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PC Community Concerns

Débuté par Mark Darrah , nov. 19 2014 10:25

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#18851
Drantwo

Posté 18 mai 2015 - 05:06

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I just received a copy of Witcher 3 with my new Graphics card!

Will probably start playing tomorrow evening after I get back from work.

Zade et Peregrinus aiment ceci

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#18852
DavianBurke

Posté 18 mai 2015 - 06:22

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Another TW3 PC update:

http://www.pcgamesn....f-the-witcher-3

Also a nice look at some PC settings:

The tub scene looked sharper on low settings

interesting how great it looks even on low settings, though noticeably improved on higher settings. Very noticeable on the water quality especially. Nice to see hi-res textures too. Can't wait for tomorrow am.

Elhanan et Zade aiment ceci

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#18853
Drantwo

Posté 18 mai 2015 - 07:38

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The tub scene looked sharper on low settings

interesting how great it looks even on low settings, though noticeably improved on higher settings. Very noticeable on the water quality especially. Nice to see hi-res textures too. Can't wait for tomorrow am.

I thought the difference between Low and Ultra was quite less, which is bad..

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#18854
Elhanan

Posté 18 mai 2015 - 08:47

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Another TW3 article of the PC. Pls note the KB&M mention:

http://www.gamewatch...iew-in-progress

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#18855
chrstnmonks

Posté 18 mai 2015 - 09:15

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Another TW3 article of the PC. Pls note the KB&M mention:

http://www.gamewatch...iew-in-progress

I did read that about the KB&M. But, I also read you can rebind them so we shall see. The fact that keys are rebindable on launch day is a plus.

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#18856
Morroian

Posté 18 mai 2015 - 09:54

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Another TW3 article of the PC. Pls note the KB&M mention:

http://www.gamewatch...iew-in-progress

If KB&M controls on TW3 are bad it doesn't excuse BW, it just means both are at fault.

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#18857
vetlet

Posté 18 mai 2015 - 10:15

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KB&M controls are different to previous, you need to rebind a few keys to make it easier. But Definitely not completely horrific.

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#18858
Elhanan

Posté 18 mai 2015 - 10:19

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KB&M controls are different to previous, you need to rebind a few keys to make it easier. But Definitely not completely horrific.

Agreed, as was the case with DAI.

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#18859
Guest_Cyan Griffonclaw_*

Posté 18 mai 2015 - 10:22

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My day started at 3:30am. After leaving my Studio 6 (which was surrounded by cops, a coroner's vehicle and an ambulance), I drove a half-hour to the meeting site. From there we all piled into a 4WD truck for the 90-minute, low-speed drive on "trails" to each well site. We started two new wells and inspected a dozen before calling the day. That nature drive back to civilization is enough to drive anyone to murder. Anyway, we discovered two wells offline and we have to figure out why they're down tomorrow and we've got contracts to start a new site Thursday. Anyway, It looks like I'm going to be out all day, so I'm posting today my final letter. It's not May 19th... it's a day early.

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#18860
Guest_Cyan Griffonclaw_*

Posté 18 mai 2015 - 10:22

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Agreed, as was the case with DAI.

I completely disagree. The controls are "functional," but still a crappy chore to get through.

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#18861
Big Magnet

Posté 18 mai 2015 - 10:29

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Another TW3 article of the PC. Pls note the KB&M mention:

http://www.gamewatch...iew-in-progress

A pile of poopoo next to another pile of poopoo will not cause the first one to smell better. It will still be a cute little pile of stinky poopoo. :wub:

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#18862
Guest_Cyan Griffonclaw_*

Posté 18 mai 2015 - 10:40

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This post is entirely directed at the following Bioware personnel:

Matthew Bromberg, Bioware General Manager
Aaryn Flynn, Bioware Canada General Manager
Jeff Hickman, Bioware Austin General Manager
Mark Darrah, Executive Producer
Mike Laidlaw, Lead Designer, Director/Writer for Inquisition

First, I would like to start by saying thank you for bringing to life two franchises that are near and dear to my heart. Secondly, I would like to congratulate you on your recent success with Dragon Age: Inquisition. Thirdly, I want to thank you for setting standards in RPG gaming that are reflected in every successful title in the genre since Baldur's Gate. Lastly, are my concerns for the franchises and my personal views on Bioware after EA's acquisition.

