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  • NappuccinoNappuccino Surveyor of Things and Stuff Registered User regular
    edited November 2010
    for me, its one of those games i might play if a) my cousin brings it over or b) it gets really cheap on the pc... but other than that I really don't care about a game that's purpose is essentially team death match.

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    Rorus Raz wrote: »
    There's also the possibility you just can't really grow a bear like other guys.

    Not even BEAR vaginas can defeat me!
    cakemikz wrote: »
    And then I rub actual cake on myself.
    Loomdun wrote: »
    thats why you have chest helmets
  • ChromatomicChromatomic Mr. DCRegistered User regular
    edited November 2010
    I wasn't interested in it previously, but the "Surprise" commercial they ran sealed the deal on my non interest.

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  • NappuccinoNappuccino Surveyor of Things and Stuff Registered User regular
    edited November 2010
    Flay wrote: »
    EDIT:
    Nappuccino wrote: »
    I want half life 2 ep 3


    And half life 3.


    My guess... Same thing.

    That would be.... acceptable.

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    Rorus Raz wrote: »
    There's also the possibility you just can't really grow a bear like other guys.

    Not even BEAR vaginas can defeat me!
    cakemikz wrote: »
    And then I rub actual cake on myself.
    Loomdun wrote: »
    thats why you have chest helmets
  • Stupid Mr Whoopsie NameStupid Mr Whoopsie Name Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited November 2010
    I wasn't interested in it previously, but the "Surprise" commercial they ran sealed the deal on my non interest.

    What commercial is that?

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  • ChromatomicChromatomic Mr. DCRegistered User regular
    edited November 2010
    Henri Toulouse-Lautrec takes a dump on a beach for some reason http://iconicphotos.wordpress.com/2010/11/08/henri-toulouse-lautrec/

    also the surprise commercial

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoso0SNJiQU

    It ran during nearly every ad segment last week during Daily Show and Colbert about. It's not so bad until you see it 20 times.

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  • PeterAndCompanyPeterAndCompany Registered User regular
    edited November 2010
    I only need to play one FPS at a time. Borderlands is all I need right now.

    At least until Bioshock Infinite comes out.

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  • DirtyDirtyVagrantDirtyDirtyVagrant Registered User regular
    edited November 2010
    I've been playing Hellgate: London.

    It's really not that bad of a game at all.

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  • WassermeloneWassermelone Registered User regular
    edited November 2010
    Godfather wrote: »
    Nappuccino wrote: »
    The only one who looks really bad is the chick...

    Wakkawa draws naked women

    There! Fixed that for you.

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  • NappuccinoNappuccino Surveyor of Things and Stuff Registered User regular
    edited November 2010
    I only need to play one FPS at a time. Borderlands is all I need right now.

    At least until Bioshock Infinite comes out.

    I kind of agree. L4d 2 has been my poison of choice since it came out last year.

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    Rorus Raz wrote: »
    There's also the possibility you just can't really grow a bear like other guys.

    Not even BEAR vaginas can defeat me!
    cakemikz wrote: »
    And then I rub actual cake on myself.
    Loomdun wrote: »
    thats why you have chest helmets
  • GodfatherGodfather Registered User regular
    edited November 2010
    Ahahahah "poison of choice"...

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  • SiegfriedSiegfried Registered User regular
    edited November 2010
    I bought Metro 2033 when it was on sale like 2 weeks ago. It's fun.

    These days the only multiplayer games I play are fighting games anyways.

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    Kochikens wrote:
    My fav is when I can get my kiss on with other dudes.
  • MagicToasterMagicToaster JapanRegistered User regular
    edited November 2010
    Nappuccino wrote: »
    Flay wrote: »
    EDIT:
    Nappuccino wrote: »
    I want half life 2 ep 3


    And half life 3.


    My guess... Same thing.

    That would be.... acceptable.

    I would buy the Special Edition Half Life Ep 3. That is my all time favorite shooter. The ending surprised me, I was ready to kick butt in a fit of anger... then it just ends....

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  • TheBogTheBog Registered User regular
    edited November 2010
    vin-diagram.jpg

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  • squidbunnysquidbunny Registered User regular
    edited November 2010
    So guys. Penny Farthing Press expressed an interest in publishing Next Town Over as a webcomic, eventually collecting it into a TPB down the road. Thing is, they like to split project ownership 50/50. Obviously they have more resources than I do solo for finding and retaining an audience, but the forfeiture of creator ownership when I could just be running ComicPress over another WordPress install by myself....? It seems blurgh. What do you guys think?

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  • MetalbourneMetalbourne Inside a cluster b personalityRegistered User regular
    edited November 2010
    Run it yourself.

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  • WassermeloneWassermelone Registered User regular
    edited November 2010
    Are they going to pay you?

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  • GrifterGrifter BermudaModerator mod
    edited November 2010
    You're probably better off doing it yourself. If you're worried about audience then put more into your marketing/advertising budget.

    Grifter on
  • wakkawawakkawa Registered User regular
    edited November 2010
    Anyone have some free stock image sites of male turn around dealish things?

    Side and front and back

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  • DirtyDirtyVagrantDirtyDirtyVagrant Registered User regular
    edited November 2010
    Well.

    My first interview went swimmingly. I've got another one Thursday. If THAT one goes well, I start Monday.

    I'll be making ~27,000/yr + benefits (medical/dental/tuition reimbursement)

    You guys have no idea how stoked I am.
    So stoked.

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  • D-RobeD-Robe Registered User regular
    edited November 2010
    grats ddv

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    Cheese.
  • MyntMynt Registered User regular
    edited November 2010
    I know the feeling... man I hated looking for a job. Grats DDV!

