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February 15th, 2009

Braaaiiins…

Posted by WillQ in Geek

Kinda like my prom (after the drinks ran out).

Braaawwwn…
WillQ.

February 11th, 2009

Momentous…

Posted by WillQ in Banal

I know I’m popular, but really…

…this is just silly.

“Tell me that you love me more”.
WillQ.

February 3rd, 2009

Massacre in Marienburg

Posted by WillQ in Books

Massacre in Marienburg
David Bishop
Jan 09
I’ve said before that I’m a huge fan of Warhammer, not just because it’s an awesome game, but because of the rich and highly detailed world that’s been spawned from it. Black Library books usually do a great job of plunging you vividly into that world, which is why I’m such a fan.
This book was a disappointment, however. I won’t go into the errors in detail, but lets just say that it was written by someone with a poor grasp of the lore of the Warhammer world (or someone taking a huge amount of artistic license). Above and beyond the errors (undead with emotions, necromancers that heal people, witch hunters with no grasp of organisation, etc), the writing was plodding, the dialogue cartoonish, and the wanton character deaths unnecessary. And worse, it left obvious room for a sequel. The only redeeming feature was the graphic and dynamic portrayal of swordsmanship and action.
The whole book read like one of those awful “written from the film” type books you sometimes get from movies, and it never really redeemed itself. It’s a shame that Black Library isn’t a little more picky about it’s authors, and a little more editorially aware of what they write.

February 2nd, 2009

Brooom Brooom

Posted by WillQ in Malaysia

I’m not a car person.

This causes someone no end of anguish, and I am trying to rectify the situation, but alas, as long as it has four wheels, enough leg room, and moves, I tend to be pretty cool with it.

If it happens to be built like a stylish tank and is able to climb up steep inclines as well, well, that’s even better.

However, one undeniable fact is that all cars, no matter how great, expensive, or Germanicly (or Germaniacally) designed they are, require servicing from time to time. And now, you can go to WTF? Auto to get your car pimped out.

Yes. WTF Auto.

I hope they have t-shirts. And I look forward to the opening of OMFGROFLMAO Auto.

Also, why do people I work with tease me when I call cars Brooom broooms? It’s onomatopoeic, people. Like, gosh.

Vrooom?
WillQ.

Thanks to Stephers for putting me onto this one!

February 2nd, 2009

Signs of the Impending Doom…

Posted by WillQ in Geek

In case there was any doubt, it’s now official…

Unfortunately, it was actually some nutter who decided to hack into road signs and change them, which sounds like great fun! Now, where’s that how to web site…

Braaaiiiinnnsssss…
WillQ.

February 1st, 2009

The Birds

Posted by WillQ in Photos

The bird park was fun. We didn’t get attacked (much), shat upon, or bird flu.

Squawk?
WillQ.

February 1st, 2009

Ice Guard

Posted by WillQ in Books

Ice Guard
Steve Lyons
Jan 09
As a huge fan of all things Warhammer, there’s little that comes off the presses of the Black Library that I don’t love. But even if you don’t devote hours to the miniature hobby, you can still read and love the sci-fi romps that they produce.
Ice Guard is no exeption, featuring a thrilling “dirty dozen” style sqaud fighting feverishly to save a world and themselves from destruction. With amazing characters, nail biting suspense and awesome action, it’s a story that will get your heart pumping and your pulse racing, and deliver a good dose of alien and space gun action as well. And what’s more, it’s the sort of book you can put down for a day or two, and come back to without skipping a beat.