*THE EB TAVERN*

[Bootsiuv]

I noticed there isn't any threads for people to just goof around, and get to know each other. We used to do this when I played utopia.

*Begins to wipe the bar clean*

So, come on in, sit down and order an ale, and tell us a little bit about yourself. Where are you from? What do you do for fun? Are you still in school? Are you married with kids? This is a great place to get to know your fellow EB members and fans.

*Starts to stock the bar with all sorts of delicious brews*

[Bootsiuv]

Well, I'll go first, to break the ice if you will.

*Grabs a tall glass and pours himself a brewski, afterall, bartenders can drink on the job! At least in the EB TAVERN!

My real name is Jim. I live in the most boring place on earth...Toledo, OH. I have a 2 year old daughter, and my wife is 7 months pregnant. We couldn't resist to find out what it was early, and....IT'S A BOY! Yay, I get my son. :)

Right now, I work a shitty labour job that pays the bills and feeds my family, and my wife is in school to do that ultrasound stuff for babies (sonography technology is the technical name for it).

I also love vaginas.

Well, that's about it for me.

*Finishes the brewski, and goes back to work*

[Reno Melitensis]

Well, how are you Jim,( orders a beer, drink half the glass, wipes his mouth). My name is Rennie de Giorgio, and I live on a small island in the middle of the sea, The Republic of Malta, not so boring a place but since joining the EU, life has became tough. I work in a Power Station, as a Turbine Operator. Well I have done the greatest mistake of my life, as I am married with 3 daughters, age 9, 7 and 2. As my surname may suggest, yes it is Italian, and my grand grand father was a Scott, so now that is a heavy mixed blood lineage.

My greatest interest is ancient warfare, ancient civilizations, combat aircraft and Paleontology. As for vaginas, well I have 4 at home and not interested.

Cheers.

[Thaatu]

I don't drink, but I can be the crappy stand-up comedian that you can boo at.

[The Celtic Viking]

Boo! Finland stinks! Get off the stage!

[Sassem]

A 30 year old big ball headed guy comes from the dart corner where he played a couple of games with his rugby friends in the pub (dart average 8,66 per dart ) ordered some for his fellow EB'rs


what follows is a lot of blablabla goes for a piss more blablabla ordered again after a few more rounds he stands up and looked
says goodnight lads and goes outside comes back to pay his bill went again outside and is looking for his steel horse tries to find his balance and cycles home

[Bootsiuv]

As for vaginas, well I have 4 at home and not interested.

LMAO!!!!

I hear ya bro.

I'm surrounded by chicks (even the cat is a girl).

Once my boy gets here, the men are taking over!!.

@Sassem

Next time, I'm cutting you off. :P

@Thaatu

Booooooo!!! :P

[mAIOR]

Well, ho're you all.*sits in the counter orders a jar of sangria* well, my name is Miguel Batista and I come from the center of the world (Portugal). I'm an Astronomer (well next year I'll be one I hope) and I like vaginas as well!
My hobbis include history, EB, airsoft and jogging. Life has been fair to me so far and I hope it keeps that way.


Cheers...

[Bootsiuv]

Nice to meet you Miguel. I love astronomy too....space.com is my second most visited website after this one. A very cool job (but, perhaps a little boring at times, when nothing exciting is going on). I just am fascinated by extremes....and space is the biggest extreme their is. :)

EDIT: Their must be a few girls in here, so I'll stop talking about vaginas. :P Sorry ladies, I just can't help myself *wishes there was a humping smilie* :P

[colonalwhisky]

g'day all, me names Matty
first here's a shout out to john, good old singapore still crave curry and prata for breakfast just can't get that in Australia.

*round of scotch to all barkeep and a pint of larger for myself*

well i'm 22 work in a mundane office job doing data entry, can't complain though used to hit the piss with my manager when he was still a grunt so ain't all that bad. i enjoy rugby and scetching that latter keeps me occupied at work, that and figuring out a way to crush Selucia with the almighty Baktrians

also found a brilliant program that allows you to create 3d images and animation for thoes with the nack. free to download too!!

www.blender.org

oh well back to work.

