Hello folks!
Half September is the day that I'm going to my new school 200 km from my home. I'm getting trained to become a childrens-missionary. I will go for example to Brazil, and work with homeless children, to help them. It's a christian school, and it learns me to spread the good new to children in the most effective way. I will get gitar-lessons, clownery, sport&games, discipline-training, disciple-training, and alot more.
I will have access to my computer, but not the internet.
The school takes until June 2005. Then I'll return, and probably also to AGS. I hope to find the time in the coming year to also continue some work on my game "The Void".
I don't think you'll miss me, but you might even do... I don't know. Well..I will miss you! Not that I'm already going, I just would like to say hearby ; Good luck to people here still in school, or with your work, or even wife (ssh) ;). I hope that you may all finish your games, or atleast have alot of fun!
God Bless!
Minimi, you were one of the good ones, even though you did not finish any of your big projects. Though this school might seem a bit... naive to some people(including me), I hope you have a good time.
Good luck for you! And maybe not being able to access the internet gives you time to work on your game? :) Just a thought!
aww, its sad to hear your leaving minimi. Call back soon ya hear :)
why not try some internet cafe's?
Hurra... I mean, umm.. That sounds like a lot of fun..
Stay outta trouble, and spread the word!
And help the fight against FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE!! :-p
That is nice!
Teach all that guys what are good values, and how to behave correctly (Please, keep in mind that all that values can be reached without following a cross, or a crescent moon, or whatever...)
P.S. I'll have to slow down my "AGSity" too, till September... I have a work in a Hotel. :P
Working in a hotel???
Sounds suspicous....
You know, this sounds exactly like the cult brainwashing program I set up for the Scientologists. They don't give you copies of dianetics and tell you about alien ghosts, do they?
Best wishes Minimi. My respects to you.
*Salutes*
Good luck Minimi! Heh, disciple training, for some reason I'm getting visions of the game Black and white in my head ;).
Sounds like you'll be travellling overboard, which can also be fun, hope you have a good time :).
Save him Jebus!
Seriously though, personal opinions aside, good luck with your new endeavors.
Good luck, Minimi! :)
All the best for this, Minimi. Don't let go of your adventure-game creativity, as it's obviously one of the gifts God has given you!
Good luck Minimi
Sounds like a really challenging path you've choosen.
Just wanted to say thank you again for all the support in the forums.
Take care
Quote from: Farlander on Mon 05/07/2004 22:43:05
(Please, keep in mind that all that values can be reached without following a cross, or a crescent moon, or whatever...)
What do you think he is, a UNITARIAN?
;) Good luck, Minimi. Sounds like it will be a good experience, and probably fun too.
Power to the people! I mean, good luck. I hope you enjoy yourself ;)
QuotePlease, keep in mind that all that values can be reached without following a cross, or a crescent moon, or whatever...)
What do you think he is, a UNITARIAN?
LOL!! Anyhow :P. Good luck Minimi, this sounds like something you really wanna do, so I wish you all the best in this endeavour of yours.
I think you should reconsider those clowns, buddy! :D :D :D Goddamn :D! A few people like Missionaries. Nobody likes Clowns.
If you really want to teach them with humour, I suggest hacking a copy of Monkey Island 2. Change some fundamental story elements and a lot of script, and voila! It beats that Christian Chicken Shooter game that was released all those years ago, and it beats Clowns!!
But then, that's pretty much because nobody likes Clowns.
For Chris Sake? Does EVERYONE hate religion?
Quote from: [lgm] on Wed 07/07/2004 01:46:42
For Chris Sake? Does EVERYONE hate religion?
Not when it's worshipping Jesus Chris, creator of AGS and the world (map). ;)
Or Official Double Fine Mascot.
But, disappointingly, I think he meant 'Christ'.
No, I meant Chris.. And how the hell is that unfortunate? Quit forcing your atheistic beliefs on US CHRISTIANS!
Further more, didn't DG tell us to shut up about religion anyways?
