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« on: May 13, 2017, 01:21:11 PM »
Well if they don't remove historical artifacts and artwork, how will we continue the fabrication that the Civil War was fought by Righteous Northerners to stop those mean southerners from owning slaves?
542
« on: May 13, 2017, 01:17:04 PM »
Is Outbound Flight in the novel?
The novel doesn't actually use any of the Legacy novels for material, so nothing from previous Thrawn books is in this one -- it's all focused around a new story and set of characters.
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« on: May 13, 2017, 01:00:18 PM »
Halfway through this book, which I'm reading because EU novel fans (which I'm not) froth at the mouth over Timothy Zahn and finally seeing Thrawn brought back into canon. But damn, this book fucking sucks. It's passable as far as licensed sci-fi novels work. It's about as good as the Halo books, which also suck. These books are generally given a lot of leeway because they expand the universe of beloved media, but stop giving this tripe a pass.
The story is almost nonexistent. It's a collection of """highlights""" of Thrawn's rise to power, and I need to emphasize how sarcastic this is because those highlights are just dumb snippets of sci-fi drivel. Each chapter is prefaced with incredibly cringe-worthy blurbs presumably written by Thrawn, ranging from ""tactics"" to personal growth. It's like Chicken Soup for the Military Sci-Fi Writer's Soul. The novel constantly masturbates to Thrawn's genius intellect and tactical ability, but the author has neither of those. There's effectively no character development so far, and the narrator character feels really out of place, and is clearly just a stand-in for the audience.
Anyways, it's pretty bad. Not sure what SW fans are drooling over. If this is reflective of Timothy Zahn's other work, I didn't miss out on much by skipping them.
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« on: May 12, 2017, 06:33:07 PM »
Most original games are only good for a few short sessions. Good ones are knock offs of card or board games, old-gen game ports, etc.
I assume you don't consider handheld games to be the same as "mobile games".
545
« on: May 12, 2017, 06:31:47 PM »
Blade Runner. I fell asleep the first three times I watched it.
Can someone tell me why Harrison Ford is so beloved? He was the worst part of Blade Runner
I hope Ryan Gosling kills him in the next movie.
Can replicants die of boredom?
546
« on: May 12, 2017, 03:26:33 PM »
Blade Runner. I fell asleep the first three times I watched it.
547
« on: May 12, 2017, 03:22:40 PM »
"People pontificate, 'Suicide is selfishness.' Career churchmen like Pater go a step further and call in a cowardly assault on the living. Oafs argue this specious line for varying reason: to evade fingers of blame, to impress one's audience with one's mental fiber, to vent anger, or just because one lacks the necessary suffering to sympathize. Cowardice is nothing to do with it - suicide takes considerable courage. Japanese have the right idea. No, what's selfish is to demand another to endure an intolerable existence, just to spare families, friends, and enemies a bit of soul-searching.”
548
« on: May 11, 2017, 04:54:58 PM »
I drank so much Guinness when I went to Ireland my shit turned black.
It pains me to think that I'll never get to drink Guinness in a real Irish pub.
549
« on: May 11, 2017, 04:50:14 PM »
Some of this issue results from the role of video games as an unadulterated power fantasy. Even in GoW, where you have sidekicks that apparently contribute (even though they don't), it's still the PC that does everything, and I think devs are hesitant to introduce more competent allies because it reduces the difficulty of the game. When allies are implemented well (see SW: Republic Commando), it falls under Anita's following complaint that they're basically automatons with no agency as characters. So few devs are able to actually bridge the divide between gameplay and story (i.e., cutscenes). I'm struggling to think of a good example of competent, cooperative AI, actually. But when pretty much all of the examples she mentioned devolve into waist-high-cover arenas between cutscenes, it's hard to see a solution.
550
« on: May 11, 2017, 04:49:03 PM »
Budweiser.
Should've dropped the other four and gotten yourself a decent drink.
what do you drink?
Dark beers. Samuel Smith's my favorite brewery.
Ever drink Guinness?
