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Displayed name	Stugri-La
Member number	3521
Title	Guardian
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Weird Dreams in General
Stugri-La Guardian Member # 3521	written Friday, October 24 2003 20:08 Profile #30 My odder dreams usually involve very different places and things juxtaposed nonsensically. One of these dreams, one of the few I can remember well, involved some sort of awards presentation in an auditorium. The auditorium was strangely surrounded by a huge, dark, empty, fenced-off field. When I walked out of the field through the gateway I was suddenly at the entrance for a huge zoo. However, it's what I physically do during dreams that is more intriguing. I talk during my dreams, and am usually quite loud, clear, and coherent, according to those who have listened. One time I slept over at a friend's house, and he was sleeping next door. According to him, he heard me quite clearly through the wall. It seems that I ordinarily talk quite calmly and carry on regular conversations. Perhaps talking in one's sleep is a very dangerous thing to do, however. I could conceivably relate valuable trade secrets or classified information while immersed in a dream, allowing anyone who was listening to know my deepest and darkest secrets. Thankfully, I do not possess any skeletons in my closet as of yet, but perhaps in time this phenomenon may cause me a good deal of trouble. -------------------- "Let a man find himself, in distinction from others, on top of two wheels with a chain- at least in a poor country like Russia- and his vanity begins to swell out like his tires. In America it takes an automobile to produce this effect."- Leon Trotsky Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00
How long you been playing Spiderweb in General
Stugri-La Guardian Member # 3521	written Friday, October 24 2003 19:35 Profile #26 I believe I first discovered Spiderweb games about a year and a half ago. As such, I've played all the Avernum and Geneforge games, and Nethergate, but have never played any of the Exile trilogy. I tried to play Blades of Exile one time, but I had already been thoroughly spoiled by the Avernum graphics, and just couldn't quite get into the game enough to derive any enjoyment from it. Unfortunately, I only discovered the existence of this board about a month ago. If I had been aware of its presence before, I might not have the humiliating "newbie" tag attached to me. In this vein, though, I do have a bit of advice for some of the earlier forum members who are upset about the rapid influx of new members: Forming a generalization in your mind about any group of people is unwise. I wager that if you give newer members a chance, there will indeed be some of us that shall impress you with our wisdom, as well as our humility. -------------------- "Let a man find himself, in distinction from others, on top of two wheels with a chain- at least in a poor country like Russia- and his vanity begins to swell out like his tires. In America it takes an automobile to produce this effect."- Leon Trotsky Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00
will spidweb ever change? in General
Stugri-La Guardian Member # 3521	written Monday, October 20 2003 12:59 Profile #14 I agree that the graphics, and especially the sound and music could be improved substantially in Spiderweb games. However, I despise the "real 3D" games that have camera angles and force you to spend much of your playing time trying to find your party instead of actually playing the game. I tried playing Myth II one time, but stopped after a short time because I found dealing with camera angles to be exasperating. I would say the ideal levels of graphics and sound might be found in a game like Starcraft, where the graphics and sound were excellent, and did not get in the way of playability. -------------------- "Let a man find himself, in distinction from others, on top of two wheels with a chain- at least in a poor country like Russia- and his vanity begins to swell out like his tires. In America it takes an automobile to produce this effect."- Leon Trotsky Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00
suicide methodes in General
Stugri-La Guardian Member # 3521	written Thursday, October 16 2003 16:08 Profile #81 Vaevictis, nice to see you back in the discussion.... Some of us were afraid you had just gone ahead and bumped yourself off -------------------- "Let a man find himself, in distinction from others, on top of two wheels with a chain- at least in a poor country like Russia- and his vanity begins to swell out like his tires. In America it takes an automobile to produce this effect."- Leon Trotsky Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00
How old are you? in General
Stugri-La Guardian Member # 3521	written Wednesday, October 15 2003 21:49 Profile #66 Not sure. I was of two minds when I wrote that. One mind was telling me, "Oh, they're all fools! I've got the strongest constitution of anyone I've ever met! Of course I'll live a lot past 40." The other mind, of course, was concentrating on devouring a mustard packet. -------------------- "Let a man find himself, in distinction from others, on top of two wheels with a chain- at least in a poor country like Russia- and his vanity begins to swell out like his tires. In America it takes an automobile to produce this effect."- Leon Trotsky Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00
How old are you? in General
