Wow, that hammer looks exactly like the one that the Stormcast Eternals use! Wfb is just a rip off of AoS! (#trigger @NIGHTBRINGER )
Only one problem... WFB is the original and the best! You guys in AoS can't even rely on your own characters to carry the story. A bunch of recycled old world characters have to be brought in.
I was joking!! I am honestly shocked you didn't catch my sarcasm. And you KNOW I don't use AoS lore. I only use the rules. I use the exact same Old World Lore as you!
1. You saying that WFB is "the best" is completely subjective. That is your opinion! It is ok to have an opinion contrary to mine, but please do not say your opinion like it is a fact; doing so is invalidating the opinions of anyone who disagrees. 2. Why do you keep trying to put on an "us vs them" mentality? You saying "you guys in AoS" is pushing division. Why not try to find common ground? We both like star wars. We both like Obi wan. We both like Jar Jar (JK) We both like dogs. We like men... (again, jk) in all seriousness, we have common ground. Let us not be enemies. 3. I am going to go back to your statement "You guys in AoS". Do you not think that it is rather shallow to simply call me (and others) "you AoS guys"? I am a human like you. I have many likes and dislikes, many hobbies, and a soul. A heart beats in my chest. And you trying to put a label on my by saying "You guys in AoS" is rather disrespectful. I will not let a game define me. Will you??? I am seriously concerned by this "us vs them" mentality. I am not trying to play the victim, I am not trying to vilify you. I am simply trying to point out some faulty logic, and some dangerous thinking patterns. Also, I WILL NOT try to portray AoS in an angelic light. I WILL NOT attempt to vilify WFB. I ask you to behave similarly. (and please don't give me some smart ass "oh I won't try to make AoS look good" shit. You know what I mean.) I WILL treat your beliefs with respect. Is it fair of me to ask the same from you? ~You know, I am not going to sign as "Carnage" or "HeirofCarnage", because those knick names are completely contrary to my arguement of peace and order. So... ~Yours respectfully, John.
My friend you are mistaken. I did in fact catch your sarcasm, the (#trigger @NIGHTBRINGER ) was a pretty easy clue to decipher. My response was meant to be taken jokingly, as evidenced by the "" emoji at the end of my statement. Of course it is only my opinion. I agree it would be more accurate to use a precursor statement such as "in my personal opinion" or "I believe..." (and many times I do use such statements). However, sometimes, either out of laziness or more often as part of a joke (as in this particular case) the precursor is left out and it is assumed that others reading the statement understand the context. My response in this case was hardly serious and had zero venom to it. Please don't take my jovial or playful posts seriously. I definitely do not intend for them to demean, invalidate or ridicule anyone or their opinions in a serious way. They are meant as jokes. When I speak in absolutes (because only a Sith deals in absolutes) it is almost always a clear indication that it is not meant to be taken seriously. When the post includes emoji symbols such as , that is also a clear indicator that the contents of the message are meant to be taken in jest. When I am taking a serious stand or making a serious argument (which I have on occasion), it will be pretty blatantly clear in terms of length, complexity, contextual discussion and layout. Simple & quick statements should always be assumed to be playfully mischievous and by all means feel free to reply in kind! This pretty much comes down to the same sentiment I expressed above. I very much do set up a group A vs group B stance (whether that is WFB vs. AoS or Star Wars vs Star Trek or anything else) in some of my posts, but they are done both purposefully & playfully and should be read with that context in mind. I think most people on here are well aware of that, and people respond in exactly the same way and I never take offense to it. For instance when you stated: "Wfb is just a rip off of AoS! (#trigger @NIGHTBRINGER )" that statement clearly (& jokingly) rips WFB and then clearly puts me on team WFB (otherwise why would it "trigger me"?, once again jokingly). So just as my statement of "You guys in AoS" creates a team WFB vs. team AoS dynamic, yours does the same. However, I take ABSOLUTELY zero offense to it, because I understand that it has been presented by you in jest. Heck, even if you made a much more serious and deliberate argument, I still wouldn't get offended. I would then respond in a much more serious way in terms of logical analysis, factual evidence and debate. The only thing that should be taken as offensive, are personal attacks. Even if we think each other's opinions/analysis/viewpoint are 100% incorrect and baseless (which is clearly not the case here, since this was a back and forth series of facetious comments), that is still okay as long as the discussion is kept clean of personal insults. People on here always take playful jabs at me (including yourself), but I absolutely love it. I understand that it is meant purely as fun between friends and I encourage others to partake in it. I myself do the same. Context and intent is