FORKNI-L

FORKNI-L Digest - 10 Feb 2003 to 11 Feb 2003 (#2003-40)

Tue, 11 Feb 2003

There are 21 messages totalling 506 lines in this issue.

Topics of the day:

  1. Please visit Knightshift!
  2. update on knightshift (2)
  3. Sad news.... (2)
  4. FORKNI-L Digest - 9 Feb 2003 to 10 Feb 2003 (#2003-39)
  5. FK computer game
  6. FK game
  7. teddy virous (3)
  8. Nigel (4)
  9. Thank you all so much (3)
 10. Games (2)
 11. next update on knightshift

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Date:    Mon, 10 Feb 2003 16:59:29 EST
From:    Shenandora DeWynst <Shenandora@a.......>
Subject: Re: Please visit Knightshift!

hi all - I want to say thank you to everyone who let me know their commends
about knightshift! I will defenitely continue my work on it.
again, thank you!

Shenandora aka Heike
*Knightshift*
http://www.nomoretears.turmalino.de/knightshift
*No More Tears*
http://www.nomoretears.turmalino.de
*Knighthaven*
http://turmalino.de/knight
*D:evotion - The Forever Knight Banner Rotation!*
http://devotion.turmalino.de

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Date:    Mon, 10 Feb 2003 15:08:22 -0700
From:    kyer <kyer@p.......>
Subject: Re: update on knightshift

Okay, Kyer is confused.  She's been gone a long while.  She's out of touch.
But wasn't KnightShift the group who wanted to see more of Nicholas and
Tracy together? *blinks*

:?=
Kyer
----- Original Message -----
From: "Shenandora DeWynst" Subject: [FORKNI-L] update on knightshift

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Date:    Mon, 10 Feb 2003 15:09:44 -0700
From:    kyer <kyer@p.......>
Subject: Re: Sad news....

:'(=
Kyer

----- Original Message -----
From: "Amanda Berendt" Subject: [FORKNI-L] Sad news....

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Date:    Mon, 10 Feb 2003 17:21:07 EST
From:    Shenandora DeWynst <Shenandora@a.......>
Subject: Re: update on knightshift

In einer eMail vom 10.02.03 23:09:31 (MEZ) Mitteleurop=E4ische Zeit schreibt
kyer@p.......:


> But wasn't KnightShift the group who wanted to see more of Nicholas and
> Tracy together? *blinks*
>

kyer,
I don't want to confuse someone. please note that my site 'knightshift' has
noting to do with the faction 'knightshift' (nick/tracy)...
on my first site you will find a description why my desition has been
'knightshift'.

Shenandora aka Heike
*Knightshift*
http://www.nomoretears.turmalino.de/knightshift
*No More Tears*
http://www.nomoretears.turmalino.de
*Knighthaven*
http://turmalino.de/knight
*D:evotion - The Forever Knight Banner Rotation!*
http://devotion.turmalino.de

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Date:    Mon, 10 Feb 2003 14:35:46 -0800
From:    Emily <emilymhanson@y.......>
Subject: Re: FORKNI-L Digest - 9 Feb 2003 to 10 Feb 2003 (#2003-39)

I play computer games, but normally in the fantasy genre like Baldur's
Gate, Morrowind Scrolls, Might & Magic, etc.  That being said, the only
vampire role-playing game I know of that's currently on the PC market
is Vampire: The Masquerade.  The main character has a lot in common
with Nick, having fought in the crusades and was reluctant to be
brought across/embraced/whatever term you want to use.  The adventure
spans the centuries, from medieval Europe to modern-day London and New
York, ending with a plot by a rogue vampire clan to destroy the world
on New Year's eve, 1999.

As a RPGamer, the first thing I look for in a game is plot.  Is it
cliche'd or are there interesting twists and turns along the way,
which can be determined from magazine reviews before you buy the game.
I also look for good graphics, but ones that won't hijack my computer
and crash it.  I don't care about sound that much, as long as it's not
annoying.  An excellent soundtrack is a plus for me, but not absolutely
necessary if everything else is good.

As for quests, I'd like to see something that combines the Joan of Arc
legend with the story.  If it's going to be a quest for the cure for
Nick, maybe it could take him to some exotic locations where he's
looking for unusual artifacts or people to talk to or something along
those lines.  A simple murder case might be the original premise, but
it could then lead to a deeper plot of intrigue.

I also look for open-ended storylines, one where you don't have to do
specifically what the game tells you.  For example, if you want to hang
out in the Raven for a while and talk to the customers, you should be
able to...but it should also be realistic, i.e. if you annoy a vampire
there for long enough, you might become his or her snack (unless you're
playing a vampire, in which case the other vampire might start a bar
fight instead).  Morrowind Scrolls III is a good example of an
open-ended game, where you can just explore the world if you want to.

