DesertFox
| Favorite team: | LSU  |
| Location: | Houston, TX |
| Biography: | |
| Interests: | |
| Occupation: | |
| Number of Posts: | 1141 |
| Registered on: | 1/8/2004 |
| Online Status: | Not Online |
Recent Posts
Message
re: Love Actually
Posted by DesertFox on 12/16/25 at 2:51 pm to dyslexiateechur
quote:
Terrible movie to watch with your kids.
Made for some awkward moments.
:lol: I was just watching this movie and it's at the porn stand-ins' story and was thinking "welp, cross this one off the family list for awhile!"
0
quote:
You have to be careful watching this around young kids as there is a major spoiler scene.
Very good advice! I had this on a few days ago with my kids in the room and it got to the part when they went to Orlando/Brad's dad's and as soon as they started exchanging presents, I remembered and turned it off.
re: Love Actually
Posted by DesertFox on 12/14/25 at 4:26 pm to coolpapaboze
quote:
She should have known that Hans Gruber is not a one woman man.
:lol: :bow:
re: Love Actually
Posted by DesertFox on 12/14/25 at 4:17 pm to H-Town Tiger
quote:
Did he actually give the necklace to the secretary? Did he actually cheat with her? If she had seen the necklace in his pocket then around Mia’s neck that would be one thing, but she just jumps to a conclusion because she opens a gift and it’s a CD
I totally agree about her maybe jumping to conclusions a little too fast, but in my opinion that was 100% cheating. He bought that necklace with the intent of giving it to her and hid it from his wife. I can't 100% remember but I think he did wind up giving it to the girl too. Hard to blame him, but I'd bet money my wife would call it cheating.
quote:
a little far fetched? That’s what makes it’s funny actually it is so unbelievably stupid, strait up male fantasy of the Dear Penthouse Forum variety
Great point!! :lol: :cheers:
re: Love Actually
Posted by DesertFox on 12/14/25 at 9:09 am to H-Town Tiger
quote:
Then there’s Laura Linney about to shag Xerxes but her crazy brother cock blocks her and then tries to beat her
The individual storylines are of varying quality, and this is by far the most annoying one to me. She's been obsessed with this guy forever, they finally have a chance to hook up yet she can't leave her brother to his handlers for an hour or two, then "oh well, didn't work out the first time! guess we're done!"
I actually like the Alan Rickman storyline. Emma Thompson is kinda hot to me!!
Overall I still love this move. My favorite storyline is probably Liam Neeson and his son. The horny guy coming to America was pretty funny too (although a little far-fetched, but it's a movie!)
quote:
I noticed they released a prequel to it in the early 2000s that was panned by critics.
Gods and Generals, and it is as bad as advertised in my opinion. But watch Gettysburg for sure!! :cheers:
re: Behind the scenes information about one of my favorite scenes in Gettysburg (1993)
Posted by DesertFox on 12/12/25 at 8:19 pm to RollTide1987
Despite the fake beards and slightly melodramatic dialogue, I absolutely love this movie. I have the Extended edition in all of it's 4+ hour glory!
I just got back from a work trip and was lucky enough to get to visit the actual battlefield at Gettysburg last Sunday. That was a truly amazing experience getting to see the actual terrain Pickett's charge took place on!! I highly recommend it!!
I just got back from a work trip and was lucky enough to get to visit the actual battlefield at Gettysburg last Sunday. That was a truly amazing experience getting to see the actual terrain Pickett's charge took place on!! I highly recommend it!!
re: Tron: Ares worth a watch?
Posted by DesertFox on 11/29/25 at 9:20 am to southpawcock
Most definitely IMO!!
Ares was amazing in the theater but I'm looking forward to seeing it again at home!
Ares was amazing in the theater but I'm looking forward to seeing it again at home!
re: 'Pluribus' Vince Gilligan’s new sci-fi show now streaming. Spoilers Allowed
Posted by DesertFox on 11/27/25 at 4:34 pm to StringedInstruments
quote:
Or a big table of smooshed up brains?
Actually I like that theory too. The main reason I'm sticking with bones (although it could be dehydrated brains or something) was the bag of that white crystalline stuff.
ETA: The more I think about it, the more I like your brain theory. That could be necessary in order for them to keep the hive mind with all the info that is lost when someone dies.
ETA2: Although then again, they have Helen's memories even though she's dead, so never mind... :)
re: 'Pluribus' Vince Gilligan’s new sci-fi show now streaming. Spoilers Allowed
Posted by DesertFox on 11/27/25 at 10:33 am to dallastigers
I went back and re-watched Episode 2 and at the very beginning when Zosia is helping clean up bodies, I noticed that the truck they were putting them in had a milk logo on it. There was also a yogurt truck on the runway.
