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I'm sure everyone here knows about Gauntlet. It's a classic multiplayer arcade game. It's actually quite boring by yourself. Same with the newer ones, like Gauntlet Legends and the sequels. Not as fun by yourself but loads of fun with other people.

Those games are really what having split screen multiplayer was about IMO. Especially when you take a potion or food from someone. "HEY! I needed that!"

*Red Wizard is about to die.*

Phantasy Star II was my favorite, next to III. Had great music, and fast gameplay.

You mean the RPGs on Sega Genesis? Of course. I preferred Phantasy Star over those however.

My thoughts exactly. Like a modern day Evil Dead.

With crazy-ass mouth fetishes!  Every scene something was going into that poor girl's mouth. lol

How did I miss such an obvious innuendo? 

In some ways Drag Me To Hell is like an unofficial sequel to the Evil Dead films. Without Bruce Campell, granted.

My thoughts exactly. Like a modern day Evil Dead.

Been researching this for a long time now, and I doubt it will happen. According to everything I've read on fansites Bruce isn't interested and seems rather irritated about it.

That is not what I have heard.

Raimi and Bruce are very good friends.
Also.  Bruce, The Chin, has dropped a few hints that there maybe a fourth film (with himself playing a cameo part).

So There!  

I know they're good friends. I'm a fan of all their stuff, especially the early super 8 stuff. Ever watch Within The Woods?

Like I said, I can't remember where I read it, so chances are it's not true.

Been researching this for a long time now, and I doubt it will happen. According to everything I've read on fansites Bruce isn't interested and seems rather irritated about it, while Raimi is more than happy to talk about it and says there is a script in the works. I can't remember when I read that though...

IMO the first Evil Dead is the best, simply because of how awesome Raimi and the cast made it despite having a serious limiting budget and crew. The camera work is very guerrilla style, and the commentary I have on my DVD is excellent and points out so many things I never noticed. Like in one scene where Ash is talking to Scotty about how his girlfriend can't stand up. Bruce explains on his commentary track how he had a cold in that scene, and after listening to him in that scene over and over, you can hear how stuffed up he his.

I would like to see something new to the series, as long as Jim Carrey isn't playing Ash...

It's funny because everything that happened in this thread happened to me when I first saw that pic. I thought:

James Bond! Good entry... but which one? That's definately not connery... Moore? Hmmm, I need a closer look.

More like Timothy Dalton. 

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It's funny how you can just ask something like this on a forum, and get answers back. You said you aren't a therapist, but sh*t you might as well be haha. There's always good advice to follow here, and I think that's why I've never really left this place. 

In some sense I think that the limited amount of professional "help" that I have "received" (or rather, had forced upon me) taught me a lot more, and forced me to mature a lot more than any words that anybody else told me prior.

I don't think I've mentioned it because I'm not very open about it, but in February of last year I was held (against my will because it was honestly unnecessary) in a psychiatric ward at a hospital for three days because I had an emotional breakdown at work and told my manager I was contemplating suicide. I have too low a tolerance for pain to ever follow through with something that horrific..I would, if it came down to it, "wimp out".

Life was really getting to me..and what I told my manager wasn't untrue. Although I knew I had no true intention of physically harming myself (in a fatal or even near-fatal manner in any case), part of me wanted to seek medical attention..because I really just wanted something to help me get my depression under control.

In actuality my time spent there just made me paranoid (because none of my friends or family had any idea where I was at, I had no way of contacting them, and I felt as though I would never get out) and honestly despite speaking with a counselor, and despite taking anti-depressant medications..I just got more depressed..because I realized how much worse things could be. I never want to be placed in that situation again..for any reason.

If this is the first time this girl has attempted suicide I would say it probably stands a good chance at serving as a wake-up call for her. There is the argument/idea that it is a "cry for attention", however, since as you said she was actually successful in the suicide but was revived, I find this unlikely. There is also the possibility that she still might not emotionally or mentally be fit to cope with the issues that brought her to that point in the first place. Only time can tell in that regard.

I disagree with the sentiment that you should discontinue all contact with her forever. Especially that based on the absurd idea that spending more time with you will increase her infatuation with you, leading to more problems. I'm not saying that spending more time together won't affect her feelings toward you, but even if it does, that does not mean she is going to off herself again.

