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Herzog Wolfhammer
Sigma Special Tactics Group
3341
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Posted - 2013.08.28 15:20:00 -
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Khergit Deserters wrote:Sorry if you've heard this story before, but... I once stood in line behind Steven Tyler of Aerosmith at an airport. Man, for being such a cocksure rock band front man, that guy sure is short.
Also: Napoleon wasn't really that short. It's just that he was usually surrounded by really tall grenadier bodyguards, and they were also wearing tall bearskin caps. (The caps were a meta-tool to make the guy look taller and more intimidating). Napoleon looked small in stature in comparison.
It should also be noted that aristocratic Frenchmen invented high heels by and for themselves, so they would not be looking up to the peasants. Considering who Napoleon was and his background, and height being of importance regarding the aristocracy (those that survived the revolution anyway), all this about Napoleon being short is par for the course.
To compare the goon leader to Napoleon is probably false. I liken him to be more like the boss from "Office Space" crossed with General Buck Turgidson from "Doctor Strangelove".
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Plastic Psycho
Necro-Economics
367
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Posted - 2013.08.28 15:32:00 -
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Poasting in a stealth 'Dig Me!' thread.
KuroVolt wrote:Do you even understand what Napoleon Complex means? I think the OP was referring to own-self. |
I Love Boobies
All Hail Boobies
570
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Posted - 2013.08.28 15:33:00 -
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Gotta love it when someone is famous in a game or whatever, they think they are famous the world over and let it get to their heads. 99.99999999999999999% of the world would just say "Who?" when gaming celebrities are mentioned. *removed inappropriate signature* - CCP Eterne |
Plastic Psycho
Necro-Economics
367
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Posted - 2013.08.28 15:38:00 -
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Khergit Deserters wrote:Sorry if you've heard this story before, but... I once stood in line behind Steven Tyler of Aerosmith at an airport. Man, for being such a cocksure rock band front man, that guy sure is short. Not as short as Donald 'Buck' Dharma.
Quote:Also: Napoleon wasn't really that short. It's just that he was usually surrounded by really tall grenadier bodyguards, and they were also wearing tall bearskin caps. (The caps were a meta-tool to make the guy look taller and more intimidating). Napoleon looked small in stature in comparison. 5' 2" - In contemporary French measurement. 5' 6" to the rest of the world. Even by modern standards, not notably short.
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Solstice Project
I'm So Meta Even This Acronym
3752
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Posted - 2013.08.28 16:33:00 -
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Rhivre wrote:Solstice Project wrote:Thanks. That's some crappy article. Yeah, the author is an....interesting ^^....philosopher Philosopher dude wiki page I had no idea a philosopher can write such shallow articles. |
Spurty
953
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Posted - 2013.08.28 16:36:00 -
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One guy with an ego the size of France and uses 'just playing a game mate' as an excuse for his 'ego rubbing' needs doesn't make for a Napoleon complex.
Now, why so many are 'enchanted' by this is worth studying.
Sadly, we're already bored of their flashcard retorts to being poked. --- GÇ£If you think this Universe is bad, you should see some of the others.GÇ¥ GÇò Philip K. **** |
Captain Tardbar
Sons of Sam
459
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Posted - 2013.08.28 19:04:00 -
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Well that is what part of my sig means...
That if you remove the restriction on morality, then your deep down emotions come out. "Entitlement" is a euphemism for "I hate the way you play and it makes me cry like a baby". If you fantasize about being immoral it means you enjoy being immoral deep down. |
Jonah Gravenstein
Sweet Sensations Radical Industries
12554
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Posted - 2013.08.28 19:19:00 -
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Captain Tardbar wrote:Well that is what part of my sig means...
That if you remove the restriction on morality, then your deep down emotions come out. Immoral and amoral are two entirely different things.
Immoral is having no morality, being wicked or evil. If you are immoral, you know what society considers right and wrong, yet you do wrong anyway.
Amoral is having no morals at all.
While many acts committed in Eve are consider immoral, given the lore, backstory, the societal norms of the factions and the general nature of the game they are actually amoral.
Bullshit is a greater enemy of the truth than lies are ~ Harry G. Frankfurt |
Caviar Liberta
Moira. Villore Accords
145
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Posted - 2013.08.28 19:30:00 -
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Jonah Gravenstein wrote:Captain Tardbar wrote:Well that is what part of my sig means...
