All? 1830? Only to determine starting player, after that...? (same with Caylus I think, there is no random element in that game).
Also, there are abstract games that are random. Tigris and Euphrates is an example with its tile draws.
Random elements are fine... just when things are pure chance or chaotic in nature it loses all appeal as a game. Unless, of course, there is a woman involved.
As of late... Age of Steam, Twilight Struggle (IGA winner 2006), Traders of Genoa, 1830, Power Grid, Friedrich, War of the Ring... mostly interested in economic / stock market simulations and war games (GMT Games, MMP Games). I do play chess, poker and some other lighter fare...
If I was suggesting a gift / newbie games in the ease to teach / pick-up realm that you place Fluxx then I'd suggest For Sale, Bonhanza, Bang!, Coloretto, That's Life. Though I've had success converting people with much deeper games... the ones I list are fun, quick to play, high replay value and easy to teach / learn. You can look them up here: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/
I am a gaming snob... I also like to have fun. Fluxx is not a game that I find fun so it would certainly not be a game that I'd introduce people to gaming with... especially when there are about 1,000 better choices. Besides the fun and new gamer factor, I'd say that the "game" is not a game. It is a futile exercise... much like that other Stoner game called Grass, or Uno for that matter. For good suggestions I'd start here:
Fluxx is way to random, when I same "gamer" I mean someone who likes to be challenged, be competitive, use their brain when playing. Fluxx might be fun for stoners... maybe a one time play for others... but I would not suggest it as a gift for anyone that is into gaming or that you'd like to turn on to the hobby.
Dude... that is a Gamma on your site. My friend had one and an NS400. Is that titled and on the road? I've had: 1972 S-1, 1974 H-2, 1970 GT 500, 1976 GT 550 and 1974 GT 380. For non 2-strokes I've had two GL 1000's (1977 and 1979).
That would that would be in addition to Fear of Pop that he did with Ben Folds back in 1998. Despite the reviews that you see online, I think this is a gem... and it is available on vinyl to boot.
...hopefully they will reveal info to the press as they have it. I did hear on MSNBC someone state that there were some launch issues that might be related. Remember this?
Sites like Epitonic and Parasol have steaming audio and are not 'radio' per se. Parasol is a distributor and Epitonic is a site like MP3.com but with a more condensed selection of signed indie artists (not the myriad of DIY stuff that might be fun to wade through at MP3.com, but since you said google was dense, then this is a valid comment). Epitonic's radio stream is cool because you can listen to what they have programmed or 'walk through' genre, labels etc or create a playlist for the broadcast.
Allmusic is very good at guiding yo to stuff you might like. By checking roots, influences, followers and similar artist of an act that you like you might stumble on some new stuff.
Weblogs, forums... of course.
Then there is the old reliable. Magzines, college radio and record store clerks.
You must have some local college stations... some of them do internet streaming if there is none near you. Local to me (Northampton, MA) there is WAMH and WMUA.
There are a few great record stores that send out new release emails of obscure titles. Also, they have employee lists. I have bought many titles without listen by looking at the employee lists. If 10 people that work in the store say it is great, then it more than likely is. Here are two great stores on each coast: Forced Exposure in Boston (click on "Employee Top 10") & Aquarius Records in San Fran (click on "Favorites" for each employee)... for both sites, sign up for the email updates for weekly new releases.
You can only upload files to it? Too bad. It could have replaced DAT for stealth recording concerts. The Nomad 3 works good, but the Zen looks sharp - much smaller.
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Will the video on my Thinkpad now work???
Dude... there were many gull-winged doors before the DeLorean. I'd put the 300SL tops in that category.
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http://autospeed.drive.com.au/cms/A_2143/article.
I thought I'd point that out... oh, and how old are you since everyone seems to be making that an issue?
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blah. blah. blah. Please add more value to this conversation, thanks.
Insults? Whatever, dude. You replied to me. Please pay attention.
