There's really no marketing towards gay guys on how much they should spend on rings. Just ask your boyfriend.
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There's really no marketing towards gay guys on how much they should spend on rings. Just ask your boyfriend.
Christopher
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mens rings aren't a lot of money as opposed to female rings...geeze.
yeah, let's send each other holiday cards too!
I'm a little bit better because I slept a lot. My throat is still aching but it's alright, thanks for asking!
okay so I didn't know Calvin Harris got so ripped.
We've come a long way from what he looked like in 2007:
SoraanTribal
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Wow, had no idea he looked like that in 2007, lol. He's definitely been hitting the gym.
I don't know how others do it, but Greg and I just sat down and talked about what we wanted. We're pretty pragmatic (read: cheap) on stuff like this, so we agreed on something nice but not too outrageously expensive (we'd rather ring/wedding/vacation money go towards the house we're building). The "engagement rings" we've worn for years are sub-$100, and they've done just fine..
This is one issue where each couple will do it in their own way. Kinda nice - you get to make the process your own, instead of feeling bound by tradition.
I knew it.
That's very sweet of him.
I wish I still had my penpals in Germany, Italy and Sweden but they decided all around 2003 - 2004 that they need a mobile phone and then there was suddenly no contact at all anymore. -.-
He looks way better with shorter hair. He looks very sexy in the Judas music video. :3
Hi sweetie, hope you get better with some more soup and maybe some medicine if there is need for some. p(*＾-＾*)q
Are you rafting? I'm so jealous right now! Wish that not everybody would be on vacation outside the country or else I would go swimming right now. (I won't go alone, swimming alone is boring...)
TheAbsolution
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Same. He looks like some random country guy. IDK.
Sure thing, and let's do that for sure!
I knew it.
That's very sweet of him.
I wish I still had my penpals in Germany, Italy and Sweden but they decided all around 2003 - 2004 that they need a mobile phone and then there was suddenly no contact at all anymore. -.-
Yep, he's my bro from another mo'.
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BTW, question for gay GAF from straight GAF, have you watched The Carrie Diaries? My wife and I watched it and I thought the depiction of a gay teen in the 80's and NYC for that time period seemed pretty realistic.
Masquerader
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Coincidentally, I have a head cold and a very sore throat.
Although in any case, I went to view GotG for the first time. And, my God. I seriously wasn't expecting it to be as good as it is. My favourite superhero movie next to Superman 2.
So, I pose a question, folks... Chris Pratt or Chris Evans? Who makes you thirstier~?
Rocket Raccoon, duh.
SoraanTribal
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Easily Chris Pratt if not just because he's so much more charming/funny than Evans.
Why is GotG already out in Ireland. NOT fair. :'(
We still have to wait for the 27th in most of mainland Europe...
Thanks for editing your original post. Haven't got anything against you not really finding him attractive, by the way. Was just playing along.
Here's an idea for a new thread. PenPals Community! Whaddya think?
And I haven't seen that movie yet.Sounds interesting though. Will put it on my Movies-to-watch list.
TheAbsolution
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Pratt's funnier and more charming.
So him.
Speaking of he did the ice bucket challenge yesterday.
http://youtu.be/B_iCIg2oCCs
So hot.
Here's an idea for a new thread. PenPals Community! Whaddya think?
And I haven't seen that movie yet.Sounds interesting though. Will put it on my Movies-to-watch list.
Oh! It's not a movie. It's a TV show that ran on the CW for two series, about Carrie Bradshaw prior to Sex and the City. It's really good, too.
Walt in the middle there is the character I was referring to.
Masquerader
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Yup, Pratt it is, then. Although Grakl's answer is also correct.
Oh! It's not a movie. It's a TV show that ran on the CW for two series, about Carrie Bradshaw prior to Sex and the City. It's really good, too.
Walt in the middle there is the character I was referring to.
Just read that it is a prequel to Sex and the City on wikipedia. Is that correct?
I may watch it for the gay guy, if nothing else.
Mystic Theurge
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This is a tough questions. Both guys can look pretty different from one period to the next.
