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Off Topic / Toast / Re: George W. Bush, an epic failure.
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on: January 03, 2009, 10:12:05 AM
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To some degree mere opinion is not enough, I could write a whole book on the problems of relativism but there have been certain times where indecision and too much of a laissez faire attitude have caused problems. I abhor the saying "we all have our opinions/views" because it is such a meaningless, unhelpful statement, that clarifies nothing but our inability to deduce the correct course of action. Given the circumstances the country faces at this point in history, (and at other points as well, obviously) there is always a correct course of action and an incorrect one. Sure, it may not be clear at first and surely not easy to figure out, but with the right minds on the job and the right kind of deduction I know it's possible. Allowing anything to happen because of mere opinion is not enough. But I am glad we can vote, the danger is I believe people vote more based on their opinions rather than what they know for sure.
That said, I honestly don't feel comfortable at all talking about politics, because I don't feel I have the knowledge or in-depth familiarity needed to reasonably assess which candidate is better for the country at this point in history. My brain instinctively tells me Obama (as well as things I've read and speeches I've heard), but instincts and his charisma are not nearly enough to be indicators of success. Almost every debate I've had off-offhandedly with friends and colleagues basically hinges on data, without it, our arguments at their core become arguments of assumptions and popular knowledge, rather than in-depth politics. The only true debate I've had was with someone who apparently really knew his stuff, and I backed off and conceded.
Yet, as I said, there is a right and wrong, and pulling out immediately out of Iraq is one of the wrongs, but not pulling out for a long time is also incorrect. I am not sure if you have read the agreement, but apparently the Prime Minister of Iraq has drafted a plan with the United States to pull out in around 3 years (even here I need my research, see), because later than that their OWN government would start to become agitated at US presence (as many other 'citizens' are).
And Rockstone I could cite your age as one of the reasons why you are pro-Bush over Obama, but I don't really know what kind of facts you bring to the table or exactly what instances you are comparing between the two.
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Public Discussion / Join The Team / Re: Music Composer
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on: December 31, 2008, 02:50:57 PM
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I think you could make the texture richer, add some horns at key moments. Your percussion is great and the electronic sounds and ambient strings actually remind me a bit of mechwarrior 2. The end of the middle section is abrupt though, just as it becomes really rich and interesting, it stops. You could really develop the middle section quite a bit before that silence. My absolute favorite part is around 1:45 to 2 minutes. The drop at 2 is the awkward spot. I'm glad it comes back later, I was just wondering why it keeps stopping and going? Is that a bug of the file?
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Public Discussion / General Discussion / MechWarrior Living Legends: The Cutting Edge of BattleTech in 2009 and Beyond
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on: December 30, 2008, 11:17:34 PM
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As 2009 rolls around in a few hours, I wanted to just comment on the progress MW:LL has made thus far. I gave a kudos to the Dev team around a half a year ago, feeling it fitting given the progress they've made up to that point.
I want to again congratulate them on a job well done, starting with the recent recruitment of the amazing texture artist Berker Siino, as well as their dogmatic continuation of the advent calendar. Despite their inability to carry out on their intention of releasing the mod in December, the amount of contact with their community, reception to feedback, as well as the amount of content being given to the fanbase, suggests progress which for me is unparalleled for any mod.
Maybe listing some of the most memorable things from 2008 that you've experienced with MW:LL would be nice.
I'll start: I remember when I would wait every month to delve into the Monthly newsletters, eagerly awaiting the content, checking the site every day at the start of every new month. Similarly, the advent calendar has proved quite suspenseful, and Criminal getting his dream job with Crytek inspired me quite a bit, not to mention it was pretty freaking awesome to see someone get what they've dreamed; you don't see that too often.
Anyways, I hope Mechwarrior Living Legends carries well into 2009 and beyond. No guts no galaxy guys!!! Keep up the good work!
So say we all!!!!
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Off Topic / Toast / What will YOU do when 2009 rolls around?
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on: December 30, 2008, 11:09:22 PM
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I'm gonna try to lay off the food, compose more, and generally just live it out. What about you guys? Any long term plans, vacations, trips you guys are planning in 2009? I may go to Hawaii for spring break to see my brother and sister! Should be fun.
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