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[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Cloud [/i] [B][COLOR=indigo]all and all a GREAT game..... but it had nothing to do with Fantasy.... more futureistic if you ask me.... [/COLOR] [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]Final Fantasy VII was the essence of what makes Final Fantasy games great. :) It's easy to be superficial and say that the futuristic atmosphere made the game somehow different, but I disagree with that. To say that is to miss what makes Final Fantasy great on a fundamental level. Namely, awesome plot...memorable characters...outrageous situations and a fantastic battle system. Chocobos and mogs and all that are fine and good -- but they aren't what make the games [i]Final Fantasy[/i] games. I loved FFVII and in my book, it's an all-time classic. With regards to Flash's earlier post on where the name "Final Fantasy" came up, I believe I can help with that: During the mid-1980's Square was making huge losses. They then began to develop an RPG -- which, if not successful, would be their last game. They'd be forced to shut down completely. They named this game "Final Fantasy", meaning "our last hope at success". Needless to say, the rest his history. Final Fantasy has sold more than 20 million copies worldwide -- FFX alone has already sold over 4 million copies worldwide. :)[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Jabroni3:16 [/i] [B]Why does the size of it matter? I mean it still plays games, and still fints in your entertainment center? As compared the the GCN with is top loading so there is really no place where you could put it. [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]No, of [i]course[/i] there is nowhere where you could put it. Its physical width is so small that it would [i]never[/i] fit in your entertainment system. Ugh, I'm so sick of your fanboyism. lol I plan on buying an Xbox, but it's clear to me that you haven't even [i]seen[/i] a GameCube in the flesh. lol Anyway...enough of my ranting, I'm just sick of seeing these foolish posts. Now onto the topic... What are your top three launch picks? Mine would be: 1) Jet Set Radio Future 2) Halo 3) Project Gotham Racing I'm not so sure about the last one, as PGR has been criticized for being fairly average in some areas, while great in others. But the other two are sure bets (especially for Halo's multiplayer mode, which is very cool).[/color]

[i]The door to Warlock's quarters was still open. Syth looked up and saw Rico walk by.[/i] Syth: Rico? [i]Rico stopped and entered the room. He sat down beside Syth.[/i] Rico: Man...what happened to him? Syth: We went out into the crater to find scrap metal for the ship... Rico: Oh geeze. Hm, I can fix this.[i] Syth moved over and let Rico work. Rico activated the nearby Biological Evaluation machine and took out several plugs. He inserted them in various places along Warlock's shoulder.[/i] Rico: He should be completely healed by tomorrow morning. Syth: Ugh... Rico: What's the matter? Syth: I shouldn't have taken them out there. We weren't prepared for it. Rico: Hey...these things happen. It's no big deal. The machines are everywhere...we can hardly go one day without a fight. Syth: Yeah... Rico: Cheer up. :) Syth: :) Rico: Anyway...what's our next mission? Syth: Once we get some scrap, we're headed to Zion. Rico: Are you serious?! Syth: Yep. :) There are some things we need to do there. Rico: Wow, I've always wanted to go back there. Syth: Me too. The sooner we get Warlock healed...and the sooner we get that scrap, the sooner we can leave. We'll need the scrap to protect the hull of the ship -- you can bet that the machines won't let us get close to Zion. Rico: Yeah...

