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2012/08/16 02:36:41
Subject: [Poll]Is Immortality Worth It?
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Avatar 720 wrote:Melissia wrote:Avatar 720 wrote:Melissia wrote:An explosion is not what I think of when I think of destruction, but maybe that's just me as a chemist.
Go go flesh-eating bacteria?
Although it's rarely used because it's too fast and dangerous, combustion is just another form of synthesis, the product of which is heat and water as well as a byproduct depending on what the hydrogen-holding reagent was.
That sounds incredibly hot.
One might say that, yes.
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2012/08/16 02:46:20
Subject: Re:[Poll]Is Immortality Worth It?
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So where do you guys think I should draw the line in my "steering humanity on the path to a brighter future"? I'm already going to eliminate those who torture animals or other such heinous crimes (Actual tortur, not slaughterhouses or anything like that.) But should I overthrow all the governments as well?
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2012/08/16 02:47:13
Subject: [Poll]Is Immortality Worth It?
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Melissia wrote:No. I'm not taking part in you two's dumb little side conversation.
I'd rather be imagining all the wondrous things I could learn about and create with an eternity of life.
There is science to be done, and all that.
What the lady said, a true chronicler of history? Who's literally been there and done that before recording it?
Or of course I could just go for the king of the world thing *eyeroll*
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Lemme at least leave a good hoof beat they'll remember loud and long
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2012/08/16 02:47:53
Subject: [Poll]Is Immortality Worth It?
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Consigned to the Grim Darkness
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You'll probably end up becoming the ruler yourself numerous times (And get overthrown numerous times) , being immortal and all that.
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The people in the past who convinced themselves to do unspeakable things were no less human than you or I. They made their decisions; the only thing that prevents history from repeating itself is making different ones.
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2012/08/16 02:52:01
Subject: Re:[Poll]Is Immortality Worth It?
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Ancient Venerable Dreadnought
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Slarg232 wrote:So where do you guys think I should draw the line in my "steering humanity on the path to a brighter future"? I'm already going to eliminate those who torture animals or other such heinous crimes (Actual tortur, not slaughterhouses or anything like that.) But should I overthrow all the governments as well?
That's up to you...as for whether or not to overthrow existing governments, it would depend if you can unite through diplomacy or not. Its said the journey is just as important as the destination...just be careful you're so focused on either that you never get where you want to go.
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I should have left him there. He had served his purpose. He owed me nothing - yet he gave himself to me willingly. Why? I know not. He is nothing more than a pathetic human. An inferior race. A mon-keigh. But still I broke off my wings so that I might carry him easier. I took him from that place, into the snowstorm where our tracks will not be found. He is heavy. And he is dying. And he is slowing me down. But I will save him. Why? I know not. He is still warm. I can feel his blood ebbing across me. For every beat of his heart, another, slight spill of heat. The heat blows away on the winter wind. His blood is still warm. But fading. And I have spilled scarlet myself. The snow laps greedily at our footsteps and our lifeblood, covering them without a trace as we fade away.
'She sat on the corner, gulping the soup down, uncaring of the heat of it. They had grown more watery as of late she noted, but she wasn't about to beggar food from the Imperials or the "Bearers of the Word." Tau, despite their faults at least didn't have a kill policy for her race.' |
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2012/08/16 02:54:48
Subject: [Poll]Is Immortality Worth It?
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Melissia wrote:You'll probably end up becoming the ruler yourself numerous times (And get overthrown numerous times) , being immortal and all that.
Well see, I don't want to rule. I would hate it. I just want to be able to set people in who will do right. Don't have to agree with everything they do, but they have to do SOMETHING, instead of this damn back and forth hissyfit bitching politicians do now a days.
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2012/08/16 02:56:33
Subject: [Poll]Is Immortality Worth It?
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Tunneling Trygon
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Who needs an army when you can throw yourself at the opposition repeatedly?
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2012/08/16 02:57:01
Subject: [Poll]Is Immortality Worth It?
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Ancient Venerable Dreadnought
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Slarg232 wrote:Melissia wrote:You'll probably end up becoming the ruler yourself numerous times (And get overthrown numerous times) , being immortal and all that.
Well see, I don't want to rule. I would hate it. I just want to be able to set people in who will do right. Don't have to agree with everything they do, but they have to do SOMETHING, instead of this damn back and forth hissyfit bitching politicians do now a days.
