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TalkBack / RE:The NWR Mailbag Talkback Thread
« on: May 01, 2007, 06:59:48 PM »
Hey man. I listen to Wendy's and do what tastes right. What can I say? I love my spicy perogy pizza.
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General Gaming / RE:Mega Man Powered Up
« on: May 01, 2007, 06:54:19 PM »Quote
Originally posted by: Artimus
I'll never understand why they didn't do it for DS
Mega Man is currently under investigation and so under Japanese law, he can't release news about future games or release games on systems.
Appearently, he's powered up from 'roids.
Sad really.
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TalkBack / RE:The NWR Mailbag Talkback Thread
« on: May 01, 2007, 09:39:39 AM »
Hey, if you're a Nintendo fan, do yourself a favor and don't buy the Wii. Seriously. At least not just yet. I'll tell you why.
The system is still selling well and is hard to find. This is because not just Nintendo fans are buying it but a whole slew of new customers are purchasing it. From people who haven't bought a Nintendo system in years to people playing video games for the first time. If you are a Nintendo fan, you are most likely going to buy this system just because it was made by Nintendo and will have Nintendo games. In a way, it's like your sale is a given. But what is not a given is just how many other people and non-gamers will purchase the system. It's also hard to say how long they will keep hunting for a system if they can't find one. Will they loose their interest before they find one? Therefore, it's better to let those who may want to purchase the system on an impulse or sudden strong interest do so before a Nintendo fan. Every system sold helps Nintendo become the market leader. So, why take a system you're sure to buy whenever you can from someone who may not be so interested in it after awhile?
So, if you're a Nintendo fan, don't buy a system right now. If you need to play Zelda, it was released on the Cube. Frankly, the only game that makes me want to buy the system right now is Super Paper Mario. But I'm sure copies of the game will be available when I do purchase a system in the future along with a lot of other great titles like Brawl and Galaxy. Plus, I may even get a black system. In the meantime, buy some Cube games you never got around to or were interested in playing. Stores seem to be trying to clear them out now and are slashing prices all the time. You can help Nintendo out by buying these cube games that aren't selling. By the time you have exhausted your options for Cube games, you'll be ready to move on to the Wii and what should be a rich catalogue of games.
The end.
By the way, what was with the letter about NWR hiring? Windy just said to hold that thought. I assumed that meant he might answer it another letter but nothing else came of it. It wouldn't surprise me if NWR was going to look for some new staff. When Bloodworth announced he was going, I thought there might be a shuffle in the organization and a new position opening.
Well, if the NWR crew is looking for a helping hand, I'll throw my hat into the ring right now. No need to search high and wide for a candidate. You have some homegrown talent right here in your draft pool (aka forum). So, just call me up from the minors. I'm ready for the big league.
The system is still selling well and is hard to find. This is because not just Nintendo fans are buying it but a whole slew of new customers are purchasing it. From people who haven't bought a Nintendo system in years to people playing video games for the first time. If you are a Nintendo fan, you are most likely going to buy this system just because it was made by Nintendo and will have Nintendo games. In a way, it's like your sale is a given. But what is not a given is just how many other people and non-gamers will purchase the system. It's also hard to say how long they will keep hunting for a system if they can't find one. Will they loose their interest before they find one? Therefore, it's better to let those who may want to purchase the system on an impulse or sudden strong interest do so before a Nintendo fan. Every system sold helps Nintendo become the market leader. So, why take a system you're sure to buy whenever you can from someone who may not be so interested in it after awhile?
So, if you're a Nintendo fan, don't buy a system right now. If you need to play Zelda, it was released on the Cube. Frankly, the only game that makes me want to buy the system right now is Super Paper Mario. But I'm sure copies of the game will be available when I do purchase a system in the future along with a lot of other great titles like Brawl and Galaxy. Plus, I may even get a black system. In the meantime, buy some Cube games you never got around to or were interested in playing. Stores seem to be trying to clear them out now and are slashing prices all the time. You can help Nintendo out by buying these cube games that aren't selling. By the time you have exhausted your options for Cube games, you'll be ready to move on to the Wii and what should be a rich catalogue of games.
