Agonus

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  1. Quote:
    Originally Posted by QuiJon View Post
    It is not moral to steal no matter if the the product your stealing has value to you personally or not. You previous statement was basicly," if i wouldnt have bought it anyway im not stealing. " There are plenty of things i wouldnt buy, but if i took without paying for is still stealing. I wouldnt buy a Ford Mustang, that doesnt them mean i can walk onto a lot and drive off with one since they wouldnt have gotten my money for it anyway.

    And before arguing that a physical item isnt the same as a download, yes it is, in the manner that its still a product you can obtain use for that should have been purchased if you wanted to obtain ANY leve of use from it.
    As much as I hate to say it, downloading, technically speaking, is NOT theft.

    Per wiki
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    A person shall be guilty of theft if he dishonestly appropriates property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it.
    Notice the bold. For theft to occur, something has to be physically taken away from the owner, and in the case of downloading, you're only taking a copy. It's a big game of semantics, sure, but that's what some "filesharing" advocates use as justification. And if anything is ever going to be done to stop/slow/handle the whole filesharing mess, that definition will need to be adjusted for digital media.

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Gorndt View Post
    I think the law ought to be changed to say that if an IP hasn't been used for profit in 10 years, it's no longer protected and be surrendered to public domain. ...
    As I understood it a while ago, one of the main "issues" with the law is that Disney constantly lobbies to get the copyright law timeframes lengthened so they can keep the rights to their characters. They're terrified of, say, Mickey Mouse ever becoming public domain.

    Siegel & Shuster and the rights to Superman are a special case because of how it was done initially. (Superman being sold to DC by outside parties, instead of someone who worked for DC creating the character) If memory serves the whole thing is only even possible because of a particular bill that was passed a while back that retroactively gave the heirs of S&S a chance to try to get the rights to Superman back.

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    Originally Posted by ShadeovBlack View Post
    You do not deserve to get paid for making something, you deserve to get paid if you can get someone to pay you for making something.

    If you cannot make money making something because of piracy, you do not deserve to make money.



    You will inevitably get what you deserve, because you deserve what you get.
    /Morbo : "ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY DOES NOT WORK THAT WAY!"
  2. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Glowing Embers View Post
    Has anyone thought of consulting NCsoft on this and collaborating? Would it not be good publicity for the game itself if one of the villians chosen was a currently playing villain in CoV? (and not one just created for this)

    Just asking As I currently have a corrupter named Pyromaniac on Guardian with a great back story who would be awesome for this
    Considering that per the contest rules, the winning entry will only be shown in the background of an episode as a literal character sketch, and will not be mentioned in the script of the episode in any way, I doubt it's worth -that- much collaboration.

    Another thing to point out is that the linked page says to describe the character, but the fine print of the rules say to describe what the character can do.

    Still, the first place prize (or equivalent) would be nice, so I sent in a submission. >.>
  3. Heh. Got my villain name and 50 word description (maaan that's short), now to just dust off teh pencil for a sketch and send it in.
  4. Quote:
    Originally Posted by starphoenix View Post
    A while ago, we had the discussion of legality about using P2P programs like bittorrent. Some us view it as acceptable, others don't, and some others view only certain aspects of it acceptable. Based on that argument, I thought how long do you think needs to be waited before various media becomes acceptable for obtaining a free electronic copy of it. There is the obvious stipulation that there is no income to be made from the media and it is only for personal use.

    My opinion on this issue is that once a movie is available on public television, then it becomes acceptable. Also games and software are acceptable after 5 or more years depending on if a) there is no equivalent product like the King Quest Series DVD being sold or b)the company is no longer making any money on the product. If I wanted to download a copy of Windows 95, then it wouldn't affect Microsoft sales at all.
    Interesting viewpoint, but I find it highly unlikely that'll ever come to pass as a standard for digital media. Unless we miraculously evolve into a Trekian moneyless society real soon like.