I'm just angry because you assholes are basically telling Minimi he's wasting a year of his life because he's doing something you don't believe in.
Leave the poor kid alone and just wish him luck.
Hey, I'm just telling him that he's going about it all the wrong way. Nobody likes Christian Missionaries in disguise as Clowns.
I don't hate Religion. I hate Missionaries, darling. I also hate Religion, but I'm going to try not to bring that in to this topic. Some more.
P.S. Mom and Stevan came in joint first in the New God Elections. Chris came second. The correct term is not "For Chris Sake", but in fact, "For Yufster's Mom and Stevan's sake!". Just a heads up, buddy.
Just shut up and find something better to do than crush spirits... I mean, you change your Goddamn nick just to spite him.. That's really uncalled for.
Didn't you say you had a job?
Atheist Missionary. It doesn't pay well, but we get to wear cool t-shirts with 'ZOMBIE cow HATES you now!' on them.
I didn't change my name to spite Minimi. I changed it to make fun of this entire thread. In general.
Deal with it.
You need therapy.
I think that was going a little far. There was never any debate needed in this thread, it's just wishing someone good luck when they leave. I'm not religous, and believe me, I'd be the first to do a dance if it went out of fashion, but there's no need to go attacking people with these beliefs any chance you get. You didn't have to throw in your two cents on the evils of christianity (and look, I agree at the base of it!) in a thread like this. If you were sure 'one wasn't going to make a difference', there was no need. It was only ever going to spark a fight, and we've had a few too many of them lately, I think.
Again, I agree with you essentially, but let's just wish Minimi the best and hope he stays well and safe ^_^
Everything I just said made perfect sense. I don't get it. What are you basing that remark on, LGM?
How can anyone not be convinced that Yufster is insane by now?
Good luck, Minimi... and Godspeed. :)
I haven't always agreed with you on some things, but I hope you have an awesome time at missionary camp/school/thingy.
And Yufster is WRONG!!! Clowns are teh awesome!
/me honks red nose.
Clowns >_< They scare me. Every since some big, hairy foreign guy in slimey make-up came up to me at a circus when I was a little kid... *shiver*
"If you should die before you wake..."
Quote from: Kinoko on Wed 07/07/2004 03:48:11
Clowns >_< They scare me. Every since some big, hairy foreign guy in slimey make-up came up to me at a circus when I was a little kid... *shiver*
"If you should die before you wake..."
... and you made a circus game why?? Confronting your fears, perhaps?
There's too much hate in this thread. Can't we just remember the good times when we get mad at someone?
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http://www.agsforums.com/yabb/index.php?topic=7052.0
QuoteAlso, let's counter this pink stupidity and make a lesbian seagull game. Who's in for a lesbian seagull game? I have invented the main character, her name is Dolphin and she's strong. Her mother was an amazonian warrior. Seagull. And amazonian warrior-seagull. Her lesbian lover was killed in a tragic accident involving a cat and some teeth. Dolphin sets out to avenge her lovers death, armed only with her sexuality and also some wings, and this thing the RSPCA clipped around her neck. Speaking of which, she's also being hunted by the RSPCA, who want to investigate her sexuality mercilessly. With other bigger, LESBIANERER seagulls, and also a Gay Hawk.
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Quote from: Minimi on Fri 04/07/2003 12:54:25
Ok, first of all, I am a boy, and second I know that most of the people aren't christian...
Quote from: [lgm] on Wed 07/07/2004 02:01:28
Further more, didn't DG tell us to shut up about religion anyways?
No, I didn't. Just to clear this up, I said "chill out" which I think is what you need to do, LGM, even more so than Yufster.
Talk religion: yes, fine, perfect, great.
Whap each other over the head with "The Bible" or "The Dummies Guide to Atheism" and get a little over-excitied because someone metioned that naughty word 'religion': no, shut up, get lost.
