Darth Vader and his orchestra

Further Developments on the web

In my quest for new gadgetry and all things weblike I have become reaquianted with an old friend.

With so many free online publishing widgets now I thought i would have a wee look around. I really like the idea of entering information directly into the browser, hitting the publish button and seeing it on the web where everyone can see it too. It is a fantastic move forward from ftping it from my computer onto a site. It means i can update (when i can be arsed) my site from anywhere. I like this new gift of mobility.

Blogger is a brillant little tool. It is because of Blogger that you are having to wade through this crap!

I have looked at others but I went with blogger because it is quite simple to use but still has backend functionality (I can piss about with the code) however, it has ignited something else with me. I want more.

I found what i thought was it at Hubpages but it is still in beta and i think has a way to go yet - although i think it is quite nifty and likeable. Unfortunately its little money making scheme is putrely based for US consumption and in trying to get a little UK action i think i broke my page!! My hub pages are at http://hubpages.com/hub/WeegamersNI. As you can see they seem a bit cluttered. But i think the idea is sound.

Then i came across bravenet.com. When i first created webpages one of the big things to try out was the guestbook. I found bravenet and used their guestbook links. I also used other bits and pieces from them. It seemed good stuff anyway. Though i got fed up with webing for a while and took my pages down. In my search for a free website i refound bravenet and am currently messing around with it. I will let you know how i get on with it.

The main point to this is freeweb - browser based input technology is coming on in leaps and bounds. There is no excuse for not having a presence on the web, all it takes is a little imagination.

Goblins - another webcomic to waste time on

Got put onto this little webcomic called 'Goblins'. Very funny little comic and deserves a bit of support.

Goblins is all about a group of goblins living in DnD, al a 'The Order of the Stick'. In order to survive the vast number of adventurers that come calling on their warcamp to loot the badly locked treasure chest, they decide to become player characters and the fun then ensues.

There are a number of good plots going on and though many of the strips are self contained they realy fit into an overarching storyline. More and more background is coming through and the references are very funny.

Give it a try. I give it 8 out of ten.

Fantasy writer Gemmell dies at 57

This was forwarded to me by a friend. Very sad news indeed.

I have read quite a few of David Gemmell's novels including Legend, Waylander and the Bloodstone series. A real 'boy's own' writer with a mature dark edge.

I await some of them being made into films.

The BBC have a report with links to other relevant sites. Click here to go to the BBC site.

Advice for Imperial citizens int he 41st millenium (40K)

I have put together a few pointers on the does and don'ts in the 41st millenium. Some I have rogued and adjusted from the 40k forums on the GW website, others i have kinda made up, some ok and some not so ok.

If you have any further suggestions, please leave them in the comments box.

Thanks.

Advice for Imperial citizens in the 41st millenium

1. Asbestos gloves do not give any added protection when using plasma weapons
2. Friendly fire…….isn’t.
3. ‘Terminator tipping’ is frowned upon.
4. Do not challenge Ork speed freaks to a drag race, unless you are a Blood Angel.
5. Ordo Soritas do not take kindly to being referred to as ‘bolter bitches’.
6. Do not use flamethowers as cigarette lighters, campfire lighters, or ‘added special effects’ at an imperial entertainment event.
7. Likewise do not use a melta weapon to microwave ready meals.
8. Squigs are not ‘meals on wheels’
9. Tau do not taste like chicken, nor do kroot
10. The Crozius Arcanum is a holy implement for smiting the Emperor’s enemies, not a sex toy.
11. Land raiders are indeed ‘bullet magnets’. Use wisely.
12. Gaunts are not pets.
13. Necrons are not cybermen, and will not say ‘Prepare to be deleted’.
14. There are no ointments for a scarab infestation.
15. Titans are not to be used for ‘dance offs’
16. There is no room on a rhino for spoilers, under chassis neon lighting, sport rims, extra large exhaust pipes, dump valves, or turbos. Unless it is a Blood Angels rhino, in which case the only stipulation is there should be no fuzzy dice.
17. No fuzzy dice or air fresheners are allowed in any imperial vehicle.
18. Do not refer to the Machine spirit in vehicles as the ‘Ghost in the Machine’
19. Necrons are NOT controlled by skynet.
20. Do not throw sticks and ask a Space Wolf to fetch. His reaction often offends
21. There is no point in torturing Slannesh followers. They only enjoy it.
22. Followers of the Blood God do not appreciate being referred to as Quorn berserkers.
23. Mr Lordi is not a Bloodthirster. He is the lead singer for Lordi. There is a minor difference.
24. Blood Angels will not be in a good mood if ‘Dracula’ is quoted to them in an over the top Romanian accent.
25. Dark Angels are not ‘Alter Boys’ nor are they transvestites.
26. Ultramarines are not extras from a bad American or British elite forces movie.
27. Ultramarines do not take kindly to being referred to as ‘Gay’ or ‘Beardy girls’.
28. Deamonettes of Slannesh are not ‘goers’, nor should they ever be propositioned. There are no STD clinics in the Emperium. You have been warned
29. The taint of Chaos is not an STD. Avoid at all costs.
30. No in-vehicle cd players. This only encourages “the Best of Queen” to be played constantly.
31. Venerable Dreadnoughts do not like it when people call them Vulnerable Dreadnoughts.
32. The Eldar Avatar is no longer scary. Assault cannon his ass!!
33. Do not place any ‘I am a heretic. Purge me’ stickers on the back of Inquisitors.
34. Never, ever quote Monty Python in front of Inquisitors. Imperial Inquisitors do NOT use fluffy pillows or the ‘comfy chair’ during interrogation. You have been warned.
35. Powerpoint(tm) does not ignore armour saves. However, you must make a morale test at -5.