http://www.pentadact.com/2009-06-06-burglary-aftermath/ A games writer in the UK who also sometimes tries to make things. Tue, 22 May 2012 00:46:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 http://www.pentadact.com/2009-06-06-burglary-aftermath/#comment-115122 Little Green Man Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:57:04 +0000 http://www.pentadact.com/?p=860#comment-115122 I've been looking at getting a tv/replacement monitor for my bedroom recently in the 32" area. Does having the low resolution of 1366*768 not look a bit odd being stretched over 32"s as it appears to be on those screens, as I was worried and thinking of going for a 1080p screen. Only problem with that is because of the much more computer sized pixels it would also take a much more powerful graphics card to power than I currently own. Anyone's opinion?
Anyone's opinion?]]> http://www.pentadact.com/2009-06-06-burglary-aftermath/#comment-74267 Troll Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:42:40 +0000 http://www.pentadact.com/?p=860#comment-74267 Om nom nom nom nom. Thanks Tom! http://www.pentadact.com/2009-06-06-burglary-aftermath/#comment-74051 Jason L Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:23:48 +0000 http://www.pentadact.com/?p=860#comment-74051 Nominative determinism nothing, that looks like nepotism to me. http://www.pentadact.com/2009-06-06-burglary-aftermath/#comment-74032 Pentadact Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:56:33 +0000 http://www.pentadact.com/?p=860#comment-74032 You're called Direct Line and you work for Direct Line? Talk about nomnitive determinism! Once again: fraud is when you lie about what you lost or what it's worth. I told them precisely what I lost, what I paid for it, and what it sells for today. They ignored that, offered me vouchers for some shitty replacements that weren't the same. I told them they weren't the same, they offered me the cash value of those replacements. I accepted.
Once again: fraud is when you lie about what you lost or what it's worth. I told them precisely what I lost, what I paid for it, and what it sells for today. They ignored that, offered me vouchers for some shitty replacements that weren't the same. I told them they weren't the same, they offered me the cash value of those replacements. I accepted.]]> http://www.pentadact.com/2009-06-06-burglary-aftermath/#comment-73898 Direct Line Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:02:24 +0000 http://www.pentadact.com/?p=860#comment-73898 ahah! I've reported this to counter fraud at direct line, I work for them! get ready for the phone call! http://www.pentadact.com/2009-06-06-burglary-aftermath/#comment-69619 CloakRaider Sat, 13 Jun 2009 09:05:17 +0000 http://www.pentadact.com/?p=860#comment-69619 Good to see that everything has sort of worked out from being robbed. Keep up the great journalismismisming and blogs! Also, I'm tempted to get an EEE PC myself, but the only thing putting me off is the resolution that they run at.
Also, I'm tempted to get an EEE PC myself, but the only thing putting me off is the resolution that they run at.]]> http://www.pentadact.com/2009-06-06-burglary-aftermath/#comment-66994 Pentadact Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:07:40 +0000 http://www.pentadact.com/?p=860#comment-66994 <b>Anonymous and J-Man</b>: She's http://mininanobytes.blogspot.com/2009/06/z-day-is-coming.html Some couples fight about the toilet seat, we fight about Valve's timing of Left 4 Dead 2. <b>Ralph</b>: Thanks, man! Cheered me up on a dull day. <b>LGM</b>: Oh snap. Anonymous and J-Man: She's http://mininanobytes... ...oming.html

Some couples fight about the toilet seat, we fight about Valve's timing of Left 4 Dead 2.

Ralph: Thanks, man! Cheered me up on a dull day.

LGM: Oh snap.]]> http://www.pentadact.com/2009-06-06-burglary-aftermath/#comment-66865 Little Green Man Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:35:59 +0000 http://www.pentadact.com/?p=860#comment-66865 @ Ralph Why would he need to do blogging for RPS when he has his own blog just for himself? Also I would've said: The way you dealt with this situation is admirable - you didn't let the crooks get the better of you. And the burglars don't seem to have done too much damage either. Why would he need to do blogging for RPS when he has his own blog just for himself?