That if you remove the restriction on morality, then your deep down emotions come out. Immoral and amoral are two entirely different things. Immoral is having no morality, being wicked or evil. If you are immoral, you know what society considers right and wrong, yet you do wrong anyway. Amoral is having no morals at all. While many acts committed in Eve are consider immoral, given the lore, backstory, the societal norms of the factions and the general nature of the game they are actually amoral.
This might help.
amoral - Lacking moral sensibility; not caring about right and wrong. indifferent - without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic: his indifferent attitude toward the suffering of others. apathetic - having or showing little or no emotion |
Captain Tardbar
Sons of Sam
461
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Posted - 2013.08.28 19:45:00 -
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Jonah Gravenstein wrote:Captain Tardbar wrote:Well that is what part of my sig means...
That if you remove the restriction on morality, then your deep down emotions come out. Immoral and amoral are two entirely different things. Immoral is having no morality, being wicked or evil. If you are immoral, you know what society considers right and wrong, yet you do wrong anyway. Amoral is having no morals at all. While many acts committed in Eve are considered immoral, given the lore, backstory, the societal norms of the factions and the general nature of the game they are actually amoral.
Hrm... Well, I think people who gank know that ganking is considered wrong by society in game terms, but chose to enjoy doing it anyways. Nothing wrong with that.
If you don't realize it is wrong, then you must get confused everytime concord shoots you. "Entitlement" is a euphemism for "I hate the way you play and it makes me cry like a baby". If you fantasize about being immoral it means you enjoy being immoral deep down. |
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Alavaria Fera
GoonWaffe Goonswarm Federation
4233
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Posted - 2013.08.28 19:48:00 -
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An amusing alliance description, to be sure. There are no goons. The goons' 0.0 dream is over.
"Progodlegend said the goal of N3 is to destroy Goonswarm Federation, but in reality NCdot is in Fountain due to the fact it is virtually the last place there is action." ~NC., Fountain 2013 |
Khergit Deserters
Crom's Angels
1576
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Posted - 2013.08.28 19:56:00 -
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Japanese proverb: "When you're away from home, you have no shame." Ethiopian proverb: "If there is no fear of shame, there is no honor." American TV commercial: "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas."
In other words, if nobody that matters is watching, people feel free to let their inner Godzilla loose. Whether or not they actually do that is a matter of personal choice. Or maybe a matter of how big or small their inner Godzilla is. Or how much control they have over it. |
baltec1
Bat Country
7718
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Posted - 2013.08.28 19:57:00 -
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Herzog Wolfhammer wrote:
To compare the goon leader to Napoleon is probably false. I liken him to be more like the boss from "Office Space" crossed with General Buck Turgidson from "Doctor Strangelove".
A classic |
Telegram Sam
Sebiestor Tribe Minmatar Republic
1048
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Posted - 2013.08.28 20:00:00 -
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baltec1 wrote:Herzog Wolfhammer wrote:
To compare the goon leader to Napoleon is probably false. I liken him to be more like the boss from "Office Space" crossed with General Buck Turgidson from "Doctor Strangelove".
A classic Oh, my epilepsy...! |
Zappity
Kurved Space
326
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Posted - 2013.08.28 21:33:00 -
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"What my enemies call a general peace is my destruction. What I call peace is merely the rearmament of my enemies."
Renting, huh? Hooray, I'm l33t! -á(Kil2: "The higher their ship losses...the better they're going to be.") |
Andski
GoonWaffe Goonswarm Federation
8640
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Posted - 2013.08.28 22:30:00 -
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Captain Tardbar wrote:Hrm... Well, I think people who gank know that ganking is considered wrong by society in game terms, but chose to enjoy doing it anyways. Nothing wrong with that.
If you don't realize it is wrong, then you must get confused everytime concord shoots you.
are you literally twelve Twitter: @EVEAndski
TheMittani.com: The premier source for news, commentary and discussion of EVE Online and other games of interest.-á |
Captain Tardbar
Sons of Sam
461
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Posted - 2013.08.28 22:37:00 -
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Andski wrote:Captain Tardbar wrote:Hrm... Well, I think people who gank know that ganking is considered wrong by society in game terms, but chose to enjoy doing it anyways. Nothing wrong with that.
