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MuadDib
Senior Scribe
South Africa
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 Posted - 19 Feb 2004 : 06:15:34
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Yes I must say
my pure and fragile sensibilities have been somewhat...altered by this new and distrubing factoid.
In other breaking news...that dip sounds fantastic. But what about alternatives, much of that stuff does not come here. US embargo's dont help either.
philly cheese - well if that means philidelphia cream cheese then I think we get that here. 3 bricks...ok well they come in tubs here, but im sure it will work.
sour cream - check
worcestershire sauce - big not check, but i can get the family to send some from home
hot sauce - check
ketchup - check
Knorr soup mix - leek flavour might be hard...any other suggestions there? Must it be vegetable for full flavour?
P.S.
I think someone should formulate a basic cooking process for this and add it to alaundo's realmslore thread. Elminster's dip or something... |
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 19 Feb 2004 : 07:02:17
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Hehe, I like it. Elminster's Choice Dip, bBrewed fresh during the Imaskari Empire...... |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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Alexander Heppe
Seeker
Germany
62 Posts |
Posted - 19 Feb 2004 : 16:18:24
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Well, at my table there´s allways
-coke
-Iced Tea
-gallons of coffee
-white wine
-Eschweger Klosterbräu (bottled beer)
-selfmade red sausage
-cut it yourself bacon, ham and a chunk of good, aged cheese (cheddar preferred)
-salt and vinegar chips
-M&Ms
-Pretzels
-PIZZA!!! (DM´s just love extra cheese)
-did i mention coffee? |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 19 Feb 2004 : 21:26:11
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Originally posted by Alexander Heppe
Well, at my table there´s allways
-coke
-Iced Tea
-gallons of coffee
-white wine
-Eschweger Klosterbräu (bottled beer)
-selfmade red sausage
-cut it yourself bacon, ham and a chunk of good, aged cheese (cheddar preferred)
-salt and vinegar chips
-M&Ms
-Pretzels
-PIZZA!!! (DM´s just love extra cheese)
-did i mention coffee?
Hell, im comin' on over to your table!!!!  |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Darth KTrava
Learned Scribe
USA
172 Posts |
Posted - 22 Feb 2004 : 01:25:12
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For me, regular plain M&Ms!
At our gaming table:
Coke or Pepsi (depends on which is in the fridge!)
Veggie Tray
Pretzels
Tortilla chips
Twizzlers
Hershey's Kisses
Sausage, cheese and crackers
For dinner/supper break: Either pizza or going to Quizno's or Jersey Mike's sub shops (usually the group splitting as to who goes where...). Also fried chicken from the local grocery store.
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 22 Feb 2004 : 02:10:55
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Hmmm, I want to come to your table!
(Just curious, since you come from the U.S.A. too, what part of the country are you in? I hail from the East Coast.) |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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Darth KTrava
Learned Scribe
USA
172 Posts |
Posted - 23 Feb 2004 : 01:20:36
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| East Coast as well. More specifically, North Carolina. |
Evil will be dealt with swiftly as it is my duty to remove such evil from my presence.
-Rozhena, Cleric/Divine Champion of Torm |
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 23 Feb 2004 : 01:31:57
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Ah, NC. Too bad. I hail from Connecticut. |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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MuadDib
Senior Scribe
South Africa
442 Posts |
Posted - 23 Feb 2004 : 09:22:33
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quick question for the people with the well stocked larders.
How does the game session work? Does one person (whose house it is at) make all the foodies and so on, and then everyone comes around after work and you game? How long do you game for and does it not beocme expensive? do you guys have sleepovers or so on. Basically, how does DND fit into your normal schedule, weekends notwithstanding? |
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Alexander Heppe
Seeker
Germany
62 Posts |
Posted - 23 Feb 2004 : 11:07:47
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@Rad: Feel invited to join my table anytime... inter-european flights from UK/Germany are available starting at 90 Euros (next airport would be Frankfurt/Main, in case you go by car: remember that we´re driving on the RIGHT side of the road) :->
@the Sage: It has to be M&Ms crunchy for the DM (me), with the players opting for plain and peanut
@MuaDib: I am the DM, my players come to my house, I prepare the food (usually my players bring some Soda/soft Drinks and chips with them, as well) As for the pizza... I´m not nearly as good a cook as my wife is, but since she usually "flees" the house when I´m gaming, we order from our FLPS (friendly local pizza store, yummie!! We game usually on friday or saturday nights, starting at around 6pm, going on to 1 or 2 am, in a 3-5 weeks rotation. It´s not expensive at all, gaming material excluded.
