BruceVC

"You are so open-minded I think your brain might fall out" I do find you really funny at times, this is another topic we just have to agree to disagree on

I find them both ludicrous and tragic at the same time. Poking fun at them amuses me greatly. Cosplayers and Bioware, together, creating a huge swirling maelstrom of emo lameness. Even my intense enuii at the early 21st Century is lightened by their folly. Your point? I appreciate your honesty, all I can say is how would you feel if there were people on a forum that you were active on that were insulting or dismissive towards something that you enjoyed? You probably wouldn't care because you are comfortable with what you enjoy and its irrelevant to you what some virtual faceless person on a forum thinks. But this type of criticism can be hurtful and create unnecessary acrimony as not everyone is as confident in there views and hobbies as you are.

I'm not sure how creating a dress pattern for cosplayers to go home to stitch, sew and use their sewing machine is part of the mechanics of a game. Dual wielding, cool downs and now dress patterns for cosplayers are now equal. And it's a bit much to say people are shaming them. All I see is some fun being poked at Bioware for releasing dress patterns which you would probably buy at a haberdashery shop or something similar. Merchandising is great for video game developers/publishers like selling t-shirts, cups, hats, and all sorts of stuff. It's just something new to see a video game developer/publisher also create dress patterns. I'm not sure how creating a dress pattern for cosplayers to go home to stitch, sew and use their sewing machine is part of the mechanics of a game. Dual wielding, cool downs and now dress patterns for cosplayers are now equal. And it's a bit much to say people are shaming them. All I see is some fun being poked at Bioware for releasing dress patterns which you would probably buy at a haberdashery shop or something similar. Merchandising is great for video game developers/publishers like selling t-shirts, cups, hats, and all sorts of stuff. It's just something new to see a video game developer/publisher also create dress patterns. Nah, Alan is right. There is a veiled and insulting undertone towards people that have chosen to partake in this type of support for DA from some of the comments in this thread. But all I can say is his post summarizes once again my view on this topic. I don't think I can add more than what he has said. I can particularly identify with the subjective nature of what people consider " weird" or "geeky" when it comes to what we enjoy but other people consider is ridiculous For example, have you ever tried to explain to people who don't game why its important you attend a guild meeting for a MMO that you actively participate in? They think its absurd. "so what you doing on Sunday afternoon?" "Well I'm busy with my guild, we have a very important meeting" " but what do you mean a guild..its just a game ...surly you not suggesting a game is more important than meeting your friends for a drink" "no its not that, its the principle. I need to vote on a decision that effects how dozens behave in the game" "yes but its not real, who cares if you are in this guild meeting" "well I do consider what I do in my personal time as time not wasted so I need to contribute towards something that will impact that how I spend my personal time" " yes but surly real life commitments are more important' "yes they are but that doesn't change the fact that people in this guild expect me to be in the meeting' "but its just a game " And so it goes on

Are you absolutely certain about this? I've seen pics of your arms. ;D

I love Sushi, especially using a little wasabi to spice it up a little

I think its an excellent idea for those fans who are committed to this type support of the DA franchise. Based on the comments its obvious most people are dismissive of the concept . So I'll ask two questions If you don't care about the idea why does it bother you so much that other people are excited about it Are the people who are fans of Cosplay hurting you or impacting your lifestyle in some way that you feel the need to be critical of it I just want to get to the source of this invective?

but ..but ...we have Oby...and he's much more entertaining

that's a good one Please tell me you've never heard of Bill Hicks. You have a world of funny awaiting you. I haven't heard of him before, I don't follow much comedy. But I'll get some of his work

This is an excellent idea, I'll be following everyones updates around TESO and let you know when I purchase the game

that's a good one

Its okay Trashman. I know the right thing to do and say. I'll guide you and take that responsibility away from you so you don't need to worry anymore

I had some of the best times when I got back into gaming in 2009 and started playing MMO only. These included Ultima Online and Vanguard. But I think I really enjoyed the interaction of being in a guild and chatting people and then going on quests together. Nowadays I prefer single player games, but I want to play MMO again so TESO may mark my regal return to the social world of MMO gaming

I think that smoking is good for you but powerful Western corporations are trying to control how we think by saying "smoking is bad for you" You mustn't believe them...the truth is out there

It must be annoying having to think and actually find items to craft, especially in an MMO....shame poor you

Ah, Mister Unicorn-dancing-on-a-Rainbow strikes again. There were three guys giving each other enemas in public. I don't care who you are, that's disgusting. Edit: Gay men and women haven't been treated well, but we're hardly in 'Twelve Years a Slave' territory, are we? Monte I'm afraid to say that Hurlshot is correct in this debate. You are talking about an extreme example that wouldn't be acceptable amongst most people, gay or straight. He is talking about the right of gay self-expression now that discrimination is on the decline in many countries. And that is normal and to be expected. My gay friends would never do what you mentioned, they would find it shocking and completely unacceptable

When i saw that "join us on Facebook and tell the world you stand with Russia's LGBT community" I laughed so har it still hurts. Cultist I'm constantly disappointed in you and your lack of empathy, do you really see this as a positive character trait?

I didn't think it was possible as my opinion of the Putin government is pretty low but after watching that video its sunk even lower

I think those jeans are completely impractical, she should take them off and just wear boots

So......don't leave us hanging. What is the best game on the list in your opinion?

Frankly, I'd prefer if they were making a semblance of progress with patching bg2, even giving them the allowance of only having two coders on the team and a bunch of rabid android owners screaming for their version. " semblance of progress with patching bg2".. Is BG2 really that buggy?

I like your list, I'm going to think about my one and post later

While Cracked is an edutainment website, their latest article on Sochi is a decent summary of what's wrong with Sochi. It's not just institutionalized homophobia affecting the games. I particularly like the comparison between Beijing 2008 and Sochi 2014. Summer Olympics, bigger by a factor of three, cost about 80% of Sochi's budget. And you can't say China is a frugal spender either. I find it amusing that the budget of Sochi is the entire GDP of Guatemala or Bulgaria. That's some scary statistics...there does seem to serious budget bloat around Sochi

I will say unequivocally out of all the comments you've ever made that's the one I disagree with the most, anyone who thinks BG: TOB is a bad game isn't worthy to discuss RPG at all !!!

Sigh. There's a reason all the IPs we see on kickstarter are the ones that were dead for all practical purposes. In spite of having had its halo tarnished a bit, DND is still far from dead. In fact, a DND game showing up on kickstarter would orobably be the most certain way of figuring out that the IP is no longer valued by its owner. I agree, I would pledge unconditionally to another decent D&D game like BG3

http://kotaku.com/q-a-baldurs-gate-ii-enhanced-edition-took-a-lot-of-w-1507720763 Guys here is quick read around all the work to produce BG2 : EE For me the most interesting part of the article is the discussion around BG3 and how Trent Oster is not only keen to make the game but is making a semblance of progress in the required negotiations with Wizards of the Coast