Sumpta

I've seen quite a few hack attempts pass by during my absence from RS. The worst for me was also the fan sitehack armageddon last year. They'd got into one of my e-mail accounts, which was also the address to which my RS account was linked. Luckily, they didn't get into my RS account. Sadly, they then decided to hack into other accounts linked to that e-mail account, such as yahoo, etsy, twitter,... They changed all my passwords, not sure why though. Boredom? The hacked e-mail account was really more of a spam account and I got control over all my accounts again within minutes, so there was no damage done, but it gave me quite the scare nonetheless. Since then, I'm a lot more careful and use separate e-mail accounts for everything, even if it feels quite silly. Even before that, I got Jagex e-mails from time to time that evidenced someone trying to get into my account but failing to get the recovery questions right. In my case, Jagex didn't fall for it, to my relief. It was just a weird feeling to see a game that wasn't even on my mind anymore cause such havoc.

I can see your aura!

With all sympathy, you guys are quite the handful, aren't you? (Don't kill me.)

If you think Obama's a dirty little socialist, I'd hate to think what names you'd call me. But I won't take it personally. This exactly. I can't even begin to explain how hilarious it is to me to hear Obama being called a socialist. I don't think Romney stands a chance against Obama. All the analyses I've read say that while the popular vote may be a closer call, Obama's electoral win is pretty much set in stone and has been for a while now. I prefer Obama to Romney, but maybe the US would fare better with a moderate Republican (not Romney). A president who can gather both moderate republicans and moderate democrats around him and find some compromise between them. I think Obama wanted to be that figure, but he's failed, not necessarily through any fault of his own. As it is, the huge differences between the two parties are making any kind of policy and progress impossible (e.g. the failed health care reform).

Haha, well, I guess this just proves we're all the same animals, learning by example :grin:. I agree with the others that you need to be careful with the drunk communication. Nobody likes emotional drunks and worse, if it happens several times, people tend to start suspecting you have an alcohol problem and/or psychological issues. Not attractive. At all. Learning to control yourself once drunk is one of the skills people need to develop asap on their road to adulthood. Same with sending people emotional and frank e-mails in the middle of the night btw, drunk or not. God, that one took me a while to master, letting the draft sit until the morning and then judging its worth (usually: none). Oh, the shame.

I used to be very awkward around guys face to face. I just didn't have a clue how to flirt or how to behave around them. Especially the boys I liked. Now, this is going to sound so lame, but the following method really worked for me. One of my friends was verrrryyy good at this, she just oozed charm and class. So I started observing her to figure out how she did it, listened to her talking to guys... and after a while, I started copying her. To my great astonishment, it worked. I gained the self-confidence I was lacking, which in its turn gave me the necessary oomph to develop my own 'style' and personality instead of being a copy cat. Maybe you could look for a similar example in your surrounding. I'm not advocating you try to be someone you're not, but I would suggest you develop some 'game' skills, to put it a bit negatively/bluntly. Evidently you have something to work with already, considering that those hidden skills emerge when drunk, now you just need to boost that self-confidence so they're available when you're not inebriated.

Oh god, yes, thank you Jagex. I understand that those who love DG as a social skill are worried about the update and feel that it may threaten the one skill that's not a grind fest, requires a learning curve etc. But the fact remains that DGing is built more like a minigame than a skill and that it hampers the maxing goals of many a player. I myself am not a team player in RS. I get to work in teams all day long, so when I'm chilling in front of the TV, I like to skill and play RS on my own. DG has been my bane from the start, much as I loved the concept. Teams do and should get better xp than solo, but the solo xp has to at least be acceptable for players such as myself. Up until now, it has been abysmal. DG is one of the reasons why I quit two years ago. I'm not convinced the changes will be detrimental to the skill either. It'll allow players to get their stats up to a level that makes them good candidates for teams. A good few of the solo'ers who didn't want to touch the skill until now, may join teams and learn the ropes of teaming after reaching 99, e.g. It may bring in new players. If they just double the xp, teams are still worth considering for better xp. Considering the long way to 120, I think many will look into it. Also, the changes will make smaller teams worth it as well, something nobody could possible be against. ETA: part of my joy is undoubtedly founded in the fact that for once, I get to enjoy the change in a skill BEFORE having it maxed, instead of seeing it made easier after I've already put in all the effort :wink:.

Cool, I'll drop her a line then. OT does seem to have slowed down and to my relief, I haven't spotted any religion threads :smile:. I too believe that no two relationships are the same, even if you can discern certain patterns, both individual and societal. Giving relationship advice is always tough anyway. There's often no telling what drew a couple together, how they function or sometimes sadly, why they stay together in the first place. Besides, any advice you give, even if it's asked for and quite sound, may meet with resentment and/or turn you from an innocent bystander into a somewhat more active pawn in a couple's downfall.

