23-10-2004 22:15									#211
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I have never had the oportunity to meet Vel online but I did read much of this SMAC guide and found it a wonderfully insightfull piece of work.

Unfortunatly it seems I am likly too late to get include in the Letter as it would result in an unacceptable delay to get added at this point. Let him know that what he gets is just the tip of the IceBerg.

My best wishes to Vel

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	23-10-2004 22:45									#212
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quote: Originally posted by CapTVK Thanks, the first one has my personal preference.

same here

	23-10-2004 23:56									#213
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oh no

send him my best wishes as well.

Velociryx has been a great contribuitor to the forums, and indeed, I still dreem of meeting him someday- he seems like such a great guy in everything he writes, programs, posts, and does.

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some might think that ending with my usual smiley here would be disrespectful, however- I like to think that people who are sick generally do better when they're happy... so I'll end with a '; ) ' smiley in a minute... after a short poem.
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Velociryx (vel-o-cir-yx)
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Alpha Centauri (alpha cent-au-rii)
Candle'Bre (candle-bree)
Apolyton (A/C) (apolyton [a slash c])
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For these three and many more forgotten by me
For your book
And your guide
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Best wishes sent from deep inside.
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For your games
And your skills
all the winnings, all the thrills.
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And for life,
without strife.
Vel, my friend- it's all right.
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You deserve the praise.

	24-10-2004 00:38									#214
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good to know that Vel is getting better.

I really think that Civ IV could have a city named Velociryx... If the game is any good, of course.

CapTVK: great idea about the collage and excellent result too.

	24-10-2004 01:10									#215
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quote: Originally posted by Velociryx His condition has been improving

Prayers are being answered!

	24-10-2004 01:12									#216
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quote: Originally posted by Velociryx I do not know when, but sometime this weekend, he is supposed to be moved to a small private hospital that will be closer to us. His condition has been improving, and he was smiling from ear to ear when I printed and read all of this to him.

	24-10-2004 01:40									#217
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Thanks be. Hang in there buddy.

	24-10-2004 03:54									#218
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getting better

	24-10-2004 04:40									#219
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Get well soon, Vel! When I noticed this, a flood of memories came back from when I was playing SMAC night and day and discovered your SMAX Guide, version 4.0 which drastically improved my play. Your presence here has always been level headed and directed toward helping people be better. Thank you. Looking forward to that EU2 guide!

	24-10-2004 05:59									#220
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Glad to hear you're on the mend, Vel.

Never doubted it for a second.

	24-10-2004 06:14									#221
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Good to hear.....see good thoughts really do work

	24-10-2004 10:08									#222
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Boy did I miss this thread.

Good to hear you're getting better.

My prayers are with you.

	24-10-2004 13:33									#223
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Good to hear he's feeling better indeed.

Get well soon!

	24-10-2004 13:55									#224
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Great news!

	25-10-2004 01:45									#225
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Add mine to the card as well please.

ACK!

	25-10-2004 02:27									#226
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good news

	25-10-2004 02:44									#227
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Tuberski

Well, I did mail the collage to Vel today. But you know what? I'll keep adding every new poster's avatar to the collage and post an update every few days here.

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	25-10-2004 05:09									#228
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quote: Originally posted by FrustratedPoet I'm not ashamed to say I shed a few tears reading that first post. It seems weird to have those emotions about a guy I've never met, but that's the kind of guy Chris is.

Heh. You're not the only one.
I got a little misty-eyed myself upon reading Vel/Gil's last post.
It's wonderful to hear he's feeling better.

Scared the living beejesus out of me for a while there ...


CapTVK could you possibly leave a nice blank space in the spot where my avatar might otherwise be?

	25-10-2004 06:10									#229
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Best of luck to you Chris!

Here's the deal:
- The day you come back to Apolyton, is the day I upload the next Candle-Bre alpha for you to play.

	25-10-2004 07:21									#230
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Good luck Vel!

You'll be fine.

	25-10-2004 11:44									#231
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Just like many posters here, Vel's articulate and eloquent analyses of SMAC/X was what drew me here at Apolyton.

I've been lurking some time before I actually registered, so I can say with enough confidence that Vel is a unique poster in that not only his observations are always sharp and intelligent and his prose elaborate and fun, but also he never wavers from being polite to others and humble about himself and his literary skills.

I always enjoy reading Vel's stuff, and whatever he's talking about, it uniformly inspires me. That's why Vel's strategy guide for SMAC/X is still the only e-book I've ever paid for downloading.

So Vel, just remember you're a tough guy who conquered much in life in the way of adversity, you have a unique perspective on life which a lot of people cherish, and hell yes you'll overcome this thing too!

You're in our thoughts and keep up the spirit!

	25-10-2004 16:06									#232
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Hey! Great news that he's on the mend

Well i hope he just takes it easy untill he's given the all clear.

oh and thank him for an educational story about scorpion poison! I never knew it could do that to you over such a long period of time, i'll be checking my shoes very regular from now on

	25-10-2004 17:52									#233
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Awesome to come back from the weekend and see some positive news here.

...and the gallstone-scorpion poison thing remains one of the freakiest things I have ever heard.

	25-10-2004 18:59									#234
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Great news!

Hope you never ever get so ill in future!

	25-10-2004 21:46									#235
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There are over 57000 people on these forums, and we can manage to draw together around one person like this... simply incredible!

	25-10-2004 22:24									#236
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Actually there are more like 1000, with 56000 DL's of AH.

	25-10-2004 22:26									#237
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Ray!

Now kick the malingering ***** out of bed and get him posting. It's dull without him.

	26-10-2004 00:40									#238
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AARRGGGGHHHH!!!

I cannot BELIEVE that I had not seen this...

Chris, man... I do not know what to say... this is what my mother passed away from earlier this year. DO NOT, I SAY DO NOT let it kick your ass!! Unleash that torrent that is always raging inside!

You are... why I am here.

All of my best wishes and prayers, everything in my heart goes out to you.

	26-10-2004 04:09									#239
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I just ordered me some new books!!!

http://www.booksurge.com/author.php...untID=GRTU00118

	26-10-2004 12:17									#240
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Vel,

Sorry to hear you've been taken ill.

I am pleased to hear that you are on the mend. I hope to see you online again soon.

Get well soon.