I think they are makign the mistake of projecting the sales figures of the current console war on the one in the future.
The next X-Box may suck, especially with no hard drive (read me engineers, BAD IDEA) but it is hard to say what will emerge from the vapour and until that point it is best not to open your mouth and later prove yourself a fool.
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The difference between SOuth Park and the Simpsons is that South Park's main Schtick at the time was to push the envelope of good taste while still retaining some social value. The movie enabled them go further in that direction than they were ever allowed to on television and it was a better movie because of it. Also, in my opinion, the episode have only gotten better since the movie.
The Simpsons, however, uses parody as its main schtick and I don't really see how a movie format is going to make what they do any better. It may still be good and I will probably go see it, I don't expect to be blown away.
I sooo want this to be good, but it so difficult for a cartoon that has almost always done exactly what it needed to do in 1/2 hour to accomplish the same thing as effectively in a longer format while still doing justice to the original.
While you make a good point I don't %100 agree. There are always issues playing on a new map, and part of being really good at a game is knowing the maps. There is a certain flow of timing on a map and understanding how a map can play out can make a huge difference in your ability to frag successfully.
If you are two income and living in the US, you usually will not have significant health insurance costs, most reputiable companies will pay for most of your health care. My wife's is totally covered, and I think I pay like $30 a month for mine (with HMO, Dental, life, short and long term disability insurance). I am probably at lest somewhat blessed.
Where insurance starts getting expensive is if you have to insure other family members. That can easily get to $300+ a month. When we get to the point of having kids, Canada may become much more attractive.;-)
Though I can't imagine having kids in an 800 Sq ft condo. Best of luck on that!
The shifts are crappy, true. But with the growth they have experienced it is not difficult to advance.
When I was a Shift Supervisor there back in 99 I was probably averaging about $10/hr, plus benefits and stock options (which would actualy be worth quite a bit now (at least double my strike price), had taken a slight paycut to go and work at an ISP where my option would be worth approximatly -$23 a share now had I stayed.)
I was still in college. Life was not too bad. Most people are pretty nice to you and almost all of the customers were regulars. It's one of the few "crap jobs" I look back on fondly.
I think what you just said is on the line with "All geeks live in their parents basements, smell, and never have sex." Which is a nice way of saying that I think it was freaking stupid and not based in reality.
You are totally missing the point. These things flip over and I am not sure if you can tell this by looking at this thing, but this isn't exactly like driving a car. You don't have the same field of vision and it weights considerably more. It has a high center of gravity and does not always operate on city streets and level ground. There aren't a lot of lines to stay in between when you are driving through the sand, over hills and rocks.
This isn't an Abrams which you have to try like hell to get to flip over. Something that could evaluate data quickly and effectively would be a great addition to this vehicle.
Even Luke used a freaking R2 unit most of the time.
I think we should launch them into space. W wants to send folks to Mars, I vote that they should get the first ticket, so long as we don't send any food.
Note that the provide no Screen caps, so it will probably the exact same game that gets boring after 2 minutes, just like every other ROM you loved as a kid.
Do yourself a favor, stay away, keep the memories of your youth pristine and unmolested. Do not be a George Lucas.
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The messed up the Cleric spells too. Bull's Strenght and Cat's grace should last for hours, not minutes.
That and not Bards can't have Mage Armor.
It's enough to make baby Wee Jas cry.
Hey, Br4d and 5lu7 are waaay better than Trout Fishing in America which is still better than 7r0u7 f15h1n9 1n 4m3r1c4.
To tell the truth, spam has never once made me sprout wood.
...more money for me when all these god damned baby boomers retire.
It is a good time to go into a medical field though. We need lots of people who can write prescriptions for Viagra.
I am going to go ahead and write you a perscription for some sex.
I think you need it.
This smells of fertilizer.
I think they are makign the mistake of projecting the sales figures of the current console war on the one in the future.
The next X-Box may suck, especially with no hard drive (read me engineers, BAD IDEA) but it is hard to say what will emerge from the vapour and until that point it is best not to open your mouth and later prove yourself a fool.
Everyday a man goes home and doesn't murder his entire family.
We never hear about that guy, do we?
