So, nothing is "dead" today, so we've started putting up stories that ask for things to die?
Seriously, when has anything really just DIED?! Technology gets reborn into newer applications, fads resurface, trends rise and fall. Quit it with the incessant death babble.
Fourth Mix Plus is still the best DDR ever, but finding it is almost impossible now.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but you can play all the songs from previous games by selecting the side menus, right? My machine here in Houston (Memorial City Tilt) has everything from Keyboard Mania to Beatmania to DDR mix 1 to current.
Yeah, I hear they're releasing "Kill Bill 2" onto the venerable Flipbook(TM) format. I'm so glad I don't have to upgrade.
To clarify, yes. We are being told that we have to adopt a new standard. The proof is easy to see. The time has come where only specific art is being released on specific media. Sure, you can protest by not buying, but no matter what you say, as long as it falls into the reasonable gray area of upgrading for higher quality, the majority of people will pay for it.
You prefer 78 RPM records? That's great, just don't expect to get the new Ben Folds album on it. So lower your voice. You're wrong.
We're both Star Wars fans. Notice I didn't tell anyone what to like or what to hate in my description. I may have put my own little twist on it to make my preference known, but that's all.
You and I are different because we view different parts of the experience as important. You don't allow the Greedo change to ruin the experience for you. That's fine. I don't allow the added CG shots of Cloud City to ruin the experience for me. It just looked better. I thought it was bad ass.
When I say, "Those that like the original..." I was referring to those like me that prefer the unchanged originals to the SE. I wasn't trying to make any kind of blanket statement for all Star Wars fans. If need be I will write appropriate apologies to those that feel misled.
And, I'm sorry, but you must be pretty dense if you believe that the release and re-release of version after version is altruism on Lucas' part. It's clearly an attempt to milk the franchise. Of course the sales are good. You said so yourself, we've all been buying this stuff for years. Comics, games, books, everything. History has shown that us Star Wars fans will buy just about anything with the logo on the box. I bought the SE cassettes back in the day, and now I'm wishing I hadn't.
We have the same fervor when it comes to these movies, otherwise you wouldn't have jumped on me here. In the future, try not to act like a six year-old when someone disagrees with you. Present some real arguments.
And don't look now, but you just ranted "all over a board full of geeks about it."
He's outlining the classic struggle that will divide families and destroy lives. Those that like the original Star Wars movies abhor the Special Edition releases because changes were made that completely changed the landscape of the movie.
The specific instance he's referring to is the scene in the Mos Eisley Cantina where Han is confronted by Greedo, the bounty hunter. During their conversation, Han draws his blaster under the table points it at Greedo. When he feels like he's got no other choice he fires, killing Greedo in cold blood.
In the special edition, Greedo fires the first shot, forcing Han to "retaliate" by killing Greedo in self-defense.
Good point. Next time I'll just buy music from the "Everyone Likes Me's." That way we'll finally have music that everyone likes. We wont have to disagree over what's good anymore, we'll just be confident in the reality that everything on the CD is "good."
Or, in the real world, we can expect that artists of any level of talent will write songs that resonate with some people and piss others off. Sure, I like some bands more than others, yet I've never once found a CD where I love every single song.
Please don't send out these calls for people to be more discriminating. People will like what they like. Why should you care?
There's a huge difference between Computer Science and Software Engineering. CS is the theory behind computers. It's based heavily on math and induction and is incredibly interesting stuff if you like discrete mathematics. It's a deep field too. If you want to know just how deep, take a look through any of the three volumes of "The Art of Computer Science" by Donald Knuth.
Software Engineering is a byproduct of Computer Science. It's just one of the applications. Programming is very appealing to some, but others would just rather focus on the theory. Java is probably the most implementation-oriented languages anywhere, with a huge library of built-in functionality, emphasis on integration, etc.
So hey, you have a choice. If you think CS is better for you, find a school that does more math and less programming, and the other way around for SE. And, seriously, it may seem daunting at first, but read Knuth's books if you think you're interested in CS. Not cheap, not easy, but eternally rewarding.
Is anyone else worried that this article elevates the acceptability of having sex with a child just so they can express their distaste towards a video game?
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I've seen this post several places on the Internet before, same spelling errors and all. Where'd you get it?
So, nothing is "dead" today, so we've started putting up stories that ask for things to die?
Seriously, when has anything really just DIED?! Technology gets reborn into newer applications, fads resurface, trends rise and fall. Quit it with the incessant death babble.
Virgins don't even PLAY monopoly.
Fourth Mix Plus is still the best DDR ever, but finding it is almost impossible now.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but you can play all the songs from previous games by selecting the side menus, right? My machine here in Houston (Memorial City Tilt) has everything from Keyboard Mania to Beatmania to DDR mix 1 to current.
Yeah, I hear they're releasing "Kill Bill 2" onto the venerable Flipbook(TM) format. I'm so glad I don't have to upgrade.
