Microsoft have recently launched a new programmed for Independent Software Vendors. Basically, as long as you’re commited to developing a saleable Microsoft product over the next two years then you get an excellent deal on an MSDN subscription. It’s similar to the Action Pack, so there are licensing restrictions on the software, but still a …
I had the opportunity to fly to Edinburgh on business yesterday and took a ScotAirways flight from City Airport, London to Edinburgh. City Airport itself is great: check-in is only half an hour before the flight, security is always very efficient (although still the same process as any other airport) and the airport staff are …
I’ve just discovered “Rekkaturvat (Truck Dismount)”, having already played the very addictive “Porrasturvat (Stair Dismount)”. Basically, you set up some initial conditions and try to injure a man as much as possible by crashing a truck. It’s extremely addictive and the physics simulation is excellent. Download Rekkaturvat here.
The Pope raised his ugly head again but luckily I was able to sort him out with sheer volume of troops. I have the advantage of a very large fleet occupying most of the meditteranean so I can ship troops into coastal regions very quickly. War with the English has started with my invasion of …
There’s been a bit of a debate on the forum at Freelancers.net about the Monty Hall problem. The crux of the problem is: There are three doors. Behind one is a car, behind the other two a goat. The contestant picks a door. One of the other doors is opened to reveal a goat. The …
It’s been an action-packed couple of days. The Sicilians rose from the ashes and I had to retreat to the castle and muster some more forces. The whole thing ended in a massive battle between my spearmen and archers and their heavily armoured knights. I had to keep my distance and pepper them with arrows …
I’ve dragged a few photos of The Gothic Temple from my phone: The dome: The gallery: The bathroom: Stowe gardens around the temple: Looking back at the temple from near the Palladian Bridge:
“Medieval, Total War” is the latest drain on my time. The PC game is fantastic. A quick rundown: take control of a medieval faction and try to conquer the whole of Europe. Gameplay is like a cross between Risk and Sim City for the strategic Europe-wide map part, and then you get to control your …
My band (Frankensteinway) is in its first music video. Not one with the highest production values, granted, but I’ve managed to get hold of a couple of screenshots: Myself (left) and Jason: Mark (left) and me:
A pretty good week for the team. We’ve gotten rid of Beattie and bought Roonie instead (definitely a bargain), and dumped Queudrue as he didn’t seem to be getting us many points and now Rio Ferdinand is in at the back. This gave us a few points in the Arsenal/Man Utd match last weekend, although …