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[PA Comic] Monday, November 10, 2014 - War Never Changes

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edited November 2014 in The Penny Arcade Hub

image[PA Comic] Monday, November 10, 2014 - War Never Changes

War Never Changes

War Never Changes

http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2014/11/10

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    RodjirRodjir Registered User regular
    Strong play...

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    KillericonKillericon Registered User new member
    It finally happened! They finally used it!

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    RfsrusselRfsrussel Registered User new member
    *In conclusion the list goes on* ... The circle is complete!

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    ReplicanttenReplicantten Registered User regular
    And if a gamer wants to make clearly the smartest decision, which of course is enjoying the broadest amount on games with superior performance power&visuals and having all the best mods available, he/she chooses pc.

    Without forgetting comfy net surfing and all the useful programs. All in one machine that is handily upgradeable on part by part basis if needed. Best choice hands down.

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    DhalphirDhalphir don't you open that trapdoor you're a fool if you dareRegistered User regular
    edited November 2014
    Replicantten wrote: »
    And if a gamer wants to make clearly the smartest decision, which of course is enjoying the broadest amount on games with superior performance power&visuals and having all the best mods available, he/she chooses pc.

    Without forgetting comfy net surfing and all the useful programs. All in one machine that is handily upgradeable on part by part basis if needed. Best choice hands down.

    i am so tired of reading about this

    Dhalphir on
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    AegeriAegeri Tiny wee bacteriums Plateau of LengRegistered User regular
    Four posts in until PC Master Race.

    The Roleplayer's Guild: My blog for roleplaying games, advice and adventuring.
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    Dark Raven XDark Raven X Laugh hard, run fast, be kindRegistered User regular
    Yeh, this conversation happens every time a multiplat comes out in Debate n' Discourses chat thread. :P

    Oh brilliant
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    DarkewolfeDarkewolfe Registered User regular
    Look, we all know the Ouija is the superior platform.

    What is this I don't even.
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    DjiemDjiem Registered User regular
    edited November 2014
    The smartest decision is to have the most fun, and is completely context-dependant, which is why it's UNARGUABLY the Commodore 64. It is both available for like 20 to 100 bucks on eBay and a computer, which I've been told by over and over by some self-proclaimed eugenics warriors (they keep chanting "MASTER RACE") is the best invention in the whole universe and gives handjobs straight from some Lord named gaben or something. Furthermore, as its name indicates, the Commodore 64 displays 64 frames of high-graphics action per millisecond, which is the absolute minimum for the discerning gamer. Anything below is not only cinematic but also plebian!

    Djiem on
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    Rhesus PositiveRhesus Positive GNU Terry Pratchett Registered User regular
    You're all scrub tier.

    The greatest platform is the most powerful computer of all: imagination!

    [Muffled sounds of gorilla violence]
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    DarkewolfeDarkewolfe Registered User regular
    Rhesus Positive wrote: »
    You're all scrub tier.

    The greatest platform is the most powerful computer of all: imagination!

    Kitchen table master race!

    What is this I don't even.
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    Mr_GrinchMr_Grinch Registered User regular
    PS4 has more P's than the Xbox One.

    One more "P" in fact.

    Xbox One has more "O"s though.

    Steam: Sir_Grinch
    PSN: SirGrinchX
    Oculus Rift: Sir_Grinch
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    DjiemDjiem Registered User regular
    Mr_Grinch wrote: »
    PS4 has more P's than the Xbox One.

    One more "P" in fact.

    Xbox One has more "O"s though.

    Gabbie's gotta go where the Ps are. Apparently, so does Gabe.

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    GrendusGrendus Registered User regular
    @Mr Grinch: PlaystatiOn FOur. They actually have the same number of O's. Xbox One does have it beat on X's, but who uses X's these days anyways.

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    DjiemDjiem Registered User regular
    edited November 2014
    Grendus wrote: »
    @Mr Grinch: PlaystatiOn FOur. They actually have the same number of O's. Xbox One does have it beat on X's, but who uses X's these days anyways.

    PS4, PC, WiiU, PSVita, 3DS and Xbone all do. Really, only the Ouya doesn't.

    Djiem on
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    GaslightGaslight Registered User regular
    I am fascinated by the aura around Kiko's hair.

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    LinktmLinktm Registered User regular
    My favorite part about being a member of the PC Master Race is when I upgrade a component to something better than I previously had but then everything starts to crash and I have to troubleshoot for 24+ hours of my life to get it half-assedly working.

