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7891
« on: July 05, 2016, 01:05:55 PM »
You're not interested in having the conversation because to you this is the ultimate and only truth.
Correct. I also don't necessarily care what's true, I care about what works.
But yeah, I know most won't agree with how I see things, like yourself, and I don't mind.
I don't agree because it's lame.
You saying this makes me think that you're the type of guy that wouldn't go vegetarian because he likes meat. It seems like you ignore the harsh truth and instead care about what works and what's in your comfort zone. That's lame.
Well no, I'm a vegan. But yeah, I don't necessarily care for the truth when it offers me nothing but pain -- being honest about the animal industry causes more pain for others by not admitting it's wrong than it does me. Being honest about reality does no one any good.
7892
« on: July 05, 2016, 12:54:49 PM »
You're not interested in having the conversation because to you this is the ultimate and only truth. Correct. I also don't necessarily care what's true, I care about what works. But yeah, I know most won't agree with how I see things, like yourself, and I don't mind.
7893
« on: July 05, 2016, 12:09:44 PM »
So it really comes down to you liking the idea of a perfect being. Well, Fuck Jesus. You don't care about him. You just care about the idea of a perfect being. Every human being is self-serving. Jesus knows this. I want to transcend nature and be like Jesus because that's the right thing to do, and loving Jesus is the only way to do that. That's the entire point of Christianity, to show us a better way. God doesn't care for what reasons you follow his commands. What is the perfect being? A being who has transcended their earthly sinful nature. Again, not interested in having this conversation.
7894
« on: July 05, 2016, 11:56:02 AM »
Since when do people have a problem with Australian aboriginals?
7895
« on: July 05, 2016, 11:42:18 AM »
I knew it. I was never secretive about such things. Do you really think that you should follow stuff that you don't believe in because the god that you don't believe in says to do so? I don't do what God says because God says it. Well, that's a lie. But I mostly do what God says because what God says happens to be right, even from a secular standpoint. The strongest argument for divine existence is that secular, objective morality lines up extremely well with Christ's teachings. [I am not willing to discuss this further, though you are free to disagree.] If you only like the morals and such then adopt them. I do, but transcendence of our sinful human nature requires faith that Christ was divine and perfect. There is a need to embrace that aspect, which is the most important. You don't strike me as someone who wants to belong, so why are you a Christian? Why not just follow the ideas you believe in?
Here's what it comes down to. 1. Every human is a piece of shit sinner, whether you believe in God or not. 2. Christ's teachings give us a way to transcend our disgusting worldly needs and become like him. The Eastern Orthodox concept of theosis is the most empowering theological idea I've come across. Belief in this idea necessitates faith in Christ's divinity. 3. Faith=/=belief, and because of my history as an atheist, genuine belief seems impossible. But a Danish philosopher and theologian by the name of Kierkegaard, who established the "leap of faith" idea, claims that faith is simply a conscious, quotidian, decision to choose faith over reason. That's all I need. I'm not really interested in arguing, though. I hope I've helped you understand where I'm coming from, at least.
7896
« on: July 05, 2016, 10:42:22 AM »
Do you believe in the Christian god, or are you Christian because of the beliefs?
The beliefs. I don't "believe" in a god but my creed mandates that I have faith in one. Belief=/=faith It's a type more philosophical than spiritual, though I would still call myself a spiritual man.
7897
« on: July 05, 2016, 08:09:12 AM »
Actually I'm in the process of adjusting my stance on marriage, romance and sex.
hopefully shedding your antiquated and dogmatic views
I've determined that sex is the primary form of human temptation and it should be avoided at all costs. The best way to avoid it is to not be in a relationship, because you shouldn't have sex outside the confines of marriage in the first place. Basically just doing what Paul recommends and never getting married.
7898
« on: July 04, 2016, 10:46:34 PM »
Actually I'm in the process of adjusting my stance on marriage, romance and sex.
7899
« on: July 04, 2016, 10:29:50 PM »
Other than my conversion to Christianity several months ago, I've had none.
7900
« on: July 04, 2016, 09:37:39 PM »
people are exaggerating how much you need to play the first one quite a bit.
I can tell. Though if I enjoy myself enough I'll definitely fork over some cash for Scholar of the First Sin and DS1 (the latter will be longer because I'd have to set up my PS3 again.) Bloodborne too.
Also I thought of another tip and I'm gunna avoid spoiling anything here.
Much appreciated.
The souls you can pick up as items
Those corpses with the glowing white balls above them that read "Pilage remains" or something?
Bosses also drop souls. DONT consume these until you find out what they do.
What do you mean "consume"? Ive already used some points or something to upgrade my vitality and faith IIRC.
yes when you can pillage corpses sometimes you'll get weapons/armor/consumables but other times you'll get things called names like "souls of a weary traveler" or "soul of a proud knight."If you go into your inventory you can use them to gain souls on the spot.
You should have an item in your inventory called "soul of ____ " (whatever the first bosses name was)
There's one of those for every boss. You CAN use them to gain a large amount of souls. You SHOULD hold on to them until you can do something else with them.
Awesome. Thanks for the tip. Did the first miniboss beside the beginning area (ice dragon lizard thing) drop a soul?
7901
« on: July 04, 2016, 09:30:06 PM »
people are exaggerating how much you need to play the first one quite a bit. I can tell. Though if I enjoy myself enough I'll definitely fork over some cash for Scholar of the First Sin and DS1 (the latter will be longer because I'd have to set up my PS3 again.) Bloodborne too. Also I thought of another tip and I'm gunna avoid spoiling anything here. Much appreciated. The souls you can pick up as items Those corpses with the glowing white balls above them that read "Pilage remains" or something? Bosses also drop souls. DONT consume these until you find out what they do. What do you mean "consume"? Ive already used some points or something to upgrade my vitality and faith IIRC.
