Re: [Audyssey] suggestion for park boss

2014-10-04 Thread Thomas Ward
Hi Charles, Sounds like those rides have been there a while if they date back to the 1991 Golf War. I think the Beast, a super-coaster at King's Island, has been there equally as long. I remember it going up around 1990 or so which means as roller-coasters goes the Beast is pretty old. I'm not

Re: [Audyssey] suggestion for park boss

2014-10-04 Thread Thomas Ward
Hi Lisa, Lol. Oh, that would be priceless. Although, I don't think anyone would be likely to name rides from the Bill and Monica scandal. Not unless they were intentionally trying to bring attention to various scandals which wouldn't exactly be a good idea commercially. Especially, trying to

Re: [Audyssey] BAtgammon.

2014-10-04 Thread dark
Hi Lisa. If you mean Backgammon, there are two. I'd highly recommend Pontes Backgammon http://www.pontes.ro/backgammon/index.php It's got online play against other people, keeping score, can be played in several languages and lots of other random features like choose your ambience (want

Re: [Audyssey] suggestion for park boss

2014-10-04 Thread Danielle Antoine
I absolutely love hearing about these roller coasters and where they are located. I like to go up and look at the stats and watch vids on YouTube. On 10/4/14, Thomas Ward thomasward1...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Lisa, Lol. Oh, that would be priceless. Although, I don't think anyone would be likely

Re: [Audyssey] suggestion for park boss

2014-10-04 Thread Lisa Hayes
Hi thomas, Oops didn't think of the kids angle how to explain that scandal, you're right. Now a waterslide named, watergate would be cool would it not. Lisa Hayes www.nutrimetics.com.au/lisahayes - Original Message - From: Thomas Ward thomasward1...@gmail.com To: Gamers

Re: [Audyssey] suggestion for park boss

2014-10-04 Thread dark
Can I get tapes of people riding the watergate? au! Take them to the refirbished chamber that was once bad! - Original Message - From: Lisa Hayes lhay...@internode.on.net To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2014 9:23 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [Audyssey] BAtgammon.

2014-10-04 Thread Lisa Hayes
Now thanks for this and you spelled it correct thanks again. Lisa Hayes www.nutrimetics.com.au/lisahayes - Original Message - From: dark d...@xgam.org To: Gamers Discussion list gamers@audyssey.org Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2014 4:46 PM Subject: Re: [Audyssey] BAtgammon. Hi

Re: [Audyssey] suggestion for park boss

2014-10-04 Thread Ron Schamerhorn
well speaking for the GWN, we could always name some ride the FLQ! On 04-Oct-2014 4:23 AM, Lisa Hayes wrote: Hi thomas, Oops didn't think of the kids angle how to explain that scandal, you're right. Now a waterslide named, watergate would be cool would it not. Lisa Hayes

Re: [Audyssey] suggestion for park boss

2014-10-04 Thread emily
now their's a real idea! how would it work. i guess you'd email the developers with a list of the rides you're near or the ones you'd like to manage, and then they get included. either that, or the developer chooses himself... like, now what's a famous rollercoaster... oh yes, magnum force.

Re: [Audyssey] suggestion for park boss

2014-10-04 Thread Dean Masters
At Dollywood in East Tennessee they have one I think it is called the Screaming Eagle. You sit out kind of on a wing so that there is no platform under your feet. And you do the loops, etc. so it feels like you are flying like an eagle. This year they added one with a fire engine theme which

Re: [Audyssey] suggestion for park boss

2014-10-04 Thread hayden presley
Lol, now that would be cool. You could have the tape of Nickson saying, I am not a crook. As the ride begins. :D Best Regards, Hayden -Original Message- From: Gamers [mailto:gamers-boun...@audyssey.org] On Behalf Of Lisa Hayes Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2014 3:23 AM To: Gamers

