What if the world today spins a full 360 degrees and you find that education is no longer a necessity in life? Here goes my story of a lucky child who got his wish granted:-
"Last time, I used to perform quite well in the subjects that I take during my primary levels. Ever since I started to step into the secondary levels, I found it more difficult to cope up with the subjects. New subjects started to appear in our syllabus after each year that passed. I started to get bored of them as none of them interests me.
I became a game addict during that stage ever since. Everything was all about gaming. I saved up my cash to upgrade my computer systems, go to cyber cafes, took part in World Cyber Games, and came back with trophies. My parents were not too happy/pleased with my achievement because they thought that games bring no meaning into life.
Then came my 14th birthday. I wished for something that I wished I would have wished earlier (funny statement though), which is...to make gaming a major priority in life. I slept through the night thinking of all the possibilities that could happen if it had become true.
The following morning, I woke up just to be scolded by my father for being late. When I reached school, I was surprised/shocked to know that the subjects have been changed! They had subjects such as "Computer Basics", "System Optimization for Gamers", and "Simple Games' Programming". Those were what I wished for all my life!
Some students who didn't know what the teacher was crapping in class, actually went to cybercafes aka tuition to brush up their skills! I willingfully accompanied some of my buddies to the cafe just to teach them the basics of playing First Person Shooters (FPS). You know...stuff like the 'w s a d' keys and mouse movements. I was not the only one there though, there are also some gangsters playing Real Time Strategy (RTS) games namely DotA.
Then came (Permainan Menengah Rendah) PMR and then the (Sijil Permainan Malaysia) SPM exams. Oh, how I wish I could resit them. Rules are simple. No webcams allowed, no bringing down the console menu, no accessing cheat codes, and don't make any noise during exam. Wow!!! I still remember the time when I PwNEd my nOob classmate in Quake II. I tried not to LOL but instead I got a warning from the invigilator nearby.
Needless to say, I passed the exams with flying graphics. Now what? Decision-making time to join a particular college. I had plentiful leaflets in my hands...it's just a matter of interest in the subjects the college had to offer. I obviously chose APIIT because I had a preference for games. Other colleges can enter my pants...
APIIT was such a paradise...the computer labs...gosh...it was like a HUGE cybercafe with extremely fast and up-to-date systems, except that they don't serve drinks =p The subjects offered are specifically categorized into their own genre; FPS, TPS, RTS, MMORPG, MMO, Racing, Sim, Puzzle, and much more! But for those who have just enrolled in APIIT, must go through what they call "the Foundation Year", which includes all of the above-mentioned genre. Sigh, FPS is the only subject I excel in. Others...at least a Credit. Oh well...
Once Foundation Level is over, I pursued the FPS course together with a few of my friends. What happened to the others?? They went into the RTS/MMORPG course...stupid DotA! Anyway, the games softwares are all provided in the labs, and they're all Original! At times like these, who needs piracy? Among the popular games installed there were Doom 3, Half Life 2, Serious Sam, and heck, even the John Woo + The Ring style game, F.E.A.R. was available!
Fast forward to after graduation day. I stood out of APIIT holding the title of "Masters of next-gen FPS". Finding a job was easy. It's just a matter of handing in the resum'e and going through the interview process.
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Interviewer: Tell me more about yourself.
Me: I come from an average family in Sunway and I don't have any siblings. I usually hang around cybercafes to learn from pro players as well as to build self-esteem. I have a very huge talent in FPS games. I have won numerous prizes and trophies during my early education. I completed F.E.A.R. in the Extreme difficulty without using slo-mo in less than 5 hours, I completed Doom 3 in less than 10 hours in the dark at medium difficulty, I have played Half Life 2 without ever stopping to save my game, and I could go on forever with other achievements.
Interviewer: Ok, don't you have the slightest interests in other game genres?
Me: Hmm, I do...but I suck pretty bad. I played Manhunt at Hardcore difficulty but I just couldn't manage to pull off those gory combos perfectly. Besides that, flying simulators don't suit me because I don't own a joystick. Sim games are not my type and...
Interviewer: Why so, if I may ask?
Me: Erm...
Interviewer: Yes...?
Me: Sims are for lifeless dudes...I mean seriously, man...get a life of YOUR own. I don't play God, I live to play MY life...and that is by playing games that make me ME...virtually.
Interviewer: Very good! I like your style! I'd like to see you next week, then.
Me: Thank you very much, sir! Pleased to meet you.
