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  • L lewax00

    I like using phone numbers...it's the only thing I have that hasn't changed in the past 8 or so years. Address has changed many times, multiple email accounts, but I've managed to keep my phone number intact through a couple different service providers (it is a cell phone however...I haven't had a house line for a few years now...except last year but I had no phone connected to it and I didn't even know the number, it was just required for internet service).

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    BobJanova
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    Good for you, but I'm pretty sure you're in a minority there. I know I give landline numbers for this kind of thing and that changes (obviously) whenever address does.

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    • T thrakazog

      With the number of good games out there I just don't have the attention span for that anymore. I'll play through Skyrim once and never touch it again. I haven't bothered with any game modding since playing doom2. That was just so I could kill Barney the Dinosaur. I love you too Barney, with my chainsaw.

      Kill some time, play my game Hop Cheops[^]

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      Rob Grainger
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      For Elder Scrolls you're really missing out - these aren't just new maps. Often there are overhauls that completely transform aspects of the game. I'm still playing Oblivion, thanks to the work by the modding community. Most games I can't really be bothered to play through to completion even once.

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      • L Lost User

        I hope you still get that worked out. A couple of days ago a few people could not understand why I would not buy Skyrim or any other game which makes having a Steam account mandatory. One more 'service' which I can live very well without.

        And from the clouds a mighty voice spoke:
        "Smile and be happy, for it could come worse!"

        And I smiled and was happy
        And it came worse.

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        Fabio Franco
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        If I wasn't a big fan of the series, that's exactly what I would do. But my desire to play this game is way beyond my pride and hatred for steam.

        "To alcohol! The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - Homer Simpson

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        • F Fabio Franco

          If I wasn't a big fan of the series, that's exactly what I would do. But my desire to play this game is way beyond my pride and hatred for steam.

          "To alcohol! The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - Homer Simpson

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          Lost User
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          Well, now I can say I used to be a big fan since Daggerfall. Now I have thrown the whole stuff off my computer and the whole thing is of no interest anymore. No game is worth having to jump through loops and I will certainly find something else to do. But no doubt, they will probably get away with it and try some other stunt next time. Like a few others before, they will only realize that they went too far when they have put off a few too many of their customers and some product collects dust in the shelves.

          And from the clouds a mighty voice spoke:
          "Smile and be happy, for it could come worse!"

          And I smiled and was happy
          And it came worse.

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          • S Single Step Debugger

            If Oblivion is “just a game”?! Then Salma Hayek is just the next woman. :)

            There is only one Vera Farmiga and Salma Hayek is her prophet! Advertise here – minimum three posts per day are guaranteed.

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            Mike Winiberg
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            Salma Hayek was the next woman! Next please... ;P

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            • B BobJanova

              Good for you, but I'm pretty sure you're in a minority there. I know I give landline numbers for this kind of thing and that changes (obviously) whenever address does.

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              A_WoodApple
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              When I first started working with databases (late 90's) I took over the development of a filemaker solution.(ver 3, first one that was relational). The previous developer had used phone number as the key value for most of the relationships (ouch!) It worked alright until someone said "I have a new phone number".... changing it in the system broke things to say the least.

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              • L Lost User

                Well, now I can say I used to be a big fan since Daggerfall. Now I have thrown the whole stuff off my computer and the whole thing is of no interest anymore. No game is worth having to jump through loops and I will certainly find something else to do. But no doubt, they will probably get away with it and try some other stunt next time. Like a few others before, they will only realize that they went too far when they have put off a few too many of their customers and some product collects dust in the shelves.

                And from the clouds a mighty voice spoke:
                "Smile and be happy, for it could come worse!"

                And I smiled and was happy
                And it came worse.

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                Fabio Franco
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                Yeah, I still have Daggerfall on the original box (to me the best of the series). So you might understand that I am a real big fan. I helped to translate Oblivion to portuguese. But I feel you, I'm actually starting to become not that big of a fan anymore. Starting with oblivion and their focus on developing for console and porting to PC. I feel that they are growing too much and becoming the same way Blizzard has become (they lost me already). I don't play any steam games (including counter-strike). This is the only game that broke me. I was so happy when oblivion came out and there was no DRM, but this is another move that's making me less of a fan of bethsoft. However I've been looking forward for this game for too long to dismiss it because of steam. It annoys me but, oh well, I want the game. And the reason they are probably getting away with this game is because there are too many people expecting it and steam came as a late news. Don't know if they are going to get away in future products though.

