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Video Games / Re: Most annoying things in video games

2015 Jul 22, 05:11:35

Trion servers

To be fair they have like, almost a million, if not more, players, the popularity for the game is absolutely bonkers and WAY more than they could've ever expected, they probably expect a hundred thousand, maybe 150 000 at most, not how many people they have now.

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Off-Topic / Re: Dumb things that annoy you

2015 Jul 21, 11:22:41

^ Honestly, it's really annoying how many people think that losing weight is always the easiest thing in the world, when some people have a harder time with it than others.
That, and weight gain isn't always caused by overeating, eating unhealthy, and/or sedentary lifestyle. It can also be caused by medical conditions.

Yup, and some people, like him and me, have a surprisingly hard time actually gaining weight, wonder if it's metabolism just going overdrive constantly.

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Off-Topic Archive / Re: Windows 10

2015 Jul 20, 14:23:57

LaptopBrony with a barely usable laptop? Unacceptable!

Install some ClassicShell, stat! Configure it to disable all the hot corners, and you have yourself a perfectly serviceable OS.

Also I the UEFI lockdown sounds like a lot of hear-say. Locking that down would just cause everyone a lot of trouble as it would brick the machine the moment windows inevitably bricks itself with an update or something. Even then, if you have the machine in your hands its always get around the password.

Yup, Windows 8 is a freaking mess to use unless you use classic shell and basically upgrade it back to it's predecessor's UI, yes, upgrade, because the Windows 7 UI is leagues better than windows 8 UI in it's current state.

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Off-Topic / Re: Dumb things that annoy you

2015 Jul 18, 21:57:07

His room doesn't have wired connection, or anywhere to put it as far as I know. That's another reason why he wants my room.

Does your dad even realize that a single bar of internet connection is like, nothing at all? He'd only get a marginal increase in speed, not nearly enough to be noticeable unless it's like from 0 bars to 1 bar or 1 to 2.

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Off-Topic / Re: Dumb things that annoy you

2015 Jun 22, 15:55:32

Apparently, in Texas, or at least in my area, once you turn 18, you no longer have to take a driving test. You can just go in for an ID and end up with a driver's license. That explains why there are so many people around here who seem to have no idea how to drive properly.

I at least took driving classes, though. And let me tell yah, the lesson about train track safety has left me paranoid of stopping my car on train tracks, even if it's for a second. If there's a stop sign on the other side of the tracks and someone has stopped there, don't stop on the tracks and wait for them to go. You're supposed to wait behind the tracks for them to go, then drive across the tracks and stop in that spot.

A train driver came in as a guest speaker and showed us a compilation video from cameras mounted on trains, and... Just... Trains are no joke, okay? They look like they're going slow, but they're going fast, and they take a while to stop. Playing chicken on train tracks is about as cool as saying "YOLO." When you're crossing tracks, pay attention and watch out. If a train is coming, don't try to beat it across the track. Just wait for it. It's going a lot faster than you think. Don't walk along a train track, either.

Best way to know if train tracks are still in use? Look at the top of the metal rails. If they're not totally rusted over, the track is in use. Even if they are totally rusted over, it doesn't hurt to keep an eye and an ear out for any trains.

You also have to keep in mind that a train is stupidly heavy in comparison to the average car or even a fully loaded truck, a train could go at 15 kilometers an hour and still absolutely wreck your car without any trouble at all if it hits, just, don't take trains lightly, they are REALLY heavy.

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Canterlot Archives / Re: adventures as a royal guard(open rp)

2015 Jun 19, 18:52:57

(Welp, considering Chibalt's a head or so higher than you, not to mention a lot heavier since guise doesn't change his weight, that is pretty dang impressive, apparently hoisting him onto the bed I mean.)

Now or after? Because I feel pretty confident in smacking you both when my head no longer feels like a scrambled egg. Chibalt responded while getting on the bed with Maple's help, the thing creaking lightly but seeming to hold up nicely.

