Just wanted to drop you a line to let you know that I'm still alive and well. Getting ready to come off leave (again), this time to unpack. The movers dropped off the household goods last week. You never really know how much crap (can I say that here??) you have until you move it. Anyways, still alive. Haven't had time to work on any new stories or games. Pretty busy between work, home and school. Alas, the things we do to get a better paycheck..... :HOT: LOL
Killa: Great story! I'll be writing another couple of stories here in the next couple of weeks. Ginata has allowed me to take artistic license with her character, and I hope she approves. Cypher will (of course) be joining me in Q-Branch angain, and I 've got an idea for the newbies too....can't let them feel left out. I'm trying to be fair with everyone, but it's soooo hard sometimes!!! :sniff!: Cheers & Beers, Piers
A message to all the Newbies: Nand1 and the others, let me take a moment to introduce myself. I am Piers Kazanski, resident bar tender and Q Branch administrator. If you want cool toys, come see me. I usually don't post, and when I do, I usually post stories. I play somewhat, but my schedule is busy with work (I'm in the Army), school and family. With that said, I'm looking for your character's backstory (if you have one). If not and you don't mind my "creat
[quote]Therefore, by order of the Fellowship of the Ring Criminal Task Force, the matter of Emperor Seeker Master is hereby closed.[/quote] I tend to not get involved with flame wars, but my experience (from other forums as well) is that if there was some common sense from the original poster , then there wouldn't be a flame war in the first place. But alas, some people don't have the common sense the others have. As for the members of our Empire, I propo
[quote]are welcome to prowl the tavern, drink heavily, behave badly[/quote] Greetings one and all. In addition to my duties in Q-Branch (I have all the cool toys), I tend the bar in the Bunker and make beer for the SF folks. So, kick back and have a cold one (or several cold ones....) :CONGRAT: :HOT: LOL
[quote]Although giving Ben a solid whipping with a Bic was painful for me[/quote] Theoden: It was meant mearly to be entertaining. The whole idea there was to have you try to beat Ben into submission, all while saying "Oh, sorry. Don't mean to hurt you..." etc etc. I'm glad you enjoyed it. :CONGRAT: Cypher: [quote]Piers- thanks for including me in the story.[/quote] I think I could find a permanent opening in Q Branch for you if you'd lik
[quote]Piers good to see some creative writting coming back into vogue around here . . . awsome![/quote] Ginata: I've got one in mind for you, I just need you to e-mail me off list for some character ideas! :d
DISCLAIMER: The usual disclaimer. You know, the one about this being a humorous, fictitious piece of work and it is not intended to offend anyone. The Gambit (Part 2) “Well, well, well.” said a familiar voice. “I’m highly surprised to see you Ben.” “Theoden. They shouldn’t have sent boy to do a man’s job.” Ben said shortly, slowly reaching for the monofilament kitana strapped to his back. “A boy? Is that the best you have Ben? I though
Happy New Year to everyone. Me, I actually was sober last night. I have Staff Duty here in Good Ol AZ. Staff Duty for you non-military types is a 24hr shift of basically doing what needs to be done for the company. For me, that meant answer the phone and putting through Morale calls from overseas and driving a couple of people home from the airport. Luckily we had no rowdy drunks. I plan on making (hic) up for lost time....(hic). Cheers & Beers, Pi
DISCLAIMER: The usual disclaimer. You know, the one about this being a humorous, fictitious piece of work and it is not intended to offend anyone. The Gambit (Part 1) Piers was already in the control room when Wombat and Cypher walked in. Music was playing from somewhere. “He’s got 400 stations on satellite TV, he’s got picture in picture in picture….he’s a high tech….redneck….” Wombat smiled at the sign on the wall, “Wombat Crossing next 10m”, he could see where
