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by Metal Thunder Dragon
Fri Mar 10, 2006 12:30 pm
Forum: Debate
Topic: Evolution... Smevolution
Replies: 158
Views: 74855


[quote="smartmonkey"]I'm not even going to dignify this with a reply beyond that I'm still calling it a PA. Dress it up all you like.
[/quote]

Way to "not respond" what happens if you actually respond?



I swear some people get dumber by the second.
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Fri Mar 10, 2006 12:27 pm
Forum: Debate
Topic: Evolution... Smevolution
Replies: 158
Views: 74855

Please lock this thread, as this is a religious discussion, and everyone is going to believe what they want, there is not point in discussing this, nobody is going to change their minds.

I think it is in the best interest of everyone if this one is closed.
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Fri Mar 10, 2006 12:24 pm
Forum: Debate
Topic: Evolution... Smevolution
Replies: 158
Views: 74855

And I'm asking you to put up or shut up. You are the one trying to prove the argument, I don't go for that 180 stuff. I mearly expressed the lack of facts to support evolution.

May I suggest fixing your cranalrectalitis before posting again.

Show me the money!
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Fri Mar 10, 2006 12:20 pm
Forum: Debate
Topic: Evolution... Smevolution
Replies: 158
Views: 74855

[quote="J@ke"]Two different fossle. The one I posted was a Archaeopteryx the one you&#8217] I stand corrected, the fossile you show is not a HOAX. I stand here, and publicly aplogize for calling that picture a HOAX. I have no bias, I simply mixed up the pictures. (it happens) However, ...
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Fri Mar 10, 2006 12:16 pm
Forum: Debate
Topic: Evolution... Smevolution
Replies: 158
Views: 74855

[quote="smartmonkey"]I call PA, but thats for the mods to call. And that link doesn't disprove evolution in the slightest. It debunks -one- hoax. Try to avoid slippery-slope fallacies, it'd make me feel better.[/quote] It wasn't an attack, I am really curious, I want to know if I am dealing with me...
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Fri Mar 10, 2006 12:08 pm
Forum: Debate
Topic: Evolution... Smevolution
Replies: 158
Views: 74855

[quote="smartmonkey"]Thank you. While the above link is an interesting article, I fail to see how it's related to anything in this thread except to a picture posted, like, five pages back.[/quote] Dude, seriously, are you retarded, I don't mean that as an insult, I am really curious? The whole poin...
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Fri Mar 10, 2006 12:06 pm
Forum: Debate
Topic: Evolution... Smevolution
Replies: 158
Views: 74855

[quote="J@ke"]Ahh, name calling, a true sign of desperation.[/quote] And yet, you still haven’t answered my challenge, that's the second time you've accused me of being desperate. I have no idea what I am desperate about? I'm not the one trying to prove anything, you are. (and ...
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Fri Mar 10, 2006 12:00 pm
Forum: Debate
Topic: Evolution... Smevolution
Replies: 158
Views: 74855

Since your 'stuck on stupid', here a link for you:


From the horses mouth:

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news ... aptor.html

Now, whatta say to that?

I love giving people enough rope to hang themselves good and tight!

(Edited in response to moderator post)
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Fri Mar 10, 2006 11:43 am
Forum: Debate
Topic: Evolution... Smevolution
Replies: 158
Views: 74855

[quote="J@ke"]I would beg to differ on that one. As a matter of fact I did google it and I can see why you were so reluctant to post a link. [url=http://www.answersingenesis.org/docs/4208news2-3-2000.asp]www.answersingenesis.org?[/url] Doesn’t sound too reputable to me. Let...
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Fri Mar 10, 2006 11:39 am
Forum: Debate
Topic: Evolution... Smevolution
Replies: 158
Views: 74855

Are you seriously telling me that no one knows how to use google? I mean seriously, you have to earn knowledge, if I hand it to you you wont apreciate it. And to be fair, I wasn't JUST trolling, I really feel that way. However, I also feel the same way about *POOF* God made it. Reality tells us the ...
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Fri Mar 10, 2006 11:20 am
Forum: Debate
Topic: Evolution... Smevolution
Replies: 158
Views: 74855

[quote="J@ke"]Before you so humbly bow out, please do me a few favors. One- Provide a link to your quote. Two- Counter my argument about testing hypotheses with verifiable predictable by showing me ONE fissile that was found were evolution says it shouldn’t be.[/quote] One- Try...
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Fri Mar 10, 2006 11:13 am
Forum: Debate
Topic: Evolution... Smevolution
Replies: 158
Views: 74855


[quote="smartmonkey"]Sorry. Pseudo-sarcastic flames always fuck that up.



