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Keeping GBN Alive and Growing

Last post by Publisher « Sat Apr 30, 2022 7:48 pm
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by Publisher » Tue Aug 14, 2018 8:41 am » in Announcements

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The GBN is approaching the end of another month.

GBN operates on its donor base. Anyone purely profit-motivated is unlikely to keep the site in its...

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We are shy 12 new subscribers on the final day

can i pay for my donor with cashapp and can you send me link so i can see how much again please...

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Becoming a Donor or renewing status

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by maxwell » Sun Feb 26, 2017 12:50 pm » in Q & A For Newbies

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For those who wish to become a donor or renew your status there are two options available. Donations can be made by cash in the mail or CC through...

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For those of you who last contibuted last September, the clock is ticking to renew.

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Tabletop Games

Last post by turner47 « Mon Sep 13, 2021 10:17 am
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by Yuna » Sun Dec 02, 2018 7:42 pm

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My partner and I play a lot of tabletop games. What are people's top games right now?

Here is my list
1. Gloom haven
2. Scythe
3. Twilight...

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I've been playing Carcassonne since I was a kid. At first my partner was thinking it was very boring but it grew on her in time.

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Mon Sep 13, 2021 10:17 am
Cyberpunk 2077

Last post by ShyDaniel « Sun Jan 31, 2021 5:37 pm
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by racing22 » Sun Jan 31, 2021 10:04 am

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Has anyone been able to play cyberpunk. Been getting a mixed reviews and not playable right now some say. Been thinking about buying, but just wanted...

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Didn't see this, I just mentioned this game in your other post.

I've finished it. I only played it on a PS4 base console. I didn't know about the...

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Sun Jan 31, 2021 5:37 pm
Far cry 5

Last post by ShyDaniel « Sun Jan 31, 2021 5:30 pm
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by racing22 » Sun Jan 31, 2021 11:05 am

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Been playing Far Cry 5 lately. Looking forward of the new trailer of Far Cry 6. I like playing open world games, because there is a lot more to do...

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Been playing Far Cry 5 lately. Looking forward of the new trailer of Far Cry 6. I like playing open world games, because there is a lot more to do...

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Sun Jan 31, 2021 5:30 pm
PC gaming: Darksiders Genesis

Last post by VaderDLOTS « Fri Nov 20, 2020 11:27 pm
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by VaderDLOTS » Thu Nov 19, 2020 7:47 pm

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I started playing Darksiders Genesis recently, and I have to say it is one of the best 2 player co-op games I've played. The view angles can be a bit...

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I tried getting into the Metal Gear Solid games, but I found out they weren't for me. It seemed, to me, that there was to sharp of a failure curve ,...

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Fri Nov 20, 2020 11:27 pm
Chess Boxing

Last post by Publisher « Fri May 08, 2020 3:34 pm
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by YAG » Fri May 08, 2020 1:32 pm

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Fri May 08, 2020 3:34 pm
What Would You Do?

Last post by YAG « Mon May 04, 2020 9:33 am
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by DMLawPro » Sun May 03, 2020 6:23 am

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Mon May 04, 2020 9:33 am
Foosball and coaching

Last post by shyboy69 « Sun Dec 01, 2019 10:11 pm
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by shyboy69 » Mon Nov 25, 2019 8:09 pm

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.......tired, and so are the players and their parents, of the head coach. He's only in it for his kid. Doesn't coach the rest of the kids. With his...

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God, PLEASE keep your foosball-speak in that forum.

OH SHIT. ........well so much for what I had to say. LOL

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Sun Dec 01, 2019 10:11 pm
Board game extravaganza Urbana

Last post by YAG « Tue Oct 29, 2019 2:25 pm
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by YAG » Sun Oct 27, 2019 7:03 am

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Lincoln Square Mall, November 2

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Starts at 1 PM. I don't even pretend to understand the jargon used in the ad I saw.

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Tue Oct 29, 2019 2:25 pm
HALO...

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by PM66 » Wed Apr 18, 2012 7:27 pm

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I would play that...

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Looks like it would be fun to play with that

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Thu Sep 05, 2019 5:32 pm
QC Game Fest

Last post by DMLawPro « Thu Sep 05, 2019 4:28 pm
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by cubphan » Wed May 08, 2019 3:51 pm

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Just thought I would post this here... went last year and had a blast. Will be attending this year as well.

