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Title: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: dark-daventry on September 20, 2010, 09:12:03 PM
So, I've made this thread for two main reasons: Back in the day on these forums, there used to be entire threads dedicated to a single forum member. Unfortunately, such threads are hardly around anymore. If I'm correct, I believe Deloria is one of the only members to have her own thread in these new forums. So I thought I'd bring back the tradition. The only rule I remember existing for these types of threads is that you can't make a thread for yourself. The thread must be created by another forum member.

The second reason I am creating this thread is because, in reality, we all <3 doon! Don't even try to deny it!

So this thread is for the fan-club of doon to commune and discuss anything doon related. This is basically your own thread. You make the rules here (within reason of course.) So far as I'm concerned, off-topicness in this thread is perfectly allowed. Now, I can't speak for my fellow Mods (in fact, I haven't even consulted them about this... I'm making this thread because I feel like it lol) but I don't think they'd have an issue with that. If they do, they'll let you know. Or yell at me. I'm really not sure which. So, without further ado, doon (and your adoring fan club), this is your thread! Make the best possible use of it!  :P
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: kindofdoon on September 20, 2010, 09:15:34 PM
WOAH! This all happened so fast! I'm really honored!

Now, DD, I recall that you were supposed to bring the three magic treasures back to headquarters...do you have them?
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: tessspoon on September 20, 2010, 09:18:22 PM
WOOT!

:D
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: kindofdoon on September 20, 2010, 09:21:08 PM
As for rules, well, there are none (aside from the forum rules, obviously). This thread shall be used for completely open discussion.

And so Doon spake, and so it was.

^ That's not a typo. "Spake" is an antiquated past participle of "to speak".
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: tessspoon on September 20, 2010, 09:22:49 PM
Haids missed it, darn it. XD
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: dark-daventry on September 20, 2010, 09:24:53 PM
Quote from: kindofdoon on September 20, 2010, 09:15:34 PM
WOAH! This all happened so fast! I'm really honored!

Now, DD, I recall that you were supposed to bring the three magic treasures back to headquarters...do you have them?

You should be honored. Frankly, I think you deserve it. I've come to respect you a lot on the forums. I envy you in some respects for your superior photoshop skills and your clear superiority to me in modding textures...

CRAP! um... Isn't the fact that I made this thread enough for you? *gets ready to activate mod powers* Can't I just be inducted into your fan club automatically...? You do realize I hold the mod powers here... (Yes, I am disobeying a sacred oath I took upon my liege, Cesar Bittar's sword, when I became a mod to never abuse my powers... XB)

Quote from: kindofdoon on September 20, 2010, 09:21:08 PM
As for rules, well, there are none (aside from the forum rules, obviously). This thread shall be used for completely open discussion.

And so Doon spake, and so it was.

^ That's not a typo. "Spake" is an antiquated past participle of "to speak".

I'm going to have to get back to you on this part. I don't believe my fellow mods will have an issue with this, but I just want to be sure of that... If any one of them can reply to this thread with the official ok, that'd be great... Otherwise, I'm ready for my punishment... XD j/k
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: kindofdoon on September 20, 2010, 09:30:23 PM
Quote from: dark-daventry on September 20, 2010, 09:24:53 PM
You should be honored. Frankly, I think you deserve it. I've come to respect you a lot on the forums. I envy you in some respects for your superior photoshop skills and your clear superiority to me in modding textures...

Wow. I feel so appreciated right now! Thank you so much.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: dark-daventry on September 20, 2010, 09:33:19 PM
Quote from: kindofdoon on September 20, 2010, 09:30:23 PM
Quote from: dark-daventry on September 20, 2010, 09:24:53 PM
You should be honored. Frankly, I think you deserve it. I've come to respect you a lot on the forums. I envy you in some respects for your superior photoshop skills and your clear superiority to me in modding textures...

Wow. I feel so appreciated right now! Thank you so much.

I can't speak (or type) a lie. Ok, so I can, but in this case I'm not. I truly believe you are one of the rising members here on the forum... You've contributed a lot of positive energy here, and these forums have needed that as of late. I should probably stop with all the comments now and let this thread resume normally lol...
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Haids1987 on September 20, 2010, 09:34:58 PM
Quote from: tessspoon on September 20, 2010, 09:22:49 PM
Haids missed it, darn it. XD
By only a few minutes!  Here I am!  ;D

You're so freaking rad, Doon.  I'm proud to be your #1 fan! XD

(Posted on: September 20, 2010, 08:34:26 PM)


Quote from: dark-daventry on September 20, 2010, 09:33:19 PM
I should probably stop with all the comments now and let this thread resume normally lol...
Naw, don't stop, I'm sure you're making him blush!

Quote from: kindofdoon on September 20, 2010, 09:11:26 PM
Quote from: Haids1987 on September 20, 2010, 09:05:00 PM
SSSSSSHHHHH!   I wanna see what these three treasures are first!

