@KatBapa20 I am American. The way I have been taught is M/D/Y (which, admittedly, doesn't seem to make sense chronologically), so that’s probably what it is. @ComradeSandman I apologize for being so stupid.
@ComradeSandman fyi I was describing (and will continue to describe) humans as they are in the realm of reality, in which I am not a Gorilla (obviously), but a human (which does indeed sound weird that I am talking like this about humans... maybe just ignore that, heh).
1. What do you mean by "inherently"? They become flawed when they are born and enter this world? Or their entire existence and identity is in and of itself a flaw? Or something else? And I’m afraid I don’t know what that third sentence means.
2. Physically (excluding the human mind), I agree. If the only aspect of humanity was their physical existence, then they would be nothing more than apes just with less hair. But that is not the only facet of their existence. Humans are rational beings and have free will. Also, the very fact that we can conceptualize the idea of a soul seems to point towards humans being more than animals (are there any animals you know of that can think of abstract ideas such as faith?). In the realm of this physical universe there is no greater intellect. Humanity is alone with itself. And if I understand your use of the word "mortal" correctly, then we are all mortals. This world is mortal.
fyi I had to access it through this post which uses a web archive website thingy. Most of tully2001's comments weren't archived though, so I don’t know the actual number
I did some digging and, to my (admittedly very limited) knowledge, the only possible (note that it's not probable, but it is possible) contender for your title could be Tully2001, a former moderator. In his profile biography he claimed to have the standing record of comments (he gave a number but... I forgot it), and considering that he is a moderator he would theoretically interact with the site a lot. I have no proof one way or the other of whether he does have more comments than you (there were limitations on what comment pages I could go to), but that’s the best guess I have for this challenge (and yes, I know it was 2 weeks ago it's just... I was bored).
@ComradeSandman physically they are humans. That is undeniable. But they aren’t like the others. That’s what I’m trying to get at. Yes, things bother them, they mess up, they fail, (after all, it’s a fallen world they live in) but they aren’t devastated like the rest of the human race is when some inevitable reversal happens. As for your second point, there’s no (physical) being that is even slightly close to where humans are. There is something that’s fundamentally different about the existence of humans that no other physical being possesses (this is the most debated part of humanity, but I’ll say it anyways), humans have souls. They have abstract reasoning, complex mental processes, and a supernatural God-given soul. You may disagree, and that’s fine, but this is how I currently understand the universe.
@Chunkycheese it's not your or anyone else's fault, and I apologize if I came off as angry. I am not angry or even annoyed. I was simply musing about how I personally don’t understand roleplaying like this. That being said, however, it is obvious that others do understand them and enjoy them, and that’s great! It's good to see the community engaging and having fun in such a great game! Sandbox games like this truly are something else.
I frankly don’t understand how they're even supposed to work... it's all pretend so you can basically do whatever, right? Or are there some unwritten rules governing roleplaying wars that I’m not aware of? I've never been involved with any of that and I honestly have no interest in it, but apparently some find it fun. I doubt the server hamster appreciates the increased workload from all these forums though.
@Graingy yes, the first book (The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe) in particular being the most noticeable (or so I remember), with many elements directly corresponding to elements of Jesus's life (and death).
@Graingy indeed they are. They left great works of literature behind though, so I can still study them through their books. It's like looking at a mountain through a telescope, you only see a very small part of the big picture at a time, but by moving the telescope you can see that it's a mountain (although it will be a one-sided view)
@ComradeSandman I could not agree more. They are a futile (physically) mortal species constantly fighting with one another over fruitless and petty things. I should have clarified, however, because those are not the humans I was referring to. The humans I am referring to are the one in a million who are above these stupid and useless quarrels. I apologize because I have an essay to write at the moment so I can't elaborate too much, but there are some rare examples of humans who are genuinely intriguing to me (you may still disagree and that’s fine, but that is how I view the subject).
@Graingy oh, how lame (unless they happen to be one of the few humans that actually interests me [I don’t have time to define that term extensively right now, but an example would be Tolkien or C. S. Lewis]).
@ComradeSandman indeed. They have so many problems (all of which they bring upon themselves through one means or another). And yet there’s something… intriguing about them… they do suck, don’t get me wrong, but there’s something about them that’s different… I can’t explain it… maybe I’m insane.
@ComradeSandman I have had no experience or interaction with any Soian units, and therefore have no idea what they’re made of or look like. I have, however, come into contact with humans. They’re strange and I’ve always wondered what makes them tick, thus the desire to own a human mind. It’s simply my own personal desire
@Mrcooldude this is what you get when I pop into a forum post. I am good at off topic stupidity :) But I think it's about time for me to climb back into my hole (yes, I live in a hole, all my trees burned down) for a while and let the site start recovering.
@ComradeSandman I’m gonna climb back into my hole and ponder my life's decisions. Goodbye.
@ComradeSandman apparently not...
@KatBapa20 I am American. The way I have been taught is M/D/Y (which, admittedly, doesn't seem to make sense chronologically), so that’s probably what it is. @ComradeSandman I apologize for being so stupid.
the date on the forum title is November 12th
@ComradeSandman yes...?
Wait isn't the date 12/11/25?
MINDCRAFT
I enjoy these discussions :)
@ComradeSandman fyi I was describing (and will continue to describe) humans as they are in the realm of reality, in which I am not a Gorilla (obviously), but a human (which does indeed sound weird that I am talking like this about humans... maybe just ignore that, heh).
1. What do you mean by "inherently"? They become flawed when they are born and enter this world? Or their entire existence and identity is in and of itself a flaw? Or something else? And I’m afraid I don’t know what that third sentence means.
