The way she moves...

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QUICK BACKSTORY:  I'm making a Role Playing game littered with cute, adorable cartoon-like characters. Many of which are female. Two of the portrait pictures of these characters have cleavage in them which prompted a discussion and me pondering what exactly I'm doing.

Quentin Tarantino loves feet, Michael Bay loves explosions, Spielberg likes aliens and George Lucas loves ruining things.  My point is every director or creator that has a vision, has a filter which it passes through. Sometimes it can be weird like Eli Roth's obsession with ultra-violence or Tom-Six's... "contributions" to horror or it can be fun and joyous like a Randy Newman soundtrack in a Pixar flick.

Ok you know what, I'm just going to say it...

My quirk is my affinity for the ladies. WAIT WAIT WAIT! I don't mean in a creepy Frank Miller sort of way or a pervy Russ Meyers sort of way.  I'm not obsessed with nudity or anything like that. I find women more fun and entertaining to work with because their gender inherits adversity.  What I mean is that they have to fight for the same spot a man does but they have the added joy of competing for it in the same space as a man and any unwanted attention that will inevitably be flung at them at some point. Anybody can read statistics and see that there are too many women that could not even get through life without some sort of unwanted sexual attention or worse.  This number rises the lower things like education and quality of life are.
Women are not weaker then men, but boys tend to be the ones who can accomplish more by brute strength and too many use this strength over women. And this is just ONE example. The quality of life of the average female has gone up but society will still stop to mark the occasion when the first female accomplishes a large task. This occasion should be far in the past by now.

In the world of Hero Mission, the women are much more respected and even feared. According to the planet's lore, several generations ago, women abandoned their towns, settlements and villages to live in isolated peace away from the abusive testosterone fueled hands. It was a clear declaration and demonstration that would go unacknowledged by many nations. However, when the numbers
of the king's armies dwindled with even more women nowhere to be seen, changes began to happen. It's like Lysistrata with a dash of Seppuku.

This dynamic plays further on a social level within the game. For instance there is a little animosity towards women who put themselves in harm's way (Hunting, for example).  It's seen as reckless and irresponsible.

I digress.... My point is that I think the character or the gravitas of women is interesting to work with.  Maybe this is my way of understanding women, maybe it`s a fantasy.  All I know is a male bartender breaking up a bar fight is standard fare.  But a voluptuous female bartender doing the exact same thing will always get more attention. It's like female drummers or female boxers in that if you ever saw one, you can't help but watch for a while.  This is the magnetic power of women. I just find it fascinating and a vast landscape to explore.

J.G.

Dev Blog - Trouble a brewin

These are most definitely part of the default tileset but you should still meet them.  They are the missionary-like worker drones for two of the factions in Hero Mission. They are charged with spreading the word of God or stopping it. 

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Is everyone stuck in the slut phase?

