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The Hydlaa Plaza / Re: Nintendo Wii, what do you think?
« on: June 26, 2006, 06:39:49 pm »
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The Hydlaa Plaza / Re: Nintendo Wii, what do you think?
« on: June 26, 2006, 03:31:06 pm »
Kiern, Nintendo is right about one thing: game publishers force developpers to make crappy games cause of license or game sequels that are nothing more then the same game with slightly better graphics and new levels (which I must add are made of identical boxes and walls with different textures). Only a few developpers stand out, offering fresh experiences.
That being said, I also, would like to have complex games (RPGs, open-ended gameplay etc.) alongside the simple yet addictive and fun ones.
That being said, I also, would like to have complex games (RPGs, open-ended gameplay etc.) alongside the simple yet addictive and fun ones.
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The Hydlaa Plaza / Re: Nintendo Wii, what do you think?
« on: June 20, 2006, 12:08:38 am »
I agree with Xordan. Also, about Wii's hardware, I read on IGN about this game developped for the console which is supporsed to have advanced physics... I hope there wont be a big difference between Nintendo's and Sony and Microsoft's GPUs and CPUs. The hardware specs of the machine haven't been released yet!
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The Hydlaa Plaza / Nintendo Wii, what do you think?
« on: June 19, 2006, 08:24:33 pm »
Nintendo Wii's console is the most original of the up-coming three. I mean it's true that Sony's PS3 and the XBOX360 have great visuals and physics but honestly gaming is just stagnating. I think all 3 have great games but if I were to choose one, I'd probably go with Nintendo's console. Already there are great games unveiled (Red Steel, Tony Hawk, Sports, Zelda, Spider-Man 3 [YEAH] and perhaps even a Star Wars lightsaber battle game). Also imagine the games that could be created/ported to the console. I'm thinking here TES IV: Oblivion- using the remote to cast spells as a staff or wand or to throw punches...
It has a great potential and it must be used... I'm two thumbs up for Weeeeee!
Edited for language.
It has a great potential and it must be used... I'm two thumbs up for Weeeeee!
Edited for language.
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The Hydlaa Plaza / Re: Transhumanism
« on: June 15, 2006, 07:50:03 pm »
Kiern, I see what you're trying to say, but I you just have to go with the flow when it comes to stuff such as cell phones that become popular very fast. I find cell phones to be very useful and I think the majority's with me on this one although I agree with you that sometimes you just want to throw the damn thing away. I also think that future technologies such as wearable computers (cell phones are a form of wearable computers) will be less annoying and even more useful. We won't notice them yet they'll be constantly helping us do boring tasks...
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The Hydlaa Plaza / Re: Transhumanism
« on: June 15, 2006, 04:10:44 pm »
Oh, seriously people, use some common sense. I'm talking here about WiseKran's comment (and picture). Do you really think that once we have advanced technology we will transform ourselves into something we DON'T like? I know your comment was meant to be rather poetic, but I have a much different vision of the future.
Yeah, and Robinmagus, you were joking, right?
Yeah, and Robinmagus, you were joking, right?
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The Hydlaa Plaza / Re: Transhumanism
« on: June 13, 2006, 03:43:44 pm »
StarsAndBars_1018, please do some reading before posting such comments.
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The Hydlaa Plaza / Re: Autographs!!!
« on: June 13, 2006, 03:40:14 pm »
Wow, dragonfire999, dude... I'd give anything for Chris' autograph!
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The Hydlaa Plaza / Autographs!!!
« on: June 08, 2006, 06:34:07 pm »
I decided to start a thread on autographs. If you have any please post here.
I guess I have to begin:
- I have Ian McKellen's autograph
- I have autographs from the whole Cradle of Filth band.
your turn...
I guess I have to begin:
- I have Ian McKellen's autograph
- I have autographs from the whole Cradle of Filth band.
your turn...
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The Hydlaa Plaza / Re: Transhumanism
« on: May 29, 2006, 04:49:09 pm »
Look Watcher... future technology will allow us to build bodies that look the same as the ones we have today but profoundly improved. I doubt that we, as humans will take up such crude bodies such as on your picture. If you want an interesting read on human body changes and improvements check this article: http://www.kurzweilai.net/meme/frame.html?main=/articles/art0551.html
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The Hydlaa Plaza / Re: Transhumanism
« on: May 29, 2006, 04:07:45 pm »
Some people here are missing the point. Being a transhumanist doesn't mean to be able to jump higher than other people or to have
shopping chips in your arms. A transhumanist is someone who advocates the use of technology for human improvement.
And trust me, by improvement nobody means being able to jump higher. Through technology (nano, genetic and A.I.) we will be able,
if all goes ok, to manipulate (speed up, enchance qualitatively) our brains, manifacture stronger bodies for ourselves so we wont burn from space radiation while exploring, become resistant to all diseases etc...
