The typical Civ III player?

Expatriate · January 24, 2002, 07:15

I think this is the guy:

http://www.aros.net/~gmartin/now/

Libertarian · January 24, 2002, 07:18

Hillarious! Thanks for sharing that.

OneInTen · January 24, 2002, 08:14

Hehehe.

The game would be greatly enhanced if Billy Connolly was the cultural advisor.

Argos65987 · January 24, 2002, 11:21

That was great! Sounds like alot of the posts I've read in the general forum lately

Libertarian · January 24, 2002, 11:24

How so?

ACooper · January 24, 2002, 14:21

Quote:

Originally posted by Argos65987
That was great! Sounds like alot of the posts I've read in the general forum lately

Quote:

Originally posted by Libertarian
How so?

Because it sounds just like you. Firaxis' self-proclaimed "biggest fan".

Libertarian · January 24, 2002, 14:24

On the contrary, Shaggy, it sounds like you. The requests we make of Firaxis are measured, reasonable, and constructive. It is you, and the other Chihuahuas, who follow us around and taunt us like the character in the cartoon.

ACooper · January 24, 2002, 14:33

Quote:

Originally posted by Libertarian
On the contrary, Shaggy, it sounds like you. The requests we make of Firaxis are measured, reasonable, and constructive. It is you, and the other Chihuahuas, who follow us around and taunt us like the character in the cartoon.

Measured? FOUR threads about stack movement?

Reasonable? Listing 10 or more items in a thread and asking for them now? Then constantly complaining and taking pot shots?

Contructive? It is not constructive when you piss people off.

Taunt you? Nah! just tired of unmeasured, unreasonable, and unconstructive posts and setting the facts straight.

Libertarian · January 24, 2002, 14:36

Four unanswered threads. Ten or more ignored items. And who is pissed off other than the fanboys? Surely, you do not compare the ethical implications of our passionate pleadings with your wolfpack tactics.

ACooper · January 24, 2002, 14:42

Quote:

Originally posted by Libertarian
Four unanswered threads. Ten or more ignored items. And who is pissed off other than the fanboys? Surely, you do not compare the ethical implications of our passionate pleadings with your wolfpack tactics.

passionate pleadings

Ironikinit · January 24, 2002, 17:10

How thick can you possibly be, Lib? I really hope you're joking when you say that you can't see the similarities in your behavior and the animation.

Fans aren't the ones making demands. Are you deaf or something?

Libertarian · January 24, 2002, 17:40

Bearing a coincidental similarity to the cartoon character is one thing, Ironik, but now you're bordering on plagiarism.

Ironikinit · January 24, 2002, 18:42

Answer the question.

The cartoon has a fellow making a lot of demands.

Does this resemble the people who like the game or does it resemble those who don't? I'm talking about the people in this particular community.

Seriously, are you autistic or something?

ACooper · January 24, 2002, 18:44

Quote:

Originally posted by Ironikinit
Answer the question.

The cartoon has a fellow making a lot of demands.

Does this resemble the people who like the game or does it resemble those who don't? I'm talking about the people in this particular community.

Seriously, are you autistic or something?

Libertarian doesn't answer questions. Some kind of scorned lover thing.

steelehc · January 24, 2002, 18:47

The cartoon is hilarious.

Why don't you guys stop your ridiculous argument? Nothing will come of it, so you're wasting your efforts, unless I am missing something. Please correct me if I am.

Steele

Flight · January 24, 2002, 19:39

weird way to draw billy

drumming a point home doesn't work if the intended audience do not wish to listen
although a newbie i am already erring on the side of the 'anti-whiners' when it comes to the plethora of wishlist/where's the update posts

Thrawn05 · January 24, 2002, 21:22

Quote:

Originally posted by Flight
weird way to draw billy

drumming a point home doesn't work if the intended audience do not wish to listen
although a newbie i am already erring on the side of the 'anti-whiners' when it comes to the plethora of wishlist/where's the update posts

Actually, I thinking more in the terms of what units and buildings I want to build. I want those 1 shields cities to produce tanks yesterday!

I suggest that an admin top this for a week or so at least.

