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Skate 2 (X360)
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENRE/STYLE
Sports/Skateboarding
RELEASE DATE
21/JAN/09
ESRB RATING
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DEVELOPER
EA Black Box
PUBLISHER
ALSO AVAILABLE ON
PlayStation 3, http://www.gamerdna.com/game/skate-2-xbox-360-1
TRAITS (member-attributed "LIKES")
THE SETTING #USES
- Real world 93
- New San Vanelona 49
- city streets 34
PLAYING AS #USES
- Customized Character 167
- myself 45
- yourself 19
PLAYING AGAINST #USES
- The world 58
- Everything 40
- Friends 38
HOW IT'S PLAYED #USES
GENERAL TONE #USES
- Skateboarding 170
- Relaxed 49
- Adventurous 34
DESCRIPTION
EA's plan to challenge Activision's reigning Tony Hawk series for skateboarding supremacy proved to be a critical and commercial success, and the once original IP Skate officially becomes a franchise with the release of Skate 2. Players return to the mythical city of San Vanelona after a five-year hiatus, only to find security forces from the Mongo Corporation heavily patrolling a landscape drastically altered by earthquakes. Gamers must help restore the city's reputation as a skating Mecca by shredding around town and meeting up with 25 different professional skaters, including longtime vets Danny Way and Eric Koston.
The game once again makes use of a control scheme that relies heavily on the shoulder buttons and analog sticks, and Skate 2 doubles the total number of tricks available in its predecessor. There are more than 20 different areas through which gamers can ollie, rail slide, and kickflip, and the new option to roam freely on foot and manipulate more than 100 different objects means players can put together an infinite number of unique skating lines. The "skate.Reel" replay feature returns, once again letting gamers relive all of their best tricks, and a new graphics creator means skaters can outfit their gears and decks with original designs. ~ Christopher Brown, All Game Guide
Skate 2 (X360)
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GENRE/STYLE:Sports/Skateboarding
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RELEASE DATE:21/JAN/09
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DESCRIPTION:EA's plan to challenge Activision's reigning Tony Hawk series for skateboarding supremacy proved to be a critical and... more
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“What I play every time I've got nothing else to do. Best skate game I own”
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“Unlocked a few easy achievements, owned a couple community spots, got the bone breaking achievements, etc. Controls are still dumb to me though. Surprisingly I got really into trying to get onto the...”
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“I just looked down for the umpteenth time only to find one of my disks laying smack dad in the middle of the floor for no complete reason. This time the neglectee was my brand new 'Resident Evil 5'...”
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wastelander75 was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“you should go to their house and "accidentally" break something of theirs just to show them what they're like.
As far as the temper tantrums go, I do believe a good ass whipping is in order. I try shit like that where I grew up in the family I had, I'd have to stand for a few minutes
Because my ASS would be stinging from the slap. I'm not saying beat the shit out of them, but get their damned parents and show them what they did. If they're all like, "aw they're just kids being kids...."
punch said "parent" in the face. And tell them that's exactly what's wrong with the world today. Then tell them they need to go to an AA meeting.
That's what I'd do anyway. ”
As far as the temper tantrums go, I do believe a good ass whipping is in order. I try shit like that where I grew up in the family I had, I'd have to stand for a few minutes
Because my ASS would be stinging from the slap. I'm not saying beat the shit out of them, but get their damned parents and show them what they did. If they're all like, "aw they're just kids being kids...."
punch said "parent" in the face. And tell them that's exactly what's wrong with the world today. Then tell them they need to go to an AA meeting.
That's what I'd do anyway. ”
kainebiker was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“Oooofff. My condolences. B(
I'd start crackin' skullz myself”
I'd start crackin' skullz myself”
bettadud was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“You need to misuse your hand upside their heads”
KatrinaTheLamia was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“Yeah--I tend to have those issues... except... I do not have too many ten year olds handling my games
Well minus the temper tantrums (well kind of)--any time I have had twenty something guests over I have had similar issues.
Yep issues in the list from one to ten, are all stuff I have seen (way too often) from people in their twenty somethings.
Though number seven tends to be a form of foreplay when the people are past twenty compared to when they are ten.
I am going say that you likely are just a little bit more responsible that these children is all--as trust me, large groups of twenty somethings will do a fair amount of the same stuff.
Especially the ones that try to say they like video games--but typically are only ever seen to want to play one or two, out of a huge ass collection.
Suggesting to play any others is usually met with looking at Megaman X Collection or Fallout 3 (well any game really) and saying, "this looks like Final Fantasy--I do not want to play this! Final Fantasy sucks!"
Which typically has me tilt my head, lift and eye brow, and tell them that yes, Final Fantasy sucks--and perhaps if they were as huge of a video game fan as they say they are--they would not be calling Megaman X or Fallout 3 a Final Fantasy looking game.
Moral of the Story: some of these kids will stay ten years old, well into their twenties and maybe their thirties.”
Well minus the temper tantrums (well kind of)--any time I have had twenty something guests over I have had similar issues.
Yep issues in the list from one to ten, are all stuff I have seen (way too often) from people in their twenty somethings.
Though number seven tends to be a form of foreplay when the people are past twenty compared to when they are ten.
I am going say that you likely are just a little bit more responsible that these children is all--as trust me, large groups of twenty somethings will do a fair amount of the same stuff.
Especially the ones that try to say they like video games--but typically are only ever seen to want to play one or two, out of a huge ass collection.
Suggesting to play any others is usually met with looking at Megaman X Collection or Fallout 3 (well any game really) and saying, "this looks like Final Fantasy--I do not want to play this! Final Fantasy sucks!"
Which typically has me tilt my head, lift and eye brow, and tell them that yes, Final Fantasy sucks--and perhaps if they were as huge of a video game fan as they say they are--they would not be calling Megaman X or Fallout 3 a Final Fantasy looking game.
Moral of the Story: some of these kids will stay ten years old, well into their twenties and maybe their thirties.”
EarthboundX was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“Never give kids anything that you wanna keep in good shape. I'm never gonna have kids, they annoy me.”
Bonemane was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@KatrinaTheLamia
I've already noted the ones whom still seem like babies even though they're supposed to be 10 or even 12 and can tell this will possibly continue throughout adulthood and may lead to a rough highschool experience lol. And try talking to some kids who've never even heard of or played Final Fantasy among other household titles!!! It's like and you seriously proclaim yourself to be some sort of HUGE gamer? They deserve a slap just for that.
I also feel for you when you say one or two out of a huge ass collection. Most of the time I'm forced to play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 out of the what? 40+ combined xbox 360 & original xbox games I have.
For some of the things such as my battery pack I've told their parents that the kids owe me such and such amount for a replacement and the parents while irritated, agreed to help the kids pay me off. So I'm guessing the kids will be doing slave labor inorder to get money from their parents :)
Or atleast some other punishment that would teach these kids some restraint and respect for other people's items. All in all this is family or alteast kind of family in some cases so I'm not expecting to get paid, but if that happens I can almost guarantee several beatdowns and a change from faux democracy to a nice, cruel, heartless dictatorship next time they're over.
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I've already noted the ones whom still seem like babies even though they're supposed to be 10 or even 12 and can tell this will possibly continue throughout adulthood and may lead to a rough highschool experience lol. And try talking to some kids who've never even heard of or played Final Fantasy among other household titles!!! It's like and you seriously proclaim yourself to be some sort of HUGE gamer? They deserve a slap just for that.
I also feel for you when you say one or two out of a huge ass collection. Most of the time I'm forced to play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 out of the what? 40+ combined xbox 360 & original xbox games I have.
For some of the things such as my battery pack I've told their parents that the kids owe me such and such amount for a replacement and the parents while irritated, agreed to help the kids pay me off. So I'm guessing the kids will be doing slave labor inorder to get money from their parents :)
Or atleast some other punishment that would teach these kids some restraint and respect for other people's items. All in all this is family or alteast kind of family in some cases so I'm not expecting to get paid, but if that happens I can almost guarantee several beatdowns and a change from faux democracy to a nice, cruel, heartless dictatorship next time they're over.
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LordXenophon was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“Little kids are why we're allowed to make backup coppies of software. Never let kids handle the originals.”
KatrinaTheLamia was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@Bonemane I have usually found that the more somebody talks about how hardcore of a gamer they are--the less they really are in any reality but their own.
You will typically find anybody who has a decent amount of knowledge on the subject will generally down play it a lot more. Getting responses from "I have played a few games" to "What makes you think I play video games--pfft!" from most of the biggest sources of information on the subject.
