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The Retirement Home / Re: Regarding this tension in the air...
2013 May 30, 18:14:31
To both Tekner and Brick Stonewood, thank you.
I thank you because, regardless of if your information is truthful or not, you are taking time out to 'settle the storm,' so to speak. It is very much appreciated.
I will not say that I believe all that you say and I will not say that I believe all that Swebow has said. I try to remain as non-biased as I can so I can form my own views and opinions. So here's what I have to say from what I've gathered.
First of all, this is getting out of hand. I refer back to my previous post in this thread: this really has become a glorious controversy and it's starting to feel ridiculous.
Going back to what many have said, this is a volunteer project managed by volunteers with an average age of mid-20s.
Of course some people are going to mess around with others and of course jokes will be pulled. There is no way, no possible way, that this team can run as smoothly as clockwork as many of us want to think and there is no way that the team will be the happiest, most agreeable family since the Brady Bunch. The disagreements and the immature jokes they pull on one another is none of our business and we can not expect them to let us in on every single detail. Doing so is outright counterproductive and, quite frankly, I don't care what goes on. I care that the game is being made and no one is being wronged or hurt in that process. The only reason I harp on the subject is because I feel some wrong has been done somewhere, but not to the extent that a lot of you think. What is done seems pretty much done and I have confidence that the team can sort out their own problems.
Regarding the new awards. If this was not just some distraction, then it was simply bad timing. Really horrible timing, to be honest. Even if the intent was to lighten the mood, it should have been done after some kind of statement. It should have been implemented in the recovery period of this whole mess, not while it was still in full swing.
I understand that a lot of the team feel that this is over and done, but many are still waiting and I don't think the recovery period is just quite here yet, as much as it should be.
I do still think there should be some kind of official statement, that much hasn't changed from my last post. I understand that it may seem like a waste of time or the team may not have the resources, (providing Swebow is holding those resources back) but I think a simple thread on the subject would suffice. However, what I'm seeing in this thread as of now is a massive step in the right direction and I find it very admirable the attention that some team members are giving.
The mascot.... this one is just asinine. It's a mascot, nothing more nothing less. I can't see it as anything but a mascot.
I'd like to reiterate: I am on no one's side here. These are my thoughts and this is how I see the situation. I think the time to recover has come.
Neither side can truly defend themselves without scrutiny, at this point. No explanation can be definitively proven. I don't think much more is left to be said. It's time to move on.
I thank you because, regardless of if your information is truthful or not, you are taking time out to 'settle the storm,' so to speak. It is very much appreciated.
I will not say that I believe all that you say and I will not say that I believe all that Swebow has said. I try to remain as non-biased as I can so I can form my own views and opinions. So here's what I have to say from what I've gathered.
First of all, this is getting out of hand. I refer back to my previous post in this thread: this really has become a glorious controversy and it's starting to feel ridiculous.
Going back to what many have said, this is a volunteer project managed by volunteers with an average age of mid-20s.
Of course some people are going to mess around with others and of course jokes will be pulled. There is no way, no possible way, that this team can run as smoothly as clockwork as many of us want to think and there is no way that the team will be the happiest, most agreeable family since the Brady Bunch. The disagreements and the immature jokes they pull on one another is none of our business and we can not expect them to let us in on every single detail. Doing so is outright counterproductive and, quite frankly, I don't care what goes on. I care that the game is being made and no one is being wronged or hurt in that process. The only reason I harp on the subject is because I feel some wrong has been done somewhere, but not to the extent that a lot of you think. What is done seems pretty much done and I have confidence that the team can sort out their own problems.
Regarding the new awards. If this was not just some distraction, then it was simply bad timing. Really horrible timing, to be honest. Even if the intent was to lighten the mood, it should have been done after some kind of statement. It should have been implemented in the recovery period of this whole mess, not while it was still in full swing.
I understand that a lot of the team feel that this is over and done, but many are still waiting and I don't think the recovery period is just quite here yet, as much as it should be.
I do still think there should be some kind of official statement, that much hasn't changed from my last post. I understand that it may seem like a waste of time or the team may not have the resources, (providing Swebow is holding those resources back) but I think a simple thread on the subject would suffice. However, what I'm seeing in this thread as of now is a massive step in the right direction and I find it very admirable the attention that some team members are giving.
The mascot.... this one is just asinine. It's a mascot, nothing more nothing less. I can't see it as anything but a mascot.
I'd like to reiterate: I am on no one's side here. These are my thoughts and this is how I see the situation. I think the time to recover has come.
Neither side can truly defend themselves without scrutiny, at this point. No explanation can be definitively proven. I don't think much more is left to be said. It's time to move on.
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The Retirement Home / Re: Regarding this tension in the air...
