Love the rapier style blades. Quite the arsenal you got there! I learned the Bo staff form and Butterfly Knives but never really had any talents for it. Only weapon i had some decent skill in was the Tai-Chi straight sword.
Since that pic, at least five more blades over 4 inches (I lost count of the smaller ones, too many temptation when the NRA produces a tribute knife). At least two more katanas and a wakazashi (hand-forged ofcourse, no wall hangers here)
Awesome stuff! I love me a good database diagram, even better when the design is tight and disciplined.
I'm an egalitarian and an ardent believer in freedom, UNTIL it comes time to design a tight database, at which point the inner fascist in me comes out!
A well-designed database is one of life's great things, and the closest I've ever come to making "art". Albeit, rigidly aligned, strictly enforced and beautifully categorized and referential art.
There are so many ways to do that.
Ranging as follows (commentary in parentheses):-
Add a quick and dirty column because some weenie with 'Business" in their job title writes it as a requirement. (that's not a requirement its a solution, what's the requirement?)
Add a quick and dirty column because some weenie with 'Analyst' in their job title misinterpreted the requirement (see above).
Add a quick and dirty column because some weenie with BOTH those in their title got told by the project manager to get it in quick. (you can have it quick, you can have it correct, you can have it cheap. Pick one)
Take a step back and do Third Normal Form because someone took a two hour class in Microsoft Access and wrote down the buzzwords ('synergistic leverage of world class methodologies' belongs in a Dilbert cartoon)
Do it my way, a.k.a. the 'right way', leaving room and opportunity to deal with future requirements because the weenies up above are wearing horse blinkers.
I've been doing database design since the 'stone age', before 'relational' was even in the vocabulary.
I taught structured design methodology to the IT folks at Birmingham Univ in the UK back when most of the folks mentioned in bullets 1-4 were still wearing short pants!
Awww Vegas isnt so bad. The weather is nice here for the most part. (for a desert that is) All the locals here know that the casinos (especially on the Strip) are a tourist trap. Tho I totally agree with you about Red Rock..gorgeous place with tons of awesome trails!
Oh and I might as well introduce myself! Hi I'm Alexandria!~
I live here and I honestly love and hate it. I miss the green and the ocean ( by the way I hate the Pacific. )
Love the rapier style blades. Quite the arsenal you got there! I learned the Bo staff form and Butterfly Knives but never really had any talents for it. Only weapon i had some decent skill in was the Tai-Chi straight sword.
I'd post pics of the rest, but they are mostly firearms (last count about a dozen). Blades are in the dozens, never one out of hands reach.
Tai-Chi sword is nice, bought a hand forged one for my daughter a few years back. So far she still has all her fingers an limbs intact.
*coughs* That would be a borough
But yeah Manhattan is by far the second best of the five boroughs regardless of what the inaccurate news casters say. Let's go Bronx Bombers!
It is definitely interesting to see a then and now picture in the same spot, though. I'll have to do that one day but sadly you have posted more pictures of myself than I own. Even in my trip to DC last week I only had three pictures of taken of me and I'm not sure I want to share em. I really hope the camera adds five pounds because it's time for me to start a diet haha!
My favorite city is Budapest. The architecture, the atmosphere, the people, the attitudes: all were just...quiet, calming and uplifting.
I also love the Las Vegas atmosphere.
(Opposites, but I enjoy them both very much!)
I have no weapons, I have no alcohol. (Not against it, just don't drink very often.) So no new pics from me.
But really enjoying this thread, and the different themes running through it.
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elawynMember, Neverwinter Beta Users, Neverwinter Hero Users, Neverwinter Guardian Users, Neverwinter Knight of the Feywild UsersPosts: 0Arc User
edited April 2013
This forum thread is about getting to know your fellow players, mostly visually.
Other threads in here are sharing other 'common bonds' , ranging from musical tastes ("what are you listening to"), through pretty much anything else at random ("Brian Blessed in Flash Gordon").
Friendships, championships, guild requirements, all are in here somewhere (or elsewhere close-by).
