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@Tybaltus: Yes, Astafas has a very sharp mind - and toungue, and is very funny
I think game preferences has a lot do to with why we play games. If I played games like I read books, ie to get intellectual and emotional stimulation, I'd probably try to look for the most complex and difficult character built there is, and focus on the strategy aspects. But as it is now, with the kind of job I have and all, I play games to rest my brain, "empty" my mind from all the questions and problems I am constantly working with. That's why I prefer to play a simple char in games like the BG-series, and that's also why I loved Diablo II.

Originally posted by C Elegans
@Tybaltus: Yes, Astafas has a very sharp mind - and toungue, and is very funny
I think game preferences has a lot do to with why we play games. If I played games like I read books, ie to get intellectual and emotional stimulation, I'd probably try to look for the most complex and difficult character built there is, and focus on the strategy aspects. But as it is now, with the kind of job I have and all, I play games to rest my brain, "empty" my mind from all the questions and problems I am constantly working with. That's why I prefer to play a simple char in games like the BG-series, and that's also why I loved Diablo II.

My friends at school along with my brother and his friends played Diablo II often and I joined them. After a tough day at school, I had to relieve all the pressures and frustrations through hack and slash-ie killing the guts out of my enimies. Some people turn to drugs to solve their prolems. Not I. I turn to computer games to relieve such stress and get away from a sometimes very cruel life. But it works. I always feel better after playing, that is if I didnt die in the game.

@Heh, it is certainly much better to use games than drugs to vent frustration I must admit I am seldom frustrated because of my work, research is sort of always frustrating so one gets used to living in a constant feeling of not knowing anything, not understanding why things are as they are, trying to find answers and finding completely unexpected things and not what you were looking for...it is a chronic confusion, one might say. My problem with my job is my deep engagement, I have strong work-a-holic tendencies and really need to force myself to relax, otherwise I might get a coronary heart disease at 40 or something So computer games offer me good relaxation I need to focus on something to relax, just sitting and doing nothing doesn't work, since I find myself thoughts returning to my work in 10 seconds if I don't do anything

Originally posted by C Elegans
@Heh, it is certainly much better to use games than drugs to vent frustration I must admit I am seldom frustrated because of my work, research is sort of always frustrating so one gets used to living in a constant feeling of not knowing anything, not understanding why things are as they are, trying to find answers and finding completely unexpected things and not what you were looking for...it is a chronic confusion, one might say. My problem with my job is my deep engagement, I have strong work-a-holic tendencies and really need to force myself to relax, otherwise I might get a coronary heart disease at 40 or something So computer games offer me good relaxation I need to focus on something to relax, just sitting and doing nothing doesn't work, since I find myself thoughts returning to my work in 10 seconds if I don't do anything

I assume @Heh means you forgot to write Tyb in between

Regardless, you are fortunate to have a job that doesnt frustrate you. If I had any job that would be, in any way, related to your job, I think my head would explode.

I'm back, and in a veeery good mood. The kids just gave me a necklace that they picked out for me while in Alaska. My folks bought it and sent it home with 'em to give it to me as a present.

That made my day.

Stops in for a quick drink and hello to all here.

Originally posted by Aqua-chan
I'm back, and in a veeery good mood. The kids just gave me a necklace that they picked out for me while in Alaska. My folks bought it and sent it home with 'em to give it to me as a present.

That made my day.

Wahay! Thats good news. Sounds like things are going pretty well over there. Ive just been waiting patiently to get another conversation going...Been going to random sports sites and what not.

EDIT-Greetings BS. How long you going to stay?

I've just been bumming today. Got photos in to get developed, did a bunch of things that I didn't do in the past week, and been catching up on my Drama movies.

Originally posted by Tybaltus
I assume @Heh means you forgot to write Tyb in between

LOL Yes, it was certainly not my new nickname for you! Sorry about that!

Regardless, you are fortunate to have a job that doesnt frustrate you. If I had any job that would be, in any way, related to your job, I think my head would explode.

Ah, that's what you think because you are not educated for it, I thought the same about myself before I spent equivalent to 7.5 years at uni to prepare for this kind of job! Anyone could do it with the right education, the question in only if one in interested enough and want to put so much into a job.

@BS: Hello, how are you today?

@Aqua: that is sweet Your parents live in Alaska? Oh, I loved the place when I was there 2 years ago, unfortunately I of course only had time to see small parts of it...but I love that type of scenery, mountains and ice

Originally posted by C Elegans


Ah, that's what you think because you are not educated for it, I thought the same about myself before I spent equivalent to 7.5 years at uni to prepare for this kind of job! Anyone could do it with the right education, the question in only if one in interested enough and want to put so much into a job.

@BS: Hello, how are you today?

@Aqua: that is sweet Your parents live in Alaska? Oh, I loved the place when I was there 2 years ago, unfortunately I of course only had time to see small parts of it...but I love that type of scenery, mountains and ice

And theres another thing that might make my head explode, actually studying that topic and how deep you get. Some of your posts explaining some of the stuff makes me feel insecure about my intellect.

@AC-I assume the kids had fun at Alaska, then. Ive heard that in the cities of Ankhorage and Juneau (I just cant spel ) that the climate is the same as here in MA because of the warm current brought from the Pacific south. Do your parents live on the coast up there?

@Ty, not real sure how long, but I'll be here til I ain't

@CE..I am pretty good, got to see Stallworth inducted to the NFL hall of fame after years of waiting. How are you?

@AC..Sounds sweet. I will try to not sour your mood....just this once

Originally posted by Bloodstalker
@Ty, not real sure how long, but I'll be here til I ain't

@CE..I am pretty good, got to see Stallworth inducted to the NFL hall of fame after years of waiting. How are you?

@AC..Sounds sweet. I will try to not sour your mood....just this once

Stay as long as you wish. Its all good.

Whos playing tomorrow to get the preseason kicked off? I know its being played in Japan or something like that.

Thanks, BS, for sparing me this one day.

Yeah, Tibby. They live in the Southernmost part of Alaska... The name of the city has completely left me, don't cha know? I'll think of it later.

@Ty, 10 pm EST tonight, Washington vs San Fran.....I am excited

@AC, well, any more than one day and you might think I was up to something

Originally posted by Bloodstalker
@Ty, 10 pm EST tonight, Washington vs San Fran.....I am excited

@AC, well, any more than one day and you might think I was up to something

San Fran is going to win 24-17. Lets see how I do.

If it wasn't pre season, I would argue with you on that one

Originally posted by Bloodstalker
If it wasn't pre season, I would argue with you on that one

Illl know my stuff once the season starts. Trust me.
After 2 seasons of calling the winner of each game of each week (excluding post and pre season) My record is-305 correct and 191 wrong. I wonder if Im going to better this season-my number to beat is 153 wins. This is a 62 percent winning percentage. I think I can do better.

I once went 8 years straight, before preseason, picking the superbowl winners. And their opponents....til the damn Falcons messed me up

Originally posted by Bloodstalker
I once went 8 years straight, before preseason, picking the superbowl winners. And their opponents....til the damn Falcons messed me up

That is quite impressive. Who am I kidding? That is awesome! I usually dont go out on limbs and picking the superbowl before the season starts. Last year I thought differently, so I picked St Louis vs Denver. I was half right. But I dont have an idea yet. Once I get a glimpse of certain teams, Ill know what to think. Did you ever think that the Rams would have done what they did in 1999? Or the Patriots in 2001? I mean those teams werent supposed to get anywhere and they became the champs.

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