Hopefully everyone who was going to DCC today got my sext, but if not... we're gonna have to cancel, had a couple drop-outs/tentatives, on top of Aeryk not being able to make it, meant we'd be short. Sad trombone!
How would either Sat or Sun the 13th-14th work as a makeup?
Friday, September 28, 2012
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Yowza
In reverse order, Cliff Burton, the original Cliffy B, was pretty badass. It's sad that all I can think about when he comes up is that Jason Newstead was basically paid and treated as a session musician from the moment he came on after Cliff, until he left. Talk about getting fucked. I wonder what direction they would have taken had he lived.
Off! Jesus christ, THAT'S Keith Morris! 57 years old, fuck. He looks tired and old and thoroughly put through the wringer, but he still has an awesome voice! But his old man eyes make me feel so bad. Wikipedia says he's been sober since 89 which I hope is true! (Just fell down the YouTube rabbit hole and watched an hour long interview with Keith Morris!)
I've heard the hell out of that one really popular "fun" song "We Are Young" - they sound really good but talk about over exposure! The one you linked I haven't really heard too much, but I'm cringing thinking about that radio edit.
Enron - you always have cool music on your idevices and go to even cooler shows and events.
Off! Jesus christ, THAT'S Keith Morris! 57 years old, fuck. He looks tired and old and thoroughly put through the wringer, but he still has an awesome voice! But his old man eyes make me feel so bad. Wikipedia says he's been sober since 89 which I hope is true! (Just fell down the YouTube rabbit hole and watched an hour long interview with Keith Morris!)
I've heard the hell out of that one really popular "fun" song "We Are Young" - they sound really good but talk about over exposure! The one you linked I haven't really heard too much, but I'm cringing thinking about that radio edit.
Enron - you always have cool music on your idevices and go to even cooler shows and events.
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Great, we've got 3 confirmed players so far then! Rude, Enr0n, Blackheart.
Music: I mainly listen to FM radio in the commute (no CD player/iPhone hookup in the car, and local NPR doesn't have any music) and some of that stuff has wormed itself into my head. Some Nights by fun. is the latest one. They have an ersatz Queen thing going. I like that version, but there is now an ultra-shitty radio edit playing that has kind of killed it for me. I actually like that throw-back, synthy/discoey sound a good bit of pop has these days. I also got really obsessed with the Paul Simon song Obvious Child (from Rhythm of the Saints), especially the last minute or so. I also can't get Safety Dance out of my head these days. So there you go.
Board games: the wife and I have been playing a surprising amount of Dungeon Petz. It's Vlaada's latest game and is up there in complexity with Dungeon Lords, etc. but the theme is pretty good and well integrated with the mechanics. It takes about 2 hours to play which is not time we often have but we've been fitting it in here and there. I've been hearing good things about the solo game Thunderbolt Apache Leader. Aeryk, you hear anything about this one? Sounds in your wheelhouse.
Anyone interested at all in Guild Wars 2? Thought not.
Music: I mainly listen to FM radio in the commute (no CD player/iPhone hookup in the car, and local NPR doesn't have any music) and some of that stuff has wormed itself into my head. Some Nights by fun. is the latest one. They have an ersatz Queen thing going. I like that version, but there is now an ultra-shitty radio edit playing that has kind of killed it for me. I actually like that throw-back, synthy/discoey sound a good bit of pop has these days. I also got really obsessed with the Paul Simon song Obvious Child (from Rhythm of the Saints), especially the last minute or so. I also can't get Safety Dance out of my head these days. So there you go.
Board games: the wife and I have been playing a surprising amount of Dungeon Petz. It's Vlaada's latest game and is up there in complexity with Dungeon Lords, etc. but the theme is pretty good and well integrated with the mechanics. It takes about 2 hours to play which is not time we often have but we've been fitting it in here and there. I've been hearing good things about the solo game Thunderbolt Apache Leader. Aeryk, you hear anything about this one? Sounds in your wheelhouse.
Anyone interested at all in Guild Wars 2? Thought not.
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OFF!
Old school punk rock, but played today! My mind was sort of blown when I heard them the first time - except for the issue of being musically competent, these tunes would not be out of place at all in 1982. Good, good stuff.
