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Post by Lubezki on Mar 10, 2020 22:59:58 GMT
Oh my god, you guys! New Orleans! Kinda rundown? Yes. A bit seedy in parts? Probably. But I’ve never seen so much personality in one city. I loved it. NOLA is absolutely one of the great cities anywhere. Great people, amazing vibe, INCREDIBLE FOOD. Where’d you visit? I spent a lot of my time down Frenchman Street which I actually preferred to the more popular Bourbon Street, mainly because there were more locals about. |
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Post by Ryan_MYeah on Mar 11, 2020 1:54:29 GMT
Oh my god, you guys! New Orleans! Kinda rundown? Yes. A bit seedy in parts? Probably. But I’ve never seen so much personality in one city. I loved it. NOLA is absolutely one of the great cities anywhere. Great people, amazing vibe, INCREDIBLE FOOD. Where’d you visit? I spent a lot of my time down Frenchman Street which I actually preferred to the more popular Bourbon Street, mainly because there were more locals about. I spent a lot of time in Jackson Square. Around Cafe Du Monde and the local delis, but took some time to wander the different streets (Bourbon, Toulouse, etc.), found this lovely bakery Fudgery (Pralines and Cream ice cream is to die for), and the people and atmosphere were so intoxicating. I’d love to go back when I get the chance. |
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Post by Ryan_MYeah on Mar 18, 2020 19:04:41 GMT
People getting sick, store shelves empty, theaters closed, friend moved away, can’t go to theme parks, people losing their goddamned minds like this is gonna be the end of the fucking world, real good for my anxiety when I was getting better (soon it may be easier to get a gun than to get some fucking therapy)...
Seems like a good time for me to finally make my end of the decade lineups.
The only thing I was missing was Portrait of a Lady on Fire, but AMC wouldn’t let me see it. I can always amend it when I do finally see it.
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Post by theycallmemrfish on Mar 18, 2020 19:46:43 GMT
Found a good roleplaying group to game with and had our first (mis)adventure last night. Was fun, but being the new guy in the group is a little hard when I'm playing my character going "I'm not going up the stairs, you guys just shot the two guys guarding the front door in front of cameras, I guarantee there's some guys with their blasters ready upstairs."
Sure enough, there were guys with blasters ready up those stairs.
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Post by mhynson27 on Mar 19, 2020 0:45:04 GMT
Unlike pretty much every sporting league in the world, AFL here in Australia is still going ahead, starting tonight. So if you're somehow able to find ways of watching it from other countries, why don't you guys give some Aussie football a go.
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Post by Ryan_MYeah on Mar 19, 2020 3:55:28 GMT
Seems like a good time for me to finally make my end of the decade lineups. Well, guess what I just finished forming! I’ll be posting my nominations come March 20th. |
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Post by DeepArcher on Mar 19, 2020 4:14:40 GMT
Seems like a good time for me to finally make my end of the decade lineups. Well, guess what I just finished forming! I’ll be posting my nominations come March 20th. And don't forget to vote in my poll! |
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Post by Lubezki on Mar 19, 2020 6:09:07 GMT
It's times like these where we should appreciate this means of social interaction to the fullest. Even before Rona reared it's intrusive head, we still gathered on this website to talk about the thing we absolutely love the most. And because our passion for film is so fierce, whatever transpires during the next couple of months can take a backseat, since we're all a family and we're still able to fully enjoy what makes us most content together. Not everyone has the know how to find a person (or persons) to talk to whilst an unprecedented situation overcomes us in such a drastic way.....but we can, and about everything under the sun too. My prayers are with the effected and to be effected, but there's only so much we can do. Let's hunker down, try to make the best of this and if by some miracle it doesn't last as long as feared, normality will decide to come home. However, "There's a special rung in hell reserved for people who waste good scotch. Seeing as how we may be rapping on the door momentarily...."  |
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Post by cheesecake on Mar 19, 2020 13:06:20 GMT
People getting sick, store shelves empty, theaters closed, friend moved away, can’t go to theme parks, people losing their goddamned minds like this is gonna be the end of the fucking world, real good for my anxiety when I was getting better (soon it may be easier to get a gun than to get some fucking therapy)... Seems like a good time for me to finally make my end of the decade lineups. The only thing I was missing was Portrait of a Lady on Fire, but AMC wouldn’t let me see it. I can always amend it when I do finally see it.  Thinking of you, Ryan. These are some surreal times but we're here if you need. |
