Michael Dorosh Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Yes, ladies and gentlemen, this is it. Since this forum is soon to be shut down due to the manifestation of human nature and the consistent, perpetual insistence of people young and old, new and experienced, dumb and dumber, to continue to post ad infinitum and ad nauseum on the topic of what they would not like nor appreciate but instead verily insist on seeing in the next iteration of that game (system) we all love, we (and yes, the Royal "we", or let me permit - We) feel that this should be our final monument to that cherished institution. Let this be our stone tablet at Thermopylae (no, not you of the snarky comment in the "how do you say CMAK" thread, but the real Thermopylae), our paean to the masses - those umpteen thousands of registrants who have come this way to share their feelings on the topic of CM I am afraid, my friends, it has all been said. Let the fat lady's last vocalizations carry these messages to the heavens: CM rocks. Certainly, the most important message. Huzzah for CM. The developers rock. The modders, scenario designers, and playtesters of the community who laboured for - well, bugger all, really, except their own sense of self worth and belonging, and the thanks of their fellow gamers - well, they rock too, naturally. The community rocks. Every boneheaded one of you, God love you, with your platitutes and congratulations, your exultations and exclamations. Your stupid questions and brilliant original suggestions so brilliant that they are originally presented 10 times a week. The questions have all been answered. We know how to take a screen shot. We have been aCMilated. We know the difference between face-hardened steel plate and...err, that other stuff rexford is often on about. We know who can quote chapter and verse on the Italian army, and where to find him, and we know where to stay for cheap while in South Africa. We've met the German boy from England, puzzled over his Japanese countenance, and rated his scenarios at the depot. We've watched in horror as the Commonwealth debated that weird duck known as the "bren tripod" whatever the hell that is. And we've waited for the Reader's Digest version of Cawley's Explanation of World War Two - take notes, there will be a practical test later. We know how to push Madmatt's buttons, and how to get banned. We know who is married, when their birthday is, and who is still searching. We've laughed about ladders, laughed harder at GI Combat and its offspring. Debated Hitler's eating habits and watched the Bouncer get promoted to the exalted position of Staff, then another, then another... Who controls the forum? No, who really controls the forum? Who would object the most violently to that smiley? Who can turn the world on with a smile? We all know. So turn out the lights, Bee-Eff-dot-See. We're done like dinner. I can't bear the next 200 "What I think/know/Demand/can prove CMX2 needs/wants/should have/would be neat". More importantly, how long can the watchdogs keep reign? Oh, sure, we weathered Amos and Lewis and Beavis and Username and a flock of forum whackos far more entertaining that unfortunately flocked to these shores long before 4604 showed up with a plaintive request - "fellas, I'm new to CM, but how do I take a screenshot?" We've met them all; the smart girl in the SS hat, the Irish doctor with all the tactical answers, the boy next door with the blown knee who used to be our Forward Observer (he was Super, wasn't he?), the tournaments, the challenge threads, the tempests in a teapot. The dude with the Y-Wing in his basement. The admiral who kept watch on our creations and listened to us pout about 10 point scales and grading on the curve. The Proving Grounds. About 10,000 others who have been brave enough to cast their voice into the wind. The several hundred who have registered but never said anything. Curious, that. As V'ger once asked - "Is this all there is"? Two more years of "can we have a mod forum?" "Can we have convoy movement?" "Can we have the Johnson Light Machine Gun with a cherry on the top?" Can the Lawn Gnome say with certainty that there is a point in going on? In more than 300 words? Who can forget his Death Sentence contest? His quest for a mortal enemy? His cringing, whining decay and fall from grace as he bestowed the Powers of the Forum to four whom he'd previously condemned - then tried to get it all back? Dare we continue, Seanachai? Can there be any more? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Windy bugger, ain't he? Y'know, Dorosh, I'm seriously concerned that you are going to wear yourself out with interminable posts like this one and not have the strength to cross the finish line. Isn't your goal and purpose in life to put up 20,000 posts before you die? We're all pulling for you, man. You're like Hillary on the last leg of Everest. If you fail, what will be left? Gaylord? I weep, I weep. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ales Dvorak Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Amen. Love Alice (in Wonderland) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatEtr Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 My head hurts now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berlichtingen Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 *sniff* that was beautiful, man... Except for the freakin' part where I got every reference you made :mad: ('cus he don' like dem neither). Thanks loads bub for pointing out that I need to get a life 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwatch Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Posts like this make me feel like I've come to a really good party, yet everyone is talking about things that happoened just before I came into the room, left for 5 minuted for the loo, was lost in a daydream looking at the blond, etc. I feel all alone now.. er :mad: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stikkypixie Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 i'm starting to understand why canadians are so popular 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Crikey Tiger, you sure do need a holiday. Take a while, have some R&R... Then... soon you'll be thinkin' about the... jungle. You'll be home and all you can think about is the front... And when your at the front all you can think about is home... No, that's right, that's Martin Sheen... Dammit!!! :eek: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Radley Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Originally posted by Michael Dorosh: Yes, ladies and gentlemen, this is it. ...and the wind whispered, Doroshhhhhhh... Stupid wind. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJK Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 So this is what you do between turns? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Axe_ Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Originally posted by Berlichtingen: *sniff* that was beautiful, man... Except for the freakin' part where I got every reference you made :mad: ('cus he don' like dem neither). Thanks loads bub for pointing out that I need to get a life Ouch. Me too. I will add my two cents — endless questions about what grass grows beneath our troops' feet. Where be me setup Berli? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treeburst155 Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 But.....how DO you take a screenshot? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Carr Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Are you trying to say that you'll be spending your time in the Technical and General forums from now on? Bored of the "same old, same old"? It occurred to me after CMAK's release that things are going to be a bit quiet and or boring in most of the forums until the eagerly awaited release of CMX2. Which is how long of a wait? One year? One and a half years? Two years? Oh...sorry. I forgot...When it's ready! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berlichtingen Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Originally posted by Axe2121: Where be me setup Berli? When has a member of the Mutha Beautiful ever done anything for one of you cheesy waffles You owe ME a setup. Bloody canucks, what're they good for. No wonder your considered the official Last Place On Earth by the postal service. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snarker Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Originally posted by Berlichtingen: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Axe2121: Where be me setup Berli? When has a member of the Mutha Beautiful ever done anything for one of you cheesy waffles You owe ME a setup. Bloody canucks, what're they good for. No wonder your considered the official Last Place On Earth by the postal service. </font> 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfatwosix Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 hmm...I feel spoken to as one of the "watchers" and not frequent posters.... but hey... you got to have your peeping Toms huh... :eek: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juardis Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Umm, dorosh! You forgot reference to Capt. The man with a sock puppet for a friend. For shame! (or was that before your time mr. 4604?) [ January 07, 2004, 11:52 AM: Message edited by: Juardis ] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 No he has not forgotten her. Maybe the reference refers to something from before your time, my lad? Or maybe it is the use of the term 'smart' that so confused you. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juardis Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Ahhh, caught me before the edit Andreas. Was hoping to sneak by.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thermopylae Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Woo-hoo. Less than a thousand posts and I got a name mention. Proudest day of my life. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pzman Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Originally posted by stikkypixie: i'm starting to understand why canadians are so popular We do like to make big exits don't we. [edited because I am a goof] [ January 07, 2004, 07:10 PM: Message edited by: Panzerman ] 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellysheroes Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 So does this mean YOU aren't going to post anymore Michael?....GOOD! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergerbitz Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Is this where we post our CMAK patch requests? Dorosh? Who the hell is that? Wasn't he the guy in A Bridge Too Far who got shot by that sniper as he lugged some huge container full of red berets? ...er somethin'.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stikkypixie Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 We do like to make be exits don't we. That's even more incoherent than the original post. For crying out loud my english is better than that AND I'M NOT EVEN A NATIVE SPEAKER!!!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Radley Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Originally posted by stikkypixie: </font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr /> We do like to make be exits don't we. That's even more incoherent than the original post. For crying out loud my english is better than that AND I'M NOT EVEN A NATIVE SPEAKER!!!! </font> 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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