Yes,there are people in here that I dislike, and vice versa. Same for you. We do, however, have something in common. A love of D&D. We don't need to meet face to face. There might come a time when I'm playing a cleric and spot someone in need of a heal. If its you, my mind might say to me "hey,I know you!" and I'll toss a heal your way because I recognize your name from here. There's more likely a time when you'll spot me running away as fast as I can with some horrendous thing after me and you will say to yourself "Hey, I can help her!" ( or possibly,"'screw that bizatch, she picked on me on the forums!").
In the end tho, we all have one thing in common, a love of Neverwinter.
We come from all walks of life. We share a common bond in role-playing and/or gaming (not that the two are any different). We all have our hopes and dreams, we all have our likes and dislikes, we all have our little peccadillo's, we all go from day to day trying to survive and prosper, to do the best can we can for those we love. Some of us have jobs , some have careers,some don't.
Guess what I have done in years past... Here's a pictorial clue or two...
ambisinisterrMember, Neverwinter ModeratorPosts: 10,462Community Moderator
edited April 2013
Alright guys, I had hoped this issue would slip quietly into the abyss but you all do deserve an explanation for the rulings on firearms.
The decision to not permit them on the forums was not a lighthearted decision. Sominator and I decided on this course after considering the deeper implications of firearms being posted on the forums.
I know at least my initial reaction was that there wasn't any problem with posting pictures of firearms but upon considering the state of the world laws and especially the recent events in the United States we decided it was best to not permit firearms on the forums.
A simple one line summary: Firearms are a gateway to other issues on the forums.
Users could decide to dislike people simply because they showed they "support" firearms. Parents could get upset. Political debates like the ones which occurred here could come up. Etc...
We want you guys to come here and have fun and that's why controversial discussions aren't permitted by the Rules of Conduct. Firearms or pictures of firearms would be a gateway towards controversial discussions.
If this was a game revolving around guns I am sure the ruling would be a little different but it's based on Dungeons and Dragons. Please post your arsenal of swords and armor! I love seeing other people's fantasy gear.
But we ask, with much lament, that firearms are kept off the forums to avoid any unnecessary complications within the community.
Some posts have/will be edited or moved to the lower depths following this post.
ambisinisterrMember, Neverwinter ModeratorPosts: 10,462Community Moderator
edited April 2013
To get things a bit more back on track here's one of myself and my brother at a 2007 Ren Faire.
My sister can't use a digital camera so this doesn't often get posted.
We each have one of my uncle's custom made dragon themed weapons. The details are really hard to see but the axe is a 2 Handed Axe in which the blades are actually dragon wings. The sword I am holding has a dragon head hilt, the crossguards are horns, eyes are ruby gems and it has a tiger's eye gem in it's half open mouth to match the pommel.
He also has a dragon themed greatsword but he was wearing it that year and I think he would kill me if I posted his picture. Maybe I'll censor him out later...
Again, sorry for the horrible photo. My sister doesn't get to take pictures anymore
Not that I look good in them anyway, haha!
Add a quick and dirty column because some weenie with 'Analyst' in their job title misinterpreted the requirement (see above).
Add a quick and dirty column because some weenie with BOTH those in their title got told by the project manager to get it in quick. (you can have it quick, you can have it correct, you can have it cheap. Pick one)
I hear what your saying and that is why i left the company (who i wont mention) and started working for myself.
Anyways, that quick and dirty column, leads to spaghetti coding, lol.
I remember getting a task to update (fix) a program that was designed by a neanderthal who had an IQ of a hubcap, and it was a mess, all the little fixes (Band-aids)and my fav... no comments.
To get things a bit more back on track here's one of myself and my brother at a 2007 Ren Faire.
My sister can't use a digital camera so this doesn't often get posted.
I'll help with some pics also.
Me, Cody(nephew), Me boy, Christopher (left to right)
Me blowing it up in Greece. Don't know where I was, be drunk in most ports.
Doing some maintenance on the tubes. Don't worry I'm not naikid... got me undys on!
Over in La Madalana Italy, Wife meeting her favorite soap stars, plus the one is host for biggest looser I believe. Got to meet Lt. Dan from forest gump over there also, couldn't find that picture.
Again, sorry for the horrible photo. My sister doesn't get to take pictures anymore
Not that I look good in them anyway, haha!
ahhh you look fine, just wish I be gettin' some killin' and loots with ye.
