Curse

JeniM · Oct 29, 2007, 08:34 PM // 20:34

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Originally Posted by Diablo™

It's why humanity is known for its talent in prejudicial self-destruction. We all simply think everyone else is flawed except ourselves.

Not true, i know lots of people that are crazy paranoid and think everyone else is perfect but them

Martin Firestorm · Oct 29, 2007, 08:37 PM // 20:37

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Originally Posted by WillyWonky

Sorry but I've always thought that encouraging unhealthy amount of playing time is one very bad aspect of MMOs. What point is adding the message "You have played for XXX amount of hours. Please take a break" if so many other aspects of the game encourages players to play way too much for their own good?

That message was added to comply with laws passed in several Asian nations in the wake of people actually playing MMOs to death, literally. I'm sure you've heard the stories.

Of coarse, the goal of time sinks in MMOs is to keep subscribers playing. Funny thing is, that makes sense in a subscription based MMO, but why have time sinks like titles in GW? I presume its really just to compete with the WoWs, etc., that have so much of that.

upier · Oct 29, 2007, 08:51 PM // 20:51

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Originally Posted by Martin Firestorm

1) no
2) bigtime no
3) no--prefer to drink by myself

4) no, not today
5) GW--tons; other games--none this week
6) where?
7) I clearly don't feel that way, and yet I do pass judgment on anyone crossing my path. Who doesn't? Go figure.

So do YOU feel that - based on the fact that you FAILED to achieve certain things that "I" consider important (well getting laid was thrown in there to keep most of the target audience from succeeding at the poll

) - that "I" have the RIGHT to call you "sad"?
Or a failure?
Considering that that list clearly didn't take into account what YOU stand for, what YOU like, what YOU can do - but it was rather based on what "I" can do? Or like?
Do you?

I feel that I don't that right.
The fact that you didn't go jogging today - means you didn't go jogging today. It doesn't make you sad, or a failure - heck - it doesn't even mean you don't like jogging!
It just means you didn't go for a jog!

(Of course this isn't a war against you - because you clearly have the courage to put yourself in the spotlight even when the light isn't the most flattering.

It's just something to think about for the times when we feel like passing judgment!)

Earth · Oct 29, 2007, 08:56 PM // 20:56

This thread is full of epic lolz.

Anyway, congrats to your guildie! Hoping to get that myself in the next 2 years... Should take a while

Martin Firestorm · Oct 29, 2007, 09:00 PM // 21:00

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Originally Posted by upier

So do YOU feel that - based on the fact that you FAILED to achieve certain things that "I" consider important (well getting laid was thrown in there to keep most of the target audience from succeeding at the poll

) - that "I" have the RIGHT to call you "sad"?
Or a failure?

Sure you do, if you want. And I'll still consider titles worthless, but that's just me. If that's what you like to do, I don't think that makes you sad. But if you do it despite not liking it, based on some expectation of prestige in the eyes of other players when you display that title, well that is maybe just a little sad.

Holly Herro · Oct 29, 2007, 09:01 PM // 21:01

I didn't see any slapping =[

Where's the *Slap on the face* etc? =[

BlackSephir · Oct 29, 2007, 09:08 PM // 21:08

Wut's all the fuss abut?!

upier · Oct 29, 2007, 09:09 PM // 21:09

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Originally Posted by Martin Firestorm

Sure you do, if you want. And I'll still consider titles worthless, but that's just me. If that's what you like to do, I don't think that makes you sad. But if you do it despite not liking it, based on some expectation of prestige in the eyes of other players when you display that title, well that is maybe just a little sad.

But do you feel that the title is worthless OR do you feel that the person getting the title is worthless?
For me personally - I'd say the title is worthless. It isn't something I strive for. (Heck - my favorite titles are the lucky-series and the max sweet tooth one - just because they sound so lovely! I don't even farm the SS/LB titles because I care so little about them - well actually I feel strongly against them.)
But that doesn't mean that that gives me the right to pass judgment on someone who has different views or values.
We are just different.
And it doesn't mean that I am better in any kind of way because of it! (Although I am

. Just not because of THAT!