      I am a fan on Jenna Marbles and I just watched a video she made about what she doesn't understand about sluts. It made me wonder myself what the deal is and I agree that this is a good conversation for people to have so we can understand each other better.
      For myself personally, I never went through a slut phase. I'm a big dork and never scored high with the fellas so whoever I did get I would capture them for a long relationship and that's how I get sex. I even thought if I missed out on having a slut phase and I have noooo regrets. Seeing what's out there and how people disrespect themselves is not someone I want to experience myself. I'm proud that I'm the minority and didn't have this phase. I'm also very confused behind the logic of sluts (by definition, I mean people who have sex with strangers). If we lived in a safer world then I think it wouldn't be such a big deal but because of the serious risks that are involved such as diseases, going home with a murderer, stage five clingers, etc. There are way too many risks than benefits. Also, how do you even know if the person will be any good? You just wasted your time and a number for what? Now.... I just want to say, I'm not speaking specifically about women. Man whores aren't very appealing to women either. Thaaaaaaats right! You didn't know that did ya!? This is a wake up call for all yous!!!
      Then again, this is just my opinion and I'm speaking as an outsider so also keep in mind if you send mail offended you're probably a slut. Hahahahahahahahah I wish I saw the look on your face when you read that...Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha ahem... Sorry.... I had a moment, back to the article:
       I read an article recently that men's prime motivation is sex and getting a woman. Men get good jobs to provide a good life for his future wife and get lots of sex. Men are getting easy (waaaaay too easy) sex and now that women are being more educated and getting better jobs, men dont have to get good jobs anymore to land a wife. So now, all they want in life is at easy access and women are complaining that there aren't ambitious men. We created this vicious cycle. How do we get things working again? Easy.... Quit being sluts!
       I know that's not the only solution but it's a good start. One man gets his heart broken and goes from being a nice guy to a jerk because they think women only like jerks. Where would they get that idea? Maybe because there are a lot of jerk dads out there who messed up their daughters, maybe because nice guys get confused and think girls want jerks when really girls want a guy to be a man and not such a whimp. Ouch.... Yeah girls are harsh.... Now, the difference between a nice guy and a man isn't that far of a gap. We LOVE nice guys but with a pinch of aggression. Not the "bitch get me a sandwich" *ass slap* kind of aggression, the kind of man that knows what he wants and stands up for what he believes in. Basically men and women want the same thing. Men and woman. A woman wants a man and a man wants a woman. It's very simple. Look at the old movies and subtract the slaps across the face and that's what we all want. Men want a lady on the street and a freak in the sheets. A woman wants a man to kill the spiders and make her feel special. For the gay/lesbian community, I'm sorry but I have no idea what you're looking for so....yeah. 
         So for sluts, I know some of you will argue that you have strong sexual appetites. That's awesome, but everything in moderation. You might have a strong alcohol appetite but we call them alcoholics so there ya go. I'm sorry but if you go home with a stranger, chances are this person has done this many times before. You're just another number. You're not someone special. Even if you've gone on a couple dates, they're still not someone you know. You really get to know a person after 3 months. YES. I said it. Try at least a month and if you can't keep it in your pants or keep your legs closed then maybe you should explore why that is. You might be surprised by the answer. I'm not saying this to bring on judgement. I'm doing this to bring peace in people's lives and bring back balance in the whole crazy dating world. Hopefully this helps. God speed and good luck to you. 

<3 Tarangela

Closer and Closer

Thanks for the interest in game 1 of the Hero Protagonist series, Hero Mission: Numchucks of Fate

I’m spinning a lot of plates and will have a new wave of information on Hero Mission. However, for now, I need to discuss development time. That window has gotten significantly bigger. 

I have to apologize to my writers, who have been standing by ready to pitch ideas. Your time will come soon. I promise. 

Here’s why it’s going to take a lot longer. I have a much better idea regarding the scope of this game. The scope has expanded.

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Changes-A-Comin

We've had some submissions for blog authors recently. There was a weird problem with our Email forwarding. We apologize for our lack of or less than swift response. The staff here at YMB have been a little busy with the external forces of life.  We've had E-mail and site troubles recently as well.

The site has been plagued with many problems since it's inception but we are bouncing back.  At this time we are not accepting guest submissions purely because we lack a unified vision.  Well... are we PG? are we family or NC-17?... well... with Jaded Gamer involved we're at least PG-13....

At this time YourMommasBasement.com is still figuring everything out.  However 2013 is looking very bright for us.

Basement Admin

Have yourself a merry little - meh, fuck it...

