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[Seallyn]

Recidiva wrote...


I do love them, the writing and the performances.  I think both of the guys playing Dean and Sam are deeply talented, and they look like they're having fun.

This is in either season 4 or 5, I'm not sure if it is on the DVD episodes...but this was tagged onto the end of one of the episodes.  You can hear the crew cracking up.

The setup is that Dean's character has some "ghost sickness" that is making him terrified and gives him a rash.  He's hanging out in the car because the hotel they're in put them on the fourth floor and he's too scared.  In the episode he's just hanging out in the car until Sam finds him and promises to change the room to get on the first floor.

Now that looks like fun.  You can even see him scratching at the "rash" with bravado.  I think it's hilarious.

I love Jensen Ackles.  That fool cracks me up!  And he's a good ole Texas boy.  Gotta love that (me being from Texas).  I think when the cast and crew have fun the show is even better.  I know that's one reason I loved Stargate SG 1 and Stargate Atlantis so much.  Everyone loved what they were doing and it showed.

I'm actually watching the episodes online, so no special features or anything.  But who knows, if I'm still totally in love with the series by the end (which it seems likely that I will) I'll probably buy the series.

[Recidiva]

Keldon Northwind wrote...

Wynne seriously needs to stop being a moody c*nt all the time. Bloody annoying that one.
It's funny how she says he was really moody when she was younger and that she grew out of it.

Yeah. Not bloody likely.

It's saying something that Wynne's uptight preachiness irritates me more than Sten's insistence that I'm either not a woman or not a fighter.

Though Sten has the bit about "G" and I Spy and Grey Warden and I love Wynne and Alistair and even Wynne and Dog.

If you want to be in a good mood, do NOT take Wynne and Morrigan out together.  Bleugh.

[Keldon Northwind]

Recidiva wrote...

Keldon Northwind wrote...

Wynne seriously needs to stop being a moody c*nt all the time. Bloody annoying that one.
It's funny how she says he was really moody when she was younger and that she grew out of it.

Yeah. Not bloody likely.

It's saying something that Wynne's uptight preachiness irritates me more than Sten's insistence that I'm either not a woman or not a fighter.

Though Sten has the bit about "G" and I Spy and Grey Warden and I love Wynne and Alistair and even Wynne and Dog.

If you want to be in a good mood, do NOT take Wynne and Morrigan out together.  Bleugh.

I know, right.

Sten is only happy if he gets to kill darkspawn.  The more the merrier. Period. Which, although an admirable goal, makes his character rather bland and not so memorable. He likes cookies, though, and that's about it.

If you're playing as mage and you're in desperate need of a healer, then become one yourself.  I figured it out after having both  Morrigan and  Wynne **** about petty things while Zevran was all  "hey, that sounds like fun!  let's do it!"

[Recidiva]

Seallyn wrote...

I love Jensen Ackles.  That fool cracks me up!  And he's a good ole Texas boy.  Gotta love that (me being from Texas).  I think when the cast and crew have fun the show is even better.  I know that's one reason I loved Stargate SG 1 and Stargate Atlantis so much.  Everyone loved what they were doing and it showed.

I'm actually watching the episodes online, so no special features or anything.  But who knows, if I'm still totally in love with the series by the end (which it seems likely that I will) I'll probably buy the series.

Good investment!  I think they're about $20 a season now.  Pretty good.

They definitely love what they do.

"Ghost!  Ghost Facers!  We face the ghosts when the others will not!"

[Recidiva]

Keldon Northwind wrote...

I know, right.

Sten is only happy if he gets to kill darkspawn.  The more the merrier. Period. Which, although an admirable goal, makes his character rather bland and not so memorable. He likes cookies, though, and that's about it.

If you're playing as mage and you're in desperate need of a healer, then become one yourself.  I figured it out after having both  Morrigan and  Wynne **** about petty things while Zevran was all  "hey, that sounds like fun!  let's do it!"

I did try an "all girl group" with Leliana, Wynne and Morrigan.  I got so sick of the catty ****iness I replaced Morrigan with Shale.  It's good to know that Morrigan rebuffs everyone and it isn't just me.  But really, she ends up back at camp so fast, because almost everyone else will at least be amusing enough to make me chuckle.  Alistair and Morrigan are okay, but listening to Wynne and Morrigan try to tear strips off each other is really no fun at all. 

[Keldon Northwind]

Recidiva wrote...

I did try an "all girl group" with Leliana, Wynne and Morrigan.  I got so sick of the catty ****iness I replaced Morrigan with Shale.  It's good to know that Morrigan rebuffs everyone and it isn't just me.  But really, she ends up back at camp so fast, because almost everyone else will at least be amusing enough to make me chuckle.  Alistair and Morrigan are okay, but listening to Wynne and Morrigan try to tear strips off each other is really no fun at all. 

