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Started gaming in kindergarten, when the most advanced piece of hardware I could get my hands on was a black plastic handle and an orange button attached to a brick. I used it to blow up little squares on a black and white television screen. A couple years later, I was molested by the girl next door after beating her copy of The Legend of Zelda. I have mixed feelings about the experience.

Unfortunately, over the years, my ability to maintain a passion for games has waned (as in being able to play through them start-to-finish). This is due to various reasons and issues that would be too emo to get into at this juncture. But suffice to say, though my passion has waned, my interest in them has not, as evidenced by my being here.







Nihil (or Nils) is the pseudonym I currently use for writing and gaming on the internet. I came across the Destructoid website by searching for information on Way of the Samurai 3. Tubatic pretty much has the most comprehensive coverage on it I've seen anywhere. And for that, and the other thing, I thank him.

It's a good game, btw.

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9:33 PM on 07.16.2010

So yeah... First time in a while I've been doin' The Front Page thing. Actually reading comments and full articles, instead of just gazing and skimming through stuff. Why? Because we don't have Forums, apparently.

I'm sure the bug will be worked out by the site doctors and magicians shortly. But yeah... coming out of the basement feels strange. I feel like I should reintroduce myself, though I didn't really do that before here. People usually make some grand entrance when they hit the C-Blogs. I'm not big on grabbing attention or talking about myself. And I may not even stick around for very long, so I'll try to make this as painless for me as possible --

Hello Front Page or whoever is reading this, yo soy Nihil. If you don't know how to pronounce "Nihil", then simply call me Nils. I enjoy films, video games, and harpooning baby seals. I don't even remember how I got here. Winter '09 is kind of a haze for me due to my former job, but I remember liking this place more than The Escapist, which used to be my home for gaming news/content/socializing. The two websites have decidedly different atmospheres and feels to them, and suffice to say, I feel much more comfortable here.

As mentioned, I spend most of my time in the Dtoid "basement" (forums) though, since I can't really keep up with what goes on there and the Front Page, simultaneously. But yeah, the vibe there too is much different than on The Escapist forum. While both are public forums, this place feels very much tight-knit, and you'll know right away whether you can run with the pack or not.

I very much enjoy the people here; for their humor (of course), sentimentality, honesty and no-bullshit tendencies. Hopefully, they feel the same way about me - though I'm no ZLC, wherever the hell he's gone.

So yeah. Anyway. Forums. We don't have them (at the moment). Someone start a fucking riot.



xoxo, Nils



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Harpooning baby seals???? No way!!!! And here I thought I was the only one I knew who enjoyed that!
Brofist like a muhfuka.
So why are the forums down anyway? That trojan thing that everyone kept reporting?
I'm not sure myself. There was a trojan on the front page from what I read at first. And when that stopped, the forums started acting up with all the double-posts and then the Google site warnings, before they took 'em down.
And firefox says the forums are a REPORTED ATTACK PAGE.

It's really a pity, tonight was the one night where I felt like lurking the forums for a while
Forums are that wa...it a minute...
Right on, welcome to the c-blogs. Careful not to void your warranty.
In regards to the forums:

We're waiting to hear back from the Voodoo priest we found in the yellow pages. The google ones were a bit too pricey and required actual virgin sacrifices to banish the evil malware. Yellow page guy claims he can do it with a chicken and a few bits of iron ore so we'll see how that goes. Hope the KFC double-down counts.
Wow. You guys spare no expense, huh. Well, I suppose you take what you can get...

I'm calling shenanigans if we have to use spit and paste to keep our posts up, though.

Right on, welcome to the c-blogs. Careful not to void your warranty.

Thanks. Your avatar makes me want to squeal like a japanese school girl.
This is my new forums.

I love our forum crew.
I am undecided on our Cblog comrades.
Yeah there are a shitload more people out here. Like I said, it's hard keeping up with all the updates... C-blog or otherwise.
I feel so vulnerable out here. I want the forums back man!
What? The forums are down... OMG, the basement dwellers are surfacing... everybody RUN!!!!
Welcome to the cblogs
The dead hookers are in the corner next to the forums switch

@Elsa
My shotgun > basement dwellers
We have Scott Pilgrim fans.

I don't think your shotgun is enough.
@Aurain

If a shotgun wouldn't work, then what could we possibly defend ourselves with?
@ Elsa - It's all part...of...the plan

I WANT FORUMS BACK WAAAAAAAAAAAA!
:'(
PULL YOURSELF TOGETHER, MAN!

We will make it through this!
@Aurain & B34n
A bigger shotgun
Wouldn't work Kraby.


Slowest Quick I ever seen.
I'm starting to get a bit twitchy.
Looking at the positive side, this could help unite the Dtoid community.

As it stands, we're basically split into two factions, forums and C-blogs. Maybe it's better this way. Now we can literally be on the same page. We can influence the C-blog people to be less formal and cliquish, and the C-blog people can influence us to do things a bit more professionally.

To be honest, I'm hoping the forums stay down for a nice long while. I'd really like to see where this takes us. Thoughts, anyone?
@ Sir Legendhead

Write a blog about it so mine isn't the only one on the FP addressing it. Like Hatman, I'm feeling kinda naked here.

Also, I thought the split community thing would be tackled when the Great DTOID Overhaul of 2010 would be implemented. This isn't exactly what I had pictured for its beginnings.
@ Legendhead Hey, you're right!