Yeah bro, it's one of my favorite beers. It's what got me into enjoying beer.
551
« on: May 11, 2017, 04:42:20 PM »
Budweiser.
Should've dropped the other four and gotten yourself a decent drink.
what do you drink?
Dark beers. Samuel Smith's my favorite brewery.
552
« on: May 11, 2017, 02:18:43 PM »
Budweiser.
Should've dropped the other four and gotten yourself a decent drink.
553
« on: May 11, 2017, 01:57:16 PM »
What beer?
554
« on: May 11, 2017, 01:56:42 PM »
ACG rated this a 'buy', but I'm curious about what you degenerates think. It looks like almost like a Bioshock sequel, not at all related to the original game.
555
« on: May 11, 2017, 01:45:28 PM »
It isn't limited to women for any particular reason, it's a shit story.
She makes a point of this in the video, saying it's not harmful when it's done to men because it doesn't enforce an existing stereotype that men are weak or generally unable to protect themselves. Make of that what you will.
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« on: May 09, 2017, 01:51:13 PM »
With prior knowledge? Nostromo. They weren't well-prepared, but they took action quickly and had an easy means of escape (the escape pod). The Event Horizon and Ishimura were fucked from the beginning.
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« on: May 09, 2017, 12:09:26 PM »
But I will say, if they do find a tenent, they may be looking to move in as soon as possible and now you both have a scheduling issue.
My lease is valid through June, so I'm fine until then. They've already listed it as available 7/1, so I assume it won't be an issue. The real concern they should have is finding a tenant. They seem to think it's easy to find tenants themselves. Re: Pets, yeah something like 50% of renters have pets, so you cut yourself off of a lot of possible revenue. I understand why some people prefer not to rent to them; not everyone takes care of their pets as well as you or I do.
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« on: May 09, 2017, 12:04:01 PM »
vast open world
character progression system less tied to the story
considerably more freedom, featuring a greater emphasis on exploration over previous entries in the series
is “huge” in scope Huger maps and less story are definitely what this series needs to revitalize its fanbase.
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« on: May 08, 2017, 09:04:32 PM »
No spots for on base housing yet?
I haven't even checked because of the waiting list. Even then, it takes all my BAH and it's still a fucking pain to move everything myself, then PCS a month later, when they could just extend the lease a couple months. Not even joking, the landlord is military and they're cancelling their service with the property management company so his jobless wife can manage the property as a hobby.
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« on: May 08, 2017, 08:47:31 PM »
Where do you live?
Virginia. I've skimmed legal options, including military clause info, but there's pretty much nothing. I'm gonna reach out to the landlord and ask them personally, rather than through the property management company.
561
« on: May 08, 2017, 08:32:57 PM »
Planning to move at the end of July or August, and my lease is up in June. I asked to for a month-to-month lease for that period, and they decided to just terminate the lease at that time, so I'm pretty much fucked for those 1-2 months. Going to have to find somewhere with monthly leases that accept pets (read: fucking nowhere).
No questions asked. Just ranting. Don't ever tell your landlord that you're moving ahead of time.
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« on: May 08, 2017, 01:53:45 PM »
First half of the trailer looks good, second half looks like generic action schlock. Hopefully that's just done up for the trailer for people without the attention span to get through the original Blade Runner.
But really, you can't go wrong with Ridley Scott and Denis Villeneuve. I can't wait to see this. Hopefully it's so true to the original that I fall asleep halfway through watching it for the first few times.
563
« on: May 07, 2017, 07:09:08 PM »
Women's power suits, with bigger and sharper shoulder pads.
564
« on: May 07, 2017, 07:05:42 PM »
I'm looking to get a large external HDD for use with a laptop or tablet, preferably on the slim side but not strictly mobile, though one powered by the connecting device is preferred. I've heard Seagates are inexpensive but break often, and Western Digital is the route to go. Any recommendations or specific models to avoid?
565
« on: May 07, 2017, 02:40:36 PM »
Punk isn't dead, it just lives on in shitty Halo montages.
