[2008-09-20 20:20:30] <@AME_Tybae> **************Question******************* For Axe[2008-09-20 20:20:51] <@Axe> ok careful I brought my blade with me
[2008-09-20 20:21:07] * @Ashercon snickers[2008-09-20 20:21:12] <@AME_Tybae> So we've heard that you're working on a module. Can you give us a little enlightment about that?[2008-09-20 20:21:25] <@AME_Starlight> Doesn't Axe have blades?
[2008-09-20 20:21:42] <@Axe> Well it isn't very far along at all
[2008-09-20 20:22:11] <@Axe> still hashing out the story line. Just have a basic story and I'm still filling it in
[2008-09-20 20:22:38] <@Axe> I started on some of the scripting systems is about all I've done so far
[2008-09-20 20:22:49] <@AME_Starlight> what will be the setting for the story?
[2008-09-20 20:22:58] <@AME_Tybae> Has there been anyone asking you to murder any more scripts since you won the GDA award? Are you planning on murdering any scripts in the near future?[2008-09-20 20:23:00] <@Axe> Just a made up place
[2008-09-20 20:23:18] <@Mask> "Custom setting"
[2008-09-20 20:23:21] * @Maddyanne likes made up places
[2008-09-20 20:23:22] * @AME_Tybae has carnage on the mind
[2008-09-20 20:23:23] * @Mask nudges Axe[2008-09-20 20:23:23] <@Axe> yeah very custom
[2008-09-20 20:23:38] <@AME_Starlight> An area full of axes?
[2008-09-20 20:23:40] <@Andarian> Yes, I'm a big custom setting fan too

[2008-09-20 20:24:00] <@Andarian> Most of my favorite mods are in custom settings
[2008-09-20 20:24:06] <@AME_Starlight> me too
[2008-09-20 20:24:22] <@AME_Starlight> there are too many limitation in the D&D setting
[2008-09-20 20:24:31] <@Axe> I don't know much about things like FR and I always think the best mods are ones where you don't have any preconceived notions about the setting
[2008-09-20 20:24:46] * @AME_Tybae couldn't agree more[2008-09-20 20:25:01] <@Maddyanne> We start the PC there and leave asap.
[2008-09-20 20:25:10] <@Axe> Plus you don't get those bozos telling you where you went "wrong"
[2008-09-20 20:25:36] * @Ninjaweasel agrees[2008-09-20 20:25:42] <@AME_Tybae> You know, you can speak your mind, Axe. You don't have to hold back for us.

[2008-09-20 20:25:54] <@Andarian> Agreed
[2008-09-20 20:26:11] <@Axe> don't I always?
[2008-09-20 20:26:17] <@Mask> Please do hold back.. Speak as freely as you like.. Restrain the Axe-weildind hand however..
[2008-09-20 20:26:25] <@Maddyanne> I love Crimson Tides of Tethyr, but otherwise, it's custom settings for my favourites.
[2008-09-20 20:26:40] <@Axe> sorry Mask I really have no control over that
[2008-09-20 20:26:42] <@AME_sirchet> I like both
[2008-09-20 20:26:51] * @Mask swallows.. loudly..[2008-09-20 20:27:20] <@AME_Tybae> Both have their place, but I prefer custom settings, or highly modified D&D based settings.
[2008-09-20 20:27:31] <@AME_Qk> really+
[2008-09-20 20:27:33] <@AME_Qk> ?
[2008-09-20 20:27:51] * @AME_Qk is so confused[2008-09-20 20:27:56] <@Maddyanne> But I know so little about the FR, things set there might as well be custom set.
[2008-09-20 20:28:05] * @AME_Tybae thinks that's not a new feeling for QK. XD[2008-09-20 20:28:07] <@Axe> So anyhow I haven't made a whole lot of progress yet. I did some photoshop stuff for a world map thing I came up with for it.
[2008-09-20 20:28:15] <@AME_sirchet> I do HATE it when someone who has done absolutely nothing towards making an adventure tells you ... you were wrong in your choice
[2008-09-20 20:28:39] <@AME_sirchet> OK, got it off my chest *smiles*
[2008-09-20 20:28:40] <@AME_Qk> no, i was just doing my campaign in custom settings, but i was very worried because of that
[2008-09-20 20:28:50] <@Axe> I started on the module event scripts and the first conversation you get has a few lines written
[2008-09-20 20:29:09] <@AME_Tybae> It's a double edged sword, Qk. You have the avid fans, then you have the ones with an open mind.
[2008-09-20 20:29:26] <@AME_Tybae> LOL. That far, huh.
[2008-09-20 20:29:38] <@Axe> can please everyone so I try to concentrate on the smarter folks
[2008-09-20 20:29:42] <@Ashercon> and then there is the psychos
[2008-09-20 20:29:47] <@Axe> like you guys
[2008-09-20 20:29:53] * @Andarian smiles[2008-09-20 20:29:54] <@Axe> *can't
[2008-09-20 20:29:56] * @Hugie like CToT[2008-09-20 20:30:02] <@AME_Tybae> Next **************Question*****************
[2008-09-20 20:30:31] <@AME_Tybae> For the winners who did a podcast, have you listened to your cast? What did you think about the cast?[2008-09-20 20:30:44] * @AME_Tybae innocently gestures to Ninjaweasel[2008-09-20 20:30:49] <@Ninjaweasel> um...
[2008-09-20 20:30:56] <@Ninjaweasel> haven't had one yet

