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Title: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Eadee on July 09, 2015, 04:31:02 PM
I just bought a useless Rock in the shop to have an unimpressive paperweight.

But after the purchase I realised I was tricked. Not only was the Rock completely weightless, no, its the most awesome Rock in the entire Existence of Rockiness.
Its so awesome my papers would crumble to ash from the heat of excitement if I'd put it on them.

Long story short, the Rock seems to be completely Useless (just like in the description!) and I don't need it any more.

Therefore I decided to sell the most awesome Rock in history for as less as 500 EC. So if you're interested have a look in the trades-section.

However don't make the same mistake as I did. Its not a simple Rock... its goddamn awesome!
</ ;morgan; >
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Unorthodox on July 09, 2015, 05:15:29 PM
Temporarily forgot which forum I was in, was expecting someone's tombstone...

Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Buster's Uncle on July 09, 2015, 05:44:56 PM
I own three Rocks - two were gifts. ;lol
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Eadee on July 09, 2015, 07:32:14 PM
Well, it would make a great tombstone.

And hey BUncle, you seem to be a Rock-collector. Seriously you shouldn't let pass this opportunity to get the most awesome Rock in your collection!
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Buster's Uncle on July 09, 2015, 08:16:29 PM
Gosh; I got to be a champion EC gadzillionaire by being a cheap SOB.

Tell me, friend Eadee, tell us all what's so awesome about your rock, why we should want it, why it's better than the other rocks.  A good pitch might be worth 500EC to you. ;nod
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Yitzi on July 09, 2015, 09:30:07 PM
Gosh; I got to be a champion EC gadzillionaire by being a cheap SOB.

I thought it was by posting a lot.
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Buster's Uncle on July 09, 2015, 09:48:55 PM
Hard work and thrifty savings, yessiree bob.  I could buy in the Shop to hog the top buyer spot without even beginning to dip noticeably into my EC lead on Imagine a Cool Name, yet I have no interest in doing so.
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Eadee on July 10, 2015, 08:31:34 PM
Tell me, friend Eadee, tell us all what's so awesome about your rock, why we should want it, why it's better than the other rocks.  A good pitch might be worth 500EC to you. ;nod
Well, I wrote a whole paper this day to tell you how awesome it is. But then I realised that you have no reason to trust in my words since I'm still a recently joined stranger. So I deleted the file and decided to let seven People talk for me... people you know well for many years.
Here's what they say about that Rock:

Quote
;deidre; : It took us many years to fully understand Planet... we made mistakes despite all our efforts since planetfall. But finally Planet spoke to and through me. Its different with this Rock. I saw it and it spoke to me instantly. It literally screamed out how awesome it is, and how awesome I will be when I posses it finally. But I am in a symbiosis with planet already, and there is only so much even an enlightened mind can take. So sadly I have to pass on this opportunity.

 ;yang; : The Rock. In its perfection it mirrors our dreams but at the same time it has a devastating influence on our society. Its awesomeness awakens greed even in those who thought they successfully transcendet any individualism. When we learned about this new threat to our people we instantly sent out all probe teams we could spare to trick the morganites into reaching for the Rock. Finally the day has come when their greed puts the final nail into their coffin.

 ;zak; : After centuries of study on quantum theory we finally ripped out the heart of mystery in this universe. We were such fools. The Awesomeness of THIS Rock, defies all laws of nature and all laws of quantum mechanics (not to speak of common sense). Yesterday we tried to understand the universe. Today, we have a superior goal. We have to understand THIS Rock at all cost.

 ;morgan; : The Rock belongs to me. It always did and it always will. The fact that others seem to be in possesion doesn't matter at all, the mere existence of this Rock inspired a new conflict over a single extremely restricted ressource. And conflict leads to action, action requires transaction and it is I who profits from EVERY transaction on Planet. So go for it, give in to your greed and grab it. Finally, it still is mine since it carries out my will at all times.

 ;santi; : There is no thing in existence that better resembles the virtues of the spartan mind: Be hard. Keep it simple. Be independend. But remember: You do not need to own this Rock to embody its lessons. As soon as you learned all you can from this Rock, you have to show that you do not depend on it either, or else all of its teachings were in vain.

 ;miriam; : Since the epihany of the Rock we expierience schism in our ranks. The opinions differ a lot, on how this new divine presence of awesome alters our fate, our ways or the ways of the creator himself. Is this Rock the proof for gods existence? Did he create this Rock so heavy that he can't lift it himself but lifts it anyways to proove his omnipotence once and for all? The many questions that arise try to cloud our minds. But finally we all believe that only God knows what reasons he had to send us this Rock, be it a trial or be it a prophet.

