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RE: WitP = Wargame crack
Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 4:06 pm
by msaario
Oh, one more thing, I also played while my wife was driving (coming back from a ski resort). I feels a bit odd to have a laptop open, especially if the airbag goes off!
--Mikko
RE: WitP = Wargame crack
Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 5:34 pm
by Jam_USMC
I agree that Witp has some addictive qualities. But why attach the negative connotations of illicit drug use to such a beatiful thing?
I prefer this view: WITP is my now my religion. The Matrix pastors and deacons continue to support and guide me. My daily fellowship with the Congregation of Forum Contributors who worship by my side are a true inspriration to all Wargaming-kind. May PC be with you. et. al, egro, etc., amen. [&o]
RE: WitP = Wargame crack
Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 5:36 pm
by DuckofTindalos
Oh dear, religion and narcotics... That just begs an acidic comment... But I'm not going to make it, for the sake of forum peace.
RE: WitP = Wargame crack
Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 9:45 pm
by Bodhi
ORIGINAL: Terminus
Oh dear, religion and narcotics...
Been reading your Marx again? [:D]
RE: WitP = Wargame crack
Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 11:39 pm
by Cathartes
Religion, crack, potato chips, what not... At least you don't have to keep throwing money at the problem, or steal to maintain the high. Tithe one time and the addiction is for as long as you can see and click.
By the way, until I sink an opponent's carrier or smoke some crack, I'll never know what any of you are talking about. Both are highly unlikely in my case.
Heroin anyone?
RE: WitP = Wargame crack
Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 11:56 pm
by Big B
ORIGINAL: Cathartes
{snip}
By the way, until I sink an opponent's carrier or smoke some crack, I'll never know what any of you are talking about. Both are highly unlikely in my case.
I think we'll try to arrange a carrier 'trade' instead - and since you have more carriers, how about three of yours for one of ours? [:D]
B
RE: WitP = Wargame crack
Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 12:52 am
by RUPD3658
ORIGINAL: Bodhi
ORIGINAL: Terminus
Oh dear, religion and narcotics...
Been reading your Marx again? [:D]
I thought Groucho was into both
RE: WitP = Wargame crack
Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 12:57 am
by RUPD3658
ORIGINAL: Cathartes
Religion, crack, potato chips, what not... At least you don't have to keep throwing money at the problem, or steal to maintain the high. Tithe one time and the addiction is for as long as you can see and click.
By the way, until I sink an opponent's carrier or smoke some crack, I'll never know what any of you are talking about. Both are highly unlikely in my case.
Heroin anyone?
Never had heroin but I can say that there is no greater thrill than sinking an enemy carrier. The hard part is explaining to your wife why you are whooping and doing a victory dance at midnight. [:-]
From what I recall of my Psychology degree (Circa 1989) an addiction is anything that interferes with your everyday life. As I have lost many hours of sleep (because my mind was still racing planning the next turn or worse yet the bolt upright in bed at 2am as you realize that you forgot to set CAP on your carriers) I think I count as being an addict. [:'(]
RE: WitP = Wargame crack
Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 1:47 am
by ny59giants
quote:
ORIGINAL: Cathartes
Religion, crack, potato chips, what not... At least you don't have to keep throwing money at the problem, or steal to maintain the high. Tithe one time and the addiction is for as long as you can see and click.
By the way, until I sink an opponent's carrier or smoke some crack, I'll never know what any of you are talking about. Both are highly unlikely in my case.
Heroin anyone?
Never had heroin but I can say that there is no greater thrill than sinking an enemy carrier. The hard part is explaining to your wife why you are whooping and doing a victory dance at midnight.[:-]
From what I recall of my Psychology degree (Circa 1989) an addiction is anything that interferes with your everyday life. As I have lost many hours of sleep (because my mind was still racing planning the next turn or worse yet the bolt upright in bed at 2am as you realize that you forgot to set CAP on your carriers) I think I count as being an addict.[:'(]
I can throw in my Master's degree in Counseling here. They say you can tell how addict someone is to Nicotine by how soon they light up a cigarette after awakening in the morning. If you turn off the alarm clock and then light up a cigarette (without getting out of bed). Your in bad shape.[X(]
Take that now to WitP. If you get up and first turn on your computer "before" starting the coffee or going to the bathroom so this is little time wasted on getting to checking your e-mail to see if you have a turn waiting. I think you "might" have an addiction problem. [:D][:D] Then there are those with over 3 PBEM games going at once and are doing Mods in their spare time. [8|]
Then again, there are a "few" people here with a significant number of post over 10,000. (i.e. "T") .[:D][:D]
RE: WitP = Wargame crack
Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 1:56 am
by RUPD3658
I have tried the Matrix "Patches" but they just make the addiction worse. [;)]
I have used SPWAW as Methadone between PBEM turns.
RE: WitP = Wargame crack
Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 3:00 am
by Ian R
ORIGINAL: msaario
On my intercontinental business trips witp has been a real joy, my flights (if the battery holds or I have power) feel almost too short, and being jet lagged at a hotel at 4 am is a true joy -> 3-4 hours of pure witp.
