle, you are my favorite poster of all time.

Its a shame I know nothing about Dominion really! haha

[Archetype]

Hopefully cayvie gets back. 

[Eevee]

Haha oh Ozle, you are my favorite poster of all time.

Its a shame I know nothing about Dominion really! haha

I'd change all my dominion knowledge to THAT in a heartbeat.

[Ozle]

VLA until i stop being a moaning cantankerous old git

[Ozle]

(at this point your supposed to interrupt and point out im not old......thanks)

[Eevee]

Too busy trying to google what all those words mean.

[Eevee]

Also I don't think you ever told us your age, you git.

[Ozle]

Also I don't think you ever told us your age, you git.

Add me on facebook and i'll invite you to my birthday party!

[Galzria]

Has anybody heard from Voltgloss recently? He's been MIA for about a week now. Hope everything is ok...

[Insomniac]

Has anybody heard from Voltgloss recently? He's been MIA for about a week now. Hope everything is ok...

I actually noticed that earlier this week and was thinking the same thing.

[Eevee]

Oh. :/ Has he missed any "obligations"? If not, he could just be busy, no?

[Ozle]

He did say something about his forum/RL balance being excellent at the moment.

How DARE He go off and have fun without me!

[Insomniac]

I don't think he's in any active games, is co-modding some. He did mention to me he was super busy so I think (and hope) it's just that work is super busy

[Ozle]

I reckon he has been recruited by the CIA to go on a top secret mission to Iran and help the agents stationed there find Spies...

[Insomniac]

I reckon he has been recruited by the CIA to go on a top secret mission to Iran and help the agents stationed there find Spies...

How did you know about Operation: BagNTag?

[Ozle]

Ben Affleck just made a movie about it.

Plus its written on the toilet stall walls round here

[Ozle]

VLA till possibly sunday evening, going on a weekend break to Germany, got myself booked on one of those new Dreamliners, going to be swish!

[Dsell]

I've been doing so much cool stuff with friends recently!! ....to the exclusion of my forum games. Anybody who's playing a game with me knows this already. I might have some time to catch up during the week but right now I'm overcommitted and behind in basically everything. Sorry.

lolcats >>>>>> real life

Glad to hear it. Unfortunately, today I am having bad, and I mean BAD, food poisoning (or maybe a bad flu ). So I'm around more, but my head is foggy and I don't feel like doing anything. If I am feeling up to it I will resolve it this afternoon.

I am over this now. So Tuesday ended up being one of the worst days of my life. Like, wow, so so horrible. I am feeling better and am out of class for the day, and my first line of business is to open lolcats! Weeeee

Soooooomeone never sent me a night action though, so I am just going to have to resolve that for them....

[ashersky]

I've been doing so much cool stuff with friends recently!! ....to the exclusion of my forum games. Anybody who's playing a game with me knows this already. I might have some time to catch up during the week but right now I'm overcommitted and behind in basically everything. Sorry.

lolcats >>>>>> real life

Glad to hear it. Unfortunately, today I am having bad, and I mean BAD, food poisoning (or maybe a bad flu ). So I'm around more, but my head is foggy and I don't feel like doing anything. If I am feeling up to it I will resolve it this afternoon.

I am over this now. So Tuesday ended up being one of the worst days of my life. Like, wow, so so horrible. I am feeling better and am out of class for the day, and my first line of business is to open lolcats! Weeeee

Soooooomeone never sent me a night action though, so I am just going to have to resolve that for them....

Can I send one from the dead?

[Ozle]

Doing 'cool' stuff with friend the ends up leading to illness?

My money is on Crabs

[jotheonah]

Doing 'cool' stuff with friend the ends up leading to illness?

My money is on Crabs

Yeah. He went crab-fishing with his friends, and they cooked a big crab dinner and it made him sick.

[liopoil]

limited access Friday the 18th until sunday the 20th.

[Ozle]

Doing 'cool' stuff with friend the ends up leading to illness?

My money is on Crabs

Yeah. He went crab-fishing with his friends, and they cooked a big crab dinner and it made him sick.

Yeah, thats what I was inferring, didnt see the need to expand it all out

[eHalcyon]

Soooooomeone never sent me a night action though, so I am just going to have to resolve that for them....

Prod them.

Unless it's cayvie?  Is she in lolcats?  I don't remember what's happening in there now.

[Axxle]

Soooooomeone never sent me a night action though, so I am just going to have to resolve that for them....

Prod them.

Unless it's cayvie?  Is she in lolcats?  I don't remember what's happening in there now.

Either choose it randomly, or modkill.

[Eevee]

Dsell doesn't strike to me as a guy who would modkill anyone.

[Axxle]

In a bastard game? Modkill ALL the players!

[eHalcyon]

In a bastard game? Modkill ALL the players!

He can do other things to the players besides modkill them. 

[sparky5856]

Dsell doesn't strike to me as a guy who would modkill anyone.

[Axxle]

Shraeye has been Modkilled for insulting the mod.

[Robz888]

I'm sick. May not be on very much for another day or two. Not thinking clearly anyhow.

[Eevee]

Confirmed by his facebook! Not obvscum this time.

[Ozle]

Confirmed by his facebook! Not obvscum this time.

The loss of Fringe obviously hit him hard....

[Eevee]

Confirmed by his facebook! Not obvscum this time.

The loss of Fringe obviously hit him hard....

I know, right!

[Robz888]

Confirmed by his facebook! Not obvscum this time.

The loss of Fringe obviously hit him hard....

It did! Such a beautiful ending!

[Eevee]

Ozle you git, come on and add me already!

[Ozle]

Ozle you git, come on and add me already!

I have no idea who you are on facebook!

I did a search for 'Eevee' and it came up with some weird japan stuff....

[Ozle]

Sent you my facebook, be prepared for a massive reality dissapointment!  Haha

[Eevee]

news flash: ozle is actually young and handsome!

[Ozle]

news flash: ozle is actually young and handsome!

News flash: Eevee is a terrible liar but also my new favourite person. sorry galz, you are back to just 'acquaintence' now.

Also, VLA got a big snooker tournament im in tomorrow ( made the final of the Masters), so wont be around much

[eHalcyon]

In a bastard game? Modkill ALL the players!

He can do other things to the players besides modkill them. 

I'm just going to post this again for no reason at all. 

[Ozle]

Got to go visit my team in Manchester for a couple of days, will have phone but its a cheap hotel so no idea if there is internet

[eHalcyon]

In a bastard game? Modkill ALL the players!

He can do other things to the players besides modkill them. 

I'm just going to post this again for no reason at all. 

I'm going to quote this AGAIN, because SOME cool CATS might be interested.  Or not.  Who knows.

[ashersky]

In a bastard game? Modkill ALL the players!

He can do other things to the players besides modkill them. 

I'm just going to post this again for no reason at all. 

I'm going to quote this AGAIN, because SOME cool CATS might be interested.  Or not.  Who knows.

Hey man, I tried.

[jotheonah]

Has anybody seen SFS lately? He's supposedly co-modding DS9 but hasn't been in the speccy or really anywhere else for weeks...

[Archetype]

I will be gone for 2 to 3 weeks. Very sudden V/LA.

Will probably pop in for SmallWorld and 7 Wonders, but nothing besides that.

Old Chateau will be on hold until I get back if lolcats ends. It better end by the time I get back.   

[Robz888]

I'm going to Philadelphia this weekend. I will have limited access until Sunday evening.

[eHalcyon]

Seriously guys LaLL

In a bastard game? Modkill ALL the players!

He can do other things to the players besides modkill them. 

I'm just going to post this again for no reason at all. 

I'm going to quote this AGAIN, because SOME cool CATS might be interested.  Or not.  Who knows.

[Robz888]

Very busy again this week. I'm behind in all my games. Hopefully can catch up tonight.

[ashersky]

Very busy again this week. I'm behind in all my games. Hopefully can catch up tonight.

Could this be the beginning of the end of the streak?

[Robz888]

Very busy again this week. I'm behind in all my games. Hopefully can catch up tonight.

Could this be the beginning of the end of the streak?

Sadly, I think so.

[ashersky]

Very busy again this week. I'm behind in all my games. Hopefully can catch up tonight.

Could this be the beginning of the end of the streak?

Sadly, I think so.

You could just lurk yourself to a D1 lynch every game.

[eHalcyon]

Seriously guys LaLL

In a bastard game? Modkill ALL the players!

He can do other things to the players besides modkill them. 

I'm just going to post this again for no reason at all. 

I'm going to quote this AGAIN, because SOME cool CATS might be interested.  Or not.  Who knows.

Just to recap:

- BMVIII is a bastard game.
- Dsell is a bastard mod.
- Bastard mods may modkill for no good reason.
- That is not all bastard mods can do.
- I have not posted in BMVIII all day.
- 

[Ozle]

Ehalcs clearly got a posting restriction that means he can't post in Dsells game
*spells it out*

[Axxle]

Ehalcs clearly got is claiming to have a posting restriction that means he can't post in Dsells game
*spells it out*

[sparky5856]

...Wow, that's a really evil thing to do. <3 bastard games

[eHalcyon]

Ehalcs clearly got is claiming to have a posting restriction that means he can't post in Dsells game
*spells it out*

I was a tree stump.  Dsell wouldn't tell me what that meant so I decided to play it safe and not post at all.  Didn't want to call down a real mod kill or something!

[Galzria]

Ehalcs clearly got is claiming to have a posting restriction that means he can't post in Dsells game
*spells it out*

I was a tree stump.  Dsell wouldn't tell me what that meant so I decided to play it safe and not post at all.  Didn't want to call down a real mod kill or something!

It meant nothing. Why not look it up?

http://wiki.mafiascum.net/index.php?title=Tree_Stump

You've been around long enough to remember stumps from Bastard days of old. You should know what it meansssTUMP!

Stump?

[eHalcyon]

Ehalcs clearly got is claiming to have a posting restriction that means he can't post in Dsells game
*spells it out*

I was a tree stump.  Dsell wouldn't tell me what that meant so I decided to play it safe and not post at all.  Didn't want to call down a real mod kill or something!

It meant nothing. Why not look it up?

http://wiki.mafiascum.net/index.php?title=Tree_Stump

You've been around long enough to remember stumps from Bastard days of old. You should know what it meansssTUMP!

Stump?

Are you forgetting that it's a bastard game?  Dsell's version might be different!  Maybe I can only say stump.  Maybe I can't say anything.  I didn't want to assume anything.

[Dsell]

Nah, eHalc's lying. I specifically withheld information from him but I also specifically told him he COULD post.

[eHalcyon]

Nah, eHalc's lying. I specifically withheld information from him but I also specifically told him he COULD post.

You never told me if there would be consequences to posting.

[Cuzz]

I thought this was the V/LA thread? Anyway weekend trip so will be quiet/silent till Monday sometime.

[Qvist]

I'm V/LA at the weekend too.

[Ozle]

I shall also be V/La for large chunks of this weekend. I am auditioning for X Factor so need to practice

[Insomniac]

V/LA all weekend starting now. CCG/Board game/Video game convention in town.

[jotheonah]

it looks like there's not much point to playing any mafia this weekend.

[Eevee]

it looks like there's not much point to playing any mafia this weekend.

You seem to like resigning from even trying. 

[ashersky]

it looks like there's not much point to playing any mafia this weekend.

We could try to lynch someone while they are gone.

[bozzball]

Sorry all. My father and my maternal grandmother have both been admitted to the hospital in the last week. Between that and work my time is all taken up. Hopefully will be back to the board shortly.

Apologies all.

[Eevee]

That's sad to hear. Hope it all turns out okay.

[ashersky]

Has anyone heard from Voltgloss?  I'm worried about the guy.  Hasn't been on since 1/15.

[shraeye]

V/LA until I actually make progress on this paper I'm writing.  Having f.DS up on my computer is seriously limiting my productivity.

[Eevee]

Flying all day (>_<) starting in a couple of hours, won't be on until I find an internet connection in miami. Thinking there will likely be one in our hotel though, so should be back in 24 hours or so.

[Lekkit]

Miami?

[Eevee]

[Lekkit]

Sounds fun!

[Eevee]

As does the subsequent Washington venture!

[Jorbles]

I was sure that link was going to be this link:

[jotheonah]

As does the subsequent Washington venture!

State or DC?

[Galzria]

As does the subsequent Washington venture!

State or DC?

I don't think he's coming West Coast, so DC.

[Robz888]

DC! He's coming to visit me.

[shraeye]

any chance you're coming through Atlanta, Eevee?

[Eevee]

Well, I haven't bought a return ticket yet! But there is also Boston to think about, and I'll be two weeks here in Miami before washington (and I don't even know where Atlanta is to be honest). You (the kind people inviting me) should all absolutely add me on facebook!

[Insomniac]

Well, I haven't bought a return ticket yet! But there is also Boston to think about, and I'll be two weeks here in Miami before washington (and I don't even know where Atlanta is to be honest). You (the kind people inviting me) should all absolutely add me on facebook!

Come to Canada!

[eHalcyon]

Well, I haven't bought a return ticket yet! But there is also Boston to think about, and I'll be two weeks here in Miami before washington (and I don't even know where Atlanta is to be honest). You (the kind people inviting me) should all absolutely add me on facebook!

Come to Canada!

[Dsell]

Oh that is terrifying.

[yuma]

I spent two years in Canada. Toronto to be specific. It is pretty much great. I'll summarize it using this song....

[Eevee]

I love me some canada! But it's quite far away and quit cold.. 

[Ozle]

I love me some canada! But it's quite far away and quit cold.. 

Dont you live in ICE country?!!

[Insomniac]

It's not even cold where I live!

[Dsell]

I have something I really have got to finish up, so I will be pretty much completely absent until tomorrow afternoon sometime. Shouldn't be a big issue since both my main games are in night.

I might find time to open up lolcats tonight, but if I do don't expect much else until tomorrow.

[Galzria]

Grrr, hopefully this one will go through:

My mobile is acting up on me (ninth attempt to post here), and I won't be at a PC until Friday morning. I'll do what I can, but expect me to be largely MIA for the next 36 hours or so.

[Galzria]

I have a temporary fix for my mobile, so shouldn't be completely shut down for the next 24. Still, very much looking forward to getting back to my PC.

[Ozle]

Is the temporary fix 'remembering to charge it'?

[Galzria]

Is the temporary fix 'remembering to charge it'?

If only it were that simple.

[Ozle]

Forgotten your password?
Have you tried 1234?

[Galzria]

Forgotten your password?
Have you tried 1234?

No, that's too hard. It's just 'password'.

[Insomniac]

Forgotten your password?
Have you tried 1234?

No, that's too hard. It's just 'password'.

password is too long. I like 'pass'

[Axxle]

I like keeping it blank, who would ever expect it?

[Ozle]

Can we enforce a VLA on someone?

Eevee, you are in MIAMI! Get out of the hotel lobby and out and about!

[Eevee]

Out to the land of burning sun and girly drinks, got it!

(No really, we just came here to google where to go today, to buy tickets to tonights game and to google when there'd be room again in the awesome hotel we were staying in until they said it's fully booked ( )

[Ozle]

Its Miami, if you are not drinking girly drinks you are doing it wrong!

[Robz888]

I LOVE girly drinks. Order a tropical skiwi kiss!

Maybe I'll just come to Miami, rather than you coming here. It's miserable here.

[Ozle]

I LOVE girly drinks. Order a tropical skiwi kiss!

Maybe I'll just come to Miami, rather than you coming here. It's miserable here.

I also am a bit of a cocktail mission at the moment.

Anything with a lot of Vodka in it.

Can we all go to Miami?

[Eevee]

Plenty of room in Miami! I really really really like this place, hotels are very expensive but other than that it's quite the perfect destination for a holiday. The weather is just SO pleasant.

[theory]

Those of us in the northeast hate you.

Actually I don't really hate you, I love the snow and my dog loves it too.  It's just damn inconvenient getting around.

[Axxle]

It's hailing in San Diego...

[Eevee]

Those of us in the northeast hate you.

Actually I don't really hate you, I love the snow and my dog loves it too.  It's just damn inconvenient getting around.

Oh but I'm coming there in a week or so!  Quite literally there as New York is likely my next destination.

VLA thread or my personal travel blog, who knows.

[ashersky]

Sydney remains in blissful summer.

[Jorbles]

Though a little overcast, I am quite happy to go outside right now. To the bar!

[Ozle]

Those of us in the northeast hate you.

Actually I don't really hate you, I love the snow and my dog loves it too.  It's just damn inconvenient getting around.

Oh but I'm coming there in a week or so!  Quite literally there as New York is likely my next destination.
.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-21377568

Possibly not!

[Tables]

I might be basically V/LA this weekend. We'll see what happens.

(I mean technically I have access still. But it's the termly board game weekend. I'm sure you all understand.)

[eHalcyon]

I might be basically V/LA this weekend. We'll see what happens.

(I mean technically I have access still. But it's the termly board game weekend. I'm sure you all understand.)

Request: backup mod.

Edit: Hey, I could backup mod 7WI.  Can't do II, of course.  I won't be updating your spreadsheet, but I could handle updates.

[Ozle]

Semi-VLA at the moment, got the surprise visit from the Auditors at work and its going to be some long days.

MMMM2 will have to wait i'm afriad!

[Qvist]

Semi-VLA at the moment, got the surprise visit from the Auditors at work and its going to be some long days.

MMMM2 will have to wait i'm afriad!

That's fine.

[Robz888]

I am away Monday and Tuesday, and then again Friday thru next Monday.

[Archetype]

Still V/LA, but should be back to normal Valentine's Day.

[shraeye]

Yay, I'm on vacation!!  Until Tuesday!

[liopoil]

V/LA from now until wednesday

[Robz888]

I told my girlfriend that Eevee, my Forum friend from Finland, was coming to visit me this week.

She was like, "You've never met him? Is he going to murder you?"

I answered: "Only if he's mafia!"

[Ozle]

I told my girlfriend that Eevee, my Forum friend from Finland, was coming to visit me this week.

She was like, "You've never met him? Is he going to murder you?"

I answered: "Only if he's mafia!"

If he does turn up and actually murder you now we'll look back on this post and laugh at the irony!
After a socially acceptable time in mourning of course

[Cuzz]

I told my girlfriend that Eevee, my Forum friend from Finland, was coming to visit me this week.

She was like, "You've never met him? Is he going to murder you?"

I answered: "Only if he's mafia!"

If he does turn up and actually murder you now we'll look back on this post and laugh at the irony!
After a socially acceptable time in mourning of course

Depends on the mod. It could be a whole week before we see his flip!

[Jimmmmm]

Man, where are the +1s?

[Archetype]

I told my girlfriend that Eevee, my Forum friend from Finland, was coming to visit me this week.

She was like, "You've never met him? Is he going to murder you?"

I answered: "Only if he's mafia!"

If he does turn up and actually murder you now we'll look back on this post and laugh at the irony!
After a socially acceptable time in mourning of course

Depends on the mod. It could be a whole week before we see his flip!

Well if it's Ozle…

[Eevee]

I claim town!

[Axxle]

It's Robz, so he'll probably be lynched or killed by the end of the first night...

[Insomniac]

It's Robz, so he'll probably be lynched or killed by the end of the first night...

I hear theres bus drivers in RL maybe Robz will target himself when he claims vig

[Qvist]

Sorry, I was V/LA on Sunday because I forgot that we have guests. I try to catch up on everything today.

[mail-mi]

I'll be V/LA for a week (today till monday), and I will have close to 0 access.

[Robz888]

If I'm slow to respond, it's because me and Eevee are hanging out, having drinks, in the flesh. Hell yeah!

[ashersky]

If I'm slow to respond, it's because me and Eevee are hanging out, having drinks, in the flesh. Hell yeah!

No discussing ongoing games!

[raerae]

If I'm slow to respond, it's because me and Eevee are hanging out, having drinks, in the flesh. Hell yeah!

SOOOOOO cool!!

[Ozle]

Away till sat evening for an operation

[Galzria]

Away till sat evening for an operation

I assume, of course, that you're performing?

[Archetype]

Away till sat evening for an operation

I assume, of course, that you're performing?

I think he means this:

[Axxle]

Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, exponentiation, or something more exotic?

[Eevee]

Obvscum, but a super nice guy nonetheless!

[Galzria]

Obvscum, but a super nice guy nonetheless!

Don't let him fool you! He's good at hiding the fact that he'll murder you in the night! Better Commute behind one of his "buddies" just to be safe!

[Galzria]

If I'm slow to respond, it's because me and Eevee are hanging out, having drinks, in the flesh. Hell yeah!

Careful Robz! I know Eevee is good at buddying up, but underneath that nice, happy demeanor is a mafioso just waiting for the chance to strike! Don't fall for his trap!

[Robz888]

I know. But if I die in the night, you all will definitively kmow that Eevee is scum. For sure.

[Galzria]

I know. But if I die in the night, you all will definitively kmow that Eevee is scum. For sure.

Come on. You know us better than that. Like we would ever bother going back and checking the reads of confirmed town.

[Tables]

I'm V/LA this weekend. And I knew this weeks in advance but kept forgetting to update. From Friday evening (GMT) to Sunday evening. I might be able to get access, but I dunno how much time I'll have.

[Dsell]

I know. But if I die in the night, you all will definitively kmow that Eevee is scum. For sure.

Come on. You know us better than that. Like we would ever bother going back and checking the reads of confirmed town.

Hear, hear!

[Insomniac]

I know. But if I die in the night, you all will definitively kmow that Eevee is scum. For sure.

Come on. You know us better than that. Like we would ever bother going back and checking the reads of confirmed town.

Hear, hear!

Quiet you I checked your reads in a blitz game and pointed them out to everyone....Ok, maybe I was scum in that game.

[Axxle2]

Just hurry up and send me my PM.

[liopoil]

wait, is axxle really going to be in that game twice?

[eHalcyon]

wait, is axxle really going to be in that game twice?

No, Axxle is only in once.  Are you confusing Axxle and Axxle2?

[Axxle2]

I'm insulted that you confused me with that character!

 

[Axxle]

(I'm sure the setup will account for it)

[Archetype]

(I'm sure the setup will account for it)

(It won't)

[Qvist]

Sorry, I was again very busy at the weekend and basically V/LA. I catch up now in all of my games.

[Robz888]

Will be V/LA this afternoon.

[jotheonah]

After first Volt and then Galz, and then Robz not playing a game (!) I'm loathe to add to the general spirit of vets jumping ship/backing down.  But it was bound to happen. All games have diminishing returns when you play them too much.

In any event, when the games I'm in currently conclude, I will be taking a mafia hiatus indefinitely. I'll still be around the site, we're all still friends.

[Insomniac]

After first Volt and then Galz, and then Robz not playing a game (!) I'm loathe to add to the general spirit of vets jumping ship/backing down.  But it was bound to happen. All games have diminishing returns when you play them too much.

In any event, when the games I'm in currently conclude, I will be taking a mafia hiatus indefinitely. I'll still be around the site, we're all still friends.

FWIW I am intending this as well. I made an exception for the upcoming Robz game

[Jimmmmm]

Everyone's leaving. 

[liopoil]

this is why we need all these newbie games! replace the vets!

[bozzball]

Going to Barcelona. Will be back on Wednesday.

[Jimmmmm]

This isn't so much a limited access announcement as a reduced access announcement. I'm starting back at uni tomorrow and I know I'm going to need to devote a lot of time to study if I'm going to keep up, and I'll also still be working, which means I'm going to have to cut down on time spent here. I'll continue playing all the games I'm currently in, and I'm still super keen to play Robz' game and LOTR, but other than those I'm probably not going to be joining any more new games for a while. Hopefully those will be finished or finishing by the time exams come around in Juneish. I'm optimistically hoping I'll still be able to contribute an appropriate amount, but please bear with me if I become a little snowed under by study and work commitments.

[jotheonah]

business trip Monday - Wednesday. I'll be more or less off the mafia grid.

[yuma]

I'll be V/LA from this coming Friday through Monday for an end of school vacation. After that I will hopefully get hired somewhere and my schedule will drastically change. But I'll reupdate when/if that occurs.

[Ozle]

Most important ever NLD today, if we lose I expect I shall be sitting in the corner crying somewhere!

[Qvist]

I had some trouble with my network adapter recently, that's why I couldn't visit the forums at home. I hope I fix this soon.

[Dsell]

My dice-rolling skillz appear to be on vacation.

[Galzria]

My dice-rolling skillz appear to be on vacation.

+

Rolled 1d1000 : 651, total 651

546?

[Jimmmmm]

Doesn't count unless you get it in the right thread.

[raerae]

I have company for the next week so I won't be super vigilant about being here.  I'll get around when I can though.

[ashersky]

I have company for the next week so I won't be super vigilant about being here.  I'll get around when I can though.

Breadcrumb?

[raerae]

I have company for the next week so I won't be super vigilant about being here.  I'll get around when I can though.

Breadcrumb?

Vote: Ashersky for outing a PR

[Galzria]

Vote: Jimmmmm

Doublevote: Ashersky


Why have neither of you posted in this thread as applicable to the next 3 days? Practice 1 is live in an hour and a half. Practice 2 after that. Qualifying tomorrow. Race the day after.

C'mon people, get with the program! You guys kick off the F1 Season down there in Melbourne! It's not THAT far away from wherever you're living (Ok, maybe if you're in Darby or Perth).

I'll be at the Race of the America's this year, and (if they ever get it launched) the new street circuit in Jersey! If I can cross the States you can cross Australia!

[Jimmmmm]

It's going to be so loud around here. I work in a hotel right next to Albert Park where the Grand Prix is held, and talking to guests is going to be a nightmare. A lot of the rooms in the hotel have a decent view of the race. I'm not particularly into car racing, but I will be working over the weekend so there's that.

[Axxle]

VLA Friday through Monday.  I'll be crossing the southern border into California! (After leaving the US to go into Mexico of course)

[ashersky]

Vote: Jimmmmm

Doublevote: Ashersky


Why have neither of you posted in this thread as applicable to the next 3 days? Practice 1 is live in an hour and a half. Practice 2 after that. Qualifying tomorrow. Race the day after.

C'mon people, get with the program! You guys kick off the F1 Season down there in Melbourne! It's not THAT far away from wherever you're living (Ok, maybe if you're in Darby or Perth).

I'll be at the Race of the America's this year, and (if they ever get it launched) the new street circuit in Jersey! If I can cross the States you can cross Australia!

I'm in Sydney, btw.  So not exactly right there or anything.  Rugby League just kicked off here, I think.  That seems to be the big deal.

[Ozle]

"new street circuit in Jersey!"

Hasnt that been canned?

Which reminds me, must enter the Work GP Competition this year

[Galzria]

"new street circuit in Jersey!"

Hasnt that been canned?

Which reminds me, must enter the Work GP Competition this year

Goodness who knows? It was originally on for this year, then canned mid-season last year, then reset for being ready 2014, then off again... :rolleyes:

I think a street circuit there would be awesome, but they really gotta get their plans straightened out.

That said, it's quite possible that Hurricane Sandy had some impact on their plans to build this. I'm not sure.

--- All I know watching P1 last night is that it's going to be a pain to tell Rosberg and Hamilton apart. Who's bright idea was it to put both boys in Yellow helmets? Spotting the T-bar difference will be annoying. Although credit Hamilton, he looked good in the Silver Arrow.

Ferrari looks to be fast this season though. They'll put up a real fight for the Constructors, and they'll run away with it if Red Bull continues to have reliability issues (which it sounds like may indeed be the case)... McClaren will be good... But I don't think Button/Perez are really going to be able to consistently put the car up with Ferrari and Red Bull.

[sudgy]

This isn't that much, I'm just going to be gone all of today.

[Ozle]

Clearly Red Bull all the way for the F1!

(Didnt know Americans even knew F1 existed!)

Anyways, off to party, see ya

[yuma]

I am not going to be on very much for about the next week and toward the end may not be on at all. We just signed a new lease on an apartment and will be moving next Saturday, so in the meantime I will be busy packing and studying for my certification tests coming up. I will still be on daily, but not for lengthy periods of time.

As for when we actually move, it will probably take a few days to get the internet up and running, so I may be in the dark for a bit then.

[Galzria]

(Didnt know Americans even knew F1 existed!)

I try my best to pretend I'm not one.

[yuma]

(Didnt know Americans even knew F1 existed!)

I try my best to pretend I'm not one.

says the man with a San Francisco Giants avatar.

[shraeye]

go Gigantes!

[Galzria]

go Gigantes!

[sparky5856]

V/LA tomorrow and most of Tuesday.

[Qvist]

Back from a weekend that went like I expected. Also today my network adapter broke again from a Windows Update. Ugh.
I try to catch up now on everything. Sorry.

[Dsell]

Getting computer worked on, out until probably early afternoon Wednesday.

[Galzria]

Gonna be out for most of the day (well, starting in ~6 hours). Might be slow checking in here.

[Dsell]

I'm going to New Orleans for the weekend! I should still have some access on evenings and such, but I probably won't be around much tomorrow (Thursday).

[sudgy]

Alright, this seems like the best place of any to post this.  I have been putting off some stuff I need to do to go on here recently, and it's been stacking up.  I'm only going to be coming on here once or twice a day until I have finished all of this.

[Dsell]

I'm going to New Orleans for the weekend! I should still have some access on evenings and such, but I probably won't be around much tomorrow (Thursday).

Alright, so I ended up having zero internet access whatsoever, sorry about that. I know there are things waiting on me, I'll try to catch up on things as quick as I can.

[Eevee]

I'll be flying home wednesday-thursday, questionable/nonexistent access around then.

[yuma]

I am gone for today and probably tomorrow as well. I am not getting Internet in the new apartment until Friday, so I will only be getting on when I randomly have Internet access, but will try to get on whenever I can during those times to catch up and such.

[Eevee]

VLA for a couple of hours. Got to go clean up after Ozle!

[Ozle]

VLA for a couple of hours. Got to go clean up after Ozle!

Seriously dude, its your turn

[Qvist]

Uh, I'm just seeing that it's my turn on many games. I will catch up tonight.

[Jorbles]

VLA for the long weekend. I'll try to take the time for turns in non-mafia games, but I can't promise much more than that. I'll be back on Tuesday.

[Ozle]

Ohh yeah, Easter, better put something down about that as well!

[Archetype]

Gone for Easter Weekend!

[Ozle]

Right, Easter begins now!

Have fun everyone, see you Tuesday (Who am I kidding, will probab check in at some point)

[mail-mi]

Goin to Moab for spring break!!Gonna have limited access end of today through Wednesday. Dontvlynch my while I'm gone!

[yuma]

Goin to Moab for spring break!!Gonna have limited access end of today through Wednesday. Dontvlynch my while I'm gone!

yay! moab!

[mail-mi]

Goin to Moab for spring break!!Gonna have limited access end of today through Wednesday. Dontvlynch my while I'm gone!

yay! moab!

First time actually.

[Dsell]

Goin to Moab for spring break!!Gonna have limited access end of today through Wednesday. Dontvlynch my while I'm gone!

yay! moab!

First time actually.

Oh hey I have been there!! I LOVE Moab! Arches and Canyonlands are so incredible.

[Axxle2]

Been VLA for the last weekish, I should be back tomorrow.

[sudgy]

Been VLA for the last weekish, I should be back tomorrow.

What about normal Axxle?   

[Axxle]

Still around.

[Axxle]

Although I was vla for the last weekish.

[Qvist]

Back from the long weekend. I didn't expect not to be available, but I was. I catch up now on all games, but probably won't be finished until tonight.

[Robz888]

I'm getting on a plane soon. Will have limited access until the weekend.

[Ozle]

I'm getting on a plane soon. Will have limited access until the weekend.

Wow, long flight!

[Galzria]

I'm getting on a plane soon. Will have limited access until the weekend.

Wow, long flight!

..... 

[ashersky]

I'm getting on a plane soon. Will have limited access until the weekend.

Murphy's Law of Modding -- the hammer will drop in Bankers Beware while you are on the plane.

[Ozle]

Work/Fun/BirthdayWeekend/Hunting down Eevee In London Till Sun evening prob.

[Eevee]

Going to london for the weekend, likely very little access until monday morning.

[liopoil]

Very limited access from monday at 6pm forum time 'till saturday morning. I'll be pretty much gone, I might be able to phone-post a bit, but that's it.

[Robz888]

Just got off a plane, so I've been slow to respond. I should have full access again in a few hours.

[Axxle]

Vla Thursday through Sunday.  Ill be at the coachella music festival!

[Galzria]

Vla Thursday through Sunday.  Ill be at the coachella music festival!

Will Axxle2 be around?

[Dsell]

I ended up being pretty much gone all day/last night. I am gonna have pretty limited access until friday but I'll be around a bit.

[sudgy]

I'm going to be gone with no access from Friday night to Saturday morning and limited access from Saturday afternoon to Sunday evening.  And I somehow used night, morning, afternoon, and evening all in the same sentence...

[Archetype]

I will have absolutely no access Friday through Tuesday. Going to Arizona!

[Axxle2]

Vla Thursday through Sunday.  Ill be at the coachella music festival!

Will Axxle2 be around?

Axxle's dragging me along...  yay...

[eHalcyon]

Vla Thursday through Sunday.  Ill be at the coachella music festival!

Will Axxle2 be around?

Axxle's dragging me along...  yay...

Too bad.  You could have subbed in for Axxle in BMIX.

[Axxle2]

I already died in that game, it'd be pretty bastardly to come back

[Dsell]

I am finishing a big project, the last real thing I have to deal with this semester. I should be finished by tomorrow or like, Tuesday at the latest. In the meantime I am unfortunately not really able to keep up with mafia.

[Robz888]

I am finishing a big project, the last real thing I have to deal with this semester. I should be finished by tomorrow or like, Tuesday at the latest. In the meantime I am unfortunately not really able to keep up with mafia.

Are you in any mafia right now?

[Dsell]

I am finishing a big project, the last real thing I have to deal with this semester. I should be finished by tomorrow or like, Tuesday at the latest. In the meantime I am unfortunately not really able to keep up with mafia.

Are you in any mafia right now?

BMIX and BMX

[raerae]

Zero access 4/17, limited access 4/16 & 4/18.

[theorel]

We just bought a house.  We'll be spending much time over the next couple weeks getting it ready to move in...which means my free time will be limited somewhat.  I'm not sure exactly what the impact will be (generally my weekends will be booked, but things move pretty slowly over weekends anyways).

[Eevee]

We just bought a house.  We'll be spending much time over the next couple weeks getting it ready to move in...which means my free time will be limited somewhat.  I'm not sure exactly what the impact will be (generally my weekends will be booked, but things move pretty slowly over weekends anyways).

Well congratulations!

[Axxle]

back.  fun times, fun times.

[Axxle2]

Axxle actually took really good care of me this trip.  I should probably keep the specifics in R/S/P though.

[Axxle2]

Oh we were both originally VLA but it turned to full blown being gone since Axxle's phone was lost/misplaced/stolen, so he and I might have a bit less of a presence on the site.  yay.

[Ozle]

Off to BARCELONA! Back monday

[mcmcsalot]

so should have done this already, I am in chicago and have limmited access till sunday.