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Liquidus_Snake [/i] [B]Well, if it's approved, i have a feeling OB would kick butt. Most of the things Ob is advanced in. and if so, the winner would get the next season of Deerami at that place for the next year. (which means more but kicking events too) [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]I'd like to know more details of this, as I didn't quite understand your initial post. Please PM me though, rather than using the General Discussion Forum. :)[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by SuperSayian [/i] [B] Uh, James? Are you talking about me? If so, it's Blank.. And I'm in a container with a warhead..^^ [/B][/QUOTE] [size=1]Nup, I'm talking to me. lol...my post was two seperate people. ;)[/size]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by SS Trunks [/i] [B]And if you do technically decide to pick up a Rocket Launcher 5 minutes into the game, I'll kick you out of my RPG for being so cheap!!! *notices the word "Admin" above James' name* *sighs* nevermind.......... [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]Uhh, but the rules of the RPG say that you can have a pistol, knife etc...[i]at the beginning[/i]. Thus, you wouldn't want to restrict us to those weapons only throughout the RPG would you? lol...that wouldn't be very Metal Gear-esque. So [i]technically[/i], even if I did pick up a RL, I'd be well within the rules of the RPG. Though for now, I'll stick with my pistol and get my shotty later. Afterall, my character just doesn't need a Rocket Launcher. ;) Hehehe.[/color]

[i]Syth, Flash and Warlock each made their way down the extensive exit ramp. The ramp was lit with flood-lights on either side and as they got halfway along the ramp, the hatch behind them closed tight. Above the hatch were two automatic energy guns, designed to automatically target machines and disrupt their energy supply. The three men were each pulling behind them their large plastic bins, in the hopes of finding scrap metal. Syth activated the machine-tracker on his wrist computer and looked up over the terrain for the first time. The crater was a desolate wasteland. It had been caused by a machine army, intent on destroying a pocket of human resistance. The crater was all that was left of mankind in this area. Syth scanned the horizon. His Environment Suit's visor projected various heads up displays directly onto his retinas. As he looked over the horizon, he saw what looked like some movement. He zoomed in and noticed two small P37 Clean Up robots patrolling the area. They were small, but if they saw the three men, they would easily be able to raise the alarm and have military machines swarming on them within minutes. Syth turned and looked at the others.[/i] Syth: This shouldn't be too hard. Just have your blasters at the ready. [i]Flash and Warlock both nodded and proceeded to follow Syth along the pit of the crater toward the two robots. Something wasn't right. They were well within range of the two 'bots, but neither robot appeared to notice their presence. Syth lifted his gun and aimed at the nearest robot, when all of a sudden, an enormous seeker-droid flew overhead. Its tentacles were at least 20 metres long -- it very much resembled a giant squid, except that it could fly. The huge beast flew over head and began to turn in the distance -- it was coming back for another try. It flew low over the ground this time, its huge tentacles outstretched. Syth dropped his plastic storage unit and aimed with both hands.[/i] Syth: Aim at the eyes!!! [i]Flash and Warlock nervously nodded and held their weapons up.[/i] Syth: 100% power! Make sure! [i]They nodded again and aimed at the creature. As it made its second pass, Syth, Flash and Warlock began to open fire. Their blasters were not equipped to deal with such a huge enemy, but the three managed to totally destroy the machine's eyes. However, being a machine, it was able to use terrain-mapping sensors to detect its prey. The huge machine ascended high into the air and came swooping down fast. It kicked up dust as it effortlessly glided over the ground. [/i] Flash: Look out! [i]All three men dived to one side, narrowly missing the hull of the machine. As it flew past, one of its tentacles struck Warlock on the shoulder, sending him flying backwards several metres.[/i] Flash: Warlock!!! Syth: Wait, Flash! Keep shooting at it!! [i]Warlock lay motionless on the ground. Flash looked over at him for a moment and then focused his attention on the task at hand. As the enormous creature came down for a second attack, Flash ran towards it...firing relentlessly at its huge metallic face.[/i] Syth: Stop it!! You're going to get yourself killed! Flash: No! The bastard deserves to die!! [i]Flash bolted towards the oncoming machine, firing his blaster non-stop. As he fired, chunks of metal began flying off the facia of the machine -- and suddenly, the top-half of its head completely caved in, showering Syth and Flash with metal and rubber debris. The creature tried to bank sharply to turn again, but it's navagation system was badly damaged. As it turned, it careened sideways and hit the ground directly. Several huge metal tentacles snapped off the creature and rolled along the ground. The machine itself stopped for a moment, as if getting its bearings. It lurched forward once more, but its engines gave way and it fell face-first into the ground, erupting in a huge fireball as it did so. Flash ran over to Warlock and checked his pulse.[/i] Syth: Is he...? Flash: No, he's alive. His shoulder is broken. :( Syth: We can get it fixed...let's just get him back inside the damn ship! Flash: But what about the scrap metal? Syth: Forget it! We'll land the Zephyr closer to the junkyard...it's not worth getting someone killed over! Flash: Grr...alright. :mad: [i]Flash and Syth both lifted Warlock and carried him back to the Zephyr. They lay him on his bed, removed his clothing and began the process of regenerating the bone in his shoulder. Syth took out a cloth and wiped his forehead.[/i] Syth: Man...poor Warlock has been through a lot today. Flash: Yeah. :( Syth: Don't worry, he'll be fine. We just have to find a way of getting to that scrap metal...

