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Really cool cave system. I think it's be fun to go spelunking, However, I think I may be more worried about the top portion of the cave coming down on me…

@Proximity: > I'm Canadian, and it worked fine for me. :p Yea, works no problem for me too. I tried to lick my elbow, about an inch short.

I don't think it's fair to blame ABS. In most circumstances slamming on the brake in a car without ABS will result in the wheels locking and then forcing the car into a slide. Which then would negate any control over the vehicle, and in the end increase the distance to come to a complete stop since you have no longer have traction. A rolling wheels slows faster than a locked wheel, especially on things like gravel, water, ice, ect. ABS can't be blamed for following to close or going to fast, all cars are different and as the operator it is our job to learn the limits of each car. That being said, obviously it sucks to get in an accident even when you're at fault. Even when it ends with you having to compensate for another driver's in front of you mistake. Hope your insurance rate doesn't get jacked up and I hope you enjoy your new car.

Little less than two years to prepare for the apocalypse! Hurray!

WARNING - lyrics contain profanity - WARNING Awesome band, a friend had me give them a listen yesterday. Think they need some more attention. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfB7vF7nCdA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x67jtMPfdTw - Fat Girl http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzUPG8olnO0 - Community Property http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nECac7O4hg8 - The Shocker

Looks good. I'm not sure, however this look odd, if the grass has a base line on the bottom of some of the blades. Maybe look better without? Not too sure. I like the sand, but the coast edge seems a bit to repetitive and jagged. Unless that is the water coming up on the sand as opposed to the shape of the sand. Looks good, just seems weird to me. It is a very nice style, looking forward to seeing more.

Also, It seems to be leaning forward, as if It is going to pounce. Maybe the hind legs are too high? Not sure.

Looks good, I like it. In the dirt I notice a repeating horizontal line, as well as a small circle void texture which is noticeable most on a slight upward diagonal.

@Jungletoeâ„¢: > I've never seen a blue ghost before… try dithering. That's to say you've seen a ghost?..Who cares if it is blue. It looks alright, some dithering would help as said above.

heh that is real cool.

Definitely the first as it goes with your current gui.

Looking alright. Few things I noticed in your last picture: The grass transition from top grass tile to the lower grass on top of rock is very noticeable. The small rock cliff, on right of image, has very defined edges between the tiles. Try making the rock/pebble shapes more consistent throughout the tile. It appears you have many small rocks bordering the edge of your tile. Which becomes very prominent line. Try adding some detail to the bottom of the floating islands, maybe some dangling roots and making the base more dynamic, as opposed to flat (more so in the horizontal segment than the diagonal). Quick Google image search to explain my last point about the base: http://rhysrodgers.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/flying-island.jpg http://www.portwallpaper.com/imgwal/floating-island.jpg

Pudding, no contest. Chocolate, butterscotch, vanilla, rice pudding, tapioca, ect. While yogurt is a very healthy, and wise choice, it cannot match the awesome power of pudding.

Nope, I guess [Snake] DecayEffect.

On the rocky tileset you need to fix up the tiles so it aligns properly and looks smooth when repeating. And, I think it looks better as the "Effect" option, however, two things take away from the tileset. The brownish panorama behind doesn't go with the grey rocky theme, and this is only speculation, but since you have jusy rock and stone in that tileset at this point, it looks more naked than anything and I'm sure will look better once you have more detail to add.

Yea, I see where you are going with that edit devo, looks good for a mock up I think.

I play the spoons.

@grizzy: > …You got any tips or pointers?... Yea, I'd say just be relaxed, stand tall. A good way to practice was to go down facing up the mountain. Doing that makes it easier to control speed and get used to board control…Oh, and the chair lift is a lot easier to get off of then people make it sound.

Happy birthday, hope you have a good one.

happy birthday. Make it a good night!

Eh, I played Reach for a couple months, but It kinda died for me. The community is a bit different than back in halo2/3\. Not the same teamwork/fun/intensity. Since Black Ops sucks, and nerfed MW2 community I stopped playing that. Only online game I play on a console I suppose is BF Bad Company 2 for xbox. Even though the community has been chiseled away at by newer games and it's rare to ever get near 60% players in a game.

So, my gf took me snowboarding for my first time. Completely different than skiing, and much harder in my opinion. She has her own board and has been at it for 5 or so years. First run down the mountain I get going, all my gf told me to do was lean back to slow. Made no sense to me…so I fell...over and over again. I got some of the basics down, didn't really master turning, or stopping to well... but I had a good time despite not being too good at it. I'm going to give it another go, but I might stick to skiing. I find having my feet bound in one position for a long period of time uncomfortable. Adding to that, my knees got really inflamed because, which I found out after a couple runs, I had two left foot bindings on the board from the rental shop and the original staff member put the bindings on incorrectly as well. Which kind of put a damper on the night. Anyone else here snowboard, or have any stories?

Definitely get CIV if you're into that style of game. It's more rushed and simplified than the other civs, but it's fun on the go. Other than that: Angry Birds, Tetris, Bejewelled, Fruit Ninja ( I think there is a vegetable samurai(?) now). Those are really the only game apps on my phone. I'm most happy with civ, and angry birds.

My gf occasionally convinces me to play mario kart with her when she comes over. It's ok, I enjoy playing as king boo on the bike that has the face on the side. No idea what that bike is called, looks like a street bike. But I find when playing online I get too into it. First off, using the wii controller, I press too hard on the control pad and it hurts my thumb after extended hours of play. Secondly, it usually ends with me telling toad to go fuck himself and calling the princesses sluts.

Merry Christmas. Wishing the best to everyone. Enjoy the day, family, and friends.