[Galzria]

so should have done this already, I am in chicago and have limmited access till sunday.

/sojealous

I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. I still consider the area home, even if it's been 12 years since I lived there.

[ashersky]

so should have done this already, I am in chicago and have limmited access till sunday.

/sojealous

I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. I still consider the area home, even if it's been 12 years since I lived there.

And yet, you cheer for the Giants?

[mcmcsalot]

so should have done this already, I am in chicago and have limmited access till sunday.

/sojealous

I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. I still consider the area home, even if it's been 12 years since I lived there.

My girlfriend is from a south suburb of Chicago so we visit often.

[Galzria]

so should have done this already, I am in chicago and have limmited access till sunday.

/sojealous

I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. I still consider the area home, even if it's been 12 years since I lived there.

And yet, you cheer for the Giants?

I do. AT&T park was built the year I moved here, and it's such a gorgeous park that it's hard not to like them. Especially coming from a town that has such a deep history with the game. And honestly, the history of the Giants as a franchise is equally as enthralling.

That said, Wrigley will always hold a special place in my heart. I love the Cubbies. I'd love to see them break their curse. Just not at the direct expense of my Giants.

[Galzria]

so should have done this already, I am in chicago and have limmited access till sunday.

/sojealous

I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. I still consider the area home, even if it's been 12 years since I lived there.

My girlfriend is from a south suburb of Chicago so we visit often.

Aaah, Southside isn't toooo terrible either.

[ashersky]

so should have done this already, I am in chicago and have limmited access till sunday.

/sojealous

I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. I still consider the area home, even if it's been 12 years since I lived there.

And yet, you cheer for the Giants?

I do. AT&T park was built the year I moved here, and it's such a gorgeous park that it's hard not to like them. Especially coming from a town that has such a deep history with the game. And honestly, the history of the Giants as a franchise is equally as enthralling.

That said, Wrigley will always hold a special place in my heart. I love the Cubbies. I'd love to see them break their curse. Just not at the direct expense of my Giants.

We Reds fans owe you for last year.  Although honestly, I have nothing against the Giants.

[shraeye]

so should have done this already, I am in chicago and have limmited access till sunday.

/sojealous

I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. I still consider the area home, even if it's been 12 years since I lived there.

And yet, you cheer for the Giants?

I do. AT&T park was built the year I moved here, and it's such a gorgeous park that it's hard not to like them. Especially coming from a town that has such a deep history with the game. And honestly, the history of the Giants as a franchise is equally as enthralling.

That said, Wrigley will always hold a special place in my heart. I love the Cubbies. I'd love to see them break their curse. Just not at the direct expense of my Giants.

This is exactly it.  Watch a few games at AT&T; learn a bit about the history of the club.  You can't NOT like them.

[mcmcsalot]

Pretty much totally v/la now

[eHalcyon]

so should have done this already, I am in chicago and have limmited access till sunday.

/sojealous

I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. I still consider the area home, even if it's been 12 years since I lived there.

And yet, you cheer for the Giants?

I do. AT&T park was built the year I moved here, and it's such a gorgeous park that it's hard not to like them. Especially coming from a town that has such a deep history with the game. And honestly, the history of the Giants as a franchise is equally as enthralling.

That said, Wrigley will always hold a special place in my heart. I love the Cubbies. I'd love to see them break their curse. Just not at the direct expense of my Giants.

This is exactly it.  Watch a few games at AT&T; learn a bit about the history of the club.  You can't NOT like them.

Are you guys some sort of Cult?

[ashersky]

so should have done this already, I am in chicago and have limmited access till sunday.

/sojealous

I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. I still consider the area home, even if it's been 12 years since I lived there.

And yet, you cheer for the Giants?

I do. AT&T park was built the year I moved here, and it's such a gorgeous park that it's hard not to like them. Especially coming from a town that has such a deep history with the game. And honestly, the history of the Giants as a franchise is equally as enthralling.

That said, Wrigley will always hold a special place in my heart. I love the Cubbies. I'd love to see them break their curse. Just not at the direct expense of my Giants.

This is exactly it.  Watch a few games at AT&T; learn a bit about the history of the club.  You can't NOT like them.

How young are you guys?  I mean...The Stick, dudes.  I guess I'm not from SF or a Giants fan, but do people really prefer AT&T to Candlestick?  That was such a classic park.

[Galzria]

so should have done this already, I am in chicago and have limmited access till sunday.

/sojealous

I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. I still consider the area home, even if it's been 12 years since I lived there.

And yet, you cheer for the Giants?

I do. AT&T park was built the year I moved here, and it's such a gorgeous park that it's hard not to like them. Especially coming from a town that has such a deep history with the game. And honestly, the history of the Giants as a franchise is equally as enthralling.

That said, Wrigley will always hold a special place in my heart. I love the Cubbies. I'd love to see them break their curse. Just not at the direct expense of my Giants.

This is exactly it.  Watch a few games at AT&T; learn a bit about the history of the club.  You can't NOT like them.

How young are you guys?  I mean...The Stick, dudes.  I guess I'm not from SF or a Giants fan, but do people really prefer AT&T to Candlestick?  That was such a classic park.

Candlestick was terrible. I'm sorry, but I loath dual-purpose stadiums.

[ashersky]

so should have done this already, I am in chicago and have limmited access till sunday.

/sojealous

I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. I still consider the area home, even if it's been 12 years since I lived there.

And yet, you cheer for the Giants?

I do. AT&T park was built the year I moved here, and it's such a gorgeous park that it's hard not to like them. Especially coming from a town that has such a deep history with the game. And honestly, the history of the Giants as a franchise is equally as enthralling.

That said, Wrigley will always hold a special place in my heart. I love the Cubbies. I'd love to see them break their curse. Just not at the direct expense of my Giants.

This is exactly it.  Watch a few games at AT&T; learn a bit about the history of the club.  You can't NOT like them.

How young are you guys?  I mean...The Stick, dudes.  I guess I'm not from SF or a Giants fan, but do people really prefer AT&T to Candlestick?  That was such a classic park.

Candlestick was terrible. I'm sorry, but I loath dual-purpose stadiums.

Am I thinking of Old Dodger Stadium instead?  The one with the crazy winds and shadows.  I thought that was The Stick.

Riverfront/Cinergy was a terrible blight on sport, too.

[Galzria]

so should have done this already, I am in chicago and have limmited access till sunday.

/sojealous

I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago. I still consider the area home, even if it's been 12 years since I lived there.

And yet, you cheer for the Giants?

I do. AT&T park was built the year I moved here, and it's such a gorgeous park that it's hard not to like them. Especially coming from a town that has such a deep history with the game. And honestly, the history of the Giants as a franchise is equally as enthralling.

That said, Wrigley will always hold a special place in my heart. I love the Cubbies. I'd love to see them break their curse. Just not at the direct expense of my Giants.

This is exactly it.  Watch a few games at AT&T; learn a bit about the history of the club.  You can't NOT like them.

How young are you guys?  I mean...The Stick, dudes.  I guess I'm not from SF or a Giants fan, but do people really prefer AT&T to Candlestick?  That was such a classic park.

Candlestick was terrible. I'm sorry, but I loath dual-purpose stadiums.

Am I thinking of Old Dodger Stadium instead?  The one with the crazy winds and shadows.  I thought that was The Stick.

Riverfront/Cinergy was a terrible blight on sport, too.

Oh no, the Stick had horrendous wind. Freezing nights, and balls that drifted wherever they damn well pleased. It was not a joyous stadium. The 49ers are still there (for 1 more year), and then they'll be gone as well (to their new stadium, about a 15 minute jog from my house).

[ashersky]

How long have the Giants been in SF?

[Galzria]

How long have the Giants been in SF?

They moved here in '58

[ashersky]

How long have the Giants been in SF?

They moved here in '58

Such a young team.  I guess us Cincy fans have an irrational pride attached to being the very first professional baseball team.  We are still bitter the tradition that the first game of the season was the Reds's opener ended.

[ashersky]

Also, this is a great read for any fan of baseball, or anyone with a heart, really.  This happened last August.  Then he came back!

Amazing story.

[Galzria]

How long have the Giants been in SF?

They moved here in '58

Such a young team.  I guess us Cincy fans have an irrational pride attached to being the very first professional baseball team.  We are still bitter the tradition that the first game of the season was the Reds's opener ended.

Too bad the Reds were expelled in 1880 for daring to play Sunday baseball.

That happens to be the same year the original Giants team, in it's infancy was created, although it was a minor league affiliation until 1882, joining the "bigs" in '83 as the New York Gothams (and is there a cooler name than that? Seriously?).

[Qvist]

Didn't have time today to look into my games. All updates and moves tomorrow.

[mcmcsalot]

Tomorow(today actually the 23rd) is my 21st birthday and I have a job interview so I will be busy almost all day, I will try to keep up from mobile but don't want to be rude to anyone I am out with. I will have consistent access till about 1 an then will be v/la the rest of the day.

[ashersky]

Tomorow(today actually the 23rd) is my 21st birthday and I have a job interview so I will be busy almost all day, I will try to keep up from mobile but don't want to be rude to anyone I am out with. I will have consistent access till about 1 an then will be v/la the rest of the day.

Dude!  Happy Birthday!  Also, Drunk AMA in whatever mafia game is ongoing is required for a 21st B-day.

[mcmcsalot]

Tomorow(today actually the 23rd) is my 21st birthday and I have a job interview so I will be busy almost all day, I will try to keep up from mobile but don't want to be rude to anyone I am out with. I will have consistent access till about 1 an then will be v/la the rest of the day.

Dude!  Happy Birthday!  Also, Drunk AMA in whatever mafia game is ongoing is required for a 21st B-day.

haha I will happily do that but will have to postpone it to a later date, it's a tuesday and I don't plan on getting drunk.

[mail-mi]

This'll be my only post of the day. Techno-free Tuesday!

[Axxle]

Tomorow(today actually the 23rd) is my 21st birthday and I have a job interview so I will be busy almost all day, I will try to keep up from mobile but don't want to be rude to anyone I am out with. I will have consistent access till about 1 an then will be v/la the rest of the day.

My birthday was yesterday!  Woo!

[Dsell]

Tomorow(today actually the 23rd) is my 21st birthday and I have a job interview so I will be busy almost all day, I will try to keep up from mobile but don't want to be rude to anyone I am out with. I will have consistent access till about 1 an then will be v/la the rest of the day.

Hey my 21st was earlier this month!

[yuma]

Tomorow(today actually the 23rd) is my 21st birthday and I have a job interview so I will be busy almost all day, I will try to keep up from mobile but don't want to be rude to anyone I am out with. I will have consistent access till about 1 an then will be v/la the rest of the day.

LIES! Obvscum!

I can clarify my defensiveness right now. I'm 19 and playing a game with my brothers friends, something I have always wanted to do, I like my brother and his friends quite a bit. So if I think your misconstruing defensiveness as nervousness because i'm just that, nervous about being liked and accepted by all of you.

vote: mcmc

[raerae]

All you whippersnappers make me feel like a reeeeaaaaaallllllll old lady.  Happy birthday anyway!!

[Dsell]

Tomorow(today actually the 23rd) is my 21st birthday and I have a job interview so I will be busy almost all day, I will try to keep up from mobile but don't want to be rude to anyone I am out with. I will have consistent access till about 1 an then will be v/la the rest of the day.

LIES! Obvscum!

I can clarify my defensiveness right now. I'm 19 and playing a game with my brothers friends, something I have always wanted to do, I like my brother and his friends quite a bit. So if I think your misconstruing defensiveness as nervousness because i'm just that, nervous about being liked and accepted by all of you.

vote: mcmc

I am Robz888's younger brother. I live in east Lansing Michigan and am turning 21 in 29 days. This is true despite my claim of being 19 in my first ever mafia game. I actually said it mistakenly while explaining that I was young and innocently nervous, hence my scummynes(i was scum) I have never been so scared that robz would realize I lied about my age and call me out on it, then I couldn't decide if me correcting myself would be scummy anyway and decided to leave it. Luckily robz is a horrible person and didn't realize I'm not 19(just distracting from the fact that me forgetting how old I am is waaay more embarrassing)

I spend too much time on this site. XD

[Axxle2]

Tomorow(today actually the 23rd) is my 21st birthday and I have a job interview so I will be busy almost all day, I will try to keep up from mobile but don't want to be rude to anyone I am out with. I will have consistent access till about 1 an then will be v/la the rest of the day.

My birthday was yesterday!  Woo!

You should clarify you turned 25, you old coot!

Turning 1 on June 10th, I'm so excited!

[Galzria]

Tomorow(today actually the 23rd) is my 21st birthday and I have a job interview so I will be busy almost all day, I will try to keep up from mobile but don't want to be rude to anyone I am out with. I will have consistent access till about 1 an then will be v/la the rest of the day.

LIES! Obvscum!

I can clarify my defensiveness right now. I'm 19 and playing a game with my brothers friends, something I have always wanted to do, I like my brother and his friends quite a bit. So if I think your misconstruing defensiveness as nervousness because i'm just that, nervous about being liked and accepted by all of you.

vote: mcmc

I am Robz888's younger brother. I live in east Lansing Michigan and am turning 21 in 29 days. This is true despite my claim of being 19 in my first ever mafia game. I actually said it mistakenly while explaining that I was young and innocently nervous, hence my scummynes(i was scum) I have never been so scared that robz would realize I lied about my age and call me out on it, then I couldn't decide if me correcting myself would be scummy anyway and decided to leave it. Luckily robz is a horrible person and didn't realize I'm not 19(just distracting from the fact that me forgetting how old I am is waaay more embarrassing)

I spend too much time on this site. XD

...............................

[shraeye]

All you whippersnappers make me feel like a reeeeaaaaaallllllll old lady.  Happy birthday anyway!!

word

[raerae]

All you whippersnappers make me feel like a reeeeaaaaaallllllll old lady.  Happy birthday anyway!!

word

You feel like an old lady too?  That makes things...interesting...

[eHalcyon]

I should be gone for most of Thursday.... starting now.

Cheers all.

[mcmcsalot]

I should be gone for most of Thursday.... starting now.

Cheers all.

Vote: ehalc gogogogogo!

But really I would request a rule be instated for all games going forward. The same way you cannot talk about ongoing games in other threads I request this thread be a neutral thread free from scum or town thoughts. So if you want to ingame lie about "being busy" that's fine but announcing a v/la should be true and have nothing to do with being scum or town in a game.

[Galzria]

I should be gone for most of Thursday.... starting now.

Cheers all.

Vote: ehalc gogogogogo!

But really I would request a rule be instated for all games going forward. The same way you cannot talk about ongoing games in other threads I request this thread be a neutral thread free from scum or town thoughts. So if you want to ingame lie about "being busy" that's fine but announcing a v/la should be true and have nothing to do with being scum or town in a game.

We had this debate ages ago, and at the time we decided to side with and accept the integrity of the players. If someone says they are V/LA, then that needs to be respected. Many of us will go V/LA but still try and get on when we can - and that's great - but it should never be a requirement that they do, and it really shouldn't be questionable either on in-game grounds.

A V/LA statement here is a VERY different thing then "I'm going out to a bar for the night with friends" in-thread. Posted here, I won't question it. Posted in thread, I'll accept it, but might see it as scummy behavior. But a player that posts in this thread that they won't be available is asking for a certain amount of respect from me - and it's the same respect I expect them to have in not abusing my trust.

The entire system of PbF gaming works a whole lot better if we maintain this integrity as individuals, and respect as players.

[Jack Rudd]

This weekend I shall be mostly arbiting at a chess tournament, and do not expect to have internet access.

[yuma]

So I start my first full-time job on Tuesday meaning my schedule won't be as flexible and my f.ds time will decrease. I will be training for a few months from ~ 10-6 forum time.

But starting around June I will be switching to a 7on/7off schedule where I will be working a 70 hour week in 7 days followed by 7 days of no work. This will make my availability a little bit unpredictable if you dont' know what week I am currently on, but I'll try to keep people posted of my schedule in the games I am in.

[sudgy]

So I start my first full-time job on Tuesday meaning my schedule won't be as flexible and my f.ds time will decrease. I will be training for a few months from ~ 10-6 forum time.

But starting around June I will be switching to a 7on/7off schedule where I will be working 70 hour days for 7 days followed by 7 days of no work. This will make my availability a little bit unpredictable if you dont' know what week I am currently on, but I'll try to keep people posted of my schedule in the games I am in.

70 hours in one day?!?  Man, that must be a tough job...

[yuma]

So I start my first full-time job on Tuesday meaning my schedule won't be as flexible and my f.ds time will decrease. I will be training for a few months from ~ 10-6 forum time.

But starting around June I will be switching to a 7on/7off schedule where I will be working 70 hour days for 7 days followed by 7 days of no work. This will make my availability a little bit unpredictable if you dont' know what week I am currently on, but I'll try to keep people posted of my schedule in the games I am in.

70 hours in one day?!?  Man, that must be a tough job...

Ha! Fixed.

[manda2014]

Dsell asked me to post and let everyone know that he's on a trip and is having much spottier internet access than he thought he would, but that he'll post as soon as he gets a chance. He'll be back to regular internet access by next Wednesday at the latest.

[Galzria]

Dsell asked me to post and let everyone know that he's on a trip and is having much spottier internet access than he thought he would, but that he'll post as soon as he gets a chance. He'll be back to regular internet access by next Wednesday at the latest.

Thanks Manda

[Dsell]

Yeah manda is right, but I did manage to get some internet tonight! I will try to catch up on BMIX while I'm here.

[Galzria]

I'm going to be ridiculously busy until next week. I'll still be here, but I'll only really have time to drop in and make a few short posts.

Just finished swimming, need to hit up lunch and library, and then I'm coaching a game tonight.
Tomorrow I've got a dentist appointment in the morning, and I'm going to a Baseball game in the afternoon before going out to dinner with friends at night.
Friday I'll be spending half the day at a dance competition before coaching a practice.
Saturday is another game (although I'll be "free" in the evening).
Sunday I've got a practice to coach, triathlon to compete in, and then dinner with friends again.

Monday is a long ways off...

[Robz888]

Apologies for my unannounced VLA--I was attending a conference for the past three days. I'm back now!

[Dsell]

I've actually had wifi the last several nights through a bit of luck, but things will be a lot more up in the air again starting tomorrow through next week.

[raerae]

On the road basically all day tomorrow & no access in this hell state when I'm on the move.

[jotheonah]

Dear F.DS Mafia team,

You guys may have noticed I have not been around lately so much. I am not dead or ill or in dire straights. Mainly, my personal and professional life has lately become too crazy for me to participate in forum games. I actually haven't even played Dominion in a very long time -- I never really made the switch to Goko and by the time isotropic finally shut its doors, I was already starting to wane on the game. I imagine I will get back into the game a bit when Guilds surfaces, but who knows?

I hate goodbyes, but I hate sudden disappearances more. I won't be deleting my account, and personal messages will still reach me at my email if anyone needs me (including if you're going to be in Cambridge, MA and want to hang out) but I won't be here or checking things. You all have been crazy fun to hang out with and I hope later on in my life I'll have the chance to play games with you all again. This community is one of the coolest online things I've ever been a part of. Keep being cool and playing games.

All the best,
Jotheonah

[Archetype]

And another veteran is lost. Thanks for taking the time to let us know us know instead of just disappearing.

[Qvist]

This community is one of the coolest online things I've ever been a part of.

Sadly, I can't give you a +1 for this.
Glad to hear from you and I hope that you will come back soon. It was fun to be a mafia partner with you in MXV.

let us know us know

Archetype + jotheonah = Echoes of the Past 

[Robz888]

Adios, Jo! Good luck to you.

[eHalcyon]

But what if you suddenly come back to life in BMIX?!






Goodbye, friend.  Thanks for all the fish.

[Watno]

my availability is limited this weekend

[mcmcsalot]

Just posting this here, my availability has gone to about 2hrs a day during weekdays(enough time after work without running into personal free time) and double that on weekends(housework doesn't quite go as long as real work) but yea this is down from the probably 6 hours I spent on forums previously so expect less commitments from me for awhile.

[Qvist]

Sorry, had more to do this weekend than expected.
I will update my games and submit my moves in my games later today.

[mail-mi]

Techno-free Tuesday!

[eHalcyon]

Starting now, I am going to stay offline until sometime Friday.  This should not be a big problem because I am not in any fast-moving games.  I will probably check Agricola sometime later tonight, maybe even sporadically tomorrow, but not much.

Cheers!

[eHalcyon]

Starting now, I am going to stay offline until sometime Friday.  This should not be a big problem because I am not in any fast-moving games.  I will probably check Agricola sometime later tonight, maybe even sporadically tomorrow, but not much.

Cheers!

I am failing at this.

[Jorbles]

I'm going to be V/LA for the next couple of days. Personal emergency, sorry to all.

[Qvist]

Had again sorta LA this weekend and will probably be not as much online this whole week. Moves and updates in the next couple of hours.

[Robz888]

I am going to be majorly V/LA from Wednesday, May 15 to Tuesday, May 21. I will have access and of course keep of up with things, but it will be decreased activity.

[shraeye]

I'm in the middle of working hard on a paper.  It's 100x more important than winning this game or that.  I'll keep up with modding as necessary, but actively playing games is low on my agenda until this gets wrapped up.

[spiritbears]

Vla to some unknown degree---out of the country from Thursday to tuesday

[Lekkit]

I won't be participating in any Mafia games for a while. I just don't have the time to play mafia and the Deadlands RPG. It's been fun playing with you guys, and we'll see if I have some time to spare for more games in the future.

[hyramgraff]

I will be traveling this weekend.  No posts from me from Friday through Sunday.

[sudgy]

Alright, while I've been able to post the past few days while busy, I'm going to have no access from some point later today until late tomorrow night.

[mail-mi]

Not gonna be around tonight or tomorrow morning, goin camping

[Qvist]

Had again sorta LA this weekend and will probably be not as much online this whole week. Moves and updates in the next couple of hours.

Tomorrow the whole day away on a wedding. I won't be able to update Mage Knight until then.

[mail-mi]

Techno-free Tuesday!

[Archetype]

Finals Week this week extended to next week. I'll be cramming studying, so I won't be on as often.

[yuma]

graduating today, so will likely be gone for probably all of today and parts of tomorrow with festivities...

[Twistedarcher]

graduating today, so will likely be gone for probably all of today and parts of tomorrow with festivities...

congrats!

[sudgy]

I just realized I'm gone for 2 1/2 weeks in summer with no access...  I probably shouldn't be signing up for any games soon then...

I might want to /out of all the games I've /inned to because of this...  It's from July 4-20.

[ashersky]

I just realized I'm gone for 2 1/2 weeks in summer with no access...  I probably shouldn't be signing up for any games soon then...

I might want to /out of all the games I've /inned to because of this...  It's from July 4-20.

Depends on when they start.  My guess is anything starting by the first week of June is safe for you.

[sudgy]

I just realized I'm gone for 2 1/2 weeks in summer with no access...  I probably shouldn't be signing up for any games soon then...

I might want to /out of all the games I've /inned to because of this...  It's from July 4-20.

Depends on when they start.  My guess is anything starting by the first week of June is safe for you.

Then I could still only play for two days, games usually have ~2 week deadlines.

[Axxle]

I just realized I'm gone for 2 1/2 weeks in summer with no access...  I probably shouldn't be signing up for any games soon then...

I might want to /out of all the games I've /inned to because of this...  It's from July 4-20.

Depends on when they start.  My guess is anything starting by the first week of June is safe for you.

Then I could still only play for two days, games usually have ~2 week deadlines.

Just make sure it's a night start and you get a compulsive lightning rod role.

[liopoil]

Or just quote your full role PM when you need to leave

[Kooshie]

I will be gone from the 29th of June to 11th of August.  There are some mafia games that I want to be in, but will probably have to out of because of this.  What should I do?

[yuma]

I will be gone from the 29th of June to 11th of August.  There are some mafia games that I want to be in, but will probably have to out of because of this.  What should I do?

That is a huge stretch of time. Hope it is for something fun! But unfortunately you will probably have to /out of all of them unless the mod can basically guarantee that the game will be finished by then. Lame I know... but hopefully there will be games waiting for you when you get back that will be just as awesome!

[raerae]

This weekend flew by and I forgot I'm v/la all day and night tomorrow.

[Zaphod Beeblebrox]

Heeey, cats, anybody seen Axxle2 around? He was supposed to meet us at club Solipsism last night, but I'm pretty sure that I was the only one to there. Man, I gotta run for now, but if any ya'll see him, tell him to stay cooool for me, will ya? Aaalright.

[icantalknormallyatnight]

Haven't seen him for a while, no.

[Axxle]

Heeey, cats, anybody seen Axxle2 around? He was supposed to meet us at club Solipsism last night, but I'm pretty sure that I was the only one to there. Man, I gotta run for now, but if any ya'll see him, tell him to stay cooool for me, will ya? Aaalright.

He's been gone a while, but he took his towel when he left so he should be fine.

[raerae]

Will be v/la again all day tomorrow and some to all of the evening.

[xeiron]

Will be v/la from thursday to sunday.

[AHoppy]

I will be V/LA from today through monday

[Eevee]

Apparently northern finland has little to no 3G. Pretty much away until monday I guess.

[Jorbles]

Going on vacation, I'll be V/LA from tomorrow morning until Monday (apologies to BSG if my turn isn't done by then).

[mail-mi]

Leaving for Hawaii on Monday, VLA til Friday or Saturday.

[Axxle]

Which island? (From Oahu)

[Twistedarcher]

Having surgery in a bit, not sure how much ill be on before thursday

[mail-mi]

Which island? (From Oahu)

Maui.

[Kooshie]

I will have slightly limited access today, tomorrow, and Friday through Monday.

[Archetype]

I'll be gone Thursday through Thursday. I may have some access, but it's vacation so I'll be trying my best not to be online.

[Eevee]

something unexpexted came up, I've had absolutely no online time for the past 24 hours. I feel really bad about undercontributing in my mafia games, just posting to tell I'm not disappearing on you. Wont get better until late tomorrow though.

[Jorbles]

Back! The blackout was more complete than I thought it would be due to a lack of cell service, but I'm back in action now.

[Kuildeous]

I was about to pester Qvist about one of his games, but I see that Qvist hasn't logged on in nearly a week. Does anyone know if he is okay?

[Watno]

He played on Goko on Sunday, I guess he's just busy.

[Qvist]

I was about to pester Qvist about one of his games, but I see that Qvist hasn't logged on in nearly a week. Does anyone know if he is okay?

I'm so sorry. When you think you have time, you have even less time.
We harbored a friend of mine at our house. Not much time on my side. Playing Dominion on Sunday was the only free time I basically had.
I will catch up with everything as soon as I can.

[Kuildeous]

Welcome back, man. Glad nothing unfortunate happened to you.

[hyramgraff]

I will be out of town this weekend and won't get back until Monday afternoon.

[Kuildeous]

I'll be at Origins this weekend. I'm flying out Tuesday night. That's not to say I won't be checking this forum, but it'll be with less frequency.

Be back on Monday the 17th.

[Watno]

Please post a Guilds cards list
And have fun!

[mail-mi]

Techno-free Tuesday here.

[Axxle]

Techno-free Tuesday here.

Not off to a good start.

[mail-mi]

Techno-free Tuesday here.

Not off to a good start.

I try to get away with it if I can 

[spiritbears]

Techno-free Tuesday here.

Not off to a good start.

I try to get away with it if I can 

Good thing your parents aren't fds members!

[theorel]

I'll be away this weekend, Friday afternoon through Sunday.

[mail-mi]

0 Internet Thurs thru Sat at about 12 noon ish.

[yuma]

I'll be somewhat limited starting saturday evening through tuesday... and then I am back on my 10 hour on schedule for 7 days. we are tending three nephews so I am not sure about intertet while we are there.

[Voltaire]

I will be V/LA halfway through Friday through late Sunday, if Back to Basics should happen to start up during that time.

[sudgy]

I'm gone from around 5:30 PM tonight to some point tomorrow.  So I'll be missing the beginning of the next day in RMM6...

[Robz888]

Mostly V/LA until Monday.

[Archetype]

I'm back! Woo!

[ashersky]

Dude, I wish I was in a game because DRUNK AMA!!

[ashersky]

Dude, I wish I was in a game because DRUNK AMA!!

Really?  Nothing?

[liopoil]

we don't have anything to ask you because we aren't wondering about your alignment right now...

[ashersky]

we don't have anything to ask you because we aren't wondering about your alignment right now...

I'm town, I swear.

[Axxle]

we don't have anything to ask you because we aren't wondering about your alignment right now...

@ash: Are you vertical or horizontal? Or leaning to one side?

[ashersky]

we don't have anything to ask you because we aren't wondering about your alignment right now...

@ash: Are you vertical or horizontal? Or leaning to one side?

Horizontal now.  On my way away from awake.

[mcmcsalot]

Dude, I wish I was in a game because DRUNK AMA!!

This is highly comical as it was posted at 11:30 my time, took me a second to remember your on a different time zone.

[mail-mi]

Are you scum in RMM6, ash?

[sudgy]

Are you scum in RMM6, ash?

He is!  He's my scumbuddy!  (jk)

[Jimmmmm]

My computer has stopped working, so I'll have limited access until I get it fixed or more likely get a new one.

[mail-mi]

TF-T

[Galzria]

I'll be gone all day today. Renewing my Life Guard certification.

[raerae]

I'll be gone all day today. Renewing my Life Guard certification.

Sign me up for that pool...I mean, wait...

[Archetype]

I'll be gone all day today. Renewing my Life Guard certification.

Sign me up for that pool...I mean, wait...

[mail-mi]

Going to Idaho tomorrow, semi vla.

[spiritbears]

Going to Idaho tomorrow, semi vla.

Poor guy. I feel for you!

[sudgy]

I've driven to Indiana, three days drive from here before...

[spiritbears]

I've driven to Indiana, three days drive from here before...

Um.mm Idaho,
We are talking about the great white potato state of Idaho...

[Archetype]

I've driven to Indiana, three days drive from here before...

Um.mm Idaho,
We are talking about the great white potato state of Idaho...

Hey now.
 

[spiritbears]

I've driven to Indiana, three days drive from here before...

Um.mm Idaho,
We are talking about the great white potato state of Idaho...

Hey now.
 

Lol. Touch a nerve?!

[mail-mi]

Going to Idaho tomorrow, semi vla.

Poor guy. I feel for you!

Hey, I'm visiting my grandparents! You don't have to feel for me.

Except I have a wierd uncle who still hasn't left his parents house, never washes his jacket, and is hooked on governmental conspiracy theories. That you can feel for me.

[Galzria]

Going to Idaho tomorrow, semi vla.

Poor guy. I feel for you!

Hey, I'm visiting my grandparents! You don't have to feel for me.

Except I have a wierd uncle who still hasn't left his parents house, never washes his jacket, and is hooked on governmental conspiracy theories. That you can feel for me.

They're all real man. Like, man, we never landed on the moon. I've got a friend of a friend who says his dad's best bud from college saw the astronauts leaving LA the day after the landing was staged! And Elvis man, he's still alive and kicking! He was getting so many threats that the government put him into an undercover program! He works at a McDonalds in Oklahoma now! And dude, like, you know we have real life Aliens, right? I've seen 3 different UFO's myself! The government just doesn't want anybody knowing that we're collecting their technology! Oh, man, and did I like, ever tell you how they staged the Kennedy Assassination? It was all for political power man. And oh man, don't even get me started on the crazy things our Government spies on us over! Man, did you know they have a giant database that records ever phone call we make, and every website we visit. There's a file somewhere with your name on it man! They know every detail of your life, man!

[Watno]

my access will be limited this weekend, starting now

[sudgy]

What is usually the longest time it's still allowed to be gone for in a mafia game?  I realized I have a week long absence in late August...

[ashersky]

What is usually the longest time it's still allowed to be gone for in a mafia game?  I realized I have a week long absence in late August...

Most games technically have a 48-hour posting rule.

If you went VLA 48 hours before lynch, then 48 night, then first 48 hours of the next day, you'd probably be okay.

[mail-mi]

Oh yeah, going on a 50 miler at the end of July. No access for a week. If I'm still in a game at that point, sorry mods 

[AHoppy]

I'm going to be V/LA until next saturday.  My most active times will probably be in the evening/night

[yuma]

Oh yeah, going on a 50 miler at the end of July. No access for a week. If I'm still in a game at that point, sorry mods 

back packing trip? where to?

[Archetype]

I'll be gone on a similiar trip around the same time as mail-mi.

[Dsell]

I'll be gone on a similiar trip around the same time as mail-mi.

This sounds like a veiled twinclaim.

[Archetype]

I'll be gone on a similiar trip around the same time as mail-mi.

This sounds like a veiled twinclaim.

Haha, we don't know each other IRL. Not to sound all high and mighty, but I have a good guess as to why he's going to be gone on this adventure. I'll be gone for very similiar reasons.

[Dsell]

I'll be gone on a similiar trip around the same time as mail-mi.

This sounds like a veiled twinclaim.

Haha, we don't know each other IRL. Not to sound all high and mighty, but I have a good guess as to why he's going to be gone on this adventure. I'll be gone for very similiar reasons.

Aha!

[sudgy]

Ha, I did one last year.

[mail-mi]

Oh yeah, going on a 50 miler at the end of July. No access for a week. If I'm still in a game at that point, sorry mods 

back packing trip? where to?

Backside of Timp, hiking back home.

[yuma]

Oh yeah, going on a 50 miler at the end of July. No access for a week. If I'm still in a game at that point, sorry mods 

back packing trip? where to?

Backside of Timp, hiking back home.

sweet! that is an awesome trip.

[ashersky]

As mentioned, V/LA from tonight through Sunday for 4th of July vacation.

[Voltaire]

I will be V/LA from mid-day 7/5 until late in the day 7/7.

[mail-mi]

As mentioned, V/LA from tonight through Sunday for 4th of July vacation.

Wait don't you live in Australia?

[Eevee]

As mentioned, V/LA from tonight through Sunday for 4th of July vacation.

Wait don't you live in Australia?

4
I'm going to a 4th of july party in finland on thursday.

[mail-mi]

As mentioned, V/LA from tonight through Sunday for 4th of July vacation.

Wait don't you live in Australia?

4
I'm going to a 4th of july party in finland on thursday.

?!?!?!?! I thought 4th of july was just american!

[Archetype]

As mentioned, V/LA from tonight through Sunday for 4th of July vacation.

Wait don't you live in Australia?

4
I'm going to a 4th of july party in finland on thursday.

?!?!?!?! I thought 4th of july was just american!

It's also Slovakian and Vietnamese.

[ashersky]

As mentioned, V/LA from tonight through Sunday for 4th of July vacation.

Wait don't you live in Australia?

I do.  I am American, though.

[mail-mi]

Vla today and tomorrow.

[raerae]

As mentioned, V/LA from tonight through Sunday for 4th of July vacation.

Wait don't you live in Australia?