Though responses of "I am not a gamer" typically do not indicate anything really.
As well--I am pretty certain @EarthboundX would probably say "I am not a gamer" if approached about it.
and @LordXenophon ! OMF-fvcking-G! YOU ARE A PIRATE!
Look, you are only allowed ONE copy of the media. ONE license key--and you MUST refer to our server to ensure YOUR copy is NOT A CRIMINAL GANGSTER PIRATE COPY!
Just be glad we do not require dongles anymore... YOU CRIMINAL COMMUNIST GANGSTER PIRATE!
Yeah--I agree with that view actually.
It is like making a photocopy of material given to elementary kids really.”
You will typically find anybody who has a decent amount of knowledge on the subject will generally down play it a lot more. Getting responses from "I have played a few games" to "What makes you think I play video games--pfft!" from most of the biggest sources of information on the subject.
Though responses of "I am not a gamer" typically do not indicate anything really.
As well--I am pretty certain @EarthboundX would probably say "I am not a gamer" if approached about it.
and @LordXenophon ! OMF-fvcking-G! YOU ARE A PIRATE!
Look, you are only allowed ONE copy of the media. ONE license key--and you MUST refer to our server to ensure YOUR copy is NOT A CRIMINAL GANGSTER PIRATE COPY!
Just be glad we do not require dongles anymore... YOU CRIMINAL COMMUNIST GANGSTER PIRATE!
Yeah--I agree with that view actually.
It is like making a photocopy of material given to elementary kids really.”
LordXenophon was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“Read your TOS again. Most software gives you permission to make a backup copy, but not to install it on multiple computers or distribute copies.”
Mishy was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“kids seem to not break my shit, prehaps because they know that I am slightly insane . . .”
MrVista360 was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“Tough call, dealing with family and all. Personally I would "Punish" them by locking up all my good stuff, and only leave available the crappiest of all crap games to play. A couple of hours of Peter Jacksons King Kong, Two Worlds, or Pocketbike racer...that"ll learn em...8^)”
KatrinaTheLamia was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@LordXenophon this item in the TOS is not consistently in all game media's agreements.
Mostly as there have been a few lawsuits that were drastically altered when the company making the suit pointing out this little entry did not exist in their particular ToS of the game.
and @MrVista360 that might work. However, if these gamers are the OMFG! HARDC0R3 GAMR3S that @BoneMane says they are--that probably is not going to deter them. They are probably just going to start talking about how awesome those games are.”
Mostly as there have been a few lawsuits that were drastically altered when the company making the suit pointing out this little entry did not exist in their particular ToS of the game.
and @MrVista360 that might work. However, if these gamers are the OMFG! HARDC0R3 GAMR3S that @BoneMane says they are--that probably is not going to deter them. They are probably just going to start talking about how awesome those games are.”
bettadud was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@MrVista360 don't forget the Burger King games”
LordXenophon was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“Make them play Pong.”
Bonemane was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@MrVista360
Lol Some of these kid's game libraries mostly consist of terrible movie based games, those sports games with former big game protagonists like sonic, nights, etc. and things people would never think of spending money on like "TNA! Wrestling". I don't think of any those games will have any affect :(
Actually after listening to several of them say how "so and so movie based game is great" and then trying to persuade me to buy it so many times (even though I know for a fact that the game is horrible after only seeing previews for it)... I think they'll love the hell out of King Kong.”
Lol Some of these kid's game libraries mostly consist of terrible movie based games, those sports games with former big game protagonists like sonic, nights, etc. and things people would never think of spending money on like "TNA! Wrestling". I don't think of any those games will have any affect :(
Actually after listening to several of them say how "so and so movie based game is great" and then trying to persuade me to buy it so many times (even though I know for a fact that the game is horrible after only seeing previews for it)... I think they'll love the hell out of King Kong.”
KatrinaTheLamia was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“Oh hey--my comment DID go through.
And see--I did call it. @Bonemane 's cousins ARE those kind of h4rdc0re G4m3rz that know enough about games to find those kinds of games enjoyable and must buy purchases.”
And see--I did call it. @Bonemane 's cousins ARE those kind of h4rdc0re G4m3rz that know enough about games to find those kinds of games enjoyable and must buy purchases.”
EarthboundX was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@KatrinaTheLamia Yeah, comments are starting to break down some. Sometimes you can only see new comments, if you post one first.”
rawkr was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@mrvista360 - hey, I am one of five people in the known universe that enjoys Two Worlds. Well 'enjoy' is a bit strong, I tolerate it with random instances of enjoyment. My wife is another of the five. @Katrinathelamia - The Digital Millenium Copyright Act allows for people to keep backup copies of all software and music that they own legitimate copies thereof. I had to write a paper on it in college. Then again, I am not aware of any changes made to such legislation since then. But it was a topic of debate during the whole Napster debacle and the ongoing piracy epidemic that has been going on since. @bonemane - Your story reminds me why I miss cartridges. They were so @#$% durable! Every game disc should come with a protective coating on them for scratch resistance. I don't let anyone under the age of 12 touch my game systems,and even then it is a case by case basis with extreme supervision for the first hour or so. Just to make sure they don't chainsaw any discs. ”
KatrinaTheLamia was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@rawkr the cases I am thinking of were about in 2006 and 2007.
Where various ROM and ISO websites gave the defense that they merely provided the services to allow people to have back ups of their games. Stating that it was legal to have the games if you did not own them, provided you delete them within 24 hours of download.
The judges ruled on the side of the companies attacking these websites for providing a backup for people who would have issues producing ones on their own (as well, it IS hard to backup UMD, Cartridge and Cart based games, Wii Discs, Gamecube Discs and Blurays).
The case ruled that the game companies provide enough decent service, that a back up is completely unnecessary, and thus not an admissible defense.
So, yeah, as of about 2006 and 2007, backups are no longer a legal reason to have more than one copy of your game.”
Where various ROM and ISO websites gave the defense that they merely provided the services to allow people to have back ups of their games. Stating that it was legal to have the games if you did not own them, provided you delete them within 24 hours of download.
The judges ruled on the side of the companies attacking these websites for providing a backup for people who would have issues producing ones on their own (as well, it IS hard to backup UMD, Cartridge and Cart based games, Wii Discs, Gamecube Discs and Blurays).
The case ruled that the game companies provide enough decent service, that a back up is completely unnecessary, and thus not an admissible defense.
So, yeah, as of about 2006 and 2007, backups are no longer a legal reason to have more than one copy of your game.”
Bonemane was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“That sucks if we can't make backup of the games we own since they get scratched up WAAAAAAAY too easy nowadays. I remember those old black ps1 disks could take a beating and still work flawlessly.
I started noticing the disks started getting fragile once the ps2 came out. The disk to my interact *ugh* memory card slipped off my coffee table and shattered into pieces and its was only like two feet high. Also, I kept dozens of ps2 demo discs and games in a giant cd booklet I had and never touched them for years only to find them all scratched up after taking them out a little bit ago.
It was real surprising since some of those games I've only played for like an hour and put them away and others such as demos disks I had multiple copies of so I NEVER played them and still they scratched almost to the point of no return =/
I swear at times it seems that, just like glass, disks nowadays get scratched/crack in the cold too. In the winter is when I see alot of scratches developing even though I'm not playing the games and I know noone else is.”
I started noticing the disks started getting fragile once the ps2 came out. The disk to my interact *ugh* memory card slipped off my coffee table and shattered into pieces and its was only like two feet high. Also, I kept dozens of ps2 demo discs and games in a giant cd booklet I had and never touched them for years only to find them all scratched up after taking them out a little bit ago.
It was real surprising since some of those games I've only played for like an hour and put them away and others such as demos disks I had multiple copies of so I NEVER played them and still they scratched almost to the point of no return =/
I swear at times it seems that, just like glass, disks nowadays get scratched/crack in the cold too. In the winter is when I see alot of scratches developing even though I'm not playing the games and I know noone else is.”
Bonemane was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“Well...I went out and got MW2 and GOW2 for cheap. Now I just gotta find some deals for GTA and ACII. Mr. Fixer Upper is coming out tomorrow to fix my windows as well.”
stashnet was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“You have way more patience than I. ”
rawkr was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“Those CD folders scratch the crap out of CDs. I stopped using them for anything that isn't a burn.”