Limiting it to their Marvel appearances, I would say Chris Evans > Chris Pratt
The One Who Knocks
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Ok so back to this checklist; I finished off the boss in Agrabah at about level 62 and Phantom at roughly 65/66 (I can't remember, but I went for him immediately after Agrabah and found him the easier of the two); I went to the Jedi boss (I know he's not a Jedi, but his sword looks like a lightsaber so whatever) in Hollow Bastion after but couldn't get more than half a life bar down after many attempts so gave up. I then went farming for synthesis material and then the item list expanded to 24, and I have either 20 or 21 of these made which brought me up considerably (to about 71 I'd say). I then finished the Pegasus Cup completely, the Hercules Cup completely, the Ice Titan, and I'm working on the Jedi in Hollow Bastion once again at level 73. My STR is 49 (I think I've the Divine Rose equipped and some items) and DEF is 39, with 45 AP. I was going to go do the rest of the synthesis items as you advised but when the list expanded to 24 (and I assume there's even more after) my motivation to travel to every world and repeatedly farm the same enemies over and over again for hours for items started to die down, so I might not bother with the item synthesis aspect (which, in turn, makes it unlikely that I'll wait until level 90 to fight Jedi or Sephiroth as it seems more enjoyable to die repeatedly in a challenging fight than mash a, exit the area, go two areas away, and then return).
Overall I think the game became much more enjoyable between Level 40 and Level 65 as, between those levels, the standard enemies still were a challenge (while not being too difficult) but you had access to a variety of abilities to make the combat more interesting. Probably harping on, but it's a shame they couldn't add a New Game Plus feature to the game where all of the enemies gained a strength increase.
Evans because I'm not particularly interested in Pratt appearance-wise (or at least, not in comparison to Evans); Pratt does seem to be much more appealing personality-wise though (based on the very little I've seen of both).
BlueBadger
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I just started my antibiotics and inhaler today ;___; Turns out that I have a throat and respiratory infection. Waaaaaaaaaah I hate taking antibiotics ;___;. But I'm going out of town in like two days so it would be nice to kick this bug once and for all before I leave LOL!
That does sound like a terrible predicament to be in as a singer. I hope you can get well in time for the trip outside of town!
Just read that it is a prequel to Sex and the City on wikipedia. Is that correct?
I may watch it for the gay guy, if nothing else.
Yes, it is. Re-read my post, haha. It's a prequel. I also liked it a heck of a lot better than SatC.
Drink a lot of water, seize every opportunity you got to get some sleep and most of all, don't talk or sing that much (I know how that can be frustrating when you're used to doing it every time of the day, I love singing too and it drives me mad when my throat is aching!).
Hope you get better pretty soon!
BlueBadger
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Aww thank you!! :') I hope so too! I feel like the trip out of town will actually also help a lot! :3That does sound like a terrible predicament to be in as a singer. I hope you can get well in time for the trip outside of town!
The not singing part is definitely something I'm struggling with! ;__; I sang a half-hour gig last night! LOLL! Wah music is so addicting ;___;. I promise I'll try my best though!
I feel so lucky to have you guys as friends wahh <3 thanks for the advice and everything!!
I was already drunk when I read through your post. Blame the wine.
SatC was kind of okay, some actors horrbile acting and some of the writint really ruined it though.
It's better than SatC? Totally in.
You are welcome, BB-kun. <3
Answering these questions makes me miss the SMT4 Official thread. There's still 2.5 HD for me to lecture people on!
Also, penises.
There's no need to synthesize everything unless you're dying for the platinum.
As painful as synthesis in Final Mix can be, you should at least try to get to tier V.(You're at tier IV right now If I'm not mistaken.) That gives you the ability to make the absolute best accessories in the game, including a 30% EXP booster(The EXP Bracelet) which can be combined with other boosting items to a max of 90%, dramatically increasing the speed of level grinding (unless you went with the "Dawn" options at the start of the game, in which case you dun goofed big time).
You should have two EXP boosting accessories already that will give you a combined 70% bonus, so it's not really necessary to 3 bracelets if you don't want to.(Of course, going to the trouble of getting the ingredients for 3 will probably get you up a few more levels, and 20% adds up over time.) If you use the EXP boosters in combination with encounter plus grinding will be expedited greatly. (I went from 80 to 100 in a day or so in Traverse Town Hotel with the "Dusk" experience curve.)