4
I'm going to a 4th of july party in finland on thursday.

?!?!?!?! I thought 4th of july was just american!

Ya know, I be they have one in almost every country!   

[xeiron]

I will have limited access until july 14th.
I should be able to get on at least once a day, but I can't promise any more than that.

[Twistedarcher]

V/la most of the weekend

[yuma]

So looks like I will actually be VLA kinda unexpectedly starting Sunday for a whole week. We weren't planning on taking a vacation but my in-laws invited us to go with them and can't turn that down.

I realize I am in the middle of modding a game and as such I will be doing two things. 1. having mail-mi continue to look over vote counts. 2. giving probably mail-mi and maybe Robz (if they are willing) my phone number so they can text me and let me know when a thread needs to be locked and flips given (I will have internet at the vacation spot but I have to make kinda a trek to access it).

Hopefully my being gone won't be too big of a hinderance to the game.

Also might as well note this will also probably affect my mafia play a bit. I think both theorel and voltgloss were active during similar life events and it decreased their participation, but they were still able to play. I'll be playing it by ear up until then. So apologies in advance if I am not as active as I once was.

[EFHW]

I'll be v/la August 5-10.  I should be able to check in 1x/day. 

[EFHW]

Also might as well note this will also probably affect my mafia play a bit. I think both theorel and voltgloss were active during similar life events and it decreased their participation, but they were still able to play. I'll be playing it by ear up until then. So apologies in advance if I am not as active as I once was.

Well, you'll probably be up in the middle of the night a lot 

[mail-mi]

So looks like I will actually be VLA kinda unexpectedly starting Sunday for a whole week. We weren't planning on taking a vacation but my in-laws invited us to go with them and can't turn that down.

I realize I am in the middle of modding a game and as such I will be doing two things. 1. having mail-mi continue to look over vote counts. 2. giving probably mail-mi and maybe Robz (if they are willing) my phone number so they can text me and let me know when a thread needs to be locked and flips given (I will have internet at the vacation spot but I have to make kinda a trek to access it).

Hopefully my being gone won't be too big of a hinderance to the game.

Also might as well note this will also probably affect my mafia play a bit. I think both theorel and voltgloss were active during similar life events and it decreased their participation, but they were still able to play. I'll be playing it by ear up until then. So apologies in advance if I am not as active as I once was.

That's great!

HOWEVER, I am also going Vla next week (tuesday through saturday) and we will need someone to do vote counts for CLUE mafia. If any one is interested, PM yuma.

[Archetype]

Likewise, I'll have 0 access Friday through Sunday and then Wednesday through Saturday.

[ashersky]

Likewise, I'll have 0 access Friday through Sunday and then Wednesday through Saturday.

I can vote count Inno if you want.

[Archetype]

Likewise, I'll have 0 access Friday through Sunday and then Wednesday through Saturday.

I can vote count Inno if you want.

Axxle might. But if he doesn't, that would be great! Thanks!

[liopoil]

V/LA this weekend.

[sudgy]

Yay, I'm back!  But I probably shouldn't join games until my week long V/LA passes (in the middle of August).

[mail-mi]

Yay, I'm back!  But I probably shouldn't join games until my week long V/LA passes (in the middle of August).

Well, my game will probably still be open for signups...
 

In other news, my v/la starts on tuesday with 0 access so sorry Resistance and Room 25!

[mail-mi]

Yay, I'm back!  But I probably shouldn't join games until my week long V/LA passes (in the middle of August).

Limited access or 0 access? You could probably still join if it is the former.

[sudgy]

0 access.

[Dsell]

I am on a little vacation, there is still wifi here though, so I'll likely still be on enough but I technically have limited availability.

[mail-mi]

0 access.

Wait, how did you post this?

Yay, I'm back!  But I probably shouldn't join games until my week long V/LA passes (in the middle of August).

Limited access or 0 access? You could probably still join if it is the former.

[mail-mi]

Hmm, why did you make up that fake quote from me, mail-mi?

Hm?

Oh grumble grumble you deleted your post. 

[liopoil]

I'm gonna guess that it isn't fake and you just deleted your post...

PPE: suspicion confirmed

Vote: Shraeye

[mail-mi]

Actually, that is a mod-killable offense! modkill: shraeye

[sudgy]

He somehow managed to hack into the forums, as it isn't possible to delete posts in mafia games!  Ban: shraeye

[shraeye]

What on earth are you guys talking about?

[Robz888]

In a trip until Monday, highly limited posting.

[Jimmmmm]

This is sort of a mid-V/LA announcement, I've been working heaps and I'll be out all day tomorrow, and I might have a chance to be around sometime on Sunday afternoon. On the other hand, I might not. I'll have to see.

[Jimmmmm]

Anyone know anything about mail-mi's absence?

[Jimmmmm]

Oh never mind.

HOWEVER, I am also going Vla next week (tuesday through saturday)

[mail-mi]

Anyone know anything about mail-mi's absence?

I do. He was on a 50 mile backpacking trip. One hiker got lost and got a ride home by some woman (he came back the next day.) Another hiker got heat stroke and started saying that all flies were government spies. A guy on a motorcycle named Bean took him home.

He's back now.

[Archetype]

I'm back too!

[mail-mi]

Going to the Shakespeare Festival tomorow, limited access til Saturday

[ashersky]

Going to the Shakespeare Festival tomorow, limited access til Saturday

Be careful of scum there!

[Eevee]

I'm going to a wedding for the weekend. As per usual it's not really much of a factor in this age of smartphones, but I thought I'd give you all a heads up. So very happy for my cousin!

[sudgy]

I'm gone from Thursday to Saturday.  From afternoon to afternoon.  Canoe trip!

[Jimmmmm]

My busyness will continue over this weekend, in which I will struggle to post. I'm working Saturday morning then busy Saturday afternoon, then working Sunday afternoon.

[sudgy]

I'm gone from Thursday to Saturday.  From afternoon to afternoon.  Canoe trip!

Pushed to tomorrow morning because of a thunderstorm.

[UmbrageOfSnow]

Sorry I was not on much yesterday, because of Life™.  Will have limited access today, Saturday, and Sunday, with return to normal Sunday night.

[nkirbit]

TA may be V/LA for a little bit.  Not exactly sure how long, but he wanted me to let you guys know.

[liopoil]

I'm VLA starting tommorow, coming back the afternoon of the 12th of august. will be able to check in ~2 times a day, but not for very long. So no big posts from me.

[mail-mi]

TA may be V/LA for a little bit.  Not exactly sure how long, but he wanted me to let you guys know.

Btw  I love you new avitar.

[EFHW]

limited access through Sunday.  I should be able to be on for a bit each evening, occasionally during the day.

[raerae]

TA may be V/LA for a little bit.  Not exactly sure how long, but he wanted me to let you guys know.

Btw  I love you new avitar.

Agreed!  I yelled loudly and triumphantly when I saw it. 

[nkirbit]

TA may be V/LA for a little bit.  Not exactly sure how long, but he wanted me to let you guys know.

Btw  I love you new avitar.

Agreed!  I yelled loudly and triumphantly when I saw it.

Haha, I knew you'd like it

[Galzria]

TA may be V/LA for a little bit.  Not exactly sure how long, but he wanted me to let you guys know.

Btw  I love you new avitar.

Agreed!  I yelled loudly and triumphantly when I saw it.

Haha, I knew you'd like it

I read the name as NK (Night Kill) Kirbit every time. Can't help it.

[nkirbit]

It's pronounced N-KER-BIT.  My last name is Kirby, and my first name starts with the letter N, so that's where it comes from.

[mail-mi]

It's pronounced N-KER-BIT.  My last name is Kirby, and my first name starts with the letter N, so that's where it comes from.

Question: are you short, pink, and round?

[Archetype]

I always throw an 'i' in between the n and k and pronounce it ni-ker-bit.

[sudgy]

It's pronounced N-KER-BIT.  My last name is Kirby, and my first name starts with the letter N, so that's where it comes from.

Haha, one of the few usernames I pronounced correctly!

[AHoppy]

It's pronounced N-KER-BIT.  My last name is Kirby, and my first name starts with the letter N, so that's where it comes from.

Haha, one of the few usernames I pronounced correctly!

Same!

[Archetype]

I'll be gone with possibly no access on Thursday to...some time. At most a week.

[mcmcsalot]

It's pronounced N-KER-BIT.  My last name is Kirby, and my first name starts with the letter N, so that's where it comes from.

The problem with explanations like this is it's too late.

I will misspell and mispronounce your name as nirk bit forever I guess I should just take the time to read a persons name first...

[sudgy]

It's pronounced N-KER-BIT.  My last name is Kirby, and my first name starts with the letter N, so that's where it comes from.

The problem with explanations like this is it's too late.

I will misspell and mispronounce your name as nirk bit forever I guess I should just take the time to read a persons name first...

Hey, I've managed to get your's and ash's names pronounced right in my mind!

[Twistedarcher]

I always say uh-sure-ski. Is that correct?

[Eevee]

Robz taught me asher-sky.

[mail-mi]

Robz taught me asher-sky.

I do Asher-ski.

[ashersky]

Robz is correct.

Asher-sky, where sky is the word for the big blue thing above our heads.

[Jimmmmm]

Names that I know I pronounce wrong in my head but have no intention of trying to change:

ashersky
sudgy
Dsell
Grujah

[Dsell]

Names that I know I pronounce wrong in my head but have no intention of trying to change:

ashersky
sudgy
Dsell
Grujah

Interesting! How do you pronounce Dsell?

[Jimmmmm]

Names that I know I pronounce wrong in my head but have no intention of trying to change:

ashersky
sudgy
Dsell
Grujah

Interesting! How do you pronounce Dsell?

It's meant to be 'diesel' right? I say Dee-sell.

[ashersky]

Names that I know I pronounce wrong in my head but have no intention of trying to change:

ashersky
sudgy
Dsell
Grujah

Interesting! How do you pronounce Dsell?

It's meant to be 'diesel' right? I say Dee-sell.

I also say Dee-Sell.  I mispronounce sudgy, too.

How can you mess up Grujah?

[Voltgloss]

I always assumed Dsell was pronounced like a battery, and Grujah pronounced "groo-juh."

[Jimmmmm]

Names that I know I pronounce wrong in my head but have no intention of trying to change:

ashersky
sudgy
Dsell
Grujah

Interesting! How do you pronounce Dsell?

It's meant to be 'diesel' right? I say Dee-sell.

I also say Dee-Sell.  I mispronounce sudgy, too.

How can you mess up Grujah?

I think the 'j' is pronounced as a 'y'.

[Dsell]

You're all correct, it's like the battery! Its similarity to diesel has led me to use that name for a variety of things, but diesel was already taken on iso. Diesel also has the nice connection with engines and I fancy myself an engine player.

[Dsell]

Names that I know I pronounce wrong in my head but have no intention of trying to change:

ashersky
sudgy
Dsell
Grujah

Interesting! How do you pronounce Dsell?

It's meant to be 'diesel' right? I say Dee-sell.

I also say Dee-Sell.  I mispronounce sudgy, too.

How can you mess up Grujah?

I think the 'j' is pronounced as a 'y'.

If that's the case, I have pronounced that one wrong too.

[sudgy]

Ash, I changed my pronunciation of your name!  Why can't you change mine?

[yuma]

we really need a game to start if this is how desperate we are for interaction with each other...

[Dsell]

we really need a game to start if this is how desperate we are for interaction with each other...

I don't mind low-stress interactions from time to time. I consider you all friends and it doesn't hurt to have some basis for that friendship besides betrayal and distrust.

On that note, is it wrong that when I say "yuma" I switch into a deep, growling voice and say "yummy"?

[yuma]

we really need a game to start if this is how desperate we are for interaction with each other...

I don't mind low-stress interactions from time to time. I consider you all friends and it doesn't hurt to have some basis for that friendship besides betrayal and distrust.

On that note, is it wrong that when I say "yuma" I switch into a deep, growling voice and say "yummy"?

hey... as long as you get my gender right I don't mind. I was surprised at how many people thought it was a feminine avatar name (and some still do who are new to the forums).

[Twistedarcher]

I thought it was feminine, solely because of Final Fantasy X.

[ashersky]

we really need a game to start if this is how desperate we are for interaction with each other...

Agreed.  Need 2 more for LOTR2.

[Galzria]

we really need a game to start if this is how desperate we are for interaction with each other...

I don't mind low-stress interactions from time to time. I consider you all friends and it doesn't hurt to have some basis for that friendship besides betrayal and distrust.

On that note, is it wrong that when I say "yuma" I switch into a deep, growling voice and say "yummy"?

hey... as long as you get my gender right I don't mind. I was surprised at how many people thought it was a feminine avatar name (and some still do who are new to the forums).

I always thought male, but mainly because the picture looks like a man in a nice tux leaning back up top, while holding a scotch in his hand in the bottom, with "Science" tying them together, like saying "Science: Stay classy".

Now, it's nothing of the sort of course. But that was always the mental image I've associated with you. And even though I know what your picture really is, and I've seen what YOU actually look like, that's still the mental image I naturally have.

[mail-mi]

we really need a game to start if this is how desperate we are for interaction with each other...

Agreed.  Need 2 more for LOTR2.

And 6 1/2 more for SoC.

[mail-mi]

Names that I know I pronounce wrong in my head but have no intention of trying to change:

ashersky
sudgy
Dsell
Grujah

Interesting! How do you pronounce Dsell?

It's meant to be 'diesel' right? I say Dee-sell.

I also say Dee-Sell.  I mispronounce sudgy, too.

How can you mess up Grujah?

I think the 'j' is pronounced as a 'y'.

I always said GROO-HAH. Like it was a spanish name. Or perhaps "SHARK BAIT GROO-HAH-HAH."

Yeah, it's the second one.

[Archetype]

My pronunciations for common forum gamers (some pronunciations more obvious than others):

Sud-gee
asher-sky
Galz-ria
Volt-gloss
Dee-Sell
mail-me
you-ma
Vol-tear
Robz
mc-mc-saw-lot (I saw the mc-mc part like a dj)
Jimmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
A-Hoppy
thear-roll
Kill-dee-us
Kir-ian
lio-po-lee
EFHW
Koosh-ee
Axle
Um-brayge-of-snow
shray
Twisted-archer
Dest-erio
ni-kir-bit
chairs
Eevee
Grew-jah
ray-ray
jore-bowls
In-som-nee-ac

Arch-eh-type

I probably forgot somebody.

[ashersky]

My pronunciations for common forum gamers (some pronunciations more obvious than others):

Sud-gee
asher-sky
Galz-ria
Volt-gloss
Dee-Sell
mail-me
you-ma
Vol-tear
Robz
mc-mc-saw-lot (I saw the mc-mc part like a dj)  mc-mcs-alot
Jimmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
A-Hoppy
thear-roll
Kill-dee-us
Kir-ian
lio-po-lee  lio-pole
EFHW
Koosh-ee
Axle
Um-brayge-of-snow
shray
Twisted-archer
Dest-erio  Desty-Arrow
ni-kir-bit  ni-ker-bit
chairs
Eevee
Grew-jah
ray-ray
jore-bowls
In-som-nee-ac

Arch-eh-type

I probably forgot somebody.

Added my versions in bold.  Pretty close.  I definitely say arch instead of arc, even though it should be arc for Archetype.

[mail-mi]

My pronunciations for common forum gamers (some pronunciations more obvious than others):

Sud-gee
asher-sky asher-ski
Galz-ria
Volt-gloss
Dee-Sell
mail-me
you-ma
Vol-tear Valt-air
Robz
mc-mc-saw-lot (I saw the mc-mc part like a dj)  mc-mcs-alot em-see-em-see-sah-lot
Jimmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
A-Hoppy
thear-roll
Kill-dee-us
Kir-ian
lio-po-lee  lio-pole lio-poyl
EFHW
Koosh-ee
Axle
Um-brayge-of-snow Um-barage-of-snow
shray shray-eye
Twisted-archer
Dest-erio  Desty-Arrow destie-ro
ni-kir-bit  ni-ker-bit
chairs
Eevee
Grew-jah Grew-hah
ray-ray
jore-bowls Jorb-lays
In-som-nee-ac

Arch-eh-type

I probably forgot somebody.

Added my versions in bold.  Pretty close.  I definitely say arch instead of arc, even though it should be arc for Archetype.

mine underlined.

[sudgy]

...Jorb-lays?!?

[mail-mi]

...Jorb-lays?!?

...Jorb-bowls?!? I always say the e with the a sound.

[Archetype]

mine underlined.

My mcmcsalot one is all messed up since I didn't write the letters out. Mail-mi and I pronounce it the same way.

[Galzria]

My pronunciations for common forum gamers (some pronunciations more obvious than others):

Sud-gee -- Sud-gee
asher-sky - Asher-ski
Galz-ria - Galz-ria
Volt-gloss - Volt-gloss
Dee-Sell - Duh-sell
mail-me - Mail-me
you-ma - You-ma
Vol-tear - Volt-air
Robz  - Robz
mc-mc-saw-lot - mc-mc's-alot
Jimmmm - Jim
A-Hoppy - A-Hoppy
thear-roll - Their-al
Kill-dee-us - Kull-de-oh's
Kir-ian - Kir-ian
lio-po-lee - Lio-poll
EFHW - E-F-H-W
Koosh-ee - Koosh-ee
Axle - Axle
Um-brayge-of-snow - Um-Bridge-of-snow
shray - Sha-ray-ee
Twisted-archer - Twisted-Archer
Dest-erio - Dest-ero
ni-kir-bit NK-Kir-bit
chairs - Chairs
Eevee - Eve-ee
Grew-jah - Grew-jah
ray-ray - Ray-ray
jore-bowls - Jor-bulls
In-som-nee-ac - In-som-nee-ack
Arch-eh-type - Arch-Type
Joe-the-own-ah
Oz-ull
Captain-Frisk
E-Hail-C-On
More-Grim
Tables


I probably forgot somebody.

[Dsell]

Dee-Sell - Duh-sell

Really?

[Galzria]

Dee-Sell - Duh-sell

Really?

Sometimes it's "Dee-Sell", but my natural 'at-a-glance quick in my head' read is "duh-sell". Not sure why I put the "uh" sound in there... I just always have.

[shraeye]

Hmmm...apparently I'm the only dude saying these ones:

the-orrul
Volt-eye-ear
en-ker-bit
leah-poil

[theorel]

Interesting seeing how you guys pronounce my name.  It's hard for me to write how I pronounce it.  In particular I'm not sure how to write the e...
it's something like
thay-Orl
where the th is soft (like theory).  The ay is the closest sound I can think of to it, but it's kind of between that and a short e if that makes any sense.

as for the rest of you, I'm aware of several that are wrong, but this is how I pronounce them...

My pronunciations for common forum gamers (some pronunciations more obvious than others):

Sud-gee -- Sudge-ee
asher-sky - Asher-ski
Galz-ria - Galz-ree-a
Volt-gloss - Volt-gloss
Dee-Sell - Dee-sell
mail-me - Mail-me
you-ma - You-ma
Vol-tear - Vol-tare
Robz  - Rob-Zee
mc-mc-saw-lot - mc-mc's-alot
Jimmmm - Jim
A-Hoppy - A-Hoppy
Kill-dee-us - Kill-dee-os (long o soft s, not sure how to note that)
Kir-ian - Keer-ee-an
lio-po-lee - Le-o-poyl
EFHW - E-foo
Koosh-ee - Koosh-ee
Axle - Axle
Um-brayge-of-snow - Um-Bridge-of-snow
shray - Shray
Twisted-archer - Twisted-Archer
Dest-erio - Dest-ee-arrow
ni-kir-bit N-Kir-bit
chairs - Chairs
Eevee - Eve-ee
Grew-jah - Grew-jah
ray-ray - Ray-ray
jore-bowls - Jor-bulls
In-som-nee-ac - In-som-nee-ack
Arch-eh-type - Arc-a-Type
Joe-the-own-ah
Oz-ull
Captain-Frisk
E-Hal-C-On
More-Grim
Tables
zee-i-ron
E-Hunt
kay-vee
Q-Vist
pops(-of-c-town)
watt-no
tee-ness
O
f-t-l
ipo-fains or i-po-fa-nees, depending on my frame of mind
winter-spartan
da-vee-o (occasionally dave-ee-o)

EDIT: fixed a couple and added ipofanes, WinterSpartan, davio

[shraeye]

oh! I forgot about shhiare-on.  that's a toughy to write out how I say it.

[Jimmmmm]

oh! I forgot about shhiare-on.  that's a toughy to write out how I say it.

I say zeeron.

[Voltgloss]

Remember zxcvbn?  There's a name that was both (1) impossible to pronounce, and yet also (2) impossible to pronounce wrong. 

[eHalcyon]

You know "halcyon" is a real word, right?

[Dsell]

Interesting, my pronunciations are identical to theorel's with just 3 exceptions: theorel is thee (soft th)-or-ull, ashersky is sky, not ski, and Robz is just Robz, no 2-syllable funny business.

Also, I just memorized the letters in zxcvbn and just spouted them all off whenever I saw his name. I think it helps that I've used "dasmrh" as a screen name many times before. (You're welcome)

[Jorbles]

...Jorb-lays?!?

...Jorb-bowls?!? I always say the e with the a sound.

Jor- as in Jordan and -bles as in gerbils or Tables. 

[Galzria]

I read that as "Daz-Myrrh"

[Archetype]

I read that as "Daz-Myrrh"

[mail-mi]

I read that as "Daz-Myrrh"

[sudgy]

I read that as "Daz-Myrrh"

[Robz888]

I'm amused that people pronounce mine as "Rob Zee." I've always thought of it as just like Rob plural.

[EFHW]

oh! I forgot about shhiare-on.  that's a toughy to write out how I say it.

I say zeeron.

me too.  Is it actually like shraeye says?

How about the right way to say shraeye?  I say it "shray-ee"

For Theorel I always say "theory" but replace the y with "el".  I don't think I'll be able to change it now.  Like sudgy - I pronounce the 'd' and probably always will.

[Jimmmmm]

How about the right way to say shraeye?  I say it "shray-ee"

I just say "shray".

[theorel]

I'm amused that people pronounce mine as "Rob Zee." I've always thought of it as just like Rob plural.

Well, it was Rob-Z-8-8-8, which shortens to Rob-Z not Robs.  But I think I'm the only one that says it that way?  Unless I missed someone else.

[sudgy]

I'm amused that people pronounce mine as "Rob Zee." I've always thought of it as just like Rob plural.

Well, it was Rob-Z-8-8-8, which shortens to Rob-Z not Robs.  But I think I'm the only one that says it that way?  Unless I missed someone else.

ME!

[Jimmmmm]

I'm amused that people pronounce mine as "Rob Zee." I've always thought of it as just like Rob plural.

Well, it was Rob-Z-8-8-8, which shortens to Rob-Z not Robs.  But I think I'm the only one that says it that way?  Unless I missed someone else.

ME!

I've always said Robs.

[sudgy]

I think Eevee too, one time when he was PMing me a night action he said "robzie 888".

[yuma]

I think Eevee too, one time when he was PMing me a night action he said "robzie 888".

so am i the only one that thinks of it as "Rob-zee eight-hundred and eighty-eight"?

[mail-mi]

I think Eevee too, one time when he was PMing me a night action he said "robzie 888".

so am i the only one that thinks of it as "Rob-zee eight-hundred and eighty-eight"?

yes. Its Robs-eight-eight-eight.

[ashersky]

I think Eevee too, one time when he was PMing me a night action he said "robzie 888".

so am i the only one that thinks of it as "Rob-zee eight-hundred and eighty-eight"?

yes. Its Robs-eight-eight-eight.

I'd bet a horse that Jimmmmm says "Robz-Triple-8."

[Galzria]

Robz-Trip' 8's is how Eevee SHOULD pronounce it.

[Robz888]

By the way. I will be largely Vla until Sunday night. It's my birthday today! (That's what all the eights are for.)

Survivor will start after I return.

[Galzria]

By the way. I will be largely Vla until Sunday night. It's my birthday today! (That's what all the eights are for.)

Survivor will start after I return.

Also, apologies for the bad spelling, using accept in place of except, etc. It's my birthday just now, by the way!

So it is! Happy birthday first-scum-win buddy!

Second time around even. Happy birthday!

[Jimmmmm]

I think Eevee too, one time when he was PMing me a night action he said "robzie 888".

so am i the only one that thinks of it as "Rob-zee eight-hundred and eighty-eight"?

yes. Its Robs-eight-eight-eight.

I'd bet a horse that Jimmmmm says "Robz-Triple-8."

Nope. I know the 888 is there, but I just ignore it and say Robz. If I had to say it, I'd probably say eight-eight-eight. Where's my horse?

[ashersky]

I think Eevee too, one time when he was PMing me a night action he said "robzie 888".

so am i the only one that thinks of it as "Rob-zee eight-hundred and eighty-eight"?

yes. Its Robs-eight-eight-eight.

I'd bet a horse that Jimmmmm says "Robz-Triple-8."

Nope. I know the 888 is there, but I just ignore it and say Robz. If I had to say it, I'd probably say eight-eight-eight. Where's my horse?

Running in the Cup.

You have to be the only Australian on the continent that doesn't use the "double-" and "triple-" thing.  It makes it impossible to figure out phone numbers.

[sudgy]

Hey, now give me that horse!

[ashersky]

Hey, now give me that horse!

I'll need to cut it up into mailbox sized pieces.

[Eevee]

I had very weird english-finnish hybrid pronunciations for all names (in my head I guess, I hadn't ever said any of the usernames out loud), but meeting Robz made me feel silly because I realized they are mostly english words, so I've tried to teach myself to think of them with a more "traditional" pronunciation.

[UmbrageOfSnow]

I had very weird english-finnish hybrid pronunciations for all names (in my head I guess, I hadn't ever said any of the usernames out loud), but meeting Robz made me feel silly because I realized they are mostly english words, so I've tried to teach myself to think of them with a more "traditional" pronunciation.

Are you Finnish?  I really hope you're not, then this would be much funnier.

[Jimmmmm]

I think Eevee too, one time when he was PMing me a night action he said "robzie 888".

so am i the only one that thinks of it as "Rob-zee eight-hundred and eighty-eight"?

yes. Its Robs-eight-eight-eight.

I'd bet a horse that Jimmmmm says "Robz-Triple-8."

Nope. I know the 888 is there, but I just ignore it and say Robz. If I had to say it, I'd probably say eight-eight-eight. Where's my horse?

Running in the Cup.

You have to be the only Australian on the continent that doesn't use the "double-" and "triple-" thing.  It makes it impossible to figure out phone numbers.

I definitely use double and triple in other situations.

[Voltaire]

Sorry to derail the thread, but I'll be V/LA starting around 6 PM forum time tomorrow through Sunday night.

[Dsell]

Happy birthday Robz!

[Dsell]

Oh, I should also announce that I'll be out of town tomorrow (Friday) evening through part of Saturday to play Cosmic Encounter! Idk whether I'll have phone access or not but I don't think it should interrupt things too much.

[UmbrageOfSnow]

Sorry to derail the thread, but I'll be V/LA starting around 6 PM forum time tomorrow through Sunday night.

Derailing this thread with an actual V/LA announcement.  You monster!

[ashersky]

Does anyone else have official hybrids for the twin claims?

One I've used:

Munshrayray
TwistedBit
EFpoil (I feel like there's a third person for this one)
McRobzalot

[sudgy]

BoxOfSudgy?

[Twistedarcher]

Does anyone else have official hybrids for the twin claims?

One I've used:

Munshrayray
TwistedBit
EFpoil (I feel like there's a third person for this one)
McRobzalot

EFLiooshie

[ashersky]

KooshliopHW (pronounced koosh-li-o-phew)

[mail-mi]

Does anyone else have official hybrids for the twin claims?

One I've used:

Munshrayray
TwistedBit
EFpoil (I feel like there's a third person for this one)
McRobzalot

Kooshie with EFpoil.

Dang ninja'd

[EFHW]

KooshliopHW (pronounced koosh-li-o-phew)

Has a nice ring to it, really.

[EFHW]

KooshliopHW (pronounced koosh-li-o-phew)

Has a nice ring to it, really.

I like McRobzalot too.  Shraeye already incorporates raerae into his name.

[nkirbit]

TheShraeraeye?

[mail-mi]

TheShraeraeye?

This.

[Jorbles]

Going VLA from Friday afternoon until Sunday evening. I'll tell my family you guys say hi. Don't lynch me or get me killed in RPGland.

[raerae]

TheShraeraeye?

This.

At least one third of that name supports it.

[Eevee]

I'm flying out to Budapest today. Has anyone been, does anyone have any suggestions on what to do there? I just found out it's going to be awesome weather (plus), but that they have their own currency (minus), so I know quite little of the place. Our hotel promises internet so I should be on at least twice a day (before going to sleeps and after waking up), catching up with all of my games, which would be more than my recent activity has been at home, but you know. I'm coming back on friday.

[Archetype]

I'm back! A lot sooner than I expected too! I ended up playing a couple games of IRL Mafia (Bird 7P setup) and 10+ games of Acquire and a couple games of 7 Wonders. Fun times. Now to catch up on things...

[Voltaire]

I'm back! But I've only caught up on one game so far and might not be able to catch up on any more tonight. In which case you'll see me post tomorrow morning central US time.

[Voltaire]

I will be semi-V/LA from late Wednesday 8/14 to early Sunday 8/18. My family is coming into town and I'm showing them around the Big City. I'll check in at least once a day but my ability to participate will be severely reduced.

[Kuildeous]

I'll be flying out Wednesday morning to GenCon. While I won't be completely away from the internet, there are good odds that I won't be able to devote as much time to my games as normal.

[mail-mi]

UoS has disappeared. Where are you Snow? We need you!

[sudgy]

I'm going to be gone later today (still here at nighttime though), and from tomorrow through Saturday for a backpacking trip.

[mail-mi]

School is in for me, that means less posting til June 

[mail-mi]

no access today into tomorrow a little.

[Grujah]

BACK.

[theorel]

I'll be out of town Thursday to Monday.

[sudgy]

BoxOfDOG wanted me to tell you that he'll have limited access until Friday.

[Dsell]

I'm going to be mostly limited to morning and evening access until Friday as well.

[Eevee]

At a music festival until sunday.

[Voltaire]

I will be V/LA from 8/28-9/2 (anyone else going to WorldCon?).

[Archetype]

I will be gone from afternoon today until afternoon tomorrow with very little access; aka mobile. We're having the flooring be redone and have to stay out of the house from toxic fumes or something.

So we'll be in a tent in the backyard.

[Twistedarcher]

I will be gone from afternoon today until afternoon tomorrow with very little access; aka mobile. We're having the flooring be redone and have to stay out of the house from toxic fumes or something.

So we'll be in a tent in the backyard.

Be worried if you see this guy walking into your house:

[Archetype]

*woosh* over my head.

[Twistedarcher]

Awe, you should watch Breaking Bad. It's a great show!

[Robz888]

Awe, you should watch Breaking Bad. It's a great show!

It is the best show.

[yuma]

Awe, you should watch Breaking Bad. It's a great show!

It is the best show.

why no breaking bad mafia?

[Robz888]

Awe, you should watch Breaking Bad. It's a great show!

It is the best show.

why no breaking bad mafia?

Yeah... that would probably be a good idea.

I watch a million shows though. I could do Lost-themed mafia, Fringe-themed mafia, Avatar: The Last Airbender and the Legend of Korra-themed mafia, Mad Men-themed mafia, Arrested Development-themed mafia... I could do Food Network's Chopped-themed mafia.

[Jorbles]

Awe, you should watch Breaking Bad. It's a great show!

It is the best show.

why no breaking bad mafia?

You can be a Jesse (VT), a Walter (Vig) or a Fly (scum)!

[yuma]

Arrested Development-themed mafia...

Got that one covered already...

I could do Food Network's Chopped-themed mafia.

/in

[Twistedarcher]

I could do Food Network's Chopped-themed mafia.

/in

/in /in /in /in /in /in

You could do some FUN stuff with this one, too.

[Robz888]

Awe, you should watch Breaking Bad. It's a great show!

It is the best show.

why no breaking bad mafia?

You can be a Jesse (VT), a Walter (Vig) or a Fly (scum)!

You could play it a lot of different ways. Walt and Gus Fring as Mafia Godfathers, Jesse as a Serial Killer (or Innocent Child?), Hank as a Cop (Paranoid?), Marie as Doctor.

[Robz888]

I could do Food Network's Chopped-themed mafia.

/in

/in /in /in /in /in /in

You could do some FUN stuff with this one, too.

Scott Conant, Kris Santos, and Geoffrey Zakarian are the "evil" judges, right?

[Twistedarcher]

Each night, the PRs are given ingredients. Depending on how they combine the ingredients, they get a different power role for that night.

Kind of like the opposite of a pick-your-poison setup.

[Voltgloss]

Iron Chef mafia.

Today's secret ingredient is...

SCUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUM!!

[ashersky]

I'm currently watching Suits, Under the Dome, and The Bridge.  All could make good mafia games.

[Archetype]

Under the Dome would be an awesome RMM game.

[ashersky]

Under the Dome would be an awesome RMM game.

I read the book way back when it came out.  They've definitely taken...liberties.  (ha!  Get it?  Liberty?  But you can't escape the dome!)

Anyway, yes, it would.  Barbie, Big Jim, Junior, Norrie and Joe...lots of cool characters.

[Archetype]

Apparently they've signed a deal for a second season, which is great.

Never read the book, but I've heard it sort of follows the show's plotline. But yeah, lots of potential. I may have to reserve a spot in the queue. Collaboration?

[raerae]

Under the Dome would be an awesome RMM game.

I read the book way back when it came out.  They've definitely taken...liberties.  (ha!  Get it?  Liberty?  But you can't escape the dome!)

Anyway, yes, it would.  Barbie, Big Jim, Junior, Norrie and Joe...lots of cool characters.

Are you a King fan, ash?

[AHoppy]

I'm currently watching Suits, Under the Dome, and The Bridge.  All could make good mafia games.

If a Suits mafia comes up, I definitely want /in.  Or co-mod, depending on my availability at the time...

[ashersky]

Under the Dome would be an awesome RMM game.

I read the book way back when it came out.  They've definitely taken...liberties.  (ha!  Get it?  Liberty?  But you can't escape the dome!)

Anyway, yes, it would.  Barbie, Big Jim, Junior, Norrie and Joe...lots of cool characters.

Are you a King fan, ash?

I would say yes.  There was a time when I had read like 90% of his books.

I'm currently watching Suits, Under the Dome, and The Bridge.  All could make good mafia games.

If a Suits mafia comes up, I definitely want /in.  Or co-mod, depending on my availability at the time...

I want to be Harvey Spektor.  In real life.

[raerae]

Under the Dome would be an awesome RMM game.

I read the book way back when it came out.  They've definitely taken...liberties.  (ha!  Get it?  Liberty?  But you can't escape the dome!)

Anyway, yes, it would.  Barbie, Big Jim, Junior, Norrie and Joe...lots of cool characters.

Are you a King fan, ash?