[2008-09-20 20:31:07] <@AME_Tybae> That was the reason for the gesture
[2008-09-20 20:31:11] <@AME_Tybae> )
[2008-09-20 20:31:14] <@Ninjaweasel> errr, ok
[2008-09-20 20:31:21] <@Andarian> I listened to mine. I always cringe a bit when I hear my voice, but I thought it was pretty good.
[2008-09-20 20:31:23] * @Ninjaweasel looks sheepishly at the floor[2008-09-20 20:31:39] <@AME_sirchet> *pokes Skunkeen*
[2008-09-20 20:32:00] <@Axe> I listened to mine yesterday and was a little disappointed how my mic was working
[2008-09-20 20:32:04] <@Skunkeen> record tonight Ninjaweasel?
[2008-09-20 20:32:11] <@Axe> seemed to drop out alot
[2008-09-20 20:32:18] * @Hugie thinks he should win a GDA for worst voice in a podcast
[2008-09-20 20:32:25] * @AME_Tybae agrees
[2008-09-20 20:32:25] * BGPHughes AGREES[2008-09-20 20:32:29] <@Maddyanne> Yes. We had a great time. The moderators/questioners were wonderful. And I sounded less like an idiot than I was afraid I did.
[2008-09-20 20:32:51] <@Axe> I'd rather hear Estelindis again than myself
[2008-09-20 20:32:53] * @Hugie was on a freaking landline and assures listeners that next time will be much, much better. 
[2008-09-20 20:32:55] <@Maddyanne> So I'm reallly glad I listened to it.
[2008-09-20 20:33:00] <@AME_Tybae> No need to be bashful Maddy. After all, you're the reason why we did the cast.

[2008-09-20 20:33:03] <@Mask> Estelicious!
[2008-09-20 20:33:14] <@Axe> no doubt
[2008-09-20 20:33:25] * @Hugie really liked Maddy's and Estelicious' podcasts.
[2008-09-20 20:33:35] * @AME_Tybae hands Oreos to Mask in hopes he'll not have a hand free for his keyboard. 
[2008-09-20 20:33:54] * @AME_Qk hopes everybody laughs at qks spanish accent....[2008-09-20 20:34:05] <@AME_Tybae> You, Jeff and Jim that is.
[2008-09-20 20:34:31] * @AME_Tybae hates Vista's security settings. BRB
[2008-09-20 20:34:33] * @Maddyanne grins out from under the desk[2008-09-20 20:34:43] <@Axe> They did a really good job editing out all the stammering I did
[2008-09-20 20:34:53] <@AME_Tybae> ......and we're back
[2008-09-20 20:35:12] <@AME_Tybae> No worries Axe. It was a fun interview.
[2008-09-20 20:35:22] <@Axe> agreed
[2008-09-20 20:35:43] * @Ashercon laughs[2008-09-20 20:36:07] <@Ashercon> Im still trying to figure out the Skype mute button!!
[2008-09-20 20:36:22] <@Axe> by the way TonyD sorry about that chipmunk thing
[2008-09-20 20:36:23] <@Andarian> Yeah, I tended to alternate between saying "um" half a dozen times in a row, and running off at the mouth for several minutes at at time.
[2008-09-20 20:36:41] * @AME_Tybae has to concentrate on not talking too fast.[2008-09-20 20:36:53] <@AME_Tybae> It never works
[2008-09-20 20:36:56] <@AME_Tybae>

