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Mangobreeder · 1 Dec 2004, 23:04

hey guys im looking for a turn based game, simmilar to the gamesworkshop games battlefleet gothic, any ideas, URLs would be fantasic or point me into the right direction

many thanks in advacne

Mango

JC · 1 Dec 2004, 23:10

www.google.com

Type in what you want and see what magnificent stuff it gives you!

1-X · 1 Dec 2004, 23:13

not like you to be a meanie, JC

Mangobreeder · 1 Dec 2004, 23:25

i really hate it when people just type in google,

of course it was the first place i looked,

but you guys on here can provide one thing google can EXPERIENCE!!

sorry to be a grouch, but on the whole forum that is the one thaing that pees me off the most

JC · 1 Dec 2004, 23:29

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Originally Posted by 1-X

not like you to be a meanie, JC

Breaking the rules, or askign others to, is never a good thing though

.

Mangobreeder · 1 Dec 2004, 23:30

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Originally Posted by JC

Breaking the rules, or askign others to, is never a good thing though

.

have i missed something?

JC · 1 Dec 2004, 23:37

Maybe i'm just in a bad mood and taking the rules too strictly, please forgive me.

Life's a bitch tonight, someone stole my last rolo

.

Mangobreeder · 1 Dec 2004, 23:39

right ok, we all have bad days do forget it,

so has anyone got any ideas with my problem ?

skiddy · 1 Dec 2004, 23:40

Find a forum that cares about your problem?

Mangobreeder · 1 Dec 2004, 23:45

why are you being a twat?

skiddy · 1 Dec 2004, 23:46

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Originally Posted by Mangobreeder

why are you being a twat?

Because I can be.

Now seriously, go find a forum thats in some way actually related to strategy gaming and ask there.

Leshy · 1 Dec 2004, 23:47

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Originally Posted by Mangobreeder

i really hate it when people just type in google

It's not nearly as annoying as people who are ****ing lazy shitbags and refuse to do some search work themselves.

Go to Google and run some searches. If you can't find anything, come back, tell us what your results with Google were, what kind of game you're looking for in the first place (Real Life, Computer Game, Boardgame, Pen 'n Paper game, Card Game) and where you've already looked around.

Your opening post as it stands is utter shit and you deserve anything you get. Go learn some goddamn netiquette before you start whining.

skiddy · 1 Dec 2004, 23:49

Netiquette?

Go learn to type you foreign nincompoop.

[edit]

Oh, I just got that.

I look silly now don't I?

JC · 1 Dec 2004, 23:49

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Originally Posted by Leshy

netiquette

Nice word

.

Mangobreeder · 1 Dec 2004, 23:55

ill tell you what ill do, iil just Fu** off and find a forum where people arent quite so rude,

a simple request for help in a "GENERAL DISCUSSION" for a space combat game, where people might just have simmilar interests., gets knocked back with spite and anger.

why do you feel the need to do this?

arbondigo · 1 Dec 2004, 23:57

planetarion.com

Leshy · 1 Dec 2004, 23:59

I'm surprised the word "netiquette" is so unfamiliar to people, considering it's probably been around for over a decade

pablissimo · 2 Dec 2004, 00:00

There's only so many times I can tell you all that THIS ISN'T SA AND THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS INTERNET MEDALS.

****ing hell, you guys suck tonight.

Obliterate · 2 Dec 2004, 00:03

You guys are so hostile

http://www.mpogd.com/ <--- That might help you, weird mango dude!

Leshy · 2 Dec 2004, 00:07

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Originally Posted by Mangobreeder

why do you feel the need to do this?

You asked a question that you could have found the answer to yourself. You were pointed out to this fact. You started whining about people telling you to use Google.

Don't expect to drop into a community as a newbie, ask stupid questions, whine about the answers given and to be given a pat on the back. There are many friendly communities out there consisting of people who will welcome you with many smileys, e-hugs and all that - this just isn't one of them.

Either you accept the answers you were given, follow my instructions and may post on this forum again without people being "rude" to you and even helpful, or you can go away to another forum. It's your choice and no one here is going to lose any sleep over it.

Hicks · 2 Dec 2004, 00:08

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Originally Posted by pablissimo

There's only so many times I can tell you all that THIS ISN'T SA AND THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS INTERNET MEDALS.

****ing hell, you guys suck tonight.

It's funnier than one of the people being a twat got laughed at when he posted on SA. Reguardless I hear being a twat on the Internet doesn't make you half as clever as you think it does guys.