LordXenophon was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“I never used them in the first place, for the same reason. I prefer hard cases. I just wish they wouldn't wear out so fast.”
rawkr was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@bettadud Think about it, you have a bunch of CDs in even closer proximity to each other than normal grinding against each other constantly every time the container is moved. As long as you don't move the thing or place anything on it. Cases are much safer for discs. Not as efficient in terms of space though.”
mykalgaidin was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“As soon as my daughter is born, all my games are going on the top of a very high shelf.”
Bonemane was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@rawkr
Yeah I found that out the hard way. Plus some cd folders aren't smoothed out and instead have some kind of texture on the part that holds your cds (sometimes bumpy) that'll scratch up your cds if moved around.
@LordXenophon
Yeah I just threw out about 30 or so broken hard jewel cases myself. They might have less chances of scratching up your cds, but unless you store them properly or buy some heavy duty ones you're just going to end up with cracked cases and plastic bits everywhere.
With hard cases I'd go with the same ones as the 360 and old ps2 cases. They're heavy duty and will last long, but after awhile they look so tired and worn.”
Yeah I found that out the hard way. Plus some cd folders aren't smoothed out and instead have some kind of texture on the part that holds your cds (sometimes bumpy) that'll scratch up your cds if moved around.
@LordXenophon
Yeah I just threw out about 30 or so broken hard jewel cases myself. They might have less chances of scratching up your cds, but unless you store them properly or buy some heavy duty ones you're just going to end up with cracked cases and plastic bits everywhere.
With hard cases I'd go with the same ones as the 360 and old ps2 cases. They're heavy duty and will last long, but after awhile they look so tired and worn.”
Athalis was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“What was the 'pun' you didn't intend on your very first moan? Pin and circle don't ring any bells for me... perhaps my sense of humour just isn't as developed.
Also, depending on how long you have them for, could you not just put your stuff up on a shelf somewhere? I assume that being only just in double digit ages they can't reach particularly high- tell them it's broken, throw them a chocolate covered rugby ball and relax.”
Also, depending on how long you have them for, could you not just put your stuff up on a shelf somewhere? I assume that being only just in double digit ages they can't reach particularly high- tell them it's broken, throw them a chocolate covered rugby ball and relax.”
onceyourelost was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“I've had worse luck with people my own age. I guess it just depends on the person.”
wastelander75 was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@maggiefiasco yeah what she said. ”
KatrinaTheLamia was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@maggiefiasco but but but... games include kiddie stuff like Mario, Pokemon, Megaman, Conker and Star Fox. How could you say they are for anything other than kids.
Next think you know, you will be suggesting some tom foolery like there are cartoons and comics for adults.
Or even worse Adult Toys.
It is attitudes like yours that are polluting the minds of children with smut.
You need to be locked up, so we can child proof the world so that parents no longer have to do their job.
In other words, I agree a fair amount with @maggiefiasco's statement.”
Next think you know, you will be suggesting some tom foolery like there are cartoons and comics for adults.
Or even worse Adult Toys.
It is attitudes like yours that are polluting the minds of children with smut.
You need to be locked up, so we can child proof the world so that parents no longer have to do their job.
In other words, I agree a fair amount with @maggiefiasco's statement.”
Bonemane was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@KatrinaTheLamia
The ignorance of some people amazes me at times. I actually had some guy over at my house scoff at me and say "noone plays video games and you shouldn't because you're grown" when I said that I play video games.
My response, "Look around, alot more people, especially adults, play video games than you think" and I didn't say anything else cause he actually did look around and saw that there were like 20 people in my house playing video games at the time (including his own brothers) and he was the only one left out. The expression on his face as he shut his mouth and retreated to his corner was enough for me.
I also find it funny that video games cause so much controversy with adult topics yet people still refer to them as something for kids. "No Russian" from MW2 anyone? How about some "hot coffee"? Or better yet just watch me play through Manhunt.”
The ignorance of some people amazes me at times. I actually had some guy over at my house scoff at me and say "noone plays video games and you shouldn't because you're grown" when I said that I play video games.
My response, "Look around, alot more people, especially adults, play video games than you think" and I didn't say anything else cause he actually did look around and saw that there were like 20 people in my house playing video games at the time (including his own brothers) and he was the only one left out. The expression on his face as he shut his mouth and retreated to his corner was enough for me.
I also find it funny that video games cause so much controversy with adult topics yet people still refer to them as something for kids. "No Russian" from MW2 anyone? How about some "hot coffee"? Or better yet just watch me play through Manhunt.”
KatrinaTheLamia was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@Bonemane
Well, what I was mostly touching on--was well... a large amount of people tend to down play what a medium is capable of for literary abilities when they say it is only for kids.
Look at Graphic Novels. Many of them can handle some rather mature concepts. However, most people refuse to think of comics as a medium capable of showing anything other than stories at the level of Family Circus.
Video games have much the same issues of just merely being downplayed so much.
The only sad thing is: Movie ratings parents latched onto from the start as "need to know" information. Those same parents tend to be completely oblivious to the fact that there is a rating system for video games.
I dunno, if these parents are ones to ignore the "Explicit Lyrics" sticker on CDs/Albums.
It is well--kind of silly really in my eyes.”
Well, what I was mostly touching on--was well... a large amount of people tend to down play what a medium is capable of for literary abilities when they say it is only for kids.
Look at Graphic Novels. Many of them can handle some rather mature concepts. However, most people refuse to think of comics as a medium capable of showing anything other than stories at the level of Family Circus.
Video games have much the same issues of just merely being downplayed so much.
The only sad thing is: Movie ratings parents latched onto from the start as "need to know" information. Those same parents tend to be completely oblivious to the fact that there is a rating system for video games.
I dunno, if these parents are ones to ignore the "Explicit Lyrics" sticker on CDs/Albums.
It is well--kind of silly really in my eyes.”
Bonemane was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@KatrinaTheLamia
Yeah its rather sad that people downplay these things and in-turn limit their experiences or as I like to say "stay in their protective bubble of ignorance, pretending to be on a pedestal". I just point out to these people that politicians and other anti-video game enthusiasts have several arguments, even if they're not well thought out, as to why video games AREN'T for kids anymore. ”
Yeah its rather sad that people downplay these things and in-turn limit their experiences or as I like to say "stay in their protective bubble of ignorance, pretending to be on a pedestal". I just point out to these people that politicians and other anti-video game enthusiasts have several arguments, even if they're not well thought out, as to why video games AREN'T for kids anymore. ”
KatrinaTheLamia was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@Bonemane
Well, that is the thing: you do still get games that are wonderful for kids to play.
The secret is mostly to do what Walt Disney did when he made movies.
That whole "ironic quote" of "There is no money to be made in making children's cartoons" is quite correct actually.
Walter's secret was to make something Adults could enjoy, but allow it to be something he could show to kids.
It is just very sad that this manner of making cartoons got lost for a few decades, only to briefly return in the 1990s... then bugger off again completely.
I dunno, there are still plenty of "All Ages Games"--to put it a bit better. Then we do get a few games that tend to try to pump out how mature they are--only to make it look like something created in the boy's locker room of an elementary school (and typically about as anatomically correct as some of that stuff too).
I dunno--I guess the main issue with making stuff for kids is well, the focus issues.
Kids should never be a demographic targeted alone for anything,
Take a page from Walt Disney, Pixar and Steven Speilberg's cartoons: make something that an adult can enjoy watching--but make it so it is something you can show your kid.
The only issue is, I wonder what video games sales are going to do, once we start having the "Disney Effect" appear in more titles? That is, between the ages of 11 to 15, people are unable to enjoy a game, as most of the jokes they can get seem too kiddy--but they are completely ignorant to the more adult orientated material present in them.”
Well, that is the thing: you do still get games that are wonderful for kids to play.
The secret is mostly to do what Walt Disney did when he made movies.
That whole "ironic quote" of "There is no money to be made in making children's cartoons" is quite correct actually.
Walter's secret was to make something Adults could enjoy, but allow it to be something he could show to kids.
It is just very sad that this manner of making cartoons got lost for a few decades, only to briefly return in the 1990s... then bugger off again completely.
I dunno, there are still plenty of "All Ages Games"--to put it a bit better. Then we do get a few games that tend to try to pump out how mature they are--only to make it look like something created in the boy's locker room of an elementary school (and typically about as anatomically correct as some of that stuff too).
I dunno--I guess the main issue with making stuff for kids is well, the focus issues.
Kids should never be a demographic targeted alone for anything,
Take a page from Walt Disney, Pixar and Steven Speilberg's cartoons: make something that an adult can enjoy watching--but make it so it is something you can show your kid.