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Post by Ryan_MYeah on Mar 19, 2020 17:09:57 GMT
Thinking of you, Ryan. These are some surreal times but we're here if you need. Thanks, Cheesecake! It’s ironic, though. I’m so used to keeping to myself that I should be primed for this, but now that I’m actually breaking out of my shell and getting social, I have to confine myself again. And now the person who helped me break past that isn’t easily accessible. I can always text and video chat, but it’s not the same as having her within driving distance. So I’m just keeping myself busy, getting some projects done, finally catching up on some shows and games I missed, among other things. But it’s nice to always have the board to come back to. It helps a lot. |
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Post by Zeb31 on Mar 19, 2020 18:26:31 GMT
Thinking of you, Ryan. These are some surreal times but we're here if you need. Thanks, Cheesecake! It’s ironic, though. I’m so used to keeping to myself that I should be primed for this, but now that I’m actually breaking out of my shell and getting social, I have to confine myself again. And now the person who helped me break past that isn’t easily accessible. I can always text and video chat, but it’s not the same as having her within driving distance. So I’m just keeping myself busy, getting some projects done, finally catching up on some shows and games I missed, among other things. But it’s nice to always have the board to come back to. It helps a lot. Keep that up, hang in there. Take it one day at a time, and know that it'll get better eventually. Feel free to hit me up if you ever need someone to vent or talk to. |
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Post by jakob on Mar 19, 2020 19:49:33 GMT
Well, I moved back to my home state after three years in Los Angeles. The first time I’ll be home for Christmas in three years and I upgraded from a $1570 cockroach apartment with a Craigslist roommate to a $600 house by myself. Ginormous upgrade. I had quite the experience getting to work and thrive in Los Angeles but the cost just got too ridiculous and me with more a writers background, it just wasn’t worth staying even if it means being away from studio life. So, I’ve been taking this time to rewrite one of my screenplays into a full fledged novel. I just passed 110 pages and I’m almost halfway through. If anyone has any advice or experience with publishing material, feel free! I’ve never gotten an entire book finished before (only scripts) but I really feel like I’m doing it. No more giving up after three chapters. Hopefully, and I mean HOPEFULLY, this is where I should be and what I should be doing. I’m only 25 but not getting any younger haha. Update: It has officially been sent to its first publisher. Now, I play the waiting game and anticipate the inevitable rejection. Hey, everyone! It’s been a while. Yes, that publishing house rejected the novel and two days ago in the midst of all of this chaos and confusion, and losing both of my jobs because that’s just how it is for everyone these days, I decided to release the novel on Kindle ebook independently in the hopes of making a profit. And then yesterday... I got a second email from a different (and bigger) publishing house that told me they loved my book and wanted to produce it. So I’ve immediately scrapped the ebook plans and am eagerly waiting to sign a contract. Sometimes silver linings come when you least expect them! That said, I’m still unemployed so there’s that. But I’m looking up. Really hope this goes through, so keep me in your thoughts, everyone, and send me your good energy! |
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Post by cherry68 on Mar 22, 2020 22:29:23 GMT
I've got ear infection, cannot hear well but I'm afraid go out to hospital cuz there would be bunch of Corona patients there, what should I do!  oh gosh what a time to live... Call your doctor, describe your symptoms and get the medicines you'll be told to. Maybe antibiotics if it's a bacterial infection. |
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Post by jakob on Mar 23, 2020 13:28:35 GMT
Update: It has officially been sent to its first publisher. Now, I play the waiting game and anticipate the inevitable rejection. Hey, everyone! It’s been a while. Yes, that publishing house rejected the novel and two days ago in the midst of all of this chaos and confusion, and losing both of my jobs because that’s just how it is for everyone these days, I decided to release the novel on Kindle ebook independently in the hopes of making a profit. And then yesterday... I got a second email from a different (and bigger) publishing house that told me they loved my book and wanted to produce it. So I’ve immediately scrapped the ebook plans and am eagerly waiting to sign a contract. Sometimes silver linings come when you least expect them! That said, I’m still unemployed so there’s that. But I’m looking up. Really hope this goes through, so keep me in your thoughts, everyone, and send me your good energy! So interestingly enough. I think I have to turn this contract down. They aren’t offering an advance payment and only paying through royalties but they require me to put up a $2900 payment for the cost of production which is a bit ridiculous given they are the ones wanting my book. They are a legit company but this is not a normal offer (almost all should offer advance payments). So, I may go back to my original plan! |