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And that was how grandpa got a job and subsequently found a beautiful wife and have you guys around"
Wow, grandpa! You played F.E.A.R.? Cool! You should try this game out - T.E.A.R. (Tenth Encounter Assault Recon)
Friday, March 17, 2006
Sunday, March 05, 2006
"Godzilla: Final Wars" Review
This show is rated 18-LOL
Warning: This show is strictly prohibited to movie-goers who are more towards realism
(ratings are based out of 10)
Story: 5
Graphics: 6
Sound: 8
Acting Quality: 3
Replay value: 0
Storyline:
Earth Defence Forces (EDF) had a fight with Godzilla many years ago. They trapped and buried him under thick ice in the South Pole and never to be seen again. At present, there seems to be many sudden appearances of various kinds (and shapes) of monsters all over the world, mainly Japan.
There and then, came a mysterious looking oddball UFO who claimed that they're here to restore peace to the world. They helped to save Earth by quarantining all the monsters in the world. Well enough, their intentions are discovered with the help of a dog! (WTF?!) With the sudden change of plan, they began unleashing mayhem upon Earth, releasing the monsters all over the world.
Yes, all over the world...except the EDF main base. All hope is lost...and as a last resort, they must release Godzilla from his long slumber in thick ice to restore peace! Who will win? The aliens and monsters? Or will Godzilla triumph? (duh!)
Graphics:
To be honest, the graphics in this movie are almost decent and barely modern Computer Graphics (CG). It some sort of reminds me of the good old days when Ultraman and his monters were wearing thick rubber suit that rants around in big plastic/paper-like buildings. This time around with a BIT of addition...more explosives and wires involved for the flying monsters. Expect to see total mayhem of famous buildings (such as the Opera House in Sydney).
Sound:
Soundtrack is not included into the 'sound' category. By sound, I mean the monsters' groan and the effects of buildings collapsing. Godzilla's groan is the best among the monsters because of its originality. Voice acting is good as well...but the overall acting is still bad.
Acting Quality:
What the hell? How can they hire undedicated fellow citizens to scream and runaway from the monters while they are destroying the city in the background? Choreography is at its worst. Bad fight sequences both for humans and for the monsters. It is as if the "human hero vs alien villain" scene are scripted with major flaws. I'd rather watch Wrestling from WWE. "Monster vs monster" scene are often too short at delivering total mayhem and destruction except for the final battle. Oh, not to mention that the "monsters vs monsters" scene are lame as hell.
For example..."A two against one fight event. So what? Godzilla will outsmart the monsters by avoiding their attacks, Monster A will fire at Godzilla...it misses and hits Monster B, Godzilla takes advantage and eliminates them both at once..."
Replay value:
Oh gosh, don't even remind me. Unless you're younger than an 8 year old kid who worships Godzilla, you're better off doing something else (doesn't matter if it is beneficial or not, it's still worth your time) than to catch a glimpse of the horrendous acting. It just plain suX0rz...
Conclusion:
I recommend watching this show to those who feel like they have absolutely NOTHING ELSE BETTER TO DO. This show is more likely to make you laugh throughout the 2 hours plus.
*Earlier part of the show* "This is...operation Final Wars, move out!"
*At the ending of the show* "No, the war has just begun..."
What the hell?! Is it final or has it just begun?!
Warning: This show is strictly prohibited to movie-goers who are more towards realism
(ratings are based out of 10)
Story: 5
Graphics: 6
Sound: 8
Acting Quality: 3
Replay value: 0
Storyline:
Earth Defence Forces (EDF) had a fight with Godzilla many years ago. They trapped and buried him under thick ice in the South Pole and never to be seen again. At present, there seems to be many sudden appearances of various kinds (and shapes) of monsters all over the world, mainly Japan.
There and then, came a mysterious looking oddball UFO who claimed that they're here to restore peace to the world. They helped to save Earth by quarantining all the monsters in the world. Well enough, their intentions are discovered with the help of a dog! (WTF?!) With the sudden change of plan, they began unleashing mayhem upon Earth, releasing the monsters all over the world.
Yes, all over the world...except the EDF main base. All hope is lost...and as a last resort, they must release Godzilla from his long slumber in thick ice to restore peace! Who will win? The aliens and monsters? Or will Godzilla triumph? (duh!)
