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dancer62 posted...

Yeesh! 3 yes, 27 no is the current vote! No wonder racing games aren't discussed much here. One of the great things in Gran Turismo, Forza, Test Drive, Tokyo Xtreme, etc. is racing cars that I and my friends and family have owned and driven in real life.

With racing games, and much like flight sim games, I feel you need the whole setup with steering wheel, pedals, joystick, to get that in-game experience. Unless one is really into those kinda games, that is extra stuff that to buy and keep around.

I think one friend of mine actually bought some racing chairs with the built-in feedback. Though this same friend and a few others are really into cars and actually bought a Miata together to mod. Currently he himself bought some ol car, dunno which model, took out everything, cleaned up the frame/chassis, and is planning to install all sorts of new stuff into it. Definitely a hobby of his, but a pricey one.

With fighting games though, I have been told fightsticks makes a difference compared to controller which is probably why the majority of said players have fightsticks.
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ninjabay posted...

Musical education was mandatory in my school

Interesting. Kinda wish some schools do this in-place of P.E.
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Was it explained why said genetic engineering stopped or frown upon? Julian Bashir in DS9 was genetically modifier to some degree and he seems to be doing well.
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TheSlinja posted...

oh only the battle royale portion is f2p but thats what everyones playing anyways, funny how the gane had no buzz untill that

Ah that. I'm waiting for the co-op versus zombies one to go free-to-play.
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I think it was Megaman on the NES.
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TheSlinja posted...

fortnight is free to play

Already? Thought it was gonna be next year that option is available.
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I played the violin from 6th grade through 12th grade and even a little bit in collage. Unfortunately I didn't play consistently enough so never really improved. Kinda wish I chose the cello or piano though.

ninjabay posted...

it is mandatory to learn the flute where i studied

Interesting but how was it involved in your studies for it to be mandatory?
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I am sure there have been cases a friend(s) can't get into a game you like and vice versa. I have also seen some threads throughout GameFAQs asking how to convince said friend(s) to like or abandon certain games.

Regardless of the game or reasons, could you bring yourself to buy and play a game with a friend(s) just for the sake of playing with said friend(s)?

For me personally it really comes down to the cost of the game and if I'll get some enjoyment out of it. Take 2D fighting games for example. I lose 99% of the time but I still enjoy playing them with friends. Clash of Clan, I enjoy it but just can't get into clan wars so I play everything but that aspect of the game.

And then there's some games with questionable reviews like Fortnight. The game looked fun but I was hesitant on dropping $50-60 for it when there's microtransactions in the game. Now if the game was dirt cheap, I'll buy it even if I might play no more than a few hours worth.

Overall, would you buy and play a game if you can't really enjoy it just for the sake of playing with friends?

Comments and opinions are appreciated,

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Solid Sonic posted...

How do you know when you've admitted something successfully?

My guess, when you're finally seeking help for said problem. It is one thing to say it, it is another thing to actually do something about it.
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The Clone Wars made Episode III feels so much more tragic. Definitely worth the watch in my opinion.
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I love the library scene and when he was trolling the adult versions.
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I try to know enough to be able to do basic maintenance or simple fixes on my own and to kinda gauge whether or not certain repairs/cost from my mechanic makes sense.
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Already passed five years ago but I don't think one was held. Supposedly the reunion for the 2001 class had such poor attendance that planning a 2002 reunion mighta been pointless.

Plus with social media nowadays, its relatively easy to keep up with ol high school friends. I may not ever talk to them but seeing pictures alone is enough to kinda see where they are at with life. Glad to see about all of them are doing well.
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Probably Pokemon White. Starting around Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, even handheld games I'll buy digital.
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Yes and no. Having been raised by the typical Asian parents I have had many of beatings and would prefer avoiding the same done to any kids I might have in the future. But at the same time, sometimes I feel words can only do so much to explain why one shouldn't do something and pain might be the only way to convey that lesson.

I'd say so long as said spanking, hitting, etc doesn't leave marks and used only as a last resort, spanking is fine but talking over with the kid about why one should or shouldn't do something and getting the kid to understand it would be far better in the long run. And like some have said already, the kid gotta understand the meaning behind the spanking. Getting them to understand is the most important part.