Why I became a Bioware fan

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I wanted to be part of Bioware. I never applied for a position because my talents and skills wouldn't be needed in game production. So, I did the next best thing. I became a loyal fan. Every Bioware title in my catalogue (which I have repurchased online because keeping DVDs and CDs is just not worth the space.) was bought as a preorder when it first became available. I bought every DLC because someone at Bioware put some heart and soul into the product and I wanted to sample it for myself.

Bioware never let me down. Every title fired up the moment it was finished loaded. I never went to the forums because I never had an issue. Maybe I was extremely lucky, but I did have some A+ certification training that I put to use prior to installing the game. My custom rigs are never without the latest drivers or software updates.

Everyone who knows me labeled me Bioware. Every gaming group would complain that I would go on and on about Bioware's genius. One Gamestop employee knew me well enough to set aside a note or whatever bit of information Bioware released about an upcoming game. I bought the original XBOX to own Jade Empire. I spent money without thought to support Bioware.

By the way, I only upgraded my PC when the highest level of quality was not achievable for each new title. Don't worry about that. I blew two grand or so each time Bioware released a new engine. I was planning to do this again with Frostbite 3, but I just can't justify that expense to my wife this time around. I actually can't justify it to myself, either. So, not only did I buy every Bioware piece of software, I pieced together a custom-badass rig to enjoy the medium.

That money is probably the best money I ever spent. I've bought a lot of things in my life and spent money foolishly, but Bioware is a brand I loved and would bet on every time. No need for reviews because my mind and wallet were focused on the new drug... I mean game... that Bioware just made available.

Bioware had the D&D license and produced the first, best computer adventure. Forget the other game developers, I'm a big Dungeons & Dragons fan and loved the Forgotten Realms setting. I thought there was nothing richer or more beautiful than that setting. It was a wonderful muse to craft adventures found only through pen, paper and multi-sided dice. Bioware upgraded those games to brilliant, individual pieces of art, music, voice acting, storytelling and gameplay. This is not even up to debate, in my humble opinion. Bioware produced better and better versions of each game. Then the license was lost which I thought was a terrible mistake by TSR/Wizards of the Coast.

From Baldur's Gate masterpiece sequel, to The Frozen North of Icewind Dale, to the multidimensional world of Planescape, to the beautiful city of Neverwinter... it was a production line of masterpieces and Bioware had perfected the formula. It was chemistry through binary magic that resulted in hours of nirvana.

Two Franchises that changed the gaming world

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The Ten Commandments of Bioware RPG Creation as witnessed by lucky fan Cyan Griffonclaw

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Bioware didn't or couldn't conceal the successful formula that made each title the individual success it was in the gaming industry. These games were above the hack-and-slash approach used by other game developers. They were above the stale storyline action shooters that were heaved upon every console's arrival. They were art. They were music. They were beautiful characters on a pixel-laden display. They were well done. Polished to a brilliant shine.