The only issue is, I wonder what video games sales are going to do, once we start having the "Disney Effect" appear in more titles? That is, between the ages of 11 to 15, people are unable to enjoy a game, as most of the jokes they can get seem too kiddy--but they are completely ignorant to the more adult orientated material present in them.”
stashnet was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“I dunno about that ... most kids nowadays are picking up on a lot more stuff than they used to, at an earlier age than they used to.”
KatrinaTheLamia was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@stashnet I honestly do not know if I believe that.
They said the same thing of my generation... and looking back at what all I picked up when I was younger...
They were plain wrong.”
They said the same thing of my generation... and looking back at what all I picked up when I was younger...
They were plain wrong.”
stashnet was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“Both my girls have a DS, and play on "my" systems and I've never had a problem. They know how much a game costs (because they've had to save up to buy one). If they do start getting careless (which means they left a DS out of its case when not in use), then it becomes "mine" for a day =D”
mykalgaidin was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@stashnet Now that is the way to do things. I'll have to keep that in mind for when my daughter is old enough to play games.”
sharpshooterbabe was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@ Bonemane: I thought reading # 5 was funny but soooo true. When I would go to my cousin's house, we would play on their SNES & GameCube. My cousins were cool. Me & my brother would play with both our cousins. But if I got angry at them & had a temper tantrum, the controller would be taken away from me.
I do feel sorry for you that you had to endure that. If it was me, I would unhook all my game systems & hide all of them somewhere & my portable game systems. I would take them to sooooo many places & tire little butts out.
Aside from the parents, the parents sound like they are the problem. Dude if they get irritated at you telling them they have to pay you back for what their kids done in damages to your prized game systems & games, THEY shouldn't get irritated. They know what will happen. It's not like they don't know. & if they don't know, then they are clueless & have no common sense it will happen. It's just like if they took their kids to some place civilized in public, they should expect to pay for something broken. It's not a free ride.”
I do feel sorry for you that you had to endure that. If it was me, I would unhook all my game systems & hide all of them somewhere & my portable game systems. I would take them to sooooo many places & tire little butts out.
Aside from the parents, the parents sound like they are the problem. Dude if they get irritated at you telling them they have to pay you back for what their kids done in damages to your prized game systems & games, THEY shouldn't get irritated. They know what will happen. It's not like they don't know. & if they don't know, then they are clueless & have no common sense it will happen. It's just like if they took their kids to some place civilized in public, they should expect to pay for something broken. It's not a free ride.”
sharpshooterbabe was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@KatrinaTheLamia When you said "Though responses of "I am not a gamer" typically do not indicate anything really."
It just means to other people that we play too many games & have no life. (Which is wrong.)”
It just means to other people that we play too many games & have no life. (Which is wrong.)”
Mishy was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@maggiefiasco we do?
I don't ever remember thinking anyone as a noob or a nerd :P”
I don't ever remember thinking anyone as a noob or a nerd :P”
sharpshooterbabe was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@maggiefiasco: Yeah that's understandable. I have had people tell me to get out more. My boss has told me that. But I tell them I do get out enough. I go to errands & don't really want to socialize with people. Don't get me wrong I'm a very socialable person, I just hate people. They say stupid shit & have no clue what they are talking or they have their facts wrong. Then after I correct them, they make themselves look even more stupid than they are by blabbering more crap. Hmmmmm......that's the whole reason as to why I don't tell people I am a gamer unless it comes up.
Lol Mishy you are funny.
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Lol Mishy you are funny.
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sharpshooterbabe was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“Bwahahahaha......maggie. You ar funny too. Well there is nothing wrong with playing WOW. or any other games that take up our lives. But damn, would you rather be doing your everyday chores, crap, cleaning & errands & then after they are all done......wonder what to do next? In my opinion, I would say no. I would be playing video games to my hearts content.”
kainebiker was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“I like doing both. Games are great but every once in a while seeing the light of day is good too. Both in moderation are awesome. I love to jump on the bike and run up to the local dive to see friends or a band, get a bucket of wings and a couple of beers rather than just queing up some mp3s and sitting in front of the screen all night. A lot of the time especially week nights I don't have the energy to go out so its GAME ON! ”
bettadud was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“"It's not a waste of time if you're having fun."
-Android 17”
-Android 17”
MrVista360 was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“They need to just add more hours to a day. 10 hours at work, 4 hours with family, 1 hour for dinner time, and then time for that pesky thing called "sleep" leaves only little time for gaming...8^)”
KatrinaTheLamia was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@SharpShooterBabe
Not certain I follow.
" @KatrinaTheLamia When you said "Though responses of "I am not a gamer" typically do not indicate anything really."
It just means to other people that we play too many games & have no life. (Which is wrong.) "
Uh--I do not know how you made the connection there.
Saying you are not a gamer does not indicate how much somebody plays video games in any way.
This in the context of people claiming to be experts being a typical indication of lack of knowledge--and most experts generally being the sort to down play it... or at least not mention it, or do a badge thing.
Yes, in other geekdoms you have people who say they are experts who actually are experts. Comic book geeks typically know their craft. Dungeons and Dragons geeks who say they are experts... tend to know their craft. Movie buffs--that is a hard one.
This kind of puts Video Games on the same level of Musics for the ability to be an "expert" in them. Most people who know music well, are going to be the first to profess ignorance of it. With the people who are experts in music being... well... uh... this is hard not to do a cheap shot at Hot Topic, Coldplay or Dashboard Confessionals here--while making a witfully unaware reference to the Beatles indicating complete ignorance.
This sort of "I am an expert at X" vs. "I really do not know X" vs. "I am not an X addict" dynamic was what I was referring to.
I do not know where your idea of a conclusion of "not having a life" came from.
Did you cut and paste the wrong line?”
Not certain I follow.
" @KatrinaTheLamia When you said "Though responses of "I am not a gamer" typically do not indicate anything really."
It just means to other people that we play too many games & have no life. (Which is wrong.) "
Uh--I do not know how you made the connection there.
Saying you are not a gamer does not indicate how much somebody plays video games in any way.
This in the context of people claiming to be experts being a typical indication of lack of knowledge--and most experts generally being the sort to down play it... or at least not mention it, or do a badge thing.
Yes, in other geekdoms you have people who say they are experts who actually are experts. Comic book geeks typically know their craft. Dungeons and Dragons geeks who say they are experts... tend to know their craft. Movie buffs--that is a hard one.
This kind of puts Video Games on the same level of Musics for the ability to be an "expert" in them. Most people who know music well, are going to be the first to profess ignorance of it. With the people who are experts in music being... well... uh... this is hard not to do a cheap shot at Hot Topic, Coldplay or Dashboard Confessionals here--while making a witfully unaware reference to the Beatles indicating complete ignorance.
This sort of "I am an expert at X" vs. "I really do not know X" vs. "I am not an X addict" dynamic was what I was referring to.
I do not know where your idea of a conclusion of "not having a life" came from.
Did you cut and paste the wrong line?”
Bonemane was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@KatrinaTheLamia
I remember talking about this awhile ago on other boards and with my friends about the difference between experts and enthusiasts.
An enthusiast would be someone who is interested in something above the level of a normal person and typically goes out and finds places where they can talk about it like we do. They don't know everything about the subject and sometimes don't even know what they're talking about or are mistaken (the latter mostly applies to children).
Experts are those that can actually go out and make careers or write books out of their knowledge on the subject. They make it a point to go out and study in-depth and learn as much as they can. A good example would be a movie buff who can watch a film and point out every reference or film that one film relates to among several other things.”
I remember talking about this awhile ago on other boards and with my friends about the difference between experts and enthusiasts.
An enthusiast would be someone who is interested in something above the level of a normal person and typically goes out and finds places where they can talk about it like we do. They don't know everything about the subject and sometimes don't even know what they're talking about or are mistaken (the latter mostly applies to children).
Experts are those that can actually go out and make careers or write books out of their knowledge on the subject. They make it a point to go out and study in-depth and learn as much as they can. A good example would be a movie buff who can watch a film and point out every reference or film that one film relates to among several other things.”
sharpshooterbabe was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@maggiefiasco I agree with you, doing things like wasting money on boos & bars & more along those lines are crap. Btw, I hate doing laundry, but still do it. I do love to cook though. ”
sharpshooterbabe was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@kainebiker My problem is all my friends from HS have had babies, moved on, started families, & especially went into the military. So I don't go out much. A few people at my job tell me to get out more. But I tell them, "ok, & do what? You have to have money to do things nowadays." Then they can't really say anything to that. But I also tell them that in my personal life I'm not a socialable person, but at my job I have to be. So then they try & find ways to help me, I say "well only way a person will change is if that person is willing to. So you are wasting your breath." I also tell them that that's why I play a lot of games, but also b/c of the degree for college I'm going after & b/c I've been playing games since I was a little girl playing on the SNES with the Super Mario Brothers.”
sharpshooterbabe was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@bettadud Thank you.”
sharpshooterbabe was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@MrVista360 Yes I agree with you. By the time my day is over, I'm always thinking "I miss playing extremely long hours with video games, I wish there was more time for games." ”
sharpshooterbabe was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@KatrinaTheLamia Maybe I need to clarify if I wasn't clear, although maggiefiasco understood me.