It matters not, he is dead.
The difference between SOuth Park and the Simpsons is that South Park's main Schtick at the time was to push the envelope of good taste while still retaining some social value. The movie enabled them go further in that direction than they were ever allowed to on television and it was a better movie because of it. Also, in my opinion, the episode have only gotten better since the movie.
The Simpsons, however, uses parody as its main schtick and I don't really see how a movie format is going to make what they do any better. It may still be good and I will probably go see it, I don't expect to be blown away.
I sooo want this to be good, but it so difficult for a cartoon that has almost always done exactly what it needed to do in 1/2 hour to accomplish the same thing as effectively in a longer format while still doing justice to the original.
I think I pay like $20-25 per visit to the docotor. If I end up needing meds, it's like 10-15 to get the prescription filled.
:-)
I am probably not the best person to discuss the actual cost however as I have not been in to see the doc in about 5 years.
But looking on your tax table in the bracket we would be in we would be paying considerably more than we do now. Especially in Quebec.
There is a lot more of a break for the less well off in your country, which I admire.
While you make a good point I don't %100 agree. There are always issues playing on a new map, and part of being really good at a game is knowing the maps. There is a certain flow of timing on a map and understanding how a map can play out can make a huge difference in your ability to frag successfully.
If you are two income and living in the US, you usually will not have significant health insurance costs, most reputiable companies will pay for most of your health care. My wife's is totally covered, and I think I pay like $30 a month for mine (with HMO, Dental, life, short and long term disability insurance). I am probably at lest somewhat blessed.
;-)
Where insurance starts getting expensive is if you have to insure other family members. That can easily get to $300+ a month. When we get to the point of having kids, Canada may become much more attractive.
Though I can't imagine having kids in an 800 Sq ft condo. Best of luck on that!
Starbucks is retail/food service heaven.
The shifts are crappy, true. But with the growth they have experienced it is not difficult to advance.
When I was a Shift Supervisor there back in 99 I was probably averaging about $10/hr, plus benefits and stock options (which would actualy be worth quite a bit now (at least double my strike price), had taken a slight paycut to go and work at an ISP where my option would be worth approximatly -$23 a share now had I stayed.)
I was still in college. Life was not too bad. Most people are pretty nice to you and almost all of the customers were regulars. It's one of the few "crap jobs" I look back on fondly.
I think what you just said is on the line with "All geeks live in their parents basements, smell, and never have sex." Which is a nice way of saying that I think it was freaking stupid and not based in reality.
You are totally missing the point. These things flip over and I am not sure if you can tell this by looking at this thing, but this isn't exactly like driving a car. You don't have the same field of vision and it weights considerably more. It has a high center of gravity and does not always operate on city streets and level ground. There aren't a lot of lines to stay in between when you are driving through the sand, over hills and rocks.
This isn't an Abrams which you have to try like hell to get to flip over. Something that could evaluate data quickly and effectively would be a great addition to this vehicle.
Even Luke used a freaking R2 unit most of the time.
Don't they usually send chimps first?
SCO is soooo not even relavent anymore.
I think we should launch them into space. W wants to send folks to Mars, I vote that they should get the first ticket, so long as we don't send any food.
People must read a lot more than I do to so quickly recognize a dupe.
I would say most of the internet users (sic) I know are pretty social. It IS a means of communication isn't it.
and from what I can see, cthulhu has no nose to rub in it.
Just because a bear shits in the woods doesn't mean that the pope will eat your meatloaf.
;-)
Point well taken.
Thats good, they are both troublesome if you keep them around. :-)
god bless you, AndroidCat.
you and your little dog too.
Note that the provide no Screen caps, so it will probably the exact same game that gets boring after 2 minutes, just like every other ROM you loved as a kid.
Do yourself a favor, stay away, keep the memories of your youth pristine and unmolested. Do not be a George Lucas.
That happened years ago.
I dunno, but let me know if you find one.
After playing Balders Gate for awhile I would find myself saying things like
"GO FOR THE EYES, BOO, GO FOR THE EYES!"
or
"Our Quest is Vain."
I also sometimes find myself hitting tab at work so I can mute my coworkers.