Wiped out
Poison City
Wiped out
Poison City
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DCC, more harder, more narder.
iBlowjon (oh shit wait...): 1pm is fine. In fact, the earlier the better. It doesn't chop my day up as much and is more agreeable to the missus.
Music Bukkake... Not sure if I am the best source for suggestions. I have a lot of old music on rotation anymore. You know, something like, "dude have you guys heard of this rad band called Slayer? Dude they are awesome." Sad
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Music Bukkake... Not sure if I am the best source for suggestions. I have a lot of old music on rotation anymore. You know, something like, "dude have you guys heard of this rad band called Slayer? Dude they are awesome." Sad
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Music Bukkake
A record I'm excited about:
Father John Misty - Fear Fun
On Sub Pop - you can nab the album mp3 stylee on Amazon for $5 bucks or like the vinyl and what have you from Sub Pop, etc.
I love it! Probably not for all of the Action Team, but I bet a few of you would dig it. Good lyrics that are at times humorous without being hacky, also thoughtful.
The song I first heard all over KCRW is "Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings" which has a cool video with the girl from Parks n Rec. There's also a cool vid of him playing on Letterman . He was also on a podcast I love, The Duncan Trussell Family Hour -Duncan is a comedian but also into psychedelic stuff so it's funny, trippy, ridiculous.
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Action Team Challenge: Post some new song/band/music that the rest of the ol' AT might not of heard that you're currently into! GO!
Father John Misty - Fear Fun
On Sub Pop - you can nab the album mp3 stylee on Amazon for $5 bucks or like the vinyl and what have you from Sub Pop, etc.
I love it! Probably not for all of the Action Team, but I bet a few of you would dig it. Good lyrics that are at times humorous without being hacky, also thoughtful.
The song I first heard all over KCRW is "Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings" which has a cool video with the girl from Parks n Rec. There's also a cool vid of him playing on Letterman . He was also on a podcast I love, The Duncan Trussell Family Hour -Duncan is a comedian but also into psychedelic stuff so it's funny, trippy, ridiculous.
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Action Team Challenge: Post some new song/band/music that the rest of the ol' AT might not of heard that you're currently into! GO!
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Rentcraft
Bjon- 1pm would work better for moi just because it'd mean sleeping that much earlier but whatever time works for the collective is cool with me.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
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HomeCraft
Eric - I remember you said you co-constructed a house back in the day in Manhattan beach. Did it sell for a profit? What were some of your experiences in that, if you care to share. Facebook message me if a privy chat.
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DCC II: DCC Harder
Sooo, we'd talked about getting together Saturday for another go at Dungeon Crawl Classics, since the timing worked for everyone (except Aeryk :/). Still sound good? I'm thinking 2:00 but could move it up a bit to 1 if it makes a difference.
Can take new players no problem!
Can take new players no problem!
Monday, September 24, 2012
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Shut Up & Sit Down
You guys ever watch this wonderful British board game show? I can't believe I'd never seen it! Just watched this amazing episode on GMTs Virgin Queen: watch!
It's kind of a rhythm game, so playing without sound is definitely going to lose something. I used to love Geometry Wars 2 on xbox, and this reminds me of some of the more puzzley modes that game had.
A more traditional game that's really good is that new Rayman runner/platformer that they show as a featured game in the app store. Awesome graphics and it's really fun and addictive. Playing it, you can imagine how a Super Meat Boy might work perfectly on an iPad. (It's not as crazy as SMB!)
A more traditional game that's really good is that new Rayman runner/platformer that they show as a featured game in the app store. Awesome graphics and it's really fun and addictive. Playing it, you can imagine how a Super Meat Boy might work perfectly on an iPad. (It's not as crazy as SMB!)
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Begin/Game Over/Uninstall
Blecch.
Sooooo not my style of game. I played without sound and that might be part of my problem, but ugh - that sort of twitch game ain't fo me fo sho, yo.
Sooooo not my style of game. I played without sound and that might be part of my problem, but ugh - that sort of twitch game ain't fo me fo sho, yo.
Sunday, September 23, 2012
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game over/begin/game over/begin
Super Hexagon is the best! Same dude who made VVVVVV. It's funny, I can hit 45 secs pretty regularly, but that 55 sec time was the other day when I came home from work SUPER tired and I was half asleep, trying to wait up for coffee to be ready. It just happened when I gave no fucks.
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