Christ Centered Gamer

ZappierVirus wrote:CAPS LOCK?

IS CRUISE CONTROL 4 KEWL!

It can be a helpful key, but I find myself usually just holding down "Shift" with a pinky, instead.

JOJ650s wrote:Whoa, I don't think I have asked a rather important question, what is your favorite tea? ^-^

Good question! And the answer is... I don't really have a favorite tea, because I generally avoid it.

As you likely know, the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints don't drink "hot beverages," which was further refined to mean coffee and tea. However, some have interpreted this to exclude medicinal and/or herbal teas (which is the approach my household takes). Even so, I've never been fond of tea anyway, even before I was a member of the LDS church. So I'll drink a tea if my wife gives it to me as a remedy of some sort (usually if I'm a bit under the weather), but I won't choose it as a beverage to drink for any sort of enjoyment.

That's what hot chocolate is for.

Favorite number?

ZappierVirus wrote:Favorite number?

Nat 20, of course!

Favorite color?

Green, of course!

I tend to prefer kelly or forest green, though. I'm not too keen on pastels, or those that veer off into the more yellowish hues. So darker greens are great!

Favorite Minecraft tree type?

ZappierVirus wrote:Favorite Minecraft tree type?

Red fir, because it burns nicely. Oh, wait....

In Minecraft, I tend to prefer the woods that make doors with windows. So I like oak, since I've never used jungle or birch wood for doors. Hmm... I think I have some birch trees on my property... maybe I should make some doors with them!

Favorite Minecraft building block?

Sstavix wrote:As you likely know, the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints don't drink "hot beverages," which was further refined to mean coffee and tea. However, some have interpreted this to exclude medicinal and/or herbal teas (which is the approach my household takes). Even so, I've never been fond of tea anyway, even before I was a member of the LDS church. So I'll drink a tea if my wife gives it to me as a remedy of some sort (usually if I'm a bit under the weather), but I won't choose it as a beverage to drink for any sort of enjoyment.

That's what hot chocolate is for.

Wow, I am actually really surprised; (Well, not that you don't care for tea, or about your love of hot chocolate. (I mean who doesn't love it? XD))
I had no idea that tea and coffee is more or less banned with LDS churches, I imagine that clashing with some cultures pretty hard.
I am guessing this also includes ice teas as well since they still have to be brewed first? (Well, with herbal teas being an possible exception.)
Really interesting! ^-^

Second and third favorite video game genre's? (Already know your favorite is role-playing games, namely turn-based RPGs. )

JOJ650s wrote: I had no idea that tea and coffee is more or less banned with LDS churches, I imagine that clashing with some cultures pretty hard.

From what I've heard, it doesn't clash as much as much as you might think. Apparently, some missionaries have used it as a great conversation starter about Joseph Smith and the revelation now known as the "Word of Wisdom."

It's also somewhat of a personal choice / revelation. As I mentioned, some members take it to mean no caffeine whatsoever, while others use Red Bulls to get through the day. The Word of Wisdom also advises members to abstain from tobacco and alcohol... yet one of the prophets (leaders of the church), David O. McKay, had a favorite holiday treat - rum cake. When an incredulous member asked him about it (while he was eating some, no less), his response was roughly....

David O. McKay wrote:The Word of Wisdom forbids drinking alcohol, not eating it!

We Mormons aren't quite as straight-laced as some might expect....

Another example: For Christmas, I bought my wife a fifth of bourbon! She used it to make vanilla extract - and it's dang good!

JOJ650s wrote:I am guessing this also includes ice teas as well since they still have to be brewed first? (Well, with herbal teas being an possible exception.)

It does include iced tea - which was one of the few teas that I did drink before I became a member (that and sun tea). Giving it up wasn't much of a problem.

In fact, the Word of Wisdom does tend to be a snag for a lot of people who are interested in the church (some people reeeeeealllllly love their Starbucks). It's funny when the priest who was interviewing me (to see if I was worthy of membership) asked if I was willing to obey the Word of Wisdom, I responded with "Yep, no problem." He gave me an incredulous look and said "Really?"

JOJ650s wrote: Second and third favorite video game genre's? (Already know your favorite is role-playing games, namely turn-based RPGs. )

I tend to like games with a solid, engaging story, so adventure games would probably be second. A close third place would be 2D brawlers like Street Fighter or Skullgirls, although my reflexes aren't as good as they used to be. I need to practice more....

Best multiplayer gaming moment of all time?

Chozon1 wrote:Best multiplayer gaming moment of all time?

For myself? Hmm... the one that really stands out to me was when I was quitting World of Warcraft. I was finding reasons and ways to put my major characters into retirement. So for my troll rogue, I had planned it around a raid on Zul'Farak. I had done some research into the zone beforehand, so I knew just what to do to make it conclusive.

My team and I had successfully beaten all the major encounters, and had just defeated the war chief and his Witch Doctor. Through the use of emotes (something I had gotten very good at) I indicated that the witch doctor suddenly lurched up from the ground, grasped my troll's arm and uttered a curse. There was a spray of blood, and my rogue's right hand was gone. Poof! And because it was a curse, it proved quickly that it wasn't going to grow back. The rest of the team helped my troll - now reduced to not using a primary attack at all - out of the dungeon and to his home in Shadowprey Village. He decided to quit his adventuring career and retire as a fisherman and a tinker there for the rest of his days.

(Just in case I ever intended to play again, though, I did indicate that he engineered a special cap to fit over his stump. He could use it to attach various tools (items that fit into the primary hand), such as a fishing pole or a dagger.)

Angry Birds?

ZappierVirus wrote:Angry Birds?

It's a fun little game. My son, on the other hand, adores it, and has gotten extremely good!

Then again, the game is all about destroying things. Seems like any time he finds something new, his first attempt will be to try and figure out how to break it....

That could include himself, actually. He's already broken both his elbows in his little life. But that's started in him a desire to be a doctor - a "bone doctor," to be specific. I hope this desire lasts.

Favorite CCGR Forums Smile?