I can see how your situation made you feel worse. That would urk me not being able to see my family, and it bothers me even to see a counselor about anything because they aren't really someone you know or trust. It's like getting advice from a stranger. When I'm really down, the things I expect are my family and friends to help me out. I'm sorry you had such a rough time. I'm glad you got it worked out though.

Also, yes, this was her first attempt. And yes, time will tell. That's specifically why I told her I would listen if she had to talk about anything. One of the things she told me was that while home, when talking about something, she'll either get cut off, or totally ignored. Not all the time, but most of the time she does. She says she hated it, but now she just ignores it. I brought that up to her parents when I saw her yesterday and told them that she NEEDS someone that will listen to her, and that when they do that it's making things harder for her.

I think that what you're doing right now, where you are still friends, or friendly, but with limited contact (especially physically, in-person) is probably the best for both of you. It will show her that you do care enough about her not to abandon her entirely to her own fate, whilst quelling the notion that you care romantically for her. This, in both respects, is very important to her emotional status right now.

As it has been said, you've got to watch out for yourself..and if she tries pressing your present relationship toward becoming more than what it is..you will really have to stand firm in your decision. As long as you can protect yourself and simultaneously maintain good terms with this girl, I'd say go for it though. To me, that is definitely the higher road than just discontinuing all contact with her permanently..and you've got my respect in that regard.

I plan to be very careful, but understanding in the same manner. I just think that walking out of her life while she's in this state would just hurt her more.

Anyways, thanks again for understanding and giving me some great advice. 

What a bummer.  :'(

Just as I was going to hopefully bury my stupid reputation. Damn you CJ!  

EDIT: Oh what the hell.... this is like the 5th time I've been fooled today.

You've kissed a girl that you don't love? Don't do anything when you are not sure. Especially when there are feelings involved.

No? She kissed me. I'm the one who backed off because I wasn't sure.

My ex tried to commit suicide a few times before we met, probably due to mollesting when she was a child.
I stuck with her, she didn't try it again yet, so I'm confident I put some sense in her silly head. Unfortunantely, the difference here, is that you don't consider her a lover, while I did, and that puts things into a diferent place. Well, if you are confident that you can handle her and her problems, I say you try to help her. If you don't think you have what it takes, or you don't want to help her, go to her, resolve any lose ends you have with her, and go away permanently.

I am confident I can handle it. The only thing about the suicide part that made me really stagnant was that I've never known anyone close to me to do it. I've had friends that talked about it, but NEVER went through with it...

And even if I'm not her lover, I'm still her friend. I don't want to back off because I stick by my friends. I feel like I can help her improve.

Today, I gave her flowers and a card, but I told her that I'm here as a FRIEND, and nothing more. She agreed with me and I talked to her for a bit, and she's just how she was, laughing and smiling. I think this whole thing really taught her something, and I'm sure her parents really affected her outlook. She told me that she's just got too much on her mind. She wants to go to college soon, but she also wants to join the Air Force. If she does the latter, she's afraid of leaving friends and family behind, and if she goes to college, she doesn't know what she wants to go for. She just kept looking at the bad side of things and now she sees the wrong in it. At least that's what she said.

I totally see where she's coming from. I think everyone at some point asked themselves what they really wanted to do and you just couldn't figure it out. I know I couldn't. But still, you make a decision, and she knows that her decision was a poor one.

So I'm going to help her out with decisions, since I'm a year older and currently enrolled, I figure if I can tell her stuff about the colleges maybe she'll be able to work out something in her head. She really loves animals, so I suggested going for Veterinarian services. Also, her parents are really smart, so I told her parents that they should sit down with her and ask her about what her future plans are, and guide her through her decisions.

I don't consider this to be getting too close, because I've already worked out the fact that I don't want to date her. I'd rather be acquaintances per say. Plus, she doesn't talk nearly as much to me anymore, which is good because she understands and respects my decision, and that's all I wanted.

I'm gonna give my 5 cents here. Dont be her friend. If she has feelings for you it's just gonna make things worse. If you become her friend and you guys start hanging out quite a lot and you just happen to get along really well, her feelings for you will just increase. It's better to distance yourself from her right now, and then in a month or two when she's over you, then maybe you can try out friendship.