     What's this? Snow? Lights? Stampedes? Suicides? It must be CHRISTMAS SEASON!!!! Why one day is celebrated for a season, I don't know but I don't care! Like most people, I have a love/hate relationship with Christmas. For the record, I'm agnostic so the whole celebrating Jesus isn't the reason why I love it. I mostly celebrate Santa, shiny things, commercialism and food which makes me the perfect candidate for the Christmas sucker.
     What I love most about Christmas: the lights. It sounds super lame and small minded (hello!) but nothing makes me feel more bright inside than seeing twinkle lights along a frosty window. There's something so calming about it that helps you forget you're surrounded by people crying over getting a 2% latte than the non-fat they asked for. Besides lights, I also love the family time. I know family time scares a lot of people around the holidays, but there are some family members I like seeing and for some reason the only time to see them is around Christmas... strange... it's nice though that we are forced to see each other at least once a year or else who knows when you'll see them next.
     Things that blow about Christmas is the obvious stuff. The stress that it brings! Christmas arrives and then sucks out your hopes and dreams with cold bitter anger and then you wonder why you're pushing a small child out of your way to get to a store before it closes and telling a Grandma to "shove it" while going insane listening to the same Christmas carols over and over in ever store, mall and restaurant! MAKE THE MADNESS END!!!!! Ahem... too much?
     The stress of getting presents shouldn't be stressful. I enjoy getting gifts for people (when I have the money) because it gives you that time to stop and think about the person and what they would appreciate. I am noticing that there are less people at the mall - THANK GOD for online shopping! One thing I do want to say to parents; when it comes to getting gifts for your kids, keep their expectations low. I keep hearing from stressed parents, "what am I going to tell my kid if they're sold out?! My kid HAS to have it!" My God, get a hold of yourself man! First off, they won't think Santa doesn't like them because he didn't get them a Wii. You need to tell your kids that Santa is focusing on the kids in Africa who don't have fresh water. Guilt those spoiled fuckers into knowing that they have it good and Santa doesn't need to bring them shit! Expect one gift kid and be glad you have running water, food in your stomach and a warm bed to sleep in you little twerp. Then, when they see they have an abundance of gifts on Christmas day, you best believe it will be tears of happiness streaming down their cute little faces. It will be a Christmas miracle!!! You're welcome...
     It all doesn't matter anyways. The good, the bad and the perverted Santa is only around once every year so try to find the best way to cope with it. The main theme is to bring happiness around you and be with the people you love. You can't go wrong with that right? Except I will have to choke a bitch if they eat my turkey leg.

<3 Tarangela

Hero Protagonist Dev Blog #2

I’m going to have to utilize a system of index cards to keep track of people (NPCs) in Hero Mission.

I’ve been doing landscaping on the world map and it’s getting a little boring because I want to start filling in the spaces with villages and events. So I’m switching over to playing with the mechanics.  So I built a village… not a town or a city.  Tents and one hardwood cabin. Every tent has a family, some tents have a story. Every resident has a name. Most residents have a name.   Read Moar

Does sense exist anymore?

         If you're like me, you probably feel like the world is going mad. MAD I TELL YOU!! Everything contradicts each other and people seem less and less connected and more and more stupid. Was this always around and I'm noticing it more now or did something happen and it's been getting worse? From the Presidential Debate, to Honey Boo Boo, to sticking our noses where they don't belong, it all leaks down to entertainment. Sick sick sick entertainment.
         One big example of the freak show of course is the Presidential Election coming up for the U.S. Why does a Canadian girl like myself care? I don't. I just find it very very very entertaining. That's what it is anyway isn't it? The debates are initially there to talk about the issues, but what's the point when the candidates are changing their minds on their opinions and making up facts as they go along? If THEY don't care, it won't matter who wins anyway. Half of the civilians can't even vote so what is the point in any of this? What they're doing isn't working so either find a way to make it work using different tools and ideas or go home and watch the country sink into the ocean.
         Who here doesn't know about Honey Boo Boo? This poor kid that was born into a family of trailer trash savages and will forever be tormented for life and probably die of a heroine overdose at age fifteen. The worst thing of all is that people watch this show to laugh at a six year old and her family. Yes, her mother is fucked. Yes, Honey Boo Boo is a disturbingly funny child, but bringing her on talk shows, talking about her to prove how retarded a SIX YEAR OLD is, I find abusive. I get that the mother wants to make a good buck to feed her kids (KFC - had to slip that joke in) and live, but to use your daughter to get ahead I think is child abuse. We as an audience should also take full responsibility as well for even giving this fat idiot a chance to have this show. The mother is probably thinking the audience is far more stupid than her, which is sadly true.
         It seems like gossip and invading people's homes with opinions (I get the irony that I'm blogging about my opinion, thanks) is beyond out of control. We have social media to make us feel like our voices are much more important than anyone else's. Something that ties all this together is the pure hate people have for their lives. I'm going to pull a Romney and make up a statistic that I think is correct, but I'm going to say 90% of people hate their jobs. They hate going to work. They spend a minimum of 40 hours a week doing something they despise with people they can't stand. Big companies have thousands of workers and a lot of rules. CEO's also hate their jobs and are stressed out as well. They work probably (another Romney guess) 60 hours a week min! Why can't we change the rules? Why can't work be fun? I love that a lot of new companies (run by the younger generation) are including fun and excitement for their teams and look what happens, people love going to work and they are proud of their job and feel fulfilled. What a concept!!
         I'm not saying you should ONLY play at work, I'm saying if you incorporate fun, productivity goes up and your company will blossom. Do you know how many jobs I had that I hated and I bad mouthed the company to anyone and everyone? I wish I was paid to bitch about the company, I would have gotten paid more. Imagine if I LOVED the company I worked for... Everyone would want to be on board with your vision. Who knew?! Bosses, welcome to 2012. Things are changing and you're driving your company into the ground if you don't get with it. People are starting their own companies more than ever because they are realizing that they are spending their time with miserable jerks and doing work that they don't give two shits about. Open your mind and creativity. What would Honey Boo Boo do? Wait... scratch that last sentence...

