DM of the Rings CXXXV:
There and Back Again
P*rn for Women
A standard gripe against porn is that it depicts women as simple objects of male fulfillment. Their behavior is unrealistic and they often set standards that real women can’t hope to meet. Now the tables are turned: P*rn for Women.
Brace yourself gentlemen. While safe for work, these pics can be quite graphic and sometimes shocking. I found a lot of them to be very degrading to the so-called “men” they depicted. I wonder what happened to them in the past that would make them behave this way. How can they allow themselves to be used like this? Poor guys.
I hope my wife stays away from this sort of thing. The last thing I want is for her to see it and expect me to do stuff like that.
I do not usually endorse censorship of any kind, but in this case it may be needed.
Ewwww.
The Next Webcomic, Followup
People are still suggesting movies and TV shows for me to tackle once DMotR has concluded. There is nothing wrong with saying “such-and-such would be hilarious”, but I want to point out that such suggestions are futile: The next comic is already underway. That ship has sailed, we’re going full steam, and we’re not stopping until we hit an iceberg. (Or I get bored.)
I just hate to see people flailing away, trying to influence the direction of the next comic when it’s too late to do anything about it. So, speculate your heart out, but please don’t be disappointed when I don’t follow your suggestion.
I wouldn’t have any appointments.”
– TMBG
DM of the Rings CXXXIV:
Hold Your Horses
Spy vs. Spy
This morning I saw a link to a news item: Tips from a former CIA spy on protecting your ID. That is about the coolest topic for a news article I’ve ever heard. I’m sure the real thing is full of obvious advice, but imagine how it could be:
Tips from a former CIA spy on protecting your ID, awesome version:
- When assessing the threat of identity theft, first find the country of origin of the thief. You don’t want to cause an international incident by operating against a “friendly” country.
- Determine the nature of the theft. Did the person use plastic surgery to duplicate your appearance? Have they erased your memories? Are they attempting to live a normal life with your family while government assassins chase you all over Europe? Are they using your iTunes account to download a bunch of embarrassing crap you’d never listen to in a million years?
- Once you know the location of the individual or organization who has stolen your identity, be sure to take action quickly. It’s easy to say, ” Who cares? I have a half dozen other identities in my emergency drop”, but keep in mind that you (and your controlling government) may be held liable for any kills they perform while masquerading as you.
- Once action is green-lit, you want to make sure you can confirm the kill. Don’t settle for knocking his car over a cliff during a high-speed chase, where it explodes in a huge fireball, because you just know he’ll somehow show up again later, only with a bunch more guys and even more resources.
- That female agent you keep running into “by chance”, who knows your every move and you can’t tell whose side she’s on? Here’s a hint: Probably not your side, genius.
- Trust no-one. Remember, if they can steal your identity, they can steal anyone’s. Even the president’s. Especially the president’s.
- If you’re stumped for clues, pay a visit to your friend the computer hacker. They can probably get your case back on track by being eccentric and typing really fast.
- Do try to keep your informants safe. The Enemy just loves to kill civilians right before they reveal critical pieces of information.
- Who is behind this? How deep does the conspiracy go? How far are you willing to go for the truth? All the way? Good. Then you’re probably going to need a sniper rifle. And hand grenades. And the help of an old partner who retired years ago when he realized things weren’t as black-and-white as he thought and he couldn’t tell the good guys from the bad guys anymore, but who still owes you one for that one thing you did for him in Belfast.
Also, you’ll need a helicopter.
- And finally, when you go to one of those MySpace pages that asks you to re-enter your name and password so you can see the “adult” pictures in some chick’s profile, don’t fall for it. It’s just a trick to steal your MySpace account. Not that this has happened to me or any of the other agents. I’m just saying those little bastards are devious and if I catch them, I’m going to use some interrogation techniques I picked up that one time I was captured in Sri Lanka.
DM of the Rings CXXXIII:
Strategifications
Gamers Aren’t Toxic
This is a horrible narrative that undermines the hobby through crass stereotypes. The hobby is vast, gamers come from all walks of life, and you shouldn't judge ANY group by its worst members.
A Star is Born
Remember the superhero MMO from 2009? Neither does anyone else. It was dumb. So dumb I was compelled to write this.
Self-Balancing Gameplay
There's a wonderful way to balance difficulty in RPGs, and designers try to prevent it. For some reason.
The Biggest Game Ever
Just how big IS No Man's Sky? What if you made a map of all of its landmass? How big would it be?
Rage 2
The game was a dud, and I'm convinced a big part of that is due to the way the game leaned into its story. Its terrible, cringe-inducing story.
Secret of Good Secrets
Sometimes in-game secrets are fun and sometimes they're lame. Here's why.
Diablo III Retrospective
We were so upset by the server problems and real money auction that we overlooked just how terrible everything else is.
Stolen Pixels
A screencap comic that poked fun at videogames and the industry. The comic has ended, but there's plenty of archives for you to binge on.
Please Help I Can’t Stop Playing Cities: Skylines
What makes this borderline indie title so much better than the AAA juggernauts that came before?
TitleWhat’s Inside Skinner’s Box?
What is a skinner box, how does it interact with neurotransmitters, and what does it have to do with shooting people in the face for rare loot?
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