Ho-ho-ho!

I feel we need more singing in this channel. Do you feel the same way?
No? Tough; you're getting another song. The Beavants are all dressed
up and ready to croon. Take it away, you weird ant-beaver hybrid
monstrosities!

This one is called "Justisaur's Carol", 'cause our very own Justisaur
wrote it!

In the heart of the Jurassic, where tales unfold,
Lived a justice dinosaur, wise and bold.
Dressed in robes of fairness, with a gavel in hand,
A creature of virtue, protecting the land.

One snowy Christmas morning, a surprise in store,
A gift from Spalls, a tower defense to explore.
The justice dino's eyes lit up with glee,
For a game of strategy, as festive as can be.

With a Santa hat perched on his scaly head,
He roared with delight, ready to be led.
To a world of pixels, a battleground so grand,
He'd thwart lurking bots with a masterful hand.

The lurkerbots crept, in the virtual night,
But the dino was vigilant, his senses in flight.
He placed towers with wisdom, a strategic might,
Defending the pixels, protecting what's right.

Spalls' gift was a joy, a holiday cheer,
As the justice dino smiled from ear to ear.
The towers stood strong, a fortress so true,
Against the lurking bots, justice would ensue.

With each level conquered, the dino's heart swelled,
His tail wagging proudly, in victory compelled.
For in the world of gaming, as in life's grand scheme,
Justice prevails, even in a pixelated dream.

So, let's celebrate the season, with joy and with might,
With justice and gaming, in the holiday light.
For the justice dinosaur, a hero so grand,
Wishes you a Merry Christmas across the land!

(I like this song 'cause it mentions me specifically ;-)

Back to the free games!

* STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4500/STALKER_Shadow_of_Chernobyl/
I was worried about giving away this game, because I thought
I'd offered too often in past Holiday Give-aways. It turnsXLELE
out, this is the first year STALKER is making its debut! (I
was thinking about the ARMA games). Obviously, these games
are here in honor of STALKER 2, recently released, but WN9CW
the original is still well-worth playing, especially with
some of the great mods available to update its visuals. If
you've never played STALKER, you really need to. It's not
a perfect game, but it's still a lot of fun. And it'll get
you in the mood to play STALKER 2!AIRTP

* STALKER: Clear Sky
https://store.steampowered.com/app/20510/STALKER_Clear_Sky/
"Clear Sky" --the first stand-alone expansion to the 2KHRC
STALKER games-- never got quite the love as its older
brother, but I think that was largely because expectations
were too high; people wanted STALKER 2, with distinct BV8C4
improvements, and "Clear Sky" is just 'more of the same'.
But other than being a bit short, I honestly think it's
as good as the original; better in some ways. I feel it LV90Q
had better atmosphere and pacing, for instance. It's a
fun addition to the franchise. Give it a try!

* STALKER: Call of Pripyat
https://store.steampowered.com/app/41700/STALKER_Call_of_Pripyat/
You'd expect that after giving away "Shadow of Chernobyl"
and "Clear Sky", I'd also be tossing the third game, "Call
of Pripyat", at you too. But no; although I had a key, I TH1SK
kept it for myself because I didn't own it on Steam yet (I
just had it on the original CD-ROM). So this entry pretty
much exists just to tease you... and to see how many of 4YWON
you actually /read/ any of my nonsense, rather than just
grabbing the keys and skedaddling away with a free game.TW0RK
Gotcha!

Are we having fun yet? I ask you again: ARE WE HAVING FUN YET? Songs,
grotesque singing mutants, ridiculously bad jokes AND free games? How
can we /not/ be having fun! And it's not over yet (although, thank
gog, the end is in sight; only five more days!). We'll be back
tomorrow for more silliness and games! Bring booze!

Ho-ho-ho!

On Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:33:23 -0500, Spalls Hurgenson
<spallshurgenson@gmail.com> wrote:

>(I like this song 'cause it mentions me specifically ;-)

Of course. :)

As for today's games, I am not into the Stalker games. I'll pass.

