Okay, um... I finally got around to pre-registering for Otakon, now all I have to do is plan out what I'm gonna do..
In a weird coincidence, there was supposed to be a local 3 person band before me and before that, there was a female poet roughly the same age as me. The woman went and did her thing which was only about 5 minutes. She was OK - definitely put thought into her material, I could see that. The band's bass player told me to go ahead of them because his guitar was having some kind of adjustment issue. So, I got to go before them.Spot1990 said:First gig's an amazing feeling. If I can offer one piece of advice, never perform at a music gig unless you're the opening act. If you're on later in the night people will already be drunk and in no mood to sit there and listen to you.CrazyCapnMorgan said:Went to a coffee house on an open mic night and did a 15 minute comedy routine. Did quite well despite it being my first time. Got some pretty good laughs and I swear one middle-aged woman is still trying to figure out how to make my "triple middle finger".
And, not surprisingly, most women there cheered when I said "those who inherit and carry the Y chromosome are the scourge of the fucking universe". Dunno why, honestly. [/sarcasm]
Looking forward to the nest time I get up on the stage. ^.^
Like I said before, I had a lot of nervous energy during the first 30 seconds. After that first big group laugh, however, it was smooth sailing from there on. Afterwords, for me, there was no shaking. I shaked a little before getting on to the stage, but I just kept repeating Bill Hicks' "Don't worry, don't be afraid, ever, because this is just a ride." in my head. And it worked. Also kept Goku's saying to Trunks "Sure, all things are scary at first. Maybe I can make a difference." in my head, too. That's why I look forward to my next stage. The more I keep doing this, the more comfortable I'll feel.Spot1990 said:Open mics are usually ok anyway. I mean performing at a bands gig. I was on between two bands at a single launch once, by the time I got on people were hammered and shouting shit to the point where other audience members were telling them to shut the fuck up. The last five minutes of the set was addressing about 15 people directly who just came up to the stage. That was a rough night.
It's a pretty insane feeling once you get your first laugh. How are your nerves. I'm always shitting myself before I go on, feel amazing on stage then come off shaking.
dude you know you cant play ME3 if your shepard died right? XD or am i missing something?RJ 17 said:Random News Update For Me:
Just started up my speed/suicide run at ME 2. Going to just blaze right on through the story and ensure that NO ONE survives the suicide mission. This way I can experience ME 3 with not only Shepard dead, but all the other characters that had major roles.
Mordin's gonna be dead (and Maelon's research will go uninterrupted).
Miranda's gonna be dead (and her sister will go unrescued).
Garrus' is gonna be dead.
Tali's gonna be dead (and her issues with the fleet will go unresolved).
Haven't decided if I'm gonna get Legion and make him die with the rest of us or if I'm gonna sell him to Cerberus and see what happens, but I'm not going to do anything about the Heretic station.
I guess Kaiden and Liara will still be around...guess it'll turn out they were smart not to join back up with Shepard.
Anywho, back to what is sure to be my shortest ME 2 playthrough ever. :3
dude, I feel you bro.Don Savik said:Sitting in my room drinking copious (that's a word right? I've heard it but never used it) amounts of soda thinking about the future. I'm in a weird transitive state of being kicked out of the Navy (joined at 18 right out of highschool, left within a year, honorable discharge mind you. 19 at the moment) and sitting at home having zero idea of what I want to do. Nothing really interests me or motivates me enough to make me want to do it, because nothing really ever has. I just went through school with no idea of what I wanted to do, no girlfriends, just hanging out with friends and passing classes.....and throw that onto the fact that I'm a terrible decision maker (because I've always been the middle child and loner type with a few friends who doesn't get responsibilities anyways) and enter a clusterfuck of decisions I have to make in the next year.
Oh, and to make matters worse, I don't have my license, and the reason why is hilariously sad. See, I got into a car accident with my friend an I a while back, flipped the jeep in a busy intersection (would've had my skull crushed if not for my seatbelt) and I'm a little bit......afraid of driving. I just don't trust myself going 60 mph in a steel machine filled with flammable liquids, especially when I have that moment to haunt me.
Maybe I just need support or some kind of guidance (ok, not maybe, I really need), but nobody.....really..........gives a shit. I guess we're all just supposed to know how to lead successful lives, but nobody fucking tells me anything. I never had role models to look up to, my parents were just kind of....there. I had a group of friends in highschool, but as nerds we just ate food and played games together (only 2 of my friends I still have to this day) and we never really did anything social outside our group. I dunno, just rambling on. I know confidence is key to getting out of a rut, but I think I'm just looking for someone BESIDES myself to have confidence in me. I'm an overlooked butterfly :C
Why I decide to post this on the internet I have no idea. I'm terribly shy, but I feel like I need to talk to someone to at least get an opinion on things. I would love to just know a larger community to help with life/free time, but it always ends up being a solo mission :/
Also, I've become quite addicted to watching Starcraft 2 despite me being terrible at it.
I'm Savik, and that's the big picture :/ [sub]hope you found my ramble somewhat interesting at least[/sub]
Unless I'm missing something, I'm pretty sure you play as Major Coats (the British dude that's with Anderson when he picks you up after you take out the AA cannon) if everyone dies in ME 2.Aarowbeatsdragon said:dude you know you cant play ME3 if your shepard died right? XD or am i missing something?RJ 17 said:Random News Update For Me:
Just started up my speed/suicide run at ME 2. Going to just blaze right on through the story and ensure that NO ONE survives the suicide mission. This way I can experience ME 3 with not only Shepard dead, but all the other characters that had major roles.
Mordin's gonna be dead (and Maelon's research will go uninterrupted).
Miranda's gonna be dead (and her sister will go unrescued).
Garrus' is gonna be dead.
Tali's gonna be dead (and her issues with the fleet will go unresolved).
Haven't decided if I'm gonna get Legion and make him die with the rest of us or if I'm gonna sell him to Cerberus and see what happens, but I'm not going to do anything about the Heretic station.
I guess Kaiden and Liara will still be around...guess it'll turn out they were smart not to join back up with Shepard.
Anywho, back to what is sure to be my shortest ME 2 playthrough ever. :3