The Unknown is a pain in large part due to the lack of chances to actually hit him without punishment (well that, and the fight is very long by KH standards, clocking in at about 9 minutes.. and he has a bullshit attack later on.). I've PMed you the advice in case you wanted to use it (And you shouldn't be ashamed to, because the fight requires you to know some rather arcane things if you want to beat him at a low level.) If you can beat him, Sephiroth is going to be quite manageable in comparison.
Also, penises.
There's no need to synthesize everything unless you're dying for the platinum.
As painful as synthesis in Final Mix can be, you should at least try to get to tier V.(You're at tier IV right now If I'm not mistaken.) That gives you the ability to make the absolute best accessories in the game, including a 30% EXP booster(The EXP Bracelet) which can be combined with other boosting items to a max of 90%, dramatically increasing the speed of level grinding (unless you went with the "Dawn" options at the start of the game, in which case you dun goofed big time).
You should have two EXP boosting accessories already that will give you a combined 70% bonus, so it's not really necessary to 3 bracelets if you don't want to.(Of course, going to the trouble of getting the ingredients for 3 will probably get you up a few more levels, and 20% adds up over time.) If you use the EXP boosters in combination with encounter plus grinding will be expedited greatly. (I went from 80 to 100 in a day or so in Traverse Town Hotel with the "Dusk" experience curve.)
The Unknown is a pain in large part due to the lack of chances to actually hit him without punishment (well that, and the fight is very long by KH standards, clocking in at about 9 minutes.. and he has a bullshit attack later on.). I've PMed you the advice in case you wanted to use it (And you shouldn't be ashamed to, because the fight requires you to know some rather arcane things if you want to beat him at a low level.) If you can beat him, Sephiroth is going to be quite manageable in comparison.
SoraanTribal
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I made the mistake of trying to get the Ultimate Keyblade synthed in 1.5 HD and got bored of farming some of those enemies and leveling up. So I switched games thinking I'd go back and finish, but I never did beat KH1 (I mean, in the remaster; I've obviously beaten the original several times before).
BlueBadger
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Well thanks for the heads up! I was prepared to be outraged but is from zero mission and fusion, the last games with a decent suitless Samus, too bad they still kept the freaking horrible hair. I want green hair, purple leotard Samus now.
I do disagree she was just as sexualized before, we are talking about a whole lot of 12 pixels of bikini, it was probably the only way to show you were looking at a woman, helmet-less Samus in the first Metroid was likely confused for a guy with an afro. You don't really need more proof about her current sexualization than the fact she has heels now.
They are the worst parts of the original games, but I can't say I'm shocked they're in. The Zero Suit is definitely worse (I really wish ZSS wasn't in the game).
Mariah's gospel is even better and should give you the strength required to do so (though I do like Taylor's Shake It Off).
I can already think of a better Metroid rep.
Dark Samus
or Anthony Higgs
or some purple space dragon whose name escapes me.
I haven't gotten Ultima weapon either myself.
They thankfully learned their lesson for Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix and made the additions fairly painless. Most of the new synthesis materials are fairly easy to farm. The remembrance items in the cavern of remembrance are the only ones that are actually annoying to get, and that's mainly because the enemies that drop the high-tier ingredients are extremely strong. After you synthesize a couple of lucky rings, synthesis is super-easy, since you can use the lucky rings to get the ingredients to make more lucky rings faster, and you can stack the lucky lucky bonuses until you hit 800% of the base drop rate.(Compared to about 210% in the original).
The only real bummers are the removal of the Pride Lands exploit, the need to collect all the puzzle pieces to get the lucky ring recipe and that Limit form is annoying to level up. Thank god you can exit Timeless River to reset the drive gauge.
Yep, I agree with you on that. It's basically the Lana (read: fanservice) of Smash Bros.
Just unnecessary .
This should have been DLC content, if anything.
dragonlife
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Nope; I find him attractive, too. Only when he has short hair, though.I'm all alone in this.
You, and Bel Marduk then (Forgot you, sorry sweetie).
I hope he finds some scissors next seasons and cuts of some of that hair.
Yup. I had the same surgery 15 years ago. Not easy.. I remember the first steps out of bed like it was yesterday. The surgery leaves you with a train-track incision from the bottom of your sternum down to your pelvis, and you feel pain with every movement.
I'll definitely be chipping-in.
