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My assessment, is that you're really nosey.
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My assessment, is that you're really nosey.
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No where near as introverted as I used to be, though, and working in a hospital has drastically improved the whole leadership thing. :)
Agreed. And it's out of character too, even after Tassadar told him fifteen times where he could shove the Conclave's will, Aldaris was always coming back with a "You should totally give up and return to the fold. The Conclave may prove merciful.". Dude just would not let up. Then on Shakuras he remains utterly silent? What gives?Quote:
Originally Posted by Gradius
I always assumed that Raszagal ran him off, the same way she did a few missions earlier when she told him to shut up and let Kerrigan talk. Aldaris didn't have any patience with her because she was already a Dark Templar and so even before all this went down, his trust for her was fragile. As for Zeratul, you have to remember he just spent however long it was to get the Uraj and the Khalis with Kerrigan, so he might have assumed that Zeratul got brainwashed, much the same way Raszagal did.Quote:
Originally Posted by FanaticTemplar
What is more of a stumper to me is that Aldaris definitely would have told his own followers, and there's no way Zeratul would have annihilated all of them. Even if Raszagal had told him to, he wouldn't have, as his reluctance to kill Aldaris proves. So why didn't one of those surviving Khalai people say, "Hey, your leader is a brainwashed crackhead"?
Aw, no one wants to figure my personality out? Aww...
We're gamers. We're not exactly "active" unless its something we're passionate about. Debating the merits of adding new units in LotV? War and Peace sized essay. Figuring out the idiosyncrasies of some random "girl" on an internet forum? This isn't reddit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nissa
Also, I've been playing way too much MTG lately, so every time I see your name I just picture you like this:
http://www.wizards.com/mtg/images/da...tf41_nissa.jpg
Here's proof I'm a girl
*starts crying*
Lol. Anyway, I just figured we're all nerds here, and it's all in good fun.
Don't mind, Squibb. He likes for us to pretend he's complex and mysterious and not just full of shit.
Okay, Nissa. I'm interested in psychology, so I'll take a shot at it. (Now, if you could give me some of your favorite artwork, and some of your least favorite, it would be cool to try it the Thrawn way.)
Seems like you have this down to a science. Me, not so much.
But from what I can gather, you are fairly empathetic, kind and prone to altruism. Though Aldaris is a bit interesting; his inclusion could imply a few things. One is the (in my opinion) superficial analysis of his character, which is the cold and distant dictator of dogma, one who dislikes having authority questioned. However, Raynor and Kerrigan obviate this aspect, necessitating the deeper analysis of Aldaris' character; so, on the other hand we have Aldaris the leader who sees value in tradition, and places honor and the well-being of the collective on a high pedestal. This latter analysis would lead me to believe you may be somewhat proud, but will readily admit the errors of your ways when given proof. This of course requires effective communication skills, a trait you have.
I'm also guessing you're not a fan of H P Lovecraft. You dislike the selfish and the dictatorial. You may value order, but are not necessarily a stickler for the system. You hate people who crave power. I also suspect you may be the kind of person who takes up causes -- perhaps charity work, or you may follow things like Occupy Wall Street. The phrase, “Who watches the Watchmen” comes to mind; sometimes, the best way to improve the system is to work outside it. You have an innate sense of right and wrong, and have a need to go against the grain to see justice be done. You’re something of a misfit, I suppose. You’re also shy at first, perhaps seemingly mellow or quiet, but not as much as you used to be. There are lingering trust issues over an event or series of events in your life, but what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right? But this shyness is a façade that melts away when you get to know somebody, at which point you can almost be called boisterous. You have a big heart, and you follow it. This sometimes puts you at a disadvantage in some circumstances, but you still have that need to do what you feel is best.
That's not to say you are a creature of pure emotion. No, you use your head alongside your heart, and have a gift for impartiality. Your close friends see this and get relationship advice, whether it's of a friendly or romantic nature. You read, a lot, and admire intelligence, a quality you yourself have.
You can be quite the romantic. You are selfless and devoted, though again sometimes this gets you in trouble. You are literate, yet don’t quite expect fairy tale romance. But it’s not the destination that matters, but the journey; the continual striving for something that matters. And that makes all the difference.
You consider yourself a free spirit and artist, and have an insatiable need to be surrounded by creativity. Again, those who don't know you might not realize you can be excitable, but this is something your close friends cherish and admire and find contagious. You have a developed sense of humor that is sometimes self-effacing.
Finally, you have a problem with self-centered people. You value people who are likewise empathetic, and you're closest friends are those who have the same desire as you to "get to know" people, but on more than just a superficial level. This is something you need in life.
Okay, so how big of a hole have I dug myself in to? :)
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Originally Posted by Visions of Khas
Nydus'd.
Charming, Squidling. :rolleyes:
Forgot to address this.
YEah. I'm southern, born and in-bred. It's been something of an issue for me. Where I was raised was with self-centered, bigoted people, and came to see that as representative of the entire south. It was only later I grew out of my naivete and discovered it represented only that one area. In many places, the people are as warm as the climate, and I'm hoping to move back soon. All that said, Duke sort of represents to me that cliched southern fiend I grew to loath as a kid.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nissa
Either way, better than I could do.