The formula consisted of the following:
1. A central character that you adopted or created from the start. Pretty standard stuff, but Bioware could make the sale at the start of the game.
2. A story that completely immerses you into the game. Bioware sets the bar extremely high.
3. Outstanding voice acting. Bioware set the bar. You are still the masters of this.
4. Beautiful music, perfected for the setting. Mainstream media misses the mark on talent and yet Bioware inserts the most appropriate sound and music to match the scenery. Nobody has yet to challenge Bioware on this. I can list many developers in a distant, tie for 2nd place.
5. Memorable NPCs. Leliana, Morrigan, Alistair, Varric, Hawke and many others all hold a special place in my heart. Your catalogue of companions stretches back to Baldur's Gate. Nobody, in my opinion, has seriously challenged you on this. I remember HK-47 in nightmares.
6. An intelligent AI and interface that made sense to progress through the game. For me, Origins is where the bar is set. Dragon Age 2, while limited, an understandable hybrid.
7. Controls that were simple and yet very flexible. Origins for PC was the best.
8. Gameflow. Yes, you were playing a game that served as a medium for art, music and personal interaction, but it kept you immersed. Once the opening scene started, I was locked in for the ride.
9. Stability. While others had to wait for patches, I only had to wait for DLC. Seriously, up until Origins, it was load and play. Barely had to adjust my video settings because my rig was well-above maximum specifications. I wanted to enjoy the medium like one watches a movie on a 72" flatscreen with Sony Surround Sound.
10. Flexibility. Toolsets. You gave me the keys to make my own adventure or make something shiny. Once I learned the toolset, I had ownership to this game. From Neverwinter Nights to Origins, I was able to alter some statistics here and there to make the game more challenging and show my nephew that I am not a "Grandpa" yet. I did just get a smartphone last year...

These are the ten commandments of Bioware. This is the holy writ of RPG gaming on computers set forth by the Maker. This is the Bioware I know and understand.

An award deserved that was way overdue

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Canada, Bioware and two doctors

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Electronics Arts is messing up the formula

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What I bought with EA as Bioware's publisher

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This was the new pattern I was seeing with Bioware and the disregard for what actually made their games great:

Dragon Age 2: Hawke's story
Of the ten commandments, 8-10 were broken. A trend that continues and worsens with each title produced.

Mass Effect 2:
Same as Dragon Age 2.

Mass Effect 3:
Same as above, but Include #2 because the story was woefully incomplete with that spectacularly bad ending. I mean, that was the single, most disappointing climax in my gaming history. The amount of PR side-speak that came out of Bioware's mouths was just as spectacularly bad. Really? How big is the budget for hyping games now since this occurred?

The Extended Cut DLC was a good, but certainly not a great, ending to the game. I thought for certain Bioware would unleash some kind of toolkit to appease the gaming community, but I guess convincing yourselves it didn't really matter was prudent. Safe. Smart. Economical. EA.

How much is the cost of saving a brand than trying to pump enough marketing money to try and make people forget? Don't you see the level of cynicism leveled at EA now? It reflects on Bioware as well. What are the costs in actually finishing a game against the cost of each successive, marketing campaign? How much money is going to be spent on videos, commercials, radio time, etc. to overcome the growing animosity directed at itself by gamers? These are questions that come to mind when I say the words Bioware and EA together.

EA is cunning. They're a business that is safe... economical... prudent... and greedy. They're trying to polish their image with excellent customer service support, but I picture EA as Jabba the Hut and you can guess who is leashed to him.

Star Wars: the Old Republic:
A great game that lost its way and broke my heart. Free-to-Play turned into Pay-to-Win and this horrible trend that I was seeing continued. If Bioware stayed on course and kept pumping out more missions each month instead of just leaving you stranded at level 50, there is no doubt in my mind that this game would have a huge following.

I left World of Warcraft and never looked back. I was that impressed and that much more disappointed when I saw that the only way to beat this one mission was to BUY certain commando gear. No thanks, EA. I have the collector's edition and receive an allotment of cartel coins each month. I used to go back and check, but now... deleted. The other game I unloaded.

The Last Disappointment

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Inquisition.

#6-10... all broken.

MARK DARRAH ON 19NOV14 STARTED THIS THREAD WITH THIS POST:
With the release of Dragon Age: Inquisition, we've been hearing a number of concerns from members of our PC community, including:

Driver support
Hitching and frame rate issues in cutscenes
Feedback on keyboard and mouse controls
General user interface optimizations for PC

We've been following these issues closely and are looking into them.
Player experience is a top priority for us. Our goal is to address as many of these as possible in our upcoming patches, including some in our next patch, which is underway. We’ll release further details in the coming days and will continue to monitor your concerns.
Your feedback is important to us, and we appreciate your contribution to making Dragon Age: Inquisition a better overall experience.