[2008-09-20 20:36:56] <@Andarian> Axe: I haven't heard your 'cast yet, but I doubt it's anything I haven't said myself

[2008-09-20 20:37:06] <@Ashercon> I need to apologize to Maddyanne, Jeff, and Jim, for having to hear my coughing fit while we recorded
[2008-09-20 20:37:17] <@Andarian> I definitely have a native New-Yorker's penchant for uncontrollably fast talking
[2008-09-20 20:37:26] * @Ashercon was embarrasssed[2008-09-20 20:37:33] <@Maddyanne> Too nervous to notice, Ashercon.
[2008-09-20 20:37:37] <@AME_Tybae> At least you don't have the accent, Tony. LOL
[2008-09-20 20:38:02] <@Axe> Were any of you guys nervous when you did it? I was.
[2008-09-20 20:38:14] <@Maddyanne> I was petrified.
[2008-09-20 20:38:34] <@Andarian> I've kind of gotten used to it by now.

[2008-09-20 20:38:35] <@AME_Tybae> I was waaaaaayyyy nervous on my first podcast, which was the NWN1 GDA winner show. I'm getting more and more comfortable.
[2008-09-20 20:38:43] <@paulokrantz> uh, you not helping me, guys

[2008-09-20 20:38:54] <@Ashercon> You did awesome Axe!
[2008-09-20 20:38:55] <@Axe> My voice was a little shaky at times but it didn't come out so I guess they fixed it during editing
[2008-09-20 20:39:00] * @paulokrantz is nervous at the simple thought of speaking english after so many years
[2008-09-20 20:39:00] * @AME_Tybae doesn't think LR needs help.[2008-09-20 20:39:11] <@Maddyanne> Breath deeply and don't drink too much coffee first.
[2008-09-20 20:39:16] <@AME_sirchet> Wait till you hear the out takes and blooper podcast *winks at Skunk*
[2008-09-20 20:39:24] <@Maddyanne> Oh dear
[2008-09-20 20:39:29] * @AME_Tybae finds a glass of whiskey works quite well. 
[2008-09-20 20:39:29] <@Ashercon> Weasel: Please start a thread on the AME podcast forum, and we will get you schedlued!
[2008-09-20 20:39:39] <@Andarian> Ty: You were great on the GDA winner 'cast. I really enjoyed it.
[2008-09-20 20:39:51] <@AME_Qk> anyone heard the Merilinda voice? that was awful xD
[2008-09-20 20:39:52] <@AME_Tybae> Thanks, Tony
[2008-09-20 20:39:57] <@Axe> coffee? lol I had a few shots of whiskey first
[2008-09-20 20:39:59] <@Andarian> Except for Ben's wisecracking, though.
[2008-09-20 20:40:01] * @Hugie thinks Qk should be nice
[2008-09-20 20:40:11] * @Hugie 
[2008-09-20 20:40:15] <@AME_Qk> yes, i am xD
[2008-09-20 20:40:24] * @AME_Estelindis grins
[2008-09-20 20:40:34] * @AME_Tybae laughs[2008-09-20 20:40:35] <@BGPHughes> i DON'T SAY ANYTHING WISE
[2008-09-20 20:40:36] * @AME_Qk brings the horns on the head[2008-09-20 20:40:36] <@AME_Estelindis> Thanks, guys, btw