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Any updates?

Who went?

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Thu Sep 05, 2019 4:28 pm
Does anybody play The Sims?

Last post by jamesgeo « Fri Aug 23, 2019 6:03 pm
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by itsmejessicalee » Mon Aug 05, 2019 9:24 pm

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I used to love The Sims' computer games. I'd have to get every new game the day it came out and I would stay up all night playing. Haven't played in...

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Google wicked Sims mods there's more than dungeons available lol

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Last post by jamesgeo
Fri Aug 23, 2019 6:03 pm
gaming convention

Last post by cubphan « Fri Apr 12, 2019 9:50 am
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by cubphan » Sun Dec 02, 2018 12:22 pm

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I have been gaming since the early 80's. Everything from historical board games, to fantasy rpg, and other forms of like entertainment (been going to...

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This convention is in Lombard IL, and it is mostly a miniatures based convention. I have been going for a number of years, and although it is of...

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Last post by cubphan
Fri Apr 12, 2019 9:50 am
The unbearable weight of Steam sales

Last post by Yuna « Sun Dec 02, 2018 7:47 pm
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by ShadowLogistics » Mon Apr 27, 2015 1:58 pm

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Not too long ago I saw someone in my social media contacts post a site that lets you figure out how much time it would take to finish every game that...

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Haha! I only have 15 games and I've played all but one of them. I don't really cave into the steam sales.
My partner shares his library with me...

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Last post by Yuna
Sun Dec 02, 2018 7:47 pm
Billards.....

Last post by shyboy69 « Wed Oct 17, 2018 10:02 pm
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by DMLawPro » Wed Oct 17, 2018 6:45 pm

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Wonder if Shyboy can do this....

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I have seen those videos somewhere before. In order of the frames. Cause not everyone knows pool terms. LOL I have no problem drawing the cue ball...

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Last post by shyboy69
Wed Oct 17, 2018 10:02 pm
GW2

Last post by ShyDaniel « Tue Sep 18, 2018 12:37 pm
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by HeatherRileyXO » Fri Sep 14, 2018 4:33 pm

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I love playing MMOs - Guild Wars 2 is my jam. My favorite character is a Sylvari Necromancer. Im working on my Elite Reaper Specialization and with...

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I am TERRIFIED of MMOs, I get too addicted to open world single player games. I can't imagine how many hours I would put into a multiplayer game like...

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Last post by ShyDaniel
Tue Sep 18, 2018 12:37 pm
Winter War - CU convention

Last post by scv1989 « Mon Aug 06, 2018 4:57 pm
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by fordtruck » Sun Jan 21, 2018 3:10 pm

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I recognize this pretty short notice, but Champaign-Urbana's regional gaming convention starts this coming Friday.

winterwar.org

Anybody else...

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I have attended last two years and DM'd some D&D adventures. I prefer this con to Gen Con because I get to play lots of D&D but without the huge...

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Mon Aug 06, 2018 4:57 pm
Lets play!

Last post by DMLawPro « Thu May 10, 2018 5:18 am
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by mitch10 » Wed Apr 13, 2011 4:24 pm

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Not sure if this is the right place for this game?

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So you don't have to click it... lol

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Thu May 10, 2018 5:18 am
You have to play this game!

Last post by DMLawPro « Tue Nov 07, 2017 12:14 pm
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by Natalie » Mon Dec 27, 2010 12:34 am

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Okay so im not much of a video game player,matter of fact i never play.But i bought my son a xbox 360 and a kinect for christmas and with the...

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I wonder if she is still playing...... Interesting

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Tue Nov 07, 2017 12:14 pm
Gambling and State of Illinois

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by friskyrick » Sun Nov 22, 2015 10:09 am

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I know this section is for gamers but I have some questions about slots.

All those little shops with just slots in them and all the bars have them....

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Has everyone been checking out their local statistics so they are playing the correct machines?

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Tue Nov 07, 2017 12:11 pm
Game Con

Last post by Karma8791 « Thu Mar 02, 2017 7:36 pm
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by cubphan » Thu Mar 02, 2017 1:29 pm

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I just thought I would post this here. While I have been going to Gen Con and Origins for many years, I am always looking for smaller local cons as...

