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The Pub :: Favorite Comic book Character or Title?

Author: Llux Llama
Subject: Favorite Comic book Character or Title?
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 3:10 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 3

Daredevil.

Issue 241. Black Christmas by Ann Nocenti and Todd McFarlane. Not the usual team. I had bought This title many times before, but this was the issue that got me hooked. This is a fill in issue, between major storylines. It just spoke to me.

(for the love of god do not judge Daredevil by the movie. )

Also the first 9 issues of EXCALIBUR are favorites of mine.

OH! And Grendel. 1986 1-12 series

AND favorite mini-series = "Stray toasters" by Bill Sienkiewicz who is my favorite illustrator ever.

The Pub :: Questions from the loaded:

Author: WhirlPlaid
Subject: Questions from the loaded:
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:06 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 10

Out of any cartoon character you can think of, which cartoon character is your favorite?

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Was my immediate response. And the more I think about it I think I am gonna stick with him.

My wife chose:

My 3 and a half year son chose:

Luxtopia :: MOTW: 4th Edition

Author: mbauer
Subject: MOTW: 4th Edition
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2013 8:07 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 2

This weeks MOTW is 4th Edition!!!

Are we witnessing the dawn of a new age of Lux?! Will the new 4th edition map replace Bio, Deux, Rome, and Classic all in one fell swoop?! Will it solve all of the problems both real and imagined in the kingdom of Luxtopia? Will El Toro finally admit he's wrong and join the anti-holies? Maybe. Until we know the answers to those burning questions we can play this new world map designed by the entire community (or a handful of concerned Luxtopian citizens). The map was originally intended to be a more balanced version of the popular Biohazard map(s), however, it plays just as well (llamas say better) as an upgraded Classic Deux. More countries, more connections and more continents provides for a more open flow to the game and a bit of unpredictability.

Join the revolution, play 4th Edition!

Rankings & Tournaments :: Congrats BuyMoria!

Author: guillerme
Subject: Congrats BuyMoria!
Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2013 3:37 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 1

A great award for a great guy, enjoy! Also congrats to Mnemo and George !

Luxtopia :: Not sure if I missed it mentioned earlier....

Author: jesterme
Subject: Not sure if I missed it mentioned earlier....
Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 8:35 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 0

but Happy F'n Fathers Day to all you baby daddy's out there!

The Pub :: I remember

Author: deez nuts
Subject: I remember
Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2013 3:21 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 2

When Crawford dominated,Licht never owned a continent,Jal kicked it,Tazzy rolled with us all,Mazza was sober,3DA kept us in check,B-Whit was here,Drifter was Drifter,Patrick,and Kitty were..Gyp wore camo,Lantern held a light,westsidekilla was a asshole,Maw was a kid,TC,84,Godzilla ate Beans,and Mushy Peas for dinner.we all hated grendl, and a man named Saint was a saint.

Luxtopia :: where is everyone?!

Author: jesterme
Subject: where is everyone?!
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:31 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 8

Luxtopia :: My foult, Marauder, my foult...

Author: guillerme
Subject: My foult, Marauder, my foult...
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 12:36 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 1

Marauder, I apologize to you, because yesterday we had an altercation in the game and really respect you as a player and does not want this to escalate, just want to say I put my soldiers in NA, just to try to survive, and well, to hear you say that began killing them, I went crazy. We played a lot of games and I think we had one or two disagreements, I propose forget that mess, and move on.
PS: Yes, my move was so poor, just that I felt pressed and I thought that you could never take NA, I hope you know understand...

Sergio el capo.

The Pub :: 'Winter is Coming' : Game of Thrones

Author: The Silken Knot
Subject: 'Winter is Coming' : Game of Thrones
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 12:08 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 13

Quote:

"In the fictional world of HBO's Game of Thrones, summer can last for a decade, winter for a generation. Winter is coming ... but when, exactly? What accounts for the unpredictability of the seasons?

A group of graduate students at Johns Hopkins University have a possible explanation�the story takes place on a circumbinary planet, a world that orbits two stars."

The article.
The paper.
The disclaimer: Not federally funded research. Just a bit of fun on the side.

Your theory(ies)?

Luxtopia :: one more post about something called "raw"

Author: juveke
Subject: one more post about something called "raw"
Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2013 1:24 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 36

It is a pitty someone is changing raw scoring system in order to "force" some players, those who like to be "raw" scored, to play classic games.

My opinion, obviously, is not to be consider by the "holy church of lux".

continue with the good work ... of ruining lux (specially bio games)

have, always, fun

Luxtopia :: MOTW - Middle East Series II - Arabia

Author: mbauer
Subject: MOTW - Middle East Series II - Arabia
Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2013 6:30 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 1

This weeks MOTW is Middle East Series II - Arabia!!!

