Random Gaming Thoughts

[Snatch1414]

Ya I will definitely revisit it because, and I forgot to mention, the level design is pretty much the main attraction IMO. If nothing else I should experience those.

FYI Ex, I'm in the middle of Phoenix Wright Justice for All and in an interesting twist I'm liking a lot haha. I'm in the middle of the 3rd case, the one you hated. I like it. It's a different setting with new characters. I know you find them annoying but text only dialogue doesn't bother me. Maybe it's the HD and 3D graphics the trilogy I bought has, but I am more invested now than I was after I finished the first one. Funny how things work out.

[Exhuminator]

I know you find them annoying but text only dialogue doesn't bother me.

I did not have, and do not have, a problem with text only dialogue.

I hated the third case because the characters are grating, the case is banal, and the entire episode dragged on for way too long. I actually enjoyed the first case of Justice For All, but that was it. The rest of the cases didn't do anything for me.

I am more invested now than I was after I finished the first one. Funny how things work out.

Hey if you can enjoy it, good for you. We all have our own tastes. I've been working my way through the second Professor Layton game, and I think it's pretty fun. You should check that series out sometime if you haven't yet.

[RCBH928]

Freedom of speech gives you freedom to say things without the authorities censoring you or punishing you for it. It doesn't give you the right to say anything without reprisal from your peers or the general public. If it did so it would be self-defeating, because it would deny them the right to speak out against what you have said.

I agree, but if someone is going to be boycotted, fired, not accepted in schools/colleges...etc because of his opinion then its not really freedom of speech. You then will be afraid to express your opinion because of society's backlash. You might as well not express it.

[BogusMeatFactory]

Freedom of speech gives you freedom to say things without the authorities censoring you or punishing you for it. It doesn't give you the right to say anything without reprisal from your peers or the general public. If it did so it would be self-defeating, because it would deny them the right to speak out against what you have said.

I agree, but if someone is going to be boycotted, fired, not accepted in schools/colleges...etc because of his opinion then its not really freedom of speech. You then will be afraid to express your opinion because of society's backlash. You might as well not express it.

Yeah, I don't think you get it. If a school teacher is a proponent of pedophilia and is outspoken about it, they should be fired from their job. He has every right to say it, but he should be prepared for the ramifications of his actions. Sure societal perceptions and what is considered culturally normal derive what is right and what is wrong, but the fact of the matter is, you can say anything you want, but just be aware that you are responsible for your actions.

[Snatch1414]

I know you find them annoying but text only dialogue doesn't bother me.

I did not have, and do not have, a problem with text only dialogue.

I hated the third case because the characters are grating, the case is banal, and the entire episode dragged on for way too long. I actually enjoyed the first case of Justice For All, but that was it. The rest of the cases didn't do anything for me.

I am more invested now than I was after I finished the first one. Funny how things work out.

Hey if you can enjoy it, good for you. We all have our own tastes. I've been working my way through the second Professor Layton game, and I think it's pretty fun. You should check that series out sometime if you haven't yet.

I gotcha. I haven't finished that case yet so maybe I'll change my mind. I just completed the part where you basically cross examine someone for a half an hour and they decide to throw out their testimony, which was incredibly annoying. It's like I was talking about before where they pad the cases unnecessarily.

I definitely intend on getting into Professor Layton, just haven't found them for any special price

[Exhuminator]

I definitely intend on getting into Professor Layton, just haven't found them for any special price

Yeah I wish Level 5 and Nintendo would do a big 3DS bundle. Layton 1-6 on one cart with Layton Brothers thrown in for good measure.

Too bad Layton 7 isn't getting a 3DS version. But these are the times we live in.
https://layton.neoseeker.com/wiki/Layton_7

[Gunstar Green]

I definitely liked the first Sonic Racing better than Transformed. Didn't care much for the flying stuff in Transformed. I mean, it's a fun game. But the original is def a go-to kart racer for me along w/ Double Dash.

I love Transformed but I suck at racing games so unlocking everything is pretty much hopeless for me.

[Erik_Twice]

He has every right to say it, but he should be prepared for the ramifications of his actions.

That line of thinking is a justification for blackmail, pure and simple. If you are being threatened with firings, public humillations or violence you do not have free speech in any meaningful sense.

It's like arguing you are free to strike as long as you prepare yourself to be beaten up, c'mon.

[Exhuminator]

It's like arguing you are free to strike as long as you prepare yourself to be beaten up, c'mon.

You're free to speak as long as you can deal with the consequences of dissenting opinion. That's the price one pays. Otherwise you could walk up in a biker bar and yell Harley Davidson bikes are for wimps and walk out without broke legs. Freedom of speech requires proper situational awareness no?

[MrPopo]

He has every right to say it, but he should be prepared for the ramifications of his actions.

That line of thinking is a justification for blackmail, pure and simple. If you are being threatened with firings, public humillations or violence you do not have free speech in any meaningful sense.

It's like arguing you are free to strike as long as you prepare yourself to be beaten up, c'mon.

The proper comparison would be that you're free to strike as long as you're prepared to be fired.