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Geek Culture / Been a Long Time, How's Everyone Been?

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Preston C
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Posted: 1st Oct 2009 00:25
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Been a long time since I've posted here or involved myself in any TGC related activity. Good to see plenty of familiar faces, and plenty of new ones too.

Myself, I've been busy with college, currently in my third year towards a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science at Penn State University Park. It's been a challenge, but so far it's been worth it.

So, how about you guys? How many members around here old enough to still remember me, and what have you been up to this entire time?

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flashing snall
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Posted: 1st Oct 2009 00:31
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I missed you by 2 years

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Happy Cheesecake
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Posted: 1st Oct 2009 00:36
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Well, I've never seen you before, but I guess it's nice to meet you.

Welcome back to the forums.

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Yodaman Jer
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Posted: 1st Oct 2009 00:37
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I think I remember you, Preston. Welcome back!

What's it like on the outside? I heard they eat 's.

-Yodaman Jer.

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Agent Dink
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Posted: 1st Oct 2009 00:50
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I remember you... At least by name. Dunno any of your work or accomplishments (if any ) JK... not like I really have anything to show!

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Diggsey
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Posted: 1st Oct 2009 01:02 Edited at: 1st Oct 2009 01:02
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I vaguely remember your name...

You also appear to be one of the few people to get a 'Locked / Flamebait / Offensive' thread! Unfortunately, it wasn't a sticky and announcement as well...


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BearCDP
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Posted: 1st Oct 2009 03:05
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Hey, I am 99.9% certain that we have talked, indirectly at the very least, on this very forum. Hello there!
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Jeku
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Posted: 1st Oct 2009 03:37
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I remember you, welcome back


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Zeus
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Posted: 1st Oct 2009 03:50
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Welcome back! Even though I haven't seen you before.

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ionstream
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Posted: 1st Oct 2009 04:33
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Preston Chaderton I want to say. Or should I say SHADERton! Fear the funnies.

Hello.

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JoelJ
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Posted: 1st Oct 2009 04:43
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Preston C... I remember you.

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Darth Vader
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Posted: 1st Oct 2009 05:59
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I remember you! You and Grandma that one time got at...
Nevermind...

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Grog Grueslayer
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Posted: 1st Oct 2009 07:51
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I don't think I remember you... I've slept since then. Welcome back either way.

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RedneckRambo
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Posted: 1st Oct 2009 08:01
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I don't think I've ever seen you around before but welcome back. Here's a phone and a penquin

Quote: "You also appear to be one of the few people to get a 'Locked / Flamebait / Offensive' thread! Unfortunately, it wasn't a sticky and announcement as well..."

Even though the only reason it marked as that because idiots posted things like....
Quote: "I wouldnt want to be god. Id rather be real "

Which is just pathetic of someone to say. And RIDICULOUSLY beyond insulting.

Signature's are stupid.
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Grandma
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Posted: 1st Oct 2009 09:48
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Your name is familiar, but I can't really place it.

Quote: "I remember you! You and Grandma that one time got at...
Nevermind..."

What?

This message was brought to you by Grandma industries.

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ionstream
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Posted: 1st Oct 2009 11:00
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There's really no reason to escalate, Jenkins.

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RedneckRambo
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Posted: 1st Oct 2009 11:14
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Quote: "There's really no reason to escalate, Jenkins."

Not really trying to escalate. I just find it pathetic that someone has the nerve to say that. Anyways lets not go there I don't want this thread locked.

Signature's are stupid.
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Van B
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Posted: 1st Oct 2009 15:04
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Hi Preston, good to see an old face back in the forums .

Hows university, life in general treating you?


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Preston C
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Posted: 1st Oct 2009 17:07
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Glad to see so many familiar faces still around, especially Jeku and Van B

Yes, I can't say my past in the forums has been that productive (or peaceful ) but I've calmed down a bit and have been looking for a project to get underway alongside my studies, especially now that I've discovered a good game design club on campus.

I have to say University life is great. So many things I first learned here at the forums, such as writing shaders, vector math, etc, I can say I now truly understand.

It hasn't been at all fun and games though, and a majority of my classes have been generic programming courses (two courses in C++, one in Java, currently taking one in C for Systems Programming in Unix and MIPS Assembler/VHDL for Low-Level Hardware Programming), heavily math influenced (Discrete Math for Computer Scientists, Algorithms and Data Structures, three calculus courses and one vector/matrix math course), none specifically tailored to anything game design related, though all useful towards it.

Though I am looking forward to taking several classes next year more specified towards game design, specifically Computer Graphics Design and Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, and at least one network programming course.

Jeku, I know you graduated with a degree in comp. sci.. Do you still work at EA? Anything else you can recommend?

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Silvester
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Posted: 1st Oct 2009 21:12
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Though I've never even heard of you, I suppose it's always good to get some of the oldies back, whether they have been productive or not. Members from the past generally know more about the foundation of this community and how or why the software came to life then the newer ones do... Which makes them more or less respected by default.