Yeah, I have a lot of redneck/hillbilly family members (very diverse heritage, that), and we're all pretty awesome. I actually kinda like Duke because he kept his cool, even when Tassadar was flipping out on him. Duke shows signs of following logic instead of emotion, which I like. To be honest, he doesn't seem like a "bigot" to me, so much as he just dislikes people who aren't on his side. He never talks down any particular ethnicity, anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by Visions of Khas
You had me until communication, but that's okay since we've only met on the net. People are generally good at speaking or writing, not usually both unless they push themselves. My love for Aldaris comes from all the crap people talk about him. I hate labels, and I think he's better than what other people treat him as.Quote:
Okay, Nissa. I'm interested in psychology, so I'll take a shot at it. (Now, if you could give me some of your favorite artwork, and some of your least favorite, it would be cool to try it the Thrawn way.)
Seems like you have this down to a science. Me, not so much.
But from what I can gather, you are fairly empathetic, kind and prone to altruism. Though Aldaris is a bit interesting; his inclusion could imply a few things. One is the (in my opinion) superficial analysis of his character, which is the cold and distant dictator of dogma, one who dislikes having authority questioned. However, Raynor and Kerrigan obviate this aspect, necessitating the deeper analysis of Aldaris' character; so, on the other hand we have Aldaris the leader who sees value in tradition, and places honor and the well-being of the collective on a high pedestal. This latter analysis would lead me to believe you may be somewhat proud, but will readily admit the errors of your ways when given proof. This of course requires effective communication skills, a trait you have.
D'aw. I like the last part. I don't hate powermongers unless they're specifically manipulative. Thing is, to get power, you have to do what people want, such as vote their way, provide a need, or something else. Only when people mess this up or create a pork system does it become trouble, and even then I'm not always filled with rage at the thought. And I despise Occupy Wall Street, as they're a bunch of brats who haven't read a single econ/history book, and could improve their lot a whole lot better by just getting a friggin' job. They're the sort of people whose discontent leads to crap like communism.Quote:
I'm also guessing you're not a fan of H P Lovecraft. You dislike the selfish and the dictatorial. You may value order, but are not necessarily a stickler for the system. You hate people who crave power. I also suspect you may be the kind of person who takes up causes -- perhaps charity work, or you may follow things like Occupy Wall Street. The phrase, “Who watches the Watchmen” comes to mind; sometimes, the best way to improve the system is to work outside it. You have an innate sense of right and wrong, and have a need to go against the grain to see justice be done. You’re something of a misfit, I suppose. You’re also shy at first, perhaps seemingly mellow or quiet, but not as much as you used to be. There are lingering trust issues over an event or series of events in your life, but what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right? But this shyness is a façade that melts away when you get to know somebody, at which point you can almost be called boisterous. You have a big heart, and you follow it. This sometimes puts you at a disadvantage in some circumstances, but you still have that need to do what you feel is best.
In other words, I don't believe in improving "the system" as much as I believe everyone should do what is right individually, and culture at large will naturally follow. Systems are for brainwashed noobs.
*rant of the day*
Wow. Lol, so wrong. One, I wish I had a fairy tale romance. Two, I wish I had a romance. Three, "the journey is more important than the destination" is a cliche I hate with my whole heart. The destination is more important than the journey, because wandering without a good place to go or proper motive is kinda dumb.Quote:
That's not to say you are a creature of pure emotion. No, you use your head alongside your heart, and have a gift for impartiality. Your close friends see this and get relationship advice, whether it's of a friendly or romantic nature. You read, a lot, and admire intelligence, a quality you yourself have.
You can be quite the romantic. You are selfless and devoted, though again sometimes this gets you in trouble. You are literate, yet don’t quite expect fairy tale romance. But it’s not the destination that matters, but the journey; the continual striving for something that matters. And that makes all the difference.
Nah, the illuminati removed most of my sense of humor in the early 00s. Life's not as easygoing now, but critiquing movies is oh so enjoyable.Quote:
You consider yourself a free spirit and artist, and have an insatiable need to be surrounded by creativity. Again, those who don't know you might not realize you can be excitable, but this is something your close friends cherish and admire and find contagious. You have a developed sense of humor that is sometimes self-effacing.
[qutoe]Finally, you have a problem with self-centered people. You value people who are likewise empathetic, and you're closest friends are those who have the same desire as you to "get to know" people, but on more than just a superficial level. This is something you need in life.[/quote]
Uh....not really. I want to get to know people because I want to get to know everything. I'm on an eternal quest for all the knowledge in the world, and that happens to include knowledge of people.
Pretty deep. You lost me at "occupy wall street". Lol. Anyway, the key to analyzing people using fictitious characters is to focus on what all the liked have in common, versus what the disliked have in common. It's not a perfect system, but usually if you think about it hard enough, you can figure things out. For example, Aldaris, Raynor, and Sarah Kerrigan are three characters that are labelled (accurately and inaccurately) and treated horribly, despite their own natural morality and desires for good. The Overminds, Dehaka, and Amon are all vague, monologuing, self-righteous slabs of bland. And sometimes used to indirectly slander people who believe in God.Quote:
Okay, so how big of a hole have I dug myself in to?