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Final_Flash [/i] [B] Oh, hush now. He has it in the pic. In the pic! You wouldn't want to make James a [I]liar[/I] now, would you? ;) [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]Eh, don't worry. He did say [i]at the start[/i]. Thus, I can technically pick up a rocket launcher five seconds after "the start" if I want to lol. So the good old pumpy will be a part of Raven's future, I guarantee you. lol[/color]

[i]A black helicopter touched down in JFK airport at approximately 12am. There was nothing unusual about it, except for a marking on the side which resembled a white raven. The door opened and a figure stepped out. He was fairly short and balding, but he was great at what he did. [font=courier][color=green][b]Begin Transmission: 101.20[/i] ???: You there? Drake: Yeah, boss. ???: Good. Do you have the tracking devices? Drake: Er...yes, I think so. ???: You [i]think[/i] so? Drake: Yeah, I got 'em. ???: Good. I want you to find out where that KGB shipment is headed. I want in. Drake: Okay boss...but err, what if I get spotted by an agent or something? ???: You'll just have to run for it. Drake: But what if I get shot?! ???: Hahah, don't bother me. You are expendable and you know it. Drake: What if I refuse to do this? This is bullshit! ???: You refuse, and I will personally make sure that your young daughter's face isn't quite so pretty by the time you make it home... Drake: Ugh...alright...alright, I'll do it. Just don't hurt her. ???: You better do it, or else. Drake: Alright, okay. ???: Don't screw up! Drake: I won't. [i]Transmission Ended.[/i][/color][/font][/b]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Son Goten [/i] [B] [color=red][b]I would agree with life in prison if our legal system didn't let people out of jail who got life sentences. That lady who drowned all of her children in Texas got life in prison with no possibility of parol or 20 years......life means life. no parol. I only say kill em because our legal system lets em out again. If they didn't, then I would say no killing[/b][/color] [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]Andrea Yates has no chance of parole for another fourty years. I don't consider that to be very light punishment at all -- she will have to suffer through her mental issues for 40 years. That's pretty big punishment. With regards to the Matthew Shepard thing...I haven't seen it, but I am well aware of the news story. It's such a shame that hate can sometimes be so strong. :([/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Crazy White Boy [/i] [B] Without spoiling anything, it becomes annoying saving a game and listening to he and his girlfriend sort out their personal problems. Not only is it unrealistic--it's ridiculous. It takes away from the realism of the game. In that situation, they would never allow personal situations interfere in such serious matters. The whole scenario seems elodramatic to me. If you chose to skip his whiny girlfriend's babbling, you're forced to skip through pages of text. [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]I agree with you. The love story aspect just wasn't necessary -- I believe the game would have been more interesting sans ANY love story. Having said that, if MGS2 had revealed a little less about Raiden...then perhaps he would have been a more likeable character. But I feel that perhaps revealing so much about Raiden was deliberate for two reasons: 1) The more you know about him and the more human he seems, the more endearing and identifiable he becomes. 2) The addition of a romance...of human emotions, makes Raiden appear more vulnerable than Snake. Thus, he feels more "human". I think that these two factors are possibilities to consider when talking about Raiden. So in that context, I don't mind it so much. But I do feel that his relationships with others could have been toned down -- it would have been okay to know more about Raiden than Snake...as long as it doesn't go overboard, as you said. Having said that, I don't fault Raiden as a character based on that. It was more the circumstances surrounding him which caused the annoyances for me. So I'd be happy to see Raiden make some sort of return in MGS3 (presuming MGS3 goes into development in future). But if Konami chooses him as the main character, I think they're going to need to approach him from a different angle.[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Apokronos [/i] [B]Ok, now listen. If kids are gonna do this **** and ruin their lives, et em. Along time ago I realized that by sitting here and chatting about these topics Im not changing anything, Im not stopping anybody, and Im not havin anymore fun then before. If you wanna stop kids from doin this **** then go out there and get started instead of bickering about it here. No offense to anyone. [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]I don't think anyone is bickering -- it's perfectly fine to discuss a topic like this (especially if it changes a child's opinion on the issue). In any case, I would like to add that you should please watch your language. I realize that we censor language, but nevertheless, it is inappropriate to use such language on our site. We will be re-posting our rules soon (with updated rules), so hopefully this shall be more clear in future. :)[/color]