I would say yes.  There was a time when I had read like 90% of his books.

Always good to meet another one.  I'm trying to convince shraeye that all the books aren't terrifying so he's going to start with Under the Dome.  I probably won't subject him to 'Salem's Lot though

[AHoppy]

I'm currently watching Suits, Under the Dome, and The Bridge.  All could make good mafia games.

If a Suits mafia comes up, I definitely want /in.  Or co-mod, depending on my availability at the time...

I want to be Harvey Spektor.  In real life.

Mostly I want to belong to a car club like that...

[ashersky]

Under the Dome would be an awesome RMM game.

I read the book way back when it came out.  They've definitely taken...liberties.  (ha!  Get it?  Liberty?  But you can't escape the dome!)

Anyway, yes, it would.  Barbie, Big Jim, Junior, Norrie and Joe...lots of cool characters.

Are you a King fan, ash?

I would say yes.  There was a time when I had read like 90% of his books.

Always good to meet another one.  I'm trying to convince shraeye that all the books aren't terrifying so he's going to start with Under the Dome.  I probably won't subject him to 'Salem's Lot though

Needful Things is what captured me.

The Gunslinger series would be a good intro as well.

[ashersky]

I'm currently watching Suits, Under the Dome, and The Bridge.  All could make good mafia games.

If a Suits mafia comes up, I definitely want /in.  Or co-mod, depending on my availability at the time...

I want to be Harvey Spektor.  In real life.

Mostly I want to belong to a car club like that...

Oh yeah.  And have a driver.

[Robz888]

I'm a petty big Stephen King fan, although I haven't read even close to all its stuff.

I actually started Under the Dome and then put it down after like 100 pages. That was a couple summers ago. I caught an episode or two of the show.

I loved The Stand, Everything's Eventual, and The Dark Tower series.

[raerae]

I'm a petty big Stephen King fan, although I haven't read even close to all its stuff.

I actually started Under the Dome and then put it down after like 100 pages. That was a couple summers ago. I caught an episode or two of the show.

I loved The Stand, Everything's Eventual, and The Dark Tower series.

Oh man!  You have to, have to, have to pick it up again.  It will suck you in, I promise.  I'm on book 5 (I think...) of the Dark Tower series.  'Salem's Lot is by far my favorite though and still scares the pants off me every time I read it.  Cell is great, Desperation is great, Lisey's Story, Rose Madder, Four Past Midnight, Night Shift, Nightmares and Dreamscapes...really haven't found anything I don't like yet

[ashersky]

I'm a petty big Stephen King fan, although I haven't read even close to all its stuff.

I actually started Under the Dome and then put it down after like 100 pages. That was a couple summers ago. I caught an episode or two of the show.

I loved The Stand, Everything's Eventual, and The Dark Tower series.

Oh man!  You have to, have to, have to pick it up again.  It will suck you in, I promise.  I'm on book 5 (I think...) of the Dark Tower series.  'Salem's Lot is by far my favorite though and still scares the pants off me every time I read it.  Cell is great, Desperation is great, Lisey's Story, Rose Madder, Four Past Midnight, Night Shift, Nightmares and Dreamscapes...really haven't found anything I don't like yet

Then don't read Eyes of the Dragon.  Not his best.

[Robz888]

Yeah, Eyes of the Dragon was weak. Insomnia is the worst though! That book is terrible.

I really, really, really like Books 2-4 of the Dark Tower series. Book 3 is one of my absolutely favorite books. I love Blaine.

[ashersky]

Yeah, Eyes of the Dragon was weak. Insomnia is the worst though! That book is terrible.

I really, really, really like Books 2-4 of the Dark Tower series. Book 3 is one of my absolutely favorite books. I love Blaine.

The one with the train is the best.  I get them all mixed together now, though.

[mail-mi]

Wheel of Time, anyone?

[EFHW]

I'm a petty big Stephen King fan, although I haven't read even close to all its stuff.

I actually started Under the Dome and then put it down after like 100 pages. That was a couple summers ago. I caught an episode or two of the show.

I loved The Stand, Everything's Eventual, and The Dark Tower series.

I liked The Stand, too.  There was a period where I was reading lots of Stephen King, but I stopped when Pet Semetary freaked me out.

[Jorbles]

Wheel of Time, anyone?

I hear you even though I got tired of how Jordan was unable to wrap anything up without starting a dozen new plotlines. I almost prefer Sanderson taking over the series because at least he knows how to end a story (don't spoil the last book for me I'm waiting for the paperback version so it'll fit on my bookshelf properly... plus to save the dollars.)

[mail-mi]

Wheel of Time, anyone?

I hear you even though I got tired of how Jordan was unable to wrap anything up without starting a dozen new plotlines. I almost prefer Sanderson taking over the series because at least he knows how to end a story (don't spoil the last book for me I'm waiting for the paperback version so it'll fit on my bookshelf properly... plus to save the dollars.)

Wanna do WoT mafia with me?

[Jorbles]

Wheel of Time, anyone?

I hear you even though I got tired of how Jordan was unable to wrap anything up without starting a dozen new plotlines. I almost prefer Sanderson taking over the series because at least he knows how to end a story (don't spoil the last book for me I'm waiting for the paperback version so it'll fit on my bookshelf properly... plus to save the dollars.)

Wanna do WoT mafia with me?

Sure, it's certainly a good setting for it. Barely anyone is who they seem to be. What were you thinking for the setup?

[mail-mi]

Wheel of Time, anyone?

I hear you even though I got tired of how Jordan was unable to wrap anything up without starting a dozen new plotlines. I almost prefer Sanderson taking over the series because at least he knows how to end a story (don't spoil the last book for me I'm waiting for the paperback version so it'll fit on my bookshelf properly... plus to save the dollars.)

Wanna do WoT mafia with me?

Sure, it's certainly a good setting for it. Barely anyone is who they seem to be. What were you thinking for the setup?

I'll make a QT when I get home.

[AHoppy]

Bringing this back... I'm going to be V/LA all of tomorrow, and probably all of Wednesday.  After that, who knows.  I'm studying abroad and don't know what the internet situation is going to be like.  I'm pretty sure I'll be able to get on, but in case I can't, farewell for a few months. 

[Watno]

Can you take your final move in Agricola before disappearing?

[Dsell]

Bringing this back... I'm going to be V/LA all of tomorrow, and probably all of Wednesday.  After that, who knows.  I'm studying abroad and don't know what the internet situation is going to be like.  I'm pretty sure I'll be able to get on, but in case I can't, farewell for a few months.

Have a great time! Studying abroad can be such an incredible experience. Make the most of it!

[AHoppy]

Can you take your final move in Agricola before disappearing?

I have WiFi in the airport, so I should be able to

[eHalcyon]

Can you take your final move in Agricola before disappearing?

I have WiFi in the airport, so I should be able to

Remember you still have to feed your family afterwards.  It doesn't do it automatically, right?

[Watno]

well, that doesn't really matter to me. I just wanna know wether michael does something mean.

[mail-mi]

gone for friday and saturday, Phone posting.

[hyramgraff]

With the US holiday this weekend, I will probably be LA.

[sudgy]

With the US holiday this weekend, I will probably be LA.

You'll be in Los Angeles?

[liopoil]

V/LA saturday through monday.

[AHoppy]

So I have arrived in France successfully.  And I definitely have access.  However, at least at the moment (and probably for the first few weeks of classes) things are going to be kinda crazy.  Hopefully I can still get my Agricola turns in and participate in gokodom, but we'll see. 

[yuma]

VLA. Wife is going into labor. So I'll be back at some point, probably not super soon though.

[Archetype]

Hope everything turns out great!

[ashersky]

VLA. Wife is going into labor. So I'll be back at some point, probably not super soon though.

Awesome!  Have fun.  Take your phone for mobile access. 

[Galzria]

VLA. Wife is going into labor. So I'll be back at some point, probably not super soon though.

Oooh, good luck!

[Twistedarcher]

Hope everything goes well, Yuma!

[Eevee]

Best of luck to you and your wife as well!

[yuma]

Thanks for the well wishes. We are home, wife and baby are fine. If you want to see a picture come join the facebook group that mail-mi created:

Btw, I'm making an F.DS facebook group.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1405496049672387/1405606609661331/?notif_t=like

But I will be back into my games today.  I probably won't be quite as active as I once was from here on out, but will still be a part of the community.

[Voltgloss]

Congratulations, yuma and family!

[sudgy]

Thanks for the well wishes. We are home, wife and baby are fine. If you want to see a picture come join the facebook group that mail-mi created:

Btw, I'm making an F.DS facebook group.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1405496049672387/1405606609661331/?notif_t=like

But I will be back into my games today.  I probably won't be quite as active as I once was from here on out, but will still be a part of the community.

The problem is, I can't join the facebook group...

[Twistedarcher]

That's a lot of hair! (I facebook stalked...)

[mail-mi]

Does anyone else have official hybrids for the twin claims?

One I've used:

Munshrayray
TwistedBit
EFpoil (I feel like there's a third person for this one)
McRobzalot

Yumabirds.

[Archetype]

I'm going to be taking a break. I'll check in to do 7W stuff and hopefully finish up Coup and WWTWDP, but that should be about it.

[Twistedarcher]

Internet at the new place isn't working for me, so less active until I figure that out

edit - fixed!

[Robz888]

I have a jam-packed week ahead of me, so just be patient if you're waiting on for PMs, QTs, games, etc.

The reason: I am moving back to Michigan on Wednesday!

[nkirbit]

I have a jam-packed week ahead of me, so just be patient if you're waiting on for PMs, QTs, games, etc.

The reason: I am moving back to Michigan on Wednesday!

congratulations!

[Robz888]

I have a jam-packed week ahead of me, so just be patient if you're waiting on for PMs, QTs, games, etc.

The reason: I am moving back to Michigan on Wednesday!

congratulations!

Thank you! I love DC, but I have great things waiting for me back at home in Michigan, and my work now allows me to live wherever.

[Twistedarcher]

I have a jam-packed week ahead of me, so just be patient if you're waiting on for PMs, QTs, games, etc.

The reason: I am moving back to Michigan on Wednesday!

I see how it is

[Robz888]

I have a jam-packed week ahead of me, so just be patient if you're waiting on for PMs, QTs, games, etc.

The reason: I am moving back to Michigan on Wednesday!

I see how it is

 

[Twistedarcher]

I have a jam-packed week ahead of me, so just be patient if you're waiting on for PMs, QTs, games, etc.

The reason: I am moving back to Michigan on Wednesday!

I see how it is

 

Kidding aside I am very happy for you! We will just have to meet up next time you are in dc, whenever that is. Good luck on your move!

[Robz888]

I have a jam-packed week ahead of me, so just be patient if you're waiting on for PMs, QTs, games, etc.

The reason: I am moving back to Michigan on Wednesday!

I see how it is

 

Kidding aside I am very happy for you! We will just have to meet up next time you are in dc, whenever that is. Good luck on your move!

Indeed!

[EFHW]

Go Blue?

[eHalcyon]

I have a jam-packed week ahead of me, so just be patient if you're waiting on for PMs, QTs, games, etc.

The reason: I am moving back to Michigan on Wednesday!

Why don't you just buy the jam when you get to Michigan?

[Robz888]

Go Blue?

You betcha.

[ashersky]

Go Blue?

You betcha.

By "Blue" I assume you mean "Buckeyes."

[liopoil]

Vote: ashersky

[Voltaire]

Man, the Zips almost made me so happy...

[liopoil]

Man, the Zips almost made me so sad...

FTFY

[EFHW]

Vote: ashersky

+1

[EFHW]

I have a jam-packed week ahead of me, so just be patient if you're waiting on for PMs, QTs, games, etc.

The reason: I am moving back to Michigan on Wednesday!

Why don't you just buy the jam when you get to Michigan?

lol. 

[Eevee]

Congratulations Robz!

[Archetype]

Hooray for Robz!

[shraeye]

I guess I haven't posted here, but anyone who's in a game with me now realizes that I'm pretty spotty in my availability these days.

[mcmcsalot]

Go Blue?

You betcha.

Boo and things and stuff...

[mcmcsalot]

I should clarify, I am quite excited for robz return. My previous post was at his comment about the color blue, and therefor the university of Michigan

[Galzria]

I should clarify, I am quite excited for robz return. My previous post was at his c

Coulda been worse. He could've added a winking face after the phrase.

[AHoppy]

V/LA through Sunday evening.  No idea what internet access will be like.

[liopoil]

Had an unexpected VLA last couple days. Catching up all my games now.

[xeiron]

I will have limited access friday to sunday.

[AHoppy]

I'm going to be V/LA from tomorrow through Monday evening. 

[Galzria]

Work this morning, party this afternoon. V/LA all day.

[mail-mi]

Phone broke, much less access than usual/

[Ozle]

Work this morning, party this afternoon. V/LA all day.

Finally hit the big 6-0?
Congrats!

[Galzria]

Work this morning, party this afternoon. V/LA all day.

Finally hit the big 6-0?
Congrats!

Holy wtf uxvdhrhvcf!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What did I just spot!?!?!?!?

[Galzria]

It's an Ozle!

[Voltgloss]

I will be on LA for the rest of the week, cowering in terror at the prospect of a rampaging horde of Ozlebeasts.*

* probably not true

[Ozle]

Work this morning, party this afternoon. V/LA all day.

Finally hit the big 6-0?
Congrats!

Holy wtf uxvdhrhvcf!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What did I just spot!?!?!?!?

I see your spelling hasn't improved in the meantime!

Plus, i was here last week wasn't I?

Or was that somewhere else?
I dunno, all you forums look the same (I'm not forumist though, some of my best friends are VBulletin boards)

[Galzria]

Work this morning, party this afternoon. V/LA all day.

Finally hit the big 6-0?
Congrats!

Holy wtf uxvdhrhvcf!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What did I just spot!?!?!?!?

I see your spelling hasn't improved in the meantime!

Plus, i was here last week wasn't I?

Or was that somewhere else?
I dunno, all you forums look the same (I'm not forumist though, some of my best friends are VBulletin boards)

I feel so dirty and used now.

[Ozle]

I will be on LA for the rest of the week, cowering in terror at the prospect of a rampaging horde of Ozlebeasts.*

* probably not true

Sweeping Majestically Across the plains?

[Ozle]

I feel so dirty and used now.

Like a tea towel?
Or swimming pool filter?
Or my boxing mouth shield?

[chairs]

I need a break from forum games, AFK once current games are done until further notice.

[Jorbles]

I will be on vacation with very limited access (and what access I do have will likely be drunken) on a friend's bachelor weekend from Friday to Monday this upcoming weekend. Just a heads up.

[nkirbit]

Limited access until this weekend.. very busy rest of the week for me.  Will be around to update LoW, and that's about it.

[Archetype]

V/LA until Monday. On maternal leave.

[mail-mi]

V/LA until Monday. On maternal leave.

...?

[Robz888]

V/LA until Monday. On maternal leave.

...?

[Archetype]

V/LA until Monday. On maternal leave.

...?

I'm a father for four days. It's a nightmare.

[Archetype]

V/LA until Monday. On maternal leave.

...?

I'm a father for four days. It's a nightmare.

I should probably note this is a fake baby and is a project for school.

EDIT: ...and Voltgloss already took it out of context.

[eHalcyon]

V/LA until Monday. On maternal leave.

...?

I'm a father for four days. It's a nightmare.

I should probably note this is a fake baby and is a project for school.

EDIT: ...and Voltgloss already took it out of context.

Before you write a report or something, you should note the difference between "maternal" and "paternal".  Unless you've been a lady all along?

(Also, when referring to the leave you get off a job or something, it's called "maternity/paternity leave". )

[Archetype]

So that's what the male counterpart is!

[Voltgloss]

I should probably note this is a fake baby and is a project for school.

EDIT: ...and Voltgloss already took it out of context.

Hey, I could have used the "maternal leave" post.

[Ozle]

Yeah, that sounds legit.

When I make a fake baby and dress up like a woman I get asked to take some time off from work as well!

[Twistedarcher]

Phone posting only this weekend, no computer.

[Galzria]

Yeah, that sounds legit.

When I make a fake baby and dress up like a woman I get asked to take some time off from work as well!

Is this a common occurrence for you?

[Ozle]

Yeah, that sounds legit.

When I make a fake baby and dress up like a woman I get asked to take some time off from work as well!

Is this a common occurrence for you?

Look, everyones got to have a hobby. Yours is Dominion, mine is....well lets say its a little more niche...

[AHoppy]

V/LA till monday.  Travelling to Ireland and London, no idea on WiFi access

[Tables]

Just wanted to pop in and say, I'm not dead! My internet went down recently and I've been in a perpetual state of thinking I know how to get it back up within two-three days, so didn't worry too much about popping in to say anything. Really sorry to all of those in games I'm playing in and/or hosting. I should be back to my normal posting frequency hopefully before too long.

[Ozle]

Just wanted to pop in and say, I'm not dead! My internet went down recently and I've been in a perpetual state of thinking I know how to get it back up within two-three days, so didn't worry too much about popping in to say anything. Really sorry to all of those in games I'm playing in and/or hosting. I should be back to my normal posting frequency hopefully before too long.

in this case Voltgloss I want my fiver back!

[Voltgloss]

Just wanted to pop in and say, I'm not dead! My internet went down recently and I've been in a perpetual state of thinking I know how to get it back up within two-three days, so didn't worry too much about popping in to say anything. Really sorry to all of those in games I'm playing in and/or hosting. I should be back to my normal posting frequency hopefully before too long.

in this case Voltgloss I want my fiver back!

I'm keeping that fiver until Seven Wonders VI starts up again.  Evidence!  I crave evidence!

[ashersky]

Less access today than usual.

[Eevee]

sorry for the mini disappearance. im ok, catching up with everything tomorrow.

[Voltaire]

I will be completely V/LA from late tomorrow afternoon to late Sunday night.

[ashersky]

Less access today than usual.

Going into the weekend here, so not the best access going forward.  Was mostly unavailable today, but am at least catching up stuff.  Will try to post more on the bus ride tonight.

Expect normal availability starting Sunday night per usual.

[Tables]

Just wanted to pop in and say, I'm not dead! My internet went down recently and I've been in a perpetual state of thinking I know how to get it back up within two-three days, so didn't worry too much about popping in to say anything. Really sorry to all of those in games I'm playing in and/or hosting. I should be back to my normal posting frequency hopefully before too long.

in this case Voltgloss I want my fiver back!

Either way back now! Whoo!

[sudgy]

I'm V/LA from about an hour from now until late tomorrow night.

[Voltgloss]

Just wanted to pop in and say, I'm not dead! My internet went down recently and I've been in a perpetual state of thinking I know how to get it back up within two-three days, so didn't worry too much about popping in to say anything. Really sorry to all of those in games I'm playing in and/or hosting. I should be back to my normal posting frequency hopefully before too long.

in this case Voltgloss I want my fiver back!

Either way back now! Whoo!

Ozle, I spent your fiver on Guinness.  Can we share that instead?

[Ozle]

Just wanted to pop in and say, I'm not dead! My internet went down recently and I've been in a perpetual state of thinking I know how to get it back up within two-three days, so didn't worry too much about popping in to say anything. Really sorry to all of those in games I'm playing in and/or hosting. I should be back to my normal posting frequency hopefully before too long.

in this case Voltgloss I want my fiver back!

Either way back now! Whoo!

Ozle, I spent your fiver on Guinness.  Can we share that instead?

It depends, do i get the white bit or the black bit?

[sudgy]

I think I'm going to take a break for a bit from playing forum games.  Probably a couple weeks.

I'll still be here, just not playing.

[Archetype]

I think I'm going to take a break for a bit from playing forum games.  Probably a couple weeks.

I'll still be here, just not playing.

[WalrusMcFishSr]

[liopoil]

V/LA all of friday, saturday, and sunday. Will have occasional access, but not for more than a couple minutes.

[pingpongsam]

V/LA Friday, Saturday and Sunday if anyone is going to Mountain Oasis in Asheville PM me and maybe we can meet up.

[Kuildeous]

Has anyone heard from Insomniac lately? He hasn't been on since Oct 9.

[Ozle]

Has anyone heard from Insomniac lately? He hasn't been on since Oct 9.

Maybe he has been catching up on his sleep?



BOOM!
Been waiting 8 months to pull that off!

[Jorbles]

Has anyone heard from Insomniac lately? He hasn't been on since Oct 9.

Maybe he has been catching up on his sleep?



BOOM!
Been waiting 8 months to pull that off!

PLUS ONE

[chairs]

I think some of you know this already, but I've moved into a new place.  I didn't anticipate this to significantly impact my internet downtime for any length of time, but the downside to getting Google Fiber is that they take goddamn forever to call you to set up installation (I've been signed up for a week with no call so far, and it took a week before that for them to get the old account-holder for my apartment unsubbed).  I'm hoping that I hear something this week, because I really don't want to sign up for Time Warner (but I really need Internet before December).

[Archetype]

LA until late Sunday night.

[Eevee]

unexpected vla until tomorrow most likely

[Jorbles]

I'm going to a wedding in Toronto and will be VLA from Friday to Tuesday.

[faust]

I won't have internet access from Friday to Sunday morning (forum time).

[chairs]

I think some of you know this already, but I've moved into a new place.  I didn't anticipate this to significantly impact my internet downtime for any length of time, but the downside to getting Google Fiber is that they take goddamn forever to call you to set up installation (I've been signed up for a week with no call so far, and it took a week before that for them to get the old account-holder for my apartment unsubbed).  I'm hoping that I hear something this week, because I really don't want to sign up for Time Warner (but I really need Internet before December).

Update: It's sounding like this will be either right before Thanksgiving, or the very last week of November.

[Voltaire]

I will be completely V/LA from Friday night until sometime on Sunday. (if anyone else will be at Windycon in Chicago come say hi)

[Dsell]

Likely zero access Friday the 15th, limited/no access on saturday until early afternoon forum time.

[Jimmmmm]

FYI I'm quite sick at the moment so I don't really have the headspace for games. I'll keep you updated.

[EFHW]

FYI I'm quite sick at the moment so I don't really have the headspace for games. I'll keep you updated.

Feel better soon!

[Voltgloss]

FYI I'm quite sick at the moment so I don't really have the headspace for games. I'll keep you updated.

Feel better soon!

Agreed!

[Jimmmmm]

FYI I'm quite sick at the moment so I don't really have the headspace for games. I'll keep you updated.

Feel better soon!

Agreed!

Thanks to both of you! Feeling much better now, I even managed to make it to my night shift last night.

[Ozle]

I said it too! Just very quietly when no one was listening......

[Jimmmmm]

Thanks Ozle!

[Ozle]

Thanks Ozle!

Haha i was lying!

No takebacks!

[Jimmmmm]

Thanks Ozle!

Haha i was lying!

No takebacks!

Drat!

[Ozle]

*stores Jimmmms stolen thanks in the cupboard with his other ill gotten gains*

[Voltgloss]

*stores Jimmmms stolen thanks in the cupboard with his other ill gotten gains*

Oof!  Crowded in here...

[Ozle]

*stores Jimmmms stolen thanks in the cupboard with his other ill gotten gains*

Oof!  Crowded in here...

Also in there is a post of mine that was liked by WW, a tear from Eevee when i stole his Isotropic username, a statement from DVX that moat is crap, and a screenshot of the time three people in a row said i wasn't THAT annoying. Along with other rarities

[Jimmmmm]

*stores Jimmmms stolen thanks in the cupboard with his other ill gotten gains*

Oof!  Crowded in here...

Also in there is a post of mine that was liked by WW, a tear from Eevee when i stole his Isotropic username, a statement from DVX that moat is crap, and a screenshot of the time three people in a row said i wasn't THAT annoying. Along with other rarities

And Voltgloss evidently.

[Ozle]

*stores Jimmmms stolen thanks in the cupboard with his other ill gotten gains*

Oof!  Crowded in here...

Also in there is a post of mine that was liked by WW, a tear from Eevee when i stole his Isotropic username, a statement from DVX that moat is crap, and a screenshot of the time three people in a row said i wasn't THAT annoying. Along with other rarities

And Voltgloss evidently.

Yeah, the real voltgloss.
This one is an imposter

[Voltgloss]

Yeah, the real voltgloss.
This one is an imposter

Damn straight.

[Voltgloss]

Yeah, the real voltgloss.
This one is an imposter

Damn straight.

Blatant lies.

[Eevee]

I'm flying to china for 9 days next monday.. and I just realized not being able to post enough from there is a very legitimate concern.

Luckily there aren't any games starting for me, and I'll for sure be able to match the commitment requirements of BM14, but if the only place with internet for me is going to be the hotel, I might need to work something out with the mods of GoT / Toy Story / Survivor (unless I die or get voted out before that). I guess I'll know more once I get there, I have no idea what my days are going to look like yet, but I expect getting to the internet or having time to post won't be very frequent. Unfortunateness.

[Ozle]

I'm flying to china for 9 days next monday.. and I just realized not being able to post enough from there is a very legitimate concern.

Luckily there aren't any games starting for me, and I'll for sure be able to match the commitment requirements of BM14, but if the only place with internet for me is going to be the hotel, I might need to work something out with the mods of GoT / Toy Story / Survivor (unless I die or get voted out before that). I guess I'll know more once I get there, I have no idea what my days are going to look like yet, but I expect getting to the internet or having time to post won't be very frequent. Unfortunateness.

Try not to break the local import/export laws this time....they probably wont be as lenient if you get caught!

[Eevee]

Oh, right, there is a nonzero chance I just won't come back, in which case feel free to replace me. I wonder if chinese prisons are fun!

[Dsell]

I'm flying to china for 9 days next monday.. and I just realized not being able to post enough from there is a very legitimate concern.

Luckily there aren't any games starting for me, and I'll for sure be able to match the commitment requirements of BM14, but if the only place with internet for me is going to be the hotel, I might need to work something out with the mods of GoT / Toy Story / Survivor (unless I die or get voted out before that). I guess I'll know more once I get there, I have no idea what my days are going to look like yet, but I expect getting to the internet or having time to post won't be very frequent. Unfortunateness.

China is fun! Definitely an adventure. Enjoy yourself!

[Dsell]

Reminder that I'm going to have very limited access tomorrow and through Saturday early afternoon.

[EFHW]

ni hao

[ashersky]

ni hao

kai lan

[EFHW]

ni hao

kai lan

you went beyond my vocabulary!  I know kai means open, depending on the tone you are using of course.  I don't know lan.  wo bu zhidao ni shuo shenma.

[EFHW]

ni hao

kai lan

you went beyond my vocabulary!  I know kai means open, depending on the tone you are using of course.  I don't know lan.  wo bu zhidao ni shuo shenma.

or maybe kai lan  was Japanese?  The most useful Japanese words I have learned are sunimasem and wakarimasen.

[eHalcyon]

ni hao

kai lan

you went beyond my vocabulary!  I know kai means open, depending on the tone you are using of course.  I don't know lan.  wo bu zhidao ni shuo shenma.

or maybe kai lan  was Japanese?  The most useful Japanese words I have learned are sunimasem and wakarimasen.

It's Chinese.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gai_lan

[mail-mi]

ni hao

kai lan

you went beyond my vocabulary!  I know kai means open, depending on the tone you are using of course.  I don't know lan.  wo bu zhidao ni shuo shenma.

or maybe kai lan  was Japanese?  The most useful Japanese words I have learned are sunimasem and wakarimasen.

It's Chinese.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gai_lan

Ni hao Kailan is also a children's show.

[eHalcyon]

ni hao

kai lan

you went beyond my vocabulary!  I know kai means open, depending on the tone you are using of course.  I don't know lan.  wo bu zhidao ni shuo shenma.

or maybe kai lan  was Japanese?  The most useful Japanese words I have learned are sunimasem and wakarimasen.

It's Chinese.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gai_lan

Ni hao Kailan is also a children's show.

Didn't know about the show!  That's different.

[ashersky]

mail-mi wins.  I don't speak Chinese.

[EFHW]

wo bu zhidao ni shuo shenma = I don't understand what you are saying.  The most useful phrase I've learned so far!

[Dsell]

I only remember "ni hao" "xie xie" and "gyowza"

(Hello, thank you, and dumpling)

[ashersky]

I only remember "ni hao" "xie xie" and "gyowza"

(Hello, thank you, and dumpling)

Your gyowza looks like the Japanese pronunciation to me (gyoza).  I thought Chinese was gaozha or something similar.

[sudgy]

I know the Japanese word for dumpling...

Dango.

[ashersky]

I know the Japanese word for dumpling...

Dango.

Different kind of dumpling.

[Archetype]

I've said this in a couple of places, but I've been very busy lately. Lots of stuff to juggle and only so much time to do it. I'll try to stay active the best I can, but I don't expect my availability level to increase any until around Thanksgiving.

[xeiron]

I will be mostly without access until sunday.

[pingpongsam]

Thanks Ozle!

Haha i was lying!

No takebacks!

Drat!

No, that would be Curses.

[chairs]

I'm on a cocktail of drugs to keep myself from taking a sledgehammer to my face as pain relief, so I'm not particularly functional right now.  ETA on not being in pain: no idea.

[Eevee]

I'm on a cocktail of drugs to keep myself from taking a sledgehammer to my face as pain relief, so I'm not particularly functional right now.  ETA on not being in pain: no idea.

That sounds quite unpleasant. Hopefully it'll get better soon!

[Ozle]

I'm on a cocktail of drugs to keep myself from taking a sledgehammer to my face as pain relief, so I'm not particularly functional right now.  ETA on not being in pain: no idea.

That sounds quite unpleasant. Hopefully it'll get better soon!

Indeed it does, best wishes

[Jorbles]

Good luck chairs! Hopefully it's not for too much longer!

[Kuildeous]

I'll be off at Kansas City Game Fair this weekend. That might not stop me from posting, but it'll hamper it.

[chairs]

I'll be off at Kansas City Game Fair this weekend. That might not stop me from posting, but it'll hamper it.

I'll probably go to the fair as well.

[2.71828.....]

I had some issues with my laptop, and have ordered the part to fix it which should be in Monday, but that means that I will be V/LA basically the entire weekend starting around Friday at 3:30PM forum time.  I will be able to follow games that I am in a bit on my kindle, but won't be able to post much at all.

[AHoppy]

I am leaving to explore Europe outside of France tomorrow morning and won't be back to normal life until December 1st.  I will be bringing my laptop and my phone, but I don't know anything about what internet access will be like and I'll be busy.  So expect delayed updates in Le Havre (I won't update from my phone) and delayed turns in TTA.  I think that's all I'm in, but still, letting everyone know!

[EFHW]

anyone going to Ypsilanti?

[Robz888]

anyone going to Ypsilanti?

To the Dominion tournament? I am, Adam is, shark bait is, some other people I think?

[shraeye]

hot damn!  people meeting people!

[Robz888]

VLA until Sunday afternoon.

[WalrusMcFishSr]

On an airplane for much of today. And then back home for Thanksgiving break much of this week. So I'll have some time, but I'll be frequently phone posting and stuff.

[Galzria]

Extremely limited access today.

[WalrusMcFishSr]

Delta doesn't make you turn off electronic devices anymore! Futuristic!

[Morgrim7]

Im gonna be vla on mon and tue.

[yuma]

I too should announce a Thanksgiving VLA. I will be gone from Thursday afternoon to sometime Sunday with zero internet access. I'll post more about this in the game I am hosting when we get closer....

[sudgy]

I'm going to be gone tomorrow, and will be busy with family stuff at Thanksgiving-ish.

[Jimmmmm]

I'm going overseas tomorrow to Canada and the US for around 3 weeks. I'll have my computer and I fully expect to have internet, so I should be able to check in regularly, although my days will probably be quite full. Of course, I'll be closer to forum time!

[Voltaire]

Complete, 100% Thanksgiving V/LA from Thursday through Sunday.

[pingpongsam]

Thanksgiving LA from 11/27-11/30.

[Dsell]

I'm going overseas tomorrow to Canada and the US for around 3 weeks. I'll have my computer and I fully expect to have internet, so I should be able to check in regularly, although my days will probably be quite full. Of course, I'll be closer to forum time!

Wooooo! Stateside!

[Jimmmmm]

Just about to leave for chilly Canada! So I don't expect to be online for the next 24+ hours. Of course, if we crash on an island in the South Pacific they may not have internet, in which case I'll see you all after we're rescued!

[Robz888]

Just about to leave for chilly Canada! So I don't expect to be online for the next 24+ hours. Of course, if we crash on an island in the South Pacific they may not have internet, in which case I'll see you all after we're rescued!

Oh, good luck! I truly hope that happens to you, how fun!

Remember to press the button every 108 minutes and be extremely skeptical of dead people telling you what to do.

[Jimmmmm]

Just about to leave for chilly Canada! So I don't expect to be online for the next 24+ hours. Of course, if we crash on an island in the South Pacific they may not have internet, in which case I'll see you all after we're rescued!

Oh, good luck! I truly hope that happens to you, how fun!

Remember to press the button every 108 minutes and be extremely skeptical of dead people telling you what to do.

Will do! Best case scenario the Island goes back in time and I own you all as a 50-year-old at the Mafia games I can remember by then.

[Archetype]

Have fun! Watch out for the moose!

[Jimmmmm]

Made it to LAX, and they have free Wi-Fi! Take off again in about an hour.

[shraeye]

people visiting, foods being eaten, busies being busied.  All week + weekend.

[Galzria]

Sorry all, I've been really sick these past two days, and just haven't been able to find the energy to log on. I think the only game waiting on me is Ground Floor, but I need to consider my options there and just can't at the moment. Diplomacy still needs orders from Germany and Russia... I think. Anything else waiting for me, send me a PM.

[Eevee]

Feel better soon.

[Robz888]

Feel better soon.

Please do!

[manda2014]

Limited internet access until sometime Sunday, so effectively sort of V/LA until then. I'll grab internet when I can.

[Jimmmmm]

Made it to Canada! Hopefully I'll have time to catch up with everything some time in the next few days.

[Jorbles]

Made it to Canada! Hopefully I'll have time to catch up with everything some time in the next few days.

Where in Canada are you?

[Jimmmmm]

Made it to Canada! Hopefully I'll have time to catch up with everything some time in the next few days.

Where in Canada are you?

Calgary. After we leave here in about 10 days we'll be spending a week or so in LA (Disneyland FTW!).

[Jorbles]

Made it to Canada! Hopefully I'll have time to catch up with everything some time in the next few days.

Where in Canada are you?

Calgary. After we leave here in about 10 days we'll be spending a week or so in LA (Disneyland FTW!).

That is chilly, I was curious if you were in Vancouver. Have a good trip!

[liopoil]

V/LA friday through sunday. Will have mostly just occasional phone access, computer access maybe a couple times.

[xeiron]

V/LA through sunday.
Maybe I will make some phoneposts, but I will have limited charging possibilities.

[AHoppy]

I'm back!  Or at least I now have regular internet access...

[Dsell]

Traveling all day today, and then the next few days I will be very busy and may have limited availability.

[shraeye]

Fellowship application due next week.  busy busy busy busy busy.

