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12-4 prediction this season huh? It sure doesn't seem like it is heading that way!
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

That's what that and Uninvited are, ports of NES games in one collection called the 8-bit Adventure Anthology: Volume 1. It also includes Deja Vu.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/664850/8bit_Adventure_Anthology_Volume_I/
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

Shadowgate (XB1)

This was definitely not as good as Uninvited. Uninvited had the better atmosphere and setting, and I think its trial-and-error gameplay was far less frustrating. I made it to the end of Shadowgate without the proper tool needed to finish it, and I feel like I spent at least an hour backtracking until I finally did. This also included forcing me to go back to where it re-triggered an obstacle that I used up the only item of its kind to get around it the first time, which in turn forced me to do a sub-series of backtracking to find an alternative item. If that sounds like a confusing mess, that's because it was.
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

I've been playing some Spider-Man these past two days. I think my completion is around 10%, but that includes me stopping crimes, finding backpacks, and unscrambling towers. Eventually, I will stop doing those and focus on missions. My next task is to go check out a potential robbery at Fisk's residence or something. Combat and traversal are pretty damn good I have to say.
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

Bump
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

WiggumFan267 posted...

Hey if were gonna fire beltran over this, fine. So you think all the other mlb teams should discipline their involved players too right?

I'm not sure that is possible. I believe that all players who cooperated were given immunity by MLB, so the question is if a club can punish a player for what they did under those circumstances.
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

Players were NOT cleared in the report, it is just that MLB wasn't going to punish them. Manfred said back in 2017 after I believe the Red Sox were found guilty of stealing signs electronically that any team caught would have their GM and manager be held responsible.
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

Simoun posted...

Were you able to get a Golden Ending on this? I heard it was a last patch of sorts. I was so frustrated when I played this and found out there was no true ending and any other path was tragic

I don't know what a golden ending is, but maybe? I seem to recall Indrik stepping down, Draga retiring to create a military academy, Ratika stepping down and disappearing, and Ludomir hunting down the cult.
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

AFC West
Denver Broncos
Kansas City Chiefs - Ranlom
Oakland Raiders
Washington Hawks (formerly San Diego Chargers)

AFC East
Buffalo Bills - stevr
Miami Dolphins - KCF
New England Patriots (formerly Birmingham Cougars and New England Patriots) - Jukkie
New York Jets

AFC North
Baltimore Ravens
Cincinnati Bengals
Mexico City (formerly Cleveland) Browns - VI
Pittsburgh Steelers - Shattered

AFC South
Columbus Pioneers (formerly Houston Texans)
Indianapolis Colts - mccheyne
Jacksonville Jaguars - Sultan
Tennessee Titans - Socko

NFC West
San Francisco 49ers - Scare
Seattle Seahawks
St. Louis Rams
Toronto Wildcats (formerly Arizona Cardinals) - prof

NFC East
Dallas Cowboys
Las Vegas Pumpkins (formerly Philadelphia Eagles) - Shonen
New York Giants - Eddv
Washington Redskins - Wiz

NFC North
Chicago (formerly Los Angeles, Richmond, and Chicago) Bears - Stan
Detroit Lions - Nee
Green Bay Packers - Tangicide
Minnesota Vikings

NFC South
Anaheim Lightning (formerly New Orleans Saints)
Atlanta Falcons - MMX
Carolina Panthers - Emerald
Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Chris

Deadline to sign up will be January 27th

Note to Self:
- Don't forget to choose a team for myself
- Give mccheyne and anyone else who joins up (or goes to a new team) stats on their players
- Ping Maniac and stuntman
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

Uninvited (XB1)

Cool adventure game from before my time. I died a lot, especially to those damn dogs and southern belle! That maze was awful though.
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

I think tonight is the night I will/should probably start Spider-Man
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

Serial Cleaner (PS4)

This stealth game exceeded my expectations. The procedural generation of where your target objects are in each contract could easily lead to you not bother and simply restart for a new setup, but this was a very solid from start to finish.
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

KAMIKO (Switch)

And the first game that I beat for the Switch...is this. It is perfectly fine, but it is not special in any aspect of the game and has no lasting appeal.
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

Bumps
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

Bump
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

Astros fired Luhnow and Hinch
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

I wonder how harsh it will be for Cora since he was part of this for two back-to-back WS winners. Multiple seasons? A lifetime ban?
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

bump
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

Let's shoot for a deadline of Monday, January 27th
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

Monthly Progress
AER - KCF
SUPERHOT - Ark, Cody
Spider-Man - Ark
Omensight - Cody, KCF

Nominations
Ark - Sundered, Hyper Light Drifter, The Hex
KCF - Blossom Tales, Gato Roboto, GRIS
Paul - Lost Kingdoms II, Silver Case
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

I surprisingly received a Switch for Christmas and have been buying up some eShop titles to expand my library, so I might as make that my nomination theme.

Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King
Gato Roboto
GRIS

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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

KCF has beaten Omensight

My only real complaints for this game are how frequently they disrupt the flow of the game and imprecise combat prompts.