All? 1830? Only to determine starting player, after that...? (same with Caylus I think, there is no random element in that game).
Also, there are abstract games that are random. Tigris and Euphrates is an example with its tile draws.
Random elements are fine... just when things are pure chance or chaotic in nature it loses all appeal as a game. Unless, of course, there is a woman involved.
Dude... I'll play you online in the Java client. Best game ever? Hmmm... I do like it. Best new game that I have tried in a long while.
Instructions for online found here:
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/article/1224164
As of late... Age of Steam, Twilight Struggle (IGA winner 2006), Traders of Genoa, 1830, Power Grid, Friedrich, War of the Ring... mostly interested in economic / stock market simulations and war games (GMT Games, MMP Games). I do play chess, poker and some other lighter fare...
If I was suggesting a gift / newbie games in the ease to teach / pick-up realm that you place Fluxx then I'd suggest For Sale, Bonhanza, Bang!, Coloretto, That's Life. Though I've had success converting people with much deeper games... the ones I list are fun, quick to play, high replay value and easy to teach / learn. You can look them up here: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/
I am a gaming snob... I also like to have fun. Fluxx is not a game that I find fun so it would certainly not be a game that I'd introduce people to gaming with... especially when there are about 1,000 better choices. Besides the fun and new gamer factor, I'd say that the "game" is not a game. It is a futile exercise... much like that other Stoner game called Grass, or Uno for that matter. For good suggestions I'd start here:
http://tinyurl.com/snsc9
People like Bingo and call that a game too.
http://www.boardgamegeek.com/game/258
Fluxx is way to random, when I same "gamer" I mean someone who likes to be challenged, be competitive, use their brain when playing. Fluxx might be fun for stoners... maybe a one time play for others... but I would not suggest it as a gift for anyone that is into gaming or that you'd like to turn on to the hobby.
One of the worst, actually. Almost universally hated among gamers.
...tuna dolphin?
I'd buy a PC 800 for the right price. Always loved that bike.
Coffee is a drug.
...to drugs.
Here's a great read from a great chef Kitchen Confidential
That would that would be in addition to Fear of Pop that he did with Ben Folds back in 1998. Despite the reviews that you see online, I think this is a gem... and it is available on vinyl to boot.
Get a VPI TNT or a Clearaudio Master Reference!
I thought it was for this Mandrake. You ruined my life!
Sites like Epitonic and Parasol have steaming audio and are not 'radio' per se. Parasol is a distributor and Epitonic is a site like MP3.com but with a more condensed selection of signed indie artists (not the myriad of DIY stuff that might be fun to wade through at MP3.com, but since you said google was dense, then this is a valid comment). Epitonic's radio stream is cool because you can listen to what they have programmed or 'walk through' genre, labels etc or create a playlist for the broadcast.
Allmusic is very good at guiding yo to stuff you might like. By checking roots, influences, followers and similar artist of an act that you like you might stumble on some new stuff.
Weblogs, forums... of course.
Then there is the old reliable. Magzines, college radio and record store clerks.
Some of my favorite mags: Magnet, Wire, Signal to Noise and CMJ.
You must have some local college stations... some of them do internet streaming if there is none near you. Local to me (Northampton, MA) there is WAMH and WMUA.
There are a few great record stores that send out new release emails of obscure titles. Also, they have employee lists. I have bought many titles without listen by looking at the employee lists. If 10 people that work in the store say it is great, then it more than likely is. Here are two great stores on each coast: Forced Exposure in Boston (click on "Employee Top 10") & Aquarius Records in San Fran (click on "Favorites" for each employee)... for both sites, sign up for the email updates for weekly new releases.
If anyone is into Free Jazz, check out my site.
It was a great film... did you learn Esperanto for the part, or did you make the cut because you already spoke it?
You can only upload files to it? Too bad. It could have replaced DAT for stealth recording concerts. The Nomad 3 works good, but the Zen looks sharp - much smaller.