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I just finished Ken Touts, Tank! I enjoyed the read and am looking for similar fare. Any suggestions? Speedbump

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by MrSpkr: True enough. The teams both played admirably. Most stats were identical. Surprisingly, Oklahoma's offense statistically outperformed Nebraska. The real difference was the kicking game. Nebraska had the edge in field position off the kicking game throughout the day. <hr></blockquote> Don't forget the silly turnovers. No, no don't forget those interceptions. <blockquote>quote:</font><hr> Oh yes, having our QB injured on that green rags and plywood surface you call a playing field didn't help. [serious] considering how many have been injured on that stuff this year, shouldn't Nebraska seriously consider replacing it?[/serious]<hr></blockquote> Actually that turf was laid down last year. It is actually 8 inch long blades of 'grass' filled in with 6 inches of shredded rubber material. It is actually much closer to natural grass than traditional astroturf. <blockquote>quote:</font><hr> However, I have always maintained that we could lose this game so long as we win against Nebraska in Irving in December. Oklahoma's strength of schedule can pull us right back into the hunt for a National Championship IF we win the rest of our games and take the Big 12 Championship. (since we will have beaten Texas, Nebraska once, and Texas A & M -- outside of Oklahoma, Nebraska has a very weak schedule this year, espeically since Notre Dame and Kansas State's seasons have gone into the toilet). This is particularly true if Miami loses a game.<hr></blockquote> Actually, if you look at the components to the BCS, Nebraska has one of the stronger strength of schedule ratings in the top 10. <blockquote>quote:</font><hr> In any event, I suspect the game in Irving will be different. If I am correct, Nebraska will play in the Fiesta, Orange or Sugar Bowls this year, and OU will go to Pasadena to beat the crap out of Miami. Don't book your flight to California just yet.<hr></blockquote> Oh, I am not, but neither should you. You did get some help today from the Orangemen and the Cardinal, but I don't see Miami losing and Florida may have a stronger schedule. That's all from football {yes the only kind of football - American - that really matters} central, now the rest of you can play in traffic. Speedbump {Edited because of the Berli-spawn UBB} {Double spawn} [ 10-27-2001: Message edited by: Speedbump ] [ 10-27-2001: Message edited by: Speedbump ]</p>

Assuming that this is our new home, I must post the following: Now we all know that winning and losing is not the important thing in the pool. However, I must point out one exception. {Ahem} Mr. Spnkr, you may be beating me like a redheaded stepchild in CM, but your sooners have gone down to defeat at the hands of my beloved Cornhuskers! Thppppptttttt!!! Cornhuskers 9-0, ranked #1 in the nation! {BCS} Speedbump

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Lawyer: I've gotten most turns out tonight, except one. MrSpkr, please accept my joy in proclaiming Go Cornhuskers! as your team falls to " the corn holers" tomorrow. <hr></blockquote> First let me say that Nebraska should win tomorrow, if only because MrSpnkr is a sooner fan and I was born and raised in Lincoln. You may laugh at our nickname, but it is better than it used to be...'The Bugeaters'. Second, Mr. Joe Shaw, let me point out that I have been very supportive in the past and I am hurt that you throw Agua Perdido's name in my face. You always liked him better. I always had his hand-me-downs...always sticky with a sickly sweet odor... Mace, while I don't care for you enough to read past the first page of 'My Yahoo' page to get that link, I think you are just mad cause I called you a Kiwi... Speedbump [ 10-26-2001: Message edited by: Speedbump ]</p>

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Joe Shaw: See what I mean guys, it's really too bad but what can you do. Joe<hr></blockquote> Frankly, I thought the mirror crack wasn't bad. Speedbump

You know, I thought all of this Mace stuff was just a prank, but then I found the following link: Sheep Porn Of course, it does come from New Zealand, does this mean that Mace is actually a Kiwi? Speedbump

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Lars: If it’s brown, it’s down, if it flies, it dies. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>How about: Hit it with the car and move on to the bar. speedbump

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by jshandorf: One thing I have not seen is engineers remove mines. I would really love instructions on how to do this right. Jeff<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I believe that all you do is move the engineer to within a few meters of the minefield. If not panicked, they should clear the minefield after one or two turns. Speedbump

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Joe Shaw: Drone..... Joe<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I like my title better. How about A Salt & Buttery? Speedbump Edited because I know it annoys Germanboy [ 10-08-2001: Message edited by: Speedbump ]

In order to rush the end of this thread of limited wit, I announce the initiation of hostilities with Iskander. From the world famous design studios of Ker Dessel, A Salt & Butter has inflicted on me huge masses of green Frenchies. It appears to me that these revolutionary designers have transported us back to 1916 to examine the human wave attack strategies of the era. Let it be clear that I made a mistake asking Joe Shaw and MrSpnkr to participate. I detest and loathe you... Speedbump

Before this iteration of the MBT gets locked, I will make an official request. Sir Joe Shaw, would you be willing to act as my second and pick an appropriate force for my opponent, Iskander he-of-many-gutters? Say 2,000-2,500 points. MrSpkr, Iskander informs me that his sponser, JDMorse is not to be seen often in these environs. Since you despise me greatly, would you act as his second? Say 5,000 points for me? Any good mapmakers out there? I despise you all in advance. Speedbump

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Iskander: My second what? If I broke my second wind, would that provide this 'satisfation' that you cannot seem to get? I shall troll about the sewers of Rune to see if there is something that will send you scurring for the shelter that only DON Q can offer (how about that, Slappy, did you look that one up, too?). Have at you, and all that, pink-boy.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Another option would be to have our erstwhile Knights provide forces to us. I would request that Sir Shaw provide you with your forces, while ... what silly twit was your Knight?, provides mine! We can use a map from Der Kessel, unless someone wishes to volunteer an appropriate nightmare... Speedbump