    Anybody who pretends PC Gaming is the "cure all" has clearly developed the thickest skin known to geeks after many harrowing adventures into the realm of "Why is my shit not working right?"

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    jothkijothki Registered User regular
    Linktm wrote: »
    My favorite part about being a member of the PC Master Race is when I upgrade a component to something better than I previously had but then everything starts to crash and I have to troubleshoot for 24+ hours of my life to get it half-assedly working.

    Anybody who pretends PC Gaming is the "cure all" has clearly developed the thickest skin known to geeks after many harrowing adventures into the realm of "Why is my shit not working right?"

    If you think that's bad, try upgrading the hardware in your console and see how well you make out.

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    OHGROHGR Registered User regular
    took me 4 hours to get the graphic settings working in COD AW, and another 12 before i figured out the constant crashes were from having too many recording devices available.

    "master race" guyz

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    Hahnsoo1Hahnsoo1 Make Ready. We Hunt.Registered User regular
    Darkewolfe wrote: »
    Look, we all know the Ouija is the superior platform.
    board.jpg

    Ouija? The last console you'll ever play...

    MWA HA HA HA!

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    Golden YakGolden Yak Burnished Bovine The sunny beaches of CanadaRegistered User regular
    Djiem wrote: »
    Mr_Grinch wrote: »
    PS4 has more P's than the Xbox One.

    One more "P" in fact.

    Xbox One has more "O"s though.

    Gabbie's gotta go where the Ps are. Apparently, so does Gabe.

    Well, more Ps means cooler and better.

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    PrimesghostPrimesghost Registered User regular
    edited November 2014
    Linktm wrote: »
    My favorite part about being a member of the PC Master Race is when I upgrade a component to something better than I previously had but then everything starts to crash and I have to troubleshoot for 24+ hours of my life to get it half-assedly working.

    Anybody who pretends PC Gaming is the "cure all" has clearly developed the thickest skin known to geeks after many harrowing adventures into the realm of "Why is my shit not working right?"

    Ahh, so you've never worked on a PC then, since that doesn't actually happen.

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    DjiemDjiem Registered User regular
    edited November 2014
    Primesghost wrote: »
    Linktm wrote: »
    My favorite part about being a member of the PC Master Race is when I upgrade a component to something better than I previously had but then everything starts to crash and I have to troubleshoot for 24+ hours of my life to get it half-assedly working.

    Anybody who pretends PC Gaming is the "cure all" has clearly developed the thickest skin known to geeks after many harrowing adventures into the realm of "Why is my shit not working right?"

    Ahh, so you've never worked on a PC then, since that doesn't actually happen.

    Both statements need only one instance of it happening to be negated. Now I dunno about him, but I can negate both.
    Yes. It does happen.

    Djiem on
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    RatherDashing89RatherDashing89 Registered User regular
    Grendus wrote: »
    @Mr Grinch: PlaystatiOn FOur. They actually have the same number of O's. Xbox One does have it beat on X's, but who uses X's these days anyways.

    The future of games is emotions, but it's also X's. We want to create emotions using X's.
    X's create a more cinematic experience.
    If you want a console without X's, we already made one. It's called the Playstation.
    X's do what nintendon't.

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    Andy JoeAndy Joe We claim the land for the highlord! The AdirondacksRegistered User regular
    edited November 2014
    Being technically inept, the only way I would get deep into PC gaming would be by saving up for an Alienware computer or something, that'll just run everything well without much fiddling.

    I'm not philosophically opposed to doing that, but currently it just won't fit in the budget.

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    madhatt3r111madhatt3r111 Registered User new member
    *slow clap* So it finally happened. "And... in conclusion, the list goes on." is crossed of the list. Great application of perhaps the shallowest argument in history. I really hope there is a DLC of this one!

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    theResetButtontheResetButton Registered User regular
    I've been scraping by on the PC that I built in either 2006 or 2007, and I'm honestly not sure anymore whether I can even upgrade it or not? I don't remember which whoozles and whatzits I put in the thing and how many pins the socket doodads have.

    However, I know that if I just give the nice people at Amazon a few hundred dollars, they'll send me a PS4 that works right out of the box and won't be deprecated until the PS5 comes out, which'll just cost another few hundred and also (theoretically) work right out of the box.

