This is just something I've come to notice, but most of the furry gamers I know tend to gravitate more towards the RPG genre than others. I'm curious as to why this is. Do you think it's because furry is more of a "dorky" hobby or do you think it's just because a disproportionate amount of furries to non-furries RP in their spare time on forums and stuff?

This is just something I'm curious about.

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/new.....ce-of-Mermaids

I'm not even kidding. They felt the need to public go on record and say that.

I've finally seen all of it, and I can say that I'm pleasantly surprised by it overall. I knew it wouldn't fix all my grievances, but it fixed enough of them and vastly improved the ending. *Obviously spoilers*


Pros:

They finally fixed several plot holes. Joker's strange contribution to the ending, how your party magically ends up on the Normandy, and Hackett knowing that Sheppard and Anderson made it to the Crucible are all explained. Furthermore, the removed the part where the Mass Relays blow up.

Sheppard is now allowed to question the Catalyst on each of the ending choices. Furthermore, he can express cynicism towards each choice, culminating in the forth, "Reject" ending choice which damns the current cycle but guarantees success to the next one.

EMS required to get all the endings is lowered to 3100, meaning that MP is no longer required.[/li]

The extra epilogues, the monologues for each one, and new investigative options differentiate the endings enough so that each one feels unique. Furthermore, the epilogue's slideshow changes to reflect the consequences of your actions. No two players should get exactly the same ending.

Cons:

The ending still comes out of nowhere with no adequate build up to the choices you have to make. It's still very abrupt when it happens.

While they try to explain the Catalyst's motive for the Reaper harvest, it ultimately proves futile. He still comes across as grossly misinformed.

It still has the feel of being "space magic", even with the Crucible and the Citadel being explained a lot better.[/li]

The scene with the Illusive Man still doesn't really feel all that relevant in the grand scheme of things. The confrontation with him still feels like an ass pull, even if the concept is one I agree with.



Overall, I'm satisfied. It's not perfect, but it's free and really does help the ending in the best way it could have. Props to Bioware for actually listening to fan feedback and reaching an adequate compromise that would make most people happy.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/katienotopo.....-really-so-bad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qewOrRRfQeQ

Some people know better than that.

This has been making the rounds lately, but I feel the need to spread the word myself. A couple of nice people in the fandom convinced the local area to help with a fundraiser in order to get donations for the fire dept and now they may lose their jobs because a couple of assholes couldn't keep their prick in their pants in front of children. Needless to say, I and many others are disappointed such a good thing can be ruined by 2 idiots. A couple of people are starting a donation drive as an apology from the fandom. More info can be found here:

http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/3573735/
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/3573936/
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/3574587/

What a shame.

Hosted by  AllowedCamping to celebrate getting 10 watchers with only one journal entry.

http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/3571271/

Microsoft: They overdid Kinect again! I think they've forgotten who actually spends time watching E3. It isn't the people who are interested in your Kinect gimmick, it's the people who want more games. Also, I hate Microsoft for already paying for earlier access to DLC for Tomb Raider and other games. I hate when they do that.

EA: I counted 3 social games from EA. Ugh. The whole thing was a resounding meh. Couldn't care less.

Ubisoft: We finally got some good stuff. I love what they are doing with Assassin's Creed 3. Also, the Wii U application for Rayman looks interesting. That and ZombiU shows a surprising amount of creativity from a big company. Lastly, I love that new IP, WatchDog, they showed at the very end. It's such an interesting concept and has the potential to be the next Assassin's Creed.

Sony: They did well. Looking forward to All-Stars and The Last of Us. The storybook thing took way too long, but they did well overall. The games once again stole the show.

Nintendo: Mixed opinions on Nintendo. I love how they try to innovate and improve upon gameplay. It shows a degree of creativity that is refreshing On the other hand, they haven't rally done anything new with there IPs in quite some time. All the stuff they show seems like glorified tech demos. Lastly, they should've done more with the 3DS and the Wii U. Moving that stuff to other events is a grave mistake. I'm concerned about the price point for the Wii U. That tablet looks expensive and Nintendo doesn't sell their tech at a loss. With Microsoft's new Smartglass, they might have shot themselves in the foot. They needed to shine and failed horribly.