[size=4][font=times][color=darkblue]"Our fate is in the hands of those who would confront the cruel efficiency of the machines." [b]Our Future - Morpheus (01.01.2101)[/b][/size][/color][/font] [i]Syth checked his items to make sure that everything was there. He held out his arm and activated his long-range personal scanner. He then took a mobile cargo unit by the handle and wheeled it out into the corridor. The Mobile Cargo Unit was a strange device. It was essentially a large plastic bin on wheels, which included an air-tight seal. The crew of the Zephyr frequently used the device to store metal. It was easy to find scrap metal, particularly with the density of the machine population. The machines posessed no care for their own kind -- when a machine was broken or damaged, it was immediately destroyed and deposited in some sort of dump (or in this case, a large crater in the earth). Syth knew it would be easy to find metal. But he also knew that as a large dumping ground, the area would attract significant numbers of machines. He wheeled another two Mobile Cargo Units into the corridor. Just as he finished wheeling the second unit out, Flash and Warlock walked through the doorway. Both were wearing their environment suits, though Warlock still looked a little shaken.[/i] Syth: You sure you're okay, Warlock? Warlock: Yea...I'm alright. Don't worry about me. My life support system will keep me going. :) Syth: Good. I've brought out a MCU for each of you. Hopefully we should have no trouble. Here are your weapons... [i]Syth opened a compartment on the wall, which contained all sorts of rapid-fire weaponry. Most of the weaponry used by the crew were not typical guns. As a typical gun with bullets wouldn't kill a machine. Rather, these guns fired energy bursts. Their primary function was to disable the electronic networks inside the target machine, thus "killing" the machine. As time had gone on, some machines had developed an immunity to the less powerful guns. And it had become increasingly difficult for the Zephyr crew to engineer new forms of energy weapons. Syth handed an Energy Blaster to both Flash and Warlock. They took the weapons and instantly set them on "100% Power".[/i] Syth: Alright. We're ready. [i]Syth pressed a button on his arm and spoke into a microphone on his wrist.[/i] Syth: Raiden, can you please open the blast doors? And keep the ship's guns aimed at the entryway -- I don't want [i]anything[/i] getting into the ship, you got it? Raiden: Yep, sure thing boss. Syth: Okay, let's go fellas. [i]Syth led Flash and Warlock down the corridor, toward the ship's blast doors...[/i]

Name: Unknown Codename: Raven Age: 38 Organization: Black Raven (his own group) Weapon: Silenced Pistol Items: Unknown Biography: Raven has been sighted by various Fox Hound intelligence units. He was spotted talking with a KGB agent in Russia...other than that, nothing else is known about him or his group. Appearance: Black & Grey tight-fit clothing (waterproof), with trenchcoat over the top, white hair (see picture below). Profile: None Available.

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by \¤~NoodleZ~¤/ [/i] [B][b] Fine with me but who cares what the hell I think. Ask SS Trunks.[/b] [/B][/QUOTE] [size=1]Well, apparently SS Trunks won't be back 'till Monday. Soo...I will join up anyway and pray that it's alright lol. Anyway...let's not interrupt the RPG any further...please continue. :)[/size]

[size=1]Uh, sorry to interrupt...but is it too late to join this RPG?:)[/size]

[size=1][b]Note: This RPG is ONLY for those who have been accepted in the sign-up thread. Thank you.[/b][/size] [font=times][color=darkblue][size=4]"Dreaming. Something which is often taken for granted. It is an experience where one can travel across broad vistas of time and space without leaving their own body. And for so long, it has been the domain of the mind. A magical event, which cannot be controlled and which is always guaranteed to end, no matter how violent or hurtful it becomes. But there is a different kind of dream. A dream where reality and fantasy collide, often with tragic results. But this is not a dream. It is a nightmare; a scientifically engineered nightmare. The machines, which were created by man to do his bidding are the very engineers of this dream. Its purpose is two fold, to give men all that they desire -- the comforts and tragedies of human life -- yet also to drain their very existence; to use mandkind's own dreams and aspirations against him. This is why we must never give up. You may say that the truth, the real world, isn't what men want to know about. You may say that it isn't what they want to see; that they are happy with their blissfully unaware existence. But so many of us have been woken from our deep sleep. We know the truth. We know that we are being exploited -- that our invisible prison is holding our species in a perpetual limbo. This is why we must fight back. We must fight until we have no more energy left. Afterall, is it better to live your entire life as a slave, or to die in defence of mankind?" [b]Our Future - Morpheus (01.01.2101)[/b][/font][/color][/size] [i]The desk was cluttered with all kinds of strange objects. Everything from a half-used packet of batteries, to a notepad with roughly-scribbled notes covering its pages. In the middle of the desk was a head. Its eyes were closed. Its owner was fast asleep, his back gently rising and falling as he breathed. This was the first time he had slept in several days. His computer terminal was still turned on. The monitor emitted a soft green glow. Steaming over its surface were waves of numbers -- they were all moving in sequence, arranging themselves in small groups and then breaking apart and starting all over again. The man's eyes began to flutter slightly -- and then they began to open slowly. As his long, black eyelashes parted, he could see the monitor. He sat up slowly and rubbed the back of his neck. He then put his hand down the neck of his shirt and felt around his chest -- he produced a small dogtag and looked at it.