everything. I love your commentary on topics and I feel your contributions add to the fun and enjoyment of these forums. Mine are meant to do the same. In terms of AoS vs. WFB, I do in fact and in all seriousness HATE AoS, but that is very different from my opinion on people that enjoy/play AoS. Many of my favourite members on this forum are avid AoS players (let's be honest there probably aren't many more than 10 WFB players that are still actively kicking about these parts). The fact that members love AoS has no bearing on what I truly think of them. You are not AoS and I am not WFB. I may setup a playful team vs team dynamic but that is not at all serious in terms of tone or intent. Also, I am not the only one to do so, and I am always happy to take part in a playful exchange. The problem with text vs. text exchanges will always be that intent can get lost in the shuffle. This is especially true in terms of humor & sarcasm, since they are more reliant on non-verbal/written cues. I think the best policy when making forum exchanges (especially when it is between known members) is to assume the message is benign in nature and if in doubt, request clarification. Of course it is sometimes easy to stray from this principle (and I am just as susceptible as anyone else) but I think it is a good principle to attempt to adhere to. Taken together I would say that: joking exchanges are great serious debates are great (even if viewpoints are vastly at odds with one another) personal attacks should be avoided In our case, I don't think personal attacks were ever even close to being levied by either side. Heck, the exchange wasn't even a serious debate in any sense of the word. I hope that clarifies things, and I would love to hear your thoughts on it. P.S. If you want to read my actual thoughts on AoS (both serious and playful), you can find it here: http://www.lustria-online.com/threads/fantasy-vs-aos.20517/#post-211588 In the post above I more clearly lay out what I feel to be my personal opinions, what I feel to be factually true and when I am merely joking. Plus it's arranged in a neat and easy to read table! (who doesn't like tables?)
I should also add that in a thread entitled "Fantasy vs AoS", a bit of team vs. team dynamics are to be expected. Although some people may enjoy both, many (especially the more vocal ones) will fall firmly in one camp or another. But that is okay, let's just all have fun with it. As long as we all attack the topic an not the person, it is all good, IMHO. P.S. I did (jokingly) warn us all earlier in the tread... http://www.lustria-online.com/threads/fantasy-vs-aos.20517/#post-211586
I want to thank you for pointing out a logical fallacy on my part. It was wrong of me to do "unto you" what I myself would rather not have "done unto me". I want to sincerely apologize, and I will immediately stop this hipocritical conduct. To quote Proverbs 12:15 (#triggertheGodhaters) "The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice." And to quote Proverbs 9:9 "Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning." I do not wish to sound wise in my own eyes FYI. I am glad that you and I are capable of having a discussion on a topic without either of us liking the other less at the end. In fact, I hold you in a higher regard now then I ever did. It is so rare to find someone to debate that will not stoop to the level of personal insults. And while I have grown used to them, I hate the moronic nature of such insults. I wish I could meet you and shake your hand sir! Your acolyte, ~Carnage.
I don't like tables. I found my father drunk at the kitchen table when I was 7. It scarred me. How insensitive of you to even mention tables! P.S. I am joking. P.S.S. my Dad hasn't had a drink in 30 years. I have never seen him drunk (thank God!).
No apologies are needed! No harm no foul my friend. You have always demonstrated yourself as a kind and valued member of this online community. It is an honor to share exchanges of thoughts, ideas, beliefs and jokes with you. I honestly and sincerely mean that. When dealing with me... NIGHTBRINGER Rule #1: the odds are about 99.9% that NIGHTBRINGER is joking NIGHTBRINGER Rule #2: when NIGHTBRINGER is not joking, it is usually fairly evident NIGHTBRINGER Rule #3: the NIGHTBRINGER will often refer to himself in the third person, evidently he enjoys such things... chaos taint? As for that handshake, fancy a trip to Canada?
"Weak men and women will fight, and hate each other for the rest of there lives. Strong men will fight, and the become good friends." ~A wise man So... we are strong men?
Not quite... I'm actually much more beautiful! Bonus points if you can name the guy performing the inclined bench press in the picture.
Tabular? My best friend committed suicide via clorine. And it was in "tabular format" How could you be sooooo insensitive?!?! PS my friend is fine (I think... *goes and checks on his friend)
I would love to, but only if I can ride a GIANT Canadian Goose up there, and only if every other word coming from your mouth is "eeeehhhh???" Also, I want a HUGE bag of free meds.
Also, can I bring my 10 Ar15s, and my t-34? How would you feel if I brought all of my explosive devices? FYI, I don't have anything more explosive than a fire cracker. I an simply playing up on the 'Murican stereotype.