tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159840807393856856.post8941603370651285696..comments2024-02-25T23:01:07.257-05:00Comments on Target Caller: What You Don’t SayTalvorian Dexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01349917611382684205noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159840807393856856.post-47698633902232197732015-03-03T23:24:25.826-05:002015-03-03T23:24:25.826-05:00Not at all. By all means, work together to make s...Not at all. By all means, work together to make something positive happen. But by its nature, the game is about blowing people up. That's not going to be conducive to peaceful coexistence.Talvorian Dexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01349917611382684205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159840807393856856.post-46832616491731752312015-03-03T21:39:08.727-05:002015-03-03T21:39:08.727-05:00With that I have no issue. As a social simulator, ...With that I have no issue. As a social simulator, Eve shows a lot of different sides to everything. It just seems like the game is weighted towards vikings instead of civilized people. Where do we fit into the bigger picture? Are we permanently relegated to highsec as industry people, signature hunters or mission runners?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159840807393856856.post-91199824949019230252015-03-01T22:27:56.596-05:002015-03-01T22:27:56.596-05:00Well, there's nothing stopping you from trying...Well, there's nothing stopping you from trying. That's the beauty of the sandbox. And consider... without adversity, where's the sweetness in achievement?<br /><br />On the other hand, I've always been a bit Viking in my nature (what can I say... my ancestors were Normans). Sometimes, I like to put an axe, or a Rapier, in someone's head just to see how people react.Talvorian Dexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01349917611382684205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159840807393856856.post-77565358124203601452015-03-01T16:59:42.997-05:002015-03-01T16:59:42.997-05:00So what about all of us that actually want peace i...So what about all of us that actually want peace in Eve? At least between players? The Christian in me shows itself most fervently in Eve, where I try to treat others as I want to be treated. I accept that the world is what it is and that anything goes, but that doesn't mean that I have to behave the same way... So what should us lovers of peace do in Eve?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4159840807393856856.post-2979468174282658802015-02-26T10:27:28.405-05:002015-02-26T10:27:28.405-05:00I’m fascinated by the often curious interconnectio...I’m fascinated by the often curious interconnections between Eve persona and real life. When compartmentalizing goes awry if you will. If you’ll allow a little story . . .<br /><br />In real life the hands behind the Dire run a condominium management business. A couple years back we picked up a small complex contract. As is usually the case, complexes switch property management only when something’s deeply wrong since they wouldn’t have switched otherwise. In this particular case, one ongoing problem was a particularly aggrieved owner hell-bent on having her way whether it destroyed the Association and everybody else’s investment or not. After a few months of interaction it looked like she was, finally, relenting to reason. Her “OK, I accept this ruling” letter was a tear filled joy to read. And that’s where compartmentalizing almost went awry . . .<br /><br />As was my job, I forwarded the letter to the Management Committee with explanation and elaboration. Suddenly on safe ground (I’m writing to the Management Committee, not the aggrieved owner) I unthinkingly slipped into Dire’s mocking voice. It was wonderful explanation and elaboration. Dire’s turn of phrase always delights me. Fortunately, I caught the voice switch in rough draft realizing ‘No! I can’t send that!’ and rewrote the cover letter.<br /><br />Special Side Note – I cancelled the contract after five months when it became clear the Management Committee was every bit as willing to destroy the Association as the aggrieved owner. I was there to manage the property only, not to be a vehicle owners used to stab each other.<br /><br />2nd Special Side Note – Dire’s voice also adapted. She still mocks but it’s no longer her first choice out of the gate. Rather, it’s a tool to be deployed when helpful. Oddly, both virtual and real lives run smoother.<br />DireNecessitynoreply@blogger.com