[shraeye]

Freedom will come on Dec 13th, then I have to write an exam, then I have to grade it.  So it's a limited freedom.

[liopoil]

my laptop is broken, so less access for a bit for me.

[Jimmmmm]

My brother's getting married today, so obviously I won't be around. I'll be on a plane to LA all day tomorrow. It occurs to me than I'm not 100% sure what internet access I'll have in LA, but I'm assuming I should have something. I'll let you know!

[Robz888]

I have something I must get done in the next few hours, and I wasn't around last night, so I'm quite beyond now and won't be able to catch up, possibly until tomorrow.

[Ozle]

I have something I must get done in the next few hours, and I wasn't around last night, so I'm quite beyond now and won't be able to catch up, possibly until tomorrow.

This is mysterious enough that I am thinking either illegal or embarrassing...(Or both!)

[Eevee]

I have something I must get done in the next few hours, and I wasn't around last night, so I'm quite beyond now and won't be able to catch up, possibly until tomorrow.

This is mysterious enough that I am thinking either illegal or embarrassing...(Or both!)

My guess is he is running a cockfighting ring!

[mcmcsalot]

Serious business. I am going to be on Vacation in the Caribbean with assumedly zero internet access from 12/14 to 12/23 So I will need a CoMod for DynastyWarriors Mafia to help run it while I am gone. I am planning on timing it out with a short day 1(7 days) if noone objects and then you should only have to provide counts and possibly a lock for day 2 while I am on vacation.

[EFHW]

I could help.  My vacation starts the 23rd.

[Lekkit]

This weekend is RPG weekend for me. So very limited access.

[pingpongsam]

I have something I must get done in the next few hours, and I wasn't around last night, so I'm quite beyond now and won't be able to catch up, possibly until tomorrow.

This is mysterious enough that I am thinking either illegal or embarrassing...(Or both!)

My guess is he is running a cockfighting ring!

Or fighting cockrings?

[mcmcsalot]

Hey everyone I am looking for a replacement for XerxesPraelor in my Dynasty Warriors mafia game. http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=9840.0

[mcmcsalot]

I could help.  My vacation starts the 23rd.

Arch is going to be helping out, I can give you the mod qt as well if you want. Or you can play in it

[Jimmmmm]

Made it to LA and we have WiFi!

I will have a super busy week of course - Universal Studios tomorrow, probably Disneyland at least 3 times. But I should be able to check in every day.

Anyone going to be in LA for the next week?

[Dsell]

Made it to LA and we have WiFi!

I will have a super busy week of course - Universal Studios tomorrow, probably Disneyland at least 3 times. But I should be able to check in every day.

Anyone going to be in LA for the next week?

That's exciting! Make sure to visit California Adventure too!

[Archetype]

Made it to LA and we have WiFi!

I will have a super busy week of course - Universal Studios tomorrow, probably Disneyland at least 3 times. But I should be able to check in every day.

Anyone going to be in LA for the next week?

Universal Studios rocks. Forgot the name of it, but check out the tour thing where they show you the sets of some of the Universal Studios movies and the Jurassic Park ride. Those two were my favorite when I went.

[Jimmmmm]

That's exciting! Make sure to visit California Adventure too!

I think it's relatively set in stone what we're doing - I'm with 6 other people so I can't really make executive decisions. I'll look it up though!

[Jimmmmm]

Made it to LA and we have WiFi!

I will have a super busy week of course - Universal Studios tomorrow, probably Disneyland at least 3 times. But I should be able to check in every day.

Anyone going to be in LA for the next week?

Universal Studios rocks. Forgot the name of it, but check out the tour thing where they show you the sets of some of the Universal Studios movies and the Jurassic Park ride. Those two were my favorite when I went.

Tour and Jurassic Park ride. I'll keep that in mind. Thanks!

[Dsell]

That's exciting! Make sure to visit California Adventure too!

I think it's relatively set in stone what we're doing - I'm with 6 other people so I can't really make executive decisions. I'll look it up though!

California Adventure is sort of a part of Disneyland, it's a separate park right next door. Parkhopper passes get you admission to both! Hopefully you can go!

[pingpongsam]

Go to the pier at Santa Monica, go to Pasadena and Malibu. Walk from Redondo Beach to Manhattan Beach. Eat sushi every day. Eat an In and Out burger.

For god's sake don't spend the whole time in some stuffy corporate building.

[Robz888]

I'm going back to Washington DC tomorrow, Monday. I will be in DC until Saturday. I will be less easily reached on my travel days, and quite busy on the other days--it's a full week of engagements. Still, I should be able to check in, post now and then, and respond to PMs.

[yuma]

VLA for today

[jotheonah]

I'm in National Harbor, MD until tomorrow! Unfortunately, unless this weather cancels my flight, I will only be in DC long enough to catch a plane.

[mail-mi]

Lots of homework and finals. LA

[Robz888]

Been much busier than expected. I'm approaching 24 hours now without having really checked my mafia games, and am not sure when I will get to them.

[yuma]

I am not dead, at least not yet...

really sick baby, sick wife, sick me and our internet is out indefinitely because our landlord is ridiculous.... so I can only get on when I get to a public library (we don't have any of those fancy smart phone things), which wasn't possible the last few days...

I am going to be dropping some games... TA feel free to recruit another mod for Chocolate Factory if you don't feel you can handle modding it on your own for the next few weeks... Thanks for your help so far

I'll try to be on at least every other day for 30 minutes or so for the games I am in, but can't even promise that

[Voltaire]

Hope everyone is feeling better soon!

[Robz888]

Yikes, that sounds like a nightmare. Good luck with everything!

[ashersky]

Take care of yourself and your family!  We will be okay here without you for a bit!  We're keeping you all in our thoughts!

[Eevee]

Take care of yourself and your family!  We will be okay here without you for a bit!  We're keeping you all in our thoughts!

[Archetype]

Hope everything turns out well!

[Ozle]

Hey Yumy

I don't often do serious face Ozle, but hope everything is alright soon!

[nkirbit]

I'm having knee surgery tomorrow morning, and won't be back home until the 18th.  I'll have some access through my phone, but probably won't be on all that much.

[Jimmmmm]

Just about to head back to Aus. See you all when I get there!

[mail-mi]

Lost mobile access. Don't expect me to be around as much.

[Ozle]

I'm having knee surgery tomorrow morning, and won't be back home until the 18th.  I'll have some access through my phone, but probably won't be on all that much.

I bet your hopping mad!

[Twistedarcher]

#avbout

[AHoppy]

I will have LA tomorrow through the 17th, as I am going back to the good ol' USofA.  No more of this French stuff for me

[yuma]

So I am back with more access... a nice neighbor is letting us jump onto their internet until ours gets up and running again so I have access from home but it is kinda sketch sometimes, but expect to see more of me.  thanks for all the well wishes!

[chairs]

I FINALLY HAVE REAL INTERNET AT HOME.

VLA over.

[Archetype]

I FINALLY HAVE REAL INTERNET AT HOME.

VLA over.

Yay! 

[AHoppy]

I will have LA tomorrow through monday

[2.71828.....]

Travel day tomorrow.  And next Saturday.  So I might check in at a wifi hot spot at lunch and/or dinner but no real access.

[Teproc]

V/LA until Monday : best friend is in town and then we're celebrating my brother's birthday.

[Jorbles]

Merry ho ho everyone. I'll be V/LA starting this evening until the 26th. Will check occasionally from my parents comp, but not a lot or promptly.

[Voltaire]

I will be LA from 12/21 to 12/29, with No Access 12/28. I'll be sure I have someone in place for RMM12 as needed.

[Robz888]

I'll have limited access to starting around 4:00 PM and ending very late Saturday night.

[Archetype]

No access until further notice.

[theorel]

VLA the next 4 days.  Spotty through the New Year.

[shraeye]

Everything's spotty until I arrive in Sioux Falls on Sunday.

[Ozle]

VLA doing the treasure hunt!

[Archetype]

No access until further notice.

Managed to get a little time. I'll have no access until Monday at the earliest.

[WalrusMcFishSr]

Airport/plane for most of today. And then Christmas-related shenanigans for about a week. So sporadic access.

[Ozle]

Airport/plane for most of today. And then Christmas-related shenanigans for about a week. So sporadic access.

HOLY CRAP!! Is it nearly Christmas???!!!

[Teproc]

V/LA for the next two days.

[mail-mi]

V/LA for the next two days.

[Ozle]

Why, is something happening?

[Jimmmmm]

Why, is something happening?

Some religious festival I think.

[liopoil]

V/LA until next tuesday. I will have some access, but less. it's unrelated to this religious festival though!

[Dsell]

religious festival

Religious Festival
Action - $5
+2 Actions
+$2
Trash a card from your hand.

[pingpongsam]

religious festival

Religious Festival
Action - $5
+2 Actions
+$2
Each other player reveals their hand. The person who played this card may make disparaging comments about things in the other players' hands they don't agree with and inform the other players that his/her hand is clearly superior.

FTFY

[ashersky]

religious festival

Religious Festival
Action - $5
+2 Actions
+$2
Each other player reveals their hand. The person who played this card may make disparaging comments about things in the other players' hands they don't agree with and inform the other players that his/her hand is clearly superior.

FTFY

Shouldn't it be Chapel + Festival?

[ashersky]

Also, it's Christmas morning here!  Merry Christmas, Happy Festivus, or good morning to you all!

[yuma]

Worst Christmas ever=both my wife and I getting food poisoning (or some horrible stomach bug) and spending all of christmas and today puking our guts out. I won't be on for a few more days, but wanted to let you guys know that I am alive, but slowly dying a horrible and terrible death and will be back soon as a Christmas hating zombie.

Volt I can sub into your RMMM game, but won't be around for a few real life days if that is a problem feel free to find someone else.

TA, if you can cover for me again in Chocolate Factory that would be great

[mail-mi]

Worst Christmas ever=both my wife and I getting food poisoning (or some horrible stomach bug) and spending all of christmas and today puking our guts out. I won't be on for a few more days, but wanted to let you guys know that I am alive, but slowly dying a horrible and terrible death and will be back soon as a Christmas hating zombie.

Volt I can sub into your RMMM game, but won't be around for a few real life days if that is a problem feel free to find someone else.

TA, if you can cover for me again in Chocolate Factory that would be great

That sucks. Hope you feel better soon!

[Archetype]

Worst Christmas ever=both my wife and I getting food poisoning (or some horrible stomach bug) and spending all of christmas and today puking our guts out. I won't be on for a few more days, but wanted to let you guys know that I am alive, but slowly dying a horrible and terrible death and will be back soon as a Christmas hating zombie.

Volt I can sub into your RMMM game, but won't be around for a few real life days if that is a problem feel free to find someone else.

TA, if you can cover for me again in Chocolate Factory that would be great

Hope you and your family feels better!

[Robz888]

Sheesh, yuma. So much misfortune! Really hope you feel better. Wish we could help you, or something.

[Eevee]

Yeah, what Robz said. It will pass.

[yuma]

thanks guys, you are nice.

[Galzria]

I've been absent.... I'm still on holiday vacation with family though. I meant to post before, but, well, things got crazy fast! I'll be back to a normal routine Sunday night.

In other news....:

[theorel]

We've been having a lovely sickness-filled Christmas.  Various children and adults have been sick...so I haven't been around, and am not sure when I'll be able to update/play in any games involving me.

[Qvist]

Galzria, hey, my table looked similar a couple of days ago.

[jotheonah]

I've had a very board-gamey Christmas. I finally got my train-addicted father into Ticket to Ride. As gifts go, it was something of a slam dunk. And of course, lots of Dixit (my mother's present from LAST Christmas). We actually played Dixit Odyssey with 11 people, as the box says you theoretically can.

[Robz888]

I'm starting to get REALLY into Agricola. It's so good...

[nkirbit]

I'm starting to get REALLY into Agricola. It's so good...

It really is.  I love it!

[AHoppy]

It's so great.  Every time I think to play it for some reason I'm reluctant at first, and then I start and realize why it's my favorite game again...

[Archetype]

I'm starting to get REALLY into Agricola. It's so good...

Agricola is really fun.

Has anyone here played Caverna? I've heard it's Agricola 2.0.

[Voltaire]

I'm back to normal!

[Watno]

I'm starting to get REALLY into Agricola. It's so good...

Agricola is really fun.

Has anyone here played Caverna? I've heard it's Agricola 2.0.

I did. I think it was ok. I like how going for Family Growth is not a no-brainer like in Agricola, because it will make your Fighters take their turns later. Also it's not quite as tight as Agricola.
However, the part I liked most about Agricola has been removed: The cards. Instead of having occupations and minor improvements, you have rooms that are the same in every game and available to everyone. Part of what makes Agricola special is that you have to assess what the best strategy will be based on the cards you have, whereas in Caverna, the possibilities you have are always the same (though there are still many different strategical possibilites). I think that might hurt it's replayability.

[Twistedarcher]

Mostly gone until Sunday.

[2.71828.....]

I am moving Saturday.  So V/LA through Saturday.  I thought I was going to have the weekend and move Monday, but that all changed today. 

I am a little unsure about what my posting habits will be at my new location, but I should be able to get online and check in and give input at least once a day for all the games I am in.

[Archetype]

I am moving Saturday.  So V/LA through Saturday.  I thought I was going to have the weekend and move Monday, but that all changed today. 

I am a little unsure about what my posting habits will be at my new location, but I should be able to get online and check in and give input at least once a day for all the games I am in.

Hope everything goes alright!

[Jimmmmm]

I currently have no internet access at home, as far as I know. It could be fixed by the time I get home, or it could take weeks. I'll try to keep you posted, but if I'm not online for a few days that will be why.

[mail-mi]

Okay so my life has gotten kind of busy so im going to take a break from mafia and non mafia. Ill still be doing WOT And finishing out dynasty warriors, though .

[Jimmmmm]

I currently have no internet access at home, as far as I know. It could be fixed by the time I get home, or it could take weeks. I'll try to keep you posted, but if I'm not online for a few days that will be why.

Hooray, my internet just started working again!

[Jimmmmm]

Okay so my life has gotten kind of busy so im going to take a break from mafia and non mafia. Ill still be doing WOT And finishing out dynasty warriors, though .

I hope your break doesn't last too long!

[Eevee]

I had a long day, and am going to sleeps now, and attending a wedding all tomorrow.

[Ozle]

I had a long day, and am going to sleeps now, and attending a wedding all tomorrow.

CONGRATULATIONS EEVEE!


Edit:
*hopefully this was common knowledge to everyone and ive nit made a horrible faux pas...*

[WalrusMcFishSr]

I will have limited access through Monday.

[Robz888]

Just so I don't forget to mention this...

I will be traveling Wednesday through Saturday. Very busy few days for me in there.

[Jimmmmm]

Just letting you know, it's really hot and I'm working every day this week. I didn't sleep very well last night. Point is, I'm not going to have a whole lot of energy for forum games this week.

[Eevee]

-15 celsius here!

[Jimmmmm]

Currently day 2 of 4 days in a row over 40 Celsius.

[ashersky]

Currently day 2 of 4 days in a row over 40 Celsius.

The Internet says it's only 34 degrees C there right now.  vote: Jimmmmm.  LAL!

[Jimmmmm]

Currently 36, but should get to 41.

[ashersky]

Currently 36, but should get to 41.

Just go to the beach!  Oh yeah...you are inland.

[Jimmmmm]

Currently 36, but should get to 41.

Just go to the beach!  Oh yeah...you are inland.

I'm fairly close to beaches. I have to work though.

[Ozle]

Baah, i want to go to the beach!

I suppose technically my area of England is flooded at the moment, so im near the water...

[ashersky]

Currently 36, but should get to 41.

Just go to the beach!  Oh yeah...you are inland.

I'm fairly close to beaches. I have to work though.

Yeah, I can see the water from work.  It's taunting me.

[Jimmmmm]

It just started raining...

[mail-mi]

Currently day 2 of 4 days in a row over 40 Celsius.

Lucky!

[EFHW]

We got close to -40 here last week, if you count windchill.  (That's the same C and F, so I didn't specify)

[AHoppy]

V/LA through Tuesday due to moving back to school.

[Robz888]

Sorry all, I have ended up having a bit more extended VLA than I thought, squeezing in a quick trip to NYC on top of everything else.

I will update Survivor and attempt to participate in mafia tomorrow, Sunday.

[AHoppy]

I'm going to be V/LA for today through Sunday.  Traveling and going to have work to do...

[Eevee]

im running a high fever. might make me more or less active, depending on how the situation develops.

[Archetype]

Hope you feel better!

[Jimmmmm]

Yeah, get well soon!

[2.71828.....]

I am going to be Work/Limited Access (rather than Vacation/Limited Access) for the next several months.  There will be weeks where I am totally gone the entire week, then others where I can only make it back home to crash and sleep, then those occasional days where I actually have some real free time.  Unfortunately, this means I will be unable to play mafia (the reason I have not signed up for any of the new games) because I cannot commit to being involved for the entirety of the game. 

Hopefully I will be able to get back into it after this season of my life is over, but who knows what will happen after all those months.  I have really enjoyed the games that I played and getting to know some of you in this community better through the game of mafia and hope that I will be able to get back into it again, and this time actually win a couple [regular] games and/or actually be scum.  (4/4 town member (5/5 to include BM), 0/2 wins in regular mafia (so far, hopefully that gets to 1/3), while going 1/1 in RMM and 1/1 in BM)

[Robz888]

Good luck with everything you do! You were a terrific addition to our group!

[Archetype]

Hope you have a great next few months and stop by when you can!

[Voltaire]

Good luck!

[Ozle]

Enjoy the work!
(Well if it is work, and isnt just some sort of excuse because your off to Prison...in which case, watch out for the soap!)

[Eevee]

This was supposed to come here:

Hopping on to a plane soon, destination Umeeeerica. Hopefully it's a country with wifi and everything is business as usual, but I'll be out of access until tomorrow travelling.

[ashersky]

Quick phone update. At the hospital where my wife just got admitted with double pneumonia which most would say is bad news but is way better than the "we don't know so wait it out" we got from 2 doctors over 10 days. It remains to be seen how this impacts my availability. I mean a lot of my time was spent caring for someone who for all intents was dying.

Holy crap man, we're thinking about you.  Take care of business, screw forum games.

[yuma]

Quick phone update. At the hospital where my wife just got admitted with double pneumonia which most would say is bad news but is way better than the "we don't know so wait it out" we got from 2 doctors over 10 days. It remains to be seen how this impacts my availability. I mean a lot of my time was spent caring for someone who for all intents was dying.

Holy crap man, we're thinking about you.  Take care of business, screw forum games.

sorry to hear that, hope all turns out well. I second what ashersky said. Focus on family and only think about forum games if you find yourself in need of a break--and if this sounds like your idea of a break

[Eevee]

hope it gets better soon, best of luck!

[pingpongsam]

Brought the pingpongmissus home from the hospital this afternoon. She's still very weak and on some strong antibiotics but she is improving. I think my workload will remain high for a couple weeks taking care of the animals and meals and chores without help but I am smart enough to let some things lay while I don't over exert myself. The worst thing I could do is push myself to exhaustion and get sick too. I've had some real friends supporting me through this. The forum games are a great distraction when I am taking some time out.

[Twistedarcher]

Glad to hear she is getting better!

[Eevee]

You seem to be handling it very admirably. Hang in there, and hopefully she gets well soon.

[Voltaire]

Hope all keeps going (relatively) well, PPS!

I'll be 100% pure unadulterated V/LA this weekend fyi.

[Voltaire]

Back & catchin' up...

[Robz888]

Apologies for the unexpected and unannounced VLA I was on for the last 24 hours. I assure you, it was for a good cause: Today I gave several speeches to inner city Detroit high schoolers on the importance of becoming good writers.

But now, back to non-stop gaming action. I'm exhausted, but I'll update Survivor now at least. May not get to all mafia games until the morning.

[Archetype]

Sorry everyone, I've been very sick and have spent most of my time sleeping/recovering/making up for lost schoolwork. I'm back in full though!

[Eevee]

I'm going on a cruise, starting in a couple of hours. I don't know what the wifi situation will be like there, but worst case scenario is a complete VLA for the following four days.

[Voltaire]

I'll be unemployed starting tomorrow (I think?) so my access to forum games will be going down sharply (ain't that funny?). Consider this my notice that I'll be a lurker until further notice.

[EFHW]

This explains why you are always posting when I am at work!

[Robz888]

I'll be unemployed starting tomorrow (I think?) so my access to forum games will be going down sharply (ain't that funny?). Consider this my notice that I'll be a lurker until further notice.

Oh, just saw this. That sucks, man. Good luck with the job search, I'm sure you'll land on your feet!

[Eevee]

So the cruise had no internet whatsoever. I'm back ashore now, just about to board a plane though which means no catching up just yet. If the airport in chicago offers any sort of internet possibilities, the games will be my first priority there.

Sorry for the trouble fellow players and all the mods.

[raerae]

So the cruise had no internet whatsoever. I'm back ashore now, just about to board a plane though which means no catching up just yet. If the airport in chicago offers any sort of internet possibilities, the games will be my first priority there.

Sorry for the trouble fellow players and all the mods.

Chicago is in the United States.  Are you in the United States?  More specifically, when should I have the sheets washed so the spare room can be ready for your arrival?

[Eevee]

I'll soon be running away to Canadaland, that is if my flight ever decides to depart. The first one was late two hours, which was okay, but the second one is now late four hours and counting, which is starting to be irksome.

[raerae]

I'll soon be running away to Canadaland, that is if my flight ever decides to depart. The first one was late two hours, which was okay, but the second one is now late four hours and counting, which is starting to be irksome.

Weather's warmer down here!

[WalrusMcFishSr]

Hello all! I'm alive, barely. I was in the hospital this past weekend. Long story short, I am down one internal organ from where I was last week haha. Slightly disconcerting and very painful but I'm sure I'll be fine.

My sincere apologies for the various things I've left hanging here. I will catch up now. But you can expect me to be pretty asleep/on drugs for the next few days as well.

[Teproc]

Wow. Well, I hope you recover soon, and of course don't worry about the mafia stuff.

A little surprised that your local hospital was able to accomodate a walrus the size of Antartica though, that sounds like a logistical nightmare.

[Voltaire]

If it was appendicitis, I know what that's like. If it was something else, well, I guess you're cooler than me now. Feel better!

[WalrusMcFishSr]

Gallbladder

[Robz888]

Schedule is really filling up for the next few days, so expect decreased activity from me. Particularly Thursday.

[mail-mi]

Extended vla for like 2 weeks.

[pingpongsam]

Traveling home for double baby showers so will be VLA from 2/28-3/3

then

Traveling out of state for work and will be VLA 3/5-3/7.

Will be keeping up with the goings on in my game but will likely have drastically reduced capacity to contribute although I hope to be able to at least post once a day or more.

[Voltaire]

I was going to say - were you traveling on foot? 

[Eevee]

I'm likely more or less vla for the weekend. Going to Las Vegas.

[ashersky]

Weekend VLA for me starts in 7 hours.

[Voltaire]

The job hunt officially begins in the next 2.5 hours, so I'll basically turn into a lurker until further notice (but I'll still be present!).

[Axxle]

VLA tonight and tomorrow.

[sudgy]

I'm part of a musical, there's rehearsal today and tomorrow then tech week next week.  So, I'm going to be pretty busy.

[raerae]

I'm likely more or less vla for the weekend. Going to Las Vegas.

Why not Atlanta??  We've got the Biebs now...apparently...that's probably not a selling point

[raerae]

I'm part of a musical, there's rehearsal today and tomorrow then tech week next week.  So, I'm going to be pretty busy.

Fun!  What one?

[sudgy]

I'm part of a musical, there's rehearsal today and tomorrow then tech week next week.  So, I'm going to be pretty busy.

Fun!  What one?

Guys and Dolls.

[AndrewisFTTW]

I'm part of a musical, there's rehearsal today and tomorrow then tech week next week.  So, I'm going to be pretty busy.

Fun!  What one?

Guys and Dolls.

Luck be a sudgy?

[sudgy]

I'm part of a musical, there's rehearsal today and tomorrow then tech week next week.  So, I'm going to be pretty busy.

Fun!  What one?

Guys and Dolls.

Luck be a sudgy?

No, I'm in the mission band.

[yuma]

Full VLA March7- March10. No cell phone or internet coverage

[Archetype]

I'll have very limited access during the next month or two. I'll be starting a lot of extracurricular activities that'll keep me away from my house (and so, the internet) from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM on weekdays. I'll try to check in during whatever downtime I get, but homework will take priority over forum games. So, yeah. Expect to see a lot less of me for a while.

[Teproc]

V/LA from tomorrow to Sunday. Should be able to check in once a day on mafia games, but that'll be about it.

[pingpongsam]

Plane takes off at 4:30, right when my game reopens for D2.

[A Drowned Kernel]

Going to be out of town this weekend, I'll have access now and then but it will be spotty until Sunday night/Monday morning.

[AHoppy]

I'm on vacation until Sunday evening. I have interwebs, but no idea of times I will be available/will have lower activity

[Eevee]

I'm travelling all of tomorrow because apparently that's how long it takes to get from
houston to new york because united airlines isn't accepting credit card payments from finnish people.

posting because this might be relevant to forum survivor.

[Dsell]

I have LA from now until Wednesday, it's just an extremely hectic time. I will still be able to check in here and there, but I won't be free for any large blocks of time. (I don't anticipate this will be an issue, but just in case.)

[shraeye]

Now I'm in Cayman.  It's awesome.

[WalrusMcFishSr]

Sorry again for my disappearance this weekend...more hospital-related shenanigans I'm afraid. They can't kill me that easily though

Star Wars Mafia is open! I'll catch up with other stuff soon.

[yuma]

I am back.

Extended vacation + dinner with in-laws cause me to be absent longer than planned. Someday* I might get one of those smart phone thingies so I can update you all before hand


*the day when there is no other alternative cell phone service and I decided that I actually want to continue having a cell phone**

**which is becoming less and less of a probability as I continue to see less and less utility in them***

***which probably correlates directly to how non-social I have become of late

[ashersky]

I am back.

Extended vacation + dinner with in-laws cause me to be absent longer than planned. Someday* I might get one of those smart phone thingies so I can update you all before hand


*the day when there is no other alternative cell phone service and I decided that I actually want to continue having a cell phone**

**which is becoming less and less of a probability as I continue to see less and less utility in them***

***which probably correlates directly to how non-social I have become of late

Dude, you can watch your baby monitor on a smartphone.  Worth it just for that.

[Axxle]

I am back.

Extended vacation + dinner with in-laws cause me to be absent longer than planned. Someday* I might get one of those smart phone thingies so I can update you all before hand


*the day when there is no other alternative cell phone service and I decided that I actually want to continue having a cell phone**

**which is becoming less and less of a probability as I continue to see less and less utility in them***

***which probably correlates directly to how non-social I have become of late

Dude, you can watch your baby monitor read f.ds on a smartphone.  Worth it just for that.

[yuma]

Dude, you can watch your baby monitor on a smartphone.  Worth it just for that.

But first I would have to get a baby monitor and want a baby monitor

Dude, you can watch your baby monitor read f.ds on a smartphone.  Worth it just for that.

Hmmm.... maybe, but probably not as I can at least the forums 95% of the time. I think a large contributing factor is that cell phones of any kind are strictly forbidden in the lab I work in--and even if they were allowed I wouldn't want to use it there for fear of contamination.

[EFHW]

Sorry again for my disappearance this weekend...more hospital-related shenanigans I'm afraid. They can't kill me that easily though

Star Wars Mafia is open! I'll catch up with other stuff soon.

Take care of yourself, Walrus!

[Dsell]

LA again from Sunday until sometime Wednesday. It's my spring break and I'm going skiing for the first time!

[mail-mi]

LA again from Sunday until sometime Wednesday. It's my spring break and I'm going skiing for the first time!

Its so much fun!

[Dsell]

LA again from Sunday until sometime Wednesday. It's my spring break and I'm going skiing for the first time!

Its so much fun!

I'm definitely excited! Hopefully no concussions for me.

[XerxesPraelor]

gone till sunday morning

[mail-mi]

Camp out tonight.

[Axxle]

LA again from Sunday until sometime Wednesday. It's my spring break and I'm going skiing for the first time!

Don't get your hopes up: LA isn't the best place for skiing.

[liopoil]

V/LA this weekend, will only be able to check in a couple times briefly

[scott_pilgrim]

I will be traveling tomorrow (Sunday), not sure whether I will be able to post at all.

[liopoil]

V/LA this weekend, will only be able to check in a couple times briefly

I'm back, sorry for all the non-mafia forum games it's my turn in, I'll take my turn in everything by the end of the day.

[faust]

Complete VLA from friday through monday, quite possibly no internet access at all.

[WalrusMcFishSr]

Hello all, I apologize for my continued absence. I'm back for now, but my availability will be diminished going into the near future. If I've forgotten anything please poke me and I'll get right to it, I don't want to leave anybody hanging.

[ashersky]

Hello all, I apologize for my continued absence. I'm back for now, but my availability will be diminished going into the near future. If I've forgotten anything please poke me and I'll get right to it, I don't want to leave anybody hanging.

I've got Star Wars covered, so no worries there.

[Twistedarcher]

I will be v/la most of the weekend -- going to march madness! Ill be back either saturday or monday depending on whether or not round 2 happens. I'll have phone access but will be unable to play sleuth without my spreadsheet handy.

[Galzria]

Is it a little late for a V/LA announcement?

Last November/December, I was talked into (challenged, motivated, whatever you want to call it) attempting what's generally referred to as "The Triple Crown" of swimming - Catalina Island to Los Angles (20.2 Miles, point-to-point), England to France (21 Miles point-to-point), and the Manhattan Island Marathon Swim (28.5 Miles). Moreover, the goal set is to complete all three within a 1 year period. The list of people who have completed the three is less than 100 long, and those that have done so in under a year even fewer.

With these challenges set, I've been spending every spare moment (read: Not working/sleeping) either researching, or training. My training right now consists of 5 days of swimming (3 days with US Masters meets, and 2 days of distance swimming (10,000m)). In addition, I'm acclimating myself slowly to the bay area water temperatures (about 58 degrees this time of year) two days a week (usually a 1-2 mile swim depending on how I feel) - although I share days with my other training, leaving me 5 training days, and 2 rest days.

The rest of the time, when I'm not swimming, is spent either working, sleeping, occasionally eating, and driving to all the places I need to be on a daily basis. At the end of the day/week, I've simply got nothing left to spare a thought to.

The training will only increase as time goes on, although some of it will combine (eventually my two distances swims will be entirely contained within my cold water acclimation times). The first swim will be Catalina in mid-late 2015, with the English Channel in early-mid 2016. I haven't yet decided if I want to do Manhattan in 2015 or 2016.

Between water temperature, air temperature, currents, marine life, endurance, feeding, and a million and one other things to train for, this is my (albeit late) notice that my recreational life is basically on hold for the next two years.

I'm keeping a personal log/diary right now, but eventually I'll be setting up a website to update my progress. When that happens, I'll be sure to let you all know. In the meantime, everything sent my way here on f.ds is still filtered into my gmail, so I'm not completely unreachable. I just may not have time to check in for months at a time (as has been the case recently).

For anybody that's curious about the swims:

Manhattan Island Marathon Swim
Catalina Island Swim
English Channel
Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming (complete list)


-Edit-

Oh, and:

Why did this thread die?

Because I gave up drinking when I began training. I think I account for most of the posts in that thread pre-2014.....

[Robz888]

Cool! Good luck, my friend!

[theory]

Because I gave up drinking when I began training.

Good 'on ya, mate!  Learning how to stop getting water in your mouth is the first step in your swimming training.

[Ozle]

That's awesome!

The English channel is hard! Partly because its so busy..and polluted and rough.

Are you going to raise money for charity with it? You should, im sure we would donate! (I've got Theory's credit card number)

[Galzria]

That's awesome!

The English channel is hard! Partly because its so busy..and polluted and rough.

Are you going to raise money for charity with it? You should, im sure we would donate! (I've got Theory's credit card number)

I will be going through a charity, yeah. The total expense (especially for that one) is quite high. I'll be looking into contacting various organizations after I've made the downpayment on the Pilot - at which point I'll know the exact week that I'll be aiming for.

[Axxle]

And yet you're still beating Robz in log-in time by 10 days, haha.

Good luck with the training!

[ashersky]

Galz -- go for hardmode and do all three swims butterfly only!

[Dsell]

LA again from Sunday until sometime Wednesday. It's my spring break and I'm going skiing for the first time!

So this ended up being completely Internet-free, sorry! I'm still on the drive back now but I should be able to get to stuff tonight. Also, skiing was SO FUN OMG! And no concussions, only a little minor whiplash. :p

Galz, that's so cool! We are all rooting for you!

[Eevee]

That's like infinitely better than being at f.ds all the time, Galz! Good luck, I'm impressed!

[Voltaire]

Will be heavily LA for almost exactly one week.

[Twistedarcher]

I am moving this weekend, limited access.

[Ozle]

I am moving this weekend, limited access.

Me too!

Are you sure you are not me?

[Twistedarcher]

I am moving this weekend, limited access.

Me too!

Are you sure you are not me?

I was...

[xeiron]

V/LA until sunday.

[Axxle]

V/LA until sunday.

same

[Ozle]

Are you all coming round to help me move?

That's very nice of you all

[Galzria]

Are you all coming round to help me move?

That's very nice of you all

I'll come if you're moving to Dover. I can't promise I'll leave after though...

[Ozle]

Are you all coming round to help me move?

That's very nice of you all

I'll come if you're moving to Dover. I can't promise I'll leave after though...

No, it's a miserable town.
Once you have seen the white cliffs then the best thing about Dover is the ferry to France!

[ashersky]

LA until Tuesday evening for weekend + work trip.

[Galzria]

Are you all coming round to help me move?

That's very nice of you all

I'll come if you're moving to Dover. I can't promise I'll leave after though...

No, it's a miserable town.
Once you have seen the white cliffs then the best thing about Dover is the ferry to France!

That's why I refuse to swim a two-way. No way in hell I'm coming BACK to Dover once I've gotten free.

[liopoil]

I will be gone April 4th-April 12th, almost certainly with zero access. Sorry for the non-mafia forum games I'll hold up. I'll post this again  right before I leave, but I figured I'd post it now too. I'm going to Italy!

[Robz888]

Awesome! Have fun.

[XerxesPraelor]

I'll be gone for May 8-9. (yes, may, not april)

[liopoil]

I will be gone April 4th-April 12th, almost certainly with zero access. Sorry for the non-mafia forum games I'll hold up. I'll post this again right before I leave, but I figured I'd post it now too. I'm going to Italy!

Leaving soon, requoting it now. It isn't my turn in any forum games currently, but I'm sure I'll still hold up some games eventually. I'll get to it as soon as I can. The next gokodom round will be two weeks long, which is good. To my opponent: I'll be able to start scheduling our match on or after April 12th, so hopefully we'll still have time to play our match in the following week.