Thanks Spalls for continuing to share your extra keys.

Spalls Hurgenson <spallshurgenson@gmail.com> wrote:

> Ho-ho-ho!

> I feel we need more singing in this channel. Do you feel the same way?
> No? Tough; you're getting another song. The Beavants are all dressed
> up and ready to croon. Take it away, you weird ant-beaver hybrid
> monstrosities!

> This one is called "Justisaur's Carol", 'cause our very own Justisaur
> wrote it!

> In the heart of the Jurassic, where tales unfold,
> Lived a justice dinosaur, wise and bold.
> Dressed in robes of fairness, with a gavel in hand,
> A creature of virtue, protecting the land.

> One snowy Christmas morning, a surprise in store,
> A gift from Spalls, a tower defense to explore.
> The justice dino's eyes lit up with glee,
> For a game of strategy, as festive as can be.

> With a Santa hat perched on his scaly head,
> He roared with delight, ready to be led.
> To a world of pixels, a battleground so grand,
> He'd thwart lurking bots with a masterful hand.

> The lurkerbots crept, in the virtual night,
> But the dino was vigilant, his senses in flight.
> He placed towers with wisdom, a strategic might,
> Defending the pixels, protecting what's right.

> Spalls' gift was a joy, a holiday cheer,
> As the justice dino smiled from ear to ear.
> The towers stood strong, a fortress so true,
> Against the lurking bots, justice would ensue.

> With each level conquered, the dino's heart swelled,
> His tail wagging proudly, in victory compelled.
> For in the world of gaming, as in life's grand scheme,
> Justice prevails, even in a pixelated dream.

> So, let's celebrate the season, with joy and with might,
> With justice and gaming, in the holiday light.
> For the justice dinosaur, a hero so grand,
> Wishes you a Merry Christmas across the land!

> (I like this song 'cause it mentions me specifically ;-)

> Back to the free games!

> * STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl
> https://store.steampowered.com/app/4500/STALKER_Shadow_of_Chernobyl/
> I was worried about giving away this game, because I thought
> I'd offered too often in past Holiday Give-aways. It turnsXLELE
> out, this is the first year STALKER is making its debut! (I
> was thinking about the ARMA games). Obviously, these games
> are here in honor of STALKER 2, recently released, but WN9CW
> the original is still well-worth playing, especially with
> some of the great mods available to update its visuals. If
> you've never played STALKER, you really need to. It's not
> a perfect game, but it's still a lot of fun. And it'll get
> you in the mood to play STALKER 2!AIRTP

"The product code you've entered has already been activated by a different Steam account. This code cannot be used again. Please contact the retailer or online seller where the code was purchased for assistance." :(

> * STALKER: Clear Sky
> https://store.steampowered.com/app/20510/STALKER_Clear_Sky/
> "Clear Sky" --the first stand-alone expansion to the 2KHRC
> STALKER games-- never got quite the love as its older
> brother, but I think that was largely because expectations
> were too high; people wanted STALKER 2, with distinct BV8C4
> improvements, and "Clear Sky" is just 'more of the same'.
> But other than being a bit short, I honestly think it's
> as good as the original; better in some ways. I feel it LV90Q
> had better atmosphere and pacing, for instance. It's a
> fun addition to the franchise. Give it a try!

Got it!

> * STALKER: Call of Pripyat
> https://store.steampowered.com/app/41700/STALKER_Call_of_Pripyat/
> You'd expect that after giving away "Shadow of Chernobyl"
> and "Clear Sky", I'd also be tossing the third game, "Call
> of Pripyat", at you too. But no; although I had a key, I TH1SK
> kept it for myself because I didn't own it on Steam yet (I
> just had it on the original CD-ROM). So this entry pretty
> much exists just to tease you... and to see how many of 4YWON
> you actually /read/ any of my nonsense, rather than just
> grabbing the keys and skedaddling away with a free game.TW0RK
> Gotcha!