As an example, I once played with the fire on our stove and I got a good beating from my mom. A mistake like that might not have a second chance for me to learn my lesson.
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I tried blue once but might be a bit too red for me. I had this American Rib Cap cut from Gordan Ramsay in Las Vegas for a bachelor party. Was good but I miss out on the char surface when it is this raw. Normally I have my steak rare but wanted to try blue for once.


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About $106 a month via Progressive for a 2017 Subaru Outback. Somehow I have Good Driver discount already.

Jen0125 posted...

Usually when people say "full coverage" they're only talking about having comprehensive, collision, and liability coverages. Or maybe the big three and then some others like emergency road services, rental, PIP, etc.

That's my impression as well about full coverage. What are some other folks idea about full coverage? I know if my car ever get totaled I am not gonna get the full comprehensive or collision. If I recall correctly, it is whatever value the car is worth at the time of the incident and even then I might not get that amount.
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Zeus posted...

Most rapists don't record themselves committing their crime and then post that video to social media where they continue to brag about their crimes.

Touche. I know the punishment for felony charges varies but I was only suggesting some convicted rapists got away for less than what some folks did with felony charges. Granted it's kinda a apple and orange situation.
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mooreandrew58 posted...

whats it got to do with this?

Nothing. I am just a bit baffled this would warrant a felony charge when some rape culprits were charged for less.
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Is this a bad time to compare rape charges and punishments to this?
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I thought the Red Alert series already explained why we don't want to change history.
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Zikten posted...

Japan is extremely xenophobic. This is no surprise.

I've heard the same. Even Japanese from outside of Japan are kinda treated different. Though I guess a Japanese American is technically American first and Japanese second. It's weird. I have heard they treat you well as a guest but differently if you're living there. Supposedly the population that accepts Western culture is a minority.
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Neither? I couldn't care less about console players. It is their money and I have no right to tell them how they should spend it but my friends and I have had many of fun times playing console games when we hang out. Getting together for a LAN party on the fly ain't that easy with desktops.

When it comes to port beggars, many of fun series have eventually gotten on to the PC (i.e. Dark Souls) thanks for these folks petitioning and whatnot for these ports. The Dark Souls port was as simple as possible and even the tool tips referred to the PlayStation controls but that game was still really fun regardless.
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Overall I still think I'm getting my money's worth with Netflix but wouldn't mind if certain series came back. I'm still a little upset Doctor Who and Stargate series were lost.

RCtheWSBC posted...

Now that I got Hulu wrapped up with my Spotify subscription for $5, I'm flexin'

Wowza? How? Normal pricing woulda been about $15 for Hulu and $10 for Spotify, right?
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No but I have considered getting a bow for some sports shooting. Dunno why, I find bow and arrow more fun than shooting a gun.
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Of course. Some students are more than capable of speaking English and another one or two languages. I see nothing with talking in another language so long as one is still capable of communicating with fellow students or teachers in English when the situation calls for it. Hell, I'd imagine in some cases people might want to talk in another language so they can have "private" conversations. Another thing, most schools offer foreign language as an elective. What if said student is merely practicing.
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Krow_Incarnate posted...

And they just look too clean. It's the difference between looking at the character vs the person in a costume.

You raised a good point there. I've attended Anime Expo in LA about three times and never thought to see how worn the costume look compared to the character.
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Yes and no. Story that always end in a happy manner might not make sense depending on the setting. Take the movie Snowpiercer for example. With the way it ends, the fate of some characters are left open but they were still left in a pretty grim situation. They escape one danger only to be faced with another one.
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If there is any truth to the movie Gatteca in the near future, I'll prefer avoiding such fate upon society.
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GanonsSpirit posted...

About 10 years after disciplining one's children stopped being a thing.

