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Igneous bMotion
I've set up a chatbot called Igneous on the RockMonkey ChatRoom. I installed bMotion 0.09: emotions for bots, and some conversation topics (based on the RockMonkey site itself)... and it's coming up with some classic lines. I lifted this exchange between Sian and Igneous from the log:
<chocorifi> Are you accusing me of sexual harassment Iggy?
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Photopia
Ever played a text-based adventure (interactive fiction) before? If so, this is a must-see. If not, now's the time to start. I've just finished playing a short IF called Photopia, which won two prestigious (in IF circles) XYZZYnews awards back in 1998.
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A Weekend Of Lockpicking
Following up the arrival of my new lockpicks, I've spent the weekend picking pretty much every lock I've come across (and helping to teach JTA and Bryn how to do it for themselves). The result: six of nine attempted locks picked, feeling significantly more well-practiced, and very, very sore fingers. I need to get some …
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I Can Still Do It
My new lockpick set arrived today. I haven't played with picks in years and years, and so, when I started clumsily fooling around inside a chunky padlock that Claire found behind some furniture yesterday, it felt like I was about to have another half-hour of footing around before I could even count the number of …
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The Revenge Of Zanatoth
The Revenge Of Zanatoth is a new WikiGame on the RockMonkey wiki. And for those of you who remember me publicising TromaNightAdventure, my first adventure-based WikiGame... well: The Revenge Of Zanatoth kicks it's arse. It's a wonderful little (heh) WikiGame that sends you on a quest to save Peter Hain from Zanatoth. During your travels, …
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Links I Promised People
Promised various people I'd put these online, for their... enjoyment:
VegPorn - Porn For Vegetarians, By Vegetarians - all their models are vegan, and they also sell "cruelty-free" toys and stuff. Weird.
Overheard In The Office and Overheard In The Office and Overheard In New York - especially for Strokey Adam
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Strokey Adam
As Andy reported, we spent the evening with Adam (from Daventry... the planet Daventry...) last night. What Andy didn't mention were the photos...
For the benefit of everybody-but-Strokey (who won't be able to see them until he gets back), here they are (click for larger versions):
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Paul - Prepare To Drool
Back in 1979, Atari came up with a design for a next-generation console called the "Cosmos" (you'll find it on this list of handheld games consoles. This remarkable device, planned for release in the early 80's, would have used holographic games in order to give an illusion of 3D, all in a hand-held unit.
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80’s Estonian TV Commercial
Have a spare pair of underpants ready. Do not be eating anything. Be sure that you are not under the influence of any hallucinogens. Put that pint down, too. Take a deep breath. Remind yourself that you are in a safe place, and you can turn off your computer at any time. Watch this 80's …
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There Goes Your Data Now…
Is it just me, or does this dialog box, which appears when using a particular part of Microsoft SQL Server 2000, present a very bad metaphor? One that says, "this arrow represents your data, and here it is being minced by some cogs". Or maybe it's just me that thinks that, and winces a little … -
Firefox Finally Appeals
As you may all know, I'm a die-hard supporter of the Opera web browser, despite many of my friends now claiming that Firefox is superior. I've been following the Mozilla project for a long while (haven't we all), and on the many occasions I've tried Firefox (and it's grandparents) I've always been unimpressed. It's always …
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The Subtle Art Of Beer Snobbery
Thanks to Jon for showing me The Subtle Art Of Beer Snobbery. Can't help but feel that our favourite TastyLager guzzler is trying to make a point, hmm?
Went out few a few last night with Andy R, Claire, and Bryn to welcome Strokey Adam and Emma into town (they're visiting this week - but not … -
I Don’t Think This Will Work
I received this e-mail from a co-worker this morning. I don't think it will work, so I'd like to do a test - Jon is particularly good at locking his keys in his car (he managed to do so on Saturday, while driving it, which is quite impressive), so perhaps he'd try this out for …
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Bryn’s Challenge - Looking Back
Well; today, Bryn's Challenge came to an end - so those of us who were participating (and didn't give up along the way) can go back to our regular amount of fast food once more. I, for one, will be enjoying a Tex Mex burger at Burger King this evening (you're all welcome to join …
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