 ;lal; : We have to consider our actions carefully. This recently discovered Rock induces turmoil in the united people of Planet. It may be the greatest test to our skills as peacekeepers. But not only can we handle any future conflicts with confidence if we solve this one, we also have the chance to write history. We live in the days of THE Rock, generations will come and generations will go. But the tales of the actions we take in this time will last for as long as humanity does itself.

Finally I realised that in all the years you became familiar with these seven, you probably also learned not to trust any one of them. So since my efforts to get them to offer their thoughts to you might be in vain. But I ensure you no nerve stapling, mind control probes or torture was involved to get these statements. And that this one Rock is indeed the most awesome Rock you'll ever encounter.

Disclaimer: No mind worms were harmed in the making of this post.
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Buster's Uncle on July 10, 2015, 09:00:57 PM
1.) Those guys are, indeed, full of crap.  It's just a darn rock.

2.) That's a pretty dog-on good pitch, what I wanted, and deserves rewarding.  I'm gonna make a Bank withdrawal to get my in-pocket liquidity adequate and go have a look...

---

Gamera, I hope you're talking note; Eadee is thinking along the exact right lines we want, and this is definitely to be encouraged, don't you think?
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Buster's Uncle on July 10, 2015, 09:24:29 PM
$#@!  "ERROR: That item is not up for trade!"  It is, too; clicking on Buy Now got me that message.

-Betcha this is over my tech paygrade, but I'll look into it...
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Eadee on July 10, 2015, 09:27:30 PM
2.) That's a pretty dog-on good pitch, what I wanted, and deserves rewarding.  I'm gonna make a Bank withdrawal to get my in-pocket liquidity adequate and go have a look...
Excellent!
</burns>
$#@!  "ERROR: That item is not up for trade!"  It is, too; clicking on Buy Now got me that message.

-Betcha this is over my tech paygrade, but I'll look into it...

Damn! It seems the trade mechanics can't handle the pure awesomeness :o
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Buster's Uncle on July 10, 2015, 09:35:32 PM
FWIW, you'll note that my pocket worth did just increase by 1,000EC.  Why don't you gift me the rock and I'll gift you 500EC?

I'll get someone techie to look into the trade problem.  I looked and found no shop admin options to enable trade; I -or someone- needs to put something else up for trade to see if it's a rock-specific problem...
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Eadee on July 10, 2015, 09:41:35 PM
FWIW, you'll note that my pocket worth did just increase by 1,000EC.  Why don't you gift me the rock and I'll gift you 500EC?
[    ]"I am not your personal moneylender, Transcend BUncle."
[ x ]"Agreed. But if you rob me you shall feel my wrath."
[    ]"I can lend you half of that, and no more."
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Buster's Uncle on July 10, 2015, 09:43:19 PM
;lol

;b;
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Eadee on July 10, 2015, 09:46:24 PM
Did the Artifact reach your base? Or did it get captured?
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Buster's Uncle on July 10, 2015, 09:46:56 PM
Deal closed.

Anybody want to buy a Rock Flux gave me?
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Eadee on July 10, 2015, 10:09:39 PM
I'm in a conflict right now... do I buy the "Random Money" Item? or do I transfer my money to the bank?

Random Money seems to be stupid, since it costs 75 to get +/- 190 EC. Effective thats a range from -265 to +115. So losing money has more than the double chance of winning it.

On the other hand 0.0811 percent do not seem to be much, even with 500 EC thats less than half a credit per day.



I'm really tempted to buy this Rock from you, if I make the same profit-rate like I did with the last one I'll get a ton of EC.     xD
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Buster's Uncle on July 11, 2015, 12:24:40 AM
So what did you do with your well-earned profit?

I recommend the Bank - though, sad to say, less than a single EC interest doesn't round up - but once you reach 811 in the Bank, the credit a day adds up to more than 365 EC a  year.  Keep earning and depositing, and it ends up significant daily profit.  The #2 guy in the Bank deposited about 3,000 of gambling money over three years ago, and I don't think ever deposited again - and it took me six months of posting science articles at 10 EC a thread like a psycho w/ no life to catch up and pass him.  You can see how rich he is...
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Eadee on July 11, 2015, 08:48:42 AM
Well, yes its on my bank account now.
So if everythin less than 1EC is rounded down I have a way to go.

