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General Discussion / Re: How do you indent when you code?

« on: November 18, 2012, 01:38:41 AM »

i-i think i just puked a little. ;_;

Yeah its really bad practice.

But I hate how wasteful it is adding indents and spaces. It just looks so big. Perhaps its a bit of a weird OCD thing, I can't stand doing anything other than making it as condensed as possible. RAWR.

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Off Topic / Re: Roku or Apple Tv?

« on: November 18, 2012, 01:34:51 AM »

I've heard underwhelming reviews of the older Apple TV models. Not sure of Roku. I suggest you compare reviews if you haven't already, I'd be surprised if many BLers invested in either of these (esp. the Apple TV, I doubt anyone has a legitimate opinion on them).

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Off Topic / Re: Post real life pictures of yourself.

« on: November 18, 2012, 12:58:20 AM »

forget not again

omai

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General Discussion / Re: How do you indent when you code?

« on: November 18, 2012, 12:55:44 AM »

Code: [Select]

function killPlayer() {
Self Delete();}

I'm terrible lol

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Off Topic / Re: The Computer Megathread

« on: November 18, 2012, 12:50:39 AM »

Who the hell do you know spends $600 flipping dollars on a mouse, keyboard, monitor, and os?

Actually spending several hundred dollars on a good screen is not uncommon. Many players here have very big, high quality screens. A good few have multiple screen setups.

That figure is on the premium end, but by no means is it ridiculous.

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Off Topic / Re: The Computer Megathread

« on: November 18, 2012, 12:46:28 AM »

Imo if you want a desktop thats of good quality do it once and do it right. If you get a "low end gaming" computer, you are basically buying something that'll get along okay with most games now but will stuff on you later in the year and leave you playing on very low graphical settings or not at all.

I've put up with average computers for years, and I had to go budget when trying to buy a laptop which would play some of my games as well (I just managed to cope with an i3-370M and 512MB ATI Mobility HD card, even now it runs nicely but I need MOAR).

Compromise sucks when it comes to buying a computer. A budget of $800 will get you a lot less than waiting, saving a few hundred, and returning with a budget of $1100. Patience is hard but it pays off.

Now I'm building the ideal PC with all of the higher end parts I've wanted. Its not the most expensive or powerful gaming computer made, but its more power than I probably need for my gaming repertoire. It is the perfect machine for me, even down to brand name preference.

Its taken saving money, working a job for several months, and I'm also going to sell my laptop before it falls below resale potential so I don't cheapen out in any areas. And here in New Zealand, you end up paying a little more for components than the cost in US after converting the prices.

If you don't get what you really want, you are going to end up disappointed or looking to upgrade earlier than you might have wanted.

In my mind, building a computer is about finding the perfect case that reflects you design taste, and filling it with hardware that hits the nail on the head for your exact wants and needs. Every component should excite you from unboxing to installing and using. Any sense of disappointment or compromise shouldn't happen (within reason, if you want a $1500 graphics card you are being a bit excessive lol).

I've spent a lot of time with stuffty machines or a bad budget, and I know that is the reality for most. Not everyone can be as fortunate to be able to work up some money or find the funds. But if you can, don't be impatient.

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Off Topic / Re: The Computer Megathread

« on: November 18, 2012, 12:24:47 AM »

I honestly dont care what I have on the outside, I just would like it to be good working on the inside of the computer

Mmm I agree. Anything $20 - $60 USD will be excellent. I don't subscribe to the idea that keyboards painted red and black, with the text "gaming keyboard" slapped on the side of the box, makes it any better than a standard ergonomic keyboard.

I'm sure there is some gimmick like the ability to map controls or change an LED light but who really needs that?

I'm going for a Logitech K400 wireless keyboard. Has a laptop style track pad on it. I'm moving to desktop computing after the better part of a decade exclusively owning laptops. I find it much easier to play games and what not using a track pad, I bet I've made a lot of people cringe in horror by saying that but its true haha.

Obvo I've used desktops but never to game, I find a desktop mouse awkward to use. That and I like the idea of using a TV and lounging on the couch or bed.

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Off Topic / Re: The Computer Megathread

« on: November 18, 2012, 12:15:27 AM »

You can pick up a $10 ho-hum keyboard, a $40 ergonomic keyboard, a $70 keyboard with track pad, or a $100+ gaming keyboard. Some go for several hundred with miniature screens and all sorts of novelty stuff on the side. It depends.

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Help / Re: Blockland is very glitchy, Don't know why

« on: November 17, 2012, 07:40:30 PM »

I knew of a BL player who had this issue a few days a go, but it was just the ground texture.

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General Discussion / Re: What's your ingame name?

« on: November 17, 2012, 08:31:14 AM »

IcyGamma since 2008.

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Drama / Re: Emo Nation as Posted - We32

« on: November 17, 2012, 08:10:56 AM »

Hey look there is me!

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Off Topic / Re: Dreams [Megathread? I know you guys have interesting ones.]

« on: November 17, 2012, 08:08:55 AM »

Last night was a passive dream for me.

Had a spout of lucidity I didn't utilize.

Was in a ski resort using a laptop to work on a new website I had opened that sells clocks and gifts. I was adding a new wooden wall-mounted brown townogue clock to the site. The price was to be $15 if I recall, I was getting it added in time for Christmas.

Quaint.

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Off Topic / Re: Well i'm being rewarded with a day off today for giving a kid a black eye.

« on: November 17, 2012, 07:49:34 AM »

I don't like encouraging violence, but it really works in situations like this. Usually the idea is to work in defense or to show resilience, its a cliche but people won't try to start crap with you if your reaction is a potential risk to them.

When I was 9 there were these two douche bags following my friend and I outside of school hours and harassing us while we tried to bike to local shops in our area. They were fellow students of our class and during the year would sometimes tease us, or try to get in the way of what we were doing.

40 minutes later and still being perpetually followed, while one of the guys was laughing about arms reach away from me, I walloped him in the side of the face with my fist. It wasn't a punch, it was a sort of awkward sideways strike. It was very out of character for me, I just remember the great look of shock on his face...

... then he hit me harder in a similar sort of fist-bitch slap style about 3 times, along with verbal abuse. What can I say, it hurt.

It is the only time in my life someone has intentionally been aggressively violent towards me, and to be fair, it was my fault (provoked or not).

They followed for a few minutes after that, then disappeared. After that, they never spoke to me or my friend in a derogatory way. I rarely came into contact with them, and when I did, there was a bizarre feeling of respect for each other. Dunno if thats the result of some stupid male social hierarchy but whatever, it worked.

Funny stuffz.

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Off Topic / Re: The Computer Megathread

« on: November 17, 2012, 07:30:32 AM »

That accent, is the best i have ever heard.

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Off Topic / Re: General Programming Megathread - New OP

« on: November 17, 2012, 05:16:45 AM »

Ooh excited about this, very interested in AIML and chatbots.