Stugri-La Guardian Member # 3521	written Wednesday, October 15 2003 21:24 Profile #64 My eating habits are different in my two spheres of life. At home, I generally eat pretty healthy, obviously because I mostly eat my mom's cooking, and it is mostly quite healthy (and tasty). The only times I eat unhealthy are when I'm out for extended segments of time with friends and eat bits and pieces of junk as I go. At college, however, my eating habits are horrendous. Being a spicy food lover, I tend to drench everything I eat with Tabasco or something equally noxious, and walk around most of the day with a heartburn. I'm sure my "mild case" of acid reflux disease has gotten much worse now in the span of a couple months. I, like MSW, also don't have much of a sweet tooth, but occasionally I'll get a hankering for whipped cream on diced peaches. That, for some reason, is the only sweet thing I crave. Most of the time, though, sour, salty, and fried items are my collective Waterloo. I can inhale acres of french fries or chips without any problem at all. At breakfast I always snag 3 hash brown patties at least. Guess it's a good thing I wake up late and miss it most of the time My most disgusting habit at college, however, is my consumption of mustard, straight. Being a mustard fiend, I get mustard cravings extremely often. Occasionally, I will satisfy them at lunch with sandwiches dripping with mustard. Otherwise, I keep a nice stockpile of packets in my room, conveniently available to suck dry at my leisure. People tell me I'll die at 40, but I think they're off by 15 years or so -------------------- "Let a man find himself, in distinction from others, on top of two wheels with a chain- at least in a poor country like Russia- and his vanity begins to swell out like his tires. In America it takes an automobile to produce this effect."- Leon Trotsky Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00
suicide methodes in General
Stugri-La Guardian Member # 3521	written Wednesday, October 15 2003 17:16 Profile #74 You introduce a very valid point here, TM. There are indeed instances in which it is uncertain whether a patient will recover or not. In such cases, I would support allowing the individual to opt for euthanasia, in order to prevent the chance that an individual could go through months of suffering only to receive a death sentence from a doctor after it all. And if you read my last post more closely, you'll see that I am a supporter of choice. However, I am also a very strong supporter of coercion . -------------------- "Let a man find himself, in distinction from others, on top of two wheels with a chain- at least in a poor country like Russia- and his vanity begins to swell out like his tires. In America it takes an automobile to produce this effect."- Leon Trotsky Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00
suicide methodes in General
Stugri-La Guardian Member # 3521	written Wednesday, October 15 2003 16:27 Profile #71 Well, I'm glad that all of you have given me your honest opinions. I appreciate them all, even if I don't agree with them all. But all of your statements have served to help me refine my arguments, and eliminate certain errors I have committed in my previous posts. My writings on this subject so far have been just abstract musings, with no great quantity of reason or reality to them. I will admit that I am addicted to black and white thinking, and that this is not the optimal mode of thought. I live and think by hard and fast principles, for better or worse. For whatever reason, making exceptions to rules or considering issues by individual situations is profoundly unsatisfactory for me. As such, I enjoy talking in the abstract, about a world that does not and cannot exist, about matters of simple cause and effect. As a result, when I state my views on a subject, it is always necessary for me to temper them with healthy doses of reality. Unfortunately, occasionally in my exuberance I forget to do so, which accounts for my last posting, which I am quite willing to admit was over the top. But to address some of your points... I do not support an actual, real-life law banning euthanasia. My opinions on the subject do not include "forcing" suffering people to live through hours of pain until they can die naturally. If you read my first post on the subject, you will see that I expressly stated that if someone is terminally ill and recovery is impossible, that person should indeed be euthanized. I simply do not support assisted suicide or euthanasia when the situation can possibly be resolved or improved by other means. In fact, I do indeed believe in choice in the issue. The patient should have the right to choose between a natural death and euthanasia. Rather than enforcing laws to ban euthanasia, I believe in convincing individuals in these positions to choose to die naturally. A person should never be forced either way. In terms of the principle of the sanctity of human life, that is something that I believe in very strongly. In the real world however, that principle is already on its last legs. A few euthanasias admittedly can do little more to weaken a principle that has already nearly been smashed to bits by the sheer number of lives taken in the many worthless conflicts our world endured last century and continues to endure. But euthanasia does indeed have an effect on the principle, though this effect is largely symbolic. My point is not to make it impossible or illegal for the terminally ill to be euthanized. My sole purpose with these posts is to convey the danger involved in making such decisions based solely on one's individual pain and suffering. No one wants to see a world where a human life is worth no more than the ground he walks on. -------------------- "Let a man find himself, in distinction from others, on top of two wheels with a chain- at least in a poor country like Russia- and his vanity begins to swell out like his tires. In America it takes an automobile to produce this effect."- Leon Trotsky Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00
suicide methodes in General
Stugri-La Guardian Member # 3521	written Wednesday, October 15 2003 13:03 Profile #60 You should consider the opposite consequence as well. Once it happens that the principle of the sanctity of human life is finally damaged too extensively to remain, horrifying and unforeseen eventualities could emerge, eventualities which would far surpass the sufferings of individuals in fear and pain. With the principle laid to ruins, human life will no longer even retain a vestige of importance. The unpredictable forces of evil that would sweep through the world as a result need not be described. And I am convinced that if we as humans continue forward on the path that we are traveling, this is the only destination we shall reach. -------------------- "Let a man find himself, in distinction from others, on top of two wheels with a chain- at least in a poor country like Russia- and his vanity begins to swell out like his tires. In America it takes an automobile to produce this effect."- Leon Trotsky Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00