Which brings me to a question I've been meaning to ask... why did you come back all of a sudden? Don't get me wrong, you know I like you, but you've been as good as dead for years... I'm sure you're just giving personal reflections, though, as we all do to some degree. I miss you and Mel being on here. Well, as I lost interest in RS, I visited the forum less and less. I also got a bit annoyed by OT around the same time. Discussions went around in circles, there was the "secret forum" deal and I really felt the age gap with a lot of people on here. I recently renewed my RS membership because I got bored one Sunday afternoon (and yes, you cunning man, that was actually a few days after the 2-month deal ended, to our mutual relief btw), got back on the forum to catch up with the game and wandered into OT again... The thing with this topic is that the "collective" of posters seems to have constructed a kind of framework about relationships and every "case" that passes here is being fitted into it. Like "oneitis", it amuses me that the term is still around after all these years. Everybody in the topic has a distinct voice, of course, but there's this mould the topic seems to be stuck in. Anyway, I'm definitely not contesting that everything I say here is a personal reflection. My opinions are usually strong, but not necessarily relevant or correct. I miss Mel too. Does anybody know how she's doing?

"Under the Net" by Iris Murdoch. It's quite brilliant and funny. It's about a lazy writer who gets kicked out by his girlfriend and consequently experiences fantastic and quite ridiculous adventures as he looks for a new place to bum around.

I'm not sure if this was really necessary, but thank you for the reminder and sorry for my part in the incident. As for Claire, I agree with Randox. You're going to be miserable either way, but I think you'll regret not pursuing her more than protecting yourself now, even with the bleak prospects. Also, 3 to 4 months is still a bit of time. My last relationship -admittedly not a star-crossed infatuation kind of deal- ran its course in just two months, heh. Just make sure that you're both on the same page about long-distance etc.

This is the only truly douchey thing I've read in your post. Dude, seriously. These girls are separate, active, equal actors; they don't exist by your grace and presence alone and they won't fall apart from never having seen the ~true glory~ of your person. Completely misunderstood that to be quite honest. I'm saying these girls think i'm Mr. nice guy, when in fact im an [wagon]. The reason i fell sorry is because they actually fall for my stupid act, and they deserve much better. You really think that after everything i wrote, i actually think i'm the best thing since sliced bread? You ACTUALLY think that i think i'm better than these girls? I don't think you think you're better, but I do have the impression you're making it all about you. All I'm saying is to be open with these girls. You might find them more understanding and forgiving than you think, which in its turn may make you feel less guilty too.

Well, it's been a long while since I gave any advice here and I didn't follow Noxx's story from the start, but mainly I'd say that, if you feel you've been doing things wrong, it's time to sit down and decide how to make them right. Figure out why you want to pursue Claire. Weigh both the rational and the irrational. If you feel your reasons are sound(ish) and in tune with the life you want to lead, go for her. Regardless of your decision, be open with her about what you want from her, tell her why you acted the way you did and explain her your worries. Maybe gradually, you will be able to be yourself around her (the real you) and let her in. Maybe you won't. Either way, things won't change from one day to the next. Stop messing around with the other three girls. Be open with the girl you've been sleeping with, it's the least you owe her. Don't underestimate her/them. Don't treat them as though they're dumb or blind in their (possible) infatuation with you. They're all equal partners in this, so treat them as such. Do the adult thing. If you can have sex with them, you can talk to them. Things might be easier and simpler than you think. If things are difficult though, and you have two or three pissed-off women on your hands, bear it as the consequence of your actions, but don't fall into a deep well of guilty feelings. Stop your self-loathing. Abortion is NOT murder. It sucks, it should be avoided and it's not something to make light of. The fact that it still bothers you, shows that exactly. But it happens, more than you might think, and it is the responsible thing to do under your circumstances. Don't forget your ex's part in this. You were both in it, and I assume she had reasons for the abortion as much as you did. As Mugg said, it's in the past now, not much you can do but to grieve, learn from it and let it go. Also, pretty much everybody tends to be a douche in matters of love. We all mess up royally at some point of our lives, because of reasons and complications and difficulties. Love and sex are messy affairs. We all get our hearts broken, we all trample others' along the way. ETA: This is the only truly douchey thing I've read in your post. Dude, seriously. These girls are separate, active, equal actors; they don't exist by your grace and presence alone and they won't fall apart from never having seen the ~true glory~ of your person.