    While some artists, entertainers and the like, are grossly overpaid, a large majority are not. And they all still need teh moneez to pay the bills. There needs to be a balance between this whole "generation of entitlement" silliness and allowing creative people to make a living off their work.
  5. The art was pretty, but the writing itself just... sucked. And then DC gave Robinson a run on JLA grind that book down even further.
  6. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Nericus View Post
    From what I've read they are reprinting the Marvelman stories, but I don't think he's been brought into the main MU yet.
    You're right, they haven't yet. But you -know- they will.

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    Originally Posted by BlackSun17 View Post
    And only certain ones at that.
    I really, really have to question the "Best of" stuff they reprinted. Marvelman was published for how long and those stories were the best?! Really?! Granted Marvel may actually want to bring in the Marvelman family as a couple of thuglike vigilantes, 'cause that's sure what they come off as to me in the reprint mini.

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    Originally Posted by BlackSun17 View Post
    The isues that folks really, really want may never see reprint due to all the legal issues surrounding the books.
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    Originally Posted by Nericus View Post
    Really? I thought Marvel got all the rights to everything for the character and that it was a done deal? ...
    Marvel said they got the rights to Marvelman. Fans assumed that meant they also got the rights to the Miracleman stories, which are the ones that got all the publicity. Far as I know, Marvel's never clarified if they have any Miracleman material or if they're just going to run with Marvelman.

    To say the whole Marvelman/Miracleman thing is extremely complicated is a massive understatement. Wiki helps to give a decent idea of the extent of the mess of the rights.
  7. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Cowman View Post
    Oh please, Mike Rowe is MUCH dreamier than any of those other guys.
    Cleans up nice too. Don't think I've -ever- seen him in a suit before.
  8. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Nericus View Post
    ...They've tried to replace Mar-Vell and failed. Either bring him back or get serious about replacing him.
    *coughMarvelmancough*
  9. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Nightphall View Post
    Heh. I've said in the past that I've felt that Marvel needed a "Crisis On Infinite Earths" or something similar.
    Or the balls to stick to a possibly game-changing publicity stunt like this. Shake things up and then keep it that way. There aren't enough hardcore fans of the Fantastic Four to cater to revert back to the "iconic" lineup in stereotypical American comic book fashion anyway.

    'Sides, the only time anyone else cares about the FF is when they have a major storyline with Doom, or some major reboot like this happens.
  10. Heh. You again. Welcome back.

    We're still here, sorta.
  11. Did I mention she has already has a boyfriend?
  12. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Tenzhi View Post
    That might be the address in his sig?

    (http://talesofjudgment.webcomic.ws/comics/1/)
    'Aye, that would be it.
  13. Well this appears to be over before -anything- even happened. Sent her a message about the artwork for the comic. Haven't heard back, though I do have my guesses as to why. *shrug*
  14. Strange to me, anyway. Now I'm not -that- socially inept, but I just have it stuck in my head that attractive women are never interested in -me-, ever. Anyway, back to the story.

    So last Thursday a cute girl and her friend walk in to the comic book shop I've been working at. (And no, that wasn't the strange thing. ) The owner was also in the store at the time, and between he and I, we try to get the smalltalk going, just like we do with every customer. Turns out both girls are pretty geeky, and they stick around for like an hour, chatting with us about random geeky stuff.

    The conversation eventually shifts to cute girl going to college for art, and I think to myself, "Self, you need an artist for your webcomic! Say something!" I do, and the cute girl gets all starry eyed at the idea. So while the owner is his giggling his *** off (he knows I'm single) I grab a piece of paper to write down the web address for my webcomic. I figure I'll show her where to go, tell her to comment on the website if she's interested in doing the art, and leave it at that.

    Cute girl, on the other hand, wants my full name, cell number, gives me her full name and number, and tells me to friend her on facebook. Which completely took me by surprise.