What I was saying was, I have had other people come up to me & tell me, after I have told them that I'm a gamer, they tell me that I need to get out more. Or they look at me weird. Or they tell me that I need to get a life.
Which now I am getting to the point of asking them if they have ever picked up a game controller? If not, then I would suggest they explore that area. But if they have played video games, then they need to play the games they want to play or when their kids aren't looking. Or like my mother, who says she doesn't have time, but supports what I say & understands what I say about gaming, thinks that I am content playing games, this is what I like to do. She has even told me she would rather see me do this (playing games) than going out & getting drunk & getting in a car accident, or hanging out with the wrong crowd (which I have done numerous times), or just being comfortable w/what I do. Which is gaming. I call it a hobby, other people have laughed at me, but I have asked what their hobbies are. They tell me & I criticize them like they criticize me. They don't like it. Same thing as if you can't take it, don't dish it out.”
What I was saying was, I have had other people come up to me & tell me, after I have told them that I'm a gamer, they tell me that I need to get out more. Or they look at me weird. Or they tell me that I need to get a life.
Which now I am getting to the point of asking them if they have ever picked up a game controller? If not, then I would suggest they explore that area. But if they have played video games, then they need to play the games they want to play or when their kids aren't looking. Or like my mother, who says she doesn't have time, but supports what I say & understands what I say about gaming, thinks that I am content playing games, this is what I like to do. She has even told me she would rather see me do this (playing games) than going out & getting drunk & getting in a car accident, or hanging out with the wrong crowd (which I have done numerous times), or just being comfortable w/what I do. Which is gaming. I call it a hobby, other people have laughed at me, but I have asked what their hobbies are. They tell me & I criticize them like they criticize me. They don't like it. Same thing as if you can't take it, don't dish it out.”
sharpshooterbabe was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“But I will agree it is lack of knowledge for them. I hope people that think we don't have lives will come to realize that it's not as harmful or hurtful or time consuming or life sucking as what they think it is.”
sharpshooterbabe was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@Bonemane I like your kind of thinking. Keep it up.”
stashnet was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@sharpshooterbabe Are you aware that you can reply to everything in one box rather than the 7 separate responses?
Not a criticism, just being helpful.”
Not a criticism, just being helpful.”
KatrinaTheLamia was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@sharpshooterbabe I normally look at people who say stuff like, "you must have a lot of free time on your hands" and "you need to get out more"... with a certain air of disdain.
I usually ask, where I should go to get out. Typically these people will respond very formulatically:
1) Goto a pub or a nightclub or a bar.
Easy formula to reply to. Say that you really do not enjoy that scene--or just have not found a nightclub that is not total balls.
2) Go to a park, go for a run--get outside.
I do. I enjoy going for walks out side when it is nice. I like to think I am very physically active, and will go for walks to help sort out my stress. Though, when it is minus fourty degrees, there is five feet of snow on the ground and a rather chilly wind with it... I need to do something in doors.
3) I dunno--anything.
If you do not know... here is my anything. Kthnx.
4) You need to get laid.
You say that, like you would be interested in it. -cue the other person getting awkward, and trying to walk away... as not only do they not want to do me... they are at a loss for people interested in me to set me up with-
5) Go to the mall.
And... do what? Sit around all day in the food court? This is a better use of my time?
I mean--maybe if I had money, I'd go shopping... but Window Shopping has a nasty tendancy to irritate me. Especially when most people I do it with have a nasty tendancy to pretend they have money they do not have when they go into the shops.
Personally, I get embarrassed if I feel like I have wasted the salesperson's time in such a manner. I mean--I understand why certain store owners hate the youth that come in an do this.. or at least treat them horribly. It is because you waste their time, looking at products you never will be able to afford, and waste the time of the sales people to handle stuff you are never going to give the store money for.
I mean, okay if I worked in the store, that kind of accusation is bad. But when I know these people--and would be hanging out with them... seeing them do it just pisses me off even more.
-=-
But yeah... once you recognise the formula for dealing with these people, the responses get easier.”
I usually ask, where I should go to get out. Typically these people will respond very formulatically:
1) Goto a pub or a nightclub or a bar.
Easy formula to reply to. Say that you really do not enjoy that scene--or just have not found a nightclub that is not total balls.
2) Go to a park, go for a run--get outside.
I do. I enjoy going for walks out side when it is nice. I like to think I am very physically active, and will go for walks to help sort out my stress. Though, when it is minus fourty degrees, there is five feet of snow on the ground and a rather chilly wind with it... I need to do something in doors.
3) I dunno--anything.
If you do not know... here is my anything. Kthnx.
4) You need to get laid.
You say that, like you would be interested in it. -cue the other person getting awkward, and trying to walk away... as not only do they not want to do me... they are at a loss for people interested in me to set me up with-
5) Go to the mall.
And... do what? Sit around all day in the food court? This is a better use of my time?
I mean--maybe if I had money, I'd go shopping... but Window Shopping has a nasty tendancy to irritate me. Especially when most people I do it with have a nasty tendancy to pretend they have money they do not have when they go into the shops.
Personally, I get embarrassed if I feel like I have wasted the salesperson's time in such a manner. I mean--I understand why certain store owners hate the youth that come in an do this.. or at least treat them horribly. It is because you waste their time, looking at products you never will be able to afford, and waste the time of the sales people to handle stuff you are never going to give the store money for.
I mean, okay if I worked in the store, that kind of accusation is bad. But when I know these people--and would be hanging out with them... seeing them do it just pisses me off even more.
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But yeah... once you recognise the formula for dealing with these people, the responses get easier.”
rawkr was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“Try having it as a job. People don't take it seriously as a profession at all, they think you fuck around all day. Thank you Grandma's Boy. Great movie but it makes the industry look bad.”
rawkr was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“It is pretty laid back but it is actual work contrary to popular belief.”
sharpshooterbabe was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@stashnet Yes I am aware. Thanks for reminding me. I just wanted to see what it would be like to post numerous times in one session. :)”
sharpshooterbabe was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@KatrinaTheLamia Thank you for clearing this up for me, since it was directed at me. Yeah I come up with the same responses except for the getting laid part when I have no problem or at the time had no problem getting men. :) When i tell them that, if they say it, they get embarrassed for bringing it up. Their fault, not mine.
I don't like to go to the mall for the same reason you stated. I don't like to people watch, b/c like you, yes I don't have an awesome or banging body either. But I do accept it as part of me.
Going to the park or getting out more, my boss tells me that. I tell him & others if you lived in Texas your whole life, especially in the summers, you'd understand that I don't want to go out in triple digit heat. & don't want to get sunburned, which leads to more sun spots & the deadly skin cancer, making my life shorter, when I want to have long fun filled life. Oh but if you want to, be my guest, but I will be the last one laughing when you die before me b/c of a short life expectancy due to cancer of the skin.
Then I usually tell that person that I do get out, at night for fun in the pool, not during the day. Oh & when I go to college or take college courses online, it takes up a lot of my time. When I just want to sit back & relax with a great game. Yes I do work out, at home, in my room.
I am a sales associate & would like people to value my time as I value theirs. So you are right with what you said. Right now it's paying the bills, while I try & look for another job. But when I tell them on their guilty conscience that I get commission, they automatically feel bad. Of course I make hourly wages too. LOL. I won't say that. I do have a tendency of making people feel bad in a bad way or in a sad way. & I am a smartass when I am on a role.
& if they tell me to go to a bar or a pub, I usually say & what drink my ass off & let guys or girls hit on me & then possibly at the end of the night get raped or do something stupid?!?!! Anything bad can happen at a bar or a pub, I usually tell them & they say crap to back up what they really meant. Blah, blah blah to me. It's all blah to me. & i tell them if I want to go to a bar or pub, I'll do it my way & go to a male strip club.”