Sure, Yufster needs therapy. Hell, I've known that for a long time and I didn't need her to change her nickname for me to know that. Just read a few of her stark-raving bonkers posts. But LGM, if you take what Yuftser says seriously, then you might as well take seriously what that homeless guy on the street corner with his pants around his ankles says. But believe me, he doesn't have delicious candy in his underpants.
Likewise, if you take what Yufster says seriously and go off on your own rant, you're just acting worse than she is, because you're the one taking it too seriously.
Also, calling people "assholes" isn't promoting the good Christian value of tolerance very well. So, settle down. No one is forcing you to believe anything.
As for Yufster: You were way out of line with that first post, even if it was in jest. There's such a thing as taking it too far. And I'm very disappointed in you.
Now, that I've cleared that, let's put today's stupid debate behind us.
Oh yeah, see ya Minimi and good luck.
DG speaks the truth.
He most definately does NOT have candy in his pants.
:o
*chomp*chomp* Not anymore he doesn't! *chomp*chomp*
No matter what the reason is, a year in any sort of camp is bound to be good for you. Just remember to take orders from God and not other people who say they believe in God. Or to put it in bible-terms; don't be the sheep, be the shepard.
Good luck!
I despise religion as much as the next religious hater. But if Minimi thinks he's finding deeper meaning and enlightenment in this particular waste of time, then hey - let him do it. It's not my life, nor anyone elses. When it all comes down to it, really, we all just waste time until that clock kicks off and we really see if there is a God who gets angry when you don't pray to him or spread the word that his pathetic followers concieved in their feeble attempts to control mass amounts of people in the prehistory of the world. But whatever.
I'm gonna quote something I read recently, and it hit me hard......this is off the top of my head, so if I miss a word or two, sue me..... "... once, the sun was attributed to a god named Helios that raced his chariot across the sky. Earthquakes and Tidal waves were attributed to an angry Posiden. Science proved these gods false idols. Soon science will prove all Gods false idols."
Doesn't mean there isn't a God, or deity, or creator, it just means what we commonly worship as 'God' is a false idol, and we needent be presumptous and so haughty as to think we know something about the nature of a deity. One needent believe in any religion, or God, to go about the world and do good things for people. Helping people out, teaching them, guiding them is not always the work of God. It is the work of humans, at their most spirituall humanistic. If we belived in ourselves more, instead of God, we'd be a more productive and confident speicies.
Bt
Congratulations Minimi!
It is great to see someone who is courageous and selfless enough to take the initiative to try and make a difference. You WILL be missed. Learn well, have fun and come back!
Good on you Minimi.
Go on, help 'em out. That's noble of you.
But don't forget there's a lot to learn from those people as well.
See you later.
Quote from: DGMAnd I'm very disappointed in you.
But,
Clowns...I'll change my first post to be a bit more accomodating. I am sorry, after all. Sorry people do things like that... like changing their first post so that nothing else posted in the thread after that makes any sense.
Ok, I wanted to reply, and then I hesitated, and now I am, because I don't want to go with a fight.
I respect everones believe, no matter what you do, it's your business. I won't tell you to become christian, that's not for me to decide. Neither would I disrespect other beliefs, that's just not the way people go around with eachother. and... yes, I made mistakes in the past, and I'm sorry, for when I did cross the lines, though I probably never ment anything of that.
Now that that's out of the way, I'd like to say, that Clownery, isn't wearing a red nose! You are getting teached, how to do drama, how to stand in theatre, and doing mime-acts, and such on.
I'd also like to repeat that I don't like religion either, that's why I'm a christian. Religion is based on rules and laws, and believing, based on love, and not in the first place what you do!
ciao!
I'm not a christian either, but you're heart's in the right place Minimi - good luck!
QuoteNow that that's out of the way, I'd like to say, that Clownery, isn't wearing a red nose! You are getting teached, how to do drama, how to stand in theatre, and doing mime-acts, and such on.
Goddamn I have been proven wrong! :D :D!
QuoteI'd also like to repeat that I don't like religion either, that's why I'm a christian.
Okay! :D!
