Thanks for clearing this up. If BioWare's storytelling talents are to be judged on the strength of Baldur's Gate alone, then I still have faith in whatever they intend to put out. Black Isle, however, takes the crown for being the most innovative design studio out there.
BioWare have proven time and again that they are masters at creative and compelling storylines, filled with character interaction and depth. Baldur's Gate stomped Diablo into the ground in that regard, and for the freedom it allowed. Planescape: Torment, likewise, had the most engrossing storyline I have seen in a RPG in a while. I haven't played Icewind Dale yet, but I bet it'll be more of the same excellence.
As such, if indeed BioWare is responsible for a SW RPG, I would be willing to bet that it will make Lucas' own storytelling endeavors suck in comparison. Screw SW Ep. 2... THIS is the SW fix we have been waiting for.
Plus, we can hope they put Jar Jar in the game, cause in that case, we'll probably be able to chop his head off and cackle in glee.
Kossé qu't'as contre le Québec, ostie d'Américain de tabarnak? C'est pas de ma faute si ton pays est tros cave pour savoir qu'il existe autre chose que ton gros cul de crétin pis tes osties de McDonalds à la con. Le monde entier t'haïs, mon gros criss. Mange un char de marde pis retourne baiser ta soeur dans le Midwest pis crosse-toé en regardant ton gun.
You know, when I see Stephen King saying, 'I can become a publisher's worst nightmare', this truly makes me laugh. King is, to put it bluntly, a publisher's bitch. He is one of those 'silver bullet' writers who can shit on a piece of paper and sell a million copies of it. And you know how he managed that? By sticking to a well-defined, rigid, and marketable formula. In short, he's producing the literary equivalent of hamburgers because he knows he'll sell them.
So I'm wondering what King's incentive might be to backstab publishers. Has he suddenly decided he wants MORE money than the millions he already made by writing?
To use a geek-friendly metaphor, this is like saying Bill Gates wants to screw capitalism. The truth is, King is the one who was best-served by the publishing world.
The absolute irony is this: the moderators ultimately censored me in the name of the 'rights' of all the people wishing to avoid profanity, and did so by censoring free speech.
The absolute irony is this: the moderators ultimately censored me in the name of the 'rights' of all the people wishing to avoid profanity, and did so by censoring free speech.
You know, you have to realize that there is more to human issues than a technical solution. This mindset is probably the reason why geeks are not in a position of power, and are merely exploited by the marketing-savvy brains behind the economy. It's the same problem with scientists, who think a scientific solution exists to human problems.
East Timor is much more than a lack of anonymous technology. You have to realize that the people in power have access to the same technology as the oppressed people, if not more. There is more to anonymity than exchanging secret messages between conspirators.
You know, when people keep flaming you saying you're not funny, I think of posts like this and realize how wrong they are. You should write some of that stuff for User Friendly, it rocks!!! Dude, you're, like, Jon Katz with a better grasp on geek culture and a sense of humor.
And my point is: how do you define oppressive? You can argue that America is oppresive to racists and wife-beaters. The above examples are all nice and all, like women's rights in Iran... But how would Slashdot react to other, less morally uplifting applications of anonymity? Like for data havens: how many geeks realize a data haven has the potential to finance a new genocide? Yet all they claim is free speech. Like Humanity didn't know how to thoroughly fuck up freedom.
There is no Left wing in America. There is All-The-Way-To-The-Extreme-Right-Now-Pass-The-Gun and Just-A-Bit-More-Toward-The-Centre-So-We-Tolerate-G ays-But-That's-It.
Tell ya the truth, I appreciate seeing a (wo)man who lives up to his principles, whatever the flip-side of the coin is to them. I'm afraid you're the exception, however.
Sorry, you lose. You don't hold something as a fundamental right then place conditions on it. Certainly not something as suggestive as 'infringing upon the rights of others'. What about the right to live in total isolation of common sense and decency? Free speech doesn't respect that.
At least the UK is more consistent on the issue: they don't hold free speech as sacrosanct, instead choosing to promote free speech as long as it doesn't promote hatred. The US has no such thing. And so, free speech becomes something claimed left and right for something as stupid as the right to broadcast publicity, and is encouraged by everyone as long as it fits their own view of the world.
Free speech in America has become a flag of convenience waved whenever one wants to encourage their own view of the world with impunity. How come free speech is never about the right to speak hatred, or to speak for the system that represses women in Iran or encourages crass communism in China? What about the right to treat others as inferior human beings? Get your facts straight. Free speech, along with gun control, is only a tool to constitutionally crush and intimidate others.
Hmm... What makes you say the original Enoch Root hasn't done that already, and somebody else isn't taking this account around for a joyride? Say, somebody who has a lot of karma, and contemplates burning it, but doesn't want to destroy his own 'reputation' on Slashdot?
