The Recreation Commons : third floor. - Page 11

Kassiopeia · December 25, 2002, 15:51

For appetisers, however, here's a pic from the infamous [cue dramatic music] Basement!

On the left is the computer screen (with Poly open, of course

), next to that is my telly, then there's my faithful PSX standing on it's side between the tv set and the computer. Between the computer and the wall is my brand new CD rack.

Kassiopeia · December 25, 2002, 15:52

And yes, that thing on the wall is...

Kassiopeia · December 25, 2002, 15:54

Err, I guess a post with a picture would be more informative.

Rasbelin · December 25, 2002, 16:14

The Basement.

One of the three in the Suomithreadi's holy trinity: the Basement, Hammu and Stefu.

DeathByTheSword · December 25, 2002, 17:40

wow so that is the basement cool.....anyways ras what the --->[insert word here]<--- are you doing in the ACDG forum? i tought you didnt like DG?

anyways ras take a xenorose and some xenocoffee and happy cristmas to everone

Method · December 25, 2002, 19:29

why, he's seeing the picture of the the _{poorly lit} basement

and kass...why do you have the SMAC tech tree on your wall? do you even *play* SMAC anymore

. i used to have the civ2 tech tree on my wall, but upon the rearranging of the computer room, and subsequent uninstalling of civ2, it became quite useless, and i finally tore it down a few months ago

my SMAX tree will have to do in the drawer next to me, i'm afraid

Drogue · December 25, 2002, 19:33

Merry Christmas to all

To mark my first 'Poly Christmas, I have brought out a new, refined Xenorose. It's deep red, with little white flecks snow (that don't show up on the pic

) and creates a 'festive' feeling amounst users

Like the basement Kass

I thought my desk had too much electic stuff

Method · December 25, 2002, 19:46

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Originally posted by Drogue
I thought my desk had too much electic stuff

well some of those are attached to kass himself...that's how he gets his food without ever leaving the computer, you know.

Kassiopeia · December 25, 2002, 20:07

Wait till it's morning and I open the curtains. I won't turn to dust, but I'll be able to take pictures of my high end stereo system.

Some more pics of The Basement as well, you still haven't seen my wall-long desk, my book shelves or my criminally wide bed.

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hat's how he gets his food without ever leaving the computer, you know

Actually, I use the radiation of the computer screen as a source of energy.

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and kass...why do you have the SMAC tech tree on your wall? do you even *play* SMAC anymore

What an outrageous claim!

I'll install it as soon as it will fit amongst all the anime...

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I thought my desk had too much electic stuff

I have four 70W speakers around me, those are hooked to an amplifier below the desk. Below the amplifier is my old CD stereo player which I've stopped using for now since mp3s played from the computer through a Winamp plugin sound so much better.

My printer is not working but it's on the desk too, I used to have a joystick but now it's in the drawer. Then there's my old broken laptop and it's peripherals, those in the drawer, then there're of course the computer, the TV and the PS. The mess of wires below and infront of the desk are, as you can imagine, huge.

Drogue · December 25, 2002, 20:28

Like it

I've got a pretty decent sound system. A fantastic amp, with more power than I'll ever need (I had a party, the volume didn't get above 1/3, and it was very loud!) connected to my CD player, computer and DVD player. I managed to get my hands on some handmade walnut speakers too, they sound so good

Sorry, I'll shut up now, bit of an audio nut

It's fantastic (or at least I think so) but I had to work my whole summer to afford it. Worth it though

Kassiopeia · December 25, 2002, 20:43

I'm just leeching off from my dad. He bought these speakers (they're Finnish, the casings are wood and they're handmade

) and the amp nearly 20 years ago for the price of a small car. He said to me that I've got the best audio system in the house, albeit our living room has a home theatrish sort of arrangement.

Anyways, off to bed now...

Drogue · December 26, 2002, 02:07

Has anyone had a look at Nation States? It was posted on the OT forums a while ago, and we have just set up an Apolyton region, if anyone wants to join. Basically, you start your own country, and then choose it's path via decisions on issues presented to you.