Yeah, I  hear that.

I usually tend to stick Alistair in camp and let him stay there the entire playthrough unless he's really needed. I can't stand the guy and his holier-than-thou attitude and his constant conflict with everyone who is thinking outside the box.

If I want a proper tank, I'll pick Shale. At least she's fun and has some pretty damn funny conversations with Sten. Zevran is alright, too. And the dog, of course. Not the best of fighters but handy in a pinch.

[Recidiva]

Keldon Northwind wrote...

Yeah, I  hear that.

I usually tend to stick Alistair in camp and let him stay there the entire playthrough unless he's really needed. I can't stand the guy and his holier-than-thou attitude and his constant conflict with everyone who is thinking outside the box.

If I want a proper tank, I'll pick Shale. At least she's fun and has some pretty damn funny conversations with Sten. Zevran is alright, too. And the dog, of course. Not the best of fighters but handy in a pinch.

I usually have very little choice in who is going to be useful to a group.

It's Leliana as a rogue unless I am one.  Zevran always arrives too late in a game for me to make much use of him.

Alistair or Shale...but Shale won't be able to go with you into Howe's prison.

I've got very little real use for Oghren or Sten.

Morrigan lasts until I can get to Wynne, because Wynne doesn't need to be respecced.

[Seallyn]

Supernatural Season 2 Episode 15 clip:

I thought I was going to die!!!



And then die again!!!

Modifié par Seallyn, 13 janvier 2010 - 01:52 .

[Zachriel]

It's interesting to see how others play the game, and their perceptions of the party members. I tend to be extremely focused and goal oriented, so most of the time I don't really care what my party members are doing. I choose whoever has the skills I think I'll need for the dungeon ahead. If I'm a mage, there's no need for Morrigan or Wynne. If I'm a rogue, I don't need Leliana or Zevran. If I'm a warrior, all I really need is a rogue and a healer. Doesn't matter who, as long as they do their job. I've enjoyed the party banters I've heard, but most of the time I'm too focused on what I'm doing to pay any attention to them.

[Seallyn]

Zachriel wrote...

It's interesting to see how others play the game, and their perceptions of the party members. I tend to be extremely focused and goal oriented, so most of the time I don't really care what my party members are doing. I choose whoever has the skills I think I'll need for the dungeon ahead. If I'm a mage, there's no need for Morrigan or Wynne. If I'm a rogue, I don't need Leliana or Zevran. If I'm a warrior, all I really need is a rogue and a healer. Doesn't matter who, as long as they do their job. I've enjoyed the party banters I've heard, but most of the time I'm too focused on what I'm doing to pay any attention to them.

I'm trying to break myself out of the habit of bringing the same people everytime.  I just get used to them.  I know what they can do, I know how'll the f*** up and how to counteract it.  So this time instead of bringing Wynne, I'm going to be the mage with Alistair, Leliana and Dog!  I've never used Dog before so this should be interesting.

[Zachriel]

I've never used Dog before so this should be interesting.

Dog's Dread Howl and Overwhelm abilities are handy. The problem with him is that he really doesn't have much in the way of damage mitigation or avoidance. Paired up with a good tank he's fine, but if he pulls aggro it's hard to keep him up.



But then, I play only on Nightmare now so that's probably got something to do with it.

[Miliat]

I went through 21 pages of this thread and loved it so far. I think I will have to come back tomorrow and try to catch up more XD

[Godak]

Morrigan: "Oh, lovely. The Circle Tower looks like a giant phallus. How fitting."

Me: "Wait...Erm, no. No it doesn't. What, uh...What do you think a phallus looks like...?"

Morrigan: "Well, you know...they're long...and, uh...straight...and..."

Me: "So, if I held up a stick..."

Morrigan: "Penis."

Me: "My sword...?"

Morrigan: "Penis."

Me: "...A very skinny rooster?"

Morrigan: "C-o-c-k."

Me: "Touche."

***

Me: "So, Alistair, I've noticed something about Ferelden...Something that's been bothering me for quite some time..."

Alistair: "What is it?"

Me: "There are no horses. Anywhere."

Alistair: "Pfft. That's not true. We just some horses in...uh...In Dener-...No, no, those were prostitutes...What about those things in Orzam-...?"

Me: "More prostitutes. And nugs."

Alistair: "Nug prostitutes?"

Me: "...Sure. Anyway, I just thought I'd bring it up, seeing how we walk everywhere, and my muscles are slowly starting to leak out of my pores. It's pretty horrible."