For a simple premise, they really milked a lot out of it. Sure some of it wasn't so great, but for a small development team doing such an ambitious game, I am more than impressed with the final product. I was sort of wrong and right about Foybor being the murderer. It was under his plan, but he technically didn't do it himself. I also thought that Vera might be responsible for the events at large earlier in the game, but it escaped my mind as the game went on.

Since Cody did it, I will do a character ranking

Indrik > Draga > Ludomir > Ratika

Indrik has the best voice acting, the best backstory, and also the best lines. It is unfortunate there isn't a companion combo attack with him, but that is somewhat hilariously on-point for him. He even mentions that we aren't friends and that he doesn't take orders from me when you press the companion button. However, he is valuable in combat, though I think his attacks can do friendly fire damage.

It is unfortunate that Draga ended up being the least important of the four by a mile, but she was the best in combat imo, and was generally good across the board.

Ludomir could be a bit too wild in combat to where it wasn't uncommon for him to screw up my plans, but he was powerful nonetheless and while I was slow to warm up to him, he had the best character arc (well, only Indrik and him really had one).

Ratika suffers from poor writing (trying wayyyy too hard with her, tonally all over the place, frequently throughout the game going HOLD ON, HOLD ON I CAN EXPLAIN only for her not to explain), and easily having the weakest voice acting of the main four companions. She does have the best companion power.
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

Omensight (XB1)

I don't like it as much as Stories: The Path of Destinies, but it is still a great game. It is more unique than what Stories brought to the table.
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

Wow, I have really fallen on hard times from being the #1 overall pick to whatever happens to me here.

lol, great timing. At least you say I will have a great chance to start.
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

Thimbleweed Park (XB1)

Some of the recurring gags got old quickly, and I ultimately didn't care for most of the cast, but this was a very good retro point-and-click adventure.
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

With the contest in the nomination phase, maybe we get more users to see this board and topic.
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

I am concurrently playing seven games (Omensight, AI: Somnium Files, Thimbleweed Park, Serial Cleaner, Kamiko, Mutant Football League, DOOM (2016) collectibles/weapons cleanup), so my start to Spider-Man has been delayed longer than I thought. Eventually, some those will be finished to where I feel comfortable with starting a new game.
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

bump
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

I was unaware that AER is on Switch, so I apologize for not including it in the OP, but it is currently on sale for the Switch's eShop for $15 USD
https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/aer-memories-of-old-switch/
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

I haven't played more of Omensight since my last update, but I forgot to mention something. While it clearly isn't the only part of the mystery, the whodunit part I am embracing for a letdown. I compare it to Ace Attorney where there is such a limited cast of characters and subsequently pool of murderer candidates that the thrill of the hunt isn't quite there. What Omensight does better is that the companions, while probably not the culprits, are not exactly cleared either. What I am expecting is that the boar tavern owner might play a significant role. During a Ludomir run, we went to the tavern because he trusted Fyoboar or something along those lines, only for the boar nowhere to be found, us to be ambushed, and the rat soldiers to explicitly state that Ludomir was expected to die at our previous location. Here's hoping they didn't goof up so early by tipping their hand and so clumsily at that.
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

perhaps a late night bump is what this needs!
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

Seeing as there have been no mentions of acts since I have started, I suspect that I am still on Act 1 despite being on Day 9 now. I went with Ludomir and Ratika a few times doing opposite choices. I am surprised that I still haven't unlocked the fourth character yet. I believe that I have uncovered everything that I can at this point since the statues and witch are telling me to go with Draga now to unlock the Rodentia seal. I obviously didn't go with the True Detective setting.
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

bump
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

Interesting that Ratika is your favorite thus far. I only went through her path once, but her characterization just felt...off to me given the immediate and general context. It was certainly a little jarring. I plan on going with her again after Ludomir, so maybe that changes.

My favorite is definitely Draga, and that is one of the main reasons why I went with her as my first repeat character.
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

I am definitely in the 999 > ZTD > VLR camp, but I feel like I post this at least five times a year on B8 and Discord.
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

Well, you just played the best of the trilogy. The sequels have better puzzles but worse writing.
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

I think that I am going to compile a small batch of beaten games before deciding to categorize them.
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

AER: Memories of Old (PS4)

One of my favorite games from 2017. I bought three copies of it, but it wasn't enough to save Forgotten Key...
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

I began my birthday playing Omensight, and man I realize it is going to be tough keeping everything straight to ensure that I will not be doing any repeat runs. I still haven't unlocked the final character, but I have gone with Draga twice, Ludomir once, and Ratika once. I think that if I go with Ludomir, do not use Omensight, and do not open the Pygarian seal so that Ludomir and I don't get split up, I will unlock presumably the bird emperor.
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

Maybe we can get a signup on a certain someone's special day
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

New voices? Wasn't this the first voiced game?
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

Nearly 100 votes, and yet again, I am the only vote for a particular game.
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

I also started Omensight yesterday, and I want to apologize to something I said during the voting phase in December. I mentioned that it was a CYOA, and I feel like that isn't an apt description for this game. I hadn't played it previously, but I played a ton of their (Spearhead Games) previous game in Stories: The Path of Destinies. That is truly a CYOA.

