Cross Roads. - Page 2

Ragnarok-X · #11 May 17th, 2004, 04:09 PM

i was wondering how old are you Tesco ?

Atrocities · #12 May 17th, 2004, 04:16 PM

I had to cut back my games at PBW as well. Really when something I do for fun becomes like a job, its time to move on.

tesco samoa · #13 May 17th, 2004, 04:19 PM

33 for a little while

Gandalph · #14 May 17th, 2004, 05:17 PM

Check your PM's please.

Slynky · #15 May 18th, 2004, 12:07 AM

"Many people just think that computer games are "bad" because it's "bad" to sit in front of a screen all the time. It probably is, but better an (interactive) computer screen than a (one-way) TV screen any day. Geek kids will grow up smarter and better adjusted than MTV kids anyday."

Probably a whole conversation in this alone. I mean the redeeming qualities of TV versus computer games. Certainly, sitting in from of the Learning Channel would be fine as a TV example. Then, other shows on TV like, perhaps, ER, where a person could learn in passing a bit of medical info. Then, we move to another type of show, sci-fi, where, like SF books, the imagination is perked and young people wonder about what they have seen and if it can be done as they, perhaps, pursue a scientic career. Last on the list, IMO, is watching sports. Not sure there are any redeeming qualities to be found there.

Then there are games. Particularly strategy games. Possibly some good to be found there as it teaches planning, analysis, exercises the memory, puzzle-solving, and, perhaps, in certain games (like the Sim City series), there may even be some practical learning available. But, once again, not sure the games my 12-year-old plays (where it's mostly about violence, where Versions allow you to play the "bad guy", sell drugs to get money, run from the police, etc.) are wonderful "tools" to grow up with. He spends way too much time, IMO, glued to his PC/PS/Xbox playing games. I feel his social skills are being hurt. And he looks about as pale as a guy can be 'cause the sun only touches his skin at school (LOL). I DID hear a report that said kids who play on the PC x-number of hours a day were originally thought to be harmed but studies showed they seemed to do better in school than those who had a "regular" life. So...what's a guy to do?

In the case of SE, I think a lot of guys (all ages) tend to learn some extra computer graphics skills so that they can make ship sets (modeling) and host their own website (HTML, Frontpage, etc.) And that's a good thing (well, until someone in India takes your job for 1 8th the salary...LOL).

"When you're too old for sex"

And just when would that be?!?!

[ May 17, 2004, 23:09: Message edited by: Slynky ]

primitive · #16 May 18th, 2004, 12:31 AM

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Originally posted by tesco samoa:
33 for a little while

Still a pup then

Ballancing gaming life with RL is never easy. Neither one likes to be put on a hold.
Good luck with the act. Hope you still will stick around, you will be missed if you leave

If it's any help:
I'll promise to try my utmost to free you from the drag of playing in Pairs and RTH at the earliest convinient time

Slynky · #17 May 18th, 2004, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by primitive:

quote:
Originally posted by tesco samoa:
33 for a little while

If it's any help:
I'll promise to try my utmost to free you from the drag of playing in Pairs and RTH at the earliest convinient time

Always someone nice around to do favors for others...

Renegade 13 · #18 May 18th, 2004, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by primitive:

quote:
Originally posted by tesco samoa:
33 for a little while

Still a pup then

If 33 is still a pup, then what's 17??

And Tesco: I hope you have success with whatever it is you do when you're not here, or playing SEIV. Yep, all 2 hours of your day. Oh wait...that's just me...ignore that

Anyways, relax, have fun, and I hope you come back soon

[ May 18, 2004, 02:01: Message edited by: Renegade 13 ]

tesco samoa · #19 May 30th, 2004, 06:24 AM

Thank you very much

such kind words are always worth hearing.

I always feel it is sad that i cannot hear them in person.

but such is this new world we all enjoy.

As you can see i have not disappeared.

I would not leave this place competly ever.

I have such good friends here.

But i have most of my time cleaned up now for future commitiments to the growth of this community. I do hope i can keep up with the bar that was set before me.

cryptic.

and bad spelling all at once

hell yea

Slynky · #20 May 30th, 2004, 07:14 AM

BTW, I kinda miss the "gumby" avatar. And I keep wondering if the "head banger" is ALF...probably not...LOL.