<3 Tarangela

Hero Mission:NoF Dev Blog... I think...

I’ve been cruising the RPG Maker community for a while now and there are a lot of cool people out there.  But some of the ones making the games are kinda douchey.  What I mean by that is some of them covet certain scripts they didn’t write and won’t link to where they got them from. There are others and of course forums complaining about them.  I hope I don’t come across this way.  I’ve seen and played a few demos just to get a flavor of what users are making.  I’m not going to judge any of them. They created their vision and I hope people play it.  That being said…

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SACKED

Unfortunately development of Sack Assassin's has come to a pause.

It will continue but not any time within the next few weeks.  I have set up a tumblr (IamFN2K.tumblr.com) which I use for real time updates specifically for my contributions to YMB Arcade.  For now, the focus has shifted to Hero Protagonist which you can read about on the tumblr on YMB Arcade. 

Sorry ... J.G

It's that time of year again...

     People are remembering the 11th anniversary of 9/11 and I know it's the end of the day so it's a good time to reflect. It's also a Tuesday which was the same day that 9/11 happened.

    There has been a lot of talk about the conspiracy theories behind it and I have heard fascinating information today. You can check out whatever sites you want that are devoted to conspiracies and basically based on some facts I have heard and read myself, I do believe it was an inside job. That is all I can go with it because there's a lot of evidence out there, plus a lot about that day just doesn't make sense to me. 

     My heart goes out to the people who lost their loved ones on that day because due to all this conversation it must be awful to have people talk about your loved one being dead for this reason or for that reason and it never being explained and having it just being ridden off that terrorists killed them. When will the price of a human be priceless?
     I don't know what's sadder, the fact that the people were lied to, or that the people chose to believe the lies. Things got progressively worse after 9/11 for a reason. Fear was installed and George W Bush was re-elected. How did the most powerful country in the world drop so far so fast? If it actually was terrorists, then they won. They had their message delivered. After 9/11 the whole world was on America's side and anyone would have done anything for them. Fast forward eleven years and they became that annoying friend that keeps eating Doritoes and complains that they're fat. Or keeps dating the same jerks and believes the JERKS are the problem, not them. They have become that dumb, obnoxious friend that you can't help but love at the same time because they provide the entertainment. Let the "anti-American" threats begin!
     I am pro-America in the sense that I like the idea of America. It's like that really fun party guy. He's  great to be friends with, but he'd make a TERRIBLE husband.
     All in all, I don't want to down play what happened on September 11. I do want to remember the people that were taken and the amazing courage people showed. The 6 months after 9/11 was the most powerful showing of spirit I have ever seen. That is the America I love and miss. All I want to say is that I miss you America. Don't let some dumb ex-husband ruin you. Be better than this... be what you once were. And for God's sake, be more self aware and listen to yourself after you speak... you could learn a lot.