I don't like to go to the mall for the same reason you stated. I don't like to people watch, b/c like you, yes I don't have an awesome or banging body either. But I do accept it as part of me.
Going to the park or getting out more, my boss tells me that. I tell him & others if you lived in Texas your whole life, especially in the summers, you'd understand that I don't want to go out in triple digit heat. & don't want to get sunburned, which leads to more sun spots & the deadly skin cancer, making my life shorter, when I want to have long fun filled life. Oh but if you want to, be my guest, but I will be the last one laughing when you die before me b/c of a short life expectancy due to cancer of the skin.
Then I usually tell that person that I do get out, at night for fun in the pool, not during the day. Oh & when I go to college or take college courses online, it takes up a lot of my time. When I just want to sit back & relax with a great game. Yes I do work out, at home, in my room.
I am a sales associate & would like people to value my time as I value theirs. So you are right with what you said. Right now it's paying the bills, while I try & look for another job. But when I tell them on their guilty conscience that I get commission, they automatically feel bad. Of course I make hourly wages too. LOL. I won't say that. I do have a tendency of making people feel bad in a bad way or in a sad way. & I am a smartass when I am on a role.
& if they tell me to go to a bar or a pub, I usually say & what drink my ass off & let guys or girls hit on me & then possibly at the end of the night get raped or do something stupid?!?!! Anything bad can happen at a bar or a pub, I usually tell them & they say crap to back up what they really meant. Blah, blah blah to me. It's all blah to me. & i tell them if I want to go to a bar or pub, I'll do it my way & go to a male strip club.”
sharpshooterbabe was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“Fvck the beer or a pub or bar.......I'd rather see men strip & get nasty in the male club......only females are allowed. :D”
Mishy was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@sharpshooterbabe well you're no fun then I mean why do the females get all the fun strip time in a male club?”
sharpshooterbabe was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“LOL! There is a place in Dallas, Tx called La Baers. I sooooo want to go there on my birthday. I heard my friend like 6 yrs ago for her 21st birthday went to the club I said, & she got soooooo sh*t faced, then they had her on stage & one guy that was well endowed *wink wink*, got buck naked & flopped it around all over her. OMG! I want my fiance to strip for me now. He does have the body though. :D :D :D :D”
KatrinaTheLamia was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“Yeah, going to agree with @Mishy here. If men are stripping, you may as well let the club be open to men and women. Nothing quite like bringing the gay friend along to a bunch of male strippers.
And, I still advocate that all girls need at least one gay friend.
As per going to the club... I have a few friends that have had issues with that.
One even noted for announcing that she was going to leave her drink unwatched as she went to the washroom, and that "I hope nobody puts roofies in it, as that would clearly be bad"... she never has gotten her drink roofied either.
Myself in comparison... well.. I only recently have had roofie free alcohol experiences at any large rate of occurrence.
Also it is not the temperature height that should worry you about cancer. It IS possible to go out into past 40 Degrees Centigrade weather and be fine. What you should look at is the UV index. The UV Index is probably a lot more of a decent gage on cancer than anything else.
BTW, you are now person number four from Texas I have really talked with online. Or at least person number four that I knew they lived in Texas.”
And, I still advocate that all girls need at least one gay friend.
As per going to the club... I have a few friends that have had issues with that.
One even noted for announcing that she was going to leave her drink unwatched as she went to the washroom, and that "I hope nobody puts roofies in it, as that would clearly be bad"... she never has gotten her drink roofied either.
Myself in comparison... well.. I only recently have had roofie free alcohol experiences at any large rate of occurrence.
Also it is not the temperature height that should worry you about cancer. It IS possible to go out into past 40 Degrees Centigrade weather and be fine. What you should look at is the UV index. The UV Index is probably a lot more of a decent gage on cancer than anything else.
BTW, you are now person number four from Texas I have really talked with online. Or at least person number four that I knew they lived in Texas.”
Bonemane was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“I'm glad to see you guys are enjoying yourselves :)
Me and my friends once accidentally walked into a male strip club.
The banana slings...so many banana slings...the flamboyant pack of zombies... some of us didn't make it.
*quietly sobbing* I'm sorry Sarah, Johnny wasn't fast enough, I'm..sorry.”
Me and my friends once accidentally walked into a male strip club.
The banana slings...so many banana slings...the flamboyant pack of zombies... some of us didn't make it.
*quietly sobbing* I'm sorry Sarah, Johnny wasn't fast enough, I'm..sorry.”
sharpshooterbabe was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@KatrinaTheLamia Yes I was born & raised in Texas my whole life. I consider myself a bit of a weirdo & so does my fiance, but he still loves me for it. I say that in the aspect that, I am an outdoorsy type person & I am half country & half city. I don't like the city. But everyone thinks that if they hear a person is from Texas they auto. assume they ride horses & there are Native American Indians chasing after us w/bows & arrows. Seriously, someone did say that to me. I told HIM, to grow up, it used to be like that. But now the Indians are on reservations or roaming about. Like I care.......Anyways, I also game too. So it is weird to hear a half country/half city girl playing video games a ton. What am I supposed to do? Go along with the stereotype? NOOOOO!!!!!!
But thanks Katrina. I take that as a small compliment. :D
@Bonemane: Ooooohhhhhh Yeeeeaaahhhhh!!!!! It's a party in here! Lol. On your page! HA HA HA......”
But thanks Katrina. I take that as a small compliment. :D
@Bonemane: Ooooohhhhhh Yeeeeaaahhhhh!!!!! It's a party in here! Lol. On your page! HA HA HA......”
KatrinaTheLamia was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@sharpshooterbabe I dunno--your thoughts/views and ideas are surprisingly common amongst the Texans I have talked to.
I mean, I know there are a lot more than four people in Texas... but I am not certain you really are as weird as you'd been told to be. Two of the others, that you do share a few traits with, I think are very sweet and nice to talk with.
The only real issues I have seen (and is a common trait), is slight spots in their knowledge that is missing. Which it is common enough that the same information is not something they have until they get to the internet.
Though, this is not to say that Alberta/Canada or any place else in the world does not have a cultural "Wakarimashita" gap (that is, understanding/recognition/knowledge in the past and ongoing tense).”
I mean, I know there are a lot more than four people in Texas... but I am not certain you really are as weird as you'd been told to be. Two of the others, that you do share a few traits with, I think are very sweet and nice to talk with.
The only real issues I have seen (and is a common trait), is slight spots in their knowledge that is missing. Which it is common enough that the same information is not something they have until they get to the internet.
Though, this is not to say that Alberta/Canada or any place else in the world does not have a cultural "Wakarimashita" gap (that is, understanding/recognition/knowledge in the past and ongoing tense).”
sharpshooterbabe was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“Lol......sooooo lack of knowledge is what you mean? Just not in those words......lol......it sounds like that & if so.....I can tell you why.
Whatever their background they came from in Texas, if they are a native Texan, is for example, take myself. I am half country & half city. My fiancee is from the North, PA, & makes fun of my twang TX accent. That's fine, b/c I can't talk like a northern & just sound plain stupid. I don't see how northern people talk the way they do & I think it's hilarious. So both sides think each others' way of talking is funny. Also, I grew up around a couple farm animals.....my parents are simpletons. My dad being a farm boy all his life. My mother being a girl from the suburbs. My brother who now dips, & smokes & drinks.....oih, a lot of Texans down here dip. Bad habit too. Ewww.
But there may be a difference between me & the other Texans you talked to.....referring to their knowledge......I like to educate myself on certain subjects, ones that pique my interest or ones that I don't want to, but just handy enough to keep around in case I need to back up my point to some idiot.
Yes I have rode on horses, which btw is VERY fun to do. & if it helps with everyone's curiosity......all there is to date or before I got engaged was farm boys, cowboys & country boys.
One thing, about most Texans is they don't like other out of staters coming in to Texas & creating havoc. We are a very down home, loving type of people, caring, hospitality & would even give others the clothes we don't wear. A good room to stay in if something has happened to them, but we expect that person to find a job & start working, either to eventually work on their own & find a place on their own or like some out of staters, fall in love with the Texans' daughter & get married. Lol. That's what happened to me & my fiancee, but he never came to live w/us. Lol.
& some Texans are very racist & will still fly the Stars & Bars flag aka the Confederate Flag. I see it as heritage, not hate. Others are a little diff. & even say "The South Will Rise Again."
So yes I may be different from the others you have met that are from Texas.
Btw, what have the other Texans said? I am curious to know.
