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I'm wondering if anyone happens to know where the eye patch in these two pics is from. Thanks!

Very good... Happy birthday indeed. Making me of all people feel like a young pup when in reality I'm ancient in years compared to you. Some of us on this forum *never* lie. But really, happy birthday, and remember to buy all of us presents (as is the custom). ;)

Game: Final Fantasy VII Genre: RPG Call me sentimental, but this game truly has a special place in my gaming heart. This is the game that turned me on to computer/console gaming, and was, at first, the sole reason I got a Playstation. This is the first and only game to touch me on anything close to an emotional level. The final cut scene of Disc 1, where Sephiroth kills Aeris right in front of Cloud drives me to tears every time I see it. :bye: Graphics: 8/10 The graphics were very good at the time; as good or better than most other games at the time. It also had the first instance (that I had seen, although there were others before it) of Computer Generated Full Motion Video (CG/FMV). In battle graphics were very good, but field graphics were a little lacking. Sound: 9/10 The music track was memorable and is the staple of many an RPG fan’s MP3 or CD collection. Nobuo Uematsu’s well written, and more importantly, well timed orchestrations added greatly to the experience of playing the game. Some of the sound effects were overly simplified or monotonous, but generally good. There is my little review for one of the better games made yet.

There is an evaluation version of 3DS Max 6.0 that runs for 60 days and gives you an option to purchase a license at the end of that term. There is also TrueSpace 3D from Caligari Software. Blender 3d is a free, open source modeling program, and it has fairly good support. A quick Google search turned up about half a dozen fairly good programs. However, if I understand correctly, 3DS Max is the only modeling program with support for the NIF format required by Morrowind. If you are looking at just trying to get used to 3D modeling in general (not Morrowind specific), I’d try one of the above. Caligari Sotware - TrueSpace Blender 3D - Open Source Modeling Program

To paraphrase Jean-Luc Picard “When I have some advice [in matters of love], I will give it.” I have not had any first hand relationships with the fairer gender. However, I have seen many successful and unsuccessful relationships in practice. I do not know on what terms you and your beloved parted, but if you are still able to be good friends, that is something. My aunt and uncle are going through a divorce right now, and part of their reasoning for doing it now is that they wish to remain friends, and not become bitter and resentful of one another. I think that is a good idea. Perhaps this should be a time of reflection for you. Look back over 10 months, and see what it was that worked, but look also for where you may have fouled up. If it was a pleasurable time, be grateful for it, but do not dwell on it. That only makes matters worse. Remember also that the relationship and its termination were not (I am assuming) entirely your doing. Instead of sulking at the thought of “What could I have done differently”, ask yourself “What could we have done differently.” I’m sorry for your loss, and that my small knowledge in such maters is certainly of little help. But I would end with this overly used (but nonetheless appropriate) aphorism: It is better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all.