Also, you should have noted that despite liking Protoss best, I had no hated race. If I were a more "go after the system" person as you said, I'd probably hate Zerg, or possibly Terran because they had so many tyrannical governments.
But yeah, if there's any other fandom you feel you know pretty well, you can use this same system to figure out people based on characters from that. The key is to figure out why people like their chosen characters -- either they are similar to what they chose, or their characters are someone they want to be.
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Yeah, I have a lot of redneck/hillbilly family members (very diverse heritage, that), and we're all pretty awesome. I actually kinda like Duke because he kept his cool, even when Tassadar was flipping out on him. Duke shows signs of following logic instead of emotion, which I like. To be honest, he doesn't seem like a "bigot" to me, so much as he just dislikes people who aren't on his side. He never talks down any particular ethnicity, anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by Visions of Khas
You had me until communication, but that's okay since we've only met on the net. People are generally good at speaking or writing, not usually both unless they push themselves. My love for Aldaris comes from all the crap people talk about him. I hate labels, and I think he's better than what other people treat him as.Quote:
Okay, Nissa. I'm interested in psychology, so I'll take a shot at it. (Now, if you could give me some of your favorite artwork, and some of your least favorite, it would be cool to try it the Thrawn way.)
Seems like you have this down to a science. Me, not so much.
But from what I can gather, you are fairly empathetic, kind and prone to altruism. Though Aldaris is a bit interesting; his inclusion could imply a few things. One is the (in my opinion) superficial analysis of his character, which is the cold and distant dictator of dogma, one who dislikes having authority questioned. However, Raynor and Kerrigan obviate this aspect, necessitating the deeper analysis of Aldaris' character; so, on the other hand we have Aldaris the leader who sees value in tradition, and places honor and the well-being of the collective on a high pedestal. This latter analysis would lead me to believe you may be somewhat proud, but will readily admit the errors of your ways when given proof. This of course requires effective communication skills, a trait you have.
D'aw. I like the last part. I don't hate powermongers unless they're specifically manipulative. Thing is, to get power, you have to do what people want, such as vote their way, provide a need, or something else. Only when people mess this up or create a pork system does it become trouble, and even then I'm not always filled with rage at the thought. And I despise Occupy Wall Street, as they're a bunch of brats who haven't read a single econ/history book, and could improve their lot a whole lot better by just getting a friggin' job. They're the sort of people whose discontent leads to crap like communism.Quote:
I'm also guessing you're not a fan of H P Lovecraft. You dislike the selfish and the dictatorial. You may value order, but are not necessarily a stickler for the system. You hate people who crave power. I also suspect you may be the kind of person who takes up causes -- perhaps charity work, or you may follow things like Occupy Wall Street. The phrase, “Who watches the Watchmen” comes to mind; sometimes, the best way to improve the system is to work outside it. You have an innate sense of right and wrong, and have a need to go against the grain to see justice be done. You’re something of a misfit, I suppose. You’re also shy at first, perhaps seemingly mellow or quiet, but not as much as you used to be. There are lingering trust issues over an event or series of events in your life, but what doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right? But this shyness is a façade that melts away when you get to know somebody, at which point you can almost be called boisterous. You have a big heart, and you follow it. This sometimes puts you at a disadvantage in some circumstances, but you still have that need to do what you feel is best.
In other words, I don't believe in improving "the system" as much as I believe everyone should do what is right individually, and culture at large will naturally follow. Systems are for brainwashed noobs.
*rant of the day*
Wow. Lol, so wrong. One, I wish I had a fairy tale romance. Two, I wish I had a romance. Three, "the journey is more important than the destination" is a cliche I hate with my whole heart. The destination is more important than the journey, because wandering without a good place to go or proper motive is kinda dumb.Quote:
That's not to say you are a creature of pure emotion. No, you use your head alongside your heart, and have a gift for impartiality. Your close friends see this and get relationship advice, whether it's of a friendly or romantic nature. You read, a lot, and admire intelligence, a quality you yourself have.
You can be quite the romantic. You are selfless and devoted, though again sometimes this gets you in trouble. You are literate, yet don’t quite expect fairy tale romance. But it’s not the destination that matters, but the journey; the continual striving for something that matters. And that makes all the difference.
Nah, the illuminati removed most of my sense of humor in the early 00s. Life's not as easygoing now, but critiquing movies is oh so enjoyable.Quote:
You consider yourself a free spirit and artist, and have an insatiable need to be surrounded by creativity. Again, those who don't know you might not realize you can be excitable, but this is something your close friends cherish and admire and find contagious. You have a developed sense of humor that is sometimes self-effacing.
Uh....not really. I want to get to know people because I want to get to know everything. I'm on an eternal quest for all the knowledge in the world, and that happens to include knowledge of people.Quote:
Finally, you have a problem with self-centered people. You value people who are likewise empathetic, and you're closest friends are those who have the same desire as you to "get to know" people, but on more than just a superficial level. This is something you need in life.
Pretty deep. You lost me at "occupy wall street". Lol. Anyway, the key to analyzing people using fictitious characters is to focus on what all the liked have in common, versus what the disliked have in common. It's not a perfect system, but usually if you think about it hard enough, you can figure things out. For example, Aldaris, Raynor, and Sarah Kerrigan are three characters that are labelled (accurately and inaccurately) and treated horribly, despite their own natural morality and desires for good. The Overminds, Dehaka, and Amon are all vague, monologuing, self-righteous slabs of bland. And sometimes used to indirectly slander people who believe in God.Quote:
Okay, so how big of a hole have I dug myself in to?
