Yeah, I've played that. Fun, well-done, but it's more puzzle than action. I was thinking of pure action games. Two somewhat recent examples would be Viewtiful Joe and Alien Hominid, but games of this kind are definitely rare nowadays.
I love 2D platformers. The last one that truly impressed me was Astal on the Saturn. Imagine what today's machines could do for this genre; imagine a new Turrican or Shinobi, in high-res 2D, all hand-drawn, with multiple layers of parallax and translucency, with more action and animation than the old systems could dream of handling. To sum it up: something that would be to platformers what The King of Fighters XII is to fighting games.
But sadly, no. These days, 2D platformers are relegated to portable systems. And I'm stuck playing a genre I love with emulators.
Add that song by Barrett Strong, and that other song by John Lee Hooker, and you'll get the medley: "I Need Some Money, Money, Money, Money, Money, Money (That's What I Want)".
You can all stop being original and go get married in a church.
You know what'd be interesting? Going back to the way it was about 400 years ago, before the church took over what was a mutual personal vow. See, until the Counter-Reformation, you didn't need a church or anything: you said "I marry you", she said "I marry you", there, done, married, you may now bed the bride. Now seriously, your word was as good as any signed contract; that, I think, is far more beautiful and moving than any pompous ceremony.
Here is a simple solution: Get some morals and ethics and stop infringing on their copyrights.
Copyrights that they too often SHOULD NO LONGER HAVE. Under the 1790 Copyright Act, it would last 14 years (renewable for extra 14). But the big media kept buying laws to stretch the damn thing again and again, and don't you doubt they will do it again. Those scoundrels don't care about screwing the people, so why should anyone have qualms about screwing them back? There is nothing moral about respecting an immoral law, so I'll keep downloading, fuck you very much!
As technology evolves and knowledge... continue to proliferate it could become... easier for independent bands and musicians to gain access to people with the equipment and knowledge of how to record and mix music at a high level of quality.
Apple are really being dumb by sticking with their own hardware, imho. They could probably kill windows overnight if they invested in mainstream hardware drivers, and got quickly to the critical mass where hardware manufacturers have to develop drivers for them. Even Linux has managed that, so Apple definitely could.
Your reasoning: OSX is better than Windows, so if it was made more accessible, people would move to it.
Consider this: Linux is also better than Windows: more stable, more reliable, heck, more user-friendly too (I'd take Gnome over Windows any time). The hardware compatibility is pretty good. The library too limited regarding games, but solid for pretty much all else. And it's free, can't beat that price. Logically, if people (other than gamers) gave a damn about the quality of their OS, they would have moved already. Did they?
Seemingly, most people are computer-clueless. Not because they don't know, but because they can't know. They learn one system, then their brain locks up. You may think trying different systems is fun; they PANIC at the idea. Anything that gets in the way of their rote-learned path is a massive hindrance. So they stick with Windows, despite all of its flaws, because having to actually learn something would be worse than all the malware-related headaches.
What exactly is the attraction here? Is OSX really that great compared to other operating systems? I don't think so, and obviously most other people agree.
I do think OSX is that great. And since "most other people" don't even know any system but the Windows that came with their PCs, I see no reason to give a flying fuck about whatever they think about this.
The mini is more than enough machine for the average n00b.
One of the reasons why I got a Hackintosh: the mini was NOT enough machine. For a long time, it was worthless for gaming. It must be much better now, as they dropped the horrible Intel video and now use the GeForce 9400M. Still modest, I suppose, but far more respectable.
You still didn't answer my question. How do you explain the existence of evil? Why do people do the evil things they do?
As I said, because there is no god. Long version: evil happens because there is no one with the power, knowledge, and willingness to prevent all evil from happening.
Now, regarding why do specific human beings commit specific acts of evil... that's more complex. Flaws of knowledge. Flaws of morality. Mental diseases. Unfortunate evolutionary traits. I mean, each case has its specifics.
I'm assuming that these idea came to you from the culture you live in. And that culture, in the past at some point, absorbed those ideas from Judaeo-Christian sources.
I can't believe that those notions did not exist before judaism came to be, just a mere four thousand years ago. Now, I'm no palaeontologist, but I'll assume people had ethics long before that, even in the very early days of humanity; not written, not even codified, but innate.
Actually, I am asking you for "your" solution to the problem of evil. How do you explain it?
Oh, piece of cake. Let's recap, the problem of evil is: why does God allow evil to exist? The solution is to cut him out of the picture: there is no God.
If they are sensible and obvious, why do people still murder and steal?
Seems the taboo approach is not very effective after all....
Also, if religion had not first promulgated these ideas (stealing is wrong, murder is wrong, etc) would they still be obvious to you?
You're assuming that religions were the first to come up with those ideas. But did they?
If sin is a "void concept" to you, how do you explain the universal phenomenon of people acting in ways destructive to themselves and others?
Are you asking me for a solution to the problem of evil? I mean, we are not using a certain word the same way; it seems you call "sin" any unethical behaviour, did I get this right? No, I understand "sin" strictly as whatever violates a religious taboo.
Now, some taboos are sensible; don't steal, don't murder, that's fine, got it. But these are so obvious, I don't need religion to teach me those; and many believers fail to do follow them anyway. On the other hand, some taboos are just nonsense, such as jewish and muslim dietary laws; some are hateful, as in religiously motivated violence against unbelievers, heretics, or homosexuals; some are quasi-genocidal, as the pope's statements against condoms; some are suicidal, like Jehovah's witnesses' rejection of blood transfusions.