2. Physically (excluding the human mind), I agree. If the only aspect of humanity was their physical existence, then they would be nothing more than apes just with less hair. But that is not the only facet of their existence. Humans are rational beings and have free will. Also, the very fact that we can conceptualize the idea of a soul seems to point towards humans being more than animals (are there any animals you know of that can think of abstract ideas such as faith?). In the realm of this physical universe there is no greater intellect. Humanity is alone with itself. And if I understand your use of the word "mortal" correctly, then we are all mortals. This world is mortal.
oh I’m an idiot he says the number comments is 20,000+ so... about 400+ pages. I guess that’s not as close as I thought
fyi I had to access it through this post which uses a web archive website thingy. Most of tully2001's comments weren't archived though, so I don’t know the actual number
@Graingy I don’t know, it appears like they were banned. I have no idea of the actual history but I heard rumors that this mod got too ban happy
I did some digging and, to my (admittedly very limited) knowledge, the only possible (note that it's not probable, but it is possible) contender for your title could be Tully2001, a former moderator. In his profile biography he claimed to have the standing record of comments (he gave a number but... I forgot it), and considering that he is a moderator he would theoretically interact with the site a lot. I have no proof one way or the other of whether he does have more comments than you (there were limitations on what comment pages I could go to), but that’s the best guess I have for this challenge (and yes, I know it was 2 weeks ago it's just... I was bored).
@Fooooooooooo Þ
11 years ago a game of greatness was born. 🫡
@Mrcooldude why only compliment me though? Grain has written some pretty dang good short stories, I’d recommend you check ‘em out!
@Mrcooldude lol thank you. Classical education will do that to you.
And now I realize that I’m not supposed to bring religion into this site… whoops… please don’t ban me mods
@ComradeSandman physically they are humans. That is undeniable. But they aren’t like the others. That’s what I’m trying to get at. Yes, things bother them, they mess up, they fail, (after all, it’s a fallen world they live in) but they aren’t devastated like the rest of the human race is when some inevitable reversal happens. As for your second point, there’s no (physical) being that is even slightly close to where humans are. There is something that’s fundamentally different about the existence of humans that no other physical being possesses (this is the most debated part of humanity, but I’ll say it anyways), humans have souls. They have abstract reasoning, complex mental processes, and a supernatural God-given soul. You may disagree, and that’s fine, but this is how I currently understand the universe.
@Chunkycheese I don’t have a problem with it, it's good to see people having fun :)
@Boeing727200F again, sorry if it looked like I was angry or trying to stir up a debate, that was not my intention.
@Chunkycheese it's not your or anyone else's fault, and I apologize if I came off as angry. I am not angry or even annoyed. I was simply musing about how I personally don’t understand roleplaying like this. That being said, however, it is obvious that others do understand them and enjoy them, and that’s great! It's good to see the community engaging and having fun in such a great game! Sandbox games like this truly are something else.
Drifting quesadilla!
@Graingy yep.
I frankly don’t understand how they're even supposed to work... it's all pretend so you can basically do whatever, right? Or are there some unwritten rules governing roleplaying wars that I’m not aware of? I've never been involved with any of that and I honestly have no interest in it, but apparently some find it fun. I doubt the server hamster appreciates the increased workload from all these forums though.
@Graingy yes, the first book (The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe) in particular being the most noticeable (or so I remember), with many elements directly corresponding to elements of Jesus's life (and death).
@Graingy yes, he was. I am less familiar with him, but I plan to read his works again sometime in the future
*by one sided I mean 2D, as in you only see the face of the mountain, not what's inside or behind it
@Graingy indeed they are. They left great works of literature behind though, so I can still study them through their books. It's like looking at a mountain through a telescope, you only see a very small part of the big picture at a time, but by moving the telescope you can see that it's a mountain (although it will be a one-sided view)
@Graingy what? (yes I’m still here... don’t comment on my procrastination)
@ComradeSandman I could not agree more. They are a futile (physically) mortal species constantly fighting with one another over fruitless and petty things. I should have clarified, however, because those are not the humans I was referring to. The humans I am referring to are the one in a million who are above these stupid and useless quarrels. I apologize because I have an essay to write at the moment so I can't elaborate too much, but there are some rare examples of humans who are genuinely intriguing to me (you may still disagree and that’s fine, but that is how I view the subject).
@Graingy oh, how lame (unless they happen to be one of the few humans that actually interests me [I don’t have time to define that term extensively right now, but an example would be Tolkien or C. S. Lewis]).
@Paper part count = +100,000,000
@Paper doesn't look like simpleplanes footage to me...
@eggstick Multi Troop Transport from Star Wars!
MEME 👍
Why are you spamming forums
MAGIC BROWNIES (:-D
Although I guess we were conversing in your post, so I suppose you have just enough right to see what’s going on as anybody else…
@ComradeSandman true, but I’d say humans are worth the risk.
@Subsere nothing that concerns you, unless you’re the suspicious thing that was watching me through my window.
Scratch that last part, I am insane.
@ComradeSandman indeed. They have so many problems (all of which they bring upon themselves through one means or another). And yet there’s something… intriguing about them… they do suck, don’t get me wrong, but there’s something about them that’s different… I can’t explain it… maybe I’m insane.
Bear have chonke nose
@ComradeSandman neither can I…
@ComradeSandman I have had no experience or interaction with any Soian units, and therefore have no idea what they’re made of or look like. I have, however, come into contact with humans. They’re strange and I’ve always wondered what makes them tick, thus the desire to own a human mind. It’s simply my own personal desire
mtt = multi troop transport!
@Mrcooldude this is what you get when I pop into a forum post. I am good at off topic stupidity :) But I think it's about time for me to climb back into my hole (yes, I live in a hole, all my trees burned down) for a while and let the site start recovering.
@Graingy Gorilla like donut
@Graingy and I suppose next you're gonna say the earth is round, eh?