[quote]"Garage" and "decorate" should never be in the same sentence! The Australian equivalent for many is the "shed"[/quote] In lovely (hic) Arizona (hic), we have "carports". All that is is an overglorified tin roof over the driveway. I too apologize for not being too active. (1) Blame it on the dialup, (2) blame it on trying to make travel plans and (3) blame it on trying to find a place to live....which I've done. I'm still working on trying to come home a day early and
You'll have to let me know when the next session is. I'll have my broadband sometime next week or week after, and a new laptop after the first of the year. I'm ordering a new Dell this week! Woo Hoo...no more Pentium 2! :HOT: :d :D I'll also re-start my game, after I download the 1.12 patch. Getting my butt kicked. Been trying different suggested stratigies with no luck. Turned into a StarCrack addict this last 2 weeks. Time to return to the fold. Also, I started the next cha
[quote]Now for the next project... I've been thinking, as I've told you, about writing a series of amusing RPG-like adventure with you guys.[/quote] Harel -- I mentioned that I'd be the grunt, still don't mind, but he only speaks Polish, and I can try to help you out with translations, even though I don't speak it. I jave a Polish/English dictionary my grandfather gave me.... Cheers and Beers, Piers
Well, since I', slow on this (blame the dialup!!), put me down for the grunt. How about an ambidextorus Conan type. You know, the gut who names his swords everytime he goes into battle (be quiet Ben!) "By the powers that be, I smite you with Smith & Wesson!" ;p :p :d Cheers and Beers, Piers
[quote] How about Pier's Brewing Kit for Kiddies?[/quote] Cypher: Thanks for the plug. Can you e-mail me offline as I have an idea for next installment of The Continuing Adventures of Q-Branch .....and yes Harel, I'm planning on working you into this one, so e-mail me off list also, I want insights as to your "personas". Cheers and Beers, Piers.
Wild One: Just read The Bodyguard . Love it, especially the "aged" Wacko Jacko....love the lyrics! Piers. P.S. As soon as I can get a hold of Ginata off list, I may have the next one ready to go.... :d :SURPRISED: :p ;)
Congrats to the Iron Paw!! Wombat -- once I start brewing again, the next batch will be in your honor...somehow... :notsure: LOL :d On a side note, I kicked my game up a level and it's kicking my arse. E-mail me off list or in the "you know where" with any suggestions. I've tried adapting some of the ideas from the "you know what" but sill am having troubles. Haven't checked the GalCiv strategies forum yet....may do that tomorrow. Cheers and Beers, Piers. :CONG
[quote](Does Sam Adams still make a special for Thanksgiving??)[/quote] Hurls...not sure, but I have seen the Winter Sampler, which is a 12 pack, 2 bottles of Winter lager and 2 bottles of 5 other winter seasonal beers. I can't remember them all, because I didn't get it last year. There is some cheery flavored one that I didn't really like. It's a Master's in Information Technology. It will basically allow me to come in, take a look at a network (all aspects) and make recomm
Started the next size up galaxy, for me that would be a small galaxy, but I also increased the intelligence on some of the traditionally less intelligent races. My game submission will taper off greatly come January as I start down the road of a Master's Degree. Yes, the Q Branch is edubicating himself. If I don't talk to anyone else before days end, everyone have a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving (for those who are celebrating) Cheers and Beers, Pi
[quote]Remember, Piers - The Man (?) of Many Faces is innocent (cough) until proven (cough) guilty...wow, it's hard to keep a straight face for that one.[/quote] Just exactly what does that mean Ben? Next time you order a Core Detionation, I'm gonna slip ya a double. :sniff!: :SURPRISED: :d
DISCLAIMER: The usual disclaimer. You know, the one about this being a humorous, fictitious piece of work and it is not intended to offend anyone. The Beta Test (Part 2) A week or so later, Piers was behind the bar at the Special Forces Tavern, serving up the latest batches of homebrew plus a few new experimental shot drinks he’d been working on, when Wombat and Hurley came busting into the bar, laughing their butts off. “I loved the part where y
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