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I can't stand the show anymore. Apart from the fact that I'm in Australia, so I couldn't vote even if I wanted to (which makes the show pointless in the first place...), I'm over the "next big super star" thing. I mean, people like Kelly Clarkson are still doing okay, but you'd never guess that at one stage she had an entire country pouring money into her win. She's just another singer, and I think most people aren't that interested in her anymore. On the whole, though, the winners seem to be one-song/one-album wonders, and then they just become another artist on the charts that no one's really interested in. I know that's certainly how I feel about every single person who got a contract from Australian Idol.

To make it worse, it's like there's a sudden overload of it, with shows like Popstars and X-Factor running as well. My ears can't handle much more crappy singing

I agree that you shouldn't change the posture. That is how I naturally stand, so unless I'm some sort of freak...

But the legs could be relaxed a little... I admit mine aren't always THAT straight.

I think what FrogMarch was trying to say is that is extremely scary...

But yes, still cool...

Doesn't this have more in common with MAGS than ATC?

That's probably a good thing. Actually, if/when there is another ATC, I think it would be much more popular if it was presented as an 'extended' mags, rather than yet another ATC, which - at least for the moment - might hold some less happy memories for some...

Anyway, not sure if this is the right place to say it, but if someone is looking for a musician, I'll be more than happy to lend my services...

All hail the awesome dress sense!

Unfortunate they didn't have any flared jeans

(Frog, to take items off, simply click the item. In the top left of the window a little menu thing appears. Click on the cross to delete it)

It makes me appreciate the life more, and lately, and I in a "weird" attitude of seeing how the nice things in life are just impossible without its negative counterpart.

Really? Because I've spent this time thinking how 'ordinary' and 'un-interesting' it all was. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying the pope was ordinary/whatever, but his illness certainly was. It wasn't anything different to what happens to hundreds of other people around the world every day. Sad to say, it didn't give me any insight to life/death at all. He was just another man who died. A famous man, perhaps, but he still died, and it was hardly the sort of thing that would otherwise grab headlines. Without beind disrespectful, it boils down to this simple headline:

"OLD MAN DIES" - and I think the media was 100% totally wrong to put so much emphasis on his pain and suffering. Not that it would've made any difference if he'd retired earlier. They'd still be hounding him...

encouaraged and eliminated in their attempts

Sounds almost like a contradiction, to me...

I do know what you're getting at, though, and I think the idea is kind of neat, but I don't think it would be very productive. There was plenty enough heat with the recent ATC, and that was teams working together WITHOUT elimination. Think what THAT extra dynamo would bring!

Current idols, however:
2ma2
Yahtzee
Dave (and Ron, since i forgot) Gilbert

Seems Zooty has a similar taste...

[EDIT] - Kinoko, too. Cirque WAS rather fabulous...

Go for it, Trisk. If you've got any questions, pm me whenever you feel the need.
(You've got me really curious about a lot of things!)

Thanks for the welcome, Mr Colossal, and may I say that you are a very beautiful man

Haha. That's funny. His finger must've slipped and accidentally typed 'Mr Colossal' instead of 'Peter Thomas'. Haha. What a freaky coincidence!

Yeah, anyway. Welcome to the boards. Enjoy your stay

You asked if there was a thread already about your topic. Indeed there was. It's no personal attack - it's just a bit silly having two identical threads running, when it would be so much easier just to copy and paste your answer into the existing thread.

EDIT: a mod beats Peter

Now Peter beats a mod!

*locks thread*

....

*tries again*

damn.

The thread you are referring to is here, under the Popular Threads section, I believe.

Anyway, let's forget about this and get back to arranging something.

Too right...

What? No one wants to come out with me all of a sudden? What on earth for...?

I'm drifting between sad and indifferent.

It's never nice when someone dies. Never never never (let's pretend there are no exceptions). It's horrible that he had to have it all so publicly displayed as well. Sure, he's the pope - it's important we know if he's alive or not, but give the guy some privacy. I think it really damaged part of his public persona to have this "holy holy holy" man not being able to feed himself, and having it re-broadcast on every channel worldwide every 10 minutes.

But, at the same time, he condemned a lot of things that are quite personal to me (Do I need to remind you of his thoughts on homosexuality/gay marriage?) which offended me. He's allowed an opinion, of course he is, but he's supposed to be preaching peace. Those sort of speeches are the exact things that incite extremists to go gay-bashing and whatnot. If he was going to be so vocal about this sort of thing (which you expect he would be - after all, he IS the pope), then I'd expect at least an even trade-off by hearing a long-winded speech about tolerance despite disagreement.

So yeah, RIP, pope. I sure hope you're wrong

Okay, I think you've managed to explain yourself pretty clearly

*About the inheritance - fair enough. If it's happened in real life, then I can't really say anything to dispute it. It is definitely a good idea, yes, I just didn't think it was really possible. Oh well, a new day, a new thing learned.

