Recent content by Fineghal

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    Bioshock 2 Themes

    Ha! Wasn't expecting a reference to that on AT! But the cutscene where she tells you about For my part, I was really sucked in to the "paternal" element with her constantly calling you Father. Which is why it was so powerful for me.
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    Bioshock 2 Themes

    This is probably an odd question, but I was discussing Bioshock 2 with a Clinical Psych. the other day, and she pointed out that the Little Sister/Adam mechanic could very easily be seen as a metaphor for abuse or pedophilia. You, the father figure, are "harvesting" them. This had never...
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    Dragon Age: Awakenings!

    I feel like comparing BG2 to Dragon Age is a little unfair. BG was the inheritor of AD&D rules and lore, and all that entails. Fast forward a decade and Dragon Age has (to me) some definite MMO characteristics. Oddly enough, the one thing that annoyed me to no end was the lack of either...
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    Did you enjoy Baldur's Gate 1/2, Planescape Torment, or Icewind Dale back in the day?

    True test is Solo Mage. Wow is all I have to say. Linky: http://www.baldurdash.org/journal.html I have so many bg2 mods installed it's not even funny. Banter packs are awesome, as are the tactics and turnabout mods. Ahhh... Still never player planescape or the IWD games... Crap - I...
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    Fallout 3 impressions

    A few thoughts: My two favorite perks so far have been the Ammo Scravenger and Exp. Booster perks. Gaining 30-40% more xp ups your levels really quickly, and with the ammo perk you NEVER need to worry about ammo for anything that isn't unique (like the alien blaster). I have (I think) 80-90...
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    How much do you pay in rent?

    Same here - 243 rent plus utilities/cable/internet - about 400-450.
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    Tea?

    I drink tea a great deal. I think my favorite place to order online is from adagio teas, simply because they have these amazing sampler packs. I tend to prefer rooibos teas in the main. Oh, and NO to sweet tea.
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    Should the US abolish the Federal Reserve?

    LegendKiller, I salute you.
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    Question about sex change surgery

    Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugnides was a good one too.
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    Question about sex change surgery

    Heaven help me I just looked for the modifier bar to give you a +1 Funny... I really need to write that lab report.
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    Question about sex change surgery

    Seriously, it's not like they just wake up one day and think "Hmm... I want a penis/vagina..." Transgendered people (and by extension transexuals) are just that. They self-identify as the opposite of their genetic gender. It's rather moving actually to hear transgendered people talking about...
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    Men: Do you shave in the shower or at the sink?

    I used to shave in the shower because it was significantly faster. And since I need to shave every day, if I wish to keep a clean appearance, this was a must. Since I switched to a classic safety razor, I pretty much require a mirror. Can't give these things enough credit. Not only are the...
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    poetry

    Several. One is more of a prose piece. Beginning, The or "Who Moved the Mover" Syn. dawn birth inception rise fount In the beginning was the Word and the Word was God and the Word was with God... John 1:1 The Opening: Bismillahir rahmanir rahim... Genesis: In the beginning...
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    That little bastage... I wanna kill him

    Get a bunch of finger tip gloves from a local hobby type store. They're usually used to handle small items that don't like oil - watch repair for instance. Since they look like VERY miniature condoms I'm sure you can think of something. Get inventive with them. Leave them at his work or in...
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    Tales from the retail world...

    Short Dairy Queen story. Old guy, crazy facial hair comes through the DT, orders a small sundae w/hot fudge. Pulls around, pays. Look directly at one of our "Allergen Warning" signs posted on the window. "Your product may come in contact with peanut or other nut-based products..." And then...