Also, you should have noted that despite liking Protoss best, I had no hated race. If I were a more "go after the system" person as you said, I'd probably hate Zerg, or possibly Terran because they had so many tyrannical governments.
But yeah, if there's any other fandom you feel you know pretty well, you can use this same system to figure out people based on characters from that. The key is to figure out why people like their chosen characters -- either they are similar to what they chose, or their characters are someone they want to be.
See, I'd disagree with you there. Well, specifically the "destination" part, though motivation is important. Many of my friends and I backpack and travel a lot, sometimes just for the hell of it. You'd be surprised at how many wonderful people you'll meet when you aren't even trying. Just a couple weeks ago, me and a friend did some freelance work for someone met on the road. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Nissa
I stand vindicated.Quote:
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Hm, not sure we can be friends now...Quote:
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... but there may be hope yet!Quote:
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Noted.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nissa
Ah. See, I knew there would be some discrepancy between your online persona and offline, but failed to pinpoint the correct area. Most often, one of the "loudest" parts about a person's online persona clashes, usually violently, with their in-persona personality. This stems from someone either compensating or trying to almost reimagine themselves.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nissa
Have you actually been to an Occupy encampment and mingled with the people, not as a crowd but as individuals? Oftentimes you'll find just the opposite. I took part of Occupy at several encampments across New England and DC. The breadth and depth of the knowledge was be staggering. And many of them, like me, had long-term, stable jobs. Sure, the message was incoherent, almost to the extreme, but when you peel back the layers you'll find that the common consensus is to make a world a better place for everyone.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nissa
For the record, I am not a communist, socialist or capitalist. Rather, I lean towards a blending of all three. So many people fail to realize that the United States' economic system is already a blend in many ways.
I'm not saying that attitude is wrong if you just like to go hiking or on car trips, because in those cases, your destination isQuote:
Originally Posted by Visions of Khas
the journey. I meant like in an overall life philosophy sort of way, you can find yourself in really stupid places if you don't care about where you're going. If you have a goal, you know what to do next, generally.
Well, I meant what I said in a more general way. Often people who are fun to talk to in person are awful writers. Like William Shatner and Sean Astin. You can listen to them all day, but their books are melodramatic and scatterbrained respectively. It's just the nature of how speaking and writing are different as forms of communication.Quote:
Ah. See, I knew there would be some discrepancy between your online persona and offline, but failed to pinpoint the correct area. Most often, one of the "loudest" parts about a person's online persona clashes, usually violently, with their in-persona personality. This stems from someone either compensating or trying to almost reimagine themselves.
Peel back layers? Pssht. I don't believe every single one of them is an idiot, but this goes back to the journey vs. destination thing. If they had no clear goal or message for the White House/Congress/whoever to respond to, then all they are doing is wasting their time, and there's no reason to listen to them. If there are individuals as intelligent as you say, then surely they would take action that would result in some sort of specific change.Quote:
Have you actually been to an Occupy encampment and mingled with the people, not as a crowd but as individuals? Oftentimes you'll find just the opposite. I took part of Occupy at several encampments across New England and DC. The breadth and depth of the knowledge was be staggering. And many of them, like me, had long-term, stable jobs. Sure, the message was incoherent, almost to the extreme, but when you peel back the layers you'll find that the common consensus is to make a world a better place for everyone.
For the record, I am not a communist, socialist or capitalist. Rather, I lean towards a blending of all three. So many people fail to realize that the United States' economic system is already a blend in many ways.
General discontent in a pretty good society with no idea at all how to make a better society is a ripe way to have very intelligent scumbags take over politically. People like Lenin can play the unhappy masses like a violin, causing them to make the very decisions that bring very literal tyranny to their country.
Yeah, I know our economic system is a bit stupid right now. That's why we need to fix it from all the socialist bunk.
Dearie doll, please do read an actual book on communism before you go calling yourself one. Seriously, communism is a really excellent system for putting the evil in power, and they build it on the backs of people such as you -- the ones you believe that good can come of it. You're rather like Trotsky, to them. First they use you, then they throw you out and kill you. I think I'm going to call you "the Menshevik" from now on. ;)
I never trust anyone who believes they can "make the world a better place". There's no magical button that can improve all of the world all at once. I only believe people that say they can "make New York a better place" or "make hospice a better place" or otherwise help a specific group or place with direct actions they have taken as individuals. People who try to "change the world" generally do so with ideas. At best, an idea is inspiring, and at worst, it's a foothold for tyrants (at typical, it's a point for intellectuals to bicker over and annoy each other). Ideas do not put food in mouths or shoes on feet. What we must do to help "the world" is change what specific places we have love and ability for.