"The product code you've entered is not valid or is not a product code. Please double check to see if you've mistyped your key. I, L, and 1 can look alike, as can V and Y, and 0 and O..." I double checked my copy and paste. :/
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On 12/20/2024 12:33 PM, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
>
> Ho-ho-ho!
>
> I feel we need more singing in this channel. Do you feel the same way?
> No? Tough; you're getting another song. The Beavants are all dressed
> up and ready to croon. Take it away, you weird ant-beaver hybrid
> monstrosities!
>
> This one is called "Justisaur's Carol", 'cause our very own Justisaur
> wrote it!
>
> In the heart of the Jurassic, where tales unfold,
> Lived a justice dinosaur, wise and bold.
> Dressed in robes of fairness, with a gavel in hand,
> A creature of virtue, protecting the land.
>
> One snowy Christmas morning, a surprise in store,
> A gift from Spalls, a tower defense to explore.
> The justice dino's eyes lit up with glee,
> For a game of strategy, as festive as can be.
>
> With a Santa hat perched on his scaly head,
> He roared with delight, ready to be led.
> To a world of pixels, a battleground so grand,
> He'd thwart lurking bots with a masterful hand.
>
> The lurkerbots crept, in the virtual night,
> But the dino was vigilant, his senses in flight.
> He placed towers with wisdom, a strategic might,
> Defending the pixels, protecting what's right.
>
> Spalls' gift was a joy, a holiday cheer,
> As the justice dino smiled from ear to ear.
> The towers stood strong, a fortress so true,
> Against the lurking bots, justice would ensue.
>
> With each level conquered, the dino's heart swelled,
> His tail wagging proudly, in victory compelled.
> For in the world of gaming, as in life's grand scheme,
> Justice prevails, even in a pixelated dream.
>
> So, let's celebrate the season, with joy and with might,
> With justice and gaming, in the holiday light.
> For the justice dinosaur, a hero so grand,
> Wishes you a Merry Christmas across the land!
>

I wrote that? I don't remember writing that. Doesn't seem like
something I'd write, especially about tower defense and strategy.

Google-groups-fu: Ah with Chat-GPT, though I'm sure I did some 'prompt
engineering' and editing, and it was in reply to getting X-morph defense
from you. Which I still haven't got around to trying. I usually make
an effort to play anything I get from gifts from other csipga-ers as
it's more personal than a cold corporate giveaway. I must flagellate
myself with a candy cane now!

Or go play it! Off to do that now!

>
> (I like this song 'cause it mentions me specifically ;-)
>

--
-Justisaur

Murry X-Morphmas!