Yeah, actively looking to avoid that outcome. Helps that my medication helps dampen the cravings during really shitty moments.
Free alcohol! I now have a petite wine collection. Two reds, one merlot, one meritage.Wait, are you a Buddhistic monk? Or is there another reason for you living (kinda) celibate?
Your experiences with LSD when you were sleep deprived sound pretty close to how I was like when I smoked some pot in June.
Oh, so basically a laborer job. I worked something like that for a month once but in a super market. Was too much for me for not enough money.
But yeah, the Pros obviously outweigh the Cons in your case. Free alcohol, yay!
I've had the same. Sure sometimes you meet an asshole, but most people are surprisingly nice.
Mine has some variation though and when I drive I can listen to a podcast which helps
That is my impression as well. It's not horrible it just feels like the least interesting part about Samus.
That's just horrible
I know getting sick is bad enough from family members, but then also getting hit with a bill that huge. Best of luck and I'll try to donate.
Christopher
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To answer your question, Masquerader, about who I'd choose: Chris Evans or Chris Pratt.
My answer is...
Blond-ish hair always wins. Not fair.
Pratt is still cute though. (●♡∀♡
You can do better
User 73706
Banned
Order of Metroid newcomer priority for me:
Anthony Higgs
Dark Samus
Rundas
Sylux
Noxus
Weavel
Kanden
Trace
Spire
Ghor
Gandrayda
Mini Kraid
Omega Metroid
Ridley
Hell, if Snake isn't in, Higgs could basically function like a composite character between Samus and Snake, show off Ice Missiles, etc.
Living the dream. I'm so jealous right now. Q.Q
Nah, I've already decided. Chris Evans > Chris Pratt
Captain Europe
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No, by the time I knew the peeing was done lol. Not that I would have anyway, he couldn't be further removed from my type.
I think it's a bit dramatic, I personally have no problems with sexy characters, games are fantasy worlds created by people, and people like sexy, good looking people. I remember reading studies a while back stating that even straight men are more likely to hire good looking guys.
Samus can be a strong lead AND a sexy blonde. I don't think skimpy is the right word to describe it though, that word just has negative connotations.
There is definitely sexism in video games, that's why Sakurai mentioned the female developer, the gaming industry dug its own hole and now it has to work to get out of it. I wonder if Nintendo will have Peach kidnapped again after Super Mario 3D World, there's no reason to resort to that again.
Hope you get well soon <3
The whole game is fan service =P
kitchenmotors
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Yup. I had the same surgery 15 years ago. Not easy.. I remember the first steps out of bed like it was yesterday. The surgery leaves you with a train-track incision from the bottom of your sternum down to your pelvis, and you feel pain with every movement.
I'll definitely be chipping-in.
Thanks again Tom, really appreciate it. And I'm trying not to freak myself out when it comes to the surgery. Not looking forward to it though
The rate of complication was remarkably low back in '99, so I'm guessing it's even better now. And after the first time getting up and out of bed, it gets much better very quickly.
I'm a total wuss, so you're going to handle it fine.
kitchenmotors
Banned
The rate of complication was remarkably low back in '99, so I'm guessing it's even better now. And after the first time getting up and out of bed, it gets much better very quickly.
I'm a total wuss, so you're going to handle it fine.
Thanks.
The biggest concern for me was the retrograde ejaculation. I just think if I have that, it will mess me with mentally and I'll never feel completely satisfied. While it's such a dumb thing to be concerned about in the grade scheme of things, the doctor told me that those nerves are on the right side and my cancer was on the left, so hopefully there shouldn't be an issue for him to spare the nerves.
Ahhh.. I remember being worried to death about it! (haven't thought about that for years)
I was so scared of it that it took me a good month before I even considered beating off, just because I was scared to see if everything still worked. And then when I finally did go all the way for the first time post-op, I was happy to the point where I was in tears.
Wishing you the best of luck for the operation, kitchenmotors. I think everyone in here will agree when I say that our thought will be with you throughout the procedure of the operation. (Forgot to add that to my post in the other thread so I thought I post it here)
Aren't you a face kinda guy? Because he has a rather pretty face, to be honest.
It was at first, but I think it has it's own personality now. (Or maybe you have another definition of fanservice in mind, dunno)
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