LadyCrimson

I'm fond of many memorable pieces of music that are quite difficult to hum or whistle. I don't think I define memorable or catchy as being able to purse my lips and hum it. Such may be the case, but it's not a requirement.

I have no desire to debate gun law politics or morals, but I am curious what people think about the news media's possible influence in regards to these type of incidents. That is, the potential impression (to someone of disturbed mind) of "if I do this, I'll be famous...media will talk about me for weeks...I'll go out in a blaze of glory/get to send a message to the world etc." ....while reporting news/free speech is important, I long ago decided the methods used in the US (can't speak for anywhere else), perhaps particularly in regard to video news, are terrible and sometimes morally questionable, and can/may cause more fear/paranoia than is truly justified. They do not report ... they sensationalize. It is not helping. Edit: ... perhaps my point/question is about the difficulty of changing certain trends/attitudes when one of the possible causes is that "everyone" is constantly deluged with information that tells us/teaches us to be afraid all the time.

Yes. This would be fine with me, too. Basically, a "main theme" that is recognizable as "Project Eternity series!" when I hear it. It's fine to alter it a bit for an expansion/sequel, but I'd want it to still be recognizable. There's plenty of other music opportunities in any game for brand new music per game. I just want there to be a specific thematic connection to a series, even if it's only the music that's played during the Main Menu or opening scene or whatever. ...I don't really care if I can specifically or easily hum it, however.

Jim Craig is still one of my heroes. Edit: ... it must be winter, because lately I have very little to say/not in a talking mood. heh

TV series: American Horror Story. Ok, finally tried to watch this show. Pilot episode left me all 'wtf is going on?' 2nd episode was 'oh, ok, I think I get it now.' 3rd was 'this isn't scary, it's just weird and all over the place.' Not sure I'll watch more. It's not terrible and occasionally it's kind of cool, but I feel like I'm watching Twin Peaks Ghosts Lost In An X-Files House. There are better things to watch.

Even better.

Am watching "Inside the Actors Studio" with Liam Neeson. Dat man. Wondering if he's an ex-smoker because he always has a toothpick to chew on, heh. Edit: "What sound do you love?" ... "Bird song." "What sound do you hate?" ... "Gotta be leaf blowers." (yes!)

I'm guessing that's the Golden Gate Bridge they're destroying in Pacific Rim. Our poor bridge ... so often used when there's a bridge than needs smooshing. And yes, it does make me think of Godzilla. The Prototype robotic face with the giant eyes makes me think of Asimov robots. It seems a curiously old-fashioned design.

That Pacific Rim trailer: "Today we are canceling the Apocalypse!" .... I think there should be a new Academy Award for "Best Cheesey Line in an Action or Sci-Fi movie."

The thing with DK1 (enemy Keeper) AI is that it was just plain stupid, no matter which 'type' of AI you used. You had to design a level with all kinds of contortions and/or pre-built dungeons and scripting tricks to make it resemble anything remotely challenging. Yet somehow, it was still all kinds of fun.

Title for a couple Hobbit reviews: "The Hobbit: a ponderous journey" ... "The Hobbit: a long, unremarkable journey." ... ....this isn't me laughing at or judging the film itself - (there's plenty of glowing reviews for it too). It just amuses me when reviewers twist a title to reflect their opinion. Some titles are easier to do that with than others... don't know when I'll get to see it. Maybe next week.

I don't know if someone posted this already in past threads, but I just saw it yesterday. I lol'd.

I don't think most people want to be able to lay waste to the entire land by blinking. But there should (imo) be a sense of major progression to your character. That eventually, depending on what skills, stats, gear you have chosen to use, you at least have the potential to be mighty in combat ... if you manage to hit the enemy, of course. Difficulty isn't only/entirely dependent on how powerful your attacks can be.

Contact lenses are nice for situations like that. That said, I tried the new 3D with Avatar. I wasn't impressed and haven't bothered since. For some reason I thought Hobbit was going to be 48fps no matter what, but based on Berardinelli's quote, I guess not. So I guess I won't be seeing it in 48fps then. No loss.

I often like the option to feel somewhat uber powerful, if I choose to play the game that way. But I don't want them to be uber powerful no matter how I play. If that makes sense. eg, the best rpg's for me are the ones where I can purposely build weak characters if I want, but also can purposely build very strong characters if I want. Games that pigeon-hole "power" too much end up feeling too restrictive for my liking.

Here's what James Berardinelli says about the format:

The ad was very funny. An ad is very different from a movie, tho. Did you see it in 3D? Or in IMAX? I have a feeling the latter might make a difference in terms of the negative buzz on that. I doubt seeing it in my local Century theater in non-3D is going to feel very different. A little more clarity in motion sequences perhaps.

Wasn't much of a fan of DK2. I own it, but the game is about offense where DK1 was about defense. Or aggressive defense. Or offensive defense... That's an interesting perspective. I'm not sure I'd completely agree, since you could play DK1 very aggressively if you wanted (there were plenty of maps that if you attacked very swiftly, you could almost always win in like 15 minutes...). But DK2 did seem to force the issue of aggressiveness a lot more, rather than leaving it as a playstyle option. I liked the Pet Dungeons and a couple of the vampire levels. That's about it. I did use the editor a lot, however, to make my own levels/do silly things. Dk2 isn't a game I have much urge to replay tho. It's always DK1 I go back to.

Seriously? Bwhahahaha..... I'm still waiting for a Breakfast Club or Ferris Bueller remake, in Hollywood's constant effort to attract what it thinks are timely, built-in audiences.

It hailed today. It's a sign! ....

After Earth: I am reminded of the ST:OS episode "Shore Leave". It's all that "fear/thought becomes reality" stuff -and a tiger! I like Will Smith, even in the "bad" movies. His son, so far, I have not liked at all. But the son is growing older all the time ... he could easily improve. Still, between M. Night, Will, and his son, this sorta screams "vanity project." We'll see. Btw, from the wiki description of the movie, I have a feeling Will's part is not the main focus. I'm surprised M. Night is still working, to be honest. Every movie he makes is worse than the last...tho I guess Airbender at least made a goodly bit of money, even if it was panned.

Rain, hail, rain, hail. Was not a good morning to go out and do errands.

A bit off topic, but every time I see "Aloth" I keep thinking "A lot of what?" ...and I'd personally like an actual tossing snakes spell. Where he send it out and there's a bunch of little snakes who attack/poison people, like temp. minions. I can see the "snakes on this MF'ing...." jokes now...

What? No Dungeon Keeper 2? ** I remember Evil Genius. I found that to be a little disappointing. That said, I remember a gold room glitch I found that essentially meant I had endless gold all the time. That was fun. haha. **I don't have it installed either...