ø-ø
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Spalls Hurgenson <spallshurgenson@gmail.com> wrote at 20:33 this Friday (GMT):
>
> Ho-ho-ho!
>
> I feel we need more singing in this channel. Do you feel the same way?
> No? Tough; you're getting another song. The Beavants are all dressed
> up and ready to croon. Take it away, you weird ant-beaver hybrid
> monstrosities!
>
> This one is called "Justisaur's Carol", 'cause our very own Justisaur
> wrote it!
>
> In the heart of the Jurassic, where tales unfold,
> Lived a justice dinosaur, wise and bold.
> Dressed in robes of fairness, with a gavel in hand,
> A creature of virtue, protecting the land.
>
> One snowy Christmas morning, a surprise in store,
> A gift from Spalls, a tower defense to explore.
> The justice dino's eyes lit up with glee,
> For a game of strategy, as festive as can be.
>
> With a Santa hat perched on his scaly head,
> He roared with delight, ready to be led.
> To a world of pixels, a battleground so grand,
> He'd thwart lurking bots with a masterful hand.
>
> The lurkerbots crept, in the virtual night,
> But the dino was vigilant, his senses in flight.
> He placed towers with wisdom, a strategic might,
> Defending the pixels, protecting what's right.
>
> Spalls' gift was a joy, a holiday cheer,
> As the justice dino smiled from ear to ear.
> The towers stood strong, a fortress so true,
> Against the lurking bots, justice would ensue.
>
> With each level conquered, the dino's heart swelled,
> His tail wagging proudly, in victory compelled.
> For in the world of gaming, as in life's grand scheme,
> Justice prevails, even in a pixelated dream.
>
> So, let's celebrate the season, with joy and with might,
> With justice and gaming, in the holiday light.
> For the justice dinosaur, a hero so grand,
> Wishes you a Merry Christmas across the land!
>
>
> (I like this song 'cause it mentions me specifically ;-)
>
> Back to the free games!
>
>
> * STALKER: Shadow of Chernobyl
> https://store.steampowered.com/app/4500/STALKER_Shadow_of_Chernobyl/
> I was worried about giving away this game, because I thought
> I'd offered too often in past Holiday Give-aways. It turnsXLELE
> out, this is the first year STALKER is making its debut! (I
> was thinking about the ARMA games). Obviously, these games
> are here in honor of STALKER 2, recently released, but WN9CW
> the original is still well-worth playing, especially with
> some of the great mods available to update its visuals. If
> you've never played STALKER, you really need to. It's not
> a perfect game, but it's still a lot of fun. And it'll get
> you in the mood to play STALKER 2!AIRTP
>
>
> * STALKER: Clear Sky
> https://store.steampowered.com/app/20510/STALKER_Clear_Sky/
> "Clear Sky" --the first stand-alone expansion to the 2KHRC
> STALKER games-- never got quite the love as its older
> brother, but I think that was largely because expectations
> were too high; people wanted STALKER 2, with distinct BV8C4
> improvements, and "Clear Sky" is just 'more of the same'.
> But other than being a bit short, I honestly think it's
> as good as the original; better in some ways. I feel it LV90Q
> had better atmosphere and pacing, for instance. It's a
> fun addition to the franchise. Give it a try!
>
>
> * STALKER: Call of Pripyat
> https://store.steampowered.com/app/41700/STALKER_Call_of_Pripyat/
> You'd expect that after giving away "Shadow of Chernobyl"
> and "Clear Sky", I'd also be tossing the third game, "Call
> of Pripyat", at you too. But no; although I had a key, I TH1SK
> kept it for myself because I didn't own it on Steam yet (I
> just had it on the original CD-ROM). So this entry pretty
> much exists just to tease you... and to see how many of 4YWON
> you actually /read/ any of my nonsense, rather than just
> grabbing the keys and skedaddling away with a free game.TW0RK
> Gotcha!
>
>
> Are we having fun yet? I ask you again: ARE WE HAVING FUN YET? Songs,
> grotesque singing mutants, ridiculously bad jokes AND free games? How
> can we /not/ be having fun! And it's not over yet (although, thank
> gog, the end is in sight; only five more days!). We'll be back
> tomorrow for more silliness and games! Bring booze!
>
> Ho-ho-ho!

Oh no, 3 Stalkers!
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On Sat, 21 Dec 2024 02:10:05 -0000 (UTC), candycanearter07
<candycanearter07@candycanearter07.nomail.afraid> wrote:

>Oh no, 3 Stalkers!

Well, now we know at least one person who doesn't read the full post
before commenting ;-)

(I kid, I kid. Because, as is evidenced by the frequent grammatical
and spelling errors, even /I/ don't bother to re-read all of my
blather so I can hardly expect anybody else to do the same ;-)

Spalls Hurgenson <spallshurgenson@gmail.com> wrote at 16:16 this Saturday (GMT):
> On Sat, 21 Dec 2024 02:10:05 -0000 (UTC), candycanearter07
><candycanearter07@candycanearter07.nomail.afraid> wrote:
>
>
>>Oh no, 3 Stalkers!
>
>
> Well, now we know at least one person who doesn't read the full post
> before commenting ;-)
>
>
>
>
> (I kid, I kid. Because, as is evidenced by the frequent grammatical
> and spelling errors, even /I/ don't bother to re-read all of my
> blather so I can hardly expect anybody else to do the same ;-)

Do as I say or whatever :D
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