566
« on: May 06, 2017, 09:51:52 PM »
I thought the whole point of this franchise was that it's a conglomeration of cliches (homages) In some ways, yes, and when it actually does this intentionally, I enjoyed it. It subverted tropes throughout the first half of the film, from the opening scene with a huge fight that is ignored because who cares, they're the heroes and there's nothing at stake, just watch little Groot dance. Multiple times, sappy/cliche exposition would be halted mid-sentence by an irreverent joke, telling the audience that stuff really isn't important. The Sovereign are initially set up as the villains, but time and again are used as jokes, telling the audience, again, that the traditional narrative isn't what's important here: what's important are the characters and their interactions. Continued: Spoiler I don't think anyone over the age of 16 would have fallen for the ploy that Ego was beneficent, and I don't think we were supposed to. But that's the point, about halfway through, where this subversion of tropes begins to end: everything starts embracing the tropes. Gamora/Nebula fight it out and become sisters; Rocket and Yondu argue and both accept they've buried emotional feelings under a facade of masculinity; Peter accepts his new family...okay, but we've seen all of that. Where's the turn? Oh, that's really as deep as we're going...didn't the movie just tell me these tropes are supposed to be a setup for actual character development? It feels like the writers set up a big ball of loose ends that they intended to leave frayed for comedic purposes -- why would we need it to end perfectly? -- but were compelled to do otherwise by Marvel standards.
And wow, that climax. With Peter having even a marginal grasp of being part-Celestial, I was expecting so much more than a glorified fistfight and a bomb killing one of the most powerful beings in the universe. Don't get me wrong, I think Ego was a fantastic villain for the MCU, and there were points in the fight that they tried going back to subversion (Rocket asking for tape and teaming up with Yondu, namely) but compared to recent Marvel works it's below par. Also, remember that I did really like the movie, and I think it's one of the best in the MCU. I tend to concentrate on the negatives during discourse, because nobody really needs to be told what the film did right. The problems weren't systemic, but the third act could have been much better.
567
« on: May 06, 2017, 09:05:52 PM »
I liked this movie a lot, but was pretty disappointed with the generic sequel structure this film took, from expanding the team, redeeming previous villains, and the protagonist searching for his father, with that reveal being a lazy cliche itself. The character development boiled down to everybody just needing a hug. I worry that my enjoyment of the film from it's dozens of jokes and big spectacle is letting me forgive a pretty bad story and a really shitty climax. Spoiler After Doctor Strange's creative climax, watching two Celestials just have a dumb fist fight was a huge letdown.
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« on: May 06, 2017, 05:05:19 PM »
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« on: May 06, 2017, 04:25:16 PM »
This is the correct forum for this cultural, linguistic analysis. Engrish:
According to all known laws
Airline,
There is no punishment.
You should be able to fly.
The wings are too small to get.
Its fat little body is off the ground.
Anyway, the bees fly away.
Because honeybees do not matter
It is impossible for humans to think.
Yellow, black. Yellow, black.
Yellow, black. Yellow, black.
Oh, black and yellow!
Let's shake a little.
Barry! Breakfast ready!
Ooming!
wait a minute.
Good morning?
- Barry?
- Adam?
Ow, do you think this is happening?
- I can not. I'm going to pick up.
Looking sharp.
Please use the stairs. father
I paid for them.
Sorry. I am god.
I have a graduate here.
We are very proud of you.
Perfect transcripts, all B.
I am very proud of it.
Mom! There is work here.
- You have lint on your fur.
- Ouch! That's me!
- Wave on us! We'll reach 118,000.
- Hello!
Barry, I said.
Do not fly in the house!
- Hey, Adam.
- Hi, Barry.
- Is that hairy gel?
- a little. Special day, graduation.
I knew I would make it.
3 days Elementary school,
Three days of high school.
They were awkward.
Three-day college. Im happy.
It was a hitch hiking around the hive.
You have come back in a different way.
