# Off Topic **URL:** https://community.gemsofwar.com/c/off-topic/17.md?page=18 [Latest](https://community.gemsofwar.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.gemsofwar.com/categories.md) **Page:** 19 --- ## [Testing pools for the sake of it](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/testing-pools-for-the-sake-of-it/7350)
**Author:** [@Razzagor](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Razzagor)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2016, 1:26am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/testing-pools-for-the-sake-of-it/7350 "2016-05-26T01:26:46Z")
Just messing around to see something about the polls. poll And yes, it works with pictures… I’ve looked a lot until finding how to create/manage polls here without bothering anyone… Now my head hurts… I think i’ve got t… --- ## [Book Recommendations](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/book-recommendations/7015)
**Author:** [@Studs](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Studs)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2016, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/book-recommendations/7015 "2016-05-25T17:37:11Z")
I’m sure we have some readers in our midst, and I’m guessing many of us have common interests (bets on fantasy and sci-fi), and I’m always looking for new recommendations… so why not share! Any and all contributions are … --- ## [While im waiting for 2nd preview](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/while-im-waiting-for-2nd-preview/7076)
**Author:** [@sethrogensbackhair](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/sethrogensbackhair)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2016, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/while-im-waiting-for-2nd-preview/7076 "2016-05-21T12:31:29Z")
wich will come first the preview or my completion of watching this entire video?..will i survive? --- ## [No Man's Sky Amazon Prime %](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/no-mans-sky-amazon-prime/7099)
**Author:** [@Krimlin](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Krimlin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2016, 1:40am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/no-mans-sky-amazon-prime/7099 "2016-05-21T01:40:54Z")
I just got bitten by the “No Man’s Sky” bug. It might be infectious. I ordered it on amazon and there was a discount with a prime membership. Thought anyone else with Prime might be interested. --- ## [1 million gamertags released](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/1-million-gamertags-released/7020)
**Author:** [@HKdirewolf](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/HKdirewolf)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/1-million-gamertags-released/7020 "2016-05-20T17:04:47Z")
I know a lot of people here might not be interested in this, but Microsoft just released 1 million old gamer tags for availability. I managed to snag up a 3 letter one. If you are interested in a GT that you couldn’t get… --- ## [Engrish Appreciation](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/engrish-appreciation/6978)
**Author:** [@xelex](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/xelex)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2016, 4:45am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/engrish-appreciation/6978 "2016-05-18T04:45:55Z")
Not really much point to this topic, I was just browsing random apps when I found this little doozy so I thought I would share it for anyone else amused by this sort of thing. :upside\_down: You’re playing by this hero,… --- ## [Mr Sammy - Home Invasion](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/mr-sammy-home-invasion/6916)
**Author:** [@MrSammy](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/MrSammy)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/mr-sammy-home-invasion/6916 "2016-05-17T17:55:03Z")
So, it seems these days that everybody likes to show their invasion of -MrSammy- (aka. ME). Well, this is what it looks like most of the time when I log in at lunch (after 2-3 hours of inactivity): : Or, like this M… --- ## [2 Free Magic Keys?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/2-free-magic-keys/6007)
**Author:** [@Tacet](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Tacet)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2016, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/2-free-magic-keys/6007 "2016-05-13T23:52:32Z")
I know that it was posted a long, long, long, time ago, but I do recall there being a 2 magic key reward for all players if the twitter for GoW ever reached 1,000. It is over that right now at 1,061. https://twitter.com/… --- ## [Theme Defense "On Vacation"](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/theme-defense-on-vacation/6563)
**Author:** [@MrSammy](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/MrSammy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2016, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/theme-defense-on-vacation/6563 "2016-05-09T21:12:52Z")
Please note that I’ll be on vacation this week, as I won a trip to the Blighted Land. Therefore, please do not disturb. I’m spending some well deserved quality time with some new friends (without the “r”). If you need … --- ## [I was so excited and then I played](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/i-was-so-excited-and-then-i-played/6320)
