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Word of the Post |
Posted by: Sunlight123 - 1 hour ago - Forum: Village Games
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Word of the Day Post
There is a new word every post.
Instructions
Post a word along with one or more of its definitions and related information. Include as little or as much information as you'd like.
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I'll start:
Ambrosia - Noun
Def: Food of the Greek and Roman gods. Often paired with 'nectar' as the drink. Usually described as liquid and fragrant, making it suitable for perfume. May grant immortality upon consumption, replacing human blood with divine blood or 'ichor'.
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Looking for someone specific - Atomic Cat |
Posted by: AuraOfTheQ - Yesterday, 10:06 PM - Forum: Blogs
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Hey, Aura here!
Long time no see. I'm known as AuraOpal on PR2, creator of levels known as Mad Hatter, Destiny, and of course Aura Zone. Though, it's been well over a decade since I made these levels and was active on PR2. But uh, I'm trying to reconnect with old friends.My best friend on PR2 was Atomic Cat, and I miss them. So if anyone knows where he is, then let me know.
If you're here, well, hey, hi. Please dm, or if you have a discord, dm me your Discord. 3w3
Idk, it's been a while.
Sorry for the awkward post. I'mjust searching.
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Memetics |
Posted by: Sunlight123 - Yesterday, 6:52 PM - Forum: Discussion Hall
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Memetics is the concept that evolution (Usually applied to life) can also be applied to 'ideas'.
A Comparison Between the Two
Evolution of Life
Living beings can either be Active or Unactive. (Usually 'Living' or 'Dead'.) With most living beings when they become unactive they are forever dead. There may be complex states, like hibernation or dormancy, which is temporary 'death'.
Living beings can also Reproduce. When they reproduce, their internal information (genetics) is transferred to a new body. Except, this happens with minor changes known as Mutations. These mutations mean that there will always be Variance, slightly different versions of a similar being.
Eventually, they will all be subject to "Natural Selection" or "survival of the fittest." Basically all this means is that some will not Reproduce, or if they do, their offspring does not survive.
(Technically my terminology is wrong because "Biological Entities" includes viruses whereas "Living Beings" don't, but this is easier to write it this way.)
Evolution of Ideas
Ideas, or 'memes', can either be inside someone's mind or not. Active or Unactive. 'Living' or 'Dead'. If an idea exists externally, then it is dormant. Examples of this include ideas in books or in forum posts. They are not true vessels the same way minds are. Once someone reads that book, or forum post, then idea will then infect that person's mind, coming to life.
Ideas can be exchanged between people. Therefore, ideas can Reproduce. When one person tells another an idea, the other person will get it. Except different people have different interpretations, so the idea will change slightly. These are Mutations. Ideas can also be intentionally changed using human creativity. Another form of mutation. This means that all ideas have Variance.
And eventually, all minds die. When a mind dies, the idea dies with it. Therefore, the idea is subject to a form of "Natural Selection."Â This means that ideas either fail to be transmitted, or if they are transmitted, they die before they reach adulthood. In other terms, the idea recipient forgets the information.
The Gist
Basically, ideas change constantly. Ideas also live in people's minds. They die off when forgotten.
Ideas that don't survive, either because they're not popular or useful, die out, potentially forever.
Everybody is familiar with internet memes. Everybody knows at least one meme that has mutated past a point where the original meme and present-day meme have literally no relationship to each other. Divergent evolution have speciated the memes. (Personally I love the Gondola meme, which has its own long history, but I doubt most readers here will know of it.)
But memes are more than just internet memes or 'jokes'. Memetics covers the entire range of ideas. And since all of human culture can be summed as as a collection of ideas, memetics can apply to all culture. Styles of visual arts, music, cuisine, writing can all be charted out using memetics. Even culture associated with religion and nationality can be.
When memes die out, it is because they failed to pass the "survival of the fittest." Note that "fittest" does not actually mean best. There is no such thing as best. It just means most well-adapted for that particular situation/environment. For example: If a joke doesn't land, it's because in that particular environment, the joke doesn't work. It is not fit. But for a completely different environment, that joke could thrive, being retold over and over, and creating variations of itself.
The Discussion
Is The Concept of "Memetics" Useful?
Is Memetics a useful way to think about Ideas?
Or is just a lot of fancy terms and metaphors that describe obvious aspects about ideas?
Personally I find it useful, but others have criticized it as being not.
What "Meme Lineages" Do You Know of? What About for JV and PR?
Are there any JV or Platform Racing ideas, concepts, or cultural traits that have been shared and mutated a lot?
Personally I can think of that fact that noob.txt has had multiple different forms over the years. (Discussed in JV Historical Reference Guide.) Though I could not chart out a proper lineage or taxonomy of all the versions.
I often wonder if anything from JV or PR has culturally impacted something else. Like if it has inspired other game designers or other internet communities somehow. Or if everything from JV and PR will just go extinct.
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I have got banned discord servers 37 times |
Posted by: .....|::|::::|... - Yesterday, 12:47 AM - Forum: Blogs
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Also had blocked by several people through DMing
Eventually I have decided to disable my account because no one wants to hear my family story constantly
Therefore I am rethinking of why I use internet
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Why do people use forums less? |
Posted by: dotime - 29th April 2025, 2:58 PM - Forum: Blogs
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from what I seen... on twitter/reddit/Instagram even bluesky there are bots everywhere.. On forums I see that there are less of them. I think..