You could have included a bit more information when originally posting, what kind of game are you looking for ? A board game or a computer game ?

Mangobreeder · 2 Dec 2004, 00:16

in that case i apolgise, i should have phrased my question more appropriately,

however i am still of the opinion that just stating Google as a reply is a "throw away" comment,
as it is not constructive in the slightest, i accept i am new to this forum, but as an adult please credit me a modicum of intelligence, Google was the first place i looked, but i did not find what i wanted, so i posted a some what short and not fully thought out post.

also being a long standing and respected member of a forum does not give that person he right to be outright ruse and obnoxious to not just me but anyone. even if they ask stupid questions. would you

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Originally Posted by Leshy

Go to Google and run some searches. If you can't find anything, come back, tell us what your results with Google were, what kind of game you're looking for in the first place (Real Life, Computer Game, Boardgame, Pen 'n Paper game, Card Game) and where you've already looked around.

can you reccomend a recognised format for phrasing simmilar questions in the future, as i would not want to case offfence again and committ a simmilar faux pa

edited dodgy tags

Phalon · 2 Dec 2004, 00:25

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Originally Posted by Mangobreeder

also being a long standing and respected member of a forum does not give that person he right to be outright ruse and obnoxious to not just me but anyone. even if they ask stupid questions.

This forum is ever so slightly different to others you may have experienced.

Leshy · 2 Dec 2004, 00:31

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Originally Posted by Mangobreeder

in that case i apolgise, i should have phrased my question more appropriately,

I apologise for possibly coming across too harsh. On another forum I post on there are usually two or three posts a day about something that can be found by Google instantly, or are even answered in the FAQ at the top of the forum. It tends to create a bit more aggravation towards these types of posts.

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however i am still of the opinion that just stating Google as a reply is a "throw away" comment

Referring people to Google simply is the shorthand version of "Go do some searching yourself first", which you should do before posting on a forum anyway.

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also being a long standing and respected member of a forum does not give that person he right to be outright ruse and obnoxious to not just me but anyone.

It may be unfair, but it's frequently the way communities work. If someone is being unreasonably harsh, leave it up to the others to correct him/her - calling names yourself will not help your case.

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can you reccomend a recognised format for phrasing simmilar questions in the future, as i would not want to case offfence again and committ a simmilar faux pa

"Hello. I am looking for a particular <type of game>, of which I cannot remember the name and unfortunately not who produced it. It is similar to Battlefleet Gothic and has a <type of setting and gameplay>.

I have tried searching on Google, but without an actual name to look for, I am having absolutely no luck finding it. I've checked for pages about <type of game> in general, but had no luck there. According to the Games' Workshop page, they did not produce it.

As I believe this is a forum where people may have interest in the same kind of thing, I'm posting this here. Does anyone know what game I am thinking of, or have any tips on where to look further?

Thanks in advance."

At worst, your post will be ignored due to people not knowing the answer. But it's infinitely better than serving as near-flamebait. At any rate, I have absolutely no idea what kind of game you are talking about or even what kind of game Battlefleet Gothic is, so I can't help you any further.

Mangobreeder · 2 Dec 2004, 00:31

im slowly getting that idea, starting to think this forum is too "clicky" for my liking, are you guys sticking with

Mangobreeder · 2 Dec 2004, 00:38

thanks for the advise, ill keep it in mind,

in another forum which i regulary particiapte, when we get simmilar questions, Eg

my computer has crashed, ccan you help, then are simply ignored, we use to flame these peeps, but consensus was if you dont have anything nice of constructive to say,. then dont say anything at all.
this has its plus and minus points,

so i think were al both to blame he, me firstlya nd formostly for not phrasing my question properly and not provdeing enought info,

and others for flaming too qickly,

let call it quits and ill try posting in some threads again tomorrow

JammyJim · 2 Dec 2004, 00:46

OMFG its mangobreeder!

come on irc at once .

London.UK.Eu.Netgamers.org
#forums

JammyJim · 2 Dec 2004, 00:46

this does presume your the same mangobreeder that i know i.e. army pilot...

Mangobreeder · 2 Dec 2004, 00:51

JAMMY!!!!!

it is me mate, unfortuantly i am still iwht the Army Air Corps

Leshy · 2 Dec 2004, 00:57

Now JammyJim proceeds to ban all accounts who were unfriendly in this thread

Mangobreeder · 2 Dec 2004, 01:01

<JOKE >hehehe its not too late to apoligise <JOKE>

Boogster · 2 Dec 2004, 01:01

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Originally Posted by JC

Maybe i'm just in a bad mood and taking the rules too strictly, please forgive me.

