The Dark Lord

I would be interested in reading that.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37556750/ns/technology_and_science-science/?GT1=43001 I was reading some headlines on MSN this morning and came across this. Since teleportation is possible, do you believe that it will eventually be adapted into being able to transport people in the same way as Star Trek? How do you see this technology being used 50 years from now?

[hide=]Rei Female Elf Sorcerer 20 Lawful Evil Representing Rei Strength 8 (-1) Dexterity 15 (+2) Constitution 17 (+3) Intelligence 18 (+4) Wisdom 12 (+1) Charisma 11 (+0) Size: Medium Height: 5' 0" Weight: 95 lb Eyes: Blue Hair: Blonde Skin: Pale Total Hit Points: 116 Speed: 30 feet Armor Class: 12 = 10 + 2 [dexterity] Touch AC: 12 Flat-footed: 10 Initiative modifier: + 2 = + 2 [dexterity] Fortitude save: + 9 = 6 [base] + 3 [constitution] Reflex save: + 10 = 6 [base] + 2 [dexterity] + 2 [lightning reflexes] Will save: + 13 = 12 [base] + 1 [wisdom] Attack (handheld): + 9/ + 4 = 10 [base] -1 [strength] Attack (missile): + 12/ + 7 = 10 [base] + 2 [dexterity] Grapple check: + 9/ + 4 = 10 [base] -1 [strength] Light load: Medium load: Heavy load: Lift over head: Lift off ground: Push or drag: 26 lb. or less 27-53 lb. 54-80 lb. 80 lb. 160 lb. 400 lb. Languages: Common Elven Sylvan (? 3 more) Spear [1d8, crit x3, range incr 20 ft., 6 lb., two-handed, piercing] Raven familiar Feats: Combat Casting Improved Counterspell Lightning Reflexes Rapid Reload Run Spell Focus (Necromancy) Spell Focus (Transmutation) Skill Name Key Ability Skill Modifier Ability Modifier Ranks Misc. Modifier Appraise Int 6 = +4 + 2 [raven] Balance Dex* 2 = +2 Bluff Cha 0 = +0 Climb Str* -1 = -1 Concentration Con 3 = +3 Craft_1 Int 4 = +4 Craft_2 Int 4 = +4 Craft_3 Int 4 = +4 Diplomacy Cha 0 = +0 Disguise Cha 23 = +0 + 23 Escape Artist Dex* 25 = +2 + 23 Forgery Int 4 = +4 Gather Information Cha 0 = +0 Heal Wis 24 = +1 + 23 Hide Dex* 2 = +2 Intimidate Cha 0 = +0 Jump Str* -1 = -1 Knowledge (nature) Int 13 = +4 + 9 Listen Wis 3 = +1 + 2 [elf] Move Silently Dex* 18 = +2 + 16 Open Lock Dex 12 = +2 + 10 Perform_1 Cha 0 = +0 Perform_2 Cha 0 = +0 Perform_3 Cha 0 = +0 Perform_4 Cha 0 = +0 Perform_5 Cha 0 = +0 Ride Dex 2 = +2 Search Int 6 = +4 + 2 [elf] Sense Motive Wis 1 = +1 Spot Wis 3 = +1 + 2 [elf] Survival Wis 1 = +1 Swim Str** -1 = -1 Use Magic Device Cha 7 = +0 + 7 Use Rope Dex 2 = +2 * = check penalty for wearing armor Escape Artist >=5 ranks gives + 2 on use rope checks for bindings. Know Nature >=5 ranks gives + 2 on survival checks above ground. If the familiar is within reach, + 2 on spot and listen ("alertness"). Zero-level Sorcerer spells: 6 per day First-level Sorcerer spells: 6 per day Use your 6 second-level sorcerer spell slots to cast lower-level spells: Use your 6 third-level sorcerer spell slots to cast lower-level spells: Use your 6 fourth-level sorcerer spell slots to cast lower-level spells: Use your 6 fifth-level sorcerer spell slots to cast lower-level spells: Use your 6 sixth-level sorcerer spell slots to cast lower-level spells: Use your 6 seventh-level sorcerer spell slots to cast lower-level spells: Use your 6 eighth-level sorcerer spell slots to cast lower-level spells: Use your 6 ninth-level sorcerer spell slots to cast lower-level spells: Elf * + 2 dexterity / -2 constitution (already included) * Immune to magical sleep * + 2 racial bonus to saves vs. enchantments * Low-light vision * Proficient with longsword, rapier, longbow & shortbow * + 2 racial bonus on listen, search, and spot checks Sorcerer * Familiar / Alertness, etc. * Can know only limited numbers of spells Class HP rolled Level 1: Sorcerer 4 Level 2: Sorcerer 4 Level 3: Sorcerer 2 Level 4: Sorcerer 3 + 1 to constitution Level 5: Sorcerer 1 Level 6: Sorcerer 3 Level 7: Sorcerer 4 Level 8: Sorcerer 1 + 1 to constitution Level 9: Sorcerer 4 Level 10: Sorcerer 1 Level 11: Sorcerer 3 Level 12: Sorcerer 4 + 1 to constitution Level 13: Sorcerer 2 Level 14: Sorcerer 2 Level 15: Sorcerer 3 Level 16: Sorcerer 4 + 1 to intelligence Level 17: Sorcerer 2 Level 18: Sorcerer 4 Level 19: Sorcerer 2 Level 20: Sorcerer 3 + 1 to wisdom Rei's Equipment: 6 lb 3 lb 2 lb 5 lb 2 lb 1 lb 1 lb 8 lb 40 lb 8 lb 1 lb 2 lb 1 lb _____ 80 lb Weapons / Armor / Shield (from above) Arrows (quiver of 20) x1 Backpack Bedroll Ink vial Ink pen Lantern (hooded) Mirror Signal whistle Signet ring Soap Spade / shovel Alchemist lab Disguise kit Healer kit Spell component pouch Thieves' tools Total More about Rei:[/hide]

I'm not sure what you're talking about.

