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Everything Else / Re: Word Sense
« on: May 24, 2003, 01:50:10 PM »
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Max is a Shadowblade, a supernatural--and supernaturally competent--warrior bound to protect her witch Giselle. As a Shadowblade, Max doesn't age. She is better, faster, stronger than any ordinary human being. And she hates it. Giselle betrayed her trust to make Max what she is, and though she is magically compelled to protect Giselle and follow orders, Max works against her witch in every way she can. Continue reading Bitter Night
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Suggestions Box / Re: Today's active topics
« on: May 24, 2003, 01:49:13 PM »
I have worked in technical support and customer service for the past 5 years, so I know what its like to be very hesitant to tell a customer "no" or "its not going to work" or "I can't help you." In fact, more often than not responses like that will only get you in trouble with your superiors. You have to lie outright and convince the customer that, despite their extreme stupidity and the fact that their computer is 10 years old, there is indeed a chance of getting everything on their computer working perfectly again.
But in many corporate IT departments, you can actively solicit requests for fixing things, and then deny said requests without any logical explanation, and spend the time you'd otherwise be spending on fixing that problem watching a movie or ordering pizza. Which you can afford, since you get paid more than the price of the pizza during the time it takes you to eat it.
This isn't the case with all IT departments, of course, so if you work in IT and this description doesn't apply to you, then good for you. And I offer my condolances.
But in many corporate IT departments, you can actively solicit requests for fixing things, and then deny said requests without any logical explanation, and spend the time you'd otherwise be spending on fixing that problem watching a movie or ordering pizza. Which you can afford, since you get paid more than the price of the pizza during the time it takes you to eat it.
This isn't the case with all IT departments, of course, so if you work in IT and this description doesn't apply to you, then good for you. And I offer my condolances.
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Video Games / Re: It was only a matter of time
« on: May 24, 2003, 12:22:19 AM »
Yeah I'm sure it'd be cool, it just doesn't fit too well with my Plan. (Note: That was my Plan, not my Evil Master Plan. That comes later.)
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Suggestions Box / Re: Today's active topics
« on: May 24, 2003, 12:18:46 AM »
He must work in a corporate IT department.
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What's this? / Re: How about running a Matrix game?
« on: May 24, 2003, 12:10:17 AM »
I suppose there's no reason we can't run a game of The Matrix from inside The Matrix.
Which brings up another interesting question -- theoretically, wouldn't it be possible for virtual computers to take over inside the real Matrix and virtually enslave the virtual human race? And, given enough processing power, couldn't those virtual computers construct a virtual Matrix to virtually create a virtual world as a diversion?
And couldn't the whole process continually repeat itself, until the real Matrix crashed from excessive processing load? Now that's what I'd do, if I were Neo..
But yes, a storytelling/diceless game of the Matrix sounds cool -- although I agree with SE that it would be tough to treat a "one-shot" forum game as one-shot, since even those short games would probably last several weeks or months on a forum.
Which brings up another interesting question -- theoretically, wouldn't it be possible for virtual computers to take over inside the real Matrix and virtually enslave the virtual human race? And, given enough processing power, couldn't those virtual computers construct a virtual Matrix to virtually create a virtual world as a diversion?
And couldn't the whole process continually repeat itself, until the real Matrix crashed from excessive processing load? Now that's what I'd do, if I were Neo..
But yes, a storytelling/diceless game of the Matrix sounds cool -- although I agree with SE that it would be tough to treat a "one-shot" forum game as one-shot, since even those short games would probably last several weeks or months on a forum.
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What's this? / Re: Umm I can't post.
« on: May 23, 2003, 11:00:01 PM »
And no, he's not kidding..
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What's this? / Re: AORP?
« on: May 23, 2003, 10:57:56 PM »
Same here. I've actually set to work three times to develop something like this, but always get sidetracked -- and lose interest because I'd have to develop it alone.
I'm really quite experienced with PHP, so if you'd be developing it in that, I'd be interested in helping out, if you needed it.
I'm really quite experienced with PHP, so if you'd be developing it in that, I'd be interested in helping out, if you needed it.
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Suggestions Box / Re: Current Poll
« on: May 23, 2003, 09:35:37 PM »
We never played Thundercats or Starwars or GI Joe. We had our own.. erm, thing.. called "Blaster Kids." It was actually pretty impressive, for a bunch of kids... there was this wizard that gave us various save-the-world type assignments, which were invariably interrupted by hordes of goblins. Although it wasn't fantasy, if anything it was sci-fi. We even had our own ranking system.
Although we invented it about 10 years prior to the show, I suppose it was sort of like Powerangers -- though it didn't involve transforming into various gigantic robots and fighting towering Godzilla dolls. Frankly, it was much, much cooler than Powerrangers. And I don't just say that because I'm biased.
We also didn't need stupid catch phrases or pathetic colorful costumes. We figured we were cool enough already.
Although we invented it about 10 years prior to the show, I suppose it was sort of like Powerangers -- though it didn't involve transforming into various gigantic robots and fighting towering Godzilla dolls. Frankly, it was much, much cooler than Powerrangers. And I don't just say that because I'm biased.
We also didn't need stupid catch phrases or pathetic colorful costumes. We figured we were cool enough already.
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Video Games / Re: Commandos 3
« on: May 23, 2003, 11:25:29 AM »
Cool!! Commandos is one of my all time favorite games.
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Video Games / Re: It was only a matter of time
« on: May 23, 2003, 11:19:40 AM »
It's kind of funny, I actually have been considering applying for a content designer position at Turbine Entertainment. If I did apply, actually got the job, and were still around in 2005, I'd have an opportunity to help make this MMORPG as open-ended as possible.
I've got my cover letter/resume written up and everything. Only problem is, I really don't like the idea of moving to Boston..
I've got my cover letter/resume written up and everything. Only problem is, I really don't like the idea of moving to Boston..
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Suggestions Box / Re: Today's active topics
« on: May 23, 2003, 01:21:02 AM »
I suspect SE is right about that. And I have to agree it could be handy.
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Suggestions Box / Re: Reviews with pictures
« on: May 22, 2003, 05:53:41 PM »
I don't particularly care whether reviews have screenshots or not. It might be nice to see what a product looks like, but its not critical. I was just trying to point out that there are simple options for achieving that objective if fell decides it would be a good idea.
And the thumbnails is probably the best way to do it -- it is very easy with PHP to auto-generate thumbnails.
And the thumbnails is probably the best way to do it -- it is very easy with PHP to auto-generate thumbnails.
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Everything Else / Re: Disney makes Self-distructing DVD's
« on: May 22, 2003, 05:41:24 PM »
Supposedly there actually was an issue with The Little Mermaid on the cover of the original release of the video, which was later changed do to complaints. Thats more of a rumour, but considering Disney's track record, it wouldn't surprise me.