Ow.
Ow ow ow.
You'd think that, being in the game industry, the best perks would be the free games and early access to games.
Nope. It's the steady stream of free booze.
Before I worked for video games, I had never known the true meaning of the phrase "open bar". But I'm going on three years, now, and last night I exercised my right...
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Ow ow ow.
You'd think that, being in the game industry, the best perks would be the free games and early access to games.
Nope. It's the steady stream of free booze.
Before I worked for video games, I had never known the true meaning of the phrase "open bar". But I'm going on three years, now, and last night I exercised my right...
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As mentioned in previous soul-gushing journal entries, my relationship with my little brother is weird. He's almost exactly 10 years younger than I, and my parents split up when he was about 3 and I about 13. By the time I was 16, I ended up becoming a caretaker for him; getting him up in the morning, feeding him breakfast, packing him lunch, driving him...
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taswell:
KHAAAAAAAN!
Wrath of Khan seriously represents everything a Star Trek movie should be. Back when you could still seriously Shatner as badass and not just a fat, bald joke. And Ricardo Mantalban! Fuck!
That new Star Trek movie is gonna fucking suck.
Wrath of Khan seriously represents everything a Star Trek movie should be. Back when you could still seriously Shatner as badass and not just a fat, bald joke. And Ricardo Mantalban! Fuck!
That new Star Trek movie is gonna fucking suck.
supernovice:
I totally agree with LilJackKnife, you have to take the lil guy aside and make sure he knows you are talking to him "offline" (this sets an important precedent for the future, whereas, things that would otherwise not be spoken of, can now be discussed "offline", with no pressure or repercussion), then just say, "hey, bro, here's what I want from you..." Then you tell him that you only want him to be who he wants to be and to be true to hisself. Then you have to listen to what he has to say and try to be receptive to his ideas and feelings, think about the way you were at that age and improvise... You want to stay the big brother figure and not try to take your parents role, in spite of your hardships growing up - everyone has a mom and dad, not many people have cool big brothers or sisters - remember that. Just be receptive, like I have said, then use your better judgement, and in a non-authoritative way, make your suggestions and assure him that you have an "open door" policy and tell him that no matter what, he can always come to you and you will never betray his confidence. Good luck, I'm sure you'll do fine.
Now, onto other things........ You lost mad props with me for not telling the loudmouth dude to shut the fuck up.... God knows I would have probably stuffed that phone up his ass if he gave me any 'tude after being told to pack sand.
And..... Dayum, you took me off your friends list... My heart is broken, think I need more Kleenex as we speak. Tis cool, I'll manage...
Take care of the little brother - he'll never forget,
Mark
Now, onto other things........ You lost mad props with me for not telling the loudmouth dude to shut the fuck up.... God knows I would have probably stuffed that phone up his ass if he gave me any 'tude after being told to pack sand.
And..... Dayum, you took me off your friends list... My heart is broken, think I need more Kleenex as we speak. Tis cool, I'll manage...
Take care of the little brother - he'll never forget,
Mark
Holy God in Heaven Above. Last night's Incredibly Strange Wrestling event was by far the single most awesome spectacle that mine lowly eyes hath ever gazed upon. It was all the best parts of punk rock and pro wrestling, along with a heaping helping of total and complete insanity.
It started off well enough - as we were standing in line, we got to watch...
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It started off well enough - as we were standing in line, we got to watch...
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taswell:
"Compassion was yesterday; today, you're wasting my motherfuckin' time."
Jeff (2:42:52 PM): HIM has changed its name to HER and has been signed to Jimmy Pop's record label! Consider yourself UP TO DATE!!!!!
RyDeezy (2:43:24 PM): Jimmy Pop has a record label? Who the hell gave Jimmy Pop a record label?
Jeff (2:43:31 PM): I think he gave himself one.
RyDeezy (2:43:36 PM): And what does HER stand for? Was there a lineup change...
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RyDeezy (2:43:24 PM): Jimmy Pop has a record label? Who the hell gave Jimmy Pop a record label?
Jeff (2:43:31 PM): I think he gave himself one.
RyDeezy (2:43:36 PM): And what does HER stand for? Was there a lineup change...
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Are the number of friends on your profile like merit badges? If so, I'm the fat kid in boy scouts whose shirt is always untucked and ate half of the candy bars he was supposed to sell.
Oh wait. That's me anyways.
I'm tired. But it's a good, satisfying kind of tired, even with the heartburn. My evening plans of going to the Lumiere and...
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Oh wait. That's me anyways.
I'm tired. But it's a good, satisfying kind of tired, even with the heartburn. My evening plans of going to the Lumiere and...
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boxterjulep:
ahhahaahhhahahahaaahahahaha Commando idea. fucking great.
friends? you just add who you like or dislike but feel the need to have their journals one click away at all times. that's my thinking anyway.
friends? you just add who you like or dislike but feel the need to have their journals one click away at all times. that's my thinking anyway.
miss_magenta:
thatnks for your massage offer. it is feeling better this morning though. i see you in SF... going to the x-mas party thing happening in a few weeks? you should. there is a thread about it in the "hook-up" section if you haven't seen it already.