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Treasure had tried that before (somewhat crudely) in Silhouette Mirage.
Yeah, I've played that. Fun, well-done, but it's more puzzle than action. I was thinking of pure action games. Two somewhat recent examples would be Viewtiful Joe and Alien Hominid, but games of this kind are definitely rare nowadays.
Wrong. The first three games had 3D characters on top of pre-rendered backgrounds. Code: Veronica was fully 3D.
I love 2D platformers. The last one that truly impressed me was Astal on the Saturn. Imagine what today's machines could do for this genre; imagine a new Turrican or Shinobi, in high-res 2D, all hand-drawn, with multiple layers of parallax and translucency, with more action and animation than the old systems could dream of handling. To sum it up: something that would be to platformers what The King of Fighters XII is to fighting games.
But sadly, no. These days, 2D platformers are relegated to portable systems. And I'm stuck playing a genre I love with emulators.
Won't somebody think of the platformer fans?!
...I'd use TIGRS rather than ESRB.
There is this add-on, Inquisitor , that lets you search with Yahoo.
Add that song by Barrett Strong, and that other song by John Lee Hooker, and you'll get the medley: "I Need Some Money, Money, Money, Money, Money, Money (That's What I Want)".
They must be related, usually their last name is "jpg".
Upgrade your hardware.
You know what'd be interesting? Going back to the way it was about 400 years ago, before the church took over what was a mutual personal vow. See, until the Counter-Reformation, you didn't need a church or anything: you said "I marry you", she said "I marry you", there, done, married, you may now bed the bride. Now seriously, your word was as good as any signed contract; that, I think, is far more beautiful and moving than any pompous ceremony.
Let me say it again: they bought laws against the interest of the people, again and again. Any idea how to fight THAT?!
Copyrights that they too often SHOULD NO LONGER HAVE. Under the 1790 Copyright Act, it would last 14 years (renewable for extra 14). But the big media kept buying laws to stretch the damn thing again and again, and don't you doubt they will do it again. Those scoundrels don't care about screwing the people, so why should anyone have qualms about screwing them back? There is nothing moral about respecting an immoral law, so I'll keep downloading, fuck you very much!
Mind you, the supposed "professionals" are recording at a purposely AWFUL quality.
Tetris is nice, but I'd take Puyo Puyo or Columns over it any time.
It recognizes 1+1.
...that I see a Scientology ad here.
As usual, Microsoft didn't create anything new: FS was licensed from subLOGIC.
Your reasoning: OSX is better than Windows, so if it was made more accessible, people would move to it.
Consider this: Linux is also better than Windows: more stable, more reliable, heck, more user-friendly too (I'd take Gnome over Windows any time). The hardware compatibility is pretty good. The library too limited regarding games, but solid for pretty much all else. And it's free, can't beat that price. Logically, if people (other than gamers) gave a damn about the quality of their OS, they would have moved already. Did they?
Seemingly, most people are computer-clueless. Not because they don't know, but because they can't know. They learn one system, then their brain locks up. You may think trying different systems is fun; they PANIC at the idea. Anything that gets in the way of their rote-learned path is a massive hindrance. So they stick with Windows, despite all of its flaws, because having to actually learn something would be worse than all the malware-related headaches.
I do think OSX is that great. And since "most other people" don't even know any system but the Windows that came with their PCs, I see no reason to give a flying fuck about whatever they think about this.
One of the reasons why I got a Hackintosh: the mini was NOT enough machine. For a long time, it was worthless for gaming. It must be much better now, as they dropped the horrible Intel video and now use the GeForce 9400M. Still modest, I suppose, but far more respectable.
Lemme see. In Soviet Russia... system installs you?
As I said, because there is no god. Long version: evil happens because there is no one with the power, knowledge, and willingness to prevent all evil from happening.
Now, regarding why do specific human beings commit specific acts of evil... that's more complex. Flaws of knowledge. Flaws of morality. Mental diseases. Unfortunate evolutionary traits. I mean, each case has its specifics.
I can't believe that those notions did not exist before judaism came to be, just a mere four thousand years ago. Now, I'm no palaeontologist, but I'll assume people had ethics long before that, even in the very early days of humanity; not written, not even codified, but innate.
Try to use British spelling in the USA, to tick them off as well.
Oh, piece of cake. Let's recap, the problem of evil is: why does God allow evil to exist? The solution is to cut him out of the picture: there is no God.
Seems the taboo approach is not very effective after all....
You're assuming that religions were the first to come up with those ideas. But did they?
Are you asking me for a solution to the problem of evil? I mean, we are not using a certain word the same way; it seems you call "sin" any unethical behaviour, did I get this right? No, I understand "sin" strictly as whatever violates a religious taboo.
Now, some taboos are sensible; don't steal, don't murder, that's fine, got it. But these are so obvious, I don't need religion to teach me those; and many believers fail to do follow them anyway. On the other hand, some taboos are just nonsense, such as jewish and muslim dietary laws; some are hateful, as in religiously motivated violence against unbelievers, heretics, or homosexuals; some are quasi-genocidal, as the pope's statements against condoms; some are suicidal, like Jehovah's witnesses' rejection of blood transfusions.