**Author:** [@Grimmorith](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Grimmorith)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2016, 12:01am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/i-was-so-excited-and-then-i-played/6320 "2016-05-05T00:01:32Z")
I was so excited to play Battle Ages since it is a 505 game and then I played it… :mask::disappointed\_relieved: Match making is horrible. The pvp list is filled with people shielded or already under attack. It takes fi… --- ## [Looking 4 someone with MySQL Server](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/looking-4-someone-with-mysql-server/6297)
**Author:** [@MrSnake](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/MrSnake)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2016, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/looking-4-someone-with-mysql-server/6297 "2016-05-04T15:24:02Z")
currently i am working on a gow-teambuilder coded in javaFX the database i am using is just accessible on my localhost and i search for someone who is willing to host 1 small database for me that i can test hosting the … --- ## [Rip Prince (1958-2016)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/rip-prince-1958-2016/5869)
**Author:** [@Eika](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Eika)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2016, 2:51am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/rip-prince-1958-2016/5869 "2016-05-02T02:51:28Z")
One of the greatest has left us! Purple Rain became Purple Tears… --- ## [What games do you play?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/what-games-do-you-play/6084)
**Author:** [@killerman3333](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/killerman3333)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2016, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/what-games-do-you-play/6084 "2016-04-29T13:29:07Z")
What games do you play and have those games received now content/updates to bug fixes? I play hearthstone and they dropped patch 5.0.0 with the elder gods. I also play don’t starve, new dlc released a while ago. magic… --- ## [Forum Request - Dislike](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/forum-request-dislike/5771)
**Author:** [@zachraziel](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/zachraziel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2016, 3:26pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/forum-request-dislike/5771 "2016-04-27T15:26:03Z")
There are several posts that I’ve loved and consider a :heart: Like to be given. More so however I’m seeing some that could deserve the opposite :stuck\_out\_tongue: Bring on the :broken\_heart: Dislike button! My post co… --- ## [Some personally Words in terms of a current Topic of mine](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/some-personally-words-in-terms-of-a-current-topic-of-mine/5999)
**Author:** [@Korbit](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Korbit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2016, 7:32am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/some-personally-words-in-terms-of-a-current-topic-of-mine/5999 "2016-04-26T07:32:51Z")
I would like to say a few Words on a current Topic of mine. It’s a major concern of mine and I hope for a little attention :slight\_smile:… Its about this Topic: Big Dust Devil Nerf! A bad Joke or what? It was not my m… --- ## [Nevermind this post](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/nevermind-this-post/5885)
**Author:** [@bluebehir](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/bluebehir)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2016, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/nevermind-this-post/5885 "2016-04-23T17:59:53Z")
Nothing to see here at all. --- ## [Ninja topic ahead](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/ninja-topic-ahead/5846)
**Author:** [@DonBoba](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/DonBoba)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2016, 12:26am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/ninja-topic-ahead/5846 "2016-04-22T00:26:25Z")
--- ## [How do I add flavor text next to my name on this forum?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-do-i-add-flavor-text-next-to-my-name-on-this-forum/5056)
**Author:** [@Lyya](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Lyya)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2016, 8:04am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/how-do-i-add-flavor-text-next-to-my-name-on-this-forum/5056 "2016-04-21T08:04:05Z")
Hi all, I see many people here have flavor text that shows up next to their forum name when they post comments and replies. I dug through the options and the FAQs here and I cannot figure it out for the life of me. If… --- ## [Oh life, it's bigger](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/oh-life-its-bigger/5507)
**Author:** [@Malkav](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Malkav)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2016, 12:41am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/oh-life-its-bigger/5507 "2016-04-12T00:41:55Z")
I am not that old, I assure you. I just happened to get married very, very young; that, in itself, is quite a tale: suffice it to say, that shotguns were involved. Don’t judge me without knowing the whole sordid tale of… --- ## [Nothing to see here](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/nothing-to-see-here/5442)
