Michael Emrys Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 As far as we know the only game you play might as well be "Pull the Finger." Well, given that "what you know" wouldn't in any case fill a gnat's thimble, that's not altogether surprising, is it? Being in a generous mood this morning, I am going to give you a bit of information, so pay attention. I know that focusing is difficult for you, but bear down hard and give it a good try. You'll be glad you did later, okay? Ready? In my time I have played literally scores of games, amounting almost to a hundred. Granted that the majority of them were boardgames, still nearly all were of a military nature and all involved being able to develop successful strategies and tactics. I am no stranger to the process. There now, that wasn't so hard was it? You may now return to your usual pastime of drooling while playing with your toes. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patch Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Joe Xia, Muppet Troglodyte I would have thought more along the lines of a Muppet Coprolite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Radley Posted December 5, 2009 Author Share Posted December 5, 2009 In my time I have played literally scores of games, amounting almost to a hundred. Granted that the majority of them were boardgames, still nearly all were of a military nature and all involved being able to develop successful strategies and tactics. I am no stranger to the process. Michael But did you ever win any of them? See, Michael that is, if you will excuse the expression, the proof of the pudding (An expression I dearly hate, btw). Developing tactics that get all your little men killed is not something to proudly spout. Or even spoudly prout. And really, can you call it tactics when your plan is "Run inna cave. Hit Groud wif rock. Steal bear meat. Run outta cave. Eat meat!"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 But did you ever win any of them? All but one. There was a game of Panzerblitz I conceded back in 1973 because my platoon of Panthers couldn't reach a point that was critical to my defense. My opponent was ecstatic; it was the only game he ever won against me. And really, can you call it tactics when your plan is "Run inna cave. Hit Groud wif rock. Steal bear meat. Run outta cave. Eat meat!"? Now that's just silly. Have you no pride, man? Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costard Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 What use is pride when you have no discernible character trait to be proud of? I'm asking you, Michael, because I'm certain you'll know. Gimme a zimmerit coated coprolite any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeknodathon Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Zimmerit Zimmerit He ain't got a Glim-o-wit Its Michael Its Emry's And basically Wiki is his Friendliness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Ho-hum. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 All but one. There was a game of Panzerblitz I conceded back in 1973 because my platoon of Panthers couldn't reach a point that was critical to my defense. My opponent was ecstatic; it was the only game he ever won against me. ...and that was the first and last time you played Panzerblitz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 ...and that was the first and last time you played Panzerblitz. No part of that statement is true. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costard Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 The Zimmerit coating is a design feature to assist with retrofitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Shaw Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Granted that the majority of them were boardgames ... Exactly Michael, and we all know what's required to play boardgames don't we ... other than a card table that is ... that's right, an almost slavish devotion to the minutiae of the printed rulebook and a mind more suited to grading papers than any tactical ability. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Radley Posted December 7, 2009 Author Share Posted December 7, 2009 Exactly Michael, and we all know what's required to play boardgames don't we ... Joe No social life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Shaw Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 No social life?Well, he's Michael ... that pretty much goes with the territory. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Radley Posted December 7, 2009 Author Share Posted December 7, 2009 And the inability to talk to women? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 The Zimmerit coating is a design feature to assist with retrofitting. I'm sure we must all be grateful that you shared this with us, but can you give us some idea of how often we can expect these non sequitur outbursts from you? I want to make sure I don't miss anything. They're almost entertaining. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuka Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I think Emrys is developing a crush on costard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeknodathon Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Sort of like, rhubarb and costard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Radley Posted December 7, 2009 Author Share Posted December 7, 2009 Costard's last rhubarb stand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costard Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I'm sure we must all be grateful that you shared this with us, but can you give us some idea of how often we can expect these non sequitur outbursts from you? I want to make sure I don't miss anything. They're almost entertaining. Michael non sequitur? It was an explanation imediately following a post that must have lent some wonder to the casual peruser; that's about as sequitur as it gets, Michael. Truthfully, it was meant as a help - now you know what to do with what Santa puts in your stocking this year. I think Emrys is developing a crush on costard Ooh really, could I possibly hope for more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Shaw Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 ...{snipped because I couldn't see that anyone who'd had to read this nonsense once should be subjected to reading it again.} ... Ooh really, could I possibly hope for more? Perhaps you could but remember lad that hope is not a strategy ... if you want to make it happen you must take proactive steps to ensure that it does. I'm sure that virtually any issue of Cosmopolitan would have any number of tips you could try ... or perhaps a recent issue of Rubber Suit and Whip magazine ... we are talking about Michael after all. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costard Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Perhaps you could but remember lad that hope is not a strategy ... if you want to make it happen you must take proactive steps to ensure that it does. I'm sure that virtually any issue of Cosmopolitan would have any number of tips you could try ... or perhaps a recent issue of Rubber Suit and Whip magazine ... we are talking about Michael after all. Joe Ranchers' Weekly perhaps - cattle prods and spurs seem a little more on the proactive side. And I get to have fun too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeknodathon Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 .. a recent issue of Rubber Suit and Whip magazine ... I suspect Mormon wife No. 3 has picked up the pace on her knitting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Radley Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 Ranchers' Weekly perhaps - cattle prods and spurs seem a little more on the proactive side. And I get to have fun too! And it sort of fits in with your avocation as a budget male stripper, entertaining ladies of... less than discerning taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuka Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 and eyesight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Radley Posted December 8, 2009 Author Share Posted December 8, 2009 But he's a well mannered lad, always thanking the ladies who tip him well and giving treats to their Seeing Eye dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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