GASP! Have you played KQI?!
LOL, of course!  I just wanted to see if he'd bring me something purrty, like a tiara or a unicorn. :yes:
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: kindofdoon on September 20, 2010, 09:42:49 PM
Actually, yes. I'm really honored to read that, and appreciate it very much, more than I can say.

Now, if this thread gets the green light from the admins, we'll be needing those three magic treasures... ;D
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: dark-daventry on September 20, 2010, 09:47:49 PM
If only Weldon can come in and just give it the official seal of approval. I don't anticipate any problems... I'd say just go ahead...

As for the magic treasures... Um... Would you believe that I hid them in a VERY secure location, but that I forgot where that location was? If you don't believe that, I'm sorry I don't have the treasures for you...

Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: kindofdoon on September 20, 2010, 09:54:11 PM
Now that I have the KQ Collection and Companion, I'm going ahead with a 1-7 playthrough. Perhaps then I will be able to locate the three magic treasures and garrison them inside our headquarters, granting us prosperity and a +1000 gold bonus.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: dark-daventry on September 20, 2010, 10:14:19 PM
Quote from: kindofdoon on September 20, 2010, 09:54:11 PM
Now that I have the KQ Collection and Companion, I'm going ahead with a 1-7 playthrough. Perhaps then I will be able to locate the three magic treasures and garrison them inside our headquarters, granting us prosperity and a +1000 gold bonus.

That gold bonus is always a good idea. Daventry has prospered for years with it...

Would you ever consider doing a youtube playthrough series of the games, complete with your fancy editing skills? (I've seen your entry for the TSL comedy contest. Impressive editing I must say. I was in fact one of the judges...)
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: kindofdoon on September 20, 2010, 10:21:19 PM
You mean an LP, with commentary? I'm no good at doing that - I prefer to play silently.

Thank you for your praise about my video - I did spend a good while working on it, and I'm glad to see that you noticed.

How do you envision video editing skills coming in handy for a playthrough? Usually, you just play straight through and post the footage, with no editing involved.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Fierce Deity on September 20, 2010, 10:27:34 PM
I always wanted to do an LP. I just don't have the technical know-how to set one up.  :-\
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: dark-daventry on September 20, 2010, 10:30:35 PM
Quote from: kindofdoon on September 20, 2010, 10:21:19 PM
You mean an LP, with commentary? I'm no good at doing that - I prefer to play silently.

Thank you for your praise about my video - I did spend a good while working on it, and I'm glad to see that you noticed.

How do you envision video editing skills coming in handy for a playthrough? Usually, you just play straight through and post the footage, with no editing involved.

I know, but it'd be interesting to see you tackle a different kind of playthrough. For the most part, they're all the same thing. I'd like some kind of variety in my playthroughs. Something that would set you apart from everyone else, whatever that may be. But perhaps that's just me.

BTW, may I ask what LP stands for?

As for filming stuff, you can download a program called CamStudio which records video from your computer, and you can set it up to record sound from the computer too. Best of all? It's FREE!
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Enchantermon on September 20, 2010, 10:44:20 PM
LP = Let's Play.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: kindofdoon on September 20, 2010, 10:45:19 PM
LP stands for "Let's Play".

A unique playthrough...I will give this some thought. I've been thinking about beating KQI, writing down all the steps to get points, and then finding the shortest route possible to beat it, like I did with my Episode 2 walkthough. I could try recording that...Would you be interested in watching something like that?

And I'm all set on screen recording software - I've been recording my video games since 2006!

http://www.youtube.com/kindofdoon
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: waltzdancing on September 20, 2010, 10:45:35 PM
I'm here and I bring you the Ring of Invisibility.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: kindofdoon on September 20, 2010, 10:47:27 PM
Thanks, Waltz! Also, how should I call you? (I remember reading that your name is Arienne, or something like that. Is that remotely accurate?)
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: dark-daventry on September 20, 2010, 10:54:10 PM
Quote from: Enchantermon on September 20, 2010, 10:44:20 PM
LP = Let's Play.

Thank you. I so knew what that meant... I was just... testing you. Yes, that's it. Testing you...

Quote from: kindofdoon on September 20, 2010, 10:45:19 PM
LP stands for "Let's Play".

A unique playthrough...I will give this some thought. I've been thinking about beating KQI, writing down all the steps to get points, and then finding the shortest route possible to beat it, like I did with my Episode 2 walkthough. I could try recording that...Would you be interested in watching something like that?