[/i] [b]Name: Syth Awaken Date: 09.07.2175 Position: Commander, SCH-071 "Zephyr"[/b] [i]He was only in his early thirties, yet he had such a great responsibility. After the great Morpheus had died, there was a power vacuum for several years. And only two people had preceded Syth as Commander of the Zephyr. Stil, Syth felt honored. And he knew that his crew were the best in the real world. Better than any he'd ever encountered. Syth stood up and walked across the cold, metallic room. The nearby exit door slid open automatically, with a soft "whoosh" sound, as he approached. Beyond the doorway, was a lone figure sitting at a computer terminal. The lone figure was younger than Syth, but was one of the most valuable crew members he knew of. Syth leaned over the young man, who was asleep at his terminal, and patted him on the shoulder.[/i] Syth: Hey...wake up... Flash: Hm? Wha? Syth: C'mon...I need that area map from you. Flash: Oh. I'm sorry...I must have dozed off at the controls... Syth: Heh, it's okay. :) Flash: What map was it again? Syth: I need a map for the crater. We need to go out there in our radiation suits and look for metal. Remember, the Zephyr has taken significant damage from the machine patrols over the last two days. I need a good map so that we don't get lost out there. Flash: Ugh, we'd [i]have[/i] to land in a huge crater wouldn't we? Syth: Yeah...it was the only place where we could hide from the machines' radar though. Flash: Yeah. Oh well. I'll print out a copy for you... Syth: Good man. Flash: Should I tell the away team to get ready? Syth: Hmm, yeah. They'll need some time to get their suits on and such. I'm only going to take you and Warlock with me though. The others' skills will be useless on this kind of mission. And we need Raiden, as our pilot, to remain on board if we get into any trouble. Flash: Okay then, I'll try to find Warlock. I think he's gone to the basement for a little VR training. Syth: Hahah, didn't you put the difficulty level way up last night? Flash: Oh crap! [i]The nearby door opened and Warlock stumbled in. He leant against the wall, his nose bloodied and his head slightly bruised. Syth opened the first aid kit on Flash's desk and walked over to Warlock.[/i] Warlock: God man...what did you do to that damn simulator? Flash: Er...:D Syth: Heh, you alright Warlock? Warlock: Yeah...just some bruising...I'm fine. Syth: Good...'cuz we're going to need you to do some ore-hunting later on. :) Warlock: Ugh geez. Syth: Don't worry, you'll be well protected. I'll make sure to bring plenty of heavy weaponry. Warlock: Phew. I couldn't stand another beating like the one I just had. Blah. Syth: Heh...okay, go and get your Environment Suit on...and remember to bring you 10x Item Pack with you. We never know what we'll need. Warlock: Will do! [i]Warlock weakly saluted Syth and exited the room. Flash looked somewhat embarassed. He smiled, avoiding Syth's glare, and exited the other side of the room. Syth stood there and shook his head.[/i] Syth: Kids...

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by SuperSayian [/i] [B]Peh! You people don't get it..... If someone what's to **** up their lives, let them. I frankly can't care about some stranger on the street.. And I doubt they could care about me. So what's the point of even noticing them? Hmm? Can someone tell me? Because, I really don't see why I should give a damm about some unknown fool on the street. [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]With all due respect, I think [i]you[/i] have it wrong. Case in point: Last week I was in Melbourne with a friend and we went to the movies there. We walked past this guy who was sitting there, playing a beat on an upturned garbage bin. Now, I was wearing a backpack...with my wallet inside. It was hard to get to. I could easily have kept walking like everybody else...but instead, I stopped infront of him, took off my backpack, fumbled around inside and pulled out five bucks...which I gave to him. It would play on my conscience if I just walked past and didn't contribute. I don't always do that of course, but I don't want to be one of those people who [i]never[/i] does it. I know that this has nothing to do with drugs; it's a more fundamental idea. Basically, the idea that other people sometimes need help...whether it be with drugs/alcohol...finance or whatever else. And sometimes other people can't help themselves. They rely on others to get on their feet. I would hate to be a person who never helped anyone. I didn't give him that money to feel good about myself -- I gave it to him with the hope that he would use it to buy food or something. I guess my longwinded point is; dismissing everyone else around you is not something to be happy about or proud of. I think that doing so is really misunderstanding what life is all about.[/color]