[Axxle]

I'll be VLA April 10-14, Coachella weekend!

Promise not to lose my phone this time.

[Jorbles]

I'll be VLA April 10-14, Coachella weekend!

Promise not to lose my phone this time.

Jealous, that is an awesome festival.

V/LA for camping this weekend. Might get rained out tomorrow, but might not. May be gone until Sunday.

[A Drowned Kernel]

I am going to have limited access until sometime next week as I try to convince the electric company that I exist.

[Voltaire]

Oh man, I've been there before. Good luck.

[EFHW]

I am going to have limited access until sometime next week as I try to convince the electric company that I exist.

That happened to me too.  I was lucky the power was already on when I moved in.  They refused to charge me!  Took them five years to actually come out and notice my meter was running.

[ashersky]

Annoucing early, but going on a real vacation from my Thursday (your Wednesday) through probably April 21 your time.  I'll have LA the entire time I'm away.  I can probably post enough to meet posting requirements in my games.

[XerxesPraelor]

I'll be VLA on the weekend 3 weeks from now - I'm going to a netrunner tournament

[mail-mi]

I'm kinda swamped in health homework so I'll be a bit absent to that's done.

[faust]

Continued LA due to the renovation of my flat... presumably until friday.

[Voltaire]

I want to apologize for my disappearance from the forums today - I was given a short-term job at literally the last minute this morning (I was on site 45 minutes after receiving the phone call) and had no chance to post notice in advance.

[ashersky]

Previously mentioned VLA is basically on.  Expect some check in posts, but this is a real vacation.

[Axxle]

I'll be VLA April 10-14, Coachella weekend!

Promise not to lose my phone this time.

Jealous, that is an awesome festival.

V/LA for camping this weekend. Might get rained out tomorrow, but might not. May be gone until Sunday.

Join us next year!

Second time I've gone, It was a blast.

[Galzria]

I'll be VLA April 10-14, Coachella weekend!

Promise not to lose my phone this time.

Jealous, that is an awesome festival.

V/LA for camping this weekend. Might get rained out tomorrow, but might not. May be gone until Sunday.

Join us next year!

Second time I've gone, It was a blast.

My boss was there...

[Axxle]

Haha, well my camp had a bunch of school teachers. They come in all types.

[Jimmmmm]

I'll be away Fri-Mon so I'm not sure how much access I'll have.

[Jorbles]

I got a new job starting next week. I don't think I'll have quite as much time to keep an eye on games. Expect a smaller amount of posts from 9-5 PST in the future.

[Twistedarcher]

I am struggling to mind mafia time, I will do my best but expect my activity to be much lower than it's been in the past, and probably no more games after everything I'm in finishes up.

[Eevee]

unexpected summer in finland, I refuse to sit behind a computer! I know my presence is needed at the forums though, but I likely won't get to sit down and write the necessary posts until tomorrow.

[Eevee]

unexpected summer in finland, I refuse to sit behind a computer! I know my presence is needed at the forums though, but I likely won't get to sit down and write the necessary posts until tomorrow.

This was a lie.

[AndrewisFTTW]

Serious phone issues and I'm on the road soooo... I'm kinda fucked for a week at least. I'll try my best to check in but no promises.

[yuma]

VLA Friday through Sunday for my brother's wedding. I have no idea what sort of Internet access I will have, if any, but regardless will be pretty busy throughout.

ADK will sub in for me as mod in X-shots and I'll discuss stuff more in depth there once the dates get closer.

[mail-mi]

My computer is on the fritz and not usable right now. VLA for a while.

[Dsell]

It's my finals week, I'm graduating on Friday, and I'm in a wedding on Saturday. Oh and somewhere in the middle of that I'm moving. Busy week...

[Jimmmmm]

Apologies for my extended absence. I have a few things to catch up on; I'll do my best to get through it all in the next day or so.

[pingpongsam]

Baby is due May 7th. Could happen any day right now. Will put a big ole question mark on everything for an indefinite period of time.

Not in any games but signed up for EFHW's RMM game. At its current rate that won't go live until Christmas anyhow.

[sudgy]

I'm busy all day this Saturday.

[Axxle]

Baby is due May 7th. Could happen any day right now. Will put a big ole question mark on everything for an indefinite period of time.

Not in any games but signed up for EFHW's RMM game. At its current rate that won't go live until Christmas anyhow.

Congrats man!

When is the naming poll going up?

[pingpongsam]

Maybe I should take polls for all the big parenting decisions and offload the responsibility onto you guys.

[theory]

Maybe I should take polls for all the big parenting decisions and offload the responsibility onto you guys.

start9 start9

[Ozle]

Maybe I should take polls for all the big parenting decisions and offload the responsibility onto you guys.

Dont worry about a vote, just give me a shout!

[mail-mi]

Fathers and sons camp out tomorrow, no Internet access.

Also, going to Spain in June for a couple weeks, idk about the wifi situation.

[Ozle]

Fathers and sons camp out tomorrow, no Internet access.

Also, going to Spain in June for a couple weeks, idk about the wifi situation.

Spain doesnt have wifi.
They have modems still

[pingpongsam]

Fathers and sons camp out tomorrow, no Internet access.

Also, going to Spain in June for a couple weeks, idk about the wifi situation.

Spain doesnt have wifi.
They have modems still

You might be surprised how ineffective wifi is without a modem attached to the other end. Maybe you meant "dialup"?

[Robz888]

Just an alert: I've had an insanely busy weekend, and I have a insanely busy couple of days here coming up. Expect very little from me this week.

[Ichimaru Gin]

I will be VLA for approximately the next two weeks as the semester is coming to a close and a huge amount of coursework (and finals) are due. I will still be able to participate some, but not very much.

[Ozle]

Fathers and sons camp out tomorrow, no Internet access.

Also, going to Spain in June for a couple weeks, idk about the wifi situation.

Spain doesnt have wifi.
They have modems still

You might be surprised how ineffective wifi is without a modem attached to the other end. Maybe you meant "dialup"?

You might be surprised how ineffective dial up is without a modem either...

[jotheonah]

Hi y'all. I posted in Other Games asking for LGS suggestions for Magic drafting in NYC, where I will be next week. Chime in if you have ideas. Thx.

[Robz888]

My VLA continues for another week, although this time, my reason is more obvious: I am traveling to DC for work! I'll be in DC from Sunday through Thursday.

I will be booked pretty solid with work stuff.

[AndrewisFTTW]

My VLA continues for another week, although this time, my reason is more obvious: I am traveling to DC for work! I'll be in DC from Sunday through Thursday.

I will be booked pretty solid with work stuff.

Yo. Brah. Hit me up.

[Witherweaver]

On Vactation starting early tomorrow morning until Thursday 5/15.  Will have limited access.

[sudgy]

This, as someone else I know rightfully called it, is "the week of terror."  I have stuff going on every day from now until a week from tomorrow.  I'll still be on, just not as much.

[jotheonah]

I'm at a conference in NYC this week and a wedding in syracuse next week. My access will be spotty.

[Axxle]

VLA from May 22nd through 26th. If you're in SF or Connecticut let me know!

[Robz888]

Long VLA hopefully coming to an end tonight.

[scott_pilgrim]

I'm not sure what my internet situation will be like from Saturday-Thursday but I *should* be able to post once a day.

[Cuzz]

VLA for most of the weekend.

[Robz888]

Okay, I should be really back now.

The reason for my recent VLA... I got a new job! I am joining a magazine staff next week.

[Voltaire]

Congratulations!

[EFHW]

chairs PM'd to say he has limited access for the next 30 hours or so.

[Ozle]

Im off to Paris for the weekend.

Im not in any games of course, just wanted to share!

[jotheonah]

Have a great time, eat some baguettes or something.

[liopoil]

I'll be V/LA friday-monday.

[EFHW]

I'll be VLA through Monday.  I should be able to check in once or twice a day.

[Voltaire]

V/LA for Memorial Day weekend - now until early Tuesday

[chairs]

Theoretically I will be done with my emergency V/LA tonight.

Background: my apartment flooded.

[sudgy]

I realized I'm busy tomorrow too, so yeah.

[Archetype]

I'll have zero access until Friday night.

[XerxesPraelor]

I'm busy next Tuesday / Wednesday.

[mail-mi]

In Spain now, will be until the 16th

[yuma]

I am VLA Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday afternoon. Taking the baby on her first camping trip!

[sudgy]

I am V/LA from this Friday through Sunday.  My sister is graduating, then my mom.  Then my Eagle Court of Honor is on Monday (but I'm still open in the morning and afternoon).

[Eevee]

I'm going to a bachelor party in Germany until monday. Not sure if our airbnb will have a wifi or not, but I guess we'll find out tonight.

[Ozle]

I'm going to a bachelor party in Germany until monday. Not sure if our airbnb will have a wifi or not, but I guess we'll find out tonight.

Bachelor party in Germany?
Uh oh, we won't be seeing Little Eevee for a while!!'

[Ozle]

Also, AFK.... World cup

[yuma]

Also, AFK.... World cup

ditto... well technically I will still be at the keyboard as I watch online, but attention will be very devoted to World Cup when I am at the keyboard

[Teproc]

Full V/LA this week-end because I'll be at Paris Est Ludique (board game con) and seeing old friends.

[Axxle]

Vla this weekend bc Father's Day.

[yuma]

VLA from Tuesday through Monday for a vacation. Will have occasional access but not a lot.

Also probably semi-VLA until then with a sick baby and working.

[A Drowned Kernel]

I'm going to have very little time for posting this weekend, I might check in once or twice but there's a good chance that I won't have time to until Sunday.

[shraeye]

out all weekend.  Back Monday night

[Ichimaru Gin]

I will be semi-VLA until Wednesday as I have family visiting.

[A Drowned Kernel]

I have a week-long VLA coming up in the middle of July, the 8th through the 13th for a roadtrip/vacation. I'll do my best to post during that time but I probably won't get online more than once a day.

[Galzria]

Update!

Training is going swimmingly (har). I've done my first 1/4 distance swim (6.2 miles / 10k) in lake water (warm compared to either channel - about 68 degrees) - and I made it through quite easily. I've done a 5k swim down in LA at Seal Beach - which is the same area that the Catalina Island Channel swim finishes. Again, the water felt warm, at a balmy 63 degrees. The water at that venue was really, really choppy (swells up to 5 feet), so even though it was short, it was a good experience.

For those of you familiar with the San Fransisco area, I'll be swimming my first 1/4 distance ocean water swim on August 9th, with the water closer to 58 degrees (similar to English Channel temperature) - when I jump off a boat at 7:30 AM under the south tower of the Golden Gate Bridge, and swim around San Fransisco to the Bay Bridge. Fun times!

After that, I am hoping to get down to San Diego in late September, to do the La Jolla 10-mile relay (as a solo swimmer), and by years end, I hope to do a width crossing of Lake Tahoe (12 miles), which is 1/2 distance, at altitude, in semi-chilly water (high 50's, low 60's).

Aaaand, that's pretty much it. I hope to do Catalina next summer, and the English Channel in 2016 - so things are looking good right now. I miss playing all my forum games with you guys though! I see the Forum Game community has passed the 2 year mark - so there's hope yet that in another 2, I'll be finished with all my adventures, and I'll find myself some time to relax once more!

[theory]

Nice!  Did you ever set up a website describing your training process?

[Galzria]

Nice!  Did you ever set up a website describing your training process?

I haven't, although I've been recording everything in a log - so it's just a matter of actually putting it up. My standard week right now looks something like this though:

Monday Morning: Masters Swim/Ocean Swim (alternating weeks):
2-3 Miles (3.3k-4.8k), or about an hour to an hour and a half. Masters swims are shorter set based, pushing for speed, and Ocean Swims are usually focused on increasing stroke cadence.

Monday Evening: Masters Swim:
2 Miles (3.3k), just over an hour. Like Monday morning, this swim is all about shorter individual sets and sprints to push speed.

Tuesday: Off

Wednesday: Distance Swim:
This swim ranges from 10k to 15k, straight swimming. This swim is 2 1/2 - 4 hours in length.

Thursday: Light Swim:
My muscles are usually feeling a little bruised from Wednesday's swim, so I swim rather slowly on Thursday. The point here is just to get in and swim while I'm sore, as at some point no matter how tired and hurt I'm feeling, I'm going to need to keep swimming. This is a very casual swim, 2 miles (3.3k).

Friday: Repeat Monday Evening+:
I'll take whatever workout I swam on Monday, and add to each individual set. Usually it's half-again what I swim in the Evening, with a focus on reducing my rest time between each set. So high heart rate for longer times, with less rest. Ends up around 4k total.

Saturday/Sunday:
One day I'll take off, and the other I'll repeat my Thursday swim. Light workout, rest, recover, and get ready for the following week. Another 3.3k.

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In total, it's between 25k-32k a week. It'll continue to build as my event swims get longer, but even at maximum, I'll top out at around 45k per week. I'll drop one of my two "light" workouts, and instead switch it to another distance swim (open water where possible). It still leaves me at 2 complete rest days per week, which is plenty to let my body recover and the muscle build.

[Dsell]

...

That is awesome! What is your diet like, if you don't mind?

[Galzria]

...

That is awesome! What is your diet like, if you don't mind?

In all honesty, it's nothing special. As long as I make sure that I'm eating 3 full meals each day, I'm usually good. My daily deficit in calories on Monday/Wednesday/Friday (longer/harder swims) is between 6,000-8,000. The big things that I've cut out of my diet are beer (except on a rare occasion) and pizza (mmm). Really though, it's just about eating relatively healthy. Having a burger once or twice a week isn't going to kill me, or sharing in on some bacon cheese fries. But I also have my share of Southwest Chicken Salads, or your standard veggie type mixes (Broccoli, Cauliflower, Squash, Asparagus, etc). For the most part, I eat what I feel like, within reason. No ridiculous super-deep-fried-three-times-heart-attack-bombs.

[chairs]

Just FYI, I will be V/LA for 'Murica's birthday as I will be spending the weekend (starting tonight) with my girlfriend's family, far from my sweet, sweet computer.

I will try to read from my phone but I make no guarantees.

[Teproc]

Looking for a replacement in Homeland Mafia

[Teproc]

Nevermind.

[Voltaire]

I will be V/LA from late Wendesday, July 16 to early Monday, July 21. I'll be at DetCon!

[Ichimaru Gin]

Starting this Friday, I will be semi-VLA until Monday as I'm going on a trip. On Monday, I'm getting my wisdom teeth removed, (yay!) so will be VLA for a while after that.

[sudgy]

I'll have no access from the 14-18.  This didn't happen until recently, so I hope it will be fine...

[Twistedarcher]

Starting this Friday, I will be semi-VLA until Monday as I'm going on a trip. On Monday, I'm getting my wisdom teeth removed, (yay!) so will be VLA for a while after that.

I remember my forum activity spiking like crazy after getting mine out -- I didn't want to go out but sitting on my laptop was perfect. So maybe that will happen to you!

Good luck, I hope it's not too painful

[Ichimaru Gin]

Starting this Friday, I will be semi-VLA until Monday as I'm going on a trip. On Monday, I'm getting my wisdom teeth removed, (yay!) so will be VLA for a while after that.

I remember my forum activity spiking like crazy after getting mine out -- I didn't want to go out but sitting on my laptop was perfect. So maybe that will happen to you!

Good luck, I hope it's not too painful

Thanks. Me too. I opted for the anesthesia, but the post-surgery pain is apparently still horrid though. And it gets worse before getting better, so definitely not looking forward to that. Haha, that may end up being what happens though 

[AndrewisFTTW]

Have fun Ichi! I actually didn't have pain after getting mine out. Not sure if that's common though.

[Ichimaru Gin]

Have fun Ichi! I actually didn't have pain after getting mine out. Not sure if that's common though.

That would be really nice. From what I hear, it isn't too common though. Do you remember what pain med they had you on?

[liopoil]

I will be a bit VLA this weekend: http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=11078.0

I will be able to keep up with Mafia Forty Seven and Dice mafia, but don't expect a ton of stuff from me.

[Axxle]

Starting this Friday, I will be semi-VLA until Monday as I'm going on a trip. On Monday, I'm getting my wisdom teeth removed, (yay!) so will be VLA for a while after that.

2:30 appointment?

[Ichimaru Gin]

Starting this Friday, I will be semi-VLA until Monday as I'm going on a trip. On Monday, I'm getting my wisdom teeth removed, (yay!) so will be VLA for a while after that.

2:30 appointment?

9 AM

...I know there must be some sort of joke hidden here...

[AndrewisFTTW]

I want to say I wasn't taking pain meds but it was so long ago. I can't remember.

[Twistedarcher]

Have fun Ichi! I actually didn't have pain after getting mine out. Not sure if that's common though.

That would be really nice. From what I hear, it isn't too common though. Do you remember what pain med they had you on?

It depends on if they're impacted or not -- mine weren't so it was relatively painless compared to what others have experienced. It's supposed to suck if they're impacted though.

[sudgy]

And, I thankfully have nice healthy wisdom teeth that don't need to get pulled out.

[pingpongsam]

Gonna be busy most of tomorrow so will likely be scarce when Dice Mafia starts back up.

I only had to have a couple wisdom teeth yanked. It was surgical but I abstained from the medication afterwards because it was so strong I preferred being in pain. It wasn't pleasant to be sure but it was manageable with ibuprofen for a couple days and then it was over. Mepergan was the crazy strong pain killer. I don't think they prescribe that stuff in the US anymore.

[Ichimaru Gin]

And, I thankfully have nice healthy wisdom teeth that don't need to get pulled out.

heh heh. Mine aren't unhealthy, but if left alone they will completely screw up all the orthodontic work I had done. So it's worth it to take em out.

And yeah, they aren't impacted thankfully. I'm pretty young. But I've heard the whole process is much worse the older you get it done.

I forget the name of the drug they're prescribing me, it isn't morphine or anything. It's something more keyed specifically to oral anti-inflammatory action in addition to the painkiller.

The only concerns that surgeon voiced was the one was close to my sinus pockets, and another's root was right next to the nerve running down my jaw. So worst comes to worst, I have a permanently numb lip, or I lose all taste in one side of my tongue, but I hope it doesn't come to that 

[faust]

I'll be VLAish until Tuesday monring for exam preparation.

[Voltaire]

And, I thankfully have nice healthy wisdom teeth that don't need to get pulled out.

Whereas I never had any wisdom teeth. Thanks, genes!

[pacovf]

And, I thankfully have nice healthy wisdom teeth that don't need to get pulled out.

Whereas I never had any wisdom teeth. Thanks, genes!

Oh wow, with such an evolutionary advantage, you must be super popular with the ladies!

:p

[sudgy]

Actually, my thing is from the 15-18, not the 14-18.

[Axxle]

Starting this Friday, I will be semi-VLA until Monday as I'm going on a trip. On Monday, I'm getting my wisdom teeth removed, (yay!) so will be VLA for a while after that.

2:30 appointment?

9 AM

...I know there must be some sort of joke hidden here...

Tooth hurty!

[EgorK]

I am on vacation until next Sunday and would have limited ability to post (but still would a little bit)

[Teproc]

I am on vacation for two weeks. I do have Internet access but I'll be less present than usual.

[Ichimaru Gin]

Had my surgery today. I felt like shit earlier, but doing better now that I'm on all the painkillers and stuff. Have quite a bit of catching up to do in all my games, so expect somewhat low activity until I'm a little more recovered.

[2.71828.....]

Had my surgery today. I felt like shit earlier, but doing better now that I'm on all the painkillers and stuff. Have quite a bit of catching up to do in all my games, so expect somewhat low activity until I'm a little more recovered.

No, the best time to post is while you are high on painkillers

[XerxesPraelor]

Possibly VLA for ~1 day

[mcmcsalot]

Had my surgery today. I felt like shit earlier, but doing better now that I'm on all the painkillers and stuff. Have quite a bit of catching up to do in all my games, so expect somewhat low activity until I'm a little more recovered.

I need to get mine out as well I unfortunately decided they would be fine since they weren't impacted so they are pretty much in...but yes all the work my braces did have been utterly ruined and then some

[Voltaire]

I will be V/LA from late Wendesday, July 16 to early Monday, July 21. I'll be at DetCon!

Just a reminder this V/LA starts tonight.

[AndrewisFTTW]

V/la from 7/17-7-27, going to Canadialand.

[ashersky]

VLA from this afternoon until Sunday night.  Driving to some snow for the weekend.

[Archetype]

I'll have no access until late Sunday night.

[Dsell]

Limited access starting tomorrow through Monday. This really only affects the games I'm modding at the moment, but Sentinels may start up. I should be able to check in at least once per day.

I'm road tripping to Ohio! Cedar Point, here I come!

[2.71828.....]

Limited access starting tomorrow through Monday. This really only affects the games I'm modding at the moment, but Sentinels may start up. I should be able to check in at least once per day.

I'm road tripping to Ohio! Cedar Point, here I come!

This seems appropriate:

[Dsell]

Limited access starting tomorrow through Monday. This really only affects the games I'm modding at the moment, but Sentinels may start up. I should be able to check in at least once per day.

I'm road tripping to Ohio! Cedar Point, here I come!

This seems appropriate:

Uhhhhh....at least it's summer??!?

[AndrewisFTTW]

Agreed. Ohio and I don't get along.

[Robz888]

Limited access starting tomorrow through Monday. This really only affects the games I'm modding at the moment, but Sentinels may start up. I should be able to check in at least once per day.

I'm road tripping to Ohio! Cedar Point, here I come!

Oh, dear Lord. There are few places on earth I hate more than Cedar Point. We went in 8th grade. I hate rides so much, such torture. In 11th grade, when my class went again, I opted not to participate. I went to school instead. Physics class was preferable to Cedar Point.

Have a good time!

[Dsell]

Limited access starting tomorrow through Monday. This really only affects the games I'm modding at the moment, but Sentinels may start up. I should be able to check in at least once per day.

I'm road tripping to Ohio! Cedar Point, here I come!

Oh, dear Lord. There are few places on earth I hate more than Cedar Point. We went in 8th grade. I hate rides so much, such torture. In 11th grade, when my class went again, I opted not to participate. I went to school instead. Physics class was preferable to Cedar Point.

Have a good time!

Oh come on! I went to Six Flags for my 9th birthday and I regret being too scared to ride most of the rides. Since then I've gotten to ride on some fun coasters (I'm an adrenaline junkie now) but this'll be my first time on anything very major. I'm excited!

[Jimmmmm]

Go to Knott's Berry Farm. It's awesome!

[sudgy]

Insurance companies make theme parks pay more money for merry-go-rounds than for roller coasters.

[Robz888]

Limited access starting tomorrow through Monday. This really only affects the games I'm modding at the moment, but Sentinels may start up. I should be able to check in at least once per day.

I'm road tripping to Ohio! Cedar Point, here I come!

Oh, dear Lord. There are few places on earth I hate more than Cedar Point. We went in 8th grade. I hate rides so much, such torture. In 11th grade, when my class went again, I opted not to participate. I went to school instead. Physics class was preferable to Cedar Point.

Have a good time!

Oh come on! I went to Six Flags for my 9th birthday and I regret being too scared to ride most of the rides. Since then I've gotten to ride on some fun coasters (I'm an adrenaline junkie now) but this'll be my first time on anything very major. I'm excited!

Again, I'd rather do physics homework. I get seasick from standing up too quickly. I don't even want to watch other people ride roller coasters, let alone ride one myself.

[Robz888]

Insurance companies make theme parks pay more money for merry-go-rounds than for roller coasters.

The merry-go-round is pretty much just as bad. All that spinning, ugh. I need to go lie down now.

[Dsell]

Go to Knott's Berry Farm. It's awesome!

Hey I actually did go there a few years back! It was so fun! I forget what the rides were like though, maybe there was some big stuff there I'm forgetting.

Insurance companies make theme parks pay more money for merry-go-rounds than for roller coasters.

The merry-go-round is pretty much just as bad. All that spinning, ugh. I need to go lie down now.

I thought you were a track runner? It's all about turning left!

[mail-mi]

Cedar Point City, here I come!

Fixed That For Me.

I'll be at the Shakespeare festival from Wednesday to Saturday, so LA until then.

[pingpongsam]

Nelson's Ledges

[shraeye]

Cedar Point is the best. Go on everything.

[ashersky]

I'm old school, so I prefer King's Island.  I only do woodensoIwillprobablydiewhenitshattersoratleastI'llhavelotsofbruising rollercoasters, and The Beast (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beast_(roller_coaster)) is the epitome of them all.  Over 4 minutes long, two lift hills...amazing.

[Dsell]

Cedar Point is the best. Go on everything.

Oh I plan to.

I'm old school, so I prefer King's Island.  I only do woodensoIwillprobablydiewhenitshattersoratleastI'llhavelotsofbruising rollercoasters, and The Beast (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beast_(roller_coaster)) is the epitome of them all.  Over 4 minutes long, two lift hills...amazing.

Don't like going upside down? Or is something else keeping you from steel?

[pingpongsam]

I'm old school, so I prefer King's Island.  I only do woodensoIwillprobablydiewhenitshattersoratleastI'llhavelotsofbruising rollercoasters, and The Beast (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beast_(roller_coaster)) is the epitome of them all.  Over 4 minutes long, two lift hills...amazing.

the beast made me cry when I was barely tall enough to get on it. It was awesome.

[ashersky]

Don't like going upside down? Or is something else keeping you from steel?

Hmmm...could be the loops.  It's funny because wooden coasters feel both more dangerous and safer at the same time.  As I've gotten older, my fear of heights and coasters has gotten worse, though.  Ferris wheels and funiculars scare the crap out of me now -- worst of both worlds.

[ashersky]

I'm old school, so I prefer King's Island.  I only do woodensoIwillprobablydiewhenitshattersoratleastI'llhavelotsofbruising rollercoasters, and The Beast (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beast_(roller_coaster)) is the epitome of them all.  Over 4 minutes long, two lift hills...amazing.

the beast made me cry when I was barely tall enough to get on it. It was awesome.

It's amazing because it feels like it will never end...right before the second lift hill, it feels like "oh thank god we're done...OHMYGODNOTANOTHER ONE."

[pingpongsam]

I'm old school, so I prefer King's Island.  I only do woodensoIwillprobablydiewhenitshattersoratleastI'llhavelotsofbruising rollercoasters, and The Beast (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beast_(roller_coaster)) is the epitome of them all.  Over 4 minutes long, two lift hills...amazing.

the beast made me cry when I was barely tall enough to get on it. It was awesome.

It's amazing because it feels like it will never end...right before the second lift hill, it feels like "oh thank god we're done...OHMYGODNOTANOTHER ONE."

IIRC it dives into an underground tunnel. Also at the top the trees below looked like matchsticks.

[Axxle]

There are a couple rides at Six Flags that make me turn into a pretzel because of how the braces shift during the ride <.<

[Archetype]

I'll have no access early Thursday to late Saturday.

Don't like going upside down? Or is something else keeping you from steel?

Hmmm...could be the loops.  It's funny because wooden coasters feel both more dangerous and safer at the same time.  As I've gotten older, my fear of heights and coasters has gotten worse, though.  Ferris wheels and funiculars scare the crap out of me now -- worst of both worlds.

I love rickety wooden rollercoasters. I went to Lagoon a couple of weeks ago and that really old wooden rollercoasters they had was my favorite. It's something about the way the car rocks across the tracks that I find really thrilling.

[Dsell]

Update: I have no internet whatsoever where I'm staying, so access will be more restricted than I thought.

But I'm almost to Cedar Point!

[faust]

I'll be in Wacken from July 30 until August 3 with no internet access because I don't have one of those fancy phone thingies.

[ashersky]

I'll be in Wacken from July 30 until August 3 with no internet access because I don't have one of those fancy phone thingies.

Is that a town in Germany?

[faust]

I'll be in Wacken from July 30 until August 3 with no internet access because I don't have one of those fancy phone thingies.

Is that a town in Germany?

Sort of.

[ashersky]

I'll be in Wacken from July 30 until August 3 with no internet access because I don't have one of those fancy phone thingies.

Is that a town in Germany?

Sort of.

Wow, Megadeth and Motörhead!

But Excrementory Grindfuckers take the cake.

[XerxesPraelor]

SupriseVLA 4 3 days

[Teproc]

I'm back home so I'll be more present than the last two weeks (although not as much as usual, still no laptop )

[Witherweaver]

SupriseVLA 4 3 days

See you in 43 days

[ashersky]

Got really sick last night today and have a business trip tomorrow, so less useful than normal until I recover.

[liopoil]

I'm traveling and will be V/LA on and off for the next couple weeks, through august 10th. I will have enough time to check in and read stuff each day.

[shraeye]

i'm at a conference...my free time is much much less than advertised

[Dsell]

I'm back, half a day later than I thought I would be. Now that I have wifi I'll get right to updating Apprentice.

[Ichimaru Gin]

I'll be gone from this Thursday until around the 14th of the month. I'm on vacation so I'll have my phone, but no computer access. When I return, I expect at least one game to be open in order to relieve inevitable withdrawal symptoms   

[Voltaire]

Will be pretty LA this weekend.

[Hydrad]

Also just letting everyone know in a couple hours I'll be going camping and not 100% sure if I have Internet access or not. I will be back on Sunday though. Sorry for the inconvinence

[XerxesPraelor]

I've finally (barely) gotten ahold of some wifi. In two days it'll be gone for a week, and then it'll be back to normal.

[pingpongsam]

Had some heavy workload yesterday and funeral duty today, hope to be back by Sunday.

[liopoil]

I'm traveling and will be V/LA on and off for the next couple weeks, through august 10th. I will have enough time to check in and read stuff each day.

"off" was the last couple days, will be "on" again through august 10th now.

[mail-mi]

Wisdom teeth on the fourth. Yay.

[Ichimaru Gin]

Wisdom teeth on the fourth. Yay.

lol. It's really not that bad. Just make sure to take the painkillers asap instead of waiting 5 hours like I did. I'm still recovering, but after the bleeding stopped and I finally took the meds,  it wasn't bad at all.

[faust]

Back from VLA and there's the next one right there. I'll be gone with no internet access for three weeks (August 6 - 27), on a trip to Scotland. Luckily, I'm not in any games right now.

[Archetype]

I'll have no access until Friday. I'm going camping!

[Jimmmmm]

Had a much busier last couple of days than anticipated. I didn't really make it to bed last night and I'm working in the morning. Tomorrow looks like another busy day, but the following day may be easier. I'll catch up on everything when I can.

[Hydrad]

I'm going to be VLA from the 15th to the 22nd.

I will still be able to post but it will be mainly phone posting and I will be less active. But I should still be able to keep up with all the games, just won't post as much for this week. sorry.

[Robz888]

V/LA this Friday through Sunday. Will not be posting much, if at all.

[mail-mi]

School started.

V/la til june

[Witherweaver]

School started.

V/la til june

I don't get it, how is this different than your non-school Mafia play?

[AndrewisFTTW]

V/la for a couple days, going to a wedding.

[Eevee]

V/la for a couple days, going to a wedding.

Is it dothraki?

[Axxle]

V/la for a couple days, going to a wedding.

Is it dothraki?

If it was he'd say vla for a couple days/forever.

[ashersky]

V/la for a couple days, going to a wedding.

Is it dothraki?

If it was he'd say vla for a couple days/forever.

If they offer you a crown, don't take it.

[Archetype]

I'll be going on a fishing trip in Oregon from the 19th to the 21st. I'll be 100 miles off shore, so I'll likely have no access.

[Galzria]

Update!

Training is going swimmingly (har). I've done my first 1/4 distance swim (6.2 miles / 10k) in lake water (warm compared to either channel - about 68 degrees) - and I made it through quite easily. I've done a 5k swim down in LA at Seal Beach - which is the same area that the Catalina Island Channel swim finishes. Again, the water felt warm, at a balmy 63 degrees. The water at that venue was really, really choppy (swells up to 5 feet), so even though it was short, it was a good experience.

For those of you familiar with the San Fransisco area, I'll be swimming my first 1/4 distance ocean water swim on August 9th, with the water closer to 58 degrees (similar to English Channel temperature) - when I jump off a boat at 7:30 AM under the south tower of the Golden Gate Bridge, and swim around San Fransisco to the Bay Bridge. Fun times!

After that, I am hoping to get down to San Diego in late September, to do the La Jolla 10-mile relay (as a solo swimmer), and by years end, I hope to do a width crossing of Lake Tahoe (12 miles), which is 1/2 distance, at altitude, in semi-chilly water (high 50's, low 60's).

Aaaand, that's pretty much it. I hope to do Catalina next summer, and the English Channel in 2016 - so things are looking good right now. I miss playing all my forum games with you guys though! I see the Forum Game community has passed the 2 year mark - so there's hope yet that in another 2, I'll be finished with all my adventures, and I'll find myself some time to relax once more!

Update again!

The Bridge to Bridge swim went wonderfully. I finished the 10k swim in 1 Hour, 22 minutes - which is blisteringly fast. I was swimming at about 2.5mph, and the currents were pushing me another 2mph.

Still, I didn't swim a great line, and was probably 5 minutes off where I should've been. 1:13:00  was the fastest male finisher, and two time Olympian Golda Marcus finished in 1:09:00.

I also met the co-owner of the La Jolla swim, and he informed me that it (sadly) will not be running this year. Ah well. 77 degree water sounded fabulous.

In other swimming news, I will be swimming across lake Tahoe in less than a month! September 15th to be exact. I still need to book a boat (unless any of you happen to know an owner on the lake?), but I've got a pilot, nutritionist and observer. I'm on the fence at the moment on doing a width crossing (11.5 miles) vs a length crossing (21.5 miles)... I -know- that I can complete the former, but I'm a little terrified of the latter.

So... That's what's going on. I've been playing some Dominion recently with my box sets, but that's about it for my gaming life. Some Pandemic + Expansions as well. Nothing too exciting. If there's ever a meetup here on the West Coast, someone send me a PM so that I don't miss it! I'm sure I could schedule some time away to meet all my favorite peoples.

[Eevee]

Cool! Cool cool cool. Best of luck. That's so intense.

[Dsell]

That's awesome, Galz.

I have limited availability until next Thursday. I'll be mostly on mobile, which should only really affect Apprentice; it's a bit harder to update the spreadsheet but I'll try to stay on top of it.

[Jimmmmm]

Going away for the weekend. I'll have my computer on me, but I'm not sure if I'll have internet access.

[Robz888]

I'm headed to DC for work next week. I'll be posting less frequently.

[Archetype]

With school starting back up again I probably won't join any new games for...awhile. I may play or mod a Drunk Mafia game over the weekend or a Blitz game during Winter break, but I'll generally be around far less often than I normally am.

[jotheonah]

I am moving to a new place Saturday and I don't know how long it will take to set up Internet there.

[mail-mi]

Storytelling Festival this weekend.

[scott_pilgrim]

Travelling Wed. (9/3) so probably no internet all day, and then I'm not sure what my internet situation will be like for the next week or so after that but I should be able to post at least once a day during that time.

[Teproc]

I'll have Limited Acess this week-end (starting tonight).

