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10261
« on: December 21, 2014, 08:42:30 PM »
In terms of individual results, SPARTAN-II was, without question, the greatest success. A single II is superior to a single III or IV.
It's just that individual results are irrelevant when the intended result is a superior breed of soldier in general, not just a little over two dozen (or a superior sailor, actually, since they're navy). In that regard, SPARTAN-III and SPARTAN-IV are, indeed, both more practical, numerous, safe, and cost-efficient than SPARTAN-II. They had the greater general result than their predecessor.
...But don't tell that to the fanboys that get caught up over the whole 'b-but if you had a II fight a IV they'd win!' thing. Yes, but that isn't the point. That's so far from the point it's laughable.
Best way to explain it: A Spartan II is equal to a platoon of Marines. Let's assume (based on vague statements since there's no exact figure) that a Spartan II is four times as powerful than a Spartan IV. Which is the better deal: a Spartan II or a platoon of Spartan IVs?
10262
« on: December 21, 2014, 08:36:53 PM »
As an American, Bongland's sectioning always confuses me. Wales, North Ireland, and England are the three smaller areas, then there's Britain that encompasses Wales and England, then the UK is all of the above. Right? I probably got it wrong, but I remember it a little better every time someone explains it.
Britain = England, Scotland and Wales.
UK = All of the above + Northern Ireland
Now, since Scotland is a part of Britain, wouldn't it be technically correct to call them British? In the same sense that someone from California is Californian and American.
Yep.
Some of the more nationalistic ones might get pissy, but that's just idiots for you. You get the same with the Welsh/English, but the irish are something of a different case >.>
I knew a North Irish guy once upon a time. He was a pretty chill person unless the topic of independence came up.
10263
« on: December 21, 2014, 08:31:35 PM »
As an American, Bongland's sectioning always confuses me. Wales, North Ireland, and England are the three smaller areas, then there's Britain that encompasses Wales and England, then the UK is all of the above. Right? I probably got it wrong, but I remember it a little better every time someone explains it.
Britain = England, Scotland and Wales.
UK = All of the above + Northern Ireland
Now, since Scotland is a part of Britain, wouldn't it be technically correct to call them British? In the same sense that someone from California is Californian and American.
10264
« on: December 21, 2014, 08:27:05 PM »
As an American, Bongland's sectioning always confuses me. Wales, North Ireland, and England are the three smaller areas, then there's Britain that encompasses Wales and England, then the UK is all of the above. Right? I probably got it wrong, but I remember it a little better every time someone explains it.
10265
« on: December 21, 2014, 03:48:54 PM »
I thought the S-III's were volunteers who consented to be sent on important but suicidal missions, no? It's been a while since I looked into Halo lore though. No. S-IIIs were abducted as kids just like the S-IIs. The difference is that they weren't picked based upon their genetics.
S-IIs were children with the best genes, whereas S-IIIs were just any kind of kid.
Ah I see.
They took orphans who had their families killed by the Covenant, if I remember correctly.
Straight from Ghosts of Onyx: " 'Attention, recruits,' Kurt said and stood akimbo. 'I am Lieutenant Ambrose. You have all endured great hardships to be here. I know each of you has lost your loved ones on Jericho VII, Harvest, and Biko. The Covenant has made orphans of you all.' Every kid stared at him, some with tears now gleaming in their eyes, others with pure burning hatred. 'I am going to give you a chance to learn how to fight, a chance to become the best soldiers the UNSC has ever produced, a chance to destroy the Covenant. I am giving you a chance to be like me: a Spartan.' " [...] " 'We cannot accept everyone, though,' Kurt continued. 'There are five hundred of you. We have three hundred training slots. So tonight. Senior Chief Petty Officer Mendez'—he nodded to the Chief—'has devised a way to separate those who truly want this opportunity from those who do not.' Kurt handed him a tablet reader. 'Chief?' To his credit Mendez registered shock for only a split second. He scanned the tablet, frowned, but nodded. 'Yes, sir,' he whispered. Mendez yelled at the children, 'You want to be Spartans? Then get back on those ships.' "
10266
« on: December 20, 2014, 11:29:05 PM »
Destiny was a disappointment, but Bungie's attitude towards the reaction is what has killed them for me.
For 343i, let's just say that I like to pretend that any Halo canon approved since they've been in charge is moot.
10267
« on: December 19, 2014, 09:29:06 PM »
No, my heart is a rock.
10268
« on: December 19, 2014, 08:39:31 PM »
Georgie Delve fucked the 12
10269
« on: December 18, 2014, 12:59:04 PM »
The only objective reason you have is that it butchered Cyrodiil. Everything else is subjective or is still something wrong in Skyrim.