And I'm all set on screen recording software - I've been recording my video games since 2006!

http://www.youtube.com/kindofdoon

I would very much love to see such a thing! I think I'm going to have to subscribe to your youtube channel one of these days...
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: kindofdoon on September 20, 2010, 10:56:27 PM
Alright. I'll start it this weekend.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: waltzdancing on September 20, 2010, 11:07:13 PM
Yeah, my name is Adrienne. What ever you want to call me is fine. I worked my 10 year old charge's birthday party and all the girls called me Andi. It is up to you, you can come up with another nick name if you like.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: dark-daventry on September 20, 2010, 11:13:45 PM
Yeah, I've got about 11 nicknames in real life and counting. The most common one I get is by far Harry Potter. Apparently, I look like him. I know on the forums I was officially given the name DD by someone, but I can't remember who (I want to say it was Deloria, but I'm not sure.) I know they were discussing various nick-names or abbreviations for me. One was Dark-Dav. But I think DD works pretty well too.

Quote from: kindofdoon on September 20, 2010, 10:56:27 PM
Alright. I'll start it this weekend.

Awesome! I can't wait to see it!
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: waltzdancing on September 20, 2010, 11:42:48 PM
I can see how you could get called Harry Potter. There is a resemblance, but you will always be Dark-Daventry to me.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: darthkiwi on September 21, 2010, 06:46:15 AM
Just wanted to pop in and say hi; I'm relatively new here but Kindofdoon is definitely one of the most prolific and positive members here and I wanted to make my appreciation known  ;)

QuoteIf I'm correct, I believe Deloria is one of the only members to have her own thread in these new forums.
True. Sadly, her thread has not had much activity recently  :( Not enough people like grammar, architecture, antique languages and spekynge in Middel Englysh.  :(
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: KatieHal on September 21, 2010, 11:23:27 AM
Doon, you're a great, helpful, fun forum member, and I'm glad you're around!  ;D
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Big C from Cauney island on September 21, 2010, 11:39:03 AM
You seem pretty cool, kindofdoon.  I've never been a fan of a single person, but I want you to know I will consider it.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Haids1987 on September 21, 2010, 12:18:24 PM
Quote from: waltzdancing on September 20, 2010, 11:42:48 PM
I can see how you could get called Harry Potter. There is a resemblance
Did you used to have a profile pic in the Fannatic section?  If so, then I totally thought that you looked like Harry Potter when I saw you!  (If not, then there's another former Fannatic that looks a lot like Harry. :P)

And speaking of which, WHY ARE THERE NO FANNATICS ANYMORE?!  I never got to be one, I was so bummed!  Katie, can we do something about that...?
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: tessspoon on September 21, 2010, 12:23:52 PM
Not really missing out on much, no one ever posts in the Fannatics board, even. :P

But yeah, bringing that whole thing back would be pretty cool :D but it doesn't seem like something they're into doing atm.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Haids1987 on September 21, 2010, 12:25:24 PM
It was fun looking at all the pics and learning a bit about the other forumers, though.  I vote on bringing it back!
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: waltzdancing on September 21, 2010, 01:04:19 PM
Quote from: Haids1987 on September 21, 2010, 12:18:24 PM
Quote from: waltzdancing on September 20, 2010, 11:42:48 PM
I can see how you could get called Harry Potter. There is a resemblance
Did you used to have a profile pic in the Fannatic section?  If so, then I totally thought that you looked like Harry Potter when I saw you!  (If not, then there's another former Fannatic that looks a lot like Harry. :P)

It is his facebook picture and on skype, that's how I know. It's just the style of his haircut that makes people think of Harry Potter.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: wilco64256 on September 21, 2010, 01:15:02 PM
Doon makes killer wallpapers, much nicer than anything I could ever manage!  My current wallpaper is one of his pieces of work as a matter of fact.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: snabbott on September 21, 2010, 01:26:12 PM
Yay, doon! We <3 you!
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: kindofdoon on September 21, 2010, 02:34:46 PM
...I didn't even think anyone knew my name on these forums! I appreciate this so much!
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: dark-daventry on September 21, 2010, 05:23:12 PM
Quote from: kindofdoon on September 21, 2010, 02:34:46 PM
...I didn't even think anyone knew my name on these forums! I appreciate this so much!

Oh trust me, you're known. You're going to have to take my word for that. And I think you having this thread is certainly a testament to that. I think you deserve it!

And haids, yes my photo was on the Fannatics, but it's an outdated photo that was taken when I was visiting London a LONG time ago. I've changed in appearance QUITE a bit. I look a lot different now than I did then (I was also a freshman in high school when it was taken... I'm now a freshman in college...)
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: kindofdoon on September 21, 2010, 06:12:55 PM
Does anyone have any ideas for a texture mod? For example, I could change Graham's appearance or the environment around him.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: dark-daventry on September 21, 2010, 07:36:55 PM
Quote from: kindofdoon on September 21, 2010, 06:12:55 PM
Does anyone have any ideas for a texture mod? For example, I could change Graham's appearance or the environment around him.

