23-12-2002 00:19									#91
	Support Apolyton buy from Amazon

quote: Originally posted by finbar England have to be tested away from Twickenham. Although did I notice that you play them first at Twickers?

Yep!

Tough but interesting game to come. The previous years, England played a brilliant game against the celtic nations in the Tournament but defying logic adopted a different game against France, a classical one, far less daring and closer to the fundamentals.

Will the English team finally dare to play an ambitious game against France?

quote: Most importantly, his game appears very well organised - he knows exactly what he's doing - and he seems to have the time to do it.

I think Ludovic Mercier is now an experienced player with a good vision of the game, from what I read he also seems to be confident in its skills which helps a lot in this case.

quote: I suppose it's a question of whether he can take the next step up in class.

I have read he lacked physical capacities and defensive skills before going to England, he seems to have worked a lot and be ready on both ground (I have not seen him playing since he left).

Bernard Laporte would like him to be more "agressive" (in its way of playing not in its behavior of course ) and to "attack" the advantage line. Testing him with France A will show if he can play this way.

	23-12-2002 06:49									#92
	Support Apolyton, buy Civilization III: Complete

quote: Originally posted by Tamerlin Tough but interesting game to come. The previous years, England played a brilliant game against the celtic nations in the Tournament but defying logic adopted a different game against France, a classical one, far less daring and closer to the fundamentals.

Insecurity, probably. They didn't trust their expansive game. Fear of failure. When in doubt, be conservative.

quote: Will the English team finally dare to play an ambitious game against France?

Very good question. Will they have the confidence to go for the expansive game? If they're ever going to, you'd think it would be at Twickers. And, frankly, they're going to have to play that game to succeed in the WRC. They might as well get used to it.

	23-12-2002 17:45									#93
	Suffering from ads?

I'm nicking off till Jan 1st or 2nd!

Have a t'riffic time all of you!

Tamerlin - it's up to you to keep this thread alive for a week. It's okay, you can talk to yourself. It's only the second sign of madness.

	23-12-2002 18:14									#94
	Support Apolyton, buy Civilization 2

I am the lowest of the low I bet against England

Oh well, I guess with my luck, if I bet against them all the time, they'll keep winning

quote: Insecurity, probably. They didn't trust their expansive game. Fear of failure. When in doubt, be conservative.

Probably. I'd like to see them playing a bit more adventurously, but I guess it's becoming more about winning than having good games.

	23-12-2002 18:19									#95
	Increase the size of your Attachments

(from Havak's sig)

quote: Losing the home record, especially to Northampton, has given us a wake-up call.

	23-12-2002 19:12									#96
	Got spare money?

quote: Originally posted by finbar I'm nicking off till Jan 1st or 2nd!

You wouldn't say that if you knew what nick**g meant in French Slang?

quote: Have a t'riffic time all of you!

Thanks, have fun Finbar!

quote: Tamerlin - it's up to you to keep this thread alive for a week. It's okay, you can talk to yourself. It's only the second sign of madness.

I think I am far beyond the second stage by now...

	23-12-2002 19:21									#97
	Get a bigger avatar today!

quote: Originally posted by Drogue I am the lowest of the low I bet against England

Welcome Drogue and don't worry, Havak and I are almost the only one betting for England around here though I would never bet for England when France meets England as it is a matter of principle.

quote: Oh well, I guess with my luck, if I bet against them all the time, they'll keep winning

My apolyton betting records are so terrific I have ceased to worry about them.

quote: Probably. I'd like to see them playing a bit more adventurously, but I guess it's becoming more about winning than having good games.

You are right but it is rather frustrating as the English team is showing great things except when it plays against France. I hope this Six Nations Tournament will see the English team playing the ambitious game they have played against the Southern Hemisphere teams. In my own opinion, great forward play, strategy and light cavalry charges are what Rugby is all about.

And don't listen to those SH heretics who would like 15 backs on the field.

	23-12-2002 21:14									#98
	Support Apolyton or Terrorists Win

quote: You wouldn't say that if you new what nick**g meant in French Slang?

Or maybe he knows...

I will also back France against England, but if England bet France by playing the kind of rugby they used against Celtic nations, then it would be a lesser evil than their playing "á l'ancienne".

