BruceVC

Hi All I think its time we had this important discussion. As most of you know I consider myself a committed feminist. I have noticed there is loads of misinformation around what Feminism is and isn't. In another thread Volo said to me (please note I am not attacking Volo, I am using his post to highlight the misunderstanding people have around feminism) My comments are in Red and obviously Volo responded No its not, feminism is an important way to ensure gender equality." Quite the opposite. It demeans men, it paints all men as pigs who only exist to rape women. It claims that the world would be better off if men had no power and only women wer ein charge.Feminism is evil to the core. If you believe in feminism you don't believe in equallity - only the fake kind where men are the lesser of the two genders.I believe in TRUE equality. Feminists do not. It's right in the name. Feminism = females are superior gender. "Please don't display your ignorance Volo" Look in a mirror. Believing that 'feminism' = equality is the definition of ignorance.I'll create masculinism and claim it's about equality. L0L So the first thing we need to understand is "what is feminism and what is a feminist "? A feminist is someone who believes in feminism, so what is feminism? All feminism means is the belief that the genders are equal and need to be treated equally and have equal opportunities in society http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/feminism http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feminism So what does this mean in relative terms? I can give many examples but some are women should be able to vote, it means that if a women is doing the same job as a man she should get paid the same amount of money there are very few things as "its only a job a man can do " if a women is suitably qualified to get a job she should have the same chances to get that job as a man A womens role in a relationship or marriage is not assumed to be one where she has to sit at home and look after the kids and get the dinner ready Equal and effective education Feminism does not mean All men are scum and rapist pigs I cant comment on an attractive women Women are automatically better than men Its about inequality around the sexes As man if I say I am feminist I now hate my own gender We need to feel constantly guilty or the cause of feminism is about some guilt trip Now you may say "No Bruce, feminism is not what you say it is ", then I want to hear what you think feminism is. Also there are times we cant enforce gender equality because women would be at a disadvantage because of the physical difference. For example you can't expect the women and mens rugby team to play full contact rugby against each other. Also I believe some jobs you can't compromise on the requirements just so women will join, for example the Navy Seals have a strict criteria to a qualify for. This criteria needs to be same for men and women Some of you have the wrong idea of feminism because you think that people like Anita Saarkesian represent all feminist ideals. But she has her own agenda and I don't necessarily agree with everything she says . I am not saying her attempts to raise genuine issues around the objectification of women in games are wrong. But I don't think everything she does is helpful to the greater cause of gender equality So in summary feminism is an important belief because its about the equality of the sexes. I don't understand how any man can not want to live in a world where your mother, daughter, sister, girlfriend, wife or any other women you know is treated equally I look forward to your responses

@ Bester and Volo I'm about to start a dedicated topic around what feminism is and isn't. Please come to that thread so we can discuss this topic in detail. I don't want to hijack this topic

The whole franchise is high-handed, with a slant forehead, no neck, and an ill odor. No Wasteland 2, Inquisition in November, PoE in January, on the thirteenth to be exact. Equating human qualities to a game may not be the most effective way to dismiss it

I'm not with you, are you saying you don't want to Romance party members because you are concerned the Romance implementation would be cheesy?

You are too polite Gromnir, it is an us vs them Russia's belligerence and methods to create a buffer zone between itself and NATO friendly countries have become increasingly more globally unacceptable. The West has given Putin lots of leeway on numerous issues, like Georgia, but his paranoia and belief that the West won't act effectively to stop his ambitions have gone too far. He simply overplayed his card in Ukraine, and now there are consequences. And this involves sanctions and just how effectively sanctions can be applied So looking at economic factors like exports and GDP are relevant. We need to understand what counter- sanctions Russia can apply and how they will hurt the West, because there will be a price to apply sanctions on Russia. But I believe this is a price the West can deal with

This is really good news, I hope the initial reviews are positive. >70 on metacritic >reviews are positive Pick one. Yeah some good feedback, these are the types of metrics I normally use when deciding to get a game. So I'll definitely be getting this one

No its not, feminism is an important way to ensure gender equality. Please don't display your ignorance Volo

I'm game. As you say, my side has certainly stepped up to the plate and cited a bajillion examples of video game romances from the past to demonstrate how bad they really are. So I guess it's time now for your side to do your part. Show us how romances in video games can be done well. Sound fair? Because if you can't, then don't expect the discussion to ever deviate from its 'circular' nature. I'm certainly not going to suddenly change my stance just because someone waxes all philosophical and asks me to "have faith" that "maybe one day", some team of developers will come up with the "perfect design formula" that makes video game romances the opposite of what they've always been: bad. Strange you ask that question " So I guess it's time now for your side to do your part. Show us how romances in video games can be done well ". We have done this on numerous occasions, but you know me Stun. I don't mind repeating myself In summary A person you will end up Romancing has to in the party basically the whole way during the game because how else would the feelings develop If you want to Romance someone else then this will create obvious friction and possibly lead to jealously and someone leaving the party Romance is not automatic, gifts aren't enough to guarantee Romance Romance involves the right dialogue options but also certain events bring people closer together. For example surviving a powerful dragon or deadly dungeon will make the party realize the brevity of life and how they need to make the most of life, considering everyday could be there last Some Romance arcs are not real and in fact involve the person using you for some nefarious deed. For example Fall-From-Grace is not a good succubus but has an agenda to manipulate you to do her bidding, this will lead to you having certain predetermined dialogue options for example Anyway that's just some ideas