CHEESE! GRAHAM IS MADE OF CHEESE! Much like the moon lol.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: kindofdoon on September 21, 2010, 07:40:00 PM
Message received. *salutes*
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Haids1987 on September 21, 2010, 08:14:37 PM
Put Graham in Rosella's wedding dress!

Oh wait, they already do that in Episode 1...:P
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: kindofdoon on September 21, 2010, 08:41:09 PM
I present Cheese Graham! (view full size to see his true Swiss glory)

(http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/6653/cheesygraham.png)

Not very happy with the end result, but every texture change takes about 5 minutes to compile...

More ideas, please?
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: dark-daventry on September 21, 2010, 08:48:25 PM
Quote from: kindofdoon on September 21, 2010, 08:41:09 PM
I present Cheese Graham! (view full size to see his true Swiss glory)

(http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/6653/cheesygraham.png)

Not very happy with the end result, but every texture change takes about 5 minutes to compile...

More ideas, please?

Dude, that's AWESOME! And it took you a much shorter time than I had expected...

Ok, let me think... Um, how about terminator graham? NO, WAIT! Borg Graham! Or, if you can, Sim graham (I imagine getting the green plumbob above his head may be difficult to do... But if you can pull it off, high five!)
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: kindofdoon on September 21, 2010, 08:53:47 PM
I haven't figured out how to actually change or make shapes yet, just textures, sounds, text, and other minor things. It's very difficult, and I have no programs that can handle that sort of thing.

I really like the Borg Graham idea. I also decided that I'm going to be...re-decorating his bedroom. Stay tuned.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: waltzdancing on September 21, 2010, 09:04:29 PM
Has the borg queen finally found her match? I somehow feel that Kings Quest is going to leap lightyears ahead of the current time period.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: dark-daventry on September 21, 2010, 09:29:45 PM
Quote from: waltzdancing on September 21, 2010, 09:04:29 PM
Has the borg queen finally found her match? I somehow feel that Kings Quest is going to leap lightyears ahead of the current time period.

She met her match with Captain Picard I think... Although I would LOVE to see Sisko confront the Borg Queen (Yes, I am a trekkie and proud of it!)
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: waltzdancing on September 21, 2010, 10:09:35 PM
I don't know, DD. Supposedly Picard killed her in the 21th century right before the first warp flight but what about Janeway. She killed the borg queen too in Star Trek: Voyager.  

Will the real Borg Queen please stand up?

Couldn't resist the KQ reference.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: kindofdoon on September 21, 2010, 10:23:22 PM
I started work on redoing Graham's bedroom...I must say, I have newfound respect for the team. I knew that making a game from scratch is hard, but this, this is HARD. Not to mention time-consuming.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: waltzdancing on September 21, 2010, 10:32:00 PM
Doon, I like you. You are an up beat person and nothing seems to phase you. Make sure you keep that quality no matter what. I'll also try to keep the philosophical stuff to a minimum next time, but thought you should know that.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: crayauchtin on September 21, 2010, 11:44:03 PM
Cheese Graham has just increased my faith in cheesism tenfold. I may even have to go to Cheesism seminary now.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: kindofdoon on September 22, 2010, 07:56:18 AM
Quote from: waltzdancing on September 21, 2010, 10:32:00 PM
Doon, I like you. You are an up beat person and nothing seems to phase you. Make sure you keep that quality no matter what. I'll also try to keep the philosophical stuff to a minimum next time, but thought you should know that.

Thank you. I try. :)
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: snabbott on September 22, 2010, 08:20:37 AM
Cheese Graham kind of looks like he has jaundice and some sort of pox. :P Still, I'm impressed - I wouldn't have a clue how to do that, even with access to the original files. I'm mystified by how they map the 2-D textures onto 3-D models.

The team uses Maya - I think that's what they use for this. There is a personal learning edition, but I don't know if it will do this sort of thing.

(Posted on: September 22, 2010, 09:10:11 AM)


Quote from: dark-daventry on September 21, 2010, 09:29:45 PM
Quote from: waltzdancing on September 21, 2010, 09:04:29 PM
Has the borg queen finally found her match? I somehow feel that Kings Quest is going to leap lightyears ahead of the current time period.

She met her match with Captain Picard I think... Although I would LOVE to see Sisko confront the Borg Queen (Yes, I am a trekkie and proud of it!)
Agreed! I think DS9 (and Avery Brooks, in particular) was seriously underrated!
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: dark-daventry on September 22, 2010, 11:21:52 AM
Quote from: snabbott on September 22, 2010, 08:20:37 AM
Cheese Graham kind of looks like he has jaundice and some sort of pox. :P Still, I'm impressed - I wouldn't have a clue how to do that, even with access to the original files. I'm mystified by how they map the 2-D textures onto 3-D models.

The team uses Maya - I think that's what they use for this. There is a personal learning edition, but I don't know if it will do this sort of thing.