If you don't realize it is wrong, then you must get confused everytime concord shoots you. are you literally twelve
No, but I'm glad I got you to take the time to post that.
While we are at it... Could I entertain you to explain in detail on why you think I am very young? It would make my day.
"Entitlement" is a euphemism for "I hate the way you play and it makes me cry like a baby". If you fantasize about being immoral it means you enjoy being immoral deep down. |
Alavaria Fera
GoonWaffe Goonswarm Federation
4233
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Posted - 2013.08.28 22:37:00 -
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Andski wrote:Captain Tardbar wrote:Hrm... Well, I think people who gank know that ganking is considered wrong by society in game terms, but chose to enjoy doing it anyways. Nothing wrong with that.
If you don't realize it is wrong, then you must get confused everytime concord shoots you. are you literally twelve Is that not allowed in eve online? There are no goons. The goons' 0.0 dream is over.
"Progodlegend said the goal of N3 is to destroy Goonswarm Federation, but in reality NCdot is in Fountain due to the fact it is virtually the last place there is action." ~NC., Fountain 2013 |
Andski
GoonWaffe Goonswarm Federation
8641
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Posted - 2013.08.28 22:50:00 -
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Captain Tardbar wrote:No, but I'm glad I got you to take the time to post that.
While we are at it... Could I entertain you to explain in detail on why you think I am very young? It would make my day.
because you actually give a crap about ~morality~ in a video game
twelve or otherwise, you're playing the wrong game Twitter: @EVEAndski
TheMittani.com: The premier source for news, commentary and discussion of EVE Online and other games of interest.-á |
Alavaria Fera
GoonWaffe Goonswarm Federation
4233
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Posted - 2013.08.28 22:54:00 -
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ACE McFACE wrote:KuroVolt wrote:Do you even understand what Napoleon Complex means? Isn't it where your brain tells you to wear one of those big hats and conquer Italy even though its socially unacceptable to do so? Going to Fountain was The Mittani's ... last mistake :smugGoblin: There are no goons. The goons' 0.0 dream is over.
"Progodlegend said the goal of N3 is to destroy Goonswarm Federation, but in reality NCdot is in Fountain due to the fact it is virtually the last place there is action." ~NC., Fountain 2013 |
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Unsuccessful At Everything
The Troll Bridge
5910
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Posted - 2013.08.28 23:09:00 -
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Grrrrrr Goons thread# 372378.
Technically if you count all the stealth Grrrrrr Goons threads its like 429877.
If you count all the threads made by people who were ganked in highsec and blamed the goons eventhough goons had nothing to do with it, then its like 894122.
Since the cessation of their usefulness is imminent, may I appropriate your belongings? |
Captain Tardbar
Sons of Sam
462
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Posted - 2013.08.28 23:36:00 -
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Andski wrote:Captain Tardbar wrote:No, but I'm glad I got you to take the time to post that.
While we are at it... Could I entertain you to explain in detail on why you think I am very young? It would make my day.
because you actually give a crap about ~morality~ in a video game twelve or otherwise, you're playing the wrong game
I'm glad I continue to encourage to get you to post.
But I don't understand. My signature is making the same point as the description of the corporation in question which points out that in these games people release emotions and behaviors they wouldn't otherwise do. Are you saying Goons are a bunch of 12 year olds as well.
And from my understanding 12 year olds do not sit around and ponder the quandary of morality.
Certainly those with more refined aptitudes towards pondering the deeper meanings of life think about these things.
And to deny that there isn't any morality in playing a open ended game is just as silly as saying Fable has no morality choice between good and evil gameplay choices.
Certainly this morality isn't on the same par as going out in real life and stealing grandma's social security money, but its probaly on the same morality level as a game of poker in Las Vegas.
Every action you take in life has some moral value in it. Some good, some bad, and course plenty of action with neutral morality as it caues neither harm nor good to others (which is an active choice).
The same applies to social interactions with video games. Its not serious business morality, but its still morality.
And if you like doing nasty things to people in game, it means you sort of like doing nasty things.