The end.
By the way, what was with the letter about NWR hiring? Windy just said to hold that thought. I assumed that meant he might answer it another letter but nothing else came of it. It wouldn't surprise me if NWR was going to look for some new staff. When Bloodworth announced he was going, I thought there might be a shuffle in the organization and a new position opening.
Well, if the NWR crew is looking for a helping hand, I'll throw my hat into the ring right now. No need to search high and wide for a candidate. You have some homegrown talent right here in your draft pool (aka forum). So, just call me up from the minors. I'm ready for the big league.
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Podcast Discussion / RE:Radio Trivia Results for 4/27/2007
« on: April 29, 2007, 06:44:05 PM »
Hey. I'm not making fun of the steam engine and I never disagreed with the statement that the steam engine is a big part of the game. I know it is. I read about it while I was answering the bonus question.
I was just trying to figure out what Crimm's post was about and then I suddenly remembered the steam engine conversation that happened. So, I just thought I'd post a little message about Crimm's picture in case someone was wondering what it was all about. Now I'm going to go blow off some steam. Ugh. That joke came out even lamer than I thought it would.
I was just trying to figure out what Crimm's post was about and then I suddenly remembered the steam engine conversation that happened. So, I just thought I'd post a little message about Crimm's picture in case someone was wondering what it was all about. Now I'm going to go blow off some steam. Ugh. That joke came out even lamer than I thought it would.
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I'M BACK / RE:Where is the RFN podcast???
« on: April 29, 2007, 05:47:42 PM »
Now you tell me. After I burned most of Nottingham to the ground in a friendly riot. Bloody buggers. Cor. What a riot.
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Podcast Discussion / RE:Radio Trivia Results for 4/27/2007
« on: April 29, 2007, 05:44:42 PM »
Ha ha ha. Thank you Zach. I noticed he was missing an H but I didn't want to say anything. That just seems vain. Plus, I thought he might notice on his own because he got the name correct in the results here.
It was a good game. Early leads help a lot. So does less competition. Resident Forum mobster. Interesting. I like it.
And Crimm won't let the steam engine go. Perseverence. I like it.
It was a good game. Early leads help a lot. So does less competition. Resident Forum mobster. Interesting. I like it.
And Crimm won't let the steam engine go. Perseverence. I like it.
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General Gaming / RE:Ken Kutaragi "Retires"
« on: April 27, 2007, 05:00:07 PM »
If Ken Kutaragi left Sony and went to Nintendo, wouldn't that almost be like a deathblow to the PS3? The man most responsible for the machine has left the company and is now working for the competitor? What would that look like for Sony?
Frankly, I don't see Ken leaving because that could ruin his legacy. The Playstation line would most likely die. Although, that may yet still happen in the future yet.
Frankly, I don't see Ken leaving because that could ruin his legacy. The Playstation line would most likely die. Although, that may yet still happen in the future yet.
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General Chat / RE:The Hockey/Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread
« on: April 27, 2007, 04:55:06 PM »
Anahiem does just fine. When they beat Minnesota in Game 5, the crowd was cheering. They were doing the wave. There was energy in the air and you could feel the giddyness.
I think the problem is, they have been too successful and so the crowd doesn't need it has to cheer as much. When the team is always winning, you just sit back and enjoy it. When I watch Anahiem, I'll cheer a little when they score a goal or give a good hit. But, I don't see the need to keep going on and on. It's different when your team doesn't have much success. Then you cheer loudly for every little thing. Franbkly, we all know Nashville's crowd isn't the best. They are the ones who don't deserve a good hockey team.
Ahh, the Ducks. Western Conference finals 3 times in four years. Yes, that's right. It's time for my votes for the second round.
I'm hoping:
Detroit beats San Jose
Anahiem beats Vancouver
NY Rangers beats Buffalo
New Jersey beats Ottawa.