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INDEPENDENT |
Posted by: Different - 27th April 2025, 10:03 PM - Forum: Discussion Hall
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Listen, one of the worst things that you can do in life is to constantly be dependent on someone to do something for you. All it does is show others that you’re a vexatious individual who’s far too incompetent to do anything for themselves. At a job, the employer would label you as a liability. Now before you reach your hand out to someone, just ask yourself whether a job can be done by yourself. These are 10, basic things that you should learn how to do on your own as an adult:
- Fixing things in your house
- Taking care of your own lawn
- Paying bills with your own money
- Having your own car insurance
- Having your own health insurance
- Having your own dental insurance
If you can’t do any of these things, then obviously there’s a problem. Everyone’s situation is different. But I’ll be damned if I’m lacking the first one where I don’t have my own ride. It’s just incredibly frustrating having to hit up a homie or a relative, every time you need to get some errands done. At some point, they’ll think that you’re using them, and then they’ll tell you to get your shit together. It’s a realty check and a massive punch to the gut, but it’s the cold-hearted truth. People have their own problems in life, and the last thing that you want to do is be that guy or girl who’s constantly needing someone for something.
Being independent sounds so much sweeter than dealing with bullshit from other people. Some people are disabled with special needs, therefore I can sympathize for that part. But a grown ass man or woman who’s healthy with a roof over their head and no issues, you gotta drill some effin discipline into your skull and learn to be more independent. There’s nothing wrong with asking for help, but when it becomes a pattern where it happens more frequently (even though you already know better), then we got a problem. Unless you’re paying someone, most people won’t do any charity work for you all the time.
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The Spaceship (Story / RP) |
Posted by: Sunlight123 - 17th April 2025, 6:06 PM - Forum: Multimedia Masterpieces
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This is a story and an RP. I will write a story and you posters can participate in it.
(Think of it like an experimental TTRPG game. I am the GM.)
The story in one sentence:
You awaken in what seems to be "the future", on a spaceship, with no memory of your past, and you are now expected to integrate into this unfamiliar, yet familiar, society.
The Rules
Joining
In order to join all you have to do is:
- Say you want to.
- Create Character.
After that you will be added in. (I will write how - Probably the same way as everyone else.)
Note: You don't have to have read any of the previous story to join since your character knows nothing anyways. Of course, knowing more will help you figure out what you want to do with your character though.
Character Creation
Everyone will awake as an amnesiac. Therefore, Do Not Create a Backstory. You do not know your character's backstory, if they have one at all.
Create a Name. Preferably a Legal Name:
(First Name + Surname. Ex: Jon Doe / Jane Doe)
Create an Appearance and Characteristics:
- Sex / Gender (As Vague as You Want)
- Age (Approximate)
- Cosmetic Stuff: Skin Tone, Eye Color, Hair, Hair Color, Body Type, Tall/Short, Body Markings, ect.
- Disabilities/Special Abilities: Bad Eyesight/Good Eyesight, Paraplegic/Limp, Severe Color Blindness, Hypermobility, ect.
For simplicity's sake, let's say you can only be a Human.
To Participate
You perform whatever you want to. No restrictions. (Just don't break forum rules.) If rules need to be invented we'll cross that bridge when we get to it.
Try to match other posters' energy. I will try my best as well.
About Not Participating
Let's say you choose to not post, or you forget to post, or you miss a bit, or you quit forever, or quit temporarily:Â Don't worry! There is no expectation to participate. If you do not act in a time appropriate manner, your character will simply be idle. In lore this is known as "Sudden Sleep Disorder", or in other words, "your character spontaneously fell asleep", probably while standing. (More explained in story/lore.)
Disclaimers
The story will include various dark themes from time to time: IE. Death, Murder, Basic Gore, ect. Participate at your own discretion if you have triggers. I also will likely use swears occasionally.
Additionally, I, as the gamemaster, am fallible. IÂ may misinterpret your intents and actions and may make your character behave differently than how you would expect.
Also, I am making this semi-spontaneously. I have no idea how little/much traction this will get, so I have not planned too far ahead, so bare with my skills or lack thereof please.
Everything Must One Day End
Everything gets boring. Everything has a perfect time to die for dramatic effect. At some point, potentially never, the story/scenario may end. Also, at some point prior to this, I may decide to permanently "kill off" your character.
There's a strong chance this might never happen, that we never get this far, but just know that it can happen, and if this goes on infinitely, it will. After a story/scenario ends permanently, a new one will be created with different circumstances.
If your character gets killed off permanently, you are allowed to make a new one. Also, if you want to see your character be permanently killed off, either because you want a new character, or because you want to quit, let me know and I'll see what I can do.
FAQ
If you have any questions, don't be afraid to ask.
Any comments or suggestions let me know.
The Spaceship
Over the Intercom - A Robotic Male Voice:
 "A New Member: Sonny Sunlight has awakened."
 A sleek, white-painted, titanium pod releases steam. At the front of it, a curved door with an opaque sky-blue window glides out and upwards, like a moth wing emerging from a cocoon. As it does, the dark interior is revealed along with the body situated inside. They are a pale man, unconscious, with long, tangled, brown hair. Then, the chamber brightens with deep marine-colored neon lights inside.
 For a second, the blinding lights pierce his eyes as he comes to. His crusty eyes flutter open gently.
Sonny Sunlight:
 "W-Wuh... Where am I?" are his first words upon his rebirth. He pulls himself up out of the pod. White fluorescent lights and boring off-white greets him. Sonny takes note that the room has many, many, more pods. Most of them are closed, but various random ones are open.
 At the far wall of the room, what appears as a young adult, pink-haired, female, nurse behind a windowed desk meets eyes with Sonny. She then opens the door between the win-desk and the chamber room.
 She approaches with gray clothes in hand for Sonny and an awkward smile on her face.
To be Continued
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