Alistair: "Yeah, I don't even know where to find horses. It just occured to me now, but...I don't think I've ever seen a horse. Ever."

Me: "You think those BioWare peoples were on some sort of strict time frame? Do you think that they had to deliver some sort of finished product by a certain date?"

Alistair: "Eh, I don't know about that...They put in dwarves. I mean, how many people HONESTLY go into their first playthrough saying 'I wanna be a dwarf!' Five, tops. I think horses are MUCH higher up on their list of priorities."

Me: "Yeah, I guess they just WANTED my ass to erode into oblivion. Oh well. I'll live."

Alistair: "...So, back up for a second. Nug prostitutes?"

Me: "Oh, yeah. Right. The virgin thing. Sure, okay. I suppose that's as good a starting point as any."

Alistair: "You have no idea how happy you just made me."

***

Me: "So, Zevran..."

Zevran: "I'm an ELF!"

Me: "Uh, yeah, congratulations..."

Zevran: "And I'm GAY!"

Me: "...What?"

Zevran: "Well, I suppose the correct term would be 'bi-sexual'. I do it with guys and girls. Oooh! And animals. Lots of animals...Do they have a word for that?"

Me: "Urm...creepy? Disturbing?"

Zevran: "Anyway, what did you want to ask me?"

Me: "Oh, right. I was just wondering if you could-..."

Zevran: "I WANT YOU INSIDE ME!"

Me: "...I regret not killing you every time. Every f^_^cking time. I recruit you, hoping that you will prove to be a useful addition to the team...Instead, you're just a guy who gets off on pretty much-..."

Zevran: "Everything."

Me: "Yeah. You are NOT picky. The darkspawn corpses can attest to that."

Zevran: "Yeah, the other Crows called me an "Ass-Ass-In". The name just kind of stuck."

Modifié par Godak, 13 janvier 2010 - 04:43 .

[Zachriel]

All that talk earlier about personality types and Biggs-Myers' survey got me curious, so I found a website where I could take it online.  Normally, I'm pretty skeptical about these types of things but I have to say I was pretty impressed.  My results:

ISTP - Introverted Thinking with Sensing
 I - Introverted.  People who prefer introversion tend to relate easily to the inner world of thought and ideas.
S - Sensing.  People who prefer sensing tend to be interested in what the five sense have to show them - what exists in the present.
T - Thinking.  People who prefer Thinking tend to base decisions on objective analysis and logic.
P - Perceiving.  People who prefer Perceiving tend to not want to miss anything; life is likely to be spontaneous and flexible.

Detailed analysis:


People with ISTP preferences carefully observe what is going on around them. Then, when the need arises, they move quickly to get to the core of a problem and solve it with the greatest efficiency and the least effort. They are interested in how and why things work, but find abstract theories uninteresting unless they can quickly apply them. They often function as troubleshooters. ISTPs resist regimentation and rules, thrive on variety and novelty, and enjoy the challenge of solving a new, concrete, extensive problem.
ISTPs use their Thinking primarily internally to see the essential structure underlying the facts. Their minds work almost like computers, reasoning impersonally and objectively. They make rational decisions based on a great deal of concrete data. ISTPs are likely to be logical problem solvers who are detached, objectively critical, and analytical.
ISTPs are realists, focusing on what is and what can be done with it rather than on theoretical possibilities. They are often good at hands-on activities and enjoy sports and the outdoors. ISTPs are likely to be practical, realistic, factual, and pragmatic. They are expedient and believe in economy of effort—doing only what’s needed with the least possible discussion and fuss. Their focus is on getting the desired results.
ISTPs are egalitarian and generally tolerant of a wide range of behavior—until their ruling logical principles are attacked. At that point, they can surprise others by expressing their firm and clear judgments. ISTPs listen and seem to agree because they are not disagreeing; later, others may find the ISTP was analyzing and making judgments within. With their constant scanning for information and focus on results, ISTPs will change course readily if they see another, more efficient way. Because of this, others sometimes have trouble “reading” them. They tend to be quiet and reserved, though they can be quite talkative in areas in which they have a lot of knowledge. Others usually see ISTPs as adaptable, action-oriented risk takers and as persons who are confident, independent, and self-determined.
Sometimes life circumstances have not supported ISTPs in the development and expression of their Sensing and Thinking preferences. If they have not developed their Sensing, ISTPs may have no reliable way of getting accurate data about the external world or of translating their thoughts into action. If they have not developed their Thinking, they may get caught up in the realities around them and not take time to do the internal logical processing they need to make good decisions. Then their actions may be haphazard responses to immediate needs.