)

Angelic Girl · Oct 29, 2007, 09:18 PM // 21:18

was it a necromancer? Zilken Zatin for instance..

http://www.loreschool.com/r6.jpg

lakatz · Oct 29, 2007, 09:18 PM // 21:18

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Originally Posted by WillyWonky

I'm not going to go out and call people names for having these titles but seriously, this is an unhealthy amount of time spent playing a video game. I try not to pass judgement on how people spend their time but there has to be some moderation here and balance in life. There's no way that you can spend this horrendous amount of time getting these titles and not severely neglect more important aspects of your life. How much exercise are you getting? Are you even working? Going to school?

Sorry but I've always thought that encouraging unhealthy amount of playing time is one very bad aspect of MMOs. What point is adding the message "You have played for XXX amount of hours. Please take a break" if so many other aspects of the game encourages players to play way too much for their own good?

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...9&postcount=20

How did you do that with your name (in the left column)? Why doesn't it link to your profile like the rest of us? And why don't you have the little round bullet that's either green or grey to indicate whether or not you're online? Who are you, mysterious one?

bobrath · Oct 29, 2007, 09:25 PM // 21:25

^^^^^ Because this is the far more important topic!

Rinadan Farhunt · Oct 29, 2007, 09:28 PM // 21:28

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Originally Posted by upier

Did YOU read a book this week?
Did YOU go out for a jog today?
Did YOU call your friends and meet up with them for a drink?
Did YOU get laid today?
How much did YOU play GW and/or other games this week?
How much time did YOU spent outside?
If you somehow feel that your life is perfect in such a way that it would allow you to pass judgement on ANYONE - then sadly for you - it's really not.

1) yes
2) yes (well, actually, I met them in college, still counts)
3) no (doesn't happen every day)
4) in last week? maybe 3 times
5) ooh, about 2 hours per day + hockey training/matches

I am not a cruel person usually. I am a blunt person. If you are playing this game enough to get that title, then you really can't be doing anything else. And what gives me the the right to judge people? And I'm not trying to make myself feel good, I'm hardly Mr. Perfect Tm, but its really unhealthy to be playing computer games that much. What gives me the right to judge other people?

Nothing! But I'm going to do it anway!

*lemming* · Oct 29, 2007, 09:37 PM // 21:37

I read this thread hoping that your guildie popped a fuse and went Kry on vent.

I'm terribly disappointed.

Issac · Oct 29, 2007, 09:39 PM // 21:39

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Originally Posted by tehlemming

I read this thread hoping that your guildie popped a fuse and went Kry on vent.

I'm terribly disappointed.

Yo thats what I thought

That makes 2 of us disappointed :S.

mr_groovy · Oct 29, 2007, 09:42 PM // 21:42

Ok so one has r6:"God Walking Among Mere Mortals".
So as a god what sets you apart from the croud? Do you have a aura? Do you have a special emote? Do you have special armor? Do you have a mini me?

Nope your just the same char only with some text that reads "God Walking Among Mere Mortals".
I can't be bothered imo.

NeHoMaR · Oct 29, 2007, 09:45 PM // 21:45

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Originally Posted by X Earth X

This thread is full of epic lolz.

Anyway, congrats to your guildie! Hoping to get that myself in the next 2 years... Should take a while

My calculations are 100 years, yes, I will have the title in that time. // Well, scientists must first create something for immortality or for extend life; and ArenaNet shouldn't shut down GW1 servers for a while.

Esan · Oct 29, 2007, 09:49 PM // 21:49

Congrats to your guildie. I bet he/she can get into any pugs he/she wants now. Unless he/she is a paragon or a mesmer, of course, cuz they suck.

mr_groovy · Oct 29, 2007, 09:54 PM // 21:54

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Originally Posted by Esan

Congrats to your guildie. I bet he/she can get into any pugs he/she wants now. Unless he/she is a paragon or a mesmer, of course, cuz they suck.

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Originally Posted by x earth x

This thread is full of epic lolz.

qft .

Rinadan Farhunt · Oct 29, 2007, 09:57 PM // 21:57

When I see a title that many consider to be uber-leet (Tm), I am not awed. I am not terrified that this player is about to laugh at my meagre "Adventurer Of The North". I think, "Why?"

garethporlest18 · Oct 29, 2007, 10:00 PM // 22:00

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Originally Posted by Rinadan Farhunt

When I see a title that many consider to be uber-leet (Tm), I am not awed. I am not terrified that this player is about to laugh at my meagre "Adventurer Of The North". I think, "Why?"

Because a lot of people with titles that are in the high range category think themselves better because of this virtual deed, than everyone else in real life.