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I am guessing because of tradition...personally I would love a story that makes her a hero...Why are Medusa (Pathfinder 1st Edition Bestiary, p. 201) flagged as evil?
I know it has been that way since AD&D 1st Edition, but of all the creatures to be identified as evil ...
Also, we think like Gamers. Reading the legend, I am struck by the fact that Perseus was instructed to "bring back Medusa's head.
He was not actually told to kill her. So, another solution comes to mind.
Yeah...by that is why I hate the latest version of The Clash of Titans...they go through telling the horrible myth and how tragic Medusa is...than in the next scene the lead character(who is the fakest of the fakes) says something to the effect of 'Let's Kill the b!@#$...."
Hollywood is solo 'progressive'....
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Interesting tidbit The FR had lots of LGBTQ+ characters...a lot of it was subtle...but was there...And, more openly, depictions of women were much more balanced.
Okay. But keep in mind that Hasbro was driving 4th Edition .Then 4th ed FR came out...
All hints of LGBTQ+ characters were removed by the time jump...and not replaced...along with lots of strong female characters....
And that is why I will never buy a WotC product again...
I'm going to put at least some of the blame back on the 4E developers and project managers. IDW pitched the idea of introducing canon female and LGBTQ Transformers other than Arcee* to Hasbro, and then ran with it, fleshing them out into fully-realized -- for good and bad -- inspirational, and fallible characters. And their comics sales, and the sales of those female toys, proved that they could satisfy existing female (and many male) fans and bring in new ones. and Hasbro has stuck with the new canon, even with the inevitable screeching from the loud minority of butthurt babymen.
I don't think the 4e guys were deliberately sexist and anti-LGBTIQ. But they are on record that the Faerun lore was too deep and "complicated", and blowing it all up -- and shoehorning in all their particular preferences, even ones that didn't make sense or really fit -- was their attempt to make it easier for themselves. They still never seemed to fully get that destroying all those beloved characters and canon would understandably turn off the buying fanbase. If the 4e developers had bothered to make the case that that deep lore and beloved characters were selling points, I'm sure Hasbro would have went along with it, because money is money.
* Arcee, in the IDW canon, is trans and bi, BTW. Mairghread Scott, who spearheaded the...
I think the whole 'make it easier for themselves' bit excluded female and LGBT+ characters because they had trouble writing them...
Er, good Wednesday. It's all running together.
Yeah time gets that way sometimes...
Also, we think like Gamers. Reading the legend, I am struck by the fact that Perseus was instructed to "bring back Medusa's head.
He was not actually told to kill her. So, another solution comes to mind.
Yeah...by that is why I hate the latest version of The Clash of Titans...they go through telling the horrible myth and how tragic Medusa is...than in the next scene the lead character(who is the fakest of the fakes) says something to the effect of 'Let's Kill the b!@#$...."
Hollywood is solo 'progressive'...
I get why Hollywood is addicted to remakes and sequels right now (the international market), but not all films should be remade.
Once the studio decided to do that particular story, the movie makers were in a trap. The whole legend is EXTREMELY misogynist.
I think the whole 'make it easier for themselves' bit excluded female and LGBT+ characters because they had trouble writing them...
Still, this was before they has severed the people of Paizo, so they had the talent available to resolve that problem.
Testing your knowledge of computer science (or English literature), what are Big-Endians and Little-Endians?
Also, we think like Gamers. Reading the legend, I am struck by the fact that Perseus was instructed to "bring back Medusa's head.
He was not actually told to kill her. So, another solution comes to mind.
Yeah...by that is why I hate the latest version of The Clash of Titans...they go through telling the horrible myth and how tragic Medusa is...than in the next scene the lead character(who is the fakest of the fakes) says something to the effect of 'Let's Kill the b!@#$...."
Hollywood is solo 'progressive'...
I get why Hollywood is addicted to remakes and sequels right now (the international market), but not all films should be remade.
Once the studio decided to do that particular story, the movie makers were in a trap. The whole legend is EXTREMELY misogynist.
And yet it was worse the earlier version somehow...
I think the whole 'make it easier for themselves' bit excluded female and LGBT+ characters because they had trouble writing them...Still, this was before they has severed the people of Paizo, so they had the talent available to resolve that problem.
I am also sure the decision also was not to draw the ire of that toxic Male fanbase that seems inherent in nerd culure...
Testing your knowledge of computer science (or English literature), what are Big-Endians and Little-Endians?
I dont know computer science...