I had read many people state that Omensight was structured similarly to Stories, but that has certainly not been the case in what I've played, and reading the statues in the hub area suggests that won't change, not that I'm complaining, but I feel that I led everyone astray with my voting writeup.

Anyway, I have done two segments thus far (Draga or whatever the cat general is and Ratika). I like the added wrinkles to combat. Stories featured a counter attack button, so it is taking some time getting used to it being replaced with a dodge. My only issue with combat thus far is that stringing together combos sometimes makes my character hit bombs instead of enemies.
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

KCF has beaten AER: Memories of Old

This seems like the kind of game I want to go back to every other year or so. It is perfectly paced, features excellent world-building, and has a fantastic sense of wonder crammed in a small world. It is unfortunate that the few who have tried this didn't care for it, but I hope someone else plans to play it and sees even a shred of what I see.
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

AI it is
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

Late but not too late small writeups for open teams

Denver Broncos - One of the premier franchises from the past five seasons, they are coming off of a season where they have a case for best team to not make the playoffs. They went 10-6, but had a great point differential and an elite defense. The offense is mostly veterans, but the defense is in the midst of a successful youth movement. Anyone interested would have to work a little bit with their financial health.

Oakland Raiders - They are coming off of back-to-back playoff appearances that include a spot in the AFC Championship Game and a #1 seed in the AFC. The defense has always been great, but the offense really took off this past season. They have a very bright future ahead for them. Great financial health.

Washington Hawks - Coming off of their best season yet, which included a 12-4 record and a playoff victory. The offense is going to look very different soon with its starting QB, WRs, and TE in the final seasons of their careers. That defense has seen quite a few retirements in recent years but has drafted very well on that side of the ball.

New York Jets - Statistically, they should have been a 7-8 win team, but they could pick as high as #3 in the upcoming draft. The good news is that their poor record last season was certainly due to poor injury luck. There aren't many areas that need a lot of work. Financial health should be great.

Baltimore Ravens - They are coming off of back-to-back AFC North crowns.Typically one of the league's best defenses, they finished above-average this past season. They are always among the best running teams in the league, but their passing attack was possibly the best they have had. They are getting long in the tooth though. Financial health needs work.

Cincinnati Bengals - They've kind of flown under the radar these past two seasons. They have been inconsistent, but when they're on, they might be the best team in the AFC North with their balance. They could use some talent infusion though. Financial health seems to be fine.

Columbus Pioneers - Normally an elite offense team, they are coming off their worst offensive season since maybe their move to Columbus. The defense completely turned things around by finishing just outside the Top 10. Regression to the mean suggests that the offense will gain some semblance to what they were. Good financial health.

Seattle Seahawks - Offense was banged up but overall as complete and balanced as it was a season ago. The defense sagged a little but not by much. A person's touch might be all that it needs to be a force. Financial health should be fine.

St. Louis Rams - They are coming off of a very weird season where they began 1-6 with the league's #1 D and finished 8-8 with the NFC West crown. The running game needs an overhaul and the offensive line is aging, but that defense is fantastic. There are some older players who will need to be replaced or have a succession plan in place though.

Dallas Cowboys - They have been and continue to be the presumptuous Super Bowl favorite until their team completely falls apart. They are elite in every facet of the game. They are in poor financial health and will need a lot of work to get under the salary cap.

Minnesota Vikings - Throughout the league's entire history, people probably think about the Buccaneers, Dolphins, and Jaguars when they think of the most consistently good teams, but the Vikings have had more seasons with a Top 10 O and D than any other team. They added one last season, and if not for both of their MVP candidates suffering season-ending injuries in Week 16 or 15, they could have given the Cowboys a run for their money in the playoffs. Team has had the most retirements over the past few seasons, and they should see a few more in the seasons to come. Financial health is fine.

Anaheim Lightning - This team has the most work to do. Having seasons and seasons of putrid OL play, it is now one of the strengths of the team. Unfortunately, a new QB, TE, and secondary is probably in the cards. A general talent infusion is needed. Financial health should be fine.
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

LiquidOshawott posted...

Been thinking of changing my mind, but it has absolutely nothing to do with the league, just kind of at a bad place right now and need to fix up a lot of things in my life, cant really do with much distractions

Granted this project is pretty low maintenance but

Remember that all users are welcome to put me in temporary control of their team. If you don't feel like you can give this attention that you want but still wish to do something, you can leave me in charge of whatever you want me to do (RFA, UFA, draft, free agency, coaching strategies, etc...) and you can take care of what you are willing and able until you feel comfortable taking full control again.
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

Also FYI, New Super Lucky's Tale should be ineligible if Dragon Quest XI Switch is.

I don't know if anybody has voted for it, but it is on your list of "notable" releases.
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

Always brings a smile on my face seeing outliers in Sands of Time and Rocket League among the winners
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu

I think it depends during the playoff era because it is always on a Monday. Sometimes it is right around my birthday. Other times, it is around a week later. During the BCS era, it was definitely done not too long after the penultimate bowl game.
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KCF can't actually be a real person but he is - greengravy
If you smell what the rock is cooking he's cooking crap - ertyu