I do nasty things to people and I'm not ashamed to say that I do and my in game morality can be considered sort of evil. Why can't you? Or does it bother you that you are a virtual sinner? "Entitlement" is a euphemism for "I hate the way you play and it makes me cry like a baby". If you fantasize about being immoral it means you enjoy being immoral deep down. |
mechtech
Ice Liberation Army
511
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Posted - 2013.08.28 23:43:00 -
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That's an intelligent and well thought out statement, and one I've had debates about.
It's a very interesting and controversial psychological question about human behavior. |
Zappity
Zappin' it
326
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Posted - 2013.08.29 00:10:00 -
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I have never understood this debate.
That guy who raged at you in local after you scammed him - were his 'tears' real or was he pretending? Of course they were real, otherwise you wouldn't enjoy doing it.
You negatively affected somebody's emotions. To say 'it doesn't matter because it's not real' is a transparently juvenile defensive position from someone who is uncomfortable with their actions.
EVE is such a good 'game' because it evokes real emotional responses to loss and therefore gain. That's why many of us play it. Hooray, I'm l33t! -á(Kil2: "The higher their ship losses...the better they're going to be.") |
Rekon X
Federal Navy Academy Gallente Federation
14
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Posted - 2013.08.29 00:15:00 -
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It means he's short. |
Corpora Dei
Red Slice Enterprise
1
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Posted - 2013.08.29 00:58:00 -
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Unsuccessful At Everything wrote:Grrrrrr Goons thread# 372378.
Technically if you count all the stealth Grrrrrr Goons threads its like 429877.
If you count all the threads made by people who were ganked in highsec and blamed the goons eventhough goons had nothing to do with it, then its like 894122.
I wasn't GRRRRing, I like goons, I even got to enjoy Boat's crazy rants about his diets, classes, etc, made a nice isky on his awox missions. Mittens certainly has a certain eloquence about his speeches, obviously moves possibly the largest navies this game has ever seen. So did Napoleon =)
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Rhes
GoonWaffe Goonswarm Federation
43
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Posted - 2013.08.29 01:50:00 -
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Zappity wrote:I have never understood this debate.
That guy who raged at you in local after you scammed him - were his 'tears' real or was he pretending? Of course they were real, otherwise you wouldn't enjoy doing it.
You negatively affected somebody's emotions. To say 'it doesn't matter because it's not real' is a transparently juvenile defensive position from someone who is uncomfortable with their actions.
EVE is such a good 'game' because it evokes real emotional responses to loss and therefore gain. That's why many of us play it.
People shouldn't play video games that make them feel sad. |
Alavaria Fera
GoonWaffe Goonswarm Federation
4235
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Posted - 2013.08.29 02:05:00 -
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Zappity wrote:EVE is such a good 'game' because it evokes real emotional responses to loss and therefore gain. That's why many of us play it. Damn right. There are no goons. The goons' 0.0 dream is over.
"Progodlegend said the goal of N3 is to destroy Goonswarm Federation, but in reality NCdot is in Fountain due to the fact it is virtually the last place there is action." ~NC., Fountain 2013 |
James Amril-Kesh
4S Corporation RAZOR Alliance
5738
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Posted - 2013.08.29 02:15:00 -
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baltec1 wrote:Rhivre wrote:baltec1 wrote:Why do people always compare dear leader with the wrong dictator in these grr goons threads? I would have thought the facial fuzz was a bit of a hint, at the very least. DBRB could possibly be napoleon though. no, we need someone who enjoys grinding down structures, has a story to tell and loses large numbers of men. Perhaps a WW1 general. DBRB would invade Russia in winter. My Youtube Channel Latest video: August 25, 2013 |
silens vesica
Corsair Cartel
2013
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Posted - 2013.08.29 02:56:00 -
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James Amril-Kesh wrote:baltec1 wrote:Rhivre wrote:baltec1 wrote:Why do people always compare dear leader with the wrong dictator in these grr goons threads? I would have thought the facial fuzz was a bit of a hint, at the very least. DBRB could possibly be napoleon though. no, we need someone who enjoys grinding down structures, has a story to tell and loses large numbers of men. Perhaps a WW1 general. DBRB would invade Russia in winter. Whilst playing with matches. Tell someone you love them today, because life is short. But scream it at them in Esperanto, because life is also terrifying and confusing.
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