[Jimmmmm]

I'd like to apologise for the limited contribution I've made to the games that I'm currently in. I've been working full-time hours, which is relatively uncommon for me, and at the same time had some personal issues that, while nothing too serious, have demanded a lot of my time and emotional energy. This has resulted in me, for example, not making it to bed one night in between two work days, and only getting a few hours' sleep on other nights.

So I feel like I've let people down in not living up to commitments I've made, and again I'm sorry. Things seem to be settling down a bit now and hopefully I can force myself to make the effort required to catch myself up in the games I'm in enough to make valuable contributions to the games.

[Ichimaru Gin]

I will likely have sporadic participation due to me being sick. I've been ill with flu-like symptoms for 12 days now--which is not a regular occurrence for me at all. If I haven't improved much by tomorrow, I'm going to a clinic and may be more V/LA after that.

[pacovf]

Definitely go see a doctor. Good recovery !

[Ichimaru Gin]

Ok. Update. And thanks pacovf for your well wishes.
So I ended up going to ER last night since I felt absolutely horrible and couldn't really get out of bed even because I felt so nauseous--and this was about the 4th night in a row feeling this bad.
They checked me out gave me some Zofran and steroids for my cough.
I'm on antibiotics now and taking Motrin as well--and feeling significantly better all things considered.
I don't feel like shit anymore, so that's something.

[Voltaire]

I will be 100% V/LA from Friday-Saturday this weekend (going to a wedding, not my own).

[liopoil]

I will also be 100% VLA, thursday, friday, and much of saturday.

[pacovf]

Unavailable from very early Sunday to Wednesday afternoon or so.

[pacovf]

Wifi in guest house, so I can phone post occasionally.

[AHoppy]

I broke a USB port on my school issued computer and need to get that fixed along with some other things on my computer.  So I won't have a PC for a few days and will be limited to just phone access.  This really only effects Survivor and Dominion League.  Thanks!

[Robz888]

In the next two weeks I am moving to a new house, getting married, and going on a short trip. Expect me to post much less frequently during that time.

[AHoppy]

Got my computer back, so ignore my previous post

[liopoil]

phone access only through sunday

[ashersky]

I've landed in Japan, I've got intermittent Internet, will post when I can.

[A Drowned Kernel]

I'm going to be VLA this week as I move into a new place. Hopefully I'll be back to normal by Wednesday or Thursday but it depends on how long it takes to get internet set up.

[Robz888]

Heavy VLA begins now and doesn't end until Monday night / Tuesday.

[2.71828.....]

Heavy VLA begins now and doesn't end until Monday night / Tuesday.

+1 for weddings.  Hope the weekend is amazing

[Axxle]

May it neither be red nor purple.

[Witherweaver]

I hope Legend of Zelda music plays when she walks down the isle.

[Robz888]

I hope Legend of Zelda music plays when she walks down the isle.

Nope... people who know me well will tell you that there is just one tale that trumps the Legend of Zelda for me. She walked down the aisle to this...

[Robz888]

And I am ending my VLA in the next few hours!

[pacovf]

I approve of the song.

I disapprove of the "Lost > Legend of Zelda" opinion.


Oh, I will be moving this saturday, and will have limited or no Internet connection until (hopefully) wednesday. I am also starting an internship (hopefully) next monday, so I will probably be considerably less present once I am back online.

[theory]

And I am ending my VLA in the next few hours!

Only allowed if you tell us all about the wedding first.

[Galzria]

Heavy VLA begins now and doesn't end until Monday night / Tuesday.

May 13th, 2012.

That's when M-II was first hosted and we played in our first game together. It's been two and a half years since then. Seems like just yesterday! You've moved around a lot since then. Changed a few jobs. Kept moving forward. It's great to see one thing remained constant over all that time!

Congratulations on getting married!

[Dsell]

I hope Legend of Zelda music plays when she walks down the isle.

Oh, a destination wedding!

[ashersky]

Back from VLA.

[2.71828.....]

Hey, I am playing mafia again.  Which means I need to tell you guys when I will be going away for a bit.

Anyway, I will be v/la from Thursday afternoon until Monday afternoon/evening.  I will check in a couple times over the weekend, but Columbus Day weekend gets pretty crazy.  (and I will be driving a bunch)

edit: forum time, that is. 

[Axxle2]

Finally escaped from the recesses of Axxle's mind and am ready to rumble

[Witherweaver]

I hope Legend of Zelda music plays when she walks down the isle.

Oh, a destination wedding!

Ha, I just got this.. I didn't even realize they were different words.  I mean I guess I knew because I've seen "aisle" before, but I didn't realize there was a mistake there... they have to be of the same etymology, right?

[ashersky]

I hope Legend of Zelda music plays when she walks down the isle.

Oh, a destination wedding!

Ha, I just got this.. I didn't even realize they were different words.  I mean I guess I knew because I've seen "aisle" before, but I didn't realize there was a mistake there... they have to be of the same etymology, right?

isle from the Latin insula...aisle from the Latin ala (wing).

I'm guessing not.

[Witherweaver]

Eh it's like the same word.. aisle separates seating areas or shelving.. isles uh.. separate.. water.. currents... kinda...

[Ichimaru Gin]

Eh it's like the same word.. aisle separates seating areas or shelving.. isles uh.. separate.. water.. currents... kinda...

It's ok. I was just writing some flavor and I found myself thinking "gym" and writing Jimmmmm.

[Axxle]

I hope Legend of Zelda music plays when she walks down the isle.

Oh, a destination wedding!

Ha, I just got this.. I didn't even realize they were different words.  I mean I guess I knew because I've seen "aisle" before, but I didn't realize there was a mistake there... they have to be of the same etymology, right?

isle from the Latin insula...aisle from the Latin ala (wing).

I'm guessing not.

Isle trust you on that.

[AndrewisFTTW]

I hope Legend of Zelda music plays when she walks down the isle.

Nope... people who know me well will tell you that there is just one tale that trumps the Legend of Zelda for me. She walked down the aisle to this...

I clicked that and now Youtube is convinced I want to hear music from LOST all the time. Thanks.

[Eevee]

Very limited access until monday.

[sudgy]

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that I was gone for most of yesterday and today.  Oops.

[Hydrad]

VLA ish this weekend. Thought I would have more time but thanksgiving is taking up more time then I thought. Sorry I didn't post this earlier.

[mcmcsalot]

So starting Monday 10/20 I will have a dramatic change in availability. It hopefully should not reduce my overall playtime, however it most likely will. As of then I will be moving to a new position in my company and I will no longer be able to reach the forum from the hours of 8-5 on weekdays.

Now my thoughts toward this is that I will make up for the lost time during the evening, currently I have time to forum(yup that's a verb) during evenings but do not because I do it throughout the day.

I am thinking of signing up for some mafia games(I miss y'all) but do not want this availability to be an issue so I will let people know when I sign up and if it will be an issue for anyone let me know and I can just play a different game.

***side note survivor will take prescedence to any mafia games so again I would like to play and will try my best but I cannot promise to be the most active player on the game(not that I ever have been)

Edit note, there's always lunch and bathroom breaks

[AHoppy]

I will be V/LA all day today

[2.71828.....]

V/LA this weekend Friday-Sunday.

[Dsell]

No access Friday through part of Sunday.

[faust]

Me too!

[Teproc]

V/LA for the full week (up to and including sunday) as I'm on holiday and visting various friends across the country. I should still be able to check in every once in a while though.

[Archetype]

Hey sorry for being so absent the past couple weeks. School has been very crazy, but has gotten less so since it's the end of the quarter. I hope I don't have to totally disappear like mail-mi, but my access will much more limited than I thought during the school year.

[Beyond Awesome]

VLA today and tomorrow for Halloween stuff and meetings.

[sudgy]

I'll be gone until tomorrow dinner time.

[Twistedarcher]

V/LA 10/2-10/7 and then 10/10-10/13

[2.71828.....]

v/la Friday-Tuesday

[XerxesPraelor]

VLA on Saturday /Sunday (Netrunner Worlds!)

[shraeye]

Is anyone here from Waterloo?

[Witherweaver]

Iowa?

[Joseph2302]

V/LA from about 0900 Mon-1800 Tues (forum time)

[shraeye]

No, I'm in Ontario until Sunday; i thought some person lived up here, but I can't remember who.

[faust]

VLA starting about now until thursday.

[AHoppy]

V/LA tomorrow.  Job interview!

[Dsell]

V/LA tomorrow.  Job interview!

Good luck!

[XerxesPraelor]

VLA til morrow.

[Voltaire]

VLA this weekend (con).

[EgorK]

I'll be VLA for most of Sunday (long flight to San Francisco)

[pacovf]

I'll be VLA for most of Sunday (long flight to San Francisco)

Be sure to wear some flowers in your head.

[Awaclus]

This weekend I might or might not be more or less available, we're tracking vocals for my band's upcoming album.

[Archetype]

I'll be competing in a radio broadcast and then a debate tournament Friday and Saturday and will have almost no access.

[AndrewisFTTW]

I'll be competing in a radio broadcast and then a debate tournament Friday and Saturday and will have almost no access.

That's debateable.

[Joseph2302]

V/LA Sunday 1100- Monday 1500ish AND Tuesday until 1500ish (both for job interviews)

[Ichimaru Gin]

Just a heads up for a future VLA.

I will be on vacation starting Dec 14th until the 31st. I'll have a laptop with me, but will probably only be able to post 1-3 times a day since I'll be busy doing stuff.

[Joseph2302]

V/LA Sunday 1100- Monday 1500ish AND Tuesday until 1500ish (both for job interviews)

V/LA starting again now for 20ish hours.

[A Drowned Kernel]

I'll be VLA this week for the holiday. I'll still be on now and again but not more than for a little each day.

[2.71828.....]

I'll be VLA this week for the holiday. I'll still be on now and again but not more than for a little each day.

what he said

[Teproc]

Full V/LA until Monday.

[ashersky]

Nominations for 2014 awards are now open: http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=12165.0

[Axxle]

Hey all, life happened. Probably won't be around for a month or so. See you all later!

[Galzria]

Hey all, life happened. Probably won't be around for a month or so. See you all later!

I hope everything's ok!

[AHoppy]

Hey all, life happened. Probably won't be around for a month or so. See you all later!

I second Galzria's sentiment.  We miss you in Survivor Axxle!

[Eevee]

Hope all is well Axxle!

I'm back from vacation, but my internet is cut off and won't get fixed for 10 days. Ugh.

[Hydrad]

Hope all is well Axxle!

I'm back from vacation, but my internet is cut off and won't get fixed for 10 days. Ugh.

thats horrible! what can you do with no internet?

[Eevee]

Hope all is well Axxle!

I'm back from vacation, but my internet is cut off and won't get fixed for 10 days. Ugh.

thats horrible! what can you do with no internet?

Browse it on my phone.

It's horrible though. What did people use to do? Did they have real hobbies, or something?

[Hydrad]

Hope all is well Axxle!

I'm back from vacation, but my internet is cut off and won't get fixed for 10 days. Ugh.

thats horrible! what can you do with no internet?

Browse it on my phone.

It's horrible though. What did people use to do? Did they have real hobbies, or something?

Ah I've got a fun hobby with some friends. Its called dominion. You should try it you might like it.

[pacovf]

Hope all is well Axxle!

I'm back from vacation, but my internet is cut off and won't get fixed for 10 days. Ugh.

thats horrible! what can you do with no internet?

You can grab a rock and throw it some distance, then walk to where the rock landed, and throw it back again. Isn't this how everybody amused themselves before the Internet?

[SwitchedFromStarcraft]

Hope all is well Axxle!

I'm back from vacation, but my internet is cut off and won't get fixed for 10 days. Ugh.

thats horrible! what can you do with no internet?

You can grab a rock and throw it some distance, then walk to where the rock landed, and throw it back again. Isn't this how everybody amused themselves before the Internet?

Still do.  Except they use a metal stick, and call it golf.

[chairs]

FYI i'm limited access until Monday, starting... roughly 20 minutes from now.

[pacovf]

Hope you get better soon, chairs. Take care.

[Eevee]

I'm pretty absent still until monday. sorry!

[Robz888]

I have been swamped at work... I am, very, very behind on Forum business. Will try to catch up soon.

[Hugovj]

Very busy at the moment, I hope to get back into this on thursday or friday.

[Witherweaver]

I'm pretty limited access for a bit with things getting quite busy.

[sudgy]

I will be V/LA from Sunday-Monday-and-maybe-Tuesday for my grandma's funeral.

[A Drowned Kernel]

VLA for the holiday, I'll still be around but less active.

[Joseph2302]

V/LA Christmas & Boxing Day all day (will probably be back some point on Boxing Day).

In forum times, this means I'm busy from about 5pm Forum time today for 48ish hours. Might be able to post in 24ish hrs.

[Hydrad]

VLA ish this week. will try and keep hopping in though at least once a day i hope.

[ashersky]

2014 Mafia Award winners: http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=12286.0

[Hugovj]

VLA from saturday until wednesday next week (7 jan)

[Archetype]

V/LA today and half of tommorow. Going to be building a snow cave with some friends and living in it

[Joseph2302]

V/LA approximately 1600 on 6th January til 1300 on 8th January, for job interviews.

[Archetype]

I'll have no access until Monday night.

[pacovf]

I'm on a work trip from tomorrow afternoon until friday night. Expect low to no activity from me before the weekend.

[pacovf]

Same deal: work trip from Tuesday to Thursday. Expect low to no activity for two days.

[Witherweaver]

I have limited access this entire week  (work event).

[AHoppy]

I am unexpectedly going to be without a computer for I don't know how long.  Shouldn't really effect survivor that much, but just sayin'

[EgorK]

I am travelling from tommorow until Monday evening

[Joseph2302]

V/LA for about 24-30 hours, starting now. phone posts only.

[Robz888]

A couple big VLAs coming up for me.

I'll be out of town Tuesday night until Sunday (2/10 thru 2/15). Expect greatly reduced access.

And I'm going to Jamaica Feb 27 thru March 4. I will have zero internet access (for the first time, well, ever).

[Joseph2302]

V/LA from Monday 15th- Thursday 18th February.
Got family coming, so not sure how much I'll be online.

Also busy lots of Friday 19th as well.

[XerxesPraelor]

possibly VLA for an unknown period of time

[Hugovj]

I'll be V/LA for the coming week: going to ski

[Awaclus]

This weekend I might or might not be more or less available, we're tracking vocals for my band's upcoming album.

This again. EDIT: and actually it's not necessarily just the weekend, it's until we're done.

[2.71828.....]

No access Monday morning-Tuesday night.

[Dsell]

I forgot to announce that I was v/la late last week/this weekend so sorry about that. Back to full access now.

[Dsell]

I forgot to announce that I was v/la late last week/this weekend so sorry about that. Back to full access now.

Mere hours after posting this, I was in a car accident on icy roads. Nobody's too hurt, but my car might be totaled and my insurance is already being difficult. This is going to cut my access this week at least until I get my car in a shop. Everything nearby the crash was closed yesterday and the weather today doesn't look awesome for getting it towed.

[Archetype]

I forgot to announce that I was v/la late last week/this weekend so sorry about that. Back to full access now.

Mere hours after posting this, I was in a car accident on icy roads. Nobody's too hurt, but my car might be totaled and my insurance is already being difficult. This is going to cut my access this week at least until I get my car in a shop. Everything nearby the crash was closed yesterday and the weather today doesn't look awesome for getting it towed.

Oh no . Glad that you're ok and hope you recover quickly.

[Robz888]

I forgot to announce that I was v/la late last week/this weekend so sorry about that. Back to full access now.

Mere hours after posting this, I was in a car accident on icy roads. Nobody's too hurt, but my car might be totaled and my insurance is already being difficult. This is going to cut my access this week at least until I get my car in a shop. Everything nearby the crash was closed yesterday and the weather today doesn't look awesome for getting it towed.

Yikes, good luck!

[Robz888]

I'm back!

[Archetype]

I'm back!

Yay!

[Witherweaver]

I'm back!

Welcome.  Have you checked out Forum Games?

[Robz888]

I think so... I don't have any active games though, expect Survivor. Anything else I should look out for?

[A Drowned Kernel]

I think so... I don't have any active games though, expect Survivor. Anything else I should look out for?

http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=12623.0

[Robz888]

I think so... I don't have any active games though, expect Survivor. Anything else I should look out for?

http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=12623.0

Tempting

[Ichimaru Gin]

My sig is apropos here.

[Witherweaver]

I think so... I don't have any active games though, expect Survivor. Anything else I should look out for?

It was more, like, the joke that we tell any new member.

[Robz888]

I think so... I don't have any active games though, expect Survivor. Anything else I should look out for?

It was more, like, the joke that we tell any new member.

Oh yeah, gotcha. Humoreless me!

[Archetype]

I'll be out of Town from March 20th to the 29th. So I may need a co mod for Deus Ex Machina during that time to do vote counts and what not. If you're interested , please PM me.

[2.71828.....]

My girlfriend will be in town visiting Friday night-Tuesday.  So I probably won't be around too much this weekend

[Awaclus]

I'll be more or less unavailable for tomorrow, and possibly the day after tomorrow since we're tracking bass guitars.

[ashersky]

I'll be more or less unavailable for tomorrow, and possibly the day after tomorrow since we're tracking bass guitars.

Are they hard to catch?

[mcmcsalot]

I think so... I don't have any active games though, expect Survivor. Anything else I should look out for?

http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=12623.0

Tempting

I'll do it if you do it

[scott_pilgrim]

I think so... I don't have any active games though, expect Survivor. Anything else I should look out for?

http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=12623.0

Tempting

I'll do it if you do it

DO IT!!!

[silverspawn]

I think so... I don't have any active games though, expect Survivor. Anything else I should look out for?

http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=12623.0

Tempting

I'll do it if you do it

DO IT!!!

yeah, don't you guys miss being betrayed and publicly executed, or being murdered during your sleep?

[faust]

I think so... I don't have any active games though, expect Survivor. Anything else I should look out for?

http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=12623.0

Tempting

I'll do it if you do it

/in

Stand by your word and hammer!

[mcmcsalot]

I think so... I don't have any active games though, expect Survivor. Anything else I should look out for?

http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=12623.0

Tempting

I'll do it if you do it

/in

Stand by your word and hammer!

*puts on parachute pants*

[Ichimaru Gin]

I likely won't have access to my computer for a week or so.  So expect somewhat lower activity.

[A Drowned Kernel]

I'm going to be mostly without access from tomorrow through Saturday.

[Joseph2302]

Probably away on holiday next Tuesday-Saturday. Limited internet access.

[Awaclus]

I'm falling ill. Hopefully it won't affect my availability too much, but if it gets worse, then that's probably why I'm gone.

[pacovf]

Take care. And the appropiate pills.

[Archetype]

I'm falling ill. Hopefully it won't affect my availability too much, but if it gets worse, then that's probably why I'm gone.

Hope you feel better!

[faust]

VLAish due to internet access issues. Not sure how long this will take.

[Robz888]

I'm going to have very limited access from Friday, April 17th until Tuesday evening.

[Joseph2302]

In case it matters, V/LA til Monday. Going up north, pretty sure they don't have Internet up there.

[SwitchedFromStarcraft]

It's cold in the north, and Winter is coming.

[Witherweaver]

V/LA May 5-22.

[2.71828.....]

V/LA tomorrow, then again Friday-Saturday.  (so the 6th, then 7-8)

Edit: I meant "(so the 6th, then 8-9)".  Days and dates.  Who keeps track of them anyway?

[faust]

I'll be on vacation without internet access starting Wednesday morning until Saturday morning (forum time).

[Joseph2302]

Away Sunday morning/afternoon until Monday afternoon/evening (17-18 May, forum times), probably no internet access.

[Dsell]

I will be without access to internet all day Friday through most of Sunday. I ought to be back on Monday but it's highly possible that something will come up keeping me from having any access that evening.

[faust]

My VLA ended early unexpectedly.

[skip wooznum]

V/la starting Friday at around 5:00 PM (est)  until Monday night around 10:00 PM

[2.71828.....]

V/LA tomorrow through Saturday.  Girlfriend is coming in town.  I should be able to check in a couple times (at least once a day) but it will be limited

[A Drowned Kernel]

I will be VLA this evening through Sunday evening, I will be checking in but not frequently.

[liopoil]

I will be VLA Friday-Sunday, but can check in quickly a couple times.

[ashersky]

I am not VLA, and can post anytime.

Except Buffy/Angel isn't filling, so I won't be.  Boo.

[XerxesPraelor]

I've been having problems recently - I apologize to everyone to whom I haven't been able to fulfill my responsibilities.

[Joseph2302]

V/LA all this Thursday, and half of Friday (11-12 June).

[Lekkit]

Going to Germany for a wedding tomorrow. Will be back sunday evening. Not sure if I'll be able to be active much more from now until maybe monday.

[ashersky]

LA this weekend.

[Ichimaru Gin]

LA starting Monday.
Start of Summer semester. I will be busy settling into a new schedule.

[2.71828.....]

V/LA 18th-24th.  Travel, wedding, friends, travel.  I should be able to check in a few times, but not much.

[2.71828.....]

V/LA Tuesday the 16th.  Going to Vancouver to watch the US women's team secure their spot at the top of group D with a win over Nigeria

[skip wooznum]

So this is probably worth posting:
Im completely unavailable every friday at sunset until Saturday night about an hr and a half after sunset. Forum time.

[ashersky]

Limited Access from tomorrow morning through Sunday evening -- finally seeing the Great Barrier Reef!

[Joseph2302]

Away most of tomorrow (17 June), and most of Tuesday-Wednesday next week (24-25 June).

[ashersky]

Limited Access from tomorrow morning through Sunday evening -- finally seeing the Great Barrier Reef!

Yeah...this place is awesome and trumps forum games...I'll check in and all, but don't expect much from me until Sunday night.

If Mistborn fills, pms Sunday night forum time.  That's a promise.

[faust]

Yeah...this place is awesome and trumps forum games...I'll check in and all, but don't expect much from me until Sunday night.

Blasphemy!

[Witherweaver]

Limited Access from tomorrow morning through Sunday evening -- finally seeing the Great Barrier Reef!

Yeah...this place is awesome and trumps forum games...I'll check in and all, but don't expect much from me until Sunday night.

If Mistborn fills, pms Sunday night forum time.  That's a promise.

Don't see any reason why you can't check in with a waterproof phone while scuba diving.

[ashersky]

Limited Access from tomorrow morning through Sunday evening -- finally seeing the Great Barrier Reef!

Yeah...this place is awesome and trumps forum games...I'll check in and all, but don't expect much from me until Sunday night.

If Mistborn fills, pms Sunday night forum time.  That's a promise.

Don't see any reason why you can't check in with a waterproof phone while scuba diving.

No coverage at the reef.  Already asked.

[pacovf]

V/LA from Friday afternoon to Saturday evening.

[Ichimaru Gin]

Ok. So as kind of a PSA. I will be pretty LA during the middle of the week for about the next month. I should be more active during weekends though.

[ashersky]

Limited access from today until Monday.

Movers are here packing up the house, then going away parties on the weekend.

[mpsprs]

V/LA from Wednesday afternoon to Wednesday next week.  Maybe a late night check in will happen, but I can't guarantee it.

[A Drowned Kernel]

Unexpectedly VLA for most of the weekend. I'll check in sporadically but I promise nothing.

[mail-mi]

I'm going on a week long vacation next week with no internet access. Hopefully it won't hurt any of my games too badly,

[Voltaire]

Full V from 7/2-7/6.

[silverspawn]

kind of VLA from 7 to 14 july... should have occasional access though

[UmbrageOfSnow]

Not sure yet, and it's probably too short a timespan to matter, but it's possible I won't have internet from tonight until the mid-morning of the 5th (U.S. EST).

I may or may not be able to borrow a computer in this period, but I won't know until tomorrow morning, at which point it's possibly too late.  Probably a bunch of other people are busy over this weekend anyway, but thought I should mention it.

[faust]

VLA from 7/16 through 7/19, going to a wedding in Austria.

I could use modding assistance in RMM25 during that time. Hopefully all that needs to be done would be vote counts. PM me if you'd be willing to help.

[silverspawn]

kind of VLA from 7 to 14 july... should have occasional access though

turns out I have internet just fine so nvm this.

[sudgy]

Our basement is being remodeled, and the computer I normally use won't be on for a while, so I have to use other people's computers.  I won't be able to get on quite as regularly as usual.

[Twistedarcher]

V/LA this weekend.

[sudgy]

So, I'm stupid and forgot I'll have no access from tomorrow afternoon through Friday at some point.  Can someone either become a co-mod or just post vote counts?  I'll tell you all the information you need to know.

[Witherweaver]

I'm away from games for a while.

[mail-mi]

Phone access only today through next Saturday.

[gkrieg13]

Phone access only until this Sunday.  I'm going out of town with family (it will be the first time we've all been together in 5 years), so I'm not sure how much I will be on.

[ashersky]

Continued LA for the rest of this evening, will be able to post tomorrow, I believe.  Sorry to my ongoing games.  I should be able to at least launch Mistborn on time.

Thanks for your patience.

[faust]

VLA from August 1-9 with no access at all on the weekends and hopefully occasional access otherwise.

[Archetype]

I'll be V/LA from July 28th to August 8th. Should have some access in the middle of the V/LA to check in.

[Voltaire]

Completely V/LA mid-day 7/30-8/2

[sudgy]

Note to self: Never mod a game in the summer, ever again.

I will have limited access Thursday and Friday, and no access Saturday through part-of-Monday.

[Teproc]

Starting Friday, I'll be in vacation in Provence for two weeks. I'll have internet access, but will probably be much less active than usual.

[Awaclus]

Starting Friday, I'll be in vacation in Provence for two weeks.

Did it cost $8?

[SwitchedFromStarcraft]

Starting Friday, I'll be in vacation in Provence for two weeks.

Did it cost $8?

I don't think they've built a Highway or a Bridge that big.

[pacovf]

Starting Friday, I'll be in vacation in Provence for two weeks.

Did it cost $8?

I don't think they've built a Highway or a Bridge that big.

No, that would be in Aveyron.

[Teproc]

Well, the Pont d'Avignon is famous for having been destroyed in a Crusade, so clearly their Bridge strategy was destroyed by an opposing player focusing on Knights.

[faust]

Well, the Pont d'Avignon is famous for having been destroyed in a Crusade, so clearly their Bridge strategy was destroyed by an opposing player focusing on Knights.

Or maybe he trashed it with Bishop.

[Robz888]

I've been extremely unavailable for the past few weeks--this will continue until early September, at which point I will be moving back to Washington, DC.

[XerxesPraelor]

VLA for two days.

[silverspawn]

zero internet access from 08/11 until 08/16.

[gkrieg13]

I'll be very V/LA from August 17-24.  Going on vacation with my wife and I'm not sure if we have internet any of the places we're staying. 

[Hydrad]

VLA the 15th - 19th ish

I should hopefully have phone connection though. (I really hope)

[XerxesPraelor]

VLA for a day

[silverspawn]

I'm going to be on vacation for a week from tomorrow on. I'll either have internet access every day or not at all. I strongly assume it'll be everyday, which is why I wasn't hesitant to sign up for stuff, but if it's not at all, I guess you (ash) can replace me out of your game if you want.

[ashersky]

Finally moved, on and off access for awhile.  My Italian is too rusty...

[QuickSync]

I will be V/LA from tomorrow to Monday. I may be able to make a post or two tomorrow in the morning and probably sometime on Monday, but besides that I will not have internet.

[Jimmmmm]

I'm having some internet issues at home, so I'm still around, just less frequently.

[pingpongsam]

Going on vacation next week... which is actually why I am playing a game of Mafia right now, because I will actually have some time to put into it. Point of post is to say that starting in about 30 minutes to about Sunday afternoon it's going to be about getting packed and ready so probably going to be scarce for the next couple of days then back into action (assuming I stay alive in the game).

[UmbrageOfSnow]

LA. I'm going to borrow gf's smartphone + friend's laptop sometimes, so should be able to post, but it's going to be a pain.  Paris should be fine, should be able to keep up with game, but if I'm gone a couple days, I'm not dead. No idea when back to normal, best guess is late this week.

[UmbrageOfSnow]

Computer hardware problems, to clarify.

[ashersky]

LA -- death in the family, busier than usual.

[Seprix]

Things have happened. Will be back, don't know when.

[Axxle]

Sick all day yesterday and still sick today,

[yuma]

Potentially limited access announcement:

I am switching jobs on Monday. I imagine that I will have less access to the forums in general while training and making this transition and am unsure how much access I'll have once things start to become routine. I'll keep the games I am in updated once I know more.

[XerxesPraelor]

VLA tomorrow and the day after

[yuma]

Semi vla as of this morning. Family staycation with family in town. Forgot to post it earlier. I'll be on probably once a day but won't guarantee it.

[Jimmmmm]

Busy weekend, so probably won't be posting much.

[faust]

Complete VLA next weekend from Fri, 9 am to Sunday, 9 am forum time.

[Joseph2302]

V/LA all weekend - family are up

[Ichimaru Gin]

Somewhat VLA this weekend. Have a big Chem test to study for.

[EgorK]

I have a trip to US starting tomorrow until Thursday. I would be mostly available during this time, but not on Saturday or Wednesday/Thursday

[Awaclus]

I might be somewhat LA for an unknown period of time, some rather unexpected circumstances turned up. I don't think they are going to significantly affect my availability, but things are a little bit unpredictable right now.

[Roadrunner7671]

I will be in Ypsilanti this weekend (but probably not on Sunday).

[iguanaiguana]

I will be in Ypsilanti this weekend (but probably not on Sunday).

Hey, me too.

You can use my mobile to post on F.DS 

[yuma]

Changing internet providers. Don't anticipate much downtime as will mostly be asleep or at work while my home lacks internet, but if anything goes wrong with the install of the new services I may be down longer, but will have wife's smarter-than-mine-phone and internet at work if that happens.

[yuma]

Changing internet providers. Don't anticipate much downtime as will mostly be asleep or at work while my home lacks internet, but if anything goes wrong with the install of the new services I may be down longer, but will have wife's smarter-than-mine-phone and internet at work if that happens.

And the internet setup isn't going to work. I am trying out the direct signal route, but apparently some trees are blocking the signal, so I am going to have to try a different provider. Appointment not until Monday, assuming that works. So again, limited phone access when at home and will have access while at work.

[2.71828.....]

V/LA from Wednesday night to Sunday Night.  Travelling and visiting family over Thanksgiving.

[yuma]

V/LA from Wednesday night to Sunday Night.  Travelling and visiting family over Thanksgiving.

Same except replace Wednesday night to Friday morning. Will have zero internet access during this period. I am not in a game ATM, but if I am feel free to start even without my confirmation of receiving role, regardless of which alignment I am assigned.

[gkrieg13]

Only phone access until Saturday. Still sick and at my parents so will be LA

[Awaclus]

I might be somewhat LA for an unknown period of time, some rather unexpected circumstances turned up. I don't think they are going to significantly affect my availability, but things are a little bit unpredictable right now.

This is over now.

[XerxesPraelor]

I am quite sick, and will probably not have the willpower to do much for a few days. (I'll try to do my TtA turn today though)

[Archetype]

I am quite sick, and will probably not have the willpower to do much for a few days. (I'll try to do my TtA turn today though)

Hope you feel better!

[ashersky]

Mafia Awards Nomination thread: http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=14364.0

[gkrieg13]

Projects and finals this week and next.  Not sure how available I will be, but I will try to stay up to date on everything.

[Awaclus]

Slightly LA this weekend, we're tracking bass guitars and guitars with some bandmates.

[faust]

VLA from Dec 20 - Jan 3, I will probably manage to keep at 1 post/day minimum. I might have zero access between Dec 25 - Dec 29.

[2.71828.....]

V/la from 19th-Jan 1. Will probably still be able to post fairly consistently, but will not be as regular.

[ashersky]

Mafia awards voting is open for seven days: http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?board=42.0

[gkrieg13]

In Yosemite for the next few days, Internet is much spottier than I thought it would be. Sorry for the inconvenience with games I'm in. I'll try to get to them when I have Internet.

[Jimmmmm]

So I got married last week!

Sadly for my commitments to this site, things got crazy earlier than expected and I never got around to posting this beforehand. Sorry to anyone who's been let down by this.

[2.71828.....]

You should really post that in another thread so I can +1

Congratulations!

[gkrieg13]

Finally back from vacation!  Will be much more active

[ashersky]

All, the 2015 Mafia Award winners have been announced here: http://forum.dominionstrategy.com/index.php?topic=14522.0!

Congratulations to all winners and nominees.  Post there to congratulate them yourself!

[sudgy]

V/LA for the next six months.

Next three I should still be around, (probably quite a bit actually), but the three after that I'll barely have internet access.

[Archetype]

I'll be V/LA from Thursday until Monday. Some access, but will be very busy.

[Witherweaver]

I'm moving, so going to be LA for the next few days, until probably beginning of next week. 

[EFHW]

So I got married last week!

Sadly for my commitments to this site, things got crazy earlier than expected and I never got around to posting this beforehand. Sorry to anyone who's been let down by this.

Awesommmmme!

[Joseph2302]

V/LA 17th-20th Feb inclusive, on holiday with limited time for Forum Games.

[2.71828.....]

V/la this weekend (12-15 feb) trying to win valentine's day.

[gkrieg13]

V/la this weekend (12-15 feb) trying to win valentine's day.

Good luck!

[iguanaiguana]

I'll be completely gone this coming Friday and Saturday (Feb 19 & 20). Not able to post at all.

[yuma]

VLA Starting now until Wednesday evening. Only access will be on wife's phone, but I don't imagine I will be on that often.

[sudgy]

So, I finally feel like playing mafia again, but now I don't have the time...  Sad days...

[pingpongsam]

I have a day job that is extremely technical and high stress that is basically being multiplied times 4 right now.

Also, I do this thing where I pick up really heavy shit on a recurring basis that stresses my body and requires sufficient sleep before I can do that thing again so I have been prioritizing sleep lately over my usual 5am visits to the forums.

Finally, I have another baby due on 3/21 despite having a 21 month old running around already.

So, yeah, I'm trying to participate but have some limited capacity from what I was maybe doing a year ago or even 3 months ago.

Hope that helps those who were asking in a game thread.

[Axxle]

VLA Thursday and Friday. Will have very spotty access.

[Limetime]

VLA over the weekend

[scott_pilgrim]

Limited access Monday and Tuesday (28 and 29)

[2.71828.....]

V/LA from Wednesday-Sunday  (30-3)

Fiance in town + work is stupid.  Won't really have time to be online.  Although, I will probably be able to check in during work from my phone

[sudgy]

Like I've mentioned before, I won't be on at all until mid-June.  Goodbye.

[Eevee]

ski trip, I'm limited to phone access for a week still.

[gkrieg13]

Going to interview at Arizona tomorrow, LA until Sunday evening

[Ichimaru Gin]

On a short trip. Will be back Monday.

[faust]

Will have no access over the weekend, starting tomorrow.