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that sounds interesting, might even could use it as cover to see a lady friend . Thanks cubbie

+1 That's the first thing that crossed my mind!

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Thu Mar 02, 2017 7:36 pm
What D & D Character am I?

Last post by ElizaFitzgerald « Sun Feb 05, 2017 9:18 pm
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by cedarlooman » Fri Jan 28, 2011 1:35 pm

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I Am A: Lawful Good Human Sorcerer (6th Level)

Ability Scores:
Strength- 14
Dexterity- 13
Constitution- 13
Intelligence- 19
Wisdom- 16...

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You Are A:

Chaotic Good Human Bard/Sorcerer (2nd/2nd Level)

Ability Scores:
Strength- 13
Dexterity- 14
Constitution- 13
Intelligence- 16
Wisdom-...

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Last post by ElizaFitzgerald
Sun Feb 05, 2017 9:18 pm
Bioshock Infinite

Last post by vorlon « Tue Nov 29, 2016 9:09 pm
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by Speeder » Sat Jan 14, 2012 2:30 pm

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REALLY looking forward to this game. I had hours of fun playing Bioshock 1 and 2 and this one looks just as promising.
The game will seem strange...

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New set of random threads to bump eh?

Looks to be that way

He really shouldn't let his meds wear off.

But he does random very well.

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Last post by vorlon
Tue Nov 29, 2016 9:09 pm
Portal 2 Goodness

Last post by vorlon « Tue Nov 29, 2016 9:05 pm
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by NotMe » Wed Apr 20, 2011 12:57 am

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It's a little like slipping into your favorite pair of shoes. Only, the shoes are trying to kill you.

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So, did anyone get a chance to play?

Yes.

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Last post by vorlon
Tue Nov 29, 2016 9:05 pm
wow does your math homework

Last post by YAG « Tue Nov 29, 2016 1:09 pm
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by AbbyAmour » Wed Feb 09, 2011 2:12 pm

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Tue Nov 29, 2016 1:09 pm
pretty screenshots

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by AbbyAmour » Sat Jan 29, 2011 12:18 am

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Tue Nov 29, 2016 12:42 pm
Gen Con 2016

Last post by vorlon « Fri Jul 15, 2016 12:22 am
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by cubphan » Thu Jul 14, 2016 2:50 pm

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Anyone going to Gen Con in about two weeks? I've been into gaming since the middle 1980's. I was much more dedicated to it back then, but now look...

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Will there be Pokemon?

There better be! Love watching people run into shit lately

10s of 1000s of gamers in one place. Better question would be...

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Last post by vorlon
Fri Jul 15, 2016 12:22 am
Destroy All Monsters

Last post by Tirant_Loblanc « Tue Dec 29, 2015 2:27 pm

by Tirant_Loblanc » Tue Dec 29, 2015 2:27 pm

DISCUSSED: Basements as Dungeons, Middle-earth, War Games, Moral Clarity, Vin Diesel, Biological Determinism, Death by Misadventure, Freaks & Geeks,...

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Last post by Tirant_Loblanc
Tue Dec 29, 2015 2:27 pm
I would get a lot more of my miniatures painted, maybe . . .

Last post by ShadowLogistics « Fri May 15, 2015 2:43 pm
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by ShadowLogistics » Sat May 09, 2015 8:04 pm

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The only hole in this plan is that most of the female figures in my army have blue skin.

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Hell, if you'd paint my miniatures as well there's a good chance a deal could be worked out...

I fear my meager painting skills would be unequal to...

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Last post by ShadowLogistics
Fri May 15, 2015 2:43 pm
Dungeons & Dragons

Last post by ShadowLogistics « Fri May 08, 2015 12:57 am
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by Rudbeckia_triloba » Sat Jan 01, 2011 9:21 pm

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As the resident female geek, I suppose it's only proper that I start something like this...I can't be the only person who's played, so let's share...

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Although I am still amused by the cleric of a war god that I was playing that charged into a room full of gnolls in a dungeon, expecting the party to...

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Last post by ShadowLogistics
Fri May 08, 2015 12:57 am
Skyrim done

Last post by ck9911 « Tue Jan 27, 2015 8:30 am
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by pbrain » Tue May 07, 2013 11:22 pm

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So Bethesda announced they were not going to continue the Skyrim series... kinda bummed about that.