I'll get some more probe teams to faster infiltrate this network. See you after recruiting.
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Buster's Uncle on July 11, 2015, 08:50:48 AM
Your best time/benefit return would be science articles in the science subforums; 10ec a thread...
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Eadee on July 11, 2015, 01:16:45 PM
Thank you for the hint. I might try it, but I think regular posts / topics will make it for me.
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Buster's Uncle on July 11, 2015, 05:09:07 PM
Weellll - the entire original point of EC for posts is motivation - you originally had to BUY the ability to use avatars not in the User Gallery for 50ec until I turned it off because no one but me was making enough for that to be practical - and I'm known for my avatar creation and hate seeing people running around nekkid.  -So the best value in the Shop, Buy an Avatar, ain't there no more.

(Valka has a 2,000ec Change Your Username I gifted her as a token of appreciation for her help/support after I accidentally bought it - she should put that up for sale at a substantial discount and deposit in the Bank.  I always keep hoping we'll get more nice things to buy in the shop, but everything we've got is pretty useless or priced really high because we don't want too many people giving each other Custom titles or Stickiying threads.)

The motivation works - I use it when the forum's in a low traffic spell to motivate me to post science articles and build my lead on Imagine a Cool Name in the Bank, teardrop in the Pacific that it is at this point.  But it pretty much only works for me.

IIRC, quadruple EC for anything in AARs -because making them is a LOT of work, and we WANT AARs as wonderful quality gaming content, and AARs commented on to encourage.  20ec for new threads in Planet Tales, same reasoning.  50ec for new threads in Chiron News Network, because a gaming community needs Front Page news, but more because when you add a file to Downloads, it auto-generates a CNN thread, and quality game content again.

The double EC for new threads in Our Researchers Have Made a Breakthrough and Destination: Alpha Centauri is still the best return for the effort, mind you; I've made north of 500ec a DAY when I was most bored and in need of something to do and found a lot of new science articles available to copy/paste...
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Eadee on July 11, 2015, 07:47:19 PM
Okay, I had a look on all of these. And I think I'd really enjoy working on an AAR.
Never heard of it before but its intriguing.

Sure Science posts seem to be less work, but I just don't feel it ^^

Gonna think this thru. Maybe I'll have a shot on an AAR. (Any suggestions for the first run?)
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Buster's Uncle on July 11, 2015, 08:01:24 PM
Games with a dramatic theme/title of some sort catch attention more easily, but a short newb game on citizen in vanilla SMAC v. just Yang or somebody, but many screenshots and some good annotations are still real winners.  Nobody's competing right now for AAR attention, but I guarantee that won't last long once a decent AAR is ongoing'/regularly updating for two weeks or so.  -That's just how activity cycles work.

-I think I'll go right now and bump comment EC in that folder up one, so you'd at least get what starting a thread gets you in most folders, 5ec, when you update...

(As it happens, I'm pretty much the guy in this community you want troubleshooting screenie issues - you will have them if you're not experienced with taking game screenies for forum posting.  Protip: boot your graphics program before SMACx, and tab out of the game to paste in - the screenies will look like crap until you close the game and the color palette goes back to normal.  If you have GOG SMACX, there's a problem with tabbing out, and I'll need Petek's help, or do some reading...)
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Eadee on July 11, 2015, 08:25:58 PM

(As it happens, I'm pretty much the guy in this community you want troubleshooting screenie issues - you will have them if you're not experienced with taking game screenies for forum posting.  Protip: boot your graphics program before SMACx, and tab out of the game to paste in - the screenies will look like crap until you close the game and the color palette goes back to normal.  If you have GOG SMACX, there's a problem with tabbing out, and I'll need Petek's help, or do some reading...)

I got the GOG-version and some stuff called PRACX installed that lets me tab out easily (at least I think it is PRACX what does it) and a screen-resolution-thingy going on. I'm gonna test taking Screenshots as soon as my son is in bed.
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Buster's Uncle on July 11, 2015, 08:36:13 PM
DO take care of your boy before taking care of hobbies. ;b;
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Eadee on July 11, 2015, 08:55:36 PM
DO take care of your boy before taking care of hobbies. ;b;
I do, unless its playing with Lego with him, thats taking care of him and a hobby at the same time!

He's in Bed now, so for the Screenshot, I think it worked quite well:
(https://photos-4.dropbox.com/t/2/AAD4yMDa0KHv67ZLZxU7T8l8Ox0H-nbpBitNt74AkhIqKw/12/259444576/jpeg/32x32/1/1436648400/0/2/Testshot.jpg/COCe23sgASACIAMgBCAFIAYgBygBKAIoBw/OfI3NQ0Sge9u2I9IKewfCqwRnKk4nmOrHYSHphC3q04?size=1024x768&size_mode=2)

It seems to be more of a problem to post the screenshot properly than to take it. At least for me.
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Buster's Uncle on July 11, 2015, 09:21:01 PM
That Dropbox shot embiggens a lot when clicked on.