Re: [Audyssey] suggestion for park boss

2014-10-04 Thread hayden presley
You may not be able to add named atractions like that, seeing as how they are all very much proper nouns, and said proper nouns are probably copyrighted by the parks/organizations which manage them. True, they probably would not discover Nick's game, but the issue is whether such a gamble is worth

[Audyssey] Alter Aeon October 2014 Updates

2014-10-04 Thread Dennis Towne
Alter Aeon is a well established MUD with a long history. It is set in a world of swords and magic, with regular updates and system-wide events. New and updated areas: The Cloud Academy has reopened! Previously known as the Djinni School for Magic, this level 24 area on the island of Archais

Re: [Audyssey] Need Help Defeating Jason in Paladin of the Sky

2014-10-04 Thread Kelly Sapergia
Hi Aaron, Ross is currently at level 17, has 34 defense, 34 strength, and 190 health points. I can't remember what my other party members are at for defense and strength, but I know that Kelly has 480 health points and is level 16. Thanks. Yours Sincerely, Kelly John Sapergia Show Host and

Re: [Audyssey] Need Help Defeating Jason in Paladin of the Sky

2014-10-04 Thread Aaron Baker
Your levels are good for the area. I suggest just learning Charge of Fury to the point where you can cast it almost 100% of the time and beat him up that way. I don't recommend using Kelly for this battle. On 10/4/14, Kelly Sapergia ksaper...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Aaron, Ross is currently at

[Audyssey] amusement park rides we remember - Re: suggestion for park boss

2014-10-04 Thread Charles Rivard
When I was a kid, there was a ride I loved! It was a circular track with a single ramp. When the coaster hit the ramp, it would sail through the air until it landed back on the track. It started slow, but the faster it went, the farther it flew before landing and continuing around the track

Re: [Audyssey] suggestion for park boss

2014-10-04 Thread Charles Rivard
Besides that, naming rides after scandals would overbalance things toward the Obama administration. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Thomas Ward thomasward1...@gmail.com To: Gamers

[Audyssey] Park boss report.

2014-10-04 Thread Lori Duncan
Hi guys, here is my report for my recent game of Park Boss. I've tried paying my opperaters and maintenence staff 3 like it says to do, but I at once got an email threatening strike actiong, so I put the wages back up to 5. Perhaps someone could look at my report and tell me where I'm going

Re: [Audyssey] suggestion for park boss

2014-10-04 Thread Charles Rivard
Yep, that's about right. Unfortunately, I'm not near any major amusement parks with good coasters, now. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Thomas Ward thomasward1...@gmail.com To:

Re: [Audyssey] Park boss report.

2014-10-04 Thread Charles Rivard
I'm thinking that if you read the suggestions in the report, your answers might be in there. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Lori Duncan lori_dunca...@hotmail.com To:

Re: [Audyssey] Park boss report.

2014-10-04 Thread hayden presley
Actually, Charles, those reports generate rather low figures. Just ona whim, I did that for my first park one week, and subsequently every single employee in my park struck. So those numbers don't' really give a realistc report as to what to pay anyone, and that inludes ticket prices. Best

Re: [Audyssey] Park boss report.

2014-10-04 Thread Desiree Oudinot
This is true. Sometimes, the reports tell you to lower your wages drastically, and if you do that, all your employees go on strike. On 10/4/14, hayden presley hdpres...@hotmail.com wrote: Actually, Charles, those reports generate rather low figures. Just ona whim, I did that for my first park

Re: [Audyssey] Park boss report.

2014-10-04 Thread Desiree Oudinot
The entertainers are always the most demanding. I have no clue why this is, as, logically, or in my opinion at least, they should be the ones getting paid the least amount. But it's good to keep in mind that the entertainers are going to demand pay raises much more frequently than the operators or

Re: [Audyssey] Park boss report.

2014-10-04 Thread Thomas Ward
Hi Lori, Well, if you haven't figured this out yet the Park Reports aren't always accurate. What I mean by that they tend to underestimate things like wages, and it is really up to you to find the perfect wage for your employees. If you try to give them the bare minimum, which is what the park

Re: [Audyssey] Park boss report.

