Visually defeated, but pad still sexy?!
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The Soul Still Burns
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I'm not all that disappointed over the supposed PS2-only launch. The hardware is obviously dated, but I'm sure you guys can stomach only a slight increase in bounce realism as far as Taki is concerned. The real issue is something that everyone else seems to be overlooking - The PS2's perfect controller. I know, I know, 'Link is super sweet omgwtf', but the Gamecube's controller is disgusting when it comes to fighting titles (and some other popular genres). I can't count how many times I failed to chain attacks properly because the adorable (3) bean buttons were never designed to be used the way SCII requires them to be with some of it's characters. The X-box controller is a matter of preference. I think the D-pad feels horribly placed (too low) compared to how the PS2's is located right around the thumb's neutral position. Seriously though, I love the Xbox controller; it's only way to fly right now for PC gamepads (Psychonauts is pure digital love with it in hand)... until the 360's native USB hits and changes everything for the better (is that still a touted feature, or am I ten or so press releases behind?). Don't think that I'm making this call purely based on what I've seen of the GC controller from the other side of a glass case at Best Buy. I purchased it for my GC (only system I have, by the way), and played countless hours. Unfortunately though, it was ruined for me after I was at a friend's house for a bit of gaming. After a half hour on the PS2, I was sold, and still can't bring myself to play it again on the GC. Either way, PS2 takes the cake as far as I'm concerned.
P.S. I guess you could always just use a converter, but I'm told those do not fly so well in tournaments.
A joke, yes, but it hits at the underlying truth. Language is malleable and is it's vernacular form, not it's past form. Keep in mind that the most current form is defined by the majority of those who speak it. Last I checked, Joe Mundane (who currently represents a large portion of English speaking countries) has only a vague idea of how hackers and crackers accomplish what they do, much less the differences between them. For this reason, 'hacker' and 'cracker' will remain synonymous until a either a snazzier word is picked up by the media or the majority of the public starts to learn the post-basics of computers. I'm not saying that the title is inappropriate, but one should expect understanding only when using it in groups of people with similar interests. In the same way, one wouldn't have flaunted their Jewish heritage during Hitler's reign (I know it's a bit of an extreme example, but I'm tired and uncreative). Just be proud of your personal qualities without having to identify yourself to those who would rather not know, or do not know enough to appreciate them. Needless to say, keep the title alive if you want (and god save the queen if/. stops using it properly), but don't expect the public to pick up on (as they see it) miniscule differences between words that might as well be 'grey' and 'gloomy' until the day comes when only a few will fall for the good ole C:\rmdir *.*
I have to say that I do a lot of stupid stuff when it comes to computer hardware. Not that I'm abusive or even meant to drop that new 200 gig HD, but we all have our 'oops' moments, and mine tend to be a bit more dramatic.
I was all giddy about installing a new motherboard as that in turn would mean the future installation of a new processor to overclock and tinker with (it was a XP 2500+ this time around). After strapping everything into place, I juiced up the motherboard to the PSU and pulled the bundle of cables to the side and rested them on a hook that I had mounted for my last setup. Unfortunately, I failed to physically check (other than just eyeballing) that the plug was totally locked in place. Everything worked fine for a while, but I later left the room for coffe and came back to a BSoD and the smell of burnt plastic. As might have been guessed, the tension from the hook pulled the plug loose just enough that the current began to arc between the separated tines and melted the socket entirely. That, my friends and snickering enemies, was the end of a good $95 motherboard, as very little could be done to repair the damage done to some of the nearby critical elements.
I find it amazing that pigeons (some other animals included) are able to so perfectly memorize a route after only one pass-over. To be honest, I tend to get lost after just a few streets into my downtown area. Would this suggest a highly specialized memory or mindset?
A parallel might be drawn between this and times when humans are highly aroused (extreme situations involving internal stimulants) where memories tend to be much more vivid. Has anyone run into any information on this?
