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In my experience a player with a main account decides to make a pure, and because it's not their primary account they often act cocky and rude. However, I don't see this as being true with all pures. Personally, my first account was a pure, which I maxed and then turned into a main. I don't think I was an [wagon], but maybe I was. I do know that there is a definite stereotype for pures. It's just best to prove that you don't fall within it.

I got the thread moved back to an appropriate forum now. QFC: 185-186-434-63556459

I used to get 1.6 Black Masks per hour average (based on the results of roughly 100 Black Mask drops). However, this was with maxed att/str/hp and a Bunyip. It is worth adding that more offensive combat boosts have been released since I've used this moneymaking method, so the rates may be increased for a player with maxed combat.

I posted a topic relating to "Rebooting Runescape (On A Few Servers)" on the Runescape Forums -> New Game Content Suggestions. The thread is derived from the article itself, and if NukeMarine doesn't agree to it being posted I will remove it. The article just inspired me to the extent that I want others to hear the idea, and potentially make it a reality. If anyone is interested, maybe Jagex would better hear opinions on their forums. QFC: 185-186-945-63555880 The thread was moved to the Rants forum as a RSOF forum moderator felt that was best. I'm working to get it moved back. Current QFC: 285-286-889-63556068 I got a Jmod to move the thread back to an appropriate forum. QFC: QFC: 185-186-434-63556459

In regards to the article "Rebooting RuneScape (On a Few Servers)", I just have to say that I've discussed this idea with friends multiple times when I used to play RS and I still think it would be an amazing experience. I would literally come back to play Runescape if an opportunity such as this arose, because in a nutshell it's the problems that this idea removes that caused me to quit Runescape in the first place. I felt that Jagex wouldn't be able to wrap their heads around the idea, so I just decided I would wait until a new MMORPG was released that I could find interest in. However, maybe it is a possibility now.. I can only dream.

Recently finished re-reading the "A Song of Ice & Fire" series, and am now re-reading the "Inheritance" cycle.

Master Smither - Your article hit home with me. It's the micro-transactions and lack of "new" content that have basically prevented me from effectively returning to Runescape over the past 10 months. I would usually take a 4-6 month break each year due to boredom and responsibilities, and come back to a Runescape that could keep me occupied for the next 4-6 months.. However in recent years my breaks have been getting larger and return time smaller. This year I didn't even see the point in re-subscribing to membership.. the fact that Jagex is milking all potential money with micro-transactions and updates that remove F2P content just pushes me away from Runescape. I enjoyed most of the time I played, but based the change in company direction, I would rather enjoy spending my time elsewhere.

I have been re-reading the "A Song of Ice and Fire" series by George R.R Martin, and am now re-reading the latest book in the series "A Dance With Dragons". These are definitely some of my favourite books. In regards to the above reading of 1984, I enjoyed that book. I read it while I was in highschool, so I wasn't exactly eager to spend my time reading, but once I got into it, I found the idea behind it to be very "outside the box".