By the way, I also miss the days of Naslund, Bertuzzi, and Morrison. The Canucks just aren't the same too watch anymore. Then again, niether are the Ducks. Since they've got Chris Pronger, they seem to be moving slower and sitting on leads they get. Last year, they were much faster and would just swarm after the puck. I think that since they changed their uniforms to black, removed WildWing and got rid of the Mighty moniker, the Ducks have lost some of their heart.
I think the problem is, they have been too successful and so the crowd doesn't need it has to cheer as much. When the team is always winning, you just sit back and enjoy it. When I watch Anahiem, I'll cheer a little when they score a goal or give a good hit. But, I don't see the need to keep going on and on. It's different when your team doesn't have much success. Then you cheer loudly for every little thing. Franbkly, we all know Nashville's crowd isn't the best. They are the ones who don't deserve a good hockey team.
Ahh, the Ducks. Western Conference finals 3 times in four years. Yes, that's right. It's time for my votes for the second round.
I'm hoping:
Detroit beats San Jose
Anahiem beats Vancouver
NY Rangers beats Buffalo
New Jersey beats Ottawa.
By the way, I also miss the days of Naslund, Bertuzzi, and Morrison. The Canucks just aren't the same too watch anymore. Then again, niether are the Ducks. Since they've got Chris Pronger, they seem to be moving slower and sitting on leads they get. Last year, they were much faster and would just swarm after the puck. I think that since they changed their uniforms to black, removed WildWing and got rid of the Mighty moniker, the Ducks have lost some of their heart.
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I'M BACK / RE:tell me what song to sing at the Japanese karaoke box tomorrow
« on: April 20, 2007, 04:12:58 PM »
Just Communication - Two-Mix. Now where have I heard that song before?
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General Chat / RE:The Hockey/Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread
« on: April 19, 2007, 05:46:14 PM »
I chose Pittsburgh because it's my favorite team in the league. I just want to see them win. I was just glad to finally see them in the playoffs since Mario's comeback. Also their last year with Jagr. What a time. Plus, I really don't like Ottawa. Especially now that they have knocked out Pittsburgh. There were a couple other factors also.
First, Pittsburgh did beat Ottawa three times this year and those three time came in the last month and a half or so before the season. I felt going in, they had a good shot since they already had these victories so close to the playoffs.
Second. Everyone talked about the lack of playoff experience but Tampa Bay had a lack of playoff experince a few years ago but they made it to the second round even though it was their first time.
Third. Even though he was fine in the game today, I'm still unconvinced that Emery is a great goalie. I think Fluery is still better. Yeah, game one he was awful but so was the whole team. Frankly, Fluery kept the Pens in this series and for the most part, he is finally showing why he was the number one draft pick.
Fourth. I really don't like Ottawa. Man, that chanting of Roberts at the end was so irritating. Good for you Senators. You finally beat Gary Roberts. How many tries did that take?
Fifth. I don't care what you say, Ottawa still has trouble winning the big games. I can't believe they won tonight. Two five on threes in the opening minutes. Pittsburgh has the most power play goals this year and they can't score a thing? How many power plays did Pittsburgh get? Just a sickening game to watch.
Oh well. Even thought Toronto didn't make it in the playoffs, at least Ottawa's second biggest enemy did. That's right. I'm talking about Buffalo. Toronto has won all four match-ups against Ottawa in the playoffs and Buffalo has won all three of its matchups against Ottawa in the playoffs. This year might make it four.
Man, I really hate that Alfredsson.
First, Pittsburgh did beat Ottawa three times this year and those three time came in the last month and a half or so before the season. I felt going in, they had a good shot since they already had these victories so close to the playoffs.
Second. Everyone talked about the lack of playoff experience but Tampa Bay had a lack of playoff experince a few years ago but they made it to the second round even though it was their first time.