Life's a bitch tonight, someone stole my last rolo

.

I stole a whole packet of my flatmate's last night.

They were left unguarded in the fridge, what does he expect? The naive young lad.

JammyJim · 2 Dec 2004, 01:01

indeed

mango has been here longer than most of you.

i first talked to him on dalnet when PA was still in its beta stage.

hes older than dead meat...and actually is!

Mangobreeder · 2 Dec 2004, 01:04

indeed im an orignal R1 first wave Vet,

although ahvent played in a few years

off to bed now, catch ya tomorrow

edited smelling pistakes

Dante Hicks · 2 Dec 2004, 01:09

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Originally Posted by pablissimo

There's only so many times I can tell you all that THIS ISN'T SA AND THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS INTERNET MEDALS.

Listen to this man, for he speaks the ****ing truth.

Marilyn Manson · 2 Dec 2004, 01:20

How does one breed mangos, sirrah?

Mangobreeder · 2 Dec 2004, 08:36

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Originally Posted by Marilyn Manson

How does one breed mangos, sirrah?

with a whole lot of time and a whole lot of love

skiddy · 2 Dec 2004, 09:40

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Originally Posted by Mangobreeder

JAMMY!!!!!

it is me mate, unfortuantly i am still iwht the Army Air Corps

This actually gets better and better.

Demon Dave · 2 Dec 2004, 14:34

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Originally Posted by skiddy

This actually gets better and better.

lol, he's a petrol budgie, lol

skiddy · 2 Dec 2004, 18:38

I was more meaning that it further proves the inherent illiteracy of our pride and joy.

Structural Integrity · 2 Dec 2004, 18:50

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Originally Posted by Phalon

This forum is ever so slightly different to others you may have experienced.

"Different" ?! We're not "different"!! Are we?

Zh|l · 2 Dec 2004, 20:00

Battlefleet Gothic is rather unique.

Unfortunately I dont know if you are wanting a computer game or another fleet combat wargame.

Gothic is quick and easy and most other systems arent.

Ive played Gothic, Full Thrust, Silent Death and B5 Wars and Gothic was by far the easiest and the one I found best to play. The others were ok, but abit fiddly for my liking in having to note down everything. B5 itself could take hours just for a single turn and you needed a calculator at hand just to figure out what you needed to hit. (Not that it couldnt be fun - I remember the joy in the room when my League ship crippled a Shadow cruiser - infact you just reminded me that my Vorlon ships are around a friends house still!)

Intruder · 2 Dec 2004, 21:11

Warhammer 40k - keep on GW - best company in bizz

Mangobreeder · 2 Dec 2004, 21:45

Im tempted to get gothic, but im worried about a lack of players

sod it its only 40 quid.

im a firm believe that GW is a rip off merchant, but theyr models are fantastic, just over priced

Richie987 · 2 Dec 2004, 22:14

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Originally Posted by Intruder

Warhammer 40k - keep on GW - best company in bizz

You must be made of money. £5 for a single metal figure worth 10p (max)? + paints and so forth....

Marilyn Manson · 2 Dec 2004, 22:53

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Originally Posted by Mangobreeder

with a whole lot of time and a whole lot of love

Just stay away from me and my children.

Zh|l · 2 Dec 2004, 23:45

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Originally Posted by Intruder

Warhammer 40k - keep on GW - best company in bizz

Same company. Gothic is 40K in space. I thought he wanted something in space again, rather than the "big brother" so to speak.

Mangobreeder · 3 Dec 2004, 00:23

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Originally Posted by Richie987

You must be made of money. £5 for a single metal figure worth 10p (max)? + paints and so forth....

quite correct, but your just thinking of the raw materials, what about the mould, they cost a forturne and you only get a limited number of casts before they ahve to be replace, plus the costof the devlopment of the figures, all the models that had mould made but didnt make the grade.

thats why royal dulton is so expensive, lots of castd just odnt make the grade its same technique with GW, however, one is white metal and the other is china.

looking at the raw materials is a very narrow minded way of looking at things

TheBerk · 3 Dec 2004, 00:48

and the raw materials are more expensive than they used to be..
they had to change the metal due to health fears over the old lead ones and this put the price up, gutting really