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Add-Ons / Re: Spartan224's Add-Ons

« on: November 25, 2019, 05:31:01 AM »

Wow you actually did it. Pretty much every L4D2 zombie is converted to bot form now. Amazing!

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Games / Re: china's impact on the future of videogames

« on: October 28, 2019, 05:31:29 AM »

Going back to the original topic at hand:

By now, Blitzchung has written a statement that he is happy Blizzard lowered the sanctions against his actions. He does however ask that the casters that got banned for 6 months get their punishment removed completely.
(Sauce: https://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1sr1jn4 )
The American collegiate team that did not get punished for their similar action now got similar punishments to Blitzchung (namely, getting banned for 6 months).
(Source: https://www.pcgamer.com/hearthstone-collegiate-team-that-held-up-a-free-hong-kong-sign-has-been-suspended/ )
Lastly, some members of the Congress have sent a letter to Blizzard condemning them for their actions against free speech and pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.
(Source: https://www.pcgamer.com/bipartisan-members-of-congress-call-on-blizzard-to-reverse-blitzchung-punishment/ )

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Games / Re: COD Mobile seems to be rigging their Lootbox Event

« on: October 27, 2019, 08:24:45 AM »

This is why the European gambling rules are a good thing for gaming's loot boxes.
They would actually have to be really clear about the chances to win.

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Add-Ons / Re: Spartan224's Add-Ons

« on: October 21, 2019, 01:21:58 PM »

Yeah, you're right about that. I snapped and just needed a break. But I'm better now, I won't make add-ons at least for a bit longer.

You do you. While i would love to see more of you, it is more important that you don't feel bad by/for doing it.
You have no obligation to us to deliver content. While i do appreciate the things you have done and given, but i also know that it is all out of good will practically.
And that is fine.

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Games / Re: Fortnite Chapter 2 possibly coming

« on: October 14, 2019, 06:09:03 PM »

To be honest, Fortnite has some pretty cool stuff going on for events quite a lot of the times.
Some ARG stuff as well, which is kinda neat and adds an extra layer to the game i guess.

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Games / Re: Fortnite Chapter 2 possibly coming

« on: October 14, 2019, 08:20:01 AM »

🦀 FORTNITE IS GONE 🦀
Is this still relevant?

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Games / Re: china's impact on the future of videogames

« on: October 14, 2019, 08:12:36 AM »

If I owned a company, I would make sure I bend no knees to the government.

That is a nice idea, however, your company will have to make do with existing laws and rules that come from the government.
Otherwise, it will be closed down really fast.

Morality over profit. Having good morals makes a good company, bad morals makes a bad company. There is no neutral. Being neutral is being automatically bad to both sides, and it makes you look like a coward.

That is a very negative way to think about it, but alright.

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Add-Ons / Re: [Vehicles] Extremely advanced Cessna 172 and King Air 250

« on: October 13, 2019, 05:37:36 AM »

That is a lot of detail and effort for just these things.
That is some admirable amount of work you put into it and it shows in the quality.
Thank you.

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Games / Re: china's impact on the future of videogames

« on: October 12, 2019, 07:12:09 PM »

This has to be the worst opinion on the history of the internet. Do you still show your support when companies are led by child enthusiasts? No company should favor an oppressive totalitarian government. Favoring the collective material over the collective people is the most soulless thing a person can do. People are losing their freedoms by lobbyist companies and greedy jewish bankers controlling the press and the media and you're worried that one of those companies are losing MONEY?!

Somehow, in this world, grey areas exist.

Comparing Blizzard with a company run by child enthusiasts is a very bad example in multiple ways as well.
If a company would be led by child enthusiasts, that would be bad and i would be in favor of them being removed from that position, but that does not mean the entire company is inherently bad.
I mean sure, you gotta think twice about the decision that the leaders would take, but anything that is done by people in the company whom are not child enthusiasts are not necessarily acting in that way.

Also the situation at hand is that Blizzard is not run by the Chinese government, but they have a big stake in the Chinese market which influences their decisions.
No conspiracy there. Just acting on profit sake. Which is... not very strange for a company to do. People trying to make a living there.
Does that mean acting the way they did is good? No, not really. But they are not directly controlled by the Chinese.

Another thing i wonder is what Jewish bankers have to do with this whole thing?
QUICK-EDIT:

if you were running a store, are you morally wrong for not letting protesters/activists stand in your shop entrance and loudly demanding people to join their cause?

Actually, i would say it is a grey area really. You would certainly not be helping them in their cause, which might be obstructing something good from happening, but on the same time, you would be in your right to ask them to leave and if they don't, act with appropriate measures for obstructing you from doing your work.
What is right and wrong becomes a bit of a mess in that scenario and that is why we have laws and rules in place that help to find out whom is more in their right then the other.

But yeah, using a company/product as soapbox is overall not cool man. If they would accept it, what stop others from using them/their product as soapbox for other causes?
Who will determine when it is okay to do so and when not? It just becomes a right mess. To prevent that, there are rules and they can and will act accordingly.
The problem here is that the rules Blizzard has in place are very open to interpretation and they can decide when to apply it and when not basically, which leaves room for a wrong interpretation of their actions or in some cases, leaves room for them abusing the rules for the wrong purposes.

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Games / Re: china's impact on the future of videogames

« on: October 12, 2019, 02:03:48 PM »

go escape in a videogame im not wasting time explaining why your opinion is repulsively selfish

You do not need to, i explicitly state it and yet you take the time to underline that in a ridiculous way.
Very unnecessary and it really makes it harder to take things you say serious.
But you are right, it is an incredibly selfish way of thinking and i should think more of the minorities.
I am trying to improve on that, but in a way that i feel comfortable with, just like everyone else.
I do admire the intensity that you bring to move people out of their comfort zone and do something, i could use a little bit of that myself.
I hope you are capable of using that in other situations as well.
I would like to say however, that it might be useful to take a bit of a step back sometimes, not everyone responds well to the more intense approach and it can lead them into a very defensive state which makes it even harder to move them to do something.