And the only literature reference I can think of is Agatha Christie's 'Ten Little Indians'
I am also sure the decision also was not to draw the ire of that toxic Male fanbase that seems inherent in nerd culture...I think the whole 'make it easier for themselves' bit excluded female and LGBT+ characters because they had trouble writing them...Still, this was before they has severed the people of Paizo, so they had the talent available to resolve that problem.
But it wasn't exactly "in your face" before (I didn't even perceive it). So, I'm not sure what the problem was.
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Testing your knowledge of computer science (or English literature), what are Big-Endians and Little-Endians?I dont know computer science...
Big-endian is an order in which the "big end" (most significant value in the sequence) is stored first (at the lowest storage address). Little-endian is an order in which the "little end" (least significant value in the sequence) is stored first. For example, in a big-endian computer, the two bytes required for the hexadecimal number 4F52 would be stored as 4F52 in storage (if 4F is stored at storage address 1000, for example, 52 will be at address 1001). In a little-endian system, it would be stored as 524F (52 at address 1000, 4F at 1001).
FromAnd the only literature reference I can think of is Agatha Christie's 'Ten Little Indians'
Gulliver's Travels, by Jonathan Swift
The novel describes an intra-Lilliputian quarrel over the practice of breaking eggs. Traditionally, Lilliputians broke boiled eggs on the larger end; a few generations ago, an Emperor of Lilliput, the Present Emperor's great-grandfather, had decreed that all eggs be broken on the smaller end after his son cut himself breaking the egg on the larger end. The differences between Big-Endians (those who broke their eggs at the larger end) and Little-Endians had given rise to "six rebellions ... wherein one Emperor lost his life, and another his crown".
I am also sure the decision also was not to draw the ire of that toxic Male fanbase that seems inherent in nerd culure...I think the whole 'make it easier for themselves' bit excluded female and LGBT+ characters because they had trouble writing them...Still, this was before they has severed the people of Paizo, so they had the talent available to resolve that problem.
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Hey! I resemble that remark!I am also sure the decision also was not to draw the ire of that toxic Male fanbase that seems inherent in nerd culure...I think the whole 'make it easier for themselves' bit excluded female and LGBT+ characters because they had trouble writing them...Still, this was before they has severed the people of Paizo, so they had the talent available to resolve that problem.
While you may enjoy pictures of half naked women...and while who doesn't if you attracted to that...
You...As far as I know...don't violently object when woman are also depicted wearing clothes..,
Hey! I resemble that remark!I am also sure the decision also was not to draw the ire of that toxic Male fanbase that seems inherent in nerd culure...I think the whole 'make it easier for themselves' bit excluded female and LGBT+ characters because they had trouble writing them...Still, this was before they has severed the people of Paizo, so they had the talent available to resolve that problem.
While you may enjoy pictures of half naked women...and while who doesn't if you attracted to that...
You...As far as I know...don't violently object when woman are also depicted wearing clothes..,
Yes, I do. :p
But, that's not the problem is it. I think you have seen what I have: Many men lust after women, but don't seem to like them very much.
It's quiet.
Too quiet
It's quiet.
Too quiet
Sorry...was thinking of response...
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Hey! I resemble that remark!I am also sure the decision also was not to draw the ire of that toxic Male fanbase that seems inherent in nerd culure...I think the whole 'make it easier for themselves' bit excluded female and LGBT+ characters because they had trouble writing them...Still, this was before they has severed the people of Paizo, so they had the talent available to resolve that problem.
While you may enjoy pictures of half naked women...and while who doesn't if you attracted to that...
You...As far as I know...don't violently object when woman are also depicted wearing clothes..,
Yes, I do. :p
But, that's not the problem is it. I think you have seen what I have: Many men lust after women, but don't seem to like them very much.
Partly...It is also the rules are changing and some people can't adapt.
The armor used by the Alliance soldiers was originally created for which movie?
The armor used by the Alliance soldiers was originally created for which movie?
Starship Troopers....
It still amuses me that the director for that movie got everyone naked in the shower scene by stripping down and joining in. Terrifying, but amusing.
It still amuses me that the director for that movie got everyone naked in the shower scene by stripping down and joining in. Terrifying, but amusing.
Yeah I will have to agree....
[Delving into theoretical astronomy] For Browncoats, what is the importance of TRAPPIST-1?
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[Delving into theoretical astronomy] For Browncoats, what is the importance of TRAPPIST-1?
Well...it looks like the solar system that Firefly takes place in...
[Delving into theoretical astronomy] For Browncoats, what is the importance of TRAPPIST-1?Well...it looks like the solar system that Firefly takes place in...
Correct. Except that it is a real place.
Previously, people (myself included) were arguing that the 'Verse was unrealistic.
