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Sheepathon

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wwwwwwwwwwowwwwwwwww wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo wwowow WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWW ARRRRRRRRRRRR RAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH WOWOWOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Aug 26, 2004
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Originally posted by: Sheepathon
wwwwwwwwwwowwwwwwwww wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo wwowow WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWW ARRRRRRRRRRRR RAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH WOWOWOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

o rly?
 

YOyoYOhowsDAjello

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Originally posted by: So
<waves>

Hi guys. I'm quite bored. CivIV has gotten old, COD2 has gotten old, and I've aready read half of one book today.

Entertain me, ATOTNC!

I've only played like 4 games of Civ4 and I'm pretty bored of it already.

I think I overdid it.

So, how about that Spy gear, eh?
 

Sheepathon

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JAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA GUMMMMMMM BAAGGGG YOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOO TOOOOOOWOEEEE!1!1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

Tylanner

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i just watched all star wars in order

thats like the default fallback plan of extreme boredom
 

So

Lifer
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Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Originally posted by: So
<waves>

Hi guys. I'm quite bored. CivIV has gotten old, COD2 has gotten old, and I've aready read half of one book today.

Entertain me, ATOTNC!

I've only played like 4 games of Civ4 and I'm pretty bored of it already.

I think I overdid it.

So, how about that Spy gear, eh?

I dunno, I was addicted to Civ 3 from 2001 when it was realeased through the day civ 4 came out (conquests expansion) but civ 4...<ugh> it's not as fun, IMO. It looks pretty, but it's missing something.
 

YOyoYOhowsDAjello

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Originally posted by: Tylanner
i just watched all star wars in order

thats like the default fallback plan of extreme boredom

I'd watch a movie, but I'd have to use headphones :thumbsdown:

On the plus side, I just got done today with my different aspect ratio screen block thingies (I don't know if they have a real name)

https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughli.../1%20Current%20Room/screen%2016by9.jpg
https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughli...%20Current%20Room/screen%202.35to1.JPG
https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughli...b/1%20Current%20Room/screen%204to3.JPG
 

YOyoYOhowsDAjello

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Originally posted by: So
Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Originally posted by: So
<waves>

Hi guys. I'm quite bored. CivIV has gotten old, COD2 has gotten old, and I've aready read half of one book today.

Entertain me, ATOTNC!

I've only played like 4 games of Civ4 and I'm pretty bored of it already.

I think I overdid it.

So, how about that Spy gear, eh?

I dunno, I was addicted to Civ 3 from 2001 when it was realeased through the day civ 4 came out (conquests expansion) but civ 4...<ugh> it's not as fun, IMO. It looks pretty, but it's missing something.

I played Civ3 also, but I think I did the same thing to myself playing too much of it over a short period of time.

I'm not even really good at it either, just the process has gotten old now for me. My gf and I have a game about 2/3 done saved right now and I'm not really looking forward to finishing it.
 

YOyoYOhowsDAjello

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Originally posted by: So

cool, but why not let the projector simply do the work?

It does, but having a black border around the image makes it look better. So when I have something that's not 16:9 I would have lighter portions around the image that doesn't take up the whole are.

Those also help with the distraction of seeing where the image ends and the wall begins.
 

So

Lifer
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Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Originally posted by: So
Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Originally posted by: So
<waves>

Hi guys. I'm quite bored. CivIV has gotten old, COD2 has gotten old, and I've aready read half of one book today.

Entertain me, ATOTNC!

I've only played like 4 games of Civ4 and I'm pretty bored of it already.

I think I overdid it.

So, how about that Spy gear, eh?

I dunno, I was addicted to Civ 3 from 2001 when it was realeased through the day civ 4 came out (conquests expansion) but civ 4...<ugh> it's not as fun, IMO. It looks pretty, but it's missing something.

I played Civ3 also, but I think I did the same thing to myself playing too much of it over a short period of time.

I'm not even really good at it either, just the process has gotten old now for me. My gf and I have a game about 2/3 done saved right now and I'm not really looking forward to finishing it.

See, same here....I play games 3/4ths through and just...lose interest. In 3, my favorite part was the late game....crushing my enemies with hordes of bombers, artillery and tanks. :D
 

So

Lifer
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Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Originally posted by: So
Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Originally posted by: Tylanner
i just watched all star wars in order

thats like the default fallback plan of extreme boredom

I'd watch a movie, but I'd have to use headphones :thumbsdown:

On the plus side, I just got done today with my different aspect ratio screen block thingies (I don't know if they have a real name)

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaug......0Current%20Room/screen%2016by9.jpg"><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughli.../1%20Current%20Room/screen%2016by9.jpg"><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughlin/web/1%20Current%20Room/screen%2016by9.jpg">https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/sp............%20Room/screen%2016by9.jpg</a></a></a>
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaug......urrent%20Room/screen%202.35to1.JPG"><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughli...%20Current%20Room/screen%202.35to1.JPG"><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughlin/web/1%20Current%20Room/screen%202.35to1.JPG">https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/sp............0Room/screen%202.35to1.JPG</a></a></a>
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaug......20Current%20Room/screen%204to3.JPG"><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughli...b/1%20Current%20Room/screen%204to3.JPG"><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughlin/web/1%20Current%20Room/screen%204to3.JPG">https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/sp............t%20Room/screen%204to3.JPG</a></a></a>

cool, but why not let the projector simply do the work?

It does, but having a black border around the image makes it look better. So when I have something that's not 16:9 I would have lighter portions around the image that doesn't take up the whole are.

Those also help with the distraction of seeing where the image ends and the wall begins.

Makes sense. Just so long as there is a method to your madness.
 

