• back after many moons

    From George Pope@1:153/757 to All on Sun Feb 27 16:52:14 2022
    Howdy from Vancouver, Canada!

    Anyone here remember me from way back when I was the moderator?

    Then I was challenged by someone else & we had a campaign * elerction -- I won by only 3 votes, but we had already promised the echo's participants that the loser would be co-mod, so they get us both either way.

    It was an exciting campaign!

    Anything interesting going on in here?

    I've long been gone, sadly, but have recently discovered a local telnet connection on an ancient local BBS (operating steadily since the '80s)

    I have a point, but got to get my software configured still, or to get QWK mail working for me. . .

    I'm now only owner/moderator of the FUNNY Jokes and Stories PG-13 echo. Come on by, swap some funnies. . . All are welcome; add itto your BBS, & let's ghet as much of Fido buzzing as we can!

    I've got quite bored of the original LORD - I discovered it on a DOS BBS that had version 2.1, & later found version 1.5 (it's on my other computer -- the IBM DOS Box that's offline *sigh*)-

    I'm more into LORD2 now, as it can be fun even if only one other player (as is the case on most boards I play it on)

    LORD1 is boring to me without a large vibrant & diverse community who like to drop out of reality for a few hours a week & become a warrior, or Mage, or Thief (that's me for the strong power move early on, then when I'm maxed, I go Magic, for the Shield)

    Know any vibrant diverse communities of LORD1 players/games available via telnet?

    Or interested in a LORD2 game with just enough IGMs to add to the fun & not ruin it. . ? if so, telnet into the board that's noted below & send a note to either of us, asking for startup help.

    Or just head up behind the fireplace in Jack's Restaurant for a prize of one million gold.

    Ask the sysclopoius player for the ecxact IGM whereyou can buytop wep & armour, or ask either one of us to donate to you the $20K ones -- unless you want to work your way up the long way, just for fun, then let us know to not send you anything. (that's how I did it, now I'm well equipped, including 10,000 charm to aid flirting in the various IGMs that have it)

    Unlimited quests(deliveries) each day & over 20K moves per day. The higher your quest points go, the more you get paid for each delivery.

    Check the weather in Little Rock Arkansas,USA: if it's bad/stormy, the BBS will likely be down for a day or two.

    If you're Christian, the BBS was originally set up as such, but there's no obligation to be one nor to participate in Christian activities on there.

    Good thing; I don't put up with being forced. . .

    The sysop, Daryl Stout, is happy to discuss Christian topics any time, on the BBS, in the local email &/or local chat forum, but only if you're likewise
    interested to. His BBS has been up for at least 30 years, too, like my origin BBS (below)

    Say hey & tell me what you like best about the world of LORD &/or LORD2.


    --- BBBS/Li6 v4.10 Toy-5
    * Origin: The Rusty MailBox - Penticton, BC Canada (1:153/757)
  • From Michael Luko@1:266/512 to George Pope on Mon Feb 28 10:10:00 2022
    Or interested in a LORD2 game with just enough IGMs to add to the fun
    & not ruin it. . ? if so, telnet into the board that's noted below &
    send a note to either of us, asking for startup help.

    I have hard coded some features in lord2 on my bbs. I have added aqua
    world and sheet music for the flute to will transport to various places
    in the realm. Sheet music is hidden around the realm, Also some
    secret passages on various maps.

    --- QScan/PCB v1.20a / 01-0462
    * Origin: Christian Fellowship | cfbbs.no-ip.com 856-933-7096 (1:266/512)
  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to George Pope on Mon Feb 28 08:49:00 2022
    George,

    Anyone here remember me from way back when I was the moderator?

    Never mind another brother from the other mother. <G>

    Anything interesting going on in here?

    We're still on this side of the grass...which is always good. <G>

    I have a point, but got to get my software configured still, or to get
    QWK mail working for me. . .

    What OS are you running?? I could remote in via Team Viewer, and help
    you get MultiMails set up for QWK Mail. I used to use OLX, but MultiMail
    allows you to use Windows Notepad (which is a better way to copy and
    paste in URL's), and for longer taglines than OLX.

    I'm now only owner/moderator of the FUNNY Jokes and Stories PG-13 echo.
    Come on by, swap some funnies. . . All are welcome; add itto your
    BBS, & let's ghet as much of Fido buzzing as we can!

    I have autoposts set up to recycle every 90 days, with a few posts each
    day. Then, I have a daily blooper as well...what I need to do is set up
    a deal with a daily "You Might Be A Redneck" Post -- like I need something
    else to do. <G>

    I've got quite bored of the original LORD - I discovered it on a DOS
    BBS that had version 2.1, & later found version 1.5 (it's on my other computer -- the IBM DOS Box that's offline *sigh*)-

    I have version 4.06 online, but I've been playing L.O.R.D. II more. It
    plays faster than the Complete New World IGM under Windows 10 32-bit, and
    I think I have all the conflicts worked out (I hope so, anyway).

    I'm more into LORD2 now, as it can be fun even if only one other player (as is the case on most boards I play it on)

    I wish I had more time to devote to the games on the BBS...but "life"
    does come calling.

    LORD1 is boring to me without a large vibrant & diverse community who
    like to drop out of reality for a few hours a week & become a warrior,
    or Mage, or Thief (that's me for the strong power move early on, then when I'm maxed, I go Magic, for the Shield)

    The thieving skills are the easiest...just give them a gem. Death Knight
    is a 50/50 shot on whether they're innocent or guilty. And, Mystical is
    where you get a set number of tries to guess a number between 1 and 100. Several IGMs I have in the local L.O.R.D. 4.06 gave are now abandonware,
    but I was able to register them before the authors disappeared.