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There is no problem with wanting a girlfriend, however there is a problem with obsessing. It's best just to remember with every girl you flirt with or meet; that even though you want a girlfriend, you're far better off keeping your options open before committing yourself to a specific person. I like to look at flirting with multiple girls as the test as to whether or not you'd like to be with that individual. I don't like to date a girl unless I'm quite positive she is the one for me. I see many people barely get to know someone and then start dating them. Reminds me of how it was to be 13, and randomly date a girl in the class, kiss and mess around, then it be over and be another girl. It's not a real relationship, and once you're no longer 13 it's a waste of time to date in such a manner. Regarding your past relationship, realize that even though you feel you did everything right, and were the kind of guy that other girls may only dream of having, not everyone is compatible. It doesn't mean there is anything wrong with you, or that there was anything wrong with her. Quite simply, some people feel that they are with someone they could not see themselves spending the rest of their lives with, and for that reason they don't see the relationship worth their investment of time. In many cases this is not a feeling felt by both individuals, but all it takes is one. Also, keep in mind that there is no problem in being in the "friendzone" with a number of girls. Many people will make it sound as though once you're in the friendzone with a girl, your chances are next to none. I have never had a problem with having sex/relations with a friend, but I can see the potential for things to become uneasy if the friend you have sex or a relationship with is not the type of person to avoid letting it ruin a friendship. I'm definitely not saying to try and have a relationship with the girls you know who are friends. The point I'm creeping towards is that there is nothing wrong with befriending a ton of girls. Most of the time I find that if a girl becomes friends with a guy, and the guy is a true person in her eyes, she'll have no trouble hooking her friends up with him. This is not something to rely solely on, but why not have all potential resources working in your favour? I would suggest reading some of the material related to speaking with strangers that other posters have offered. I can't relate to this issue, so I can't really be of much help regarding it. I just know the more I travel and the more people I get to know, both sexually and purely in terms of friendship (even a random encounter), the more confident I feel. In my mind it would make the most sense to go out with your friends if it makes you feel more confident. Also, if they are less experienced than you, you're likely to stand out positively by comparison. It might sound crude, but many people do this without even realizing it. In terms of any encounters, I imagine springing a question for contact information will not lead to a desirable outcome. I've never been the kind of person to ask for a girls number. Generally I just continue to talk with them, and try to relate on whatever levels I can. Basically for me it is all about making her laugh (and not too many times at your own expense when first meeting, unless it's just you and her around - and only at her expense when you're sure how she'll react). Generally it's safest to make a joke about random strangers you see, or your friends - hers if she makes jokes at their expense as well. Regardless I wait until they ask for mine, or I mess around on my phone after flirting hard with them, and a vast majority of the time they steal my phone and enter their own number (usually entering their name as something comical or sexually related). I feel that this way a girl never feels overwhelmed that things are moving too fast. However, keep in mind that your technique should depend entirely on the type of girl you are attracted to. You know what you want better than I ever could. In a nutshell my advice is to get to know a number of girls in whatever way you deem most comfortable. Spend time with each of them, and choose which you can be friends with and which you want something more with. Most importantly take things slow. There is always time to find a girl and begin a relationship. In my mind it makes the most sense to choose wisely, and in turn spend your time wisely. Do what makes you happy, not what will break your heart in the end. Always keep in mind that there is nothing wrong with being single. The moment you get used to being single is when a prime relationship opportunity will present itself. Best of luck, and hope my rambling helps in some way.

I've always taken cold showers. Basically I started it because of my Finnish roots, in which taking dips in frozen lakes is common practice for reasons similar to those you mentioned for cold showers. I do live by a lake, but I wasn't about to drive out to it everyday for a dip, so I started taking cold showers. I also take saunas for the same reason (Finnish roots). I prefer the saunas because of how good it makes me feel sexually. Cold showers, as mentioned move the blood to the core and basically negate sexual urges. Saunas give the opposite effect. :thumbup:

Honestly, you can't really "grind" smithing (if that is what you are talking about), since it's probably the fastest skill to level if you have a decent amount of cash. Unless they fixed it, smithing an iron dagger gets the same xp as making daedric plate armor, and takes a lot less resources. The other skills, well yea. Most are a grind ([bleep]ing alchemy!), while others are only trained by actually using the skill (weapon skills really). Yeah, smithing literally took minutes to get to 100 in. Enchanting is very similar, but I trained it after smithing, so I had a surplus of iron daggers to enchant, as well as a ton of empty petty soul gems. I then basically put soul trap on one of my Daedric (Legendary) bows, and went to work 1 hitting everything from a distance to fill the gems. All that followed was a simple trip to an Enchanting Table. I haven't touched Alchemy yet in the sense of training, but I do have an enormous stockpile of ingredients from both scavenging and buying (I seem to always have way more cash than I know what to do with). Also, I agree with previous comments that training to 100 smithing doesn't overpower or underpower the enemies. Everything has been somewhat challenging, which is how I like games to play out. I believe the difficulty can also be altered at any time if the current difficulty is not to a player's liking. :thumbup:

Well, here's how my Movember went. Shaved it all back to my signature goatee now. Girlfriend is happier than ever. :rolleyes:

So has anyone had to fight 3 dragons all at once yet? I was walking to a quest location when suddenly I heard a dragon above me, then I saw another and was like "Wow two dragons at once?!"... about 5 seconds later I noticed there was a third. A huge fight ensued and I managed to kill them all near one another by the crater one was revived from. It was definitely one of the cooler moments in Skyrim. :thumbsup:

As per usual, I myself want nothing for Christmas. I still need to go shopping for everyone, and I am generally the kind of person who just wanders from shop to shop until I see something that I know would suit someone. However, here's an idea of what I'll buy for others: Mom - An item that best describes my love for her. This could vary from buying an item with a witty saying to simply writing a poem. It's always hard because I try to find the best thing for mom. Dad - Something that will be of use to him (knife, fishing equipment, something for the farm/shop) 15 y/o brother - Something for his car or his truck, or guitar related (some really cool guitar picks would be great stocking stuffers) 20 y/o sister - Xbox game, chocolates, some bath stuff Girlfriend - Dance slippers, sexy guitar picks, a string for her mittens, write her a poem, sing her Hurt - Johnny Cash/NIN Gf's sisters - DS games (or w/e their handhelds are), hockey apparel, something relating to horses Gf's mom - Something antique Gf's stepdad - No clue really. Hopefully something will come to mind. Gf's bro - Flask, something related to one of the many instruments he plays Gf's bro's gf - Something related to her instruments Gf's grandma - Something relating to sunflowers or angels That's the best I have thus far. I still need to make time to go to the city and do some shopping. If all else fails, I send everyone on vacation.

In my experience it's easiest just to live life, and have fun. Generally this makes you a confident, fun individual, and girls just flock to that. Maybe it's just me, but I've never seen the point in pursuing women just for the sake of being someone with a girl they're working on. In my mind it's all about being friendly and having a good time with everyone. Do your best to make everyone feel great, men and women alike, and you'll find that women can't leave you alone.

It doesn't depend on how long you wait, it depends on the person. It will also depend on what kind of relationship he had with the girl, and how that ended. Based on the time you mentioned that you and him have spent so far, I see no problem with inviting him over for supper. You might want to say something along the lines of "because you helped me so much with my car, I only think making you supper is the right thing to do". It also is important to question whether you want a relationship with this guy, or something less long-term, as well as what you believe he would want. Your roommate is right in the sense that, if the relationship ended a certain way, the guy might be straight up looking for a rebound and not even considering another relationship, however just the same he could be the exact opposite kind of person. It's basically up to you to differentiate the two. Obviously hanging out with him and letting things get a bit physical is no problem, but if he pressures for sex right away, you have an idea of what his focus is. If he is willing to wait, it obviously paints him a different colour. In the end it'll come down to your own discretion. Best of luck!

Far Away - José González

I began playing Runescape because I grew up on the shore of Lake Manitoba, on a rural farm which was only capable of receiving a dial up internet connection. I always enjoyed history and games that brought together community, so the option to play a medieval game cast in a MMORPG setting wasn't something I could pass up (especially since it ran like a dream for me on dial-up). I can definitely say I enjoyed the years I played Runescape. There were periods when I would quit for months at a time due to boredom within the game, or idiotic updates, However, I continued to come back time after time, not so much for the game, but for the friends I had made. It wasn't until 2009/2010 that I truly no longer had any interest in Runescape whatsoever. More than anything it was the manner in which Jagex created updates (some of which there was no reason to update), and their increasing attitude to quiet those who had an opinion on Jagex's direction with their game. Updates of late that I have seen and have continued to beat the dead horse, that is my interest in the game. Examples of recent updates that I found especially annoying are the loyalty program, and the increasing amount of limited edition items they are trying to convince players to obtain (buy a 90 day membership card for an item). Seeing that Jagex is now looking to butcher the F2P highscores and make F2P less appealing, I can only tell myself I made the right decision. I have been logging on since I've bought Elder Scrolls: Skyrim for the first time in a very long time, just so I can chat with some friends who have also purchased the game. I can most definitely say that all of Jagex's updates have not been bad, and they have made some positive steps for the community, however there have been so many steps backwards by them, that I do not feel I can go forward with Runescape.

I went to one of their performances in a bar in Brandon, MB a while back. It was quite the experience, not a big fan of that kind of music, but because of the audience it attracted. Based on how I see girls act, and those I`ve been with, I can see the cause for your concern. If I have a daughter, she may get permission to leave her room once on a blue moon. :rolleyes:

I'm not a huge rap fan, but that was entertaining. :thumbup:

Holy shit! Thank you so much for posting that link. That was probably the most hilarious thing I've read all year! :thumbsup:

I really hate the direction Jagex has been taking Runescape this past year. They have made some good moves, but it's the bad moves that have driven me away after nearly 6 years of playing.