Howlsthunder

Howlsthunder updated 5 products
Updated miShare
May 1, 2008 at 6:07 pm
Agreed: "Expensive"
Agreed: "iPod must be in manual update mode"
Tapped as "want it"
Updated Mario Kart Wii
May 1, 2008 at 5:43 pm
Edited the description
Edited the description
Updated Wii Wheel
May 1, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Added a related product: Mario Kart Wii
New pro/con: Does not require removal of wrist strap to use
Changed the thumbnail
Added the image: Wii Wheel 1
Updated the features
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Updated The Orange Box
May 1, 2008 at 5:11 pm
Agreed: "Great price considering the inclusion of both Episodes as well"
Updated Adobe Photoshop
May 1, 2008 at 5:08 pm
Agreed: "Expensive"
Howlsthunder sent a message to Erik
May 1, 2008 at 5:59 pm
"From what I've seen, people who have a pair of Vibrams love them. Not everyone can pull it off, though. :) Do you run with them as well? I sure love mine! Can't wait to get another, more suitable pair (I have the neoprene ones). I am not much of a runner - I don't go more
Howlsthunder commented on Wii Wheel
May 1, 2008 at 5:52 pm
"After seeing some other 3rd party attachments for the Wiimote, I was skeptical about the construction of the Wii Wheel. Its actually pretty dense and well constructed. The Wiimote nestles inside snugly and is easy to remove. The B-button works well and I cannot imagine using a Wiimote on its own for steering in Mario Kart more
Howlsthunder updated 6 products
Updated GIMP
April 30, 2008 at 6:41 pm
Agreed: "Extensive file format support"
Agreed: "Available for UNIX/Linux, Mac OS X, Windows"
Agreed: "Supports read and write of PhotoShop .PSD file format"
Agreed: "Open source application"
Agreed: "Free alternative to Adobe Photoshop"
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Updated Adobe Photoshop
April 30, 2008 at 6:33 pm
New pro/con: Integrates well with other Adobe products
New pro/con: Consistently upgraded and improved upon regardless of competition
Chose Adobe Photoshop over GIMP
Tapped as "love it"
Tapped as "have it"
Updated Apple iPod Video 30GB 5th Gen
April 30, 2008 at 6:29 pm
New pro/con: Enormous pool of accessories available
New pro/con: Seamless integration with iTunes
New pro/con: Body scuffs easily
New pro/con: Available in both black and white
New pro/con: Sharp high-resolution screen clear enough to read subtitles
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Updated Marvel Ultimate Alliance
April 30, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Tapped as "love it"
New pro/con: Not all versions have the same characters from console to console
New pro/con: Any game can go from single to multiplayer & back at any time
New pro/con: Variety in scripts & heroes = high replay value
New pro/con: Wide variety of Marvel Universe characters to choose from
Updated The Orange Box
April 30, 2008 at 5:51 pm
Chose The Orange Box over Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare
Chose The Orange Box over Halo 3
Agreed: "Half-Life 2 is still one of the best games ever made"
Tapped as "love it"
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Howlsthunder commented on 4 items
Commented on GIMP
April 30, 2008 at 6:39 pm
"I agree - free applications, including GIMP, have come a long way and hopefully will keep the big players (Adobe, in this instance) on their toes. GIMP is fabulous for dabblers or folks who simply want to do more with their digital photos and art but don't want to spend a hunk of dough. However, when more
Commented on Marvel Ultimate Alliance
April 30, 2008 at 6:20 pm
"I originally played this on the PS2 and bought it for the Wii. I really like this game - I am a big Marvel fan and its fun to have a wide range of heroes to choose from. You can build a wide variety of teams, different combinations resulting in different stat boosts. Game play is more
Commented on The Orange Box edited a comment
April 30, 2008 at 5:58 pm
Commented on Mario Kart Wii
April 30, 2008 at 5:50 pm
"(*Note: the only Mariokart games I have played are N64 and DS) I just got this game yesterday. My first impression is good! A bit more play-time will be needed to get a good feel for it. At first I was wary because I am so used to my DS version and the differences between the more
Howlsthunder updated 3 products
Updated Rock Band
April 17, 2008 at 5:53 pm
Agreed: "Expensive"
Agreed: "Compatible with Guitar Hero controllers"
Updated Wii Zapper
April 17, 2008 at 5:44 pm