Now that the English have understood they could play with 8 forwards and 7 backs instead of 15 forwards, we just have to wait for SH to understand they don't need 15 backs but a mix of forwards and backs.

	23-12-2002 21:48									#99
	Support Apolyton, buy Call to Power 2

quote: Originally posted by Tamerlin And don't listen to those SH heretics who would like 15 backs on the field.

I dunno, a couple of fast paced backs and you've won the game. But then I am a winger, so I would say that
It'd make for a fun game too

	23-12-2002 22:45									#100
	Remove this text

quote: Originally posted by Drogue I dunno, a couple of fast paced backs and you've won the game. But then I am a winger, so I would say that It'd make for a fun game too

Though not a very classical one...

	23-12-2002 22:48									#101
	Support Apolyton

quote: Originally posted by LDiCesare Or maybe he knows...

We will have to wait for his return...

quote: I will also back France against England, but if England bet France by playing the kind of rugby they used against Celtic nations, then it would be a lesser evil than their playing "á l'ancienne". Now that the English have understood they could play with 8 forwards and 7 backs instead of 15 forwards, we just have to wait for SH to understand they don't need 15 backs but a mix of forwards and backs.

	29-12-2002 07:25									#102
	Edmonds strikes again Lose 30 kilos (of popups)

The Australian half-fly of the Union Sportive des Arlequins de Perpignan has produced last week-end against Narbonne what has been rated as a high class performance scoring 29 out of the 39 points scored by its team : two tries, two confirmations, five penalties.

The journalist of the Midi Olypique insists on the fact that few players can produce such a high class performance two times in a row that which he did as he had already played a very high level Rugby the week before.

Jean-Baptiste Ellissalde performances, half-scrum of the Stade Toulousain (former Half-fly of the Stade Rochellais), have also been acknowledged by the press. With Ludovic Mercier the French team has perhaps found potential successors to Fabien Galthié and Gérald Merceron.

	01-01-2003 08:41									#103
	Support Apolyton, buy Galactic Civilizations

I'm b-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-c-k!

quote: Originally posted by Tamerlin You wouldn't say that if you knew what nick**g meant in French Slang?

If we're talking about the same thing, there's a rough equivalent in English. "Get nicked" is a euphemism for "Get F***ed". "To nick off" is a nice euphemism for "to go" or "to leave".

quote: Thanks, have fun Finbar!

I did! Played lots of cards, did lots of crosswords, walked the dogs on the beach a lot.

quote: I think I am far beyond the second stage by now...

But endearingly so!

	01-01-2003 08:46									#104
	Re: Edmonds strikes again Tired of ads?

quote: Originally posted by Tamerlin The Australian half-fly of the Union Sportive des Arlequins de Perpignan has produced last week-end against Narbonne what has been rated as a high class performance scoring 29 out of the 39 points scored by its team : two tries, two confirmations, five penalties. The journalist of the Midi Olypique insists on the fact that few players can produce such a high class performance two times in a row that which he did as he had already played a very high level Rugby the week before.

That's Manny Edmonds for you. His problem here was that he could never produce twice in a row. He'd play a top game one week, then not be seen for the next few weeks. He also alternated between half back, fly half and full back because there were always first choice players ahead of him in those positions. I think what might have helped him with Perpignan is that he's a fixture at fly half, letting him build his confidence. He did well in that match I saw against Gloucester, even if some of his teammates weren't always anticipating his slick passing on the inside. Good luck to him, he deserves his success.

	01-01-2003 08:51									#105
	Support Apolyton, buy Civilization III: Complete

quote: Originally posted by Drogue I am the lowest of the low I bet against England

Welcome, Drogue. So you'd be a Saints man?

I've just been to the Zurich site to catch up on events while I was away. My Tractor Boys squeaked home against Saints 16-13, but poor old Havak won't have enjoyed his festivities with Leicester's 13-26 loss to Wasps.

	01-01-2003 13:04									#106
	Support Apolyton, buy Call to Power 2

Mmm.

quote: poor old Havak won't have enjoyed his festivities with Leicester's 13-26 loss to Wasps.