Third. Even though he was fine in the game today, I'm still unconvinced that Emery is a great goalie. I think Fluery is still better. Yeah, game one he was awful but so was the whole team. Frankly, Fluery kept the Pens in this series and for the most part, he is finally showing why he was the number one draft pick.
Fourth. I really don't like Ottawa. Man, that chanting of Roberts at the end was so irritating. Good for you Senators. You finally beat Gary Roberts. How many tries did that take?
Fifth. I don't care what you say, Ottawa still has trouble winning the big games. I can't believe they won tonight. Two five on threes in the opening minutes. Pittsburgh has the most power play goals this year and they can't score a thing? How many power plays did Pittsburgh get? Just a sickening game to watch.
Oh well. Even thought Toronto didn't make it in the playoffs, at least Ottawa's second biggest enemy did. That's right. I'm talking about Buffalo. Toronto has won all four match-ups against Ottawa in the playoffs and Buffalo has won all three of its matchups against Ottawa in the playoffs. This year might make it four.
Man, I really hate that Alfredsson.
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General Chat / RE:The Hockey/Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread
« on: April 19, 2007, 10:44:21 AM »
In the meantime, way to go Rangers! That was great. I like watching the Rangers Arena. They play a lot of classic organ music and hockey themes. They don't have many modern songs. It gives off a great classic atmosphere. Well, let's see how Maggie The Monkey is doing:
Maggie's Picks:
Detroit
Minnesota
Vancouver
Nashville
Buffalo
New Jersey
Atlanta...........Wrong
Pittsburgh......Wrong
Not so good. Spun the wheel wrong on that one. Well, I still hope the monkey was right about Pittsburgh. I got a lot riding on that one.
Well, Canucks, Anahiem, and Ottawa could all advance. Here's hoping Ottawa doesn't. I really hope Pens can win this and go back to Pittsburgh. I would love to see the Pens win at least one game for the home crowd. If they can take it to seven games, mission complete.
Maggie's Picks:
Detroit
Minnesota
Vancouver
Nashville
Buffalo
New Jersey
Atlanta...........Wrong
Pittsburgh......Wrong
Not so good. Spun the wheel wrong on that one. Well, I still hope the monkey was right about Pittsburgh. I got a lot riding on that one.
Well, Canucks, Anahiem, and Ottawa could all advance. Here's hoping Ottawa doesn't. I really hope Pens can win this and go back to Pittsburgh. I would love to see the Pens win at least one game for the home crowd. If they can take it to seven games, mission complete.
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General Chat / RE:The Hockey/Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread
« on: April 19, 2007, 10:31:24 AM »
I was wondering if you would mention New Jersey but you didn't. New Jersey is actually having trouble getting fans to the games as well. Like Nashville, they were having problems selling out their opening playoff games. In fact, I'm still not sure if they sold them out or not. They are going to have a new arean next season but I'm not sure that is going to make much of a difference. Most people don't seem to realize it but the Devils have trouble in their market despite winning 3 cups.
I know about Pittsburgh's troubles this year. It's my favorite team and I followed the story closely. The reason why Kansas wanted the Penguins is obvious. If you could take the Pittsburgh Penguins or the Florida Panthers, which team would you want to bring to your city? That's why they pursued the Penguins. They'd get an instant winning team with lots of young talent. It would be like the Nordiques going to Colorado. The Avalanche have made the playoffs every year since they came into the league except for this year. This is the first time that organization failed to make the playoffs. It's too bad because I think they deserved to make the playoffs more than Calgary. The current thinking now is that Kansas is going to go after Nashville, especially if the fan attendance stays low. Apparently, the owners of the Preds have the option to pull the team out of Nashville if the attandance isn't there and so that's what everyone is thinking might happen.