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Post by LaraQ on Mar 23, 2020 14:33:21 GMT
Hey, everyone! It’s been a while. Yes, that publishing house rejected the novel and two days ago in the midst of all of this chaos and confusion, and losing both of my jobs because that’s just how it is for everyone these days, I decided to release the novel on Kindle ebook independently in the hopes of making a profit. And then yesterday... I got a second email from a different (and bigger) publishing house that told me they loved my book and wanted to produce it. So I’ve immediately scrapped the ebook plans and am eagerly waiting to sign a contract. Sometimes silver linings come when you least expect them! That said, I’m still unemployed so there’s that. But I’m looking up. Really hope this goes through, so keep me in your thoughts, everyone, and send me your good energy! So interestingly enough. I think I have to turn this contract down. They aren’t offering an advance payment and only paying through royalties but they require me to put up a $2900 payment for the cost of production which is a bit ridiculous given they are the ones wanting my book. They are a legit company but this is not a normal offer (almost all should offer advance payments). So, I may go back to my original plan! Wise decision.The fact that they're asking you for money is a huge red flag and no,it's not a normal offer,it sounds very shady to me.I'd stick with your original plan or look for another publisher. |
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Post by theycallmemrfish on Mar 24, 2020 21:06:37 GMT
Now my SW Roleplaying group has to play via Skype. UGH! WE WERE IN THE MIDDLE OF A BIG MISSION!!!
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Post by DeepArcher on Mar 25, 2020 0:09:05 GMT
Now my SW Roleplaying group has to play via Skype. UGH! WE WERE IN THE MIDDLE OF A BIG MISSION!!! Yeah, I'm gonna have to start doing the same for my D&D campaign.  |
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Post by theycallmemrfish on Mar 25, 2020 2:35:24 GMT
Now my SW Roleplaying group has to play via Skype. UGH! WE WERE IN THE MIDDLE OF A BIG MISSION!!! Yeah, I'm gonna have to start doing the same for my D&D campaign. Noice! What type of character do you play? |
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Post by DeepArcher on Mar 25, 2020 16:09:25 GMT
Yeah, I'm gonna have to start doing the same for my D&D campaign. Noice! What type of character do you play? Well, for this campaign I'm the DM actually. But I have experience with a lot of classes -- probably my favorites/most used are warlock, sorcerer, bard and monk. |
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Post by theycallmemrfish on Mar 25, 2020 16:43:14 GMT
Noice! What type of character do you play? Well, for this campaign I'm the DM actually. But I have experience with a lot of classes -- probably my favorites/most used are warlock, sorcerer, bard and monk. When I did play D&D, we still played 2nd Edition (lol)... thief and ranger were my jam! ...but oddly enough, my Cleric was probably my longest running character. |
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Post by DeepArcher on Mar 25, 2020 17:04:05 GMT
Well, for this campaign I'm the DM actually. But I have experience with a lot of classes -- probably my favorites/most used are warlock, sorcerer, bard and monk. When I did play D&D, we still played 2nd Edition (lol)... thief and ranger were my jam! ...but oddly enough, my Cleric was probably my longest running character. 2nd? Jeeez. I've only played 5th lol ... basically started shortly after 5th was first released and have played regularly ever since. |
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Post by Archie on Mar 27, 2020 3:54:48 GMT
Six years sober today. Wish my dad was here to see this.
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Post by mhynson27 on Mar 27, 2020 7:31:08 GMT
Six years sober today. Wish my dad was here to see this. Fucking legend man, I'm sure your Dad would be so proud  |
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Post by theycallmemrfish on Mar 27, 2020 23:08:55 GMT
Working out at home fucking sucks.
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Post by Pittsnogle_Goggins on Mar 28, 2020 0:43:20 GMT
Working out at home fucking sucks. Yeah I’ve mostly been just doing push-ups pull-ups, and curls/shoulder presses with dumbbells and not much out besides some time on my elliptical. Much different from my regular gym regiment. |
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Thinking of you, Ryan. These are some surreal times but we're here if you need.
oh gosh what a time to live...