I somehow doubt he'll be back here before the following match.
I heard Galthié will no longer be professionnal at the end of the season, but he said he would try to find a club as an amateur for next year so he can play the world cup if needed. Tamerlin, are there any rumours around Colomiers?

	01-01-2003 19:33									#107
	Got spare money?

quote: Originally posted by LDiCesare Mmm. I somehow doubt he'll be back here before the following match.

I think he is missing Finbar and will be back after he will have recovered from his hang over, say tomorrow when he is back at work.

quote: I heard Galthié will no longer be professionnal at the end of the season...

This is a tremenduous loss for the french Rugby, who will be able to replace him?

quote: Tamerlin, are there any rumours around Colomiers?

I have spoken about Rugby with some friends last night and I heard their Rugby school has not met their expectations. One of my friends told me something about the future of Colomiers but I can't remember what. I think the future of this club will largely depend on their results in the french championship this year. If I learn something more I will post a reply here.

Happy new year!

	01-01-2003 19:48									#108
	Support Apolyton, pre-order Civilization IV

quote: Originally posted by finbar I'm b-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-c-k!

Welcome b-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-c-k Finbar!

I have read your post last night but I must admit I was just back from the new year's eve night and too lazy to reply...

quote: If we're talking about the same thing, there's a rough equivalent in English. "Get nicked" is a euphemism for "Get F***ed". "To nick off" is a nice euphemism for "to go" or "to leave".

"To n**k" is a french slang word which stands for "to f**k" which is of course a word no one should use as it is rude.

"To get F***ed" is also a french slang sentence meaning that you have been somehow crooked by someone.

quote: I did! Played lots of cards...

I imagine you playing Bridge, am I right?

quote: ...did lots of crosswords, walked the dogs on the beach a lot.

In french we call this "Lézarder", a lizard baking under the sun doing nothing but enjoying having nothing to do.

quote: But endearingly so!

Happy new year Finbar!

	02-01-2003 03:42									#109
	Support Apolyton buy from Amazon

quote: Originally posted by Tamerlin One of my friends told me something about the future of Colomiers but I can't remember what.

Tamerlin was on the turps!

	02-01-2003 03:53									#110
	Suffering from ads?

quote: Originally posted by Tamerlin "To n**k" is a french slang word which stands for "to f**k" which is of course a word no one should use as it is rude.

quote: "To get F***ed" is also a french slang sentence meaning that you have been somehow crooked by someone.

"Get f***ed", in English, is still a supreme insult. Its milder, euphemistic forms are "get stuffed", "get rooted", "get knotted", and so on. Also, in English, we have an equivalent of your slang - being somehow crooked by someone - which is to be "f***ed over". If someone "f***s you over", they cheat you in some way.

quote: I imagine you playing Bridge, am I right?

Not at the moment. We play Solo, which is the intermediate game between 500 and Bridge. I had a couple of Bridge lessons once and we were only talking over the break about stepping up to Bridge.

quote: In french we call this "Lézarder", a lizard baking under the sun doing nothing but enjoying having nothing to do.

I was one very comfortable lizard!

	02-01-2003 04:02									#111
	Support Apolyton, buy Civilization: The Boardgame

quote: Originally posted by finbar Tamerlin was on the turps!

Not really as it was a relatively "sober" New Year's Eve and nonetheless a very entertaining one. We have drank some alcool but there has been no abuse this time, we could even organize another party with the bottles left. Actually, we should...

This is a real little memory loss, I hope the Midi Olympique will give us more information on the Colomiers and Fabien Galthié subjects.

	02-01-2003 04:14									#112
	Put an end to popups!

quote: Originally posted by finbar "Get f***ed", in English, is still a supreme insult. Its milder, euphemistic forms are "get stuffed", "get rooted", "get knotted", and so on. Also, in English, we have an equivalent of your slang - being somehow crooked by someone - which is to be "f***ed over". If someone "f***s you over", they cheat you in some way.

Internet is magical, you are always learning new useful things.

quote: Not at the moment. We play Solo, which is the intermediate game between 500 and Bridge.