GeneralTacticus · December 26, 2002, 02:16

I've just been looking through it, and it looks pretty interesting...

GeneralTacticus · December 26, 2002, 02:31

btw, Drogue, the CoA link in your sig doesn't work.

Kassiopeia · December 26, 2002, 03:57

I founded the Free Republic of Greater Finland yesterday; I already moved to the region of Evangelion, but I suppose I'll have to pack up my stuff again.

GeneralTacticus · December 26, 2002, 04:26

Check out 'The Disputed Territories of the Mad Capitan' - the minimum income tax rate is 54%

Mr. President · December 26, 2002, 05:36

I'm joining up - I'll be in the Pacific region, in the Republic of Karakas.

Mr. President · December 26, 2002, 05:51

Update - I've moved to Apolyton. Don't ask how, as I don't really understand the process myself

but you've got a new neighbor homeboys!

Lemmy · December 26, 2002, 05:54

http://www.nationstates.net/cgi-bin/...ion=lemmington

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The Dictatorship of Lemmington
"Shrivel and Die!"

UN Category: Psychotic Dictatorship
Civil Rights: Rare Economy: Struggling Political Freedoms: Outlawed

Location: the Pacific
The Dictatorship of Lemmington is a tiny, environmentally stunning nation, remarkable for its absence of drug laws. Its hard-nosed, cynical population of 5 million are ruled without fear or favor by a psychotic dictator, who outlaws just about everything and refers to the populace as "my little playthings."

It is difficult to tell where the omnipresent, corrupt, moralistic, socially-minded government stops and the rest of society begins, but it devotes most of its attentions to Law & Order, with areas such as Social Welfare and Religion & Spirituality receiving almost no funds by comparison. The average income tax rate is 53%, and even higher for the wealthy. Private enterprise is illegal, but for those in the know there is a slick and highly efficient black market in Trout Farming.

Crime -- especially youth-related -- is well under control, thanks to the all-pervasive police force. Lemmington's national animal is the ghoul, which frolics freely in the nation's many lush forests, and its currency is the skeleton bone.

GeneralTacticus · December 26, 2002, 05:59

Lemmy · December 26, 2002, 06:00

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This is the place to move your nation from one region to another. A fleet of military-grade choppers will fly in and physically transport Lemmington to a better location.

i'm also in Apolyton now....you sure you want a dictator like me as your neighbour

GeneralTacticus · December 26, 2002, 06:01

As long as your secret police keep their noses out of my business, I don't much care.

Method · December 26, 2002, 10:35

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The Dominion of Tea Kaygia is a tiny, pleasant nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape

. Its compassionate, hard-working, intelligent population of 5 million have some civil rights, but not too many, enjoy the freedom to spend their money however they like, to a point, and take part in free and open elections, although not too often

The medium-sized government juggles the competing demands of Education, Social Welfare, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 14%

. A small but healthy private sector is dominated by the Uranium Mining industry.

Crime is moderate, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate

. Tea Kaygia's national animal is the fire-breathing guhmtelfitrickber

and its currency is the kaygian dollar.

Maniac · December 26, 2002, 12:27

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The Commonwealth of Jedinica Vrijstaat
"Contraria sunt Complementa."

UN Category: Capitalist Paradise
Civil Rights: Average Economy: Very Strong Political Freedoms: Below Average

Location: the Pacific
The Commonwealth of Jedinica Vrijstaat is a tiny, economically powerful nation, remarkable for its barren, inhospitable landscape. Its compassionate, hard-working population of 5 million are either ruled by a small, efficient government or a conglomerate of multinational corporations; it's difficult to tell which.

The small government juggles the competing demands of Religion & Spirituality, Law & Order, and Commerce. Citizens pay a flat income tax of 6%. A large private sector is led by the Uranium Mining, Arms Manufacturing, and Cheese Exports industries.

Crime is a serious problem, and the police force struggles against a lack of funding and a high mortality rate. Jedinica Vrijstaat's national animal is the eagle and its currency is the concordian.

That's like the opposite of what I wanted... I'll have to do a whole lot of reforms to get what I want, so it seems.