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Playing Ranked? Magic Arena? Historic? Standard?

Heh, just realised I'm playing Steam's Magic Duels, not Magic Arena, even though I've been calling it Arena. XD
I looked at both, and I honestly like the older styled, simplistic Magic visuals, rather than the (my personal taste) cartoony/animated Heathstone-styled graphics. It seems Arena (Arena) is more honed in on the rulesets and infinite cards.
 
In what regard? The way they have shown they have zero regard for thier core community? How every single one of the founders has now jumped ship and is actively distancing themselves from the company? Or the most recent time they have shown they have some very narrow-minded people at the front, who make snap decisions based on personal whims over an actual context, essentially pissing on free speech, like they do daily on thier forums and message boards, just this time they happened to do it in full public view to a mini-celebrity? Or how they are backpedaling so quickly from the above?

But no... not really...
 
From what I read, but don't really care (so have only the initial cause):

- Pro-gamer in a Blizz game won a tournament, and made a political speech pro Hong Kong.
- Blizz ban player for political statement, and world goes mad over censorship, and Blizz is all for Chinese money.

But all sports have rules on what can be said and what can't, and political/religious statements are generally not allowed. In Australia, National Rugby League player (NRL, Israel Falou,) made a political/religious statement saying that (very brief,) gays, among others, will be going to Hell, in his way of sharing what the Bible teaches.
Guess what? The NRL tore up his contract, and said that they are an inclusive company [Edit: Organisation] and don't want to make any of their supporters feel alone, ostracised, judged, threatened or negative in any way over their sexuality. Last I read about it, Falou is still trying to take the NRL to court for loss of income (plus a huge sum in 'damages',) freedom of speech, that all he did was share a section of the Bible etc.

If you are in the public eye, such as a professional sports player, your statements can be seen as reflecting the views of the parent company: the one who employs you to play your sport. Political/religious statements can be shared, but there are times and places to do so, and ways that should be avoided. Most places would probably have a clause in their contracts that prohibit a player from making political/religious statements, and if not, it is well within their right to distance themselves from that.
As to whether the decision was made because Blizzard want Chinese money or not, or censorship, it's a moot point. Be aware of what you say and do, especially if you are in the public eye and your statement can reflect upon your employer.
 
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Without seeing what the mini-celebraty signed I can't really say one way or the other.
It seems rather harsh though.

Blizzard has made some huge flukes the last couple of months / years and since the founders have all been gone it's a different company.

@Goldtru: How are you doing?
 
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@TheNix awww!! Nice to be missed!

But very sorry to hear about Mrs Nix. Not fun for anyone.

I guess I'm on the fence with the Blizzard controversy. On the one hand, no politics is generally a good rule. On the other, communism. So ...

How is everyone? There may not be too many folks in here these days, but quality over quantity, eh? <3
 
Pharphis can only speak for himself.

Blizzard today is not the same company that released games they wanted to play as well. Diablo 1/2, SC:BW, original WarCraft and even their classics. They made the games they wanted to make, and they wanted to play. And if they weren't happy, they redesigned it completely and said that things would be released when they got released - no timeframe they were forced to stick to.
That goes with every other game/company as well, as the industry and consumer base have changed.
 
A rare sight *new guy walks into the bar and places himself at the bar counter*

People, not frequently observing other lads than the regulars at the bar, all staring at him anxiously.

*A beer please. Make that a large one, yes.*

Guy turns around and meets the crowd. Dusty, worn out clothes, uncombed hair and blood on his face. Slightly scary looking.
He breaks out a smile and states to the crowd:

"Sorry guys - I'm almost 20 years late to the party, I was on a bit of detour trying to find this place - now who is up for some fun!?"
 
If only the beer fountain/pressure washer still worked, our overdue stranger would have really seen something!

*feeds the dispirited attack-squirrels*
 
*Stares at newcomer without anxiety, ready to catch newly stolen wallet*

Hey, without a wallet, you'll have to spend more time here! Welcome. We can always show you our squid hunting harpoons, although the only squid attack we've had recently are from the IP-banning squids for some unlucky parts of the world. What a skittish squid...

Feel free to kick the golem off the claw machine. No one has played that thing in years! Or play some tunes on the YoutubeBox.

Which waypoint did you come in from, and how'd you find this place so late?
 
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@MadsRJ: Welcome there stranger, if you are naughty we have a cat o' nine tails hanging around and since @Leopold Stotch can't really play with it now, it's gathering dust. Please, please be naughty.
Also now you are here remember: You can check out anytime you want but you can never leave.

@Drystan: Give him back his wallet we have Durf's card, no need for stealing wallets.
 
*slowly lifts head from the bar with a deep nasal inhale*

Hmmm..... AH! FRESH MEAT!

*serves beer to the newbie*

After you finish that up, we'll see about a shower, then I'll show you the meat counter and you can pick which cut you might like for a bite. ;)


*testily picks up cat of nine tails and stalks through one of the many sets of double doors*

Dammit! If you had it out, you should know to put it back! Other side of the St. Andrew's cross, past the manacles and nipple clamps, right here hanging with all the other flogs and paddles! Yep! Empty slot, right here!

*Returns to seat*

Sorry about that, this place can get to be a real mess if you don't watch these fools...
 
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