A Plea from a Marine heading to Iraq...

[Derek]

I was an avid SE4 gamer back in the day, in fact, made a mod calls Derek's Mod that enjoyed some small popularity. Now I'm heading back to Iraq for the 3rd time, and I desperately want SE 5 completed before I leave in early June so that I have something to do out there in my off time!

This is semi tongue in cheek request to Aaron to hurry up with SE 5, although I really am heading back to Iraq. It would be rather nice to have something to do with my laptop besides play endless Civ III games...

Thanks
Dave

[Suicide Junkie]

Not Se4 on the laptop?

[douglas]

I don't know what kind of internet connection the armed forces typically offer over there, so this could be impractical, but you could try applying for the beta in a few weeks.

[narf poit chez BOOM]

Good luck, and try not to get shot.

[geoschmo]

I second the good luck wish for you.

If it's not released by June are care packages an option? I'm sure we could IPO you a copy along with some cookies or something. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[tesco samoa]

3rd it.

[Atrocities]

I think he is onto something here guys, and by the way glad to see your still with us. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif Think of all of the customers Aaron could gain if Dave were able to show off the game? Hours upon hours of stress being relieved by a few moments of SE V game time. You never know, it might just be what the troops need to help make their jobs a lot less stressful.

[Atrocities]

geoschmo said:
I second the good luck wish for you.

If it's not released by June are care packages an option? I'm sure we could IPO you a copy along with some cookies or something. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

And a 45 colt with five boxes of ammo would go a long way. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[pathfinder]

Derek: Take care over there. Prayers and best wishes.

[Aiken]

... during testing SE5 beta, Derek connected to the Pentagon server (instead of experimental PBW-2), by pure accident, and ordered a fleet of F117A to glass planet Iraq I...
Oh, too much red mushrooms for today.

edit: stay alive Derek.

[Suicide Junkie]

Actually, they may not let you have SE over there. It is a highly addictive substance, after all http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

Good luck over there, and keep safe.

[Renegade 13]

Red mushrooms eh Aiken?? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/tongue.gif

Good luck Derek, make it home safe.

[mac5732]

good luck Derek, take care, be careful, and God Bless you and the all the others over there.

[Slick]

I support the military people any way I can. I, for one, am greatful that people in the US military do what they do because I know that freedom is not free.

*Steps off of soap box*

If/when SE:V comes out and if you can't get it over there, drop me an email and I'm sure that we can arrange something. You have no reason to trust me other than my word, but if you can't get a copy of SE:V over there, and there is a way for me to snail-mail it to you, I'm sure we can arrange something. If I can get a copy in Hawaii, I sure can send one to Iraq.

slickpbw@yahoo.com

edit: Holy Crap! I just re-read your initial post! I grew up in Kaneohe and now live 10 minutes away in Kailua! We are neighbors!

[Will]

Slick said:
edit: Holy Crap! I just re-read your initial post! I grew up in Kaneohe and now live 10 minutes away in Kailua! We are neighbors!


Hey! My roommate lives in Kaneohe! Well, he lives with me now, but his permanent address is in Kaneohe...

--edit: err... and on topic stuff... Best of luck to you, and like was already said, if it doesn't come out before you ship, just let us know where you'll be stationed, and people will make sure you get a copy. Probably gratis, as well.

[Derek]

Thanks for all the offers, but if it comes out later, my wife can send it to me. I just want to get it before I go, thats all... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

And don't worry, this is my third time over there, I've learned how to be safe, trust me on that one!

Again, thanks for all the support

Dave

[Atrocities]

Never the less, good luck. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/happy.gif

[Strategia_In_Ultima]

Good luck Derek.

Here's hoping you won't have to pass Landstuhl on your way back home.

[Raging Deadstar]

Good Luck over there.

And it's probably for the best you don't have SEV http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/smilies/wink.gif

"I've told you for the 10th time Soldier! This is an Apache Gun Ship, Not a 'Dreadnoot with Anti-Polaroid Beams' or something!"

Hope to see you back here soon.

[AMF]

Derek...I sent ya a PM...

Thanks,
Alarik

[Strategia_In_Ultima]

Stay alive for us, buddy. We'd hate it if someone would have to post "Derek has been killed in action in Iraq" here.....