You also have the option of hosting here (create an album under the Media button at the top of the page) or attaching, then copying the URL of the attachment and editing into the body of the post, like this:

(http://alphacentauri2.info/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=16629.0;attach=15942;image)

That's the shot you attached w/ img tags and ";image" appended.  Hit quote on this post to see.

EDIT: WTF?  That was working the other day.  I need to investigate...

EDIT2:
(http://alphacentauri2.info/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=16613.0;attach=15817;image)

(That's Buster several years ago, linked from an attachment in the Masks thread.)  There must be something wrong with your (0kb - aHA!) upload, as I seem to have done it the same way...
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Buster's Uncle on July 12, 2015, 12:04:00 AM
VERY nice AAR OP.  Now you need to decide whether to start a linked Comments thread or let bystanders peanut gallery it up in the middle of your story.  Some do one, some the other.  I'll be wanting to comment some...

You might go to the trouble while you're cropping screenies and all, to save whomever hosts the shots the bandwidth by sizing everything down to about 600x -or less, depending- about all the forum will display.
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Eadee on July 12, 2015, 01:25:36 AM
First I wanted to upload the images here into a album, but it seems that I can only upload one at a time, wich is to painfull if I can simply drag and drop 'em into my dropbox-folder.

Started a discussion thread a few moments ago.
So feel free to comment at will :)
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Buster's Uncle on July 12, 2015, 01:35:49 AM
Okydoke.  There IS a mass upload functio/button for the album - and if you're naming sequentially, it's very convenient - or ordered by date, likewise.
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Eadee on July 12, 2015, 01:45:44 AM
Well, its almost 3 in the morning here, I'm tired and can't find that button right now :o

But hey, sounds great!
I'll have another look at it tomorrow. Going to get some R&R now.
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Metaliturtle on July 19, 2015, 11:18:04 PM
I like where this thread came...
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Buster's Uncle on July 19, 2015, 11:26:48 PM
Went.

Don't be vulgar. ;no
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Metaliturtle on July 19, 2015, 11:30:04 PM
Can you use the auto censor to explain?
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Buster's Uncle on July 19, 2015, 11:40:10 PM
Well, you [intercourse gerund] put it like a mother[intercourse] would,  like it was about [intercourse gerund] instead of wholesome, all-American forum activity, you [poop].
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Metaliturtle on July 19, 2015, 11:42:18 PM
Hey don't get too hasty I donated to gerund's kids...
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Buster's Uncle on July 19, 2015, 11:51:05 PM
...I left out dumb.  gerund's kids are a bunch of [differently abled, mentally]s...

Di you actually?
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Metaliturtle on July 19, 2015, 11:53:35 PM
yeah, friend asked me.
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Buster's Uncle on July 19, 2015, 11:57:48 PM
YOU HAVE FRIENDS?!?
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Metaliturtle on July 19, 2015, 11:58:47 PM
Had 50 people come to my house yesterday, yeah I got friends.  I'm as surprised as you.

Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Buster's Uncle on July 20, 2015, 12:31:20 AM
Good throwdown?  Get yer crunk on?  Yer wooman still speakin' to you?
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Metaliturtle on July 20, 2015, 12:37:39 AM
It was a blast, crunk happened, woman's all up ons...
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Buster's Uncle on July 20, 2015, 12:45:39 AM
 ;lalala

Vulgar!
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Buster's Uncle on July 26, 2015, 05:33:27 AM
...I need to mention, at this most felicitous of junctures, that I happen to be the proud owner of a Rock that is for sale...

It is The Most awesome Stone ever! once owned by the Eadee, the man who sold a plain Shop Rock that does nothing at 100 times his overhead!

For a slightly smaller markup, it can be yours!
Title: Re: Most awesome Stone ever!
Post by: Dio on July 26, 2015, 08:12:33 AM
...I need to mention, at this most felicitous of junctures, that I happen to be the proud owner of a Rock that is for sale...

It is The Most awesome Stone ever! once owned by the Eadee, the man who sold a plain Shop Rock that does nothing at 100 times his overhead!

For a slightly smaller markup, it can be yours!
These wretched sales pitches do not excite me in the slightest  ;buttdance.
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