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| Ghost of Tsushima In game screenshot |
Okay, it's not but you get my drift, I hope. After a couple of days of working in the yard and slaving over a hot keyboard, I've decided to take today off.
With the new computer I can now play all the many computer games I bought (like the one above) for my high powered, "yes, I'll melt in 20 minutes" laptop, which, as you know, didn't work out so well.
With the new liquid-cooled Maxim machine gun, er, I mean new liquid-cooled gaming desktop I can game as long as I want without the aroma of melting/hot plastic wafting into my nostrils. Especially as The Missus Herself is visiting family in Korea. So while I miss her very much, I don't really miss the "are you going to be on that computer all night" remarks.
Right now, if I want, I can safely answer that question with, "Yes, I just might."
So for now, I'm going to play.
Go read the folks on the sidebar, it's why they're there. (Their blogs, that is. I've always wanted to drop the three versions of that word in close proximity. Mission accomplished.)
So, I'll be back on Tuesday trying to get those Germans across the Oder River.
Oh, one last thing, why is everyone on the Book of Faces going batshit crazy? Jeebers people, calm the f**k down. And no, you don't need to comment on that, it's just an observation from this correspondent who uses the Book of Faces to stay in touch with family and friends. The non-insane ones at any rate.
Be seeing you.
Well Sarge, don't forget to get up once in awhile to stretch the legs.......:)
ReplyDeleteI do - to make coffee, to go to the bathroom, and (the big one) cut grass.
DeleteEnjoy your day off, Sarge! We’ll be here when you get back!
ReplyDeletejuvat
😎
Delete"GOING?"
ReplyDeleteAt least I'm not "GONE."
DeleteVaya con Dios, Sarge. Some of the rest of us have been busy as well; just now caught up with the story - which is great!
ReplyDeleteBoat Guy
Glad you're enjoying it, BG!
DeleteAin't no drama, like Facebook drama.
ReplyDeleteAlan E.
Oh so true.
DeleteSarge, Ghosts of Tsushima is one of the games that periodically releases, followed by an uptick of interest in my style (and likely many sword styles) here in the U.S. Lots of people are really interested in using samurai swords; explaining that we actually have to start with footwork and we train quite often with wooden weapons tends to dim the ardor. Sadly, expertise in the real world is not as simple as "leveling up" on a screen.
ReplyDeleteThat said, in a bit of weird information, I have met one of the people who was consulted on the sword style for the game (Yes, he was Japanese. Not my style though.).
The fact that I have zero idea about what you are talking about in terms of The Book of Face means my slow divorce from it (which recent events have accelerated) was probably a good idea.
The sword is merely a tool, it is only as good, or bad, as the person wielding it. There's quite a bit of philosophy in the game as well, concerning things like, duty, loyalty, and honor. It is much more than a first-person sword slashing combat game. That being said, to embrace the samurai sword without understanding the centuries of history and the philosophy behind it is futile. And very American.
Delete"The sword is merely a tool..."
DeleteLucas Annaesus Seneca, "The sword never kills anybody, it is only the tool in the hand of the killer. "
Expanded by St. John Chrisostome , "For men of understanding do not say that the sword is to blame for murder, nor wine for drunkenness, nor strength for outrage, nor courage for foolhardiness, but they lay the blame on those who make an improper use of the gifts which have been bestowed upon them by God, and punish them accordingly. "
Amen.
DeleteKatanas suck bigly against armor. Want to kill an armored opponent in Feudal Japan? Use a big bow or a yari (spear) or naginata (glaive) or a no-dashi (two handed katanaish sword) or a tetsubo (a 10lb iron club.
DeleteAnd, yes, swords require stances and footwork and practice. And to know the difference between cutting to the surface and cutting through the surface (one has the sword stopping at the edge of the body, the other one has the sword stopping at the empty air on the other side of the body after cutting through.)
Me? I prefer a good old Norman broadsword, designed to cut both unarmored and armored opponents.
As always, you need the right tool for the job.
DeleteLiquid cooled computer! We have come a long ways... I used that as a reminder to turn on the cooling mat under this laptop!
ReplyDeleteI have a cooling pad for my laptop which helps, but it still overheats too fast for some of my games. Haven't seen it yet on the new box and I don't expect to. (Knock on wood.)
DeleteI admire you high tech folks - just don't want to join you. I'm still using an old HP with Windows 7 that I've never mastered.
ReplyDeleteYou use what you need, no need to go super high tech if you don't need to.
DeleteTake care of yourself while I wait on the banks of the Oder...
ReplyDeleteStay undercover. Don't get spotted!
DeleteBeans has all sorts of great swordsmanship tips. So, do as the Good Book says, "Sell your cloak and buy a sword."
ReplyDelete;-)
JB
Sound advice.
DeleteI miss the days of games that cost a quarter. Been distant round these parts - been in Oregon helping semi-forcefully put my M.I.L. into assisted living. I may throw something together about that, with some lessons learned for those of us who might be there someday.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear this about your MIL. I suppose the time comes for us all.
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