Oh, by the way, i missed to mention that at my table there is always
-licorice
-gummi bears
-ham and cheese muffins (thanks to my wife, huzzah!)
-AND coffee
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Elrond Half Elven
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
322 Posts |
Posted - 23 Feb 2004 : 11:27:38
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Mr Heppe
In my Years of playing I have found that coffee is one of the great items around the table. Especially for the DM. Boost of little energy (And not falling asleep) are great. Saying that I've always fancied playing AD&D in Amsterdam, where certian Mind altering cookies are on sale. Perhaps Sometime...
Anyway, I think I might join Rad in joining your group ! Your table sounds well stocked!
Hanx
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Once upon a midnight dreary, while i pondered, weak and weary,
Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore-
While i nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
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Xander Fang
Acolyte
USA
11 Posts |
Posted - 23 Feb 2004 : 18:39:20
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| Ive found that the basic food item at my gaming table has to be beer and or ale. When you play with more then half the party being dwarves you start to pick up their mannerisms. Also, pizza is a most have, along with any type of junk food, and every now and then wine for the mages and elfs. |
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Lady Kazandra
Senior Scribe
Australia
921 Posts |
Posted - 24 Feb 2004 : 08:21:56
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Originally posted by Elrond Half Elven
Mr Heppe
In my Years of playing I have found that coffee is one of the great items around the table. Especially for the DM. Boost of little energy (And not falling asleep) are great. Saying that I've always fancied playing AD&D in Amsterdam, where certian Mind altering cookies are on sale. Perhaps Sometime...
Anyway, I think I might join Rad in joining your group ! Your table sounds well stocked!
Hanx
Elrond
Oh coffee  , I can't stand drinking coffee while gaming. I prefer a warm cup of herbal tea. I've even got the Sage drinking it, although he insists on a cup of earl grey...HOT!
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The Cardinal
Senior Scribe
Canada
647 Posts |
Posted - 24 Feb 2004 : 09:51:05
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Somehow, we would figure it would suit The Sage.... Being the wiseman he is here it just seems right ...
Although At our gaming table we usually just have the basic chips and pop... Sometimes we'll have a meal of sorts (Stew, soup, spaghetti)...
Although we ourselves, usually go on a hunger strike upon the beginning of the game. Food only interupts the concentration for us... plus, it is through starvation that the greatest ... (and some of the most foolish ) RP ideas seem to flow into us... plus food makes us tired... |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 25 Feb 2004 : 02:38:08
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I've always tried to avoid eating standard meals while gaming, mainly because I think they can sometimes distract the player from focusing on his PC and the general movement of the game. In most cases, we normally eat afterwards, discussing the game and it's highlights over whatever type of meal we feel like eating at the time (mostly pizza).
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SoulLord
Seeker
Mexico
62 Posts |
Posted - 16 Apr 2004 : 19:34:09
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Personally
i favor a local pizza place specialty "scraps" it has many kinds of meats and its just delicious but on a similar thing
What are your non-irritant, caffeine free, snacks that you suggest?
A friend of mine recently got forbidden all caffeine and stomach irritant foods :(
a bowl of fruit just doesnt seem to cut it
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hammer of Moradin
Senior Scribe
USA
758 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 21:07:57
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| Reese's Pieces and Diet Coke. If I want dinner I either stop for fast food, or order a pizza. |
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Lady Kazandra
Senior Scribe
Australia
921 Posts |
Posted - 20 Apr 2004 : 06:06:27
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I wonder why pizza is such a staple in some many gamer's diets? . . .