Hi, Barry.
- Artie, you want a mustache? look good.
- Did you hear about Frankie?
- Yeah.
- Are you going to the funeral?
- No, I'm not going.
Everyone knows,
You stabbed someone, you die.
Do not waste it on squirrels.
Such a hot head.
I think he could have.
I just do not get disturbed.
I like to integrate this.
Amusement Park.
So we do not need a vacation.
Girl, pretty cool ...
Depending on the situation.
- Well, Adam, today we are men.
- We are!
- Non-man.
- Amen!
Hallelujah!
Students, faculty, prominent bees,
Welcome to Dean Buzzwell.
Welcome, New Hive Oity
Senior
... 9:15.
That concludes our consciousness.
And start your career.
From Honex Industries!
Will we choose our job today?
I was told it was just the direction.
Heads up! Here we go.
Protect your hands and antennas.
In the streetcar.
- You wonder what will happen?
- A little scared.
Welcome to Honex.
A section of Honesco
Part of the hexagon group.
This is it!
Wow.
Wow.
We can not let you bee,
I have worked for your whole life.
You
I can work for a lifetime.
Honey begins when our brave pollen begins.
Socks bring honey to the hive.
Our top secret formula
It is automatically color corrected,
Scent control and foam contour
In this calm sweet syrup
Distinctive
The golden glow you know ...
honey!
The girl was sexy.
- She's my cousin!
- She is?
- Yeah, we're all cousins.
- Right. You're right.
- Honex is constantly striving.
To improve on every aspect
Bee presence.
These bees are doing a stress test.
New helmet technology.
What does he think?
- lacking.
Here we have the latest advances,
Kremman.
- What is it?
- tiny strands of honey tugging
It hangs after you pour it.
Save millions.
Does anyone work at Crabtree?
Of course. Most bee jobs
Little things. But bees know.
Every little thing,
If it works well, it means a lot.
But please choose carefully.
Because you stay in a job
You choose the rest of your life.
The same thing as the rest of your life?
I did not know that.
What's the difference?
You'll be happy to know those bees.
As a servant, one day I did not rest.
In 27 million years.
So you're going to work to kill us?
We will certainly try.
Wow! It blew my heart!
"What's the difference?"
How can you say that?
A job forever?
It is a crazy choice to do.
I was relieved. Now we are
Make a decision in your life.
But Adam, what could you do?
Did not you tell us that?
Why do you ask?
We are bees.
We are the most perfect.
A society that functions on earth.
You probably think about things.
Do you work here as well?
Like what? Take one example.
I do not know. But you know.
I'm talking.
Empty the door.
Royal nectar force approach.
Wait a minute. Try it out.
- Hey, they're pollen!
- Wow.
I have never seen this before.
They know what it is.
Outside the hive.
Yes, but some do not come back.
- Hey, Jock!
- Hey, Joke!
You guys are good!
You are a monster!
You are a heavenly monster! I like it! I like it!
- I wonder where they were.
- I do not know.
Their day was not planned.
Outside the hive, I know who is flying.
I know where and who is doing what.
You can not decide to become pollen.
Joke. You have to grow up for it.
right.
example. There are more pollen.
Than you and I will see forever.
It's just a status sign.
Bees make too much.
Perhaps. If you do not wear it
Ladies see.
| English:
According to all known laws
of aviation,
there is no way a bee
should be able to fly.
Its wings are too small to get
its fat little body off the ground.
The bee, of course, flies anyway
because bees don't care
what humans think is impossible.
Yellow, black. Yellow, black.
Yellow, black. Yellow, black.
Ooh, black and yellow!
Let's shake it up a little.
Barry! Breakfast is ready!
Ooming!
Hang on a second.
Hello?
- Barry?
- Adam?
- Oan you believe this is happening?
- I can't. I'll pick you up.
Looking sharp.
Use the stairs. Your father
paid good money for those.
Sorry. I'm excited.
Here's the graduate.
We're very proud of you, son.
A perfect report card, all B's.