(Posted on: September 22, 2010, 09:10:11 AM)


Quote from: dark-daventry on September 21, 2010, 09:29:45 PM
Quote from: waltzdancing on September 21, 2010, 09:04:29 PM
Has the borg queen finally found her match? I somehow feel that Kings Quest is going to leap lightyears ahead of the current time period.

She met her match with Captain Picard I think... Although I would LOVE to see Sisko confront the Borg Queen (Yes, I am a trekkie and proud of it!)
Agreed! I think DS9 (and Avery Brooks, in particular) was seriously underrated!

DS9 is by far my favorite star trek series. I loved TNG, I really did, but DS9 just resonated so much more with me. I mean, sisko is amazing. I will bow down and obey sisko's every command. I do love him. He is my favorite of all the captains. Besides, he's got the coolest nick name in all of star trek history: The Sisko! I could go on and on about DS9, but I think I'm going to create a thread later on for a more in depth discussion of star trek in general. Stay tuned for said thread later today (I'm typing this message on my iPod touch in finagle a bagel. Not the best location to be typing a long forum response...)
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Haids1987 on September 23, 2010, 12:13:03 PM
Doooooooooooooon!  I downloaded Episode 2 last night and it's running fine! :D
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: kindofdoon on September 23, 2010, 02:28:07 PM
Awesome news! Very glad to hear it.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Haids1987 on September 23, 2010, 05:31:41 PM
!!! I'm going to play tonight. :yes:
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: kindofdoon on September 23, 2010, 05:33:31 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: tessspoon on September 23, 2010, 05:36:07 PM
Cools! :D
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: kindofdoon on September 26, 2010, 09:59:19 PM
I've just noticed that my post count is high enough that I can name historical events that happened on my post count's year! I like history, so I thought we could make this fun/interesting. How's about a game then?

RULES

Post an event that happened on my post count's year.
No using Wikipedia or any other external source.

I'll start.

1896: William McKinley elected President of the U.S.A.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: writerlove on September 27, 2010, 06:36:28 PM
1902: First college football bowl game: The Rose Bowl in Pasedena
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Haids1987 on September 27, 2010, 08:07:09 PM
This is tough, Doon!  No Google?  :'(
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: kindofdoon on September 27, 2010, 08:12:36 PM
It will get easier and easier as my post count increases, don't worry. Maybe once it surpasses 2010 (soon), we can start to make predictions about the future!
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Haids1987 on September 27, 2010, 09:38:37 PM
Ooooh!  Oooh!  The "Monkey Trial" happened in 1925, I think.  Where the teacher got arrested for teaching the evolution theory at public schools.  (Or maybe it was 1935.  I don't remember, I learned about it in 10th grade. :P)
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Post by: kindofdoon on September 27, 2010, 10:12:19 PM
Nice!

1930: U.S. unemployment takes a turn for the worse.
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Post by: Travis-AGA on September 27, 2010, 11:10:50 PM
1932: Roosevelt becomes Max the President. :P
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Post by: kindofdoon on September 28, 2010, 07:00:51 AM
1933: Prohibition repealed.
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Post by: snabbott on September 28, 2010, 08:32:25 AM
1933: stuff happens. :P
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Travis-AGA on September 28, 2010, 09:01:55 AM
1937: Goose-stepping Gestapo Nazis are running rampant  across Europe like an infectious, ugly, mini-mustached disease.
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Post by: kindofdoon on September 28, 2010, 07:42:04 PM
1961: JFK takes office.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: dark-daventry on September 29, 2010, 06:19:58 AM
some-year: I have no idea lol

I audited history in 8th grade, which was my first history class ever lol. I am a SPED. But you know, my life is full of irony. For example: All the subjects I'm bad at, my parents taught. I'm terrible at math and history, and my dad taught both in elementary, middle and high school for about 34 years or so. I hate physical activity with a passion. Yet my mom taught physical education for 35 years. Thirty-five years. For elementary school. I'm good at english, but neither of my parents taught that. My brother inherited the smart genes. I inherited the learning disability genes. Thank you, ADH... OH LOOK, A SHINY OBJECT! *Plays with said shiny object and forgets what he was talking about*

In any case, carry on everyone...
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Travis-AGA on September 29, 2010, 06:50:41 AM
1969: "That's one step for man... One giant leap for mankind!"
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: kindofdoon on September 29, 2010, 07:17:26 AM
That's pretty funny, DD. I totally concur with "I hate physical activity with a passion".