I live here and I honestly love and hate it. I miss the green and the ocean ( by the way I hate the Pacific. )
I know the feelings. I lived in Missouri for some years and let me tell you.. the lack of green... ANYTHING is just disturbing to me. But i take the good with the bad... no crazy out of no where tornadoes or freak ice storms... but i do miss the fireflies.. *sigh*
I know the feelings. I lived in Missouri for some years and let me tell you.. the lack of green... ANYTHING is just disturbing to me. But i take the good with the bad... no crazy out of no where tornadoes or freak ice storms... but i do miss the fireflies.. *sigh*
I'm about 30 minutes from downtown St. Louis.. so I know all about them crazy Tornadoes. Just went through one the other night.
Anyway! I am 7 months pregnant so figured hell why not you guys seem mature enough of a community to not make fun of me, lol.
Anyway! I am 7 months pregnant so figured hell why not you guys seem mature enough of a community to not make fun of me, lol.
You wound us, madame. First off, you are very pretty, and that you bear new life to bring into the world only only adds to your quality as a person. Like I said before, pregnant women and families always get at +1 from me.
Its lovely seeing all these very awesome pictures of everyone! I will post a pic of me too, though it will be after I come home from the boxing workout!
Laughter is that your first? If so, enjoy the sleepy time while you can
No! I have a 5 year old. Thankfully, I am a very hyper person who doesn't require but a few hours of rest a night. I can already tell this baby might be a night owl as it's when he is most active right now.
No! I have a 5 year old. Thankfully, I am a very hyper person who doesn't require but a few hours of rest a night. I can already tell this baby might be a night owl as it's when he is most active right now.
Ah well then you should be good, 5 years is also a nice age gap, the 5 year old will want to 'help'.
I have 4 myself but my eldest is 16 now - not that that's any easier, she costs me a fortune.
Ah well then you should be good, 5 years is also a nice age gap, the 5 year old will want to 'help'.
I have 4 myself but my eldest is 16 now - not that that's any easier, she costs me a fortune.
I bet! I remember being a teen girl. My son is VERY helpful when it comes to stuff like preparing for the baby and helping me clean so excited to have him be so eager. Was worried he would take it poorly being an only child for so long has spoiled him a bit.
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Since that pic, at least five more blades over 4 inches (I lost count of the smaller ones, too many temptation when the NRA produces a tribute knife). At least two more katanas and a wakazashi (hand-forged ofcourse, no wall hangers here)
why yes, yes it is. You win the prize!
There are so many ways to do that.
Ranging as follows (commentary in parentheses):-
I've been doing database design since the 'stone age', before 'relational' was even in the vocabulary.
I taught structured design methodology to the IT folks at Birmingham Univ in the UK back when most of the folks mentioned in bullets 1-4 were still wearing short pants!
*~Serixil Kor'hedron- Drow Trickster~*
I'd post pics of the rest, but they are mostly firearms (last count about a dozen). Blades are in the dozens, never one out of hands reach.
Tai-Chi sword is nice, bought a hand forged one for my daughter a few years back. So far she still has all her fingers an limbs intact.
*coughs* That would be a borough
But yeah Manhattan is by far the second best of the five boroughs regardless of what the inaccurate news casters say. Let's go Bronx Bombers!
It is definitely interesting to see a then and now picture in the same spot, though. I'll have to do that one day but sadly you have posted more pictures of myself than I own. Even in my trip to DC last week I only had three pictures of taken of me and I'm not sure I want to share em. I really hope the camera adds five pounds because it's time for me to start a diet haha!
Its never too late to show us your moves! good pic.
I also love the Las Vegas atmosphere.
(Opposites, but I enjoy them both very much!)
I have no weapons, I have no alcohol. (Not against it, just don't drink very often.) So no new pics from me.
But really enjoying this thread, and the different themes running through it.
Other threads in here are sharing other 'common bonds' , ranging from musical tastes ("what are you listening to"), through pretty much anything else at random ("Brian Blessed in Flash Gordon").
Friendships, championships, guild requirements, all are in here somewhere (or elsewhere close-by).
Yes,there are people in here that I dislike, and vice versa. Same for you. We do, however, have something in common. A love of D&D. We don't need to meet face to face. There might come a time when I'm playing a cleric and spot someone in need of a heal. If its you, my mind might say to me "hey,I know you!" and I'll toss a heal your way because I recognize your name from here. There's more likely a time when you'll spot me running away as fast as I can with some horrendous thing after me and you will say to yourself "Hey, I can help her!" ( or possibly,"'screw that bizatch, she picked on me on the forums!").
