BadStorm

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The Response

Recent days have reminded me that many of the points I have made about making an insightful post remain true when making an insightful response. The problem seems to be that very few of us really have the time to do this since we're usually burdened with work or some other such occupation which limits our ability to give he type of response warranted by the original post. Here's a few words of advice regarding responses.

Please read as much of the thread as possible.

OK, I know you're pressed for time - we all are, but so many times the point you are trying to make has already been addressed, and you can come across as a great deal more ignorant than you are if you're not on top of things. One of the first things you might want to pay attention to is post dates. Speaking as a former forum necromancer, I know there are people out there that drag things up from the depths just for sheer amusement.

Also, with so much information running around on the forums, a great many of us have taken to simply scanning posts, in an attempt to get the general idea of what's going on. This is all well and good for most occasions, but if the post sparks some sort of emotional response in you, then this simply won't do. If you read something that upsets you, take a moment to read it rather than just skim it to make sure you've truly understood what's being said. Many good topics have degenerated into flame wars over simple misunderstandings.

Limit your use of abbreviations

Let's think about this, for a moment...when the thread is jovial, I can understand bringing the lolz and the /jranger. But if you REALLY have something to say, a simple QFT really isn't much of a contribution, is it? And while it DOES show your support of the ideas previously presented, does it truly tell the world how intelligent and on top of the issue you are? Does it give any indication that you truly understand the information that has been presented to this point? Not really. Now, I won't deny that it DOES save on time, but anything that deserves a legitimate response from you deserves the time and attention you could give it when you get home from work or whatever.

As always, reread!

And I don't just mean your message, but the message you're responding to. Make sure once again you didn't misunderstand what you've read, and look for any sign that your message might end up being misconstrued. It also gives you a chance to calm down a bit, which always helps your posting, because sadly, emotion tends to be the enemy of a clear message. Granted, you're going to feel some way about what you're saying, otherwise you wouldn't take the time to say it, but loading a post with all the venom you can muster isn't going to do you any good, as people will read the venom and not the message.

Final words

Is this much different from making an insightful post? No, not really...but the traps are a lot easier to fall into. You read something, and you feel the need to say something about it while it's fresh in your mind. And for most cases, this is all well and good. Just remember, if you're wanting to make a lasting impression you might want to be a bit more careful than normal!

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TLR

Suggestions:

Look at the threads in this forum. Much goodly art and artists there.

Look at the responders in said thread. Click on their DeviantArt link. Admire their prowess.

Add more info to your post. Add some screenshots, and what you are looking for in a commission (b/w, color, backgrounds etc)

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I can't resist any call to design a character:

That's heavy, man.

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I'll hand it to ya'. You're good. Damn good.

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It's true. I almost didn't post mine at all because yours was, frankly, everything I was trying to achieve with mine (and failed). LOL

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Thank you. Don't sell yours short though.

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You two wanna get a room?

Ya, I see alot of "States was the great Satan" posts, and very few that dish any praise for what he DID accomplish in his time here. Oh well, such is life on the Intraweb.

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She kicks his [censored], but not before being stabbed by him. Issue ends with her lying in an alley, bleeding out.

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You've...apparently never read any of my comics before?

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Ummm...no. I only became aware of your existance after seeing your performance in the adult film "Forrest Hump"...

Issue 2: The Dream (discussed above)
Issue 3-4-5 Arc: Introduce The Stalker
- A neighbor observes TA on her patrols. He is a lonely, geek/nerd type. He becomes infatuated. The whole issue is seen from his point of view. Issue 4 continues the story, with him becoming more obsessive...sending TA notes and gifts, and following her around in the daytime as well. The issue ends with him finally making contact with her, and being rejected. Issue 5...he decides he wants revenge, and becomes her arch-villain, The Stalker. She kicks his [censored], but not before being stabbed by him. Issue ends with her lying in an alley, bleeding out.

Juggy reminds me yet again why he is in my top 3 fave artists on the board list. Great job, hun.

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I can't wait until Issue 2, when she has a dream-sequence battle against Galactus. Nekkid. That will rock.