Agreed: "Not suitable for all games, surprisingly, not all shooters"
Agreed: "Difficult to access D-pad, A button while using"
Agreed: "The zapper trigger is in the front (left hand) instead of the back (right hand)"
Updated Vibram FiveFingers KSO
April 17, 2008 at 5:42 pm
Tapped as "want it"
Howlsthunder commented on Wii Zapper
April 17, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Edited a comment
"Does anyone have a general list of what games *would* be compatible with the Zapper? I know that Resident Evil 4 won't work due to the button config, for instance. I am really interested in getting both the Zapper and another of the lightguns made for the Wii but have hesitated due to the lack of more
Howlsthunder sent a message to Erik
April 17, 2008 at 5:30 pm
"wow, cool - thanks! I hope I can be a helpful contributor to the site. :) Yeah, the Vibram FiveFingers aren't much for fashion - you should SEE the looks I get at the grocery store and post office! But I gotta say, they literally fit like a glove and are simply the best shoes I more
Howlsthunder updated 5 products
Updated Carcassonne
April 16, 2008 at 8:40 pm
New pro/con: Modular, tile format board means no two games are alike
New pro/con: Nothing to do when it isn't your turn
New pro/con: Can be hard to find offline
New pro/con: Quick set-up and take-down
New pro/con: Durable game pieces of thick cardboard and wood
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Updated Settlers of Catan
April 16, 2008 at 8:10 pm
Added a related product: Carcassonne
Updated Vibram FiveFingers Flow
April 16, 2008 at 8:01 pm
Added a link http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/products/products_flow.cfm
Added a related product: Vibram FiveFingers Sprint
Added the image: Vibram FiveFingers Flow 5
Added the image: Vibram FiveFingers Flow 4
Added the image: Vibram FiveFingers Flow 3
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Updated Vibram FiveFingers KSO
April 16, 2008 at 7:20 pm
Added a related product: Vibram FiveFingers Flow
Added a link http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/products/products_KSO.cfm
New pro/con: Takes time to get used to them
Updated Vibram FiveFingers Sprint
April 16, 2008 at 7:06 pm
Agreed: "takes time to get used to them"
Howlsthunder commented on 3 items
Commented on Carcassonne
April 16, 2008 at 8:39 pm
"I bought the "Big Box" edition (includes "Traders & Builders", "Inns & Cathedrals", "Towers", and "Princess & the Dragon" expansions) before ever having played Carcassonne. I already owned and played Settlers of Catan so knew what to expect in terms of learning curve of these games. The first playthrough was a bit rough but we caught more
Commented on Settlers of Catan
April 16, 2008 at 8:10 pm
"I own Settlers of Catan and all of its expansions - it is by far my favorite game and remains a favorite among my friends as well. The rules seem daunting at first, true, but after one game new players tend to catch on quickly. I think the modular aspect of the board is what makes more
Commented on Vibram FiveFingers Flow
April 16, 2008 at 7:41 pm
"I own a pair of the Surge model FiveFingers, the direct predecessor (now discontinued) to these shoes. They are my only (so far) pair of FiveFingers; I bought them specifically for the warmth and protection of the Neoprene fabric. To specifically comment on the Neoprene, it definetly keeps your feet warm in cooler weather. As long more

I am a life-long Alaskan who is half-outdoorswoman, half-geek and proud of it. I work as a graphic designer and digital illustrator. In my spare time I enjoy hiking, camping, trail biking, Geocaching, watching anime, playing boardgames and Wii, and playing accoustic guitar and the accordion.

I tend to prefer items in the sci-fi/fantasy and foreign genres, post-apocalyptic and steampunk realms, darkwave and gothic metal music. Though these are my favorites, my tastes range far; I appreciate unique and well implemented elements to any creation. :)

1.  avatar Erik

That's great to hear. From what I've seen, people who have a pair of Vibrams love them. Not everyone can pull it off, though. :) Do you run with them as well?

Apr 19, 2008 12:00pm

2.  avatar Erik
Wow! Great work. I've promoted a couple of your reports to the front page. Moderators pick reports to get featured in the "New Reports" and "Report of the Day" section fairly regularly.

I still think those Vibram shoes are strange :)
Apr 16, 2008 8:54pm

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