1970: U.S. begins bombing campaign in Cambodia.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Rosella on September 29, 2010, 09:12:38 AM
You know, I hate PE as a class, but with stuff like EA Sports Active and other at home workout stuff, I find it a lot more fun. XD I think it's fulfilling as an activity, just...not when you're being forced to and have your peers around to laugh at you. :P
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: waltzdancing on September 29, 2010, 11:35:01 AM
I hated PE in school too, however I do a lot of walking around the neighborhood and Dancing with the Stars for the Wii. PE just was the same thing everyday, now you can't even play half the games I did when in elementary school because they might be offensive to some. AKA Dodge Ball. I love Dodge ball.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Travis-AGA on September 29, 2010, 12:55:21 PM
Quote from: waltzdancing on September 29, 2010, 11:35:01 AM
I hated PE in school too, however I do a lot of walking around the neighborhood and Dancing with the Stars for the Wii. PE just was the same thing everyday, now you can't even play half the games I did when in elementary school because they might be offensive to some. AKA Dodge Ball. I love Dodge ball.

I too hated PE. But you are right. There was nothing better than chucking a rubber inflated ball at an innocent bystander at 60 miles an hour and watching them tumble over in mild pain. :D
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: kindofdoon on September 29, 2010, 04:42:45 PM
1980: John Lennon assassinated.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Damar on September 29, 2010, 05:24:30 PM
1981: An assassination attempt nearly kills Pope John Paul II.  The Popemobile is hence forth pimped out with bullet proof glass.  I'd like to think they put some new rims on there too.  Because that's how you roll in the Vatican!

And hey, congrats on getting your own thread Doon!
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Haids1987 on September 29, 2010, 05:29:35 PM
1982: My mom and dad got married.  Awwww.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: kindofdoon on September 29, 2010, 05:32:25 PM
I never knew about such an assassination attempt. I'm reading about it now.

Also, awww.

1984: Apple releases the Macintosh. (w00t)
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Haids1987 on September 29, 2010, 05:34:25 PM
1984: My sister was born on my parents' wedding anniversary.  Double awwww.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: kindofdoon on September 29, 2010, 05:39:24 PM
(Awww.)^2
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Travis-AGA on September 29, 2010, 05:57:54 PM
1987: I WAS BORN!!!! The world rejoices in massive celebration.  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Haids1987 on September 29, 2010, 06:06:22 PM
Awww, man, what's with all of you Questers beating me to saying stuff around here?! *Sulks*  Well, I'll say it anyway:

1987: Haids was born in Anaheim, California, on May 9th at 5:18 a.m!  Fireworks and free-flowing wine galore!  Wooooooooo!   :jester:
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Travis-AGA on September 29, 2010, 06:36:23 PM
Quote from: Haids1987 on September 29, 2010, 06:06:22 PM
Awww, man, what's with all of you Questers beating me to saying stuff around here?! *Sulks*  Well, I'll say it anyway:

1987: Haids was born in Anaheim, California, on May 9th at 5:18 a.m!  Fireworks and free-flowing wine galore!  Wooooooooo!   :jester:

:furious: I take deep offense to you stealing my year. I'm fairly certain my birth was the only awesome event worth noting in all of 1987.  :furious:

You know I'm playing.  8) *sighs...* I guess there can be... two... awesome events in 1987. No others allowed.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Haids1987 on September 29, 2010, 06:43:43 PM
Yaaay!  I appreciate your sentiments. ;D  Cray was born in '87 too, I think, so...you've got a lot of sharing to do, my friend!
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Travis-AGA on September 29, 2010, 07:03:49 PM
Cray's not allowed.  :rofl: (New smiley?)
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: kindofdoon on September 29, 2010, 07:05:06 PM
2001: Terrorist attack on U.S.A.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Travis-AGA on September 29, 2010, 07:11:10 PM
Well, sheesh doon. Way to bring down the bright and cheerily celebration of my birthday.  :(

However, it is your thread, so: You go with your tone of choice.  ;D

2001: A Space Odyssey.

There I fixed the tone.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Haids1987 on September 29, 2010, 07:15:55 PM
2001: Backstreet Boys go on their Black and Blue World Tour. (And I attended! :P)
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: atec123 on September 29, 2010, 07:33:20 PM
holy crap!  when did you join the forum doon?  you are catching up to me in posts!  I don't even remember you being here before the C&D or before I left after the announcement that it was lifted.  you just appeared and all of the sudden had a lot of posts.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Haids1987 on September 29, 2010, 07:42:49 PM
Au contraire, atec.  I think in actuality it was: YOU appeared and suddenly Doon had a lot of posts.  He caught up to you in your absence.  :scholar:
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Enchantermon on September 29, 2010, 07:48:59 PM
I joined immediately after the second C&D (although I could have sworn I had registered before that), and if the numbers are to be believed, he joined a little before me.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: kindofdoon on September 29, 2010, 08:50:52 PM
I had been lurking for a couple months before the second C&D. I joined once the second C&D hit but didn't get into the habit of regular posting until July 10 date was announced.

I remember thinking how formidable 500 posts seemed...haha.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Travis-AGA on September 29, 2010, 09:45:06 PM
Just a note to Doon here:

I need you to listen to me VERY closely.