                "To alcohol! The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - Homer Simpson

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                • F Fabio Franco

                  Yeah, I still have Daggerfall on the original box (to me the best of the series). So you might understand that I am a real big fan. I helped to translate Oblivion to portuguese. But I feel you, I'm actually starting to become not that big of a fan anymore. Starting with oblivion and their focus on developing for console and porting to PC. I feel that they are growing too much and becoming the same way Blizzard has become (they lost me already). I don't play any steam games (including counter-strike). This is the only game that broke me. I was so happy when oblivion came out and there was no DRM, but this is another move that's making me less of a fan of bethsoft. However I've been looking forward for this game for too long to dismiss it because of steam. It annoys me but, oh well, I want the game. And the reason they are probably getting away with this game is because there are too many people expecting it and steam came as a late news. Don't know if they are going to get away in future products though.

                  "To alcohol! The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - Homer Simpson

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                  Everything comes to those who can wait. A nice little crack to get rid of Steam and, if I feel inclined, a copy from the bargain bin.

                  And from the clouds a mighty voice spoke:
                  "Smile and be happy, for it could come worse!"

                  And I smiled and was happy
                  And it came worse.

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                  • L Lost User

                    Everything comes to those who can wait. A nice little crack to get rid of Steam and, if I feel inclined, a copy from the bargain bin.

                    And from the clouds a mighty voice spoke:
                    "Smile and be happy, for it could come worse!"

                    And I smiled and was happy
                    And it came worse.

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                    Fabio Franco
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                    CDP1802 wrote:

                    Everything comes to those who can wait.

                    I agree, but in my case I couldn't wait for these reasons: 1 - As a big fan I wanted the collector's edition, so I pre-ordered while I could. I don't know when those will run out. 2 - I'm taking the opportunity that I'm in US for business and get it much cheaper than I would if I buy it in Brazil. I'm flying back to Brazil saturday and the package is supposed to arrive tomorrow if the same day delivery is honored :)

                    CDP1802 wrote:

                    A nice little crack to get rid of Steam

                    I can't wait to get rid of steam even before I have it on my pc. So as soon as that comes out, I'll probably use it.

                    "To alcohol! The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - Homer Simpson

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                    • F Fabio Franco

                      CDP1802 wrote:

                      Everything comes to those who can wait.

                      I agree, but in my case I couldn't wait for these reasons: 1 - As a big fan I wanted the collector's edition, so I pre-ordered while I could. I don't know when those will run out. 2 - I'm taking the opportunity that I'm in US for business and get it much cheaper than I would if I buy it in Brazil. I'm flying back to Brazil saturday and the package is supposed to arrive tomorrow if the same day delivery is honored :)

                      CDP1802 wrote:

                      A nice little crack to get rid of Steam

                      I can't wait to get rid of steam even before I have it on my pc. So as soon as that comes out, I'll probably use it.

                      "To alcohol! The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - Homer Simpson

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                      Lost User
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                      Enjoy it. Meanwhile I have spent a few hours on my own little game. The game client, the UI and also 3D engine still have a long way to go, but it's slowly getting somewhere :)

                      And from the clouds a mighty voice spoke:
                      "Smile and be happy, for it could come worse!"

                      And I smiled and was happy
                      And it came worse.

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                      • L Lost User

                        Enjoy it. Meanwhile I have spent a few hours on my own little game. The game client, the UI and also 3D engine still have a long way to go, but it's slowly getting somewhere :)

                        And from the clouds a mighty voice spoke:
                        "Smile and be happy, for it could come worse!"

                        And I smiled and was happy
                        And it came worse.

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                        Fabio Franco
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                        CDP1802 wrote:

                        Enjoy it

                        Thanks! I probably will :)

                        CDP1802 wrote:

                        Meanwhile I have spent a few hours on my own little game. The game client, the UI and also 3D engine still have a long way to go, but it's slowly getting somewhere :)

                        This is in my old wish list. Played around a little with jMonkey[^], but nothing serious. Good luck there!

                        "To alcohol! The cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - Homer Simpson

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