To clarify, yes. We are being told that we have to adopt a new standard. The proof is easy to see. The time has come where only specific art is being released on specific media. Sure, you can protest by not buying, but no matter what you say, as long as it falls into the reasonable gray area of upgrading for higher quality, the majority of people will pay for it.
You prefer 78 RPM records? That's great, just don't expect to get the new Ben Folds album on it. So lower your voice. You're wrong.
Wow, nothing like a blurb that essentailly reads:
"This happened. Actually, that's not true."
ya know. I'm just sayin.
Well, there's no KMail build for Windows, so I wouldn't really know.
Oh for Christ's sake, just whip em out and be done with it.
SNES pad = 8 buttons
GBA = 6 buttons
Yep, 2 more buttons.
good show
Woah! Hi, I'm Matt. Pleased to meet you.
We're both Star Wars fans. Notice I didn't tell anyone what to like or what to hate in my description. I may have put my own little twist on it to make my preference known, but that's all.
You and I are different because we view different parts of the experience as important. You don't allow the Greedo change to ruin the experience for you. That's fine. I don't allow the added CG shots of Cloud City to ruin the experience for me. It just looked better. I thought it was bad ass.
When I say, "Those that like the original..." I was referring to those like me that prefer the unchanged originals to the SE. I wasn't trying to make any kind of blanket statement for all Star Wars fans. If need be I will write appropriate apologies to those that feel misled.
And, I'm sorry, but you must be pretty dense if you believe that the release and re-release of version after version is altruism on Lucas' part. It's clearly an attempt to milk the franchise. Of course the sales are good. You said so yourself, we've all been buying this stuff for years. Comics, games, books, everything. History has shown that us Star Wars fans will buy just about anything with the logo on the box. I bought the SE cassettes back in the day, and now I'm wishing I hadn't.
We have the same fervor when it comes to these movies, otherwise you wouldn't have jumped on me here. In the future, try not to act like a six year-old when someone disagrees with you. Present some real arguments.
And don't look now, but you just ranted "all over a board full of geeks about it."
He's outlining the classic struggle that will divide families and destroy lives. Those that like the original Star Wars movies abhor the Special Edition releases because changes were made that completely changed the landscape of the movie.
The specific instance he's referring to is the scene in the Mos Eisley Cantina where Han is confronted by Greedo, the bounty hunter. During their conversation, Han draws his blaster under the table points it at Greedo. When he feels like he's got no other choice he fires, killing Greedo in cold blood.
In the special edition, Greedo fires the first shot, forcing Han to "retaliate" by killing Greedo in self-defense.
Down with SE.
Good point. Next time I'll just buy music from the "Everyone Likes Me's." That way we'll finally have music that everyone likes. We wont have to disagree over what's good anymore, we'll just be confident in the reality that everything on the CD is "good."
Or, in the real world, we can expect that artists of any level of talent will write songs that resonate with some people and piss others off. Sure, I like some bands more than others, yet I've never once found a CD where I love every single song.
Please don't send out these calls for people to be more discriminating. People will like what they like. Why should you care?
Well hey, what the hell? This is still a great idea. Just because it's hilariously strange, it's doable. I think it would work tremendously.
I dont know what kind of CDROM you have, but I've never once been able to load one of those.
I can't believe I mistyped that.
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Yeah, they're joined at the hip. Theory without implementation is always somewhat flawed.
Don't think this'll get seen...anyway...
There's a huge difference between Computer Science and Software Engineering. CS is the theory behind computers. It's based heavily on math and induction and is incredibly interesting stuff if you like discrete mathematics. It's a deep field too. If you want to know just how deep, take a look through any of the three volumes of "The Art of Computer Science" by Donald Knuth.
Software Engineering is a byproduct of Computer Science. It's just one of the applications. Programming is very appealing to some, but others would just rather focus on the theory. Java is probably the most implementation-oriented languages anywhere, with a huge library of built-in functionality, emphasis on integration, etc.
So hey, you have a choice. If you think CS is better for you, find a school that does more math and less programming, and the other way around for SE. And, seriously, it may seem daunting at first, but read Knuth's books if you think you're interested in CS. Not cheap, not easy, but eternally rewarding.
Andrew Lesnie already won Best Cinematography at the Oscars for Fellowship.
They also won three others; Best Visual Effects, Best Makeup, and Best Original Score.
PC games are heavily pirated. Consoles aren't as much. This is a valid point. This isn't a flame.
Think.
Mods, this wasn't at all interesting. No offense.
Aww, someone's hiding...
I knew a guy who got pulled over for doin 95 in a 65. When the cop got to his window he heard the Knight Rider theme pumping through the system.
He let him go. We called him Knight Rider ever since.
Is anyone else worried that this article elevates the acceptability of having sex with a child just so they can express their distaste towards a video game?
i call bullshit.
That's a pretty pretentious way to start an argument, wouldn't you agree?