I cannot take you seriously with your Homestar Runner Avatar. I can't help but to read your posts with Homestar's voice... and well, even when you are being serious in your threads, I find myself chuckling because of the voice in my head.  ;D

If you ever need to make a serious announcement: you may want to temporarily censor homestar... otherwise, it'll just be HILARIOUS to me!  :rofl:  :crazydude:
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: kindofdoon on September 29, 2010, 09:54:47 PM
Hahahaha, that's really funny! :rofl: (I really like this new emoticon, thanks Katie.)

I was actually thinking the same thing. Whenever I look at him, he's just so profoundly funny that I giggle on the inside.

I mean, he's the Homestar Runner! He's a terrific athlete! How can you not laugh?
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Haids1987 on September 29, 2010, 10:09:18 PM
Don't change him, Doon!  I love that he's your avatar!  ;D
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: kindofdoon on September 29, 2010, 10:10:21 PM
Me too! He's here to stay (for a while at least; I have avatar commitment issues).

Besides, I don't anyone to take me too seriously. We're all fans here. :)
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Haids1987 on September 29, 2010, 10:12:50 PM
'Tis true. :)  You should change it to something like a gavel when you're trying to make a strong point.

Or just change it to Strong Bad.  He's loads more serious. :P

(Posted on: September 29, 2010, 09:12:10 PM)


Oh, and...

2012: The world implodes and everyone runs around in circles screaming.  :o
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Travis-AGA on September 29, 2010, 10:43:04 PM
Oh, don't get me wrong! I don't want you to change it either.

I love it. :D It makes me happy.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: atec123 on September 30, 2010, 07:15:59 AM
Quote from: Haids1987 on September 29, 2010, 07:42:49 PM
Au contraire, atec.  I think in actuality it was: YOU appeared and suddenly Doon had a lot of posts.  He caught up to you in your absence.  :scholar:
true I guess.

2013: everyone continues to run around screaming on the imploded world, wondering why they are not dead.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: kindofdoon on September 30, 2010, 09:20:49 AM
2020: Ron Paul finally elected President.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Travis-AGA on September 30, 2010, 09:47:18 AM
2021: Ron Paul Impeached.  ;)
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Haids1987 on September 30, 2010, 01:52:13 PM
2025: Haids, Cray, and Travis all celebrate their 38th birthdays. :X
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Post by: crayauchtin on September 30, 2010, 03:42:50 PM
That's a LIE, Haids -- I'm never aging past 25!
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Haids1987 on September 30, 2010, 05:29:21 PM
'Kay...

2025: Travis and Haids celebrate their 38th birthday, Cray celebrates his 13th 25th birthday. :P
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: crayauchtin on October 01, 2010, 12:20:18 AM
MUCH better. ;D
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Travis-AGA on October 01, 2010, 05:57:43 AM
2039: Reverse Aging and Immortality invented.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Delling on October 01, 2010, 07:07:42 AM
Quote from: Travis-AGA on September 29, 2010, 06:36:23 PM
You know I'm playing.  8) *sighs...* I guess there can be... two... awesome events in 1987. No others allowed.  :thumbsup:

Wha... buh... I was born in 1987...  :-[ *sigh* fine... *sits in the corner and plays with his languages*
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Travis-AGA on October 01, 2010, 07:48:38 AM
Well, Haids did come to defend you... but unfortunately, the awesome event count maxes out at 2 in 1987. :)

I apologize. :-P

Maybe you should contact the government about changing your birth year. :D
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: crayauchtin on October 01, 2010, 08:43:44 PM
I was born in 1987 as well so that definitely makes two awesome events and one INCREDIBLE event!

EDIT: My birth is only one event. :P
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Travis-AGA on October 01, 2010, 09:01:21 PM
What the BLEEP. What's the deal with people being my age on here... I remember about five years ago, everyone was WAY older me on adventure game forums.

You know... I do believe media sources that say that people in their teens and twenties are the ones that reject and don't play adventure games are DEAD wrong.

22-23 year olds: Adventure Game resurrectors!
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Haids1987 on October 01, 2010, 11:42:15 PM
Wooooooooooo! :jester:

I always find it interesting when people here are younger than me.  I think of adventure gaming as a "my" generation thing, not something these wee little lads and lasses would even know about.

