IJBMer Updates

MillerCross · 2012-02-20 16:36:34

So...I'm reading stuff about TES lore, and...I think I went too deep down the rabbit hole around the time I found out why Cyrodiil stopped being a jungle.

Hey, at least you don't like Magic for the fluff

Icalasari · 2012-02-20 16:37:38

Wait, what happened INUH?

ClockworkUniverse · 2012-02-20 16:37:50

^^Eh, trust me, the TES lore is probably weirder.

^Cyrodiil stopped being a jungle because Tiber Septim used the modding tools. I am not joking.

All Nines · 2012-02-20 16:38:55

Brother's abusive and hits her, and everybody obviously started to do the whole "He must be a soulless psychopath"

Wait, was this recently? If he's the sort of person who would act abusive towards her while she just came out of a comatose state, why do we think/care if he's capable of recovering, again? I dunno; I wouldn't go as far as to call him soulless (a psychopath, maaaaaybe, though I'm not the one who made the definition, so I can't say based on what I know), or a monster, but I think there are some personalities that are just irreparable and not worth the effort, and some actions that are unfailingly indicative of that (granted, they're fairly extreme, even by the established judicial system, but it's possible).

I know what you mean, Juan, but domestic abuse is a pretty horrible thing. While people could stand to be more mature about it, I can't fault them for their outrage either.

Yeah, I'd attribute it more to people being pissed off. I wouldn't go that far because I don't know Kay, but if I were more invested, I might be pretty upset.

MillerCross · 2012-02-20 16:39:49

^^Eh, trust me, the TES lore is probably weirder.

Man, you have no idea. Magic has demon chefs.

Icalasari · 2012-02-20 16:40:33

^^^ , ^ One article I read essentially explains achieving CHIM as being a player - so you can, say, stop time and drink a million potions at once (opening the menu and using potions), or being able to change how physics themselves work (using the console)

They backed this up with in game lore. So yes, it may not be a joke and actually part of lore that Tiber Septim used modding tools (he may have used save states as well, apparently)

ClockworkUniverse · 2012-02-20 16:40:37

^^Did you read the second half of my post? TES has NPCs who realize they're in a videogame and use the modding tools.

^I think I just read that article >.>

MillerCross · 2012-02-20 16:41:12

She hasn't hit her past recovery, but again, punishment for the sake of punishment always reeks of needless vengeance and spite rather than a desire to help, which is nice when you're thinking from an individual perspective, but when you're thinking from a social standpoint, I have to disagree.

Icalasari · 2012-02-20 16:42:07

^^ Kind of makes it hilarious in a way. The simplifications put in by it being a game may actually not be simplifications at all

Whale · 2012-02-20 16:42:14

I wanted to make a RPG where was totally possible to kill no one and finish all of the game

MillerCross · 2012-02-20 16:42:51

^^Did you read the second half of my post? TES has NPCs who realize they're in a videogame and use the modding tools.

ok, that is pretty weird.

MadassAlex · 2012-02-20 16:44:02

This isn't needless. Kay's brother is an aggressor, socially and physically, that draws amusement and validation from the pain of others. Punishment would not be for punishment's sake, but a deterrent against future abuse. Some people do things because they must; others do things because they like it. Kay's brother is a case of the latter, and he is unlikely to understand any appeal that doesn't end with him at a disadvantage.

All Nines · 2012-02-20 16:45:31

Ah. Well, it's good that he hasn't done it recently, and hopefully this'll alter his perspective enough so that it doesn't happen again (although given that he used her accident to get attention and stir up drama, I doubt it).

For what it's worth, if I ever wish that someone were dead (and I might as well be honest: I support capital punishment, in theory, though not the theory by which it's used, for that matter), it's not out of spite/vengeance or a belief that help shouldn't at least be considered for anyone; it's because I think that the person is beyond help. Although Kay's brother sounds like the sort who should be locked up for a while and rehabilitated, if possible.