<3 Tarangela

Pros and cons of being a grown up

Hey kids! You think life sucks because you don't get to do anything? Count your blessings... being a grown up isn't as amazing as you may think. I'm only in my mid-twenties and as much fun as you may think that is, it's bullshit. I'm not married, nor do I have children (thank God) so I can't even imagine how much more stressful it will be. I will give you a pros and cons list of being a grown up!

CONS
1) never winning the lottery
2) you develop more addictions. Adults always say "I NEED COFFEE" or "I NEED A DRINK". Life makes you dependent on things to make life easier... or at least thats what we think
3) you get more stuck in your ways. Don't you hate it when you try to explain to an adult but they always know more/better? Yeah... that adult either becomes you or someone you know... gross isn't it?
4) BILLS BILLS BILLS
5) Do you know how expensive the dentist is?? If I get a cavity, I'm fucked...
6) working a job you hate
7) Having a stooooopid boss
8) Now that you can vote, you educate yourself on the world and watch the news! Now you become an informed citizen and you see the awful world the adults before you created. Go team.
9) I had NO idea how flippin expensive a car is... it costs more than rent! (Which is why I don't have a car...)
10) public transportation and car pooling
11) it's creepy seeing people you know getting married and having babies... I can barely feed and burp myself!
12) can't ask your parents for help - but lets be honest, we still do... and that only reminds me of how much I suck at being a grown up
13) Having to wear "office attire" ....WHAT?!?!
14) Having teenagers not get the reference to your jokes
15) being called old when you're in your mid twenties
16) Being compared to other adults
17) learning about taxes, economics, mortgages... eww....
18) cook and clean your own shit
19) trying to figure out who you are and what you want.... exhausting...
20) knowing that the "teenager you" is disappointed in the "adult you"

PROS

1)You can eat whatever you want! That's right! My first year on my own all I ate was Kraft Dinner, chocolate lucky charm cereal and peanut butter and jam sandwiches. It was beautiful

2)Go to bed when you want. 

3)Your parents can nag at you but all you have to do is hang up and the lectures stop

4) PARTIES!!!!! Need I say more? 

5) Having friends over at your own place!

6) You get to do whatever you want with your life. Go to school in Paris! Go to jail! Whatever! Live a little! 

7) Play the lottery

8) Discovering life 

9) create long lasting relationships

10) Completing goals and creating new ones

See? It's not all bad... of course I listed more cons... I'm sure there are pros and cons I missed. I think though in the long run, you have more responsibility but more freedom at the same time. As much as being an adult sucks, I wouldn't go back.

<3 Tarangela 

Back in the Sack

Official logo of Sack Assassins

I am back on task! There are signs of progress in some areas, brand new drawing boards in other areas but the game is back!

Not only is it back but it brought a new name with it too. Sack Assassins. See... It used to be called "Surrogate Assassins" but long story short, the game does not rely on being inside a surrogate.  So without the surrogate, the word has no business being in the title.  So I kept the concept and managed to weave a co-op experience into it as well.  You can play with or even against your friends.
                 The plot is still being developed but it will be steeped in Jaded Gamer humor ... E rated Jaded Gamer humor. The player will be a new initiate into an Assassin's guild that has a rough first day in training.  

Tutorial Hallway

Several changes were made to the old tutorial. Which is largely the same tutorial it would have been had it been called "Surrogate" Assassins.  The player gets hold of the suit and plays around for a bit before disaster strikes.  Then after a bit of taunting, the player is re-educated in the ways of the assassin before the suit.  After you are re-trained, you are sent out into the world to be the best assassin you can be. The tutorial will probably be the only single player portion.

