Comments on: Ultima 3: Exodus 20:1-17: In which Moses comes down from the mountain and sees the users cavorting amongst level-based systems http://brokentoys.org/2006/07/03/ultima-3-exodus-201-17-in-which-moses-comes-down-from-the-mountain-and-sees-the-users-cavorting-amongst-level-based-systems/ Random Comments About Games and Tractors Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:27:05 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: perianwyr http://brokentoys.org/2006/07/03/ultima-3-exodus-201-17-in-which-moses-comes-down-from-the-mountain-and-sees-the-users-cavorting-amongst-level-based-systems/comment-page-2/#comment-3225 perianwyr Wed, 12 Jul 2006 13:13:45 +0000 http://brokentoys.org/2006/07/03/ultima-3-exodus-201-17-in-which-moses-comes-down-from-the-mountain-and-sees-the-users-cavorting-amongst-level-based-systems/#comment-3225 A man who almost hasn't got any hair is a strange hair care spokesman. A man who almost hasn’t got any hair is a strange hair care spokesman.

]]> By: Elistor http://brokentoys.org/2006/07/03/ultima-3-exodus-201-17-in-which-moses-comes-down-from-the-mountain-and-sees-the-users-cavorting-amongst-level-based-systems/comment-page-2/#comment-3224 Elistor Sat, 08 Jul 2006 02:47:04 +0000 http://brokentoys.org/2006/07/03/ultima-3-exodus-201-17-in-which-moses-comes-down-from-the-mountain-and-sees-the-users-cavorting-amongst-level-based-systems/#comment-3224 May as well post these here. I've been on a Motivational style poster making binge trying to add humor to my coworkers days and decided to do Raph's Commandments with an RPG slant. http://forum.rpg.net/showpost.php?p=5992542&postcount=2828 May as well post these here. I’ve been on a Motivational style poster making binge trying to add humor to my coworkers days and decided to do Raph’s Commandments with an RPG slant. http://forum.rpg.net/showpost.php?p=5992542&postcount=2828

]]> By: No.6 http://brokentoys.org/2006/07/03/ultima-3-exodus-201-17-in-which-moses-comes-down-from-the-mountain-and-sees-the-users-cavorting-amongst-level-based-systems/comment-page-2/#comment-3223 No.6 Fri, 07 Jul 2006 14:44:05 +0000 http://brokentoys.org/2006/07/03/ultima-3-exodus-201-17-in-which-moses-comes-down-from-the-mountain-and-sees-the-users-cavorting-amongst-level-based-systems/#comment-3223 "Thou shalt not make thy world a place for players to do real harm unto one another, or for thee to do harm unto players."<br> <br> Somehow I think this ought to be bumped up a bit, although there is a certain rightness in it being at Number 6 :)<br> <br> I've rarely seen a MMORPG design where this is truly implemented. Oddly, though, the games which (IMO) come closest to this ideal are also some of the least popular.<br> <br> Perhaps it's because game designers think in terms of fun and enjoyment whereas (many) players think in terms of profit (RL) and, protected by the anonymity of the 'net, opportunities to inflict woe on others. A truly significant portion of the gaming population appears to be driven by the desire to turn every "game" into Lord of the Flies Online.<br> <br> Either that, or I'm being unduly cynical about humanity this morning. “Thou shalt not make thy world a place for players to do real harm unto one another, or for thee to do harm unto players.”

Somehow I think this ought to be bumped up a bit, although there is a certain rightness in it being at Number 6 :)

I’ve rarely seen a MMORPG design where this is truly implemented. Oddly, though, the games which (IMO) come closest to this ideal are also some of the least popular.

Perhaps it’s because game designers think in terms of fun and enjoyment whereas (many) players think in terms of profit (RL) and, protected by the anonymity of the ‘net, opportunities to inflict woe on others. A truly significant portion of the gaming population appears to be driven by the desire to turn every “game” into Lord of the Flies Online.

Either that, or I’m being unduly cynical about humanity this morning.

]]> By: Heartless Gamer http://brokentoys.org/2006/07/03/ultima-3-exodus-201-17-in-which-moses-comes-down-from-the-mountain-and-sees-the-users-cavorting-amongst-level-based-systems/comment-page-1/#comment-3176 Heartless Gamer Thu, 06 Jul 2006 03:11:32 +0000 http://brokentoys.org/2006/07/03/ultima-3-exodus-201-17-in-which-moses-comes-down-from-the-mountain-and-sees-the-users-cavorting-amongst-level-based-systems/#comment-3176 \'e2\'80\'9cnor shalt thou consider thy sort of fun to be the only sort of fun to be had, for many and mysterious are the ways of enjoyment.\'e2\'80\'9d<br> <br> My guess is this one will get a lot of travel around the internet... flame wars be damned. \’e2\’80\’9cnor shalt thou consider thy sort of fun to be the only sort of fun to be had, for many and mysterious are the ways of enjoyment.\’e2\’80\’9d

My guess is this one will get a lot of travel around the internet… flame wars be damned.

]]> By: Amaranthar http://brokentoys.org/2006/07/03/ultima-3-exodus-201-17-in-which-moses-comes-down-from-the-mountain-and-sees-the-users-cavorting-amongst-level-based-systems/comment-page-1/#comment-3222 Amaranthar Thu, 06 Jul 2006 01:59:49 +0000 http://brokentoys.org/2006/07/03/ultima-3-exodus-201-17-in-which-moses-comes-down-from-the-mountain-and-sees-the-users-cavorting-amongst-level-based-systems/#comment-3222 Hehe, last night I was watching The History Channel, and it had a segment about the famous duel between Hamilton and Burr, early american history times. They mentioned it would be like having Chaney and (someone, forget who) dueling, due to the same offices they hold.<br> That struck the humor bone. Hehe, last night I was watching The History Channel, and it had a segment about the famous duel between Hamilton and Burr, early american history times. They mentioned it would be like having Chaney and (someone, forget who) dueling, due to the same offices they hold.
That struck the humor bone.