[EasternScourge]

Seeing as I'm only 15 (amazing,isn't it?),I'll have to refuse all alcohol.I can still boo at Thaatu.I currently reside in a small town about an hour south of Nashville,Tennessee.I love classical civilizations but am no way as intelligent about them as a lot of people here.Good thing I like to learn.Have also recently gained an interest in Monty Python (bough The Life of Brian today). Planning on a career in politics with law being the backup plan.

I'm the only one in my family to enjoy EB,and also one of the few mature enough (my older brother freaks out at the thought of Gaestae or however its spelt).Favorite factions are Sabean (don't know why though),KH, Sweboz, and Baktria.Planning on branching out my factions though

And thats as far as I'm going to go.I like to protect my privacy online (nothing personal,but it makes me feel slightly uncomfortable putting my real name and such for all to see).

[gran_guitarra]

Hey, everyone.

*Pulls out Bacardi 151 (a.k.a. gasoline (75% alcohol)), and begins to pour shots.*
I've got some Don q too, for later.

I'm Antonio, and I live in Puerto Rico. I'm in my first year of college and just got my first F since fourth grade.
I'm single, and I need help. I need a way to get Hell to freeze over so that I can get a girlfriend (I can at least get one-nighters though).
I play guitar (if my nick didn't give it away), but I haven't been at it much. I can still play a couple of cool things (like the intro to Sweet Child O Mine), and am working on Azul and Stairway to Heaven.
I live five minutes away (walking) from six bars where you can get beer bottles for a quarter on thursdays.

[Boyar Son]

My name is Kenny, I live in miami.

I dont know what to do for a job (actually i want to join the army but moms wont let me). So, i guess

Well, i like girls, but the hot ones you know?

Also, I enjoy talking to people from around the world here, and discussing why US football is much tougher than rugby (thats not soccer is it? cuz i dont mean soccer).

I go to brazil to visit some family (you wouldnt believe the hot girls that are there) and party like im 21.

Also, I enjoy exercise so i dont end up like the majority of fat americans.

And, how could you guys let me in? (thx for the vodka pezhetairoi)

[pezhetairoi]

Believe me Cossack (Why the K in front, does it stand for Kenny?), you do NOT want to be in the army. I'm in Singapore in peacetime and it's already terrible enough. Army's the epitome of inefficiency and boredom, man. For you it should be worse, you might end up in Seleukeia I mean Baghdad, with bombs exploding and all that. The Romans had it easier in Judaea than you would have fun in the US Army, I think... Must rethink, must rethink. *plies you with more vodka to help you rethink* Who knows, when you awaken the next morning you may find yourself back in 140 AD, lying in the middle of the Colisseum with no idea how you got here, and only a tattoo that reads 'I (heart) Gaisaharjoz'... o.o

[Xehh II]

I suppose I should go next. Hi, my name is Shannon and I'm a gnome from Christchurch, New Zealand, there is not much to know about me apart from that I'm a short, fat, 17 year old that's addicted to computer games.
I'm currently training to be a chef. I'm also very good at US football but I can't play since there's no south Island league.
That's it about me, I need to go drink.

[agua]

*Barkeep, if you will, I always like something aged 18-21 years, not too sweet and not too smoky, but with a nice body to keep a man warm in the winter months*

*sip,...damn, that feels good*

...Me? I'm half audio major, half anthroplogy major and an avid gamer since 8-bit graphics were cutting edge. Travelling, even only in the states, has introduced and got me hooked on fire spinning, contact juggling, multiple martial arts, fencing, a couple hands full of instruments, and many good friends from the world over. What have you seen that has opened your eyes to new things?...

*long, savory draw of black cavendish from favorite wooden churchwarden pipe*

Yeah?...I am a bizarre concoction of spiritual/secular beliefs where Ayn Rand and the Dalai Lama meet-Anton LeVay and Martin Luther share a drink, and science and alchemy compare notes. And this is now a proper drunk rant.
I am an official mug holder at a pub that offer 132 different beers, and have enjoyed Sicillian and Portuguese wines that rarely come into the states. Yet, Brazilian Rum, cachaça gets me going every time.

