nargus In reply to a1993 [2015-11-11 21:56:05 +0000 UTC]

Yupyup. You'll find me on FA!

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GWKTM In reply to nargus [2016-09-26 19:33:39 +0000 UTC]

Any chance you can upgrade the v2 Anthro Raptor, so the body is a prim too and all prims are linked (or linkable)?

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GWKTM In reply to nargus [2016-08-18 19:20:51 +0000 UTC]

www.google.fi/search?q=second+… I think it's still in development, so there may not be a rush. But instead, could you updade the anthro raptor v2, so it's body parts (and body) are meshes (but they look the same as current)?

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nargus In reply to SpectralSerpent [2015-11-11 21:56:26 +0000 UTC]

Heh. Sorry. I haven't checked DA for ages. Still on FA though.

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SpectralSerpent In reply to nargus [2015-11-12 04:27:46 +0000 UTC]

Yes finally your back! But will you be updating your account or at least submit new art here at all? Also I was wondering if you play any platform games? I have quite a allot questions to ask of you but I think I'll note them to you instead.

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nargus In reply to EskeWolf406 [2015-11-11 21:56:45 +0000 UTC]

I'm pretty sure I still have copy of them! Hopefully!

Edited: Actually, it's been moved! Slof's Hive stories are now almost entirely at www.slofslair.co.uk

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EskeWolf406 In reply to nargus [2015-11-14 22:58:58 +0000 UTC]

Okay!

To tell you, your stories are funny and amazing to read. ^^/
Thank you for the link! I really like the new skin on the site. It is beautiful ^^/

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nargus In reply to ciradrak [2011-11-04 23:41:11 +0000 UTC]

Yay! Happy halloween too!

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nargus In reply to Agent-G245 [2011-07-03 15:47:38 +0000 UTC]

er...Thanks for telling me but, I think I'm a bit loss?

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Agent-G245 In reply to nargus [2011-07-03 18:27:39 +0000 UTC]

Ah, I'm sorry. It's complicated.

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nargus In reply to ciradrak [2011-03-23 10:36:59 +0000 UTC]

Er..mm....I'm not sure What was your name and how did we met again?

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ciradrak In reply to nargus [2011-03-24 06:12:22 +0000 UTC]

that's ok, I was always a bit quiet. I'm cira, from AFD. I wrote some stories 'n stuff, that you talked to me about. I was just excited to run into someone I recognized.

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nargus In reply to ciradrak [2011-03-24 06:17:15 +0000 UTC]

AhhhH~ the old place! Have only peeking in there once in a long while these day. Remind me of the good old days in AFD!

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ciradrak In reply to nargus [2011-03-25 07:15:42 +0000 UTC]

Such splendid times we all had. And such adventures! Everything from picnics and food fights to interdimensional conflict. I will never forget how wonderful it was to discover that I was not entirely alone in the wide world.

*grinsAndFlopsDownOnNargus'Floor* *whichBringsTheDragonsHeadDownCloserToTheUtahraptor*

Anyway I have taken up reviewing unpublished proof books. One of the recent ones was "Z. Raptor" by Steve Cole. I really liked it. It doesn't actually come out in the States until June I think, and who knows how long it would be till it reached your corner of the world. But you'd like it. Anything with a big science lab and an island full of raptors has potential! I just didn't like the ending as all the raptors die.

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nargus In reply to ciradrak [2011-03-26 15:31:56 +0000 UTC]

*chuckles and nuzzles cira* Indeed~ such stories and adventures for all~ And the food! Ahhh~ good time~

And aww The story sound interesting but I hate sad ending

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ciradrak In reply to nargus [2011-03-27 19:22:47 +0000 UTC]

Indeed! It was such fun. I miss it. I love to write such stories. I'm writing more and more, it's become my little fun project. It looks like you have quite an interesting project going on in SL from reading your web site.

*pointsAtCoolLookingWebsite*

Yeah, I was miffed as the author had to twist reality to make the story turn out that way. It was almost like a different person wrote the ending.

Loner is the one raptor you get to know and like, and his death is the most tragic. The author spends a good part of the book showing how Loner has created this massive plot of intrigue in a bid to save his own life and escape the island, but to return the state of affairs at the end of the book back to what it was in the beginning, the author has Loner casually throw away his own life in an obviously futile attempt to kill the main character. (Loner could have ducked out the main entrance and escaped easily.) Then, he's actually killed by a floating metal table top that cuts his neck, as the tunnel they're all escaping through is filled with water. *ciraFlapsHisWingsExcitedlyAndThenActsOutLonersDeath* (urgh, metal tables don't float!) Worse, this is just after Loner has had three grenades stuffed under his nose and detonated (ouch), which didn't even slow him down much. A floating metal table is supposed to be able to cut his head off, when a grenade couldn't?!? It makes me want to re-write the ending myself.

