((If I may make two suggestions. May we break off each challenge into its own thread and start a thread for a discussion and commentary of the other. Something like: Challenge #2 - Best Fight Scene Challenge #2 - Best Fight Scene Discussion & Criticism I think it will help with the flow.))
((How Kid Harrier arrived here.)) There is just no way to make vomiting look cute. I've tried. There's just no way to cover those awful retching noises. No way to make them sound like a playful giggle. There's no way to hide the smell and, while the consistency of the sick can vary from creamy to super chunk, it's always…
I found this comparison on Facebook, yesterday: Provided by http://thebanegrimm.tumblr.com/post/93018105482/left-is-the-new-wonder-woman-being-deemed-still. Left is the new Wonder Woman. Being deemed still too skinny and frail. Right is Kacy Catanzaro, the first female to advance to the finals of American Ninja. Considered…
I posted some instructions for this over a CORP, with pictures. Maybe a retelling will help. http://championsonlineroleplayers.shivtr.com/forum_threads/1310667
Thanks for sharing that article, quasimojo. I found some real gems in there. Two quotes really struck me. "When you rely on consumer input, it is inevitable that they will tell you to do what other popular companies are doing." "If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses." Henry Ford The…
My daughter and I went to see this over the weekend. We both enjoyed it greatly. It had a nice mix of comedy and action, and held together very well right up to the end. I could have done without the kiss and the Hollywood ending.
We've finally cleared out our application queue. Please join me in welcoming Ghretchin Ratchkins@witchgun to The Offspring. Recruitment for The Offspring is now closed. If you have an interest in the group, please visit us at http://the-offspring.shivtr.com/ and PM Demon Hunter, Kismet, or Kid Harrier directly.
I don't believe a passion for games translates into effective decision makers. Non-gamers might be better positioned to make dispassionate decisions about a game, based on market forces, previous success, and resources available. The closest comparison I can make is when gamers and comic book fans try to open shops. Their…
The Offspring welcome Miss Strongarm@Danalthar to the team. While we till continue to process the applications in queue, the Offspring is closing recruitment at this time. We will let everyone know when it re-opens. Thanks to everyone for their interest.
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I had to think about this a couple of days. I tried to narrow my list down to artists that still make my jaw drop with what they can do with a pencil. In no particular order: * Neal Adams * George Perez * Barry Windsor Smith * Paul Smith * Frank Quitely Looking at this list, I suppose I'm partial to clean lines and more…
I greatly enjoyed the film, over all. The family watched First Class the night before, so we had the story fresh in our minds. DoFP was the story that got me reading X-Men way back when, and I think they did a great job with the adaptation. Like a previous poster, I do wish they would have stuck to using Kitty Pride as the…
This is a bit of old news. I can't believe I forgot to post it. I am delighted to report @GiJoeSpouse2, AKA Demon Hunter, has joined the leadership team of The Offspring. GIJoeSpouse has successfully led a number of SG's and brings a wealth of experience to the group. LeroysWish and I are very excited at the prospect of…
The Offspring welcome Wattson@Elrad148 and Duality@effinfitz to the team! Recruitment remains open. See http://the-offspring.shivtr.com/ for more information.
The Offspring welcome Minuteman@lastsonofzod and Project Sigma@-Grimms- to our ranks! Recruitment remains open. See http://the-offspring.shivtr.com/ for more information. a
I had to think about this one for a while. Eventually, I arrived at the answer. "No. I would not pay for a new zone." I don't want to create gated content for Silver users and deny the game the revenue a new zone might generate. I would, however, buy a legacy park similar to what Cryptic offered when they release…
I have a couple of suggestions, but I need a little clarification, first. Please describe what you mean by "dress code." Are we talking uniforms or restrictions on character looks? Thanks. a
I'm an old Champions player and heard about the release of CO via a forum post while I was involved in CoH. I had some hands on time with CO at the rather large booth Cryptic has set up at Gen Con in 2009 (IIRC). I wasn't too impressed with running around and picking up stagecoaches in Snakebite Gulch at the time, but I…
A crime fighter since his teens, Chance Thomas-Arasaka, The Harrier, works to protect and empower the residents of the 15th Street Barrio, with and without a mask. a
Thank you for the notice. I will echo what's been said here. The cross game chat, accessible from outside the game, has gone a long way towards making Cryptic products my favorites. I would love to see more MMO's add an externally available chat system. More than any other feature, it's kept me connected to and playing CO,…
I would argue. It's not sex that sells. It's objectification. This is an idea I'm still working with, so bear with me. I think it's more that women can be bent into contortive forms, treated as tables, pets, or something to label, their skin pushed into inhuman shapes. That seems to be what sells. A transformation to an…
Thanks for sharing your experiences. The Steampunk invasion of local Ren Faire (Bristol, outside of Kenosha, WI) is an annual trip for my family. We always have s great time. It's a rather amazing display of creativity. Here are some photos from our last outing:…
I would think this has even added relevance with Time/Warner's continued disinvestment from the world of print media. They will keep DC, but more as a foundry from the creation of characters to put in other media, I fear. a
The Rust Age sums up the 90's really well, I think. There were some great, great books in the time, and a lot of money to be had for a while. But it all disintegrated before too long. a
Thank you very much. You are right. Secret War was released in May of 1984 and Crisis on Infinite Earths in April of 85. I completely switched the dates. Thank you for the tactful correction. I also love the analysis. I think Secret Wars does quite nicely as "the last great hurrah of the Silver Age!" a
How so? Back to the topic at had. I find the article an interesting read and I can certainly see where the author is coming from. Personally, I feel Marvel has trailed DC in many creative ways: the transition to the Bronze Age, Iron Age, and even the Modern Age. Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams took over Green Arrow/Green…