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1. I hope you are feeling better soon.
2. Thank you for providing some very astute observations about the OP.
I find myself agreeing with everything you posted here, and I must admit I'm a little envious of your ability to express yourself.
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I assure you, it's entirely the sleep deprivation. -
*Zombie shuffles. Naps on Emmi's lap.*
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I'm not up in arms over my being unable to do something 'special and unique' in the MA. I'm upset because NO ONE can.
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Backed up by hyperbole and sensationalist word choice and sentence structure, like the above.
I'm therefore finding it very hard to take you seriously about this matter, and would like to point out that I'm not really upset - I'm simply confused as to why you keep thinking that just because you can't do something, that no one else can. Why because you can't create what qualifies as 'unique' or 'interesting' to you, that nobody can.
That strikes me as very selfish and petty, and I don't understand it one bit. :/
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I guess I'm odd, then. :/
I found both Wonder Woman, Super Girl, She-Hulk, Ms. Marvel, and even Power Girl rather inspiring figures. It was kind of rare when I was growing up to actually hear about female super-heroes, and it rather felt like for a good chunk of it that if you wanted to do super-heroic stuff, or be super-strong or tough, that you had to be male.
I was rather pleased to find out that such was not the case, and I don't necessarily see a point in wearing a 'provocative' costume (within the realms of common human decency of course), or being a 'sexualized' image of a woman either.
Can you seriously tell me that a bunch of buff, strong men running around in skin-tight spandex with their underwear on the outside isn't the exact same thing? It's idealism, and maybe just a bit of sexualization.
Why is it exactly sexism when a female character does it?
(WARNING: I'm a raging feminist on occasion, but I seriously would like to apologize on behalf of sane, rational feminists everywhere for those of us that would much prefer all women dress like they lived in a covenant or Amish community.
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I'm not sure where you got the idea that I'm trying to portray myself as 'special' in any way. I'm no different than anyone else...I was simply replying to the whole accusation that I wanted to make a rip off of copyrighted content. That's totally against the whole reason why I play this game. I want to make my own unique toons with a distinctive background. You can interpret that however you like.
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All of my toons are original concepts that I create and have their own unique backstory. I happen to think that people have imaginations for a reason and should use them liberally. (Editor's note - bolded this one section because it comes off as rather insulting)
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Yanno, I'm not sure where I got it either. How terribly odd.
Though I'm vaguely certain it has something to do with word choice and specific sentence structure, and may well be a subconscious trait manifesting itself.
Ah well. I'm sure it's nothing.
(Sidebar: I focused on that one particular point, because the rest of the argument is something I'd rather leave to someone far more technically inclined then myself. Suffice to say you're making a lot of assumptions that I feel are causing a negative response that doesn't really need to be there, and while I cannot [and will not] say for certain they are the root of your problem, they may well be a contributing factor to your current attitude about this feature. To clarify a bit [as it's inevitable to be asked for], I think you're expecting far too much of both the feature in question, and of other people's ability to not exaggerate or assuming that they have experiences that equate yours. Both are most likely doomed arguments on your end.)
EDIT: I'm going to take the time to add a personal viewpoint to this, rather then trying to be purely objective (which given the subject matter is rather hard - perception and opinion are two very subjective fields, and anyone stating achieving something 'purely' objective when dealing with either is a damned fool). I don't really give a rat's [censored] about whether someone thinks my arcs or stories (which for the moment are likely bugged, or not to my satisfaction - I have not as yet found time to edit them since i15) are 'unique', 'special', or 'interesting'. Much like I don't really care what people think about me on an internet forum. For all intents and purposes, the grand majority of you are faceless people in a crowded room full of faceless people. With few exceptions (few being a subjective ratio of the total mass), none of you really matter here.
What do I use the MA for then, you ask? I use it as a creative outlet to tell a story that I like. If it's not to my satisfaction, I fix it. If other people like it, or even if they don't like it, I take their considerations to heart (and more heavily weight negative criticism) and will change things if I feel it's necessary. If I'm happy with it? The rest of you can burn, for all I care. I'm sharing it on the off chance that I can give someone else an enjoyable story, and a break from the 'accepted' game canon for a bit.
That's my approach to everything I do that's creative - the characters I roleplay or create, the stories I write, the things I hum to myself or drum on my desk (or heaven help the poor afflicted listeners, attempt to 'sing' [if you can truly call it that]) are to make myself happy. To express myself. To create something and marvel at it for a second.
And if other people enjoy it, too? Wicked-A, but that's not the point. I don't expect everyone to be like myself, though (that'd be a sad, twisted little world), but what I can't understand is people's obsession with being unique and special. Of being different. Which you've stated multiple times that you're rather upset about not being able to achieve.
You have this great chance to express yourself, and instead you choose to focus on something that petty?
It confounds me, sir.
(Tangent: I'd like to state for the record that I'm also a very tolerant person - if that's how you want to roll, fine. But be honest and admit it at least. Dishonesty and denial about something that every thing you've posted in this thread so far is a quite deplorable act, and while you do have the right as a human being to make that decision... That doesn't mean I don't have the right to point it out in the tactless fashion of my choosing. However, I would like to apologize at this juncture if I come off as offensive - I have no way to put this nicely, even if I were in a better state of mind.) -
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I'ago: "I am one, sir, that comes to tell you your daughter and the Rikti are now making the beast with two backs."