Try including a smiley next time.[/quote]



Fair enough :)
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Fri Mar 10, 2006 11:10 am
Forum: Debate
Topic: Evolution... Smevolution
Replies: 158
Views: 74855

[quote="smartmonkey"]Nope. Plenty of dumb animals (i.e, cockroaches, golden retrievers, and televangelists) survive and thrive despite their non-existant cognative process - smart doesn't mean survivable. And now you're just trolling, so have fun.[/quote] Wow! Someone's sarcasm meter needs an adjus...
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Fri Mar 10, 2006 11:09 am
Forum: Debate
Topic: Evolution... Smevolution
Replies: 158
Views: 74855

[quote="J@ke"]You gotta feel bad posting a quote that you’re too embarrassed to include a like with.[/quote] Sorry? Did you slip into gibberish there? What I think you meant was link (I'm assuming). To which I answer, why does it matter where it came from? An Evolutionist shoul...
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Fri Mar 10, 2006 11:04 am
Forum: Debate
Topic: Evolution... Smevolution
Replies: 158
Views: 74855

As I suspected, the flying spagetti monster will return to earth before I get any evidence other than "I SAID SO!" I think I'm done with this thread. I actually thought it was good one until it turned to "WAAA WA WAAA WA, you have to belive me or your retarded!.. evolution rules!.. sc...
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Fri Mar 10, 2006 10:42 am
Forum: Debate
Topic: Evolution... Smevolution
Replies: 158
Views: 74855

You gotta feel bad posting as evidence something even the top evolutionist in the country calls bullshit....
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Fri Mar 10, 2006 10:39 am
Forum: Debate
Topic: Evolution... Smevolution
Replies: 158
Views: 74855

[quote="J@ke"]Could you show me your research on this?[/quote] The Picture you posted is form the article he is talking about: [quote]But the National Geographic article was the last straw in shameless sensationalism for Storrs Olson, Curator of Birds at the National Museum of Natural History of th...
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Fri Mar 10, 2006 10:32 am
Forum: Debate
Topic: Evolution... Smevolution
Replies: 158
Views: 74855

[quote="J@ke"]Scientific theory - a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that can incorporate facts, laws, inferences, and tested hypotheses [i]National Academy of Sciences[/i] No other explanation can do this. *edit damn you winter [shakes fist][/quote] Well if that i...
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Fri Mar 10, 2006 10:29 am
Forum: Debate
Topic: Evolution... Smevolution
Replies: 158
Views: 74855

I love it when people break out that damn lizard with feathers.... that was a HOAX... do some more research! And what is the nex verfiable prediction on evolution? what will evolve next? can we check our hypothesis when something evolves? [quote]"an observation that has been repeatedly confirmed an...
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Fri Mar 10, 2006 10:19 am
Forum: Debate
Topic: Evolution... Smevolution
Replies: 158
Views: 74855

And yet, no one has come up with a single shred of evidence that one species can become another. Who is the crazy one now? I never said God did it; in fact I'm comfortable with "I don't know." Evolution is a nice theory, but it's just that... a THEORY! Based on science alone, it is no more...
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Fri Mar 10, 2006 10:11 am
Forum: Debate
Topic: Evolution... Smevolution
Replies: 158
Views: 74855

I don't recall having said that, but way to jump off a cliff to a conclusion!

I have to shake my head in wonder at that response.
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Fri Mar 10, 2006 9:59 am
Forum: Debate
Topic: Evolution... Smevolution
Replies: 158
Views: 74855

I can already answer that. Galapagos Finches have different beaks from other finches. I say “BIG FRIKING DEAL" That is no different than saying Asian people have different hair than African people. This is diversity masquerading as evolution. Evolutionist are so desperate to try and prove the...
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Fri Mar 10, 2006 9:46 am
Forum: Debate
Topic: Evolution... Smevolution
Replies: 158
Views: 74855

Of course it is, did anyone see it happen? what are the differences? where is your evidence? saying something is so is not scientific fact.