Graphics:
To be honest, the graphics in this movie are almost decent and barely modern Computer Graphics (CG). It some sort of reminds me of the good old days when Ultraman and his monters were wearing thick rubber suit that rants around in big plastic/paper-like buildings. This time around with a BIT of addition...more explosives and wires involved for the flying monsters. Expect to see total mayhem of famous buildings (such as the Opera House in Sydney).
Sound:
Soundtrack is not included into the 'sound' category. By sound, I mean the monsters' groan and the effects of buildings collapsing. Godzilla's groan is the best among the monsters because of its originality. Voice acting is good as well...but the overall acting is still bad.
Acting Quality:
What the hell? How can they hire undedicated fellow citizens to scream and runaway from the monters while they are destroying the city in the background? Choreography is at its worst. Bad fight sequences both for humans and for the monsters. It is as if the "human hero vs alien villain" scene are scripted with major flaws. I'd rather watch Wrestling from WWE. "Monster vs monster" scene are often too short at delivering total mayhem and destruction except for the final battle. Oh, not to mention that the "monsters vs monsters" scene are lame as hell.
For example..."A two against one fight event. So what? Godzilla will outsmart the monsters by avoiding their attacks, Monster A will fire at Godzilla...it misses and hits Monster B, Godzilla takes advantage and eliminates them both at once..."
Replay value:
Oh gosh, don't even remind me. Unless you're younger than an 8 year old kid who worships Godzilla, you're better off doing something else (doesn't matter if it is beneficial or not, it's still worth your time) than to catch a glimpse of the horrendous acting. It just plain suX0rz...
Conclusion:
I recommend watching this show to those who feel like they have absolutely NOTHING ELSE BETTER TO DO. This show is more likely to make you laugh throughout the 2 hours plus.
*Earlier part of the show* "This is...operation Final Wars, move out!"
*At the ending of the show* "No, the war has just begun..."
What the hell?! Is it final or has it just begun?!
Friday, February 24, 2006
Monday, February 20, 2006
WTF Is This English?!
If there's any sane person in this world who could 100% comprehend this paragraph with full understanding...I shall salute thou. Btw, I found this in my mailbox and I took the liberty to read it patiently...gosh...
What?! Do I need a license to show that I'm human?? And what's with the $12-60? Why the big difference? It's such a shame that the English language has become a total disaster nowadays...
What?! Do I need a license to show that I'm human?? And what's with the $12-60? Why the big difference? It's such a shame that the English language has become a total disaster nowadays...
Saturday, February 18, 2006
Radio Conversation
This post is for Chinese people only:
This is a radio conversation between 2 DJs and a guy who is unable to 'chase' a girl. DAMN BLOODY FUNNY (if you understand cantonese)
For me...I only understand 30-40% (=.=")
This is a radio conversation between 2 DJs and a guy who is unable to 'chase' a girl. DAMN BLOODY FUNNY (if you understand cantonese)
For me...I only understand 30-40% (=.=")
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Tired of Business Organization Class
Another wasteful week has passed us by. And each week has its ups and downs. Basically we enjoy Fridays but we certainly do NOT ENJOY Wednesdays and Thursdays. Why? These two days are when the Business Org lecturer will come in and let us do our case study, no more, no less.
It is a total waste of time when the lecturer just gives us work without lecturing (even if she does, she will be reading directly from the slides). Yes, I know I have mentioned it before...but let me just briefly tell what actually happened to my group (and the class) today.
The lecturer came into the class...gave us a limited supply of case studies to be done in groups (yes, LIMITED supply, which means 1 paper for all 6 of us to share in a group)...and asked one of my groupmates:
"What is 'Total span of control'?"
The blur guy couldn't answer her. As I wanted to help him, I myself was stunned when she asked that. I couldn't remember her teaching that before. I asked my other groupmates about it...and obviously everyone looked like sohai LOL
And that's when I heard her scolding him and my group members...
"You all must be having short term memory loss."
*shakes head and walks away arrogantly*
What the fcuk?! Scold us?! Dei pundek, at least tell us what it means la...But wait! There she goes again asking another group the same question. They don't know the answer either. Not satisfied with us, she finally asked the WHOLE class what is 'Total span of control'.
"Eh, how come you all don't know what it is? Haven't I told you all in the previous lesson?"
"Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo"
"Oh, really? Sorry bout that"
As naughty as we can be, we whispered among ourselves and suggested to the other group to speak out loud what she had said to us...
"You must be having short term memory loss!!!"