YO CBLOG GUYS! YOU SUCK! FORUMS ARE BETTER. Except Elsa, Elsa is awesome.
@ Nihil - You know, the way this thing is unfolding, it kind of makes me want to blog again. Just between me and you and the rest of the internet(lol), I gave up on the C-blogs after my first one got put in Failtoid and my second one got 0 comments and 0 faps.

As far as this discussion is going, it's probably better to keep it on yours. Me starting up a new one would only confuse the issue, ya know? But yeah, I'll write another one pretty soon, I think. Especially now that I saw a friend's name pop up on my friends list. Thanks for that, bro. :)
@ the guy with the hat - ...ok, so that's not exactly what I meant, but what the hell, it might work. ;D
* also, Nihil, I meant my name on your list. Yes. That.
I gave up on the C-blogs after my first one got put in Failtoid and my second one got 0 comments and 0 faps.

Heh, yeah. Zero recognition can be pretty discouraging here - especially after putting a lot of energy into a post. I'm still not sure myself how to really go about it. I would tell you to give it another shot, since I enjoy your writing in the Forums.

As far as this discussion is going, it's probably better to keep it on yours. Me starting up a new one would only confuse the issue, ya know?

I don't think it would get confusing if people brought up different points about it. I just thought the two Factions integrating thing would merit its own blog/discussion, since I was about to respond pretty lengthily to it, but stopped myself since my post is pretty much just about the forums being down.
Just remember. There are other factions such as Steamtoid.
What the fuck is a steamtoid?
@ Nihil - Hey, if you want to respond to it here, feel free. I'm probably not going to be posting any blogs tonight either way. People coming over, etc., y'know?

@ the guy with the hat - I, um, actually never play PC games. I've got a cheap PC that's about four years old, it can barely manage message boards.

You have a 360?
My gamertag is lingeredshade, feel free to add me if you do. That goes for anyone interested, btw. :)
Steamtoid is the steam group. You guys should try it some time.

If you feel even MORE indie you should look up Skypetoid.
Yeah, I'm in LeHead's boat. I probably would've joined that long ago if I had a PC for my self. If that were the case, I'd probably have enough money to keep up with current games on the only current console I have, as well.
But you don't need to play PC games. Just join the chat.
@ Nihil - Hey, what system do you play on? I can't believe I never asked you this before (or looked it up). We were so busy talking about other things that I forgot to talk games with you.

Sounds silly but it's true. Man. The more I think about it, the more I want those forums to stay down.

Also, lol @ "LeHead". I feel like such a Bond villain now. Either that or a prostitute. Maybe both.
@ Nihil - Hey, what system do you play on? I can't believe I never asked you this before (or looked it up). We were so busy talking about other things that I forgot to talk games with you.

Sounds silly but it's true. Man. The more I think about it, the more I want those forums to stay down.

Also, lol @ "LeHead". I feel like such a Bond villain now. Either that or a prostitute. Maybe both.
Double post. Enjoy the shame
I have a 360, but I haven't been Gold for a while. I prolly won't be til I get another job. I got to FNF with the EU crew right before my time was up, so that was cool.

I feel like such a Bond villain now. Either that or a prostitute. Maybe both.
I was trying to figure out a condensed name. Just turns out it sounds all... shady and shit. I dunno. I like it though.

I'm not sure what's making you want the Forums down so bad, but I'm not liking it one bit, Mr. LeHead. =P

But you don't need to play PC games. Just join the chat.

I know, but honestly, what's the point if I can't molest you guys in-game? I'll feel left out.
I often don't play PC games. I just join chat and see what's up.
@ Hatguy

That's pretty much what I use the Forums for. >_>
@ hatboy - Nothing to be feel bad about here, young squire. As the local colloquialism goes, "There need be no shame in this particular game".

Or something to that effect.

@ Nihil - Don't you see, my friend? We have to destroy the forums to save the forums. Just like how Ozymandias saved the world in Watchmen.

The book, I mean. Because the movie fucking sucked. :)
Sounds like crazy-talk to me.

You should write a blog about it. =P
See, the thing is, I feel really bad about putting my crazy talk out there, knowing that the important C-bloggers might be upset. They seem to think my mindset clogs up their mental arteries or something.

I see them say things liek, "We are writing important stuffs! People shouldn't post just any old thing in here! It takes up room that could be used for our awesome sermons!"

But you want to know a secret, Nihil? Sometimes when they scream to the heavens, and shout for something truly creative to save them?

Sometimes I like to look down and whisper, "no".



Now if you'll excuse me, I have to step away from the computer for a bit. Mr. LeHead is out of liquor, plus phone is blowing up, etc. But seriously, bro, add me on Xbox. I'll send you a 48 hour code if I find one laying around. :)
Forums? Never heard of them.

Yeah, not sure when they'll be back up. Waiting to hear more from the big bosses, but I'm hoping it'll be soon.
Steamtoid is awesome I am on there as chrissmith9c if anybody wants to add me.

But I agree with the idea of the factions of dtoid all cumming together for once
That's hot.
I fucking miss the forums. Seriously, front page is shit in comparison. No offense meant :)
Remember those Forums? Yeah they where nice. I wonder what happened to them.
Elsa is awesome cause she has food! She knows how to deal with basement dwellers!
*lays out cookies and a pancake bar to distract the zombified walking dead arising from the depths*

Oh... and you know, there's no rule that says you can't start a weekly "bar" cblog post and just keep it going all week. Maybe someone can do a "stupid thing we'll talk about this week" type blog post.

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