Tutorial room. Portal inspired block of course

Then, thanks to Little Big Planet's sub-level links, the player is sent out to a hub world that is linked to other hub towns. It is slightly open-world in concept but just a side scroller. There will be a prime goal but also random quests can be taken.  The time of day within the game may also dictate which quests will be available to the player. 

Prototype of a Subway car to travel between city blocks.

The game is still in it's creation stage so all I have are urban environments which will have a great deal of Mirror's edge inspired ideas. Gameplay will draw a lot of inspiration, pay homage to, satire and parody my favorite games and hopefully yours too.  

Room with the Ninja Suit in it

In the days and weeks to come, this developer blog will come to life with much more info on game worlds, game mechanics, plot, etc. etc.

The "R" word

     The word that has many people running for the hills... Relationship. I'm not writing this because I'm a woman and I'm on my period (which is actually the case), I'm writing this article because I find the whole thing fascinating. Every person is unique and 'special' in their own way (that's what my teachers and my mommy told me anyway), so why do we find it sooo mind blowing that relationships, for the most part, are hard and GOOD relationships are rare? It's supposed to be hard or everyone would be in a happy relationship. Also, no matter how awesome you are, you also have faults that another person has to put up with and vica versa, so DUH it's not going to come easy!
     If you want an idea of where I'm coming from, I'm in my mid twenties and I'm currently in a loving relationship and have been for almost five years. To many adults under 30 that sounds impressive, to anyone else that means dick. Five years is nothing compared to the rest....of....my....life..... I have no idea what I'm getting myself into but I'm excited to find out because the man I'm with makes me happy. Simple.
     The thing that sucks most about relationships is of course finding that "one" person. Having to find that one in seven billion person that is on the same page as you, treats you the way you wanted to be treated, takes you for who you are and who you're not, makes you laugh and is also your best friend. Yeaaahhhh.... it's hard. It doesn't have to be. It's that bitch we all know; the law of attraction. If you keep finding yourself getting stuck in the same rut well guess what... the only common denominator here is you, so check yourself before you wreck yourself.
     Also, why does the word "relationship" scare people? Is it commitment? It is possible to have fun and freedom and be committed to someone. I know people can change once you label things but you can always talk through that. People change ALL the time. We go through our ups and downs and trying to figure out what we want, who we are, it's exhausting! The last thing you need is the person YOU'RE committed to telling you, "yeaaahh commitment freaks me out...". Yeaaahhh commitment freaks need a therapist because I really don't get it. You're completely happy exactly the way it is, but once that one word pops up, it changes everything. When in reality, the commitment-fob is the one that changed. Nice.
     I can't tell you the secret to a happy relationship because I don't feel like I'm an expert, but I can tell you what's worked for me so far...
1) People tell you who they are as soon as you meet them. Listen carefully.
2) Know your value and acknowledge your flaws. You'll learn very soon how many flaws you have once you get into a relationship so cut that cocky shit out. Good that you love yourself, but arrogance is really annoying. Probably just as annoying as low self-esteem. Like I said, check yourself before you wreck yourself. 
3) Know specifically what you want and what you don't want.
4) Communication is key. That doesn't mean talking, it mostly means listening (mind=blown!)
5) Have fun! Relationships are supposed to be fun! If the person is NOT enhancing your life, move on.

There you go! God speed and good luck to you.

<3 Tarangela

YMB UPDATE #2

Closer and closer we inch towards a full release and deeper penetration. (Do you see what I did there?)
Today's update

• Fluster Cluck organizes content by category or author
• Jaded Gamer Show links work
• YMB Arcade page updated

Non-Gaming related content shall be arriving soon.

YMB UPDATE #1

Hi. I'm the Basement Admin

Yes! We realize that updating the site is taking longer than expected.  Things have changed a half dozen times and we finally have a direction to travel towards.  Everything will be explained when the site is functional.

Even though the pages on the NavBar up top don't do much for now, you can see that the hamster is finally on the wheel for us and content will be incoming ASAP.

Our content providers are limited at the moment purely for simplicity.  In the coming weeks our roster will expand and more content will be added. We are already talking to prospects who love to entertain and create content just as much as we do.  Things are happening and they will happen faster when we don't have to have meetings and we can just create content.