No one can accuse me of not going the extra mile. I've watched my enthusiasm and confidence erode to the point where I plainly can state that Bioware is dead to me. Look at my posts from beginning to end and you'll see the pattern. I went through all stages of depression except for acceptance. I'm there now.

I involved myself into two patches and saw very few meaningful fixes in my opinion. Not only that, the disdain Bioware showed by not thanking or even alerting beta testers that the patch had gone live was just unprofessional. Yeah, we're free labor, but a little courtesy goes a long way. Throw in BWAmelia's comments about Bioware fans in general and I see that nothing of the old Bioware exists. You can laugh all the way to bank and honestly I hope you guys stay employed.

Just know, any of the above names that are creditted in any title outside of the Bioware brand, will ALWAYS be treated with caution. Yeah, I have a mental black list now. Any title that is put out by Bioware now is pretty much in the realm of buying when it's no longer supported... which is about six months that your EA overlords will allow... and about $15 or less. Caveat Emptor is now synonymous with Bioware.

I should've jumped ship when the two doctors sailed off, but I was too much of a fan and too confident in Bioware.

Bioware "evolves" and I disapprove

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Why I have forsaken Bioware and moved on

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#18863
Guest_Cyan Griffonclaw_*

Posté 18 mai 2015 - 10:47

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Ok, now to close my account and start preloading another game. I have confidence it will start up with no issues. I will learn the controls in less time it took to uninstall Inquisition and enjoy a new realm. It's not Dragon Age, Mass Effect or Fallout, but hey... I am smiling again.

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#18864
Big Magnet

Posté 18 mai 2015 - 10:53

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Sad to see yet another fan leaving. But... considering the way they're doing things I guess they'll have to get used to it.

GSwutan aime ceci

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#18865
Captain Wiseass

Posté 18 mai 2015 - 10:57

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And the judges' scores: 2.2, 2.3, 2.6, and from the Russian judge, a 1.4.

We'll be back with more coverage of the Flounce Event at the Internet Olympics, right after this.

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#18866
Elhanan

Posté 19 mai 2015 - 12:12

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This appeared for NVidia and TW3 users:

http://www.geforce.c...-tweaking-guide

And the PC reviews I have scanned thus far are recommending controllers. Hopefully, this will change with later reviews.

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#18867
TobyJake

Posté 19 mai 2015 - 12:33

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An excellent post from the heart, Cyan.

I personally loved your contribution.

Vale Cyan

DavianBurke et AlphaHelix aiment ceci

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#18868
voteDC

Posté 19 mai 2015 - 12:37

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Agreed, as was the case with DAI.

I don't mind a game changing the control scheme as long as it provides me the ability to switch back to how I played the previous titles.

Odd. I don't remember Inquisition offering me that ability. I recall it only using the control scheme that I didn't use.

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#18869
Elhanan

Posté 19 mai 2015 - 12:50

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I don't mind a game changing the control scheme as long as it provides me the ability to switch back to how I played the previous titles.

Odd. I don't remember Inquisition offering me that ability. I recall it only using the control scheme that I didn't use.

Odd indeed; mine did, though Point & Click was in Tac-Cam. But the keyboard was 'fixed' on Day 1 for me.

As for TW3, here is another glowing review, though the controls get less praise:

http://www.pcworld.c...g-monsters.html

"And I also think the PC controls are not great, to say the least. After playing the tutorial I abandoned the keyboard for a gamepad—clearly the input device the game was designed around. The keyboard controls are unnecessarily convoluted, with “Dodge” for instance requiring you to press Alt and W/A/S/D at the same time. Considering how much you’re dodging, it’s a huge pain."

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#18870
chrstnmonks

Posté 19 mai 2015 - 01:30

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Odd indeed; mine did, though Point & Click was in Tac-Cam. But the keyboard was 'fixed' on Day 1 for me.

As for TW3, here is another glowing review, though the controls get less praise:

http://www.pcworld.c...g-monsters.html

"And I also think the PC controls are not great, to say the least. After playing the tutorial I abandoned the keyboard for a gamepad—clearly the input device the game was designed around. The keyboard controls are unnecessarily convoluted, with “Dodge” for instance requiring you to press Alt and W/A/S/D at the same time. Considering how much you’re dodging, it’s a huge pain."