Bye! Good Luck! Wtf! :D :D!!!
Good luck!
(Yeah, that'll do.)
Quote from: Minimi on Wed 07/07/2004 10:50:34
Now that that's out of the way, I'd like to say, that Clownery, isn't wearing a red nose! You are getting teached, how to do drama, how to stand in theatre, and doing mime-acts, and such on.
I was teasing. I actually know quite a bit about clownery.Ã, I've even got some training in mime and slapstick.
However
/me uses a traditional Auguste-Whiteface interaction
doesn't get the point across nearly so neatly as honking an imaginary red nose. :P
Okay.. I did overract a bit.. I was just a bit peeved that everyone was be-littling Minimi's efforts... Especiall Yufster..
I know she's crazy, and I wasn't taking what she SAID seriously, just that she was saying it.
And sorry DG, I misquoted you.
Anyways.. Yes... No religion is right persay; they're all just varied beliefs.. But Christianity is an idea... So to say. Just watch Dogma and you'll understand what that means, Chris Rock explains it alot better.
Anyways.. Good luck, Minimi!!!!
Yes, Minimi will be missed by all. I will miss him, we will miss him. In fact, you ungrateful SOB for leaving, and I even took the time and patience to sing you a song:
http://www.2dadventure.com/ags/jollygoodfellow.gif (save target as, then rename to .wav)
and you still leave us, i hate you, i hate you so much...
well, actually i love you, even though I didn't know you...
Just remember (giggle) all the good times we had, that time um...remember?
That time when I did a Paintover for you in the CL, heh that was a good time. The good old days, yeah...
Oh you were an honorary member of our society...ye yep yep...
Perhaps someone should organise a graveyard, which each person who has left, a personal gravestone...sniff...
Cheers to you, Minime, cheers to you.
Have a good time, Christians rock!
Quote from: Zor Ver. 3.1 © on Wed 07/07/2004 16:45:02Have a good time, Christians rock!
For evidence of Christians Rocking ... may I please point you all to DC Talk's Website (http://www.dctalk.com):Ã, For all your Christian Rock/Rap needs.
Minimi - good luck and godspeed.Ã, I think the world could use a few more like you.Ã, I'm not really all that religious ... but I speak more of people willing to spread words of peace and love.Ã, I guess I just can't see that as being bad.
Well, until you leave ...
I am soooo sad :'( :'( :'( :'( Minimi was the first member to play my first game and comment on it......... DON'T GOOOOO!!!
(Well okay, see ya)
:'(
:'(
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Way to go Minimi. I know a couple of Missionary children, and one of my friends from church was/is a carer for them, so I (sort of) know what you're getting into, and believe me - if word be true - you are in for a massive year of spiritual growth and heaps of fun.
Wishing you all the best; and don't be gone for too long ;)
Peter S Thomas
I wish you the best. Few people would do what you DO.
Well, i sure as hell don't want to put more chalk on the fire ( or something like that), so i'm just gonna wish you luck, and THESE ARE THE LAST DAYS (...get yours...).
Now, I'm not mocking no one, as i am christian also, but it says in the bible that htese are the last days, and that Jesus is now ruling, since 1914.. etc. etc.
Enough!
Good Luck!
bye minimi, good luck in the future and i hope too see you again in 2005.
Man, I missed this thread before cos I was on holidays. It's a shame seeing you go Minimi. I think I remember when you came, but my memories going a bit fuzzy so I can't remember... oh yeah I remember, it was about making a christian game, and that was cool. One day maybe you will, you did have a good idea before for one.
I would love to go overseas on some missionary work. My brother went to New Guinnea for 2 weeks, and he said it was one of the most moving times of his life. It really affected him alot, in a good way, and he wants to do more missionary work. I know alot of people who have done missionary stuff and it is very good.
And yeah don't worry about what people say in this thread. I also hate religion, but I am a christian, and that might sound weird to people, but there is a difference. Oh and Darth, DC Talk is pretty cool.