**Author:** [@Hairyskinback](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Hairyskinback)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2016, 4:40am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/nothing-to-see-here/5442 "2016-04-11T04:40:15Z")
10 words needed --- ## [Gaming Headset Preference?](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/gaming-headset-preference/5341)
**Author:** [@Tacet](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Tacet)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2016, 11:31am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/gaming-headset-preference/5341 "2016-04-07T11:31:01Z")
This is an extremely off topic subject as this game does not and never will require a mic, but I figured it wouldn’t hurt to ask here. Does anyone know of any decent gaming headsets? The primary uses I will have are usin… --- ## [Tarheel fans rejoice](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/tarheel-fans-rejoice/5184)
**Author:** [@Macawi](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Macawi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 2:56am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/tarheel-fans-rejoice/5184 "2016-04-03T02:56:04Z")
Are there any other UNC fans out there? If so then best of luck on Monday! :slight\_smile: --- ## [Forums Went Down](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/forums-went-down/5077)
**Author:** [@Tacet](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Tacet)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2016, 12:22pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/forums-went-down/5077 "2016-04-01T12:22:09Z")
Anyone else have withdraws from the 1 hour forums were down?.. lol :laughing: --- ## [On a completely irreverent note.... \*Spoiler Alert\*](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/on-a-completely-irreverent-note-spoiler-alert/4995)
**Author:** [@Sidousai](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Sidousai)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2016, 1:47am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/on-a-completely-irreverent-note-spoiler-alert/4995 "2016-03-29T01:47:06Z")
I saw this circulating online right after I left the theater and LoL’d. This picture pretty much sums up the entire movie. Yep. --- ## [...Happy Easter!](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/happy-easter/4967)
**Author:** [@sethrogensbackhair](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/sethrogensbackhair)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2016, 11:35pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/happy-easter/4967 "2016-03-27T23:35:45Z")
Happy Easter everyone :heart: --- ## [Thoughts and prayers with those from Brussels, Belgium](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/thoughts-and-prayers-with-those-from-brussels-belgium/4847)
**Author:** [@Macawi](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Macawi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2016, 7:11am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/thoughts-and-prayers-with-those-from-brussels-belgium/4847 "2016-03-23T07:11:43Z")
My deepest sympathies are with all of our members from Belgium . I hope that everyone and their families are ok. --- ## [Blahhhh Ignore this](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/blahhhh-ignore-this/4828)
**Author:** [@Gushismosu](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Gushismosu)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2016, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/blahhhh-ignore-this/4828 "2016-03-21T23:27:56Z")
Nevermind this post :smiley: --- ## [Being nagged to stop gaming](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/being-nagged-to-stop-gaming/4664)
**Author:** [@temmie143](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/temmie143)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2016, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/being-nagged-to-stop-gaming/4664 "2016-03-20T17:12:32Z")
There is always someone in my family and extended family that just has to make a comment on how much I play games as if the few precious hours I take out for myself is too much. I just ignore them most of the time since … --- ## [Supplanting Cuss Words (Warning: Seriously Geek)](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/supplanting-cuss-words-warning-seriously-geek/4638)
**Author:** [@Malkav](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Malkav)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2016, 5:36am UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/supplanting-cuss-words-warning-seriously-geek/4638 "2016-03-16T05:36:55Z")
Do you use four-letter words and expletives to fill your day? Good for you. Is your speech fraught with scurrility and the imperious ribaldry of an ill-tempered sea captain? Party on, Wayne. If you cuss like a Martin Sco… --- ## [Just Friday Things](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/just-friday-things/4493)
**Author:** [@Studs](https://community.gemsofwar.com/u/Studs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2016, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.gemsofwar.com/t/just-friday-things/4493 "2016-03-11T17:09:56Z")
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