    Mynt on
  • DirtyDirtyVagrantDirtyDirtyVagrant Registered User regular
    edited November 2010
    Thanks. :)

    Man. What a huge, enormous load off.

    If I get it.

    I'm pretty sure I'll get it.

    DirtyDirtyVagrant on
  • earthwormadamearthwormadam ancient crust Registered User regular
    edited November 2010
    yay DDV (hopefully) welcome to the world of working stiffs

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  • DirtyDirtyVagrantDirtyDirtyVagrant Registered User regular
    edited November 2010
    Only thing is, it's through a temp agency. I hope I do well enough that they decide to keep me on board.

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  • farbekriegfarbekrieg Registered User regular
    edited November 2010
    most companies use temp agencies for the ability to get rid of people who cause problems, usually its a 3-6 month probationary period where they watch to see if you are late, hung over, naked, or displaying other poor business habits at work.

    (they said casual friday damn it)

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  • ChromatomicChromatomic Mr. DCRegistered User regular
    edited November 2010
    Wow that's awesome DDV, congrats, and good luck on thursday!

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  • MustangMustang Arbiter of Unpopular Opinions Registered User regular
    edited November 2010
    Well done DDV, first the bank, then, the world.

    Mustang on
  • GrennGrenn Registered User regular
    edited November 2010
    Good work DDV and good luck on the next interview!

    Grenn on
  • Stupid Mr Whoopsie NameStupid Mr Whoopsie Name Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited November 2010
    So happy to hear that, DDV! The only (obvious) advice I can give, since it's through a temp, is to just work your ass off. That's how I got hired at eBay; started out as a temp thing. They usually work people on temp contracts for something like three to six months in order to separate the wheat from the chaff, and if you're left looking impressive at the end, they'll hire you on.

    But I not to get ahead of things, for now, congrats on getting past the first biggest hurdle. A second interview is always great!

    squidbunny wrote: »
    So guys. Penny Farthing Press expressed an interest in publishing Next Town Over as a webcomic, eventually collecting it into a TPB down the road. Thing is, they like to split project ownership 50/50. Obviously they have more resources than I do solo for finding and retaining an audience, but the forfeiture of creator ownership when I could just be running ComicPress over another WordPress install by myself....? It seems blurgh. What do you guys think?

    Yeah, I don't know about that. The only benefit they are offering you is the collect your work in a printed trade, but that's "down the road." You could just retain full rights to your work by publishing online yourself and by time you get "down the road" you might have better offers coming in regards to a print deal.

    I would pass on their offer, unless you can get them to agree to a better split in your favor.

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  • MagicToasterMagicToaster JapanRegistered User regular
    edited November 2010
    I'll be making ~27,000/yr + benefits (medical/dental/tuition reimbursement)

    Design wise, in the US is this a lot of money or is this entry level? I only know about design salaries in PR, never in the U.S.

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  • squidbunnysquidbunny Registered User regular
    edited November 2010
    Wasser, yeah they'd be paying me, so I could theoretically make money doing the comic in the short term.

    Thanks for your thoughts, everyone. You pretty much just confirmed everything I was already thinking.

    In other news ... grats, DDV!

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  • DirtyDirtyVagrantDirtyDirtyVagrant Registered User regular
    edited November 2010
    I'll be making ~27,000/yr + benefits (medical/dental/tuition reimbursement)

    Design wise, in the US is this a lot of money or is this entry level? I only know about design salaries in PR, never in the U.S.

    I think it's fairly entry level. It's less than double the minimum wage and just under three times the poverty threshold.

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  • DirtyDirtyVagrantDirtyDirtyVagrant Registered User regular
    edited November 2010
    Also I found my camera today. Luck is smiling on me.

    I probably look like an asshole for rushing to judgement where my mom is concerned but...well, she's always been a fucking thief. It wasn't much of a stretch.

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  • MustangMustang Arbiter of Unpopular Opinions Registered User regular
    edited November 2010
    D'awwww
    A tiny ten day old dolphin has been rescued by tourists
    It is now at a reserve in Montevideo, Uruguay

    874412-baby-dolphin.jpg

    875575-baby-dolphin.jpg

    Mustang on
  • KochikensKochikens Registered User regular
    edited November 2010
    That is disgusting looking.

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  • MustangMustang Arbiter of Unpopular Opinions Registered User regular
    edited November 2010
    It was caught in a fishing net, which is why (s)he has marks on his/her back.

    Mustang on
  • Stupid Mr Whoopsie NameStupid Mr Whoopsie Name Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited November 2010
    I like how the Penguin shows up, just for good measure...

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  • MustangMustang Arbiter of Unpopular Opinions Registered User regular
    edited November 2010
    Well someone needs to supervise the healing process.

    Mustang on
  • WassermeloneWassermelone Registered User regular
    edited November 2010
    squidbunny wrote: »
    Wasser, yeah they'd be paying me, so I could theoretically make money doing the comic in the short term.

    Thanks for your thoughts, everyone. You pretty much just confirmed everything I was already thinking.

    In other news ... grats, DDV!

    Actually, I don't think its a bad idea. Think of it sort of as a stepping stone to greater things.

    That or if this is your one true project, offer to develop something new for them.

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  • AthaedosAthaedos Registered User regular
    edited November 2010
    Some friend linked this on Facebook. Awesome video, I'm sure anyone in this forum can appreciate it:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st3-yAMpEvo&feature=player_embedded

    (I recommend clicking the link cranking the quality and full screening :))

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