Very proud.
Ma! I got a thing going here.
- You got lint on your fuzz.
- Ow! That's me!
- Wave to us! We'll be in row 118,000.
- Bye!
Barry, I told you,
stop flying in the house!
- Hey, Adam.
- Hey, Barry.
- Is that fuzz gel?
- A little. Special day, graduation.
Never thought I'd make it.
Three days grade school,
three days high school.
Those were awkward.
Three days college. I'm glad I took
a day and hitchhiked around the hive.
You did come back different.
- Hi, Barry.
- Artie, growing a mustache? Looks good.
- Hear about Frankie?
- Yeah.
- You going to the funeral?
- No, I'm not going.
Everybody knows,
sting someone, you die.
Don't waste it on a squirrel.
Such a hothead.
I guess he could have
just gotten out of the way.
I love this incorporating
an amusement park into our day.
That's why we don't need vacations.
Boy, quite a bit of pomp...
under the circumstances.
- Well, Adam, today we are men.
- We are!
- Bee-men.
- Amen!
Hallelujah!
Students, faculty, distinguished bees,
please welcome Dean Buzzwell.
Welcome, New Hive Oity
graduating class of...
...9:15.
That concludes our ceremonies.
And begins your career
at Honex Industries!
Will we pick ourjob today?
I heard it's just orientation.
Heads up! Here we go.
Keep your hands and antennas
inside the tram at all times.
- Wonder what it'll be like?
- A little scary.
Welcome to Honex,
a division of Honesco
and a part of the Hexagon Group.
This is it!
Wow.
Wow.
We know that you, as a bee,
have worked your whole life
to get to the point where you
can work for your whole life.
Honey begins when our valiant Pollen
Jocks bring the nectar to the hive.
Our top-secret formula
is automatically color-corrected,
scent-adjusted and bubble-contoured
into this soothing sweet syrup
with its distinctive
golden glow you know as...
Honey!
- That girl was hot.
- She's my cousin!
- She is?
- Yes, we're all cousins.
- Right. You're right.
- At Honex, we constantly strive
to improve every aspect
of bee existence.
These bees are stress-testing
a new helmet technology.
- What do you think he makes?
- Not enough.
Here we have our latest advancement,
the Krelman.
- What does that do?
- Oatches that little strand of honey
that hangs after you pour it.
Saves us millions.
Oan anyone work on the Krelman?
Of course. Most bee jobs are
small ones. But bees know
that every small job,
if it's done well, means a lot.
But choose carefully
because you'll stay in the job
you pick for the rest of your life.
The same job the rest of your life?
I didn't know that.
What's the difference?
You'll be happy to know that bees,
as a species, haven't had one day off
in 27 million years.
So you'll just work us to death?
We'll sure try.
Wow! That blew my mind!
"What's the difference?"
How can you say that?
One job forever?
That's an insane choice to have to make.
I'm relieved. Now we only have
to make one decision in life.
But, Adam, how could they
never have told us that?
Why would you question anything?
We're bees.
We're the most perfectly
functioning society on Earth.
You ever think maybe things
work a little too well here?
Like what? Give me one example.
I don't know. But you know
what I'm talking about.
Please clear the gate.
Royal Nectar Force on approach.
Wait a second. Oheck it out.
- Hey, those are Pollen Jocks!
- Wow.
I've never seen them this close.
They know what it's like
outside the hive.
Yeah, but some don't come back.
- Hey, Jocks!
- Hi, Jocks!
You guys did great!
You're monsters!
You're sky freaks! I love it! I love it!
- I wonder where they were.
- I don't know.
Their day's not planned.
Outside the hive, flying who knows
where, doing who knows what.
You can'tjust decide to be a Pollen
Jock. You have to be bred for that.
Right.
Look. That's more pollen
than you and I will see in a lifetime.
It's just a status symbol.
Bees make too much of it.
Perhaps. Unless you're wearing it
and the ladies see yo |
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« on: May 06, 2017, 04:07:26 PM »
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