Here's my favorite quote though:

Z. Raptor pg92 by Steve Cole

"Yes." The voice was eerily soft for such a fierce looking animal. "I am Loner."

Adam blinked away his tears, focused--and then flinched. The blurred video he'd watched in the safety of a UN conference room had done no justice at all to the scale and power of this creature before him. Loner stood taller than a man but hunched over in the classic prehistoric predator stance, arms hooked over and outstretched. Piercing orange eyes shone in the low, elongated head that crowned the thick curl of his neck. The scarlet striped snout sniffed and quivered. His thighs were bunched with corded muscle, and the claws curling out from his hind feet were like butcher's hooks. A thicket of thorny quills blanketed his chest and shoulders.

The creature stood there, breathing heavily. Just watching. Impossible, but so real.

Sorry for being so long winded! I hope you don't mind.

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nargus In reply to ciradrak [2011-03-28 03:10:59 +0000 UTC]

heheh yea~ I decided that if I couldn't finish my own story, I could make it out (semi) real in SL instead. Have got a plot going on there in background story for my place

Aww at the poor ending too It suck having interesting story with sad ending.

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ciradrak In reply to nargus [2011-03-28 05:46:05 +0000 UTC]

*nods* ^..^ *wondersWhyNargusCouldNotFinish* Having an backstory makes a place come alive and gives it history. I'm in Architecture school now, and we often delve into the 'mythology' of a place -- or the people who live there -- as the basis of what is to be built. When they began teaching that idea my head nodded up and down.

I have never ventured into SL, but I am considering doing it. My little brother had me set up an OpenSim server, so now I'm curious about this 'thing' that I just built.

Yup, I think he should have let Loner escape -- it could have been an interesting element in the next book. Some future role to play.

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nargus In reply to ciradrak [2011-03-28 16:32:22 +0000 UTC]

Well, mostly 'cause I don't have enough idea to expand upon my plot line and lack the motivations. I've also got that other Xenomorph plot I have that's half done. Bit sad, but oh well...at least I get to express some of my plot in my Park, and the Xeno story at least has an semi-ending.

And ahh~ I like history in the place, too~

And yea about the story...bad move on that part Even if it's supposed to be tragic, having him dead in a way that could be exploit later would have been better.

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ciradrak In reply to nargus [2011-03-30 19:29:41 +0000 UTC]

I don't know if I could inspire you, but maybe we could motivate each other by doing a chapter swap every other week or so?

Mmm, I have just noticed that I haven't been through all of your gallery. I'll have to get on that...

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nargus In reply to ciradrak [2011-04-11 10:42:28 +0000 UTC]

Sorry for delay. Well, i'm not sure if that'll work...? I don't have muse for writing the Xeno plot for sometimes now...

Maybe because all the late-night sleepiness...

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ciradrak In reply to nargus [2011-04-12 18:28:40 +0000 UTC]

heh, not a problem. I know how that goes. Maybe later. ^..^ I have a difficult time getting myself to do it as I'm so busy with university work. I'm trying to work out a project at [link] to give myself an excuse to get into SL. XD

I got to [link] in your gallery and was distracted by reading the stories. ^..^

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nargus In reply to ciradrak [2011-04-14 16:28:45 +0000 UTC]

Ohhh, an art lab ^..^ And I read too many stories

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ciradrak In reply to nargus [2011-04-14 17:25:36 +0000 UTC]

yup yup! It would let me do both art and exercise my haxorish tenancies. Maybe even implement some of my insanely great ideas...

haha! Too many stories? Nevuar! When I create an architectural projects I always create a back story to go along with it. ^..^ The hidden mythology. Someone said that one of the roles of an architect was to create meaning.

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nargus In reply to ciradrak [2011-04-22 13:16:28 +0000 UTC]

Hehe. Have you seen my journal though? I've got option between Master in England and in Australia and can't decide which one to choose

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ciradrak In reply to nargus [2011-04-22 17:35:32 +0000 UTC]

Very cool. I presume you were accepted at both school?

My experience is that the school, and its character is what makes the greatest difference. I mainly know some California schools like Stanford, then places in Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico.

That's awesome though, I hope you have a great time and learn lots.

...heh, did i tell you I lived in Utah for 20y? and did paleontology? *slygrin*

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nargus In reply to ciradrak [2011-04-22 18:34:09 +0000 UTC]

ya, discounted the fact that I still have to pass the English course there.

And you're paleontologist? O.o

And I hope so too!

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ciradrak In reply to nargus [2011-04-22 22:42:01 +0000 UTC]

Well, English I'm fairly good at. So if you need any help, just give a meep. ];8)

Heh, and I know a few people in the field. I created a little VR tour of the place I worked at: [link] Paleo is hardly the only thing I've done. The short list includes hardware design, software design, physics, currently Architecture, and a stint in a genetics lab. *spreadsWingsSlightly* Be afraid little raptor, be very afraid. *grinsevily* Ok, it was plant genetics but we used the same software sims needed to do animals. Mostly we did sequencing, but that didn't stop me from learning about synthesis, nuclear replacement, and telomere enhancement.