Pointing out the flaws of another game does not excuse the flaws of DAI.

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#18871
Elhanan

Posté 19 mai 2015 - 01:54

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Pointing out the flaws of another game does not excuse the flaws of DAI.

Quite. But I am also pointing out the pluses of TW3, too; simply relaying that the PC controls are also less than expected. Personally, am hoping for the best for Chris Priestly, CDPR, and TW3 while I await on SkyWind.

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#18872
DavianBurke

Posté 19 mai 2015 - 02:01

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Ahem, just popped in to mention that as of about an hour ago for those that already purchased the Witcher 3 (on Steam confirmed) it is live now. No waiting until tomorrow.

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#18873
vetlet

Posté 19 mai 2015 - 02:23

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It was live at 11UK time. I suspect cause it was midnight in poland at the time...

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#18874
JPR1964

Posté 19 mai 2015 - 03:30

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KB&M controls are different to previous, you need to rebind a few keys to make it easier. But Definitely not completely horrific.

Huh? I'm french, the controls of TW3 are a pile of steaming craps : guess what, I have an azerty keyboard, and I'm not able to remap the WASD...

Another crappy controls console port....

One more...

Well, going back to my trusties old rpg... :rolleyes:

JPR out!

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#18875
Drantwo

Posté 19 mai 2015 - 03:50

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I can also confirm that the controls are horrific and clearly designed with controller in mind. Cheap cheap console port.

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#18851 Drantwo Posté 18 mai 2015 - 05:06

#18852 DavianBurke Posté 18 mai 2015 - 06:22

#18853 Drantwo Posté 18 mai 2015 - 07:38

#18854 Elhanan Posté 18 mai 2015 - 08:47

#18855 chrstnmonks Posté 18 mai 2015 - 09:15

#18856 Morroian Posté 18 mai 2015 - 09:54

#18857 vetlet Posté 18 mai 2015 - 10:15

#18858 Elhanan Posté 18 mai 2015 - 10:19

#18859 Guest_Cyan Griffonclaw_* Posté 18 mai 2015 - 10:22

#18860 Guest_Cyan Griffonclaw_* Posté 18 mai 2015 - 10:22

#18861 Big Magnet Posté 18 mai 2015 - 10:29

#18862 Guest_Cyan Griffonclaw_* Posté 18 mai 2015 - 10:40

#18863 Guest_Cyan Griffonclaw_* Posté 18 mai 2015 - 10:47

#18864 Big Magnet Posté 18 mai 2015 - 10:53

#18865 Captain Wiseass Posté 18 mai 2015 - 10:57

#18866 Elhanan Posté 19 mai 2015 - 12:12

#18867 TobyJake Posté 19 mai 2015 - 12:33

#18868 voteDC Posté 19 mai 2015 - 12:37

#18869 Elhanan Posté 19 mai 2015 - 12:50

#18870 chrstnmonks Posté 19 mai 2015 - 01:30

#18871 Elhanan Posté 19 mai 2015 - 01:54

#18872 DavianBurke Posté 19 mai 2015 - 02:01

#18873 vetlet Posté 19 mai 2015 - 02:23

#18874 JPR1964 Posté 19 mai 2015 - 03:30

#18875 Drantwo Posté 19 mai 2015 - 03:50

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Drantwo

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DavianBurke

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Drantwo

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Elhanan

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chrstnmonks

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Morroian

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vetlet

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Elhanan

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Guest_Cyan Griffonclaw_*

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Guest_Cyan Griffonclaw_*

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Big Magnet

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Guest_Cyan Griffonclaw_*

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Guest_Cyan Griffonclaw_*

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Big Magnet

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Captain Wiseass

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Elhanan

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TobyJake

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voteDC

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Elhanan

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chrstnmonks

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Elhanan

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DavianBurke

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vetlet

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JPR1964

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Drantwo

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