Hah, that felt good. Padan muka. Scold us lah, come la...Nia Ma Hai Chow Chee Bye...damn muka tebal woman. Oh wait, there's more! She asked us, "What is the meaning of 'Decentralised'?" Most of us gave rational answers while some gave stupid answers. The thing is...even our stupidest answers couldn't be more pathetic than her 'clever' answer which is "Decentralised means not centralised"
APIIT!!! Anthony!!! Do something about this lecturer!!! We paid 40k for QUALITY EDUCATION!!!!
It is a total waste of time when the lecturer just gives us work without lecturing (even if she does, she will be reading directly from the slides). Yes, I know I have mentioned it before...but let me just briefly tell what actually happened to my group (and the class) today.
The lecturer came into the class...gave us a limited supply of case studies to be done in groups (yes, LIMITED supply, which means 1 paper for all 6 of us to share in a group)...and asked one of my groupmates:
"What is 'Total span of control'?"
The blur guy couldn't answer her. As I wanted to help him, I myself was stunned when she asked that. I couldn't remember her teaching that before. I asked my other groupmates about it...and obviously everyone looked like sohai LOL
And that's when I heard her scolding him and my group members...
"You all must be having short term memory loss."
*shakes head and walks away arrogantly*
What the fcuk?! Scold us?! Dei pundek, at least tell us what it means la...But wait! There she goes again asking another group the same question. They don't know the answer either. Not satisfied with us, she finally asked the WHOLE class what is 'Total span of control'.
"Eh, how come you all don't know what it is? Haven't I told you all in the previous lesson?"
"Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo"
"Oh, really? Sorry bout that"
As naughty as we can be, we whispered among ourselves and suggested to the other group to speak out loud what she had said to us...
"You must be having short term memory loss!!!"
Hah, that felt good. Padan muka. Scold us lah, come la...Nia Ma Hai Chow Chee Bye...damn muka tebal woman. Oh wait, there's more! She asked us, "What is the meaning of 'Decentralised'?" Most of us gave rational answers while some gave stupid answers. The thing is...even our stupidest answers couldn't be more pathetic than her 'clever' answer which is "Decentralised means not centralised"
APIIT!!! Anthony!!! Do something about this lecturer!!! We paid 40k for QUALITY EDUCATION!!!!
Saturday, February 11, 2006
O RLY?
A lot of people have been asking me lately:
"What does 'o rly' mean?"
"Why does it come together with that owl picture?"
It feels kinda difficult for me to explain the origin of this catchy phrase, so here below is the newspaper article showing the 'simple-term-turned-into-a-widely-used-internet' term. Hope this clears off some issues.
P.S. For more info, please click here
"What does 'o rly' mean?"
"Why does it come together with that owl picture?"
It feels kinda difficult for me to explain the origin of this catchy phrase, so here below is the newspaper article showing the 'simple-term-turned-into-a-widely-used-internet' term. Hope this clears off some issues.
P.S. For more info, please click here
Friday, February 10, 2006
Real-Life CS™
To those who wants to know how real-life CounterStrike™ looks like, head on to JDream's blog. That's my cousin's site. Enjoy the videos (and music clips)!
Transformers in The Making
Will we be able to make transformers in the future? It all starts from now...
The True Meaning of S.T.U.P.I.D.
Today marks the 2nd week anniversary of the most disgraceful act in class by one of my classmates who's from a different intake. Well, he said something that's not supposed to be said in class when the lecturer's around...no, not that 'F' word...I'm not sure if I should be writing this but...oh well...
Let's just say we were talking about "Incest" in class and that student asked the lecturer if he had done it before. Obviously that showed how shallow his mentality was. The response?
"That's a STUPID question coming from a VERY STUPID student, do you know that?"
I hate to say, but I have to agree with the lecturer. Think before asking la dude...just because everyone's having their jokes with the lecturer doesn't mean he isn't sensitive about certain issues.
Anyway, this is what I found from the net: The "true" meaning of S.T.U.P.I.D.
(Click to enlarge)
Let's just say we were talking about "Incest" in class and that student asked the lecturer if he had done it before. Obviously that showed how shallow his mentality was. The response?
"That's a STUPID question coming from a VERY STUPID student, do you know that?"
I hate to say, but I have to agree with the lecturer. Think before asking la dude...just because everyone's having their jokes with the lecturer doesn't mean he isn't sensitive about certain issues.
Anyway, this is what I found from the net: The "true" meaning of S.T.U.P.I.D.
(Click to enlarge)
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