[color=royalblue]I've just played the game tonight for a few hours...as I rented it. I was reluctant to buy it, based on what I'd heard. So here's what I think of it... At first, I didn't like it. Why? Because every five seconds, you are being bugged by someone wanting to tell you something incredibly obvious. I found that the continual talking and communication broke away from the actual gameplay and it made me feel very frustrated. However, as time went on, it seemed to calm down to a tolerable level. I also watched the entire "making of" video...which was [i]very[/i] good. It says that you should watch it after finishing the game, but for me...it helped me to understand the core principles behind the game a little more (especially as I was reluctant to read a lot of the babbling). I was quite shocked by Raiden, in the sense that he is not very like Snake. Snake comes across as a hardened hero...whereas Raiden comes across as a quite feminine newbie. [i]However[/i], I understand why Raiden was included. Playing from his perspective meant that when you encounter Snake, he seems more impressive -- Hideo Kojima wanted to distance the player from Snake a little at the start, in order to add a new impression of him. And I think it worked. I also think that Raiden is a cool character. He's not too dissimilar from many Japanese RPG characters, in the sense that he is a "very beautiful man", as Hideo Kojima puts it. I think that this is really a kind of metaphoric thing...whereby Raiden and Snake are opposites in many ways. But also, Snake is passing on his knowledge to Raiden...and Raiden, while inexperienced, is a sign of the "next generation". The whole analogy of Snake being Kojima and Raiden being Kojima's development team was also a very good one -- I think it was cleverly included. So even though I have yet to finish the game, I must say that I am pleased overall. I wouldn't really rate this game any higher than its predecessor though -- I don't feel that it has particularly added anything new. Rather, this game seems to be more focused on personal stories of characters. In terms of gameplay, I haven't seen many fundamental additions, apart from a few novelty additions. Still, so far it's been fun...it's not the best game on the PS2, but it's a little deeper and more thoughtful than your average game. When I saw the making of MGS2 on the second disc, I think that helped me to gain a little more respect for the game, because I could see what the designers were trying to do. So from that standpoint, I think they achieved their goal. From a gameplay standpoint, MGS2 left something to be desired.[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by D. Dark [/i] [B] Okay, well if you had said that you were in the media from the beginning, then my arguement wouldn't have go on for half as long. As you have an insight into media itself, you have a better view than I do, so it is really pointless arguing with you knwo. [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]Actually, I said I was involved in media about three times lol. I'm not specifically insulted by you or anything...but I'm sick and tired of people going off on the media when they clearly have no idea what they're talking about. Even being in the media doesn't make me a total media expert, but I know enough to understand that such a cynical view of the media isn't helpful. I'm often critical of the media myself, but by the same token, I haven't totally given up on the media either. There is a lot of good media out there -- but it's definitely the concern of the viewing public to be intelligent enough to make decisions about the reports they see.[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Squashed Snail [/i] [B][color=green]Well at the moment I'm not allowed to get it. It looks really kewl from all the advertisement I've seen in the newspaper. The only problem [i]I[/i] have a problem with is the size of it. The actual console I mean. They say it's the size of a VCR. Though, in an Xbox Pro magazine I got today, it says the size of it is 21.5sm high, and 45cm long. Is this true? ....because I don't think it is.[/color] [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]I don't think it's that big at all...[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by DeathKnight [/i] [B][color=crimson]James we dont want anyone looking out for our health and acting like they care. We dont care what people older than us really think about our actions, we do what we like. Deal with it.[/quote][/b] [color=royalblue]Yeah, and don't you see how foolish that is? "We don't care, we do what we like". If some kid wants to drink themselves into a stupor, I'm not going to go over there and stop them. I'm just saying that it's pointless and damaging to the child, not to mention that it's illegal.[/color][quote][b] The point of drinking differs from person to person, but if they choose to damage their health, it isnt anyones place to try and stop them. It's their choice...[/quote][/b] [color=royalblue]Once again, it's all fine and good to say that. But do you really think it's acceptable to just let everyone in society who has a problem go out and injure themselves in such a way? Of course it isn't. What you are saying reflects a true lack of compassion. I'm not trying to boss people around, I'm just trying to wake them up to foolish behavior -- sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind. And if this means restricting children from doing something [i]illegal[/i], then so be it.[/color][quote][b] Cutting your arm, drinking, attempting suicide, taking drugs, sticking a needle in your arm, all of it is a way to get anger out. You really want kids to take all their anger out in school shootings? [/quote][/b] [color=royalblue]Don't be absurd. Of course I don't want that. But I refuse to be so dismissive about such a big problem.