In the end tho, we all have one thing in common, a love of Neverwinter.
We come from all walks of life. We share a common bond in role-playing and/or gaming (not that the two are any different). We all have our hopes and dreams, we all have our likes and dislikes, we all have our little peccadillo's, we all go from day to day trying to survive and prosper, to do the best can we can for those we love. Some of us have jobs , some have careers,some don't.
Guess what I have done in years past... Here's a pictorial clue or two...
The decision to not permit them on the forums was not a lighthearted decision. Sominator and I decided on this course after considering the deeper implications of firearms being posted on the forums.
I know at least my initial reaction was that there wasn't any problem with posting pictures of firearms but upon considering the state of the world laws and especially the recent events in the United States we decided it was best to not permit firearms on the forums.
A simple one line summary: Firearms are a gateway to other issues on the forums.
Users could decide to dislike people simply because they showed they "support" firearms. Parents could get upset. Political debates like the ones which occurred here could come up. Etc...
We want you guys to come here and have fun and that's why controversial discussions aren't permitted by the Rules of Conduct. Firearms or pictures of firearms would be a gateway towards controversial discussions.
If this was a game revolving around guns I am sure the ruling would be a little different but it's based on Dungeons and Dragons. Please post your arsenal of swords and armor! I love seeing other people's fantasy gear.
But we ask, with much lament, that firearms are kept off the forums to avoid any unnecessary complications within the community.
Some posts have/will be edited or moved to the lower depths following this post.
My sister can't use a digital camera so this doesn't often get posted.
We each have one of my uncle's custom made dragon themed weapons. The details are really hard to see but the axe is a 2 Handed Axe in which the blades are actually dragon wings. The sword I am holding has a dragon head hilt, the crossguards are horns, eyes are ruby gems and it has a tiger's eye gem in it's half open mouth to match the pommel.
He also has a dragon themed greatsword but he was wearing it that year and I think he would kill me if I posted his picture. Maybe I'll censor him out later...
Again, sorry for the horrible photo. My sister doesn't get to take pictures anymore
Not that I look good in them anyway, haha!
Anyways, that quick and dirty column, leads to spaghetti coding, lol.
I remember getting a task to update (fix) a program that was designed by a neanderthal who had an IQ of a hubcap, and it was a mess, all the little fixes (Band-aids)and my fav... no comments.
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Not to derail this wicked thread, just speaking (typing) out-loud!
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Gold or Bones!!
I'll help with some pics also.
Me, Cody(nephew), Me boy, Christopher (left to right)
Me blowing it up in Greece. Don't know where I was, be drunk in most ports.
Doing some maintenance on the tubes. Don't worry I'm not naikid... got me undys on!
Over in La Madalana Italy, Wife meeting her favorite soap stars, plus the one is host for biggest looser I believe. Got to meet Lt. Dan from forest gump over there also, couldn't find that picture.
ahhh you look fine, just wish I be gettin' some killin' and loots with ye.
I know the feelings. I lived in Missouri for some years and let me tell you.. the lack of green... ANYTHING is just disturbing to me. But i take the good with the bad... no crazy out of no where tornadoes or freak ice storms... but i do miss the fireflies.. *sigh*
I'm about 30 minutes from downtown St. Louis.. so I know all about them crazy Tornadoes. Just went through one the other night.
Anyway! I am 7 months pregnant so figured hell why not you guys seem mature enough of a community to not make fun of me, lol.
Here is a very silly one of me about to game.
You wound us, madame.
No! I have a 5 year old. Thankfully, I am a very hyper person who doesn't require but a few hours of rest a night. I can already tell this baby might be a night owl as it's when he is most active right now.
Ah well then you should be good, 5 years is also a nice age gap, the 5 year old will want to 'help'.
I have 4 myself but my eldest is 16 now - not that that's any easier, she costs me a fortune.
I bet! I remember being a teen girl.
Lets see if the pic works! Its a bit old, though only like a couple of months or so.
And it was really big too!
Me and my friend, I'm the one with the beard
Tiko
Me and my loyal companion kika.
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