I bought a house a while back, so funds are pretty tight for now because of the mortgage. I'm not frugal to the point of enjoying life less - I still buy myself extra's, some unneeded - but I do try to make little changes to save some money (and the environment). Drink tap water and eliminate soft drinks. You save yourself the trouble of hauling heavy bottles when grocery shopping, it's cheaper and healthier. During the winter, make sure you only heat the areas you use (the bathroom doesn't need heating the whole day long for example) and close doors, gaps in windows and under the doors etc to avoid energy loss. Have a snuggly blanket in the couch so you can put the heating a few degrees lower. Don't buy expensive cleaning products, use vinegar and sodium carbonate instead. Cheaper and better for the environment. Instead of hanging out with your friends at bars and restaurants, invite them at your place for a meal and drinks. You can eat/drink better and more at a lower cost. Have everyone bring something, or "rotate" venues. Don't throw away left-overs, freeze them for when you're in a hurry and haven't got any food in the place. Don't go out for lunch, make your own before you leave for class/work. It takes 2 minutes to put a slice of cheese on a piece of bread. Use less showering gel by using a loofa. Don't use too much shampoo - these products are very concentrated: a little goes a long way. Eat according to the season. Don't eat fruits and vegetables which are expensive because they're out of season and enjoy the cheaper seasonal veggies and fruits instead. Freeze some for later use when they're out of season. Oh, a super important one: make sure you've eaten before doing grocery shopping. I can't count the number of times I bought waaaay too much because I was hungry at the time. Mostly unhealthy, expensive crap too. Making a list beforehand is also a good idea to keep yourself from wandering around the store aimlessly and buying stuff you don't need.

Yes, it's a problem many of us are experiencing, probably due to the double xp weekend. Keep trying different worlds until you find one that works. Enjoy the lag! Or, like me, give up on double xp weekend and do something else instead :-).

Haha, who indeed. Well, since it's no use doing 20 min dungeons that last 30 mins in reality due to lag, I'm out for now. I'll save myself the bother and the irritation. At least I got to clean out those talon beast charms in my bank.

I doubt it's on purpose, but things are definitely bad. I couldn't log in for the first few hours (continually got the message that my account hadn't logged out from its previous session, which was last night). I've been able to log in just now, but it's truly unbearable. Fingers crossed I don't bump into Thunderous :-s.

Yessssss. This makes my day. Oh man, I was worried about a nerf and first thought this post was the nerf. Argh. I'm so glad they made this call. I would have loved Daily Challenges just as much when I was still maxing my other skills back in the day (slayer! rc before runespan! prayer! construction!), so I'm really happy they're giving us the liberty to use the system as we see fit now. Good one, Jagex :thumbup:. 600 days eh? I CAN LIVE WITH THAT.

Yessssss. This makes my day.

I'm a solo'er too, currently 90 dg. I've thought about joining clans and the like, I tried, but it's daunting to me. Sometimes I want to be efficient, sometimes I'm bumming around. Hard to find people who are always on the same page. Solo xp is not good at all, but you know, if you compare it to 99 rc and slayer back in the day it's not that bad :wink:. I have the impression that there are more solo'ers than you'd think even in the higher levels, but that we're a pretty silent community. I actually stumbled on a solo dg wiki a few days ago, but I can't find it now. Edit: found. http://dungeoneering...iki/Solo_Theory Might also be good to know, Jagex announced a few weeks ago that they're looking into changing solo xp in 2013. May come hand in hand with the change of EoC. Personally, I'm going to get 99 solo and then wait for the update for 120. Anyway, my method: I always do smalls. Some people advise meds, but they can be a bit unmanageable with the higher chance of doors you need to pot for. If you stumble on a difficult med with a lot of hard rooms to clear, things get frustrating (and lengthy) very quickly. I usually do 15 (when somewhat efficient) to 25 min (when a bum) small dungeons, on average 3 per hour. I rush 1-25 C1 (between 3 and 5 minutes per dungeon), 26-45 C6. Not sure if this is the best method, but it works for me.

I don't understand the outrage... I'm not a fan of the bonus xp weekends myself (didn't participate in the last three or so on account of not being a member anymore and I definitely didn't wish to renew for bonus xp weekend), but they didn't give the specifics about the xp weekend yet, or did they? There's, as of yet, no reason to assume the 2x bonus will last the full 48 hours. I'm not sure how things were during the last few bonux xp weekends, but doesn't the xp usually degrade, with everyone having the option of starting whenever they want? I assume Jagex will build in some sort of equalling option this time too.

I did! I used to team up with Goddess to explain the mysterious ways of women. And in general felt the need to spout my opinion on pretty much anything on OT. I remember you too, I think I often agreed with you on social issues and the like. The glass thread... I recall my irritation, a sentiment to which my sig is still a testament :wink:. I saw a thread the other day about how epic it was though... ahh, the passage of time. Hi! I remember yours too! Today, I had to do another presentation. And to make matters worse, in French this time. Ugh.

I had to do a presentation today and it went horribly. Sigh. Bad public speaker, so bad. Hi btw to everyone who remembers me from way back, when I hung out on OT.

I look forward to hearing more about this possible find. Richard III is definitely one of the more interesting figures from the English history. A reading tip for anyone who'd like to know more about Richard III: "The Daughter of Time" by Josephine Tey. It's a fun detective novel that at the same time debunks a lot of the myths surrounding Richard.

Thanks guys! I'll be sure to drop in soon, your clan sounds like a very good fit for me. I'm a bit shy about doing floors in a group, especially the first few times, because I'm not sure what you'll expect from me and I'd hate to frustrate my new future clan mates. I don't suppose there are "teacher - student" events or something to get the newbs started?