7902
« on: July 04, 2016, 09:05:38 PM »
Play the first one to get the full experience
I dont want to?
7903
« on: July 04, 2016, 08:52:03 PM »
Are you sure you can handle the responsibility?
lmao your title bar is so gay
Why's that
7904
« on: July 04, 2016, 08:50:55 PM »
I thought that I'd be left behind with the story, not gameplay or premise.
But whatever. Made my bed and all that.
7905
« on: July 04, 2016, 08:46:54 PM »
Are you sure you can handle the responsibility?
7906
« on: July 04, 2016, 08:45:05 PM »
I must say though, I'm thoroughly enjoying the combat. It's like Arkham's but turned up to 11 and on Hard mode with no Spidey-sense. Very cool.
The rest of the game I'm kind of overwhelmed with. There's a lot of things that just straight up aren't explained (like what the entire premise is ot what stats do) but im thankful there are no obnoxious tutorials and such. And character customisation is fun, I made my guy look like Rhaegar Targaryen. The game is also clearly dripping with thematic atmosphere. Looking forward to more boss introductions like the last one.
7907
« on: July 04, 2016, 08:41:19 PM »
Be sure to cry on here when you get invaded by someone having fun with their game 
Cant you turn that off
Offline mode
How do
7908
« on: July 04, 2016, 08:37:40 PM »
Be sure to cry on here when you get invaded by someone having fun with their game
Cant you turn that off
7909
« on: July 04, 2016, 07:09:08 PM »
What class did you start
Knight obv
7910
« on: July 04, 2016, 07:07:33 PM »
hardest part of the whole game tbh Serious? Pro tip. Shields are for pussys learn to roll. Rolling gives you invincibility frames so a perfect time roll can save you from a lot
Gotcha What about parrying? i cant seem to time it right
7911
« on: July 04, 2016, 05:54:54 PM »
Nevermind my brother figured it out
7912
« on: July 04, 2016, 05:49:51 PM »
Temple place...is it called High Wall of Lothric?
There was a throne room with an engraving saying "Holy King Lothric, Last Hope of hi Line" or something It felt like a hub world because there was a smith and a handmaiden in the basement area
7913
« on: July 04, 2016, 05:44:00 PM »
Now I'm kinda lost at this temple place. I think i have to kill this guy with the spear beside the entrance but I have no idea how
7914
« on: July 04, 2016, 05:16:20 PM »
Fuck my brother wanted to play and he ended up beating him
Damn it all i wanted to get good
7915
« on: July 04, 2016, 05:09:47 PM »
My playthrough of DS2 and 3. Playthrough of DS2 starts here Starting scholar of the first sin now.
7916
« on: July 04, 2016, 04:59:18 PM »
The only way to justify childbirth is though perfection so, yes, it seems entirely reasonable of me to bring it up.
not if it's an impossible hypothetical
No, it's entirely reasonable because it's an impossible hypothetical.
7917
« on: July 04, 2016, 04:54:36 PM »
A statement from the APA is as followsRelatively few studies have directly examined gay fathers, but those that exist find that gay men are similarly fit and able parents, as compared to heterosexual men. Available empirical data do not provide a basis for assuming gay men are unsuited for parenthood. If gay parents were inherently unfit, even small studies with convenience samples would readily detect it. This has not been the case. Being raised by a single father does not appear to inherently disadvantage children's psychological wellbeing more than being raised by a single mother. Homosexuality does not constitute a pathology or deficit, and there is no theoretical reason to expect gay fathers to cause harm to their children. Thus, although more research is needed, available data place the burden of empirical proof on those who argue that having a gay father is harmful. Further reading material
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/126/1/28.full
https://aifs.gov.au/cfca/publications/same-sex-parented-families-australia
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15504280802177615
Now kindly kill yourselves. All of you.
Stand corrected. I retract my previous statements regarding homosexual parenting.
7918
« on: July 04, 2016, 04:52:26 PM »
There's no such thing as perfect so what you're trying to argue is pretty pointless.
It's one thing to be against conception, but it's another trying to argue for perfection. Anyone who strives for perfection (rather than self improvement) is delusional and will never be happy.
1. To not strive for perfection is to settle yourself with mediocrity. No thanks, I want more of myself. What you are must always displease you if you are to attain that which you are not. 2. No one is ever happy. Happiness is a fleeting delusion of the mind. 3. The only way to justify childbirth is though perfection so, yes, it seems entirely reasonable of me to bring it up.
7919
« on: July 04, 2016, 04:44:58 PM »
it's about the child having both a mother and a father figure.
And.... you can't act motherly as a man?
I'm sure you can, but I seriously doubt it's the same in a developing child's mind.
7920
« on: July 04, 2016, 04:44:17 PM »
Any child who was ever born or ever will be born will suffer immensely. The parents cannot guarantee bliss on earth, so therefore they do intend to inflict pain on their child, albeit, inadvertently. eh
"Intend" and "inadvertently" cannot be used together. They directly contradict each other.
I would just argue that it literally does not matter what the parents intent was. It doesn't reprieve you.
Yes, perhaps I used the wrong words. They intended their child to be born into a world where suffering is guaranteed. Just because they had the best intentions doesn't alleiviate blame. That's the gist of what I'm saying.
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