"Scavenger Hunt? What? I didn't win?" you yell. No, you didn't! But, there are four lucky members who did. Congratulations to Xisor, Shockwav23, _War-Yoshi_, and Tombstone!
The winners each had a choice of five prize lists. These prizes included complete accounts on Realms USEast and West (all outfitted) as well as a variety of individual items grouped together on Realms USEast and USWest. Included was everything from Titan's Revenge to Gull Dagger, Valkyrie's Helm to a 1009 AC Balrog Plate. You don't even want to know what the fith place winner would have had a shot at in prizes on Hardcore USWest. Since there wasn't a fifth place qualifier, I get to keep the 5th place prize! Ha, ha!
Congratulations, again, to the winners. If you are interested in a complete listing of what was won, ask the winners; I'm sure they will be willing to brag about their prizes!
On a completely different note, the Off Topic forum has a deeply informative thread on "elite" automobiles. Specifically, it covers how they are set up and what could be done. This is a really good read if you are knowledgeable about "power". Check it out: Racer. Also, you can pipe in on what you drive or help Arlo figure out what kind of car to buy. If you are into cars, the Off Topic forum is the place for you this week!
Moderator Rant: Multiple Names, Multiple Identies.
What is up with people needing to change their names all the time in this forum? It gets very confusing to know who I am talking to when people change their "handles" every third Monday! I understand a person changing their name in the first week they are here as they get a feeling for "how" they want to be known, but some of you have changed your names at least 12 times! So Os changed his name from Arkady Tspesh. It does happen, even at our level, but the occasional name change isn't so bad; the constant name changes are, however.
The multiple personality, identity, et al issues we've dealt with here on the forum are irritating as all get out! We have a policy that we encourage everyone to follow: Use one account, only. There has been only one instance that I can recall where we allowed a double account. (This being the case with Scipio and The Cow King.) But, this was a sanctioned scenario. Any individual caught using multiple accounts will be warned to discontinue the practice. If the multiple account issue is abused, the resulting actions by the moderating team will be banishment. It is not an action we enjoy taking, but in all fairness to the community, it is a necessary action.
Should you find it necessary to start a new account, please private message one of the moderators the moment you do so and inform us as to why you found this necessary. This will prevent any unpleasantries.
Moderator: Os
When I was five or so, I watched Jaws. I still won't swim in the ocean.
When I was in my early teens, I watched PumpkinHead. I still don't like dark, misty forests.
Now, I've watched Signs, and I'll be damned if I ever go near a cornfield again.
The great thing about this movie is that it uses camera work, amazing sound effects, and shadows to deliver the worst scares. This movie draws heavily on the past, with Alfred Hitchcock and George Romero-ish influences that are fairly obvious if you've seen their movies before. Aside from that, I can't say much else without taking away the impact of watching this movie, much as I'd like to. A departure from M. Night Shyamalan's previous work, this movie is just a pure and simple ride. Don't try to figure it out while watching, you'll be too scared to even try...
There are a couple of member reviews in the forums, one review by GODD (not very much in the way of spoilers), and a review by Vegeta-ble (very, very heavy on spoilers; don't read this if you haven't seen the movie and would like to).
Shifting gears, DjRocca has notified the community of the possiblity of a new trade hack. While as of this moment it is unconfirmed, but still something that traders should be aware of.
In other PDF news, Hardlight-A has designed a style of Paladin, based on Maximus from the movie Gladiator. Drop in and check it out to see how close he got the character.
Since July 30th, the previously dormant Fan Fiction forum has sprouted seven new stories. Check them out, they have been crowd pleasers so far!
Last, but not least, Arlo has made a topic that tries to organize the single players out there. Check it out, and put your own name down if you'd like to join up.
In case you couldn't tell, I've resumed my prior moderating position here at PDF. But you've probably guessed that already.
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