The above is a near-perfect description of my personality, minus the last paragraph.  The only other part that's off is the sentence about enjoying sports and the outdoors.  I've never liked sports, and though I used to enjoy time in the outdoors now I've become too much of a techy.  Still like animals, though.

Modifié par Zachriel, 13 janvier 2010 - 04:54 .

[Godak]

"INFPs feel internal turmoil when they find themselves in situations in which there is conflict between their inner code of ethics and their relationships with others. They feel caught between pleasing others and maintaining their own integrity. Their natural tendency to identify with others, compounded with their self-sacrificial dispositions, tends to leave them confused as to who they really are. Their quiet personalities further feeds their feelings of depersonalization. The INFP's quest for self-identity then seems even more alluring — but increasingly impossible to attain.

As with all NFs, the INFP will feel lost and perplexed at stressful times. As stress builds, INFPs become disconnected from their own personality and perceived place in life. They will lose sight of who they are in relation to time and place. They may not make basic observations, while instead they will focus on the more abstract and symbolic meanings of a particular interaction. This can sometimes baffle those who expect more direct communication and a fairly concrete relationship."

I've take different B-M tests, and I've gotten something different each time. This is the only one that came with a description, and I'm really only seeing a little bit of myself. Bah. Maybe it's because I'm 17. Hormones and all that jazz.

EDIT: Just wiki-ed INFJ, my first quiz's result. That seems more like me.

Modifié par Godak, 13 janvier 2010 - 05:20 .

[Zenocrate]

Been a while since I looked in here but I have to say that I couldn't even get all the way through the diary entries involving wynne. Literally had to stop reading, for a few moments, after the 3rd entry so I wouldn't hurt myself from laughing too hard. Well played Godak. Now to read the rest of the last 4 pages.

[nyxocity]

Recidiva wrote...

Well, that's the thing.  Alistair to all intents and purposes looks like he really is in love.  Not infatuation.

In the end they play it off like he's infatuated.  And infatuation has a very thin feel to it, very obvious, very self centered.  The words would have been entirely different and the tone would have been completely different. 

It's a bait and switch as far as I'm concerned.  You can portray one or you can portray the other.  You can't portray one and then say it's the other.  I think it was a conscious choice to do that on purpose.  And then blame the player for being suckered because they put in "clues."  Well, the clues were not strong enough and if it were really love that was that strong, it would have dwarfed everything else.   And that's why I expected it to do so.  Yup.  Love's that good.  It doesn't get shoved in a box and shelved for duty's or expediency's sake.

Might as well make the whole game about me being afraid of an Archdemon's might and power, and given me a colicky hamster to fight.

The clues were nowhere close to strong enough. As you said before, it's like they created this amazing thing and then ran out of time and money right around the time of the Landsmeet. I like to think it's that, anyway, instead of them deliberately suckering us then punching us in the face. There's nothing about Alistair that says infatuation to me. In fact, I saw him more as the type who would actually get "Love conquers all" more than your average person.

As for your husband, yup, that's what love does  I'm glad you have that, and that you're thankful for it. Know that if he wants to give it, then it makes him happy. And you are absolutely worthy of it. Everyone is worthy of being loved.

[nyxocity]

*raises hand* Sam/Dean slash fan/writer here, ask me how. Or judge me for it It's okay, after three years in the fandom, I'm used to it.

They're really outdoing themselves in fourth and fifth seasons, although I have to admit, the arc of season two will always ALWAYS be my favorite. The meta they're bringing in by parodying fandom on the show, the fun they're having with episodes like the the convention one and the one where they're trapped in TV land, Jensen's spontaneous Eye of the Tiger singing routine, and the addition of Misha as Castiel, who has possibly the best comedic timing and inflection EVER. I swear I am just loving the show more and more, and that's rare for me in a show that is in its fifth season. We only get maybe one more before it's done (if they get renewed this year) and then that's it. I don't see them running out of awesomeness any time before then.

Modifié par thenyxie, 13 janvier 2010 - 01:11 .

[nyxocity]

Zachriel wrote...

All that talk earlier about personality types and Biggs-Myers' survey got me curious, so I found a website where I could take it online.  Normally, I'm pretty skeptical about these types of things but I have to say I was pretty impressed.  My results:

ISTP - Introverted Thinking with Sensing
 I - Introverted.  People who prefer introversion tend to relate easily to the inner world of thought and ideas.
S - Sensing.  People who prefer sensing tend to be interested in what the five sense have to show them - what exists in the present.
T - Thinking.  People who prefer Thinking tend to base decisions on objective analysis and logic.
P - Perceiving.  People who prefer Perceiving tend to not want to miss anything; life is likely to be spontaneous and flexible.