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I'm not all that disappointed over the supposed PS2-only launch. The hardware is obviously dated, but I'm sure you guys can stomach only a slight increase in bounce realism as far as Taki is concerned. The real issue is something that everyone else seems to be overlooking - The PS2's perfect controller. I know, I know, 'Link is super sweet omgwtf', but the Gamecube's controller is disgusting when it comes to fighting titles (and some other popular genres). I can't count how many times I failed to chain attacks properly because the adorable (3) bean buttons were never designed to be used the way SCII requires them to be with some of it's characters. The X-box controller is a matter of preference. I think the D-pad feels horribly placed (too low) compared to how the PS2's is located right around the thumb's neutral position. Seriously though, I love the Xbox controller; it's only way to fly right now for PC gamepads (Psychonauts is pure digital love with it in hand)... until the 360's native USB hits and changes everything for the better (is that still a touted feature, or am I ten or so press releases behind?). Don't think that I'm making this call purely based on what I've seen of the GC controller from the other side of a glass case at Best Buy. I purchased it for my GC (only system I have, by the way), and played countless hours. Unfortunately though, it was ruined for me after I was at a friend's house for a bit of gaming. After a half hour on the PS2, I was sold, and still can't bring myself to play it again on the GC. Either way, PS2 takes the cake as far as I'm concerned.
P.S. I guess you could always just use a converter, but I'm told those do not fly so well in tournaments.
A joke, yes, but it hits at the underlying truth. Language is malleable and is it's vernacular form, not it's past form. Keep in mind that the most current form is defined by the majority of those who speak it. Last I checked, Joe Mundane (who currently represents a large portion of English speaking countries) has only a vague idea of how hackers and crackers accomplish what they do, much less the differences between them. For this reason, 'hacker' and 'cracker' will remain synonymous until a either a snazzier word is picked up by the media or the majority of the public starts to learn the post-basics of computers. I'm not saying that the title is inappropriate, but one should expect understanding only when using it in groups of people with similar interests. In the same way, one wouldn't have flaunted their Jewish heritage during Hitler's reign (I know it's a bit of an extreme example, but I'm tired and uncreative). Just be proud of your personal qualities without having to identify yourself to those who would rather not know, or do not know enough to appreciate them. Needless to say, keep the title alive if you want (and god save the queen if /. stops using it properly), but don't expect the public to pick up on (as they see it) miniscule differences between words that might as well be 'grey' and 'gloomy' until the day comes when only a few will fall for the good ole C:\rmdir *.*
Took a crowbar and some Solid Snake stealth, but at least I can say that it's a first.
http://news.com.com/2100-1041_3-999509.html (c|net)
I have to say that I do a lot of stupid stuff when it comes to computer hardware. Not that I'm abusive or even meant to drop that new 200 gig HD, but we all have our 'oops' moments, and mine tend to be a bit more dramatic. I was all giddy about installing a new motherboard as that in turn would mean the future installation of a new processor to overclock and tinker with (it was a XP 2500+ this time around). After strapping everything into place, I juiced up the motherboard to the PSU and pulled the bundle of cables to the side and rested them on a hook that I had mounted for my last setup. Unfortunately, I failed to physically check (other than just eyeballing) that the plug was totally locked in place. Everything worked fine for a while, but I later left the room for coffe and came back to a BSoD and the smell of burnt plastic. As might have been guessed, the tension from the hook pulled the plug loose just enough that the current began to arc between the separated tines and melted the socket entirely. That, my friends and snickering enemies, was the end of a good $95 motherboard, as very little could be done to repair the damage done to some of the nearby critical elements.
I find it amazing that pigeons (some other animals included) are able to so perfectly memorize a route after only one pass-over. To be honest, I tend to get lost after just a few streets into my downtown area. Would this suggest a highly specialized memory or mindset? A parallel might be drawn between this and times when humans are highly aroused (extreme situations involving internal stimulants) where memories tend to be much more vivid. Has anyone run into any information on this?