2013 May 28, 19:22:22
It seems clear that the majority of people here know at least some of the details of recent events. Most people here have read the documents, chat logs, posts, etc. Most people have, at the very least, a basic overview of what happened.
My only question is, why hasn't there been any kind of official statement? Why is all the information coming from these secret 'back alley' places?
There is a clear 'tension' in the air regardless if some people think things have been blown out of proportion which, at this point, they may very well have been. It's upsetting to see this community fall into a pit of controversy and mistrust over something so seemingly immature.
As far as I can see, nothing has been officially acknowledged and this whole 'awards' thing, though I may be entirely wrong, seems like a huge distraction from the issues. If this is the case, it's incredibly disappointing and almost insulting to consider that they think this whole situation can be nullified by some flashy badges. I hope I'm wrong in saying that they seem to be dancing around the problem and hoping that the whole thing just blows over, but I can't think of any other reason for this 'award' thing.
I do not think that the game is collapsing and I do not think the team is either. What I do think is that this whole mess has gone on much farther than it ever should have, all the while glorifying to some magnificent controversy. People are at an unrest and, to the best of my knowledge, not much is being done to fix anything.
The problem is this consternation in the community and the lack of administrative attention to it. After this is cleared up, then progress can move forward to making the team more efficient, which it seems to need to be.
My only question is, why hasn't there been any kind of official statement? Why is all the information coming from these secret 'back alley' places?
There is a clear 'tension' in the air regardless if some people think things have been blown out of proportion which, at this point, they may very well have been. It's upsetting to see this community fall into a pit of controversy and mistrust over something so seemingly immature.
As far as I can see, nothing has been officially acknowledged and this whole 'awards' thing, though I may be entirely wrong, seems like a huge distraction from the issues. If this is the case, it's incredibly disappointing and almost insulting to consider that they think this whole situation can be nullified by some flashy badges. I hope I'm wrong in saying that they seem to be dancing around the problem and hoping that the whole thing just blows over, but I can't think of any other reason for this 'award' thing.
I do not think that the game is collapsing and I do not think the team is either. What I do think is that this whole mess has gone on much farther than it ever should have, all the while glorifying to some magnificent controversy. People are at an unrest and, to the best of my knowledge, not much is being done to fix anything.
The problem is this consternation in the community and the lack of administrative attention to it. After this is cleared up, then progress can move forward to making the team more efficient, which it seems to need to be.
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The Retirement Home / Re: Goodbye everyone!
2013 May 25, 15:24:44
It sure is a shame to hear this. You held so much personality for the project. You were like the Ringo Starr of LoE... in some odd way. I don't know.
Bottom line: it's a darn shame to see you go and it certainly won't be the same.
Bottom line: it's a darn shame to see you go and it certainly won't be the same.
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Video Games Archive / Re: Xbox One discussion topic
2013 May 23, 21:50:27
Apparently, after the press conference, Microsoft stock went down and both Nintendo and Sony stock went up.
The thing is an absolute mess and only shows how much Microsoft wants to squeeze as much money as they can from its supporters while stunting both their options and margin.
They're downright abusing their loyal (Good lord, have you met an Xbox fanboy? They'd marry the box if they could.) fanbase and, by the end of this, I'd be stunned if they had anyone left on their side. I just can not imagine how any gamer could be in favor of anything Microsoft is doing.
The thing is an absolute mess and only shows how much Microsoft wants to squeeze as much money as they can from its supporters while stunting both their options and margin.
They're downright abusing their loyal (Good lord, have you met an Xbox fanboy? They'd marry the box if they could.) fanbase and, by the end of this, I'd be stunned if they had anyone left on their side. I just can not imagine how any gamer could be in favor of anything Microsoft is doing.
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Music Archive / Re: Latest Purchase.
2013 May 20, 15:24:04
Oddly enough, In Search of the Lost Chord was one of the more recent vinyls I picked up.
It's been a while since I've been record hunting, sadly.
Though it may not have been recent, I was lucky enough to have found In the Court of the Crimson King by King Crimson.
It looks and sounds stunning on record.
60's Progressive rock at its finest with distinct jazzy elements.
Here's the most known track off the album:
It's been a while since I've been record hunting, sadly.
Though it may not have been recent, I was lucky enough to have found In the Court of the Crimson King by King Crimson.
It looks and sounds stunning on record.
60's Progressive rock at its finest with distinct jazzy elements.
Here's the most known track off the album:
Spoiler: show
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Video Games Archive / Re: MSdos games
2013 May 18, 16:39:15
I've only watched Retsupurae commentate over the Darkseed games.
Mike Dawson.
There was one called The Island of Dr. Brain..... I think?