Tarangela sayin, 'cut that shit out!'

     I would like to start the first entry by telling you out there to "cut that shit out!" Just stop it. Whatever it is, just stop. Sometimes people do or say some things in the assumption that people care. For instance, telling your life story to someone you just met, or complaining about whatever you think is so important, or even imposing your beliefs on someone. Can't we all just not care and accept that people don't?
     I think knowing that people don't care about what you have to say is pretty empowering! Think about it, every time you're about to gossip, complain, tattle... if you knew the person you're going to speak to doesn't care... would you still speak? That could cut down gossip, preaching, complaining, etc. down to at least half! Let's face it, there are people that don't care if you don't care, they're going to say whatever they want to say anyway. I understand that you want to feel important, but most of the time, what you're saying won't save my life or give me an "ah-ha moment" so shut up. No one cares.
     Forgive me for sounding like an episode of Seinfeld, but what is the deal with TMI (too much information)?! I'm sorry, but unless I ask, I don't care to know how your dick was sucked or how your boyfriend finger bangs you. Especially if we're on meeting for the first time basis. I don't know if the internet has gotten us used to not censoring ourselves, but some things need to stay a mystery. For those people who LOVE to share uncomfortable stories, what do you get out of sharing this personal information? If you like creating awkward situations, then you're an asshole. Sorry to bust your "I'm awesome" bubble but no one cares about you and your life unless they ask and in most cases they only ask because they're trying to be nice. If your TMI story isn't funny then no one wants to hear it. I'm sure it would be nice if everyone was curious about your diarrhea problems or how big your ex-girlfriend's boobs are, but that's not reality. Why do you think the weather is such a popular subject? Its common ground and it doesn't involved genitals. We have friends for TMI talk, not new co-workers or Starbucks baristas. So please... CUT THAT SHIT OUT!
     

     

Nothing to see here

The balance of power has shifted on the site.  Everything is fine. Nothing to see here.  Business as usual.

Season 2 begins now

Season 2 is a go

Season 2 Episode 0: Who Am I Part II: Rogue Justice

Define DLC

Disclaimer: It's Dee-El-See... Not Dilc.. If you call it Dilc.. You are an asshole.
          I don't like on-disc DLC. I don't even like it being referred to as on-disc DLC. Calling it DLC seems like a lie. I'm downloading nothing. I'm unlocking content to a game I thought I already purchased the license to play.
          Now I'm not starting a petition or storming the steps of congress because honestly I'm not freaking out. I simply think the idea of selling me a disc with additional content locked away is shady.
Most people tend to argue that if what you play is worth the money then no harm no foul.
          My argument is this... I don't care if I get 60 dollars of enjoyment out of pressing start or getting all of the achievements... Why does my money not purchase the license for everything on the disc? As a consumer I just find that to being an unsettling president. I mean you could apply the same idea to other industries and it wouldnt make sense. A car with the CD player installed but behind a paygate or paying for utensils at a diner seem stupid comparisons to make but I don't see the difference.  CD players and/or utensils at a restaurant seem like an accepted standard of sorts but really they were just DLC nobody charged us for until production costs got too high and they needed to squeeze some extra dough out the hardcore.
          Why the disc as the delivery system? I'm at the game store already and now when I go home I have to deal with unlocking additional content on a disc I just bought.
Not to contradict myself but if the additional content is something like a bonus multiplayer map... Whatever... But should this "on disc-dlc" morph my $60 purchase in any way or become a part of the core game beyond an elected mission, I think I have a point.
           Besides, if the idea of there being day one DLC on the disc don't bother you now. I bet it will the day it gets pushed too far. What if a game shipped without two levels like in Assassin's Creed 2?... But they were on the disc. What if your favorite RPG had two morality endings but the on disc DLC opens up the infinite shades of gray.
            I get it. If I don't want it then I don't have to buy it. I know. But nobody bothered to tell me I didn't buy it until after I bought the disc it lives on.

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