FrantzX · January 24, 2002, 21:54

Ohhh, yeah. Plenty of this guy on these boards.

cavebear · January 24, 2002, 22:23

Quote:

Originally posted by Expatriate
I think this is the guy:

http://www.aros.net/~gmartin/now/

ROTFLMAO!!!

Oh, c'mon Libertarian, I think the game sucks too, but I still think the cartoon was really funny, and, in its way, appropos. I saw a bit of myself in that.

yin26 · January 24, 2002, 22:48

While it was quite uncomfortable for me to have to sit in the studio while the computer tried to capture my signature head and hand movements, I am overall please at the faithful reproduction of my voice.

Willem · January 24, 2002, 22:49

Quote:

Originally posted by Expatriate
I think this is the guy:

http://www.aros.net/~gmartin/now/

Excellant!! Sure captures the mood of a few people around here, that's for sure!

Encomium · January 24, 2002, 23:35

Quote:

Originally posted by cavebear

ROTFLMAO!!!

Oh, c'mon Libertarian, I think the game sucks too, but I still think the cartoon was really funny, and, in its way, appropos. I saw a bit of myself in that.

Yes, I also think the game SUCKS.

But didn't that guy have an Irish accent?? Seemed like it.

OneInTen · January 25, 2002, 01:00

Quote:

But didn't that guy have an Irish accent??

Nah, it was Scottish. That was Billy Connolly, one of the (imho) finest comedians around.

MonsterMan · January 25, 2002, 01:13

Quote:

Originally posted by OneInTen
Nah, it was Scottish. That was Billy Connolly, one of the (imho) finest comedians around.

Damn, that was so funny my stomach hurt, really! I so recognize this caricarture in many people -- myself especially. I can understand that Firaxis views us like that guy sometimes, especially perhaps that Ex... something who always brings up bombers vs boats.

For all of us non-brits, who is Billy Connolly?

Btw, if anyonw want to download the cartoon:
http://www.aros.net/~gmartin/now/now.swf

Enter the url in GetRight, or create a html-document with the above link, then dl from internet explorer.

siredgar · January 25, 2002, 01:38

Too funny!

This definitely made me put things in perspective after posting another request for the game, like two minutes ago.

A+

Thanks for the laugh!

kimmygibler · January 25, 2002, 03:01

"Listing 10 or more items in a thread and asking for them now"

Seriously, can you quote anyone who demanded something NOW. I think most people here are reasonable. Generally everyone is understanding of the time it takes to do stuff. The only problem is that we have no feedback about anything.

Expatriate · January 25, 2002, 04:50

Geez, while most people here seem to get the point there are a few that miss it. Its a caricature and therefore an extreme. Offcourse Libertarian doesnt swing his arms around and shout in Sid Meier's face, and the guy in the cartoon is an extreme example. Its just that sometimes extremes are a good way to illustrate a point!

Yin, Im glad you like the faithfull reproduction. I didnt make that cartoon myself, but Im sure the producer had you in mind

Expatriate · January 25, 2002, 04:51

Quote:

Originally posted by kimmygibler
"Listing 10 or more items in a thread and asking for them now"

Seriously, can you quote anyone who demanded something NOW. I think most people here are reasonable. Generally everyone is understanding of the time it takes to do stuff. The only problem is that we have no feedback about anything.

Actually, plenty of people have complained that certain features werent in the original release. Thats basically the same as demanding them yesterday.

Thrawn05 · January 25, 2002, 12:43

Quote:

Originally posted by kimmygibler
The only problem is that we have no feedback about anything.

Thats because there are 1 of 2 things happening over at firaxis HQ.

1: They are too busy inserting 1,001 suggestions for the game, only having to find out we changed our demands the next day.
2: They are too busy eating chips, drinking coke and looking up

websites

lawren8 · January 25, 2002, 18:07

Quote:

Originally posted by Libertarian
Four unanswered threads. Ten or more ignored items. And who is pissed off other than the fanboys? Surely, you do not compare the ethical implications of our passionate pleadings with your wolfpack tactics.

And thats the true sin, that they aren't taking the time to respond to you. I mean a real business would always respond
to a customer with complaints, especially ones put in the tone
I see so often in the forum.

For example, the local bar would throw you out..........