Overall, I'm a disappointed. They all played it safe. I'm looking forward to many of the games announced (Dishonored, Hitman, Sly, Bioshock: Infinite, Playstation All-Stars, Tomb Raider, WatchDogs, The Last of Us, etc.), but that's despite the conferences, not because of them.

https://youtu.be/h19FZtDprd0

That's the most awesome thing I've seen in a while.

http://www.humblebundle.com/

I'm sure most of the PC Gamers here already have the games on this bundle, but it's still worth a good plug. It includes:

Amnesia: The Dark Decent
Limbo
Swords & Sorcery
Psyconauts

And Bastion with a high enough contribution.

It's for charity and you get to name your own price and determine where your money goes (to charity, the developers, or the people running the thing).

That means I'm now 19 years old, which is one year away from being 20, which is one year away from being 21, which is when I can choose to not drink for a different reason than "I'm underage".

I'm not even kidding. If this get's into the next Sony console, they will officially be dead to me.

http://www.escapistmagazine.com/new.....Games-With-Ads

As I recall, my buddy  Spazzoid is still doing commissions. He's a very good, very nice, and affordable artist. Check out his stuff.

Furthermore, I've recently had the pleasure of getting a story commission from  gladiatorw07f. I can personally attest to his professionalism and good character. His prices aren't bad either. Check him out if you need a story written.

Lastly, for the gaming crowd, there is always my blog at pressstarttodiscuss.blogspot.com . I write articles every week detailing my opinions on video games. Also, Alan Wake is available for $15 (half off) at gog.com for the next few days. GoG sells games DRM-free, so it's definitely worth a look if you've been interested in Alan Wake.

http://5secondfilms.com/watch/burn_the_witch

A pretty hilarious short. Makes me chuckle every time.

http://pressstarttodiscuss.blogspot.com/

This week, I discuss perhaps one of my new favorite characters in video games.

Is anyone else on who watches me slightly bothered when they hear the word "mate" when someone is describing their significant other. I don't know why, but it just sounds weird to me. I'm perfectly fine with boyfriend/girlfriend and husband/wife, but "mate" sounds a little too animalistic, even for furries.

I dunno.

First off, my friend  Spazzoid is doing commissions now. His prices are very reasonable and he's very good. Check it out at this link:
http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/3380906/

Secondly,  Zero-Shift is doing a series of game reviews on new IPs. He's pretty informative and has good commentary on video games. Check out his gallery to see what I mean.

Lastly, there's still my pet-project, pressstarttodiscuss.blogspot.com . I have my own opinions on video games and hope to begin good, informative discussions on them.

Have any of you wondered why developers hate used games and why bad DLC practices have become the norm in gaming.
Well, this week, I take a stab at explaining why.

Check out my blog at the link below to learn more!
http://pressstarttodiscuss.blogspot.com/

No. It isn't.

Think about it.

There was a time when I thought I could never be rid of you. There was a time where I thought my affection for you would be undying. There was a time where I cared for you and you cared for me back. But now I know, all of it was for naught.

Why, Mass Effect 3? Why would you betray me so!? I thought my choices mattered to you! I thought that the friendships, the allegiances, the bonds I formed would make a difference! But instead: Betrayal! None of them mattered to you at all, did they! Nothing I did would have changed anything! It would have been fine if you wrapped up all nicely, but nooooooooooooo! Instead, you had to be destroy all my love in the last 5 minutes with space magic, nonsense explanations, and layers of plot holes!

Well I won't take it lying down. You're done to me Mass Effect. I've stood with you for years, and you threw it in my face. I won't forget this betrayal. I hope you're satisfied.

Sincerely,
-Enigma

A meme? Why not?

Taken from  Fox_Forrester

If you comment, I will........

1) Tell you something I learned about you by looking at your DA page.

2) Tell you a color you remind me of.

3) Tell you what Element I think you belong to (e.g. water, fire, air, etc.).

4) Tell you what comic, manga/anime, or video game character you remind me of.

5) Ask you a question, and you must answer.

6) Tell you something I like about you.

7) Give you a nickname.

8) Tell you the object that is to the left of me.

9) Tell you what food/ flavor/smell you remind me of

10) Tell you to do one in your journal too

When I'm sick, my voice makes me sound like a T-Rex.

Shameless plugs are indeed shameless.

http://pressstarttodiscuss.blogspot.....-in-games.html

In it, I talk a lot about video games. The good, the bad, the missed potential. Check it out!

http://pressstarttodiscuss.blogspot.com/

New content each Wednesday... if college allows.

