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    The Jell-O Gods Hate Me!

    I've never tried making jello but here's a fairly involved study of the upper limits of jello's ability to absorb vodak: http://www.myscienceproject.org/j-shot.html
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    What are some great books?

    I'd recommend Hunter S Thompson of course, even his letters are great to read. When I was younger I was a huge Bukowski and Hubert Selby JR fan, but I find my tastes to be mellowing somewhat now. I've recently begun rereading "A Fan's Notes" by Frederick Exley and its pretty awesome, down...
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    Fear in video games.

    the only times im ever scared in video games is if im woefully unprepared for the situation. playing a horror game with no weapons...i really love/hate ammo constrictions also the dogs in the maze in RE4
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    Terry Pratchett fans get in here!

    the books iirc are roughly in chronological order, different ones just focus on characters who make brief appearances elsewhere my personal favorites are small gods, mort, and guards!guards!, with small gods probably being the most accessible
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    Computer/iPod Headphones

    Hey dogenz can you comment on how much outside sound the grados let in? also how comfortable are they? Killem, many of the high-quality headphones require a portable amp to either drive them at all or to their potential. Some headphones are best for music while others are specifically...
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    Poll: Am I a Bad Person?

    meh theres a time and place for honesty. this doesnt seem to be it, however
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    Dusting off my SNES

    definitely seconding super metroid and donkey kong country, although i think you might be surprised as to how much some of these games can go for nowadays. also if you can get UN Squadron for relatively cheap ive always had a great time playing that one.
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    Why doesn't Yahtzee try Multiplayer very much?

    nobody wants to play with somebody who whines all the time.
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    problem with demons souls

    is heat an issue?
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    Fallout 3 Help

    fyi i saw in walmart that the collector's edition for the ps3 was $29.99. you'd have to buy all the DLC separately of course so its a trade off but i find the bobblehead to be strangely comforting
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    How long should it take for a game to "Open up?"

    i thought red dead redemption did a really good job of blending the tutorial into the gameplay and getting more in depth as the situation arose.