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 20 Apr 2004 : 07:47:57
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| It could be leading into what they're preaching over here in the U.S. "All Americans are, or soon will be, obese..." |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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Lady Kazandra
Senior Scribe
Australia
921 Posts |
Posted - 20 Apr 2004 : 11:50:42
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Yes, and looking over the recent national dietary statistics, Australia is close behind . . . .
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 20 Apr 2004 : 12:51:55
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quote:
Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
I wonder why pizza is such a staple in some many gamer's diets? . . .
Because other people make it so it doesn't take time away from the game and it tastes good? |
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Lady Kazandra
Senior Scribe
Australia
921 Posts |
Posted - 21 Apr 2004 : 10:51:08
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Hmmmn . . . an interesting possibility, but I still think there's more to the attraction of pizza than just it's potential for saving game-time.
I'll discover the answer sooner or later . . . I just have to use all the power of my brain --
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Salabasha
Learned Scribe
Portugal
216 Posts |
Posted - 23 Apr 2004 : 14:49:43
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| Beer and Pizza, the first making everything seem more real, the latter making everything more enjoyable. |
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Lady Kazandra
Senior Scribe
Australia
921 Posts |
Posted - 24 Apr 2004 : 07:15:40
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Again, that doesn't address the real reason, other than it being good for the game. There has to be more to the gamer attraction of pizza than that . . .
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 24 Apr 2004 : 07:27:08
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What about . . . it tastes good?
My friend and I stop off at least once a week (usually) to split a medium-sized cheeze pizza at the local 3 Brothers. That's a small chain of authentic Italian resturaunts -- or as authentic as you can get over here. Anyway, the pizza is pretty good. My friend has to take my word for it (for now, anyway), but it's actually Italian pizza, not the American copy.
Hmm . . . now I'm hungry again. |
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Lady Kazandra
Senior Scribe
Australia
921 Posts |
Posted - 24 Apr 2004 : 07:44:52
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Taste is a crucial element in it's popularity. Maybe it's just a case of the elements of pizza mentioned so far that all combine together to create this bond between a gamer and his pizza.
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Wood Elf Ranger
Senior Scribe
USA
627 Posts |
Posted - 24 Apr 2004 : 19:08:58
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I don't like pizza when I'm gaming. Way too greasy. Oh I do like pizza but just every once in a while even once a week is too much for me though.
Hmm as for gaming snacks for me I like fruits. Apple slices with cheese slices (I know, I'm weird ), pear slices, grapes, orange pieces, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, ok any kind of berries . Stuff like that. Of course keep napkins handy to keep your hands dry Fruit juice wipes off soo much easier than pizza grease hehe |
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RogueAssassin
Learned Scribe
USA
207 Posts |
Posted - 24 Apr 2004 : 19:36:10
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$25 and you can get 50 slammers from hardees. Those things are awesome. Its nopt that bad if you have about 5 players. They're 50cent apeice.
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 25 Apr 2004 : 05:46:54
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Originally posted by Wood Elf Ranger
Way too greasy.
Remember I said something about how there's a difference between American and Italian pizza? I'd be willing to bet your idea of pizza comes from someplace like Domino's, or perhaps the do-it-yourself frozen ones. (If I'm going to stick it in the oven, I prefer to make it myself; it's one of the few things I don't take a penalty for on my Craft (cooking) check. )
Try Papa John's, if there's one in your area. Those aren't too bad for American pizzas, and very little grease, if any. Add a bit of extra basil to the top (if you can, get fresh basil leaves and crush them, or just get dried ones and sprinkle them) for some more Italian flavor. And of course, get only cheese, but then I know that not everyone feels that more than that is adulturation.
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Oh I do like pizza but just every once in a while even once a week is too much for me though.
Let me guess -- you play a barbarian, right? 
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Fruit juice wipes off soo much easier than pizza grease hehe
And if you let it dry on the skin, it keeps your palm from getting slippery and wiping a bit on your forehead means less sweat in your eyes . . . .
Stick that in your pipe and roleplay it. It's one of those tricks that old mercenaries in Europe used to use . . . . |
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