In other words, you're a 'shadow king'. But how do you intend to keep your puppets in line/control without revealing yourself?
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I should have left him there. He had served his purpose. He owed me nothing - yet he gave himself to me willingly. Why? I know not. He is nothing more than a pathetic human. An inferior race. A mon-keigh. But still I broke off my wings so that I might carry him easier. I took him from that place, into the snowstorm where our tracks will not be found. He is heavy. And he is dying. And he is slowing me down. But I will save him. Why? I know not. He is still warm. I can feel his blood ebbing across me. For every beat of his heart, another, slight spill of heat. The heat blows away on the winter wind. His blood is still warm. But fading. And I have spilled scarlet myself. The snow laps greedily at our footsteps and our lifeblood, covering them without a trace as we fade away.
'She sat on the corner, gulping the soup down, uncaring of the heat of it. They had grown more watery as of late she noted, but she wasn't about to beggar food from the Imperials or the "Bearers of the Word." Tau, despite their faults at least didn't have a kill policy for her race.' |
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2012/08/16 03:02:05
Subject: [Poll]Is Immortality Worth It?
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Squidmanlolz wrote:Who needs an army when you can throw yourself at the opposition repeatedly?
I would have to look like this when doing so:
The dude in the coat. Because there is nothing cooler than a dude in a coat.
Tadashi wrote:Slarg232 wrote:Melissia wrote:You'll probably end up becoming the ruler yourself numerous times (And get overthrown numerous times) , being immortal and all that.
Well see, I don't want to rule. I would hate it. I just want to be able to set people in who will do right. Don't have to agree with everything they do, but they have to do SOMETHING, instead of this damn back and forth hissyfit bitching politicians do now a days.
In other words, you're a 'shadow king'. But how do you intend to keep your puppets in line/control without revealing yourself?
I'm not going to "Keep them in line". I'm going to set up someone who will keep them going forward, and when that person stops doing so, I will remove them and put someone else who will do the same. It doesn't matter how they go, as long as they continue to go. Naturally, any ruler in any major country that is going to cause another WWII would be eliminated. Wars halt Progress.
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2012/08/16 03:03:17
Subject: [Poll]Is Immortality Worth It?
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SilverMK2 wrote:You may go insane after a while.
But then again, sanity is for the weak...
Not to mention after a couple of million years you may get it together again and live for many billion more years quite happily until the universe ends and you can then make your own.
Going insane would require mortality, as it is illness. Automatically Appended Next Post: I'd probably regret it, but there's a lot I'd want to see. I'd do it.
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2012/08/16 03:04:56
Subject: [Poll]Is Immortality Worth It?
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Slarg232 wrote: Wars halt Progress.
Not necessarily...sometimes it acts as a crucible, destroying old and useless systems to make way for the new. And Humans will never be free of war...even that is too idealistic. Even now, when we can prevent world wars from starting, hatred continues to burn in all its infernal glory and sets loose small shooting wars across the globe.
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I should have left him there. He had served his purpose. He owed me nothing - yet he gave himself to me willingly. Why? I know not. He is nothing more than a pathetic human. An inferior race. A mon-keigh. But still I broke off my wings so that I might carry him easier. I took him from that place, into the snowstorm where our tracks will not be found. He is heavy. And he is dying. And he is slowing me down. But I will save him. Why? I know not. He is still warm. I can feel his blood ebbing across me. For every beat of his heart, another, slight spill of heat. The heat blows away on the winter wind. His blood is still warm. But fading. And I have spilled scarlet myself. The snow laps greedily at our footsteps and our lifeblood, covering them without a trace as we fade away.
'She sat on the corner, gulping the soup down, uncaring of the heat of it. They had grown more watery as of late she noted, but she wasn't about to beggar food from the Imperials or the "Bearers of the Word." Tau, despite their faults at least didn't have a kill policy for her race.' |
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2012/08/16 03:07:17
Subject: [Poll]Is Immortality Worth It?
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Inquisitor Ehrenstein wrote:SilverMK2 wrote:You may go insane after a while.
But then again, sanity is for the weak...
Not to mention after a couple of million years you may get it together again and live for many billion more years quite happily until the universe ends and you can then make your own.
Going insane would require mortality, as it is illness.