Frankly, Bettman has said that they are not planning to add more teams anytime soon. The focus is to just get all the markets healthy and if need be to relocate some teams to a different market. But, the reason why the NHL wants to expand to a city like Las Vegas is because they have the money there to support a team. Also, Las Vegas has no actual sports teams located there. Any team that goes there is basically going to have no competition. I also think that part of the reason they expanded down south so much was an attempt to generate more interest in hockey across all the States instead of the more northern ones. But, that doesn't seem to have worked. Frankly, it's hard to move some teams now that they have won the cup also. No team that has won a cup has ever moved or ceased to exist. At least, not since the cup was awarded by the NHL. That will look really great if Tampa and Carolina got moved.
As for Phoenix, I hope that franchise continues to rot because that's what Gretzky deserves. Hey, thanks for taking a Canadian hockey franchise out of Canada and putting it in the Arizona desert. Way to Gretz. You really are the great one.
Frankly, I think another location that might be good is Seattle but it's hard to say for sure since they have baseball and football there already. Still, it might be great for a rivalry with Vancouver. Anyways, I'm doing talking about relocations for now.
I know about Pittsburgh's troubles this year. It's my favorite team and I followed the story closely. The reason why Kansas wanted the Penguins is obvious. If you could take the Pittsburgh Penguins or the Florida Panthers, which team would you want to bring to your city? That's why they pursued the Penguins. They'd get an instant winning team with lots of young talent. It would be like the Nordiques going to Colorado. The Avalanche have made the playoffs every year since they came into the league except for this year. This is the first time that organization failed to make the playoffs. It's too bad because I think they deserved to make the playoffs more than Calgary. The current thinking now is that Kansas is going to go after Nashville, especially if the fan attendance stays low. Apparently, the owners of the Preds have the option to pull the team out of Nashville if the attandance isn't there and so that's what everyone is thinking might happen.
Frankly, Bettman has said that they are not planning to add more teams anytime soon. The focus is to just get all the markets healthy and if need be to relocate some teams to a different market. But, the reason why the NHL wants to expand to a city like Las Vegas is because they have the money there to support a team. Also, Las Vegas has no actual sports teams located there. Any team that goes there is basically going to have no competition. I also think that part of the reason they expanded down south so much was an attempt to generate more interest in hockey across all the States instead of the more northern ones. But, that doesn't seem to have worked. Frankly, it's hard to move some teams now that they have won the cup also. No team that has won a cup has ever moved or ceased to exist. At least, not since the cup was awarded by the NHL. That will look really great if Tampa and Carolina got moved.
As for Phoenix, I hope that franchise continues to rot because that's what Gretzky deserves. Hey, thanks for taking a Canadian hockey franchise out of Canada and putting it in the Arizona desert. Way to Gretz. You really are the great one.
Frankly, I think another location that might be good is Seattle but it's hard to say for sure since they have baseball and football there already. Still, it might be great for a rivalry with Vancouver. Anyways, I'm doing talking about relocations for now.
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I'M BACK / RE:Rogue Mafia: Day 10. The Offshore Oil Platform. Game OVer. All roles revealed in this thread.
« on: April 18, 2007, 06:53:35 PM »
All will be revealed during the awards ceremony.
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I'M BACK / RE:Mafia 15 - The Dead Thread
« on: April 18, 2007, 05:37:54 PM »
He's a hilarious loon. Game over people, end results posted in day 10.
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I'M BACK / RE:Rogue Mafia: Day 10. The Offshore Oil Platform.
« on: April 18, 2007, 05:36:30 PM »
But wait a minute! Only two mafia members died. That means there's 3 members left. Which means that:
18 Days - The Charming Leader
Athrun Zala - Rogue
Dasmos - The Brains/The Mad Scientist (role acquired from Oohhboy)
Pale - Rogue
Spak-Spang - The Tough Guy/Mafia Recruit
That means it's...............................................................................
A MAFIA VICTORY!
Congratulations to the mafia. This game is over. The final story will be posted tomorrow as well as awards to follow soon thereafter.
As they say in F-zero GX: Thanks for Playing!
18 Days - The Charming Leader
Athrun Zala - Rogue
Dasmos - The Brains/The Mad Scientist (role acquired from Oohhboy)
Pale - Rogue
Spak-Spang - The Tough Guy/Mafia Recruit
That means it's...............................................................................