I have never heard about this game though I am not often playing cards. I sometimes play tarot but I am not a skilled player as I don't have a good memory of the cards played. I have much less troubles learning rules which is a boon when you play wargames and especially games such as World in Flames (a game designed by an Australian company by the way).

quote: I was one very comfortable lizard!

As should be any man with a bit of "savoir vivre".

	02-01-2003 04:17									#113
	Put an end to popups!

quote: Originally posted by finbar I did! Played lots of cards, did lots of crosswords, walked the dogs on the beach a lot.

No civilization like computer game?

	02-01-2003 04:42									#114
	Support Apolyton, buy Civilization: The Boardgame

quote: No civilization like computer game?

If he didn't, I took my share. Just 4 different games in two weeks.
I now hope the weather will allow me to play some rugby in January, which is quite uncommon here (frozen terrains and such...).

	02-01-2003 04:57									#115
	Support Apolyton, buy Galactic Civilizations

quote: Originally posted by LDiCesare If he didn't, I took my share. Just 4 different games in two weeks.

You have wrote some posts in the CtP2 forums a few weeks ago, are you addicted to this game now?

quote: I now hope the weather will allow me to play some rugby in January, which is quite uncommon here (frozen terrains and such...).

I have always compared living in northern France with living in the North Pole.

	02-01-2003 06:01									#116
	Support Apolyton, buy Civilization III: Complete

quote: Originally posted by Tamerlin No civilization like computer game?

No computers, no email, no computer games for a week. I didn't even have withdrawal symptoms.

	02-01-2003 06:20									#117
	Support Apolyton buy from Amazon

quote: You have wrote some posts in the CtP2 forums a few weeks ago, are you addicted to this game now?

Not really addicted. I like it but the AI is pitiul. I played Cradle a bit and the ai is better there but again at impossible it wins by having too many advances instead of being smart. And that I don't like. I have great hopes for Dale's Ages Of Man, however, and will check it when he completes the stuff. I'd like to play scenarios for CtP2 as they could be great, but there aren't many. If any. I played CtP2, Civ2, cEvo (a civ2 clone with less randomness and unit workshop but still too clonesque and poor AI to my taste) and Clash. But the last doesn't count as I spent more time programming and modding it than acutally playing. Or did I?

quote: No computers, no email, no computer games for a week.

That is something I try to do once a year. But since I have a laptop, my wife keeps thinking I will be carrying it along with me even on holidays. It's not I'm addicted to computers. Do I spend up to 2 AM and later in fornt of my computer? ... I do!

	02-01-2003 06:38									#118
	Help yourself to an AD-FREE life

quote: Originally posted by LDiCesare Not really addicted. I like it but the AI is pitiul.

You are right but CtP2 is still my favorite computer game because of many cool features.

quote: I played Cradle a bit and the ai is better there but again at impossible it wins by having too many advances instead of being smart. And that I don't like.

I have not tried Cradle mod yet, I am rather conservative as far as CtP2 is concerned and Cradle is focusing too much on the ancient age. I will nonetheless give it a chance... someday.

quote: I have great hopes for Dale's Ages Of Man, however, and will check it when he completes the stuff.

Dale's project is indeed very interesting, I am also eagerly waiting for its completion.

quote: I'd like to play scenarios for CtP2 as they could be great, but there aren't many.

I don't play any scenario as I like the scope of the original game, starting from prehistory to build a civilization is what I prefer.

quote: If any. I played CtP2, Civ2, cEvo (a civ2 clone with less randomness and unit workshop but still too clonesque and poor AI to my taste) and Clash.

I don't play Civ2 no more since I play CtP2 with the SAP2 mod.

If you are interested in Science-Fiction you should try Space Empires 4 Gold published by Shrapnel games, the AI does not cheat and is considered as a fair opponent.

quote: But the last doesn't count as I spent more time programming and modding it than acutally playing. Or did I?

This will perhaps be my lot when I start modding CtP2... someday.

quote: That is something I try to do once a year.

I have never even thought about trying...

	02-01-2003 14:30									#119
	Got spare money?

Happy New years guys.

So you know this is "off-topic" right?

	02-01-2003 15:45									#120
	Support Apolyton, buy Galactic Civilizations

quote: Originally posted by Havak Happy New years guys.

You too! Haven't caught up with the Wasps score, huh?