Spent some time thinking about this only to got beaten to the punch by Vok. Here was my attempt for what it's worth:
I think I can take a crack at this but I'm no expert so there won't be any of that fancy MB typing stuff or any real depth to the analysis.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nissa
Your choice of characters, when taken altogether speak of a strong sense for ethics and morality. This becomes quite evident when all your least favourite characters have the commonality of not exhibiting or even being capable of ethical or morality based decisions. Since all these least favourite characters are selfish and self-righteous, this maybe a particular pet peeve of yours. Either that, or you just feel they're boring and are not dynamic enough.
Although the least favourite characters indicate a possible dislike of authoratative personalities, this is countered by your choice of Aldaris. The difference is that Aldaris' motivation is due to a higher ideal (and that he admits and willing to learn from mistakes) whereas the authoratative nature from the least favourite characters are due to base/animal instincts which you seem to want to deny. This informs your choice of Protoss as your favourite race because you admire their lofty nature and the idealism that they bring as opposed to the Terrans who are represented in this universe as being more low-brow, unsophisticated, dirty.
That you have two Terrans as part of your favourite characters suggests that you are a humanist because those two are the only examples of humanity at their best when compared to the other human characters like opportunistic and craven Duke or the manipulative and conniving Mengsk. Aldaris fits into the scheme of a humanist leaning as authoritarian personalities are part of the human experience as much as the rebellious nature of Raynor and the concept of loyalty exhibited by human Kerrigan because they are all in the pursuit of bettering oneself. As such, the enforced/limited one-note personalities and the villainy-inclined bents of the least favourite characters support this as well. Either that, or you chose Raynor and human Kerrigan because you have a penchant for romance or the potential for it. That you specify Kerrigan's terran self only may hint at some denial and dislike regarding the darker aspects of human nature (never forget that she is an assassin afterall!).
It is somewhat peculiar that you do not state a "Hated race" when most of your disliked characters are Zerg, especially when you specified the Overmind twice. This hints at some cognitive dissonance in your values or it may be an attempt to make yourself seem agreeable/open and or not confrontational because "hating" is stronger/worse than general "dislike". Maybe it
Very good. Wow. Right on both dislikes, by the way.Quote:
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I actually love rednecks and other unsophisticated people, but this is a really good estimation.Quote:
Although the least favourite characters indicate a possible dislike of authoratative personalities, this is countered by your choice of Aldaris. The difference is that Aldaris' motivation is due to a higher ideal (and that he admits and willing to learn from mistakes) whereas the authoratative nature from the least favourite characters are due to base/animal instincts which you seem to want to deny. This informs your choice of Protoss as your favourite race because you admire their lofty nature and the idealism that they bring as opposed to the Terrans who are represented in this universe as being more low-brow, unsophisticated, dirty.
"Humanist", to me, has extremely negative connotations, but perhaps you're associating a different connotation with it. I don't believe in human idealism (we kinda suck), but I do think we can all contribute something, so that's close enough.Quote:
That you have two Terrans as part of your favourite characters suggests that you are a humanist because those two are the only examples of humanity at their best when compared to the other human characters like opportunistic and craven Duke or the manipulative and conniving Mengsk. Aldaris fits into the scheme of a humanist leaning as authoritarian personalities are part of the human experience as much as the rebellious nature of Raynor and the concept of loyalty exhibited by human Kerrigan because they are all in the pursuit of bettering oneself. As such, the enforced/limited one-note personalities and the villainy-inclined bents of the least favourite characters support this as well. Either that, or you chose Raynor and human Kerrigan because you have a penchant for romance or the potential for it. That you specify Kerrigan's terran self only may hint at some denial and dislike regarding the darker aspects of human nature (never forget that she is an assassin afterall!).
And lol, I really like Mengsk and Duke. I was so hard to pick favorites, and I was tempted to include both of these guys. Maybe I should have.
Uh, well, you were right when you said all the disliked characters are bland. They just happen to be Zerg. Thing is, Zerg are animals. They don't know what they're doing. I can't feel any hatred for them. Well, not without being in the Starcraft universe, anyway.Quote:
It is somewhat peculiar that you do not state a "Hated race" when most of your disliked characters are Zerg, especially when you specified the Overmind twice. This hints at some cognitive dissonance in your values or it may be an attempt to make yourself seem agreeable/open and or not confrontational because "hating" is stronger/worse than general "dislike". Maybe it
Overall, this is really good. You could probably take someone else's favorites and do a good job of analyzing them. And pfft, it's not like I was great at guessing everyone's MBTI. You seem like you would be better at guessing that than I would. You should try. Well, if you feel like it. It can be work thinking about this stuff too much.
I liked Duke because he was a Confederate asshole. :P
"You damn fringe world yokels are all alike. Don't know where your loyalties lie."Quote:
He never talks down any particular ethnicity, anyway.
"Y'all have a reeeal good day naw, y'hear?"
Ugh. I hate that guy.
I liked Duke. Sure he was a hick, but he felt like a whole, fleshed-out character with real history and motives. In contrast to some of the other more one-dimensional stereotype characters.
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I liked Duke. Sure he was a hick, but he felt like a whole, fleshed-out character with real history and motives. In contrast to some of the other more one-dimensional stereotype characters.
I stand corrected. But it's funny, though. We in this world would call Duke a yokel, and here he is using it on other people.
I love his delivery of that line. You can hear the venom drip from it.Quote:
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Oh definitely. I suppose I love to hate him.Quote:
I love his delivery of that line. You can hear the venom drip from it.