Automatically Appended Next Post:
I'd probably regret it, but there's a lot I'd want to see. I'd do it.
There is a difference between mortality and vulnerability.
As per the constraints here, it seems we are vulnerable to all things except death.
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2012/08/16 03:13:25
Subject: [Poll]Is Immortality Worth It?
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Tadashi wrote:Slarg232 wrote: Wars halt Progress.
Not necessarily...sometimes it acts as a crucible, destroying old and useless systems to make way for the new. And Humans will never be free of war...even that is too idealistic. Even now, when we can prevent world wars from starting, hatred continues to burn in all its infernal glory and sets loose small shooting wars across the globe.
Humans are never supposed to be free of war; they are, however, going to be free of long, drawn out wars. Conflicts happen, it is human nature. But I would never allow it to escalate as badly as our past has illustrated to us humanity is willing to go to (Total extermination, for instance).
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2012/08/16 03:14:41
Subject: [Poll]Is Immortality Worth It?
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I'm failing to see the appeal of this scenario. If I have probability-altering powers to alter those things directly related to me (i.e. pretty much whoever or whatever I want, as something that is interesting to me is related to me, as is someone I've talked to, someone I care about, etc.), I would in essence be a divine being. I'm limited to granting immortality to one person? Fine, those people I care about and talk with or think about are no longer prone to death due to coincidental circumstances that lead to the unlikely situation that they never die or grow old. Similar loop-holes exist for most any other situation thanks to this power.
Now, if we want to talk about something interesting, how about simple "you live forever and that's it" immortality?
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2012/08/16 03:17:42
Subject: [Poll]Is Immortality Worth It?
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Ancient Venerable Dreadnought
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Slarg232 wrote:Tadashi wrote:Slarg232 wrote: Wars halt Progress.
Not necessarily...sometimes it acts as a crucible, destroying old and useless systems to make way for the new. And Humans will never be free of war...even that is too idealistic. Even now, when we can prevent world wars from starting, hatred continues to burn in all its infernal glory and sets loose small shooting wars across the globe.
Humans are never supposed to be free of war; they are, however, going to be free of long, drawn out wars. Conflicts happen, it is human nature. But I would never allow it to escalate as badly as our past has illustrated to us humanity is willing to go to (Total extermination, for instance).
I'm not sure Human nature can be chained so easily.
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I should have left him there. He had served his purpose. He owed me nothing - yet he gave himself to me willingly. Why? I know not. He is nothing more than a pathetic human. An inferior race. A mon-keigh. But still I broke off my wings so that I might carry him easier. I took him from that place, into the snowstorm where our tracks will not be found. He is heavy. And he is dying. And he is slowing me down. But I will save him. Why? I know not. He is still warm. I can feel his blood ebbing across me. For every beat of his heart, another, slight spill of heat. The heat blows away on the winter wind. His blood is still warm. But fading. And I have spilled scarlet myself. The snow laps greedily at our footsteps and our lifeblood, covering them without a trace as we fade away.
'She sat on the corner, gulping the soup down, uncaring of the heat of it. They had grown more watery as of late she noted, but she wasn't about to beggar food from the Imperials or the "Bearers of the Word." Tau, despite their faults at least didn't have a kill policy for her race.' |
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2012/08/16 03:22:08
Subject: [Poll]Is Immortality Worth It?
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Tadashi wrote:Slarg232 wrote:Tadashi wrote:Slarg232 wrote: Wars halt Progress.
Not necessarily...sometimes it acts as a crucible, destroying old and useless systems to make way for the new. And Humans will never be free of war...even that is too idealistic. Even now, when we can prevent world wars from starting, hatred continues to burn in all its infernal glory and sets loose small shooting wars across the globe.
Humans are never supposed to be free of war; they are, however, going to be free of long, drawn out wars. Conflicts happen, it is human nature. But I would never allow it to escalate as badly as our past has illustrated to us humanity is willing to go to (Total extermination, for instance).
I'm not sure Human nature can be chained so easily.
It's a good thing I'm not human anymore, ain't it? 
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2012/08/16 03:25:09
Subject: [Poll]Is Immortality Worth It?
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Ancient Venerable Dreadnought
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Slarg232 wrote:Tadashi wrote:Slarg232 wrote:Tadashi wrote:Slarg232 wrote: Wars halt Progress.