Also I would've said: The way you dealt with this situation is admirable - you didn't let the crooks get the better of you. And the burglars don't seem to have done too much damage either.]]> http://www.pentadact.com/2009-06-06-burglary-aftermath/#comment-66767 Ralph Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:33:54 +0000 http://www.pentadact.com/?p=860#comment-66767 Hey tom I'm glad everything worked out well in the end. Must be a horrible feeling to have your hard earned valuables stolen by some scallywags. The way you dealt with this situation is admirable you didn't let the crooks get the best of you and you dealt with the insurance people brilliantly. Its times like these when it becomes obvious who your true friends are and I'm glad someone helped you out a lot. All the best for the future friend - and keep up the great work I love reading your amusing witty aticles online and in pcg, your my favourite games journalist :P ps you should do some blogging for RPS :))
Its times like these when it becomes obvious who your true friends are and I'm glad someone helped you out a lot. All the best for the future friend - and keep up the great work I love reading your amusing witty aticles online and in pcg, your my favourite games journalist :P
ps you should do some blogging for RPS :))]]> http://www.pentadact.com/2009-06-06-burglary-aftermath/#comment-66190 Preedy Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:52:31 +0000 http://www.pentadact.com/?p=860#comment-66190 :( http://www.pentadact.com/2009-06-06-burglary-aftermath/#comment-66183 J-Man Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:41:52 +0000 http://www.pentadact.com/?p=860#comment-66183 Also Ross leaving PCG. Sadface. http://www.pentadact.com/2009-06-06-burglary-aftermath/#comment-66135 J-Man Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:44:36 +0000 http://www.pentadact.com/?p=860#comment-66135 Also, who's this nice lady? http://www.pentadact.com/2009-06-06-burglary-aftermath/#comment-65545 Jazmeister Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:24:21 +0000 http://www.pentadact.com/?p=860#comment-65545 Insurance is great in theory, but in practice they're in the business of weaselling out of agreements and surprising you with technicalities. Grrrr... http://www.pentadact.com/2009-06-06-burglary-aftermath/#comment-65541 Jason L Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:14:51 +0000 http://www.pentadact.com/?p=860#comment-65541 It's not a scam if they offer it because of their ridiculous cross-branding agreements. Unless the burglary bore the signature of the dashing cad Praig Cearson, this nothing more than a rare positive example of blind bureaucracy in action. http://www.pentadact.com/2009-06-06-burglary-aftermath/#comment-65514 Anonymous Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:12:48 +0000 http://www.pentadact.com/?p=860#comment-65514 Who is this person? http://www.pentadact.com/2009-06-06-burglary-aftermath/#comment-65487 passerby Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:16:39 +0000 http://www.pentadact.com/?p=860#comment-65487 That's right, scam your insurance company then write about it on the Internet THIS PLAN CANNOT POSSIBLY FAIL (though yes I agree the odds of them reading this are low...)

(though yes I agree the odds of them reading this are low...)]]> http://www.pentadact.com/2009-06-06-burglary-aftermath/#comment-65418 Ludo Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:38:50 +0000 http://www.pentadact.com/?p=860#comment-65418 I say it's not too large enough! http://www.pentadact.com/2009-06-06-burglary-aftermath/#comment-65398 Chijts Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:52:41 +0000 http://www.pentadact.com/?p=860#comment-65398 That TV seems far too large to be that close to your face. http://www.pentadact.com/2009-06-06-burglary-aftermath/#comment-65348 waste_manager Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:38:42 +0000 http://www.pentadact.com/?p=860#comment-65348 So they stole all this stuff but left your fruit bowl in tact? What the hell? Those apples look tasty. Glad you got it all sorted anyway chap.
Glad you got it all sorted anyway chap.]]> http://www.pentadact.com/2009-06-06-burglary-aftermath/#comment-65083 SenatorPalpatine Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:32:58 +0000 http://www.pentadact.com/?p=860#comment-65083 Sorry about the burglary, yay for upgraded gadgets and locks!