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Oh definitely. I suppose I love to hate him.Quote:
I love his delivery of that line. You can hear the venom drip from it.
Your favorite race: Protoss
Your disliked race: Zerg
Your three favorite characters: Matt Horner, Fenix, Jim Raynor in Heaven's Devils-BW
Your three least favorite characters: Kerrigan, Jim Raynor in SC2, Aldaris
Yay! A fun one! ...Except I really hated the book Heaven's Devils. The author had really bad narrative. REALLY bad.
In any case, I am having a baby-filled day today, as soon my niece will be over, and later on I have to babysit my nephews. Your analysis should be up later today, though.
Oh, and by the way, I'd like you to specify Infested Kerrigan versus Sarah Kerrigan. If it makes a difference. If you just hate her through and through, say that.
Goodie, this looks like fun.Quote:
Originally Posted by AngryMatt
Themes: Heroes, imagination, anti-conventional, nobility over political agenda, individualism, emphasis on your own opinion.
Romance: Sure, why not? You neither excel nor suck in this area, though sometimes you find yourself wondering why a relationship with a particular girl isn't as wonderful as you thought it would be. You have an idealized version of a girl in your head, but you're beginning to wonder if you'll find her.
Typing: I'm definitely seeing an introverted person, someone who prefers getting something done to talking about it. Sure, you can spare some encouraging words when the time calls for it, but you most often find yourself talking the longest when you have some sort of job or mission to accomplish. You're not afraid to point something out when you see that something is wrong, and if your warning is ignored, you often feel the urge to act on it yourself rather than get caught up in whatever you were warning them against. You try not to say "I told you so" too much. If I had to guess your Myers Briggs type, it would be INTJ. Generally you prefer the good to the bad, but messed up good irritates you more than pure evil. Evil is simple to understand, but messed up good? Not so much. You spend a lot of time inside your own head.
Leadership: You avoid it whenever possible. You don't see yourself as some masterful person skillfully leading others with grand words and charisma -- you just want to be the person who tells it like it is. Those types aren't generally people put in charge, so you're content either to work for someone you trust, work on your own, or work with people on a team where each person is equal. You like to discuss problems rationally, and that means considering the opinions of other intelligent, knowledgeable people, because you freely admit that you don't know everything.
Dislikes: you despise control freaks -- those that have to have things their way because they said so. As a logical person, you prefer reason to force, and when someone is irrationally forcing another to take action, it drives you nuts. Emotionalism is a waste of time to you, and it irritates you to put up with irrational people. I'm guessing you don't believe in God.
Personality issues: I have a feeling you often resist talking to people because you're not sure they understand you. While you do believe in good, you have a hard time figuring out how to execute good actions. Primarily because corrupted good irritates you so much, and you can't see how to make messed up good do actual good. You're also fearful of showing your true self. While you may not feel it as fear (maybe you just call yourself a reserved person), you would rather not open up to others and risk exposing your tender insides. You apply your harsh judgements of corrupted good to yourself, and thus lack self confidence. Possibly your confidence is a shell that hasn't cracked yet -- you see ideals and strength in yourself, but have not faced the harsh situations these ideals and strength deserve, like a war or severe poverty.
Advice: Let go. Relax. As a fellow rational, I know that it can be hard to acknowledge that sometimes emotions are things that cannot be ignored, and they can't be ignored in yourself, either. Imperfect beings can be used by God for good, and in fact are. You don't have to be perfect, you don't have to be the most intelligent person in the world, but you do have to care.
Notes: Liking of Protoss, combined with hatred of Zerg, emphasizes idealism, justice, and a liking of complex things. Raynor in both Heaven's Devils and Brood War has something important in common with Fenix and Horner -- he isn't well developed. Sure, we get the character in concept, but Heaven's Devils didn't develop any of its characters, and in Brood War no one's really certain of why Raynor did anything. Horner and Fenix are likewise honorable, simplistic characters whose backgrounds are unknown. This indicates that you prefer characters who have a lot of "empty space" for you to put your imagination in and figure out who they are based on what you like.
As opposed to Kerrigan, the most ranted on character in the franchise, SC2 Raynor, who emos everywhere and explains his motivations and background every other dialogue, and Aldaris, a well developed but extremely irrational, emotional character. None of your liked characters display the level of emo-ism your disliked ones did. Instead, your liked characters were all straightforward, good, and rational at all times.
Favorite race: Protoss
Disliked race: Terran
Favorite characters: Aldaris,Fenix,Tosh
Least favorite characters: Kerrigan,Jim Raynor in SC2,Duke
Hm, logging in just to participate in a personality quiz? Hmm hmm hmmmm....I hope to see your posts in other threads, young man.Quote:
Originally Posted by HaruchinSEER
For now, the brainpicking. Seriously, what is it with people not clarifying their Kerrigan?
Themes: contempt, standing above, underdogs, small and powerful above the majority, dislike of regular.
Romance: I don't see it. You have other things in mind right now, and you have trouble understanding girls (going on the assumption you are a dude). You can be very blunt, and bluntness and romance don't mix all that well.