But IMO one of the worst things you can do is to go straight from breakup to friends. People need time

I just talked to her about it, and she admitted that she was just desperate and I was nice to her so she clung to me. I just told her that relationships can wait, and that she needs to work on her problems first. I don't plan on hanging out at all really, but talking to her every once in a while. I'll hear from her friends how she's doing anyway, since they're acquaintances.
I also made sure that she really knew that the flowers and card were not tokens of affection, but a sign of comfort from a friend, and she understands that.

It makes sense though. I think I can keep my composure against it. Also, she could always hang around me and 2 of her close friends.

Her problem is that she won't tell anyone what's going on. She wouldn't even tell her best friend what was going on. If I asked her what was bugging her, she'd brush it off. Just let it bottle up inside...

I just let her know that if she has to say something, tell her parents, or her sisters, and if she can't, then tell me or go see a counselor.

I have my own problems right now, specifically a speeding ticket, no job, my grades in college, and mild depression from failed relationship attempts, but just venting this out has made me more confident that things will be fine, and I just need to work harder. With that said, I believe I can pull it off, without getting in too deep.

I'll let her know tomorrow when I drop off her flowers and a card, that I'm here as a friend if she has any problems or has to talk about anything, but I'm going to re-assure her on my position that I just want to be friends. If it starts to get to me, I have friends and family to talk to, and if it gets bad, I have the college support center.

It's funny how you can just ask something like this on a forum, and get answers back. You said you aren't a therapist, but sh*t you might as well be haha. There's always good advice to follow here, and I think that's why I've never really left this place.  

I'll post how it goes tomorrow, and I won't get in over my head. Thanks again for the wonderful advice.  

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The dick part of me wants to go for the obvious answer and say, "Kill yourself."

There..now that I've said that, let's be entirely more serious. You can't control anyone else's actions, though obviously you can affect their decisions about certain things. The fact of the matter is that you had already agreed to be "just friends" and she still tried to press the relationship. You again told her blatantly that it wasn't going to be more than that..

If her actions were a response to this then you must not blame yourself..all that would do is exacerbate the problem. The one person in the world who means more to me than any other person on this planet is "just" my friend. She's my best friend though..and despite the fact that I love her more than words can express..my "romantic" feelings are unrequited. She does care about me as a friend and tells me frequently how much my friendship means to her.

There was a time that I wasn't able to cope with being "just" friends, and I drove myself crazy trying to find ways of coming to terms with reality. I went through the stages of denial..and everything..until finally I was able to accept it for what it is. Although I never seriously attempted suicide, I would never blame her for any of my own actions. Nor would I ever want her to feel responsible for them.

The point is, this girl made a choice. She may have felt influenced by the rejection of her advances, and perhaps that could even have been the only reason she could produce why she followed the path of action that she did. Regardless of whether or not she counts it as the only reason, one of many, or rather honestly feels it was totally unrelated, you are not responsible.

You can't force yourself to have a certain emotional response for someone..it simply doesn't happen that way. As much heartache and grief and pain and suffering as this reality may bring about, you can't change how you feel. I'm sure you can't help but feel responsible for what took place, but the reality is that you weren't the one who did it to her. She acted for herself.

The best advice I can give would be for her to seek counseling and..if the dick part of me can interject once again, for her to grow up. Maturity takes time and it's not always easy, but it's what she needs to learn about life and relationships.."You can't always get what you want.."

As for you, if you feel that you are suffering from extreme feelings of guilt, remorse, or otherwise, perhaps it might be beneficial for you to seek professional help as well..just until things smooth over and you can really start to believe what I've been saying.

Just my thoughts on it though..not sure if that's a good thing or not.

I'm only feeling remorse because I like who she is. She's actually a cool person, and isn't immature, well at least she hasn't shown any immaturity to me. I'm going to follow Prog, InCreator's and your advice. It seems the most logical and you guys are right; she has problems and I can't get sucked into them because things will get worse. I only felt like a wreck because I've never known someone that's tried to commit suicide... it's just a new thing I've just been exposed to. I mean my brother has had friends who killed themselves, and I felt bad, but this is a more personal thing because I actually KNOW her pretty well, and she's someone I considered really dating and perhaps getting into a deeper relationship, getting closer.