*walking around at this point, almost finished with first scotch*

And, most recently, I have stumbled onto such a community that shares my taste for gaming and strategy; history and study. Where I can quote Sun Tzu and be understood. Where I can learn more about certain ancient cultures than I have ever learned in my anthro classes (thank you btw to any and all people who have ever posted their insight into historical matters. Even if contradictory sometimes, it makes it fun to search out the answer for myself).

*finished scotch. Good sir, a bombay sapphire, straight up, please*

Battle field tactics can contribute to so many other areas and the best generals were the ones that could sit with their enemy face to face with respect and honor. The world has lost this and thus the price of war has increased unacceptable amounts.

*the scent of juniper berries, filling all my senses*

It's a strange dichotomoy that war is such a fascinating thing, and yet so atrocious and disgusting in the same breath. Never become any sort of anthropologist if you wish to be at peace, unless you're comfortable being at peace with nothing...

*the gin is gone, the pipe is spent*

*Keeper of fine drinks, a black lager if you would, of the Brazilian variety if you have it*


...But I'm just babbling on now, please tell me more about yourself...

(If I ever run into any of ya'll, the round is on me. So if anyone is in St. Louis, MO, let me know.)

[Boyar Son]

Believe me Cossack (Why the K in front, does it stand for Kenny?), you do NOT want to be in the army. I'm in Singapore in peacetime and it's already terrible enough. Army's the epitome of inefficiency and boredom, man. For you it should be worse, you might end up in Seleukeia I mean Baghdad, with bombs exploding and all that. The Romans had it easier in Judaea than you would have fun in the US Army, I think... Must rethink, must rethink. *plies you with more vodka to help you rethink* Who knows, when you awaken the next morning you may find yourself back in 140 AD, lying in the middle of the Colisseum with no idea how you got here, and only a tattoo that reads 'I (heart) Gaisaharjoz'... o.o

*Requests a pint of Guinness from the barkeep* As the drunkard in the corner dishing out friendly advice Kenny, do yourself a favour and get yourself a job that doesn't involve being killed on the whim of that monkey-boy Bush. People that can't get a proper job join the army.

No one trusts in my ability to kick ass? just like mom.....

Also, my football team V. your rugby team (football rules apply), be there

Singapore eh, u in the army? (BF2 and the history channel gots me pumped UUUUPPPP)

Also, what it like in a small town in england horst nordfink

[Horst Nordfink]

I trust in your ability to be killed needlessly buddy, listen to your mother!

It's ok here. It's a little boring now and again, and the weather's nothing to write home about. But I don't think I'd move away.

You bring your 143 players that you seem to need for one game of american football, and I'll bring my boys! But more importantly, who's bringing the cheerleaders?!?!

[Horst Nordfink]

My name is Kenny, I live in miami.

I dont know what to do for a job (actually i want to join the army but moms wont let me). So, i guess

Well, i like girls, but the hot ones you know?

Also, I enjoy talking to people from around the world here, and discussing why US football is much tougher than rugby (thats not soccer is it? cuz i dont mean soccer).

I go to brazil to visit some family (you wouldnt believe the hot girls that are there) and party like im 21.

Also, I enjoy exercise so i dont end up like the majority of fat americans.

And, how could you guys let me in? (thx for the vodka pezhetairoi)

*Requests a pint of Guinness from the barkeep* As the drunkard in the corner dishing out friendly advice Kenny, do yourself a favour and get yourself a job that doesn't involve being killed on the whim of that monkey-boy Bush. People that can't get a proper job join the army.

And also, American Football is not tougher than Rugby, never has, never will be. Rugby players don't need to get dressed up like Robocop to play, they are far tougher.

Politics and niceties out of the way; my name is Chris. I live in the arse end of nowhere in the north of England. I have a girlfriend, but no kids yet

I play football on a Sunday, but I'm far too fat to be of any use. I enjoy Guinness far too much to be healthy. But...... you've got to die of something, may as well be of enjoying yourself.

