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09-07-2020, 12:19 AM | #1651 |
Kamen Ride Or Die
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Here’s a quick text exchange I had with a friend earlier. I assume this is going to be pretty relatable for at least some of you.
--- FRIEND: What is Fort Night FRIEND: (nephew) is playing this ME: Did you ever see the movie Battle Royale? FRIEND: No ME: Okay, that makes explaining it a little harder. ME: It’s a game where a group of players are dropped on an island and they have to eliminate one another. *note: I have never played Fortnite.* FRIEND: Okay, sure, I know what a battle Royale is ME: But there’s an ever-shrinking amount of safe space on the island. You go outside that space, you die. FRIEND: Like that game where you can pick from all the characters and you fight each other FRIEND: Mario, link, peach, etc ME: It’s a fast-paced, cartoony version of a Battle Royale. ME: Yeah, but more guns. ME: Fortnite is, no joke, the most popular video game in the world. FRIEND: Well now I’m embarrassed I didn’t know it ME: Well, you’re outside their target demo of 8 to 15-year olds, so don’t beat yourself up. ME: Also, knowing that when you’re like I Need To Know About This Thing For Children, that I’m your go-to, and I can answer it… not feeling super good about myself! FRIEND: It was more a I Need To Know About This Video Game thing ME: That your nephew, who is a child, plays. FRIEND: Knowing my brother, it very well might not have been for children. FRIEND: You were meant to be the video game reference FRIEND: Not the children’s toys reference ME: But I *would* be the children’s toys reference. ME: Admit it. FRIEND: Noooo FRIEND: I mean --- How many of you find yourself fielding these types of random questions from friends and family?
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09-07-2020, 02:35 AM | #1652 |
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Here’s a quick text exchange I had with a friend earlier. I assume this is going to be pretty relatable for at least some of you.
--- FRIEND: What is Fort Night FRIEND: (nephew) is playing this ME: Did you ever see the movie Battle Royale? FRIEND: No ME: Okay, that makes explaining it a little harder. ME: It’s a game where a group of players are dropped on an island and they have to eliminate one another. *note: I have never played Fortnite.* FRIEND: Okay, sure, I know what a battle Royale is ME: But there’s an ever-shrinking amount of safe space on the island. You go outside that space, you die. FRIEND: Like that game where you can pick from all the characters and you fight each other FRIEND: Mario, link, peach, etc ME: It’s a fast-paced, cartoony version of a Battle Royale. ME: Yeah, but more guns. ME: Fortnite is, no joke, the most popular video game in the world. FRIEND: Well now I’m embarrassed I didn’t know it ME: Well, you’re outside their target demo of 8 to 15-year olds, so don’t beat yourself up. ME: Also, knowing that when you’re like I Need To Know About This Thing For Children, that I’m your go-to, and I can answer it… not feeling super good about myself! FRIEND: It was more a I Need To Know About This Video Game thing ME: That your nephew, who is a child, plays. FRIEND: Knowing my brother, it very well might not have been for children. FRIEND: You were meant to be the video game reference FRIEND: Not the children’s toys reference ME: But I *would* be the children’s toys reference. ME: Admit it. FRIEND: Noooo FRIEND: I mean --- How many of you find yourself fielding these types of random questions from friends and family?
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09-07-2020, 02:35 AM | #1653 |
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Oh man this brings back a funny memory from earlier this year.
So basically my dad got a Switch to entertain us during the lockdown. The Switch came with Fortnite. We decided to play (we've never played Fortnite before). My younger sister tried first. She won because her strategy was to hide the whole time and just shoot the last person remaining. I lost because I suck at shooter games. My da's turn is where it gets interesting. As my dad had no idea whatsoever how to play Fortnite so we guided him through the basics (gather material, build shelters, switch out weapons, etc.). We found a helicopter. My dad decided to ride it for fun. So anyways my dad was riding the helicopter. Then we noticed that the storm (the barrier) was closing in. Soon we were inside a tiny space with the only player left. So we had this crazy idea: we were gonna wait for the storm to close into a really small space and then drop the helicopter on top of the sucker. So we waited. The storm grew smaller. As it was small enough, we decided to drop the chopper. And then tragedy struck. Now, I don't know if this is a glitch or a game mechanic to prevent wild players like us from coming up with this idea, but after a certain level the helicopter refused to go any lower. We freaked out wondering what to do next. The other player, on the other hand, knew EXACTLY what to do next. Next thing we knew the other player was unloading their rounds upon our helicopter. We exploded mid-air and that was the end of it. So yeah, good times. |
09-07-2020, 09:40 AM | #1654 |
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I should've phrased my question a little better. I was wondering if any of you, with your devotion to action figures and Japanese superheroes, find yourselves as the assumed authority on all things childish and pop-culture for your friends and family.
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Does your family still play? Did you or your dad get any better?
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09-07-2020, 09:53 AM | #1655 |
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Nah it’s too much of a headache. $400 and had it less than a week and it’s already having issues. Unacceptable. It’s not worth the headache.
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09-07-2020, 01:26 PM | #1656 |
Avi by @CSarracenian
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I should've phrased my question a little better. I was wondering if any of you, with your devotion to action figures and Japanese superheroes, find yourselves as the assumed authority on all things childish and pop-culture for your friends and family.
Well, the concept of other countries mattering or needing to be considered... I don't know if that's an idea that gets a lot of traction in American schools. It's not totally his fault! Does your family still play? Did you or your dad get any better?
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09-07-2020, 01:28 PM | #1657 |
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Sorry, I misunderstood!
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09-07-2020, 04:50 PM | #1658 |
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It's nice to be back home after being stuck in a car for 5+ hours. I feel so burned out, but I also want to go outside and take a nice hike at the same time.
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09-07-2020, 08:24 PM | #1659 |
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Also, my buddy is here now. He says hi to you all!
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09-07-2020, 08:26 PM | #1660 |
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Tell your buddy the board says hi! And also STOP POSTING AND SPEND TIME WITH YOUR FRIEND!
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