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I have around 700 hours in Skyrim according to Steam...love that game. We're overdue for the next Fallout though and with Bethesda's typical release...

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Last post by ck9911
Tue Jan 27, 2015 8:30 am
Historical Military Miniatures

Last post by fordtruck « Mon Dec 15, 2014 1:47 pm
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by hgritstoo » Sun Dec 14, 2014 7:16 am

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Unusual forum for a Contractor board. Seem to be a lot of fellow geeks here, although it is mostly video games.

Before I discovered this hobby, and a...

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ANTHROPOMORPHIC FANTASY NAPOLEONICS Smells like dungeons and dragons to me.

Some definite overlap. As I started thinking about it I realized...

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Last post by fordtruck
Mon Dec 15, 2014 1:47 pm
Guild Wars---> Guild Wars2

Last post by BamaBoy « Wed Sep 24, 2014 12:05 pm
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by Denalifarm » Mon Feb 24, 2014 10:33 pm

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Any one?

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I used to play GW constantly (even at LAN parties) but don't remember the last time I played. I know it's been years. It's definetly more fun if you...

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Wed Sep 24, 2014 12:05 pm
Super Mario Brothers violin

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by TheDigB » Tue Sep 16, 2014 9:01 pm

Cool video

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Tue Sep 16, 2014 9:01 pm
Beta for Elder Scrolls

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by ScottyB » Sun Mar 02, 2014 9:06 am

Anyone?

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Sun Mar 02, 2014 9:06 am
DayZ

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by ScottyB » Sun Feb 23, 2014 12:05 pm

Anyone trying out the DayZ Stand alone? If so, what server do you prefer?

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Sun Feb 23, 2014 12:05 pm
Cage Fight - Wally or Irty to the death. #1 Seed Poker Next

Last post by John Galt « Sun Feb 16, 2014 10:15 am
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by John Galt » Sat Feb 15, 2014 7:25 am

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I think Wally has foreign techniques, similar to Crocodile Dundee, but I think Irty is a Tea Bagger who owns a gun, and will pray to a higher power...

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Things are tightening up on very light trading, err wagering.

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Last post by John Galt
Sun Feb 16, 2014 10:15 am
Firefly

Last post by Murphy_Sinclair « Mon Dec 23, 2013 2:13 am
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by cedarlooman » Tue Oct 09, 2012 8:53 pm

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Firefly had a reunion at SDCC this year and it will be airing on the Science channel next month.

Firefly reunion on the Science (not SyFy) channel,...

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Yet another Browncoat joins the ranks of GBN.

So here is how it is: Earth got used up...

We found a new solar system and used terraforming...

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Last post by Murphy_Sinclair
Mon Dec 23, 2013 2:13 am
XBox 360 Repair

Last post by algood « Wed Nov 27, 2013 8:14 pm
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by DMLawPro » Wed Nov 27, 2013 5:32 pm

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Ok, when it comes to Game systems, I am ...well... lets just say I know nothing....

Have a 2011 Xbox360S - about 6 months ago, I was awakened by a...

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Prolly your best bet... but did you check out the disc drive?

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Last post by algood
Wed Nov 27, 2013 8:14 pm
OGRE

Last post by fordtruck « Fri Nov 22, 2013 2:42 pm
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by fordtruck » Fri Nov 22, 2013 11:34 am

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I have OGRE. This is based on nothing scientific whatsoever, but I am pretty sure it is the biggest boardgame of all time. 28.8 pounds shipping...

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Oh, it is indeed that big. Check out the updates on Kickstarter for the project for pictures of a baby inside the box, what other games fit inside...

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Last post by fordtruck
Fri Nov 22, 2013 2:42 pm
Asus PQ321 4k Monitor

Last post by wallaby « Thu Oct 03, 2013 1:11 pm
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by Speeder » Thu Oct 03, 2013 12:10 pm

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With a native resolution of 3840 X 2160, this 31.5 in monitor looks suhweet!

And it's only $3500. 8O

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Damn.
I think I need two of those for ...
...
... umm ...

Visualisations.

... yeah ...

