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Books / Re: New Hitchhiker's Guide books
« on: November 06, 2008, 06:39:30 PM »
New book? huh? what? Isn't everyone dead?
*brain explodes*
*brain explodes*
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"Magic is what makes fantasy fantastic," someone says, "you can't apply rules to them or else it loses wonder!" I respond, "Sure, but if you want to write them you will certainly want to know how they work." Writing is all about execution, and I find applying some basic laws of physics to magic systems make them more understandable and realistic. Here, I'm going to outline my basic method for developing a magic system.
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Suggestions Box / Re: Holiday Names
« on: November 06, 2008, 06:36:53 PM »
Wow that means a lot Mok. Thank you.
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Suggestions Box / Re: Holiday Names
« on: November 06, 2008, 06:18:59 PM »
Gravy starts with a G.
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Rants and Stuff / Re: These Stupid Titles VI
« on: November 06, 2008, 06:16:08 PM »
I think some crazy man thought it would be a good idea to hide in the bells...
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Video Games / Re: Star Wars: Force Unleashed
« on: November 06, 2008, 03:14:15 PM »
The PC crowd that follows LucasArts is pretty high. I usually prefer PC to console but I lucked out here. I understand your frustration and it is a shame LucasArts has officially said no PC version.
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Rants and Stuff / Re: These Stupid Titles VI
« on: November 06, 2008, 04:56:11 AM »
Glad the forest worked out for ya. These camels are driving me nuts as well. Looks I should be able be promoted soon.
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Suggestions Box / Re: Holiday Names
« on: November 06, 2008, 01:48:18 AM »
Thank you =). Once again brilliance strikes in the shower.
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Everything Else / Re: Best Quote Lately Reincarnated
« on: November 06, 2008, 01:47:49 AM »
"I have Montezuma's revenge in my eye!"
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Rants and Stuff / Re: These Stupid Titles VI
« on: November 06, 2008, 12:17:00 AM »
You went from escaped to wandering. Not really sure I see the difference =p.
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Rants and Stuff / Re: Gay rights
« on: November 05, 2008, 10:29:57 PM »
Prop 102 did pass here in Arizona. I actually abstained from this part of the voting ballot. In my opinion it is impossible to make an informed decision on a bill/amendment when the reasons behind it have absolutely nothing to do with the physical law trying to be instated.
Equality and entitlement are not the same thing. Equality is something we as a human race should strive for. While the phrase, 'Treat everyone as you want to be treated' is a bit of a misnomer since not everyone wants or responds to the same variables, the sentiment is right on. Entitlements just come about as things people think they deserve because they are simply standing in one place as opposed to another.
Equality and entitlement are not the same thing. Equality is something we as a human race should strive for. While the phrase, 'Treat everyone as you want to be treated' is a bit of a misnomer since not everyone wants or responds to the same variables, the sentiment is right on. Entitlements just come about as things people think they deserve because they are simply standing in one place as opposed to another.
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Video Games / Re: Star Wars: Force Unleashed
« on: November 05, 2008, 10:18:36 PM »
I went back and decided I needed to get the dark side ending. About a 3.5 star rating on that one. I was intrigued in how it played out, but overall seemed too regurgitated. However, the reason for my post about a bad ending comes from what happened during the credits. Somehow empty house + 11pm + still hyper = weird "outtake" dialogues.
Here is George Lucas posing as a Military Officer praising the Dark Side ending:
Lucas: (Talking to himself) I think this ending really gives this game the feeling it needed. Give our target audience the fulfillment of my...I mean their dreams. And most importantly, it excellently displays our use of Cheese-Factor-5.
Tech: Sir, you know that isn't a real technique right?
Lucas: (Not paying attention) And it took every little goldfish here make it happen. (Starts stroking an invisible pet goldfish).
Tech: ...the techs really don't like being called goldfish.
Lucas: Little goldfish, swimming around in their little bowls. Little world made all pretty just for them. Tiny plastic plant there. Wavy tree here. Green and pretty.
Tech: I thought you said plants in the cubicles were too distracting?
Lucas: Maybe even a little diver guy down there...(Just finally noticing the tech) Why do they call them Diver Guys?
Tech: Wrong anatomy to be a Diver Girl?
Lucas: They don't move. They just sit there at the bottom. How can you be a diver when you already dove. There is no diving happening! Why, you'd have to be a Dover Guy.
Tech: Dover Guy. Right.
Lucas: Doesn't really roll of the tongue though. Could be our next big series...or maybe the name of a fruit salad.
Tech: Honestly, who are you?
Here is George Lucas posing as a Military Officer praising the Dark Side ending:
Lucas: (Talking to himself) I think this ending really gives this game the feeling it needed. Give our target audience the fulfillment of my...I mean their dreams. And most importantly, it excellently displays our use of Cheese-Factor-5.
Tech: Sir, you know that isn't a real technique right?
Lucas: (Not paying attention) And it took every little goldfish here make it happen. (Starts stroking an invisible pet goldfish).
Tech: ...the techs really don't like being called goldfish.
Lucas: Little goldfish, swimming around in their little bowls. Little world made all pretty just for them. Tiny plastic plant there. Wavy tree here. Green and pretty.
Tech: I thought you said plants in the cubicles were too distracting?
Lucas: Maybe even a little diver guy down there...(Just finally noticing the tech) Why do they call them Diver Guys?
Tech: Wrong anatomy to be a Diver Girl?
Lucas: They don't move. They just sit there at the bottom. How can you be a diver when you already dove. There is no diving happening! Why, you'd have to be a Dover Guy.
Tech: Dover Guy. Right.
Lucas: Doesn't really roll of the tongue though. Could be our next big series...or maybe the name of a fruit salad.
Tech: Honestly, who are you?
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Rants and Stuff / Re: OMWOW!
« on: November 05, 2008, 07:10:59 PM »
Muffins are definitely tasty.
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Rants and Stuff / Re: These Stupid Titles VI
« on: November 05, 2008, 07:10:31 PM »
My holiday name change has granted multiple arms. Advantage for staff wielding comabt, or at the least mutiple shovel holding.
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Rants and Stuff / Re: These Stupid Titles VI
« on: November 05, 2008, 03:07:32 PM »
I wonder if I mutated into an unfair advantage with the hands I have now.