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MrSpkr: Speedbump, you really need to have a few drinks and get laid.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Again, what's your point? Of course I do... Speedbump

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Iskander: What an idiot. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> So, what's your point? You sir, bend down and sniff before you flush, you degenerate, pustule tasting, seal groping, unwanted child of an exotic pet store escapee. I demand satisfaction! Either send your terms, or your second... Speedbump {Yeah, I edited it, so what!} [ 10-02-2001: Message edited by: Speedbump ]

Sir Seanachi & Sir Joe Shaw, I feel I must point out something of great or minor import. Schism...not schism regarding the sublime nature of CM...not schism due to the nature of gamey play...not schism related to file numbering...not even schism related to whether an AT gun should have transport in an ME. No, reading the last several pages, I fear schism in the pool. Two distinct camps seem to be emerging. I hope these camps are not mutually exclusive, I hope these camps do not solidify into armies of fanatics who will not read, let alone consider, the opinions of others. Yes, I am speaking of the drinkers vs. the pornsters. Good Sirs, I beseech you to investigate this growing {insert obligatory Bauhaus reference} divide. While the pool has not always been consistent, and often many voices are heard, I fear that the current version of the MBT is becoming segregated. Thank you for hearing me, Your most humble servant, Speedbump

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Slapdragon: Quality over quantity<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I believe the correct quote, in reference to Porn, is: Quantity has a quality all it's own... Speedbump

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by dalem: Besides SlappyD, the issue isn't that you have porn, it's that you don't have enough porn. Think about it, won't you?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Thank you good sir. Spoken from experience, I am sure...after all, what else is there to do in Michigan or Minnesota? Speedbump

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by mensch: PS. and I'm not coming back in here anymore.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Would this be a threat or a promise? Personally, I hope it is a promise... Speedbump

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MrSpkr: What I can't understand is how he got Peng to be a bitch in his wedding videos.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> That is exactly my point...okay maybe not, but it allows me to make my point. Computers are only good for 3 things: I) Combat Mission deux) Porn pi) Dirty emails (okay, maybe a subset of Porn The fact there is any wedding videos on his PC is bad, but when it outweighs the Porn, well...this is just not right. It makes me feel dirty somehow. Speedbump

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Slapdragon: You are lucky it did not burp and send you all 37 gigabytes of my wedding videos, or all 12 gigabytes of my porn collection.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Anyone with this ratio of wedding to Porn doesn't deserve to be a cespudlian... Speedbump

Glory and Hosannas! I return from that wasteland commonly referred to as a “workplace without internet access.” After two weeks, the trembling idjits who call themselves I.T. finally crawled out of their hole claiming that the Nimda thing was especially scary. For all of those who missed my presence, all one of you, let me start out with the following: Lorak, good sir, please scribe the following: Sweet, overwhelming victory: Speedbump Bitter, demoralizing defeat: dalem Through the application of overwhelming firepower, and frankly the inept decision to defend from the back edge of the map, my forces have steam-rolled the followers of the trickster named dalem. One might think that the demoralization of his move to the great white north (after all Minnesota might as well be in Canada, after all) led him to surrender. But in fact, his defeat was a preordained outcome, as he is … well dalem, and I am not. MrSpkr, just remember that Nebraska is 5-0!! Oh yeah, and he is dragging my conscripts through the mud…. Deke Fentle continues to abuse my forces with his completely ahistorical setup. First, he appears to have ordered at least 3, count them 3 AT guns with no apparent transport (anti-Aitken git) and a Puma, a Puma! We all know that these were actually a figment of some grogs imagination. I have pushed half his forces back with large amounts of HE thingies falling from the sky, but his other half are coming to get me… Now please, everyone go play in traffic... Speedbump

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mace: "Run for the hills, run for your li-i-ife" Mace [ 09-18-2001: Message edited by: Mace ]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I prefer "Flight of Icarus" myself. Good stuff. Speedbump

Hiram, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Speedbump

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MrSpkr: Spoiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I note with amusement that you fail to mention the two (three?) Flak guns and the AT gun you used to have. You were not totally berift of AT assets when the scenario started. [ 09-05-2001: Message edited by: MrSpkr ]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I note with further amusement that you failed to highlight that those flak guns were 20mm, which have a snowballs chance of defeating Shermies, while the AT gun was of 50mm caliber, which had a slightly higher chance than the snowball. In addition, the setup zones were limited if I remember correctly. Truthfully, this scenario has a lot of promise. It wouldn't take much to balance it. I like the challenge of defending two possible approaches, as well as the challenge of defending with conscripts and greenies. I made several key mistakes in my setup which have completely hampered me. So as much as you wish to think you are Patton's next-of-kin, I must disappoint you. Speedbump {edited 'cause you would miss it if I didn't} [ 09-05-2001: Message edited by: Speedbump ]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by MrSpkr: Well, I would probably guess it is slightly biased in favor of the Canucks if Speedbump was not in charge of the Germans.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> SPOILER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slightly? Son, I haven't seen that many Germans running since I first played Jabo! You have six tanks, I have zero 'shrecks, zero 100 'fausts, zero 60 'fausts, some 30 'fausts which were good for throwing down as soon as the firing started! Other than that, a very fine scenario! Speedbump {edited 'cause I don't want to make the evil one angry for no spoiler} {edited again 'cause I like hitting the period key} [ 09-05-2001: Message edited by: Speedbump ] [ 09-05-2001: Message edited by: Speedbump ]