After all my "hard work" at school, I eventually was accepted into university, ony to decide the week before I was set to go, that I'd tired of this academia lark and wanted to whore myself to the man like the rest of the world, and took my well earned place at the grindwheel for tuppence a week.

So now, after 5 very long and tedious years of work, I'm regretting my decision. Who would've thought your parents and teachers would've been right all along?!

So come on boys, pull yourself up a stool and we'll sit and drink our troubles away!!

[Sassem]

Also, I enjoy talking to people from around the world here, and discussing why US football is much tougher than rugby (thats not soccer is it? cuz i dont mean soccer).

And also, American Football is not tougher than Rugby, never has, never will be. Rugby players don't need to get dressed up like Robocop to play, they are far tougher.

Sassem catch his breath after laughing his head off and friendly point out to Kenny that rugbyers don't have to stop every minute in the game to discuss what they are doing next

offers Kenny a black cup of coffee to sober up and gives Chris a pint of Guinness

Turns back to corner(with a big smile on his face and shaking his head) to play his game of darts

[spanakoryzo]

Well, here it goes. My name is Manos. I'm Greek. I'm 26 years old. I'm a medical doctor by profession. I've finished my countryside practice (mandatory) and so I got drafted in the army (also mandatory). I'm lucky enough to have traveled abroad widely visiting several countries (19 to be precise). I've been practicing judo since I was 11. I used to live in Athens but now I'm stationed in the north of Greece. Once I'm out of service I'll start my internship in invasive radiology. With all the radiation I'm gonna get I'll probably turn into a mutant superhero! Hopefully... I really love EB and I got 5 more dudes from my platoon into it too. And I'd like to have a vodka on the rocks please!

[Bootsiuv]

*Serves Manos his vodka on the rocks....hmm, that looks good*

Hey Manos, nice to meet you.

I find your post especially interesting, because I'm Greek, although I was born in America....my grandfather (who was shot in Greek Town in Detroit) was from Crete (he's actually buried there now), and before that my family was from the Athens area.

I had no idea that military service was mandatory in Greece. Is it mandatory for all males of a certain age?

[Spvrrina Vestricivs]

Greetings one and all. I'll have a tankard of your finest mead thanks barkeep.

Right, then...

I'm Matt, 35 currently lead singer/guitarist of a band you've never heard of and probably wouldn't want to. I have a thing about 12-string guitars and an endless enjoyment of sound engineering, mainly in the studio.

I'm an ex-Royal Marine officer, Mountain and Arctic Warfare Cadre. I was born in Kent and raised in the Northest of England. My bloodline is Scottish, Irish, English and French and have managed to trace my roots back to being descended from Celtic and Norse/Germanic Pagans. At the moment I'm living in Exeter, Devon but will hopefully be returning back Up North (where it's not as grim as it used to be).

I'm a late arrival to RTW (bought the white-label release early this year) and got very bored with it after 2 campaigns. Discovering EB has completely changed that to the detriment of my recording schedule (I have my own home studio, so at least I'm not costing anyone a vast sum of money to the extent of never seeing any royalty payments). Still, at least it keeps me away from being overly concerned with personal mitigation Peak Oil ....hmmm, better have another tankard of mead then and get a round in for everyone else. Cheers!

Right, where was I? Oh yeah....

Since leaving the Marines I've done several life-changing things and ended up being somewhat of an anti-establishment type. The best so far was roadie for The Levellers on one tour.

I'm a huge fan of George Orwell, anything dystopian and cyberpunk and I have a large fascination with all things ancient. From one extreme to the other there I guess. The horse is a far superior mode of transport than anything powered by the infernal combustion engine. I'm also looking for a Romano-British re-enactment group to join and am working on making a shield at the moment. I've not read enough philosophy as I got stuck on Nietzsche and haven't moved on...Kirkegaard next me thinks...

I think that should do for now, so, on with the drinking and general merriment.

