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Perth

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  1. I don't mean to single you out, but it's statements like this that show you have no idea what you're talking about. Numerous websites have reformed their code of ethics, disclosure of prior relationships have been enforced in multiple places, and yes, when it comes to reviews that can influence sales, relationships absolutely matter. Like when indie devs mentioned how a certain, well-reported on indie competition was rigged from the inside or when PCgamer was forced to update its disclosure agreement in 2015 after it turned out that one of their writers was romantically involved with a Communications Associate that worked for a company he was going on about. This isn't a case of "wah, I don't like your reviews." It's a case of positively plugging the games of people you know and like, which is clear breach of ethics when it comes to coverage. But again, no one wants to read any of this. Everyone's decided their feelings on the matter. Despite there being a long precedent of certain websites covering for their clickbait bloggers. In before someone argues my sources and not their contents. I'm not even a Gamergate person, I just think it's folly to go "Welp, some folks acted like the internet on the internet, clearly there's nothing at all to see here." I do know what I'm talking about, thank you very much, but I'm focusing upon the uncalled for harassment over "ethics" in game reviews, AKA opinions over entertainment. It's nothing about clickbait. It's nothing about sales. It's about procedure and tact. There's nothing excusable about threatening rape and violence, and you're a fool if you think otherwise. If I threatened every politician, news reporter, or website author with rape and violence for doing something I don't agree with, guess what? I'd be sitting in jail right now. If I wanted to pitch that much of a fit about it while carrying my argument in a mature, adult-like manner, I'd take it to court.
  2. No one understands that opinions are not factual... and of course, sharing opinions that are unpopular makes you Satan incarnate... sorry, but Gamergate accomplishes nothing more than ... childishly stomping feet about who's dating who, which is frankly no one's business because it doesn't %#&$ing matter. Heavens forbid you write any article founded on opinion on the internet. Its about as psychotic as Little League parents beating up coachs 'cause little Jimmy's not allowed to play now that he's failing math. Emotional investment doesn't justify immature and extreme reactions. That's not how the real world of adults works.
  3. This echoes my thoughts entirely. Little unrelated, but sometimes I think I'm the only one who sits here going "HOLY CRAP IT'S ONLY A FREAKING VIDEO GAME" ._. If it were news journalism, that'd be fair enough to make into such a big deal, but damn... just video games, man, not worth extensive harassment and threatening rape
  4. *Shifty-eyes before shamelessly plugging Free Company advert* The XI:7 Informational Page! But on a more serious note, that sounds like a bummer. I can imagine I'd be rather frazzled myself. I'm incredibly curious to know what happened because it seems like a very big, very dramatic move to disband a Free Company and toss everyone's rooms and hard work in the trash, but I can mind my own manners if its personal or private! :B
  5. Perth

    Hello!

    This is definitely one of the best places to start looking, especially as a roleplayer! Welcome aboard!
  6. Should you ever make a waiting list, I call dibs~
  7. ... What? Coding or tutoring has nothing to do with Final Fantasy, roleplay, or the characters created in junction with the two.
  8. You have my support and attendance, of course! Sounds like it could be genuinely interesting, I know I desperately find myself in need of roleplay outside of the FC house and local taverns haha
  9. That's so weird... but then again, SE has already made a name for itself as being incredibly unorthodox with its online games... Jeeze. It's not like they're losing profit or like trading for art is shiesty.
  10. Was supposed to have off today. Taking a shift for my coworker instead. *Hangs head* my first world problems Edit: But, on the brightside~ I did finally get Atoli's room finished. I'm quite pleased with it, but... I -really- wish we were allowed more than 50 items, because some time last night I finally got ideas and they were just brimming over!
  11. In regards to nunhs leading, on official lore pages (the FF wiki for example) I've found Square Enix to be contradictory. Their naming convention post and wiki page specify that nunhs do not always lead, yet their race page says nunhs typically do. I've considered it safest to think leading or not is a "sometimes" matter because dealing in absolutes on literally fragmented lore is dangerous That being said, if you're writing up the lore of your tribe, really just do what you want with that specifically. With how choppy the specifics on the race's lore is, you have little to worry about, and no one should mind too terribly much.
  12. Oh, extra thank yous! That should work out perfectly then
  13. I'm at work at the moment so pardon any abhorent typos, my phone's a wee bit clunky. Regarding the monthly payment options for FFXIV in the Mog Station, I noticed the Starter option (he cheaper of the two) says its for one character. If a player were to have more than one character on a server, does anyone know by chance how that would work?
  14. I can understand the frustration, but I always prefer being told when to LB just in case. You never know when they think the group's going to fail and you need the tank/healer limit break, and since it's across the ENTIRE party, the communication can be beyond crucial in PUGs. I've seen a tank limit break save an entire raid from dying, had I used the limit break when I wanted to willy nilly I would've wiped us.
  15. The Quicksand is the first place I can think of! Also, if you read the service requirements, you might have missed a few in trying to transfer your character and that might be why they didn't show up. Make sure to read 'em! The most likely possibility is that you didn't complete the first few quests or the character isn't 3 days old, I'd think.
  16. ( I loved this game so much, my only regret is that I lent it to an old friend who never returned anything and now it's lost forever. )
  17. I'd also love to help! I have a Scholar I'm leveling at the moment, currently 34 and building as she goes along, so if you need any help and wanna crash in a queue with me, don't be afraid to poke me in game! Edit: Also to mention, should you additionally need any company once you achieve Scholar, I got plenty of DPS jobs I could hop on to hang out with.
  18. Folks that still need an invite are: Gus Pumpkinweed, Nhia Nahri, Rhu'to Brom, Reilan Orycia, Kamome Greywing, Iskander Ionius, Sigrid Jerriksdottir I could'a sworn I saw Kamome in the channel but I went through the list of occupants about a dozen times this morning and I couldn't find 'er! I'll be actively checking online today, that being said there will be days and times we will not be able to always check, so please, please, if you're interested try and contact us first because we don't always know when you'll be online!
  19. I'm an ilevel 109 ninja currently working on gearing up and actively learning fights; the only coils I've ever done are 1, 2, and 5. Trying to learn ex primals now. That being said, I'm a very quick learner and I know my class very well. My computer can handle anything without lag and I have lightning fast reflexes. I also have lots of experience with raiding in World of Warcraft and love Teamspeak the most out of all voice chat programs. I'd love if you gave me a chance! Edited to fix some spelling errors and current ilevel, blasted phone!
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