[2008-09-20 20:40:39] <@BGPHughes> oops
[2008-09-20 20:40:51] * @AME_Tybae didn't need Ben to say that to know[2008-09-20 20:40:53] <@AME_Tybae>
[2008-09-20 20:40:59] * @Hugie is amused[2008-09-20 20:41:02] <@BGPHughes> there's the evidence then
[2008-09-20 20:41:27] * @Hugie randomly hopes Deekin will be in Dragon Age.
[2008-09-20 20:41:39] * @Hugie is done being distracting now.[2008-09-20 20:41:43] <@AME_Tybae> ********Question********** For Tony [2008-09-20 20:41:52] * @Andarian sits up straight[2008-09-20 20:42:07] <@AME_Starlight> Deekin!
[2008-09-20 20:42:14] * @AME_Starlight second Hugie [2008-09-20 20:42:19] <@AME_Tybae> You were nominated last year and didn't win.
Did that make this year's win that much better?[2008-09-20 20:42:29] <@Andarian> Yes.
[2008-09-20 20:42:45] * @AME_Tybae abuses himself for the closed end question[2008-09-20 20:42:53] <@AME_Tybae> Please elaborate
[2008-09-20 20:42:59] * @Maddyanne remembers being annoyed at all that little kobold stuff when her halfling was almost a head shorter[2008-09-20 20:43:14] <@Andarian> But being nominated last year was itself was a great honor
[2008-09-20 20:43:22] <@Andarian> Especially given who I was running against
[2008-09-20 20:44:51] <@Axe> what were you nominated for last year?
[2008-09-20 20:44:55] * @Hugie wants to know who he was running against[2008-09-20 20:45:04] <@AME_Estelindis> Debut... and...
[2008-09-20 20:45:08] * @AME_Estelindis thinks[2008-09-20 20:45:09] <@Andarian> I was nominated for Debut Author -- lost to Fester Pot
[2008-09-20 20:45:12] <@AME_Tybae> This year, or last year, Hugie?
[2008-09-20 20:45:13] * @Hugie was it FP?[2008-09-20 20:45:16] <@Hugie> ohhh
[2008-09-20 20:45:18] <@AME_Estelindis> Yes, FP
[2008-09-20 20:45:29] * @Hugie is unclear -- he meant last year[2008-09-20 20:45:38] <@AME_Estelindis> So did we

[2008-09-20 20:46:19] <@BGPHughes> Proleric was the other finalist I recall
[2008-09-20 20:46:23] <@AME_Tybae> Andarian vs. Fester Pot. That would be a tough decision for me. I'm glad I joined the AME in time to miss that decision.
[2008-09-20 20:46:31] <@Andarian> I was very pleased to be nominated, although I honestly thought that for Debut Author, that FP really deserved it
[2008-09-20 20:46:43] * @Hugie thinsk they should fight to the death -- it's the only solution.[2008-09-20 20:46:49] <@AME_Tybae> LOL
[2008-09-20 20:47:05] * @AME_Estelindis wonders how such a trial of combat would have gone in the case of Hugie's category ;p
[2008-09-20 20:47:25] * @Hugie could pwn Savant[2008-09-20 20:47:30] <@AME_Tybae> FP and Andarian are both great storytellers
[2008-09-20 20:47:44] <@AME_Tybae> Really, Hugie? I'll tell him you said that.
[2008-09-20 20:47:55] <@AME_Tybae>
[2008-09-20 20:47:58] * @Hugie grins [2008-09-20 20:48:02] * @AME_Estelindis chuckles[2008-09-20 20:48:07] <@BGPHughes> I think pwn is short for pawn
[2008-09-20 20:48:08] <@Andarian> I was very happy to receive a module category nomination this year, though
[2008-09-20 20:48:11] <@AME_Qk> you had to see the fight in the Community COntribution Categories this year.... some decisions on AME are like live vs death
[2008-09-20 20:50:40] <@AME_Tybae> Jeff can plug Uthant and his other band that I can't remember the name of
[2008-09-20 20:51:05] * @AME_Starlight loves the story and the great volume of magic items. Arh, combat also 
[2008-09-20 20:51:31] * @AME_Tybae apologizes for not remembering the name......
[2008-09-20 20:51:45] * @Hugie smacks Tybae with a herring[2008-09-20 20:52:08] <@Maddyanne> U Thant is Jeff, Jim , And I. Z-Axis is the prog outfit J is with: myspace.com/zaxismusic
[2008-09-20 20:52:27] * @AME_Tybae facepalm[2008-09-20 20:52:37] <@Maddyanne> myspace.com/uthant
[2008-09-20 20:52:39] <@AME_Tybae> Z-Axis! Of course
[2008-09-20 20:53:05] <@AME_Tybae> Ok, We'll have 2 more questions, then the free for all
[2008-09-20 20:53:29] <@Axe> I don't think I've ever seen skunkeen go so long without saying something