Not necessarily...sometimes it acts as a crucible, destroying old and useless systems to make way for the new. And Humans will never be free of war...even that is too idealistic. Even now, when we can prevent world wars from starting, hatred continues to burn in all its infernal glory and sets loose small shooting wars across the globe.
Humans are never supposed to be free of war; they are, however, going to be free of long, drawn out wars. Conflicts happen, it is human nature. But I would never allow it to escalate as badly as our past has illustrated to us humanity is willing to go to (Total extermination, for instance).
I'm not sure Human nature can be chained so easily.
It's a good thing I'm not human anymore, ain't it?
Ha! That it is! An ideal ruler would be a post-Human, since he/she has transcended Humanity already.
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I should have left him there. He had served his purpose. He owed me nothing - yet he gave himself to me willingly. Why? I know not. He is nothing more than a pathetic human. An inferior race. A mon-keigh. But still I broke off my wings so that I might carry him easier. I took him from that place, into the snowstorm where our tracks will not be found. He is heavy. And he is dying. And he is slowing me down. But I will save him. Why? I know not. He is still warm. I can feel his blood ebbing across me. For every beat of his heart, another, slight spill of heat. The heat blows away on the winter wind. His blood is still warm. But fading. And I have spilled scarlet myself. The snow laps greedily at our footsteps and our lifeblood, covering them without a trace as we fade away.
'She sat on the corner, gulping the soup down, uncaring of the heat of it. They had grown more watery as of late she noted, but she wasn't about to beggar food from the Imperials or the "Bearers of the Word." Tau, despite their faults at least didn't have a kill policy for her race.' |
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2012/08/16 03:28:43
Subject: [Poll]Is Immortality Worth It?
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Tadashi wrote:Slarg232 wrote:Tadashi wrote:Slarg232 wrote:Tadashi wrote:Slarg232 wrote: Wars halt Progress.
Not necessarily...sometimes it acts as a crucible, destroying old and useless systems to make way for the new. And Humans will never be free of war...even that is too idealistic. Even now, when we can prevent world wars from starting, hatred continues to burn in all its infernal glory and sets loose small shooting wars across the globe.
Humans are never supposed to be free of war; they are, however, going to be free of long, drawn out wars. Conflicts happen, it is human nature. But I would never allow it to escalate as badly as our past has illustrated to us humanity is willing to go to (Total extermination, for instance).
I'm not sure Human nature can be chained so easily.
It's a good thing I'm not human anymore, ain't it?
Ha! That it is! An ideal ruler would be a post-Human, since he/she has transcended Humanity already.
Wrong. An ideal ruler is someone whom is close to his subjects, and therefore of the same species/abilities.
That's why Barbers know more about what the american people want than politicians; they are down in the thick of it, talking to them.
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2012/08/16 03:35:08
Subject: [Poll]Is Immortality Worth It?
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Ancient Venerable Dreadnought
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Impossible...that kind of person will only see the 'small picture'. The 'big picture' is much more important.
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I should have left him there. He had served his purpose. He owed me nothing - yet he gave himself to me willingly. Why? I know not. He is nothing more than a pathetic human. An inferior race. A mon-keigh. But still I broke off my wings so that I might carry him easier. I took him from that place, into the snowstorm where our tracks will not be found. He is heavy. And he is dying. And he is slowing me down. But I will save him. Why? I know not. He is still warm. I can feel his blood ebbing across me. For every beat of his heart, another, slight spill of heat. The heat blows away on the winter wind. His blood is still warm. But fading. And I have spilled scarlet myself. The snow laps greedily at our footsteps and our lifeblood, covering them without a trace as we fade away.
'She sat on the corner, gulping the soup down, uncaring of the heat of it. They had grown more watery as of late she noted, but she wasn't about to beggar food from the Imperials or the "Bearers of the Word." Tau, despite their faults at least didn't have a kill policy for her race.' |
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2012/08/16 03:44:09
Subject: [Poll]Is Immortality Worth It?
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Tadashi wrote:Impossible...that kind of person will only see the 'small picture'. The 'big picture' is much more important.
What is the big picture if not for several smaller pictures put together?
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2012/08/16 03:47:54
Subject: [Poll]Is Immortality Worth It?
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Slarg232 wrote:Tadashi wrote:Impossible...that kind of person will only see the 'small picture'. The 'big picture' is much more important.