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Canterlot Archives / Re: adventures as a royal guard(open rp)

2015 Jun 19, 17:45:44

I meant Maple, not you, actually now that I think about it I meant both of you.

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Off-Topic / Re: Dumb things that annoy you

2015 Jun 19, 17:23:59

A dollar was worth a lot more back then (heck, a cent was worth more), and college tuition was about 4 or 5 times less than it is now. And they weren't in the middle of a job crisis.

So, yeah, they need to get with the times, realize things have changed a lot, and learn how economy works.
Where's that stereotypical talk of "I remember when a nickel could buy you a pile of candy. Everything costs so much more these days."?

At least we don't have to walk 15 miles in the snow to get to school these days.

There's so many people that just don't understand stuff like this, mostly because they can't seem to wrap their heads around that there are machines being made that can pretty much take over a lot of jobs, requiring only a few people to maintain and/or control it, a group of 3 people tops with a machine doing the work of previously over 30 people, not to mention woah are things in the US expensive compared to the minimum wage you get, which also tends to be the wage you get because most workplaces are stupid like that.

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Canterlot Archives / Re: adventures as a royal guard(open rp)

2015 Jun 19, 17:19:47

I'm conflicted on whether to punch you or to facehoof, and I can't do either. Chibalt grumbled, indeed unable to do either of the two as one, he would most likely miss in his state, and two, he'd fall over as his balance was still as reliable as using eggs as crashpillows.

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Canterlot Archives / Re: adventures as a royal guard(open rp)

2015 Jun 18, 12:52:44

Chibalt almost gave a wave to Zappy and Book, though stopped just in time to avoid falling over, instead giving a vague nod and simply following as Maple led him on into the room, his eyesight still not at a level he'd really trust himself with.

(Hehe, misspelled nod as now.)

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Canterlot Archives / Re: adventures as a royal guard(open rp)

2015 Jun 17, 19:40:54

What, no fantasies about getting crushed by a massive stallion? Chibalt quipped back through his headache. Anyways I.... should just need some rest and I'll be fine, my fire should help me a little with recovering, burns away magic not my own.

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Canterlot Archives / Re: adventures as a royal guard(open rp)

2015 Jun 17, 12:46:46

Not a clue... Aaagh my head, was just heading out to practice when I got this massive headache, it's hard to even see, think it might be residual magic or something messing with me. Never been this bad though. Chibalt muttered in response, still looking somewhat unstable on his hooves but at least capable of standing, somewhat. Think I'm gonna have to rest for a bit, let it burn out or somethin'

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Canterlot Archives / Re: adventures as a royal guard(open rp)

2015 Jun 16, 20:01:47

Thanks.... Maple, right... sorry, it's a bit hard to think for me at the moment, must've been something bad I absorbed. Chibalt said as he supported himself somewhat on Maple, more for direction than walking though he occasionally wobbled a little, using Maple to balance against when that happened. Sorry if I'm a bit heavy, can't help it.

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Canterlot Archives / Re: adventures as a royal guard(open rp)

2015 Jun 14, 19:45:33

Chibalt was just about to reply when seemingly another bout of headache hit. Gah! Ech sorry... not a clue, I just got this massive headache out of nowhere while heading out to practice a bit, I have no idea what it is, before I knew it I was stumbling around, can barely even see properly without the world swimming around me, might be magic or something... Chibalt half-muttered while leaning somewhat on Maple, seemingly not noticing his disguise was somehow slipping, only a glimpse at his eyes being needed to see those characteristic almost dragon-like eyes in place of his guise's usual eyes.

(Left the source of this vague on purpose, could tie in to Match's miraculous recovery perhaps, or that entity influencing him, some residual magic being sucked up by accident by Chibalt and ending up making this happen, or perhaps simply a botched spell's lingering remains having a real bad effect on him, either way it should be burnt out of his system fairly soon.)

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Canterlot Archives / Re: adventures as a royal guard(open rp)

2015 Jun 14, 18:26:50

On his way to the infirmary Maple was almost bowled over by Chibalt, it being almost immediately evident something was wrong as his fur was matted with sweat and he couldn't seem to keep his balance. Aaagh, my head... Sorry whoever it is, mind h... helping me to the infirmary? I can barely even see or walk.