”
Whatever their background they came from in Texas, if they are a native Texan, is for example, take myself. I am half country & half city. My fiancee is from the North, PA, & makes fun of my twang TX accent. That's fine, b/c I can't talk like a northern & just sound plain stupid. I don't see how northern people talk the way they do & I think it's hilarious. So both sides think each others' way of talking is funny. Also, I grew up around a couple farm animals.....my parents are simpletons. My dad being a farm boy all his life. My mother being a girl from the suburbs. My brother who now dips, & smokes & drinks.....oih, a lot of Texans down here dip. Bad habit too. Ewww.
But there may be a difference between me & the other Texans you talked to.....referring to their knowledge......I like to educate myself on certain subjects, ones that pique my interest or ones that I don't want to, but just handy enough to keep around in case I need to back up my point to some idiot.
Yes I have rode on horses, which btw is VERY fun to do. & if it helps with everyone's curiosity......all there is to date or before I got engaged was farm boys, cowboys & country boys.
One thing, about most Texans is they don't like other out of staters coming in to Texas & creating havoc. We are a very down home, loving type of people, caring, hospitality & would even give others the clothes we don't wear. A good room to stay in if something has happened to them, but we expect that person to find a job & start working, either to eventually work on their own & find a place on their own or like some out of staters, fall in love with the Texans' daughter & get married. Lol. That's what happened to me & my fiancee, but he never came to live w/us. Lol.
& some Texans are very racist & will still fly the Stars & Bars flag aka the Confederate Flag. I see it as heritage, not hate. Others are a little diff. & even say "The South Will Rise Again."
So yes I may be different from the others you have met that are from Texas.
Btw, what have the other Texans said? I am curious to know.
”
KatrinaTheLamia was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“Uh... again it is not a "lack of knowledge" thing.. so much as a few very specific "blind spots in their knowledge". These people tend to be very intelligent, and on subjects they know about, tend to be worth talking to.
It is more just a specific set of areas that they tend to have blind spots in dealing with. To the point of me wondering if they may have a low aptitude in that particular area of learning stuff.
We all have limits on what we can and cannot do. And well, I have noticed that Texans appear to share a few of those lack of aptitudes in certain areas.
It gets kind of weird to notice it after a while.
In my case, I have been told, that many Canadians appear to have "knowledge added into their view of the world that the rest of the world does not"--though, typically the implications are that this is a fictional set of knowledge that Canadians seem to culturally have--which really does not surprise me. Knowledge is not necessarily true or correct, if you do have it.”
It is more just a specific set of areas that they tend to have blind spots in dealing with. To the point of me wondering if they may have a low aptitude in that particular area of learning stuff.
We all have limits on what we can and cannot do. And well, I have noticed that Texans appear to share a few of those lack of aptitudes in certain areas.
It gets kind of weird to notice it after a while.
In my case, I have been told, that many Canadians appear to have "knowledge added into their view of the world that the rest of the world does not"--though, typically the implications are that this is a fictional set of knowledge that Canadians seem to culturally have--which really does not surprise me. Knowledge is not necessarily true or correct, if you do have it.”
sharpshooterbabe was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@KatrinaTheLamia When you said "Knowledge is not necessarily true or correct, if you do have it." I want to say thank you, thank you, thank you.......
I know when I was in school, all through out school till I was a senior in HS......I was in Speech class.....b/c I did have a learning disability. Something about how I couldn't remember information the teacher would tell the class.....& when I was in elementary school, I had a hard time pronouncing my R's and S's & I think F's too. But eventually worked at it & overcame it.
But other than that can you tell me any examples of lack of aptitudes in certain areas....if you can please. I am curious to know.
When you say "blind spots".....you mean pieces of something missing that need to be filled in?”
I know when I was in school, all through out school till I was a senior in HS......I was in Speech class.....b/c I did have a learning disability. Something about how I couldn't remember information the teacher would tell the class.....& when I was in elementary school, I had a hard time pronouncing my R's and S's & I think F's too. But eventually worked at it & overcame it.
But other than that can you tell me any examples of lack of aptitudes in certain areas....if you can please. I am curious to know.
When you say "blind spots".....you mean pieces of something missing that need to be filled in?”
jerryfox004 was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“The game is set in the mid-1980's, and it captures the over-the-top, New Wave lifestyle beautifully. Fast cars, fast women, neon signs and a certain white powder rule Vice City, the perfect recipe for a thug just trying to survive. I like this game.
College Term Papers”
College Term Papers”
LordXenophon was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“Plagiarized term papers are now considered to be a game?”
Torinir was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@LordXenophon The game is about not getting caught, I guess. o_O”
sharpshooterbabe was the last to comment - over 2 years ago... show previous hide previous
“Or maybe they are about the consequences of using plagiarized papers......? Who knows.”
“Everybody knows with the coming of the next gen systems came a new quality of online play with new features and a revamped system switching from dedicated servers to a matchmaking system. To me...”
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KrazyKain was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“personally I think matchmaking fits the console's pick up and play' feel, but doesnt fit right on the pc”
KrazyKain was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“well, the problem with matchmaking is it takes away the community aspect of random multiplayer. with 'join a server' based systems I always eventually find 3 or 4 servers I really like and always play on them, eventually making alot of friends, each server having its own mini community. But you just dont get that with matchmaking. That's really the biggest flaw.”
Bonemane was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@KrazyKain
Yeah that's a big flaw in my eye as well. The community feeling just isn't there. Also, it being mics only is limiting itself. More people would talk if you could use keyboards to post messages in-game and lead to less boring matches.”
Yeah that's a big flaw in my eye as well. The community feeling just isn't there. Also, it being mics only is limiting itself. More people would talk if you could use keyboards to post messages in-game and lead to less boring matches.”
LordXenophon was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“Making it better is always good. Meanwhile, they could try making it optional, or giving you the option to force a match with only people your own level.”
bettadud was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“All matchmaking leads to is srsbsns matches, where everyone is trying their best to win. It's fun to play hardcore close games - but sometimes you just want to play a really laid-back game with some random people.
Like Left 4 Dead or Halo 3 Custom games. Those are easy to just relax in.
Well, Halo 3 not so much anymore.
Aslo, max level in CoD: WaW is 65! NOOB! jk jk”
Like Left 4 Dead or Halo 3 Custom games. Those are easy to just relax in.
Well, Halo 3 not so much anymore.
Aslo, max level in CoD: WaW is 65! NOOB! jk jk”
Athalis was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“It depends on the game really, doesn't it? On certain games great care is taken to try and prevent you being matched up with people of a much higher rank, although of course it isn't infallible- but matchmaking itself is a wonderful thing, and key to online play for many many people; it allows you to (almost) instantly find a match with a wide variety of different players, and should you want to play with other people after that, you can search again for other games!
It's through matchmaking that socialising and making new friends is possible, and as others have said it suits the pick up and play nature of the console, especially as hardly anyone has friends available to play with 24/7.
As for a community feeling not being there, I think that matchmaking CREATES that community feeling (although this is flawed in that not everybody talks, as we all know), allowing you to mix and mingle with- well, everybody!
The downsides for me are like others have said, that you can be matched against those who clearly have better equipment and skill than yourself, which can ruin games for you. Furthermore, for every one interesting and enjoyable player you meet, there are 25 self-righteous teenage w*nkers that squawk and squeal at you constantly for no reason.. If you don't have anything interesting to say, shut the f*ck up.
That's why I play Modern Warfare less and less. Well that, and it's not very good.”
It's through matchmaking that socialising and making new friends is possible, and as others have said it suits the pick up and play nature of the console, especially as hardly anyone has friends available to play with 24/7.
As for a community feeling not being there, I think that matchmaking CREATES that community feeling (although this is flawed in that not everybody talks, as we all know), allowing you to mix and mingle with- well, everybody!
The downsides for me are like others have said, that you can be matched against those who clearly have better equipment and skill than yourself, which can ruin games for you. Furthermore, for every one interesting and enjoyable player you meet, there are 25 self-righteous teenage w*nkers that squawk and squeal at you constantly for no reason.. If you don't have anything interesting to say, shut the f*ck up.
That's why I play Modern Warfare less and less. Well that, and it's not very good.”
metroid112 was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“MatchMaking is a feature which is bad implemented. im not an online gamer on consoles but yes on PC. Most games with matchmaking systems fail bad, maybe it should get better and THEN get released with games, as it feels matchmaking on games is like on ''alpha'' state (before beta).”
Athalis was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“I agree, Bonemane, that the two things are different beasts, but in my opinion community is created through random socialising. It is a bit hit and miss yes, but the idea is to introduce you to other players and come across those who are like-minded, in essence helping you create a community.