Tagged by  spazzoid (First time I've ever been tagged.)

ALL | ABOUT | ME
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- Name: Brandon
- Single or taken: Single
- Sex: Male
- Birthday: May 30, 1993
- Sign: Gemini
- Hair color: Brown
- Eye color: Blue
- Height: 6 ft 2
- Are you straight/bisexual/gay?: Straight
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S P E C I F I C S
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- What kind of shampoo do you use?:Head and Shoulders
- What are you listening to right now?:"Countdown" from the Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood Soundtrack
- Who is the last person that called you?: My friend James, to discuss the Let's Play we do
- How many buddies are online right now?: No idea
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F A V O R I T E S
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- Animal: Wolf
- Color: Blue, Sapphire Blue
- Drink: Water or Lemonade
- Element: Oxygen
- Food: Steak
- Game: SKYRIM!!!
- Movie: Spider-Man 2
- Song: "Battle" from Persona 2: Innocent Sin (What? I like game music.)
- Subjects in school: History's is always fascinating, but I'm good at Math.
- # Survivor
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H A V E | Y O U | E V E R
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- Given someone a bath?: Eeeewwwwwww. No.
- Smoked?: Nope. Not a fan of the smell.
- Bungee jumped?: Not yet.
- Made yourself throw up?: Nope. Hate throwing up.
- Skinny dipped?: Never.
- Ever been in love?: Not yet, but I hope to one day.
- Made yourself cry to get out of trouble?: I think. If I did, it was a long time ago.
- Pictured your crush naked?: This has certainly taken a strange turn, but no.
- Actually seen your crush naked?: No.
- Cried when someone died?: Yes as a child.
- Lied: Yes. We all do.
- Fallen for your best friend?: No.
- Used someone?: Probably. If I did, I don't remember.
- Done something you regret?: Of course.
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C U R R E N T
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- Clothes: T-shirt and Sweats
- Desktop picture: A snowy forest (Thanks to Google Images)
- CD in player: I don't use CDs anymore.
- DVD in player: Thor and Iron Man 2. (I had some catching up to do)
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L A S T | P E R S O N
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- You touched: My mother
- Hugged: My mother
- You kissed: My mother
- You IMed: My friend James, to discuss our Let's Play
- Talk to online: I mass messaged some friends of mine to see an article I wrote and posted on Facebook.
- You sexed it up with: Nobody.
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A R E | Y O U
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- Understanding?: Not as much as I'd like, but I try.
- Open-minded?: No matter how impractical or unlikely, if only one explanation fits, it must be the truth.
- Arrogant?: HOW DARE YOU!?
- Insecure?: Every once in awhile, but not really.
- Random?: Not ofte... LOOK OUT BEHIND YOU!
- Hungry?: Not right now, breakfast time isn't for another hour.
- Smart?: Hard to argue with 4 A- and 1 B+ last college semester.
- Moody?: Not often, but sometimes.
- Organized?: Very.
- Shy?: Much less than I used to be.
- Difficult?: Mass Effect 2's Mordin: "Not difficult"
- Bored easily?: Nope.
- Entertained easily?: I'm very easily amused.
- Obsessed?: I can be. (Stares at my Skyrim disc.)
- Lazy?: Yep.
- Angry?: Not right now.
- Happy?: Usually
- Hyper?: Nope. I never get hyper.
- Trusting?: Unless you give me a reason not to be.
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R A N D O M
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- In the morning I: Wake Up, Go to School, Save the World
- Love is: The special feeling two people have for each. Not to be confused with friendship.
- I dream about: Random Stuff, at least when I actually remember what my dream was.
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W H O
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- Makes you laugh the most: My friends Ben and James and his brother Dilan
- Makes you smile: Most things do.
- Gives you a funny feeling when you see him/her: No one, yet.
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D O | Y O U | E V E R
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- Sit on the internet all night waiting for that someone special to IM you?: Nope.
- Wish you were a member of the opposite sex?: I do not.
- Wish you were younger?: On occasion, but I'm already very young.
- Cry because someone said something to you?: I used to to, but not much anymore.
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N U M B E R
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- Of times I have had my heart broken?: 0
- Of Cd's I own: 0
- Of scars on my body: 1
- Of bones I've broken: 0, but I did have one particularly bad sprain.