What is the big picture if not for several smaller pictures put together?
The problem is the kind of ruler you see as ideal might get too attached to the small picture.
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I should have left him there. He had served his purpose. He owed me nothing - yet he gave himself to me willingly. Why? I know not. He is nothing more than a pathetic human. An inferior race. A mon-keigh. But still I broke off my wings so that I might carry him easier. I took him from that place, into the snowstorm where our tracks will not be found. He is heavy. And he is dying. And he is slowing me down. But I will save him. Why? I know not. He is still warm. I can feel his blood ebbing across me. For every beat of his heart, another, slight spill of heat. The heat blows away on the winter wind. His blood is still warm. But fading. And I have spilled scarlet myself. The snow laps greedily at our footsteps and our lifeblood, covering them without a trace as we fade away.
'She sat on the corner, gulping the soup down, uncaring of the heat of it. They had grown more watery as of late she noted, but she wasn't about to beggar food from the Imperials or the "Bearers of the Word." Tau, despite their faults at least didn't have a kill policy for her race.' |
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2012/08/16 03:50:18
Subject: [Poll]Is Immortality Worth It?
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Tadashi wrote:Slarg232 wrote:Tadashi wrote:Impossible...that kind of person will only see the 'small picture'. The 'big picture' is much more important.
What is the big picture if not for several smaller pictures put together?
The problem is the kind of ruler you see as ideal might get too attached to the small picture.
That's the whole point. They are attached to the small picture, so they get it right. I can look at the big picture, and remove them when it no longer serves the big picture.
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2012/08/16 03:54:42
Subject: [Poll]Is Immortality Worth It?
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Slarg232 wrote:Tadashi wrote:Slarg232 wrote:Tadashi wrote:Impossible...that kind of person will only see the 'small picture'. The 'big picture' is much more important.
What is the big picture if not for several smaller pictures put together?
The problem is the kind of ruler you see as ideal might get too attached to the small picture.
That's the whole point. They are attached to the small picture, so they get it right. I can look at the big picture, and remove them when it no longer serves the big picture.
Ah, I see...the 'king' would handle the small picture, but the 'shadow king' (you) would handle the big picture. Well, I can respect that. Me, I'd prefer to be a benevolent dictator, but I'll leave the day-to-day business to a bureaucracy and a ruling council.
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I should have left him there. He had served his purpose. He owed me nothing - yet he gave himself to me willingly. Why? I know not. He is nothing more than a pathetic human. An inferior race. A mon-keigh. But still I broke off my wings so that I might carry him easier. I took him from that place, into the snowstorm where our tracks will not be found. He is heavy. And he is dying. And he is slowing me down. But I will save him. Why? I know not. He is still warm. I can feel his blood ebbing across me. For every beat of his heart, another, slight spill of heat. The heat blows away on the winter wind. His blood is still warm. But fading. And I have spilled scarlet myself. The snow laps greedily at our footsteps and our lifeblood, covering them without a trace as we fade away.
'She sat on the corner, gulping the soup down, uncaring of the heat of it. They had grown more watery as of late she noted, but she wasn't about to beggar food from the Imperials or the "Bearers of the Word." Tau, despite their faults at least didn't have a kill policy for her race.' |
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2012/08/16 03:58:00
Subject: [Poll]Is Immortality Worth It?
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Tadashi wrote:Slarg232 wrote:Tadashi wrote:Slarg232 wrote:Tadashi wrote:Impossible...that kind of person will only see the 'small picture'. The 'big picture' is much more important.
What is the big picture if not for several smaller pictures put together?
The problem is the kind of ruler you see as ideal might get too attached to the small picture.
That's the whole point. They are attached to the small picture, so they get it right. I can look at the big picture, and remove them when it no longer serves the big picture.
Ah, I see...the 'king' would handle the small picture, but the 'shadow king' (you) would handle the big picture. Well, I can respect that.
Me, I'd prefer to be a benevolent dictator, but I'll leave the day-to-day business to a bureaucracy and a ruling council.
Not a king, a guide, so to speak.
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2012/08/16 06:13:45
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Slarg232 wrote:Tadashi wrote:Slarg232 wrote:Tadashi wrote:Slarg232 wrote:Tadashi wrote:Impossible...that kind of person will only see the 'small picture'. The 'big picture' is much more important.