I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream was an interesting take on the short story. I did learn about the game through Retsupurae, but I had read the story a while before. The author of I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream (Harlan Ellison) plays the voice of AM in the game, I believe, and he's phenomenal. The only thing is, the game is not at all true to the story, but they're both still good.
I'd recommend it, the same people who made Darkseed (Cyber Dreams) made it. Although, I think it would be a bit difficult for me to recommend Darkseed itself. The first one maybe, but the second one was kind of a mess.
Mike Dawson.
There was one called The Island of Dr. Brain..... I think?
I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream was an interesting take on the short story. I did learn about the game through Retsupurae, but I had read the story a while before. The author of I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream (Harlan Ellison) plays the voice of AM in the game, I believe, and he's phenomenal. The only thing is, the game is not at all true to the story, but they're both still good.
I'd recommend it, the same people who made Darkseed (Cyber Dreams) made it. Although, I think it would be a bit difficult for me to recommend Darkseed itself. The first one maybe, but the second one was kind of a mess.
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Off-Topic / Re: Dumb things that annoy you
2013 May 17, 12:58:25Quote from: Julius on 2013 May 17, 12:41:16
You guys rock, you know that? Thanks.
*Super, Totally Radical Bro, Championship Edition, 15 Minutes Late Hug*
I'm always 15 minutes late to everything.
I guess that annoys me.
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Video Games Archive / Re: Nintendo mass-claims revenue from Youtubers' Let's Plays
2013 May 17, 12:42:30
As a company, Nintendo is well within their right to do this as the game itself is their content.
Yes, you could argue that the commentary is the Let's player's content, but that's not enough to warrant them much of an argument against this. Effectively, they make money from talking over video games. This feels like a ridiculous concept, but when you think of how much money other people who don't really deserve it make, Let's plays may as well be part of the Entertainment Industry, which is fair enough.
I see this as a positive. Too many people start making Let's Plays with the idea that they'll make money in mind. The whole thing has turned into a business and it's disgusting to see how little most people care about what they do as long as they get their money from it. Let's plays are supposed to be something fun and inspired, not a business. I do not have a problem with a Let's player making money, but I have a problem when money is the primary motive behind making a Let's play.
I honestly hope that other companies follow this example, because then the people who want to make Let's plays for the enjoyment of it will become prevalent over those who just want to make money. If this is the case, then the quality of Let's plays should rise drastically from the bottom-of-the-barrel standard we have now.
Yes, you could argue that the commentary is the Let's player's content, but that's not enough to warrant them much of an argument against this. Effectively, they make money from talking over video games. This feels like a ridiculous concept, but when you think of how much money other people who don't really deserve it make, Let's plays may as well be part of the Entertainment Industry, which is fair enough.
I see this as a positive. Too many people start making Let's Plays with the idea that they'll make money in mind. The whole thing has turned into a business and it's disgusting to see how little most people care about what they do as long as they get their money from it. Let's plays are supposed to be something fun and inspired, not a business. I do not have a problem with a Let's player making money, but I have a problem when money is the primary motive behind making a Let's play.
I honestly hope that other companies follow this example, because then the people who want to make Let's plays for the enjoyment of it will become prevalent over those who just want to make money. If this is the case, then the quality of Let's plays should rise drastically from the bottom-of-the-barrel standard we have now.
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Guild Archive / Re: [Herd] Travellers Blessing.
2013 May 17, 12:03:36
Just one more month of Highschool.
Just one more month of Highschool.
Just one more month of Highschool.
Just one more month of Highschool.
Just one more month of Highschool.
Just one more month of Highschool.
Just one more month of Highschool.
Just one more month of Highschool.
Just one more month of Highschool.
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Video Games Archive / Re: Don't Starve
2013 May 13, 19:16:39
I've been meaning to try this game out for ages.
Unfortunately, I've recently learned that my Golden Masterpiece of a computer is incapable of running the graphics.
Unfortunately, I've recently learned that my Golden Masterpiece of a computer is incapable of running the graphics.
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MLP: FiM SD Archive / Re: My little Pony: Equestria Girls - TV Movie
2013 May 13, 19:09:23
Although my general disdain for anthro/humanized ponies puts me in a heavily biased margin, I will most likely be watching it so I can form a justifiable opinion based on what I see.
Either this, or my indifference will take hold and I'll end up not watching, pretending as if it doesn't exist, and going on my whoop-Dee-Doo, merry, gosh-darned way.
In most instances, the latter is more common.
Either this, or my indifference will take hold and I'll end up not watching, pretending as if it doesn't exist, and going on my whoop-Dee-Doo, merry, gosh-darned way.
In most instances, the latter is more common.
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Off-Topic / Re: Today's Smile
2013 May 11, 13:46:01Quote from: Pinkie Pie on 2013 May 11, 13:21:34
http://www.staggeringbeauty.com/ ;
I'm sending this to everyone I know.
