Descent Fallout 4

Daniel Marchetti

So Fallout 4 came out a little while ago. It looks like it would be really good.

I wouldn’t know though, because I can’t download it due to not having internet at home. This doesn’t mean I don’t plan to get it however, it just makes it slightly difficult to do so.

Anyway, here are some observations from someone who has been waiting for a hell of a long time to play the game, but hasn’t yet gotten the opportunity.

Firstly, one of the main things I was excited for in Fallout 4 was the idea of there being sea creatures. This excitement came from that octopus that they had in the concept art. But from what I heard, the only evidence of there actually being mutated sea creatures in the game apart from the ever-present mirelurks are a few mutated dolphin monsters that have gotten washed up on the beach, which sucks.

You can also give your animal companion armour, which is pretty cool. It seems like Bethesda learned that animal companion armour shouldn’t be made a DLC, where the armour is the only addition, and is almost purely a cosmetic thing anyway.

Yes, I’m talking about the oblivion one.

Anyway, I said I’d make a couple of observations, and that’s two right there, so yeah.

It looks like an amazing game though, and I’m totally going to play the shit out of it when I get it.

 

Descent Undertale

Daniel Marchetti

So, some of you probably have a computer…

Maybe some of you even play games and stuff on it.

If you do, you might be sitting there, wondering where I’m going with this, but your crazy habit of asking questions to an inanimate computer screen will soon be satisfied, because I’m here to tell you about something that, if you actually are a member of the very large group of people I just mentioned, you’ll almost definitely already know about.

Undertale.

The amazing JRPG inspired game where you don’t actually have to kill anyone.

In fact, it’s encouraged that you don’t. The pacifist route is the one that gets you the true, best ending.

Of course, you can play it like a normal game, and kill everything that tries to fight you, but the thing with that is that you don’t get to make all the awesome friends the bosses become.

Seriously, the characters in this are fucking perfect. You’ll love them.

Also, you can make spaghetti and pat giant, armoured dogs.

And it will make you love the two most despised fonts in history, largely due to the spaghetti.

Play it.

Descent Darth Darth Binks

Daniel Marchetti

So, how many of you strange people who choose to read what I say have seen the first film in the Star Wars prequel trilogy?

Probably a lot of you.

Next question, how many of you didn’t completely hate it?

Probably a much smaller number of you.

Why did you hate it?

Like many other Star Wars fans, the answer can likely be summed up with three words.

Jar Jar Binks.

Of course it was him! The stupid racist fishman was way too damned goofy and lucky to survive any of the shit he got caught up in! He represented everything wrong with the prequels!

Well what if it wasn’t luck that kept him from getting killed?

What if the goofy persona was just that? A persona to hide his real personality.

That’s what Reddit user, Lumpawarroo says in his theory that Jar Jar Binks was actually not only a talented fighter, skilled manipulator and powerful force user, but quite possibly intended to be the central villain of the entire prequel trilogy.

Now, for the two people who haven’t already come across this theory somewhere on the internet, which has grown huge, I’ll tell you right now that it’s actually very convincing, with loads of actual, proper evidence.

And finally, just remember that Jar Jar’s a CGI character, so basically every single little detail in what he does is intentional.

Descent Sword Art Online

Daniel Marchetti

So, I’ve been watching anime for a while now, and if there’s one thing I’ve noticed in these few years, it’s that while most of my opinions are fine within the greater anime community, there are a few that could end up getting me confused stares.

And from the fraction of anime viewers who are more ‘passionate’, also possibly crucified.

One of these is that, while I can definitely see the flaws in the show, I still like all of the series known as Sword Art Online.

All of it.

But as I mentioned before, I can definitely see why other people don’t, and to them, I offer a charming, pleasant, only slightly low-brow alternative.

The abridged series, by something witty entertainment.

“But Author!” I here you cry, forgetting that you’re just yelling at a computer screen and I can’t actually here you. “How is a parody of the show going to satisfy my disappointment in the rushed nature and lack of character development in the show?!”