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I'm starting to wonder if you're aware of the distinction between 'server side data' and 'client side data' in that post, Slashman. If so, I'm fairly certain that the obvious flaws in what you're suggesting would become readily apparent. Especially when you consider a number of variables (a 100kb limit on MA files in general, the limitations of space on a server-side machine, the way the client/server model most MMOs use interacts) that I don't think you're fully accounting for.
It's possible for games that offer no hard multi-player functionality (ie: individual players tend to host their own content in a more immediately modifiable framework, for a game that's predominately focused in a single-player environment; To wit, both NWN and it's sequel, any Elder Scrolls game [or anything put out by Bethseda using the TES format, like Fallout 3], and so on) because at those points... A grand majority of all the files are hosted on the client end.
That's not what happens in MMOs, and thank god for that. You're still completely and utterly missing the points on a number of things, and I had to try very hard to take you seriously with your 'I am a unique and special snowflake!' vibe running rampant in my brain.
I apologize for any possible misunderstandings as a result of this post. I'm tired as heck right now, and on some significant allergy medications to facilitate breathing. I'm probably not being very tactful or clear at all. -
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In my opinion, having an all Boss enemy group IS an exploit. There is no Dev-created group that conforms to that formula, and therefore there is no "natural" encounter that will resemble that situation.
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I'm probably going to be wrong in this, because of limited personal experience with what I'm about to mention, hazy recollections of a while ago (of having run it), and sleep deprivation...
But isn't the Paragon Protector Dimension map almost entirely bosses?
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No. There are LT and Minion versions of the 7th Gen PPs
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Duly noted.
It's hard to tell on some teams, yanno? -
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In my opinion, having an all Boss enemy group IS an exploit. There is no Dev-created group that conforms to that formula, and therefore there is no "natural" encounter that will resemble that situation.
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I'm probably going to be wrong in this, because of limited personal experience with what I'm about to mention, hazy recollections of a while ago (of having run it), and sleep deprivation...
But isn't the Paragon Protector Dimension map almost entirely bosses? -
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I think the point there is that HE'S A BIG MEANIE DOODOO HEAD!
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Well. It is Nethergoat we're talking about. :/ -
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This is my second SUPER CONSPIRACY THEORY in the same number of months.
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and probably your 200th pointless thread in the same time frame.
Gratz!
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Yet you still keep reading AND commenting. Funny that.
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I think the point there is that he at least doesn't make threads as often. Or something.
I was going to originally say more, but decided I'd attempt being polite. So, instead, have a cat. -
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Looks great, you two! Eddy is just going nuts with the colors these days, very spiffy!
And I read LJ's post as 'You two should strip for the Scoop.' Now that was an interesting image.
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In the immortal words of Phil Sebben...
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...I thought I'd already commented on this. D:
Epic work as always, LJ!
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They all had me rolling, but the Serafina and Mako ones were priceless.
...though that Serafina one will get me in trouble if my girlfriend ever picks up the phone. In advance, I'm blaming you for this. -
True, I suppose. I tend to usually hit invasions towards the end of a level, though, for some crazy reason.
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Hahaha. That's brilliant! I'm usually too busy spamming buttons (and occasionally lagging) to remember to do stuff like that, but now I'm gonna have to try and pay more attention...
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Interesting theories, PK. It's always faskinating to watch your mind at work!
To any doubters, that does tend to debunk the theory of the lack thereof. :3c -
Coming along bloody ace, Ed-swan!
I had to double-take at it for a moment there (and not for my usual reasons, which I didn't even THINK of until later in the thread. Much to my embarrassment), because of just how well it was done. Excellent use of colors.
EDIT: Also mildly disappointed it took me this long to get around to saying something. Stupid lurk habits. D: -
I'm befuddled... he's never given me any issues at all. D:
I am most sympathetic to your plight, however, as some other EBs have given me a run for my money.. and when it seems just plain unfair, you tend to get discouraged.
EDIT: On that note...
Dear Diabolique,
Don't run from me so often, baby. It's straining our relationship. I just want to talk! Aggressively. It's just how I am! Please, darling... let's just talk it out. For the wights.
Luvz,
Nanao Aikawa (Street Level Hero) -
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Heck no. As soon as a deadline is involved, I can promise that there will not be so much speed =P
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Agreed pressure makes my work go to hell in a hand basket
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I can totally understand that. :/
Still, it was a very great colab. The colors turned out brilliant! -
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holy gibblets....
that's freakin amazing, and then seeing their red Sonja....
another to watch, anotehr to add to an unending wish I could commission artist list lol
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Seconded.
Also, it just occured to me I could just +Watch artists I'd like to comission in the future (should I get stable income). o.o I feel silly.
Very lovely piece, though, and I didn't even notice any of the flaws. Was totally absorbed in the lines and coloring. :O -
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Looks hawt!
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I also sent these lines to Electaswanist (his identity crisis has confused me) to practice his coloring on.
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Mrs. Swan? He look-a like-a man?
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I need a new monitor now.
But, some very awesome stuff, Wassy. -
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The Rikti Dropships (which just broke apart, dropped to the ground and then sunk into the ground when destroyed as can be seen in the old videos) now break apart, drift for a little bit, then explode in a massive blue/white spherical energy explosion...pictures coming soon!
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Stuff like this.
This stuff right here.
Makes this community awesome beyond measure.
Also, I would have expected this from someone like Steelclaw, D_R. This... This was a surprise!
...a hilarious surprise, at that. <3