Middle East trilogy of maps by FleshEaterUK is a wonderful exploration of the various regions surrounding Mesopotamia that have been a hot bed of conflict for centuries. This week we focus on the middle installment of the series - Arabia, with its simple, yet beautiful theme. The map has less than 30 countries, so it is a quick, fun game. Featuring several very powerful 1-country continents spread throughout, the map has a unique balance that will keep players on their toes. Scoop up and hold a couple of these important cities and you are well on your way to vanquishing your foes and controlling the Arabian Peninsula!

Do you have a plan for peace in the Middle East?

Features :: Saving certain prefs onto maps?

Author: kude
Subject: Saving certain prefs onto maps?
Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2013 8:39 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 0

More of a convenience really, but it would be nice if I didn't have to change the prefs every time I wanted to play a new map, but if we could save the card increase and percent to a map. This way, there's no fiddling around, just click and play.

Rankings & Tournaments :: Congrats PSU!!

Author: Schroberts
Subject: Congrats PSU!!
Posted: Sun Jun 09, 2013 6:28 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 9

... on winning gold this week! And congrats to GK on his bronze! It was good competition and good fun all around!

/me feels pretty special to be sandwiched in between these two men

The Pub :: (somebody's watching me.)

Author: paranoiarodeo
Subject: (somebody's watching me.)
Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2013 9:49 pm (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 22

Special Assistant to the President and Deputy Principal Press Secretary Josh Earnest on Air Force One today:

Official White House Transcript

(In other words, this is, in part, the Obama administration's official response to the NSA's demand that Verizon turn over their databases.)

"I know there's at least one story that all of you may be interested in: the reports overnight about a purported order from a FISA judge, as reported. So why don't I read a statement at the top just to give you a sense about where we are on this, and then I�m happy to answer your follow-up questions after that. So if you'll bear with me, we�ll do this. ..."

"There is a robust legal regime in place governing all activities conducted pursuant to the Federal Intelligence Surveillance Act. That regime has been briefed to and approved by the court. And activities authorized under the Act are subject to strict controls and procedures under oversight of the Department of Justice, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and the FISA Court to ensure that they comply with the Constitution and the laws of the United States, and appropriately protect privacy and civil liberties."

The only trouble? The F in FISA stands for "foreign," not "federal." Stop and think about that. Surely, they oughta know better.

Our esteemed president is a "constitutional law scholar," right?

(Indeed. Our country is in the best of hands.)

Luxtopia :: An Open Letter to paranoiarodeo

Author: n00less cluebie
Subject: An Open Letter to paranoiarodeo
Posted: Thu Jun 06, 2013 8:13 am (GMT -5)
Topic Replies: 31

Dear para,

I write this with no malice, anger, and I write this in complete sincerity with not a trace of sarcasm.

I make no backhanded compliments. I sincerely believe that the actions you do for Luxtopia go above and beyond what anyone can ask for
I have always been a great fan of all you have done here at Lux, and was one of your staunchest defenders since Day one (my sixth ever post) and stood up for you when you were attacked baselessly. When your host was ranked red, I changed my red nose to green just as an act of solidarity. I've admired your dedication to Luxtopia, and have met no one with a greater commitment to improving the game and community as a whole. Your gifts to the community in terms of statistics, theories, and hosting have been immeasurable. If you weren't a moderator, you'd have never heard a negative word from me at all.

Let's not forget I have PLENTY of my own faults: Questionable sense of humor, not knowing when to quit, tendency towards indignation,* a hard-to-cure intellectual elitism, (though you have been the first to accuse me of haughtiness ), though when I'm in situations of power (when I've done my own moderating, or when I'm acting as clergy) I police myself strongly.

My ONLY issue with you is one which I feel is integral for being a Moderator. and that is being moderate--not acting abusive towards Luxtopians. Behavior that might be explained away coming from the normal user, becomes harder to take from someone in authority. Flagrant disregard of the feelings of the constituency smacks of tyranny. When a moderator is charged with ensuring users refrain from abusive speech and then flaunts such use himself, that's crossing a line.

In the past month, I've made posts that weren't addressed to you, but for which you felt it necessary to chime in with snark, and hurtful speech. I try to start discussions about what the goals of Luxtopia are, and you disrespect and denigrate everything I write. There were plenty of other people making a much stronger Anti-Classic stance, and yet you felt it necessary to single my post out and use language that I find viscerally hurtful.

Moderators SHOULD be held to a higher standard, and so I call on you to at least TRY to have your attitude match the high level of service you give to this community in every other way. I don't want to see you stop contributing to Luxtopia, but if you are going to continue to be a moderator, I'd like to see you be the best moderator you can be

I will continue to be one of your strongest supporters for all the Good you do for Luxtopia, but I will also continue to call you out when I feel your attitude might be hurting all you are trying to accomplish.

-n00less Cluebie

* a fault, which no doubt partially leads me to this post