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YOU'RE POSTING ON DTOID! PREPARE TO BE YELLED AT BY SOMEONE! ^_^ <3 News articles are lame, since that's everywhere! Stay here and write about what YOU want to write instead! It's much more rewarding! d('-'d) Also, I MIGHT (keyword: MIGHT) have been the "Anonymous" person who posted a comment on your Staff Page over on said other site . . . <_< . . . >_> . . . just maybe! =P I'd rather just read my news on one place that already has it then some other place. Plus, if you're not going to get paid for it, you might as well not get paid and write here in the Cblogs where your adoring fans can praise you! =D
1. Netflix is indispensable. There's so much stuff to recommend I don't know where to begin. In the early days of streaming it was mostly crappy old movies with a few TV shows but it's much better. My guess is that you're getting poor recommendations that don't suit your taste. I suggest you check out http://instantwatcher.com. It will help you dig through the dreck to find stuff worth your time.
2. I was considering doing my own sexism blog after that reply to the IGN post went up (I had a LOT of issues with that blog, not all pertaining to sexism), but Elsa really nailed it with her's. Sophie got close, but people missed the point. I don't know what else can be said beyond giving a male perspective to the whole thing. I thought maybe I should share my thoughts as someone who does respect women, but also enjoys exploitation. I mean, I love boobs like every other guy; I have a bunch of 70s exploitation flick in my DVD collection and get a kick out of gratuitous trash from time to time, but I don't mistreat women. There's an underlying issue here that goes beyond just sexism that really bothers me. It's why I like Elsa's blog so much because it addresses culture and not the games.
2. I was considering doing my own sexism blog after that reply to the IGN post went up (I had a LOT of issues with that blog, not all pertaining to sexism), but Elsa really nailed it with her's. Sophie got close, but people missed the point. I don't know what else can be said beyond giving a male perspective to the whole thing. I thought maybe I should share my thoughts as someone who does respect women, but also enjoys exploitation. I mean, I love boobs like every other guy; I have a bunch of 70s exploitation flick in my DVD collection and get a kick out of gratuitous trash from time to time, but I don't mistreat women. There's an underlying issue here that goes beyond just sexism that really bothers me. It's why I like Elsa's blog so much because it addresses culture and not the games.
Another Dtoider poached by Twinfinite, eh?? Haha well you gotta do what you gotta do.
I don't understand why MS charges to allow people to pay for stream services. It feels too much like double-dipping. Or I guess that's why they do it.
I don't understand why MS charges to allow people to pay for stream services. It feels too much like double-dipping. Or I guess that's why they do it.
Netflix's tendency to buy english dubbed anime drove me to try Crunchyroll.
Also, I had no idea they made Wonder Woman's tits so big in that animated movie. Sexy isn't one of the things that comes to mind when I think Wonder Woman and I don't think it's supposed to.
Also, I had no idea they made Wonder Woman's tits so big in that animated movie. Sexy isn't one of the things that comes to mind when I think Wonder Woman and I don't think it's supposed to.
You should totally write that blog, what would truly be sexist is if you thought you shouldn’t write it just because you’re a guy. (though I’m sure if you don’t there’s probably other factors involved) :)
My husband has now retired from full time work and will likely seek part-time after taking a break, so yeah, I hear you on the lack of money thing. I'm going to have to be MUCH more selective on my future game purchases. I may look for part-time work as well... maybe at a game store. At least I'd likely enjoy the work, though I'd likely make a lot more if I went back to HR work, but it's too stressful and lacks part-time positions. I'd love to get a writing job where I made a bit of cash - enough to at least cover my cable/internet bill... but I suspect that's a LOT harder to come by than a job in the gaming department of Best Buy. It seems that most sites want writers that write for free. :(
Best of luck with the site though... it does look really nicely laid out!
... and kidplus... you DEFINITELY should write that blog. Female voices should not be the only voices heard on what are often called "feminist" issues... hell, you and Stephen (AKA Tsukanda/Byronic Man) often have some of the best things to say on those topics. The portrayal of characters in video games is a gamer issue... not a female gamer issue (and Stephen should write an article on that topic too... would love to see what you both have to say when given an entire blog/article to say it.)
Best of luck with the site though... it does look really nicely laid out!
... and kidplus... you DEFINITELY should write that blog. Female voices should not be the only voices heard on what are often called "feminist" issues... hell, you and Stephen (AKA Tsukanda/Byronic Man) often have some of the best things to say on those topics. The portrayal of characters in video games is a gamer issue... not a female gamer issue (and Stephen should write an article on that topic too... would love to see what you both have to say when given an entire blog/article to say it.)
I really love the idea behind Knights in the Nightmare. Have it on DS and when I booted it up.....those tutorials.....Jesus wept. I'm going to give it a shot but I hate it when games need a textbook to play. As for your new writing gig, congrats buddy! You do what you have to but I really hope we see you around here. I have always enjoyed your words.
@Funky
Oh thank god, it was you. I thought I had a crazed "Anonymous" fan, which is both really cool and then not so much. Terrible picture I used though. Need to update that.
I'd love to stay here and write more, but I'm intrigued by this idea right now. The idea of spreading my works through Reddit, N4G and other aggregates is interesting me and I want to see how I can spread my writing. Though, if I don't feel comfortable with a blog in an official stance over there, I'll be posting it over here.
@Kid
Yeah, it doesn't help when I click on Superman/Batman Apocalypse and it tells me that it's not recommended for me. Netflix obviously isn't compiling that information right.
@CC
Oh definitely. Microsoft is abusing their Live system to render this bs, which is fine for them, but the catch side is that people can use the services else where without the fee. All their Apps are doing this, UFC, Facebook, Netflix and it's ridiculous. It's honestly just pointless to lock systems that aren't superior behind a gold account (especially PPV apps).