Doon is just overly awesome, proving me wrong. ;D
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: kindofdoon on October 02, 2010, 05:33:44 AM
:pleased:
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: atec123 on October 02, 2010, 09:16:05 AM
I am 18 and have been playing adventure games for at least like 10 or 11 years.

started with KQV.

yeah the adventure genre may not be mainstream any more but it's not dead.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Enchantermon on October 02, 2010, 09:25:12 AM
Quote from: Travis-AGA on October 01, 2010, 09:01:21 PMYou know... I do believe media sources that say that people in their teens and twenties are the ones that reject and don't play adventure games are DEAD wrong.
I think we may be the exception rather than the rule, though (22, btw). A forum dedicated to adventure games is going to be likely to attract those in the teen-twenty range who do enjoy adventure games, but I would assume that there are more who are into Halo, WoW, Half-Life and games that have high-quality graphics, lots of action and console versions.
Not that there's anything wrong with those games (I love Half-Life and its sequels), but when games that are more action-oriented are the trend, people will tend to follow it. I think this is especially true because people will tend to do what their peers do because it's "cool."
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Rosella on October 02, 2010, 11:52:27 AM
I find that the people that have heard of/played/enjoyed/etc KQ are usually about a half a generation older than me, so early-, mid-thirties
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Haids1987 on October 02, 2010, 12:12:28 PM
Yet another overly awesome teen who proves me wrong. ;)

2054: Science discovers a way to allow human/poltergeist marriage
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: crayauchtin on October 02, 2010, 04:43:46 PM
Quote from: Haids1987 on October 02, 2010, 12:12:28 PM
2054: Science discovers a way to allow human/poltergeist marriage
Let's finish figuring out human/human marriages first. :P
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Haids1987 on October 02, 2010, 05:48:34 PM
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamen! *Applauds*  :love:

But we figured it out in 2053.  I just wasn't there to commemorate the occasion. :P
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Travis-AGA on October 03, 2010, 08:52:07 PM
2056: ORANGE comes in and invades kindofdoon's personal thread and adds it to the REDHEADED UNION of GINGERS (RUG).

Welcome to the ORANGE RUG, kindofdoon's thread.

MUWHAHAHAHAHA  :devil:

(Confused? Check out the ugly mug thread). :P
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Haids1987 on January 06, 2011, 09:24:45 PM
:(  I already miss Doon.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_s5RsLwft_6Q/S871OPGxV4I/AAAAAAAAAcw/a-Zmegu4870/s1600/lolcats+sad.jpg)
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Enchantermon on January 06, 2011, 09:34:34 PM
Did he go somewhere?

EDIT: Oh, ha, never mind, I just saw his road trip post. I hadn't been following that thread, so I was clueless.
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Haids1987 on January 06, 2011, 09:38:14 PM
It's all good. :)  He'll be back in two weeks, but jeez.  He's become such a part of this community that it's weird he's not here!
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: dark-daventry on January 07, 2011, 02:40:15 PM
Quote from: Haids1987 on January 06, 2011, 09:38:14 PM
It's all good. :)  He'll be back in two weeks, but jeez.  He's become such a part of this community that it's weird he's not here!

I can take his place while he's gone if you want! I'm just as active in the community, you know!
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Haids1987 on January 07, 2011, 07:24:25 PM
Awww, is one of the forum little brothers feeling left out? :hug:

S'okay, dd.  Haids loves you just as much as she loves Doon!
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: kindofdoon on January 13, 2011, 07:10:56 PM
Thanks, Haids. :)

My posting has gone down significantly from my once-glorious 10.5 posts/day. I've been away, but also, I have less interest in the direction and content of the forum recently. Even though I'm posting less frequently, I will continue to read (or at least skim) every post and help to team release Episodes 3-5.

(Posted on: January 13, 2011, 09:45:05 AM)


Here are some of my favorite road trip pictures (out of chronological order):

Everglades National Park (FL):

(http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/2665/alligatorg.jpg)

(http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/1616/bird2l.jpg)

(http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/82/cloudreflection.jpg)

(http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/197/everglades2.jpg)

(http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/680/longlineofbirds.jpg)

(http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/3509/vulturesr.jpg)

Hudson Valley (NY):

(http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/6245/hudsonvalley.jpg)

FDR's Little White House (GA):

(http://img602.imageshack.us/img602/4762/fdrcar.jpg)

(http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/3020/unfinishedx.jpg)

(http://img560.imageshack.us/img560/59/finished.jpg)

(http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/2907/littlewhitehouse.jpg)

Pompano Beach (FL) at night:

(http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/8173/pompanoatnight.jpg)

Rock Gate (FL):

(http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/3250/rockgate2.jpg)

Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: Haids1987 on January 13, 2011, 08:42:35 PM
Wow, the pictures of the sky reflected in the water are amazing!  :) 

And look out, Doon, a POIsonous gator!!!
Title: Re: The official kindofdoon fanclub headquarters!
Post by: dark-daventry on January 14, 2011, 10:40:24 AM
Quote from: Haids1987 on January 13, 2011, 08:42:35 PM
Wow, the pictures of the sky reflected in the water are amazing!  :) 

And look out, Doon, a POIsonous gator!!!

:rofl: XD I love you, Haids!

Nice photos doon! Maybe you have a future in photography...