    Is this sort of thing normal in public business? I was stuck in an office job for the better part of the last decade and didn't really talk to many people in person, so I'm reeeaally out of the loop on this stuff.
  15. Quote:
    Originally Posted by Electric-Knight View Post
    With all of the numerous influenced SGs and characters out there... I don't quite understand the "epic fail" comment...
    Nor I. Especially considering some of the RP groups I -have- seen in this game. *shrug*

    Started watching the show from the beginning on netflix recently. I like the setting and mythos of it.

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    Originally Posted by Electric-Knight View Post
    I'm only casually familiar with the background of that world and the powers and such, and I'd say, of all the things I've seen borrowed in the game and expanded upon to work into something in this game, I could totally see that being a good choice...
    Save for water (which wouldn't be too hard to get creative with) the main powers are at least available in CoH. Granted save for Kinetic Melee they aren't as visually connected to martial arts, but still.

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    Originally Posted by Electric-Knight View Post
    Unfortunately, I have no actually helpful things to offer you, Agonus, as I have no idea if there are any out there or anything.

    I'm sure there are some Kinetic Melee air benders out there though, hehe.

    Best of luck! (Even if it is just to satiate some curiosity... and now I am curious as well)
    Heh. S'cool. Thanks. While the show is still pretty fresh in my head I figured now would be a good a time as any to look, y'know?
  16. Any Avatar: The Last Airbender themed/homaging/influenced RP heavy groups out there? (And by the way, I haven't finished Season 3 yet.)
  17. In terms of taking advantage of what Elec Melee has to offer, other than Shield Defense, between a Scrapper and Tank what's the best AT and defensive set to use with it for PVE?

    I was leaning towards a Tank, but I had no idea what to pair it with. I initially asked this in the Tank forum and got 4 different answers, so nothing conclusive came of that. Scrappers are the other option. Brutes are out as I have enough, and Stalkers don't fit the concept.
  18. Agonus

    Electric Melee

    Didn't expect the first 4 responses to be 4 different answers. Leaning towards Elec Armor, might even go Scrapper for SR.
  19. Agonus

    Electric Melee

    In terms of taking advantage of what Elec Melee has to offer, what's the best Primary to pair with it for a Tank for PVE?
  20. I'm not super familiar with 80's comics, especially DC stuff from the time. BUT, if it's anything like how Marvel was, the books will probably be bogged down with narrative text until mid 90's when art took some control of the story back from the writing. (Ymmv on that, of course. It was arguabley due to the influence of the Image founders on the rest of the business.)

    Another thing to consider is that word count will vary depending on the writer. Books were definitely wordier the farther back you go, but some writers are worse about it than others.
  21. Why does the Flash look like a 10 year old with a goatee?
  22. Agonus

    Inv/???

    Starting a new alt, but I'm not sure of the way to go.

    I was leaning towards Inv/Elec mostly for concept, but I don't see much of anything about that combo on the forums. Are the two sets counterproductive somewhere along the lines?

    The other option I was thinking of was Inv/Dark, which I know synergizes well, but lacks AoE.
  23. I might have some of the details off, but according to a friend of mine, he gave a drive on his laptop that was connected to Pro-Tools a cutesy 15 letter name. Then Pro-Tools stopped working. He spent hours trying to figure out why Pro-Tools wouldn't work. Then he claims he found the answer; Pro-Tools can only handle drive names of 14 letters or less.
  24. My main group wants to shift to Rogue Trader and it's spinoffs.

    I do like the character concept I came up with (corrupt priest trying to bring down the Ecclesiarchy from the inside) but I'm still not sure this is a good thing. The GM and another player that spearheaded the movement are GW lorehounds, and I'm dreading sessions devolving into arguments over minutia like which Space Marine chapter found guy was born where.
  25. I doubt anyone is willing to throw enough money at Gellar to get her to change her mind about returning to -anything- Buffy related.

    And as far as Boreanaz, this is supposed to be his reaction to the news of the reboot. (The other guy in the pic is the creator of the Bones show.)


    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Flarstux View Post
    Anybody following Season 8? I've tried, but it's just not working for me.
    The season 8 comics have gone down hill since they tried explaining the whole Twilight bs. I've read every freaking issue and I'm still not sure I get it.