]]> By: Allen Sligar http://brokentoys.org/2006/07/03/ultima-3-exodus-201-17-in-which-moses-comes-down-from-the-mountain-and-sees-the-users-cavorting-amongst-level-based-systems/comment-page-1/#comment-3221 Allen Sligar Wed, 05 Jul 2006 22:09:11 +0000 http://brokentoys.org/2006/07/03/ultima-3-exodus-201-17-in-which-moses-comes-down-from-the-mountain-and-sees-the-users-cavorting-amongst-level-based-systems/#comment-3221 "MMOs these days remind me of pheasant shoots. You know, the kind where \'e2\'80\'9chunters\'e2\'80\'9d line up, and the promoters release the pheasants from cages and they all fly into the air, the everyone bags their limit. Try to tell them it\'e2\'80\'99s not fun. "<br> <br> "Meanwhile, the vast majority of hunters go trampsing all over gods half acre to do their hunting. They aren\'e2\'80\'99t at the pheasant shoot to be heard."<br> <br> So what your saying is that perhaps Dick Cheney should get into game design? He was pretty good about changing up the rulesets for hunting, albeit in a perculiar manner (getting drunk) that maybe wasnt as popular as it could have been (and shooting lawyers). I mean if he can change the entire paradigm of hunting maybe he can do something about games too! (or even hair care products!)<br> <br> :) “MMOs these days remind me of pheasant shoots. You know, the kind where \’e2\’80\’9chunters\’e2\’80\’9d line up, and the promoters release the pheasants from cages and they all fly into the air, the everyone bags their limit. Try to tell them it\’e2\’80\’99s not fun. “

“Meanwhile, the vast majority of hunters go trampsing all over gods half acre to do their hunting. They aren\’e2\’80\’99t at the pheasant shoot to be heard.”

So what your saying is that perhaps Dick Cheney should get into game design? He was pretty good about changing up the rulesets for hunting, albeit in a perculiar manner (getting drunk) that maybe wasnt as popular as it could have been (and shooting lawyers). I mean if he can change the entire paradigm of hunting maybe he can do something about games too! (or even hair care products!)

:)

]]> By: SirBruce http://brokentoys.org/2006/07/03/ultima-3-exodus-201-17-in-which-moses-comes-down-from-the-mountain-and-sees-the-users-cavorting-amongst-level-based-systems/comment-page-1/#comment-3220 SirBruce Wed, 05 Jul 2006 20:06:51 +0000 http://brokentoys.org/2006/07/03/ultima-3-exodus-201-17-in-which-moses-comes-down-from-the-mountain-and-sees-the-users-cavorting-amongst-level-based-systems/#comment-3220 Don't chew your nails. It's a nasty habit and bad for you. Beyond that, just use a nailclipper and nailfile to keep 'em clean and not too long.<br> <br> Bruce Don’t chew your nails. It’s a nasty habit and bad for you. Beyond that, just use a nailclipper and nailfile to keep ‘em clean and not too long.

Bruce

]]> By: Double D http://brokentoys.org/2006/07/03/ultima-3-exodus-201-17-in-which-moses-comes-down-from-the-mountain-and-sees-the-users-cavorting-amongst-level-based-systems/comment-page-1/#comment-3219 Double D Wed, 05 Jul 2006 19:26:13 +0000 http://brokentoys.org/2006/07/03/ultima-3-exodus-201-17-in-which-moses-comes-down-from-the-mountain-and-sees-the-users-cavorting-amongst-level-based-systems/#comment-3219 Any tips on healthy nails? My fingernails are nasty Any tips on healthy nails? My fingernails are nasty

]]> By: Amaranthar http://brokentoys.org/2006/07/03/ultima-3-exodus-201-17-in-which-moses-comes-down-from-the-mountain-and-sees-the-users-cavorting-amongst-level-based-systems/comment-page-1/#comment-3218 Amaranthar Wed, 05 Jul 2006 14:41:35 +0000 http://brokentoys.org/2006/07/03/ultima-3-exodus-201-17-in-which-moses-comes-down-from-the-mountain-and-sees-the-users-cavorting-amongst-level-based-systems/#comment-3218 "Eventually someone comes along and commits blasphemy, is ridiculed and only after his death does the world acknowledge he was right.<br> <br> And so it shall be in online games.<br> <br> Not that Raph is wrong.<br> <br> Something is inherently not being done right. And it\'e2\'80\'99s driving me crazy(er)."<br> <br> Raph, your demise in a simulated world will do so don't get hasty or anything.<br> Raph Hunting! They look like ewoks, only they bath with bar soap. “Eventually someone comes along and commits blasphemy, is ridiculed and only after his death does the world acknowledge he was right.

And so it shall be in online games.

Not that Raph is wrong.

Something is inherently not being done right. And it\’e2\’80\’99s driving me crazy(er).”

Raph, your demise in a simulated world will do so don’t get hasty or anything.
Raph Hunting! They look like ewoks, only they bath with bar soap.

]]> By: Rasputin http://brokentoys.org/2006/07/03/ultima-3-exodus-201-17-in-which-moses-comes-down-from-the-mountain-and-sees-the-users-cavorting-amongst-level-based-systems/comment-page-1/#comment-3217 Rasputin Tue, 04 Jul 2006 23:03:10 +0000 http://brokentoys.org/2006/07/03/ultima-3-exodus-201-17-in-which-moses-comes-down-from-the-mountain-and-sees-the-users-cavorting-amongst-level-based-systems/#comment-3217 I say both. I say both.

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