Well, it sounds like I'm about your age and I didn't have a phone until the very end of middle school. I only got a smart phone in high school.
I got my first cell phone right before starting college the year I graduated high school (5 years ago). Got my first smart phone earlier this year in March.
But why is the representation of violence less shocking than the representation of sex...? They're both representations in this case. The shock comes from identifying one with a real-life experience, but somehow the other is not.
It's hardly the first time BioWare's gotten into trouble for its portrayal of sex. The first thing I ever heard about a BioWare game was that "Mass Effect was a sex simulator," and that was something that had wormed its way into the mainstream media. When my friends got me into Mass Effect, the things that series did that shocked me was all the body horror involving the things reapers did to their victims. The sex scenes in Mass Effect were tastefully done, and I didn't understand what had shocked people.
Dragon Age's were a little clumsy, but that was more of an uncanny valley thing. And what disturbed me in Dragon Age were the Broodmothers. Pure violence. interestingly, the mainstream media had nothing to say about either that or the husks from Mass Effect.
This is so true. And I'm wondering about this myself.
While the pure existance of sex scenes surprised me, I wasn't shocked at all. I was laughing and I remember me calling out for my partner, who was playing at his own pc at this moment, something like: "Hey... Hey man, you have to see this! I lured his butt into my tent and guess what... he has an awful taste in underwear!"
And on the other hand the deep roads. They really shocked me. I can't recall a moment of pc-gaming that thrilled me that much, as the tiny little piece of poetry Hespith is telling me, while on my way towards the broodmother. That was disturbing! Intense, but disgusting.
Maybe we should put some quote from DAO and DA2 without context too.
"If you shove your thumb up his ass, I win." (DA2, Isabela)
"Ooh, that's huge. (Giggles) I wonder how long it took to erect it. (Giggles) Get it? Erect?" (DAO, Oghren)
^ this. Seriously, anyone calling this dialogue stupid just hasn't heard it in it's proper use yet. Every DA game thus far has had dirty humor, it's not a new thing. We don't even know if these are romance lines. From how hilariously unromantic they are, I doubt it.
Well, it sounds like I'm about your age and I didn't have a phone until the very end of middle school. I only got a smart phone in high school.
I didn't get a phone at all until I got my license at 17, and it was a crap phone w/ no texting, only to be used for emergencies >.<
I got my first cell phone right before starting college the year I graduated high school (5 years ago). Got my first smart phone earlier this year in March.
Where I live (LA) everyone who has a phone has a smart phone now.
I got my first cell phone right before starting college the year I graduated high school (5 years ago). Got my first smart phone earlier this year in March.
I still don't even have a phone.... and I graduated high school last June. 
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I don't understand not wanting kids to have cell phones. Seems like some sort of odd hipster like thing, they make people safer. I never go anywhere without my phone, and I know if anything happens, help is a few taps away(they are also great for capturing hilarious moments on video).
getting a strong 50 shades of grey vibe
I'd like to think it's less creepy than 50 Shades.
"“The way your t*ts bounce when I pin your arms and take you on the side of the bed…”
My God, can you imagine the voice actor that had to record that line and get through it all without laughing? Freddie Prince Jr.? Robin Whatever-her-name? Whoever it is, that's some funny stuff right there.
WowI didn't get a phone at all until I got my license at 17, and it was a crap phone w/ no texting, only to be used for emergencies >.<
Note to Self: Ensure you are home alone when romancing..well apparently everyone. I just know my family will walk in when I'm romancing Bull.
I don't understand not wanting kids to have cell phones. Seems like some sort of odd hipster like thing, they make people safer. I never go anywhere without my phone, and I know if anything happens, help is a few taps away(they are also great for capturing hilarious moments on video).
Mostly a money issue for me. Couldn't really afford having another phone on top of everything else. Especially not a smart phone.
I don't understand not wanting kids to have cell phones. Seems like some sort of odd hipster like thing, they make people safer. I never go anywhere without my phone, and I know if anything happens, help is a few taps away(they are also great for capturing hilarious moments on video).
For me it's more about necessity. To me, I don't even need a smartphone, much less my daughter when she gets older. I think it is a really useful thing once she gets mobile, but until she is at that point I don't really think she needs one. For example, I don't think a child that is 10 years old really needs a phone at all, but that's my reasoning and perspective as a midwesterner with strong family connections. It may be a totally different story for someone living in a dense city, or a single mother etc.
Maybe we should put some quote from DAO and DA2 without context too.
"If you shove your thumb up his ass, I win." (DA2, Isabela)
"Ooh, that's huge. (Giggles) I wonder how long it took to erect it. (Giggles) Get it? Erect?" (DAO, Oghren)
Heh, well even in context, the Izzy one is both hilarious and terrifying, especially given the freakishly large hands of the DA2 cast.
Bouncing is good.
But swooping is bad.
Bioware continues it's immensely useful tradition of helping me come up with lines for the ladies.
This may even top:
-"I'm curious about a band called Expel 10."
-"You wanna get out of here?"
Want a sandwich?
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Mostly a money issue for me. Couldn't really afford having another phone on top of everything else. Especially not a smart phone.
Ahhh, yeah I should have considered the money thing. That makes sense.
For me it's more about necessity. To me, I don't even need a smartphone, much less my daughter when she gets older. I think it is a really useful thing once she gets mobile, but until she is at that point I don't really think she needs one. For example, I don't think a child that is 10 years old really needs a phone at all, but that's my reasoning and perspective as a midwesterner with strong family connections. It may be a totally different story for someone living in a dense city, or a single mother etc.
Well yeah, I suppose a 10 year old that just goes to school and comes home has no need of a phone. But for everyone else, I don't see why not. Even if its just a phone to make calls with.
I first got a phone when I was 10, it was a razr and I loved it. That was 9 years ago, and sure I didn't really need it then, but now that I am in college(and even when I was in high school) a phone is and was definitely a necessity.
Hm, living in a dense city it was sort of a necessity for me, mostly so I could keep in contact with my family. We pretty much considered it necessary when I started walking to and from school on my own, as much for my parent's peace of mind as mine.For me it's more about necessity. To me, I don't even need a smartphone, much less my daughter when she gets older. I think it is a really useful thing once she gets mobile, but until she is at that point I don't really think she needs one. For example, I don't think a child that is 10 years old really needs a phone at all, but that's my reasoning and perspective as a midwesterner with strong family connections. It may be a totally different story for someone living in a dense city, or a single mother etc.
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Tragic as some of ya'lls techless existence is this thread isn't really about the pros and cons of smartphones.
Your right, lets get back to discussing hot sauce covered t*ts, as that is what this thread is for.
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