[Delving into theoretical astronomy] For Browncoats, what is the importance of TRAPPIST-1?Well...it looks like the solar system that Firefly takes place in...Correct. Except that it is a real place.
Previously, people (myself included) were arguing that the 'Verse was unrealistic.
Well...It Is My slight problem with Science now a days...very closed minded...and almost never questioning anything...
So... anymore questions for me?
Tomorrow is my Birthday.
So... anymore questions for me?
Okay then ...
Can you give me your thoughts on the following movies?* - Solo
* - Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace
* - Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones
* - The Clone Wars
* - Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith
* - Rogue One
* - Star Wars IV: A New Hope
* - Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back
* - Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi
* - Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens
* - Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi
Tomorrow is my Birthday.
Happy Birthday!
So... anymore questions for me?Okay then ...
Can you give me your thoughts on the following movies?
* - Solo
* - Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace
* - Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones
* - The Clone Wars
* - Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith
* - Rogue One
* - Star Wars IV: A New Hope
* - Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back
* - Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi
* - Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens
* - Star Wars VIII: The Last JediTomorrow is my Birthday.Happy Birthday!
Solo: I liked it...It was fun.
Star Wars I: The Phantom Menace:...It was okay...a little better than people usually give it credit.
Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones...Horrible movie.
Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith...It was great....compared to the other two in this series of films.
Rogue One: The best Star Wars movie to date.
Star Wars IV: A New Hope...great movie..
Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back...great movie...though a little dark...
Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi...a good movie...except for the ewoks...
Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens...good movie...great way to get the taste of I, II, and III out of your mind...
Star Wars VIII: The Last Jedi...not only the worst Star Wars movie but probably in my top five worst movies of all time...
Happy birthday, Selene.
Thank You!
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So... anymore questions for me?
Tomorrow is my Birthday.
Happy early birthday!
*hugs*
Thank You Mistress,
*hugs back*
Happy Birthday Selene!
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Happy Birthday Selene!
Thank you!
Also Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Also Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Happy Birthday! :)
Also Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!Happy Birthday! :)
Thank You!
So anymore questions for me?
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DO you like milkshakes?
Yes...Strawberry is my favorite flavor.
This Holiday Season, let it flow ...
This Holiday Season, let it flow ...
Mmmm....lol....I think...I love the orginal...and that kinda mocked it...
All of these mixed emotions....
What is your favorite ...
* - Star Wars species?
* - Farscape species?
* - Star Trek species?
* - Starfinder species?
* - Pathfinder 1st Ed. species?
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What is your favorite ...
* - Star Wars species?
* - Farscape species?
* - Star Trek species?
* - Starfinder species?
* - Pathfinder 1st Ed. species?
Star Wars: I can't spell the name but the ones with the two head tentacles like things...
Farscape: Luxan(sp?)
Star Trek: The green women...
Starfinder: I really like all of them...but dont get to play so I haven't locked on a favorite yet...
PathFinder 1st Ed.: Elves
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What is your favorite ...
* - Pathfinder 1st Ed. species?
...
PathFinder 1st Ed.: Elves
NOT Pugwampis?!?!?
Hmmph!
Star Wars: I can't spell the name but the ones with the two head tentacles like things...What is your favorite ...
* - Star Wars species?
* - Farscape species?
* - Star Trek species?
* - Starfinder species?
* - Pathfinder 1st Ed. species?
Farscape: Luxan(sp?)
Yes, Luxan
Star Trek: The green women...
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What is your favorite ...
* - Pathfinder 1st Ed. species?
...
PathFinder 1st Ed.: Elves
NOT Pugwampis?!?!?
Hmmph!
Remember that Pugwampis are too powerful for PC use.
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What is your favorite ...
* - Pathfinder 1st Ed. species?
...
PathFinder 1st Ed.: Elves
NOT Pugwampis?!?!?
Hmmph!
Well my favorite spell is Pugwampis's grace....
And...
You are best covered in caramel...Mistress Rysky taught me that....
Star Wars: I can't spell the name but the ones with the two head tentacles like things...What is your favorite ...
* - Star Wars species?
* - Farscape species?
* - Star Trek species?
* - Starfinder species?
* - Pathfinder 1st Ed. species?Farscape: Luxan(sp?)Yes, Luxan
Star Trek: The green women...
Yes those...
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Remember that Pugwampis are too powerful for PC use.What is your favorite ...
* - Pathfinder 1st Ed. species?
...
PathFinder 1st Ed.: Elves
NOT Pugwampis?!?!?
Hmmph!
Wait....So how do pugwampis can check their email and Paizo forums if they are too powerful to us a Personal Computer?
Sorry could not resist...