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Off-Topic / Re: Dumb things that annoy you

2015 Jun 13, 07:38:51

one of the reasons cameras aren't allowed in school grounds but i was able to sneak a Camera pen inside once (on the last day of that grade) too bad all the teachers where somewhere else instead of doing there usual violent things

won't we be adults/parents someday? will we still be sending our kids to those dangerous places? 
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When someone seems too Mature & Responsible for me to communicate with...or its just my Paranoia

Cameras being banned somewhere there's no good reason to should be more than enough reason to get in there and investigate immediately, because you KNOW they have something to hide at that point, I'm fairly certain you could actually report them to the police or higher authorities even.

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Off-Topic / Re: Dumb things that annoy you

2015 Jun 11, 15:14:12

I know for a fact I've been more conditioned to test taking and flushing said information out of my head afterwards...clearly a great policy for dealing with life. -sarcasm sarcasm-   And I was one of the kids who actually somewhat liked school, particularly because I always got fantastic grades.

Ugh, the mostly useless, and way too frequent tests in school really do promote this, read up for the test, then flush all the information out afterwards, lest you suffer from a huge amount of stress well into the weekend, probably where I got my habit of flushing literally EVERYTHING school-related out of my head when weekend comes around, is literally the only way I can calm down enough from all the stress.

School methods today have not had time to be tested properly, there is just WAY too much stress about in school itself, many people even get physically ill from the at times intense stress they suffer in school, five days of the week, often with a ton of homework to be done over the weekend, which is probably the main perpetrator here, do NOT give homework over the weeked, you're cutting free time, and relaxation time without having to worry about school, even shorter!

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Off-Topic / Re: Dumb things that annoy you

2015 Jun 10, 13:43:34

Actually, as far as developed countries go, the USA has a relatively low cost of living, especially in the south. When I was living in a small town in Louisiana my minimum wage job allowed me to comfortably afford a 2 bedroom apartment with a dishwasher and washer-dryer in unit. I could afford to keep the AC blaring all summer in triple digit temperatures at 100% humidity, had high-speed internet, ate out a few times a week, ect.

Was it sustainable? No. After all my living expenses I only had about 50-100 dollars left over every month, which was needed to absorb surprise expenses like car maintenance or dental visits. So I could never really afford to buy anything, or go out much, or save money, and a could never even utter the word 'vacation' without giggling. Still though, I was surviving independently, which is a lot more than most minimum wage earners can say.

USA also has some of the lowest minimum wages, whether you can survive reasonable on the minimum wage depends entirely on the living costs in the area you are in, the minimum wage the state has set and so-on, in some places, sure, you can survive reasonably well on minimum wage, but often not without a fairly small margin for extra expenses, in other places you might not be so lucky with what is avalible.

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Off-Topic / Re: Dumb things that annoy you

2015 Jun 10, 13:22:48

I never did understand the hate for those types of jobs, heck you can get paid $21 an hour for working at CostCo but CostCo requires previous experience to work there. You start out at $11 an hour and you get a 50 cent raise every six months because CostCo is ran on seniority rather than job position. So as long as you do your job you get paid good and it rises the longer you stay two of my cousins work at CostCo and they love it.

Unfortunately the cost of living in many areas, particularly in the US, is significantly higher than what you get working a full day for minimum wage, sure, minimum wage should not be enough for luxury, but in those areas it tends to simply not be enough for basic costs and needs, many of which are needed to be able to even get a higher-paying job, thus they are stuck in a low-wage job unless they suddenly get a lot more cash which they really have no source of, not even in work, so they pretty much get stuck in a low place.

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Canterlot Archives / Re: Adventures as a royal guard(ooc)

2015 Jun 10, 11:09:51

Hehe, great, ah and I'm a bit short on ideas on anything for Chibalt to do in the RP at the moment, any suggestions?