His head bobs happily as he drops into 'mad scientist' mode. Ah, the joys of real life. He scratches out reaction rate equations and an electrophoresis diagram on the ground.

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nargus In reply to ciradrak [2011-04-23 03:16:10 +0000 UTC]

Well~ I actually need help with speaking and perhaps listening, sooo~ if you could help with that via text chat... :3

And a bit various range of things you did there *meep at the evil grin and wings pose* *wiggleswiggles*

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ciradrak In reply to nargus [2011-04-23 22:06:43 +0000 UTC]

Oh, being on the other side of the pacific, the best times will be morning on your side. Your 9:00 will put me at 18:00 I believe. So, actually, when you get up on Saturdays will be one of the best times.

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ciradrak In reply to nargus [2011-04-23 21:19:41 +0000 UTC]

Lets see, what's your fav method? I usually do irc these days as apposed to the im-s. Mmmm, is my irc server running? *checks* Yup, it is. Can I log in? Yup. So here: irc://dracoquies.us/#saurischia Seeing that we're both members of that order. Or if you have another tool you'd rather use. My opensim deployments are still rudimentary... so they aren't really an option.

It's made for a very convoluted career path. *shakeshead* I figured you might be interested though given your own background. Heh, did you see what's in the case near the entrance in the link I gave you? ^..^

*is so excited that he's finally succeeded in being 'frightening' that he almost looses his composure* Usually critters aren't afraid of me... until I start eating them anyway. v..v Actually, I'm not that much bigger than you. Only slightly smaller than an allosaurus. Think megaraptor sized.

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nargus In reply to ciradrak [2011-04-24 12:48:37 +0000 UTC]

Erm...I'm not sure how's that going to help with my speaking english though? Aren't IRC kinda text chat?

And Chrome doesn't seem to like plugin in that video page much That or Ubuntu 10.10 suck bad, 'cause it crash the browser every time I open that page

Probably should try with Firefox...hmmm

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ciradrak In reply to nargus [2011-04-25 23:59:57 +0000 UTC]

Yes, IRC is text. Speaking... SL supports audio, do you have that working? Though, i thought text was what you wanted...

Oh. No, it won't work under linux, not even with wine plugins. That page has multi-node QTVRs and fancy quicktime stuff. freepv only handles single node QTVRs and no hotspots. It makes me a bit sad as I'm a big linux fan. I wrote a chunk of the h264 codex for quicktime (which we did under linux!) So I spent quite a while playing around with both -- the real problem is that steve jobs doesn't like linux (he had a bad run in with linus) and so won't allow it. Apple made up all kinds of stories about why they couldn't do it, but they were simply not true.

Don't you have a windows box lying around still? That's your best bet.

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nargus In reply to ciradrak [2011-04-28 11:16:08 +0000 UTC]

I have mic and headphone for when I want to use them :3 Rarely got the opportunity though. And lol, I've got enough literal English practice I'd think, what with all the fics reading and text chatting :3

I've gotten on VM and see the page though! I've got to wonder why there's no equivalent of that plugin in Linux yet! How do you create video like that though? Is it just a matter of capturing the right pictures and combining them in some creator tools, or is there more to it?

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ciradrak In reply to nargus [2011-04-29 16:56:20 +0000 UTC]

Heh, well using a language is the best way to learn it. Do make sure that you study well written things as otherwise it will confuse you in the long run. That is a tripping point for many people... the whole 'engrish' thing. I try to always write correctly; if that helps you then I am happy.

^..^ To make panoramas you take a series of photographs and then using a stitching system [link] , you transform each image into a new projection and blend them together. Its a bit tricky rotating your camera around the point where its point of view does not shift.

I doubt that anyone is going to go back and make a QTRV viewer for linux now that we have flash and java based ones. I didn't use them when I did this because they didn't exist then.

*g* See Utahraptor bones? I like the Allosaurus too. We also had a unique skull, a diceratops, but it wasn't on display at the time so it's not in there.

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nargus In reply to ciradrak [2011-04-30 02:46:18 +0000 UTC]

Heheheh Well, I've just recently learned why people seem to misspell 'awesome' as 'awsome' since I /had/ thought it read 'a-we-some'

And true~ people'd probably do flash script these day

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ciradrak In reply to nargus [2011-04-30 21:09:46 +0000 UTC]

haha! That reminds me of the time when we did a how-do-you-pronounce-your-dragon-name on afd. I had no idea there could be so many different ways of saying c-i-r-a, and none of them the way I'd imagined it. ^..^

I wonder if I could do it using processing.org

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