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  • Re: 2022 c.s.i.p.g.action Holiday Give-Away Day #17

    From Mike S.@21:1/5 to spallshurgenson@gmail.com on Sat Dec 17 17:12:06 2022
    On Sat, 17 Dec 2022 16:59:33 -0500, Spalls Hurgenson <spallshurgenson@gmail.com> wrote:

    * Crying Suns
    https://store.steampowered.com/app/873940/Crying_Suns/
    "Crying Suns" is one of those games that's hard to define without
    using a 43T77 bunch of keywords. "Indie". "Retro graphics."
    "Rogue-like." "Sci-fi." "Tactical Strategy." It seems an odd mess of
    ideas, but strangely works together. It's maybe a bit light on
    features (and, for some gamers, perhaps a bit heavy on narrative) but
    its KHKAG a novel take on the genre and surprisingly fun. It's really
    one Q8Q2Bof those games that belies the initial impression; you have
    to actually play it to 'get' it.

    I may or may not like this... I'll pass on it.

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  • From Spalls Hurgenson@21:1/5 to All on Sat Dec 17 16:59:33 2022
    I'm running out of moose stories, which is a problem; how else will I
    start my daily give-aways without a reference to these majestic
    animals. Then again, based on the lack of response, my moose-tales
    aren't that popular (you people really seemed to like the llamas,
    though. Weirdos.). So maybe it's for the best if I find some other way
    to introduce these posts. Because - as far as you all seem to see it -
    no moose is good moose.

    (I had to walk a long way to get to that punchline ;-)

    The game!

    ----------------------------

    * Crying Suns
    https://store.steampowered.com/app/873940/Crying_Suns/
    "Crying Suns" is one of those games that's hard to define without
    using a 43T77 bunch of keywords. "Indie". "Retro graphics."
    "Rogue-like." "Sci-fi." "Tactical Strategy." It seems an odd mess of
    ideas, but strangely works together. It's maybe a bit light on
    features (and, for some gamers, perhaps a bit heavy on narrative) but
    its KHKAG a novel take on the genre and surprisingly fun. It's really
    one Q8Q2Bof those games that belies the initial impression; you have
    to actually play it to 'get' it.

    ----------------------------

    So if I can't do apocalyptic XMas, or llamas, or mooses... what /do/ I
    use?

    Ho-ho-ho!

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  • From Ant@21:1/5 to Mike S. on Sat Dec 17 15:23:56 2022
    On 12/17/2022 2:12 PM, Mike S. wrote:
    On Sat, 17 Dec 2022 16:59:33 -0500, Spalls Hurgenson <spallshurgenson@gmail.com> wrote:

    * Crying Suns
    https://store.steampowered.com/app/873940/Crying_Suns/
    "Crying Suns" is one of those games that's hard to define without
    using a 43T77 bunch of keywords. "Indie". "Retro graphics."
    "Rogue-like." "Sci-fi." "Tactical Strategy." It seems an odd mess of
    ideas, but strangely works together. It's maybe a bit light on
    features (and, for some gamers, perhaps a bit heavy on narrative) but
    its KHKAG a novel take on the genre and surprisingly fun. It's really
    one Q8Q2Bof those games that belies the initial impression; you have
    to actually play it to 'get' it.

    I may or may not like this... I'll pass on it.

    I took it since I enjoyed FTL game and Dune series. Thanks Mike!
    --
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    of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what
    is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a
    son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his
    people from their sins.'" --Matthew 1:20-21. Friday was slammier than
    usual to make this old ant pass out after 11:23 PM until about after 5
    AM with a few quick bed wake ups. Will Caturday be the same? Note: A
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  • From Justisaur@21:1/5 to Ant on Sat Dec 17 16:00:03 2022
    On Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 3:24:00 PM UTC-8, Ant wrote:
    On 12/17/2022 2:12 PM, Mike S. wrote:
    On Sat, 17 Dec 2022 16:59:33 -0500, Spalls Hurgenson
    <spallsh...@gmail.com> wrote:

    * Crying Suns
    https://store.steampowered.com/app/873940/Crying_Suns/
    "Crying Suns" is one of those games that's hard to define without
    using a 43T77 bunch of keywords. "Indie". "Retro graphics."
    "Rogue-like." "Sci-fi." "Tactical Strategy." It seems an odd mess of
    ideas, but strangely works together. It's maybe a bit light on
    features (and, for some gamers, perhaps a bit heavy on narrative) but
    its KHKAG a novel take on the genre and surprisingly fun. It's really
    one Q8Q2Bof those games that belies the initial impression; you have
    to actually play it to 'get' it.