A MAFIA VICTORY!
Congratulations to the mafia. This game is over. The final story will be posted tomorrow as well as awards to follow soon thereafter.
As they say in F-zero GX: Thanks for Playing!
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I'M BACK / RE:Rogue Mafia: Day 10. The Offshore Oil Platform.
« on: April 18, 2007, 05:31:29 PM »
Here is an update of all the role and eaths up to this point:
Thatguy - The Seductress - Killed by Vote
Nuclearspeed - Rogue - Killed by Mafia
S-U-P-E-R - The Corrupted Cop - Killed by Vote
TVMan - Rogue - Killed by Mafia
Wandering - The Stoolie - Killed by Vote
Vudu - Rogue - Killed by Vote
Pittboi - The Identity Thief/Killed Sir_Stabbalot became a Rogue - Killed by Mafia
Zach - Rogue - Killed by Vote
MysticGohan - Rogue - Killed by Mafia
Thatguy - The Seductress - Killed by Vote
Nuclearspeed - Rogue - Killed by Mafia
S-U-P-E-R - The Corrupted Cop - Killed by Vote
TVMan - Rogue - Killed by Mafia
Wandering - The Stoolie - Killed by Vote
Vudu - Rogue - Killed by Vote
Pittboi - The Identity Thief/Killed Sir_Stabbalot became a Rogue - Killed by Mafia
Zach - Rogue - Killed by Vote
MysticGohan - Rogue - Killed by Mafia
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I'M BACK / RE:Rogue Mafia: Day 10. The Offshore Oil Platform.
« on: April 18, 2007, 05:20:41 PM »
Good news people, the mad scientist is reviving someone. S-U-P-E-R, welcome back from the grave. Rise you crazy diamond.
Also, the following people have died:
Zach
MysticGohan
Also, the following people have died:
Zach
MysticGohan
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General Chat / RE:The Hockey/Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread
« on: April 18, 2007, 07:20:32 AM »
Tampa Bay winning isn't that surprising to me since if you look at their games in the regular season, Tampa beat New Jersey three times out of four. So, this was an upset I was expecting.
I agree with you about the recent teams winning the cups. Tampa wins the cup when teams like the St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks, and Buffalo Sabres have yet to win despite all having been to cup finals before, in some case multiple times. With Carolina, the arguement can be that they were once the Hartford Whalers but does anything from their Hartford days still exist with that team. It is still a new team. The worst part was though both those teams won against a Canadian team and us Canadians have been wanting to have the cup claimed by Canada finally after what, 13 years?
I mentioned Nashville's low attendence in the last post and agree with all you've added. That's why I would like to see Nashville at least advance one round. If they could make some noise in the playoffs, I wonder if that might get people to the games. I doubt it would make much difference but at least that way, it would prove that hockey wouldn't work there and they might move the team to a different market. It's one thing if the fans aren't coming if the team is lousy. Look at Colorado and St. Louis. Fan attendance has been down because the teams have been struggling of late. But when the team is fighting for first in the conference and even holds the number one spot for awhile, it's really sad that they can hardly get anyone to watch.
What is your list of the 5 bad locations Ian? I'm curious to know.
And finally on Vancouver there. I never followed Vancouver that closely before. I'd catch the odd game here or there and watch them in the playoffs but that was about it. But, I didn't think Cloutier was that bad of a goalie. A lot of times, the losses didn't seem to be his fault. But, with the season he's had in L.A., I guess that proves otherwise. It's interesting to hear from someone in Vancouver about their thoughts on Cloutier.
I agree with you about the recent teams winning the cups. Tampa wins the cup when teams like the St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks, and Buffalo Sabres have yet to win despite all having been to cup finals before, in some case multiple times. With Carolina, the arguement can be that they were once the Hartford Whalers but does anything from their Hartford days still exist with that team. It is still a new team. The worst part was though both those teams won against a Canadian team and us Canadians have been wanting to have the cup claimed by Canada finally after what, 13 years?