suicide methodes in General
Stugri-La Guardian Member # 3521	written Wednesday, October 15 2003 12:29 Profile #56 I admit I am talking in the abstract, but my point is that there is a greater good which is more important that individual suffering. While euthanasia may relieve the pain of the individual, the principle of the value of human life is incontrovertibly damaged as a result. This is not to say that if I personally was in such a situation, I would be able to avoid taking the easy way out. It's just saying that it would be the right thing to do. -------------------- "Let a man find himself, in distinction from others, on top of two wheels with a chain- at least in a poor country like Russia- and his vanity begins to swell out like his tires. In America it takes an automobile to produce this effect."- Leon Trotsky Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00
kobalds, Rakshasi and Beholders, i wonder what is everybodies favorout RPG monster in General
Stugri-La Guardian Member # 3521	written Wednesday, October 15 2003 12:21 Profile #24 I haven't played a lot of games period, and my list of RPG's played is even shorter. However, based on my limited exposure, I would say my favorite monster is probably the glaahk in the Geneforge series. It looks like nothing I've ever seen, in the natural world or in other games. On a side note, as a person of Indian origin, I find it very intriguing that so many words with origins in Indian culture and mythology have made their way into both mainstream international culture and gaming culture. First it was words like "pundit" and "guru," which have been integrated into the English language for several years now. Then "bindhi" made it into the fashion world. Now a word like "rakshashi" (female demon in Hindu mythology) has become a common term among gamers. A true testament to the power of globalism. -------------------- "Let a man find himself, in distinction from others, on top of two wheels with a chain- at least in a poor country like Russia- and his vanity begins to swell out like his tires. In America it takes an automobile to produce this effect."- Leon Trotsky Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00
Extrapolated 100m (4.972chains or 109.4yards) spirnt times in General
Stugri-La Guardian Member # 3521	written Wednesday, October 15 2003 12:04 Profile #7 I don't know about 100 M, but I do know that the fastest mile I've ever run was 9 minutes, 45 seconds, and that was when I was a bit younger, and probably a bit fitter. That's what flat feet, knock knees, and a paunch get you -------------------- "Let a man find himself, in distinction from others, on top of two wheels with a chain- at least in a poor country like Russia- and his vanity begins to swell out like his tires. In America it takes an automobile to produce this effect."- Leon Trotsky Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00
suicide methodes in General
Stugri-La Guardian Member # 3521	written Wednesday, October 15 2003 11:54 Profile #54 On the mercy killing subject, I agree entirely with Ironweed. I would never, ever agree to assist anyone with their suicide. My arguments for this are not moral or religious ones, but are the result of some (over)abstract thinking. Now starts the long-winded lecture (Apologies in advance). There are several rights which we as humans have, or ought to have. The most important of these rights, in my opinion, is the right to live. In fact, I believe in the rights of all organisms to live, but I'll leave my animal rights rhetoric and vegetarianism out of this. When one kills another human being, one has weakened the quintessential right of all humans to live. It does not matter if the killing is on purpose or an accident. It does not matter if the person deserves to die. It does not matter if it is in self defense. It does not matter if the dead person wished to die. Whenever a human being takes the life of another human being, no matter the circumstances, the value of human life is lowered, ever so slightly. The principle of the sanctity of human life crumbles, little by little. Many killings are unavoidable. Accidents happen and will always happen. Killing in self defense is excusable. Homicides are terrible occurrences, but are often unpreventable. Suicides can sometimes only be prevented by the suicidal individuals themselves. Vigilante killings are very undesirable, but are occasionally helpful in order to take care of murderers before they can kill many more times. However, whenever possible we should keep the aforementioned principle in mind. Capital punishment is one instance in which there are alternatives available that will not hurt the principle. Euthanasia is another such instance. Though it may seem cruel to say so, those who want others to kill them, for whatever reason, must never be helped. This applies to those unsatisfied with life, those who have become vegetables and had wished to be killed once they reached such a state, and all others as well. In the first assistance, the person asked by the other to kill him/her should always attempt to convince the other to the best of their abilities to seek out medical help for his/her problems. In the second instance, the person should only be killed if recovery is impossible and death is an unavoidable eventuality. Well, that is my theory, and a very rough, unfinished, and faulty one it is. I would request all of you to give me your honest opinions on this. If you all consider me insane, I at least want to know about it -------------------- "Let a man find himself, in distinction from others, on top of two wheels with a chain- at least in a poor country like Russia- and his vanity begins to swell out like his tires. In America it takes an automobile to produce this effect."- Leon Trotsky Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00
