Gotta love those very few random TV shows that are worth watching. Penn & Teller's BS, Banzai, Firefly, BSG, etc. Recently got into a documentary on modern china called, simply enough, China Rises. Overall quite fun, but it did make an interesting comment slip out from me. The traditional family tree is a pyramid scheme! I mean, really. You take two people and they make babies (6-8 of em, so they have enough even after a few die), and those babies in turn make even more babies. So, here's the original 2 people, old and no longer wanting to work. When it comes to paying for what's needed, they get money from kids and grandkids, just like the mafia or any other organized crime syndicate. Mind you, i'm not compairing traditional families of old to organized crime, just a pyramid scheme for now. Time to make some babies soon i suppose, i wanna retire in 20-30 years. ^^
On a side note, i've found that while playing PSO, i've become quite addicted to raising mags. Ok, for those that might not know, Mags are these little sentient constructs that float around with you and you feed them random items that heal, restore TP, cure status ailments, etc. As you feed them, they get different abilities, evolve into new, cute floating thingers, and cast neat spells at your command (and sometimes on their own). At first, i was making them only cause i liked the stat bonuses and it's a wasted equipment slot otherwise. The problem is, they cap out rather quickly (lvl 200 ~ 40 hrs of playtime). Now, i'm randomly raising various mags because it feels kinda wrong when you aren't feeding them. It doesn't help the matter that there are tons of different mags with a whole slew of ways to raise that exact one. -.-
World of Warcraft has really gone too far. Some of the random image/file sharing sites will allow anonymous users to browse the most recent uploads. As a person who likes totally random media being presented in an easy to click format, i just couldn't resist. What i expected to find was mostly, random family pics, pics of people i've never met on vacation, pr0n (it's what the internet is for after all), etc. What i found, in addition to aforementioned images, was a plethora of WoW screenshots. I honestly never expected to see them, much less in such an overabundance. I highly expect that ten years from now, we will be watching one of those "Remember the 80s" shows on the years 2000-2010 and WoW will have it's own segment. I'm not sure if i'm more disturbed by Michael Jackson being an iconic figure for the 80s, O.J. Simpson in the 90s, or WoW being one for the 00s. I worry that i'll start to see WTS/WTB in a sales add for a major department store, or on an advertising marquee at 7-11. Who knows, maybe large scale physical public auction houses will make a comeback and replace flea markets.
I Am A: Neutral Good Elf Bard Mage
Alignment:
Neutral Good characters believe in the power of good above all else. They will work to make the world a better place, and will do whatever is necessary to bring that about, whether it goes for or against whatever is considered 'normal'.
Race:
Elves are the eldest of all races, although they are generally a bit smaller than humans. They are generally well-cultured, artistic, easy-going, and because of their long lives, unconcerned with day-to-day activities that other races frequently concern themselves with. Elves are, effectively, immortal, although they can be killed. After a thousand years or so, they simply pass on to the next plane of existence.
Primary Class:
Bards are the entertainers. They sing, dance, and play instruments to make other people happy, and, frequently, make money. They also tend to dabble in magic a bit.
Secondary Class:
Mages harness the magical energies for their own use. Spells, spell books, and long hours in the library are their loves. While often not physically strong, their mental talents can make up for this.
Deity:
Oghma is the Neutral Good god of knowledge and invention. He is also known as the Binder of What is Known, and is the Patron of Bards. His followers believe that knowledge reigns supreme, and is the basis for everything else that is done. They wear white shirts and pants, with a black and gold braided vest, and a small, box-like hat. All priests of Oghma are known as Loremasters. Oghma's symbol is a scroll.
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On a side note, i've found that while playing PSO, i've become quite addicted to raising mags. Ok, for those that might not know, Mags are these little sentient constructs that float around with you and you feed them random items that heal, restore TP, cure status ailments, etc. As you feed them, they get different abilities, evolve into new, cute floating thingers, and cast neat spells at your command (and sometimes on their own). At first, i was making them only cause i liked the stat bonuses and it's a wasted equipment slot otherwise. The problem is, they cap out rather quickly (lvl 200 ~ 40 hrs of playtime). Now, i'm randomly raising various mags because it feels kinda wrong when you aren't feeding them. It doesn't help the matter that there are tons of different mags with a whole slew of ways to raise that exact one. -.-
World of Warcraft has really gone too far. Some of the random image/file sharing sites will allow anonymous users to browse the most recent uploads. As a person who likes totally random media being presented in an easy to click format, i just couldn't resist. What i expected to find was mostly, random family pics, pics of people i've never met on vacation, pr0n (it's what the internet is for after all), etc. What i found, in addition to aforementioned images, was a plethora of WoW screenshots. I honestly never expected to see them, much less in such an overabundance. I highly expect that ten years from now, we will be watching one of those "Remember the 80s" shows on the years 2000-2010 and WoW will have it's own segment. I'm not sure if i'm more disturbed by Michael Jackson being an iconic figure for the 80s, O.J. Simpson in the 90s, or WoW being one for the 00s. I worry that i'll start to see WTS/WTB in a sales add for a major department store, or on an advertising marquee at 7-11. Who knows, maybe large scale physical public auction houses will make a comeback and replace flea markets.
I Am A: Neutral Good Elf Bard Mage
Alignment:
Neutral Good characters believe in the power of good above all else. They will work to make the world a better place, and will do whatever is necessary to bring that about, whether it goes for or against whatever is considered 'normal'.
Race:
Elves are the eldest of all races, although they are generally a bit smaller than humans. They are generally well-cultured, artistic, easy-going, and because of their long lives, unconcerned with day-to-day activities that other races frequently concern themselves with. Elves are, effectively, immortal, although they can be killed. After a thousand years or so, they simply pass on to the next plane of existence.
Primary Class:
Bards are the entertainers. They sing, dance, and play instruments to make other people happy, and, frequently, make money. They also tend to dabble in magic a bit.
Secondary Class:
Mages harness the magical energies for their own use. Spells, spell books, and long hours in the library are their loves. While often not physically strong, their mental talents can make up for this.
Deity:
Oghma is the Neutral Good god of knowledge and invention. He is also known as the Binder of What is Known, and is the Patron of Bards. His followers believe that knowledge reigns supreme, and is the basis for everything else that is done. They wear white shirts and pants, with a black and gold braided vest, and a small, box-like hat. All priests of Oghma are known as Loremasters. Oghma's symbol is a scroll.
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