I mentioned Nashville's low attendence in the last post and agree with all you've added. That's why I would like to see Nashville at least advance one round. If they could make some noise in the playoffs, I wonder if that might get people to the games. I doubt it would make much difference but at least that way, it would prove that hockey wouldn't work there and they might move the team to a different market. It's one thing if the fans aren't coming if the team is lousy. Look at Colorado and St. Louis. Fan attendance has been down because the teams have been struggling of late. But when the team is fighting for first in the conference and even holds the number one spot for awhile, it's really sad that they can hardly get anyone to watch.
What is your list of the 5 bad locations Ian? I'm curious to know.
And finally on Vancouver there. I never followed Vancouver that closely before. I'd catch the odd game here or there and watch them in the playoffs but that was about it. But, I didn't think Cloutier was that bad of a goalie. A lot of times, the losses didn't seem to be his fault. But, with the season he's had in L.A., I guess that proves otherwise. It's interesting to hear from someone in Vancouver about their thoughts on Cloutier.
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General Chat / RE:The Hockey/Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread
« on: April 18, 2007, 05:35:23 AM »
Yeah, I'm surprised that, for the most part, the teams I want to see advance are defintiely looking like they will.
When it comes to San Jose and Nashville, I'm really not that big a fan of either. I just don't like the Sharks because of the coach Ron Wilson and because the Sharks are rival of Anahiem. Nashville I just feel so-so on. I like the fact that they have worked hard to develop players and have really created a good team on their own without a lot of trades. At the same time, the fact that they get low attendance despite having a good team and they have Peter Forsberg playing for them are some negatives against them. (I just think Forsberg is so over-rated these days.) Still, they do have Paul Kariya and I still root for him even though he left the Ducks so that's why I made Nashville my choice to advance.
Same goes for Buffalo and New York. There's positives and minuses to both and in the end. Although an upset of Buffalo would be huge and that would be quite the thing to see.
When it comes to San Jose and Nashville, I'm really not that big a fan of either. I just don't like the Sharks because of the coach Ron Wilson and because the Sharks are rival of Anahiem. Nashville I just feel so-so on. I like the fact that they have worked hard to develop players and have really created a good team on their own without a lot of trades. At the same time, the fact that they get low attendance despite having a good team and they have Peter Forsberg playing for them are some negatives against them. (I just think Forsberg is so over-rated these days.) Still, they do have Paul Kariya and I still root for him even though he left the Ducks so that's why I made Nashville my choice to advance.
Same goes for Buffalo and New York. There's positives and minuses to both and in the end. Although an upset of Buffalo would be huge and that would be quite the thing to see.
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General Chat / The Hockey/Stanley Cup Playoffs Thread
« on: April 18, 2007, 04:54:50 AM »
Hey, just a general thread to talk about anything hockey/NHL related. If you want to cheer on your team or jeer the opponents, I guess you could do that here to. Well, lately, I've been talking a bit about the playoffs in the Mafia game I've been running and since there seems to be quite a few people who also follow hockey a bit, I figured I'd set this thread up.
And since this is playoff season, I'll give you a quick rundown of the teams I hope to see advance to the next round.
Western Conference
Detroit beating Calgary
Anahiem beating Minnesota
Vancouver beating Dallas
Nashville beating San Jose
Eastern Conference
Buffalo beating New York Islanders
Tampa Bay beating New Jersey
New York Rangers beating Atlanta
Pittsburgh beating Ottawa
For the most part, things are going pretty good this year for the playoffs. It's just the Pittsburgh versus Ottawa part that worries me.
And since this is playoff season, I'll give you a quick rundown of the teams I hope to see advance to the next round.