Either way, welcome back. And don't hesitate to come by every now and then. Always nice to see some more faces around here, the new people sometimes creep me out.


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Dreamsenshi
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Posted: 2nd Oct 2009 22:53
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Hello! Nice to meet you!

Your error is my treasure. =^--^=
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Ron Erickson
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Posted: 3rd Oct 2009 04:13
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Hi Preston. Welcome back!


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Jeku
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Posted: 3rd Oct 2009 05:57
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Quote: "Jeku, I know you graduated with a degree in comp. sci.. Do you still work at EA? Anything else you can recommend?"


Nah, I was laid off back in January, and my only recommendation would be to not get laid off

Anyways, getting laid off was the best thing to happen to my career, because I am now at a more stable senior position at a better company for almost 30% more pay. It's not games but it pays the bills, and I can make my games on the side any my employer can't do anything about it!


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Mnemonix
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Posted: 3rd Oct 2009 06:33
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So you can actually make games now Jeku?

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Jeku
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Posted: 3rd Oct 2009 06:38
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Yah, I'm a senior web developer now, so I'm free to do almost any project


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Toasty Fresh
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Location: In my office, making poly-eating models.
Posted: 3rd Oct 2009 06:42
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Dunno who you are, but welcome back all the same.
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Yodaman Jer
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Posted: 3rd Oct 2009 11:10
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w00t! Jeku, that's awesome!

-Yodaman Jer.

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zzz
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Posted: 3rd Oct 2009 16:21
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Hello Preston, I think I've seen you before.
Welcome back!

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TillyLala
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Posted: 17th Oct 2009 14:53
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Welcome back. We won't have ever met, but hello

sorry for the bump

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Dazzag
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Posted: 17th Oct 2009 18:40
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Evening noobie. I have a memory like a small fish. Amazingly I still remember you! There is hope (for me, and perhaps a little for you)...

Cheers

I am 99% probably lying in bed right now... so don't blame me for crappy typing
Current fave quote : "She was like a candle in the wind.... unreliable...."
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demons breath
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Posted: 18th Oct 2009 07:23
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Quote: "Nah, I was laid off back in January, and my only recommendation would be to not get laid "


I like the attitude Jeku, made me smile.

and Preston I most definitely remember the name...

"A West Texas girl, just like me"
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Insanity Complex
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Posted: 18th Oct 2009 07:37
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Welcome back Preston, I remember you, albeit vaguely.


OMG! Insanity Complex has a new signature! No wai!
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DJ Almix
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Posted: 18th Oct 2009 09:29
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Preston C... I remember you.

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Omega gamer 89
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You!... What... what are you doing here?! You CAN'T be here! You're dead! I know your dead! I killed you myself! AHHHHH!!! GHOST/ZOMBIE!!!
Lol, just kidding. I think I remember you a little. Nothing really stands out, but I do believe I've seen you around here before.


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Seppuku Arts
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Posted: 18th Oct 2009 15:28 Edited at: 18th Oct 2009 15:28
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Ah, the name seems familiar, aren't you you one of those shader McGuys?

Welcome back dude.

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BiggAdd
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Name rings a bell!

Welcome Back

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Phaelax
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Posted: 18th Oct 2009 19:53
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I remember Preston

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Mnemonix
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Posted: 18th Oct 2009 22:15
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He used to be called NWC Omega!

Welcome back NWC OMEGA!!

Mnemonix
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mm0zct
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Hi, I remember you, you're from about the same period as me. Although I'm in my 4th year of a comp sci and physics degree here in Edinburgh now. I just stalk the forums from time to time looking for anything interesting. Some of you may remember me, my name and avatar hasn't really changed since the year I joined. *waits for a mod to look up some 6 year old nick*

Out of interest what sort of courses do you do?

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Preston C
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Posted: 21st Oct 2009 00:33 Edited at: 21st Oct 2009 00:34
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mm0zct (and everyone else), I remember you from way back when!

The courses I've been taking relevant to my major:
Calculus I, II, and III
Physics I and II
Linear Algebra
Technical Writing for Engineers
Introduction to Programming Technology w/C++
Intermediate Programming and Data Structures w/C++
Introduction to OO Programming for the Web
Introduction to Digital Systems
Discrete Math for Computer Scientists
Data Structures and Algorithms
Systems and Unix Programming w/C
Computer Organization and Design

Courses I'll be taking over the next three semesters relevant to my major:
Fundamentals of Computer Graphics
Artificial Intelligence
Programming Language Concepts
Operating Systems Design & Construction
Software Design Methods
Introduction to Computer Architecture
Introduction to Compiler Construction
Introduction to Analysis
Matrix Algebra
Introduction to Numerical Analysis I
Introduction to Numerical analysis II

And if I'm really lucky with scheduling for next semester I can pop into these courses:
Communication Networks
Introduction to Computer and Network Security

Plus a whole lot of general education courses.

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Peter H
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Posted: 21st Oct 2009 03:06
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I remember you... unfortunately...

(j/k)

One man, one lawnmower, plenty of angry groundhogs.
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