MAGICAL_RUNE_KNIGHT200'S PROFILE

You know, i read this, and i must say that i completely agree.

So many games and rpgs use killing as the default option of "winning". It becomes the equivalent of how to be the victor, the hero, the good guy-- which is actually very disturbing when said that way. (lol)

I think its even more disturbing knowing that at least a quarter of these game makers are kids or minors. Or made for kids/ minors.
The fact that people accept and sometimes even glorify violence in entertainment, but then call it monstrous in real life is even more ironic.

I think Pokemon did a very good job of handling "defeat". Its the only RPG i can think of that resorts to the clever use of fainting actually.

Its a shame that so many games-- and even general media-- resort to killing, or the concept of war, in order to build an "interesting" story. Then again, context is important, however; someone can argue that killing is wrong, yes, but if the game is, say, a recreation of a historical event, or a game about police work, then its not so much the killing that is wrong, but the idea of the game itself that is questionable.

author=Yellow Magic
No, I ran out of money. The sad part is I never even drank that much but because alcohol's so freaking expensive I've found myself in a position where I've had to ask my brother for money.

Short-term happiness can kiss my ass.

Oh my funny goat, i know EXACTLY what u mean... -.-
Thats why im getting a job, lol. U should prolly too? Doing that sounds... degrading. lol.

author=Natook
you can get a decent bottle of vodka for like $11 and unless you're into binge drinking, 1/5 of that is enough to be happy for awhile although not really drunk

seriously though, binge drinking fuckin sucks, pacing yourself is so much better. why pay a shitload of money to forget the night and be super hungover the next day

When i buy, it usually costs around 22-26$ CAD. ive never seen vodka for 11$.. o.o What in tarnation is the stuff ur buying?

It sucks though cuz a lot of the younger/ present generation r into that sort of thing. Even though honestly.. it can get kinda annoying/ saddening;
isn't the purpose of hanging out to enjoy others' company, not the food/ beverages?
Sometimes u just want to do something small and booze-free, but then ppl bitch about it. Or expect u to go bingeing.

i wanted to get coffee for my bday w/ just 3 or 4 friends, and my best friend said, "no, you should have a party!". She kept insisting about it too, even though she vomits everytime + heavily drinks. :/ Apparently i should have a party in a month.

Will: Do you feel that videogame consoles will last any longer? Explain.
Amy: I believe they can if they reinvent themselves or come up with something brilliant. Otherwise, I don't think they have a very lengthy future.
For Sony, its Playstation has been selling less. As for Nintendo, I forget specifically what hasn't been selling. (lol)

Will: How do you think the current video game market will recover?
Amy: I didn't think it was in trouble. I did hear something on the news about that, however, for Nintendo.
I think the video game market can recover with more social gaming and more interactive gaming (i.e, Rockband). Mobile/ App games are also doing well.

Will: Why do you feel that some gamers are ditching consoles for mobile games?
Amy: I think people are looking for convenience and all-in-ones/ multitasking now. You can see that in the development of the PS5, smartphones, and even ordinary household gadgets.
However, I think people are also buying into the Apple fad, looking to fill changing social needs, following society's current values (i.e, Yolo), and fighting the rep of unhealthy lifestyle.

Will: How often, if you have one, are you on your phone vs. a game console or a handheld?
Amy: My phone is crap, so I use an i-pod Touch for gaming. I use it daily for games compared to consoles or handhelds every 3-6 months.

Will: Is there a reason for the way you answered the question above?
Amy: I dunno, the i-pod offers a lot of simple, free games. It's also convenient to carry. I don't like spending a lot of money on games and I just don't have the time/ focus to sit, play, and set it up I guess.

Will: Do you think gaming companies such as Nintendo aren’t trying to move forward and compete with mobile games? Why?
Amy: I somewhat think so. I mean, they aren't really releasing mobile platforms, but at the same time, they already have that niche market and probably aren't ready to jump to phones yet.

Will: Do youthink the economy has to do with the gaming market’s current slump, specifically pointing out Nintendo’s Wii U?
Amy: A little.

Will: Although highly unlikely how would you feel if all of a sudden Nintendo went out of business or Sony’s gaming sector went out of business?
Amy: Probably mostly horrified because I grew up with them. I would probably also feel kind of indifferent, however, and like an "I knew it would happen eventually" feeling. I was never really interested in console/ video games.

Will: We hear it all the time, are videogame companies doomed? If so why or why not?
Amy: I don't think they're doomed. People have always enjoyed games and playing around. Maybe just with consoles/ handhelds though.

Will: Thank you --- for taking time out to take this interview. Any last thoughts?
Amy: Unrelated, but im damn tired and usually talk like this lol.
Also, ur welcome. :)

author=SaitenHazard
Are you like me while playing rpgs:

1. Almost never use buffs or debuffs, unless it gives me a godlike advantage
- yea; or unless the effect is obvious.
2. Never use any kind of defense option, exception 'active guard' in dbz attack of the saiyans
- yea
3. Never use status recovery options unless in a boss fight or in a bind
- yea, except if the status inflicts damage.
4. Slay everything that engages me in battle so that later on I don't get stuck and have to intentionally grind
- YES.
5. Speed up the game if possible, for example vba and pokemon
- YES.
6. Try to one hit KO opponents regardless of the requirements, for example use up lots of SP
- No

Haha, i cant believe so many ppl do these things too. XD

@Mr_Detec: Yes lol XD Asian women do not like making the first move..
But no, i have never seen those. They look cool though. XI

@Avee: Lol; well we were on a makeshift bed and he kept moving closer to me/ brushing up against me. Eventually, he lay down in front of me, squeezed my hand, and asked me to massage his.. His other hand moved under mine and his knee moved to touch mine... .-.

And yea.. Thats what my two lesbian friends said about his flirting. Actually thats what a lot of people said... That it seems to be more than friends..

I think I will avoid some of his flirting and try to keep a bit more distance from him and I.