Absolutely everyone.
Every last one.
All of them...
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Off-Topic / Re: Today's Smile
2013 May 10, 17:16:15
I bought Mike Tyson's Punch Out (NES) with the original box for $25.
AND
Pokemon Blue with a working battery for $5.
'Twas a good day to retro game hunt.
AND
Pokemon Blue with a working battery for $5.
'Twas a good day to retro game hunt.
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Guild Archive / Re: [Herd] Travellers Blessing.
2013 May 01, 15:25:53Quote from: Ahaut on 2013 May 01, 07:52:53
So how's life guys?
I started reading Homestuck.
My life is now Homestuck.
HoMeStUcK.
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Off-Topic Archive / Re: Coca-Cola or Pepsi?
2013 Apr 28, 05:14:14
Disregarding my previous hyperbolic display, I will say, with arrogant levels of certainty, that Jones soda is, beyond most shadows of maybe a few doubts, the best soda this side, or any of the two sides for that matter, of the Mississippi.
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Off-Topic Archive / Re: Coca-Cola or Pepsi?
2013 Apr 27, 13:53:33Quote from: Little Judas on 2013 Apr 27, 06:58:28Quote from: Sea Foam on 2013 Apr 27, 01:37:36
I am shocked! Nay, disgusted! NAY^2, repulsed by the slander that dares force its way into my thoughts! Oh woe is the day, woe is the poor and innocent mind that knows not of the effervescent splendor that is the objectively dominate choice!
Pepsi, my poor, lost souls! Pepsi!
Such deceit. Such subterfuge! Such... I can not stomach to continue my Google search for synonyms any longer!
Argh! The praise of this subordinate drink dost set my eyes aflame! My tears wreak the anguish of the supercilious school girl whose minions betray her after the forthcoming of a 'totally hot guy.'
To hear such a subjacent drink praised over the sweet, blissful nectar that is Pepsi™ is too much, too laborious for my Pepsi™ stained heart to endure!
Alas... The Great Reckoning is upon us. See how you can tell how super serious I am from the capitalization! It is no laughing matter! We are all doomed.
The Lords of the Fizz do not toy.
We are surely doomed.
So
Super
Serious. That was stupid.
That was beautiful, the poetry, the passion that crosses every border into the depths of a love so pure...
So what do you prefer because I could understand a word of it.
Oh, no I drink water.
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Off-Topic Archive / Re: Coca-Cola or Pepsi?
2013 Apr 27, 01:37:36
I am shocked! Nay, disgusted! NAY^2, repulsed by the slander that dares force its way into my thoughts! Oh woe is the day, woe is the poor and innocent mind that knows not of the effervescent splendor that is the objectively dominate choice!
Pepsi, my poor, lost souls! Pepsi!
Such deceit. Such subterfuge! Such... I can not stomach to continue my Google search for synonyms any longer!
Argh! The praise of this subordinate drink dost set my eyes aflame! My tears wreak the anguish of the supercilious school girl whose minions betray her after the forthcoming of a 'totally hot guy.'
To hear such a subjacent drink praised over the sweet, blissful nectar that is Pepsi™ is too much, too laborious for my Pepsi™ stained heart to endure!
Alas... The Great Reckoning is upon us. See how you can tell how super serious I am from the capitalization! It is no laughing matter! We are all doomed.
The Lords of the Fizz do not toy.
We are surely doomed.
So
Super
Serious. That was stupid.
Pepsi, my poor, lost souls! Pepsi!
Such deceit. Such subterfuge! Such... I can not stomach to continue my Google search for synonyms any longer!
Argh! The praise of this subordinate drink dost set my eyes aflame! My tears wreak the anguish of the supercilious school girl whose minions betray her after the forthcoming of a 'totally hot guy.'
To hear such a subjacent drink praised over the sweet, blissful nectar that is Pepsi™ is too much, too laborious for my Pepsi™ stained heart to endure!
Alas... The Great Reckoning is upon us. See how you can tell how super serious I am from the capitalization! It is no laughing matter! We are all doomed.
The Lords of the Fizz do not toy.
We are surely doomed.
So
Super
Serious. That was stupid.
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Video Games / Re: Most annoying things in video games
2013 Apr 26, 19:10:19Quote from: Ryo_D_Disk on 2013 Apr 23, 15:39:21
that one line of dialog you seem to skip or goes by to quick but then doent repeat itself so you get yourself lost just trying to work out where your going or what your doing
I once played a point and click adventure game where they gave me a phone number that I needed to progress. (In game phone, of course) However, I neglected to write it down because I assumed the game would be generous enough to do that for me. Needless to say, I was wrong and was forced to re-play the entire game for the one phone number.