[HistoryProf]

"One summer evening drunk to hell
I stood there nearly lifeless
An old man in the corner sang
Where the water lilies grow
And on the jukebox Johnny sang
About a thing called love
And it's how are you kid and what's your name
And how would you bloody know?
In blood and death 'neath a screaming sky
I lay down on the ground
And the arms and legs of other men
Were scattered all around
Some cursed, some prayed, some prayed then cursed
Then prayed and bled some more
And the only thing that I could see
Was a pair of brown eyes that was looking at me
But when we got back, labeled parts one to three
There was no pair of brown eyes waiting for me

And a rovin' a rovin' a rovin' I'll go
For a pair of brown eyes

I looked at him he looked at me
All I could do was hate him
While Ray and Philomena sang
Of my elusive dream
I saw the streams, the rolling hills
Where his brown eyes were waiting
And I thought about a pair of brown eyes
That waited once for me
So drunk to hell I left the place
Sometimes crawling sometimes walking
A hungry sound came across the breeze
So I gave the walls a talking
And I heard the sounds of long ago
From the old canal
And the birds were whistling in the trees
Where the wind was gently laughing

And a rovin' a rovin' a rovin' I'll go
For a pair of brown eyes... "

To hell with war...

[Sarcasm]

May your glass be ever full.
May the roof over your head be always strong.
And may you be in heaven
half an hour before the devil knows you're dead.

Here's to me, and here's to you,
And here's to love and laughter-
I'll be true as long as you,
And not one moment after.

Here's to you and yours
And to mine and ours.
And if mine and ours
Ever come across to you and yours,
I hope you and yours will do
As much for mine and ours
As mine and ours have done
For you and yours!

Health and life to you;
The mate of your choice to you;
Land without rent to you,
And death in Eirinn.

Here's a toast to your enemies' enemies!

When we drink, we get drunk.
When we get drunk, we fall asleep.
When we fall asleep, we commit no sin.
When we commit no sin, we go to heaven.
So, let's all get drunk, and go to heaven!

Here's to a long life and a merry one.
A quick death and an easy one.
A pretty girl and an honest one.
A cold beer—and another one!

Here's to our wives and girlfriends:
May they never meet!


Gotta looove the Irish. One for Anthony!


Guid forder!

[Mithradates VI]

I noticed there isn't any threads for people to just goof around, and get to know each other. We used to do this when I played utopia.

*Begins to wipe the bar clean*

So, come on in, sit down and order an ale, and tell us a little bit about yourself. Where are you from? What do you do for fun? Are you still in school? Are you married with kids? This is a great place to get to know your fellow EB members and fans.

*Starts to stock the bar with all sorts of delicious brews*

I'll take a stein of mead. Actually, several. It's been a rough week already. Nothing hard for me yet, though, as I have class in the morning.

As for me, I'm from sunny Phoenix Arizona...and now attending NAU in Flagstaff, Arizona, which is less sunny, and less warm, and overall, much easier on the eyes. When I have time, I play EB or Medieval II, as I find both fairly enjoyable.

As for me, I'd like to get married some point, as marriage is considered a good thing to have in my future career field: Orthodox Priest.

(as if I wasn't weird enough already with the bird thing )

[Horst Nordfink]

Takes all sorts fella!

[pezhetairoi]

Wargh, I go away for five days and when I come back so much has happened. Hasn't anyone bothered to clean all that dried blood off the wall? o.o *nonchalantly pours self a glass of absolut vodka, heads over to said wall, splashes vodka all over it and watches it sizzle*

[Swiss Halberd Pike Landsknecht]

been fairly busy recently so not had too much time to play, also not been feeling too well.

I did however buy Shogun Total War yesterday and it's great, also has a very strong atmosphere. I can see why many love it.

[Bootsiuv]

I am eager, yes.

I think I have a pretty good idea when you guys are putting it out, but it's really just speculation at this point.

Free drink to any team member who pms me the release date....

J/k, don't do that....foot and bovi would be pretty pissed, and I don't want them to close me bar.