I think that by running parallel to xbox forums and clan sites in general, where you can meet friends more easily, the two different systems work together to help create a community through your involvement.”
I think that by running parallel to xbox forums and clan sites in general, where you can meet friends more easily, the two different systems work together to help create a community through your involvement.”
SaintPwners was the last to comment - over 2 years ago... show previous hide previous
“I am recruting for my saints row 2 clan online for XBOX 360 and we also play call of duty World At War and Modern Wafare 2 message leader or me for trails our gamertags are (Mw2 KiLLeR xX) (Mw2 EpIcZz xX) ”
“I mean serious its like there's almost noone to talk to when I don't feel like talking to 8 year olds or aren't in a party with my friends. Did all the teens and adults get tired and don't put on...”
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KrazyKain was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“as far as I remember thats always been the stereotype of xbox”
DarthOdium was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“LOL! It feels like it at times. There are times where it feels like my ears are bleeding from the high pitched voices.”
bettadud was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“Most people Party Chat to avoid little kids. So that explains where all the adults went.”
wastelander75 was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“That's one of the arguments PS3 is using when they say why HOME is better than XBL. "Why play with little juvenile kids when you can play with your friends and a more mature audience?"”
bettadud was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“Well, I have to admit, it is fun to just dominate them over and over.”
wastelander75 was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“but not fun to hear them wail and whine about you being a hack/cheater/asshole/mother fucker. ”
bettadud was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“That's part of the fun. You're pushing all their buttons”
kainebiker was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@bettadud Yeah I hear you!..they're either 12 year olds with a 5 word vocabulary or they're modding a$$holes that are smack talkin jerkoffs that can't hold their own in a game played on even ground. This is why I rarely play with anyone online that im not friends with. But I've always found this to be the case with XBX live.”
WILDMAMMOTH was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“I just have it so anyone who isn't on my friends list is muted.”
kainebiker was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“is that a console setting or in game setting? I'd love to know how to do that!”
Bonemane was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“Yeah its getting boring not having anyone to really talk to when my friends arent on and I feel like I'm not getting proper use of the mic I paid for. I remember in the ps2 days when I used to use my mic all the time whether it be casual talk or game talk.”
LordXenophon was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“I don't know anyone my age who uses a mic.”
dhaikage was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“I don't talk to anyone on Live or PSN. Even in Multiplayer Co-op games.”
rawkr was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“I find a good group every once in a while that aren't kids / modders/ assholes/ racists but it takes a lot of lobby hopping to find such a group.”
EarthboundX was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@dhaikage Me either, plus you can just mute people you don't wanna hear.”
wastelander75 was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@LordXenophon I do! But only when I sing. Which isn't much. Since. I uh. Scare kids.
And the elderly.
and cats.
And the tone-def for some odd reason. ”
And the elderly.
and cats.
And the tone-def for some odd reason. ”
Hoffasgrave was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“I'd say 50/50 some good some bad, and when I get the bad ones I mute, thank god for the mute button :)
but to me loud kids are just as bad as team mates that don't talk or at least try to work as a team, but run off and die over and over :(”
but to me loud kids are just as bad as team mates that don't talk or at least try to work as a team, but run off and die over and over :(”
Rankicker was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“When I first started doing half-life 2 and counterstrike i would, now Left4Dead is full of ten yr olds.”
wastelander75 was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“I hear L4D is also heavy on illegal mod teams.”
Hoffasgrave was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“guys and ladies complaining about hearing little kids you could always Mute them, not really hard and then you can hang out and talk to normal people :)”
rawkr was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@maggiefiasco That is a shame because most of the players I suspect are females do not talk. And I am not one to flirt on a game, i am married after all but it is nice to hear a female voice every now and again. Reminds me that the game space isnt a complete sausage fest.”
rawkr was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“Use the mic, mute the morons. that is my motto.”
wastelander75 was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@Hoffasgrave I wish you could do that in real life. Especially when you're at the grocery store and standing in line with...and God help her.......some mother with 5 kids all
SCREAMING FOR CAAAAANDDDDYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!
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SCREAMING FOR CAAAAANDDDDYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!
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Airabisu was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“I get those sorta children to follow me in game, then kill us all and hear them use all sorts of profanity. Good god, they can seriously write rap lyrics and dish it out 999999 words a minute. It could of been just that one kid I tricked, then he starts to harass me over live by spamming mail and getting his friends to do it too. LOL good times.”
LordXenophon was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“What you need is a private chat server.”
EarthboundX was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@Airabisu You should report those, gets those little bastards banned.”
rawkr was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@Airabisu Never had that happen, but I did get some snot-nosed punk claiming he did inappropriate things to my mother, or she to him rather, over and over...and over gain. I mean he repeated the mantra every thirty seconds for several matches until I got sick of telling him what an idiot he was and muted his retarded ass. Nothing against retards mind you, but this little bastard was willfully ignorant. Fuck him! I like being online on the weekends because I generally tend to find the happy drunks that are slightly off their game and are just down to have a good time fragging faces. But yeah, ban their asses.”
LordXenophon was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“Be careful picking on drunken gamers. Some of them get even more powerful when they are drunk.
Of course, those ones are mainly Mashers and Zergs...”
Of course, those ones are mainly Mashers and Zergs...”
dmxwyrw was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“Yeah I have my mic off most of the time. I just ignore the racist little kids. ”
Hoffasgrave was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“@wastelander75 lmaooo I know how you feel more then a few times I could have used that in real life.
but yea while there might be more morons then a few but if we just keep muting them they we'll run out of people to yell at and then us normal gamers can habe normal fun without hearing "YOU GOT RAPED N00B" followed right with "MOM GET ME SOME MILK AND A SANDWICH" I don't mind shit talking, in fact I try to see how far he will take his net rage and goat him(I know I am feeding the trolls, but sometimes it's fun and you know it lol) but most games now a days have a simple system to mute, press back and highlight and for the most part press Y or A to mute depends on the game.
Also use the Feedback system, avoid Racist little whinny kids, or even adults that can't handle playing a simple game without screaming.”
but yea while there might be more morons then a few but if we just keep muting them they we'll run out of people to yell at and then us normal gamers can habe normal fun without hearing "YOU GOT RAPED N00B" followed right with "MOM GET ME SOME MILK AND A SANDWICH" I don't mind shit talking, in fact I try to see how far he will take his net rage and goat him(I know I am feeding the trolls, but sometimes it's fun and you know it lol) but most games now a days have a simple system to mute, press back and highlight and for the most part press Y or A to mute depends on the game.
Also use the Feedback system, avoid Racist little whinny kids, or even adults that can't handle playing a simple game without screaming.”
LordXenophon was the last to comment - over 2 years ago...
“Are you referring to the tool for contacting the moderation team, or the practice of sticking the mic into the earphone? The latter tends to get better results.”
“I wanted to enjoy this game but I cannot even give it a fair review because the camera angles made me feel the need to vommit before the tutorials were over. And that is just the demo!”
created 30/OCT/2009
“I think im pushing it by giving it a three, this game is poor, un-fun, and probably the only game i can say i wasted time with. i disliked this game, alot. Bad physics, you would be stopped by even the smallist thing, tricks were poorly done, the...”
“I think im pushing it by giving it a three, this game is poor, un-fun, and probably the only game i can say i wasted time with. i disliked this game, alot. Bad physics, you would be stopped by even the smallist thing, tricks were poorly done, the only fun thing to do was hurt yourself over, and over, and over...oh wait....that was basically all you did.”
created 28/OCT/2009
“Like the previous edition but much better.”
“Like the previous edition but much better.”
created 21/OCT/2009
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Spartan360xV4 was the last to comment - over 3 years ago...
“i agree second one has to be better than the first one but yeah the first one was good”
“AWESOME GAME”
“AWESOME GAME”
created 14/SEP/2009
“Extremely good game. Good graphics, never gets boring Many different modes, full character customization 10/10”
“Extremely good game.
Good graphics, never gets boring
Many different modes, full character customization
10/10”
created 13/AUG/2009
“Something to do when I'm not rolling around outside...”
“Something to do when I'm not rolling around outside...”
created 13/AUG/2009
Skate 2 Best of skate.reel Fan Videos
The Skate community has seen a lot of growth over the years. EA Black Box celebrates over 1.6 million Skate.Reel uploads and over 170K custom graphic uploads with a Top 10 countdown of the best videos from Skate 2 ever.
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