Think I'll need to write them into a grant proposal :P

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Last post by wallaby
Thu Oct 03, 2013 1:11 pm
Bones II

Last post by fordtruck « Wed Oct 02, 2013 11:19 pm
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by fordtruck » Tue Oct 01, 2013 10:10 am

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Reaper just opened a Kickstarter for Bones II. After the success of their last project, they say they have learned a lot. The pledges are going up...

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I've always liked Reaper minis. These look great.

They recently finished fulfillment on their first Bones Kickstarter. I was concerned about loss...

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Last post by fordtruck
Wed Oct 02, 2013 11:19 pm
GenCon Indy 2012

Last post by cubphan « Mon Aug 12, 2013 4:50 pm
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by spiffyjim » Fri Feb 10, 2012 6:20 pm

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Got signed up for GenCon and got my 4 day pass. Also reserved a hotel room downtown. Let's have a GBN Geek Throwdown/Showdown/Hoedown in August....

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Gen Con... two days away this year... can't wait. If you are a 'people person', you will see every walk of life at the con. It certainly is...

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Last post by cubphan
Mon Aug 12, 2013 4:50 pm
New PC up and running ;)

Last post by dirtyman « Tue Jun 11, 2013 8:06 pm
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by Speeder » Sun Jun 09, 2013 1:58 pm

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Been running it through the mill for a few months, and I'm still playing with Asus' OC settings but so far it's been a very stable gaming machine....

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Seems like alot of hardware to play Candy Crush.

:P

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Last post by dirtyman
Tue Jun 11, 2013 8:06 pm
Recommendation

Last post by Publisher « Sun Jun 09, 2013 1:50 pm
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by YAG » Thu Jan 10, 2013 10:48 am

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I want a strategy game. A game that relies on thought and not my hand-eye coordination and how fast I can hit a trigger.

Suggestions?

No, not...

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Nice puppies with that kitten

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Last post by Publisher
Sun Jun 09, 2013 1:50 pm
Happy Star Wars Day!

Last post by vorlon « Sun May 05, 2013 12:18 pm
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by manscape » Sat May 04, 2013 10:08 am

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Hi, long time lurker, first time poster. I never looked in this category before. After checking it out I knew I had to set up an account.

For me...

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Hi, long time lurker, first time poster. I never looked in this category before. After checking it out I knew I had to set up an account.

For me...

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Last post by vorlon
Sun May 05, 2013 12:18 pm
Munchkin

Last post by cubphan « Tue Apr 23, 2013 1:38 pm
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by cubphan » Tue Apr 23, 2013 8:56 am

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Ok, this isn't high art or intellectual 'treasure', but I just found it interesting... (at least for the first few minutes anyway...)

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This will be my 13th Gen Con this year... what an escape from reality! I keep trying to talk myself into some playtime outside the con, but it never...

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Last post by cubphan
Tue Apr 23, 2013 1:38 pm
For anyone who loves Catan as much as I do

Last post by ac3.1415 « Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:04 pm
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by margueritedivine » Fri Oct 19, 2012 4:07 pm

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I thought this was brilliant and that I should share. :)

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Does anyone have wood for sheep?

I love that I'm not the only person that uses that line. :D

I got some wood for ewe! :lol:

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Last post by ac3.1415
Thu Feb 28, 2013 10:04 pm
Path of Exile

Last post by Mr. Chop « Mon Feb 25, 2013 8:18 pm

by Mr. Chop » Mon Feb 25, 2013 8:18 pm

Been playing PoE lately. It's pretty good. It's kinda billed as the sequel to Diablo II. It's easy to pick up being a rpg hack and slash. Plus it's...

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Mon Feb 25, 2013 8:18 pm
Saw this on the best of craigslist

Last post by Rudbeckia_triloba « Mon Dec 03, 2012 7:58 pm
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by Mr. Chop » Mon Dec 03, 2012 5:32 pm

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I figured a few people on here would be interested in such a thing:

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Dude, that would be awesome !!

...it's a shame I suck as a DM. :(

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Last post by Rudbeckia_triloba
Mon Dec 03, 2012 7:58 pm
New Gaming Console Available Soon!

Last post by vorlon « Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:33 pm
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by Speeder » Mon Jul 16, 2012 10:23 pm

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Introducing the Xboob. I'll need to get a feel for his new controller. ;)

:D

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I vote for whichever one R.T. is wearing!

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Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:33 pm

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