Typing: ISTJ or INTJ? One of those. You're very serious about life, and while you have a mild sense of humor, it's the kind of humor where you like to be the one in on the joke while everyone else scrambles for answers. You like to have a clear, straightforward view on life, and you don't like complications or negotiations. Because negotiations aren't exactly your forte. Sure, you can be clear and rational with people, but the thing about rationality is that it only works on people who respond to it. You'd be surprised at how many people are very good at ignoring the rational in favor of the emotional.
Leadership: When the spirit moves. Thing is, while you're not particularly talented in the leadership ability itself, people do know when you know what you're talking about, and tend to follow you in those cases. Your rationality attracts those who fear that they have none of their own. Which can get on your nerves, but also makes you feel smart.
Dislikes: ....I have a hard time describing it, but you dislike the sinister pursuit of hazy, immoral goals. As a friend of clarity, you hate emotional ambiguity, as well as the selfish pursuit of one's goals. You also hate romance novels and anything that resembles them. Possibly hate hicks.
Personality issues: Guess who has superiority issues. You like to think of yourself as something unique and special, and while that's fine, you precious little snowflake, you're not the only flake on the hillside. You may have been bullied when you were younger, and you now see yourself as not a part of the crowd, as different and more powerful. Or you idealize the different and more powerful, wishing you were them. I see a lot of distrust going on in your life, and as a result you may shut others out. You don't directly like to hurt people, but at the same time, you'd rather not be like them.
Advice: Take what I'm saying with a grain of salt. I'm trying to read you from your favorite Starcraft characters, y'know. But in case any of this is near to the mark, please get some emotional healing and forgive the people in your past that upset you so much. Believe in yourself, sure, but believe in yourself as a part of bringing good things to the world to bless it, not to prove that you're important to others. Or to prove that you're important to yourself.
Notes: Liking Protoss indicates idealism and elevated culture. Disliking Terrans indicates identity issues as well as a distaste for the regular. Aldaris, Fenix, and Tosh all have superiority issues: Aldaris thinks he's better than humans and Dark Templar, Tosh is a mystic soldier who doesn't play well with others, and Fenix, while not particularly bigoted, does have some critiques for the human race. They all mean well in the end, despite having trust issues. Kerrigan, SC2 Raynor, and Duke are all morally questionable and in fact have questionable goals -- no one knows for sure what they want, but everyone knows they'll do anything to get it.
Favorite Race: Zerg
Disliked Race: None (well, Primal Zerg, if you'll accept that)
3 Favorite Characters: Aldaris, The Overmind, Lester
3 Least Favorite Characters: Tosh, Swann, Izsha
Favorite race: Protoss
Disliked race: None
Favorite characters: Zeratul, Samir Duran, Valerian Mengsk
Least favorite characters: Edmund Duke, Egon Stetmann, Ariel Hanson
Hey guys, I'm helping some of my friends from other foreign forums to post their choices. They're really interested in the test, but they're not very good at English. This is the first one:
Favorite race: Protoss
Disliked race: None
Favorite characters: Matt Horner, Tassadar, Fenix
Least favorite characters: Duke, Kerrigan, Niadra
Thank you!;)
That sounds interesting.
My favorite race: Zerg.
My disliked race: UED, Conclave.
My three favorite characters: The First Overmind>Zeratul>Sarah(Infested Terran & Primal Zerg).
My three least favorite characters: Gerard DuGalle>Jim Raynor>Edmund Duke.
Thanks for your analysising.
This is the second one, thank you man:D
Favorite race: Protoss
Disliked race: None
Favorite characters: Tassadar, Fenix, Warfield
Least favorite characters: Duke, Kerrigan, Raynor
Oh my bleeping son of a bleep.
Y'all, seriously, I do have a life. I can't spend all day doing these things. Don't post any more on these forums, Matt. I really just wanted this to be something for the forums, because there's not too many people here.
I'll prolly do some more tonight, but I'm at a friend's house, so be patient. These things really do take a while.
You can say "fucking" and "bitch," Nissa. This ain't no ice cream social.
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You can say "fucking" and "bitch," Nissa. This ain't no ice cream social.
Yeah, well, I'm a lady. I at least try to be polite, here and there.
Political correctness does nothing but contribute to the downfall of society. Say what you want to say, say what needs to be said. Shame is for those with something to hide.
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Political correctness does nothing but contribute to the downfall of society. Say what you want to say, say what needs to be said. Shame is for those with something to hide.
Then maybe they shouldn't be doing the test? It's in effect a waste of time given that they don't post here, nor will they likely comprehend the full answer anyway with such limited English skills that they can't even post their favorite SC characters. :PQuote:
Originally Posted by AngryMatt
I'd say Google Translate but it would probably just turn it into something about tuna fish and dingos.
I take it you have stayed well the hell away from feminism. Good for you.Quote:
Yeah, well, I'm a lady. I at least try to be polite, here and there.
Oh, absolutely. Few things have had such a damaging affect on the US as feminism.Quote:
I take it you have stayed well the hell away from feminism. Good for you.
Lol. Thanks for putting in the link. And primal Zerg is totally acceptable.Quote:
Originally Posted by Robear
Themes: Humor, goading others, fun, the atypical over the common, irritation.
