A Mind of a Pirate

Get Some

2005-05-03T11:44:00.000-07:00

Last weekend was awesome. I got to shoot c9's and c6's. All's I can say is "Get Some."

Progression of the Gamer/Games

2005-04-21T14:21:00.000-07:00

The greatest joy any gamer has is connecting their old system back up and running their “gem’s” of the past. It brings back feelings of happiness, bewilderment and pure bliss.
Whether your hooking up your Atari or NES, Genesis or SNES, or for that matter, any console past its generation, you are viewing history in its finest. Though one must look past the nostalgic representation these old system’s posses, and with a non biased eye, evaluate the impact they had; not only on society but on oneself.

We can all agree that the simplicity of Mario, the storyline of Final Fantasy and the speed of Sonic, were all defining features of these games. You can love them or hate them, but they do mark an important time in gaming; a time where one great aspect, one great feature, could propel it to immortality. Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on how your life unrolled for you, time moved on. Gamers became educated, they aged, they grew wise, and they developed a keen eye which in seconds of playing a game could identify the faults and strengths of the title. So the standards rose, technology progressed and the gaming community grew; in numbers and in age. Developers were faced with the daunting task of creating a masterpiece, not just a tapestry. They did a fairly good job; N64 and PSone had many great games. It’s safe to say that gaming has thrived in a society that attacks difference and encourages conformity. A monumental task, considering video games continue to break the boundaries which society has constructed.

As the next generation of systems begin to hit the market we must expect the unexpected, and hope for the best. We must encourage young developers with fresh idea’s to contribute to the magical world of gaming. We must pray that the integrity of games will not erode for pure profit. We must embrace the new systems for their content and not their names. We must smile at the glorious phenomenon which is gaming.

The Mind of a Pirate

2005-04-19T18:43:00.000-07:00

In my quest to identify the true qualities of a Pirate, I stumble upon many interesting facts.

1) To be a Pirate you must act like a Pirate

You could say this is reminiscent of the old Roman adage; when in Rome act like the Romans. You must understand the burden that a true Pirate experiences; the moral dilemmas, the unending ethical debates, the spoils of war. This rule alone is the building block of which all piracy spawns from.

2) Levels of Piracy

The levels of piracy are very intricate and delicate. To fully grasp them you must hold the rank of Captain among pirates.
- Cabin Boy: a person who acquires the services of others to do their pirating for them
- Gunner: an individual who understands the basics of piracy, yet rarely practices them
- Quatermaster: piracy is prevalent in his life; though he limits his exercise of the trade
- First Mate: not to be taken lightly, but still not the rank of Captain
- Captain: the spectacle of wonder; all under him must bow to his mercy and knowledge for he is the one which exemplifies piracy and entrances the pirate bug onto others

3) The Walk of a Pirate

More often then not, you encounter the so called "Gunners" who are so confident in their abilities to pirate they forget their place on the hierarchy of Pirates. That is not the way of a true pirate. A true pirate is modest, brave, wise and happy. They absorb information, they welcome added intelligence and they strive to better themselves in the acts of Piracy. That is a true Pirate.

4) The Secrecy of a Pirate

A Pirate must traverse turbulent waters in order to find his booty. They must wait countless hours until the treasure has finally filled the boat. They must guard the secrets of where they pirate, yet they must realize that they must pass on information, on knowledge they have acquired through experience. It may be hard, and at times trying, but as a Pirating community we must understand that knowledge must be passed on through the generations. As long as we keep a firm leash on where this knowledge goes, we will continue to sails the seas of an endless web.

So there you have it, the 4 rules of Piracy. But like all rules, they may bend and at times be broken, but they must always be respected.

From one Pirate to the next; goodbye, have fun, don't get caught.