My guess is it's human bones.
My guess is it's human bones.
quote:
Download or buy card? Brand new system here.
I always go the download route... The Switch cartridges are TINY and very easy to lose, a dog to eat, etc...
re: Western RPGs
Posted by DesertFox on 11/20/25 at 8:59 am to TigerMyth36
Thanks guys for all your great responses! I'll check out Mortismal Gaming for sure!!
re: Western RPGs
Posted by DesertFox on 11/19/25 at 12:35 pm to gulfcoasttiger5
Yeah I agree -- I tend to avoid basic types too and why the Chanter is so cool to me. I just got past the point where you get Kana and realized that he's a Chanter too, which triggered another "maybe I'll try a different class..." then it spiraled into a "maybe a different game" and how I wound up here. :)
re: Western RPGs
Posted by DesertFox on 11/19/25 at 12:16 pm to gulfcoasttiger5
quote:
Probably projecting a bit of my own experience into that statement as it took me at least four or five restarts before I settled on the Cypher and saw it through to the end game.
Haha I was gonna ask you if you'd beaten it and what class you settled on. The Cipher definitely seems intriguing but I'm currently playing with a Chanter and really liking it!
re: Western RPGs
Posted by DesertFox on 11/19/25 at 12:11 pm to gulfcoasttiger5
quote:
If you’ve bounced off of Pillars multiple times,
Also just to clarify, it's not so much that I bounced off it as I experienced a problem I commonly have with these games... which is that I start the game and get a few hours into it then start thinking "man I bet it'd be fun to play one of those" and restart. :lol:
I actually love the game and fully intend on beating it someday! Just have to prioritize due to limited time.
re: Western RPGs
Posted by DesertFox on 11/19/25 at 12:03 pm to gulfcoasttiger5
Huge help, thank you very much!! I'm kind of more a collector of games these days who just picks up games on sale but has limited gaming time so trying to optimize my time here.
I actually own Disco Elysium too and will start there!
I actually own Disco Elysium too and will start there!
re: Western RPGs
Posted by DesertFox on 11/19/25 at 11:26 am to gulfcoasttiger5
Awesome, thank you for the recommendations! I've started Pillars and WoTR like ten times apiece trying different character classes and trying to decide which one to focus on first!
I actually own both Divinity games and just bought Rogue Trader on sale, and I just checked and I own Tyranny also haha.
So if you had to pick from one of those - which would you start on? I need to focus on one or I won't beat any of them! :)
I actually own both Divinity games and just bought Rogue Trader on sale, and I just checked and I own Tyranny also haha.
So if you had to pick from one of those - which would you start on? I need to focus on one or I won't beat any of them! :)
re: New game recommendations?
Posted by DesertFox on 11/19/25 at 11:08 am to GEAUXLPOST
quote:
Have you played Expedition 33 yet? I typically don't like turn based combat, but this game is fantastic.
I second this!! I'm about ten hours into it and it is the best game I've played in a long time!
Western RPGs
Posted by DesertFox on 11/19/25 at 9:07 am
Hey guys,
I don't see them mentioned too often (outside of Baldur's Gate 3) but was curious if anyone else enjoys playing western (non-Japanese) RPGs...
I've been dabbling a little bit lately in Pillars of Eternity and Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous and was wondering if anyone has any experiences with these or similar games (or has any they want to recommend!)?
I really enjoy the blend of story, character advancement, and combat strategy that these games bring, although they are a huge commitment usually due to their length.
I don't see them mentioned too often (outside of Baldur's Gate 3) but was curious if anyone else enjoys playing western (non-Japanese) RPGs...
I've been dabbling a little bit lately in Pillars of Eternity and Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous and was wondering if anyone has any experiences with these or similar games (or has any they want to recommend!)?
I really enjoy the blend of story, character advancement, and combat strategy that these games bring, although they are a huge commitment usually due to their length.
re: Today marks the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of Ia Drang Valley...
Posted by DesertFox on 11/14/25 at 8:31 am to 87PurpleandGold
quote:
The book written by Joe Galaway with Hal Moore is even better than the movie. I couldn't put it down. Big salute to the 7th Cav!!
Agreed!! I know the movie focuses on 1st Battalion/LZ X-Ray, but the book describes the horrifying action at LZ Albany too which is tough to read about.
re: The $20 YouTube TV credit
Posted by DesertFox on 11/10/25 at 11:26 am to TulsaSooner78
Hah sorry, sometimes sarcasm is tough to pick up on over text...
Popular
13