*The storming off from the meeting still bothers me a little. I could understand Jacob being nervous about going, but not reluctant. If I had the opportunity to speak with someone who stole my inheritance, there is no way I'd need convincing to go. I'd be there in a flash. And, as you say, if the scene must end, why not have Mike storm off instead? He's contacted his brother to try and help him, but despite how worried he is, the only thing Jacob is interested in is the inheritance. Mike can't say anything, and Jacob won't stand for it. Between the two of them, I think it would most likely be mike that walked away.

*The amulet: glad you see what I'm saying. I didn't really think you were going to use it so blatantly, but it's the sort of thing that you instantly think of whenever a mysterious someone gives you a "golden amulet". Depending on what exactly this amulet 'does', it's quite probable that you could swap it for something a little more normal.

*Light in the woods: to answer the question "why didn't the police see it?" - to me, the logical answer is "it wasn't there". The car was found on an abandoned road near a forest. Police found it, then contacted Jacob. Now, assuming that Jacob doesn't conveniently live right opposite this abandoned road near a forest, it would certainly take some time for him to travel - more than enough time for a light to appear that wasn't there before. I'm thinking from your blurb that maybe the police DID see it, but for whatever reason didn't mention it, but the amount of time between police finding the car and Jacob seeing the car - I think - provides ample opportunity for this light to be added AFTER the police leave.

*The tragedies: fair enough. If he's been running from them instead of dealing with them, then yes - these events probably would tear open old scars.

[EDIT] - I had completely forgotten about the title of the game. But I do agree somewhat with nihilyst. "Realm of Darkness" sounds a bit cute. Like the title of the next release in the Final Fantasy series, or something. If this is going to be a more realistic type of game (ie - not growing wings and playing with the fairies and getting chased by the demons of satan), then go for a more.... earthy title. "Sphinx" has a nice ring to it (at least to me. Just a synonym for mystery). Or try and use a play on words, perhaps? What's Jacob's last name? Can you use it in some sort of witty pun?

ooooooh

Right. Well just as well that's not a personal question, because otherwise I'd almost think twice before I answered it on a world-wide public forum...

The intro as a whole is quite fascinating. If any of that happened to me, Lord knows how much I'd be crapping my pants. I really do want to know what's happened and what's going to happen.

A couple of things that irked me though:
*I don't believe people can just 'run off' with inheritance. If Jacob was so angry, why not hire a lawyer and try to get it back? Maybe if Mike got at Jacob another way...

*I don't think Jacob would leave that kind of meeting with his brother just because his questions aren't being answered properly. If my brother had screwed me over and suddenly wanted to meet with me, I'd keep pushing until I got answers, no matter how frustrating it got.

*Personally, the golden amulet doesn't do it for me. I suddenly think of every tv show ever made where the 'secret key to the big mysterious door' was the golden amulet the kids had been holding all along. Even if this isn't your intended use for the amulet, that's what it makes me think of. Maybe try substituting the amulet for something not as over-used. A silver ring, for example, could be symbolic, but won't let people make wild assumptions unless they read Lord of the Rings too much

*"Somehow, he knows [the light] must have something to do with what happened to Mike." Nuh-uh. The light is so completely unrelated (at least at this point) to anything that's happened to mike, there's no way Jacob could "just know" it's a sign of some sort. Wouldn't it be motivation enough to go into the woods just to see what was causing the freaky light?

*This may go a lot deeper, so you might be able to ignore this, but from the brief blurb, it doesn't sound like Jacob's had too many tragedies. Having your inheritance taken away might piss you off, but it's not life-altering. Nor is being teased about being short. Outliving your parents would be a blow, yes, but from what you've written it sounds like he's had quite a few years to come to terms with it. And he's getting married soon! (which I assume you are portraying as a good thing, right?)

None of these are really major changes, so you could probably make all the amendments (if, indeed, you decide to) in less than 5 minutes.

I love where this is heading...

Did ... did you &@!# her???

I have no idea what &@!# is, at all! You've totally confused me, zor!

Could you please type the full word so I can understand?

Oh, sorry Dan, I had no idea you were being serious. I thought it was just a made-up thing trying to scare the others away. Humble apologies, for sure. I assumed incorrectly, it was stupid of me. I've just never heard of anything like that at The Beat.

I suppose it may best to get rid of these last few posts? Anyway, I'm right on top of editing my last post

Lay, yeah, if you're a good looking guy of course you're going to get propositioned. Just as I - walking into a straight club - am often approached by preppy girls in too-short skirts, wanting to get at my belt buckle. It's just a simple matter of saying "no". I don't know why you'd be scared of the place, though. About 50% of the people I know there (meaning people I actually talk to on a regular basis, not everyone in general) are straight. They often come because it's such a great, relaxed atmosphere.

Of course, I could take you to The Wickham instead, filled with delightful men (none of whom are under 50), all wanting to rub their scraggly beards against your belly...

Because in the final frame it's coming out his ears zoot! I know I'd be insecure if such a horrible thing happened to me.

*checks ears*

Phew! safe...