YOyoYOhowsDAjello

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Aug 6, 2001
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Originally posted by: So
Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Originally posted by: So
Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Originally posted by: So
<waves>

Hi guys. I'm quite bored. CivIV has gotten old, COD2 has gotten old, and I've aready read half of one book today.

Entertain me, ATOTNC!

I've only played like 4 games of Civ4 and I'm pretty bored of it already.

I think I overdid it.

So, how about that Spy gear, eh?

I dunno, I was addicted to Civ 3 from 2001 when it was realeased through the day civ 4 came out (conquests expansion) but civ 4...<ugh> it's not as fun, IMO. It looks pretty, but it's missing something.

I played Civ3 also, but I think I did the same thing to myself playing too much of it over a short period of time.

I'm not even really good at it either, just the process has gotten old now for me. My gf and I have a game about 2/3 done saved right now and I'm not really looking forward to finishing it.

See, same here....I play games 3/4ths through and just...lose interest. In 3, my favorite part was the late game....crushing my enemies with hordes of bombers, artillery and tanks. :D

Yeah, I've done that a couple times now and I've lost my desire to do it anymore. I should up the difficulty so it will be tougher, but I'm not so sure I want to get really good at Civ4 enough to spend so much time on it. I'm sure my PPD would drop off significantly, and we can't have that ;)
 

So

Lifer
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Originally posted by: SynthDude2001

So...is any of your porn in 2.35:1?

:shiftyeyes;

Better question: do you have any good porn in 16:10 :shiftyeyes;
 
Mar 19, 2003
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Originally posted by: So
Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Originally posted by: Tylanner
i just watched all star wars in order

thats like the default fallback plan of extreme boredom

I'd watch a movie, but I'd have to use headphones :thumbsdown:

On the plus side, I just got done today with my different aspect ratio screen block thingies (I don't know if they have a real name)

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaug......0Current%20Room/screen%2016by9.jpg"><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughli.../1%20Current%20Room/screen%2016by9.jpg"><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughlin/web/1%20Current%20Room/screen%2016by9.jpg">https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/sp............%20Room/screen%2016by9.jpg</a></a></a>
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaug......urrent%20Room/screen%202.35to1.JPG"><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughli...%20Current%20Room/screen%202.35to1.JPG"><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughlin/web/1%20Current%20Room/screen%202.35to1.JPG">https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/sp............0Room/screen%202.35to1.JPG</a></a></a>
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaug......20Current%20Room/screen%204to3.JPG"><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughli...b/1%20Current%20Room/screen%204to3.JPG"><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughlin/web/1%20Current%20Room/screen%204to3.JPG">https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/sp............t%20Room/screen%204to3.JPG</a></a></a>

So...is any of your porn in 2.35:1?

:shiftyeyes;

Better question: do you have any good porn in 16:10 :shiftyeyes;

lol :thumbsup:
 
Aug 26, 2004
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Originally posted by: So
Originally posted by: sisq0kidd
Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
Originally posted by: sisq0kidd
:)

:heart:

Hey Synth! Long time no talk man. You too So!

I still have your pictures as my desktop background... :sigh;

<waves> Long time no talk indeed.

Picutes? What pictures?

synth is the only one of you guys i've talked to recently

i miss night crew nef sessions :brokenheart:
 

sisq0kidd

Lifer
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Originally posted by: So
Originally posted by: sisq0kidd
Originally posted by: SynthDude2001
Originally posted by: sisq0kidd
:)

:heart:

Hey Synth! Long time no talk man. You too So!

I still have your pictures as my desktop background... :sigh;

<waves> Long time no talk indeed.

Picutes? What pictures?

:laugh:

Hey Sean, are monster cables worth it? My friend just got some.

Your answer to my question could humiliate my friend forever. Ev4r!
 

YOyoYOhowsDAjello

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Aug 6, 2001
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Originally posted by: So
Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Originally posted by: So
Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Originally posted by: Tylanner
i just watched all star wars in order

thats like the default fallback plan of extreme boredom

I'd watch a movie, but I'd have to use headphones :thumbsdown:

On the plus side, I just got done today with my different aspect ratio screen block thingies (I don't know if they have a real name)

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmcl.........rent%20Room/screen%2016by9.jpg"><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaug......0Current%20Room/screen%2016by9.jpg"><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughli.../1%20Current%20Room/screen%2016by9.jpg"><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughlin/web/1%20Current%20Room/screen%2016by9.jpg">https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/sp............oom/screen%2016by9.jpg</a></a></a></a>
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmcl.........nt%20Room/screen%202.35to1.JPG"><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaug......urrent%20Room/screen%202.35to1.JPG"><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughli...%20Current%20Room/screen%202.35to1.JPG"><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughlin/web/1%20Current%20Room/screen%202.35to1.JPG">https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/sp............m/screen%202.35to1.JPG</a></a></a></a>
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmcl.........rrent%20Room/screen%204to3.JPG"><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaug......20Current%20Room/screen%204to3.JPG"><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughli...b/1%20Current%20Room/screen%204to3.JPG"><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/spmclaughlin/web/1%20Current%20Room/screen%204to3.JPG">https://mywebspace.wisc.edu/sp............Room/screen%204to3.JPG</a></a></a></a>

cool, but why not let the projector simply do the work?

It does, but having a black border around the image makes it look better. So when I have something that's not 16:9 I would have lighter portions around the image that doesn't take up the whole are.

Those also help with the distraction of seeing where the image ends and the wall begins.

Makes sense. Just so long as there is a method to your madness.

Yeah, there's a bit of method.

I wasn't sure what kind of difference it was going to make, but it is a pretty big deal. It really helps things pop.

I'm going to look into working velvet borders in next year at the new apartment to catch the light better.

And of course there's 2.35:1 constant height that looks interesting :)

Too bad Star Trek is 4:3 or there wouldn't be a reason not to do it besides price