[Joseph2302]

V/LA until Monday- holiday/4-day board gaming weekend

[2.71828.....]

V/LA this weekend fri-mon. Flying out to NC to go to my fiancé's graduation from PA school!

[gkrieg13]

V/LA this weekend, will be attending my brothers graduation

Also complete V/LA next week Wednesday - Friday.  We're moving down to Arizona and I'll probably be driving most of Thursday/Friday and packing all of Wednesday.  Will try to get posts in, but they may be sparse.

[pingpongsam]

V/LA this weekend fri-mon. Flying out to NC to go to my fiancé's graduation from PA school!

Where in NC? Also, getting a vasectomy in about 3 hours so I'll probably be unavailable rest of today but will be hyper available through Monday.

[A Drowned Kernel]

V/LA until Monday evening for a camping trip.

[Jimmmmm]

I currently have no internet at home. It could be down all weekend.

[Jimmmmm]

I currently have no internet at home. It could be down all weekend.

It's working now.

[Joseph2302]

V/LA this weekend

[sudgy]

So...  I don't feel like reading 27 pages of threads to read.  Is there anything really big that I should read that happened over the past few months?  I already know Empires stuff, and I checked all the introductions threads to see if there was anyone who wasn't told to go to the forum games.

[2.71828.....]

So...  I don't feel like reading 27 pages of threads to read.  Is there anything really big that I should read that happened over the past few months?  I already know Empires stuff, and I checked all the introductions threads to see if there was anyone who wasn't told to go to the forum games.

You should read speed dating.  EFHW needs a sub there.

[sudgy]

So...  I don't feel like reading 27 pages of threads to read.  Is there anything really big that I should read that happened over the past few months?  I already know Empires stuff, and I checked all the introductions threads to see if there was anyone who wasn't told to go to the forum games.

You should read speed dating.  EFHW needs a sub there.

I'm still busy for several days.  If it's still needed, I could do that.

[2.71828.....]

V/LA June 24-July 11

I will still check in to my games and participate add best as I can, but more limited

[Awaclus]

For the following two weeks, I'll be mostly relying on my phone for forum game purposes, so I probably can't be as active.

[Roadrunner7671]

COMPLETELY V/LA until Thursday. I won't have wifi or a device.

[Roadrunner7671]

V/LA from Monday until Friday. It'll be close to complete V/LA, I'll probably make 6 or 7 posts total in any games I might be in during this time.

[Haddock]

Vla for a week starting tomorrow.
Should have at least intermittent wifi depending on my hotel.

[2.71828.....]

V/la this weekend. Traveling to a wedding. Work will also be super busy next week

[J Reggie]

I'm at a Quaker conference until Sunday. My time is very limited.

[iguanaiguana]

I go to Colorado tomorrow and won't be back until Tuesday night.

[mail-mi]

This week is turning out to be super busy.

[J Reggie]

I'm going to be supervising high schoolers this weekend so I probably won't be around much.

[gkrieg13]

I'll be at a conference Sunday through Wednesday.  Not sure at all what kind of time I'll have for mafia there.

[Roadrunner7671]

Some of you may I have noticed I've been less active, but that's over now. I can now dedicate more time and energy to forum games (and specifically Mafia).

[faust]

Will be completely VLA from today until Sunday morning.

[Robz888]

VLA until Thursday evening.

[gkrieg13]

VLA until Sunday. Will try to keep up with mod responsibilities taking priority

[Robz888]

Very VLA until Sunday. Entertaining family for Thanksgiving.

[Roadrunner7671]

I'll have pretty limited access from Wednesday morning to Saturday evening, forum time.

[JaketheBaseballGod22]

I'll have pretty limited access from Wednesday morning to Saturday evening, forum time.

Me too for the same time frame

[Joseph2302]

V/LA Friday-Monday

[Archetype]

LA as I'll be away from home for the vast majority of the day

[LaLight]

Sitting at the hospital at the moment waiting for results of analysis on whether i have appendicitis or not. If yes, will go through operation and after that won't have computer for 7-10 days. Can access forum from phone, but can't access any QTs. Hope that won't be a problem.

Hope I won't have an operation tho.

[Robz888]

Sitting at the hospital at the moment waiting for results of analysis on whether i have appendicitis or not. If yes, will go through operation and after that won't have computer for 7-10 days. Can access forum from phone, but can't access any QTs. Hope that won't be a problem.

Hope I won't have an operation tho.

Good luck!

[LaLight]

Well, i overpanicked as usual. It's bad but not operation-bad. I'm fully accessible.

Actually i believe the theory that says that the most people you say the worst that gonna happen the more is the probability it actually won't happen. Worked again!

Sorry if someone was concerned.

[gkrieg13]

I'll be kind of V/LA from Dec. 22nd - Dec. 29th.  I will have all of my family in town and staying at my house!

[LaLight]

Well, I'm in a hospital. No access to QTs. If i have a qt in any of the games, please, send me pms.

[gkrieg13]

Well, I'm in a hospital. No access to QTs. If i have a qt in any of the games, please, send me pms.

In the hospital again!  I'm sorry. Get well soon!

[LaLight]

Well, I'm in a hospital. No access to QTs. If i have a qt in any of the games, please, send me pms.

In the hospital again!  I'm sorry. Get well soon!

Now hospitalised for unknown period of time tho

[Roadrunner7671]

I'll be indefinitely partially VLA. If it seems like I'm lurking, I'm not.

[SpaceAnemone]

/tag :-)

[LaLight]

Got my computer back! Have access to QTs.

[Roadrunner7671]

I'll be indefinitely partially VLA. If it seems like I'm lurking, I'm not.

That's over!

[Joseph2302]

I'll be indefinitely partially VLA. If it seems like I'm lurking, I'm not.

That's over!

Indefinitely usually means more than 5 days....

Although good that real life isn't getting in the way of mafia.

[Dylan32]

VLA from late morning forum time tomorrow to the afternoon of Jan. 1.  I might be able to read and comment occassionally, but can't spend much time at all online due to attending a conference.

[faust]

VLA from late morning forum time tomorrow to the afternoon of Jan. 1.  I might be able to read and comment occassionally, but can't spend much time at all online due to attending a conference.

A "conference" starting late morning on Jan 1?

[Dylan32]

VLA from late morning forum time tomorrow to the afternoon of Jan. 1.  I might be able to read and comment occassionally, but can't spend much time at all online due to attending a conference.

A "conference" starting late morning on Jan 1?

Ending* Jan 1 

[JaketheBaseballGod22]

Will not be super active on the 18th,19th and 20th of January due to mid term exams.

[JaketheBaseballGod22]

Will not be super active on the 18th,19th and 20th of January due to mid term exams.

Or the 12-15

[gkrieg13]

LA for the rest of the day and tomorrow.  At a hackathon!

[mcmcsalot]

La as I am entertaining my in-laws for the weekend.

[Robz888]

I'm traveling this week, limited availability until Friday.

[Jimmmmm]

I currently have no power and therefore no internet at home. I'm hoping that'll be fixed today though.

[LaLight]

I will be Limited to forums 21.01-05.02. well, I will not superactive, just active

[LaLight]

I will be Limited to forums 21.01-05.02. well, I will not superactive, just active

Home! Have full time now and stable computer.

[Robz888]

I will be VLA from Thursday until Sunday, possibly without any access whatsoever. I'm going to Panama for a conference.

[Dylan32]

Gone until Thursday. Have to avoid all social media type platforms for 24 hours for class and sadly this forum fits the qualifications to be prohibited...

[Roadrunner7671]

Somewhat VLA until Tuesday morning

[Calamitas]

LA from Monday to Wednesday

[LaLight]

From tomorrow to Sunday i will have 4 dayoffs, so i will be much less active apparently.

[Jimmmmm]

I'll be away for the next 3-4 days, so will have limited or no access.

[mcmcsalot]

I will have limited access for the rest of the weekend.

[LaLight]

Anyone knows UoS contacts? I am a little worried about his disappearance.

[Robz888]

Anyone knows UoS contacts? I am a little worried about his disappearance.

I wouldn't be worried. He's disappeared previously, dozens of games ago.

[faust]

Anyone knows UoS contacts? I am a little worried about his disappearance.

I wouldn't be worried. He's disappeared previously, dozens of games ago.

I am not sure how that would make one less worried.

[LaLight]

I have written an email to him, waiting for an answer.

[silverspawn]

He did it again? Ugh.

I was really worried last time, and people told me not to be because he had disappeared before. So this is at least the third time. Didn't last as long recently.

He seems like a great person while he's here, though.

[mcmcsalot]

Power is out at the house. Leaving work and wifi now so won't be able to post till the powers back on. Guess who gets to play Agricola with a disappointed spouse tonight!!

[mcmcsalot]

Power is out at the house. Leaving work and wifi now so won't be able to post till the powers back on. Guess who gets to play Agricola with a disappointed spouse tonight!!

Powers back!

[schadd]

hurraaay

[Eevee]

Going on a holiday for two and a half weeks, somewhat reduced availability.

[gkrieg13]

On vacation until Sunday. Will be slightly less available

[Joseph2302]

Holiday this weekend

[Robz888]

I'm going to be incredibly busy the next week, traveling all over the country for personal and work reasons.

[SpaceAnemone]

I'll be away, possibly without internet (or with very limited access) from about 5am forum time on Thursday 30th March till about 11am forum time on Sunday 2nd April.

[Robz888]

Sorry for all my absences, I had some work travel (ongoing, actually) and personal matters. To give you an idea, I've traveled from DC to NYC to Detroit to Tampa just in the last four days. And I'm going to Jacksonville tomorrow.

But I should be more responsive at this point.

[ashersky]

Just wanted to post that me access will be limited in general and has been since Monday.  Should increase as time goes on.  Bear with me.

[The_Wine_Merchant]

Vacation announcement

Won't be available at all April 14 to April 16.

[AndrewisFTTW]

I'll be V/LA all next week, 4/15-4/22.

[Joseph2302]

V/LA Friday 28th April until Monday 1st May.

[Calamitas]

VLA from May 25 to May 28

[Eevee]

VLA from May 25 to May 28

Same! Going kayaking.

[Galzria]

I'm at work 10-12 hours every Saturday/Sunday, so any posting I do will be lightened during those days. Starting in June things will get really crazy for me and I may go dark over entire weekends. Just a heads up.

[Dylan32]

VLA from now until somewhere in the ballpark of late Friday evening to early Saturday morning-ish server time.

[Joseph2302]

LA as no home WiFi for 2 weeks.

[The_Wine_Merchant]

I will be without internet service from Friday May 26 (afternoon) to Monday May 29 (afternoon).

[ashersky]

Very LA until at least Thursday.

[Galzria]

I'm not really V/LA right now. Just super drunk. Just fayi. Birthday brewery hopping. Yay!

[faust]

I'll be VLA with limited to no access (not sure yet) Friday to Monday.

[Galzria]

I'm at work 10-12 hours every Saturday/Sunday, so any posting I do will be lightened during those days. Starting in June things will get really crazy for me and I may go dark over entire weekends. Just a heads up.

Just a reminder on this. I'm hosting a swim meet this weekend with more than 120 swimmers across 25 events. The organizational challenges have me working spreadsheets dusk to dawn right now.

I've also just been offered my own location, which may require actual traveling on my part in the near future.

June is going leave me very LA.

[ashersky]

No access all day.

[LaLight]

I am fully VLA Saturday - Tuesday but I will try to open M102 in time.

[Calamitas]

LA from 14th June - 18th June; cannot tell yet hoe limited it will be (anything from "will have time to read and post a few times a day" to "no internet" is possible).

[pingpongsam]

Me and 3yo both puking all day, staying abreast hopefully back in full tomorrow.

[Galzria]

I will be weekend LA as usual starting Friday night, but I'm flying out of town Sunday and won't be back until Wednesday - so super, super LA then.

[Calamitas]

LA from 14th June - 18th June; cannot tell yet hoe limited it will be (anything from "will have time to read and post a few times a day" to "no internet" is possible).

Turned out to be rather on the low end of availability

[AndrewisFTTW]

Possibly v/la starting this Tuesday the 20th when I move across the country and then try and find a place to live. Will probably take a few weeks to get settled.

[Galzria]

Possibly v/la starting this Tuesday the 20th when I move across the country and then try and find a place to live. Will probably take a few weeks to get settled.

Doesn't one usually find a place to live and then move across the country? 

[AndrewisFTTW]

Possibly v/la starting this Tuesday the 20th when I move across the country and then try and find a place to live. Will probably take a few weeks to get settled.

Doesn't one usually find a place to live and then move across the country? 

We're trying. Trust me.

[Galzria]

Possibly v/la starting this Tuesday the 20th when I move across the country and then try and find a place to live. Will probably take a few weeks to get settled.

Doesn't one usually find a place to live and then move across the country? 

We're trying. Trust me.

Yeah, I mean I figured. Hope something comes up quick for you!

[Roadrunner7671]

From Sunday 9 AM to Tuesday 5 PM I will be completely VLA and will probably post 0-1 times during that time.

[Calamitas]

LA from 14th June - 18th June; cannot tell yet hoe limited it will be (anything from "will have time to read and post a few times a day" to "no internet" is possible).

Turned out to be rather on the low end of availability

Online again

[Dylan32]

VLA with unknown connectivity from the night of the 22nd to around July 4. If I can be on, I will, but no idea what my situation will be like.

[Galzria]

Boarded plane. Very LA until I'm home Tuesday night/Wednesday.

[Robz888]

I will be VLA Wednesday the 20th thru Sunday the 25th. It's possible I have ZERO internet access, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday especially. I'm going camping--sort of, at least--in New Hampshire.

[gkrieg13]

Going to visit kkrieg's family tomorrow - Monday.  Will be LA for a lot of it, and always phone-posting.

[sudgy]

I'm on vacation starting this Saturday to next Saturday.  I'll try to stay around, but have no idea how much my family will want to do things.

[The_Wine_Merchant]

VLA starting Friday afternoon through Monday evening.

Probably zero access. Internet has been reliably horribe previous years.

[Calamitas]

LA from tomorrow until the 30th, final school exam coming up. Have internet and stuff but not time for much activity.

[sudgy]

So, Wi-Fi costs an insane amount here.  We can't afford it, but we're looking into other options.  I'll let you know if the situation changes.  I'll at least fulfill my once-a-day requirement no matter what.

[sudgy]

So, I just managed to get a connection, but it's kind of complicated, and I can't guarantee it will always work.  I'll try to get on once a day and spend an hour or so on my game.

[Joseph2302]

LA as moving house this weekend

[Roadrunner7671]

VLA from Friday at noon to Sunday afternoon. I might not be able to post at all, I hope I can though.

[J Reggie]

I have a very busy week up ahead. I'll try to keep up as best as I can, but I won't be as active as usual. And there might be some stretches where I can't post at all.

[gkrieg13]

Will be at Virginia Tech meeting with a collaborator next week July 10-14th.  Not sure how active I will be during that time.

[The_Wine_Merchant]

VLA starting Friday through Sunday.

[LaLight]

relatively VLA on weekends just as usual

[gkrieg13]

Will be at Virginia Tech meeting with a collaborator next week July 10-14th.  Not sure how active I will be during that time.

Reminder that this started today. Will be much less present this week.

[2.71828.....]

V/la July 21-31. Vacation to visit family, will still be able to post, but posting will be limited. I mean, 95% of all posts recently are from my phone, I just won't be as available as usual

[Eevee]

I'm going to a music festival, back on monday.

[gkrieg13]

V/LA tomorrow, July 19 - 27th.  Will be at a conference in Prague!

[Joseph2302]

LA, phone posts only as my home broadband is broken (again!)

[The_Wine_Merchant]

Heavy VLA starting Friday afternoon through Tuesday evening. Maybe one or two posts a day will be all I can muster.

[JaketheBaseballGod22]

LA from Thursday July 20th to Sunday July 23rd. Will be competing for the baseball championships for my state.

[LaLight]

LA from Thursday July 20th to Sunday July 23rd. Will be competing for the baseball championships for my state.

Wow, good luck!

[Joseph2302]

LA, phone posts only as my home broadband is broken (again!)

No longer LA

[Cuzz]

Sorta VLA until the 30th but it's a laid back family vacation so will have some time to keep up and post here and there.

[Teproc]

Family vacation starting now - was travelling today and will be tomorrow too. Will have reasonable access though.

[SpaceAnemone]

I'm VLA from now (actually mostly from yesterday) till Sunday night (30th July). I have phone and computer with me, but mentally and physically I'm mostly elsewhere...

[LaLight]

I am flying soon, so no computer access and vote counts for a while

[faust]

Upcoming VLA, likely complete, from Thursday until Monday.

[mcmcsalot]

Going to be v/la this weekend, hosting a get together to watch ufc 214

[gkrieg13]

VLA 4-13th.

[SpaceAnemone]

VLA 9th-13th! :-)

[Joseph2302]

VLA 9th-13th! :-)

Ditto.

[Robz888]

Semi-VLA this weekend since mcmcsalot came to DC for a surprise visit for my birthday!

[Cuzz]

Semi-VLA this weekend since mcmcsalot came to DC for a surprise visit for my birthday!

Nice. My brother and sister-in-law came to visit me for the weekend also. I immediately developed a fever and have been totally bedridden while they and my wife go do fun things without me.

[Galzria]

Semi-VLA this weekend since mcmcsalot came to DC for a surprise visit for my birthday!

Scummy

[JaketheBaseballGod22]

V/LA tomorrow, August 13th due to baseball tournament

[gkrieg13]

V/LA tomorrow, August 13th due to baseball tournament

You play baseball???

[Dylan32]

VLA from tomorrow until Thursday afternoon

[faust]

Going to a wedding this weekend, will be less active than usual.

[Cuzz]

VLA from this afternoon until Tuesday afternoon

[LaLight]

From Friday night to Sunday Night I am fully VLA. Maybe I will be able to post something, like, twice during this time, closer to Sunday.

[Robz888]

VLA Wednesday.

[Joseph2302]

Away Friday til Monday.

[pingpongsam]

Been traveling for work all week, will likely be back on board this weekend right in time for everyone else to flake out.

[Galzria]

DatSwan, Raptor and I will have 0 availability this Saturday.

[Roadrunner7671]

I will be LA until probably some time in October.

[iguanaiguana]

VLA 9/22 - 9/24 wife's family will be in town from out of country.

[LaLight]

Full VLA today

[silverspawn]

can you be with full limited access?

[The_Wine_Merchant]

Unexpected VLA rest of today and all of tomorrow.

[faust]

Will be VLA this Friday and Saturday.

[O]

VLAish this weekend

[ashersky]

LA due to lack of access outside of WiFi.  So, my window of activity will be lessened for a bit.

[faust]

Moving to a new flat tomorrow. We don't have internet there yet, so I will be VLA for an indefinite amount of time until the issue is resolved.

[gkrieg13]

V/LA until a week from Sunday. On vacation in Italy!

[Roadrunner7671]

I will be LA until probably some time in October.

This has been extended to the end of 2017. Yikes!

[faust]

Moving to a new flat tomorrow. We don't have internet there yet, so I will be VLA for an indefinite amount of time until the issue is resolved.

Expecting to get internet on Thursday!

[Galzria]

DatSwan and I will be VLA in Colorado Saturday morning through Tuesday night for a work conference.

[Dylan32]

Varying degrees of VLA for the next week. I'll be heading home for US Thanksgiving tonight for the week, this weekend is deer season, and I will likely be attending a funeral sometime through the week pending exact arrangements. I'll do my best to maintain some activity, but can make no guarantees about availability.

[SpaceAnemone]

I'll be VLA from 6th-8th Dec. Should have some internet access, but it will be limited/free time will be tight.

[faust]

Holiday VLA incoming...

Will be VLA 23rd - 25th Dec, then 29th Dec - 1st Jan. In between I will likely be less active than usual.

[gkrieg13]

My wife's family and then my family are coming in town, so LA December 22nd - January 5th.  I'm pretty certain I will be able to keep up though.

[Robz888]

Traveling all day tomorrow, then holiday hours apply until next Thursday.

[chairs]

VLA-ish? This week, my fiancee and mini-chairs (she's 2 and ridiculous) are going to be in town for Christmas proceedings, starting about 4 hours from this post and ending around ? ? ? - probably Fridayish? I will probably be able to sneak the occasional peek at my computer, but 90+% of my time is going to be occupied by a toddler and the future mrs chairs.

[mcmcsalot]

On vacation in the carribean tomorrow until January 7th. Similar to last cruise I took, the wife and I will have WiFi on one device so I should be able to post at least once a day but won’t have long swaths of time to dedicate.

[Roadrunner7671]

VLA is over.

[mcmcsalot]

Pirate Rum Cruise in Barbados so I’ll be off the ship and away from WiFi most of the day.

[Archetype]

I'll have no access for the majority of the day

[Joseph2302]

V/LA 3rd-11th February. On holiday, no idea how much decent Internet access I'll have

[Joseph2302]

V/LA 3rd-11th February. On holiday, no idea how much decent Internet access I'll have

This is starting now

[Awaclus]

I'm VLA on Friday and Saturday, and possibly Sunday.

[iguanaiguana]

I am really limited on what I can post because my employer is in the process of suddenly opening a new location and I have a lot to do.

[sudgy]

I'm not in any forum games, but in case anybody wants to know, for lent this year I'm giving up any website I use to kill time, which includes here.  I'll still probably come on Sundays (which aren't in lent).

[Robz888]

VLA today through Sunday

[faust]

Going to be VLA Monday to Wednesday next week.

[Robz888]

Forgot to mention but I am at South By Southwest today and tomorrow, and then in the Florida Keys for a family vacation. I will be less response than usual all next week.

[Joseph2302]

On holiday until Monday

[mcmcsalot]

Forgot to mention but I am at South By Southwest today and tomorrow, and then in the Florida Keys for a family vacation. I will be less response than usual all next week.

What he said

[faust]

VLA from Friday, Mar 16, to Wednesday, Mar 28.

[theorel]

VLA from Mar 31-Apr 3

[sudgy]

I'm not in any forum games, but in case anybody wants to know, for lent this year I'm giving up any website I use to kill time, which includes here.  I'll still probably come on Sundays (which aren't in lent).

What did I miss, other than Coffers and my reign as top post voter finally coming to an end?

[LaLight]

VLA (not fully) from 29.04 to 07.05

[Cuzz]

Vla until Sunday.

[iguanaiguana]

Vla til Wednesday

[Robz888]

VLA until Sunday

[Galzria]

VLA today. Datswan's birthday.

[gkrieg13]

At a conference July 4-10.  LA for that time.

[faust]

VLA visiting parents from Thursday to Wednesday (so back at August 2).

[Galzria]

Out on a camping trip starting Sunday, July 29th and back Friday, August 3rd. I'll have no access during this time.

[2.71828.....]

V/LA with cell access(?) only while on a family camping trip from 31 August - 3 September

[gkrieg13]

V/LA starting Friday August 31 - Monday September 3.

[2.71828.....]

work/la from 18-20 September for work, then v/la from 21-23 September to celebrate my anniversary!

[faust]

VLA from tomorrow until October 15.

[Joseph2302]

V/LA 12-15th October

[SpaceAnemone]

Possibly totally VLA Sat 13th-Sun 14th Oct for a road trip to Belgium.

[SpaceAnemone]

VLAing again: 26th-30th Oct, expecting little phone connectivity for most of the daytime on the first and last days because that seems to be how train travel goes for me. Will have internet in the middle :-)

[Robz888]

I will be VLA from Nov 1st thru 5th: traveling to Los Angeles for work.

[Robz888]

A stern reminder that I am currently VLA.

[Galzria]

A stern reminder that I am currently VLA.

You’re so close to SF!

[LaLight]

5 days of a very limited access (travelling to Belarus) start now

[Joseph2302]

V/LA from 16-19th November

[Dylan32]

VLA from Nov 16-18

[jotheonah]

Back from my unannounced 4-year VLA.

[Robz888]

YASSSSS!

[Awaclus]

Back from my unannounced 4-year VLA.

Did you wait for the #2000 get to post this?

[jotheonah]

Back from my unannounced 4-year VLA.

Did you wait for the #2000 get to post this?

Happy coincidence.

[Joseph2302]

V/LA this weekend

[mcmcsalot]

Flying to san fransico today and will be gone until dec 9 but should be able to access the forum with no problem.

[jotheonah]

VLA for my honeymoon from tonight T 6:30 until the 28th. Very limited access.

[GendoIkari]

VLA for my honeymoon from tonight T 6:30 until the 28th. Very limited access.

Most people hopefully get MORE access on their honeymoon. 

[Joseph2302]

V/LA until and including Friday 25/1

[Robz888]

Sorry I am so behind... this came out of nowhere, but I have had the busiest week of my professional life: I write a story that went viral and has been read two million times, and I’ve done several dozen radio, TV, and podcasts over the last few days. I have tons and tons of emails to catch up on. I will get to the game when I can. Hopefully soon.

[jotheonah]

Sorry I am so behind... this came out of nowhere, but I have had the busiest week of my professional life: I write a story that went viral and has been read two million times, and I’ve done several dozen radio, TV, and podcasts over the last few days. I have tons and tons of emails to catch up on. I will get to the game when I can. Hopefully soon.

Congrats though.

[GendoIkari]

Sorry I am so behind... this came out of nowhere, but I have had the busiest week of my professional life: I write a story that went viral and has been read two million times, and I’ve done several dozen radio, TV, and podcasts over the last few days. I have tons and tons of emails to catch up on. I will get to the game when I can. Hopefully soon.

Wait, that was you who wrote that Sandmann article on Reason!? At least one of my Facebook friends shared it.

[2.71828.....]

Sorry I am so behind... this came out of nowhere, but I have had the busiest week of my professional life: I write a story that went viral and has been read two million times, and I’ve done several dozen radio, TV, and podcasts over the last few days. I have tons and tons of emails to catch up on. I will get to the game when I can. Hopefully soon.

Wait, that was you who wrote that Sandmann article on Reason!? At least one of my Facebook friends shared it.

And he wrote the follow up article. Another good one you should read.

[jotheonah]

Sorry I am so behind... this came out of nowhere, but I have had the busiest week of my professional life: I write a story that went viral and has been read two million times, and I’ve done several dozen radio, TV, and podcasts over the last few days. I have tons and tons of emails to catch up on. I will get to the game when I can. Hopefully soon.

Wait, that was you who wrote that Sandmann article on Reason!? At least one of my Facebook friends shared it.

And he wrote the follow up article. Another good one you should read.

And I just listened to his radio interview.

[Robz888]

Probably the most surreal thing was talking about it on Fox News, and then seeing Trump tweet about it immediately after (he said he had watched the interview). It's here:

The NPR interview is much longer and I've got more time to go into depth: https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2019/01/22/native-american-maga-teen-confrontation-washington-dc

[GendoIkari]

Probably the most surreal thing was talking about it on Fox News, and then seeing Trump tweet about it immediately after (he said he had watched the interview).

Well George W. Bush hit me in the eye, apologized, and ruffled my hair, so I win.

[Awaclus]

Sorry I am so behind... this came out of nowhere, but I have had the busiest week of my professional life: I write a story that went viral and has been read two million times, and I’ve done several dozen radio, TV, and podcasts over the last few days. I have tons and tons of emails to catch up on. I will get to the game when I can. Hopefully soon.

I liked you before it was cool!

[jotheonah]

V/LA all day today because work is crazy and I need to banish this particular distraction.

[jotheonah]

V/LA Monday through Thursday next week.

[SpaceAnemone]

VLA from now till around 7am forum time on Sunday 24th Feb.

[LaLight]

completely vla till Monday

[EFHW]

vla Tuesday and Wed, possibly Thurs and Friday as well.

[Joseph2302]

V/LA Friday - Monday

[pubby]

vla until Sunday (vacation)

Will probably be able to post a little

[jotheonah]

V/la until Monday the 22nd. I’m in zero games but signed up for two.  If those launch in the next week, that could be an issue.

[gkrieg13]

I am V/LA July 16-26 (in Switzerland for a conference) and August 3-18 (in Australia/NZ for fun)

[faust]

I am V/LA July 16-26 (in Switzerland for a conference) and August 3-18 (in Australia/NZ for fun)

Wait... you don't happen to be in Zürich?

[gkrieg13]

I am V/LA July 16-26 (in Switzerland for a conference) and August 3-18 (in Australia/NZ for fun)

Wait... you don't happen to be in Zürich?

Nope. I’ll be in Basel

[faust]

I am V/LA July 16-26 (in Switzerland for a conference) and August 3-18 (in Australia/NZ for fun)

Wait... you don't happen to be in Zürich?

Nope. I’ll be in Basel

Ha, too bad. I'm at a conference in Zürich at the same time.

[gkrieg13]

I am V/LA July 16-26 (in Switzerland for a conference) and August 3-18 (in Australia/NZ for fun)

Wait... you don't happen to be in Zürich?

Nope. I’ll be in Basel

Ha, too bad. I'm at a conference in Zürich at the same time.

Haha that’s funny.

[EFHW]

I'm going to be v/la Sunday through Sunday. My internet access will be very intermittent. Hopefully I'll be able to check in every couple days or so.

[Swowl]

I will be traveling to Canada from July 30 - August 11.

I will for sure have access (limited, but enough to post each day) from July 30 - August 1st and August 10 - August 11.

From August 2 - August 9th I will be able to check into games, but like at absolute maximum once per day.

No games I am signed up for need to be stalled if filled, I will make sure to confirm role.

Game I am currently in I will post this to shortly.

[Glooble]

I am going to be V/LA from August 2nd around 1 pm to August 5th. I might have time to check in once or twice during that time, but I won't be on much.

[faust]

Will be VLA over the weekend (August 16th to 19th).

[faust]

Not really a VLA announcement, but starting today I will be on forum time (EST) for three months.

[Joseph2302]

V/LA Friday 13th- Monday 16th

[mcmcsalot]

Leaving to go camping tomorrow morning and will not be back until Sunday the 29th midday

[Robz888]

Also vla until sunday

[Joseph2302]

V/LA 15-18/11. Board gaming weekend, wifi is bad so limited access

[ashersky]

Hi all, I wanted to apologize to the folks in Glooble’s game that I assume had to wait a few extra days when I disappeared.  I ended up on a long LA that I hadn’t expected due to real life getting super busy with work and travel and some new opportunities.

I’m sorry to have signed up for a game and then not showing up. That was poopy of me.

I’m back now I think. Hope everyone is great!

[Galzria]

Hi all, I wanted to apologize to the folks in Glooble’s game that I assume had to wait a few extra days when I disappeared.  I ended up on a long LA that I hadn’t expected due to real life getting super busy with work and travel and some new opportunities.

I’m sorry to have signed up for a game and then not showing up. That was poopy of me.

I’m back now I think. Hope everyone is great!

Yay! A wild Ashersky has appeared! <3

[Joseph2302]

VLA 16-19/12

[jotheonah]

Hi all, I wanted to apologize to the folks in Glooble’s game that I assume had to wait a few extra days when I disappeared.  I ended up on a long LA that I hadn’t expected due to real life getting super busy with work and travel and some new opportunities.

I’m sorry to have signed up for a game and then not showing up. That was poopy of me.

I’m back now I think. Hope everyone is great!

IIRC, we were able to replace you pretty efficiently. Glad to hear you're good though. Totally understand/

[Galzria]

I’m waiting for TSA & my plane & I’m bored.

[Galzria]

I’m waiting for TSA & my plane & I’m bored.

Also not yet drunk, which is sad.

[raerae]

I’m waiting for TSA & my plane & I’m bored.

Also not yet drunk, which is sad.

Rookie.

[Galzria]

I’m waiting for TSA & my plane & I’m bored.

Also not yet drunk, which is sad.

Rookie.

It’s ok, it’s for a wedding and I’m on the party plane. We may not leave drunk, but you better bet we’ll arrive that way!

[raerae]

I’m waiting for TSA & my plane & I’m bored.

Also not yet drunk, which is sad.

Rookie.

It’s ok, it’s for a wedding and I’m on the party plane. We may not leave drunk, but you better bet we’ll arrive that way!

Have fun!!

[Galzria]

❤️ Short flights.

[ashersky]

I haven’t played Dominion in ages — did a good iOS app ever get made?  (Is iso back?)

[jotheonah]

I’m V/LA until Monday.

[WestCoastDidds]

Hard VLA until the morning of the 28th.

Happy vacation week, everyone!

[shraeye]

Surgery happening tomorrow (and kinda has/hasn't been happening for a week; long story); I'll be light on participation for a bit

[jotheonah]

The rest of this month is cray for me, which is why I replaced out of zombie.

[Joseph2302]

V/LA Wednesday- Saturday (5-8/2)

[cayvie]

I will always be less able to post on weekends.

still true

[Joseph2302]

V/LA until Monday. Away, may have less time to post, may be fine

[Glooble]

V/LA March 14th and 15th, limited access the 13th and the 16th.

[skip wooznum]

No access starting soon and ending at around 9pm Thursday forum time.

[mail-mi]

it's finals time, so limited access for the next week or so.

[cayvie]

sorry for the sudden dropoff in attention paid to this forum; i joined a practice game for the mafia championships and it is kicking my ass.

not intended v/la but man my brain can't process it all as fast as i'm used to.

[shraeye]

V/NA for a bit while I sort out life.

[mail-mi]

Surprise camping trip, vla til Sunday

[skip wooznum]

I have no access starting Friday evenings at sunset and lasting for ~26 hours. This is true every week.

[Calamitas]

V/LA Friday to Sunday (including), am taking part in an online conference

[mail-mi]

Vacation this weekend, vla from tonight til Sunday.

[faust]

I'm VLA this weekend.

[Galzria]

Swan, Raptor & I just arrived in Tahoe. Limited access until we get home Sunday night (likely Monday).

[LaLight]

attending a wedding tomorrow, will be no access at all, unless maybe a couple of minutes from the phone or something

[jotheonah]

Very limited access from today until Sunday. Will try hard to check in on the games I’m in.

[Galzria]

V/LA until late Sunday. Camping. Probably 0 access.

[Swowl]

I am going camping starting mid day August 6th (tomorrow) and returning home sometime August 9th. I should have access, but I am not sure of the stability of the connection where I am going.

ditto for galz.

[Archetype]

Going on a lengthy hike and I’ll have no access for the next ~15 hrs

[faust]

VLA from Oct 1 through Oct 7. I am unsure what the internet connection will be like.

[LaLight]

I will be fully without access to internet until Monday evening.

[LaLight]

since today's evening I mean

[Dylan32]

I'll be VLA this weekend until Monday morning.

[hypercube]

I'll be VLA 16.06 through 23.06.

[2.71828.....]

V/LA from 01 July-10 July

[faust]

V/LA from today until Sep 4.

[mathdude]

V/LA August 30 to September 2.

[iguanaiguana]

VLA all day September 24 & 25. I likely will not post at all.

[faust]

VLA for the weekend (2/3 Oct).

[jotheonah]

VLA today and tomorrow.

[WestCoastDidds]

VLA today and tomorrow until late evening