Quote from: Czar_RebornING on Sat 31/07/2004 23:08:54
Now, I'm not mocking no one, as i am christian also, but it says in the bible that htese are the last days, and that Jesus is now ruling, since 1914.. etc. etc.
Whats that about Czar?
But anyways, have fun Minimi, I'm sure this time you have off will be a very big time in your life. Take care.
Thanks all for your support! :)
It's since only actually absolutley 100% sure I'm going! I know now, that I'll get free at Friday. So I can look for a job on that day, and earn some money besides school. I'll be coming home every 2 weekends, so now and then, ill be surfing the forums anyway ;)
In 10 hours I'm going on vacation for one week. I'll be going to a family conference for the 15th time! :P I'll be children leader there too, for the FIRST time! Pretty exciting, as I was myself a child there some years ago, and now leader!
Hope you all have, or had great vacations!! Adios amigo's!
Quote from: Czar_RebornING on Sat 31/07/2004 23:08:54
Now, I'm not mocking no one, as i am christian also, but it says in the bible that htese are the last days, and that Jesus is now ruling, since 1914.. etc. etc.
Whats that about Czar?
But anyways, have fun Minimi, I'm sure this time you have off will be a very big time in your life. Take care.
Quote
Hmm, I'm not sure, but hence the time.
I am usually still sane at this hour, but looks like a hard day did hit me.
It is one of my posts where I start talking about something, and I'm not in the mood for writing so i cut out a few sentences thinking that the readers will know what i meant, but when you look at it, it really doesnt make sense.
C.
Heh well its funny reading posts that don't make alot of sence.
I think the Jesus coming in 1914 is something to do with the Jehovah's Witness peoples, and I'm quite certain its not in the bible. But yeah.
Minimi, the path you have chosen is good and understandable. No one can critisize that path, for they may have chosen a path that people who think that yours is good(People like me)think are crazy and hopeless. God must've put you on this earth to help others(And to excel at many things). And if anyone tells me that this is corny, I will beat the crap outta them! Have fun doing whatever makes you happy.
-JBiker51
P.S. GODSPEED!
well i dont really know you but reading this post makes me say
good luck mate ;)
>mousemat<
(wow thats the first time i have ever stuck my name under a post)
edit :i made my name move
u should try jbiker
If you're still reading this thread, minimi, then remember that we will always be cheering you on. Now, let's look at A DANCING MONKEY!!!
(http://david.portela.com/photos/dancing.jpg)
Well, what did you expect, a real dancing monkey? You on drugs or something, boy?
jbiker : hahah! That's one funny sweater! Gimme those dancin monkey shirt!
This week has been very awesome for me. I'm very tired now as you are working each day for them intensively from 8am till 2am.
there were 20 groups of +-10 children, and I was leader of one of the groups. It was great to see that the children started to like eachother as days past by. I helped a boy that was hurt because of teasing. He cried in my arms, and I just held him, and told him lovely words and encourage him, that he's so special and that God loves him so much. Now he is only glad, and danced all the time! ;D I also helped a boy by speaking in new tongues, and recieving the holy spirit. It was an awesome week, combination of recieving and giving.
Here are a few photo's wich I made, to give you a feeling of how it was!
(http://minimi.spijbelaars.com/fotos/HPIM1236.JPG)
To start with, this is me!
(http://minimi.spijbelaars.com/fotos/HPIM1224.JPG)
this is during the worship in the sermon
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another worship picture! I like this one!
(http://minimi.spijbelaars.com/fotos/HPIM1226.JPG)
during break, when children can goto toilet and get drinks and candy
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the pianist, awesome guy
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that's my friend behind the drums
(http://minimi.spijbelaars.com/fotos/HPIM1231.JPG)
well... they wanted on the picture ;)
(http://minimi.spijbelaars.com/fotos/HPIM1242.JPG)
more children ;)
...only 1 month left... and then I'm really going :) Im sooo excited!
The worshipping girl with the red eyes. What is she worshipping?