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Thanks for clearing this up. If BioWare's storytelling talents are to be judged on the strength of Baldur's Gate alone, then I still have faith in whatever they intend to put out. Black Isle, however, takes the crown for being the most innovative design studio out there.
As such, if indeed BioWare is responsible for a SW RPG, I would be willing to bet that it will make Lucas' own storytelling endeavors suck in comparison. Screw SW Ep. 2... THIS is the SW fix we have been waiting for.
Plus, we can hope they put Jar Jar in the game, cause in that case, we'll probably be able to chop his head off and cackle in glee.
Kossé qu't'as contre le Québec, ostie d'Américain de tabarnak? C'est pas de ma faute si ton pays est tros cave pour savoir qu'il existe autre chose que ton gros cul de crétin pis tes osties de McDonalds à la con. Le monde entier t'haïs, mon gros criss. Mange un char de marde pis retourne baiser ta soeur dans le Midwest pis crosse-toé en regardant ton gun.
Dude, lay off the acid. It's a bad batch.
The fact that this post was marked as flamebait is a sad testimony to Slashdot's current state. Thank you for proving my point.
So I'm wondering what King's incentive might be to backstab publishers. Has he suddenly decided he wants MORE money than the millions he already made by writing?
To use a geek-friendly metaphor, this is like saying Bill Gates wants to screw capitalism. The truth is, King is the one who was best-served by the publishing world.
So something is fishy, trust me.
Hey, we all have to make a living. Don't criticize my choice of lifestyle.
That quote is WRONG. I was into horses back then.
Believe it or not, that was actually an accident... But now you mention it, it's quite a nifty plan!
The absolute irony is this: the moderators ultimately censored me in the name of the 'rights' of all the people wishing to avoid profanity, and did so by censoring free speech.
The absolute irony is this: the moderators ultimately censored me in the name of the 'rights' of all the people wishing to avoid profanity, and did so by censoring free speech.
Really? Can I borrow your goat, Mr. Stallman?
East Timor is much more than a lack of anonymous technology. You have to realize that the people in power have access to the same technology as the oppressed people, if not more. There is more to anonymity than exchanging secret messages between conspirators.
You know, when people keep flaming you saying you're not funny, I think of posts like this and realize how wrong they are. You should write some of that stuff for User Friendly, it rocks!!! Dude, you're, like, Jon Katz with a better grasp on geek culture and a sense of humor.
Hmm... And I bet you're the one who wiped his hands on my living room curtains, you fuck. If you ever come close to my house again, you are so dead.
And my point is: how do you define oppressive? You can argue that America is oppresive to racists and wife-beaters. The above examples are all nice and all, like women's rights in Iran... But how would Slashdot react to other, less morally uplifting applications of anonymity? Like for data havens: how many geeks realize a data haven has the potential to finance a new genocide? Yet all they claim is free speech. Like Humanity didn't know how to thoroughly fuck up freedom.
Nath? I don't like mentioning my bitch in public forums. She gets turned on by it, and keeps begging for anal sex. You know how tiring that is?
There is no Left wing in America. There is All-The-Way-To-The-Extreme-Right-Now-Pass-The-Gun and Just-A-Bit-More-Toward-The-Centre-So-We-Tolerate-G ays-But-That's-It.
Tell ya the truth, I appreciate seeing a (wo)man who lives up to his principles, whatever the flip-side of the coin is to them. I'm afraid you're the exception, however.
Here's your $5, kiddo. Now leave your mom and me alone. She's gotta earn that crack, after all.
At least the UK is more consistent on the issue: they don't hold free speech as sacrosanct, instead choosing to promote free speech as long as it doesn't promote hatred. The US has no such thing. And so, free speech becomes something claimed left and right for something as stupid as the right to broadcast publicity, and is encouraged by everyone as long as it fits their own view of the world.
Free speech in America has become a flag of convenience waved whenever one wants to encourage their own view of the world with impunity. How come free speech is never about the right to speak hatred, or to speak for the system that represses women in Iran or encourages crass communism in China? What about the right to treat others as inferior human beings? Get your facts straight. Free speech, along with gun control, is only a tool to constitutionally crush and intimidate others.
Don't blame *me* if you spend your oh-so precious time replying to posts on Slashdot. You obviously have even more time to waste than me.
A bit on the loose side. But thanks anyway.
Thanks! I did just that. Much appreciated.
Hmm... What makes you say the original Enoch Root hasn't done that already, and somebody else isn't taking this account around for a joyride? Say, somebody who has a lot of karma, and contemplates burning it, but doesn't want to destroy his own 'reputation' on Slashdot?