Evidence please?
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Fri Mar 10, 2006 9:31 am
Forum: Debate
Topic: Evolution... Smevolution
Replies: 158
Views: 74855

I'm fine with indirect observation, my point is simply that there is NO observation of evolution. Fossil records dont show evolution, they show similar animals, but that doesn't prove squat. What was the galapagos finch before it was a glapagos finch? And when did the change from one species to anot...
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Fri Mar 10, 2006 8:54 am
Forum: Debate
Topic: Evolution... Smevolution
Replies: 158
Views: 74855

Well prepare to be even more stupefied by my answer: The fact that many people don’t believe in evolution is simple: It's bunk! There is not one tiniest bit, not one sliver, not one iota not one quark of real scientific evidence to support evolution as a theory. I defy anyone to provide a link to ...
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Mon Mar 06, 2006 1:57 pm
Forum: RPG Discussion
Topic: Now for something completely different?
Replies: 71
Views: 20644

I agree, and this game is sort of a character driven wargame, if that makes sense?

Maybe it's a new Genre?
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Mon Mar 06, 2006 12:49 pm
Forum: RPG Discussion
Topic: Now for something completely different?
Replies: 71
Views: 20644

I guess I should clarify.... Are there any systems for modern combat that seamlessly integrate naval, air, amphibious, land, and infantry combat? I bet I can already answer that with a "HELL NO" That's why I'm working on this system. Also, I totally agree that the system must give way to g...
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Wed Mar 01, 2006 12:08 pm
Forum: RPG Discussion
Topic: Now for something completely different?
Replies: 71
Views: 20644

If you know of any, I'm all ears.

Also, I'm not doing it for 100% comercial reasons, it's just kind of a bonus if it should happen to sell. (BTW, I don't sell for profit)
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Wed Mar 01, 2006 11:44 am
Forum: RPG Discussion
Topic: Now for something completely different?
Replies: 71
Views: 20644

I think you guys are talking more about GM playing style, while I was more interested in game mechanics. I think we can all agree that there should be some possibility for characters to come back in some form. I am just interested in what things people think should be penalized, and how good/bad sho...
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Wed Mar 01, 2006 10:34 am
Forum: RPG Discussion
Topic: Now for something completely different?
Replies: 71
Views: 20644

AH, I guess I missed that.

:)
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Wed Mar 01, 2006 10:03 am
Forum: RPG Discussion
Topic: Now for something completely different?
Replies: 71
Views: 20644

Also, I was just thinking, what is needed is something like an optional 'Sixth Day' technique to allow for the possibility of being cloned to the last time you were 'imprinted'.
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:56 am
Forum: RPG Discussion
Topic: Now for something completely different?
Replies: 71
Views: 20644

egg hatch? did I miss something?
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:25 am
Forum: RPG Discussion
Topic: Now for something completely different?
Replies: 71
Views: 20644

OH, Heavy Gear, yea I've played with that before, just didn't recognize the siloutte reference.

I am working a bit different than that, I hope I can come up with a descent system.
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:01 am
Forum: RPG Discussion
Topic: Now for something completely different?
Replies: 71
Views: 20644

I'm not familiar with that system, and I doubt I could use it in my game, since I don't own it.

But out of curiosity, where might I find out about that system?
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Tue Feb 28, 2006 12:07 pm
Forum: RPG Discussion
Topic: Now for something completely different?
Replies: 71
Views: 20644

You were a Marine CO? What unit?
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:49 am
Forum: RPG Discussion
Topic: Now for something completely different?
Replies: 71
Views: 20644

Don't forget Coast Guard!
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:24 am
Forum: RPG Discussion
Topic: Now for something completely different?
Replies: 71
Views: 20644

Nice, I was always fascinated with the Wild Weasels mission, it seemed near Kamakazi in the early days. It's much better now with things like the HARM and GBU.
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Tue Feb 28, 2006 10:55 am
Forum: RPG Discussion
Topic: Now for something completely different?
Replies: 71
Views: 20644

I was in the navy, the reason this list is naval heavy is that I actually am combining three fo my previous games. I had a aircraft center game, a ship combat game, and a land combat game. I am curretnly bashing them together. The ship combat game was the most complete, so that is why there are more...
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Tue Feb 28, 2006 8:37 am
Forum: RPG Discussion
Topic: Now for something completely different?
Replies: 71
Views: 20644