Man oh man. So last night most of our workgroup, plus a couple ex-employees came to Kate O'Briens for hard drinking and memories. I saw some people I hadn't in a while, and had a couple whiskey-soaked heartfelt moments. It was generally a good night.
Caught a ride home with some friends, and upon getting home, I immediately cracked the fuck out of the screen...
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Caught a ride home with some friends, and upon getting home, I immediately cracked the fuck out of the screen...
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nouvelle:
i love your profile pic. have you ever been to I S wrestling before? whats it like?
taswell:
Nope, I've never been to an ISW event, I just learned about the organization recently through a friend (another SG member, actually). All I know is that there's punk rock, fake luchadors, and audience members throwing tortillas at the wrestlers.
But that's all I need to know.
But that's all I need to know.
Today has been bullshit. A lot of hurry-up-and-wait dynamics in the office today. I'm writing my daily journal entry a little early today because we're going to a bar after work for a bittersweet going away party, and I question how coherent I'll be after the fact. Truly, one of the biggest perks of this gig is all the free liqour that comes my way....
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jackd:
Ford, Quality is job one!
taswell:
Believe it, s5. Actually, I been a member for well over a year now, I just recently got the burning desire to start actively participating again.
So how come SG can't keep me logged in for more than 24 hours? Are the cookies set to expire like that? Is that even your gig?
So how come SG can't keep me logged in for more than 24 hours? Are the cookies set to expire like that? Is that even your gig?
Another journal entry from the bus. I just got out of a motherfucking four-and-a-half hour meeting to decide the best and worst games of 2002. It actually went way better than I expected, much more quickly and much more civil than last year. That is, until we got to PC games, at which point our buttfuck intern decided to get real vocal and contrary, causing...
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mtlqueen:
since you are new here i have to inform you that anyone who can recite even a few minutes of dialog from pee wee's big adventure verbatim is on the top'o my friends list.
"oooh, fruit please!"
"oooh, fruit please!"
melephant:
you funny is.
Whoo. Writing a journal entry from the bus. Now I *know* I'm living in the future.
Today I sustained myself almost exclusively on Jolly Ranchers. I kept wondering how long I could live on just candy, but by about 4:00PM I had reached my limit for those super-fucking-sweet hard candies. So I guess the answer to "how long can I live on candy alone" is...
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Today I sustained myself almost exclusively on Jolly Ranchers. I kept wondering how long I could live on just candy, but by about 4:00PM I had reached my limit for those super-fucking-sweet hard candies. So I guess the answer to "how long can I live on candy alone" is...
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lil_tuffy:
yeah, you soon learn how to avoid the poetry and bs.
:tuffy:
:tuffy:
joscelyne:
this is one of the best profile pics ever. and i usually don't like animated ones unless it's invader zim!
I am, classically, what one might refer to as a dopesmoker. For years now I've smoked weed pretty much every damn day, with rare exceptions. Now, I know it's only Monday night, but from my accounts the last time I had reefer in my system was Saturday night, making this, like, a goddamn sobriety marathon.
And you know what? Not all bad. For one, I'm...
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And you know what? Not all bad. For one, I'm...
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taswell:
My favorite flavors are watermelon and green apple. Though peach comes in at a strong third.
No, I'm certain Jon's not gay. He's the most not gay person I know, whatever that means. I think my subconscious just has a wicked, absurd sense of humor.
And, oh man. His girlfriend. So hot. Though I've known her since she was, like, twelve, so thinking about her naughty bits makes me feel like a degenerate, even though she's quite of age now.
No, I'm certain Jon's not gay. He's the most not gay person I know, whatever that means. I think my subconscious just has a wicked, absurd sense of humor.
And, oh man. His girlfriend. So hot. Though I've known her since she was, like, twelve, so thinking about her naughty bits makes me feel like a degenerate, even though she's quite of age now.
supernovice:
SHAAA NAA NAAAAA?
"What's the dicky licky, Yo"?!
Long live the Romp Mafia, you big fucking PIIIIIIIYUUUUMP!!! * shaking fist in the air *
Laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaate
"What's the dicky licky, Yo"?!
Long live the Romp Mafia, you big fucking PIIIIIIIYUUUUMP!!! * shaking fist in the air *
Laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaate
So , this mysterious stranger comes out of the shadows to answer TWO movie quotes in a row correctly . That last one WAS from Phantoms . That was a pretty tough one , well done . Keep on playing an you may win MORE free booze . Ha, ha,ha!!!
P.S. What part of the game industry do you work in ? Hopefully in July or August I'll have my degree in computer animation and I can get into the industry as well . I'm hoping to be a C.G. modeller or animator .