Ofcourse, I don't want to loose my humanity either but I don't see how improving myself ('cause humans aren't perfect) would make me do so. Don't forget that we're constantly evolving, so what's called humanity today isn't the same as humanity a thousand years ago
and will not be the same humanity in a thousand (although things will change in a fifty to hundred years from now). Maybe we look the same as our medieval ancestors, but we lead radically different lives. Evolution speeds up- just like the expansion of the Universe and Moore's law. Soon it will be up to us to model our destiny and take the evolution in our own hands. Now, THAT is nature.
*edit*
And I forgot to mention: the beauty of transhumanism is that it advocates respect for those wishing to remain unenchanced unlike many neo-Luddites who promote hatred for those that are different.
(Karyuu I'm glad I got you interested. Make sure to read the Transhumanist FAQ on the www.transhumanism.org webpage)
Please avoid posting two or more successive posts before others have replied. Just edit your last post to add new information. Thanks! --Karyuu
shopping chips in your arms. A transhumanist is someone who advocates the use of technology for human improvement.
And trust me, by improvement nobody means being able to jump higher. Through technology (nano, genetic and A.I.) we will be able,
if all goes ok, to manipulate (speed up, enchance qualitatively) our brains, manifacture stronger bodies for ourselves so we wont burn from space radiation while exploring, become resistant to all diseases etc...
Ofcourse, I don't want to loose my humanity either but I don't see how improving myself ('cause humans aren't perfect) would make me do so. Don't forget that we're constantly evolving, so what's called humanity today isn't the same as humanity a thousand years ago
and will not be the same humanity in a thousand (although things will change in a fifty to hundred years from now). Maybe we look the same as our medieval ancestors, but we lead radically different lives. Evolution speeds up- just like the expansion of the Universe and Moore's law. Soon it will be up to us to model our destiny and take the evolution in our own hands. Now, THAT is nature.
*edit*
And I forgot to mention: the beauty of transhumanism is that it advocates respect for those wishing to remain unenchanced unlike many neo-Luddites who promote hatred for those that are different.
(Karyuu I'm glad I got you interested. Make sure to read the Transhumanist FAQ on the www.transhumanism.org webpage)
Please avoid posting two or more successive posts before others have replied. Just edit your last post to add new information. Thanks! --Karyuu
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The Hydlaa Plaza / Re: Transhumanism
« on: May 28, 2006, 05:58:58 pm »
Hmm, interesting statement. In my opinion we aren't playing medieval games because we long for such a past (people also play futuristic games and games that take place in the present). Instead we are willing to
transfer our existance in other worlds thus forgetting the real one. It has always been the case- people have always read books, watched plays, listened to music...
Also, you mentioned money, the goal of transhumanism is to ensure that the technology is available to everyone, everywhere and to prevent it's misuse.
You don't feel the need today to improve yourself? You don't want to be smarter, healthier (physically and mentally), more powerful?
Sure, most people today don't feel the urge to be enchanced (although there is quite alot of plastic surgery going on), but in the future it will most probably change since everyone will be "upgrading" themselves.
Just my view...
transfer our existance in other worlds thus forgetting the real one. It has always been the case- people have always read books, watched plays, listened to music...
Also, you mentioned money, the goal of transhumanism is to ensure that the technology is available to everyone, everywhere and to prevent it's misuse.
You don't feel the need today to improve yourself? You don't want to be smarter, healthier (physically and mentally), more powerful?
Sure, most people today don't feel the urge to be enchanced (although there is quite alot of plastic surgery going on), but in the future it will most probably change since everyone will be "upgrading" themselves.
Just my view...
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The Hydlaa Plaza / Re: Super Sexy Guitar Talk Thread
« on: May 28, 2006, 05:31:44 pm »
Well...
I skipped your post, but like the subject. What music do you like playing?
I skipped your post, but like the subject. What music do you like playing?
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The Hydlaa Plaza / Re: Lordi
« on: May 28, 2006, 05:29:45 pm »
Yeah... Terry Wogan is funny but he's just getting less and less original every year. I guess making jokes about Eurovision songs wears you out after a while. There weren't as many bad songs this eurovision as I expected. I liked Ukraine, Danmark, Germany, Bosnia, Macedonia, Ireland...
Sakis (the greek host) sucked ass. Maria was a little better... and the Dutch guy made me laugh.
Anyways, it was fun.
Sakis (the greek host) sucked ass. Maria was a little better... and the Dutch guy made me laugh.
Anyways, it was fun.
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The Hydlaa Plaza / Re: Transhumanism
« on: May 28, 2006, 05:22:23 pm »
Are you talking about Kevin Warwick? He's a professor from England who's had a few chips implanted in his arm. Another well-known "cyborg" professor is Steve Mann. He's working on wearable computers and has a really neat eye display called EyeTap (check it out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eyetap). Augmented reality thanks to such devices is here, the next step is full virtual reality; meaning we can have PlaneShift downloaded directly into our brains 
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