Well, let me tell you a tale!

While the first episode, like many other abridged series, isn’t that great, this abridged series actually has better character development than the show! Audible gasp!

I can’t say too much here, as I don’t want to spoil it, but let me leave you with this quote from the series to act as a hook.

But what’s the point of other people if not to mock them? – Kirito

 

Descent Intro

Daniel Marchetti

So, some of you who have explored the internet may be familiar with the term ‘Pessimist’.

This is what I am.

Some of you who have, in your infinite foolishness, where not horrified by your first expedition into this horrific place and journeyed further may have come across the term ‘Anime’.

This is what I pursue.

Finally, the small few of you who have forsaken themselves, and decided to continue your journey into the dark, dark abyss that is the internet may have learnt of the term ‘Weeb’, or ‘Weaboo’.

This is what I will undoubtedly become shortly, if I do not choose to abandon this strange, two dimensional medium.

And I will never make that choice.

This is my blog-type-thing.

Watch in horror, as I talk about things that many people believe to be the realm of children, get unnecessarily angry over odd topics, and record my descent into the horrible state of being that is the eternal plight.

The vicious, never ending cycle

The “Weeb Life.”

Thankfully though, it should be noted that, at this point, I have not made the horrible transition to Weaboo, and am still a regular old fan.

Let’s see how long that lasts…

Ramblings of a Young Adult, Part V

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   My sister’s birthday is close. I dread birthdays. They remind me of my own mortality. I should probably sort my life out. I need to move out and start a family. It’s the only way you stay relevant nowadays. Anyways, I need a present, something cheap and worthwhile.  $25 should be sufficient; it’s two and a half hours of my pay. A Venus Flytrap would be convivial. She could embellish and nurture it at her office cubicle. No, that won’t do. They need sunlight, a lot of them. I must say, it’s a bargain for $7. How about a Miracle Berry tablet? They alter your sense of taste naturally. Sour grapes, pomegranates are now sweet. Hah! I will never challenge her to a lemon-eating contest after that. It lasts an hour and I could get it for a 12x12 pack. It’s efficient.

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  I would also like to think we’ve matured as siblings. The last time I heard from her, she was volunteering in the plains of Africa for a wildlife association. If that is true, I can buy her a Life Straw. Life Straws makes contaminated water safe to drink. At least, that’s what the website says. It’s ideal for an adventurous soul like her. I don’t know really, I am muddled in thought. A Hurricane Ball could represent my current state of mind. It spins at an astonishing 3000 rpm. Again, it’s all for a measly price of under $25. In actuality, I might just settle for a pair of Googly Eyes. She has always been the life of the party; and it is reminiscent of our childhood pranks.

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   If there’s nothing else, I have to sleep now. Tomorrow, the cycle of life repeats at work; tomatoes, onions, lettuce, special sauce and buns, ‘Special Burger, coming right up!’

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Written, Randall

Ramblings of a Young Adult, Part IV

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   I always thought I had it in me to change the world. I have always been cynical to the rich in school. I may have been jealous, heck, I really did. ‘If I had the money, I would give it to the poor,’ I would convince myself otherwise. I don’t know, today, I really ponder that maybe some indulgent habits have caused them to shoot themselves in the foot. Maybe, life isn’t black and white after all. ‘Imagine if I was the President, I would allocate funds to our infrastructure, our education, our local businesses,’ these are the tales I would tell myself too; except, reality is different, those things takes time. Time: a commodity our current electoral systems circumvent.

   I do regret a few decisions in my life. I should have applied for higher education. I was naïve. $40,000 in loan debt for university courses is alarming. I was scared. But then, I heard that professional jobs pay well. I have heard that graduates are jobless too. Frankly, I have heard many things. ‘Do what you love,’ ‘just be yourself,’ ‘everything happens for a reason,’ ‘don’t sweat the small stuffs,’ ‘it’s fine, everything will be alright.’ They need to stop. I think there’s so much information, little truth. 

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Written, Randall