Shhh don't tell the company I installed a game on the laptop (without admin rights)....
The only complaint is that it is sluggish after my home computer.
--Mikko
I thought that might be the case. One day maybe the airlines will allow you to load your own game into the "screen" on the back of the seat in front. Now that would be insteresting. if they ever get past the security issues.
RE: WitP = Wargame crack
Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 3:09 am
by ChezDaJez
Take that now to WitP. If you get up and first turn on your computer "before" starting the coffee or going to the bathroom so this is little time wasted on getting to checking your e-mail to see if you have a turn waiting. I think you "might" have an addiction problem. Then there are those with over 3 PBEM games going at once and are doing Mods in their spare time.
Oh, dear. The wife's right... I am addicted.
But hey, I do wait until after turning on the computer, checking my email and going to the bathroom before having my cigarette so maybe it isn't as bad as... as... as... ah hell, I don't know!
Brad, Andy, where the hell are my turns!!!
Chez
RE: WitP = Wargame crack
Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 4:00 am
by LarryP
ORIGINAL: RUPD3658
I have tried the Matrix "Patches" but they just make the addiction worse. [;)]
I have used SPWAW as Methadone between PBEM turns.
Now that was really good! Thanks for good laughs after a horrible day. Really!
RE: WitP = Wargame crack
Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 7:07 am
by bradfordkay
ORIGINAL: ChezDaJez
Take that now to WitP. If you get up and first turn on your computer "before" starting the coffee or going to the bathroom so this is little time wasted on getting to checking your e-mail to see if you have a turn waiting. I think you "might" have an addiction problem. Then there are those with over 3 PBEM games going at once and are doing Mods in their spare time.
Oh, dear. The wife's right... I am addicted.
But hey, I do wait until after turning on the computer, checking my email and going to the bathroom before having my cigarette so maybe it isn't as bad as... as... as... ah hell, I don't know!
Brad, Andy, where the hell are my turns!!!
Chez
One the way!!!! I can't wait to see how much more damage my forces can do to the IJN off Java!!! [:'(]
I start up the computer as soon as I get up. If there's a turn waiting I go take a shower while it downloads...
RE: WitP = Wargame crack
Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 2:19 pm
by Feinder
One game to rule them all, One game to find them,
One game to bring them all, and to their PCs bind them.
-F-
RE: WitP = Wargame crack
Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 2:56 pm
by Charbroiled
I wonder how my wife will take it if everytime I start WITP I start saying...my preeeecious.....I do like playing WITP in a dark room.
RE: WitP = Wargame crack
Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 2:56 pm
by rockmedic109
[:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D]
Now I have to clean Pepsi off my computer screen.
RE: WitP = Wargame crack
Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 3:06 pm
by rockmedic109
ORIGINAL: ny59giants
quote:
ORIGINAL: Cathartes
Religion, crack, potato chips, what not... At least you don't have to keep throwing money at the problem, or steal to maintain the high. Tithe one time and the addiction is for as long as you can see and click.
By the way, until I sink an opponent's carrier or smoke some crack, I'll never know what any of you are talking about. Both are highly unlikely in my case.
Heroin anyone?
Never had heroin but I can say that there is no greater thrill than sinking an enemy carrier. The hard part is explaining to your wife why you are whooping and doing a victory dance at midnight.[:-]
From what I recall of my Psychology degree (Circa 1989) an addiction is anything that interferes with your everyday life. As I have lost many hours of sleep (because my mind was still racing planning the next turn or worse yet the bolt upright in bed at 2am as you realize that you forgot to set CAP on your carriers) I think I count as being an addict.[:'(]
I can throw in my Master's degree in Counseling here. They say you can tell how addict someone is to Nicotine by how soon they light up a cigarette after awakening in the morning. If you turn off the alarm clock and then light up a cigarette (without getting out of bed). Your in bad shape.[X(]
Take that now to WitP. If you get up and first turn on your computer "before" starting the coffee or going to the bathroom so this is little time wasted on getting to checking your e-mail to see if you have a turn waiting. I think you "might" have an addiction problem. [:D][:D] Then there are those with over 3 PBEM games going at once and are doing Mods in their spare time. [8|]
Then again, there are a "few" people here with a significant number of post over 10,000. (i.e. "T") .[:D][:D]
Do I have a problem? I set my laptop on a TV tray next to the bed so I don't have to get out of it in the morning? Gee, I hope I am not addicted.....no, that's wrong. I don't care if I am addicted.
RE: WitP = Wargame crack
Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 4:26 pm
by ny59giants
Do I have a problem? I set my laptop on a TV tray next to the bed so I don't have to get out of it in the morning? Gee, I hope I am not addicted.....no, that's wrong. I don't care if I am addicted.
This first step to recovery is to ADMIT you have a problem and are powerless to overcome it on your own. I guess you failed on both these accounts. [:D][:D]
RE: WitP = Wargame crack
Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 4:41 pm
by RUPD3658
ORIGINAL: Feinder
One game to rule them all, One game to find them,
One game to bring them all, and to their PCs bind them.
-F-
In the land of Matrix, where the game codes lie