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JjK · May 03, 2005, 03:17 AM // 03:17

I commend ANet for using english very well.

But, one thing I finf hillarious, in the Manuscripts, the chapter, "Don't go it alone"

Rushing Wind · May 03, 2005, 05:40 AM // 05:40

It may look funny but it says enough about venturing with a team. I think its funny too but it certainly gets the point across too.

Super Awesome War Bunny · May 03, 2005, 09:30 PM // 21:30

The phrase "Don't Go It Alone" actually has very deep roots in ancient european lore. I'm not sure quite where, but I remember seeing it on a rock when I was in Germany. The rock looked ridiculously old.

Dreamsmith · May 04, 2005, 12:18 AM // 00:18

Oh, I get it now. I was wondering just what it was he found hillarious about it. It seemed like good advice to me...

For the record, the word "go" in the English language has quite a few different meanings, as well as being part of a large number of idioms, including the phrase "go it alone". It's a perfectly valid and proper English expression. English just happens to be an often irregular and idiomatic language. The ability to speak idiomatic English actually represents a very high level of proficiency and fluency with the language, most idiomatic English throws off non-native speakers. Alas, that's a good reason not to include it in things like manuals -- it demands too much of the reader, who may not be as proficient with the language as the writer. Unfortunately, most native speakers of the language use idioms without even realizing it. It's just how we talk.

Manderlock · May 04, 2005, 12:28 AM // 00:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dreamsmith

Oh, I get it now. I was wondering just what it was he found hillarious about it. It seemed like good advice to me...

For the record, the word "go" in the English language has quite a few different meanings, as well as being part of a large number of idioms, including the phrase "go it alone". It's a perfectly valid and proper English expression. English just happens to be an often irregular and idiomatic language. The ability to speak idiomatic English actually represents a very high level of proficiency and fluency with the language, most idiomatic English throws off non-native speakers. Alas, that's a good reason not to include it in things like manuals -- it demands too much of the reader, who may not be as proficient with the language as the writer. Unfortunately, most native speakers of the language use idioms without even realizing it. It's just how we talk.

Damn.......................................I feel like I writing this down

icedpyro · May 04, 2005, 08:02 AM // 08:02

lmao, I agree.....I was reading that and I was all...wtf?

icedpyro · May 04, 2005, 08:03 AM // 08:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dreamsmith

Oh, I get it now. I was wondering just what it was he found hillarious about it. It seemed like good advice to me...

For the record, the word "go" in the English language has quite a few different meanings, as well as being part of a large number of idioms, including the phrase "go it alone". It's a perfectly valid and proper English expression. English just happens to be an often irregular and idiomatic language. The ability to speak idiomatic English actually represents a very high level of proficiency and fluency with the language, most idiomatic English throws off non-native speakers. Alas, that's a good reason not to include it in things like manuals -- it demands too much of the reader, who may not be as proficient with the language as the writer. Unfortunately, most native speakers of the language use idioms without even realizing it. It's just how we talk.

Yeah, it's correct in the english language, you just sound like a complete retard

(not you, just talking in general)

Dreamsmith · May 04, 2005, 04:03 PM // 16:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by icedpyro

Yeah, it's correct in the english language, you just sound like a complete retard

(not you, just talking in general)

Yeah, just like those 'tards at the BBC, the New York Times, CNN, etc.

(Okay, I admit, CNN was a bad example...

)

ocoini · May 04, 2005, 04:07 PM // 16:07

I don't get where the funny part is.. grr