10270
« on: December 17, 2014, 07:13:20 PM »
I've no idea why Russel Brand has decided to become this profound pseudo intellectual these past weeks.
He's always been that way, he just didn't have a youtube series.
10271
« on: December 17, 2014, 06:26:11 PM »
So hamfisted that it's fucking hilarious.
10272
« on: December 17, 2014, 06:19:59 PM »
The ending was okay, but I absolutely despised the "press x to Jason" boss fight. Halo 3 has never been about boss fights, but on the occasion they did (such as Halo 2) they were pretty good.
The rest of the story was trash and I hated every second of it. Easiest Legendary run I've had at that.
10273
« on: December 17, 2014, 06:17:21 PM »
He does good things and bad things, he's just got a lot of money and that makes him matter. I'm not a fan of his movies anyway, they're usually just too raunchy for me.
10274
« on: December 17, 2014, 01:47:01 PM »
It fits the general fantasy theme you have in the names and works with what you've described the armor to look like. Orbit to Ground Reinforcement squads, or Ogres.
That actually sunds really fucking cool.
10275
« on: December 17, 2014, 01:43:25 PM »
Orbit to Ground Reinforcement squads, or Ogres.
10276
« on: December 17, 2014, 01:40:12 PM »
Basically, evil is just a reversal of the average person's values.
At no point did I disagree or contradict that analysis. I'm asking, since we understand the psychological divergences that can lead to such stark differences in values, why we still think evil is a relevant concept.
I wasn't disagreeing with you. The explanation is that "evil" is a general concept of values that don't fit society's mold. It doesn't do any justice because it implies that "evil" people are inhuman and it makes it harder to notice them before it's gone too far.
10277
« on: December 17, 2014, 01:35:37 PM »
Good and evil are based around someone's ethical and moral values. Someone that's "evil" is just someone with a sense of these values which are distorted or twisted in comparison to society's as a whole.
Basically, evil is just a reversal of the average person's values.
10278
« on: December 17, 2014, 01:31:04 PM »
Hellfire Marines.
10279
« on: December 17, 2014, 01:29:31 PM »
Sounds great. Let's start beating them with metersticks again while we're at it. That'll clear up any confusion on what's appropriate behavior on a bus. Kids these days, lifting up their canes as if they're antennas. As a radio antenna I find it to be quite insulting.
10280
« on: December 17, 2014, 01:25:17 PM »
Friends are people you enjoy spending time with.
Best friends are practically family. You may harass one another on the surface, but when push comes to shove you'd take a bullet for them.
10281
« on: December 17, 2014, 01:20:07 PM »
Hello
10282
« on: December 16, 2014, 09:47:27 PM »
Nah, man.
Gotta say. He can't rock the white at all.
Well, that's unfortunate. Then again, I was never fond of PSAS. The best part of this whole thing was that DMC4 is getting an updated version as well, with playable Vergil. That's pretty neato if I say so. Who knows, if it sells well enough they might do DMC5 instead of DmC2.
10283
« on: December 16, 2014, 09:40:19 PM »
I think he had white hair in PlayStation All-Stars as well.
Pretty sure that was DMC Dante, not DmC Donte.
10284
« on: December 16, 2014, 09:28:33 PM »
Now we just need "Featuring Demifiend from Shin Megami Tensei".
Just noticed the white hair. Drat, they figured out that everybody hated DmC because Donte had black hair. Yes, that was the biggest problem.
10285
« on: December 16, 2014, 09:20:59 PM »
Not to sound narrow-minded in my choice, but I think it'd be interesting to see how the Bull Moose would tackle modern day politics. Part of me doubts he would "save the country", but it'd be fun to watch.
10286
« on: December 16, 2014, 09:17:46 PM »
I huff propane.
10287
« on: December 16, 2014, 06:53:47 PM »
I'm planning to go, if I don't respond for a week, I died in a terrorist attack.
I could see this being a T-Shirt.
"I saw The Interview and didn't end up as a mess of fleshy meat and jet fuel."
10288
« on: December 16, 2014, 01:08:01 PM »
Fairy Tales
10289
« on: December 16, 2014, 01:02:31 PM »
Hitting stuff makes it work.
Except for a healthy marriage.
Didn't ours dissolve because you wouldn't hit me?
No, I hit you too much and decided that pp was yucky.
10290
« on: December 16, 2014, 12:54:41 PM »
Everyone should know by now.
everything? 
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