Anyway more on-topic, seems like Blizzard had some time to think about what they did and they decided to shorten the time Blitzchung cannot compete in tournaments, only ban the casters for six months and grant Blitzchung his prize money after all.
(Source: https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/blizzard/23185888/regarding-last-weekend-s-hearthstone-grandmasters-tournament )
I know it is not perfect and it still does not explain the difference in the reaction on Blitzchung and the American University's actions, but they seem to be responding to everything that is going on, i think that is safe to say.
A lot of casters have announced to step away from Blizzard (for some time at least) as well in the meantime.

Overall, things are still not fine and it is good to see so many people supporting the message and movement.
I just hope that we can find a point, together, that we can all be content with and not just want to "see the world burn" as it were.
Because sometimes it is hard to draw a line, whether that be a line from which you start to act, or a line from which you are content with the actions that are taken.
Wanting change is good, but you can't change everything immediately. Work on changing it, but do not lose yourself or your goal in the heat.

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Games / Re: china's impact on the future of videogames

« on: October 11, 2019, 12:25:56 PM »

me me me me

You picked up on the egoistic remark i made in the message. Well done.

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Games / Re: china's impact on the future of videogames

« on: October 11, 2019, 11:44:26 AM »

And multiple arguing that it does not belong in there.
I still stand by that.
I would like to enjoy something without thinking about the social or political implications it might have.
I play games to relax, have a good time and/or to laugh.
I watch the championship for the game. If I wanted politics I'd watch the news or like a broadcast around that.
Very egoistic and ignorant, but it keeps me from worrying constantly.
Gaming is an escape of reality for many. Invading that with politics is just not nice.
No matter how important or good willing, I am not a big fan of it.

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Games / Re: china's impact on the future of videogames

« on: October 11, 2019, 05:32:23 AM »

- a handicap

What a response. Really shows why we can't have a discussion over this on this forum sometimes.

Anywhom, seems like Blizzard has a hypocrisy regarding acting on their rules when it comes to where it comes from:
https://www.polygon.com/2019/10/9/20906219/collegiate-hearthstone-hong-kong-protest
The American University held up a sign saying: "Free Hong Kong, Boycott Blizz", upon which their video stream was cut.
The video since has been taken down by Blizzard itself, but the only further action was to cancel the rest of the interviews for that championship.
The team has not received punishments (yet?) and even got their next match assignment without trouble. They forfeited it because of the hypocrisy of Blizzard there.

Fair is fair, Blizzard is now officially acting in way that benefits them instead of just enforcing the rules.
You guys were right after all, Blizzard seems to be acting in favor of the Chinese market/government.
Yet i still stand by my previous messages as the actions in of itself, could be seen as a valid response of Blizzard based upon the rules set for the championship.
In their statement they even quote the rule and, separate from other similar incidents afterwards, looked pretty convincing that they were just enforcing the rules.
Remember, i am not saying i despise what Blitzchung did, but i do say that such a measure seemed fair according to the set rules he agreed upon and that actions taken in response to his ban seemed a bit much.

Now, with, more evidence, i can clearly say it was not just that. They cannot justify banning one player and barely responding on the other players, with a very similar act and to be honest, much less on the line as Blitzchung.
Any action taken from now will just seem like damage control to make it look like they are just enforcing the rules. They rapidly responded with a ban on Blitzchung, why not on the American University team?
Wtf Blizzard, fix yourself.

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Games / Re: china's impact on the future of videogames

« on: October 09, 2019, 10:01:41 PM »

You seem to confuse my voice for more lawful/reasonable actions with me siding with the Chinese government.
But what can i expect. You all go on with your bandwagons, apparently we need more chaos and erratic actions.
Seems like that is the only thing that we can use lately to solve problems.

My thoughts and prayers for the Hong Kong people who are under assault from the Chinese government.
No but seriously, any violation of human rights is not okay. The movement he called out is alright, just, do we really have to put politics in games?
Sure, there is always some political views. Nothing can be completely without it since it is part of how we view the world. But like this?
I'd rather see the players announcing they are gonna use that prize money to support the Hong Kong movement or like for aid in that area.
But showing a sign saying "Liberate Hong Kong" during post-game commentary, is that really gonna help?
The people he reached with his action where those already supporting the movement (whom are now outraged he got banned and all that).

Just saying, there are plenty of other, more effective and not as disruptive ways to help the movement.
If you want a chaotic approach, actually act against the Chinese government directly. Go fight them in Hong Kong or something, anything other then just screaming out "Liberate Hong Kong" in a post-game interview after a Hearthstone tournament game.

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Games / Re: china's impact on the future of videogames

« on: October 09, 2019, 04:31:00 AM »

Post on every youtube video this is Bob... THAT WANTS TO LIBERATE HONG KONG!
When you are in a crowd of people, just scream "Liberate Hong Kong"!
Talk to other people about what is happening in Hong Kong! Inform your family, friends, colleagues, your dog, anybody you meet on the streets.
Every music event should just play "Liberate Hong Kong" at their event!
Every bit of news should only be about the event in Hong Kong!
Send chain mails with "Liberate Hong Kong"!
Say "Liberate Hong Kong" with a gas mask on in a post-game interview after a Hearthstone match!

One of these things is not like the others!