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WoW Rookie: Rares, elites and nameds {WoW}
Jul 8th 2009 6:37PM I'm going to have to side with Lisa on this one. New players can get easily overloaded and then leave the game because of it, especially when they feel they have to do things a certain way because that's what the hardcore people do. I had one friend leave because people kept saying that she should bind all her attacks to keys and forget about clicking the bar. This was all in the name of getting her ready for raids at the end game. Problem was that she wasn't that kind of player and never was going to be, but she thought she had to be so she left. Sad, because she was fun to play with.
Even though I'm not a rookie, I like these parts of the site the best. When I hit 80, I tried to raid for a little bit and found out that I couldn't deal with all the serious business. Fine for some people, just not what I find fun. So I explored for a little bit and helped people out and did some PvP and blah blah blah -- and then I got bored. So I started levelling an alt. These kind of guides remind me what I find fun about the game and remind me to just have fun at low levels and take the time to smell the roses rather than rush to 80 with all my 1337 addons and interfaces. :)
Australians rate Mega Man for Virtual Console {Joystiq}
May 21st 2007 4:55PM "17. Europe didn't get Mega Man Anniversary for Gamecube, so with Mega Man as a VC download I can see a fair few nostalgia trips going on this side of the pond."
Exactly. I love how this post is about how Australia has rated the game, but not once is it mentioned that this is the first time since the actual NES that those of us down-under will legally be able to play the original Mega Man in all its NES-tastic glory. I guess sometimes its hard to look outside your own borders . . .
Anyway, I'll be picking this up for sure. While it's not Mega Man 2 (and there will be much rejoicing when that hits the Virtual Console), it will certainly tide me over until that game hits the scene. :)
Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix for XBLA and PSN announced {Joystiq}
Apr 13th 2007 8:16PM I'm not sure if I am getting this correct, but does this mean that they are going to be redrawing the sprites, etc? Does this mean that we can expect SF3 graphics or better?
And for the love of God, Capcom, make sure the announcer and Guile don't sound like such high-balled wimps.
Creepy Sega developer kidnap video hints at April release? {Joystiq}
Mar 27th 2007 6:15PM Small Japanese Soldiers looks like it's an advertising agency. So blame them if you don't like this. I thought it was quite funny.
"Dmitri" and the anonymous source {Joystiq}
Oct 9th 2006 12:40AM Why did I have a feeling that this would turn into some kind of masturbatory discourse where everyone is so sure their opinion is "right". Right and wrong are merely human constructs, unless you believe in the divine word. I'm not about to get into a religious debate with anyone, but I wil state that if we keep this about "man's law" than right and wrong are merely what the majority agree with. Nothing more, nothing less. Any notions to the contrary are just wool over the eyes.
I hate liberals who think their opinions are "right", yet I also hate conservatives who believe their opinions are "right". I'm also aware of the paradox of my argument, since I'm trying to pass off the notion of subjective trues as an absolute truth. I guess I'm self-loathing. ;)
ESRB needs exposure, change {Joystiq}
Oct 7th 2006 1:26AM There's a difference between censorship and rating something. Censoring is to remove part of it or to ban it outright. Rating something is to say that the material contained within is not suitable for someone under the age of 18. Personally, I'd have another system that was based on how impressionable the person was and how much of a grip they had on society, but age will do for now.
Trust me, I'm very clued up on my history and literature. One of my favourite novels is 1984 because of the Nanny State gone mad theme. But censorship is totally different to ratings, and it only seems that Americans start bleating in the name of "freedom" every time this issue comes up. If you really believe in freedom, why don't you start campaigning so 6-year olds can start drinking and fucking?
ESRB needs exposure, change {Joystiq}
Oct 5th 2006 8:20PM But I DO think that classification systems should apply to books. I've never understood why someone can go to a bookstore and buy filth unrestricted? Is it because they figure it's not visual? Because a good writer will always be able to make a clear image with his words. Then again, I'm sure the good writers don't write filth.
But yes, I do think that classifications should apply to literature. You can't buy porn when your 12, so you can't read those articles. So why magazines and not books?
Again, I'm all for a national classification system that covers all publications. I know how easy it is for teenagers to go behind their parents' backs. And those saying that people should monitor their teenagers 24/7 clearly has never raised a child. Simply make a system that is universal and consistent, and make sure that anyone breaking the system is punished accordingly (large fines usually work). It's not going to stop developers from creating "mature" games; it just means those games won't end up in the hands of children. Unless of course you want something like Manhunt to end up in the hands of a 14-year-old. If so, we're done talking here.
ESRB needs exposure, change {Joystiq}
Oct 5th 2006 1:24PM Oh please, having a government-run ratings system doesn't mean you can't read, listen, play or watch whatever you feel like. It just means that there's actually law to serve as an incentive for following the ratings system. After all, the biggest objection I hear to such a scheme is that retailers and/or parents (or whoever bought it for the underagers) shouldn't be punished. Then what fucking good is the system? If it's just a bunch of "guidelines" then it IS fucking useless. I bet half the people in here don't have teenagers and don't realise how easy it is for teenagers to go behind your back.
And don't cling to your precious First Admendment. Freedom of speech is supposed to mean that you can do things like criticise things without being thrown in some jail in the backwaters only to be beaten and have your organs harvested like practicioners of Fulan Gong. Of course, I've always found it odd that Americans cling to the First Admendment, yet they never bring up the Patriot Act. I might live in a "totalitarim (sic) bullshit" country, but I don't really need to worry about the FBI turning up on my doorstep because I wrote an e-mail about how I don't like my President and I think the Iraq war is a bad idea. [End hyperbole]
Of course, if you believe that freedom or speech gives you complete freedom, such as running down the street screaming the n-word, I encourage you to run down the streets of Harlem doing so. See how far the First Admendment gets you then.
Again, I'm not really opposed to what Thompson's asking. I'm just opposed to why he's got to be such a wanker when he asks for it.
ESRB needs exposure, change {Joystiq}
Oct 5th 2006 5:19AM I'll never get America's opposition to a government-run system, nor will I ever understand why so many people are in favour of self-regulation. England, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries all get by fine with government-run bodies that use a universal system for movies, games, etc. When you see 18 on a game, you know exactly what it means. The only problem is with Australia, who seem to think that there should be no 18 rating for games.
Honestly, am I the only person who thinks what Jack Thompson is asking for is not unreasonable? The only thing that is unreasonable is the way that he's asking for it.
X06: ...and the rest {Joystiq}
Sep 29th 2006 12:21AM I have a love/hate relationship with this place, but one thing I do love is that Joystiq is honest when it comes to previews. There's no tip-toeing around problems with the games here. You just say it like it is:
"[A] mess of a game with rough graphics, sloppy controls and an awful camera system. Needs serious work to be a worthy contender."
That kind of honesty is always, always appreciated.