My pity for the people of California.... in General
Stugri-La Guardian Member # 3521	written Sunday, October 12 2003 19:16 Profile #13 My college roommate is from California and he's decided to vote for Arnold even though he's an ultra-liberal. I told him to vote for Mary Carey and webcams in the governor's mansion, but he's too much of an Arnold fan to see clearly. In all seriousness, however, I hope whoever is elected attempts to legalize ferrets in California. Not only is the ferret ban ignorant, it is downright discriminatory. -------------------- "Let a man find himself, in distinction from others, on top of two wheels with a chain- at least in a poor country like Russia- and his vanity begins to swell out like his tires. In America it takes an automobile to produce this effect."- Leon Trotsky Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00
suicide methodes in General
Stugri-La Guardian Member # 3521	written Sunday, October 12 2003 18:18 Profile #34 I have thought, mostly in the abstract, about killing myself before, but have never actually thought of it as a real option or made any plans. If you are actually planning suicide or thinking of methods to take your own life, you should attempt to seek help immediately from one of the many hotlines available. No one you know needs to know about it. Do this as soon as possible. On a purely intellectual level though, I've always thought of poison as being the most sensible way of killing oneself, as one can, by this method, end his life without excessive pain or destruction of outward appearance. Going by the theory of Agatha Christie that "murder is a habit," requesting someone else to put you out of your misery would be a bad idea. The individual carrying out such a request would risk being transformed irrevocably into a homicidal monster. -------------------- "Let a man find himself, in distinction from others, on top of two wheels with a chain- at least in a poor country like Russia- and his vanity begins to swell out like his tires. In America it takes an automobile to produce this effect."- Leon Trotsky Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00
How old are you? in General
Stugri-La Guardian Member # 3521	written Sunday, October 12 2003 17:49 Profile #50 I'm 19, and normal weight, though it does tend to concentrate a bit around the paunch area... The benefit of this, of course, is that my paunch can be concealed with clothing, and so I'm good as long as I don't need to take my shirt off. -------------------- "Let a man find himself, in distinction from others, on top of two wheels with a chain- at least in a poor country like Russia- and his vanity begins to swell out like his tires. In America it takes an automobile to produce this effect."- Leon Trotsky Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00
What's your credit card number? in General
Stugri-La Guardian Member # 3521	written Sunday, October 12 2003 17:43 Profile #7 I'm betting that the number is bogus. I see no reason to doubt Khoth's sanity, and only an insane person would post an active credit card number on a public forum. -------------------- "Let a man find himself, in distinction from others, on top of two wheels with a chain- at least in a poor country like Russia- and his vanity begins to swell out like his tires. In America it takes an automobile to produce this effect."- Leon Trotsky Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00
I have an intriguing question for my fellow Spidweb users in General
Stugri-La Guardian Member # 3521	written Sunday, October 12 2003 17:36 Profile #55 Sexuality seems to me to be an awfully nebulous and contradiction-ridden study. I'm from Oak Park, known to many who live there as a sort of San Francisco of Illinois. There is a heavy emphasis on diversity, and as such there is a very strong and vocal gay community there. I myself am not gay, as far as I know. I consider myself to be a straight guy, but, like most people it seems, I've had a few episodes of odd attraction to members of my gender. My theory on this whole phenomenon is pretty simple: men and women don't really look all that different, when you think about it. It's not like comparing sliths and nephilim. There are quite a few men who have an effeminate appearance and/or personality, and the same goes for women with masculine appearance/personality. Seems to me that attraction to certain members of the same sex would be most natural. Of course, I believe that for truly homosexual individuals, there is indeed some form of genetic hard-wiring to cause one to be primarily attracted to members of one's own gender. It's interesting, though, that even though I am straight, I have had an inordinate amount of people ask me about my sexual orientation. It seems that whenever some people meet a guy who is shy, vegetarian, doesn't work out much, dresses well, and abhors flirting, they automatically feel the need to make assumptions about his sexuality. I even had my MOM ask me if I was gay. Top That! There is also the matter of the dream world. Though I am quite straight in the real world, I have had one or two pseudo-homoerotic experiences in my dreams. I am not knowledgeable on Freudian theories; if I was, I would probably investigate this phenomenon. Unfortunately, my general apathy prevents me from doing all this work to find this stuff out. Sorry for being so long winded, and thanks to MSW for bringing out a very interesting topic. -------------------- "Let a man find himself, in distinction from others, on top of two wheels with a chain- at least in a poor country like Russia- and his vanity begins to swell out like his tires. In America it takes an automobile to produce this effect."- Leon Trotsky Posts: 1798 | Registered: Sunday, October 5 2003 07:00

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