Also, something else to consider:  are vampires at higher levels in the
game likely to have special powers that we didn't see in the FK series,
such as shapeshifting or magical abilites, or is the main character not
going to have a chance to gain power?

> Date:    Sun, 9 Feb 2003 22:39:09 EST
> From:    SFryar@a.......
> Subject: Re: FK computer game
>
> Dot  writes:
>
> > Not into computer games but,
> >    having said that I like the idea
> >    of the Raven
>
> I'd love it ... especially if an FK video game was also for another game
> console, like XBox, Play Station 2 and Nintendo Game Cube.  An FK computer
> game would be awesome, but it drains too much memory from my 'puter.
>
> If there was an FK computer game, what adventures would you like to see
> depicted?
>
>
> Stephie
>
> "Grownups are weird."
>           --  Allie Clarke-Keys - "Taken"
>

=====
Emily M. Hanson
Homepage - http://www.starbase-eprime.us
My Web Graphics - http://www.galaxyofimages.us

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Date:    Mon, 10 Feb 2003 18:18:53 -0500
From:    Cloud <clouddancer@c.......>
Subject: Re: FK computer game

> Tab <ustisaquui@e.......> wrote:
> Dark allies and vampires would naturally be
> a part of it all

The biggest selling point for me would be "good guy" vampires. In all the
vampire games I've found they're always bad guys.

--
Cloud


--
Cloud

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Date:    Mon, 10 Feb 2003 15:42:31 -0800
From:    Megan Hull <mistrydder@y.......>
Subject: FK game

If you're looking for sucess on a computer game, look at what already scores.
My fav computer game is V:tM for a couple of reasons: it has an interesting and
engaging plot, but plenty of action, too.  Every level is different and has it's
own difficulties and rewards.  What works on one doesn't necessarily work on
another.  There are lots of cool toys and skills to pick from, so you can decide
how you want to play your character.

If you were going to do something with FK, you'd need to start with a cohesive
plot-- that's the hard part.  Something grandiose enough to be exciting.  Maybe
like some mad, genius vampire tearing through the city and Nick not only has to
find him, but he has to keep the mortals from figuring out what's really going
on.  Of course, Natalie would help with that.  (The bit about keeping the
mortals from finding out doesn't have to be a problem the player solves-- just
part of the plot to keep things interesting.)  The problem is, making the game
flexible without having so many possibilities that you need 3-4 CDs to handle
the whole thing.  (Those old Sierra 'Quest for Glory' games were pretty good,
for their time.)  I like a nice, continuous plot with plenty of action and
plenty of story.  Oh, the other thing.  V:tM is LONG!!!  So you can go right
back to the beginning and start again without being bored.

solo mis dos centavitos

                  -Megan


"Eternal nights too short,
How quickly melt away,
With all the love we shared once,
Forever in a Day."


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Date:    Mon, 10 Feb 2003 17:49:29 -0600
From:    DPHEIL <dpheil@a.......>
Subject: teddy virous

HI . . . I know this isn't FK but . . . .

Last week I got a message about  a virous named  jdbgmgr.exe

with a grey teddy bear icon & a bunch of messages to ignore it
One of my friends got the same message & might have deleted the teddy bear
icon

If it was deleated  . . . What do I do to fix it???
Can I Download it somewhere???

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Date:    Mon, 10 Feb 2003 16:57:57 -0700
From:    kyer <kyer@p.......>
Subject: Re: teddy virous

I think I remember reading this was a hoax, that the file does exist
*normally* on computers.  I suggest doing a search on it at a site like
symantec if you know the addy or do a search engine search.  Good luck and
please forgive, List Mommy.  I know the pain of panic a virus can cause.

kyer
----- Original Message -----
From: "DPHEIL> with a grey teddy bear icon & a bunch of messages to ignore
it

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Date:    Mon, 10 Feb 2003 19:15:23 -0500
From:    Stephanie Kellerman <stephke@i.......>
Subject: Re: teddy virous

I sent an answer to their home addy.

--
Steph
stephke@i.......

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Date:    Mon, 10 Feb 2003 19:39:20 -0500
From:    Debbie Clarke <dittany121@h.......>
Subject: Re: Sad news....

My thoughts go out to you and your family as  well.

Debbie

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Date:    Mon, 10 Feb 2003 20:42:14 EST
From:    Robin Tidwell <Robinchristine79@a.......>
Subject: Nigel

Does anyone know how to join the Nigel Bennent fan club? I''ve got two
different addresses and they're in two different states. I've tried Black Hat
Station and I haven't heard back. It's been a couple of days. Well, bye for
now! ;)

Robin

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Date:    Mon, 10 Feb 2003 23:07:19 -0500
From:    Annmarie <wench@o.......>
Subject: Re: Nigel

At 08:42 PM 2/10/03 -0500, you wrote:
>Does anyone know how to join the Nigel Bennent fan club? I''ve got two
>different addresses and they're in two different states. I've tried Black Hat
>Station and I haven't heard back. It's been a couple of days. Well, bye for
>now! ;)

That's the way to join. Just give them a few more days, things get pretty
busy sometimes and RL (real life) does too :) Hope that helps.