That's why I'm silver.
@Strider
I hadn't actually noticed that, but they do look a little too round. To be fair, they are emulating Michael Turner's art style and that guy's statuesque women are a bit unreal.
@handy
If only people didn't prejudge a piece based on the sex of a person. If only. I have to sit down and put pen to paper for this and see where it gets me. Currently it's only bounced around inside my head.
@Elsa
I'm a really conservative person so I don't spend a lot of money on things (despite my hobby). So going to a place like Disney World where your wallet hemorrhages money is beyond my senses. It was fun and a real blast for the fam. I just have to cut back a lot on some things now.
Yeah, I've been bouncing a few ideas around my head as to how to approach the piece and what to really focus on (cause there is sooooo much to focus on). It's been sitting in the back of my head and I've already got a few pictures planned out (one of which I used here). The I'm a dude thing really does pertain to how you are prejudged before the words come out.
I don't want to have to write an argument and get it subjected to "you're a guy so you wouldn't understand." That kind of lazy response isn't what I try to get out of people so I'm sitting and stewing on what won't make me seem like an absolute tool and what grounds I can actually make the arguments.
You could always do minimum wage stuff at a Best Buy. They always need more associates behind customer service with actual training. Not sure what their policy on discounting movies and games are anymore though. Just be sure to check that out before Starhawk drops.
@O.E.T.
I KNOW RIGHT! I've got the idea on how it's supposed to play out in my head...and then that damn tutorial boots up and it's nothing like I thought. So I sit and read, then I sit and play and the words haven't hit my brain. I really need to focus on it, but then the stupid load times on the PSP version are just slowing me down.
Stay away from Resonance of Fate FYI. It has a real time strategy action battle system with multiple characters that are swapped on the fly. It's Tri-Ace, so the shit actually works, it's just you have to adjust to it. Thing that messes me up is the cross up system to launch characters in the air. It's important and I just can't get it.
I'm sticking around, I just have to figure out what my capacity is going to be for blogs here to blogs there.
Oh thank god, it was you. I thought I had a crazed "Anonymous" fan, which is both really cool and then not so much. Terrible picture I used though. Need to update that.
I'd love to stay here and write more, but I'm intrigued by this idea right now. The idea of spreading my works through Reddit, N4G and other aggregates is interesting me and I want to see how I can spread my writing. Though, if I don't feel comfortable with a blog in an official stance over there, I'll be posting it over here.
@Kid
Yeah, it doesn't help when I click on Superman/Batman Apocalypse and it tells me that it's not recommended for me. Netflix obviously isn't compiling that information right.
@CC
Oh definitely. Microsoft is abusing their Live system to render this bs, which is fine for them, but the catch side is that people can use the services else where without the fee. All their Apps are doing this, UFC, Facebook, Netflix and it's ridiculous. It's honestly just pointless to lock systems that aren't superior behind a gold account (especially PPV apps).
That's why I'm silver.
@Strider
I hadn't actually noticed that, but they do look a little too round. To be fair, they are emulating Michael Turner's art style and that guy's statuesque women are a bit unreal.
@handy
If only people didn't prejudge a piece based on the sex of a person. If only. I have to sit down and put pen to paper for this and see where it gets me. Currently it's only bounced around inside my head.
@Elsa
I'm a really conservative person so I don't spend a lot of money on things (despite my hobby). So going to a place like Disney World where your wallet hemorrhages money is beyond my senses. It was fun and a real blast for the fam. I just have to cut back a lot on some things now.
Yeah, I've been bouncing a few ideas around my head as to how to approach the piece and what to really focus on (cause there is sooooo much to focus on). It's been sitting in the back of my head and I've already got a few pictures planned out (one of which I used here). The I'm a dude thing really does pertain to how you are prejudged before the words come out.
I don't want to have to write an argument and get it subjected to "you're a guy so you wouldn't understand." That kind of lazy response isn't what I try to get out of people so I'm sitting and stewing on what won't make me seem like an absolute tool and what grounds I can actually make the arguments.
You could always do minimum wage stuff at a Best Buy. They always need more associates behind customer service with actual training. Not sure what their policy on discounting movies and games are anymore though. Just be sure to check that out before Starhawk drops.
@O.E.T.
I KNOW RIGHT! I've got the idea on how it's supposed to play out in my head...and then that damn tutorial boots up and it's nothing like I thought. So I sit and read, then I sit and play and the words haven't hit my brain. I really need to focus on it, but then the stupid load times on the PSP version are just slowing me down.
Stay away from Resonance of Fate FYI. It has a real time strategy action battle system with multiple characters that are swapped on the fly. It's Tri-Ace, so the shit actually works, it's just you have to adjust to it. Thing that messes me up is the cross up system to launch characters in the air. It's important and I just can't get it.
I'm sticking around, I just have to figure out what my capacity is going to be for blogs here to blogs there.
I used to work in Epcot :] I drove the Friendship boats (the ones in the lake). It is super expensive but I think it's totally worth it, Disney puts a lot of effort into making their parks special experiences...I miss it a lot actually.
Anyway glad to hear about your writing gig! And also glad to hear you'll still be here :]
Anyway glad to hear about your writing gig! And also glad to hear you'll still be here :]
I'm right their with you on Knights, I just can't wrap my head around the game. The amount of tutorials is just so big. I gave up, I plan on picking it up again somewhere down the line. Playing the PSP version probably makes it more difficult, I have the DS version and I think it's entirely stylus control.
Atlus did release some tutorial videos which help clear things up. http://youtu.be/vWJSTpIouL4
Atlus did release some tutorial videos which help clear things up. http://youtu.be/vWJSTpIouL4