Come to think of it, I do wonder if any of my cousins ever beat their children. We all had the typical Asian parents when growing up and I've been beaten plenty of time myself. About all my cousins are doing well now in life but I do wonder if they would resort to the same means of punishment they were subjected to on their children. I think at the very least my cousins might do a light slap on the butt to their toddlers to warn them to not do something again.
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Kinda surprise said scooters are not locked-up to ensure their usage are not abused.
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Maaaybe something like this?

https://goo.gl/fMqPoE

I have seen some with pockets on the sleeves but I do not know how practical those can be. My Boy Scouts old uniform shirt had pockets on the sleeves but I never used them. At best mighta been good for pen, notepad, or compass.
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A mix between athlete and average. I'm not exactly fit but I do go camping and hiking often. I also exercise and play tennis somewhat regularly so I would prefer an outdoorsy partner as well. I figure as we get older it'll helps if your partner has the will to exercise and stay in shape. Currently my cousin is my workout buddy and it helps when you know someone is waiting on you to go exercise.
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Boxer brief and if it matters, polyester. I'm fairly active with the amount of camping trips and outdoor stuff I do so something that drys fast or less water absorbent is in my favor. Also, polyester does loosen up as much as cotton.
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Home Depot for the longest time though I might switch over to Lowe's given the more convenient location near my work.
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I was going occasionally just to sit down and read from my Kindle but stopped over a year ago.
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With the cost of healthcare for pets, it gotta be pricey at some point to take care of that many pets to boot.
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I'll go if I'm drafted. Though it would be a really grim situation if our military as-is somehow isn't enough and the draft has to be initiated.
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Quol posted...

College notes? Get on my level scrubs i still have my homework assignments from first grade.

I probably do have some of that stuff lying around somewhere in a closet or desk. I'm too sentimental when it comes to hording stuff.
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Sahuagin posted...

even if it's relevant, who cares? their use as notes was that they were specifically relevant to the course you were taking at that time, not because having written down a particular formula is going to be important forever. if you need to look up specific formulas, use the internet or a book on the topic, or even make new documents that are relevant to what you're doing now and not some class you took 10 years ago.

If/When I do give myself a refresher I'll probably use my ol books again so the notes and homework from several years ago would be relevant still.
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Interesting responses. If it matters I studied civil engineering. Majority, if not all, of the notes are probably still relevant in one way or another. Equations rarely every changes over the centuries. Only stuff that might change are code related notes. Those stuff change every few years.
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I have maybe three or four boxes filled with notes from college. Some I got bound into booklets while some are still loose. I figure if/when I ever go back for my Master's, said notes might be useful. Fast forward several years later to 2017 and I find myself just working and it feels unlikely I'll ever go for my Master's.

If I do go back I'll probably need to review everything again from scratch. Have any of you kept your college notes long after graduating, are they buried away somewhere in a closest, or the first thing you tossed out after graduating?


Comments are appreciated,

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A mix of the second and third response. I wouldn't be against it but at the same time it really depends on why/how they were separated and how much ties the father still have in the life of the woman and child.

If a third person, me, is getting involved I need to know there's next to nothing left between the father and the the ex and child. Granted part of me also feels it is wrong to ax anything between the father and child depending on the reason for separation.
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Veedrock- posted...

The dialogue is lost to literally everyone.

Kinda thinking the same thing. More attention is brought to those doing the kneeling than the issues these players are supposedly trying to speak out for/against.
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Peterass posted...

Yes, the struggle of being a multi millionaire that gets paid to play a game for a few months. Such oppression

To be fair, sometime a person in a position of power/fame needs to speak out for the little people who voices can't be heard or are ignored. If folks are only being brought to attention of some issues due to the actions of these people of fame and not directly from those in need, that fault lies with society as a whole. Of course, the timing could be better maybe...
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Just one. Got it originally for my camping trips but now I wear it all the time. Solar powered so unless I get the internal circuits fried, it'll probably last me a very lone time.
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Well that's unfortunate. I wonder what is the standard protocol to handle situations where the person can't understand or hear the commands of the officer(s)

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Yellow posted...

The officer who shot and killed Sanchez on Tuesday night, identified by authorities as Sgt. Christopher Barnes, has been put on paid administrative leave

the worst punishment a police officer can receive

I wonder if it's because of the whatever union exist among police officers that paid leave when you're being punished or investigated is the norm.
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DocDelicious posted...

12 cups of coffee a day

Good grief. Isn't that more than what is relatively safe?
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No. I try to avoid browsing because I see that as a waste of time and I may not be purchasing said item at the best price. Depending on the product and cost, I tend to research beforehand to decide whether I actually want it or not based on need/want, price, and reviews.

The only product that might take me some time to choose would be clothing. Something could have the best reviews in the world and for all I know it wouldn't fit me right. Though my previous two shirts that I purchased via Amazon have fitted me well.
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