    Keep honking: I'm also honking.
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    madhatt3r111madhatt3r111 Registered User new member
    Building, servicing, and upgrading a PC is a prideful hobby; one that I particularly enjoy. It's not for everybody due to budget or keeping up with the industry so I find the "PC/console" arguments (or mac/pc, iOS/android, etc.) rivalries humorous. Why belittle someone for preferring a console because they aren't interested in the PC hobby? And in my opinion, a few hundred dollars amortized over the years for periodic upgrades to keep my PC mean and clean (before selling and rebuilding) is more enjoyable. And, uh, in conclusion the list goes on and whatnot...

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    donavannjdonavannj Registered User regular
    edited November 2014
    I just enjoy all platforms. I do try to steer people I know offline toward PC gaming, though, since that's where I'm most often found when I play games and because the PCs are something that can be fixed locally for cheap if/when they get worn down.

    Gabe may just have to suck it up and deal with the inferiority of the Xbox One's graphics to play CoD with the rest of the group, though.

    donavannj on
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    ProfsProfs Registered User regular
    madhatt3r111 wrote: »
    Why belittle someone for preferring a console because they aren't interested in the PC hobby?

    Because (this applies to all of the mediums) in a zero-sum world there's two ways to increase "your" contraption's value: making your's better, or making the other guy's worse. The former ain't gonna happen, so... 8-)

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    DjiemDjiem Registered User regular
    PCs and consoles serve two different goals to me: the consoles surround a nice TV and are in front of a couch, where my friends and I can enjoy all sorts of cool games in the presence of one another. Also, it's where I play console exclusives such as Mario games. I love Nintendo!

    My PC is, well, a PC, so it accesses the internet, I type documents and work/study on it, but it also plays games. Mostly, PC exclusives, but that's also where I have my online gaming experiences.

    The best gaming platform, however, is the table. This is where I play all my board games with my friends. Magical times are had there! We look at each other and at the stuff on the table, instead of sitting one next to the other, staring at a screen.

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    DragkoniasDragkonias That Guy Who Does Stuff You Know, There. Registered User regular
    Honestly, when its time for me to make a switch I usually ask two questions

    1) Which has exclusives I'm more interested.

    2) Which has most of my friends playing on it.

    And honestly I've noticed that #2 tends to get more and more important as I get older and my friends and I all get busier.

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    DarkewolfeDarkewolfe Registered User regular
    My PC connects to the internet.

    And the internet is for porn.

    Therefore.

    What is this I don't even.
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    fortyforty Registered User regular
    Grendus wrote: »
    @Mr Grinch: PlaystatiOn FOur. They actually have the same number of O's. Xbox One does have it beat on X's, but who uses X's these days anyways.
    So what you're saying is that the Xbox One is the superior console for playing Tic-Tac-Toe.

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    fortyforty Registered User regular
    Killericon wrote: »
    It finally happened! They finally used it!
    wha?

    Djiem wrote: »
    The best gaming platform, however, is the table. This is where I play all my board games with my friends. Magical times are had there! We look at each other and at the stuff on the table, instead of sitting one next to the other, staring at a screen.
    My friends and I are ugly, so this is actually a strike against table games.

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    EseellEseell Phoenix, AZRegistered User regular
    I hope there's DLC of this one.

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    RatherDashing89RatherDashing89 Registered User regular
    For me, the primary benefit of consoles is couch gaming. And as long as you have a projector and screen, and can discipline yourself to not screenwatch, you don't have to worry about everyone owning the same console. You only even have to own one copy of the game! That is one type of party LAN parties (which I do enjoy) can't touch. Of course, the main couch game I play is Super Smash Bros, so screenwatching isn't an issue.

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    DrDreidelDrDreidel Registered User regular
    Those crazy bastards, they finally did "And...in conclusion, the list goes on." And they made a joke out of it. A FUNNY joke. 11/10 would read again.

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    DjiemDjiem Registered User regular
    forty wrote: »
    Djiem wrote: »
    The best gaming platform, however, is the table. This is where I play all my board games with my friends. Magical times are had there! We look at each other and at the stuff on the table, instead of sitting one next to the other, staring at a screen.
    My friends and I are ugly, so this is actually a strike against table games.

    Well then, I think the best solution for you is online gaming via PC with no webcam. Or via consoles, but with no Kinect or Playstation Eye.

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    ComradebotComradebot Lord of Dinosaurs Houston, TXRegistered User regular
    Darkewolfe wrote: »
    My PC connects to the internet.

    And the internet is for porn.

    Therefore.

    And?

    My XBOX connects to the internet.

    And the internet is for porn.

    Therefore.

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