What is the big picture if not for several smaller pictures put together?
The problem is the kind of ruler you see as ideal might get too attached to the small picture.
That's the whole point. They are attached to the small picture, so they get it right. I can look at the big picture, and remove them when it no longer serves the big picture.
Ah, I see...the 'king' would handle the small picture, but the 'shadow king' (you) would handle the big picture. Well, I can respect that.
Me, I'd prefer to be a benevolent dictator, but I'll leave the day-to-day business to a bureaucracy and a ruling council.
Not a king, a guide, so to speak.
I believe the official title is Grand Vizier...
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Dakka Bingo! By Ouze
"You are the best at flying things"-Kanluwen
"Further proof that Purple is a fething brilliant super villain  " -KingCracker
"Purp.. Im pretty sure I have a gun than can reach you...."-Nicorex
"That's not really an apocalypse. That's just Europe."-Grakmar
"almost as good as winning free cake at the tea drinking contest for an Englishman." -Reds8n
Seal up your lips and give no words but mum.
Equip, Reload. Do violence.
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2012/08/16 06:16:51
Subject: [Poll]Is Immortality Worth It?
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Lone Wolf Sentinel Pilot
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I recall there was an immortal character in the Hitchhiker's series who coped with his immortality by going around the universe trying to insult every being at least once.
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2012/08/16 06:28:37
Subject: [Poll]Is Immortality Worth It?
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Ancient Venerable Dreadnought
Thousand Sons Battleship wandering the galaxy...
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GalacticDefender wrote:I recall there was an immortal character in the Hitchhiker's series who coped with his immortality by going around the universe trying to insult every being at least once.
If we go with fictional immortals having no trouble with the fact...then I'm with the Emperor - until the Horus Heresy the old man didn't have any problems being immortal.
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I should have left him there. He had served his purpose. He owed me nothing - yet he gave himself to me willingly. Why? I know not. He is nothing more than a pathetic human. An inferior race. A mon-keigh. But still I broke off my wings so that I might carry him easier. I took him from that place, into the snowstorm where our tracks will not be found. He is heavy. And he is dying. And he is slowing me down. But I will save him. Why? I know not. He is still warm. I can feel his blood ebbing across me. For every beat of his heart, another, slight spill of heat. The heat blows away on the winter wind. His blood is still warm. But fading. And I have spilled scarlet myself. The snow laps greedily at our footsteps and our lifeblood, covering them without a trace as we fade away.
'She sat on the corner, gulping the soup down, uncaring of the heat of it. They had grown more watery as of late she noted, but she wasn't about to beggar food from the Imperials or the "Bearers of the Word." Tau, despite their faults at least didn't have a kill policy for her race.' |
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2012/08/16 06:38:12
Subject: [Poll]Is Immortality Worth It?
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Lady of the Lake
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Maybe he did and just kept them to himself.
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2012/08/16 06:40:30
Subject: [Poll]Is Immortality Worth It?
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Ancient Venerable Dreadnought
Thousand Sons Battleship wandering the galaxy...
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n0t_u wrote:Maybe he did and just kept them to himself.
Possibly...or he avoided them because he was 'beyond' humanity?
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I should have left him there. He had served his purpose. He owed me nothing - yet he gave himself to me willingly. Why? I know not. He is nothing more than a pathetic human. An inferior race. A mon-keigh. But still I broke off my wings so that I might carry him easier. I took him from that place, into the snowstorm where our tracks will not be found. He is heavy. And he is dying. And he is slowing me down. But I will save him. Why? I know not. He is still warm. I can feel his blood ebbing across me. For every beat of his heart, another, slight spill of heat. The heat blows away on the winter wind. His blood is still warm. But fading. And I have spilled scarlet myself. The snow laps greedily at our footsteps and our lifeblood, covering them without a trace as we fade away.
'She sat on the corner, gulping the soup down, uncaring of the heat of it. They had grown more watery as of late she noted, but she wasn't about to beggar food from the Imperials or the "Bearers of the Word." Tau, despite their faults at least didn't have a kill policy for her race.' |
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2012/08/16 06:45:28
Subject: Re:[Poll]Is Immortality Worth It?
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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To be fair, the Emperor had the whole "Beings from another realm trying to force their way onto my lawn" thing to distract him.
And that was LONG before the Horus Heresy.
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