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Yup. Twilight Guardian/Galactus is the next inter-company crossover...




Hey, y'know...

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Yes, the dream-sequence (with Galctus or some other super threat) could have her teamed up with Spidey, Iron Man etc...and this will satisfy your fans who hunger for a more traditional superhero story, and the fact that it is a dream-sequence gets you out of trouble with your other fans who dig the reality grit of the book.

First idea is free, the second one will cost you.

Oh, I DO like Controllers just fine...I just don't think they're better than Defenders. Different, yes...but not better. Both have their roles in a team, even if it seems what they bring is similar.

I can't wait until Issue 2, when she has a dream-sequence battle against Galactus. Nekkid. That will rock.

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yeah that is true, but generally controllers r really preffered to defenders

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By YOU.

Insanely weak attacks? Pshaw. An attack is NOT just about damage, it's also about any other status effects it gives. A Sonic defender, a Rad Defender, a Dark Defender...their attacks add fantastic debuffs, which weakens the enemy allowing them to be taken down quickly. Throw in all the additional buffing a Defender can do, and you should be able to easily fathom why a Defender can be beneficial at any level.

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I think it was the combination of necrophilia and hole-filling that drove my urges. Sorta like why I got married.

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This tells us so much about you...

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You should see the movie of the week.

I think it was the combination of necrophilia and hole-filling that drove my urges. Sorta like why I got married.

Especially when the author of the hole-filling thread is Statesman himself.

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I'm a little worried that making all the other powersets more balanced will make defenders less useful. Because defenders are there to cover the holes the other powersets can't.

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I don't believe that to be necessarily true. Defenders are there to augment the other AT's, either through the judicious use of buffs, or the speedy application of debuffs, or through keeping them alive longer with heals or helping them to defeat the enemy with added damage. They are not simply "hole-fillers".

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I bow to your superior thread necro powers.

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TheFrog taught me everything I know.

...and yes, the opportunity to use the phrase "hole-filler" without the risk of being modsmacked was too hard to pass up!

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I'm a little worried that making all the other powersets more balanced will make defenders less useful. Because defenders are there to cover the holes the other powersets can't.

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I don't believe that to be necessarily true. Defenders are there to augment the other AT's, either through the judicious use of buffs, or the speedy application of debuffs, or through keeping them alive longer with heals or helping them to defeat the enemy with added damage. They are not simply "hole-fillers".

I didn't see that they fixed the character select screen yet. I can't seem to get mine to retain the order I arrange them in, even with my "remember account name" box checked.

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Aerones

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QFT.

I'm a lurker here, with an occasional post. I've been watching different artists, and enjoying the beauty they create. One thing that has struck me is that Juggy has been truly progressing and improving as an artist, getting better and better with virtually every piece. This particular one is striking, the lines crisp, the movement inherent in her pose, and the background breathtaking. Thanks Juggy, this piece made my day.

My hubby doesn't like it when I chat with teenage boys. Go figger.

Great shot! I love the smarmy, [censored] look on his face.

Feel free to use Yeo - every boy needs a MILF!

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Actually angry about this. Which is odd since it is only a forum after all.

I tried to be practical in a PM to Niviene. We'll see what she has to say (heck, post on up in here, Niv).

And to the mighty Kerbouchard, way over on the other side of the planet, come on by the new place.

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I was a little peev-o'd myself, but I noticed we weren't the only one's singled out by the heavy hammer of modhood.

Wow.

Korith had the last official post (well, I did before it got modsmacked lol) and it was a great ride.

2021 pages.
107965 views.
20209 replies.
More innuendo than you can shake a stick at.

Good times, good times.

*sigh*

Well, rather than smack a bottle of champagne on the new thread, I think we need to do a summoning of magnificent proportions:

Hickman !
HickMAN !!
HICKMAN !!!

This is a "what if Yeo was a dual-blade scrapper?" shot of my favorite character, by Warface. Purty, huh?

YEO!

@BadStorm on ALL servers. I'm not really an architect per se, my strength is visual design...making your base pretty!