Responsibility
The virtual worlds we zoom around in are no different than the physical world we reside in when looking at the concepts above. In both there are external forces beyond our control, individual choices we make that affect the world at large, and the creation of an identity based on each of those factors.
Let’s Try This Again
It happens to all of us at some point, and naturally I am no exception. I have a number of started posts in various degrees of completion that, unfortunately, will never see the light of day. Why? Quite simply because the material is already out there.
The Assassin
Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction based on nothing more than what my mind decides to conjure, and is meant solely for the purpose of entertainment. I'll make the decision to continue or not continue based on how well this post is received and the feedback it generates. I hope you enjoy!
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Responsibility
Note, this post was originally designed to go on my personal weblog, but after thinking through many of the concepts I realized it could provide some interesting discussion as the topics relate to MMOs also, not to mention allowing me to start bringing in some other concepts here (as the rebranding/move intended). The original post was also approximately twice as long, and for the sake of keeping things... [Read more]
Let’s Try This Again
In a previous post I mentioned being in a “writing funk.” As a result I solicited feedback on what you, my readers, wanted to see/read more about, and as a result I received absolutely no feedback. None. Not an email, not a comment, not a tweet, nothing. So this is a repeat request to hear from you all on what you want to know more about. I’ll even make it simple, here are the links... [Read more]
The Assassin
Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction based on nothing more than what my mind decides to conjure, and is meant solely for the purpose of entertainment. I’ll make the decision to continue or not continue based on how well this post is received and the feedback it generates. I hope you enjoy! So beautiful, so deadly. The gleam of the blade catches the light and, for a brief moment, the sparkle... [Read more]
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Silent Frag (A Potentially Really Bad Parody)
Loosely… very, very loosely… actually not even really close but somewhat based upon the tune of Silent Night and inspired by the recon kit in Battlefield: Bad Company 2: Silent frag, perfect shot, Mortar strike, lights the sky, ‘Round yon M-COM our enemies gather, Where each headshot creates radio chatter, Shit, the medic still lives, Shit, the medic still lives. Silent frag, perfect shot, Lowly grunts fear my sights, An engineer aims his rocket too, But my sights are far more true, Damnit, that medic still lives, Damnit, that medic still lives. Silent frag, perfect shot, Knifed... [Read more]
Posted by Byaghro on Tuesday, March 9, 2010
An Introspective
“There are times when writers feel a desire to rant, to ponder, to laugh, and to become less anonymous in the eyes of the public. What better way exists to establish a rapport unless, of course, one wishes only to appear concerned?” — Unattributed Prelude When I stumbled across the above quote I was reminded of another (quoted below), and decided there truly was not a better way to describe some recent thoughts of my own. I have long maintained separate blogs in various stages, aimed at various audiences, and (more or less) consistently providing targeted content. Honestly, I... [Read more]
Posted by Byaghro on Monday, March 8, 2010
Responsibility
Note, this post was originally designed to go on my personal weblog, but after thinking through many of the concepts I realized it could provide some interesting discussion as the topics relate to MMOs also, not to mention allowing me to start bringing in some other concepts here (as the rebranding/move intended). The original post was also approximately twice as long, and for the sake of keeping things simple to follow I removed a large amount of the background explanations regarding the assumptions and theories presented. Part One, Assumptions Nature versus Nurture Corresponding to Identity We... [Read more]
Posted by Byaghro on Thursday, February 25, 2010
What You Should Know About Gear Score
Over the past month or so I have seen more and more keyword searches land here (specifically this post), and it astounds me that people actually seem to believe that gear score indicates a level of proficiency, or that there is even a number to aim for to partake in specific avenues of content. Since the thought continues to be so prevalent I want to try to provide a comparison that will help others understand why gear score is not indicative of skill: The Number And Relevance Argument Gear score provides a number that corresponds to the item level of the gear a player has. High item level gear... [Read more]
Posted by Byaghro on Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Recon, A Day’s Work (Video)
Some notes: The video is not embedded so that load times do not go too high for my preferences (and, to be honest, I’m not sure of the best way to embed them without causing issues in different browsers). I also do not generally sacrifice quality, so the file sizes are larger than what I would dare embed. I use Final Cut Studio, so the best resolution video (and smaller) file is in Quicktime format because it is my preference to use H.264 encoding. The second file is encoded as a standard AVI file for compatibility, and should play fine in any other player. I wanted to put together a video... [Read more]
Posted by Byaghro on Tuesday, February 16, 2010
The Legend
This is the first topic in response to my call for assistance, and was suggested by Soph of The View through the Branches: (paraphrased) One of the game series I have most played, aside from WoW, is the Zelda series. It would be interesting to hear your thoughts on the storyline, progression, and life cycle of the franchise. It was 1987, and the world would soon change in a way that no one could have predicted. The Legend of Zelda was released in the United States, bringing with it new concepts in gameplay, such as the ability to wander the world and play nonlinearly and logic puzzles not previously... [Read more]
Posted by Byaghro on Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Let’s Try This Again
In a previous post I mentioned being in a “writing funk.” As a result I solicited feedback on what you, my readers, wanted to see/read more about, and as a result I received absolutely no feedback. None. Not an email, not a comment, not a tweet, nothing. So this is a repeat request to hear from you all on what you want to know more about. I’ll even make it simple, here are the links to find me easily: Email Link Facebook Link Twitter Link And a repost of the basics: Let me clarify this further. No topic is off-limits. Part of the reason I made the transition from Casual WoW... [Read more]
Posted by Byaghro on Monday, February 8, 2010
Photography Gear
A quick post inspired by this one by Lady Jess, I thought I would share my gear setup as well. The above picture is not really a good shot at all (when I have some more time I’ll take a better one if anyone is interested), but it does provide an overview of what I use (which is also listed below): Canon EOS Rebel XSi Canon EOS Rebel XT Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Canon EF 28-90mm f/4-5.6 III Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Canon Speedlite 580EX II Canon Speedlite 220EX Apple Aperture Crumpler Whickey and Cox Camera Pack Read More →
Posted by Byaghro on Thursday, February 4, 2010
