http://www.teamliquid.net/blog/growingup en-us Fri, 28 Dec 2012 04:51:26 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=390385 jeeeeohn Hey all. I'm looking for feedback on this short story. I just finished it and it's too fresh in my mind for me to really find those easily overlooked mental mistakes. My style is (intentionally) wordy but I'm also looking to rewrite the particularly longer bits, which should stick out. I'm also looking to see if anyone can actually tell what happened in the story after they've read it; I wrote ... Fri, 28 Dec 2012 04:51:26 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=390385 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=388904 jeeeeohn I'd like to express something that's been slowly creeping into my peripheral the past several months: video games and movies have been getting more and more redundant. Everywhere I go, I see sequels. Shelves full of sequels. Far Cry 3, Mass Effect 3, Diablo 3, HoTS, etc etc. The last major release with an original IP that did well both critically and financially that I can recall off the top of... Wed, 19 Dec 2012 06:26:05 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=388904 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=377824 jeeeeohn I'm mad. I'm pissed. I can't take it anymore. This woman might be the most infuriating teacher I've ever had. She's using our class as a guinea pig to see whether the "discover" method of learning is effective. What is "discover" learning? Basically it translates into her handing us a worksheet of math riddles and waiting for us to figure out what Algebraic principle gives u... Thu, 25 Oct 2012 03:09:40 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=377824 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=359596 jeeeeohn Anyone remember that web series? The Halo comedy series that first came out around 2003? I watched the first several seasons religiously, but I must say that after almost 10 years the humor seems way more racist and sexist than I remember. The charming bits are still charming (Sheila the tank, Simmons 2.0, etc.), and Lopez is still pretty damn funny, but I guess I've matured since I was like 13... Sat, 11 Aug 2012 08:37:04 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=359596 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=355280 jeeeeohn My laptop's bios decided to die over the weekend, and I don't know how to fix it. I can't boot into windows to do a system recovery or factory reset. I'm stuck on a black screen with a _ symbol flashing at the top left corner. Wondering how I'm typing this? I'm using an HP Pavilion dv6. Those of you familiar with this product may know that it has a quickweb function that activates before bo... Tue, 24 Jul 2012 09:08:54 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=355280 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=353837 jeeeeohn Kate Upton is the second coming of Marilyn Monroe, or so I've been told. I don't know about that, but the woman is beautiful. However, a blogger recently called her a "piggy" and slammed Upton for her luscious curves. Here's my response: really? Are we really having this conversation? We're really insulting someone who is objectively attractive and calling her fat? That is beyond ... Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:18:05 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=353837 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=352672 jeeeeohn This is the first portion of a new short story I'm writing. My head is pretty clouded today and while I'm confident this can turn into something good, I would like someone to point out what's wrong since I can't do that myself. This is the first draft. Polls are below if you don't want to leave a detailed answer. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------... Sat, 14 Jul 2012 09:41:28 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=352672 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=344555 jeeeeohn I literally just got out of the theater about ten minutes ago. I live by the Byrd, which is an old-timey theater in Richmond, Virginia, that offers movies for two dollars. An old-timey arena proved to be the perfect place to watch The Artist. Before I get into detail, let me give you the short version: The Artist is an emotionally tortuous, thought provoking film that's one of the best I've ... Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:41:52 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=344555 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=340322 jeeeeohn I was originally considering a video review, but I didn't want to go through the hassle. I've had a love-hate relationship with the ARPG genre. For me, it started, as it did with most people, with Diablo 2. I loved the immediacy and the impact of combat, and the artwork and atmosphere kept me engaged maybe more than anything else. However, it was too hard for me. As a tender young lad o... Sun, 27 May 2012 06:58:31 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=340322 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=339507 jeeeeohn You're probably thinking, "well, duh, of course you can." Let me explain. For my entire life I've had a lazy eye. My right eye, to be more precise. It's not noticeable because I move my eyes a lot and I've learned to focus when I'm talking to someone. Catch me off guard (like on a webcam while I'm playing a game, or something), and you'll see it wander off like a dumb cat. ... Wed, 23 May 2012 10:00:50 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=339507 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=338476 jeeeeohn Note: I only put U.S. in the title so everyone knows what country I'm talking about. Obviously, everyone is welcome to comment. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- So, I hang out with a group of people every weekend. Maybe they're friends, maybe they're acquaintances, I don't par... Sat, 19 May 2012 00:11:43 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=338476 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=331449 jeeeeohn Yeah, it's another one of those. But with one twist: you see, I have little interest in getting better at Brood War. Getting roflstomped on ICCup by people who are in D but are somehow gosu is not fun for me. I'm not going to sit and read through 14 years of evolution to at last become less-than-dog-shit-bad. I've enjoyed watching RTS pros since Warcraft III, so call me a spectator, call me... Mon, 23 Apr 2012 03:40:30 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=331449 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=331206 jeeeeohn Disclaimer: I'm not an expert on the game. This is just my opinion as a low level player and long time spectator of this game (that I love). However, I believe that these are all fair questions, which I'll break down in sections. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I've watched Starc... Sun, 22 Apr 2012 04:13:38 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=331206 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=330466 jeeeeohn I couldn't make up my mind what I wanted to write about, so I'll just write about all three topics and get them out of the way. It's Cinderella hour and I can't sleep, so here goes. ------------------- B.Net 2.0 Unlike most people, I don't hate B.Net 2.0. My best experience with the original battle.net was during a multiplayer session of Diablo 2. I farmed items in the secret cow leve... Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:29:41 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=330466 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=329824 jeeeeohn For those familiar with my blog, you may have read this:Self-Punishment; Should I Stop Playing? That was written in December. You may also know that my primary goal in SC2 multiplayer was to reach the platinum league. Everything else is gravy. Platinum (as said by Day[9] in one of his dailies) is basically the plateau where you're, "actually pretty competent in playing this game.&... Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:19:16 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=329824 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=328937 jeeeeohn No, really. I'm sick of hearing swag every time I tune into a VOD or live event. No one who's actually serious about what they're doing uses that word. It's completely ridiculous and doesn't fit the gaming culture at all. Every time I hear swag I cringe a little. It sounds awkward coming out of anyone's mouth. I'd be fine with it if there was even a hint of irony or sarcasm--but there never... Sat, 14 Apr 2012 05:49:30 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=328937 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=325935 jeeeeohn Note: I'm not here to exonerate or condemn Zimmerman, only to speak my mind on a subject that is intensifying the culture war taking place in America. I don't know if Zimmerman killed Martin out of malice or self-defense. A new enhanced video shows a gash on the back of Zimmerman's head as he exits the police car. Alright, fine, he was injured. But who was defending himself? You see a b... Wed, 04 Apr 2012 01:43:13 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=325935 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=318504 jeeeeohn tl;dr: Game world is lifeless and linear and stupid. It's a single player game and should be treated like a single player game. Music is recycled. Everything is instanced. Quest design is worse than Sacred 2. Class quests are worthless. Poll at the bottom. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------... Thu, 08 Mar 2012 01:21:55 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=318504 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=308531 jeeeeohn Hello all you little chipmunks. What a glorious day! Anyway, I started a new story, and I figured I should post it here like the others. Enjoy! Please leave your feedback in the polls or in the comments. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “Tough luck, tough luck. . .” Jo... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:44:59 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=308531 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=306839 jeeeeohn Well, this story is finished. If you want to read the other parts, you can find them on my blog. This is the first draft, but I already feel like it's the best thing I've ever written. Thanks, and enjoy. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Night was falling, but you'd never tell ... Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:58:14 +0900 http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=306839