But she has a healthy pair of lungs so we will give her a pass

There is more to it than romance, y'know. Like kicking. And punching. (Let us know if you manage to get the threesome though.) Yeah, I know there is more to Jade empire than Romance, in fact the other parts of the RPG experience should be much more significant, but I just mentioned the Romance part of it because this is a Romance thread and I'm looking forward to how it is implemented

So let me get this straight, you support the "referendum" and the way Russia annexed Crimea?

What were the conditions to end sanctions against Russia after Georgia attacked South Ossetia? A quick reminder of that particularly shameful moment. - The mass media spun it like Russia attacked Georgia. - Europe imposed sanctions despite the EU report. The report confirmed that the conflict started by Georgians shelling Tskhinvali civilians and peace keepers for no reason. - The report was shoved under the carpet, Europe continued to babble and then quietly lifted all sanctions after a year. So by experience, we can assume that once the Ukrainian conflict ends, sanctions will go away after a year or so. The problem is that the conflict isn't exactly nearing its end and from the looks of it, it might end with Donetsk and Luhansk rebels in Kiev. What will the US (a very sore loser) do then? A second Vietnam in Ukraine? A second cold war? No Bester this is different, the West did drop the ball on Georgia but Ukraine has become much more symbolically important to the West The West has decided to really start confronting Putin and his desires for Russian hegemony in eastern Europe. Of course there won't be a war over Ukraine but as I've said several times you don't need a military option to get Russia to change its belligerent approach, sanctions will work. They will just take time

That's a good list, you left out Risen 3 though? And remember you don't have to worry about DA:I once I play it I'll endorse and approve it for you, so no need to get other opinions I have zero interest in Risen3/Witcher 3/Fallout 4 and i don't intend to play them. There are other games i'm hopefull about like Underail and Dead state, but the OP asked for 3 games and i listed more than that number already. If you can also manage to convice EA to sell the game outside Origin, i'll take you on your offer If you don't mind me asking why don't you want to play Witcher 3, why deny yourself that gaming experience?

Is this accurate? If I'm reading this correctly 65 % of there exports are Petroleum based, I wonder where they are going to or rather how much goes to the EU which means Russia cannot afford to declare there own sanctions on the EU by not selling them Petroleum?

Dude that made me laugh "'If you really love me, sacrifice yourself to demigorgon for some pretty boots of haste " Can you imagine

Guys good news, I bought Jade Empire and will be playing it for the first time tomorrow night I am going to be very objective around the Romance implementation and give feedback around what I think works and what doesn't I am excited about this game, I have heard good things about it

What about situations where you don't actually do the killing? You know, like sacrificing Anomen to Demogorgon's shrine in the underdark. Or having Aerie 'prove' her Bravery by sending her ahead (and alone) to clear out the Beholder Lair? Or letting Jaheira invoke the so-called power of nature by having her try and eliminate the Mindflayer outpost in the Sewers with only Sylvanis as her helper. I find that these things allow you to kill off unwanted party members without guilt. Hell, you can even argue that you didn't kill them at all. They killed themselves. I never did any of those things but they do sound exciting

That's a good list, you left out Risen 3 though? And remember you don't have to worry about DA:I once I play it I'll endorse and approve it for you, so no need to get other opinions

No need to be embarrassed about crying. This is a normal response when someone that is significant to you leaves this world. I often cry over sad things. Even though he was an actor this doesn't diminish the role he played in your early years and his comedy resonated with you and helped provide a form of escapism, and you can't equate how important that escapism was to you during your youth. He also probably did help contribute to parts of your personality. So its normal to be emotional as he meant different things on different levels to all of us.

I have been playing Far Cry 2 for 15 hours when it suddenly occurred to "I'm not enjoying this" Its not the fake South African accents that got to me, its just the gameplay. You drive around, and the driving is awkward, through enemy checkpoints to fight groups of people that always have the same strategy....the game is clichéd and just dull So I uninstalled it and I have just bought Jade Empire off Steam for $14, I will download it later tonight. I am excited about this game

That's good to know, I always get happy when RPG do well in sales

Its is expensive, you notice just how expensive when you look at the food delicatessen. They wanted to charge me 5 pounds per 100 grams of Comte cheese. It caters for wealthy Arabs and other affluent groups. But some things are normal prices like the Nerf range, I paid 7 pounds per pack of 30 darts, I don't think that's unreasonable?

The new KQ game suits me just fine

Why would that surprise you? They have a whole floor, level 3, almost entirely dedicated to toys

You right, I have never played an evil character before so the thought of killing someone who left my party would be unconscionable But an evil character would see this as a betrayal and act appropriately