Annmarie aka Mickey
wench@o.......    ~  mickeym@c.......

http://www.geocities.com/mickeyshomepage

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Date:    Tue, 11 Feb 2003 00:08:08 EST
From:    Shenandora DeWynst <Shenandora@a.......>
Subject: Re: Nigel

hi robin...

> Does anyone know how to join the Nigel Bennent fan club? I''ve got two
> different addresses and they're in two different states. I've tried Black Hat
> Station and I haven't heard back. It's been a couple of days.

hm...two different addys? just curious!? as mickey said, blackhatstation is
the right way to join and there you will find the right address. please give
them more time and I am pretty sure you will get an answer.

Shenandora aka Heike
*Knightshift*
http://www.nomoretears.turmalino.de/knightshift
*No More Tears*
http://www.nomoretears.turmalino.de
*Knighthaven*
http://turmalino.de/knight
*D:evotion - The Forever Knight Banner Rotation!*
http://devotion.turmalino.de

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Date:    Tue, 11 Feb 2003 02:23:24 -0500
From:    Annmarie <wench@o.......>
Subject: Re: Nigel

At 12:08 AM 2/11/03 -0500, you wrote:
>hm...two different addys? just curious!? as mickey said, blackhatstation is
>the right way to join and there you will find the right address. please give
>them more time and I am pretty sure you will get an answer.

I don't know what the two addresses are that she has, but Star used to be
the pres of the club and stepped down for health reasons, she was based in CA.

The correct address for snail mail for the FC is:
The Nigel Bennett Network
P.O. Box 14
Rossford, Ohio 43460
USA

Jayne L'Argent is the pres of Nigel's FC.

Hope that helps,

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Date:    Tue, 11 Feb 2003 04:22:30 -0800
From:    Amanda Berendt <debrabant_foundation@y.......>
Subject: Thank you all so much

I want to thank you all for offering your kind words and thoughts to
me these past couple of days.  It really means so much.
Oma (dutch for grandmother) passed this morning.  It was very quick,
just like she wanted.
Again thank you so much. It is wonderful to be a part of a community
like this.

-Amanda

=====
"Give me your soul and your heart will take flight
Forevermore in the night, Forever MINE in the night"
http://operacellar.tripod.com/phantomslair.html

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Date:    Tue, 11 Feb 2003 08:11:10 EST
From:    Robin Tidwell <Robinchristine79@a.......>
Subject: Re: Thank you all so much

I'm so sorry Amanda! I'm glad we helped in some small way.

Robin

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Date:    Tue, 11 Feb 2003 06:41:48 -0700
From:    Angela Gottfred <agottfre@t.......>
Subject: Re: Games

> If  you're going to make an FK game
> you should be able to be diferent characters

Hey, that's what I was thinking too: start the game as Schanke, and
solve the first murder case as him; for the second case, you play Nat;
and for the last one, you can be Nick. Each case also gives a clue to
Nick's cure, but it will be a touch-and-go thing as to whether he
actually can get all the bits of his cure together before LaCroix stops
him.

Your very humble & most obedient servant,
Ligeia

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Date:    Tue, 11 Feb 2003 08:51:11 EST
From:    Robin Tidwell <Robinchristine79@a.......>
Subject: Re: Games

I think you should be able to switch back and forth between characters in
some parts of the game. I know in Resident Evil and games like that, you
switch back and forth when you need to, like when health is low. Just an
idea.

Robin

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Date:    Tue, 11 Feb 2003 10:35:06 -0800
From:    phylis sullivan <phylis_s_2000_2001@y.......>
Subject: Re: Thank you all so much

Amanda,
  Sorry to hear of your loss.  Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with
you and your family at this time.  Phylis

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Date:    Tue, 11 Feb 2003 15:44:27 EST
From:    Shenandora DeWynst <Shenandora@a.......>
Subject: next update on knightshift

hi,

I just added one collage I made from 'the fix' in two versions. just go to
'collages' on 'knightshift'. hope you like it...

Shenandora aka Heike
*Knightshift*
http://www.nomoretears.turmalino.de/knightshift
*No More Tears*
http://www.nomoretears.turmalino.de
*Knighthaven*
http://turmalino.de/knight
*D:evotion - The Forever Knight Banner Rotation!*
http://devotion.turmalino.de

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