http://www.sabercult.com/ Wed, 13 May 2026 19:49:18 +0000 MyBB http://www.sabercult.com/thread-5205.html Wed, 23 Sep 2015 06:24:58 +0000 rousutt]]> http://www.sabercult.com/thread-5205.html rs gold the time, I remember thinking the core idea was fascinating but that the execution made me distinctly uncomfortable, since for someone who doesn't fit that perfect molded gay male body (like me, admittedly), such clubs are often openly, literally hostile spaces.But while Miller's game defuses this with humor and campy charm, and Yang's work is at least attempting to engage creating Runescape games with queer content in novel ways, Coming Out on Top feels old and tired, a throwback to an era that as an adult I've moved past. 18-year-old me, who had no frame of reference, would have been agog at the heavy description of oral sex over an explicit still of a hot cock, thinking I want that, I want to be that. But 36-year-old me, looking back almost two decades later, wants more and perhaps, more importantly, wants better for the gay guy who's 18 now, looking for definition on what he can be. I want him to see actual gay experiences reflected, not a packaged and unrealistic version set up for the consumption of people with little stake in his future.I think the biggest disappointment, though, is that there is lots of media space for representation of gays and lesbians now, but we are basically wasting it on reaffirming the same stories and tropes we've been telling for a very long time and it's possible that these stories are hurting us, not helping. The reality of gay male desire is bigger than Ken doll hot bodies frosted with optional chest hair. So while I don't necessarily have a problem with a wacky gay sex romp, I find it difficult indeed to be excited over it. Todd Harper is a Runescape games researcher, writer and critic who looks at Runescape games and gaming culture from a cultural and media studies perspective. He's particularly interested in issues of gender and queer representation and diversity. He tweets rather too often at @laevantine and blogs probably not often enough at Stay Classy. Romanticizing Tragedy: Should Disaster Runescape games Be Fun?. I know how to turn Oregon Trail , that old milquetoast edutainment game, into an action-packed romance. You can buy only bullets and shoot only rabbits they're the fastest and trickiest to hit. You can name all of the wagon riders after your current crushes, even the ones who don't know who you are in real life, so their ailments and illnesses will feel all the more overwhelming and poignant. You'll have to rest for every broken arm and increase rations and shell out for fancy ferry rides all to protect your darling harem.I was a pretty lonely middle schooler.]]> rs gold the time, I remember thinking the core idea was fascinating but that the execution made me distinctly uncomfortable, since for someone who doesn't fit that perfect molded gay male body (like me, admittedly), such clubs are often openly, literally hostile spaces.But while Miller's game defuses this with humor and campy charm, and Yang's work is at least attempting to engage creating Runescape games with queer content in novel ways, Coming Out on Top feels old and tired, a throwback to an era that as an adult I've moved past. 18-year-old me, who had no frame of reference, would have been agog at the heavy description of oral sex over an explicit still of a hot cock, thinking I want that, I want to be that. But 36-year-old me, looking back almost two decades later, wants more and perhaps, more importantly, wants better for the gay guy who's 18 now, looking for definition on what he can be. I want him to see actual gay experiences reflected, not a packaged and unrealistic version set up for the consumption of people with little stake in his future.I think the biggest disappointment, though, is that there is lots of media space for representation of gays and lesbians now, but we are basically wasting it on reaffirming the same stories and tropes we've been telling for a very long time and it's possible that these stories are hurting us, not helping. The reality of gay male desire is bigger than Ken doll hot bodies frosted with optional chest hair. So while I don't necessarily have a problem with a wacky gay sex romp, I find it difficult indeed to be excited over it. Todd Harper is a Runescape games researcher, writer and critic who looks at Runescape games and gaming culture from a cultural and media studies perspective. He's particularly interested in issues of gender and queer representation and diversity. He tweets rather too often at @laevantine and blogs probably not often enough at Stay Classy. Romanticizing Tragedy: Should Disaster Runescape games Be Fun?. I know how to turn Oregon Trail , that old milquetoast edutainment game, into an action-packed romance. You can buy only bullets and shoot only rabbits they're the fastest and trickiest to hit. You can name all of the wagon riders after your current crushes, even the ones who don't know who you are in real life, so their ailments and illnesses will feel all the more overwhelming and poignant. You'll have to rest for every broken arm and increase rations and shell out for fancy ferry rides all to protect your darling harem.I was a pretty lonely middle schooler.]]> http://www.sabercult.com/thread-4055.html Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:58:19 +0000 Hanak]]> http://www.sabercult.com/thread-4055.html
If you are looking to be an Ally or an Adversary for phase II of the guild process, please post here.]]>
If you are looking to be an Ally or an Adversary for phase II of the guild process, please post here.]]> http://www.sabercult.com/thread-2873.html Tue, 14 Aug 2007 15:09:23 +0000 Doc]]> http://www.sabercult.com/thread-2873.html
Last Sunday, the new 'Galactic Senate' had its 1st Convocation. Among Items discussed were the limits on how many Community Petitions, now called 'Bills', a single senator can have present on the forums at any given time.

More importantly, they also discussed Credit Farming and Spamming. The Developer resentative 'GreyPawn' stated that despite thier most sincere attempts at control, such as stationing CSRs at the Starports and banning them as they appear, Randomly teleporting them to the wilderness, Striking them Mute, or even outright killing them, The Spammers are still there. Greypawn has asked the senators to discuss possible game changes that would hinder the Farmers, stop the spammers etc.

Much argument ensued over the Spammer question, some wanting to filter chat but as GreyPawn pointed out "t h a t u$u@lly d03sn't werk." Other suggested solutions was to cut off the credit farmers supply, by removing AFK Entertainer Grinding, which the farmers use to gain CL 90 'Combat' Entertainer skills overnight. Also discussed such measures as making Player City Mission terminals only work for the citizens.

While no conclusive decision was made, the Senate now has a thread open on the Senate forums to continue debate and they are welcoming constructive Ideas from their respective communities.


In a related story, violence marred the 1st Senate Convocation as well, as an AFK Enternainer reportedly name 'Credit Farmer' Was found dead at the entrance to the Senate building. No single person has been fond to be responsible, the Blaster wounds were too numerous to Identify, even GreyPawn managed to look guilty.]]>
Last Sunday, the new 'Galactic Senate' had its 1st Convocation. Among Items discussed were the limits on how many Community Petitions, now called 'Bills', a single senator can have present on the forums at any given time.

More importantly, they also discussed Credit Farming and Spamming. The Developer resentative 'GreyPawn' stated that despite thier most sincere attempts at control, such as stationing CSRs at the Starports and banning them as they appear, Randomly teleporting them to the wilderness, Striking them Mute, or even outright killing them, The Spammers are still there. Greypawn has asked the senators to discuss possible game changes that would hinder the Farmers, stop the spammers etc.

Much argument ensued over the Spammer question, some wanting to filter chat but as GreyPawn pointed out "t h a t u$u@lly d03sn't werk." Other suggested solutions was to cut off the credit farmers supply, by removing AFK Entertainer Grinding, which the farmers use to gain CL 90 'Combat' Entertainer skills overnight. Also discussed such measures as making Player City Mission terminals only work for the citizens.

While no conclusive decision was made, the Senate now has a thread open on the Senate forums to continue debate and they are welcoming constructive Ideas from their respective communities.


In a related story, violence marred the 1st Senate Convocation as well, as an AFK Enternainer reportedly name 'Credit Farmer' Was found dead at the entrance to the Senate building. No single person has been fond to be responsible, the Blaster wounds were too numerous to Identify, even GreyPawn managed to look guilty.]]>