The scarecrow
Kyna:
IMHO, the first flaming in this topic was this comment:
"For those of you who want more accidental death in your game ... (insert real life experiences of mortality and illness here) ... then tell me how much fun it is to watch death in a game that is supposed to be played for fun and relaxation."
The implication being that there is something wrong with those of us who have had many similar experiences, yet still find accidental deaths in the game to be fun. The other implication being that if we find death in the game fun then we are inexperienced and don't know that "death isn't fun" in real life. These remarks were offensive and insulting to those of us who are long past 20-something and who have experienced normal life events.
The flaming wasn't personal, it was directed at all of us who want more accidental death rather than flaming a single individual. I acknowledge that it is highly likely that Amjoie didn't realise how insulting her remarks sounded, and probably didn't intend to be offensive. But if she hadn't made those remarks, then I doubt this thread would have degenerated to where it is now.
Diala:
Quote from: witch on 2007 March 27, 23:56:53
Quote from: Diala on 2007 March 27, 23:14:54
You can talk about what she said without attacking her for it.
I did.
How about this though?
Quote from: witch on 2007 March 27, 20:37:05
I am fifty this year and don't need pixellated excitement to validate my existence
I don't see any evidence of her depending on Sims for her happiness. I think she already explained her train of thought, and I think she's handling it fine. Sure, I am willing to admit, some of the deaths she ranted about could've been avoided with watching over her Sims more. With the whole RL rant, she is just explaining why she didn't like seeing death, not that Sim deaths cause her a mental breakdown.
EDIT: Yes, she didn't word that sentence about RL issues all that well, but didn't she explain that she didn't mean any offense by it?
Kyna:
Diala, Witch was referencing a flame thrown by Amjoie. It was Amjoie who accused others of validating their existence through the game.
witch:
OK Kyna, you beat me to it, but you said it better, so that's good.
Yes, that's entirely right, I was offended at the implication that I was a young idiot who knew no better than to enjoy sims' deaths because I hadn't much real life experience.
ETA: amjoie:Quote
Not all of the MaxisEA target audience is +/- twenty-something looking for any kind of excitement to validate their existence. Not all of us think death is a kick. Some of us have lived long enough to know from experience how short life can be, and know that death isn't fun when it causes the deepest and longest lasting pain a human can feel.
ETA2:
Quote from: Diala on 2007 March 28, 00:15:03
EDIT: Yes, she didn't word that sentence about RL issues all that well, but didn't she explain that she didn't mean any offense by it?
Yeah, she tried to slide out of that gaffe by attributing the goals to Maxis but was not successful for those who read her original words.
Nailati:
Quote from: Tigerlilley on 2007 March 28, 00:04:35
What animated snowman? The snowman in Seasons is animated? Ive never seen it! Nor the scarecrow but ive never used one of those yet, however i had my sims out building snowmen every day of winter.
Ps Nailati, i really like your new avatar a helleva lot better than your old one :D
Yeah, old Tereza was getting a bit hard on the eyes. Now you can imagine all my posts being spoken in the Dr. Girlfriend voice. It's fun.
On-topic: Dammit, I want disturbing animated snowmen and scarecrows. Aspyr needs to hurry up with that shit.
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