[/color][quote][b] If you want the quality of our actions to improve, you should go to the source. Its a thing called 'Life'. That is the source that drives us to the extreme measures. [/quote][/b] [color=royalblue]You are telling me to mind my own business and then that I should go to the source? Sorry, but there is a lot of hypocracy there. Children don't know about life. They lack life experience. Kids who start abusing their bodies early in life are desperately trying to find a way of funneling out the pain -- this I realize. But that doesn't mean that it is appropriate for adults to stand by and let it happen. It's especially wrong for the children's parents to do so. You're 13 years old. What you do now to yourself or to others is (and must be) of concern to your parents and other adults. Especially if it's illegal. However, if you were 18 years old..if you were and adult and were legally able to drink, I would have much less compassion. Adults can make their own judgements on issues, having had more life experience. If an adult chooses to drink themselves to death, I really don't care -- as they are intelligent enough to know that it will ruin the rest of their lives. I don't have sympathy for children who drink underage (or smoke, do drugs etc), however I do feel that it's important to help them sort out their problems without resorting to alcohol and other substances. Substance abuse doesn't solve anything at all - and nobody can deny that.[/color][quote][b] Most likely every kid that grows up and gets to drink early and all that isnt trying to be cool. If they are, they are dumbasses. They have prolly seen things that they have nightmares about for years to come. So Let Them Be...[/color] [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]Perhaps. But wallowing in self pity won't do anyone any good. You know as well as anyone that drinking or whatever can seriously damage your physical and mental health. It doesn't make the pain go away in the long term...it will only make you feel worse. Children who are resorting to such measures to soften the pain are in obvious need of help...whether it be psychiatric help or otherwise. And I don't think anyone would deny that -- stopping kids drinking isn't my concern. My concern is attacking the core of the problem. [/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Jabroni3:16 [/i] [B] No i said that because it's obviously true that you haven't spent much more then 6 hours with the controller. You can't base your opinion off of what others say, because each person has differant opinions. Well then you say "Well i base mine off of multiple opinions from multiple magazines." That still doesn't mean squat. [/QUOTE][/b] [color=royalblue]Are you blind? Did you read what I said, or did you conveniently skim over it? How would you know how much time I have spent with an Xbox controller? For your information, I have spent easily as much time with an Xbox controller as a GameCube controller. I never said that I base my opinions of other magazines etc etc. You are putting words in my mouth, which is probably the only way you can try to discredit my opinion. I said that I take multiple views into account. Meaning, I not only take my own personal view, but also those of others. This does not mean to imply that I have a lack of experience with the Xbox controller, it means quite simply that I take all views into account, rather than just my own.[/color][QUOTE][B] I have no idea why this is getting to me, i guess i can tell you haven't played the X-Box long enough to truely appreciate the controller. [/QUOTE][/B] [color=royalblue]Yes, why would a discussion about a piece of plastic get to you? 1) You can't accept that someone else's opinion is different and that objectively speaking, you are in the minority when it comes to actually prefering the Xbox controller. 2) You have no idea how long I've spent with the controller (probably more than you have, seemingly) and thus, you merely try to say that I haven't spent enough time with it because you can't accept the fact that the majority of the gaming populace has already formed the view that the controller isn't superior to any other next gen controller on the market.[/color][QUOTE][B] And you obviously have this Microsoft=Bad (which it does) opinion in your head so you won't give the System, Games, or Controlls your honest opinion with out that thought tainting your view, you should judge a System, Games and Hardware with an open mind. [/QUOTE][/b] [color=royalblue]100% Untrue. You are the one who actually needs to take your own advice. :) I judge the Xbox console fairly. And I do not somehow hate the sytem because it is made my Microsoft -- I don't hate the Xbox at all. And in this case, I am not talking about the Xbox as a console, I am merely talking about its controller. My personal opinion is that the GameCube controller is superior -- this is an opinion held by not only myself, but by 90% of unbiased gaming publications, as well as by many in this very forum. Don't accuse me of a fault that you yourself posess.