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Subject: Re: 2024 c.s.i.p.g.action Holiday Give-Away Day #20
Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2024 02:10:05 -0000 (UTC)
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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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