Romance: Sure. While at time you can be kind of annoying to women, there are many that like your personality and snarky jokes. Though on the other hand, they might get irritated at you for making snarky jokes about things they like. It's not a huge impediment to romance, but it's an issue that'll have to be dealt with as you mature as a person. As in, as you mature, your snarks become less irritating and more funny. Comes with caring more about other people.
Typing: You're a very fun-loving, jovial type, the kind that likes to annoy or upset the expectations of others, for your own personal amusement. Sure, you don't always go out of your way to irritate others, but you enjoy playing "devil's advocate", particularly when the other person is being too serious. You have an appreciation for those who are considered bad or annoying. You're definitely not the most practical sort of person, but excitable and somewhat extravagant. You enjoy road trips with your boys, and just hanging out with guys in general because when you're around guys, you don't feel stressed out by having to deal with women and our troublesome natures. (y'all guys are controlled primarily by two hormones, while us girls are controlled by four. It's not our fault we're complex). Guys tend to be better at taking your jokes, anyway.
Leadership: Not if you can help it. You tend to use leadership as a position to mess with people or experiment (when you take it seriously), and a lot of the time you'd rather just follow someone else who knows what they're doing. Being the trusted comrade is more fun, anyway, particularly as you don't get blamed for things if trouble happens.
Dislikes: You hate being labelled, especially when that label is "normal". Sure, you don't have a "special little snowflake" complex, but it still irritates you when people dismiss you out of hand or ignore you. You also easily get bored, and don't like things that waste your time or are derivative in nature.
Personality issue: Not a lot. Sure, you skirt responsibility more than you should, and a lot of the time the things you say can irritate others, but you're generally a well adjusted person. Your primary trouble is not trying hard enough to see other peoples' perspectives. You don't tend to open up your deepest self to others, primarily because you're not sure how deep you are.
Advice: Please try to be sweet and sensitive to others at time. It'll pay off more often than you think.
Notes: Liking Zerg indicates uniqueness and non-idealism. Disliking the primal Zerg means you hate stupid, contrived nonsense, as well as taking that nonsense seriously. Aldaris, the Overmind, and Lester all have in common that they are not very well liked. Aldaris is abrasive and stubborn, the Overmind is demented and shallow from a literary standpoint, and Lester is in exactly one cutscene. Clearly the characters represent things that are funny to you, rather than deep aspects of your personality.
Tosh, Swann, and Izsha are all shallow caricatures put into Starcraft for specific purposes -- which don't include being interesting. Tosh is a cliche of mystic characters with a side of Jamaican cliche, Swann is a mechanic and nothing more, and Izsha is just there for someone for Kerrigan to talk to. Not a backstory among 'em. The yawns.
You like VALERIAN? Oh, I am judging you so hard right now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Equiliari
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No seriously, dude has hideous hair. It doesn't match the rest of his face.
Themes: Idealism, secrecy, subtlety, the hidden vs outside appearance, planning.
Romance: Sure. You're not much of an initiator, though. When hitting on a girl, you would prefer to develop a friendship with a girl and let a relationship develop from that, rather than try to make a stranger interested in you. That's when you decide you want to be in a relationship. You like to take your time when it comes to this sort of thing.
Typing: You're definitely hiding a side of yourself from those around you, whether on purpose or just automatically by nature. You admire people who have plans of their own, and prefer to get things done rather than ponder over them a long time. Whether they do this directly or with help from followers doesn't matter for you. You're efficient, set on your goals, and not particularly rowdy or obviously enthusiastic about things. Emotions, when coming from you, are subdued, quiet, and rational. More is going on in your head than comes out from your actions and words. I'd guess you're an ESTP or ENTP. You're pretty good at ignoring the comments of stupid people.
Leadership: Absolutely. Your sense of calm and logical ways of thought inspires people to hear you out. Sure, you don't always talk a lot, but when you do, your words mean something. When the goal ahead is clear, you're generally good at seeing it through.
Dislikes: You dislike stereotypes, and also things that are too simple. You enjoy puzzling over things, but when something's too easy to figure out, it gets on your nerves and you can't take it seriously.
Personality issues: It appears that you have a large-scale view of the world, seeing it like you're examining something in your own hands. This can lead two directions: either being too overwhelmed by the strains of history and social science to believe you could ever change everything, or being so observant of it all that you attempt to change too much of it.
Advice: People are only capable of changing so much. Don't try to so much change the world, as change parts of it. Make rational goals and follow them. I said up there you know what to do when the goal is clear, but that means you have to know what goals to make. Don't bite off more than you can chew, and be aware that intellectuals are very capable of screwing up the world (see: Karl Marx, feminists), because they don't always realize how much ideas have consequences.
Notes: Liking Protoss indicates a wider worldview and noticing the need for change. Disliking none indicates an appreciation for all different types of people. Zeratul, Samir Duran, and Valerian Mengsk are all characters with a shadowy past, as well as parts of themselves they don't readily show before others. They also are highly tolerant of different personalities, even if said personalities mock, abuse, or underestimate them. Duke, Stettman, and Hanson are all clear stereotypes. Despite his depth, Duke is hick to the core, Stettman is a plain nerd, and Hanson is a love interest/scientist type who isn't nearly so interesting as a plain bagel. In other words, you don't feel that any of them accurately portray real people.