2014-10-04 Thread Thomas Ward
Hi Desiree, Actually, if you think about it paying entertainers the most makes sense. It is that way in real life. If someone owns say a night club the highest paid people are the singers, musicians, comedians, and other performers who are there to entertain the club's guests. The bartender,

Re: [Audyssey] Park boss report.

2014-10-04 Thread Thomas Ward
Hi Hayden, Same here. The first couple of parks I created I followed the park reports rather faithfully and every time I took one of its suggestions I ended up making the situation worse instead of better. I found out through a little trial and error to use my own common sense and pay people a

Re: [Audyssey] Park boss report.

2014-10-04 Thread Thomas Ward
Hi Charles, Sorry, but bad advice. The park reports are only a suggestion, and to be honest aren't worth much when it comes to playing Park Boss. The people who follow those park reports too closely will find themselves in worse trouble than if they just used their own personal judgment in a lot

Re: [Audyssey] Park boss report.

2014-10-04 Thread Charles Rivard
The reports would make terrible bosses in some areas, one of which would be employee wages. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Thomas Ward thomasward1...@gmail.com To: Gamers

Re: [Audyssey] Park boss report.

2014-10-04 Thread Charles Rivard
In most businesses, especially major corporations, those who do the most work get paid the least. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: hayden presley hdpres...@hotmail.com To: 'Gamers

Re: [Audyssey] Park boss report.

2014-10-04 Thread Charles Rivard
I was thinking that the food prices were too high and the wages too low, and that she might see it in the report. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Thomas Ward

Re: [Audyssey] Park boss report.

2014-10-04 Thread Thomas Ward
Hi Charles, That's usually very true. Those who do the majority of hard work get paid the least while those who seemingly do the least amount of hard work get paid the most. On 10/4/14, Charles Rivard wee1s...@fidnet.com wrote: In most businesses, especially major corporations, those who do

Re: [Audyssey] suggestion for park boss

2014-10-04 Thread Thomas Ward
Hi Emily, Not at all. there is a much easier way to do it. Simply offer the user the ability to edit the name of the roller-coaster, boat ride, train ride, whatever and have Sapi speak the new name aloud. No need to involve the developer in selecting which rides do and don't make it in to the

Re: [Audyssey] suggestion for park boss

2014-10-04 Thread Thomas Ward
Hi Hayden, Good point, but there are ways to avoid copyright and trademarks. Namely if all attractions start out with a generic name and there is a way to edit the profile for each attraction and give it your own name and have it spoken by Sapi the copyright holders never need know about it.

Re: [Audyssey] suggestion for park boss

2014-10-04 Thread Thomas Ward
Hi Lisa, Don't know if it would be cool or not, but would certainly be interesting naming a water slide after a famous hotel and presidential scandal. While I could probably think up some interesting rides along the scandal line right now I am a bit bummed out and upset. So am not in the mood

Re: [Audyssey] Park boss report.

2014-10-04 Thread Desiree Oudinot
Maybe so, but I guess I feel like the maintenence workers and operators deal with the most drudgery, thus I have more sympathy for them. I keep their wages at a reasonable amount, and they rarely complain. The entertainers, however, constantly demand raises. On 10/4/14, Thomas Ward

Re: [Audyssey] amusement park rides we remember - Re: suggestion for park boss

2014-10-04 Thread Thomas Ward
Hi Charles, Interesting. Never heard of a coaster like that one. Sounds fun. I myself was never much into roller-coasters, but I do remember this jungle/safari coaster I believe it was called the Jaguar or something like that. Basically, all the cars looked like jungle cats, and as you rode

Re: [Audyssey] Park boss report.

2014-10-04 Thread Thomas Ward
Hi Desiree, For what it is worth I agree with you. I find the entertainers in Park Boss far too winy and demanding. They constantly want more and more money while they are nothing more than a side attraction. The attraction operators and the maintenance do the real work of keeping the park