It's not letting me in. I get this message: ERROR: Invalid version. Client:1.3.b68 Server:1.3.b63

Don't hovercrafts already exist? I'm pretty sure the Navy has one that can go way higher than that, although I think that it uses fans to propel itself.

Plus, information from a user named "ISREAL" isn't necessarily the most objective information that you'll receive concerning Israel. Of course he would say that Israel is the good guy. :roll:

Neither.

Personally, I'm an agnostic. I believe that there's always the possibility of a supreme being, but we cannot prove nor disprove its existence. If I did believe in God, I would be a Deist - someone who believes that a supreme being created the universe and then left everything to run itself.

Yep, that perfectly describes me. :lol:

Je l'aime! :) Why is it in French, though?

Downloaded. Thanks! :)

I agree. The first picture would be better if the object in focus would have been crisper, but it's still pretty decent. The second picture is decent as well, but it's nothing particularly special. The third picture is really good and could probably be adapted into some sort of banner on a web page. Of course, the final picture is AMAZING! :) Keep up the good work. :)

i don't see americans moving out to give it back to the native americans. Sure, when you move out of Canada back to whatever homeland your ancestors came from. Then again, your ancestors probably took that homeland from another ethnic group in Europe. Honestly, Zionism has nothing to do with the colonists/Americans conquering Native American land. The former claims that they have a right because of the Holocaust and Nazi Germany in order to create their own homeland in the Middle East. Likewise, you're comparing something that happened 150+ years ago to something that's happening right now. EDIT: Since you insist, perhaps you can cover my moving expenses so I can move back to my ancestors' homeland: England. :lol:

This isn't even considering the fact that Jews are a very small minority in that region. It's not fair that they get that much land. The whole Zionist issue reeks of Lebensraum. When you think about it, there are quite a bit of similarities between Zionism and National Socialism. :roll:

As a disclaimer, I'm not here to question the British governmental system. In fact, from what I have observed about it, it seems to work quite well for Britain. Personally, I believe that Constitutional Monarchy and a Republic both have their advantages (honestly, they rate about the same on a scale of "freedom"), but I'm primarily interested in the republican versus royalist debate. Honestly, I don't want this to end up erupting into an American versus Britisher flame war. :roll:

I'm not talking about the Republican Party. I'm talking about republicanism as a form of government: representatives chosen by citizens. Republicans would be anti-monarchists. An example of republican movements would be the American and Irish revolutions. I'm not saying that all republicans are revolutionaries, but the majority would certainly harbor sympathies toward both aforementioned movements. Believe it or not, but there are/have been British republicans (an example of which is Thomas Paine), although they're in the minority. I just want to hear from anyone that knows any such people or actually is a republican himself. It would be interesting to hear their opinions.

Hey, do we have any republicans from Britain here? I know this is a bit random for a topic, but I thought that it might be interesting to hear from any British republicans. Irish republicans are welcome as well. Also, please explain why you're a republican and when you began to harbor such sentiments. Thanks.

Corps is a military term though. Corporation is what you're looking for. -------------------- Britain hails the rise of a new corporate state, which means that there are only two corporate states in the world now. Anywho, the Chaplain Corps of the Greater Britain military has been nicknamed the 'God Squad'. The name has now stuck.

This was the first major shooting in what? 12 years? I honestly fail to see how this could be used as an excuse to pass stricter gun laws; it wouldn't help much. This is an isolated incident, and there will be more isolated incidents. Hell, they don't even have to use a gun. They could use cricket bats and kitchen knives. Should those be banned as well? They kill people. I don't understand British gun laws, but whatever.

Censor evasion would just be manipulating a word that would otherwise be censored so that it is at least easily recognizable (e.g. changing a vowel so the censor doesn't catch the word, etc.)

A 'C' is one letter grade up from a failing grade in most places...

To be fair, I'm a horrible francophone. At least Dusty lives in Quebec.

Project Underground has been expanded.

I believe that I worked out a deal with Grim in the past where I would use the oil extraction technology that I received from conquering America on his tar sands. It doesn't really matter anyway. The Age of Petroleum is over, although Britain still uses what little oil is left for the military. The British Vehicle Industry has been using hydrogen fuel cell technology, although the cars are widely only sold in Britain. Britain's self-sustaining, so imports from other countries have been drastically reduced. Most trade remains with Europe. Here's a little information about the Legislature (since I haven't stated already): -The House of Commons has been reduced. The number of seats equal the number of counties in Britain: 125 (including Faroe, the 125th county). -The House of Lords has been replaced with the House of Executives. -The House of Executives consists of heads of the major British industries, clerics, and delegates from any colonies. Also, that thing that I've been discussing with Archi has started. Archi knows what I'm talking about because I'm telling him right now. I'm gonna be on a break for a little while.