Is it wrong however, if I told her that if she has to talk about anything that I'll listen? I mean, it's not getting into her problems, but I assumed that if she tried committing suicide, that it might mean she has no one to confide in. Is that wrong to assume that?

Run.
As fast and far as possible.

I can't help but think I somehow played a small role in her decision

This is what's wrong. It works both ways: 1) forces blame and responsibility over you to take care of her and give in to her moods and 2) "Girl tried to kill herself over me!" boosts ego in strange way and gives an illusion that there's something very special going on if she goes THAT far

Both assumptions are wrong. People who want to kill themselves take a piece of rope, go to forest and are not heard of again. Failed suicide trials are ALWAYS for show and attention. And to gain control over other person.

So,
run.

A cry for help maybe? I agree with you though. I'm sure she told someone she was going to do it. How else would they have found her?

She tried to kill herself after only dating you for 3 weeks?? It probably was not you, but some underlying problem, maybe with past loves who had turned on her, or was totally obsessed with you and could not live without you.

Does she suffer from depression or anxiety that you know of?

I have a friend who has tried to kill himself countless times, but I think he does it because he needs attention, and was an only child who was abused as a kid. He is screaming out for help, and doesn't know how.

Brittany will probably be evaluated by many doctors to find out why she chose suicide. Jeez, sometimes if you just mention you want to kill yourself, you end up in a Psych ward in a hospital until they deem you fit to return to society.

She's under suicide watch for 72 hours at the hospital. She says she's fine and that she'll never do it again,  and they have counselors there helping her out. Also, to answer your first sentence, she WAS in a 3 year relationship, but that was about a month and a half ago.

Solution?  Put as much distance between you and her as you can.  She's sick, and people who are like that have a tendency of spreading their emotional instability to others.  Clearly you were not at fault for this; no one can be blamed for another persons' suicide or attempt.  She clearly has other, more outstanding issues and believe me you don't want to get wrapped up in all that drama, especially at your age.  Bring her some flowers at the hospital maybe, tell her you're sorry she felt like she needed to do something so drastic, but then reassert yourself respectfully and make an exit from her life until she learns how to deal with her feelings in a rational manner.  This should be a lesson to follow your gut when it comes to relationships turning sour.

That's the best advice I've gotten all day. That definitely puts things into better perspective, and it does explain my sour mood...

Thanks for the advice Prog. Will definitely follow it.

OK, so I was dating this girl named Brittany. We only dated for 3 weeks until we decided we should be friends and no hard feelings.

Here's where it gets weird.

We hung out on Saturday, and she kissed me and acted like we were still dating. So I told her again that I don't want to date, and we got into a small argument. I decided to break it off with her, but still be friends and I let her know I wasn't kidding. She was pissed about it, and didn't speak to me much. I had to get her to talk to me, and even then she barely said much...

Well, today she tried to commit suicide, and she was successful for about 5 minutes until doctors brought her back.

I feel like somehow I pushed her to the edge more. I mean she was completely normal when we hung out. Smiled and laughed, had fun... I just can't fathom how she went through with it. I can't help but think I somehow played a small role in her decision. I don't love her, but I do care about her. She says it wasn't anything to do with me, but the timing is just too coincidental.

My question is, how should I deal with this? I'm a wreck right now. Everyone I've talked to about it has said it's not my fault, but the timing is too coincidental for me to believe otherwise...

It seems I always have some kind of drama every time I post here. I'm sorry about that... I just can't deal with this. I've never had this happen before. How would you deal with it?

To be honest, I think the left gargoyle would look better on the right. The right gargoyle would look nice in that same hue, just darker and placed on the left.

FF3 is my favorite on SNES.

I watched some of the battles on youtube, and people are saying how "epic" they are, but I can't see how it's even fun. Looks like a slower version of Diablo II, set to some battle music.

It looks OK, but definitely not as good as some older entries.

Why wasn't this done sooner? Haha! 

It's a nice start. However he could use some bounce in his step.

I also rarely post here anymore, but bigbluecup is my homepage, so the minute I turn on firefox, there it goes! I love AGS and I love many members here, but most things discussed do not exactly interest me anymore...

Same with my firefox. Every time it starts up AGS pops up haha.