[/color][QUOTE][B] It's quite obvious that you are a GCN "fanboy" (i myself hate the term), but i only ask that next time when you actually judge a system, thats not by Nintendo, that you base it off of gaming, not the company's past or present. [/QUOTE][/B] [color=royalblue]lol...now [i]that[/i] really annoys me. You have a lack of arguments left, so you pull out the word "fanboy" to describe someone who disagrees with you. Sorry, but that just won't fly. I own multiple game consoles (I buy each one that comes out)...thus, how could I possibly be a fanboy? I am critical of Nintendo and its products where I need to be. But in this case, once again, we are talking about the controller. It is not necessary to expand this into a broader range of view. You are only doing so because you hate the fact that I'm disagreeing with you and that I have debunked your various ill-thought up points. Moreover, I find it particularly annoying that you say "base it off gaming, not on the company's past or present". It is, in fact, you who are doing that. Not me. You blatantly say that the GameCube's sticks aren't up to games like Halo -- even though they are in the [i]exact same position[/i] as those on the Xbox and PS2. You never specify what your complaints are, but rather, you are quite happy to gloss over other's arguments and try to awkwardly shoot them down. Therefore, I would submit that [i]you[/i] are in fact the fanboy here. You are vehemently defending a chunk of plastic, while simultaneously refusing to accept another person's opinion. I, however, have accepted that you may prefer the GameCube controller. I don't have any doubts there. But I will say that you yourself have demonstrated that you probably haven't used the GameCube controller very much (see? it works both ways)...and that you are staunchly trying to defend your purchase of an Xbox. I would use your own advice on you -- play it for the games, not the brand. This is what I do. In this case, as I said, we are talking about controllers specifically though. And having said that, I think the general consensus in the gaming community is that the GameCube controller is superior. Now, not everyone has to agree -- and I am perfectly fine with that. I, myself am slightly critical of some aspects of the controller (such as the Z Button)...however, you are somehow trying to say that I am totally wrong and because I don't totally agree with you, that I am a fanboy. Well...sorry, but fanboys are the ones who never accept other's opinions. And I'm afraid you fall into this category.[/color][QUOTE][B] Play games, not names; don't knock it 'till you rock it(this refurs to games/systems that you actually can play); any gaming is good gaming. [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]Oh god...does the pain ever end? lol I can say categorically that I have more gaming experience than you do (especially based on your absurd arguments). But I won't get into a tit for tat argument here. What I will say is that any gaming is [i]not[/i] good gaming -- good gaming is good gaming, bad gaming is bad gaming. :) Furthermore, I'm going to close this topic. You will no doubt try to say "see?! He can't take it! He's closing it!". When in fact, that could not be further from the truth. The fact is, I am not prepared to get into a debate which will never end in a reasonable outcome. You are clearly unprepared to deal with the topic in a mature way. Further to that, no matter what anybody else says, you are going to sit there and staunchly defend your favorite company...regardless of how many others' opinions may counter your own. I'm not saying that you have to agree with everyone, I'm just saying that you must accept that the majority of the gaming world disagrees with you. Take that or leave it. It's your choice. But frankly, I want these boards to be a place where educated/experienced gamers can discuss topics openly without resorting to all this ridiculous fanboy-speak. I expected more from you since the Zelda topic, Jabroni...but I guess I was wrong. You unfortunately fit the fanboy stereotype very well indeed.[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by SuperSayian [/i] [B] First off, who are you to judge who we are? I see how you can pass judgment on someone because of something they CHOOSE to do. I'm sick of people saying "Oh, that's just disgusting" or "You kids shouldn't do that; it's not good for you."[/QUOTE][/b] [color=royalblue]I'm not judging anyone. I'm saying that underage drinking is damaging to a child's health, both in a physical and mental sense. You want to try and disagree with years of scientific/medical evidence? Go right ahead. But don't come crying to me when you're proven wrong.[/color][QUOTE][B] That kind of crap pisses me off...... I mean, we are who we are, we are who we choose to be, when we want to be, where we want to be, why we won't to be. So what makes you think you can call us down just because we do something you don't approve of? Hmm?[/quote][/b] [color=royalblue]Oh I see. So if I stick a needle in my arm and pump myself up with heroin, it's okay to say "ohh but it's just who I am! :D". Sorry, but that is just another pathetic excuse for self-harm. The fact is, it has nothing to do with whether or not I approve. It has to do with kids damaging themselves. Kids should realize how pathetic and ridiculous underage drinking is. And that's all that needs to be said -- there is no way you can defend it.[/color][QUOTE][B] If this post offends you, go outside and punch your fence for a good twently minutes like I did with my now-raw fists today... [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]It doesn't offend me, it just saddens me that you can so easily excuse destructive behavior.[/color]

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by NeoCactuar [/i] [B]Hey someone else from New Zealand!!! Yay!!! Me, NeoCactuar, and Final Flash are the other two from New Zealand. One of the only places where you can buy GTA3 uncensored :-D :-D [/B][/QUOTE] [color=royalblue]Ah yes, the censoring. By the by, I found out that a total of [i]four seconds[/i] of speech was edited out of the Australian version of GTAIII. ;) So I'd say our version is pretty uncensored, when compared with other countries lol.[/color]