Western Conference
Detroit beating Calgary
Anahiem beating Minnesota
Vancouver beating Dallas
Nashville beating San Jose
Eastern Conference
Buffalo beating New York Islanders
Tampa Bay beating New Jersey
New York Rangers beating Atlanta
Pittsburgh beating Ottawa
For the most part, things are going pretty good this year for the playoffs. It's just the Pittsburgh versus Ottawa part that worries me.
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I'M BACK / RE:Rogue Mafia: Day 10. The Offshore Oil Platform.
« on: April 18, 2007, 04:46:25 AM »
Really? The Dallas Stars? Ok, now I am making that hockey thread.
Alright. I posted a hockey thread in the General Chat section. It felt so wierd since I hardly ever go to General Chat.
Alright. I posted a hockey thread in the General Chat section. It felt so wierd since I hardly ever go to General Chat.
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Nintendo Gaming / RE:Buying Philosophy?
« on: April 18, 2007, 04:43:30 AM »
I LIKE TO STEAL!
(I think I have a problem.)
BTW, this thread can be locked. There is a duplicate one just like it in the DS section which I have linked below:
Exact same thread, only in DS section.
(I think I have a problem.)
BTW, this thread can be locked. There is a duplicate one just like it in the DS section which I have linked below:
Exact same thread, only in DS section.
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Nintendo Gaming / RE:How to you get your games?
« on: April 18, 2007, 04:39:05 AM »
I usually wait until hurricane season then quickly loot my games from damaged shops.
BTW, this thread can be locked. There is already another one like it which I have linked below:
Same thread asking on how games are bought in the Wii section.
BTW, this thread can be locked. There is already another one like it which I have linked below:
Same thread asking on how games are bought in the Wii section.
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I'M BACK / RE:Rogue Mafia: Day 10. The Offshore Oil Platform.
« on: April 18, 2007, 04:04:17 AM »Quote
Originally posted by: IceCold
Sorry, not part of Mafia but.....QuoteYeah, I really wanted Pittsburgh to win this one - they were unfortunate to get Ottawa in the first round. If they had faced anyone except Buffalo or Ottawa, they would have been in the second round easily, and maybe even further. The matchup just isn't good.
Finally, it was not a good day. Pittsburgh Penguins lost and so did the Anahiem Ducks. The Wild finally win a game against the Ducks. Enjoy it now Wild fans. They won't win another.
But I can't believe you would cheer for Anaheim. I'm with the Wild all the way, simply because Minnesota's fans are just amazing. The Xcel Energy Centre is probably the most energetic one in America - they deserve much better than the Wild's effort in the first three games. The atmosphere went as far as to remind me of the Bell Centre in Montreal, like the jeers and the banging of the plexiglas with each penalty call.
Posting in a mafia thread when you aren't even playing? I think that is a banable offense and if I could ever get another mod besides Bloodworth to talk to me, I'd have you out of here.
But on another note, I actually agree with you about the Wild. I do like their fans alot and I've felt bad that there team has been stuck in such a tough division. I'm sure that if Minnesota was in the Central Division, they would have made the playoffs more than they have now. It's been reported that the Wild have sold out every home game since they came into the league. I don't know if that is true or not but I know they definitely have a packed house every game.
The truth is, I'd probably root for the Wild if they faced any other opponent in the west this year, except Anahiem. Anahiem is my favorite team in the west and I'm going to stick by them no matter what. It was tough last year when the Ducks faced the Oilers since I live in Edmonton but I still stuck with the Ducks and I'm with sticking with them now even though I am sympathetic to the other team also. That's the way things go.
Anyhoo, I'd been posting in here for awhile about cheering on the Ducks but I guess this is the first time you noticed. And since no one had ever posted anything else in defense of the Wild, I figured I could get away with a harsher message. The funny thing was, I was even debating whether I should post that message since it was a strong slap to the Wild fans but then I figured, hey, no one has posted anything in defense of the Wild yet, so why not? And now this. Way to ruin everything.
You know what, I should just start a hockey thread instead of hijacking this mafia thread.
Alright mafia players, nothing to see here. Continue on with your regularly scheduled game.
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