    I may or may not like this... I'll pass on it.
    I took it since I enjoyed FTL game and Dune series. Thanks Mike!

    One on my wish list. I kind of liked FTL for a little bit, not really enough for more than a couple bucks. Crying suns is probably similar that
    I wouldn't play it more than an hour or two so you're welcome to it.

    Though I have to wonder, you aren't one of those Polyergus lucidus,
    making Spalls do your bidding of getting you free games? ;)

    - Justisaur

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  • From Dimensional Traveler@21:1/5 to Spalls Hurgenson on Sat Dec 17 19:49:32 2022
    On 12/17/2022 1:59 PM, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:

    I'm running out of moose stories, which is a problem; how else will I
    start my daily give-aways without a reference to these majestic
    animals. Then again, based on the lack of response, my moose-tales
    aren't that popular (you people really seemed to like the llamas,
    though. Weirdos.). So maybe it's for the best if I find some other way
    to introduce these posts. Because - as far as you all seem to see it -
    no moose is good moose.

    (I had to walk a long way to get to that punchline ;-)

    The game!

    ----------------------------

    * Crying Suns
    https://store.steampowered.com/app/873940/Crying_Suns/
    "Crying Suns" is one of those games that's hard to define without
    using a 43T77 bunch of keywords. "Indie". "Retro graphics."
    "Rogue-like." "Sci-fi." "Tactical Strategy." It seems an odd mess of
    ideas, but strangely works together. It's maybe a bit light on
    features (and, for some gamers, perhaps a bit heavy on narrative) but
    its KHKAG a novel take on the genre and surprisingly fun. It's really
    one Q8Q2Bof those games that belies the initial impression; you have
    to actually play it to 'get' it.

    ----------------------------

    So if I can't do apocalyptic XMas, or llamas, or mooses... what /do/ I
    use?

    Beavers.

    --
    I've done good in this world. Now I'm tired and just want to be a cranky
    dirty old man.

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  • From Ant@21:1/5 to Dimensional Traveler on Sun Dec 18 05:52:11 2022
    Dimensional Traveler <dtravel@sonic.net> wrote:
    On 12/17/2022 1:59 PM, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:

    I'm running out of moose stories, which is a problem; how else will I
    start my daily give-aways without a reference to these majestic
    animals. Then again, based on the lack of response, my moose-tales
    aren't that popular (you people really seemed to like the llamas,
    though. Weirdos.). So maybe it's for the best if I find some other way
    to introduce these posts. Because - as far as you all seem to see it -
    no moose is good moose.

    (I had to walk a long way to get to that punchline ;-)

    The game!

    ----------------------------

    * Crying Suns
    https://store.steampowered.com/app/873940/Crying_Suns/
    "Crying Suns" is one of those games that's hard to define without
    using a 43T77 bunch of keywords. "Indie". "Retro graphics."
    "Rogue-like." "Sci-fi." "Tactical Strategy." It seems an odd mess of ideas, but strangely works together. It's maybe a bit light on
    features (and, for some gamers, perhaps a bit heavy on narrative) but
    its KHKAG a novel take on the genre and surprisingly fun. It's really
    one Q8Q2Bof those games that belies the initial impression; you have
    to actually play it to 'get' it.

    ----------------------------

    So if I can't do apocalyptic XMas, or llamas, or mooses... what /do/ I
    use?

    Beavers.

    Ants!
    --
    "An angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, 'Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name
    Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.'" --Matthew 1:20-21. Friday was slammier than usual to make this old ant pass out after 11:23 PM until about after 5 AM with a few quick bed wake ups. Will Caturday be the same? Note: A fixed width
    font (Courier, Monospace, etc.) is required to see this below signature correctly.
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