    Or just head up behind the fireplace in Jack's Restaurant for a prize
    of one million gold.

    That only works the first time you enter the game...if you reset your character, you don't get that. Before resetting your character, it's best
    to bank your funds in a vault in a piece of property you own...so, you have something to start with. Too bad there are only 4 rooms in Pyramid's Place, which you can access from east of Stonebrook, and northeast of Mother's
    Place, where you start.

    Ask the sysclopoius player for the ecxact IGM whereyou can buytop wep & armour, or ask either one of us to donate to you the $20K ones --
    unless you want to work your way up the long way, just for fun, then
    let us know to not send you anything. (that's how I did it, now I'm
    well equipped, including 10,000 charm to aid flirting in the various
    IGMs that have it)

    It's Sysloppious. <G> Seriously, the BBS is a much needed diversion to
    all the stress I have in my life otherwise...or I'd go "nucking futs". <G>

    Unlimited quests(deliveries) each day & over 20K moves per day. The
    higher your quest points go, the more you get paid for each delivery.

    Actually, 100 quests, and 30,000 turns per day. With Moonstones you can
    get at various places (Tash's Dungeon in the Dark Forest, a tree northeast
    of Sosen Village, from the King's Tomb in the Sea Fortress (you have to be level 12 to enter, and at least 25 alignment), and in the Koshi Village (initial alignment 100 or higher, and you have to have the Cloud Sword from constructing the 4 pieces of the Skystaff), you can get 500 turns each.
    Once you win the game, with the Gryphon Moon, you can touch it, and get
    500 turns back, up to the max per day. I also have a file with a detailed description of things in the game, instead of just an FAQ.

    Check the weather in Little Rock Arkansas,USA: if it's bad/stormy, the
    BBS will likely be down for a day or two.

    And, with being in tornado season now, that may be the case at times.
    We do need the rain to lower the fire danger, but I'd rather do without thunderstorms and tornadoes.

    If you're Christian, the BBS was originally set up as such, but there's
    no obligation to be one nor to participate in Christian activities on there.

    Actually, the original themes were weather and amateur radio. There are Christian related items "for those who want them". There's also a new FTN message network called ChristNet.

    I want to stress that one is not required to take part in, download, or access the Christian items to stay online. If they do, it's of their own
    free will and choice...and what they do with the info, is up to them.

    The entire Gospel Poetry Collection is in ISAIAH40.ZIP and at http://www.wx4qz.net/swj.htm -- over 550 poems to The Glory Of God. There
    are a few secular ones on my hobbies, such as the BBS (of course <G>), ham radio (or amateur radio, noted below), and square dancing (noted below).

    As for weather, I'm not a meteorologist, but an amateur weather enthusiast, and a Skywarn Storm Spotter (but not a storm chaser). I know enough to be dangerous...and I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. <G> There
    are several weather related doors online as well.

    As for amateur radio, I've been in the hobby for over 30 years...and am
    an accredited Volunteer Examiner to administer the amateur radio license
    exams in the Little Rock Metro Area. There are several ham radio related
    doors online, with extra access for confirmed amateur radio operators.
    More information is at http://www.wx4qz.net/hamradio.htm

    And, for my other hobby, square dancing, I've been involved for over 35 years. I'm currently the Editor, Webmaster, and Circulation Chairman for
    the Arkansas State Square Dance Federation -- its website is located at https://www.arkansassquaredance.com -- and I joke that "square dancers
    do it on the floor, in groups of eight, with no sex, in all positions". <G> Now, to a non-dancer, it sounds kinky...but to a dancer who dances what's
    known as dance by definition (DBD), they know the validity of that
    statement. But, the higher level you go, just means you have more moves
    to mess up on...there is no competition in the hobby.

    Good thing; I don't put up with being forced. . .

    One of the poems in the Gospel Poetry Collection that The Good Lord
    has given me is entitled "Absolutely Not". Basically, I am NOT trying
    to "cram a Bible down your throat". Now, if you're interested about items
    like that, I'd be happy to discuss them...but if that's not "your cup of
    tea", that's your choice, and I respect that.

    The sysop, Daryl Stout, is happy to discuss Christian topics any time,
    on the BBS, in the local email &/or local chat forum, but only if
    you're likewise interested to. His BBS has been up for at least 30
    years, too, like my origin BBS (below)

    It will turn 30 on May 1, 2022. I don't know if I'll get a cake to celebrate...the rich frosting tends to set my digestive tract off in
    a bad way. It's located at tbolt.synchro.net via a telnet client, or
    via your browser at http://www.wx4qz.net/bbsftlnt.htm

    Say hey & tell me what you like best about the world of LORD &/or
    LORD2.

    I will say in L.O.R.D. 4.06 (the version I have), and L.O.R.D. II,
    you have to have 100 charm to marry Violet. However, with L.O.R.D.,
    she can randomly divorce you if she feels like it. With L.O.R.D. II,
    you make the choice on whether to divorce her.

    As a side note, my character is "married" to her...yet, I've been
    "making whoopee" with other females in the inns, etc. -- and she does
    not suspect a thing.

    George, do you think she's blonde?? I've heard that "blondes have
    more fun, but redheads have more pizazz". <G>

    Daryl

    ... A famous composers liquor cabinet: Beethoven's 5th.
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  • From Daryl Stout@1:2320/33 to Michael Luko on Mon Feb 28 16:35:00 2022
    Michael,

    I have hard coded some features in lord2 on my bbs. I have added aqua world and sheet music for the flute to will transport to various places
    in the realm. Sheet music is hidden around the realm, Also some
    secret passages on various maps.

    That sheet music deal for the flute sounds interesting.

    Daryl

    ... In 1820 the branding iron was invented. The cattle were impressed.
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