Arachne

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  1. Posted

    you beat me to it, abercrombie.

    Let's see, Phantom Hourglass I thought was the easiest Zelda game ever.

    Akuji the Demon. But it's a lot of fun and so adorable and you should  totally check it out.

    Moraff Super Blast. Seriously, it's a breakout clone where you couldn't die if you wanted to because of how many extra lives you get.

  2. Posted

    Wasn't allowed a console growing up, but I played stuff at other people's houses.

    I did play Dr. Mario, Little Nemo: Dream Master, Super Mario World, Mario Kart 64, Ocarina of Time

    I did have a computer, though. For that I played:

    Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure, Crystal Caves, Myst, King's Quest V and VI, 7th Guest, Chip's Challenge

  3. Posted

    Chrono Trigger, because I hate level grinding so everyone was about level 50 at the end. Great game though.

    Link to the Past was pretty challenging

    Out of This World.

    Elite Beat Agents on Diva mode.

    Okay, I suck at games. I never even finished Cave Story.  :cry:

    Edit: another thread reminded me taht I did beat Chip's Challenge. Only level iI didn't finish was 149 (the one with the ridiculous force fields)

  5. Posted

    Yup, definitely Samus. Agreed with the maneuverability, firepower. She'd also screwattack the crap out of him, or land her ship on his face.

  6. Posted

    Yeah, talk to him once he pulls his head out of his ass. If that takes too long, leave him be and go talk to that girl. He'll eventually realise he's being an idiot and talk to you.

  7. Posted

    Aww, I love you too Sahaquiel.

    Besides, this is a tragedy that should not be forgotten. Like a memorial for the Vietnam war or something.

  8. Posted

    I wasn't even aware that this was happening in America. Doesn't seem to be in Canada. I understand if some people don't want to be hugged if, say, they don't like physical contact. Then you just say so. but seriously, putting a ban on it?

    You ever notice when these kinds of extremist policies are brought about, the retaliation is much worse? The suppression of everything natural of the 1950s gave birth to the radical swing in the opposite direction in the 60s. I read an article in Macleans (Canadian magazine) about how drinking, drugs, sex, and general adolescent tomfoolery had gone down over the past years. You know why? Because those things are more accepted and people have more freedom to do them. When it's no longer a rebellious reaction to oppression, people will for the most part find less appeal for those things, and probably be responsible about them.

    I guess what I'm getting at it that banning hugs can do a lot more harm than good, because it will most likely result in further extremes of rebellion. Besides, I would think that schools would want to increase face-to-face interaction in this day and age. Most of the people I talk to on a daily basis I talk to through digital means, and I think suppression of true interpersonal interaction, especially through a person's developing years, will create more social problems in the long run.

  9. Posted

    I love both of my parents. My Dad is really caring, but he's always been away more because of his work and his hobbies (he's in the local theatre group and he plays bluegrass). He tends to be more laid-back and accepting of some of my decisions, less likely to get angry, but can be scary when he is angry.

    My mom's been around more for driving me to and from dance, choir, band practice, etc. She would usually be with me for dance competitions. We've been through a lot, and have had more arguments than I've had with Dad. She seems less inclined to believe in my own decisions, though.

    It's a little complicated right now because my Dad's more accepting of my boyfriend than my Mom, and she doesn't think I should be living with him.

  10. Posted

    I'm sorry, it had to be done. the bad dubbing, though, is the least of their problems.

    So deeply and terribly sorry.

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    Canadians might get nostalgic over this one. Proof that PSAs can totally rock. Or scar you for life.

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    Why yes, Linkprow. I loved that book as a kid, especially when he asks the bulldozer if it's his mother. "Oh! You are not my mother. You are a Snort!"

    Yeah, as much as it's fun to come up with theories on timelines, I really think we're elaborating more than Nintendo ever did when writing the stories. they're loosely connected in some ways, but it's not supposed to be made clear.

    It is, however, suggested that all the Heroes of Time are related by blood in some way. On the other hand, I think that the Hero is only awakened when evil stalks Hyrule (again).

  15. Posted

    Well, Aethix, college is probably where you'll meet people you have things in common with, especially romantically. It's where the nerds congregate. Just avoid the frat idiots. They're not worth your time.

  16. Posted

    I don't use them often, but I do swear, mostly if I'm with some friends (it makes them laugh because I usually speak properly), when I genuinely have a reason for it, or when I'm playing a frustrating video game.

    Generally, I say don't swear unless you have to. It reduces the creativity of your language and your expressiveness in general. Also, people will pay more attention when you do swear. I sure as hell use minor swear words so I don't sound like a total square, but it makes more of an impact if you use the major ones sparingly. Also, racial slurs, unless among friends who know you, are a bad idea.

    On a side note, I KNEW I wasn't the only one who wasn't allowed to say 'shut up'. 

    I also could say 'stupid', at least calling someone stupid.

  17. Posted

    Well, there were also different kinds of slaves  too. Native slavery in Canada's pretty interesting. It was more of a way to increase relations between tribes, especially if someone from one killed someone from the other. If that happened, the bereft had a duty to kill whoever killed one of them, or else he had to be replaced. That's where slavery came in. The offending tribe could offer a slave as a peace offering to replace the one who was killed to prevent further bloodshed.

    So yeah, the myth of Canada not having slaves? Load of bull! We had African slaves too, back in the day, but not as many, since it was hard to get them up to Canada, and they couldn't stand the cold as well. The whole idea of slaves in America coming to Canada to be freed was when Britain and America were at war. It was a way for Britain to muck things up for the Americans: encourage their slaves to run away with the promise of freedom, and it will take away labour and give the Americans more things to worry about. It's sad to say, but it's true.