Detailed analysis:


People with ISTP preferences carefully observe what is going on around them. Then, when the need arises, they move quickly to get to the core of a problem and solve it with the greatest efficiency and the least effort. They are interested in how and why things work, but find abstract theories uninteresting unless they can quickly apply them. They often function as troubleshooters. ISTPs resist regimentation and rules, thrive on variety and novelty, and enjoy the challenge of solving a new, concrete, extensive problem.
ISTPs use their Thinking primarily internally to see the essential structure underlying the facts. Their minds work almost like computers, reasoning impersonally and objectively. They make rational decisions based on a great deal of concrete data. ISTPs are likely to be logical problem solvers who are detached, objectively critical, and analytical.
ISTPs are realists, focusing on what is and what can be done with it rather than on theoretical possibilities. They are often good at hands-on activities and enjoy sports and the outdoors. ISTPs are likely to be practical, realistic, factual, and pragmatic. They are expedient and believe in economy of effort—doing only what’s needed with the least possible discussion and fuss. Their focus is on getting the desired results.
ISTPs are egalitarian and generally tolerant of a wide range of behavior—until their ruling logical principles are attacked. At that point, they can surprise others by expressing their firm and clear judgments. ISTPs listen and seem to agree because they are not disagreeing; later, others may find the ISTP was analyzing and making judgments within. With their constant scanning for information and focus on results, ISTPs will change course readily if they see another, more efficient way. Because of this, others sometimes have trouble “reading” them. They tend to be quiet and reserved, though they can be quite talkative in areas in which they have a lot of knowledge. Others usually see ISTPs as adaptable, action-oriented risk takers and as persons who are confident, independent, and self-determined.
Sometimes life circumstances have not supported ISTPs in the development and expression of their Sensing and Thinking preferences. If they have not developed their Sensing, ISTPs may have no reliable way of getting accurate data about the external world or of translating their thoughts into action. If they have not developed their Thinking, they may get caught up in the realities around them and not take time to do the internal logical processing they need to make good decisions. Then their actions may be haphazard responses to immediate needs.

The above is a near-perfect description of my personality, minus the last paragraph.  The only other part that's off is the sentence about enjoying sports and the outdoors.  I've never liked sports, and though I used to enjoy time in the outdoors now I've become too much of a techy.  Still like animals, though.

Oh, trust me, I'm skeptical about everything, but this test is one I absolutely believe works for getting down the basic mechanics of how ones brain works. Some people are more extreme than other in ceertain areas; for example, I have an ISTP friend who is sports CRAZY. Like, it's all he does. But that points to him not being very balanced out between his Introverted Thinking and Extraverted Sensing, so this might be a good thing that you're not huge into sports. Also, he used to be very online oriented and did a lot of written RPG's, before he changed, so I'd say it's not out of character.

Modifié par thenyxie, 13 janvier 2010 - 01:21 .

[nyxocity]

Playing a male elf mage who cannot possibly romance Alistair, I'm suddenly finding that I may not have Ferelden's best interests at heart. Also, I may be a bit of a d***. Hmm...



How do I become an Arcane Warrior as quickly as possible?

[Sialater]

Go to the Braecillian Forest.



Supernatural was picked up for Season 6. However, they'll have run the course of their story arc, so unless Kripke has something up his sleeve, it may not continue to be as good.

[nyxocity]

Sialater wrote...

Go to the Braecillian Forest.

Supernatural was picked up for Season 6. However, they'll have run the course of their story arc, so unless Kripke has something up his sleeve, it may not continue to be as good.

Going there first will help me become one quickly?

I'm hopeful. They ran the course of their first arc at the end of season two and managed to come up with another great arc, though I am wondering how they can possibly top this.

[Sialater]

It's the only place you can get it, yes. It's in the ruins.

[mousestalker]

I'm replaying the game as a female city elf rogue. My very first character was the same but I've now done all the other origins and wanted to see what I missed the first go through.



I was thinking I'd end up with Alistair when I started this character. I've just finished the slavers in the Alienage and for the first time I'm content about the idea of pawning him off on Anora. He knew that I was engaged and my wedding was disrupted by Vaughan. He knew my fiance was murdered. But he was clueless and surprised when Shianni mentioned the wedding. He also had nothing to say about or to my father. No one that self-absorbed is worth keeping.



Is it too late to start up with Zevran? I don't see this character as bisexual, so Lelianna is out.

[Sialater]

You'd have to visit the "Romantic Appeal of Zevran" thread to find out for sure.