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Comment on Confessions of a RIFB girl of 20-something {dating websites.} by Andre Tengben

Andre Tengben — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:39:20 +0000

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Comment on Guest Post: Perfectly Flawed. by pypeitari

pypeitari — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 22:43:26 +0000

Dear Esther is an interactive story told through a first person adventure setting. There’s very little gameplay to speak of, just a deep mystery about the deserted island you’re walking on, along with unanswered questions surrounding a horrific crash and a book written by a long-lost explorer. What happened in this dreary place? And, better yet, can you find a way out?
Dear EstherTalking too much about the plot of Dear Esther ruins half of the experience, so this article is going to remain delightfully spoiler-free. All you need to know is that the game follows a standard first person control layout, using to march around and the mouse to look at things. You can’t jump, you can’t run, you can’t pick up things and stash them in an inventory. All you need to do is walk around the island, investigate the sights, and breathe in the story.
Dear Esther began as a mod for Half-Life 2 back in 2008. It received almost universal praise for its design and atmosphere, sparking an overhaul that improved the graphics and tweaked the level layouts. The project continued to grow until early 2012 when the completed version, reviewed here, was released.
Dear EstherAnalysis: Dear Esther is a slow game that doesn’t try to satisfy your craving for action, high scores, achievements, or bacon collecting. It’s an experimental, minimalist game that focuses on storytelling and light exploration, giving you the chance to settle down for an honestly intriguing tale. Everything from the writing, voice acting, and linear walking paths keep you focused on the story at hand. Dear Esther is an empty world, and because of that emptiness, you’ll find it easier to step inside the protagonist’s shoes and experience the game first hand.
Citing any faults in Dear Esther is tricky, as most of what players would consider drawbacks are intentional limitations imposed to keep the game (and the player) focused. The walking speed, for example, is barely faster than a crawl. Any faster, though, and you wouldn’t notice the little details strewn about the land. The path you follow often feels like a simple walk from point A to point Z, but there’s no puzzle to solve or task to complete, so you’re not supposed to worry about things like that!
Dear Esther is an unusual experience, but it absolutely succeeds at what it sets out to do. Atmosphere, setting, emotion, and story are the pillars its world is built upon, and as soon as you start the game and see that flashing red light in the distance, you’ll want to see it through to the end. There’s only about two hours of play time, but if you kick back with the lights low and headphones on, it’s better than any movie you could see.games 3d online

Comment on This Old Book. by boldproclaimer

boldproclaimer — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 15:24:48 +0000

If we do not have God’s preserved Word, then God lied to us. And if God’s Word is not perfectly preserved, then God Himself is less than perfect, unable to save imperfect man because of His own imperfections.

The fact is, God is perfect, and God has preserved His Word.

Comment on i am a Christian. by Jonathan Stone

Jonathan Stone — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:46:00 +0000

I couldn't help but think about the balance between pride and humility when reading the poem. Probably because I wrote on humility a few days ago. But sometimes it's easier to write about than to live! Haha! Enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing!

Comment on off of work, but it’s no vacation. by Richie

Richie — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:17:37 +0000

I too have had cellulitis, tho it was on my lower leg. It was the first, and hopefully, last time i’ll get it. I got it in late December-early January. the infection is now gone, but theres still some discoloration and some mild twinges now and again (is that normal?). Some swelling too is evident. hopeing u get better soon

Comment on i am a Christian. by riseup0201

riseup0201 — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:51:25 +0000

Very interesting way to study!!!

Comment on i am a Christian. by Pete A.

Pete A. — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:03:09 +0000

Nice to see you back more regularly! (And liked the poem.) Hope that means you’re feeling better too! If, however, you find yourself back in bed for a spell, you might try what I did when I tore up my leg and was in bed for a solid month – I took a Bible topic I was curious about and, instead of watching TV the whole time, I leafed through my whole Bible quickly scanning for passages on it. Then later took a concordance and looked up all the key words I’d found the first time.

Ended up with about 3,000 verses and felt that, now, for the first time I really KNEW what the Scriptures taught on that topic.

If I could do that any differently, I’d do what a friend of ours says that a lady in a church her husband once pastored (in Chicago) used to do. Every year (not just once in awhile, and not just while stuck in bed) she’d pick a new topic and study it for that whole year. Joan says she grew tremendously.

Comment on i am a Christian. by M'Lynn McKeethan

M'Lynn McKeethan — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:21:47 +0000

It was written by Maya Anjalou. Not sure I spelled her last name correctly but she did write it.

Comment on i am a Christian. by Anthony Baker

Anthony Baker — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:59:50 +0000

That’s really cool. I may steal it from you for Sunday

Comment on i am a Christian. by Toriano

Toriano — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:58:39 +0000

Jackpot? Nah, but it’s good to see some life in you. It’s just good to see that you are doing more than the “gotta doos” aka things that you’ve gotta do to get by. There’s life in you yet