    And yes, I am against slavery.

  18. Posted

    Yeah, kids at school are idiots. He may have misheard you on purpose just so he could pick on you. Just laugh along with it, make it a running joke about the Legend of Dildo. It's honestly the best thing you can do at this point. Ignoring them or getting angry DOES NOT WORK. That will just make people think you're a target.

    I like toon Link, personally. My boyfriend doesn't, but that's his opinion. He thinks Twilight Princess is the best Zelda title, and I think Link to the Past is. 

    Btw, dildos are awesome. In all honesty, I think it should be easier for teenagers to buy them. They'll learn more about their bodies that way, and maybe fewer of them would get pregnant. That's just my take.

  19. Posted

    Oww, that sucks, man. Next time it happens, try massaging the back of your neck, or get someone else to do it. The majority of headaches stem from neck strain in some form.

    Was there a major change in the weather? Such as a thunderstorm or a blizzard? I get splitting headaches early in the morning due to atmospheric pressure. Seriously, wakes me up at 3 or 4 in the morning, and the pain figures into my dreams, turning them into weird hallucinations when I wake up.

    So what do I do? I take anti-allergy pills. You heard it. If it's sinus-related, like many air-pressure-driven headaches, you're better off using something like Loratadine. Take some Advil too, and have a full drink of water to rule out dehydration.

  20. Posted

    Okay, my bf has problems sleeping. Going out for a walk can help. Getting exercise is a good idea; it will ake sure you're tired.

    This one works for me. Try imagining your arms, legs, torso, your whole body is filled with rocks, making you feel so heavy that you sink into the mattress. Imagine you're somewhere peaceful where negative thoughts can't enter. Imagine your environment in detail; if your mind keeps racing, this can give it something to focus on. If your concentration keep wavering, gently nudge it back. Imagine a tree, for example, in great detail.

  21. Posted

    Lol, I think it's funny hearing stories of when young kids kiss. It's usually something they try once, then get grossed out or something and don't do again until they're ready to kiss for real. I kissed a boy when I was 7. Apparently I leaned forward suddenly, and he said he was startles and thought I was gonna kiss him. So I did just to show him.I got in trouble, though, and I didn't kiss another boy until I was 17.

    I've noticed a lot of people being worried about not being in relationships in junior high or high school. I say don't worry about it. I never dated at school, partly because I had a weird habit of crushing on guys who turned out to be gay (happened 3 times),or else I never acted on my crushes. 

    Anyways, in order to have a good relationship with others, I think you need to know more about yourself, and how to relate to other people. Don't be afraid to express your own opinions and feelings; it's the only way people get anywhere relationship-wise. You like him, but are afraid of rejection? Just ask him. If he says no, as much as it might hurt, you're better off moving on instead of mooning over someone you're not sure even likes you back. I did that once. 

    I had a huge crush on this japanese exchange student in my tutorial block back in high school. We talked sometimes, but never anything major, and when I started to really like him, I was afraid to make eye contact. And this was in grade 12! Anyways, I knew he was staying with a friend of mine, so around Christmas I left a rose addressed to him by the door. On Valentine's day I sent him chocolates, and had a friend give them to him. She said he was worried another guy was sending them to him. I wound up telling him, and he said he wasn't interested. It hurt a bit at first, but I got over it. Now I realise I could have saved myself a lot of trouble by being more forward. Oh well, you live and learn.

    Once I was out of school and had my first boyfriend when I was on an exchange trip. It didn't work out, but it made me less anxious to just go for it when I like someone. I've made tons of mistakes, and have regretted some of them. On the other hand, I've learned from them so that now that I'm in a relationship that matters I'm less likely to screw it up.

  22. Posted

    Ooh, I like. It's very stylised in its simplicity. I'd love to see your take on celtic knotwork, or to see your style integrated into a video game.

  23. Posted

    Oh dear God, yeah, thanks for the Tingle-as-Link's-father theory.  :wacko:

    I guess it's supposed to remain a mystery, since the orphaned boy is part of the archetype. How many fantasy stories have you ever read where the hero has both parents alive and happily together raising him? Very few. The hero is usually either orphaned, lives with one parent (possibly not knowing much about the other), separated from his parents, is raised by grandparents or aunts and uncles, or has an unhappy home life. It's part of the impetus to get the hero out into the world. The orphaned boy might have a longing to find out about what happened to his parent(s), a sense of vengeance for his dead parents, or maybe a sense of not fitting in with the people around him.

    Having previous Heroes of Time would explain a lot, too, especially if the new hero's mother loses her head over boys with swords, and Link is all "Wham, bam, thank you ma'am" and leaves her to go on another adventure. It's all hushed up by everyone else, making up stories about the young hero's father being a soldier who got killed by a moblin or Ganon or whatever.

    I'm envisioning a picture book about this: Young Link traveling around Hyrule asking various creatures, "Are you my father?"

  24. Posted

    Hmm, that's a good question. I think seeing more interactivity in Hyrule would be nice. Someone mentioned havign people traveling outside the towns. I'd love to see a couple picnicking outside a place because I've liberated it of whatever evil creature. More Dark Link; I was hoping to see more of him in TP apart from the cutscene, but it would be cool if the next one's a sequel to TP and it was foreshadowing to trials Link might endure beyond that game.  

    I'd like to see a game that explores what happened when Hyrule was flooded, but that might be too sad for some people, and make people feel cheated when Hyrule ends up underwater despite their mest efforts. Still, I think it would be fun, especially if, since the Hero of Time isn't there, Zelda could take up the efforts (and we could play as her and Sheik).