ClockworkUniverse · 2012-02-20 16:46:49

Personally, I don't ever wish death on anyone. If they were trying to kill someone, and someone killed them to stop them, I wouldn't consider it the worst possible outcome, but I wouldn't consider it the best either.

MadassAlex · 2012-02-20 16:47:59

Mind you, I am in no way advocating death for Kay's brother. But I am advocating police intervention and possibly jail time.

MillerCross · 2012-02-20 16:50:14

This isn't needless. Kay's brother is an aggressor, socially and physically, that draws amusement and validation from the pain of others. Punishment would not be for punishment's sake, but a deterrent against future abuse. Some people do things because they must; others do things because they like it. Kay's brother is a case of the latter, and he is unlikely to understand any appeal that doesn't end with him at a disadvantage.

I'm not against punishment, but I'm against claiming for punishment for the sake of hurting him further or avenging Kay or whatever, and I'm sure Kay wouldn't be a big fan of the idea either.

However, the idea of punishing him because it's the law, and because it's the right thing, I can get behind, and as such, I can only advocate for what the law says, which is either jail and/or asylum, depending on the circumnstances.

MadassAlex · 2012-02-20 16:51:56

I certainly agree that vengeance gets no-one anywhere.

All Nines · 2012-02-20 16:52:17

Mind you, I am in no way advocating death for Kay's brother. But I am advocating police intervention and possibly jail time.

I don't think anyone was advocating for his death (unless that's what ninjaclown meant).

I'm not against punishment, but I'm against claiming for punishment for the sake of hurting him further or avenging Kay or whatever, and I'm sure Kay wouldn't be a big fan of the idea either.

However, the idea of punishing him because it's the law, and because it's the right thing, I can get behind, and as such, I can only advocate for what the law says, which is either jail and/or asylum, depending on the circumnstances.

That, I agree with, definitely.

ninjaclown · 2012-02-20 17:21:51

Yeah, I never said kill him. I just said don't let him to continue to do this. He has no intention of stopping, especially because he knows he can get away with it.

MillerCross · 2012-02-20 17:23:23

Fair enough. Like I said, the man deserves punishment for what he did. But that's all he is, a man. not a demon, not a soulless husk of a human or whatever. He's a human being, and, whether you like it or not, that carries some connotations that we either abide to, or we ignore. And I'm no fan of ignoring them.

MadassAlex · 2012-02-20 17:24:18

he might be a revenant

Nova · 2012-02-20 18:15:32

Task 6 - Manual loans

List 2 libraries that you have sourced out that use manual loans methods

Quality Circulation Services

Students are required to research minority client groups in libraries. The research will then be documented in a short report discussing how libraries can provide a quality service to these clients.

Each student will select one of the minority groups listed below to research.

The research topics include:

Physical disabilities

Psychological disabilities

Elderly

Infants/School age

Teenage

Non English Speaking Background

Educationally disadvantaged (people who have left school early for various reasons)

The report will include:

Title page

Discussion on the minority group which will include:

Definition of terms

Reference to Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) guidelines and standards for your chosen topic

Discussion on building, furniture and facility requirements, specific features which relate to your chosen topic

Staff skills which are required to provide a quality customer service to each selected client group

Conclusion (what has been discussed in the report)

Reference List

It is to be presented in a Word document processed in Palatino Linotype or Arial font, size 11, single spacing. The report will vary in length according to the information found however as a guideline your discussion will be approximately two pages in length.

Some places to start with your work could include:

The Disability Discrimination Act and how it impacts on library services?

The specialised services libraries can offer to people with disabilities.

Quite a difference in the workloads there

TheConductor · 2012-02-20 18:32:58

So, I just finished Dark Void and I have to say it was pretty good. I got it in the sales for £5 and I wouldn't say it's worth too much more than that (£15 would be the absolute max I'd pay). It's a fairly fun if somewhat unfinished game, but you could do a hell of a lot worse.

Having said that. I don't know what to play next; Bladestorm, Genji: Days of the Blade, Soul Calibur IV, Too Human or Legendary (can you tell I buy a lot of cheap games?).