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I am using RPGMaker 2003 for this first project, so there aren't many resources available (unless you want to manually change them to work in 256 colors.) But the base stuff fits my project pretty well, so I'm not too worried about that. I have been getting a lot faster at setting up maps and events, which is very nice. It's been a fun experience. I think I'll use RPGMaker VX/Ace for whatever I do next, it has more resources, more flexibility, but is also more complex.

So I've been putting a ton of time into my RPGMaker project, and I've got 20+ maps done with all sorts of characters, events, etc. So I sat down to run through it from start to finish, to get a gauge on the length. I figure I've put about 60 hours of work into it. It clocked in at 18 minutes. Making games is hard.

It really doesn't even make sense that there isn't a Black Widow film in development. ScarJo is a bigger name than both the Thor guy and Captain America. She carried that weird Lucy movie to a huge box office take, so I don't get it.

I agree with Volourn. This isn't a discussion thread. It is just a hate thread. I'm also a bit shocked that Oby can even make threads anymore without moderator approval. Also super curious about the Omega Boys tag. That seems pretty obscure for a "Russian" guy.

It is difficult to imagine anyone other than Hugh Jackman playing Wolverine at this point. Would it have spawned its own movies if Dougray Scott had played the part?

I just hope it is as good as the Wing Commander movie.

Well I certainly never understood the reputation Trump has for being a self made man. His father was the one who built a real estate empire from the ground up, not him. He nearly bankrupt it. He deserves credit for rebounding and building it back up, sure, but he still started the game with a significant advantage.

I have my moments, but it's never really my intention to be cool. I have my good days and my bad days, and at the end of the year there will be a few students who love me, a few that hate me, and a lot that are indifferent.

The guy has alienated Mexican Americans and veterans. I'm guessing he will implode somewhat soon. The election is a long ways off. It would be a travesty if he was nominated, because there is no way he will win the general election. I think the Republican party has a fairly high chance of beating Clinton if they can field a decent candidate and not self destruct.

I am enjoying a fantastic bottle of Cabernet Franc from a local winery tonight. Sadly a neighbor came by and drank like half of it, so it is all gone.

That's an interesting point. I think the best way to combat an overly PC society is with a mix of context and humor. Yeah, I want my students to be sensitive to racism and sexism, I want them to empathize with one another. I want them to be accepting of each other and create a positive environment that fosters growth for all. There is always room for improvement there. But I also want them to understand how far we have come as a society, as a global civilization. How much better these specific kids have than they would have 5,000, 500, or even 50 years ago. And I don't want them to lose the ability to laugh at themselves and at cultural differences. Should I censor a project group that names themselves "5 Asians and a White Guy" because they focused on race? Of course not, it was playful and fun. Should I tone down my super exaggerated French accent when teaching about the Franks? Maybe, but I haven't gotten fired yet.

This thread turned super awesome. Having driven through Texas once, I can confirm that it is ten gallon hats and T-bone steaks.

I can point to plenty of democrats like Joseph Leiberman and Hilary Clinton that have a terrible track record when it comes to censorship. I'd consider them just as conservative as a number of Republicans. Really I find that the concept of left and right in American politics is completely overstated. They are all pretty much different shades of the same color. You might find this hard to believe, but I'm not a liberal in any real sense. I am a hardcore moderate, and I think both conservatives and liberals are crazy.

That quick transition from, er, the 1950s? Did you miss the 80's and 90's or something?

We all have our troll moments.

The 3 month break is pretty much gone. Most districts take 2 months off in the summer. Granted every district and every state is different, so I only really speak for California with authority. But we are a pretty big agriculture state.

Ah, well I definitely don't mean to belittle those who don't share personal stuff. Although really, if you hang around long enough, some of your secrets are bound to come out. I'd say it is tough to distinguish yourself from a one dimensional character if you don't share a little bit about where you are coming from. Some people like to put it all out there right away, like Bruce, and some people share bits and pieces over time. In time you will all assimilate.

I find it interesting how quickly the conservative base has switched from wanting to censor and condemn, to crying about being censored and condemned. It's been such a quick transition. I mean, McCarthy was a conservative Christian Republican who went after people for being communists and gays. Now every conservative Christian is claiming to be persecuted by socialists and gays. Crazy how the pendulum swings. The wonderful thing is all we need is basic capitalism to fix this mess. Reddit can make all the autocratic changes it wants, but if people stop using it, they will sink back into oblivion.

Ok, sounds pretty similar to what we have in the states for the most part. Only difference is the Easter break is shorter and the summer starts earlier and is a bit longer. I think the state mandates 180 teaching days.

Hmm, I'm not sure how schools handle vacations in the UK, but in the US each district has a different schedule and there are usually plenty of opportunities to take the kids on a vacation. As a teacher, 5 days of training sounds like absolute torture. The nice thing about staggering them is you can put them near the end of grading quarters, or before a standardized test, in order to prep for those things. When the district tries to schedule professional development, it usually involves us staring at a presenter blankly.

I'm not quite sure what you mean, why does it not matter when it comes to Bruce? I would hope your sharing of work and life issues would mean something, otherwise it would seem to be a rather big waste of time. I know that I've always appreciated this community both as a sounding board and place of commiseration and debate. It may be a somewhat dysfunctional community, but there are a number that are much worse, and at the end of the day, it is ours.

The Trump continues his rampage towards the White House by calling out John McCain.

Bruce may get under people's skin, but he seems to actually enjoy being here and discussing things. He's also a real person who shares details about his life (or at least has developed an excellent cover story!) Sharp_One has had a few gems like this: I mean it is entertaining, but he's basically like one of the commentators on all the yahoo news stories. I'd probably moderate the heck out of him, but that's why I don't wear that hat. Still, he's not all that original, we've had better trolls in the past. And he will probably wander off before he hits too many more posts, like so many before him. I mean I could be wrong, who would have though Oby would still show up from time to time? But I'm probably right.

Sharp_One may be the worst person one these forums. I know we have a few good contenders, but he has a real strong mix of abrasiveness and ignorance that blends with his obsession with race and gender identity. He is definitely a top 5 candidate.

what? I don't really think they ran away to a tropical paradise, but they got a pretty good chunk of change and don't seem to have much to show for it 3 years later. I have the same concerns with the Quest for Glory folks.