I would agree with that Blanch, and think it's very important to game play. I think I have decided to scrap the D20 aspect and go with my own system, updated of course. I think it will give me a much finer control of the way everything works. I still think it is important that there be some possibil...
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Mon Feb 27, 2006 6:15 pm
Forum: RPG Discussion
Topic: Now for something completely different?
Replies: 71
Views: 20644

Don't think I have seen either of those, and another consideration is bugging me abou the OGL, I'm not sure I'm 100% confortable with it. nothing specific, but I would feel a lot better modifying my own system. This whole D20 thing was kind of a lark anyway, I normaly do my own systems. For a teaser...
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Mon Feb 27, 2006 6:06 pm
Forum: RPG Discussion
Topic: Now for something completely different?
Replies: 71
Views: 20644

Just an additional note, I am seriously considering scrapping D20 alltogether and go with my own system.

Seems like by time I'm done tweaking it, it resembles D20 very little.
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Mon Feb 27, 2006 6:04 pm
Forum: RPG Discussion
Topic: Now for something completely different?
Replies: 71
Views: 20644

Yes, like I said, I didn't remember the numbers off hand, but yea, real bad weps would have pretty low threat ranges. As far as mortality, I want mortality to be slightly higher than DND, but significantly lower than real life. I want to play the Hero card, that the PCs are the kind of people that s...
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Mon Feb 27, 2006 3:14 pm
Forum: RPG Discussion
Topic: Now for something completely different?
Replies: 71
Views: 20644

Perhaps, but you would want to keep your character most of the time. There could always be exceptions, or accidental mis-clonings that would screw it up >:)
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Mon Feb 27, 2006 2:11 pm
Forum: RPG Discussion
Topic: Now for something completely different?
Replies: 71
Views: 20644

Well the game is designed for long term play, so I will definately include some sort of healing/revival/ressurection mechanisms.
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Mon Feb 27, 2006 1:42 pm
Forum: RPG Discussion
Topic: Now for something completely different?
Replies: 71
Views: 20644

I have thought about this as well, and it is a valid concern. Since my setting is described as "Near Future" I have taken some liberties with medical devices, and having slow deaths in most circumstances. Also, as much as I hate the thought, I an considering adding in some kind of cloning ...
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Mon Feb 27, 2006 11:59 am
Forum: RPG Discussion
Topic: Now for something completely different?
Replies: 71
Views: 20644

Fine be that way :P

Seriously, that is basically what I was getting at but simpler.

Let me know if you would like any help, I am always looking to lend a hand.
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Mon Feb 27, 2006 11:46 am
Forum: RPG Discussion
Topic: Now for something completely different?
Replies: 71
Views: 20644

correct, that is why my supposition is that the CRIT is the hit chart. IE, if you get a crit, you hit a particularly vulnerable area, thus the significant increase in damage. there is no need in my mind to make another roll to determine location. There will be special circumstances under wich you ma...
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Mon Feb 27, 2006 11:15 am
Forum: RPG Discussion
Topic: Now for something completely different?
Replies: 71
Views: 20644

Ok, here are some of my thoughts on this one: [quote]1) Guns don't do enough damage.[/quote] What is 'enough'? Would enough mean be able to kill someone in one shot? In my mind what makes a gun deadly is not its raw damage, but rather its ability to crit easily. For example, the way I have it set u...
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Mon Feb 27, 2006 10:20 am
Forum: RPG Discussion
Topic: Now for something completely different?
Replies: 71
Views: 20644

Actually that helps a lot, since you seem like you have been down this path a bit, what exactly are the complaints about damage? I only ask because that is the area that I feel is most distant from DND style D20. I play DND a lot, I have never heard a complaint about damage, or am I missing somethin...
by Metal Thunder Dragon
Mon Feb 27, 2006 9:41 am
Forum: RPG Discussion
Topic: Now for something completely different?
Replies: 71
Views: 20644

Now for something completely different?

Greetings, all. I have been working on the Drak system for some time, and have got to the point I've decided to go a different direction. So now for something completely different…….. I am working on a D20 system for modern combat called ‘Heavy Metal – World at War’. It is a near future mo...

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